How to Ninja: Diary of a 6Th Grade Ninja Activity Book Marcus Emerson

JULY 2018 How to Ninja: Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Activity Book Marcus Emerson

A super fun activity book featuring, Chase Cooper, the hero of the Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja series, and packed with ninja activities, word puzzles, mazes and jokes.

Description So, you want to be a ninja? Well, you've come to the right place...I mean right book.

Being a ninja is more than just flying kicks and lightning fists. You've got to be able to solve puzzles, crack codes, find clues, chase bad guys and battle with rival ninja clans (with some flying kicks and lightning fists). But don't worry - this book has all that, and more!

My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja. Let me and my friends show you how it's done.

About the Author Marcus Emerson is the author of several highly imaginative children's books including the popular Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja series and the Secret Agent 6th Grader series. His goal is to create children's books that are engaging, funny, and inspirational for kids of all ages - even the adults who secretly never grew up. He is a comic book reader, video game player and toy collector.

Price: $9.99 ISBN: 9781760523824 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 112 pages Bic1: Puzzle books (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: USA

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A & U Children JULY 2018 Sir Thursday Garth Nix

Seven keys ... seven days ... seven breathtaking adventures.

Description Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone or something has assumed his identity and is taking over his life.

Before Arthur can take action, he is drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect. The Army has its headquarters in the Great Maze, a defensive area of the House. Half of the Maze has already been dissolved by Nothing, and hordes of Nithlings emerge regularly to attack the rest. If the Nithling invasion can overcome the Army and the Great Maze, the House will be lost and the whole universe destroyed.

While Leaf tries to banish Arthur's doppelganger on Earth, Arthur must survive his basic training, avoid getting posted to the Front and work out how he can free Part Four of the Will and gain the Fourth Key from Sir Thursday.

Sir Thursday is the fourth book in the Keys to the Kingdom series.

About the Author Garth Nix has been a full-time writer since 2001, but has also worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and as a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760633264 More than five million copies of his books have been sold around the world, they have appeared on the bestseller lists of Format: Paperback - B format The New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today, and his work has been translated into 42 languages. His most Dimensions: 195x130mm recent book is Frogkisser!, now being developed as a film by Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky Animation. Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Garth Nix lives in Bronte (Sydney), NSW

A & U Children JULY 2018 Lady Friday Garth Nix

Seven keys ... seven days ... seven breathtaking adventures.

Description Arthur Penhaligon has defeated four of the seven Trustees, but his week is getting worse and worse. The Piper's New Nithling army controls most of the Great Maze, and Superior Saturday is causing trouble wherever she can. Arthur can't even find out what is happening back home. All he knows is that Leaf is missing - and so is her family, along with Arthur's mother, his brother Eric, and thousands of other people who were transferred from regular hospitals to a sinister institution in another world.

Lady Friday makes Arthur a tempting offer. But is it a cunning trap for the Rightful Heir or a golden opportunity that he must seize - before Superior Saturday or the Piper beats him to it? Who will win the race to discover the secret of the Middle House?

Lady Friday is the fifth book in the Keys to the Kingdom series.

More than five million copies of his books have been sold around the world, they have appeared on the bestseller lists of Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760633271 The New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today, and his work has been translated into 42 languages. His most Format: Paperback - B format recent book is Frogkisser!, now being developed as a film by Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky Animation. Dimensions: 195x130mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Garth Nix lives in Bronte (Sydney), NSW

A & U Children JULY 2018 Keys to the Kingdom 10 copy mixed pack

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A & U Children JULY 2018 Mister Monday Garth Nix

Seven keys ... seven days ... seven breathtaking adventures.

Description Arthur Penhaligon is not supposed to be a hero. He is, in fact, supposed to die an early death. But then he is saved by a key shaped like the minute hand of a clock.

Arthur is safe - but his world is not. Along with the key comes a plague brought by bizarre creatures from another realm. A stranger named Mister Monday, his avenging messengers with blood-stained wings, and an army of dog-faced Fetchers will stop at nothing to get the key back - even if it means destroying Arthur and everything around him.

Desperate, Arthur ventures into a mysterious house - a house that only he can see. It is in this house that Arthur must unravel the secrets of the key - and discover his true fate.

Mister Monday is the first book in The Keys to the Kingdom series.

More than five million copies of his books have been sold around the world, they have appeared on the bestseller lists of Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760633233 The New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today, and his work has been translated into 42 languages. His most Format: Paperback - B format recent book is Frogkisser!, now being developed as a film by Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky Animation. Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Garth Nix lives in Bronte (Sydney), NSW

A & U Children JULY 2018 Grim Tuesday Garth Nix

Seven keys ... seven days ... seven breathtaking adventures.

Description Arthur Penhaligon is supposed to be in bed - after all, it's only twelve hours since he saved the world. But there's no time to rest. Grim Tuesday has laid claim to the Lower House and the First Key, and now his misshapen servants are repossessing Arthur's world and plunging it into financial disaster. To stop them, Arthur must venture back into the House - that surreal, unpredictable realm where he almost met his death.

With companions old and new, Arthur embarks on a heart-stopping adventure that will take him from the dismal Pit of the Far Reaches, all the way to the heart of a sun and back. Racing furiously against time, Arthur must find the second piece of the Will, claim the Second Key, and save both his own world and the House from the destructive greed of Grim Tuesday.

Grim Tuesday is the second book in the KEYS TO THE KINGDOM series.

Garth Nix is the best-selling author of Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen.

Garth's books include the Old Kingdom fantasy series, comprising Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel and Goldenhand; SF novels Shade's Children and A Confusion of Princes; and a Regency romance with magic, Newt's Emerald. His novels for children include The Ragwitch, the six books of The Seventh Tower sequence, The Keys to the Kingdom series and others. He has co-written several books with Sean Williams, including the Troubletwisters series, Spirit Animals Book Three: Blood Ties, Have Sword, Will Travel, and the forthcoming sequel Let Sleeping Dragons Lie. A contributor to many anthologies and magazines, Garth's selected short fiction has been collected in Across the Wall and To Hold the Bridge. Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760633240 Format: Paperback - B format More than five million copies of his books have been sold around the world, they have appeared on the bestseller lists of Dimensions: 198x128mm The New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today, and his work has been translated into 42 languages. His most Extent: 304 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) recent book is Frogkisser!, now being developed as a film by Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky Animation. Bic2: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Garth Nix lives in Bronte (Sydney), NSW

A & U Children JULY 2018 Drowned Wednesday Garth Nix

Seven keys ... seven days ... seven breathtaking adventures.

Description Arthur Penhaligon has a broken leg and a bad attack of asthma, but there's no time for recovery. Drowned Wednesday has sent a ship to pluck him from the safety of his bed, miles from any ocean, and sail him back to the House.

From hospital room to the high seas, Arthur must battle pirates, storms, monsters made of Nothing and a vast beast that can't stop eating. Arthur struggles to unravel the mystery of the Architect's disappearance, and the plotting of the Trustees. For the sake of all that dwell in the Secondary realms, he must discover the third part of the Will and claim the Third Key.

But first, can Arthur trust the Raised Rats? Where are Leaf and Suzy? And how will he survive life aboard ship on the treacherous Border Sea?

Drowned Wednesday is the third book in the Keys to the Kingdom series

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760633257 More than five million copies of his books have been sold around the world, they have appeared on the bestseller lists of Format: Paperback - B format The New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today, and his work has been translated into 42 languages. His most Dimensions: 198x128mm recent book is Frogkisser!, now being developed as a film by Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky Animation. Extent: 384 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Garth Nix lives in Bronte (Sydney), NSW

A & U Children JULY 2018 A Song Only I Can Hear Barry Jonsberg

Rob has a huge crush on the new girl at school. But Rob is painfully shy and suffers severe panic attacks. How is her heart to be won? Another wonderful and heart-warming comedy drama from the award-winning author of My Life as an Alphabet.

Description Good evening, Rob. Your first challenge follows. These challenges have nothing to do with impressing Destry Camberwick. They are all to do with Rob Fitzgerald impressing Rob Fitzgerald. Bear that in mind at all times. Challenge 1. You will enter the Milltown's Got Talent competition. This gives you over a fortnight to polish your act and work out strategies to overcome panic attacks. I would wish you luck but the point of this challenge is that you don't need it.

Introducing Rob Fitzgerald: thirteen years old and determined to impress the new girl at school, but it's a difficult task for a super-shy kid who is prone to panic attacks that include vomit, and genuine terror that can last all day. An anonymous texter is sending Rob challenges and they might just help. Or not.

Beautifully moving and full of heart and humour, A Song Only I Can Hear is a delightful novel about dreaming big, being brave and marching to the beat of your own drum.

About the Author Barry Jonsberg's YA novels, The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull and It's Not All About YOU, Calma! were shortlisted for the CBCA awards. It's Not All About YOU, Calma! also won the Adelaide Festival Award for Children's Literature and Dreamrider was shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Awards. Being Here won the QLD Premier's YA Book Award and was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Award. My Life as an Alphabet won the Gold Inky, the Children's Peace Literature Award, the Territory Read, Children's Literature/YA Award and the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and was shortlisted in the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, the CBCA awards, the WA Premier's Book Awards and the Adelaide Festival Awards. Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781760630836 Format: Paperback - B format Barry lives in Darwin. His books have been published in the USA, the UK, France, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Brazil, Dimensions: 198x128mm Turkey, China and Korea. Extent: 288 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Nakara (Darwin), NT.

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A & U Children JULY 2018 My Life As an Alphabet Barry Jonsberg

Candice Phee wants to bring light and laughter to those around her, and somehow she succeeds despite the bizarre mix-ups and the confusion she effortlessly creates. An uplifting comedy-drama from award-winning author, Barry Jonsberg.

Description HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2014

This isn't just about me. It's also about the other people in my life - my mother, my father, my dead sister Sky, my penpal Denille, Rich Uncle Brian, Earth-Pig Fish and Douglas Benson From Another Dimension. These are people [with the exception of Earth-Pig Fish, who is a fish] who have shaped me, made me what I am. I cannot recount my life without recounting elements of theirs. This is a big task, but I am confident I am up to it.

Introducing Candice Phee: twelve years old, hilariously honest and a little . odd. But she has a big heart, the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to ensure everyone is happy. So she sets about trying to 'fix' all the problems of all the people [and pets] in her life.

Laugh-out-loud funny and wonderfully touching, My Life as an Alphabet is a delightful novel about an unusual girl who goes to great lengths to bring love and laughter into the lives of everyone she cares about.

About the Author Barry Jonsberg's young adult novels, The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull and It's Not All About YOU, Calma! were short-listed for the Children's Book Council Book of the Year, Older Readers, awards. It's Not All About YOU, Calma! also won the Adelaide Festival Award for Children's Literature, Dreamrider was short-listed in the NSW Premier's Awards for the Ethel Turner prize and Cassie (Girlfriend Fiction) was short-listed for the Children's Peace Literature Award. Being Here won the QLD Premier's Young Adult Book Award 2011 and was short-listed for the 2012 Prime Minister's award.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781743310977 Barry lives in Darwin with his wife, children and two dogs. His books have been published in the US, the UK, France, Format: Paperback - B format Poland, Germany and China. Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 264 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Nakara (Darwin), NT.

A & U Children JULY 2018 Swallow's Dance Wendy Orr

Leira's family flee to the island of Crete just before a huge volcanic eruption destroys their island and sends a tsunami to where they thought they had found safety. Another thrilling adventure by acclaimed author Wendy Orr.

Description I wonder if the first day of Learning is always like this - do the girls on the hill always feel the ground tremble under their feet?

Leira is about to start her initiation as a priestess when her world is turned upside down. A violent earthquake leaves her home - and her family - in pieces. And the goddess hasn't finished with the island yet.

With her family, Leira flees across the sea to Crete, expecting sanctuary. But a volcanic eruption throws the entire world into darkness. After the resulting tsunami, society descends into chaos; the status and privilege of being noble-born reduced to nothing. With her injured mother and elderly nurse, Leira has only the strength and resourcefulness within herself to find safety.

A thrilling Bronze Age survival story from the acclaimed author of Dragonfly Song.

About the Author Wendy Orr was born in Edmonton, Canada, but grew up in various places across Canada, France and the USA. She started writing for children after a career as an occupational therapist. She's the author of many award-winning books, including Nim's Island, Raven's Mountain, Dragonfly Song and Peeling the Onion.

Wendy had a great adventure of her own when a film producer in Hollywood took Nim's Island out of the library to read to her son. The next day she asked Wendy if she could make it into a movie. Wendy said 'Yes!', they became good friends, and Wendy had the fun of helping work on the screenplay for 'Nim's Island' the movie. Nim at Sea inspired the movie

Price: $16.99 'Return to Nim's Island', which starred Bindi Irwin as Nim. ISBN: 9781760297879 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Red Hill, Victoria.

