Social Butterfly

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ÍÍ Addition to Little Boost, a set focusing on social skills for our youngest readers ÍÍ Useful tool for teachers and parents in explaining the difference between being a good friend and being overly social ÍÍ Perfect readaloud ÍÍ Lots of books about shy kids, but not many for overly social kids

CURIOUS FOX £6.99 category: Picture Books format: Paperback rights: World ex North America age level: 6-8 years trim size: 254 x 254mm page count: 32 no. of Illustrations: 28 bic code: YBL; YFB cmbc code: B3M69

Social Butterfly by Beth Bracken Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso Pub Date: February 2018 BICS: Early learning / early learning concepts 978-1-78202-763-8 Little learners get a little boost in social skills with this series of bright, fun, and age-appropriate picture books featuring sweet animals.

TITLE ISBN PRICE PUB DATE February Social Butterfly 978-1-78202-763-8 £6.99 2018

curious-fox.com phone: 01865 312244 • fax: 0845 6043754 • Address: Halley Court, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8EJ 1 ABOUT THE AUTHOR COMPARABLES: Beth Bracken — Minneapolis, Minnesota Fuchsia Fierce Beth Bracken’s books have been translated into multiple languages, and her (Curious Fox) picture books have won the 2011 Creative Child Award; the 2012 Eric Hoffer 978-1-78202-584-9 Book Award Grand Prize; and the 2013 Mom’s Choice Gold Award. She lives September 2016 • £6.99 • 229 x 279mm • 32 pages • Paperback in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, Steve, and their children. When she’s not reading, writing, or editing books, Beth spends most of her Too Shy for Show And Tell (Curious Fox) time knitting endlessly while watching re-runs of old TV shows and drinking 978-1-78202-227-5 lots of tea! January 2015 • £6.99 • 211 x 255mm • 32 pages • Paperback

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Sofia Cardoso — Portugal Sofia Cardoso is an illustrator and designer, specialising in children’s illustration. She graduated with a BA in Communication Design and since then has illustrated picture books, edible gifts, created visual identities for small businesses and creative individuals and had the opportunity to collaborate with amazing people on fun and creative projects. She lives in Portugal.

curious-fox.com phone: 01865 312244 • fax: 0845 6043754 • Address: Halley Court, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8EJ Squishy Taylor

Squishy Taylor and the Bonus Sisters by Ailsa Wild In this hilarious mystery series, Illustrated by Ben Wood Squishy Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky Pub Date: February 2018 BICS: Crime & mystery fiction (Children’s / Teenage) 11-year-old who lives with her dad 978-1-78202-769-0 and step-family in a very crowded Why does Squishy have to share everything with her new apartment. Luckily for Squishy, stepsisters? Why is her next-door neighbour the crankiest man in the world? Why are green gummy worms the yummiest? And is their building is huge, and there’s there someone hiding in the basement? If anyone can solve these always plenty of strange stuff mysteries, Squishy Taylor can! going on! Whether it’s cranky Mr. Hinkenbushel behaving suspiciously, an ancient vase disappearing from Squishy Taylor and a Question of Trust a locked apartment or a mysterious by Ailsa Wild runaway living in the basement, Illustrated by Ben Wood Squishy Taylor is on the case. Pub Date: February 2018 BICS: Crime & mystery fiction (Children’s / Teenage) 978-1-78202-768-3 SELLING POINTS Why is Boring Lady being so interesting? What kind of person comes back from holidays with no luggage? Why can they ÍÍ Relatable, spunky 11-year-old main only have dessert on Saturday nights? Who’s smuggling illegal diamonds? It’ll take a detective like Squishy Taylor to figure it all character out. ÍÍ Diverse characters and blended family ÍÍ Fun, creative design ÍÍ Focus on problem-solving Squishy Taylor and the Vase that Wasn’t by Ailsa Wild Illustrated by Ben Wood CURIOUS FOX Pub Date: February 2018 £6.99 BICS: Crime & mystery fiction (Children’s / Teenage) 978-1-78202-771-3 category: Young Readers format: Paperback How could a vase disappear from a locked apartment? How come rights: United States, Canada, The Phillippines, everyone else is getting Dad’s special forehead kisses? Why does Europe including the United Kingdom toast taste better on a balcony? How do you get rid of a warrior age level: 7-10 years ghost? Squishy Taylor will get to the bottom of these mysteries! trim size: 128 x 198mm page count: 128 no. of Illustrations: 15 bic code: YFCF; YFN cmbc code: C3N69 Squishy Taylor and the Mess-Makers by Ailsa Wild Illustrated by Ben Wood Pub Date: February 2018 BICS: Crime & mystery fiction (Children’s / Teenage) 978-1-78202-770-6 What’s the best way to sneak onto a film set? Why do grown- ups trust you more when you’re carrying a baby? Is pizza a pizza without mozzarella cheese? What do you do when everyone dislikes your hero? With Squishy Taylor on the case, these mysteries don’t stand a chance.

