Blankets Craig Thompson
A cult classic and one of the bestselling graphic novels of all time.
Sales points • First published in the US in 2003, Blankets is new to Faber • Craig Thompson is one of the most highly respected graphic novelists; he has received four Harvey Awards, three Eisner Awards and two Ignatz Awards
Description 'Achingly beautiful. a first-love story so well remembered and honest that it reminds you what falling in love feels like.' - Time magazine
Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in rural isolation, and the budding romance of two young lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith, Blankets is a profound and utterly beautiful work.
About the Author Craig Thompson's previous graphic novels include Goodbye, Chunky Rice, Blankets, Carnet de Voyage, Habibi , an Observer Graphic Novel of the Month, a New York Times bestseller, and described by Neel Mukherjee as 'a landmark publication' - and most recently Space Dumplins. His work has received four Harvey Awards, three Eisner Awards and two Ignatz Awards.
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Faber Fiction The Map and the Clock: A Laureate's Choice of the Poetry of Britain and Ireland edited by Carol Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke
Now in paperback: a celebration of the most scintillating poems ever composed in Britain, chosen by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke, the National Poet of Wales.
Sales points • Fourteen centuries of extraordinary verse - from nursery tales and songs to Beowulf and the Mabinogion through to contemporary poets • A stunning and essential treasury of the poems that have moulded the languages, examined the worlds, and shaped the islands of Great Britain through time
Description The Map and the Clock is a celebration of the most scintillating poems ever composed in Britain.
Curated by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, and by Gillian Clarke, National Poet of Wales, this anthology gathers fourteen centuries of extraordinary verse - beginning with the first writings from the old languages of England and Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and culminating in some of our most recent poets, speaking in our present-day tongues.
Many of our founding myths and legends are told here - King Arthur and Gawain, Beowulf and Mad Sweeney, the Mabinogion - as are the nursery-tales and songs we still sing today. Through these pages we witness the tragedy of European wars and world conflict; we court romance and friendship; we explore nationhood and belonging, identity and belief; and we are welcomed to a celebration of the cultural diversity of the poetries of our twenty-first century.
The Map and the Clock is a stunning and essential treasury of the poems that have moulded our languages, examined our worlds, and shaped our islands through time.
About the Author Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) Carol Ann Duffy was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and grew up in Stafford, England. She won the 1993 Whitbread Award ISBN: 9780571277094 Format: Paperback - B format for Poetry and the Forward Prize for Best Collection for Mean Time. The World's Wife received the E. M. Forster Award in Dimensions: 198x129mm America, while Rapture won the T. S. Eliot Prize 2005. She is currently Professor of Contemporary Poetry at Manchester Extent: 736 pages Metropolitan University. Her most recent volumes are New and Collected Poems for Children (2009) and The Bees Main Category: DC Poetry Sub Category: (2011), which won the Costa Poetry Award. Her Collected Poems was published in 2015. She is Poet Laureate. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Gillian Clarke was born in Cardiff, Wales. National Poet of Wales 2008-2016, winner of the Queen's Gold Medal for Author now living: Poetry (2010) and the Wilfred Owen Association Poetry award (2012), she is one of the best-known names in UK poetry today, as well as one of the most popular poets on the school curriculum. Poet, playwright, editor, translator, she is President of Ty Newydd writers' centre in North Wales which she co-founded in 1990. Her collections include Making Beds for the Dead (2004) and A Recipe for Water (2009); her Selected Poems appeared in 2016. Faber Poetry Crossing the Water Sylvia Plath
First published posthumously in 1971, Crossing the Water is now reissued, along with Winter Trees, with a Faber typographical cover.