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A & U Children JULY 2018 Dragonfly Song Wendy Orr

Abandoned by the priestess of the island at birth, Aissa is an outcast, surviving by her wits - until she joins the acrobatic bull dancers who are sent away to compete on the island of the Bull King. A gripping and powerful adventure by acclaimed author Wendy Orr.

Description WINNER: 2017 Prime Minister's Literary Award, Children's Fiction WINNER: 2018 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature, Children's Literature HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2017

There are two ways of looking at Aissa's story. She's the miracle girl who escaped the raiders. Or she's the cursed child who called the Bull King's ship to the island.

The firstborn daughter of a priestess is cast out as a baby, and after raiders kill her adopted family, she is abandoned at the gates of the Great Hall, anonymous and mute. Called No-Name, the cursed child, she is raised a slave, and not until she is twelve does she learn her name is Aissa: the dragonfly.

Now every year the Bull King takes a tribute from the island: two thirteen-year-old children to brave the bloody bull dances in his royal court. None have ever returned - but for Aissa it is the only escape.

Aissa is resilient, resourceful, and fast - but to survive the bull ring, she will have to learn the mystery of her true nature.

A riveting, mythic Bronze Age adventure from award-winning author Wendy Orr.

Price: $16.99 including Nim's Island, Nim at Sea, Raven's Mountain and Peeling the Onion. ISBN: 9781760290023 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 400 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Red Hill, Victoria.

A & U Children JULY 2018 Accidental Heroes: The Rogues 1 Lian Tanner

From the author of the bestselling Keepers series, here is a vividly exciting new fantasy-adventure for 9 to 13 year olds, set in the same world as the Keepers.

Description In the city, strange things happen. People disappear, trees sprout overnight. But no one believes in magic. No, to believe in magic would be disloyal...

The devious Lord Rump and his granddaughter, Duckling, need a disposable boy, and Pummel, a farm boy looking for work in the city, fits the bill perfectly. Duckling is happy to tangle him in her grandpa's web, as long as Grandpa keeps his promise - that this is his very last Scheme.

Lord Rump's machinations take both children into the Strong-hold of Berren - where time has stopped and no one can leave - and before long they are entwined in a plot to kill the heir to the Faithful Throne.

If they want to protect the Young Margrave, and save themselves from an awful death, Duckling and Pummel must learn to use the magic that no one else believes in.

About the Author Lian Tanner has been dynamited while scuba diving and arrested while busking. She once spent a week in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, hunting for a Japanese soldier left over from the Second World War. She likes secrets, old bones, and animals that are not what they seem. Nowadays she lives by the beach in southern Tasmania with a large fluffy tomcat called Harry-le-beau.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760528676 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 384 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Lauderdale (Hobart), TAS

A & U Children JULY 2018 Are You My Bottom? Kate Temple and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

A cheeky picture book about a small panda who has lost his bottom from the hilarious authors of Parrot Carrot and I Got this Hat, and the talented illustrator of the bestselling picture book, I'm Australian, Too.

Description Small Panda has lost his bottom. It was there when he went to sleep but now it has disappeared.

He searches high and low, and finds stripy bums, pink butts, feathery derrieres. 'Are you my bottom?' he asks, but none of these bottoms are his. Finally, he spots a furry bum which just has to be his - but the answer is surprising!

A cheeky story for anyone who has ever left something behind.

About the Author Kate and Jol Temple have numerous children's books to their names including Captain Jimmy Cook Discovers Third Grade and their picture books Parrot Carrot, Mike I Don't Like and I Got This Hat which was selected for National Simultaneous Storytime in 2016. These books have managed to find themselves on short lists and NSW Premier's Reading Lists. They have also created two digital adaptations of their picture books for which they have received international awards for creativity.

Ronojoy Ghosh has been in the advertising industry for the past 18 years, which has included stints in India, Indonesia, Singapore and New Zealand. He currently lives in Australia with his wife and son. His work has been recognised with many advertising awards including a Gold at Cannes. Beyond advertising though his passion lies in writing and illustrating children's picture books. His first book Ollie and the Wind was shortlisted for the CBC Book of the Year Award and second book, No Place Like Home, has been published around the world including Germany, Spain and Korea.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781760631642 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 250x240mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Picture books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Ronojoy Ghosh lives in Russell Lea, Sydney Kate and Jol Temple live in Rozelle, Sydney

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A & U Children JULY 2018 Chalk Boy Margaret Wild, illustrated by Mandy Ord

A soulful and heartwarming story about what happens when a pavement artist's drawing comes to life.

Description Barnaby is a pavement artist. This morning he started drawing me. I have a head that can think, eyes that can see, ears that can hear and legs that can run. Best of all, I have a heart that can feel. Thank you, Barnaby.

Award-winning writer Margaret Wild compresses epic themes into a poetic, poignant story, vividly brought to life by Mandy Ord's distinctive, dynamic art.

About the Author MARGARET WILD's thoughtful, award-winning children's books have been published with great success in many countries. They include Old Pig (shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the Year), Fox (winner, CBCA Picture Book of the Year), The Dream of the Thylacine (honour book, CBCA Picture Book of the Year), and On the Day You Were Born, all illustrated by Ron Brooks, plus many more. Margaret has been the recipient of the Nan Chauncy Award and the Lady Cutler Award for her contributions to Australian Literature.

MANDY ORD has had a passion for comics for as long as she can remember. Her involvement with the local underground comic community has inspired the production of a range of self-published mini-comics, as well as contributions to local and international comic anthologies. She calls Melbourne home and finds endless inspiration within it. Her books include Rooftops, NY and Sensitive Creatures.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781760630683 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 255x240mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Margaret Wild lives in Annandale, Sydney, NSW. Mandy Ord lives in Eltham, Melbourne, VIC.

A & U Children JULY 2018 A Sick Day for Amos McGee Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead

Friends come in all shapes and sizes, and for Amos McGee, in all species too! A delightful story about friendship. Winner of the Caldecott Medal in 2011.

Description Every day Amos McGee spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favour.

A delightful picture book about true friendship.

About the Author Philip and Erin Stead divide their time between New York City and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Philip, also an artist, wrote and illustrated his first book for children, Creamed Tuna Fish and Peas on Toast, published by Roaring Brook Press.

Erin creates her illustrations by hand, using woodblock printing techniques and pencil. This is the first book she has illustrated.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760527983 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 216x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

A & U Children JULY 2018 AWOL 1 Agent Without Licence Andrew Lane

James Bond meets Alex Rider and Cherub in this brilliantly written, fast-paced spy action thriller. All credibly delivered from somebody who knows all about counter-intelligence...

Description Young Bond and James Bond meet Alex Rider and Cherub in this brilliantly written, fast-paced spy action thriller. All credibly delivered from somebody who knows all about counter-intelligence...

Kieron and his friend Sam are shocked to see a man kidnapped in a Newcastle shopping centre right in front of their eyes. The boys quickly realise that the kidnapped man left something behind in the scuffle - an earpiece and glasses. Kieron puts them on and realises he can see not what is front of him, but a busy, tourist city, somewhere very hot - in Mumbai.

Kieron has accidentally stumbled upon the undercover world of Rebecca 'Bex' Wilson - a freelance agent working for the British Secret Intelligence Service. And without her handler Bradley (the man who was kidnapped), Bex is in trouble. She doesn't know who of her usual contacts she can trust, and like it or not, she is going to have to use teenage Kieron to get her out of danger. Before Kieron and Sam know it, they are part of a mission to stop a weapon of mass destruction from falling into the wrong hands...

High-octane action and fast-paced adventure - guaranteed.

About the Author Andrew Lane is a popular and much-loved writer for teens and young adults. He is the author of the Young Sherlock Holmes series, which has been published in forty-four countries. He has also worked extensively in the extended universe of BBC TV's Doctor Who, and has written three adult crime novels under a pseudonym.

Before becoming a writer, Andrew spent twenty-seven years working for the Ministry of Defence on the fringes of the Intelligence and Counter-terrorism communities. He has been inside several classified intelligence headquarters in the UK Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781848126633 and US (and not as a tourist). Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

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Piccadilly Books JULY 2018 The Boy Who Grew Dragons Andy Shepherd, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Imagine if you could grow dragons ... in your very own garden! A wonderfully funny and sparky series!

Description When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of this grandpa's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit fro the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker...

Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are fiery, fantastical and dazzling, but they also set fire to your toothbrush, singe your porridge and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. and then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons...

About the Author Andy Shepherd is a children's writer working on middle-grade fiction and picture books. She lives near Cambridge with her husband, two sons and their border collie. She spends her spare time trying to figure out how to move this beautiful city closer to the sea.

Sara Ogilvie is an award-winning illustrator. She was born in Edinburgh in 1971 and now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sara's many picture books include THE DETECTIVE DOG by Julia Donaldson, THE WORST PRINCESS by Anna Kemp, and IZZY GIZMO by Pip Jones. Her middle grade fiction includes Phil Earle's DEMOLITION DAD (and others in the Storey Street series). www.saraogilvie.com

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781848126497 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

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Piccadilly Books JULY 2018 Revenge of the Spaghetti Hoops Mark Lowery

The fifth hilarious story in the Roman Garstang Adventure series.

Description It's the end of term for Roman - the last week ever of primary school, in fact. And in what should be an unremarkable, tying-things-up kind of week, Roman's class get the opposite - a very special visitor. One Jason Grooves - ex-pupil turned mega-famous singer. Jason is back at school to film his new reality TV show - Jason: Grooving on to the Next Chapter. He's got big plans, and he wants Roman and all the class to get in with the action. Filming, proms, auditions, charity gigs and the launch of his brand-new food lines, including some very special spaghetti hoops ...

All Roman Garstang wants is a quiet life. But is he going to get one? You bet not ...

About the Author Mark Lowery grew up in Preston but now lives near Cambridge with his young family. Some of the time he is a primary- school teacher. In the olden days he used to spend his time doing lots of active stuff like running, hiking, snowboarding and swimming but now he prefers staying in and attempting to entertain his children. He has an MA in Writing for Children and his first two books - Socks Are Not Enough and Pants Are Everything - were both shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Mark is also the author of the Roman Garstang series (The Jam Doughnut that Ruined my Life; The Chicken Nugget Ambush; Attack of the Woolly Jumper, The Great Caravan Catastrophe). He is yet to find a cake that he doesn't like. Follow Mark on www.marklowery.co.uk or on Twitter: @hellomarklowery

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781848127296 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Piccadilly Books JULY 2018 So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt Chae Strathie, illustrated by Marisa Morea

A hilarious and fascinating look at what life was like for a child in ancient Egypt.

Description A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well, eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards!

About the Author Chae Strathie is an award-winning children's author and journalist who grew up in a tiny village surrounded by a forest in Scotland, which probably explains a lot. His first attempt at professional writing was creating a Star Wars comic at the age of seven. He sold two copies and made a total of four pence. A regular at major book festivals, Chae has toured the length and breadth of the UK and visited schools as far afield as Romania, reading his stories, acting the goat and singing silly songs about worm ice cream and beard-growing. He lives by the sea in Fife with his wife, three annoying cats and a very old goldfish called Lazarus.

Marisa Morea is a freelance illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. She lived in Barcelona for a couple of years and she graduated in a MA Illustration at Eina School in Barcelona in 2009. After a few years working as an Art Director in several advertising agencies, Marisa decided to quit and try as a full-time illustrator. So far, she's worked with many international clients from the United States, Australia, UK, France and Singapore.

In her spare time, Marisa is an Asthanga yogi and a classic cinema lover. She also goes crazy for music and enjoys creating covers of her favourite songs on the guitar.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781788001359 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 295x225mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 So You Think You've Got it Bad 6 copy pack

Includes 6 copies of So You Think You've Got it Bad plus a free display copy.

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Nosy Crow JULY 2018 National Trust: Sharks, Seahorses and Other Sea Animals Nikki Dyson

A beautiful fact-filled sticker book perfect for nature lovers.

Description The third in a glorious sticker book series created for the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about weird and wonderful sea creatures and their homes. With four pages of wildlife stickers, you can stick porpoises in the harbour, fill the rock pools with sea urchins, add an octopus into the underwater cave, and much, much more. From basking sharks swimming in the deep sea to crabs scuttling across the sandy shore, this is an excellent introduction to all types of sea creatures for the very young.

About the Author Nikki grew up in the countryside in a small village called Shrivenham in Oxfordshire. Nikki studied for her Illustration degree in Swindon and since graduating in 2006 has illustrated books for children which include 1,000 Animals, 1,000 Things to Eat, How to be a Superhero and How to be a Pirate.

Nikki spent a lot of her childhood drawing, reading and making mud pies in the garden. To this day she still does the same but gets paid for it too, which is lovely, and you'll be pleased to hear the mud pie business is still going strong. Nikki loves creating characters for stories and is hugely inspired by animation and concept artists especially. One of her favourite cartoons is Looney Tunes' Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner - Beep, Beep!