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Squishy Taylor and the Bonus Sisters 978-1-78202-769-0 £6.99 Feb. 2018 Squishy Taylor Pack of 4 ISBN: 978-1-78202-780-5 Squishy Taylor and a Question of Trust 978-1-78202-768-3 £6.99 Feb. 2018 Price: £26.56

Squishy Taylor and the Vase that Wasn't 978-1-78202-771-3 £6.99 Feb. 2018

Squishy Taylor and the Mess-Makers 978-1-78202-770-6 £6.99 Feb. 2018

curious-fox.com phone: 01865 312244 • fax: 0845 6043754 • Address: Halley Court, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8EJ 3 ABOUT THE AUTHOR COMPARABLES: Ailsa Wild — Melbourne, Australia Dotty Detective Ailsa Wild is an acrobat, whip cracker, and teaching artist who ran away from (HarperCollins) the circus to become a writer. She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. 978-0-00-813249-1 May 2016 • £5.99 • 130 x 185mm • 176 pages • Paperback

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Violet and the Pearl of the Orient (Simon & Schuster) Ben Wood — Sydney, Australia 978-1-4711-1895-1 February 2015 • £6.99 • 126 x 178mm • 192 pages • Paperback Ben Wood is a freelance illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. He has developed a wide range of illustration styles and skills using both traditional Mariella Mystery: The Ghostly Guinea Pig and digital tools over his 10 years as an illustrator. When not drawing in his (Orion Children’s Books) studio, Ben visits schools to teach students about the world of publishing, 978-1-4440-0888-3 character design, and the joys of creating stories. April 2013 • £4.99 • 131 x 199mm • 176 pages • Paperback

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StoryWorlds: A Moment in Time Thomas Hegbrook Observe Feast your eyes on an array of snapshots interweaving human stories with those from the natural world. Enquire Delve into and explore the mysterious world of time zones. Each illustration depicts the same single moment in time, from every continent around the globe. Wonder Prepare to be amazed by a kaleidoscope of images, from a herd of swimming elk in Canada to coffee pickers in Colombia, and from a nomad leading his camels through the Sahara Desert to a pod of humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean. Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £17.99 ISBN: 9781848575943

Sales Points This book will appeal to children of all ages The very young can simply enjoy the beautiful illustrations that depict moments from all around the world Older children can learn about timezones and the world around them This book inspires discussion and learning in a fun, interactive manner The unique perpetual format helps to demonstrate the concept of the book

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Thomas Hegbrook is a nature lover with a Series: CBMC Code: talent for illustration and design. When he's not Number in Series: BIC Code: YNM creating beautiful books, he likes to spend time Format: 280 x 245mm Age: 4+ years with his wife and son and their two dogs. Depth: Carton Quantity: 1 Binding: Hardback Item Weight: Extent: 80

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Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.littletigerpress.co.uk • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 05/07/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

Goodnight Sleepy Caterpillar Patricia Hegarty Illustrated by Thomas Elliott It's been a long day for one little caterpillar. Follow her through the forest as she says goodnight to all her woodland friends and look out for the surprise ending in this delightful peek-through storybook. Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £6.99 ISBN: 9781848576933

Sales Points The story is charmingly told in verse With beautiful, gentle illustrations that will delight children Clever die-cuts add an extra dimension The perfect story for unwinding at bedtime

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Pat began working in children’s publishing Series: CBMC Code: more years ago than she cares to remember Number in Series: BIC Code: YBGT and is now Editorial Director at Caterpillar Format: 150 x 210mm Age: Books. As an editor she has worked on titles Depth: Carton Quantity: 1 ranging from atlases to animal pop-ups, craft Binding: Board book Item Weight: kits to crazy mazes and sticker books to secret Extent: 24 diaries.

