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Trafalgar Square Publishing Children’s Books Fall 2013 Don’t Miss Contents 14 The What on Earth? Wallbook of Natural History Activity 2, 8, 12, 13, 87, 89–93, 105, 108 Bath Book 3 Bestsellers 113–116 22 Mr Chicken Goes to Paris Board Books 1, 2, 7 Classics 5, 6, 27, 43–50 Fiction 43–49, 51–86 Folklore 43, 48 48 The Blue Fairy Book Graphic Novels 42 Index 117–120 Nonfiction 10–14, 88–90, 94–98 Novelty 1–12, 14, 109, 110 Parenting/Family Care 111, 112 84 The Extraordinaires: The Extinction Gambit Picture Books 8, 15–41, 99–101, 104, 106, 107, 109 Poetry 50 Religious 99–108 Seasonal 105–110 91 Stardoll: Sticker Catwalk Dress Up 96 Around the World with One Direction Cover art: Baby Bilby’s Question Sally Morgan Illustrations by Adele Jaunn Little Hare Books See page 20 SAM LLOYD Sam Lloyd Sam Lloyd is the author and illustrator of such popular titles as Calm Down, Boris; Crunchy Croc; What Color Is Your Underwear?; and Mr. Pusskins, a New York Times bestseller for which she won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Each: Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty • September • Board Books • Pavilion Children’s Farty Fred A large-format board book with a furry, farting whoopee cushion that is fun for kids of all ages Best in Show or farting fiasco? It’s the day of the big dog show and all is going really well for Fred. He’s jumping and tumbling and performing amazing tricks. There is just one problem—he can’t stop his sudden urge to fart! Will Fred hold it in, or will the judges be blown away? 12 pp • 10 x 10 9781843652229 • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Grumpy Gertie A large-format board book for readers to turn over and read upside down halfway through, with a frown/smile cut through each page—the best way to fix the grumps Gertie has woken up in a huge grump. She sets out to tell everyone all about it. After making the cheerful sun, flowers, and fish thoroughly miserable, she feels no better. But when a happy monkey teaches her that by turning upside down her frown turns to a smile, she makes a new friend, and instead of spreading grouchiness, she spreads joy. 24 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • 9781843652281 • $12.99 (Can $13.99) 1 PULL AND PLAY Ana Martin Larranaga Ana Martin Larranaga is a prolific illustrator of children’s books. Her books include Goodnight, Baby; I Love You Little One; and What Does Baby Say? Each: 12 pp • 7.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Activity September • $7.99 Board Book • Campbell Books Counting Pull the chunky tabs and reveal the words in this book about counting with adorable pet characters that helps make learning fun. The bright, bold illustrations are full of humor, and little ones will love pulling the chunky tabs and helping the creatures “talk.” The speech bubbles will help them join in, and the mirror ending will encourage them to make some noise themselves. This book includes the numbers one through five. 9780230750388 Opposites Pull the chunky tabs and reveal opposing words in this book that features adorable jungle characters, helping to make learning fun. The bright, bold illustrations are full of humor, and little ones will love pulling the chunky tabs and helping the creatures “talk.” The speech bubbles will help them to join in and the mirror ending will encourage them to make some noise themselves. This book is all about the concept of opposites. 9780230750401 2 WIPE-CLEAN BUGGY BUDDIES Jo Moon Perfect for messy babies on the go, these books feature bright, appealing artwork and simple introductions to concepts. The wipe-clean material is perfect for inquisitive little hands and mouths, particularly at messy meal times, and they come with classic buggy buddy straps to attach to baby’s stroller or high chair. Jo Moon is the author and illustrator of Making Letters, Making Numbers, and Making Shapes. Each: 10 pp • 4 x 4 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Novelty September • $6.99 Bath Book • Campbell Books Counting 9780230758247 Noises 9780230758216 Also available: Busy Baby 9780230743472 $5.99 • Board Book 3 Inspiration A Pop Up Book Ron van der Meer An exhilarating three-dimensional visual interpretation of Chinese proverbs by an acclaimed paper engineer If there is a wave there must be a wind. Count not what is lost, but what is left. Life is partly what we make it, and partly what is made by the friends we choose. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. A flower cannot blossom without sunshine nor a garden without love. Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Renowned paper engineer Ron van der Meer creates splendid sculptures interpreting six Chinese proverbs, awakening our senses and our curiosity. This three-dimensional book will inspire and uplift readers both young and old. Ron van der Meer is a Dutch paper engineer who has created some of the most international iconic pop-up books including How Many? and The Architecture Pack. 12 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5 & Up • Novelty 9781909142039 • September $29.99 (Can $32.99) Cloth • Tango Paper Also available: Making Shapes 9781857078275 $15.99 (Can $17.99) • Cloth 4 AGNESE BARUZZI Agnese Baruzzi “An unusual and eye-appealing counting book, both children and adults will find this a fun book to page through.” —Curled Up with a Good Kid’s Book on Count! Agnese Baruzzi is an Italian artist who has been illustrating children’s books since 2001. Her books include Count!, Tales of Mystery and Magic, The True Story of Goldilocks, and The True Story of Little Red Riding Hood. Each: Four-color Interior • Ages 3 & Up • October • Cloth • Tango Books Pinocchio A Cut-Paper Book Glorious cut-paper pictures perfectly complement this well-known fairy tale A perfect gift for any age, this book features the timeless tale through intricate, lace-like, die-cut pages. The marionette-like images bring Pinocchio’s story to life. 14 pp • 8.5 x 8.5 • Novelty/Classics 9781857078626 • $19.99 (Can $21.99) Opposites A Cut-Paper Book An elegant interactive book with intricate lacelike die-cut pages This beautiful concept book about opposites is perfect for children and adults alike. Agnese Baruzzi’s intricate lace-like, die-cut scenes feature creatures in opposite positions such as high and low, in and out, and up and down. 10 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Novelty • 9781857078039 • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Also available: Count! 9781857078565 $15.99 (Can $17.99) • Cloth 5 FAIRYTALE POP-UPS Peter Pan With Three-Dimensional Pop-Up Scenes J. M. Barrie Illustrations by Nicola L. Robinson Beautiful, pop-up illustrations bring this timeless story to life Nicola Robinson’s glorious pen-and-ink illustrations and beautiful three-dimensional pop-up scenes, including one on the cover, make this a precious memory of childhood. The text in this Peter Pan is long enough to keep the magic and flavor of the original story. J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) had no children of his own but was the guardian of five boys for whom he created the tale of Peter Pan, first written as a play. Nicola L. Robinson is the illustrator of Orchestra! 24 pp • 8.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5 & Up • Novelty/Classics 9781857078282 • December $24.99 (Can $27.99) Cloth • Tango Books Also available: The Princess and the Pea 9781857078169 $18.99 (Can $20.99) Cloth 6 Red Riding Hood Sleeping Beauty 9781857077414 $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth 9781857078268 $18.99 (Can $20.99) Cloth Snow White and Red Rose 9781857078817 $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth This Royal Baby Zita Newcome A lively introduction to things all babies have in common, perfect for any little prince or princess This royal baby wears a crown—but it also giggles, cries, and plays just like every other baby. Every page in this big, bright book shows a different baby: sleepy, silly, and sad; in bed, bath, or high chair; doing all the things that babies do; and finishing with what they all love the most—a cuddle with mom. With bold illustrations and simple, sturdy pull-tabs on every page, this is an ideal way to introduce all babies—royal or otherwise—to first expressions and feelings. Zita Newcome is the author of Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes. 12 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Novelty 9780230772847 • September • $14.99 Board Books Macmillan Children’s Books Bronwyn Bancroft’s 1,2,3 and ABC Bronwyn Bancroft A set of two delightful board book introductions to early childhood concepts are now presented together, housed in an attractive slipcase “The boldly outlined animals filled with dotted designs are strikingly placed in each spread.” —Kirkus Reviews A is for ant, B is for bandicoot, C is for cockatoo, D is for dingo, E is for echidna . . . 1 platypus diving, 2 brolgas dancing, 3 koalas dozing, 4 crocodiles snapping, 5 kookaburras laughing . . . Lavishly illustrated board books by well-known Aboriginal artist Bronwyn Bancroft, one teaching the alphabet and one counting, are must-haves for every home and library. The books combine charming introductions to the alphabet and to numbers one through 12 with unique explorations of Australian wildlife—some familiar, others more unusual. Animals include a kangaroo, a wombat, a frog, a goanna, gliders, emus, geckos— and many more. Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist, the author of Possum and Wattle, and the illustrator of Malu Kangaroo. 48 pp • 6 x 6 • Four-color Interior • Ages 1–4 • Picture Books/Board Books 9781921714207 • October • $17.99 (Can $19.99) Boxed Set • Little Hare Books 7 The Story of the Little Mole Boxed Book and Toy Set Includes Book, Toy & Game Werner Holzwarth and Wolf Erlbruch The outrageous bestseller is back, now in a boxed set of mini book and stuffed toy, with packaging that becomes a board game A terrible catastrophe befalls the little mole one bright, sunny morning. It looks a little like a sausage, and the worst thing is that it lands right on his head. Our plucky little hero sets out to find who has left their business on his head. Join the intrepid mole as he sets out to find the culprit and exact his revenge in his own little way. His highly entertaining and informative search reveals an important but often neglected side of animal life. The box that this small edition of the book and stuffed toy comes in has a board game on the back, and dice and game pieces on the bottom for children to put together with an adult’s help. Werner Holzwarth has worked in advertising and as a creative director and journalist. Wolf Erlbruch is a children’s book illustrator who teaches illustration and design. 24 pp • 9.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–7 Picture Books/Activity • Pavilion Children’s New in Boxed Set: 9781843652175 • October • $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth: 9781843650959 • Available • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Board Book: 9781843651321 • Available • $17.99 (Can $19.99) 8 My Fairytale Dream Palace Maggie Bateson Illustrations by Louise Comfort A magical pop-up fairy tale palace with an amazing story, pressout characters, and fun fairy tale quiz Petal, Poppy, Rose, and Acorn are off to a magical sleepover inside the Sweet Dreams Fairytale Castle. Join them as they tip-toe through Sleeping Beauty’s chamber, discover Rapunzel’s tower, explore the Wolf’s garden maze, and enjoy a midnight feast inside Cinderella’s kitchen. There are stories to read, teeth to brush, and plenty of beds to curl up in—especially if you don’t mind heights, or peas.! But with this much to see, how will anyone fall asleep? Maggie Bateson is a paper engineer who devises intricate pop-ups. Louise Comfort is the illustrator of the Fairy Phones series, including Daisy’s Necklace, Lily’s Busy Day, and Rosie’s Surprise. They are the cocreators of My Fairy Magic School, My Fairy Princess Palace, and My Fairy Showtime. 12 pp • 10.5 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty 9780230743328 • September • $26.99 Cloth Macmillan Children’s Books Also available: My Fairy Princess Palace 9781405020763 $24.99 • Novelty Cinderella’s Secret Diary Faye Hanson Open up Cinderella’s keepsake diary and step inside her secret world, with this embossed, foiled, padded-cover book containing three special removable novelties Fans of fairy tales will delight in this breathtakingly beautiful gift book. A beloved classic is told through engaging diary entries, allowing readers to sit with her in the cinders as she performs her endless chores, watch as her fairy godmother waves that magic wand, and discover Cinderella’s joy as she dances with a handsome stranger at the most marvelous ball imaginable. Sumptuous illustrations are packed full of exquisite detail, and readers can remove a beautiful ball invitation, a shining mirror, and a glittery tiara, making this the ultimate “happily ever after” book. Faye Hanson is the author of The Wychwood Fairies. 20 pp • 9 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–8 • Novelty 9780230742048 • October • $19.99 Cloth • Macmillan Children’s Books 9 MY FIRST DISCOVERIES Beautiful first information books reveal the marvels of the world using transparent acetate pages that lift, revealing a related illustration underneath: the skeleton inside a bird, the seeds and stones inside fruit, the bare winter tree that will come of a green tree. The illustrations help young readers understand the world around them and discover how it changes. Each: 36 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty/Nonfiction September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Spiral/Concealed Wire-O • My First Discoveries Polar Bears Learn how polar bears live and hunt on ice and in icy waters. See how they raise their cubs in the difficult arctic climate. Can they survive the melting ice floes? 9781851034185 Volcanoes Where does the fire in volcanoes come from? How does magma find its way to the Earth’s surface? What is the Earth’s crust? What does a volcanologist do? 9781851034208 In the Sky Discover the planets of our solar system and find out what lies beyond our galaxy. Take a look at satellites, space ships, and other flying objects. 9781851034192 10 MY FIRST DISCOVERIES Each: 34 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty/Nonfiction January • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Spiral (Concealed Wire-O) • My First Discoveries The Tiger Why are tigers, the biggest felines, in danger of extinction? They are active at night and sleep in the day. See how a tigress brings up her cubs. Meet the tigers’ many cousins in the cat family. 9781851034239 Whales Whales, the biggest animal on Earth, lives in the sea. It is a wonderful creature but becoming sadly rare. Watch this giant leap gracefully out of the waves. See how it looks after its calf underwater. Children will delight in comparing and identifing different whales. 9781851034253 Also available: Each: $12.99 (Can $13.99) Spiral Farm Animals Homes The Jungle 9781851033812 9781851033980 9781851033997 The Seashore Trains Trees 9781851033942 9781851034000 9781851034017 11 MY FIRST DISCOVERIES My First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs This encyclopedia of dinosaurs has been created especially to allow young children to discover the lush natural world in which different species of dinosaurs evolved. The beautiful illustrations provide a detailed guide for readers to observe and identify the many different kinds of dinosaurs and giant sea and flying reptiles. The archeology of fossil finds and of painstaking reconstruction of skeletons is vividly portrayed. 76 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 4–7 • Novelty/Nonfiction 9781851034246 • November $19.99 (Can $21.99) Spiral/Concealed Wire-O • My First Discoveries Age of the Dinosaur Steve Parker Explore life on Earth millions of years ago This book is fully checked and approved by an expert from the paleontology department of the Natural History Museum in London Packed with bite-size facts and exciting prehistoric puzzles, this book explains what the world looked like when dinosaurs existed and how it changed; which incredible creatures, plants, and animals lived then; who survived to live another day; and how scientists know all this. Each colorful, double-page spread explores a different dinosaur subject, from a particular period of time or group of animals to dinosaur diets and the study of fossils. Readers will meet the world’s first known bird and the deadly animal that may have terrified the terrible T. Rex; discover who lived when and who ate what in fun dinosaur quizzes and games; and find out why all the dinosaurs disappeared forever. With eye-catching illustrations and photographs of specimens from a natural history museum’s paleontological collections, this is a great first book about dinosaurs and the world in which they lived. Steve Parker is an author, an editor, and a consultant specializing in the natural world, biology, technology, and general sciences. He has written more than 250 books, including many children’s nonfiction titles for DK Publishing; has worked on the staff at London’s Natural History Museum; and is a senior scientific fellow of the Zoological Society of London. 48 pp • 8.25 x 10.75 • 100 Color Photos • 100 Color Illustrations Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Nonfiction/Activity 9780565093297 • February • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Cloth Natural History Museum, London 12 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM STICKER BOOKS Natural History Museum, London Each: 14 pp • 8.5 x 11 • 100 Color Photos • 50 Color Illustrations Four-color Interior • Ages 4–6 • Activity/Nonfiction • December $6.99 (Can $7.99) Saddle-Stitched • Natural History Museum, London Ocean Sticker Book A fun and informative introduction to life in the world’s oceans, packed with fascinating facts, puzzles, games, and 100 reusable stickers Written and designed for younger readers, this book contains stickers of fish, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates, from the great white shark to the tiny seahorse. The stickers are accompanied by fun learning pages on the behavior and habitats of the different animals, which explain what they look like, where they live, how they move, and what they eat. Perfect for kids who want to know more about the amazing array of creatures that live underwater, the book is fully checked and approved by the department of zoology at the Natural History Museum. 9780565092573 Rocks and Minerals Sticker Book A colorful and informative introduction to some of the most common rocks and minerals, packed with amazing facts, fun puzzles and games, and 100 reusable stickers Ideal for younger readers, this beautiful sticker book showcases stones from the tiger’s eye and leopard skin stone to rubies, sapphires, diamonds, emeralds, and many more. The stickers are accompanied by fun learning pages with information on how rocks and minerals form, what they are made into, and how to identify them, as well as lots of bite-size facts about their size, color, and origin. Readers can put their knowledge to the test with some puzzles and games, including a coloring activity and rocky maze, and create their own scenes by adding stickers to a colorful double page landscape spread. The book is fully checked and approved by the department of zoology at the Natural History Museum. The museum’s world-class collections of minerals, ores, meteorites, rocks, and soils include specimens from Mars and the moon, and from the earliest bodies that helped to form the solar system 4.56 billion years ago. 9780565093006 Sensational Butterflies Sticker Book Packed with fascinating facts, fun puzzles and games, and 100 reuseable stickers of butterflies, moths, and caterpillars Featuring images of actual butterflies from the unrivaled collections of the Natural History Museum in London, this colorful activity book is a child’s ideal introduction to the wonderful world of butterflies. The stickers are accompanied by informative sections on the behavior and habitats of butterflies, as well as details of their amazing life cycle. Young enthusiasts will discover how these fascinating creatures transform from chomping caterpillar to beautiful butterfly; learn some cool facts about what they eat and where they live; and test their butterfly knowledge in some great activities, including a spot-thedifference teaser and butterfly maze. Perfect for children who want to know more about these winged wonders, the book is fully checked and approved by the butterfly expert Blanca Huertas Hernandez, the curator of lepidoptera in the department of entomology at the Natural History Museum. 9780565093280 13 The What on Earth? Wallbook of Natural History From the Dawn of Life to the Present Day Christopher Lloyd Illustrations by Andy Forshaw An innovative illustrated history of the natural world displayed on a 6.5 feet long timeline that can be read like a book or unfolded and displayed on a wall “This brilliant book on the history of our planet has more than 1,000 illustrations. . . . Learn everything about Earth!” —National Geographic Kids magazine “Truly impressive . . . an epic undertaking, in terms of layout, typography, design, and sheer scale of ambition.” —Daily Telegraph “Perfect for children aged 6 to 66.” —BBC Wildlife magazine With more than 1,000 illustrations, this remarkable book tells the complete story of natural history from the formation of the Earth to the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary science. On one side the 4.5 billion year time line presents a unique illustrated guide to the past, cleverly linking subjects together from asteroids to algae. Streams of color represent key themes, including land, sea, and sky, and provide a backdrop to all the major events of natural history. On the reverse side a second time line identifies the people behind the science and highlights key moments in the understanding of natural science from Aristotle to the present day. Perfect for younger readers but also relevant to all ages, this comprehensive, accessible, and versatile wallbook is the first ever attempt to illustrate the entire history of nature and natural science on a single piece of paper. Christopher Lloyd is the former technology correspondent for the Sunday Times, and the author of What on Earth Evolved? and What on Earth Happened? Andy Forshaw illustrated all of the What on Earth? books. 16 pp • 11.75 x 16.5 • 1,000 Color Illustrations Four-color Interior • Ages 7–12 • Nonfiction/Education Resource 9780565092979 • September • $24.99 (Can $27.99) Cloth • Natural History Museum, London The What on Earth? Wallbook of Natural History Mini Edition From the Dawn of Life to the Present Day The versatile mini edition is just like the larger, critically acclaimed original edition but it fits snugly into the palm of a hand, and includes a multiple choice quiz in back and a handheld magnifier “Christopher Lloyd shows that Earth’s entire history can be folded down to the size of a postcard. Once the timeline is unfurled, Andy Forshaw’s 1,000-plus illustrations capture key events.” —Nature: International Journal of Science 16 pp • 6.5 x 9.25 • 1,000 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior Ages 7–12 • Nonfiction/Education Resource 9780565093099 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth Natural History Museum, London 14 KATIE Katie and the Starry Night James Mayhew A perfect introduction for children to Van Gogh, showcasing five of his masterpieces “Lovely watercolors. . . . Not only does this delightful fantasy succeed as art education, but it’s a charming story as well.” —School Library Journal on Katie Meets the Impressionists “This delightful romp through the world of art offers children a lighthearted, entertaining introduction to the great masters’ works.” —Booklist on Katie and the Sunflowers “Mayhew’s creatures are appealing anthropomorphized and set in a lush landscape, skillfully rendered in sepia line and glowing watercolors.” —Kirkus Reviews on Katie and the Dinosaurs The stars in Vincent van Gogh’s painting are so beautiful that Katie can’t resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too? Will Katie be able to catch the stars before the gallery guard notices they’ve floated away? This picture book features The Starry Night, Noon, Vincent’s Chair, Fishing Boats on the Beach, and The Olive Grove. James Mayhew is a children’s author and illustrator whose books include Can You See a Little Bear?, Katie in London, Katie and the Spanish Princess, Katie Meets the Impressionists, The Knight Who Took All Day, and Who Wants a Dragon? He received the New York Times award for one of the 10 best-illustrated books of the year for The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams. 32 pp • 10 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781408304662 • October • $9.99 Paperback Picture Book • Orchard Books Also available: Each: $8.99 Paperback Picture Book Katie and the British Artists Katie and the Dinosaurs 9781843623960 Katie and the Spanish Princess 9781846167379 Katie and the Waterlily Pond 9781846162480 Katie in London Katie in Scotland Katie’s Picture Show 9781843622857 9781408308783 9781843623977 9781408304648 15 Jack’s Amazing Shadow Tom Percival A wonderful exploration of friendship from the illustrator of the Skulduggery Pleasant series Jack and his amazing magical shadow are the very best of friends, but sometimes even best friends fall out. This lively story is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what their shadow is up to when they’re not looking. Tom Percival is the author of A Home for Mr. Tipps and Tobias and the Super-Scary Ghost Book and the illustrator for the Skulduggery Pleasant series. 32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781843652205 • October • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book • Pavilion Children’s 16 My Sister, Olive Gift Edition Paula Russell Illustrations by Gaye Chapman A charming tale of the bond between sisters, and a celebration of the way children see their siblings as unique This is my big sister Olive. I Love Olive. And Olive Loves Me. I call her MY Olive. The narrator idolizes her big sister Olive and thinks that she is the best in the world at everything she does. But Olive knows that her little sister is the greatest at something very special. Incredibly detailed illustrations combine a collage style with delicately drawn pictures. Paula Russell has worked as a schoolteacher and foster parent. Gaye Chapman is an awardwinning artist and the illustrator of Kaito’s Cloth, Little Blue, and Precious Little. 24 pp • 8 x 8 • Four-color Interior Ages 3 & Up • Picture Books New Gift Edition: 9781921714511 September • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book: 9781921272882 Available • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Little Hare Books Also available: Little Blue Gift Edition 9781921541209 $12.99 (Can $13.99) • Cloth 17 Itsy-Bitsy Animals Margaret Wild Illustrations by Jan Ormerod Now in paperback, a must-have companion to Itsy-Bitsy Babies “Full of warmth and fun, appealing visuals and gentle humor, this is a marvelous book to read while gently bouncing a baby or young child on your knee.” —Kirkus Reviews on Itsy-Bitsy Babies These itsy-bitsy elephants hold each other’s tails. Those itsy-bitsy ducklings go looking for snails. These itsy-bitsy puppies chew shoes and slippers. Those itsy-bitsy penguins flap their flippers. With its menagerie of frolicking kittens, ducklings, and baby creatures of all kinds, this picture book is an enchanting exploration of the delight of being small, and a perfect way of introducing young children to animals. Also available: Margaret Wild is an award-winning author who has written more than 40 novels and picture books, including Fox, Little Humpty, and Woolvs in the Sitee. Jan Ormerod is an acclaimed illustrator of more than 50 books for children. Her first book, Sunshine, won the Mother Goose Award and was listed as an ALA Notable Book. Her other books include the Ballet Sisters series, I Am Not Going to School Today, Moonlight, and The Newest Dancer. 24 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781742974682 (Replaces 9781921714429) • September $9.99 (Can $10.99) New in Paperback Picture Book • Little Hare Books Itsy-Bitsy Babies 9781921541896 $8.99 (Can $9.99) • Paper What’s the Matter, Aunty May? Peter Friend Illustrations by Andrew Joyner In this ultimate portrait of childhood optimism and cheer, the narrator proceeds from chore to chore leaving a trail of destruction behind him, oblivious to his aunt’s horror Good intentions go awry as a polish here and a scrub-a-dub there culminates in a parakeet passing through a vacuum cleaner, a couple of floods, ice cream cake where there shouldn’t be ice cream cake, and the promise of a return visit. A lovable character in the cheeky style of Dennis the Menace offers the sort of help that quickly becomes a hindrance, in this rollicking, energetic tale illustrated in a charming retro style. Peter Friend is an author and a poet. Andrew Joyner is the illustrator of The Terrible Plop. 32 pp • 10 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781921714535 • October $17.