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781788002622 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 300x220mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Natural history (Children's/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 Spike: The Hedgehog Who Lost His Prickles Jeanne Willis, illustrated by arvis

Whoever heard of a hedgehog without prickles?

Description Spike, a little hedgehog, has always had impressive prickles. But one morning, after a particularly scary dream, he wakes up completely bare! Oh no! Feeling very embarrassed, he goes in search of something to cover himself, from a paper lampshade to a tea cup to a very stinky sock. But nothing stops the other animals giggling at him. Poor Spike! Then he discovers a big bunch of balloons, which takes him across the world and ends in a very satisfying POP! and a very prickly party.

About the Author Jeanne Willis wrote her first book when she was five - a slim volume about cats written in pencil and stitched together with a painfully blunt needle so that it looked like a 'real' book. After that, there was no turning back. Having been fired from her Saturday job - selling cowboy boots on the Kings Road - for chewing gum, and after a brief career as a reptile vet's assistant, she worked as a copywriter and had her first picture book published at the age of 21 (which she wrote whilst pretending to be busy creating adverts for cognac).

She has since written over 300 books and has won several awards, which are arranged in the attic where she works, along with her collection of caterpillars, pink-toed tarantula skins and live locusts. Jeanne has a keen interest in Natural History and has lost count of the number of species featured in her books, including everything from slugs to sloths. She is currently into corvids - especially Nosy Crows.

Jarvis is the illustrator of Poles Apart and I'm In Charge. He did lots of different jobs before creating his first children's book, including work as a bingo caller, a bouncy-castle painter, a record-sleeve designer and an animation director. He's always doodled characters, and thinks that everything he's done in the past has helped make him a better children's picture book illustrator and writer ... Maybe not the bingo calling...

Jarvis wants the books he creates to be very personal, and particularly loves the nature of children's books, what they can Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781788002059 do and how they can be kept and loved as little treasures. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 270x270mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Missing Masterpiece Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Steven Lenton

The most delightful doggy duo are back and this time there's a patisserie pandemonium in Paris!

Description Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have made it to the magical streets of Paris, baking a spectacular gingerbread Eiffel Tower for a VERY important art exhibition at 'Gallerie Bonbon'. But - quelle horreur! - a sneaky fox has made off across the Seine with the precious masterpiece. Will Shifty and Sam EVER catch the dastardly Cunningham Sly and dish up their tasty tower in time?

About the Author Tracey was born and grew up in industrial South Wales and now lives in a hidden valley in Gloucestershire with her husband, two children and an ever-increasing menagerie of devilishly-cute-but-sometimes-rather-naughty pets. A trained teacher, Tracey has always had a passion for wonderful literature and began writing for children in 2006. Her head is happily crammed with countless ideas and stories and she's loving the adventures that her characters insist they share . . .

Steven hails from Cheshire and now works from his studio in Brighton, creating an array of charming characters for his books.

Best known for illustrating Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam, written by Tracey Corderoy, he has illustrated many lovely books and wrote his first picture book with Nosy Crow, Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop Knights.

Steven also loves to visit schools, festivals and bookshops, encouraging and inspiring his audience to draw, giggle and create! He is also a children's book blogger - just search for his name on YouTube. More information about him and his work can be found at stevenlenton.com.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9780857639745 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 290x230mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Gloucestershire, UK

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 Vehicle ABC illustrated by Jannie Ho

Have some festive fun with these colourful, stylish and sturdy ABC books for babies and toddlers...

Description Vehicles ABC is the fourth in this series of fun first alphabet books for babies and toddlers. As well as first letter sounds to say out loud, there are bright pictures featuring lots of familiar vehicles to spot and talk about, providing hours of first-word fun!

About the Author Born in Hong Kong and raised in Philadelphia, Jannie studied at Parsons School of Design in New York. After working as a graphic designer and an art director at Nickelodeon, Scholastic, and TIME Magazine for Kids, she decided that illustration was her true calling. Jannie (also known as Chicken Girl) now specialises in illustrating for the children's market, with her work appearing in both trade and educational books, magazines, toys, crafts and digital media. She lives with her husband and daughter in Boston.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781788002585 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 170x170mm Extent: 28 pages Bic1: Early learning: ABC books / alphabet books Bic2: Early learning: first word books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 Make and Play: Safari illustrated by Joey Chou

Make your own 3D safari animals with this board book of press-out pieces with hours of activity fun!

Description In this innovative new activity board book, children can assemble their very own safari animals. Featuring 20 unique and colourful creatures, such as lions, elephants and even a baby hippopotamus, the press-out pieces can be simply slotted together to create a bright safari scene. After putting the animals together, children can then sing a safari animal song and get creative with crafts, including cardboard binoculars, a bendy monkey toy and yummy animal cupcakes.

About the Author Joey was born in Taiwan and grew up in Southern California. As a teenager, he found drawings were a far more effective way for him to communicate than words. Later he decided to study illustration at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Now he draws concept art for animated movies and illustrates picture books in Los Angeles. You can see more of his work at http:///www.joeyart.com

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781788002530 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 158x210mm Extent: 30 pages Bic1: Press out & kit books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 The Rescue Princesses: The Secret Promise Paula Harrison

The Rescue Princesses are no ordinary Princesses. If there's an animal in danger they'll be there, ready to stage a daring rescue! With their ninja skills and magic jewels, they're Princesses on a mission and nothing, except the occasional dress-fitting or curtseying lesson, will get in their way. Hang on to your tiaras and get ready for some right royal adventures!

Description Princess Lizzie is excited about her first Grand Ball, but she'd rather be on the zip wire in the castle grounds than trying on dresses. Her three friends feel the same, so they slip out after dinner. A zip wire in the dark is excellent fun! But things take a serious turn when the girls find a trapped deer in the forest. Who would do such an awful thing, and why?

About the Author Paula began inventing stories and writing them down as a child, including one about a magical land inhabited by talking bookworms. After gaining an English degree, she became a primary school teacher. She is also married with two children. She loves inspiring children's imaginations and believes that day-dreaming can be a really good use of your time (although she hasn't actually said that during a lesson). Over the years, she's shared many different authors' books with children, and now can't wait to share her own.

Price: $9.99 ISBN: 9780857630971 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 197x129mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 The Rescue Princesses: The Wishing Pearl Paula Harrison

Description The second book in the fabulous Rescue Princesses series finds the Princesses staying on the tropical island of Ampali for the summer. They are to attend the Royal Regatta in a few days' time and are busy getting ready for all the festivities. Clarabel is sent out to collect shells to decorate the palace and discovers a badly wounded dolphin. He guides her to a beautiful pearl, and seems to be able to talk to her through the jewel. In staging a daring rescue, the Princesses need all their strength and bravery, and discover ancient treasure along the way!

Price: $9.99 ISBN: 9780857631015 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 197x130mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 Indigo Island Susan Moore, illustrated by Alessandro Taini

The third adventure in the action-packed trilogy about Nat Walker and her amazing robot dragon, Fizz.

Description The third riveting story about orphan heiress, Nat Walker, and her robot dragon, Fizz. Nat has faithfully followed the clues her father has left her from beyond the grave, and she is closing in on the prize. Soon, all will become clear and her future path determined. But it will be a dangerous one, and not for the faint-hearted...

A page-turning story that brilliantly combines action and adventure with a search for family and knowledge. Completely gripping!

About the Author After many years spent living in California working at Lucasfilm, Susan Moore returned to the green and pleasant lands of England. She now lives with her husband and daughter near the Devil's Punch Bowl in Surrey where she loves to walk her two small, but really fast, chippets. On rainy mornings when a damp mist descends on the landscape and Susan is lost once again, she can easily imagine how Conan-Doyle was inspired to write Hound of the Baskervilles. As well as the world of the past she is fascinated by the potential of the near-future and its use of technology. She recently received an MA with distinction in Creative Writing from Kingston University.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9780857639585 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 Get Me Out of Witch School! Em Lynas, illustrated by Jamie Littler

What could be worse than being trapped at witch school? Being an ACTUAL witch!

Description Daisy Wart is now Twinkle Toadspit, the witchiest witch of all, AND she is still an amazing actress! How can she do all her school stuff AND tour her play? By doing all the magic spells really, really fast and without practising first, that's how! Even if it means CHAOS and DISASTER, the show MUST go on!

The second in the spellbinding, spine-tingling school series in which Twinkle Toadspit tests out her new powers with MAGICAL results!

Look out for Twinkle's first adventure, You Can't Make Me Go To Witch School!

About the Author Em Lynas is an ex-primary school teacher and author of the Action Words Reading Scheme. She writes funny fiction and poetry because she loves to hear children laugh and also because that's the way her mind works. It doesn't do 'serious'. Em gathers inspiration from memories of the children she taught and the two she brought up, as well as channeling her own childhood experiences. She would like to thank the UK Education Department for giving her so many ideas for Toadspit Towers.

Jamie Littler is an illustrator who graduated from the Arts Institute at Bournemouth in 2008. When not trying to tame his un-naturally fast growing hair or having staring matches with next door's cat he likes drawing, colouring in, cutting things out and sticking things in. Jamie's books include Hamish and the Worldstoppers, which was the bestselling children's debut of 2015, and Wilf the Mighty Worrier, shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781788000383 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages Bic1: School stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 You Can't Make Me Go To Witch School! Em Lynas and Jamie Littler

A fun twist on the magical school story: the witch who doesn't want to go to witch school! The first book in a hilarious new series for young readers.

Description Daisy Wart, a Shakespearean actress with grand ambitions, is FURIOUS at being left at Toadspit Towers School for Witches by her grandmother. SHE IS NOT A WITCH! But Daisy soon becomes drawn into the mysteries of life at Toadspit, and finds that she even has a few magical surprises up her sleeve... With great writing and voice from an exciting debut writer, the adventures of Daisy the reluctant witch are perfect for fans of magical school stories.

Jamie is an illustrator who graduated from the Arts Institute at Bournemouth in 2008. When not trying to tame his un- naturally fast growing hair or having staring matches with next door's cat he likes drawing, colouring in, cutting things out and sticking things in. Jamie's books include Hamish and the Worldstoppers which was the bestselling children's debut of 2015 and Wilf the Mighty Worrier, shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781788000130 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow JULY 2018 Ascension: A Phobos novel Victor Dixen

6 girls, 6 boys, and 6 minutes to seduce each other. It's the worlds most terrifying speed-dating show. The first book in a heartstopping, high-octane new space trilogy.

Description Six girls, six boys. Each in the two separate bays of a single spaceship. They have six minutes each week to seduce and to make their choices, under the unblinking eye of the on-board cameras. They are the contenders in the Genesis programme, the world's craziest speed-dating show ever, aimed at creating the first human colony on Mars.

Leonor, an 18 year old orphan, is one of the chosen ones. She has signed up for glory. She has signed up for love. She has signed up for a one-way ticket. Even if the dream turns to a nightmare, it is too late for regrets.

About the Author Victor Dixen is the author of three series for children and teenagers: THE STRANGE CASE OF JACK SPARK, ANIMALE and PHOBOS, and twice the winner of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire, the most prestigious science fiction and fantasy award in France. His father is Danish and his mother is French, and as a child he travelled throughout Europe with them. Today, he lives in New York City with his family and his two inquisitive cats.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781471406843 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 496 pages Bic1: Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Science fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey JULY 2018 Ascension 8 copy pack

Includes 8 copies of Ascension plus a free reading copy.

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A & U Children JULY 2018 Trouble Never Sleeps Stephanie Tromly

The final, hilarious story in the whodunit comedy that will keep you guessing until the last page.

Description 'A funny, realistic teen crime caper. This book sings.' Jesse Andrews, author of ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL (praise for TROUBLE IS A FRIEND OF MINE)

Now that Digby's back in town, he's plunged Zoe (and their Scooby Gang of friend/enemy/perfect rich girl Sloane, nerd- tastic genius Felix, and genuine good-guy, aw-shucks handsome Henry) back into the deep end on the hunt for his kidnapped sister. He's got a lead, but it involves doing a deal with the scion of a wildly rich, powerful family, not to mention committing treason. Now that Zoe and Digby are officially together, she's definitely up for whatever closure this new caper might offer, even though this mystery will come with a twist neither expected.

About the Author Stephanie Tromly was born in Manila, grew up in Hong Kong and now lives with her husband and son in Winnipeg. She is working on her PhD in English Literature.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781471406416 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 304 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey JULY 2018 Trouble is a Friend of Mine Stephanie Tromly

Preparing to survive a typical day of being Digby's friend wasn't that different from preparing to survive the Apocalypse.

Description Shortlisted for the Peters Book of the Year.

When Digby first shows up on her doorstep, Zoe Webster is not impressed. He's rude, he's smart, and he doesn't take 'no' for an answer. But before she knows it, Digby has dragged her into a series of hilarious and dangerous situations all related to an investigation into the kidnapping of a girl from their high school. A kidnapping that may be connected to the tragic disappearance of his own sister eight years ago.