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The River Patricia Hegarty Illustrated by Hanako Clulow Follow a little fish on her epic journey downriver as she travels out into the unknown. With stunning artwork from Hanako Clulow, a lyrical narrative and a magical 'swimming fish' on every page, this is a book to treasure and revisit time and again. Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9781848576667

Sales Points A moving lenticular and die cut creates a magical 'swimming fish' on every page. Beautiful artwork from Hanako Clulow transforms The River into a book to treasure. Explores the natural world from river to wide open sea.

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Pat began working in children’s publishing Series: CBMC Code: more years ago than she cares to remember Number in Series: BIC Code: YBGT and is now Editorial Director at Caterpillar Format: 275 x 225mm Age: 3 – 5 years Books. As an editor she has worked on titles Depth: Carton Quantity: 1 ranging from atlases to animal pop-ups, craft Binding: Novelty book Item Weight: kits to crazy mazes and sticker books to secret Extent: 24 diaries.

About the Illustrator Hanako Clulow is a freelance illustrator whose artwork draws upon a wide range of interests such as nature, animals, psychology and her native Japanese culture. AI Last updated: 7 Jun 2017

Town Mouse, Country Mouse Libby Walden Illustrated by Richard Jones Finding the true meaning of home... Rediscover Aesop's classic fable with this rhyming peep-through picture book. Richard Jones' charming illustrations perfectly capture this reimagined tale of two mice on a quest to find their place in the big wide world as they learn the true meaning of belonging and home. Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9781848576568

Sales Points A beautifully illustrated version of a familiar and classic tale, reimagined with clever diecuts and charming characters. Deals with concepts of exploration, discovery and finding your place in the world.

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Editor at Caterpillar Books and a book review Series: CBMC Code: A3M79 blogger at Through the Wardrobe, Libby's days Number in Series: BIC Code: YBCS are filled with writing, reading and dreaming up Format: 260 x 240mm Age: 2 – 5 years new books. Depth: Carton Quantity: 1 Binding: Paperback Item Weight: About the Illustrator Extent: 32 A British illustrator based in Devon, England Richard has over 15 years experience in the creative arts and is now branching out to illustrate children's books.

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Alfie and Bet's ABC Patricia Hegarty Illustrated by Maddie Frost 'Alfie and Bet are off on a quest To discover the letter they like the best. But Alfie and Bet can never agree – If Alfie says A, Bet will say B!' Alfie and Bet can’t decide which is their favourite letter of the alphabet! Join them on their journey through this colourful pop-up extravaganza and learn the letters of the alphabet along the way. Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £10.99 ISBN: 9781848575851

Sales Points This book is the perfect starting point for children learning their ABC Rhyming text accompanies every spread, each bursting with cute, colourful illustrations by Maddie Frost Alfie the alligator and Bet the bear have been adorably charcterised On every page is a brilliant pop-up of the letters of the alphabet Helping children to learn their ABC in an engaging and appealing manner

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Pat began working in children’s publishing Series: CBMC Code: A2J79 more years ago than she cares to remember Number in Series: BIC Code: YBGP and is now Editorial Director at Caterpillar Format: 230 x 180mm Age: 0 – 3 years Books. As an editor she has worked on titles Depth: Carton Quantity: 1 ranging from atlases to animal pop-ups, craft Binding: Novelty book Item Weight: kits to crazy mazes and sticker books to secret Extent: 16 diaries.

About the Illustrator Maddie Frost grew up in a quiet town and has always been inspired by simple things, like bugs and pebbles. She loves illustrating images that are very funny and silly as well as images that AI Last updated: 4 Jul 2017 have a more serious or softer tone. A field day for her is putting characters in nature or in an environment where she can really embrace a particular season for a setting. Maddie lives in New Hampshire near lots of trees and dogs with her fiancé and their dog.

Animal Magnets Nicola Edwards Children will love learning about animals with this colourful and interactive first book of magnets. As well as placing favourite animals in the appropriate scenes, children can expand their early-learning vocabulary with a variety of first words. The book includes eight individual magnets and introduces kids to the core concepts of colours, numbers and opposites in a fun and accessible way, with bright artwork and lots to spot. Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9781848698475

Sales Points A fun and interactive way to learn about first animals The chunky magnets are perfect for little hands to grasp introduces kids to the core concepts of colours, numbers and opposites in a fun and accessible way Kids can expand their vocabulary and learn about animals in a range of environments

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Nicola was raised by the seaside in beautiful Series: CBMC Code: A5J79 Brighton. She loves reading, dancing, rhyming Number in Series: BIC Code: YBGT5 and turquoise things. She now lives with her Format: 275 x 220mm Age: 3 – 5 years husband in East London and spends her days Depth: Carton Quantity: 1 writing and editing children’s books. Binding: Novelty book Item Weight: Extent: 10