Sales points • A collection of Sylvia Plath's poems, curated and published by Ted Hughes after her death • The collection includes several of her well-known poems - including 'Wuthering Heights', 'Blackberrying' and 'Mirror' •
Description Both published posthumously in 1971, Crossing the Water and Winter Trees contain the poems written along with those that went to form Ariel, from the exceptionally creative period that led up to Sylvia Plath's suicide in 1963. Between them they evoke a sense of place and history, mythology both personal and familial and rooted deeply in the natural world. Alongside the poems in Winter Trees is published Plath's radio play Three Women. In these new incarnations the two extraordinary volumes find their place alongside The Colossus and Ariel in the oeuvre of a singular talent.
About the Author Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and studied at Smith College. In 1955 she went to Cambridge University on a Fulbright scholarship, where she met and later married Ted Hughes. She published one collection of poems in her lifetime, The Colossus (1960), and a novel, The Bell Jar (1963). Her Collected Poems, which contains her poetry written from 1956 until her death, was published in 1981 and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9780571330096 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x126mm Extent: 64 pages Main Category: DC Poetry Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Faber Poetry Winter Trees Sylvia Plath
First published posthumously in 1971, Winter Trees is now reissued, along with Crossing the Water, with a Faber typographical cover.
Sales points • Alongside the poems in Winter Trees is Plath's radio play Three Women • In these new incarnations the two extraordinary volumes find their place alongside The Colossus and Ariel in the oeuvre of a singular talent
Description Both published posthumously in 1971, Crossing the Water and Winter Trees contain the poems written along with those that went to form Ariel, from the exceptionally creative period that led up to Sylvia Plath's suicide in 1963. Between them they evoke a sense of place and history, mythology both personal and familial and rooted deeply in the natural world. Alongside the poems in Winter Trees is published Plath's radio play Three Women. In these new incarnations the two extraordinary volumes find their place alongside The Colossus and Ariel in the oeuvre of a singular talent.
About the Author Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and studied at Smith College. In 1955 she went to Cambridge University on a Fulbright scholarship, where she met and later married Ted Hughes. She published one collection of poems in her lifetime, The Colossus (1960), and a novel, The Bell Jar (1963). Her Collected Poems, which contains her poetry written from 1956 until her death, was published in 1981 and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9780571330102 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 64 pages Main Category: DC Poetry Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Faber Poetry Comet in Moominland Tove Jansson
Special Collectors' Edition lovingly restored to its original stunning design.
Sales points • Transformative stories with beautiful values of kindness and integrity • Taps into the nostalgic market - as much for adults as for children • Stunning 1950s and 60s vintage covers on art paper wrappers • Brilliant-coloured cloth casings with a Moomin line drawing on each side with full colour endpapers • Moomins is a huge brand in itself now - with mugs and merchandising galore - including a collaboration on a clothing range with Uniqlo
Description When signs appear that a comet is heading towards their beloved Moominvalley, Moomin and his friend Sniff set sail to consult with the professors in the distant Lonely Mountains. Their journey is full of adventures and narrow escapes; from crocodiles, giant lizards, eagles and the like, but new friends - soon to become firm friends - help lighten the way.
In this first and most exciting Moomin novel, we meet the wandering Snufkin, the fascinating Snork Maiden and her brother the Snork as they join Moomin in his race to get home to Moominmamma before the comet crashes.
About the Author The Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson (1914-2001) wrote and illustrated her first Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood, in 1945 as a form of escape from the dark shadows of war. The publication of Comet in Moominland, introducing readers to the much loved Snufkin, Snork and the Snork maiden, launched the world famous series of Moomin novels, the eight titles of which would be translated into over 60 languages and remain in print for over six decades. Tove Jansson lived in Helsinki and a tiny island in the Gulf of Finland which she shared with her life partner, the graphic artist, Tuulikki Pietila.
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Sort of Finn Family Moomintroll Tove Jansson
Special Collectors' Edition lovingly restored to its original stunning design - with fold-out map of Moomin Valley.