Peppered with razor-sharp dialogue, this is a romance that is decidedly unromantic, a crime novel where catching the crook isn't the only hook, and a debut novel you won't forget.

About the Author Stephanie Tromly was born in Manila, grew up in Hong Kong and now lives with her husband and son in Winnipeg. She is working on her PhD in English Literature.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781471404856 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 197x20mm Extent: 320 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey JULY 2018 Trouble Makes a Comeback Stephanie Tromly

In this companion novel to Trouble is a Friend of Mine, Zoe and Digby reunite in another hilarious whodunit comedy.

Description 'A funny, realistic teen crime caper. This book sings.' Jesse Andrews, author of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (praise for Trouble is a Friend of Mine)

After a fall semester of fiascos: getting arrested, then kidnapped, then blown up in an explosion (all thanks to the weird, but brilliant Philip Digby), Zoe Webster is looking forward to a quiet spring. Now that Digby has left town, she's finally built a regular high school life for herself. She's dating Miles; she knows girls she considers friends; she's learning to enjoy being normal and semi-popular. Which of course is when Digby comes back: He's got a new lead on his missing sister and he needs Zoe's help. Suddenly Zoe is tussling with a billionaire archvillain, locking horns with armed goons, and digging into what makes the Digby family tick, even as she tries to navigate the confusing and emotionally fraught world of high school politics and locker-room drama. After all, it's hard to explain Digby to a boy like Miles, especially when Zoe isn't sure how she feels about Digby herself - or how he feels about her.

Now that Digby's back, get ready for another hilarious whodunit filled with razorsharp dialogue, ridiculously funny action, and the most charismatic, dynamic duo you've ever met. And just try to stay out of trouble. We dare you.

About the Author Stephanie Tromly was born in Manila, grew up in Hong Kong and now lives with her husband and son in Winnipeg. She is working on her PhD in English Literature.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781471404993 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 384 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey JULY 2018 The Electrical Venus Julie Mayhew

Can this shocking new feeling be love, or is it electrickery?

Description In the harsh company of a travelling side-show, Mim doesn't know what love looks like. But when a stranger joins the fair and chooses Mim to be part of his awesome new act of 'electrickery', Mim is elevated to th erole of 'Electrical Venus'. Is this starring role her true worth, or is love worth more than a penny for an electrifying kiss?

An intoxicating and atmospheric examination of our attitudes to race, disability and self-worth through a love story set in the filth and thrill of a travelling show during the height of Georgian Enlightenment.

About the Author Julie Mayhew originally trained as a journalist, then as an actress, and she started writing because she hardly ever saw a script with a brilliant role for a girl or a woman. She is the author of RED INK (shortlisted for the 2014 Branford Boase Award) and the critically acclaimed THE BIG LIE. She is also prolific writer for radio, and has twice been nominated for Best Original Drama at the BBC Audio Drama Awards for her plays A SHOEBOX OF SNOW and THE ELECTRICAL VENUS. Julie is a recent recipient of an Arts Council England Award and a K Blundell Trust Award to research and develop stories in Berlin and in her hometown Peterborough, and she is currently under commission to write a free and modern adaptation of THE RAILWAY CHILDREN for Eastern Angles Theatre. She lives in Hertfordshire with her family, where she is host of short story cabaret The Berko Speakeasy. Website: www.juliemayhew.co.uk, Twitter: @juliemayhew, Instagram: JulieMayhew

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781471407048 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Historical fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey JULY 2018 Grandad Mandela Zindzi Mandela, Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela and Sean Qualls

Two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother 15 questions about the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela.

Description Two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother 15 questions about the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela, the global icon of peace and forgiveness who spent 27 years in prison. They learn that he was a freedom fighter who put down his weapons for the sake of peace, and who then became the President of South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize-winner. They learn that they can continue his legacy in the world today. Seen through a child's perspective, and authored jointly by his great-grandchildren and daughter, this amazing story is told as never before to celebrate what would have been Nelson's Mandela 100th birthday.

About the Author Zindzi Mandela is the youngest daughter of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela. She was born and raised in Soweto, South Africa. Educated in South Africa and Swaziland, Zindzi spent many years involved in South Africa's freedom struggle and has embraced roles in the arts, philanthropy and business. She is currently serving as South Africas ambassador to Denmark, and lives in Copenhagen. Zazi Mandela (5) and Ziwelene Mandela (6) are Nelson Mandela's great-grandchildren. They live in Cape Town with their parents. Sean Qualls is an award winning, Brooklyn-based, children's book illustrator, artist and author. He has illustrated a number of highly acclaimed books for children. He has also created the art for Dizzy by Jonah Winter and Skit Scat Raggedy Cat by Roxane Orgill. His work has received two Blue Ribbon citations from the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Qualls has created illustrations for magazines, newspapers and advertisements and his work has been shown in galleries in New York and across the country.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781786031365 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 290x235mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: People & places (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 Grandad Mandela 8 copy pack

Includes: 8 copies of Grandad Mandela plus free display copy.

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Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 Frida and Coco board books 8 copy mixed pack

Includes: 4 copies each of Frida Kahlo (board book) and Coco Chanel (board book) plus free display copy of Coco Chanel.

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Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 Coco Chanel: My First Coco Chanel Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ana Albero

Meet Coco, the world-famous fashion designer, in this board book version of the best-selling Little People, Big Dreams series!

Description Meet Coco Chanel, the world famous fashion designer! Now available as a board book in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the life of the iconic first lady of fashion, from her early life in an orphanage where she is a genius with needle and thread to her time as a cabaret singer, hat maker and, eventually, international fashion designer. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

About the Author ISABEL SANCHEZ VERGARA, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for childrens books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Ana Albero studied Illustration at ENSAD Paris and UdK Berlin where she graduated in 2008. Together with Till Hafenbrak and Paul Paetzel she is co-founder of the artist group Edition Biografiktion. Ana is based in Berlin where she works globally on commercial illustration as well as on artistic projects.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786032461 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 156x126mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 Frida Kahlo: My First Frida Kahlo Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Eng Gee Fan

Meet Frida, the world-famous painter, in this board book version of the best-selling title in the Little People, Big Dreams series!

Description Meet Frida, the world-famous painter! Now available as a board book in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of the iconic Mexican female artist, whose desire to study medicine was destroyed by a childhood accident. Frida Kahlo began painting from her bedside and produced over 140 works, culminating in a solo exhibition in America. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

About the Author ISABEL SANCHEZ VERGARA, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ENG GEE FAN, graduated in Visual Communication, and after one and half years in the design industry, decided to embark on a full-time illustration career. She is currently based in Perlis, Malaysia, where she lives with her two dogs.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786032485 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 156x126mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 Outside: Discovering Animals M. Peixe Dias, I. Teixeira do Rosario and B. Carvalho

Discover and learn about the animals on your doorstep with this award-winning book.

Description Where does this footprint come from? Who has nibbled this pine cone? What is this worm up to? Whether you live in the country or the city, nature is still all around you, so what are we waiting for? Its time to jump off the sofa and discover the animals that live on your doorstep. Created in collaboration with a team of experts, this comprehensive guide includes suggestions for activities and many illustrations to help the whole family get started, leave the house, and go out to discover or simply admire the amazing world that exists outside.

About the Author Born in Portugal in 1976, MARIA ANA PEIXE DIAS received her PhD in Biology from the University of Lisbon, before migrating for a short time to Great Britain to work with Bird Life International, the world's largest nature conservation partnership. Since her early childhood, Maria has showed a particular interest in the insects and plants taking over the suburban gardens and vacant plots of her local neighbourhood. Born in Lisbon in 1973, Ines Teixeira do Rosario received a PhD in Ecology from the University of Lisbon and has a particular interest in reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Born in Lisbon in 1973, BERNARDO P. CARVALHO co-founded the children's publishing company, Planeta Tangerina. He has since created more than twenty books for children and won several prestigious awards for his illustrations.

Price: $21.99 ISBN: 9781786031600 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x210mm Extent: 208 pages Bic1: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Encyclopaedias (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 Outside: Exploring Nature M. Peixe Dias, I. Teixeira do Rosario and B. Carvalho

Learn about the formation of the Earth, how the weather works, and what causes volcanoes and earthquakes with this comprehensive book, created in collaboration with a team of experts.

Description What are stars made of? Why is the ocean blue? How are rainbows created? Whether you live in the country or the city, nature is still all around you, so what are we waiting for? Its time to jump off the couch and discover the world that awaits you on your doorstep. Learn about the formation of the Earth, how the weather works, and what causes volcanoes and earthquakes with this comprehensive book, created in collaboration with a team of experts. Suggestions for activities and many illustrations to help the whole family get started, leave the house, and go out to discover or simply admire the amazing world that exists outside.

About the Author Born in Portugal in 1976, MARIA ANA PEIXE DIAS received her PhD in Biology from the University of Lisbon, before migrating for a short time to Great Britain to work with Bird Life International, the world's largest nature conservation partnership. Since her early childhood, Maria has showed a particular interest in the insects and plants taking over the suburban gardens and vacant plots of her local neighbourhood. Born in Lisbon in 1973, I. Teixeira do Rosario received a PhD in Ecology from the University of Lisbon and has a particular interest in reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Born in Lisbon in 1973, BERNARDO P. CARVALHO co-founded the children's publishing company, Planeta Tangerina. He has since created more than twenty books for children and won several prestigious awards for his illustrations

Price: $21.99 ISBN: 9781786031617 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x210mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 The Great Big Green Book Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Ros Asquith

From a simple introduction to our home in Space, Planet Earth, the authors explain what we need for life on Earth, and show the importance of the rainforests and the oceans.

Description Think of the future. Can you imagine our planet as beautiful as it used to be? You could be the one to help make it beautiful again, with the things you do and the ideas you have. Your planet needs YOU! From a simple introduction to our home in Space, the authors explain what we need for life on Earth, and show the importance of the rainforests and the oceans; they stress the need to look after our planet and show how some of the things we take for granted are running out, and how we have polluted so much our planet. The action plans include saving water, saving energy, recycling, repairing, growing seasonal food, cooking fresh food, saving on packing, asking questions and thinking of new inventions and big ideas.

About the Author MARY HOFFMAN is the internationally acclaimed author of over 100 books for children, ranging from picture books to teenage fiction. Her first picture book for Frances Lincoln, Amazing Grace, has become a classic which, with its sequels in the series, has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. Mary's other picture books for Frances Lincoln include The Colour of Home with Karin Littlewood and An Angel Just Like Me with Cornelius van Wright, as well as the hugely successful The Great Big Book of Families, The Great Big Book of Feelings, and Welcome to the Family, all with Ros Asquith. Their next title together will be The Great Big Body Book. Mary Hoffman lives in Oxfordshire. For more information about her books visit her website: www.maryhoffman.co.uk ROS ASQUITH has been a Guardian cartoonist for 20 years, and has written and illustrated over 70 books for young people, including the bestseller The Great Big Book of Families, with Mary Hoffman, the Teenage Worrier series, Letters from an Alien Schoolboy-which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize- and her debut picture story book It's Not Fairy. Ros lives in north London with her husband and two sons. For more information about Ros, visit her website: www. rosasquith.co.uk

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781786030955 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 300x220mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: Natural history (Children's/Teenage) Bic2: Educational: Geography Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 The Great Big Body Book Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Ros Asquith

Explores lots of aspects of the body from a family standpoint rather than a straight non-fiction perspective.

Description The fourth book in this internationally best-selling series says that everybody needs some body! Our bodies come in all shapes and sizes and they change throughout our lives, from new born babies and children through to teenagers, and maybe to mums and dads and grandparents. Find out about growing and learning, big and small, keeping fit, breaks and bruises, the five senses, using our minds, how we are the same and how we are different and lots more. There are all kinds of bodies in the world. What are YOU like?

About the Author MARY HOFFMAN is the internationally acclaimed author of over 100 books for children, ranging from picture books to teenage fiction. Her first picture book for Frances Lincoln, Amazing Grace, has become a classic which, with its sequels in the series, has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. Mary's other picture books for Frances Lincoln include The Colour of Home with Karin Littlewood and An Angel Just Like Me with Cornelius van Wright, as well as the hugely successful The Great Big Book of Families, The Great Big Book of Feelings, and Welcome to the Family all with Ros Asquith. ROS ASQUITH has been a Guardian cartoonist for 20 years, and has written and illustrated over 70 books for young people, including the best-seller The Great Big Book of Families, with Mary Hoffman, the Teenage Worrier series, Letters from an Alien Schoolboy-which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize- and her debut picture story book It's Not Fairy. Ros lives in North London with her husband and two sons.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781847806871 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 300x220mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: True stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: True stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 The Great Big Book of Families Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Ros Asquith

Celebrating the family in all its wonderful diversity.