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Little Tiger Kids, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.littletigerpress.com • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 23/11/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

Romeo and Juliet: A Classic Journal William Shakespeare Illustrated by Renia Metallinou Illustrated by Bethan Janine This captivating Romeo and Juliet journal is perfect for making notes and planning adventures! Delicately lined pages provide plenty of space for writing, and gorgeous illustrations of iconic characters and scenes are sure to inspire your creativity. With handpicked quotations from the play throughout, this journal is ideal for Shakespeare fans! Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £12.99 ISBN: 9781848698147

Sales Points From the creative team behind the successful Colouring Classic books and journals, which have sold nearly a quarter of a million copies worldwide. Deluxe product with foiled cover and gilt edges. Lined pages provide plenty of room for notes.

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Renia Metallinou is an illustrator, mum, wife Series: A Classic Journal CBMC Code: E5P79 and chocolate addict. Before becoming a Number in Series: BIC Code: YZ full-time illustrator, Renia studied graphic Format: 210 x 140mm Age: Adult design and worked for several magazines and Depth: Carton Quantity: 1 newspapers. Renia currently lives with her Binding: Hardback Item Weight: husband and their family in a small house by Extent: 144 the sea, a few miles away from Athens, Greece.

About the Illustrator Bethan Janine is an illustrator and fabric designer based in Sheffield who spends her days crafting and sketching. Inspired by nature and all things flora and fauna, she likes to AI last updated: 22 Aug 2017 create fun and happy artwork, combining hand drawn line work with bold shapes and geometric details. Bethan studied fashion design where she discovered a love for textiles, colour and pattern.

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Me and My Grandma Alison Ritchie Illustrated by Alison Edgson Little Bear loves to explore with Grandma! Together they climb trees, splash in puddles and catch fish for their tea. If only the day could go on for ever!

Me and My Grandma is a heart-warming celebration of family from the creators of the best-selling Me and My Dad! and Me and My Mum! This gorgeous picture book is perfect for reading to little ones at bedtime.

Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £10.99 ISBN: 9781848698352

Sales Points A wonderful celebration of the special relationship between grandmother and grandchild. A brilliant bedtime story from the creative duo Alison Ritchie and Alison Edgson.

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Alison Ritchie works as a freelance editor and Series: CBMC Code: A3M79 writer and has published several children’s Number in Series: BIC Code: YBCS books. She lives in an Oxfordshire village with Format: 281 x 230mm Age: 3 – 6 years her two children and dog. Depth: 9mm Carton Quantity: 1 Binding: Hardback Item Weight: About the Illustrator Extent: 32 Alison Edgson was born in County Down in Northern Ireland and now lives near Newport in Wales. When she’s not illustrating children’s books, Alison spends most of her free time chasing her chickens out of the vegetable garden and brushing the cat, and loves walking her dogs in the countryside. AI Last updated: 4 Aug 2017

Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.littletigerpress.co.uk • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 01/09/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

Fairy Tale Pets Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by Jorge Martín Bob has decided to be a pet-sitter. He just can’t wait for all the cute hamsters and bunnies to arrive! But when Goldilocks asks him to look after her grumpy baby bear, the fairy tale chaos begins... Spot your favourite characters misbehaving in an all-star cast as the golden goose, three billy goats gruff and - yikes! - a troll arrive at Bob’s door. Whatever will he do?

Jacket not final A hilarious new picture book from award-winning author Tracey Corderoy (Squish Squash Squeeze!, Now!, Why?, More!) and talent illustrator Jorge Martín. Perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what fairy tale pets get up to in their spare time! Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £6.99 ISBN: 9781848694422

Sales Points A brilliantly funny new picture book from award-winning Tracey Corderoy. Includes characters from favourite fairy tales, including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Now in paperback!

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Tracey was born in South Wales and now lives Series: CBMC Code: A3M79 near Gloucester with her husband, two Number in Series: BIC Code: YBCS daughters and a menagerie of animals. She is Format: 280 x 245mm Age: 3 – 6 years a trained teacher and used to run specialist Depth: 3mm Carton Quantity: 1 literacy programmes in schools before Binding: Paperback Item Weight: becoming a full-time writer. Extent: 32

About the Illustrator As a child, Jorge drew compulsively on any surface available to him. Originally from Spain, he has lived in San Francisco, Mexico City, Hamburg and London. Currently dedicated to doodling and storytelling, he writes and AI Last updated: 26 Jun 2017 illustrates books, runs picture book courses, and draws live at events.