Sales points • Transformative stories with beautiful values of kindness and integrity • Taps into the nostalgic market - as much for adults as for children • 'Finn Family Moomintroll was part of what had made me a writer.' - Jeanette Winterson • Stunning 1950s and 60s vintage covers on art paper wrappers • Brilliant-coloured cloth casings with a Moomin line drawing on each side with full colour endpapers • Moomins is a huge brand in itself now - with mugs and merchandising galore - including a collaboration on a clothing range with Uniqlo
Description In case you didn't know, the Moomins are kind, loyal and welcoming creatures with smooth round snouts, who live in a tall blue house shaped like an old stove in a valley in the forests of Finland. They love sunshine and sleep right through the winter, when the snow turns their house into a great snowball. In spring they wake up, clamber down the rope ladders hanging from their windows ready for fresh new adventures.
And so this classic story begins, full of fun and excitement and the most unexpected happenings. Such as when Moomin and his friends Snufkin and Sniff find a Hobgoblin's hat that casts a spell over the whole of Moominvalley...
About the Author The Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson (1914-2001) wrote and illustrated her first Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood, in 1945 as a form of escape from the dark shadows of war. With the publication of The Finn Family Moomintroll, her third and best loved title, she became a worldwide sensation. Her eight Moomin chapter books would be translated into over 60 languages and remain in print for over six decades. Tove Jansson lived in Helsinki and a tiny island in the Gulf of Finland which she shared with her life partner, the graphic artist, Tuulikki Pietila.
Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781908745644 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 185x135mm Extent: 176 pages Main Category: YBCH Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Sort of Developing Positive Classroom Environments: Strategies for nurturing adolescent learning Edited by Beth Saggers
A textbook for pre-service teachers providing practical guidance on managing classroom behaviour in the middle years
Sales points • The first Australian text on classroom management to specifically focus on the needs of adolescent students who often present significant behavioural challenges • Includes advice on working with students on the autistic spectrum and managing mental health issues • Based on the experiences of teacher practitioners together with leading researchers in the field • Includes practical strategies for immediate application in the classroom • Features perspectives on interaction with students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds • CATEGORY: EDUCATION
Description The middle years of learning are increasingly recognised as one of the most challenging yet opportune periods for growth and development. Based on the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, this book will equip educators with the appropriate knowledge, skills and strategies to support learners in maximising their educational success, managing emotional issues and making a successful transition to adulthood.
Part A outlines the principles of the PBS framework, defines key characteristics of middle-years learners and provides insight from neuroscience into the nature of the adolescent brain. This section also looks at the importance of listening to the student voice, highlights issues that can arise during the transition into the middle years of schooling, and discusses the use of evidence-based PBS practices to encourage engagement and establish clear behavioural expectations with learners. Part B focuses on the practical aspects of implementing universal PBS strategies in the classroom, including developing strong and effective relationships with students, promoting school connectedness and supporting self- regulation. Part C examines more focused and intensive interventions, and provides strategies for working with students Price: $69.99 (NZ$79.99) experiencing stress, anxiety and bullying. Finally, Part D discusses ways to support a range of perspectives and ISBN: 9781760294861 Format: Paperback experiences in the middle-years, including trauma-affected students, ethnic and cultural diversity and students on the Dimensions: 230x176mm autism spectrum, as well as ways to use ICT to re-engage vulnerable students. Extent: 346 pages
Main Category: JNF This is an essential reference for both primary and secondary educators, revealing how PBS strategies can play a Sub Category: JNF Educational Strategies & Policy Illustrations: profound role in positively transforming classroom behaviour. Previous Titles: Author now living: About the Author DR BETH SAGGERS is senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Queensland University of Technology. She has almost thirty years of teaching experience with students on the autism spectrum and is an active research participant in the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism. She has worked with students in all phases of schooling, across Allen & Unwin Letters of Sylvia Plath: Volume 1: 1940-1956 Sylvia Plath, edited by Karen Kukil and Peter K Steinberg
The essential read for any fan and scholar of Sylvia Plath.