Description What is a family? Once, it was said to be a father, mother, boy, girl, cat and dog living in a house with a garden. But as times have changed, families have changed too, and now there are almost as many kinds of families as colours of the rainbow - from a mum and dad or single parent to two mums or two dads, from a mixed-race family to children with different mums and dads, from families with a disabled member to those with a mum or dad in prison. Mary Hoffman takes a look through children's eyes at the wide varieties of family life: from homes, food, ways of celebrating, schools and holidays to getting around, jobs and housework, from extended families, languages and hobbies to pets and family trees - and she concludes that, for most people, their own family is the best one of all! With Ros Asquith's delightful pictures, this book takes a fresh, optimistic look at families of today.

About the Author MARY HOFFMAN has written over 90 books for children, that range from picture books to novels. ROS ASQUITH contributes Doris, a regular cartoon feature, to The Guardian. She is the author of the Teenage Worrier books which explore the many anxious moments facing teenagers, suggesting how to solve them with humour and self- reliance.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781847805874 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 300x220mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 The Great Big Book of Feelings Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Ros Asquith

Take a look at feelings in family life, at school and everywhere with the same warmth, wit and sensitivity that they brought to their award- winning The Great Big Book of Families.

Description How are you feeling today? Happy? Sad? Excited? Scared? We all experience lots of different emotions, sometimes angry or silly, sometimes jealous or upset;sometimes lonely or worried. However you feel, sharing and talking about your feelings will make you feel better. This fresh, optimistic look at all the feelings we experience explores feelings in family life, at school and everywhere with warmth, wit and sensitivity. Featuring lots of different children in various situations, brief text captions and questions and plenty of humour, this is the go to book to learn about feelings.

About the Author MARY HOFFMAN has written nearly 100 books for children that range from picture books to teenage fiction. ROS ASQUITH has been a Guardian cartoonist for 20 years, and has written and illustrated over 60 books for young people, including the best-seller The Great Big Book of Families, with Mary Hoffman, the Teenage Worrier series, Letters from an Alien Schoolboy-which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize- and her debut picture story book It's Not Fairy. She worked as a photographer, designer and teacher before becoming a theatre critic for Time Out and The Observer, and diary writer for the TV Times. Ros lives in North London with her husband and two sons.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781847807588 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 300x220mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 10 Reasons to Love... a Lion Catherine Barr, illustrated by Hanako Clulow

Discover 10 reasons to love a lion and five ways to show you care!

Description New in the 10 Reasons to Love series: meet the most magnificent member of the big cat family! Did you know that lions are the only big cat to live in groups? Or that their roar can be heard for miles? Turn the pages of this book to learn about why lions are incredible and 10 reasons why you should love them. Also features five ways to show you care. A basic species guide introduces the animal, before we see them in their natural habitats, doing the things they do best. Other titles in the series include: 10 Reasons to Love a Turtle, Elephant and Whale.

About the Author CATHERINE BARR studied Ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer exhibitions: Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert and Myths and Monsters. Her previous books for Frances Lincoln are The Story of Life and Elliot's Arctic Surprise. She lives on a hill near Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire with her partner and two daughters. HANAKO CLULOW left Japan in 1997 for Ireland, where she studied visual arts and English. She then headed to England to explore her passion for child psychology, obtaining a BSc in psychology from the University of London in 2007. While she was deeply fascinated by child psychology, her passion for the arts re-emerged, which led her to pursue life as an illustrator. Her work draws upon a broad range of interests such as nature, the animal kingdom, psychology, fantasy and her native culture.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781786031327 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 246x190mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 10 Reasons to Love... a Penguin Catherine Barr, illustrated by Hanako Clulow

Discover 10 reasons to love a penguin and five ways to show you care!

Description Penguins are the cutest birds! Did you know that they go on incredible journeys? Or that they toboggan on their stomachs? Discover ten reasons why penguins are amazing and five ways you can show they love them in this gorgeous picture book. A must for any young animal enthusiast and a fantastic introduction to environmental issues.

About the Author CATHERINE BARR studied Ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer exhibitions: Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert and Myths and Monsters. Her previous books include 10 Reasons to Love a Turtle, 10 Reasons to Love an Elephant, The Story of Life and Elliot's Arctic Surprise. HANAKO CLULOW left Japan in 1997 for Ireland, where she studied visual arts and English. She then headed to England to explore her passion for child psychology, obtaining a BSc in psychology from the University of London in 2007. While she was deeply fascinated by child psychology, her passion for the arts re-emerged, which led her to pursue life as an illustrator. Her work draws upon a broad range of interests such as nature, the animal kingdom, psychology, fantasy and her native culture.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781786031341 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 246x190mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 10 Reasons to Love a Turtle Catherine Barr and illustrated by Hanako Clulow

Gives children 10 reasons why Turtles are amazing, and five ways they can show they love it!

Description This brand new series from Frances Lincoln Children's Book gives children ten reasons why each animal is amazing, and five ways they can show they love it! Turtles go on incredible journeys, have beautiful shells, can hold their breath for hours and even cry salty tears. Show you love them by not dropping litter on the beach and NEVER buying anything made of tortoiseshell. This gorgeous, gifty book, written by non-fiction expert Catherine Barr, is a must for any young animal enthusiast.

About the Author CATHERINE BARR studied Ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. HANAKO CLULOW left Japan in 1997 for Ireland, where she studied visual arts and English. She then headed to England to explore her passion for child psychology, obtaining a BSc in psychology from the University of London in 2007. While she was deeply fascinated by child psychology, her passion for the arts re-emerged, which led her to pursue life as an illustrator. Her work draws upon a broad range of interests such as nature, the animal kingdom, psychology, fantasy and her native culture.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781847809407 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 246x190mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 10 Reasons to Love an Elephant Catherine Barr and illustrated by Hanako Clulow

This brand new series part of our Natural History Museum programme, gives children 10 reasons why the elephant is amazing, and five ways they can show they love it!

Description This brand new series from Frances Lincoln Children's Books, part of our Natural History Museum programme, gives children 10 reasons why each animal is amazing, and five ways they can show they love it! Elephants go on incredible migrations, know that granny knows best, can incredibly clever and can scare off lions with their huge ears. Show you love them by buying FSC products and NEVER buying anything made of ivory. This gorgeous, gifty book, written by non- fiction expert Catherine Barr, is a must for any young animal enthusiast.

About the Author CATHERINE BARR studied Ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. HANAKO CLULOW left Japan in 1997 for Ireland, where she studied visual arts and English. She then headed to England to explore her passion for child psychology, obtaining a BSc in psychology from the University of London in 2007.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781847809438 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 246x190mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 10 Reasons to Love a... Whale Catherine Barr and illustrated by Hanako Clulow

In this book, learn all about why blue whales are incredible and 10 reasons why you should love them!

Description Did you know that blue whales are the largest animal on earth? Or that they sing songs across the ocean? In this series, learn all about why blue whales are incredible and 10 reasons why you should love them. Also features five ways to show you care. Other titles in partnership with the Natural History Museum London include: 10 Reasons to Love a Turtle, Elephant and Bear.

About the Author CATHERINE BARR studied Ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. Some of her previous books include 10 Reason to Love an Elephant, 10 Reasons to Love a Turtle, 10 Reasons to Love a Bear, The Story of Life and Elliot's Arctic Surprise. HANAKO CLULOW left Japan in 1997 for Ireland, where she studied visual arts and English. She then headed to England to explore her passion for child psychology, obtaining a BSc in psychology from the University of London in 2007. While she was deeply fascinated by child psychology, her passion for the arts re-emerged, which led her to pursue life as an illustrator. Her work draws upon a broad range of interests such as nature, the animal kingdom, psychology, fantasy and her native culture.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781786030139 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 246x190mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 10 Reasons to Love... a Bear Catherine Barr, and illustrated by Hanako Clulow

Discover why bears are incredible and 10 reasons why you should love them. Also features five ways to show you care.

Description Did you know that bears can sleep for months on end? Or that they hum when they are happy? In this book, learn all about why bears are incredible and 10 reasons why you should love them. Also features five ways to show you care.

About the Author CATHERINE BARR studied Ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer exhibitions: Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert and Myths and Monsters. Her previous books include 10 Reasons to Love a Turtle, 10 Reasons to Love an Elephant, The Story of Life and Elliot's Arctic Surprise. HANAKO CLULOW left Japan in 1997 for Ireland, where she studied visual arts and English. She then headed to England to explore her passion for child psychology, obtaining a BSc in psychology from the University of London in 2007. While she was deeply fascinated by child psychology, her passion for the arts re-emerged, which led her to pursue life as an illustrator. Her work draws upon a broad range of interests such as nature, the animal kingdom, psychology, fantasy and her native culture.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781786030153 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 246x190mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's JULY 2018 Journeys of Discovery: Spot the Mistake illustrated by Frances Castle, AJ Wood and Mike Jolley

Learn fun facts about famous explorers from all around the world, including the Zheng He, Captain Cook, Sacagawea, Neil Armstrong and many more!

Description Would Christopher Columbus's ship have had a motor? Would Marco Polo have ridden a bicycle? Test your knowledge of history and spot 20 mistakes in every scene. Then, turn the page to discover if you were right and learn more fun facts about famous explorers from all around the world, including the Zheng He, Captain Cook, Sacagawea, Neil Armstrong and many more! This is the fantastic follow up to Spot the Mistake: Lands of Long Ago.

About the Author FRANCES CASTLE has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2005, after beginning her career in the computer games industry. She is inspired by comic book art and vintage children's books from the 50's and 60's, and loves good charity shop finds of old magazines, books and packaging. AMANDA WOOD began her career in illustration at the Natural History Museum and went on to be the founding Editor and Publisher of Templar for more than 30 years. In her time there, she published and nurtured numerous Greenaway winners, and edited and wrote groundbreaking series such as The Ologies, which have sold over 19 million-copies worldwide. Today she writes and runs her own small press from her home in Surrey. Mike Jolley has worked as an Art Director in children's books for over 25 years. He also sells artwork made from found objects, under the name 'Box 2'. It was during one of his many junk shop visits that the idea of using mid-century school information charts for Curiositree first took shape. He lives on a cliff overlooking the English Channel.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781786031297 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 305x305mm Extent: 48 pages Bic1: History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: People & places (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions JULY 2018 Lands of Long Ago: Spot the Mistake AJ Wood, Mike Jolley illustrated by Frances Castle

Test your knowledge of history and spot the mistakes in every scene from ancient civilisations.

Description A fantastic introduction to the Stone Age, Medieval Europe, Ancient China, the Romans, the Vikings, the Mongols, the Aztecs and Incas

Would a Mayan warrior have worn a watch? Would a Viking have used a compass? Test your knowledge of history and spot 20 mistakes in every scene. Then, turn the page to discover if you were right and learn more fun facts about ancient civilisations, including the Ancient Greeks, the Ancient Egyptians, the Romans, the Mayans, the Vikings and many more!

About the Author AMANDA WOOD and MIKE JOLLEY have been making books together for more than twenty years. Together they have created all sorts of prize-winning picture books as well as many information books. They live and work in the UK. FRANCES CASTLE is a London-based illustrator. Her clients include The Guardian, Random House, The Independent and Egmont.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781847809636 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 305x305mm Extent: 48 pages Bic1: Music: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: True stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions JULY 2018 EtchArt: Enchanted Garden AJ Wood, Mike Jolley and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova

Uncover a magical world with your stylus as you etch your own folk-art in these innovative activity books.

Description Uncover a magical world as you etch your own folk-art in these activity books that take you on a journey through nature. Birds, bees, and other enchanted creatures hide beneath panels of scratchable ink, and are waiting to be uncovered with your stylus!

About the Author AMANDA WOOD began her career in illustration at the Natural History Museum and went on to be the founding Editor and Publisher of Templar for more than 30 years. In her time there, she published and nurtured numerous Greenaway winners, and edited and wrote groundbreaking series such as The Ologies, which have sold over 19 million-copies world wide. Today she writes and runs her own small press from her home in Surrey. Mike Jolley has worked as an Art Director in children's books for over 25 years. He also sells artwork made from found objects, under the name 'Box 2'. It was during one of his many junk shop visits that the idea of using mid-century school information charts for Curiositree first took shape. He lives on a cliff overlooking the English Channel. Dinara Mirtalipova is a self- taught illustrator/designer. Born and raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, she eventually landed in snowy Ohio. Raised in Soviet Uzbek culture, she inhabited Uzbek/Russian folklore that still influences her work. For a long time Dinara has been among illustrators and designers at American Greetings. She left her creative role at American Greetings in February 2014 to pursue her ever growing freelance career and to start a new chapter as a free spirit independent designer. Currently Dinara works from her home studio in Sagamore Hills, OH.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781786031402 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 230x230mm Extent: 20 pages Bic1: Colouring & painting activity books Bic2: Handicrafts (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions JULY 2018 EtchArt: Forgotten Jungle AJ Wood, Mike Jolley and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova

Discover a mystical jungle with your stylus as you etch your own folk-art in these innovative activity books with scratchable ink.