I Give You the World Stacey McCleary Illustrated by Carmen Saldaña I give you the world and everything in it. Come, let me show you – it won’t take a minute…

From soaring eagles and timid deer, to the winter’s chill and summer’s laughter, I Give You the World is a beautiful celebration of life and the natural world’s many precious gifts. With gorgeous illustrations from Carmen Saldaña (Bug Bear), this is the perfect book to welcome a new baby to the world.

Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £11.99 ISBN: 9781848698253

Sales Points With breathtaking illustrations from Carmen Saldaña (Bug Bear) The ideal gift for a christening, naming ceremony or new birth. An exquisite celebration of the natural world.

About the Author

Stacey McCleary is, was and always will be a Series: CBMC Code: A3M79 children's author... It has been this way ever Number in Series: BIC Code: YBCS since she faked illness during primary school to Format: 286 x 250mm Age: 3 – 6 years write stories on her enormous yellow typewriter Depth: 9mm Carton Quantity: at home. When Stacey is not writing in her Binding: Hardback Item Weight: pyjamas, she's daydreaming about what she will Extent: 32 next write in her pyjamas. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her daughter, a dog, two guinea pigs and a goldfish named Rod Stewart.

About the Illustrator Carmen Saldaña lives in Gijon, a rainy city in AI Last updated: 4 Jul 2017 the north of Spain. After studying Arts, she worked as a graphic designer in advertising agencies before becoming a freelance illustrator focusing on children's books, the field she enjoys the most. Carmen loves furry animals, birds, bugs and everything related to nature, her main source of inspiration.

Look Out, It’s a Dragon! Jonny Lambert Saffi isn’t like other dragons. She doesn’t enjoy crushing castles and capturing princesses. But when she finds the perfect new home, how can she persuade her new neighbours that she is a helpful sort of dragon?

Written and illustrated by the award-winning Jonny Lambert (Little Why, The Only Lonely Panda and Tiger Tiger), this is a humorous and heart-warming tale about bravery, overcoming prejudices and finding new friends.

Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £11.99 ISBN: 9781848698215

Sales Points A heart-warming tale about making new friends and overcoming prejudices from the hugely talented and award-winning Jonny Lambert (Little Why, The Only Lonely Panda and Tiger Tiger). The ideal book for little ones starting a new school or nursery and learning about fitting in.

About the Author

Jonny grew up in Surrey and always knew he Series: CBMC Code: A3M79 wanted to be an artist of some sort. Encouraged Number in Series: BIC Code: YBCS by his art tutor at the Reigate School of Art and Format: 286 x 250mm Age: 3 – 6 years Design, Jonny is now an artist of many sorts: a Depth: 9mm Carton Quantity: 1 talented illustrator with over 300 titles to his Binding: Hardback Item Weight: name, designer, and paper engineer. He lives Extent: 32 with his wife, daughter and a menagerie of animals near Horsham, West Sussex.

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There Was an Old Giant Who Swallowed a Clock Becky Davies Illustrated by Elina Ellis There was an old giant who swallowed a clock. He had such a shock when he swallowed that clock!

But then he swallows his knitting to muffle the clock, and swallows some moths to munch through his knitting! Will he ever stop?

With a riotous rhyming text from Becky Davies (The Three Little Pugs and the Big Bad Cat and Old MacDino had a Farm) this hilarious retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, is brought to life with peep-through pages and quirky illustrations from Elina Ellis.

Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £11.99 ISBN: 9781848699137

Sales Points A laugh-out-loud updating of the classic nursery rhyme from Becky Davies, author of the award-winning Peekaboo A to Z with bright and fun illustrations from Elina Ellis. Children will love peeking through the concentric die-cut pages to see what the giant has swallowed! With a fantastic die-cut cover!

About the Author

Becky is a children's book editor and sometimes Series: CBMC Code: A3M79 author from the South West of England. Her Number in Series: BIC Code: YBCS favourite things are animals, books about Format: 267 x 266mm Age: 3 – 6 years magic, and anything sparkly. In a parallel Depth: 9mm Carton Quantity: universe she lives in Hawaii, where she works in Binding: Hardback Item Weight: a dog sanctuary and surfs until the sun sets Extent: 24 beyond the horizon.