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Little Hare Books 18 Pink Janet A. Holmes Illustrations by Jonathan Bentley A pink-obsessed girl finds the absolute perfect best friend with whom to dance around in pink boas and eat strawberry ice cream “High on the cuteness scale, this will be a welcome addition to preschool collections.” —School Library Journal on Have You Seen Duck? Lily loves all things pink—her boots, her bicycle, the food she eats—but she has no one to share them with. She tries to play with an assortment of animals but the snail is too slow, the chicken is too silly, and the goat eats her clothes. Then along comes a perfect friend, who is perfectly pink. The whimsical illustrations perfectly match the deceptively simple text, and children will love spotting Lily’s special friend on every spread. The result is a delightful exploration of misunderstanding, friendship, and obsession, without ever mentioning the word “pink.” Janet A. Holmes is the author of Me and You. Jonathan Bentley is the illustrator of And Red Galoshes and The Best Kind of Kiss. They previously collaborated on Have You Seen Duck? 32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781921894107 • October $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book Little Hare Books 19 The Queen with the Wobbly Bottom Phillip Gwynne Illustrations by Bruce Whatley It’s not so easy to keep a stiff upper lip when one has a wobbly bottom. A sweetly hilarious tale about learning to love oneself. There was once a queen, a beautiful and clever queen, who was loved throughout her land. But when she looked in the mirror, when she wriggled her hips, the queen was not happy, not happy at all, because her bottom wobbled just like raspberry jelly. When she offers a reward for a solution to the royal wobble, hopeful candidates turn up in droves with cures of every kind. But none of them work, and the queen eventually discovers that real beauty comes from within. This sweet fable with an important message features a fantastic cast of characters. From a kangaroo personal trainer to a lumbering bear of a poet, there is a cavalry of animals on hand that attempt to de-wobbalize that bottom. Phillip Gwynne is the author of several picture books and young adult novels, including Born to Bake in the Aussie Bites series and Ruby Learns to Swim. Bruce Whatley is the illustrator of such picture books as Diary of a Wombat, The Teddy Bears’ Picnic, and Wait! No Paint! 32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–7 • Picture Books 9781921714597 • October $17.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Little Hare Books Baby Bilby’s Question Sally Morgan Illustrations by Adele Jaunn Fanciful animal images illustrate dad’s reassurances that he will love his son a very, very long time—always, in fact Until a kangaroo kisses a koala Until a lizard lazes in a rainbow “How long will you love me?” said Baby Bilby to his dad. It is the reassurance everyone craves, and Baby Bilby’s dad knows just the right way to express it! The dreamy illustrations and reassuring theme makes this picture book a perfect bedtime story. Sally Morgan is the author of Me and My Dad, My Place, and Sam’s Bush Journey. Adele Jaunn is the illustrator of The Music Tree. 32 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781742975535 • November $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book • Little Hare Books 20 Too Cold for a Tutu Mini Goss It’s cold outside, but no one is going to stop Stella from wearing her new tutu—not even her sensible brother Barry “Wake up, Stella, let’s go out and play!” said Barry. He put on his new Nanna-knitted cardigan, and Stella put on her new made-by-Nanna tutu. “It’s way too cold for a tutu!” said Barry. “It’s never too cold for a tutu!” said Stella. An irresistible story about creative play and the joy of dressing up. Rhythmic text makes it perfect for preschoolers and their parents to read aloud. Mini Goss is the author of When Mum Was Little. 32 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781743313787 • October $14.99 (Can $16.99) Hardcover Picture Book Allen & Unwin 21 Mr Chicken Goes to Paris Leigh Hobbs The world’s most beautiful city meets the world’s most startling chicken in an unforgettably uproarious picture book “Joyously colorful, brilliantly observed, hilariously wry, [this] is Leigh Hobbs’ masterpiece.” —Sonya Hartnett, author, The Midnight Zoo Mr. Chicken has taken up his friend Yvette’s invitation to visit Paris. As they journey together through the City of Love, Mr. Chicken is overcome by the magic of all the city has to offer—and the inhabitants of this most stylish city don’t quite know what to make of him. Mr. Chicken is yet another unforgettable and riotous character from Leigh Hobbs who will delight children of all ages. Leigh Hobbs is an artist, painter, sculptor, cartoonist, children’s book illustrator, and the author of the Mr. Badger series and the Old Tom series, which includes Old Tom’s Big Book of Beauty and Old Tom Goes to Mars. 32 pp • 10 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 4–6 • Picture Books 9781742378350 • November $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paperback Picture Book Allen & Unwin Also available: Old Tom’s Big Book of Beauty 9781743314142 $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper 22 Hooray for Horrible Harriet Leigh Hobbs Horrible Harriet makes a new friend . . . but is that good news? “The work of an utterly original artist whose boundless generosity is matched by a thumping talent for talking directly to kids.” —Sydney Morning Herald “There’s something universally appealing about all Hobbs’ creations . . . remarkable how much emotional range he conveys in a few brush strokes.” —Age Horrible Harriet lives at school in a nest, high up in the roof. She is very helpful in class, but the other kids think she is mean, nasty, cruel, and wicked. Harriet has found herself a new friend—Mr. Chicken. The fact that Mr. Chicken terrorizes the entire school doesn’t matter a bit, as Horrible Harriet knows how to handle him and thereby becomes popular at last . . . for the afternoon, at least. This gloriously illustrated picture book will have children and adults laughing out loud. Leigh Hobbs is an artist, painter, sculptor, cartoonist, children’s book illustrator, and the author of the Mr. Badger series and the Old Tom series. 32 pp • 9 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books 9781741147032 • September $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paperback Picture Book • Allen & Unwin Also available: Horrible Harriet 9781865084404 $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book The Unexpected Crocodile Kim Kane Illustrations by Sara Acton A funny, cautionary tale about a crocodile who comes to tea “Kim is Australia’s Roald Dahl in the making and Sarah the next Quentin Blake. What a team!” —Kirsty Murray, author, The Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong Peggy’s family is hosting a barbecue for their neighbors, the Dawsons. Peggy isn’t too sure about those Dawson boys, but she’s delighted when an unexpected crocodile invites himself to tea—with unexpected consequences. Kim Kane is the author of Pip: The Story of Olive and The Vegetable Ark. Sara Acton is an artist. 32 pp • 9 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781742378077 • October • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book Allen & Unwin 23 REBECCA ELLIOTT Rebecca Elliott Rebecca Elliott has illustrated several books, including Jungle Tumble, Monkey Tumbles, My Nativity Jigsaw Book, and My Noah’s Ark Jigsaw Book. She is the author and illustrator of Just Because and Zoo Girl. Sometimes Toby and Clemmie return in this touching and amusing sequel to Just Because, proving that even a scary hospital can be a place for fun if you have the right attitude and the support of someone you love “Refreshingly, the story is about the bond between the siblings and all that they can do. . . . It serves as an excellent reminder that children in wheelchairs are not defined by their disabilities.” —School Library Journal on Just Because Toby loves his big sister Clemmie. She always looks after him and he looks after her—no matter what. Toby knows his sister is very brave, but when she has to go to the hospital again, they both have to help each other face their fears. Together, they still find ways to have fun and make the hospital a much better place. Their uplifting story will be loved by parents and children alike who find themselves in a similar situation, and will help encourage children to ease their fears and feel better about spending time in intimidating hospitals. 32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Picture Books 9780745962696 (Replaces 9780745962979) • March $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paperback Picture Book Lion Children’s Also available: Just Because 9780745962351 $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paperback Picture Book 24 REBECCA ELLIOTT Each: 32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books $8.99 (Can $9.99) New in Paper • Lion Children’s The Last Tiger Showcasing Rebecca Elliott’s unique and highly acclaimed illustrative style, this story is a fun and poignant warning of what the future might hold if we neglect our duty to care for the environment “Starkly evocative illustrations with effective use of color and minimal text convey Elliott’s delicate fable of friendship and concern for posterity.” —Kirkus Reviews “Deserves a place on every bookshelf.” —Jacqueline Wilson, author, Girls in Love In a world that has been destroyed by human carelessness, a little boy named Luka discovers the last tiger. But where did he come from? Throughout their adventures, Luka and the tiger become the best of friends. Then one day, the tiger is captured and put on display in a horrible cage. To save both the tiger and the world, boy and tiger must band together to show the people a more natural way of living, leading to a better, more sustainable future for all. With striking illustrations crafted in ink line and collage, this thoughtful yet uplifting picture book leaves a lasting impact. 9780745963495 (Replaces 9780745963846) • October Zoo Girl A strikingly illustrated story with a heartwarming message about family, love, belonging, and home at its heart “Elliott’s lovely story is arrestingly told, in beautiful, a textured mixed-media illustrations that are evocatively minimalist and ingeniously composed.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review Zoo girl has no family. In the children’s home, she feels lost and alone. On a trip to the zoo, she is accidentally left behind. But the animals love her—and when she’s discovered snuggled in a cage with the tigers by the zoo keepers and brought back to the orphanage, she doesn’t want to go. Thankfully, the keepers know when they first see her that they have found a daughter at last, and return shortly with adoption papers to take her home with them. Zoo girl has found her family at last! Written with just one or two words a page, this simple tale about finding one’s place in life is sure to resonate with children everywhere. 9780745962702 (Replaces 9780745963235) • September 25 The Biggest Thing in the World Mini edition Kenneth Steven Illustrations by Melanie Mitchell A mini hardcover edition featuring a foldout final page and an adorable cast of animal characters, this loving story is about a curious little polar bear “Young preschoolers will recognize their experience of feeling dwarfed by a giant world in this picture book that combines some exciting science facts with cozy affection. . . . Children will be moved by the combination of the vast physical universe with the close, personal intimacy.” —Booklist As a little polar bear cub explores with his mother, he discovers many huge and wonderful things. Each object is bigger than the last, and the cub always asks his mother: “Is that the biggest thing in the world?” But each time his mother answers, “No.” After much exploration, the cub eventually finds out that the biggest thing in the world is love. Kenneth Steven is the author of The Bearer of Gifts, Imagining Things and Other Poems, and The Sea Mice and the Stars. Melanie Mitchell is the author of Good Morning and the First Step Nonfiction series, and is the illustrator of the See and Say! series. 32 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9780745964027 (Replaces 9780745961071) • October $6.99 (Can $7.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s 26 Are You Sad, Little Bear? A Book About Learning to Say Goodbye Rachel Rivett Illustrations by Tina Macnaughton Little Bear’s friends help him understand what it means to say goodbye “Gently philosophical and full of autumn color . . . lyrical in both text and illustration.” —Books for Keeps “Utterly disarming, and handsomely produced.” —Kevin Crossley-Holland, author, The Seeing Stone Grandmother Bear has gone for ever, and Little Bear is feeling sad. His mother wisely suggests that perhaps asking his woodland companions what saying goodbye means to them will help him understand his loss. Little Bear’s day of exploring and asking questions brings him comfort and hope. For the swallows, saying goodbye means flying to warmer lands; for the leaves of the trees it is a chance to be free, leaving the tree at her most beautiful; for the moon it is to return to be with the sun; and for the sun it is to rise in another sky; and just because Little Bear can’t see him doesn’t mean he isn’t there. This charmingly illustrated book will help young children in times of bereavement, loss, or change, gently exploring the reasons for saying goodbye and giving reassurance that goodbye doesn’t mean the end of things. Rachel Rivett is the author of Little Grey and the Great Mystery. Tina Macnaughton is the author of My First Valentine’s Day Book. 32 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9780745964300 (Replaces 9780745961378) • September $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book • Lion Children’s The Lion First Book of Nursery Stories Lois Rock Illustrations by Barbara Vagnozzi Fifteen favorite nursery tales in one gorgeously illustrated collection With easy-to-read text and illustrations packed full of character, this treasury of nursery stories is designed to be read to young children to introduce to the great classics of childhood. The 15 stories include such favorites as the Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, and Little Red Riding Hood. Along with Barbara Vagnozzi’s bright illustrations, these easy retellings are compellingly child friendly throughout. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s titles that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments, and My Very First Bible. Barbara Vagnozzi is the illustrator of Finger-trail Animal Tales series and the author of the Baby series. 96 pp • 7.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Fiction 9780745963419 • September • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s 27 RABBIT AND HEDGEHOG A Little Bit of Winter Paul Stewart Illustrations by Chris Riddell A humorous and heartwarming tale of friendship “Stewart handily employs spare sentences and snappy dialogue, and the emotional connection between Rabbit and Hedgehog emits warmth and wit.” —Publishers Weekly “Children will laugh at the animals as they toss zippy dialogue back and forth as real friends do.” —Library Journal It is autumn and time for Hedgehog’s annual sleep. He asks Rabbit to save him a little bit of winter, so that when he wakes up he can see what it’s like. But Rabbit is a forgetful animal. Will he keep his promise? Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell have previously collaborated on the bestselling Edge Chronicles and Rabbit’s Wish. 32 pp • 8 x 9 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9780862649982 (Replaces 9780064437493) • October $9.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press Also available: Rabbit’s Wish 9781842700891 $8.99 Paperback Picture Book 28 Letters to Klaus Klaus Flugge A wonderful collection of envelope art from some of today’s best loved children’s illustrators, celebrating the art of letter-writing For more than 30 years, visitors to the publisher of Andersen Press, Klaus Flugge, have been delighted to see a large number of framed envelopes on the wall of his office. Klaus’s longtime friend David McKee started things off many years ago with the first envelope; this was soon followed by more, which in turn inspired contributions from other artists including Satoshi Kitamura, Emma Chichester Clark, and Fulvio Testa. This is an incredible collection of 100 of the most inspiring samples, bringing together some of the greatest illustrators in the children’s book industry, including Tony Ross, Posy Simmons, Chris Riddell, Axel Scheffler, Susan Varley, and Ralph Steadman. Klaus Flugge launched Andersen Press in 1976 and since then has published more than 2,000 titles for children. 96 pp • 9.5 x 5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6 & Up • Picture Books/Art 9781849397506 • September • $12.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press 29 The Wind in the Wallows Jeanne Willis Illustrations by Tony Ross A side-splitting look at a topic every child knows and giggles about—naughty, quirky, and outrageous humor from this beloved team “Boys in particular will love this but beware parents they may decide to wallow around with the piggies too!” —Lovereading All is quiet in the countryside on a perfect summer’s afternoon when out of the blue . . . BANG! And then POP! And then POOP! And then PARP! Someone’s broken the silence—but who’s going to own up? Jeanne Willis is the author of Never Too Little to Love. She and Tony Ross are the author–illustrator team of numerous books, including Daft Bat, I Hate School, I Want to Be a Cowgirl, Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets, Susan Laughs, and the Smarties Book Prize–winner Tadpole’s Promise. 32 pp • 10.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849394536 • November $9.99 Paperback Picture Book Andersen Press 30 The Snuggle Sandwich Malachy Doyle Illustrations by Gwen Millward Morning chaos gives way to a quiet moment, in this perfect book to snuggle up with “Not to be missed. . . . Bound to be a favorite in homes, schools, and nurseries.” —Books for Keeps In the early morning bustle of breakfast time, no one notices when little Annie’s teddy bear, Ted, falls to the floor. It is only when the morning rush is finally over that Mama and Annie find him. And then comes Annie’s favorite time of day when she, Ted, and Mama at last have time for a snuggle all together. Malachy Doyle is the author of more than 70 children’s books, including The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales, Horse, Owen and the Mountain, Tales from Old Ireland, and The Dancing Tiger, for which he won the Nestle Children’s Prize Silver Award. Gwen Millward is the illustrator of The Bog Baby and Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849394208 (Replaces 9781849393904) • October $9.99 New in Paper • Andersen Press The Tiger Who Lost His Stripes Anthony Paul Illustrations by Michael Foreman An enchantingly cunning jungle book wonderfully illustrated by Michael Foreman “Anthony Paul and Michael Foreman make a formidable team . . . irresistible.” —Child Education General MacTiger is the most magnificent animal in the jungle, until the python steals his stripes. To regain them, he must use all his guile and ingenuity to play the jungle animals off against each other. Anthony Paul is a children’s author. Michael Foreman is a Kate Greenaway Award– and Smarties Prize–winning illustrator who has worked on a vast range of children’s books. He is the author and illustrator of several books, including Cat in the Manger, Classic Fairy Tales, Hello World, One World, and Little Reindeer. 32 pp • 10.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849396318 • October • $11.99 Paper • Andersen Press 31 Up with Birds! John Yeoman Illustrations by Quentin Blake An inventive tale about how birds ended up in the sky from a beloved author-illustrator team Birds are everywhere—except in the air. Filling up the streets and houses, they’re getting under everybody’s feet. It’s havoc, and the Fflyte family has had enough—there is simply not enough room for them on the ground. Then Mr. Fflyte, handyman around town, comes up with a brilliant invention that just may solve the problem. John Yeoman and Quentin Blake’s previous collaborations include The Bear’s Water Picnic, The Bear’s Winter House, The Heron and the Crane, Our Village, and The Wild Washerwoman. Best known for his Roald Dahl illustrations, Quentin Blake has won the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal, and the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award, among numerous other awards. 32 pp • 10.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Picture Books 9781849396516 • October $11.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press Also available: Each: $9.99 Paper The Bear’s Water Picnic The Bear’s Winter House Beatrice and Vanessa 9781849390040 9781842709160 9781849392693 The Heron and the Crane 9781849392006 32 Sixes and Sevens Rumbelow’s Dance Mouse Trouble 9781849393089 9781849394604 9781849392013 PAUL GERAGHTY Paul Geraghty Paul Geraghty’s other titles include Dinosaur in Danger, Help Me!, The Hoppameleon, and Solo. Each: 32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books • $9.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press Rotten and Rascal The Two Terrible Pterosaur Twins A fabulously funny picture book about two constantly bickering baby dinosaurs with a brilliant and unexpected twist at the end—perfect for squabbling siblings “Geraghty’s bold, active illustrations use a broad palette and work perfectly with his energetic, sometimes bombastic, text.” —School Library Journal Rotten and Rascal are quarreling twin baby pterosaurs who yell, shout, screech, howl, scream, and snarl at each other all day long. One day a terrible argument begins and one by one the other dinosaurs try to resolve their noisy dispute. But the two terrible pterosaur twins prove impossible to shut up. Until, that is, the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex steps in and finally silences them. 9781849395632 • October Tortuga The exciting story of how a colony of tortoises is established on a remote South Sea island “A good choice for animal lovers who long for an adventure in paradise.” —School Library Journal Tortuga, the tortoise, is caught in a storm and finds herself washed up on a remote island where raiding sea birds swoop down and steal her newly laid eggs. Exhausted and alone Tortuga desperately searches for a safe place to live and a new mate. But just as she feels all is lost, she discovers that some of her eggs survived, and have hatched into baby tortoises. 9781849395571 (Replaces 9780091768843) • September 33 Bob the Bursting Bear Michael Rosen Illustrations by Tony Ross A quirky and hilarious tale written by the author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt “Michael Rosen can be depended upon for his oddball magic. . . . Tony Ross’s quaintly ebullient style complements a tale determined to go out with a bang and no whimpering.” —Guardian Leaving Toy School for his new home, Bob the Bear thinks he knows all there is to being loved and cuddled. But in the end it is a surprising and unusual talent that helps him most of all. Michael Rosen is a children’s novelist and poet who was appointed the UK Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009. He is the author of more than 140 books, including Bear’s Day Out, Michael Rosen’s Sad Book, Poems for the Very Young, Three Feet Small, and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Tony Ross is the author and illustrator of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Centipede’s 100 Shoes, I Don’t Want to Go to Bed!, Stone Soup, Three Little Kittens and Other Favorite Nursery Rhymes, and Wash Your Hands!, among others. He has received numerous awards, including the German Children’s Book Prize and the silver medal in the Smarties Prize, and has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849394406 • October • $17.99 Hardcover Picture Book Andersen Press The Brave Beast Chris Judge A compelling and humorous picture book about overcoming fear from the creator of The Lonely Beast “Judge tells a familiar tale but illustrates it with uncommon style and verve.” —New York Times on The Lonely Beast The Beast is back and this time it’s up to him to help restore peace to an island that is being threatened by a scary monster. Determined to face his fears, the Beast sets out to find the monster. But perhaps the island monster isn’t so scary after all. Chris Judge is an established artist who has had four solo exhibitions in Dublin and has taken part in group shows in Ireland, the UK and the U.S. He is the author of The Great Explorer and The Lonely Beast., which was nominated for the 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal and won the Irish Children’s Book Award. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849395618 • October • $9.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press 34 Greyfriars Bobby Ruth Brown A true story of a dog’s love and loyalty is retold and illustrated in sumptuous style “Classic tale . . . beautifully illustrated.” —Bookseller More than 100 years ago, a faithful little dog called Bobby kept a 14-year vigil by his master’s graveside in Greyfriars churchyard in Edinburgh, Scotland. Bobby, who captured the hearts of the townsfolk, remains a legend still today. This 19th-century tale is now retold by Ruth Brown from the perspective of two modern-day children who come across the commemorative plaque outside Greyfriar’s churchyard. Ruth Brown is the author and illustrator of many children’s books, including A Dark, Dark Tale; The Old Tree; The Tale of Two Mice; Ten Seeds; and Snail Trail, which was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. 32 pp • 9 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849396325 • November $9.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press Also available: The Big Sneeze Night-Time Tale Snail Trail Ten Seeds 9781849390521 9781842704752 9781849392525 9781849392518 $9.99 Paperback Picture Book $9.95 Paperback Picture Book $10.99 Hardcover Picture Book $10.99 Hardcover Picture Book 35 Isobel’s Noisy Tummy David McKee Bold, colorful illustrations and a wicked sense of humor combine to make this book a certain hit Isobel’s classmates think it is hilarious when Isobel’s tummy rumbles in class. Everyone is always giving her advice about it, but nothing seems to work. Then one day the class visits the zoo and Isobel’s growling tummy saves them all from an escaping tiger. After this there is no more rumbling, until one day a noise breaks the silence in class. But this time it isn’t Isobel’s tummy. David McKee is one of the best-known illustrators of picture books, having created such modern classics such as the Elmer series. His first book was published in 1964, and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849396899 (Replaces 9781842705766) December • $9.99 Paperback Picture Book Andersen Press MELRIC Melric and the Sorcerer David McKee Will good triumph evil in this follow-up to Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic? “More power,” demands the king. But Melric the magician thinks that the king has quite enough power already. A sinister visitor called Sondrak boasts that he can easily grant the king’s wish. But when Melric discovers that Sondrak is an evil sorcerer and up to no good, a dramatic battle follows. David McKee is one of the best-known illustrators of picture books, having created such modern classics such as the Elmer series. His first book was published in 1964, and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849395816 • October • $16.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Andersen Press Also available: Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic 9781849394390 $16.99 Hardcover Picture Book 36 Monsters Don’t Cry! Brett McKee Illustrations by Ella Burfoot An adorably written, gorgeously illustrated story of a brave little monster who learns that sometimes it’s okay to cry “McKee’s verse is accessible, and his repeated refrain properly catchy. Burfoot’s pictures, in watercolor and colored pencils, are eye-poppingly bright and full of funny touches.” —Kirkus Reviews Written in delightful rhyming verse, this charming children’s story introduces Archie, a brave young monster who is determined to face all the obstacles life has to offer without shedding a single tear. From scary nightmares to falling out of a swing, upset tummies due to too much birthday cake, and even getting stung by a mean old bumble bee, Archie remains steadfast to prove that he is a real monster— and monsters are strong, they don’t cry. However, Archie eventually learns that sometimes even little monsters don’t always have to be brave, especially when mommy and daddy monster are at hand to make everything all right! Brett McKee is the author of George’s Invisible Watch and The Tickle Ghost. Ella Burfoot is the author and illustrator of Bear and Me, Darkness Slipped In, and Louie and the Monsters. 