Description Explore a mystical jungle as you etch your own folk-art in these activity books that take you on a journey through nature. Hiding beneath panels of scratchable ink, birds, beetles and other beasts lie, waiting to be uncovered using your wooden stylus.

About the Author AMANDA WOOD began her career in illustration at the Natural History Museum and went on to be the founding Editor and Publisher of Templar for more than 30 years. In her time there, she published and nurtured numerous Greenaway winners, and edited and wrote groundbreaking series such as The Ologies, which have sold over 19 million-copies worldwide. Today she writes and runs her own small press from her home in Surrey.Mike Jolley has worked as an Art Director in childrens books for over 25 years. He also sells artwork made from found objects, under the name Box 2. It was during one of his many junk shop visits that the idea of using midcentury school information charts for Curiositree first took shape. He lives on a cliff overlooking the English Channel.Dinara Mirtalipova is a self- taught illustrator/designer. Born and raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, she eventually landed in snowy Ohio. Raised in Soviet Uzbek culture, she inhabited Uzbek/Russian folklore that still influences her work. For a long time Dinara has been among illustrators and designers at American Greetings. She left her creative role at American Greetings in February 2014 to pursue her ever growing freelance career and to start a new chapter as a free spirit independent designer. Currently Dinara works from her home studio in Sagamore Hills, OH.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781786031419 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 230x230mm Extent: 20 pages Bic1: Colouring & painting activity books Bic2: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions JULY 2018 Child I Steve Tasane

An extraordinary novella with echoes of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Road; set in an otherworldly plain with hints of magical realism.

Description A group of undocumented children with letters for names, are stuck living in a refugee camp, with stories to tell but no papers to prove them. As they try to forge a new family amongst themselves, they also long to keep memories of their old identities alive.

Will they be heard and believed? And what will happen to them if they aren't?

About the Author I am the son of a refugee, but that is not the reason why I wrote Child I.

When I was a child I was a recipient of free school dinners, and charity bags full of toys and suchlike at Christmastime. We were a charity case and I had a foreign-sounding name - Tasane - and difficulty speaking English well. But in some ways, the worst thing of all, was that my father then deserted me and my three brothers, and my mother. We were a broken home. I hated being a 'broken' child.

I grew up intensely envious of my friends who had a father. I grew up feeling the same otherness that my father must have felt as a refugee arriving in the UK.

Child I is not my story. But it draws together the links between my own shattered upbringing and that of young refugee children growing up in today's crisis-defined world. Nothing has really changed. We just want to belong. We just want to not be hungry. We just want to be able to laugh and play. We want to be.

And that is why I wrote Child I.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9780571337835 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Social issues: war & conflict issues (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Child Trade JULY 2018 Chasing Augustus Kimberly Newton Fusco

With all the charm of The Daring Escape of Beatrice and Peabody, this second novel from a rising star in the US is a beautifully written, adventurous coming-of-age story.

Description Rosie must get Augustus back. He may be a big, sloppy dog and her grandpa Harry says he can't live in the flat, but he forgets how much you can love a dog. He is the true-blue friend of Rosie's soul and she will do anything to find him. She doesn't need any help, especially not from Philippe, the new boy downstairs, because he is useless and looks like a puppy about to be kicked. She'll have to face Swanson, who never talks to anyone and always knows when you've stolen her apples. Rosie is about to embark on an incredible adventure . . .

About the Author Kimberly Newton Fusco is the author of two previous, award-winning novels for children published in the USA,Tending to Grace and The Wonder of Charlie Anne. Before becoming a novelist, Ms. Fusco, a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City, was an award-winning reporter and editor for the Worcester, Massachusetts, Telegram & Gazette. She lives in Foster, Rhode Island, with her family. You can visit her on the web at kimberlynewtonfusco.com

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9780571323029 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Foster, Rhode Island

Faber Child Trade JULY 2018 Space Tortoise Ross Montgomery, illustrated by David Litchfield

A heartwarming tale about bravery, kindness and welcoming strangers, from the extraordinary team behind The Building Boy.

Description Once, in an old rusty bin in an old rusty playground in an old empty park.

. there lived a little tortoise.

But Tortoise is lonely. He's never seen any other tortoises, and wonders where they could all be hiding. Then, one day, he looks up and the night sky, and sees a million blinking lights winking at him. 'That must be where the other tortoises are - at the top of the sky! I wish I could join them.' But how can a little tortoise get to the top of the sky? And so begins a magical journey...

A beautiful, moving and heartwarming tale about bravery, kindness and welcoming strangers, from the team behind The Building Boy.

About the Author Ross Montgomery started writing stories as a teenager, when he should have been doing homework. After graduating, he decided to channel these skills into teaching at a primary school. Author of Alex, the Dog and the Unopenable Door and The Tornado Chasers, Ross has been shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and nominated for the Branford Boase Award. He lives in Brixton, London. Space Tortoise is his second picture book, following The Building Boy.

David Litchfield lives in Bedfordshire. He first started to draw when he was very young, creating comics for his siblings. Since then David's work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, books and on T-shirts. He has also exhibited his illustrations in both solo and group shows in the UK, Europe and America. He is the author/illustrator of the award winning picture book The Bear and the Piano. The Building Boy was his first picture book with Ross.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9780571331055 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 250x250mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Children PB JULY 2018 Mariella, Queen Of The Skies Colfer, Eoin, Eoin Colfer

Super-smart inventor Mariella doesn't have time for sleep in this funny and life-affirming gem from award- winning beloved author Eoin Colfer, featuring full colour illustrations from rising star Katy Halford.

Description Mariella loves nothing more than inventing but bedtime keeps getting in the way of all her brilliant ideas! So when Mum and Dad won't take no for an answer there's only one thing for it... Mariella has to build a rocket- powered flying suit to zap her round the world faster than the setting sun! If anyone can outsmart sleep it's Mariella. But everyone needs sleep and without it all of Mariella's brilliant ideas might just disappear. A 'how to live a happy life' tale told with humour, warmth and a loveable female protagonist.

About the Author Eoin Colfer started writing in primary school with gripping Viking stories inspired by what he was learning in class. In 2001 he published the first book in the Artemis Fowl series, which went on to sell millions of copies across the globe. He says, 'I will keep writing until people stop reading or I run out of ideas. Hopefully neither of these will happen anytime soon.' Eoin lives in Ireland with his wife and two children and was the Laureate na nog (Irish Children's Laureate) from 2014 -2016.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781781127704 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 168x126mm Extent: 96 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke JULY 2018 Norman The Norman And The Very Small Duchess Philip Ardagh

The second instalment in the hilarious sword-swining adventures of Little hero Norman from the riotous, award-winning duo of Philip Ardagh and Tom Morgan-Jones.

Description Norman the Norman is at it again! And this time the Duchess of Normandy is determined that her William should have little Norman fighting in his army. After all he is Normandy's bravest broadsword swinging hero! But is Norman really up to the test or is taking a crown from England's King too big a fight?

About the Author At 6ft 7in with a big bushy beard, favourite children's author Philip Ardagh is a familiar sight at book festivals and events from New York to Wigtown. He has written several award-winning children's books, including The Grubtown Tales series, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781781127629 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 168x126mm Extent: 96 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke JULY 2018 The Tiger on His Back Bernard Ashley

A strange tattoo triggers a surprising turn of events in this tense contemporary drama from master teen writer, Bernard Ashley.

Description Sofia Drake wants a tattoo - a tattoo all of her own, where her parents won't see it . And when she's introduced to Sol Marks, a genius young tattooist, Sofia falls in love with his arty, original designs. But when Sofia's dad sees his daughter's new body art his reaction sets in motion a series of events no one could have anticipated. An enticingly original contemporary story of art, love and the power of creativity.

About the Author Bernard Ashley worked for thirty years as a head teacher before he became a full time writer for children. His debut novel, The Trouble with Donovan Croft, won The Other Award, and it and a number of his other stories have been issued by OUP in their Children's Modern Classics series. He lives in London.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781781128121 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 188 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke JULY 2018 Jason Banks And The Pumpkin Of Doom Cross, Gillian

A charming and witty tale of bullies, pumpkins and unlikely friendships from award-winning author Gillian Cross.

Description Jason Banks is a bully. No one likes him and even the teachers are scared of him! It's time that someone taught Jason a lesson and he might just have met his match in the strange pumpkin that keeps appearing on his doorstep. Will Jason ever learn the error of his ways? And can he crack the case of the dreaded Pumpkin of Doom? Hilarious and unusual school based comedy with quirky illustrations by Sarah Horne

About the Author Gillian Cross is perhaps best known for her Demon Headmaster series and its BBC adaptation. She has won many of the most prestigious awards for children's fiction, including the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children's Book Award and the Smarties Prize. She lives near Coventry with her husband. Sarah Horne grew up in snowy Derbyshire, UK with some goats and a brother. She learnt to draw whilst trying to explain her reasoning for an elaborate haircut at the age of nine. Alongside working on some very funny children's titles, Sarah has also worked on commissions for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Kew Gardens, Sesame Street and for IKEA as their Children's Illustrator In Residence. She now draws, paints, writes and giggles from underneath a pile of paper at her studio in London.

Price: $11.99 ISBN: 9781781128138 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 238x182mm Extent: 72 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke JULY 2018 Back On Weird Street Anne Fine

Asim, Laila and Tom like nothing more than spooking each other out with tales of the unexpected. This time they're back with three more stories to chill you to the bone.

Description Asim, Laila and Tom like nothing more than spooking each other out with tales of the unexpected. This summer they're back with three more stories to chill you to the bone. Can your dreams really grant you fortunes and riches? What lurks in the shadows of Number 17? And is Grandma's house really haunted, or is it all just a fun imaginary game? Get ready to head back to Weir(d) Street. It's time for more tales of terror and woe... Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

About the Author Anne Fine was the second UK Children's Laureate and has won the Carnegie Medal twice, for Goggle Eyes and Flour Babies. She has written many children's classics, perhaps most famously Madame Doubtfire, the basis for the Hollywood film Mrs Doubtfire.

Price: $11.99 ISBN: 9781781127889 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke JULY 2018 The Trilogy Of Two Juman Malouf

Identical twins Sonja and Charlotte are musical prodigies with extraordinary powers. Curious and magical things begin to happen when they play their instruments, which attracts some unwanted attention...

Description Identical twins Sonja and Charlotte are musical prodigies with extraordinary powers. Born on All-Hallows-Eve, the girls could play music before they could walk. They were found one night by Tatty, the Tattooed Lady of the circus, in a pail on her doorstep with only a note and a heart-shaped locket. They've been with Tatty ever since, roaming the Outskirts in the circus caravans, moving from place to place, but lately, curious things have started to happen when they play their instruments. During one of their performances, the girls accidentally levitate their entire audience, drawing too much unwanted attention. Soon, ominous Enforcers come after them, and Charlotte and Sonja must embark on a perilous journey through enchanted lands in hopes of unlocking the secrets of their mysterious past.

'Charming . . . The lavishly illustrated fable of twin orphans growing up in a travelling circus in what Malouf calls a 'futuristic Dickensian world' was inspired by personal touchstones ranging from Charlotte Brontë to August Sander to her superstitious grandmother who believed in fortune-telling, and reflects Malouf's distinctive sense of style, which seems vaguely late Victorian but ultimately unmoored to a time or place.' NYT Magazine

'[An] ambitious debut.' - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author After graduation, Juman began looking for an outlet with creative control. Juman has stated,""I wanted to do my own thing, create my own world, and that's how I came to do a knitwear line, Charlotte Corday."" Imbuing her theatrical roots into the designs, Juman developed embellished sweaters that drew a niche following in the early aughts and situated herself during the heyday of small New York brands. ""As they say, 'We were big in Japan!'"" Malouf quips. She assisted the stylist Yvonne Sporre, attending Olivier Theyskens and Jeremy Scott's first shows. In addition to working on a knitwear line, Juman also began writing; her first book was The Trilogy of Two. Living between Paris and New York with Anderson, Juman worked on Trilogy for six or so years, while also collaborating on Anderson's Price: $22.99 ISBN: 9781782692041 films The Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom. She was honing her own visual language, too: Her fictionalised Format: Paperback book, Francine's Odyssey, earned a spot on the imagined bookshelf of Kingdom's young heroes. Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 416 pages Bic1: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Pushkin Children's JULY 2018 Dog Andy Mulligan

First paperback edition of this love-filled story about trust and friendship from the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize

Description When Tom meets Spider he is sure he has found a friend for life. But their companionship does not run smoothly. Spider can't help being the naughty puppy that he is, and Tom has a lot on his plate: a new school, a bully and his parents' separation.

But both boy and dog are far braver and more determined than anyone could have imagined. And as they journey to be reunited, unbreakable bonds of love are built.