About the Illustrator Elina was born and grew up in Ukraine. She made up stories and drew funny pictures from the age of three, and later graduated with an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from the AI last updated: 22 Aug 2017 Cambridge School of Art.

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Wilfred and Olbert’s Totally Wild Chase Lomp Wilfred and Olbert are wildlife explorers! Grab your boots and join them on a race through colourful coral reefs, wild grasslands and secret tropical jungles. Will you be the first to discover a new animal...? Let’s go!

Packed full of puzzles, activities and fascinating animals on every page, Wilfred and Olbert’s Totally Wild Chase is the perfect book for budding explorers and adventurers. With bright and lively illustrations from new talent, Lomp, this utterly riotous storybook brings the natural world to life!

Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9781848696808

Sales Points An action-packed interactive adventure, crammed with puzzles and activities. From talented new author-illustrator, Lomp. Ideal for fans of wildlife and the outdoors, with animals from across the world to discover on every page.

About the Author

Lomp studied visual communications and has Series: CBMC Code: A3M79 been a freelance illustrator since 1996. He Number in Series: BIC Code: YBCS started his children’s book career by publishing Format: 330 x 258mm Age: 3 – 6 years books by other authors in Germany, and now Depth: 3mm Carton Quantity: 1 both writes and illustrates his own books with Binding: Paperback Item Weight: publishers in Germany, the UK, France, Spain Extent: 32 and the United States. He lives with his family in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Ten Little Dinosaurs Illustrated by Damien and Lisa Barlow Say hello to ONE little dinosaur and keep counting all the way to TEN as more happy, dancing dinosaurs join in the fun!

With charming illustrations from Lisa and Damien Barlow and a wonderfully catchy song to sing along with, this lively board book is a brilliant way to help little ones learn to count to ten! Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9781848697607

Sales Points Sturdy board book - push the button to sing along on each page to a fantastic counting song! An engaging and interactive first counting book to help little ones learn to count from one to ten! Packed with bright and fun characters from Lisa and Damien Barlow.

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Damien & Lisa are a husband and wife team Series: CBMC Code: A3J79 who met in high school. They both studied at Number in Series: BIC Code: YBLC Leeds College of Art and live in Newcastle Format: 236 x 156mm Age: 1 – 4 years upon Tyne with their super fluffy cat, Luna. They Depth: 19mm Carton Quantity: 1 like to work on projects together as they can Binding: Novelty book Item Weight: both work in such a similar style, and love to Extent: 12 see both their names on a book they’ve illustrated together.

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Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.littletigerpress.co.uk • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 20/09/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

Love You, Mummy! Illustrated by Sarah Ward

Join a cast of sweet animal characters as they describe what they love most about days spent with Mummy – from messy painting to cosy cuddles. This gentle rhyming book features soft and soothing illustrations from the talented Sarah Ward (To Baby, With Love, Love You, Baby!, Goodnight Baby!).

With a special glitter heart and peek-through pages, Love You, Mummy! is the perfect gift for new mums and babies!

Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9781848699229

Sales Points Part of the popular To Baby, With Love range, illustrated by Sarah Ward. Sturdy, cased board book with a concentric die-cut glittery heart throughout. The perfect gift for new babies, new mums and Mother’s day.

About the Illustrator

Sarah is a designer and illustrator living in her Series: To Baby With Love CBMC Code: A3J79 hometown of Sheffield, with her husband and Number in Series: BIC Code: YBCB 'studio assistant' Alfie the border terrier. After Format: 236 x 156mm Age: 1 – 3 years working as a designer at Hallmark Cards for a Depth: 15mm Carton Quantity: 1 number of years, it was time for a new Binding: Novelty book Item Weight: challenge and to leap into the world of Extent: 14 freelance. Sarah now works from her home studio for numerous clients around the world – under the watchful eye of Alfie, of course!

AI last updated: 27 Oct 2017

Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.littletigerpress.co.uk • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 23/11/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

The Doorstep Puppy Tina Nolan In a perfect world there’d be no need for Animal Magic Rescue Centre. But Eva and Karl Harrison, who live at the centre with their parents, know that life isn’t perfect. Every day there’s a new arrival in need of their help.