32 pp • 10.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849393133 (Replaces 9781849392914) • September $9.99 New in Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press Eric! . . . the Hero? Chris Wormell Can clumsy Eric be a hero? Discover that bravery comes in all shapes and sizes. “A wonderfully positive, reassuring, and funny story for everyone, but especially valuable for sensitive little children who don’t always fit in with the crowd.” —Daily Mail “Gorgeously illustrated and delightfully written.” —School Library Journal on Henry and the Fox Eric is a little boy who sometimes gets things wrong. But Eric learns that while you can’t be good at everything, sometimes it takes a little time to find out what you are good at. And when a huge monster stomps down the mountain to Eric’s village, Eric just might have his chance to shine. For all children who know they are heroes, Chris Wormell has created a wonderful character in courageous Eric—the boy with a hero inside him, who surprises everyone by saving the day. Chris Wormell’s other books include George and the Dragon; Ferocious Wild Beasts!; Henry and the Fox; Molly and the Night Monster; Teeth, Tails and Tentacles; and Through the Animals Eyes. He has been awarded the Ragazza Prize, the Nestlé Bronze Award, and the Kate Greenaway Medal. 32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849412841 • October • $9.99 Paperback Picture Book • Red Fox 37 Hot Air Sandrine Dumas Roy Illustrations by Emmanuelle Houssais Translated by Sarah Ardizzone A humorous, quirky look at global warming from the angle of environmental politics, with exquisite pastiche illustrations and accompanying teaching and discussion resources on climate change and global warming The earth is warming up. The polar bear has turned green, the dingo’s gone doolally, and the wolf is floating on an island mid-ocean. The animals know something is very wrong, but what exactly? After much bleating, the dolphins are dispatched as envoys to find and investigate the root cause of the problem. Farting cows, of course. They are responsible for the environmental meltdown. But with a lot of gas being spouted in all directions, can the animals find and agree on a solution to the cow problem in time to save the earth? By drawing on a long-established tradition of animal satire, this book holds the looking glass up to human society and asks readers to be bold, imaginative, and thoroughly out-of-the-box in the quest for answers to the big questions. Sandrine Dumas Roy is a journalist reporting on environmental issues and sustainable development. Emmanuelle Houssais illustrates books for children and adults. Sarah Ardizzone has twice won the Marsh Award for Children’s Literature in Translation. Her other translations include Little Red Hood and Mr Leon’s Paris. 32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 7–11 • Picture Books 9781907912221 • October $11.99 (Can $12.99) Paperback Picture Book Phoenix Yard Books 38 The Little Eskimo Davide Cali Illustrations by Maurizio A. C. Quarello A richly illustrated tale of one little boy’s search for his own identity and place in the world “This timeless, global parable . . . illustrates the interconnectedness of all things. . . . An intriguing offering that will open up discussion.” —Booklist The Little Eskimo wants to know what’s on the other side of the great frozen lake, and he wants to know if he’ll be a great hunter when he grows up. He starts out on a quest to find the answers but none of the arctic animals can help him. Finally, a whale takes the brave little boy to the one creature who knows all and the Little Eskimo discovers his two questions are very much connected. This is a classic tale of human desire to seek out that which we cannot know: what the future holds. Davide Cali is one of Europe’s most innovative and acclaimed writers for children. He is the author of more than 20 illustrated books, including 10 Little Insects, The Bear with the Sword, The Enemy: A Book About Peace, Mama Robot, Santa’s Suit, and I Can’t Wait, which won France’s prestigious Baobab Prize and was Honor Book in the ALA’s Batchelder Award. Maurizio A. C. Quarello teaches illustration and has illustrated more than 15 books. 32 pp • 11.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 4–7 • Picture Books 9780987109958 • October • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Wilkins Farago Pty Ltd 39 The Enemy Older Reader’s Edition Davide Cali Illustrations by Serge Bloch Featuring a profound antiwar message, this moving and poetic meditation on the big questions in the tradition of The Little Prince is now available in the author’s original edition for older readers “Think of it as a kind of All Quiet on the Western Front for the elementary school set, though with chic, inventive illustration by Serge Bloch.” —Wall Street Journal on the younger edition “Poignant, thought-provoking, and powerful in its frankness and simplicity, this short piece will prompt discussion on war and other means of resolving conflict.” —School Library Journal on the younger edition There’s a war on. We see something that looks like a desert. There are two holes. In the two holes are two soldiers. THEY ARE ENEMIES. So begins this extraordinary, contemporary picture book. Inspired by historical events, it speaks to adults, yet is also accessible to a child of primary school age. Set in a war not unlike World War I, the tale is narrated by one of the soldiers who tells of his loneliness, deprivations, fears, irritations, and, finally, his resolve to end his part in the war. In exploring his own emotions about a conflict seemingly without end or reason, he comes to suspect his enemy is not the inhuman barbarian he has been warned about, but may just be a frightened, tired victim of propaganda like himself. The unforgettable artwork, which combines photographic collage, simple line drawings, and a masterful use of white space, will make this book a collectable for all those who admire illustrated books of the highest quality. Published in association with Amnesty International, this book is an ideal conversation starter about how conflict and violence can give way to peace, compassion, and understanding. Davide Cali is one of Europe’s most innovative and acclaimed writers for children. He is the author of more than 20 illustrated books, including 10 Little Insects, The Bear with the Sword, The Enemy: A Book About Peace, Mama Robot, and Santa’s Suit. Serge Bloch has worked as an editorial illustrator for the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post, as well as New York Magazine and Time. Cali and Bloch also collaborated on I Love Kissing You and I Can’t Wait, which won France’s prestigious Baobab Prize and was Honor Book in the ALA’s Batchelder Award. 64 pp • 9 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12 • Picture Books 9780958557184 (Replaces 9780375845000) • October • $24.99 (Can $27.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Wilkins Farago Pty Ltd 40 Monacello The Little Monk Geraldine McCaughrean Illustrations by Jana Diemberger Intrigue, superstition, and adventure feature in this dramatic retelling of a classic Italian folk story, set in the dark world of medieval Naples “McCaughrean’s writing is stunningly original and the effectiveness of the descriptive, emotive language creates a multilayered and memorable story. Combined as it is, with stylish and atmospheric illustrations, Monacello has all the qualities of a classic fairy tale.” —Armadillo magazine Strange little creature. Strange pale eyes, so full of fear. Strange little monk, his habit dark as nightmares. Strange little boy shaped like a question mark, who are you? An orphaned child is dressed as a monk and ostracized by everyone except the roaming wild cats of Naples for his scary looks and his seeming ability to bring both good and bad luck. Monacello searches above and below ground for his parents and finds help from a little girl with mysteries of her own. Short chapters combined with spectacularly haunting illustrations make for a book that will stay with readers and invite conversation. Geraldine McCaughrean is a children’s author who has written more than 150 books, including Peter Pan in Scarlet, the only official sequel to Peter Pan, and has had her work translated into 42 languages worldwide. Her other books include The Kite Rider and The White Darkness. She has won several major children’s book prizes, including the Carnegie Medal in Literature, the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, and the Michael L. Printz Award, and is the only author to have won the Whitbread Award three times. Jana Diemberger is an artist and illustrator. 64 pp • 6 x 8 • 32 Color Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781907912030 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paperback Picture Book • Phoenix Yard Books 41 The Adventures of Scarygirl Nathan Jurevicius A dazzling mystery adventure in a gloriously colorful, wordless graphic novel, featuring the lovable Scarygirl— beloved by millions of fans internationally “A visually stunning book packed with unexpected delights.” —Sunday Age When Scarygirl is abandoned at on a remote peninsula at the large friendly octopus Blister’s house, Blister and Scarygirl become best friends. But no one knows where she came from or who she really is, and her dreams are full of strange and disturbing visions. As the dreams become more and more urgent, Scarygirl knows she has to leave the safety of Blister’s home and travel over the mountains to the city to find out the secrets of her past. Will Dr. Maybee’s laboratory give her the answers she is seeking, or will his dark forces overpower her? Nathan Jurevicius is a freelance illustrator and artist whose clients have included Comedy Central, Fuji, MTV, Nickelodeon, Scholastic Inc., Subaru, and the Wall Street Journal. Scarygirl is his most popular character so far, and since its creation in 2001 has developed an underground following through its online comic, vinyl toys, designer products, and traveling shows. In 2009 the Scarygirl online game was released. Players have surpassed one million and the game has been awarded IGN’s “Indie Pick of the Week,” Desktop Magazine’s Create Award, a FITC 2010 Game award, and a Communication Arts Award of Excellence, and has been short-listed at the SXSW Interactive Festival. Adaptations for Xbox Live, Playstation Network, and Windows PC were released in 2012. He lives in Toronto. 156 pp • 6 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 9–12 • Graphic Novels 9781742372938 • September $13.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin 42 Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse Ursula Moray Williams Illustrations by Joyce Lankester Brisley Rediscover the adventures of a very unique little horse in this wonderful, classic tale of courage and hope named as one of Time magazine’s Books of the Year in 1938 “Transports you into a charmingly told, timeless adventure . . . you are constantly compelled, cheered, and amazed by the Little Wooden Horse’s spiritedness, bravery, and determination.” —Nick Park, creator, Wallace & Gromit “How lucky I am!” thought the little wooden horse, who was as happy as the day was long. When Uncle Peder the toymaker falls on hard times, his little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. On the way he has some extraordinary adventures: pulling the royal carriage, helping pirates dig for treasure, and even walking the tightrope in a circus. But the loyal little horse only has one wish: to return to his beloved master. This beautiful retro-look edition includes the original illustrations. Ursula Moray Williams is the author of more than 60 children’s books, including Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat. Joyce Lankester Brisley is the author and illustrator of the Milly-MandyMolly storybooks. 256 pp • 5.5 x 8 • 46 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Fiction 9780230754959 (Replaces 9780753454060) • September • $15.99 Cloth Macmillan Children’s Books Aesop’s Forgotten Fables Fiona Waters Illustrations by Fulvio Testa Another wonderful gift collection from the team behind the lovely Aesop’s Fables “Waters deftly adds a contemporary tone in description and dialogue to her smooth rendering of 60 familiar and less-well-known tales. . . . With its many comic touches, this anthology presents once again the humor, folly, ingenuity, and wisdom that make Aesop so durable.” —School Library Journal on Aesop’s Fables This anthology revitalizes 40 of Aesop’s lesser-known fables, which have been rewritten by the talented anthologist Fiona Waters, and sumptuously illustrated by renowned artist Fulvio Testa. The collection includes fables such as “The Fisherman and his Music,” “The Leopard and the Fox,” “The Eagle and the Arrow,” “The Astronomer,” and “The Wolf and the Goat.” Fiona Waters is the editorial director of the largest independent book fair company in the UK and has written more than 80 children’s books, including Don’t Kiss the Frog! and The Kingfisher Treasury of Princess Stories. Fulvio Testa is one of Italy’s most distinguished artists and illustrators and has had many exhibitions in the United States and Europe. He has illustrated books by authors such as Anthony Burgess. The previously collaborated on Aesop’s Fables. 96 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Picture Books 9781849397063 • January • $24.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Andersen Press Also available: Aesop’s Fables 9781849390491 $24.99 Cloth 43 Just So Stories Rudyard Kipling Illustrations by Robert Ingpen An unforgettable cast of extraordinary animal characters is brought to life in stunning new illustrations by award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen Once upon a time, O my Best Beloved . . . So begins this classic collection of gloriously fanciful tales of how things in the world came to be as they are. This collection includes the story of how the lazy camel found himself with a hump and how the insatiable curiosity of the elephant earned him his long trunk. It reveals how the whale was given a throat, and why every rhinoceros has great folds in his skin and a very bad temper. We also find out about the cunning cat that walked by itself, and how clever little Taffy and her Daddy Tegumai made the first alphabet. Rudyard Kipling first entertained his own children with these delightful, warm, and humorous stories, which he later wrote down for publication in 1902. Conjuring up distant lands and exotic jungles, they are bewitching for both children and adults. This sumptuous volume offers the complete and unabridged text, including the often-missing 13th story, “The Tabu Tal,” which Kipling added for the American edition in 1903. Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) is the Nobel Prize–winning author of such classics as Kim, The Jungle Book, and the Just So Stories. Robert Ingpen has designed, illustrated, and written more than 100 published works of fiction and nonfiction, among them The Jungle Book and the centenary edition of Peter Pan and Wendy. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children’s literature. 192 pp • 7.5 x 9.5 • 70 Color Illustrations Ages 9–12 • Classics 9780957148314 • November $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth • Palazzo Editions Also available: 44 Around the World in Eighty Days The Owl and the Pussycat 9780956494252 $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth 9780957148307 $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth VINTAGE CHILDREN’S CLASSICS Each: 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Classics • September • $10.99 Paper • Vintage Children’sClassics Just So Stories Rudyard Kipling Kipling’s classic collection of origin stories “They sing in my head even now. . . . What a wonderful storyteller-poet Kipling was.” —Michael Morpurgo, author, War Horse Have you ever inquired why the elephant has such an enormously elongated nose? Are you confused by a cat’s contrariness? Have you ruminated on the wrinkles of a rhinoceros, or speculated how the leopard got its spots? Rudyard Kipling wondered about all these things too, and in this marvelous collection of stories he imagines how the animals became “just so.” Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) is best known for The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, and Kim. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. 256 pp • 9780099582588 Anne of Green Gables L. M. Montgomery “The dearest and most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice.” —Mark Twain “By turning adversity to advantage with lots of spunk, Anne of Green Gables has enchanted four generations of children and their elders since the world’s most widely read Canadian novel was first published in Boston in 1908.” —New York Times My dislikes: Being an orphan, having red hair, people twitting about my red hair, being called “carrots” by Gilbert Blythe. My likes: Living at the Green Gables with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, my bosom-friend Diana, dresses with puff sleeves, renaming Barry’s pond the Lake of Shining Waters, coming top of the class. My regrets: Dyeing my hair green. Smashing a slate over Gilbert Blythe’s head. My dream: To tame my temper. To be good (this is an uphill struggle). To grow up to have auburn hair! L. M. Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908. 464 pp • 9780099582649 Anne of Avonlea L. M. Montgomery The charming sequel to Anne of Green Gables, with extra information on the characters of Avonlea and the author You might think I’d have grown out of getting myself into scrapes now that I’m half past sixteen. But between being vexed by my freckles, taunted by a brazen Jersey cow, and kept on my toes by the new twins, Dora and Davy, life at Green Gables is just as eventful as ever. I do try to be a little more grown-up now that I’m a school teacher. The other day I asked the class, “If you had three candies in one hand and two in the other, how many would you have altogether?” One of my pupils piped up, “A mouthful.” Could you have kept a straight face?! L. M. Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908. 400 pp • 9780099582656 45 VINTAGE CHILDREN’S CLASSICS Each: 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Classics • Paper • Vintage Children’s Classics The Call of the Wild and White Fang Jack London A thrilling tale of Buck’s fight for survival and rise to become leader of the pack, presented here with companion novel White Fang Buck does not read the newspapers. If he did, he’d have known that for good strong dogs like himself trouble is brewing. Man has found gold and because of that Buck is kidnapped and dragged away from his sunny home to become a sledge dog in the harsh and freezing North. With strength, imagination, and cunning on his side Buck must fight for survival. But will he ever trust Man again? This book also includes White Fang a story about a wild young cub, part dog and part wolf. With additional materials for readers to find out if they’re a wild wolf or a faithful dog, and learn more about the Arctic gold rush. Jack London (1876–1916) is best known for his much-loved tales of the great outdoors, for which he drew on his experiences of the harshest environments as a seaman and as a prospector in Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. 352 pp • 9780099582625 • September • $9.99 The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm Norman Hunter The first entry in a completely wacky classic series includes the original illustrations, as well as extra information on accidental inventions that changed our lives, and a few experiments for readers to try Poor Mrs. Flittersnoop! It’s not easy being Professor Branestawm’s housekeeper. People may say he’s a genius, but all his inventions always make life more complicated, alarming, and extraordinary than it was before. An innocent bottle of old cough mixture turns out to be an elixir that makes all the waste paper in the bin come to life, the burglar-catcher and the pancake-maker operate just a little too efficiently, and about the spring-cleaning machine, the less said the better. You could write a book about it, but nobody would believe it. Norman Hunter (1899–1995) originally created Professor Branestawm for a children’s series on BBC Radio. The character went on to appear in a series of 13 books written over the next 50 years, from 1933 to 1983. This is the first book in the series. 288 pp • 84 B & W Illustrations • 9780099582496 • September • $10.99 Dracula Bram Stoker The daddy of all vampires, the Count who began it all He is deathly pale. His fingernails are cut to sharp points. His teeth protrude menacingly from his mouth in clouds of rancid breath. Yet even Count Dracula’s unnerving appearance and the frightened reaction of the local peasants fail to warn Jonathan Harker, a young man from England, about his host. Little does Jonathan know that this is a land where babies are snatched for their blood and wolves howl menacingly from the forest, where reality is far more frightening than superstition. What’s more, it’s going to be up to him to stop the world’s most bloodthirsty predator. Bram Stoker (1847–1912) wrote several other horror novels including The Jewel of Seven Stars and The Lair of the White Worm. 512 pp • 9780099582595 • October • $12.99 46 VINTAGE CHILDREN’S CLASSICS Oliver Twist Charles Dickens One of the most beloved books in the English language, full of colorful characters and gritty street life “Look here! Here’s a jolly life! What’s the odds where it comes from?” Meet the Artful Dodger, as roistering and swaggering a young gentleman as ever stood four foot six. With him, you’ll run down the dirty backstreets of London to be entertained by the Respectable Old Gentleman and his brood of thieves and pickpockets. Fagin will bring you to “the trade,” and make something of you, something profitable. But there’s something about the young orphan Oliver that’s too good for this dark and dangerous world—can he ever escape its clutches? Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is considered one of the English language’s greatest writers. His works include David Copperfield, Great Expectations, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, and A Tale of Two Cities. 416 pp • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Classics 9780099582632 • September • $12.99 Paper • Vintage Children’s Classics VINTAGE CLASSICS The Locket of Dreams Belinda Murrell A magical locket sends a young girl spiraling from present-day Sydney into 1850s Scotland to solve the mystery behind their family’s migration to Australia “Sea monsters, prophecies, puzzles, and plenty of handsome steeds make up this thrilling fantasy story aimed at 12s and under. . . . A galloping, satisfying read.” —Sunday Age on The Quest for the Sun Gem Sophie discovers a golden locket in an old treasure box that belonged to her grandmother’s grandmother. When she falls asleep wearing the locket, she magically travels back in time to 1858 to learn the truth about her ancestor, the mysterious Charlotte Mackenzie. Daughter of a wealthy Scottish laird, Charlotte and her sister Nell live a wonderful life with their parents and animals on a misty island with its very own ruined castle. Then disaster strikes and it seems the girls will lose everything they love. Why were Charlotte and Nell sent halfway around the world to live with strangers? Did their wicked uncle steal their inheritance? What happened to the priceless sapphire—the Star of Serendib? With the magic of the golden locket, Sophie begins to unravel these mysteries as she shares the adventures of Charlotte and Nell— outwitting their greedy relatives, escaping murderous bushrangers, and fighting storm and fire. But how will these travels in time affect Sophie’s own life? Belinda Murrell is a journalist whose work has appeared in the Sun Herald, the Sunday Telegraph, and the Sydney Morning Herald. She is the author of The Forgotten Pearl and the Sun Sword Trilogy series. 288 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9780857980212 • October • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Random House Australia 47 HESPERUS MINOR Edited by Andrew Lang Hesperus Minor is a new Hesperus Press imprint that is committed to engaging readers of all ages by bringing long-neglected childhood classics back into print. Taking well loved-authors, Hesperus Minor carefully selects some of their perhaps lesser known or under-appreciated books and introduces them to a new generation. These are the kinds of books of which adults will have fond memories and want to share with their children and loved ones. These charmingly elegant books will sit happily in both the children's section of a bookshop and the classics section. Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a novelist, journalist, poet, and literary critic best known for his collections of fairy tales known as The Fairy Books. Each: 400 pp • 6 x 9.5 • 20 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9 & Up • Folklore February • $24.99 (Can $27.99) Cloth • Hesperus Minor The Blue Fairy Book The first in a series of 12 fairy tale anthologies beloved of children in the last century, each a veritable treasure trove of stories for children and adults alike, spellbinding and special Once upon a time there lived a king who was deeply in love with a princess, but she could not marry anyone, because she was under an enchantment. So the King set out to seek a fairy, and asked what he could do to win the princess’s love . . . This very special anthology includes wonderful renditions of the old favorites such as Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel, as well as some intriguing fairy tales that modern audiences have yet to discover such as “Why the Sea Is Salt,” “Prince Hyacinth,” and “The Dear Little Princess.” Andrew Lang collected stories from communities and traditions all over the world for his fairy books: from the Arabian Nights, China, and the Brothers Grimm. Many of the tales were translated into English for the first time for these anthologies, from languages as far afield as Russian, Norse, and Japanese. The book is republished here with a stunning blue jacket, accompanied throughout by the original illustrations. 9781843914778 The Red Fairy Book Dancing princesses, golden eggs, and evil knights are found in this second volume of Andrew Lang’s fairy tales gathered in the late 19th century Once upon a time, in the middle of winter when the snow-flakes were falling like feathers on the earth, a Queen sat at a window framed in black ebony and sewed. And as she sewed and gazed out to the white landscape, she pricked her finger with the needle, and three drops of blood fell on the snow outside . . . Andrew Lang began gathering fairy tales with the aim of conserving “the old stories that have pleased so many generations.” This bold and eclectic anthology contains wonderful renditions of old favorites such as “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Rapunzel,” as well as some little-known stories such as “The Death of Koschei the Deathless” and “The Nettle Spinner.” Be transported to a land full of marvels and magic: a world of enchanted forests and isolated castles; of giants, fairies, and trolls; of treasure, music, and promise. Andrew Lang’s fairy books helped to lay the foundation for our continuing fascination with fairy tales as entertainment and cultural objects. The book is republished here with a stunning red jacket, accompanied throughout by the original illustrations. 