About the Author Andy Mulligan was brought up in south London. He has taught in the Philippines, India, Brazil, Vietnam and the UK. His first novel, Ribblestrop, was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Books Prize, and his second won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Trash was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, has been translated into 31 languages and was filmed by Stephen Daldry.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781782691730 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Pushkin Children's JULY 2018 The Secret Of The Blue Glass Tomiko Inui

'I love this book' - Michael Morpurgo. A classic story about a magical miniature family's adventures in wartime Japan

Description On the first floor of the big house of the Moriyama family, is a small library. There, on the shelves next to the old books, live the Little People, a tiny family who were once brought from England to Japan by a beloved nanny. Since then, each generation of Moriyama family children has inherited the responsibility of filling the blue glass with milk to feed the Little People and it's now Yuri's turn. The little girl dutifully fulfils her task but the world around the Moriyama family is changing. Japan is caught in the whirl of what will soon become World War II, turning her beloved older brother into a fanatic nationalist and dividing the family for ever. Sheltered in the garden and the house, Yuri is able to keep the Little People safe, and they do their best to comfort Yuri in return, until one day owing to food restrictions milk is in shorter supply.

About the Author Born in Tokyo in 1924, Tomiko Inui joined a publishing house in 1950, where she began working as an editor, as well as writing books for children. She published many books over her long career, winning prizes along the way including the Mainishi Publishing Culture Award and the Akaitori Award for Children's Literature. She was also runner-up in 1964 for the Hans Christian Andersen prize. The Secret of the Blue Glass is the first of her books to be translated into English. She died in 2002.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781782691846 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Pushkin Children's JULY 2018 What on Earth: Robots Jenny Fretland VanVoorst

Explore the importance of robots and how they influence our lives. Investigate how robots follow instructions and complete tasks. Create a mini robot and discover the mechanics behind these amazing machines.

Description Robots are no longer part of science fiction, they are all around us, in our homes, workplaces, hospitals and space. Robots can make day-to-day tasks easier, perform lifesaving surgery and explore the depths of space beyond our reach. Discover all you need to know about these incredible machines and their place in our world through experiments, investigations and hands-on activities. Each spread encourages children to engage with science and technology through exploration, creativity and investigation.

About the Author Jenny Fretland VanVoorst is a writer specialising in science and technology. She is especially interested in making complicated subjects interesting and accessible to young people. She has a particular interest and expertise in robotics, having been involved in robotics competitions as both a participant and a judge, and has written six books on robotics topics. When she's not reading or writing, Jenny enjoys travelling, watching wildlife and playing the piano. She lives in Michigan, USA, with her husband, Brian, and their two pets.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781784935603 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 240x185mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Science & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Mission Solar System Nancy Dickmann, consultant editor Raman Prinja

Mission Solar System takes readers on a wondrous voyage through the solar system, highlighting the discoveries made during recent spacecraft missions and showcasing the awe-inspiring photographs that were taken.

Description Takes the reader on a wondrous voyage through the Solar System revealing the spacecraft missions that have explored the planets, moons, comets and asteroids in the 21st century. Beginning with an introduction to the Solar System, the latest missions and the discoveries they made are then revealed. Find out what the MESSENGER spacecraft discovered while exploring the rocky planet of Mercury, what the CASSINI mission revealed about Saturns rings and storms and gaze in wonder at the amazing new views of Venus taken during the VENUS EXPRESS mission. Revealing the essential details of each mission and the very latest solar system discoveries, this guide will wow any young space fan and ensure they are bang up-to-date.

About the Author Nancy Dickmann is an experienced author and publisher of non-fiction books for children, specialising in science. She has a particular interest in space and has commissioned or written more than a dozen books about the topic, and in doing so has had the privilege to interview astronomers, a spacecraft designer, a Mars rover driver and even a real live astronaut!

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781912413683 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x210mm Extent: 80 pages Bic1: Space (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Reading Gems: Percy Penguin (Level 1) QED Publishing

All the penguins were perfect, apart from Percy. Percy Penguin is all about a group of penguins who think Percy is a nuisance. It explores themes of friendship and accepting each other's differences.

Description All the penguins were perfect, apart from Percy. Percy Penguin is all about a group of penguins who think Percy is a nuisance. It explores themes of friendship and accepting each other's differences.

Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. The books will be loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.

About the Author Working with acclaimed authors and consultants, QED Publishing's mission is simple - to create fresh, informative, high- quality books that will appeal to children, parents and teachers alike. Ever since QED's inception in 2003, each book has been specifically designed to make learning exciting, stimulating and fun for children. QED's diverse range of titles covers everything from entertaining, innovative facts for the classroom to beautifully illustrated fiction that kids will want to take home. Get inspired and get learning - the fun starts here!

Price: $8.99 ISBN: 9781912413850 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 220x200mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Reading Gems: Three, Two, One... (Level 1) QED Publishing

The toys have found a spaceship! Now they only need to figure out who will be the lucky one to go to space. Three, two, one... blast off!

Description Three, Two, One... is all about a group of toys wanting a space adventure. It explores themes of courage, counting and space.

Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. The books will be loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.

Price: $8.99 ISBN: 9781912413782 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 220x200mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Reading Gems: Hens Can't Crow! (Level 2) QED Publishing

Cockerel is ill. He can't crow! Hen wants to do it. But can hens crow?

Description Hens Can't Crow! is all about a hen wants to wake up the farm animals one morning. It explores themes of self-belief and problem solving. Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader.

Price: $8.99 ISBN: 9781912413829 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 220x200mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Reading Gems: Big and Fuzzy (Level 2) QED Publishing

Sira and Ivik went to fish. Someone was watching them. Who was it?

Description Big and Fuzzy is all about a brother and sister who get lost in the snow. It explores the theme of helping others. Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader.

Price: $8.99 ISBN: 9781912413874 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 220x200mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Reading Gems: The Mouse and the Lighthouse (Level 3) QED Publishing

Max the mouse is left in charge of the lighthouse. Will he be able to switch the light on without the lighthouse keepers help?

Description The Mouse and the Lighthouse is all about a little mouse who can do big things with the help of his friends. It looks at the theme of friendship.

Price: $8.99 ISBN: 9781912413881 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 220x200mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Reading Gems: The Party Dress (Level 3) ED Publishing

Mum and Dad have been invited to a party. Mum needs a new dress, but which one will she choose?

Description The Party Dress is all about dressing up and pretending. It looks at themes of imagination and play, as well as recycling.

Price: $8.99 ISBN: 9781912413799 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 5588x5080mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Reading Gems: Space Supper (Level 4) QED Publishing

When a spaceship arrives in Petes garden, he goes on an adventure, but will he be back in time for supper?

Description Space Supper follows a boy's journey into space and back. It explores themes of friendship and space adventure.

Price: $8.99 ISBN: 9781912413812 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 220x200mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 Reading Gems: Snap! (Level 4) QED Publishing

All of the animals are scared of the big noisy crocodile!

Description Snap! is about the different ways animal mothers care for their young. It explores themes of accepting differences and love.

Price: $8.99 ISBN: 9781912413805 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 220x200mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED JULY 2018 How to Draw Almost Everything for Kids Naoko Sakamoto and Kamo

In this hands-on workbook, including 100s of easy and cute illustrations to master with a pen or pencil readers will learn how to playfully draw and doodle with practice drills and basic instructions.

Description Grab your pencils and start drawing! Practice makes perfect and is fun too with tracing and easy steps can teach kids to draw almost everything under the sun. From soccer balls to panda bears and rainbows to racing cars this book not only makes kids feel successful at drawing but is fun for all ages. Rainy days, Sunday mornings, or after school - all kids will enjoy improving their drawing skills with the How to Draw Almost Everything step by step approach.

About the Author Naoko Sakamoto is a professional illustrator and author of art instruction and colouring books in Japan. She wears glasses. Kamo is a Japanese artist living in Tokyo.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781631594991 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 279x216mm Extent: 96 pages Bic1: Art: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Quarry Books JULY 2018 How to Draw Almost Every Day: An Illustrated Sourcebook Chika Miyata

The perfect book for budding artists, How to Draw Almost Every Day challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day of the year.

Description The perfect book for budding artists, How to Draw Almost Every Day challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day of the year. Organised as a calendar, illustrations are presented as daily exercises.

Each image is broken down with step-by-step diagrams, making the process easy to understand. You'll learn to draw items from everyday life, like food and clothing, as well as seasonal images including snowmen and pumpkins. We have also included inspiring project photos to show you how to incorporate the doodles into greeting cards, calendars, invitations, gift wrap, and more!

About the Author Chika Miyata, born in 1980, is an award winning illustrator. She lives and works in Japan.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781631593772 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 203x160mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Drawing & drawings Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Quarry Books JULY 2018 How to Draw Almost Everything: An Illustrated Sourcebook Chika Miyata

A visual reference book that offers instructions for drawing over 2000 items.

Description Learn to draw pretty much EVERYTHING.

With over 2,000 images, this visual reference book offers instructions for drawing animals, people, plants, food, everyday objects, buildings, vehicles, clothing, and more. Each entry is broken down with step-by-step illustrations making this book perfect for beginners or experienced artists in need of a quick refresher.

About the Author Chika Miyata, born in 1980, is an award winning illustrator. She lives and works in Japan.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781631591402 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 202x157mm Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Drawing & drawings Bic2: Drawing & drawings Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Quarry Books JULY 2018 How to Draw Almost Every Animal: An Illustrated Sourcebook Chika Miyata

Not sure how to start your drawing of a flamingo or a flying squirrel? Boggled by how to draw an antelope, an armadillo, or a cheetah? How to Draw Almost Every Animal is here to help!

Description Have you ever wondered how to draw a hippopotamus? Or a lazy, brown dog? Or a hedgehog? Then this collection of over 75 adorable animals to draw and doodle is just the book for you!

This teaching tool does more than just show you completed pictures of the animals. Each illustration is broken down with step-by-step diagrams and helpful tips to truly teach you how to draw. Plus, we've included extra images to teach you how to draw animals relaxing in their natural habitats and on the move.

A helpful how-to section includes valuable colouring tips and techniques for mastering fur and feather, spots, stripes, scales, spines, and everything else animals are covered in.

About the Author Chika Miyata, born in 1980, is an award winning illustrator. She lives and works in Japan.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781631593765 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 202x157mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Drawing & drawings Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Quarry Books JULY 2018 Ready to Ride Sebastien Pelon

A little boy is told to play outside by his mum, and bumps into an imaginary friend with whom he goes for a bike ride. At first he finds it difficult to keep up, but with the imaginary friend's help he takes off the bike's stabilisers and learns to freewheel - all the way home. A marvellous book with a can do attitude.

Description For any child who is learning to ride a bike, this marvellous book with a can do attitude tells the story of a little boy who is told to play outside by his mom, and bumps into an imaginary friend with whom he goes for a bike ride. At first he finds it difficult to keep up, but with the imaginary friend's help he takes off the bike's training wheels and learns to freewheel - all the way home. Stunning illustrations and an imaginative design make this a really special picture book for little bike riders everywhere.

About the Author Sebastien Pelon lives and works in Paris. He graduated from the Ecole Superieure des Arts-Appliques Duperre (BTS Visual Communication, DSAA Fashion and Environment). He is a freelance graphic artist and illustrator.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781910277720 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 283x250mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures JULY 2018 Joy Corrinne Averiss, illustrated by Isabelle Follath

Exceptional picture book with an uplifting story and wonderful illustrations that is guaranteed to bring joy into everyone's life.

Description Fern's Nanna has not been herself of late. And when Mom remarks that all the joy seems to have gone out of her life, Fern decides to fetch the joy back. With her catching-kit at the ready, she goes to the park and finds joy in all sorts of unusual places. Whooooshh! But Fern soon realises that joy doesn't fit in a bag, or a box, or a can! How will she manage to bring some back to Nanna?

Emotional, funny, and uplifting, this beautiful picture book has a strong message about empathy and maintaining loving relationships with our grandparents. Guaranteed to bring a bit of joy into every reader's life, this story is a pure delight.

About the Author Corrinne Averiss is a TV producer who has worked for Ragdoll, CiTV, CBeebies, Cosgrove Hall and her own company, Stitchy Feet. Her debut picture book title, A Dot in the Snow has sold in the USA, Netherlands, Belgium, Japan and China. Floss is the Playground Boss, illustrated by Sam Usher and The Boy on the Bench, illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo, will publish 2018. Isbaelle Follath lives in Zuerich, Switzerland with her husband, her daughter, and her dog. She has been working as a freelance illustrator for advertising agencies, magazines, and publishers for over 15 years, but has only recently found her new passion, of children's book illustration. Her work mainly uses ink, pencils, and watercolour, alongside digital techniques.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781910277652 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 290x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures JULY 2018 Slide And See: Into the Wild: For small hands and big imaginations Illustrated by Deborah van de Leijgraaf

A wonderful new board book with gently rhyming text and a fantastic surprise on each page, as each spread opens out to reveal a larger scene beneath.