When Holly, a gorgeous Border collie puppy, turns up on the doorstep of Animal Magic on Christmas Eve, alone and unwell, Eva is sure she has been abandoned by her new owners. She and Karl are determined to find out what’s happened. But more than one surprise awaits them… Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £4.99

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Sales Points • Fresh, appealing series rebrand of best-selling animal series, ANIMAL RESCUE • For fans of MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, ZOE’S RESCUE ZOO and Holly Webb’s ANIMAL STORIES • Eye-catching new covers and redesigned interiors, including new illustrations • Over 230,000 copies sold in the UK since September 2006

About the Author

Tina Nolan is the pen name of Jenny Oldfield, Series: Animal Rescue CBMC Code: C3N79 creator of HOME FARM TWINS and contributor Number in Series: 9 BIC Code: YFP to the ANIMAL ARK series. She has written Format: 198 x 129mm Age: 6 – 9 years numerous best-selling books for children, and Depth: 9mm Carton Quantity: 1 has a love and knowledge of animals that Binding: Paperback Item Weight: makes her the perfect author for ANIMAL Extent: 128 RESCUE. Jenny lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

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Stripes Publishing, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.stripespublishing.co.uk • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 05/07/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

The Eye of the North Sinéad O’Hart Emmeline Widget has never left Widget Manor – and that’s the way she likes it. But when her scientist parents mysteriously disappear, she finds herself being packed off on a ship to France, heading for a safe house in Paris. Onboard she is befriended by an urchin stowaway called Thing. But before she can reach her destination she is kidnapped by the sinister Dr Siegfried Bauer.

Dr Bauer is bound for the ice fields of Greenland to summon a legendary monster from the deep. And he isn’t the only one determined to unleash the creature. The Northwitch has laid claim to the beast, too. Can Emmeline and Thing stop their fiendish plans and save the world? Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £6.99 ISBN: 9781847159410

Sales Points • A pacy Middle Grade fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of COGHEART, THE UNCOMMONERS and A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS • Debut author Sinéad O’Hart is a bright new voice in children’s fiction, with a dry sense of humour and a limitless imagination • Readers won’t be able to resist falling in love with the bold and quick-witted Emmeline and her loyal sidekick, Thing • ‘THE EYE OF THE NORTH is a wonderfully exciting adventure complete with airships, ice horses and the Northwitch.’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of THE DREAMSNATCHER

About the Author

Sinéad O’Hart was raised in a small house full Series: CBMC Code: of books in the south-east of Ireland. She has a Number in Series: BIC Code: YFC degree in Medieval English and has had many Format: 198 x 129mm Age: 8 – 12 years careers (including butcher, bookseller and Depth: Carton Quantity: university lecturer) before finally following her Binding: Paperback Item Weight: dream of becoming a children’s author. She Extent: 384 now lives in County Meath, near Dublin, with her husband, their daughter, and an ever-expanding book collection. Visit sjohart.wordpress.com | @SJOHart

AI last updated: 16 Nov 2017

Stripes Publishing, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.stripespublishing.co.uk • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 21/11/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

Revenge of the Atomic Burps Gareth P. Jones Illustrated by Steve May The Pet Defenders Code: 1. The safety of Planet Earth depends on you. 2. Humans MUST NOT know the truth. GOOD LUCK – you’ll need it…

When Biskit is stuck in the doggy hotel during his owner’s holiday, the last thing he expects is for his old partner Champ to appear. But there’s an intergalactic robbery plot in the pipeline and Champ is on the case! The Pet Defenders have stopped the burping, shape-shifting criminals before and now they are looking for revenge. Can Biskit and Mitzy, his super-smart cat partner, help Champ stop the thieves? Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £5.99 ISBN: 9781847159106

Sales Points • Fast-paced and funny series from award-winning author Gareth P. Jones • Perfect for fans of SPY DOG, Jeremy Strong and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS • ATTACK OF THE ALIEN DUNG!, the first in the PET DEFENDERS series, is a Summer Reading Challenge 2017 pick • Unlikely partnership between Biskit the dog and Mitzy the cat adds an engaging emotional story • Zany alien threats provide chaos and danger without the violence, perfectly pitched for young readers • Series praise: “a wacky new series” – The Bookseller “Great fun, with pacy humour perfectly geared to children’s sense of humour” – Parents in Touch

About the Author

Gareth P. Jones is the author of many books for Series: Pet Defenders CBMC Code: B3N79 children, including the NINJA MEERKATS series, Number in Series: 4 BIC Code: YFC and THE CONSIDINE CURSE, for which he won Format: 177 x 125mm Age: 6 – 8 years the Blue Peter Book of the Year 2012. He Depth: 12mm Carton Quantity: 1 lives in Forest Hill, south London. Visit Binding: Paperback Item Weight: garethwrites.co.uk | @jonesgarethp Extent: 128

About the Illustrator Steve May is an illustrator and animator based in north London. He has produced work for a variety of clients including Puffin and Faber. Visit stevemay.biz | @stevemaythe1st AI Last updated: 7 Aug 2017

Stripes Publishing, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.stripespublishing.co.uk • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 01/09/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

Amazing Women Lucy Beevor Illustrated by Sarah Green Discover the stories of 101 extraordinary women of our time.