9781843914785 48 The Coral Island R. M. Ballantyne Adventure and peril abound in a classic tale of shipwreck and survival “Prolific and excellent writer of tales.” —Times Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin find themselves the sole survivors of a shipwreck on a deserted coral island in the South Pacific. Although fate has led them to temporary safety, the three marooned boys are forced to carve out a life for themselves from what nature provides. They rapidly learn which fruit to eat, which animals to hunt, and which lagoons are best for bathing. Resourceful as they are, their desert island idyll is often disturbed and they face numerous terrifying threats— pirates, sharks, cannibalism, and local tribes. Amid all the chaos, the trio still face the riddle of how to engineer their rescue from their tropical exile. Following in Robinson Crusoe’s footsteps, and yet with added adventure, Ballantyne’s writing is a classic adored by previous generations of children and deserves to be discovered all over again by a modern audience. R. M. Ballantyne (1825–1894) was a Scottish young adult fiction writer. He wrote more than 80 books including The Pirate City. 232 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Classics 9781843914815 • January • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper • Hesperus Minor The Princess and the Goblin George MacDonald Full of exquisite moonlit scenes that play out like dreams and underground escapades descending into nightmare, this is a must-read for all fantasy aficionados and fans of Tolkien, Lewis, and Rowling Eight-year-old Princess Irene lives a lonely life in a wild, desolate, mountainous kingdom, with only her nursemaid Lootie for company. Irene is protected from the outside world and oblivious to the existence of goblins, hideous creatures that live underground and only come out at night. One day, while out walking, Irene and Lootie get lost. As night falls, strange shadows creep out from under boulders and around corners, closing in on them. Terrified, they try to run but the goblins give chase. It is then they run into Curdie, the brave miner’s son who knows how to scare the goblins away. He leads the pair to safety, back to the castle. While working late one night in the mines Curdie overhears the goblins’ diabolical plan. The terrible goblin queen plans to kidnap the princess and force her to marry her son, so humans will be forced to accept goblins as their rulers. Before the creation of Middle Earth or Narnia, George MacDonald was inventing wonderful kingdoms and populating them with magical creatures and enchanted beings, as in this unique, compelling fantasy. George MacDonald (1824–1905) was a Scottish author known particularly for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels. He inspired many authors, such as W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, E. Nesbit, and Madeleine L’Engle. 160 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Classics 9781843914754 • January • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper • Hesperus Minor The Story of the Treasure Seekers E. Nesbit A legendary children’s story of sibling adventure, by the enchanting author of Five Children and It and The Railway Children, which has delighted countless generations of young readers The Bastable children (Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and Horace Octavius—H.O.) live in London with their widowed father. Too poor to attend school, the children are left to their own devices, and they spend their days coming up with ingenious plans to restore their father’s fortune. Told from the first person perspective—which lends the narrative substantial bias—this was Nesbit’s first work. Refreshingly free of Victorian sentimentality, yet still wonderfully evocative of a bygone era, the tale makes for timeless reading and ensures Nesbit’s esteemed place in the canon of children’s literature. E. Nesbit (1858–1924) was a prolific children’s author, writing more than 60 books including Five Children and It and The Railway Children. 160 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Classics 9781843914747 • January • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper • Hesperus Minor 49 If A Treasury of Poems for Almost Every Possibility Edited by Allie Esiri and Rachel Kelly A magical collection of best-loved poems, perfect for introducing young readers to the joy, solace, and beauty of poetry “A book full of old friends and some new surprises.” —Quentin Blake “Both beautiful and useful. What more could anyone want?” —Times Whether one is after a poem that is charming, funny, sad, silly, magical, sleepy, long, or short, there’s something in here for every occasion. From Lear’s “The Owl and the Pussycat” to Tennyson’s “The Charge of the Light Brigade” and Eliot’s “Macavity the Mystery Cat,” these are poems to pass down the generations. Themed sections include Growing Up (“maggie and milly and molly and may” by Cummings), Humor and Nonsense (“Jabberwocky” by Carroll), Tell Me a Tale (“The Raven” by Poe), Lessons for Life (“Caged Bird” by Angelou), and more. Besides a traditional index, there is a list in back of poems to turn to if you need courage, if you seek guidance, if you are facing grief, or if you need a pocket full of peace, instilling in young readers the habit of turning to poetry for help, solace, and pleasure. There is also a helpful glossary of poetic terms. A favorite poem will stay with you for life, and this beautifully illustrated collection for young and old is sure to delight and entertain for years. Allie Esiri and Rachel Kelly are the cocreators of iF Poems, the first iPad and iPhone poetry app for children. 278 pp • 7 x 9.5 • Two-color Interior Ages 9 & Up • Poetry 9780857865571 • September • $27.99 Cloth • Canongate UK 50 MONSTROUS MAUD A. B. Saddlewick Welcome to Rotwood School, where monsters of all species learn how to frighten humans. Find out what happens when Maud joins Rotwood school in this frightfully exciting series perfect for fans of Horrid Henry. A. B. Saddlewick is the pseudonym for Tim Collins, the author of Notes from a Totally Lame Vampire and Prince of Dorkness. Each: 128 pp • 5 x 8 • 21 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Fiction October • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Buster Books Horror Holiday The fifth book in the scarily sensational Monstrous Maud series Maud loves camping and is excited about spending time in the woods with Wilf and his werewolf family. It’s a full moon, and the Beast of Oddington is on the loose—what could possibly go wrong? Will Maud be the first camper to solve the monstrous mystery of the Beast? 9781780551722 Scary Show The sixth book in the terrifyingly terrific Monstrous Maud series When Maud decides to learn advanced sorcery for the talent show, her spells spin out of control. Now Maud has to work out how to do reverse magic to fix her mix-up—before the whole school guesses her monstrous secret. 9781780551739 Also available: Each: $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper Big Fright Spooky Sports Day Freaky Sleepover School Scare 9781780550725 9781780550732 9781780550749 9781780550756 51 ZAC POWER TEST DRIVE H. I. Larry Zac Power is a 12-year-old boy who comes from a family of spies. Seemingly ordinary, he has a secret life full of extraordinary fast-paced adventures involving state-of-the-art gadgets and spy equipment. This second Zac series features Zac, in each book, testing out a gadget and vehicle that he’ll be using on his missions. Once readers are ready to move onto regular Zac Power titles, they can see the gadgets and vehicles in action. With a maximum of 50 words per page, Test Drives are packed with illustrations and word art. Young readers can easily get through the books and feel a great sense of achievement. Older readers can also enjoy Test Drives for the quick read and awesome illustrations. H. I. Larry is the author of the Zac Power series. Each: 56 pp • 5 x 8 • 30 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Fiction $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont Zac’s Moon Trip Zac test drives a Star Master and a Jet-Black Spacesuit. Will they help him clean a dirty space station? 9781921502033 • September Zac’s Wild Rescue Zac test drives Pit Stink Bombs and an Exo-Skeleton Suit. Are they cool enough for his wild rescue at the zoo? 9781921502040 • September Zac’s Icy Pole Zac test drives a Submersible Land Sub and some Ice-Claws. Can they help him stop the ice caps from melting? 9781921502057 • November Zac’s Sticky Fix Zac test drives a Squid Submersible and a Stickystorm Autobiotic Glue-Gun. Will they work even deep under the water? 9781921502064 • November Zac’s Freaky Frogs Zac test drives a Triox Household Rubbish Vehicle and some Parachute Pants. Will they get him to the poisoned frogs in time? 9781921502088 • January 52 ZAC POWER TEST DRIVE Each: 56 pp • 5 x 8 • 30 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Fiction $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont Zac’s Ski Mission Zac test drives a Chopper V-770 and Tele-Ski Boots. Can he use them to save a man lost in the snow? 9781921502071 • January Zac’s Bank Bust Zac test drives a Rust Bucket and Marble Flares. Are they enough to help stop a bank robbery? 9781921502095 • March Zac’s Shark Attack Zac test drives a Solar Powered Dune Buggy and a Pulse-Tronic V-66 Spypad. Can they help him chase sharks away from the swimmers? 9781921502101 • March Also available: Each: $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper Swamp Race Horror House Close Shave Overdrive River Rampage Foul Play 9781921502194 9781921502217 9781921502224 9781921564109 9781921564338 9781921564321 Lunar Strike Blockbuster Shockwave Sky High Volcanic Panic Boot Camp 9781921288043 9781921288203 9781921288487 9781921417610 9781921417313 9781921288371 53 SAM SILVER UNDERCOVER PIRATE Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler How to become an undercover pirate: 1. Have a pirate captain as your ancient ancestor 2. Find a message in a bottle and a magic gold doubloon 3. Get whisked back in time to join a pirate crew 4. When you get home, don’t tell anyone. Remember—you’re undercover. Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler are the coauthors of many children’s series, including the Lady Grace Mysteries and Wild Rescue. Each: 144 pp • 5 x 8 • 50 B/W Illustrations • Ages 6–8 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books Skeleton Island Ahoy! Sam had better think of a good reason for the pirates to keep him alive, in his very first adventure. Join Sam Silver aboard the pirate ship Sea Wolf for a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas. Can Sam lead the crew to buried treasure, or will he be forced to walk the plank? 9781444005844 • September The Ghost Ship Sam is up against ghosts in his second escapade! When Sam Silver and the crew of the Sea Wolf board a galleon looking for Spanish gold, they find it has already been stolen—by a ghost ship. Can our pirate heroes outwit a ghostly crew or is the treasure gone forever? 9781444005851 • November 54 SAM SILVER UNDERCOVER PIRATE Each: 5 x 8 • 50 B/W Illustrations • Ages 6–8 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books Kidnapped Sam must summon all his courage to rescue his Charlie, in this third tale of his exploits at sea “Perfect stories for pirate-fixated kids aged six and above.” —Book Zone for Boys A fearsome encounter with enemy ships leads to a huge sea battle. When the smoke clears, Sam realizes Charlie has vanished. Could his crewmate have been kidnapped? It’s Sam Silver to the rescue. 144 pp • 9781444005868 • January The Deadly Trap Sam doesn’t trust a new member of the crew in the fourth tale in the series There’s a new pirate aboard the Sea Wolf and he’s popular with the crew, but Sam is suspicious—why is the new recruit so interested in Captain Blade? And how can Sam convince his friends that they’re falling into a deadly trap? 160 pp • 9781444005875 • March 55 EARLY READER Vivian French Illustrations by Selina Young Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Vivian French is the author of more than 100 children’s books, including the Tiara Club series. Selina Young wrote and illustrated numerous children’s books, including Ladybird, Ladybird; The Noisy Dog; The Story House; and A Summery Saturday Morning. Each: 5 x 8 • 96 Color Illustrations • Ages 6–7 • Fiction September • $7.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books Down in the Jungle Down in the jungle it’s time for bed, but Monkey wants a story, and he sets off to find one in this charming, funny story, perfect for early readers. This red Early Reader offers color illustrations and short, accessible chapters. 96 pp • 9781444005134 The Kitten with No Name Poor lost Kitten. He doesn’t have a name or a home to call his own. All he wants is to find a warm and cozy place where someone will love him. Will anyone help this little kitten? This red Early Reader offers color illustrations and short, accessible chapters. 64 pp • 9781444000788 56 BARRY LOSER Jim Smith Jim Smith is the author of the Barry Loser series. Each: 240 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 212 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $8.99 Paper • Egmont UK I Am Not a Loser The first of three notebooks belonging to Barry Loser—perfect for reluctant readers, this silly series will be enjoyed by fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid “Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos.” —Guardian I’ve never minded that my name’s Barry Loser because my coolness has always cancelled it out, but ever since Darren Darrenofski joined school with his horrible little crocodile face he’s been completely ruining my life about it. Follow Barry as he tries throw off his loserness, take revenge on the terrible Fronkle-burping Darren Darrenofski, and finally becomes a winner. 9781405260312 • September I Am Still Not a Loser The second book in a madcap series packed with Barry’s cartoon drawings You know when someone’s horrible to you in a dream and you wake up really annoyed with them? That’s what happened to me with my best friend Bunky. Barry has a new problem: Gordon Smugly—who has the most perfect name for himself ever in the history of having a name, because he looks like a Gordon and is smug and ugly— has stolen Barry’s best friend. Join Barry as he attempts to get Bunky back, organizes a girly screamvoice test, and tries to avoid seeing his teacher kissing his grandma. 9781405260329 • January 57 GO GIRL Rowan McAuley “Accessible to young readers who are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal on the series Tackling the first sleepover, being the “new kid” at school, trusting a friend with a big secret, and more, these books provide simple, real-life stories about characters experiencing and exploring new situations. Written with emotional depth, and using simple language, these are real-life stories for real life girls—not a fairy, princess, or vampire in sight—just friends and fun. Rowan McAuley is the author of The New Girl and Sleepover! Each: 5 x 8 • 15 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction September • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont Class Captain Holly learns the importance of being a good friend and a good student Holly can hardly believe it when she is voted class captain. It is too cool! But will Holly have to choose between being a captain and her best friend? 96 pp • 9781742974064 Music Mad Iris learns that there is no sheet music to follow when it comes to friendship Iris is so excited—she gets to spend four whole days at music camp. But then she discovers she’s the only one who plays the saxophone. Will she still fit in? 92 pp • 9781742973005 Also available: Each: $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper 58 Boy Friend? Sink or Swim Birthday Girl 9781921564659 9781742971384 9781742971544 MR BADGER Leigh Hobbs Leigh Hobbs is the author of the Mr. Badger series and the Old Tom series, which includes Old Tom and Old Tom Goes to Mars. Each: 80 pp • 5 x 8 • 60 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction September • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin Mr Badger and the Difficult Duchess The third delightful adventure of Mr Badger, the manager of a grand London hotel Mr Badger is the special events manager at the Boubles Grand Hotel, and is used to dealing with guests good and bad. But one day—the day of the Philatelic Society Annual Dinner— an extremely difficult guest arrives, demanding the Royal Suite. Just who is this tall and troublesome woman, and why does she look a little familiar? 9781742374192 Mr Badger and the Magic Mirror Book four in a gentle, charmingly illustrated series, reminiscent of Paddington Bear Life is certainly full of surprises at the Boubles Grand Hotel. When Mr Badger discovers a mirror that is anything but ordinary, he learns more about his favorite hotel than he would ever have dreamed possible. 9781742374208 Also available: Each: $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper Mr Badger and the Big Surprise Mr Badger and the Missing Ape 9781742374178 9781742374185 59 SHAMINI FLINT Shamini Flint Shamini Flint has written many books for children, including Diary of a Soccer Star, but is best known for her Inspector Singh Investigates series of crime fiction for adults. She and Sally Heinrich collaborated previously on A T-Rex Ate My Homework. Each: 108 pp • 5 x 8 • 120 Line Drawings • Ages 7–9 • Fiction September • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin Diary of a Taekwondo Master In illustrated diary format, the hilarious tale of a boy who is a taekwondo master—not! Marcus is a math whiz who is not good at sports. But his dad, a self-help author, is convinced otherwise. He believes that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to—with hilarious results. Flint’s gentle, satiric humor and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about taekwondo. 9781743313602 Diary of a Rugby Champ In illustrated diary format, the hilarious tale of a boy who is a rugby master—not! Marcus is a math whiz who is not good at sports. But his dad, a self-help author, is convinced otherwise. He believes that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to—with hilarious results. Flint’s gentle, satiric humor and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about rugby. 9781743313596 Also available: Diary of a Soccer Star 9781742378251 $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper 60 TWEENIE GENIE Meredith Badger A fantastic, genie myth–debunking series from Fairy School Dropout and Go Girl series author, Meredith Badger. Meredith Badger is the author of the Fairy School Dropout series, which includes Fairy School Dropout and Undercover, as well as Genie in Training. Each: 5 x 6.5 • 25 B/W Illustrations • Two-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Fiction October • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont Genie High School Meet Poppy Miller—just your normal preteen genie To most people, Poppy Miller looks like an average 12-year-old girl. But secretly, Poppy isn’t average at all. She’s a genie. Poppy aced Stage One of her genie training, and she can’t wait to start Stage Two at Genie High. She’ll get to ride magic carpets, learn genie judo, and grant wishes—much more fun than normal school. But will a forbidden carpet race ruin her chances of being a genie forever? 206 pp • 9781921848827 Genie in Charge Everyone knows that genies can only grant wishes, not make them, right? Not quite, as Poppy’s second adventure reveals. When Poppy graduates from her final stage of genie training, she’ll be allowed to make one special wish for her job after Genie High. She already knows exactly what she wants: to work in the stables with all the magic carpets. The only problem is that before she can graduate, Poppy has to mentor a Stage Two genie called Aggi. Aggi is the strangest genie Poppy’s ever met—she’s rude, she hates being a genie, and she thinks riding magic carpets is stupid. If Aggi doesn’t start behaving like a proper genie, Poppy might never get her wish. 188 pp • 9781921848834 61 AUNT SEVERE Aunt Severe and the Toy Thieves Nick Garlick Illustrations by Nick Maland The second book in the imaginative and funny Aunt Severe series, ideal for fans of Cressida Cowell “Dahlesque characters and humor throughout.” —Bookseller The Colonel is missing, and Aunt Emily is sad and severe again. But what does the Colonel’s disappearance have to do with two notorious toy thieves? Daniel sets to work to find out. With the help of some escaped zoo animals, can Aunt Severe and Daniel track down the toy thieves and bring the Colonel home again? Nick Garlick and Nick Maland previously collaborated on Aunt Severe and the Dragons. Nick Maland is the illustrator of many other children’s books, including Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide, for which he was shortlisted for Mother Goose Best Newcomer; and Snip Snap!: What’s That?, for which he received the Society of Illustrators Silver Medal. 128 pp • 5 x 8 • 35 Color Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction 9781849395410 • September • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press Also available: Aunt Severe and the Dragons 9781849390552 $7.99 Paper Bugville Home to the Bravest Bugs in the Universe! Paul Howard Every city needs superheroes—even a city of bugs. A highly visual tale of homegrown heroes. Home to millions of bugs, Bugville was a rotten, crime-ridden city that stank of stale underpants—that was until Superfly and Midge came to clean up the streets. But our heroes have their work cut out, facing the likes of Nasty Nat (the nastiest gnat in Bugville) and a giant robotic goo-shooting caterpillar. And all this before heading home for a tasty “licecream.” Can the heroes defeat Electro Slug and his evil plot to wreak revenge on all flies? You’ll have a good slime finding out. Paul Howard is the illustrator of The Hen Who Wouldn’t Give Up, The Otter Who Wanted to Know, and The Penguin Who Wouldn’t Give Up. Bugville is the first book he has written. 160 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 75 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction 9781405249256 • October • $7.99 Paper • Egmont UK 62 THE MAGNIFICENT MOON HARE Sue Monroe Illustrations by Birgitta Sif Sue Monroe is a children’s television host. Birgitta Sif is the author and illustrator of Oliver. Each: 208 pp • 5 x 8 • 25 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction October • $8.99 Paper • Jelly Pie The Magnificent Moon Hare The fabulous first book in an enchanting new comedy series about P. J. Petulant, a pampered princess who gets more than she bargained for when she’s whisked off on a breathtaking adventure The Magnificent Moon Hare is off on a dangerous quest to rescue King Winston. P. J. the princess is going with him and so is a dragon who is named Sandra, even though he’s a boy. Can P. J. rescue her father King Winston before he gets his head cut off? There are also bits about marzipan, secret tights, jokes, tricks, and lots of fantastic things. 9781405258753 The Magnificent Moon Hare and the Foul Treasure The second book in a fresh, original series featuring dragons, pirates, and princesses We must find out what the exciting THING is! I bet that it’s TREASURE! P. J. and the Moon Hare are off on a new adventure, battling pirates. Accompanied by P. J.’s dragon (who’s called Sandra even though he’s a boy), can P. J. and the Moon Hare stop the horrible feathered villain Foul from stealing Uncle Julian’s treasure? Quirky artwork brilliantly conveys the Moon Hare’s madcap humor. 9781405258760 63 AGATHA PARROT Kjartan Poskitt Illustrations by David Tazzyman Kjartan Poskitt is the author of Sudoku: 100 Fun Number Puzzles and a host of children’s educational shows. David Tazzyman is the illustrator of the Mr Gum series. Each: 5 x 8 • 40 Line Drawings • Ages 7–10 • Fiction • $8.99 Paper • Jelly Pie Agatha Parrot and the Floating Head A hilarious new story—Clarice Bean meets Horrid Henry and Agatha’s report on Henry VIII is included Hiya. This book is about Odd Street School where I go along with mad Ivy who always jumps down stairs four at a time: WAHOO! And Martha who is big and can stand up to boys. The oddest teacher we have is Miss Barking who wears goggles and gloves to use a pencil sharpener. The story is about when she tried to execute Martha with a floppy cardboard axe, but instead Martha’s head floated off and exploded. Don’t worry. Martha ends up eating ice cream—but if you want to know how, then you’ll have to read the insides, won’t you? 208 pp • 9781405255967 • September Agatha Parrot and the Mushroom Boy Agatha Parrot is back with a second very important story to share, and a bonus recipe for sponge cake at the end of the book Helloooo. This story is about the time I was watching SING, WIGGLE, AND SHINE on TV (the worst talent show ever WAHOO love it love it) but my evil brother James stole the TV remote so he could watch sports instead. Don’t worry, I got my own back. All it took was a giant yellow cake, some fairies, a school fete, and a big sofa cushion. Oh, and Dad ended up with his toenails painted, so does that all make sense to you? It will when you’ve read this book. 224 pp • 9781405257770 • December Agatha Parrot and the Zombie Bird The third book adventure of the irreverent Agatha Parrot explains the secret to a magic trick at the end of the book “Full of mischief.” —Daily Telegraph “The kind of slangy, irreverent book . . . that children find so funny.” —Spectator We had a battle of magic at Odd Street School. A magician came to do a show and he tried to hatch a scary Zombie Bird out of a silver egg. Eeky-freak. But thanks to Bianca’s trombone, a secret trapdoor, and Martha being invisible, the Zombie Bird turned out to be the funniest thing ever ha ha. If you’re scared of magic like our friend Ellie, don’t worry. This book won’t turn you into a frog. Or a rabbit. 224 pp • 9781405262705 • March 64 MY BROTHER THE WEREWOLF Sienna Mercer “Cute caper. . . . Likable heroines and comical scenarios.” —Publishers Weekly on My Sister the Vampire #1: Switched Sienna Mercer is the author of the My Sister the Vampire series, which includes Fangtastic!, Re-Vamped!, and Switched! She lives in Toronto. Each: 256 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–11 • Fiction • September • $8.99 Paper • Egmont UK Cry Wolf! In this spin-off series from My Sister the Vampire, a new set of twins will have readers howling with laughter To their classmates, Daniel and Justin Packer are identical twin brothers. But in fact they couldn’t be more different. On their 13th birthday, one is destined to turn into a werewolf. This full moon is going to change everything. Will Riley and Debi find out the boys’ secret? And what will happen to the band? 9781405264389 Puppy Love! The second funny book in this warm series full of cute boys, friendships, and music The Packer twins are getting pretty good at this werewolf thing. The only trouble is, Daniel is the werewolf, but Justin is the one who’s good at it. So Daniel concentrates on winning the Battle of the Bands with his group, In Sheep’s Clothing. But when his lyrics go missing, the band’s dreams of their first gig are shredded. And what will Debi do if she figures out the song is about her? Meanwhile Justin totally does not want to win homecoming king. Stuck up cheerleader Mackenzie Barton is sure to get voted queen, and the only person Justin could dance with in front of everybody is Riley—but Riley doesn’t even know he exists. 9781405264396 65 MR GUM Andy Stanton Illustrations by David Tazzyman Andy Stanton and David Tazzyman are the author and illustrator of the Mr Gum series. Each: 144 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 40 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–10 • Fiction September • $7.99 Paper • Jelly Pie You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! The beginning of a weird, wacky, one-in-a-million series about the plight of the truly nasty Mr Gum and a wacky cast of characters—a cross between Roald Dahl and Monty Python “A serious assault on the silly bone.” —Kirkus Reviews “With its quirky cast of characters and silly sense of humor, this story is a great choice for reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal “Worryingly splendid.” —Philip Ardagh, author, The Eddie Dickens Trilogy Mr Gum is a truly nasty old man. He’s a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun, and corn on the cob. This book’s all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl named Polly, and an evil, stinky butcher all covered in guts. And there are heroes and sweets and adventures and everything. 9781405223102 Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire Mr Gum is back in this second hilarious book and he’s as nasty as ever Mr Gum is horrid—in fact, absolutely grimsters. But this book’s not just about him, it’s also about a gingerbread man named Alan Taylor who has electric muscles. Plus, all our favorite characters are back: the little girl called Polly, the evil butcher called Billy William the Third, and the very wise man, Friday O’Leary. And, who could forget loveable Jake the dog, or the angry fairy who lives in Mr Gum’s bathtub and whacks him on the head with a frying-pan? This book will have you crying with laughter. 