Description Slide and See: Into the Wild is a wonderful new board book that includes a surprising scene change on the cover and each spread. With the use of easy-to-pull page extenders, a picture of two adult elephants holding each other's tails transforms into a scene of a whole family of elephant babies being led through the jungle. A picture of a single leaf-cutter ant walking across the page becomes a scene in which a line of leaf-cutter ants are carrying their leaf load towards their nest. Told in gentle rhyme that makes the most of wonderful illustrations by Deborah van de Leijgraaf (AKA Bora Illustrates), each spread offers wonder and delight; the perfect board book series for small hands and big imaginations!

About the Author Deborah van de Leijgraaf, also known as Bora Illustrates, is a designer of children's books, cards and fabrics. She's a busy bee who loves her work, but also wants to keep a balance and enjoy her family life with three kids, who give her a lot of inspiration and joy. She likes to ride her motorcycle, play her accordion, sew and sell products through her webshop.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781910277614 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 10 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures JULY 2018 Slide and See: Things That Go: For small hands and big imaginations , illustrated by Olivier Latyk

A wonderful new board book series with gently rhyming text and a fantastic surprise on each page.

Description Slide and See: Things That Go is part of a wonderful new board book series that include surprising scene changes on the cover and each spread. With the use of easy-to-pull page extenders, a picture of a chauffeured car driving on a moonlit night transforms into a stretch limo with a party of fun guests enjoying the ride. A picture of a single pane flying in a clear sky becomes a scene in which lots of planes are soaring and loop-the-looping in a fantastic display. Told in gentle rhyme that makes the most of wonderful illustrations by Olivier Latyk, each spread offers wonder and delight; the perfect board book series for small hands and big imaginations!

About the Author Olivier Latyk was born in 1976 in Strasbourg. Hes been an illustrator for children's books for 10 years. He also designs toys and works for international press such as the New-York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe and many others.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781910277621 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 10 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Early learning: rhyming & wordplay books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures JULY 2018 The Secret Life of a Tiger Przemyslaw Wechterowicz, Emilia Dziubak

A funny, heart-warming picture book featuring a charming tiger with an unexpected secret life.

Description Tiger says he is a cat with simple pleasures. He likes to spend his days wandering about, chatting with friends and having a little snack. And despite the gossip concerning his ferocious appetite, he's a modest creature. It's only at night that his surprising - and heart-warming - hobbies come to light. The Secret Life of a Tiger is a wonderfully funny and irreverent picture book that reminds us that sometimes animals (and people) behave in unexpected ways.

About the Author Przemyslaw Wechterowicz is a Polish author of children's picture books, poetry and plays. He has published 27 titles, which have been translated into English, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese and Korean. Emilia Dziubak is an illustrator based Poland, and has won many awards in her home country.

Price: $11.99 ISBN: 9781910277812 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 305x260mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures JULY 2018 123 Lift & Learn: Interactive flaps reveal basic concepts for toddlers

Lift the flaps to discover the numbers underneath! 123 Lift & Learn is a large-format, interactive lap book which encourages little hands to peek, play and learn to count.

Description Introduce preschool children to basic concepts like counting with 123 Lift & Learn, a bold, colourful, new lap book. With a large format perfect for sharing and reading aloud, 123 Lift & Learn is a wonderful way to introduce your toddler to numbers and counting! Filled with bold, bright illustrations and engaging paper flaps, this book is made to explore together and discover the numbers hiding underneath each colourful illustration. Kids will be delighted to lift and learn, easy as 1, 2, 3! The Lap Board Concepts series from Walter Foster Jr. is the perfect way to introduce toddlers to the early concepts of reading, writing, and problem solving. With a colourful, contemporary style, this traditional lift-the-flap learning book will help preschool children learn letters, numbers, and colours in an entertaining, exciting new way. Bold, colourful illustrations entice young readers (and listeners!) to flip through the pages again and again, each time with a new understanding of each shape, color, or number. A thoughtful gift for preschoolers that can be kept, handed down, and treasured for many years to come.

About the Author The Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team develops fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, transportation, history, craft, gardening, and more.

Price: $22.99 ISBN: 9781633225961 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 229x229mm Extent: 16 pages Bic1: Early learning: numbers & counting Bic2: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr JULY 2018 Shapes Lift & Learn: Interactive flaps reveal basic concepts for toddlers

Introduce preschool children to basic concepts like counting with Shapes Lift & Learn - a bold, colourful, new lap book.

Description Little hands can lift the flaps to learn shapes with Shapes Lift & Learn ! With bright illustrations and interactive paper flaps, toddlers will have a new way to learn shapes. With large, bold illustrations and interactive flaps, little hands will love to peek and play and discover what's hiding underneath! Perfect for sharing and reading aloud, this large-format lap board book is the perfect introduction to shapes. Each page features new shapes to learn and explore, with engaging paper flaps and bright colours. Toddlers will love to lift and learn new shapes!

Bold, colourful illustrations entice young readers (and listeners!) to flip through the pages again and again, each time with a new understanding of each shape, colour, or number. A thoughtful gift for preschoolers that can be kept, handed down, and treasured for many years to come.

Price: $22.99 ISBN: 9781633225978 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 229x229mm Extent: 16 pages Bic1: Early learning: numbers & counting Bic2: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr JULY 2018 Colors Lift & Learn: Interactive flaps reveal basic concepts for toddlers

A bold and bright introduction to the concept of colors, this book features flaps for kids to lift to discover all the colors in the rainbow!

Description Introduce preschool children to basic concepts like colour identification with Colors Lift & Learn, a bold, colourful, new lap book.

What things are red? What things are blue? Little hands will love to lift the flaps and discover what's under each colour in this engaging, interactive introduction to the concept of colours. This large-format lap board book is perfect for sharing and reading aloud, with big, bold illustrations and fun flaps that encourage kids to peek and play with each and every page.

Price: $22.99 ISBN: 9781633225985 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 229x229mm Extent: 16 pages Bic1: Early learning: numbers & counting Bic2: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr JULY 2018 Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Camping: All you need to know about having fun in the outdoors Cherie Winner

Where can I go? What gear should I take? What is there to do out here? Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Camping has the answers for you!

Description If you're like most kids who love the outdoors, you want to do more than go on picnics or hike a nature trail. You don't want to go home at the end of the day - you want to stay out in the woods, mountains, or desert. You want to camp!

With Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Camping, you'll learn how to make roughing it easy. You'll find great tips for choosing the best campsite and setting up your home away from home. You'll even find recipes for great fireside dishes, like mac and cheese, biscuits and dumplings, and more! Also included is a real working compass to help you navigate through the wilderness.

This is one camping guide that goes beyond just showing you pictures. Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Camping is loaded with skills to learn, and things to DO when you're out camping. So what are you waiting for? Let's go camping!

About the Author Cherie Winner taught college zoology before starting her career as a writer. She enjoys camping and hiking with friends and with her dog, Sheba. Her previous children's books include Penguins, Bison, and Lions in the Our Wild World Series.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781633223813 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 216x139mm Extent: 96 pages Bic1: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Adventure holidays Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr JULY 2018 Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Fishing: The young angler's guide to catching more and bigger fish Dave Maas

Calling all kids that love to fish! Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Fishing will teach you what you need to know to catch the biggest fish you've ever seen, and learn loads of facts about them, too.

Description What can I catch? What tackle do I need? How do I make a fish bite? Answers to these and all of your other questions so you can start catching more and bigger fish!

If you're like most young anglers, you don't care what kind of fish you catch as long as you get something. After all, while it's fun just to be outside spending time away from home (chores) and school (tests), fishing is the most fun when you catch fish.

By reading Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Fishing, you'll learn great tips for catching all sorts of fish. This book is also filled with little-known fish facts, like: Did you know that some of the fish you catch are older than you? It's true! Just check out the fish age charts in this book! Also included is a real working compass to help you navigate through the wilderness.

It won't take you long to read this book. That's good, because you'll have more hours for fishing! Bring this book along on your next fishing trip, because somewhere in these pages is the one thing that will make all the difference between going home empty-handed and catching the biggest fish of your life.

About the Author Dave Maas spent five summers working as head instructor and guide at Camp Fish, an educational fishing camp for kids located in northern Minnesota. During this time he gave classroom seminars and on-the-water demonstrations on topics ranging from how to find springtime crappies to the proper method for releasing big muskies. For many years, Dave also served as an editor for the popular ""Freshwater Angler"" series of books.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781633223820 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 216x140mm Extent: 96 pages Bic1: Adventure holidays Bic2: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr JULY 2018 Ranger Rick's Wildlife Around Us Field Guide & Drawing Book: Volume 2: Learn how to identify and draw wild animals from the great outdoors! Walter Foster Junior Creative Team

Inspire a love of nature in your children as they explore the world. Ranger Rick's Wildlife Around Us Field Guide & Drawing Book: Volume 2 is filled with fun facts, descriptions, and step-by-step drawing instructions so they can observe, learn, and document the wildlife around them.

Description An amazing variety of animal wildlife surrounds you as you hike through the great outdoors. With fun facts, colourful photos, and step-by-step drawings, you'll learn to identify North American animal species and draw them in a naturalist's notebook of your very own. From chipmunks and bunnies to deer and sheep, no stone is left unturned as you learn about each animal's habitat, diet, and common behaviours. Ranger Rick's Wildlife Around Us Field Guide & Drawing Book: Volume 2 provides you with a colourful look at the crawling, hopping, galloping world around you, inspiring a lifelong love of nature and all the wildlife that lives within it.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781633225282 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 279x216mm Extent: 80 pages Bic1: Art: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr JULY 2018 Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Paddling: All you need to know about having fun while paddling Tom Watson

Teaches kids how to comfortably paddle for hours, what to bring on the trip, and how to traverse the water like a pro.

Description If you like hiking, camping, or fishing, you're sure to love kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding!

With Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Paddling, you'll learn all about small watercraft and how to paddle them, what gear to take with you on the water, beautiful places to paddle, and how to do it all safely. You'll find lots of great tips, like how to paddle comfortably so you can paddle for hours, and techniques for going forward, backward, and sideways, all without getting wet!

This book even comes with a real working compass to help you navigate while on longer paddling excursions. The better you get at the skills taught in this book, the more fun you'll have on your next paddling adventure!

About the Author Tom Watson reviews and field-tests watercraft, camping and survival products. He spent 5 years as a Kodiak Island SAR member and more than 12 years as a guide/outfitter in Alaska. He is also the author of How to Think Like a Survivor.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781633225305 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 216x140mm Extent: 96 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr JULY 2018 Ranger Rick Kids' Guide to Hiking: All you need to know about having fun while hiking Helen Olsson

Where can I go? What gear should I take? What can I do? Ranger Rick Kids Guide to Hiking answers all of your questions to gets you started hiking!

Description If youre like most kids who love the outdoors, you want to do more than go on a picnic or play in your neighborhood park. If you find yourself wanting to explore more of the wilderness, then you will love the Ranger Rick Kids Guide to Hiking. Youll learn to hike like a pro and have lots of fun while doing it. But not just that, youll learn the skills needed while on the trail, everything from reading a map to basic first-aid. This book includes tips for getting in shape for longer and harder hikes, what gear to bring and how to pack light, exciting sample hikes, and how to stay safe and have tons of fun while in the wilderness. Also included is a real working compass to help you navigate your way!

About the Author Helen Olsson is a freelance writer and editor, and the author of The Down & Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, Elevation Outdoors, Squaw Magazine, Ski Magazine. Olsson has hiked all over the world, from the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and The Great Wall of China to Colorado's Fourteeners and the Appalachian Trail. She blogs about hiking and other outdoor adventures with kids at maddogmom.com.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781633225312 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 216x140mm Extent: 96 pages Bic1: Adventure Bic2: Children's Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr JULY 2018 The Know-Nonsense Guide to Space: An awesomely fun guide to the universe Heidi Fiedler, illustrated by Brendan Kearney

A hilariously illustrated, quirky, and fun guide to all things astronomy, from the planets and comets to black holes and supernova!

Description You'll learn something new about this huge universe of ours every time you turn the page in The Know-Nonsense Guide to Space. Start by learning about the different planets in our solar system, all the way from Mercury to Neptune and beyond. Then reach out further and discover about the Milky Way Galaxy and other neighbouring galaxies (and what is in them). On the journey through space, learn about different terms like asteroid belt, nebula, and supernova. Even learn about mysterious black holes! The Know-Nonsense Guide to Space turns what can at times be dry topics into something approachable and fun. Full of quirky and hilarious illustrations, kids will love learning so much they might even laugh out loud.

About the Author Heidi Fiedler has written and edited more than 300 books for clients ranging from Target to Barnes & Noble. As a former editor for Teacher Created Materials, she has a wealth of editorial and writing experience, including more than 180 non- fiction books in partnership with Time for Kids; 90 picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels; plus a wide variety of activity books and arts and crafts books. Brendan Kearney is a children's book illustrator based in St. Albans. His unique and quirky portfolio includes work for some of the UK's largest publishers.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781633225183 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 229x229mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Space (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Educational: Sciences, general science Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

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