Featuring an international selection of female figures, this carefully curated collection highlights those who have achieved significantly in their fields, ranging from science and politics to sport and the arts.

Empowering and inspiring accounts of female pioneers include the likes of JK Rowling, Rosalind Franklin, Beyoncé Knowles, Marie Curie, Malala Yousafzai, Angela Merkel and Serena Williams. Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £12.99 ISBN: 9781847159175

Sales Points • Empowering, moving and inspirational accounts of 101 women and their extraordinary achievements • Divided into accessible categories that highlight their remarkable contribution to society as pioneers, leaders, creators, trailblazers and inspiring voices • Celebrates international successes in every sphere, from science, sport and business to the arts, activism and politics • Beautifully illustrated gift format with attractive layout to inspire and engage children aged 9 to 12

About the Author

Lucy Beevor is a writer and editor of children’s Series: CBMC Code: non-fiction, with almost 15 years’ experience Number in Series: BIC Code: JFSJ1 bringing subjects as diverse as science, music Format: 215 x 270mm Age: 9 – 12 years and the wonders of the world to life. She lives Depth: Carton Quantity: 1 on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in East Binding: Hardback Item Weight: Sussex and, when not writing, enjoys playing the Extent: 96 music of her heroine, Joni Mitchell, on the piano.

About the Illustrator Sarah Green studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, and is an illustrator and designer based in San Francisco. Visit AI last updated: 27 Sep 2017 sarahgreenillustration.com

Stripes Publishing, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW, UK • Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website: www.stripespublishing.co.uk • UK SALES REPRESENTATION – Little Tiger Press, 1 The Coda Centre, 189 Munster Road, London SW6 6AW Tel: 020 7385 6333 • Fax: 020 7385 7333 • Email: [email protected] • UK DISTRIBUTION AND ORDERS – Macmillan Distribution Services, Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS • Tel: 01256 302692 • Fax: 01256 812521 • E-mail: [email protected] generated on 21/11/2017 generated using www.BooksoniX.co.uk ADVANCE INFORMATION

Unveiling Venus Sophia Bennett Hoping to get over her first love, Mary heads with her socialite friend Kitty to Venice. There she finds herself faced with a terrible dilemma when Kitty’s aristocratic fiancé, Arthur Malmesbury, declares his love for her. Should Mary make her way to fame, fortune and financial independence by marrying him, or stay loyal to her friend? Back in London, she hears dark rumours about Arthur and decides to turn him down. But can she warn Kitty about his true nature before it’s too late? Pub Date: 8 February 2018 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9781847158253

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Sales Points • Sizzling historical YA romance, perfect for fans of THE LUXE series and A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY • Sumptuous details bring the 19th-century world of Venice, with its masked balls, mysterious strangers and thrilling gossip, to life • The artists’ flamboyant lifestyle provides a colourful backdrop, with some of the era’s key characters making cameo appearances • From the award-winning author of LOVE SONG, Romantic Novel of the Year 2017 • Praise for FOLLOWING OPHELIA: “A vivid portrait of Pre-Raphaelite glamour and the perils of beauty, desire and independence” – Anna McKerrow, author of the CROW MOON series “Sophia has conjured up a world as alive with colour and texture and beauty and rebellion as the paintings that she references.” – Perdita Cargill, author of WAITING FOR CALLBACK

About the Author

Sophia Bennett’s debut novel, THREADS, won Series: Ophelia CBMC Code: E3N79 The Times/Chicken House Children’s Number in Series: 2 BIC Code: YFT Fiction Competition in 2009. She has since Format: 198 x 129mm Age: 12 – 16 years published six further teen novels, which have Depth: 18mm Carton Quantity: 1 sold in 16 languages. LOVE SONG won the Binding: Paperback Item Weight: Romantic Novel of the Year Award Extent: 400 2017. Sophia has been called “the queen of teen dreams” (Amanda Craig) for her exploration of the worlds of fashion, art and music. Sophia lives with her family in Wandsworth, south-west London. Visit sophiabennett.com | @sophiabennett AI Last updated: 30 Jun 2017

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