9781405228152 66 MR GUM Each: 5 x 7.5 • 40 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–10 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Jelly Pie Mr Gum and the Goblins The third side-splittingly funny book in a series for very brave readers Well, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and the hideous Billy William the Third are once more mucking things up for everyone. They’re a-schemin’ and a-hatchin’ an’ making their bad plans up on Goblin Mountain. And why? Because they’re raising up an army of goblins to stink up the town of Lamonic Bibber once and for all. Can the brave travelers (the wise old man Friday O’Leary and the small girl Polly) make it past the Three Impossible Challenges of Goblin Mountain and save the town from a fate worse than something very bad indeed? In an epic tale of courage, valor, and plain idiocy only one thing is sure: the truth is a lemon meringue. 144 pp • 9781405228169 • September Mr Gum and the Power Crystals It’s hard to believe these books can get any funnier, but readers will be guffawing with glee as they read the fourth book about Mr Gum’s evil escapades Can it really be true that there’s an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber? And you guessed it, that old Mr Gum and his trusty sidekick Billy William the Third have something to do with it. But our favorite heroes Polly and Friday and the gingerbread biscuit Alan Taylor (only sic inches tall) are determined to save the town (sigh of relief). Hang on to your heads and prepare to chuckle like a chipmunk as you are whisked to the land of talking dogs, silly songs, Old Granny, and the best chase scene you’ve ever seen. You may even learn to say “The truth is a lemon meringue” in Spanish. 208 pp • 9781405228176 • December Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear The fifth Mr Gum story is shamelessly hilarious Good evening. Do you like bears called Padlock? ’Course you do. Do you like hot-air balloons? ’Course you do. Do you like tall sailing ships with mad sea captains, and horrifying old villains and words like “wab!,” “tungler,” and “kelp?” ’COURSE you do! Well, guess what, you lucky little nibbleheads? This book’s got all of those things and a lot more besides. It’s a rollicker! It’s a frolicker! It’s a fun-time sun-time yollicker! So what you waiting for? GET READING! 256 pp • 9781405241793 • December 67 MR GUM Each: 256 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 40 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–10 • Fiction February • $7.99 Paper • Jelly Pie What’s for Dinner, Mr Gum? The side-splitting sixth installment of the Mr Gum series Mr Gum’s back, but what’s he up to this time? Oh, dreadful things my friends, dreadful things indeed. Seems he’s found himself a brand-new treat—rancid kebabs just dripping with dirty grey sauce. And he just can’t get enough of them. He’s gotta have more! More! LESS! I mean, MORE! But not everyone’s too happy about Mr Gum’s new dinnertime arrangements and soon the town of Lamonic Bibber is gearing up for war. Can Polly and her friends save the town from being torn apart? Will Mr Gum’s hunger ever be satisfied? And who on earth is Thora Gruntwinkle? Readers will find the answers to these questions, and they’ll also see a gingerbread man driving through London, an annoying little monkey driving everyone mad, and Friday O’Leary falling asleep in a hedge. 9781405248242 Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree The seventh installment may just feature a cherry tree, 300 caterpillars, one rotten horse, a magical archway, the Spirit of the Forest, and Crazy Barry Fungus Good evening and welcome to a tale of forests, legendary beasts, dreadful villains, caterpillars named Graham, and a great big beefer of a cherry tree. But what dark secrets are hidden in that tree, where the leaves grow thick and green? Polly intends to find out, and she intends to find out by finding out. What will she find out? Find out by reading this book and you’ll find out. 9781405252188 Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout The eighth Mr Gum adventure—as ridiculous as ever Talking parrots in the rooftops? A giant cactus on the high street? Mosquitos so nasty that even their own friends don’t like them? Something’s gone terribly wrong in Lamonic Bibber . . . and Mr Gum is nowhere to be found. Yes, folks, Polly and Friday are facing their biggest challenge yet. So strap yourselves in, cry “HI-HO-WEIRDY!” and get ready for an adventure so crazy your feet will melt with happiness. And I’m not just saying that, I’ve actually seen it happen. 9781405253277 68 CAESAR THE WAR DOG Stephen Dando-Collins “Stephen Dando-Collins has certainly done his research. This is a heart-warming adventure story—full of interesting facts about dogs in war. It is about bravery, courage, friendship, loss and hope; it is about resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. But most of all it is a story about a remarkable dog—based on the stories of real EDD dogs that have served or are currently in service within the Australian and U.S. military.” —Magpies Stephen Dando-Collins is the author of several books, including Crack Hardy and Mistaken Identity. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 8–12 • Fiction • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Paper • Random House Australia Caesar the War Dog Based on the true experiences of military dogs, here is a story of loyalty, strength, and the bond between a man and his dog “An action-packed and heart-warming story rivaling Red Dog in its appeal.” —Family Magazine At the kennels, Caesar doesn’t look special. But Corporal Ben Fulton sees something different—an intelligent dog whose curiosity will make him an excellent sniffer dog in the Australian Army. On operations in Afghanistan with Ben, Caesar proves his worth, finding hidden explosives and saving the lives of the soldiers. Then, during a Taliban ambush, Caesar is separated from his master. In the aftermath, Ben and his best friend Charlie are seriously wounded and evacuated to the hospital before being shipped back to Australia. But where is Caesar? From their home in Australia, Ben and his family search for clues that might reveal whether their beloved dog is still alive and surviving Afghanistan’s bitter winter cold and capture by the Taliban. It will be a long road home, and Caesar will face many hardships along the way, but for this brave and loyal dog, anything is possible. This book is based on the true story of Australian military dog Sarbi and its experiences in Afghanistan, combined with the factual experiences of Endal, the devoted British dog who cared for his wheelchair-bound ex-serviceman master and became the most decorated dog in history. 300 pp • 9781742756318 • October Caesar the War Dog: Operation Blue Dragon Caesar is back on duty and in Afghanistan for his most daring mission yet When SAS hero Charlie masters his prosthetic legs and proves his superiors wrong when they say his fighting days are over, he returns to SAS service—and gives Caesar the supersniffing Explosive Detection Dog back to Ben, his trainer. On their first mission after they’re reunited, Caesar and Ben discover a bomb at the Sydney Opera House, targeted at the visiting Secretary General of the United Nations. A little later, the Secretary General’s helicopter goes down while touring Afghanistan, and he is captured by the Taliban’s Commander Baradar. Along with their friends Duke Hazard and Sergeant Tim McHenry from the U.S., Caesar, Ben, and Charlie form the team sent in to rescue the Secretary General from a cave beside Afghanistan’s Dragon Lake. How will they succeed? An experimental mini submarine will help—and Caesar’s famous nose is sure to sniff out trouble along the way. 288 pp • 9780857980533 • January 69 CHRONICLES OF THE TEMPUS K. A. S. Quinn “Move over Harry Potter.” —Evening Standard K. A. S. Quinn was the publisher of the Spectator for 10 years. She has written for the Independent, the Telegraph, the Times, Vogue, and the Wall Street Journal. Born and raised in California, she now lives in London. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction • $10.99 Paper • Corvus The Queen Must Die The first entry in a magical, thrilling, time-traveling adventure trilogy “I was won over by the humor in this story. There is still much to be revealed in the subsequent volumes of the trilogy but I’m certain that the spirited Katie Berger-JonesBurg will persuade readers to come back for further installments of this engaging, timetraveling adventure.” —Guardian “A magical, time-travel adventure in the mold of E. Nesbit.” —Times This is the story of Katie Berger-Jones-Burg. One minute, she’s under the bed of her New York apartment, and the next she’s in Buckingham Palace, at the height of Queen Victoria’s reign— a dangerous place to be. The Royal Family is in mortal peril. In the secret passages of the palace, a plot is afoot. Suspicious figures huddle in the gaslit streets of London. And Katie is not the only time-traveler in the city. 304 pp • 9781848870529 • September The Queen at War The extraordinary time-traveling adventures of Katie Berger-Jones-Berg continue in the second entry in this historical trilogy In 21st-century New York, Katie Berger-Jones-Burg is a little concerned. She’s seeing people in old-fashioned clothes who have a worrying habit of disappearing. Then she receives a mysterious note, and is sent hurtling back through time. In 19th-century London, Queen Victoria is on the throne and England is on the brink of war with Russia. For some reason, everyone’s looking to Katie to save the day. But for a traveler in time, Katie’s is fast running out. 336 pp • 9781848870550 • December 70 BRUNO VINCENT Bruno Vincent Bruno Vincent is the coauthor of Do Ants Have Assholes? Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction • October • $8.99 Paper • Macmillan Children’s Books Grisly Tales from Tumblewater A stylishly sick new voice in children’s Gothic horror features richly descriptive, blackly funny, gasp-out-loud story-within-a-storytelling, perfect for fans of The Graveyard Book “The characters are solid, the ideas quirky, and the writing sets up a great mood, bringing the grim and forbidding places of the city right off the page. . . . A fun, fast, and enjoyable contribution to Gothic kid-lit.” —Bookbag Warning: Not for the faint ofheart. Welcome to the shadowy district of Tumblewater, eternally rain drenched, and home to a creepy collection of depraved characters, as newcomer Daniel Dorey is quick to discover. He is soon drawn into the town’s hungry fascination with sinister storytelling: there’s the one about the young boy who is punished most appallingly for picking his nose, another about two devilish bakers and their murderous pies, and then there are the rumors about the villainous Caspian Prye. Before he can help it, Daniel is thrown into the middle of a scary story himself—and he knows it’s likely to have a sticky ending. 398 pp • 9780330479516 School for Villains Below Tumblewater is a school unlike any other with a daily schedule of dagger-throwing, advanced forgery, lockpicking, and ghostly geography I looked again at at the door and saw a message scrawled roughly in the mud of the wall above it, as though someone had used their whole hand to gouge it out: RIDLEY GARNET’S SCHOLE FUR VILLAINS. Everyone’s favorite orphan-turned-storyteller Daniel Dorey is back and on the run from sinister millionaire Caspian Prye, who kidnapped his sister. He must venture below the raindrenched streets, where he unwittingly enrolls in a very strange school, encountering a host of weird and wonderful characters. Here kids learn the tricks they need to survive—from safecracking to double dagger-throwing, and from disguises to practicing surgery on chunks of corpse. This is one school where naughtiness never goes unrewarded. Will Daniel and his schoolmates be able to put their grisly lessons into practice and rescue his sister? 314 pp • 9780330479530 71 To Brave the Seas David McRobbie The story of a teenager who ends up as a deck boy on navy ships, learning the ropes, fitting in with the crew, and facing action in World War II “Chapters open with muted-tone posters, advertisements, and news stories of the time, nicely enhancing this lively historical tale.” —Booklist on Vinnie’s War We had trained for emergencies. Every man knew how to launch a lifeboat. There were life jackets to save us, but no one said, Oh, and this is what an exploding torpedo does, and here’s what happens when the ship sinks under you. And the lights will be out, so you’ll be in the dark. It is 1940, and war rages. With nothing to keep him at home, 15-year-old Adam Chisholm joins Britain’s Merchant Navy. His first ship takes him on a stormy Atlantic convoy where he faces seasickness, submarines, and shipwreck. In his remarkable sea journeys, Adam meets enemies face to face, and makes friends—some for a lifetime. A seven-page glossary that features nautical terms and WWII memorabilia throughout is also included. David McRobbie is the author of more than 30 books for children and young adults, including Vinnie’s War and A Whole Lot of Wayne. In To Brave the Sea he draws again on his Merchant Navy experiences to add color and realism to the story. 240 pp • 5 x 8 • 18 B/W Photos • 1 Map • Ages 9–13 • Fiction 9781743313077 • October • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin Also available: Vinnie’s War A Whole Lot of Wayne 9781742375762 $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper 9781741752441 $12.95 (Can $13.95) Paper Archie walked by and I said to him, “So this is our secret destination?” “No secret now, young Adam.” He’d been in New York before, so he was like a guide, and me a tourist. “You’ll soon see the Statue of Liberty. On the port side—tall lady, holding a torch in her hand.” I looked out to the left, but there was not a lot to see through the haze. Then I saw her, Liberty, and smiled. I’d seen the statue in American travelogue films at the cinema, and there was a photograph of her in the encyclopaedia at school. I never imagined setting eyes on the real thing myself, but there she was, better than any picture. It was a good way to see New York Harbor. Since my work in the mess room was finished, at least until smoko, I could relax and admire the view. It was a pity about the poor visibility—but still, I was seeing it. Archie, Diggy and the others were soon busy getting the ship ready to dock, clumping about in their big sea boots and cold-weather clothing. As Archie climbed the ladder to the fo’c’s’le top, he called back down to me, “That place we’re coming to is Ellis Island, Adam, where immigrants first land in America.” “That's as far as some of them get before being sent back,” Diggy added. “For having a disease, or maybe they’re bad characters.” “Gee,” I said, “they come all that way and don’t make it?” “Yeah, it would be horrible,” Diggy said. “Especially if the voyage over had been as rough as ours.” He followed Archie up top to stand by to moor the ship. I thought how terrible it would be to escape from a country where life had been hell—where there was war, violence and cruelty, and to sail past the Statue of Liberty with her welcoming torch held high. You’d think the horror was over, then file off the rotten, uncomfortable ship only be told you couldn’t stay, you had to go back. 72 Louis Beside Himself Anna Fienberg From the author of the classic Tashi series, a hilarious story about losing your words, finding your courage, and arm-wrestling your way out of big trouble Louis’s best friends, Singo and Hassan, are into basketball and skateboarding, and his dad is into arm-wrestling. Dad wants to build Louis up with wrestling moves like the Walls of Jericho or the Five Star Frog Splash, but Louis is better at flexing words than flexing his muscles. This summer Louis is put to the test, starting with the phenomenon of the broken mirror, leading to the paralyzing burglar incident (Louis knows he should get him in a wrestlinghold, but his heart is hammering and his legs feel like wobbly air), and finally the night when he comes face to face with peril. Anna Fienberg is the versatile, well-loved author of picture books, first readers, junior fiction, and YA novels. Her books include Borrowed Light, The Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived, and the highly successful Tashi series. 246 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781742379944 • September • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin Raven’s Mountain Wendy Orr Raven’s sister and stepfather are trapped on the mountain top and their lives depend on Raven, in a gripping wilderness adventure by the author of Nim’s Island “A fantasy tale as welcome as a breath of fresh tropical air.” —Publishers Weekly on Nim’s Island “[An] equally winning sequel . . . casting Nim, Jack, and Alex into adventures that are exciting but never more than briefly scary, the author expertly shepherds the impulsive trio all the way to the Big Apple.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review of Nim at Sea Raven is the first to reach the mountain top. Her sister Lily and stepdad Scott are still climbing the trail below. She is alone on top of the world. So she dances—a crazy, jumping, spinning dance, because if you can climb a mountain you can do anything. But then there is a rumble and the earth shakes. Rocks are falling, and so is Raven, in a terrible tumble down the side of the mountain. When she comes to, no one answers her calls. The rockfall is covering the trail where she last saw Lily and Scott. This is the dramatic story of a girl who goes beyond her limits to save her family, and along the way, discovers a mysterious bond with a family of bears and a raven. Wendy Orr is the author of several award-winning books, including Nim’s Island, Nim at Sea, Peeling the Onion, and Stolen! A Pony Called Pebbles. 186 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781742374659 • September • $11.99 Paper • Allen & Unwin 73 Phyllis Wong and the Forgotten Secrets of Mr Okyto Geoffrey McSkimming In the tradition of Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden, Phyllis Wong is a clever and resourceful young heroine—and a magician. With the help of her trusty sidekick Daisy, she helps solve numerous crimes. Conjuring is in Phyllis Wong’s veins. It was passed down from her great-grandfather who, before his mysterious disappearance, was one of the world’s most brilliant and successful magicians. Now Phyllis lives in what was his grand old home, converted into a number of apartments, in the middle of the city with her father and her loyal dog Daisy. When a series of incomprehensible robberies takes place in the city, Phyllis realizes there is much more to the crimes than meets the eye. It may be baffling her friend Chief Inspector Inglis, but Phyllis is determined to find out more. Who is this thief? What does he want? And how is he achieving the impossible? Geoffrey McSkimming is the author of the Cairo Jim Chronicles. 280 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781742378213 • October • $9.99 Paper • Allen & Unwin Red Libby Gleeson A gripping mystery unfolds in the aftermath of a devastating cyclone that leaves a young girl unable to remember her name or where she comes from “This is a striking piece of literature.” —School Library Journal on Mahtab’s Story Mud. In her mouth, her nose and her eyes. Mud in her hair and caked on her neck and her arms. Mud filling her shoes and seeping through the thin cotton weave of her trousers. She lay sprawled on her side, a garbled, barely distinct sound coming from her: jaymartinjaymartin. Her world was mud and pain. ‘What’s your name?’ A boy was sitting on a kitchen table floating in a muddy pool. At his feet was a child’s doll, the head lolling to one side. Red can’t remember the cyclone. She can’t remember anything—her name, where she lived, or who her family might be. Her identity has been ripped away. Then she makes a discovery, and finds she has an important mission to accomplish. But in this chaotic, bewildering world, can she do it on her own? Who can she trust? Libby Gleeson is the author of many books for children and teenagers, including Clancy & Millie and the Very Fine House, Half a World Away, I Am Thomas, and Mahtab’s Story. She has been short-listed for the CBCA Awards 13 times, and won it three times. 174 pp • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781741758535 • October • $10.99 (Can $11.99) Paper Allen & Unwin Also available: Mahtab’s Story 9781741753349 $11.99 (Can $12.99) Paper 74 The Second Forever Colin Thompson A return to the enchantment and wonder of the world Thompson first introduced in the award-winning How to Live Forever “Not since Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose have libraries been so celebrated. Book-lovers and library-haunters will be enchanted. We who know the mysterious powers of the library will not be at all surprised by the goings on in Peter’s museum, behind its hidden doors.” —Virginia Lowe, winner of the 2004 Aurealis Award for Children’s Novels Short Fiction on How to Live Forever “Peter is a young boy who reminds us all what a wonderful thing it is to be curious and to find courage we don’t realize is within us. . . . Thompson’s writing is smooth and his storytelling agile. He introduces us to a world rich with characters and landscapes both grotesque and charming, and he fills this book with friendship and love.” —Aurealis Awards Judges’ Report 2004 on How to Live Forever When Peter and his friend Festival destroyed the book called How to Live Forever so it could no longer work its spell, they didn’t know it would have disastrous consequences. Now, Peter’s world is in the worst drought ever—and Festival’s world, inside the museum, is drowning. The only solution is to re-create the book but can they reverse the water flow? And if they re-create the evil book, can they hide it so it can never be read again? Colin Thompson has had more than 60 books published. He has received several awards, including an Aurealis Award for the novel How to Live Forever and the CBC Picture Book of the Year in 2006 for The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Mr. Riley. 180 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781741662894 • September • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Random House Australia The Double Life of Cora Parry Angela McAllister Seduced by crime, troubled by conscience, Cora Parry creates a double life as she is drawn deep into Victorian London’s seething underworld “A lyrical and inventive fantasy. . . . Richly drawn characters and an involving narrative make for an enchanting read.” —Bookseller “A spooky, atmospheric tale.” —Independent on Sunday Abandoned to the workhouse after the death of her guardians, Cora Parry refuses to accept her fate. Under the tuition of persuasive street-rat Fletch, Cora finds herself reluctantly drawn deep into the Victorian underworld. As she is gradually seduced into a life of crime, Cora creates a persona for herself—Carrie—allowing her to separate her uneasy conscience from her actions, but soon things are spiraling out of control. Carrie is committing acts of crime that Cora knows she can’t possibly have done. Where does Carrie end and Cora begin? Who is really in control, and where will it end? An atmospheric page-turner from a talented storyteller. Angela McAllister has written more than 30 children’s books, including Found You, Little Wombat!; My Mom Has X-Ray Vision; and Santa’s Little Helper. 224 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781444006766 • October • $12.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books 75 An Angel for May Melvin Burgess From the author of Smack, Billy Elliot, and Doing It, a strange and wonderful tale of time travel “A well-crafted time-travel novel. . . . Terrific characters . . . a realistic, beautifully evoked setting, and the colorful Yorkshire dialect brings this story to life. Thoroughly satisfying.” —Kirkus Reviews “An atmospheric, eerie book.” —Carnegie Medal judges Tam is unhappy at home and often takes refuge in the ruins of Thowt It Farm. But then one day he is transported back to World War II. Alone and afraid, he makes friends with May, who has been rescued from a bombed-out house. She tries to persuade him to stay at the farm, but Tam is afraid of being trapped in the past forever. Melvin Burgess has written several highly acclaimed novels, including Billy Elliot; Doing It, winner of the Carnegie Medal and the LA Times Book Prize; and Smack which has been translated into 28 different languages. He has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four additional times, including for An Angel for May. 192 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781849395342 • September • $10.99 Paper • Andersen Press Also available: Each: $9.99 Paper 76 Burning Issy The Cry of the Wolf 9781849393973 9781849393751 Coping with Chloe Rosalie Warren A gripping novel for teens from a debut author who deftly handles difficult issues “I loved this book. . . . Emotional and moving, but real as well. . . . The subject is handled with such a light touch; it’s hard to do anything other than ride along with the story till you get to its very satisfying end.” —Liz Kessler, author, The Tail of Emily Windsnap “A superb book. Once I got about 10 pages in, I couldn’t put it down. I hope it receives the acclaim it deserves.” —Donna Jo Napoli, author, Bound “I wrote Coping with Chloe because I am fascinated by the mystery of twins, the way the human brain works and how we come to terms with losing someone very close to us. I was thinking about these things when the character of Anna appeared and started talking. Anna’s experiences are all very real to her. How you interpret her story is entirely up to you.” —Rosalie Warren Anna and Chloe are twins who share everything, from schoolwork and clothes to fending off the school bully and dealing with their parents’ separation. Even Chloe’s terrible accident hasn’t split them apart. After all, twins have a special bond, right? But Anna is beginning to realize that being inseparable isn’t always easy, especially when no one else seems to understand that Chloe isn’t really gone. No one, that is, apart from the dazzling Joe, who inconveniently seems to like both sisters. Told through the eyes and mind of 12year-old Anna, this is a powerful novel exploring the mystery of twins and the process of grieving. Rosalie Warren is a former schoolteacher. 240 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 11–14 • Fiction 9781907912023 • September • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Paper • Phoenix Yard Books The Haunting of Tabitha Grey Vanessa Curtis Set in a sprawling Victorian manor, a classic ghost story with a stunning twist “Once again the snappy teen balances life’s dark secrets with her breezy tone and light humor.” —Booklist on Zelah Green: One More Little Problem I look up at the dark, unblinking eyes of the house and I get the weirdest feeling . . . It’s the feeling of being pulled into something and being unable to stop it happening . . . Tabitha is used to changing schools and moving to different houses. But when her family moves into Weston Manor, something is different. It’s as if the house has been waiting for her. There are lavender smells that come from nowhere, the old servants’ bells ring in the night, and she can hear crying in empty rooms. Tabitha’s always been imaginative. Even her best friend Gemma knows that. But this time, could she actually be telling the truth? Vanessa Curtis is the author of Zelah Green and Zelah Green: One More Little Problem. 298 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 11–13 • Fiction 9781405257213 • October • $8.99 Paper • Egmont UK Also available: Each: $7.99 Paper Zelah Green 9781405255059 Zelah Green: One More Little Problem 9781405240543 77 CATHERINE BRUTON Catherine Bruton Catherine Bruton is an English teacher and has written for the Times, among other publications. She was long-listed nad short-listed for several major awards with We Can Be Heroes, including the Carnegie Medal. Each: 496 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $10.99 Paper • Egmont UK We Can Be Heroes A moving, funny, explosive debut, and a truly memorable voice. The protagonist’s eightpage manga comic at the end is included. “Outstanding. . . . A big, brave debut.” —Bookseller “One of the finest writers of teen fiction in recent years.” —Guardian My dad was killed in the 9/11 attacks. But the stuff in this book isn’t about that. It’s about the summer my mom went away. The summer that me and Jed and Priti tried to catch a suicide bomber and prevent an honor killing. There’s stuff about how we built a tree house and joined the bomb squad; how I found my dad and Jed lost his; and how we both lost our moms then found them again. So it’s not really about 9/11 but, then again, none of those things would have happened if it hadn’t been for that day. So I guess it’s all back to front, sort of. 9781405256520 • September Pop! Full of warmth, humor, and unforgettable characters, this story mixes social issues with the absurdity of reality TV “Bruton proves herself a real rising star with this poignant, funny, and very readable tale. . . . Wonderful contemporary storytelling with characters who really get under your skin.” —Bookseller The first round of auditions was a bit crazy. All these wannabe popstars sitting around trying to look wacky and soulful and tragic to catch the attention of the TV cameras. At least we had an awesome back story. The story of me, Agnes, Jimmy, and baby Alfie too; the tears, the tragedy, the broken homes and feuding families, the star-crossed lovers. And only some of it was made up. If I say so myself, it was genius: a sure-fire golden ticket to stratospheric stardom—or at least that was the plan. 9781405261333 • November 78 CRYPT Andrew Hammond Ghosts are the stuff of fiction, right? Wrong. The government just doesn’t want you to know about them. Welcome to CRYPT: the Covert Response Youth Paranormal Team, on a mission to protect the public against vicious paranormal activity. Andrew Hammond is a former teacher who now works as an educational consultant and motivational speaker. Blood Eagle Tortures The fourth entry in a series that’s a fantastic blend of teenage spies, horror, and ghost-busting On the remote coast of Suffolk an amateur diver uncovers an unusual artifact while exploring the lost town of Dunwich, now submerged a mile from shore. Within hours his boat is robbed and the burglar is found mutilated on the beach, in a way reminiscent of a Viking ritual killing. Can the CRYPT agents decipher the clues and figure out what might have been disturbed on the seabed before more lives are lost? 336 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction 9780755378241 • October • $8.99 Paper Headline Book Publishing Also available: Each: $8.99 Paper The Gallows Curse Traitor’s Revenge Mask of Death 9780755378210 9780755378227 9780755378234 79 HENDERSON’S BOYS Robert Muchamore Robert Muchamore is the bestselling author of the CHERUB and Henderson’s Boys series. Scorched Earth The seventh and final installment in a gritty, gripping World War II spy series spun off from the CHERUB books “I got all misty eyed as I came towards the end of Scorched Earth, knowing that I’d be writing about Henderson, Paul, Rosie & co for the last time. But I also had massive fun writing the final epilogue, detailing what happens to all the characters up until the end of 2012. And for hardcore fans, this book also finally unveils the mystery of how the modern day CHERUB organization began, and how Charles Henderson’s son ended up bearing the surname McAfferty! Now, what am I going to write next . . . ” —Robert Muchamore It’s June 1944 and the allies have landed in Northern France. Henderson and his team embark on a mission to, sabotage German supply lines. But the retreating Nazis are at their most brutal and desperate, which will make Henderson’s Boys final mission their most dangerous. 336 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction 9781444902334 • September • $10.99 Paper • Hodder & Stoughton Also available: Each: $10.99 Paper 80 The Escape Eagle Day Secret Army 9780340956489 9780340956496 9780340956502 Grey Wolves The Prisoner One Shot Kill 9780340999165 9780340999172 9780340999189 CHERUB Robert Muchamore Robert Muchamore is the bestselling author of the CHERUB and Henderson’s Boys series. Each: Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • Hodder & Stoughton Guardian Angel The second book in the new CHERUB series from Robert Muchamore Ryan has saved Ethan’s life more than once. Ethan thinks he must be a guardian angel. But Ryan works for CHERUB, a secret organization with one key advantage: even experienced criminals never suspect that children are spying on them. Ethan’s family runs a billion-dollar criminal empire and Ryan’s job is to destroy it. Can Ryan complete his mission without destroying Ethan as well? For official purposes, these children do not exist. 352 pp • 5 x 8 • 9780340999226 • September • $10.99 Paper Black Friday Book three of the second CHERUB series, featuring a new cast of characters—just as compelling as the first, which has sold millions of copies worldwide Ryan is about to board a plane, knowing that the next 24 hours will change everything. His mission is to stop the biggest terrorist attack America’s ever seen. Ryan works for CHERUB, a secret organization with one key advantage: even a trained terrorist won’t suspect that a teenager is spying on them. For official purposes, these children do not exist. 400 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • 9780340999233 • November • $17.99 Cloth Also available: Each: $10.99 Paper CHERUB Series 1: CHERUB Series 2: Mad Dogs The Sleepwalker The General Brigands M.C. People’s Republic 9780340911716 9780340931837 9780340931844 9780340956465 9780340999202 81 SOPHIE MASSON Sophie Masson “Reading one of Sophie Masson’s books is like standing on top of a lonely mountain at midnight, under a star filled sky. . . . Her work has that same sense of clarity, magic, and mystery.” —Garth Nix, author, Sabriel Sophie Masson is the author of several children’s novels, including The Hand of Glory, winner of the Young Adult Aurealis Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards. Her other books include Malvolio’s Revenge; Snow, Fire, Sword; the StarMaker series; and the Thomas Trew series. Each: 336 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Random House Australia Moonlight & Ashes Cinderella takes fate into her own hands in this brand-new tale by Sophie Masson “In Sophie Masson’s elegant hands, a classic fairy tale is transformed into an engaging thriller full of drama and clever plot twists.” —Isobelle Carmody, author, Obernewtyn Welcome to the story of Cinderella as you’ve never heard it before. There is a girl whose fortunes have plummeted from wealthy aristocrat to that of a servant girl. A magic hazel twig, a dashing prince, and a desperate escape from danger combine to tell the story of a girl who refuses to allow her fairy godmother to arrange her future for her. Instead, this is the story of Selena who will take charge of her own destiny and learn that her magic is not to be feared but celebrated. Pure fairy tale—with all the romance, magic, and adventure that goes along with it. 9781742753799 • September Scarlet in the Snow Masson delves into the depths of two ancient Russian fairy tales and brings to life the beguiling adventure of Natasha, the rose-stealer, and the Beast, its protector When Natasha is forced to take shelter from a sudden, terrible blizzard, she is lucky to see a mansion looming out of the snow. Inside, it is beautiful: the fire lit, the table set, but mysteriously enough there is no one there. On the walls, instead of paintings, sit empty frames. In the garden, she finds one perfect red rose about to bloom, a vivid splash of scarlet against the snow. Dreamily she reaches out a hand, only to have the master of the house appear—a terrifying, gigantic creature who looks like a cross between a bear and a man—and demand vengeance on her for taking his rose. So begins an extraordinary adventure that will see Natasha plunged deep into the heart of a mystery. She begins to realize she has stumbled onto a great tragedy—a spell of revenge laid on the young man the Beast once was, devised by a powerful sorcerer. But even if she can break the spell, the Beast she has now come to love will be snatched from her. Natasha will have a long journey, and many ordeals, ahead of her before there can be a happy ending. 9781742758152 • October 82 THE BOOKS OF LLARMELL Rhiannon Hart Rhiannon Hart has been published in Australian Book Review, Magpies, and Viewpoint. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Random House Australia Blood Song A princess with a craving for blood, a stranger who knows her secret, and a land where nothing is as it seems When her sister becomes betrothed to a prince in a northern nation, Zeraphina’s only consolations are that her loyal animal companions are by her side—and that her burning hunger to travel north is finally being sated. Already her black hair and pale eyes mark her as being different, but now Zeraphina must be even more careful to keep her secret safe. Craving blood is not considered normal behavior for anyone, let alone a princess. So when the king’s advisor, Rodden, seems to know more about her condition than she does, Zeraphina is determined to find out more. Zeraphina must be willing to sacrifice everything if she’s to uncover the truth—but what if the truth is beyond her worst nightmares? 304 pp • 9781742750965 • September Blood Storm Return to the land of Lharmell in this thrilling sequel to Blood Song Zeraphina and Rodden have defeated the Lharmellin leader, but could the rest of the vicious creatures still be active? The two must travel across the sea to find the elusive ingredients that will help them to win the coming battle against the Lharmellin—but shadows from Rodden’s dark past may come back to haunt him. And while she learns to harness her new abilities, Zeraphina still fights the hunger that makes her crave the north—not to mention avoiding her mother, who wants to see her wayward daughter married to a prince at all costs. 384 pp • 9781742754789 • December 83 THE EXTRAORDINAIRES Michael Pryor Michael Pryor is the author of the Chronicles of Krangor and the Laws of Magic series. He has been short-listed six times for the Aurealis Award, including for his books Blaze of Glory and Heart of Gold. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Random House Australia The Extinction Gambit Pryor’s newest hero Kingsley Ward must not only stop immortal magicians from altering history and Neanderthals set out to destroy the world, but also simultaneously rescue his father from an almost certain doom Kingsley Ward is in dire trouble. Instead of thrilling the audience with his death-defying escapology, his first performance ends in disaster when his hidden wolfish nature bursts free. That same night, his father is abducted and his home ransacked. To find his father and redeem himself, Kingsley braves the Demimonde, a mysterious parallel world. He is soon the target of two warring factions: immortal magicians whose diabolical plans will create mayhem at the 1908 Olympics, and the last Neanderthals, whose vengeance will wipe out humankind. Kingsley is in dire need of help and the famous author Rudyard Kipling is willing to assist, but why is he so interested in Kingsley? Another person on his side is Evadne Stephens, juggler, weaponsmith, and Demimonde expert—but what does her mercurial nature conceal? Bizarre plots and sinister magic—the extraordinary is about to happen. 376 pp • 9781864718201 • September The Subterranean Stratagem This second book in the series has Kingsley chasing after his past to solve the mystery behind his birth and save the world once more Kingsley Ward and Evadne Stephens are the Extraordinaires and they should be the toast of the town—but their juggling and escapology act is failing and Kingsley is to blame. His wolfish side is breaking free, ruining performances, and endangering those around him. The secret to controlling this wildness lies in his mysterious past. Was he really raised by wolves? Who were his parents and what happened to them? The discovery of Kingsley’s father’s journal promises answers, but when it is stolen the Extraordinaires uncover ancient magic, a malign conspiracy, and a macabre plot to enslave all humanity. What begins as a quest to restore Kingsley’s past becomes an adventure that pits the Extraordinaires against forces that could shatter the minds and souls of millions. 384 pp • 9781742758190 • December Also available: Each: $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper Blaze of Glory Heart of Gold 9781864718621 9781864718638 Word of Honour 9781864718645 84 Time of Trial 9781864718652 Moment of Truth 9781741663099 Hour of Need 9781741663105 THIEF-TAKER SERIES Stephen Deas Stephen Deas is the author of The Adamantine Palace, The King of the Crags, and The Order of the Scales. The King’s Assassin The third in a young adult series featuring an engaging thief-taker hero and taking place in the same world as the author’s acclaimed Memory of Flames series “The well-developed world and intriguing characters raise it above the scads of YA fiction appearing today.” —SF Site on The ThiefTaker’s Apprentice Berren has left his past as an apprentice thief-taker behind him, in a mist of blood and screams and death. Press-ganged as a sailor, his old life is now just a distant memory—until the day he spots someone who might well be his old master, Syannis, the man who killed Berren’s first love. Syannis was thought dead, but he is a hard man to kill. As Berren chases him down, he finds himself caught up in a web of political machination and danger unlike anything he has encountered. For Syannis is a deposed prince, and he is willing to go to any lengths—including dealing with the blackhearted sorcerer Saffran Kuy—to regain his throne. As Berren struggles to understand his feelings towards Syannis and his mad quest, he slowly comes to realize that the world is going to war—and Berren is caught in the middle. Can he navigate a path through the dangers which surround him? Will he find a way to extricate himself from the sorcery and intrigue that follow him at every step? And who is destined to be the king’s assassin? 320 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction 9780575094574 • October • $12.99 Paper • Gollancz Also available: Each: $9.99 Paper The Thief-Taker’s Apprentice The Warlock’s Shadow 9780575094499 9780575094529 85 The Whole of My World Nicole Hayes A must-read for anyone who’s ever loved or lost, drawn a line between then and now, or kept a secret that wouldn’t stay hidden Today I am free. No guilt for who’s missing, what’s been left behind. My face aches from smiling in the wind and my voice rasps from all the screaming, and I know that it’s been forever since I’ve felt so completely alive. Desperate to escape her grieving father and harboring her own terrible secret, Shelley disappears into the intoxicating world of Australian Football League (AFL). Joining a motley crew of football players—and, best of all, making friends with one of the star players— Shelley finds somewhere she feels she belongs. Finally she’s winning. So why don’t her friends get it? There’s Josh, who she’s known all her life but who she can now barely look at anymore because of the memories of that fateful day, and Tara, whose cold silences Shelley can’t understand. And now everyone thinks there’s something more going on between Shelley and Mick. But there isn’t—is there? When the whole of your world is football, sometimes life gets lost between goals. Nicole Hayes is the author of Full Forward. 384 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction 9781742758602 • October • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Random House Australia The Ink Bridge Neil Grant A remarkable and gripping story about one refugee boy on a desperate journey from Afghanistan, and the Australian boy who befriends him. Each step becomes a heartbeat and I feel the distance between Omed and me closing. I remember when I first met him—when he had showed me what bravery meant. How he had stood up for what he believed. In the end that had been his undoing. This compelling story of two young men introduces Omed, an Afghani refugee who, after his father is murdered by the Taliban, undertakes a perilous journey through Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia to seek asylum in Australia; and Hector, an Australian boy consumed by grief, who has given up on school and retreated into silence. Their paths meet at a candle factory where they both find work, and secrets fester behind the monotonous routine: secrets with terrible consequences. These two silent boys—one born in a land of great beauty and great violence, the other unable to escape the past—are tied together by words, and silenced by tragedy. The hardest bridge that Hector will ever build is the one that leads to Omed. Their story will grab hold of readers’ hearts and not let go. Neil Grant is the author of four previous books, including Indo Dreaming, which was shortlisted for the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award and the Melbourne Prize for Best Writing, and Rhino Chasers. 276 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 13–16 • Fiction 9781742376691 • November • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin 86 Colour in Kate Pretty Pictures of the Divine Duchess to Colour and Complete Buster Books A truly royal coloring book for children Filled with beautiful, partially colored illustrations of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in some of her most stylish outfits, this book aloows children to customize Kate’s wardrobe by adding color and pretty patterns of their own. From taking to the water on the royal barge for the Queen’s Jubilee or attending a glamorous charity dinner, to watching athletes compete at the Olympic Games or taking Lupo the puppy for a walk in the park, there are outfits for every occasion. Buster Books is the children’s imprint of independent publisher Michael O’Mara Books. Their books include informative but fun nonfiction for older children, international hits including the Boys’ Book series and the Girls’ Book series, innovative activity titles, and a hugely successful range of doodle books. 32 pp • 8.5 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–9 • Activity 9781780551586 • September • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper Buster Books Also available: Dress Up Kate 9781780550268 $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper 87 STARDOLL Stardoll Now the young designers who love Stardoll.com can indulge their fandom offline as well with a line of Stardoll activity books. All formats include links to unlock exclusive online content. Stardoll is the largest online community, with more than 155 million members and in 28 languages, for girls who love fashion, shopping, decorating, creativity, and making friends from around the world. Members create their own MeDoll avatar, go shopping, dress up, decorate their suite, express themselves creatively, and socialize with each other. Mattel is the official toy partner, and in 2011 debuted a line of Stardoll by Barbie dolls. Stardoll: Official Handbook The ultimate handbook to the Stardoll universe This official guide is crammed with everything young website users need to know about how to get the most out of the Stardoll world and how to really make one’s mark there, from advice about how to design a truly unique MeDoll, wardrobe, and Suite to exclusive insider tips about creating one’s own perfect Covergirl. 96 pp • 6 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Nonfiction 9780857510792 • September • $8.99 Paper Bantam Children 88 STARDOLL Each: Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Bantam Children Stardoll: The Cover Girl Handbook An exclusive guide with everything Stardoll users need to make the most of the Stardoll world Stardoll.com is bursting with brand-new fashion, design, and beauty features, and this is the exclusive guide to all of them. Inspired by requests from Stardoll members, all of the advice is designed to help readers create their best-ever Stardoll MeDoll, Suite, Album, Parties, and more. It’s the perfect accessory for Stardolls everywhere. 96 pp • 6 x 8 • Nonfiction 9780857510983 • September • $8.99 Paper Stardoll: Fashion Factor An activity book for Stardoll fans who love fashion, drawing, puzzles, and pets Readers can test their knowledge with the fashion and friendship quiz, complete the catwalk challenge and party puzzles, give the MeDolls a makeover, and use the exclusive Stardoll stickers to create new looks and style ideas. This is a must-have for Stardoll fans everywhere. 20 pp • 8.5 x 11.5 • Activity 9780857510839 • November • $6.99 Saddle-Stitched 89 STARDOLL Each: Four-color Interior • Ages 9–11 • Nonfiction • Bantam Children Stardoll: Superstar Stylist Readers can learn how to bring to life their favorite celebrity styles Concentrating on re-creating the looks of specific style icons like Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Emma Watson, this guide is crammed with insider secrets about re-creating these fabulous styles simply by using local shops. Packed with gorgeous fashion, beauty, hair, and style tips, it has everything needed to bring any reader’s favorite Stardoll looks to life. They can just pick a favorite style—Rihanna’s ringlets and smoky eyes, or Vanessa Hudgens’ simple black outfit and hippie-chic bag—and get started. 64 pp • 7 x 9 • 9780857510822 • November • $12.99 Cloth Stardoll: Style Bible All the fashion and beauty tips fashionistas need to know in one gorgeous, essential book Crammed with must-know fashion and beauty tips, this style bible is a must-have for all Stardolls. It has the answers to style questions and queries, and then puts readers’ knowledge to the test with some quick-fire quizzes. There are plenty of fashion facts to ensure your hair shines and your clothes dazzle, as well as seasonal style suggestions and outfit options for every occasion. This essential book has all the answers and readers will refer back to it time after time. 304 pp • 5 x 7 • 9780857511010 • January • $12.99 Paper 90 STARDOLL Each: 24 pp • 8.5 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Activity November • $6.99 Saddle-Stitched • Bantam Children Stardoll: Sticker Catwalk Dress Up Filled with super-stylish stickers and sceneries, this is a fashion show special from the Stardoll sticker styling range This beautiful book follows three models as they prepare for a catwalk show at the Starplaza shopping mall, and has countless fashi o n c o l l e c t i o n s t o d r e s s t h e m i n . Wi t h f o u r p a g e s o f stickers, fashion-lovers can choose from an array of oh-so-chic outfits and amazing accessories—everything necessary to ensure the gorgeous girls are ready to strut down the catwalk in style. 9780857511768 Stardoll: Sticker Holiday Dress Up Packed with dream destinations and stickers of hot styles, young designers can create gorgeous vacation looks Packed with stunning scenes from around the world, this book showcases fabulous vacation fashion stickers. Choose from a collection of chic city clothes, beautiful beachwear, and hot ski styles— with four pages of stickers, there really is everything needed to vamp up any vacation. 9780857511775 Stardoll: Sticker Red Carpet Dress Up Packed with sensational stickers, this is every young designer’s dream—prepare the perfect outfits for the red carpet Young fans will follow three Stardoll VIPs as they get ready for some exclusive red carpet events, from star-studded parties and celebrity celebrations to amazing award ceremonies. There are four pages of stickers filled with fabulous footwear and gorgeous gowns galore, to ensure the girls get glam in the very latest looks. 9780857511782 91 The London Activity Book With Palaces, Puzzles and Pictures to Colour Ellen Bailey and Julian Mosedale Illustrations by Andrew Pinder A humorous, historical activity book, packed with amazing games, puzzles, doodles to do, and cultural coloring activities, all about the exciting city of London—perfect for vacation Young readers should prepare for adventure—with this book they’ll be spooked by stories of gruesome ghosts that haunt London’s palaces, play the Great Fire of London board game, stop Colonel Blood from stealing the Crown Jewels, help the king find his stockings in the Hampton Court maze, and color in striking pictures of famous London landmarks. Young explorers will go on the ultimate London tour, and have a whole heap of fun along the way. Ellen Bailey is the author of The Girls’ Summer Book and The Girls’ Christmas Book. Julian Mosedale is the coillustrator of Boys’ World of Doodles. Andrew Pinder is the illustrator of The Boys’ Doodle Book and The Girls’ Doodle Book. 64 pp • 7.5 x 9.5 • Ages 7–9 • Activity 9781780550954 • October • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper Buster Books Also available: The London Colouring Book 9781780550213 $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper 92 How to Build a Robot (with Your Dad) 20 Easy-to-Build Robotic Projects Aubrey Smith Simple, imaginative, affordable robot projects offer creative fun for parents and kids From Star Wars to WALL-E, kids of all generations continue to be fascinated by robots. Here, finally, there is a book that teaches little kids (and big kids alike) how to make their own. This is a fun-filled activity book to be enjoyed by kids and parents together. It contains 20 different robotic projects, each beautifully illustrated with step-by-step instructions, including robot suits and jet packs, edible robots, fimo keyrings, grow-your-own-hair robots, giant robots, and more. Some will only take a few minutes, some the whole afternoon, and all use available or cheap materials, and a little imagination. Aubrey Smith is a writer, illustrator, and cartoonist. He is the illustrator of Are You Turning into Your Dad?, A Classical Primer, and The English Village. 168 pp • 7.5 x 9.5 • 177 B/W Illustrations Ages 7–9 • Activity 9781843178781 • September $19.99 (Can $21.99) Paper • Michael O’Mara 93 Why Spacemen Can’t Burp And other Out-of-this-World Facts Explained Mitchell Symons The latest collection of terrific trivia from the author of That Book of Perfectly Useless Information Can rocks have snot? Why do doughnuts have holes in the middle? Could a human child ever be raised by animals? What do hyenas have to laugh about? And why is it impossible to belch after blast-off?! This hilarious book contains the answers to these incredible questions and more that will boggle your brain. Mitchell Symons is the author of That Book of Perfectly Useless Information, Where Do Nudists Keep Their Hankies?, and Why Girls Can’t Throw. 352 pp • 5 x 7 • Ages 7–9 • Nonfiction 9780857530974 • November • $14.99 Cloth • Doubleday UK Marvin and Milo Adventures in Science Caitlin Watson Illustrations by Vic Le Billon Forty five experiments to do at home with everyday objects, including how to make a hovercraft, a musical coat hanger, and a homemade sunset Join Marvin and Milo on their hilarious comic-strip adventures into the wonderful world of science, where big ideas are explained in an easy-to-understand way. They look just like an ordinary cat and dog, but while most pets are only interested in where their next meal is coming from, Marvin and Milo want to know much more. They want to find out how the world works and why things float, fly, and fall. And in their quest for knowledge these clever creatures perform loads of fun and fascinating experiments, which readers can do along with them. Experiments include using milk to have bubble races, picking up thousands of grains of rice with a pencil, using friction to make two books inseparable as if they were glued, and using a cup to make chicken sounds. Caitlin Watson is “Physics in Society” manager for the Institute of Physics and she has been working in science communication for more than 12 years. Vic Le Billon is a graphic designer and illustrator. 92 pp • 8.5 x 6 • 92 Color Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Nonfiction 9780230758490 • October • $15.99 Cloth • Macmillan Children’s Books 94 FIRST DISCOVERY MUSIC A journey through the music and lives of the most influential classical musicians, these illustrated biographies focus on their musical childhoods. They each include a CD with a reading of the book and fragments of the musicians’ most iconic compositions. These books introduce young children to music and to the historical figures who most impacted the medium. Franz Schubert Paue du Bouchet Illustrations by Charlotte Voake “Like others in the First Discovery series, this entry features Voake’s delicate ink-and-watercolor sketches, period illustrations, and an accompanying CD narrated. . . . Attractive to look at, to hold and to hear, this is a good selection for music-making children.” —Kirkus Reviews on Fryderyk Chopin Readers will learn that at the age of seven, Schubert already knew as much about music as his teacher, and that he was part of a string quartet with his father and two brothers. Children who sing, play music with other people, or who write down or draw the sounds they hear in their heads will love reading about Schubert and listening to his music. Paue du Bouchet is a children’s author. Charlotte Voake is an award-winning illustrator whose books include Ginger and Hello Twins. 28 pp • 7.5 x 7.5 • 41 Color Illustrations • Ages 7–11 • Nonfiction 9781851033126 • September • $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth & CD First Discovery Music Also available: Each: $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth & CD Antonio Vivaldi Claude Debussy Fryderyk Chopin George Frideric Handel 9781851033232 9781851033218 9781851033089 9781851033225 Henry Purcell Johann Sebastian Bach Ludwig van Beethoven Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 9781851033195 9781851033102 9781851033119 9781851033096 95 Around the World with One Direction The True Stories as Told by the Fans Sarah Oliver The inside scoop from 1D’s biggest fans from around the world includes gossip about what happened when they met Harry, Niall, Liam, Louis, and Zayn, and tour secrets you won’t hear anywhere else Anthony Lee was named “Australia’s Best Dad” and appeared on national TV when he helped his daughter meet One Direction—this book reveals how he made it happen. Tiffani from Boston met the boys when they were filming the video for “Gotta Be You”—find out how she accidentally started the rumor that the boys had died on their way to their second video shoot. Greyson from Pennsylvania was the first fan to find out when Liam broke his toe and how he did it— she knew two weeks before he revealed all on the Today Show. Jenna from Ottawa got to hang out for two hours with Niall’s family and play with baby Lux—discover what the boys’ families are really like. A must-have for all fans who have dreamed of meeting 1D, this book also reveals which countries they love the most and some of the crazy things they get up to when they’re not on stage. Sarah Oliver is the author of The Completely Unofficial Glee A–Z, Harry Styles/Niall Horan, Justin Bieber A–Z, and One Direction A–Z. 288 pp • 5 x 8 • 12 Color Photos • Ages 8–12 • Nonfiction 9781782194446 • October • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper John Blake 96 I LOVE ONE DIRECTION Buster Books It’s time to put readers who think they know everything there is to know about One Direction to the test and discover if they are genuine superfans with this series of entertaining and informative activity books. Directioners can choose the book all about their favorite boy or collect all five. Which direction will be traveled first—Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall, or Zayn? Each book includes cool quizzes, fun-filled stories, tantalizing trivia, word searches, crosswords, spot-the-difference puzzles, and much more. There are even sections on the boys’ early years to test the knowledge of their biggest fans. Buster Books is the children’s imprint of independent publisher Michael O’Mara Books. Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 20 Color Photos • Ages 8–12 • Nonfiction • Available • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Buster Books I Love Harry 9781780552132 I Love Liam 9781780552170 I Love Louis 9781780552156 I Love Zayn 9781780552149 I Love Niall 9781780552163 97 AA KIDS PHRASEBOOKS AA Publishing Designed for children,with the emphasis on fun, these phrasebooks are perfect for kids on the move— for vacations, school trips, and student exchanges. The book are presented in cartoon format so the text is easily accessible for children. The guides are sectioned into such vocabulary topics as “making friends,” “Do you want to play?,” “lunchtime,” “looking good,” hanging out,” “pocket money,” “grown-up talk,” and “extra bits.” AA Publishing is the UK’s largest travel publisher, with an extensive range of inspiring travel guides, dependable driving books, and trusted maps and atlases. Each: 128 pp • 4 x 6 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–12 • Nonfiction September • $8.99 Paper • AA Publishing French 9780749574178 98 Italian 9780749574185 Spanish 9780749574192 Day Is Done Prayers and Blessings for Bedtime Elena Pasquali Illustrations by Natascia Ugliano A peaceful bedtime prayer book, with lovely, calming nighttime scenes to share, and a padded cover A classic book of gentle and reassuring bedtime prayers in a picture book format, this collection offers prayers that are simple with a traditional feel, taking the child through the night and into the next day. Illustrated with peaceful pictures and plenty of cozy scenes, this book is just the right size for parent and child to share together, making it ideal for introducing prayer as a part of bedtime. Elena Pasquali is the author of Ituku’s Christmas Journey and Safely through the Night. Natascia Ugliano is the illustrator of Benjamin and the Silver Goblet, The Frog Emperor, The Little Mermaid, Storm Treasure, and many others. 32 pp • 6 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Religious 9780745963891 • September $11.99 (Can $12.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s 99 My Very Best Bible Stories Christina Goodings Illustrations by Jamie Smith A square-format Bible for young readers, telling 20 favorite stories a spread at a time Fantastically lively, this Bible story book retells beloved stories in illustrated frame-by-frame episodes. The individual stories—from Creation to Paul—flow carefully into each other to give children a clear idea of the overall story of the Bible, and the result is a modern-looking retelling with great easy-to-read-and-follow attraction. Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, I Want to Know About the Bible, My Nativity Jigsaw Book, and the Bartimouse series. Jamie Smith has illustrated more than 100 children’s books, including the Jigsaw Jones series. They previously collaborated on This Is My Bible. 48 pp • 8 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Religious 9780745964324 (Replaces 9780745969237) September $7.99 (Can $8.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s Also available: This Is My Bible 9780745969237 $12.99 (Can $13.99) Board Book 100 My Very First Bible & Prayers Mini Box Set Lois Rock Illustrations by Alex Ayliffe A mini Bible and prayer book for toddlers to enjoy, held in an attractive slipcase Containing mini versions of two of Lion’s most popular children’s books, My Very First Bible and My Very First Prayers, this boxed set features the delightful and utterly child-friendly paper cut illustrations of Alex Ayliffe combined with the beautifully simple prose and verse of Lois Rock. My Very First Bible contains 20 Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments, and My Very First Prayers contains 120 prayers relating to the world of childhood; presented together, these make a thoughtful gift for a much-loved child. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments. Alex Ayliffe’s characteristic paper collage illustrations can be found in My Very First Easter Story, My First Prayers to Know by Heart, and My Very First Story of Jesus Sticker Book. 416 pp • 4 x 5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious 9780745961866 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth Lion Children’s Bible and Prayers for Teddy and Me Retold by Christina Goodings Illustrations by Janet Samuel A Bible storybook especially for young children who always have a teddy bear at storytime, with a padded cover The 12 favorite retellings included in this collection are chosen to emphasize the message of God’s love and care. Each story concludes with a blessing, prayer, or reflection which is illustrated with the child and the teddy bear together. Children will love the endearing illustrations which will help them to relate easily to the stories and prayers, making for a perfect snuggle-up storytime. The 12 stories are In the Beginning, Noah and the Ark, Baby Moses, David and Goliath, Jonah Learns a Lesson, Daniel and the Lions, Jesus is Born, Jesus the Teacher, The Story of the Sower, The Lost Sheep, The Farmer’s Son, The Man in the Tree, The Good Samaritan, and The First Easter. Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, and the Bartimouse series. Janet Samuel is the illustrator of Imagine That!, Noah’s Big Boat, and One Sneaky Sheep. 64 pp • 7 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious 9780745963501 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s 101 The Lion Book of Five-Minute Bible Stories Retold by Lois Rock Illustrations by Richard Johnson Twenty Bible stories retold for young children, and designed to be read aloud in five minutes each “Stories cleverly retold with a sprinkling of the Lois Rock storytelling magic.” —RE Today Each tale in this collection of 20 of the most popular Bible stories for children starts with a brief introduction that sets the background. Children will find stories about the Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Babel, Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Moses and the Great Escape, David and Goliath, Jonah and the Whale; and more. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments, and My Very First Bible. Richard Johnson is the illustrator of Aesop’s Fables, Easter Egg Hunt, The Fourth Wiseman, and If Elephants Wore Pants. 96 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious 9780745949840 • November • $10.99 (Can $11.99) Paper Lion Children’s Also available: The Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas Stories 9780745949437 $16.95 (Can $18.95) Cloth 102 The Lion Book of Five Minute Parables 9780745960128 $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories 9780745960845 $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth More Bible Tales The Unauthorized Version Bob Hartman An unauthorized glimpse into 30 favorite Bible stories, as minor Bible characters tell their tales Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist in the tale. These easy-to-read stories are inspired by the Bible, but given a completely original slant, and packed full of humor, mischief, silliness, and fun. Retold at a boredom-busting pace, these mischievous stories make an ideal read for those who prefer something a little more wayward on their bookshelves. Bob Hartman is a highly acclaimed storyteller and the author of more than a dozen books, including The Lion Storybook of Animal Tales, The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, and The Wolf Who Cried Boy. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 40 Line Drawings • Ages 7–9 • Religious 9780745964355 • November • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper Lion Children’s Also available: Each: $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper Old Testament Tales: The Unauthorized Version 9780745962832 New Testament Tales: The Unauthorized Version 9780745962849 103 The Lord’s Prayer And Other Classic Prayers for Children Lois Rock Illustrations by Sophie Allsopp A heart-warming collection of memorable and important prayers from the creators of The First Easter “This book retells a well-loved and familiar story in a sensitive and gentle way. . . . Aesthetically the watercolor illustrations are excellent; the figures are beguiling.” —RE Today on The First Easter A must-have for young children, the prayers in this collection include the Lord’s Prayer and other must-have favorites, drawn from the Bible and traditional blessings, as well as from works by Cecil Frances Alexander, John Milton, Mother Teresa, and St. Francis of Assisi. They are arranged according to themes to help children establish a vocabulary for prayer and include morning and nighttime prayers, learning to pray, praise, love, and forgiveness. The collection is set apart by Sophie Allsopp’s gorgeous range of illustrations of modern-day children. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments, and My Very First Bible. Sophie Allsopp is the illustrator of The First Easter; Our Father, and Thank You, God!: A Year of Blessings and Prayers for Little Ones. 32 pp • 6 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious 9780745963228 • March • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s Prayers from the Bible Lois Rock Illustrations by Helen Cann A beautiful gift book of prayers from the Bible, closely inspired by memorable Bible verse With striking illustrations throughout, this little prayer book is an ideal gift for children. The prayers are based on the words of the Bible and provide a strong foundation in the key beliefs of the Christian faith. It will suit those who prefer set prayers, or those who want to encourage children to say their own prayers. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments, and My Very First Bible. Helen Cann is the illustrator of Little Leap Forward and We’re Riding on a Caravan. 64 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious 9780745964034 • January • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s 104 MY VERY FIRST STICKER BOOKS My Very First Daniel and the Lions Sticker Book Lois Rock Illustrations by Alex Ayliffe A wonderful activity book that follows the story of Daniel and the lions—complete with matching stickers that are perfect for little hands Bright, colorful characters featured as stickers pair up with a lively retelling of Daniel and the lions in this story and activity book, with spaces left for children to fill with the appropriate sticker to complete the story. Accompanying the retelling are extra activities about what can be found on the page—counting, naming, identifying—for which extra stickers are supplied. The stickers come on a double page-spread in the center of the book, and are grouped and numbered according to activity. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayers, The Lion Book of 1000 Prayers for Children, and My Very First Bible. Alex Ayliffe is the illustrator for numerous books, including My Very First Jonah and the Whale Sticker Book and My Very First Story of Jesus Sticker Book. 16 pp • 8.5 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious/Activity 9780745963907 • September • $5.99 (Can $6.99) Saddle-Stitched • Lion Children’s Also available: Each: Saddle-Stitched My Very First Christmas Story Sticker Book My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book My Very First Story of Jesus Sticker Book 9780745962139 $4.99 (Can $5.99) 9780745962825 $5.99 (Can $6.99) 9780745963327 $4.99 (Can $5.99) My Very First Jonah My Very First and the Whale Noah and the Ark 9780745961385 Sticker Book 9780745961392 $4.99 (Can $5.99) $4.99 (Can $5.99) My Very First Easter Playtime Activity Book with Stickers Lois Rock Illustrations by Alex Ayliffe An activity book with stickers to keep kids entertained leading up to and throughout Easter This fun activity book includes on-the-page puzzles, games, and stories, with a page of stickers for completing the activities. Using Easter symbols and springtime animals including bunnies, birds, bees, butterflies, chicks, eggs, flowers, and lambs, together the activities help explore the reason for the season, touching on the Easter-time themes of spring and new life. Activities include matching pairs and shapes, spot the difference, and counting, as well as a simple board game to play and a story and poem to read. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, The Lion Book of 1000 Prayers for Children, and My Very First Bible. Alex Ayliffe is the illustrator for numerous books, including My Very First Jonah and the Whale Sticker Book, My Very First Noah and the Ark Sticker Book, and My Very First Story of Jesus Sticker Book. 16 pp • 8.5 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal/Activity 9780745962818 • January • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Saddle-Stitched • Lion Children’s 105 Noah’s Ark Lois Rock Illustrations by Sophie Allsopp A fresh retelling of “Noah’s Ark” with attractive and evocative illustrations from an acclaimed illustrator Told in a simple and straightforward manner, this retelling is faithful to the biblical account of Noah’s Ark. The charming pencil-and-watercolor illustrations by Sophie Allsopp respectfully complement the story, adding detail and warmth that will be appreciated by adult and child alike. This little hardback is a beautiful yet very accessible presentation of the familiar story and makes a thoughtful little gift. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments, and My Very First Bible. Sophie Allsopp is the illustrator of The First Easter; Our Father, and Thank You, God!: A Year of Blessings and Prayers for Little Ones. 32 pp • 6 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious 9780745963211 • March • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s The First Easter Lois Rock Illustrations by Sophie Allsopp The Bible story of the Easter festival, charmingly retold and illustrated for five-to-seven-year-olds Now available in a smaller format, this book tells the story of the last week of Jesus’ life, simply and straightforwardly faithful to the biblical accounts of his death and resurrection. The charming illustrations respectfully complement the story, adding detail and warmth that will be appreciated by adult and child alike. This little hardcover is a beautiful but very accessible presentation of the Easter story which makes a thoughtful gift. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments, and My Very First Bible. Sophie Allsop is the illustrator of numerous books, including Dear God . . . and Everybody Has a Teddy. 32 pp • 6 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Picture Books/Seasonal 9780745963204 (Replaces 9780745949581) January • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s 106 My Own Little Easter Story Christina Goodings Illustrations by Amanda Gulliver An appealing, small-format book to introduce children to the Easter story Using very simple and straightforward language, this retelling of the Easter story is easy to understand and remember. The warm and gentle illustrations will be loved by toddlers. Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, and the Bartimouse series. Amanda Gulliver has designed hundreds of books using collage, paint, and digital techniques in her artwork and has illustrated many books for very young children. 32 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal/Picture Books 9780745963662 • January • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s Also available: Each: $7.99 (Can $8.99) Hardcover Picture Book My Own Little Christmas Story 9780745962955 My Own Little Book of Prayers 9780745963853 Simon and the Easter Miracle A Traditional Tale for Easter Mary Joslin Illustrations by Anna Luraschi Together with sophisticated artwork, a picture book retelling of a traditional European tale, with the events and meaning of the first Easter at its heart “Uses Christian imagery and simple, elegant prose to flesh out the Gospel’s oneline story of Simon of Cyrene.” —School Library Journal “This quiet, gentle story fills a need for Easter-themed stories that go beyond bunnies and Easter baskets.” —Kirkus Reviews Both thought-provoking and engaging, this is the story of Simon of Cyrene —“a man coming in from the country,” as the Gospels refer to him—who was ordered to carry Jesus’ cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into Polish folklore; when Simon the farmer brings his wares to market, little does he expect how he will be involved in the events of that very special day, nor how his produce—of bread, eggs, and wine—will become important symbols of Jesus’ passion and resurrection, remembered throughout the ages. Mary Joslin is the author of The Lion Book of Best-Loved Prayers, The Lion Book of Day-by-Day Prayers, The Lion Day-by-Day Bible, On That Christmas Night, and The Story of the Cross. Anna Luraschi is the illustrator of numerous books, including Bedtime Rhymes, Twelve Dancing Princesses, and The Usborne Book of Christmas Poems. 32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Seasonal/Religious 9780745960548 (Replaces 9780745960586) • January • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paperback Picture Book • Lion Children’s 107 My Carry-Along Easter Activity Book with Stickers Jocelyn Miller Illustrations by Cathy Hughes An Easter activity book with a distinctive cutout handle This festive book features a mixture of make-and-do crafts and onthe-page games, with a page of colorful, bound-in stickers to help complete the Easter-related activities. A die-cut carry-along handle means that young craft-workers can take their activities with them wherever they go, making use of simple materials they might find on their travels. With simple, brightly illustrated activities to appeal to younger children and step-by-step crafts to give older children more of a challenge, this is a perfect solution for grown-ups looking for activities for families and groups of excitable children. Jocelyn Miller is the author of several craft and activity books, including 1 2 3 Christmas, The Good Green Lunchbox, and I Can Make Angel Things for Christmas. Cathy Hughes is a freelance illustrator of children’s books. 32 pp • 8.5 x 12 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Seasonal/Activity 9780745962900 • January • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper Lion Children’s Also available: Each: $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper 108 My Carry-Along Angel My Carry-Along Christmas My Carry-Along Santa 9780745964188 9780745964171 9780745964195 ALFIE Alfie’s Christmas Shirley Hughes Alfie has been charming children and parents for generations, but this is his very first Christmas “If childhood had an illustrator laureate, it must be Hughes.” —Kirkus Reviews A perfect gift, this beautiful storybook invites young readers to join Alfie and Annie Rose for Christmas, and covers every Christmas milestone. Alfie opens his advent calendar and makes cards and presents, he sings carols and decorates the tree, and he writes a special letter to Father Christmas. What will Father Christmas bring on Christmas Day? It’s going to be so exciting. Shirley Hughes has written more than 200 books, creating enduring characters like Alfie and Dogger, who have thrilled children and adults alike with their tales of growing up and everyday discovery. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children’s literature. 32 pp • 10 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Seasonal/Picture Books 9780370332307 • October • $17.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Bodley Head Also available: Alfie and the Big Boys Alfie’s World 9780099488446 • $9.99 Paper 9780370328942 • $19.99 Cloth Alfie and the Birthday Surprise The Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook 9781862307872 • $9.99 Paper 9780099750307 • $12.99 Paper Alfie Gives a Hand The Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook 9781862307858 • $9.99 Paper 9780099258919 • $12.99 Paper Alfie Weather Jonadab and Rita 9780099404255 • $8.99 Paper 9781862303133 • $11.99 Paper Santa’s Noisy House Sebastien Braun Press the buttons and bring Santa’s noisy house to life with six festive sounds Santa is snoring away, getting some rest before his big trip, and it’s your job to ring his alarm clock and wake him up. After all, there’s so much still to do before Christmas Day! This is a fabulously noisy behind-thescenes look at Santa’s world as he prepares for the big day, from munching his breakfast to overseeing the elves working on the toys to finally taking off into the sky, to the sound of jingle bells. With many details to spot on every spread this is one Christmas book that will be enjoyed over and over. Batteries are replaceable. Sebastian Braun’s other books include I Love My Daddy, I Love My Mommy, On Our Way Home, and On Our Way Home. 12 pp • 11.5 x 11• Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal/Novelty 9780230764118 • October • $17.99 Cloth • Campbell Books 109 SPARKLY CHRISTMAS Illustrations by Rebecca Finn Cute and shiny stocking stuffers, these holiday-themed mini board books each contain two press-out foiled pieces that slot together to create a 3-D Christmas decoration to hang on the tree. With fun artwork and rhyming text, these are ideal gifts. Rebecca Finn illustrated Busy Farm, Busy Town, and the Cuddly Cuffs series, which includes Little Bunny and Little Ducky. Each: 12 pp • 4.5 x 4.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal/Novelty October • $5.99 Board Book • Campbell Books Sammy the Snowman A lone snowman gets some company in this holiday tale Sammy the snowman is sad and lonely, until he makes some new friends to cheer him up. Young readers will be tempted to make their own snowpeople after reading this fun and festive tale. 9780230760622 Sparkle the Fairy With the fairy’s wand missing, could Christmas be in trouble? Sparkle the fairy is worried that Christmas may go wrong, when she can’t find her wand to perform her special holiday magic—but at the very last minute, she sees something sparkling under the tree. Christmas is saved after all. 9780230760639 110 The Thriving Family Six Core Values to Make Your Family Strong David Coleman How the use of six core principles can ensure happy, healthy children who grow up to be happy, healthy adults Drawing from his vast experience working with families, along with his own experiences as a parent, clinical psychologist David Coleman has devised a program based upon six core values—trust, kindness, responsibility, honesty, respect, and thoughtfulness—that form the basis of a thriving family life. Identifying characteristics of the properly thriving family include: recognizing and embracing the fact that life is challenging; acknowledging individuality and seeking to develop the unique potentials of each family member in a nurturing environment; seeking to understand its own history and how this is brought to bear on family life, and to find new solutions to old problems; and seeking to create an unshakeable unit where children will become strong, considerate, and independent adults, regardless of the challenges that the family faces on its journey. This book draws on the six core principles to guide parents through each stage of family life. In an age where the concept of family is more all-embracing than ever before, this book offers a unifying way forward for all. David Coleman is a clinical psychologist, a weekly columnist for the Irish Independent, and the author of Parenting Is Child’s Play. 400 pp • 5 x 8 • Parenting & Family Care 9781444726008 (Replaces 9781444725995) • March • $13.95 Paper Hachette Books Ireland Baby Names Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Little Star Emily Harper A guide to choosing meaningful and influential names for babies What’s in a name? Nobody knows what the future will hold, but one should never underestimate the influence of a well-chosen and meaningful name. Whatever one hopes their little bundle will grow up to be, that perfect name will be found inside Baby Names. Organized by topic, the book lists famous men and women from actors to world leaders. Emily Harper is a gift book author. 160 pp • 3.75 x 5 • Two-color Interior • Family & Relationships 9781849533706 • September • $8.95 (Can $9.95) Cloth • Summersdale 111 B Is for Baby The New Parents’ Dictionary Anna Martin A compact, fun, and fact-filled dictionary for those just about to enter parenthood for the first time D is for Discipline—we all know who’s in charge when a new baby is in residence. A clue: it isn’t you! N is for Nursing bra—easy access for baby, strictly no access for husband. This tongue-in-cheek dictionary gives new parents a crash-course in the strange new vocabulary of parenthood, with hilarious observations on everything from the alphabet blocks they will inevitably trip over to the lack of sleep they will be getting. Anna Martin is a gift book author. 96 pp • 4.5 x 4.5 Four-color Interior • Family & Relationships 9781849533713 • September $7.95 (Can $8.95) Cloth • Summersdale Also available: Each: $7.99 (Can $8.99) Cloth Baby Tips for Dads 9781849532839 Baby Tips for Grandparents 9781849532846 112 Bestsellers You Can Draw Anything Kim Gamble Ages 9–12 • 9781742377988 $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper Allen & Unwin Ten Scared Fish Ros Moriarty Illustrations by Balaringi Ages Up to 3 • 9781742379128 $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book Allen & Unwin That’s Not a Daffodil! Elizabeth Honey Ages 3–5 • 9781742372488 $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book Allen & Unwin The Adventures of Julius Chancer Volume One Garen Ewing Ages 9–12 • 9781405248532 $10.99 Paper • Egmont UK The Adventures of Julius Chancer Volume Two Garen Ewing Ages 9–12 • 9781405250474 $10.99 Paper • Egmont UK The Adventures of Julius Chancer Volume Three Garen Ewing Ages 9–12 • 9781405255998 $10.99 Paper • Egmont UK "[A] charming story, beautifully illustrated." —School Library Journal The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book Bob Hartman Ages 5–9 • 9780745946542 $13.99 (Can $15.95) Paperback Picture Book Lion UK A Child’s First Book of Prayers Lois Rock Illustrations by Alison Jay Ages 5–7 • 9780745944746 $12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth Lion Children’s "Comforting . . . this book is an appealing package." —Booklist Blackbeard’s Pirates vs the Evil Mummies James Black Ages 12–14 • 9781408313893 $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books Pushka Stephen Mackey Ages 5–7 • 9781444901344 $16.99 Hardcover Picture Book Hodder Children’s "Dreamy illustrations lend a magical feel." —Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine 113 Bestsellers Quentin Blake’s Magical Tales John Yeoman Illustrations by Quentin Blake Ages 7–9 • 9781843651550 $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth Pavilion Children’s Quentin Blake’s The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor Retold by John Yeoman Illustrations by Quentin Blake Ages 7–9 • 9781843651291 $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth Pavilion Children’s Quentin Blake’s A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens Illustrations by Quentin Blake Ages 7–9 • 9781843651659 $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth Pavilion Children’s "Delightfully illustrated . . . bursting with Blake’s trademark quirky liveliness." —School Library Journal Sudden Death Nick Hale Ages 10–12 • 9781405249508 $7.99 Paper • Egmont UK Zoo Girl Martin Howden Ages 12 & Up • 9781857826814 $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper John Blake Jack and the GiantKiller and Jackwitch Michael Lawrence Illustrations by Tony Ross Ages 7–9 • 9781408307748 $7.99 Paper • Orchard Books Jack and the Broomstick and From a Jack to a King Michael Lawrence Illustrations by Tony Ross Ages 7–9 • 9781408307755 $7.99 Paper • Orchard Books Puberty Girl Shushann Movsessian Ages 9–12 • 9781741141047 $15.95 (Can $17.95) Paper Allen & Unwin Treason Rebecca Elliott Berlie Doherty Ages 5–7 • 9780745963235 $14.99 (Can $16.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s Ages 9–12 • 9781849391214 $9.99 Paper • Andersen Press "Evocatively minimalist and ingeniously composed." —Kirkus 114 The Hunger Games A–Z "The writing is flawless, the pacing perfect. 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Edward Lear Illustrations by Robert Ingpen Tango Books Illustrations by Agnese Baruzzi Ages 7–9 • 9780957148307 $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth Palazzo Editions Ages 3–5 • 9781857078565 $15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth Tango Books Magic Beach Burning Issy Alison Lester Melvin Burgess Ages 3–5 • 9781741144888 $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paperback Picture Book Allen & Unwin Ages 12 & Up • 9781849393973 $9.99 Paper • Andersen Press Babbit Lydia Monks Ages 3–5 • 9781405254236 $10.99 Paperback Picture Book Egmont UK "A fun but sensible lesson, ever so lightly given." —Booklist And Red Galoshes Glenda Millard Illustrations by Jonathan Bentley Ages 3–5 • 9781921541469 $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book Little Hare Books My Life & Other Stuff I Made Up Tristan Bancks Illustrations by Gus Gordon Ages 9–12 • 9781864718171 $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper Random House Australia Famous Classics for Girls Johanna Spyri, Susan Coolidge, and Anna Sewell 9781405254663 $15.99 Cloth • Egmont UK Katie in London James Mayhew Ages 4–8 • 9781843622857 $8.99 Paperback Picture Book Orchard Books Katie and the Waterlily Pond James Mayhew Ages 5–7 • 9781408304648 $8.99 Paperback Picture Book Orchard Books "[A] laugh-out-loud look at a boy’s imagination." —School Library Journal 115 Bestsellers The Big Big Big Book of Tashi Anna Fienberg and Barbara Fienberg Illustrations by Kim Gamble Ages 6–10 • 9781865085630 $15.99 (Can $21.99) Paper Allen & Unwin Baby’s First Christmas Christina Goodings Illustrations by Stephen Barker Ages Up to 3 • 9780745962566 $6.99 (Can $7.99) Board Book Lion Children’s "[A] celebratory board book to introduce the elements of the Nativity." —School Library Journal Mary Had a Little Lamb Kate Willis-Crowley Ages 3–5 • 9780340999769 $8.99 Paperback Picture Book Hodder Children’s My Little Easter Story Christina Goodings Illustrations by Claudine Gévry Ages 3–5 • 9780745969275 $6.99 (Can $7.99) Cloth Lion Children’s "[Gévry’s] art is the best part of this introduction to the traditional Easter Story." —Publishers Weekly Red Riding Hood Brothers Grimm Illustrations by Louise Rowe Ages 5–7 • 9781857077414 $24.95 (Can $27.95) Cloth Tango Books "The pop-ups are effective in creating a chilling forest setting." —Publishers Weekly Snow White and Rose Red Brothers Grimm Illustrations by Rachel Cloyne Ages 5–7 • 9781857078817 $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth Tango Books The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Jill Tomlinson Illustrations by Paul Howard Ages 3–7 • 9781405210935 $8.95 Paper • Egmont UK 116 Adventure Classics for Boys Daniel Defoe and R. L. Stevenson Ages 7–10 • 9781405254656 $15.99 Cloth • Egmont UK A Gift for a Little Child’s Baptism Sophie Piper Illustrations by Caroline Williams Ages Up to 3 • 9780745962511 $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth Lion Children’s First Prayers at Bedtime Sophie Piper Illustrations by Kay Widdowson Ages 3–5 • 9780745962887 $9.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth Lion Children’s Title Index Title Index AA Kids Phrasebooks ..........................................98 Adventure Classics for Boys ..............................116 Adventures of Julius Chancer, The: Volume One ....................................................113 Adventures of Julius Chancer, The: Volume Two ....................................................113 Adventures of Julius Chancer, The: Volume Three..................................................113 Adventures of Scarygirl, The ................................42 Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse ..............43 Aesop’s Fables ....................................................43 Aesop’s Forgotten Fables ....................................43 Agatha Parrot......................................................64 Agatha Parrot and the Floating Head ..................64 Agatha Parrot and the Mushroom Boy ................64 Agatha Parrot and the Zombie Bird ....................64 Age of the Dinosaur ............................................12 Agnese Baruzzi......................................................5 Alfie ..................................................................109 Alfie and the Big Boys ......................................109 Alfie and the Birthday Surprise ..........................109 Alfie Gives a Hand ............................................109 Alfie Weather....................................................109 Alfie’s Christmas................................................109 Alfie’s World......................................................109 And Red Galoshes ............................................115 Angel for May, An ..............................................76 Anne of Avonlea ................................................45 Anne of Green Gables ........................................45 Antonio Vivaldi....................................................95 Are You Sad, Little Bear? ....................................27 Around the World in Eighty Days ........................44 Around the World with One Direction ................96 Aunt Severe ........................................................62 Aunt Severe and the Dragons..............................62 Aunt Severe and the Toy Thieves ........................62 B Is for Baby ......................................................112 Babbit ..............................................................115 Baby Bilby’s Question ..........................................20 Baby Names ......................................................111 Baby Tips for Dads ............................................112 Baby Tips for Grandparents ..............................112 Baby’s First Christmas ........................................116 Barry Loser ..........................................................57 Bear’s Water Picnic, The ......................................32 Bear’s Winter House, The ....................................32 Beatrice and Vanessa ..........................................32 Bible and Prayers for Teddy and Me ..................101 Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook, The .......... 109 Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook, The ..............109 Big Big Big Book of Tashi, The............................116 Big Fright ............................................................51 Big Sneeze, The ..................................................35 Biggest Thing in the World, The ..........................26 Birthday Girl ........................................................58 Black Friday ........................................................81 Blackbeard’s Pirates vs the Evil Mummies ..........113 Blaze of Glory......................................................84 Blockbuster ........................................................53 Blood Eagle Tortures............................................79 Blood Song ........................................................83 Blood Storm ........................................................83 Blue Fairy Book, The ............................................48 Bob the Bursting Bear..........................................34 Books of Llarmell, The ........................................83 Boot Camp..........................................................53 Boy Friend? ........................................................58 Brave Beast, The..................................................34 Brigands M.C. ....................................................81 Bronwyn Bancroft’s 1,2,3 and ABC ........................7 Bruno Vincent ....................................................71 Bugville ..............................................................62 Burning Issy ................................................76, 115 Busy Baby..............................................................3 Caesar the War Dog ............................................69 Caesar the War Dog ............................................69 Caesar the War Dog: Operation Blue Dragon ......69 Call of the Wild, The, and White Fang ................46 Catherine Bruton ................................................78 CHERUB ..............................................................81 Child’s First Book of Prayers, A ..........................113 Chronicles of the Tempus ....................................70 Cinderella’s Secret Diary ........................................9 Class Captain ......................................................58 Claude Debussy ..................................................95 Close Shave ........................................................53 Colour in Kate ....................................................87 Coping with Chloe ..............................................77 Coral Island, The ................................................49 Count! ..........................................................5, 115 Counting ..............................................................2 Counting ..............................................................3 Cry of the Wolf, The............................................76 Cry Wolf! ............................................................65 CRYPT ................................................................79 Day Is Done ........................................................99 Deadly Trap, The ................................................55 Diary of a Rugby Champ ....................................60 Diary of a Soccer Star ..........................................60 Diary of a Taekwondo Master ..............................60 Double Life of Cora Parry, The ............................75 Down in the Jungle ............................................56 Dracula ..............................................................46 Dress Up Kate ....................................................87 Eagle Day ............................................................80 Early Reader ........................................................56 Enemy, The ........................................................40 Eric! . . . the Hero? ..............................................37 Escape, The ........................................................80 Extinction Gambit, The ........................................84 Extraordinaires, The ............................................84 Fairytale Pop-ups ..................................................6 Famous Classics for Girls ..................................115 Farm Animals ......................................................11 Farty Fred ..............................................................1 First Discovery Music ..........................................95 First Easter, The ................................................106 First Prayers at Bedtime ....................................116 Foul Play..............................................................53 Franz Schubert ....................................................95 Freaky Sleepover ................................................51 French ................................................................98 Fryderyk Chopin ..................................................95 Gallows Curse, The ............................................79 General, The ......................................................81 Genie High School ..............................................61 Genie in Charge ..................................................61 George Frideric Handel........................................95 Ghost Ship, The ..................................................54 Gift for a Little Child’s Baptism, A ......................116 Go Girl ................................................................58 Grey Wolves ........................................................80 Greyfriars Bobby..................................................35 Grisly Tales from Tumblewater ............................71 Grumpy Gertie ......................................................1 Guardian Angel ..................................................81 Haunting of Tabitha Grey, The ............................77 Heart of Gold ......................................................84 Henderson’s Boys ................................................80 Henry Purcell ......................................................95 Heron and the Crane, The ..................................32 Hesperus Minor ..................................................48 Homes ................................................................11 Hooray for Horrible Harriet ..................................23 Horrible Harriet ..................................................23 Horror Holiday ....................................................51 Horror House ......................................................53 Hot Air ................................................................38 Hour of Need .................................................... 84 How to Build a Robot (with Your Dad) ................93 Hunger Games A–Z, The ..................................114 I Am Not a Loser ................................................57 I Am Still Not a Loser ..........................................57 I Love Harry ........................................................97 I Love Liam ..........................................................97 I Love Louis ........................................................97 I Love One Direction ............................................97 I Love Niall ..........................................................97 I Love Zayn ..........................................................97 If ........................................................................50 In the Sky ............................................................10 Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm, The ..............................................46 Ink Bridge, The ....................................................86 Inspiration ............................................................4 Isobel’s Noisy Tummy ..........................................36 Italian..................................................................98 Itsy-Bitsy Animals ................................................18 Itsy-Bitsy Babies ..................................................18 Jack and the Broomstick and From a Jack to a King ........................................................114 Jack and the Giant-Killer and Jackwitch ............114 Jack’s Amazing Shadow ......................................16 Johann Sebastian Bach ........................................95 Jonadab and Rita ..............................................109 Jungle, The..........................................................11 Just Because........................................................24 Just So Stories ..............................................44, 45 Katie ..................................................................15 Katie and the British Artists ................................ 15 Katie and the Dinosaurs .................................... 15 Katie and the Spanish Princess ............................15 Katie and the Starry Night ..................................15 Katie and the Waterlily Pond ......................15, 115 Katie in London ..........................................15, 115 Katie in Scotland ................................................15 Katie’s Picture Show ............................................15 Kidnapped ..........................................................55 King’s Assassin, The ............................................85 Kitten with No Name, The ..................................56 Last Tiger, The ....................................................25 Letters to Klaus ..................................................29 Lion Book of Five Minute Parables, The..............102 Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories, The ....102 Lion Book of Five-Minute Bible Stories, The ......102 Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas Stories, The ....................................................102 Lion First Book of Nursery Stories, The ................27 Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The ....................113 Little Bit of Winter, A ..........................................28 Little Blue Gift Edition..........................................17 Little Eskimo, The ................................................39 Locket of Dreams, The ........................................47 London Activity Book, The ..................................92 117 Title Index London Colouring Book, The ..............................92 Lord’s Prayer, The ..............................................104 Louis Beside Himself ............................................73 Ludwig van Beethoven ........................................95 Lunar Strike ........................................................53 Mad Dogs ..........................................................81 Magic Beach ....................................................115 Magnificent Moon Hare, The ..............................63 Magnificent Moon Hare, The ..............................63 Magnificent Moon Hare and the Foul Treasure, The ....................................................63 Mahtab’s Story ....................................................74 Making Shapes......................................................4 Marvin and Milo..................................................94 Mary Hada Little Lamb ......................................116 Mask of Death ....................................................79 Melric..................................................................36 Melric and the Sorcerer ......................................36 Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic ............36 Moment of Truth ................................................84 Monacello ..........................................................41 Monsters Don’t Cry!............................................37 Monstrous Maud ................................................51 Moonlight & Ashes..............................................82 More Bible Tales ................................................103 Mouse Trouble ....................................................32 Mr Badger ..........................................................59 Mr Badger and the Big Surprise ..........................59 Mr Badger and the Difficult Duchess ..................59 Mr Badger and the Magic Mirror ........................59 Mr Badger and the Missing Ape ..........................59 Mr Chicken Goes to Paris ....................................22 Mr Gum ........................................................66–68 Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire ......................66 Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree ..............................68 Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear............................67 Mr Gum and the Goblins ....................................67 Mr Gum and the Power Crystals..........................67 Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout..........................68 Music Mad ..........................................................58 My Brother the Werewolf....................................65 My Carry-Along Angel ......................................108 My Carry-Along Christmas ................................108 My Carry-Along Easter ......................................108 My Carry-Along Santa ......................................108 My Fairy Princess Palace ........................................9 My Fairytale Dream Palace ....................................9 My First Discoveries ......................................10–12 My First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs ......................12 My Life & Other Stuff I Made Up ......................115 My Little Easter Story ........................................116 My Own Little Book of Prayers ..........................107 My Own Little Christmas Story ..........................107 My Own Little Easter Story ................................107 My Sister, Olive....................................................17 My Very Best Bible Stories..................................100 My Very First Bible & Prayers..............................101 My Very First Daniel and the Lions Sticker Book ..............................................................105 My Very First Easter Playtime ............................105 My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book ..............105 My Very First Jonah and the Whale Sticker Book ..............................................................105 My Very First Noah and the Ark ........................105 My Very First Sticker Books ................................105 My Very First Christmas Story Sticker Book ........105 My Very First Story of Jesus Sticker Book............105 Natural History Museum Sticker Books ................13 New Testament Tales: The Unauthorized Version............................................................103 Night-Time Tale ..................................................35 Noah’s Ark ........................................................106 118 Noises ..................................................................3 Ocean Sticker Book ............................................13 Old Testament Tales: The Unauthorized Version............................................................103 Old Tom’s Big Book of Beauty ..............................22 Oliver Twist..........................................................47 One Shot Kill ......................................................80 Opposites..............................................................2 Opposites..............................................................5 Overdrive ............................................................53 Owl and the Pussycat, The ..........................44, 115 Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, The ..............116 Paul Geraghty ....................................................33 People’s Republic ................................................81 Peter Pan ..............................................................6 Phyllis Wong and the Forgotten Secrets of Mr Okyto ......................................................74 Pink ....................................................................19 Pinocchio ..............................................................5 Polar Bears ..........................................................10 Pop!....................................................................78 Prayers from the Bible ......................................104 Princess and the Goblin, The ..............................49 Princess and the Pea, The ......................................6 Prisoner, The ......................................................80 Puberty Girl ......................................................114 Pull and Play..........................................................2 Puppy Love! ........................................................65 Pushka ..............................................................113 Queen at War, The ..............................................70 Queen Must Die, The ..........................................70 Queen with the Wobbly Bottom, The ..................20 Quentin Blake’s A Christmas Carol ....................114 Quentin Blake’s Magical Tales ............................114 Quentin Blake’s The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor ........................................................114 Rabbit and Hedgehog ........................................28 Rabbit’s Wish ......................................................28 Raven’s Mountain................................................73 Rebecca Elliott ..............................................24, 25 Red ....................................................................74 Red Fairy Book, The ............................................48 Red Riding Hood ..........................................6, 116 River Rampage ....................................................53 Rocks and Minerals Sticker Book ........................13 Rotten and Rascal................................................33 Rumbelow’s Dance ..............................................32 Sam Lloyd ............................................................1 Sam Silver Undercover Pirate ........................54, 55 Sammy the Snowman ......................................110 Santa’s Noisy House ..........................................109 Scarlet in the Snow ............................................82 Scary Show ........................................................51 School for Villains................................................71 School Scare........................................................51 Scorched Earth ....................................................80 Seashore, The......................................................11 Second Forever, The ............................................75 Secret Army ........................................................80 Sensational Butterflies Sticker Book ....................13 Shamini Flint ......................................................60 Shockwave..........................................................53 Simon and the Easter Miracle ............................107 Sink or Swim ......................................................58 Sixes and Sevens ................................................32 Skeleton Island ....................................................54 Sky High..............................................................53 Sleeping Beauty ....................................................6 Sleepwalker, The ................................................81 Snail Trail ............................................................35 Snow White and Red Rose ............................6, 116 Snuggle Sandwich, The ......................................31 Sometimes ..........................................................24 Sophie Masson....................................................82 Spanish ..............................................................98 Sparkle the Fairy................................................110 Sparkly Christmas ..............................................110 Spooky Sports Day ..............................................51 Stardoll..........................................................88–91 Stardoll: Cover Girl Handbook, The ....................89 Stardoll: Fashion Factor ......................................89 Stardoll: Official Handbook..................................88 Stardoll: Sticker Catwalk Dress Up ......................91 Stardoll: Sticker Holiday Dress Up ........................91 Stardoll: Sticker Red Carpet Dress Up ..................91 Stardoll: Style Bible..............................................90 Stardoll: Superstar Stylist ....................................90 Story of the Little Mole, The, Boxed Book and Toy Set ........................................................8 Story of the Treasure Seekers, The ......................49 Subterranean Stratagem, The ..............................84 Sudden Death ..................................................114 Swamp Race ......................................................53 Ten 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M. ................................................49 Bancks, Tristan ..................................................115 Bancroft, Bronwyn ................................................7 Barker, Stephen ................................................116 Barrie, J. 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