Sales points • These letters offer the reader generous insight into the life of one of the world's most significant poets • The collection includes: • 16 never-before-seen letters to Ted Hughes • Hundreds of complete, unabridged letters to her family • Letters to 47 different recipients, the majority of which are unpublished and new to Plath readers • At least 18 unpublished and/or uncollected poems • 25 new line drawings showing Plath's range of artistic impression; they parallel her development as a writer and person • 6 unpublished photographs • Exhaustive footnotes and contextual information beneficial to understanding Plath and her experiences
Description This comprehensive edition of Sylvia Plath's letters is a work of immense scholarship and care, presenting a complete and historically accurate text of the known and extant letters Plath wrote to over one hundred and twenty correspondents, including Ted Hughes.
This edition reproduces previously unseen photographs, and a gathering of Plath's own beautiful line drawings taken from the letters she sent to her friends and family, which offer the reader generous insight into the life of one of our most significant poets.
About the Author Sylvia Plath (1932-63) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and studied at Smith College. In 1955 she went to Cambridge University on a Fulbright scholarship, where she met and later married Ted Hughes. She published one collection of
Price: $69.99 (NZ$79.99) poems in her lifetime, The Colossus (1960), and a novel, The Bell Jar (1963). Her Collected Poems, which contains her ISBN: 9780571328994 poetry written from 1956 until her death, was published in 1981 and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 234x153mm Extent: 1424 pages Main Category: D Literature Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Faber Non Fiction The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone Jaclyn Moriarty
An enchanting and whimsical spell-filled fantasy novel from Jaclyn Moriarty, the award-winning author of Feeling Sorry for Celia and A Corner of White, suitable for readers who loved A Most Magical Girl.
Sales points • 'Jaclyn Moriarty charms, thrills and delights in this delightfully unpredictable, unique and modern novel, while also brilliantly evoking echoes of classic children's authors like Diana Wynne Jones and Joan Aiken."" Garth Nix, author of Frogkisser and The Keys to the Kingdom series • 'An absolute sparkling delight of a story! Whisperers, water sprites, spellbinders and faery-cross stitch; this book is brimming with bright new magic ... just perfect.' Karen Foxlee, author of A Most Magical Girl and Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy • • Suitable for readers aged 10-14 • One of the talented Moriarty sisters, Jaclyn has won several awards for her writing including the NSW Premier's Literary Award three times • Jaclyn Moriarty is an international bestselling author • Her previous novels have sold over 100,000 copies in ANZ alone • Highly original fantasy novel by an award-winning author writing for middle grade readers for the first time • Whimsical fantasy with spells, dragons and a prophecy as well as pirates, elves and water sprites • Suitable for fans of Diana Wynne Jones, Karen Foxlee, Trenton Lee Stewart and Judith Rossell • Themes include magic, quests, extended families, adventure, danger
Description I was ten years old when my parents were killed by pirates. This did not bother me as much as you might think - I hardly knew my parents.
Bronte Mettlestone's parents ran away to have adventures when she was a baby, leaving her to be raised by her Aunt Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) Isabelle and the Butler. She's had a perfectly pleasant childhood of afternoon teas and riding lessons - and no ISBN: 9781760297176 adventures, thank you very much. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 210x135mm Extent: 512 pages But Bronte's parents have left extremely detailed (and bossy) instructions for Bronte in their will. The instructions must be Main Category: YFH followed to the letter, or disaster will befall Bronte's home. She is to travel the kingdoms and empires, perfectly alone, Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction delivering special gifts to her ten other aunts. There is a farmer aunt who owns an orange orchard and a veterinarian aunt Illustrations: who specialises in dragon care, a pair of aunts who captain a cruise ship together and a former rockstar aunt who is now Previous Titles: Author now living: the reigning monarch of a small kingdom.
Now, armed with only her parents' instructions, a chest full of strange gifts and her own strong will, Bronte must journey forth to face dragons, Chief Detectives and pirates - and the gathering suspicion that there might be something more to A & U Children Bronte Mettlestone 24 copy counterpack
Includes 24 copies of The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone in a bin with a custom header plus a poster and a free reading copy.
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A & U Children Bronte Mettlestone 12 copy pack
Includes 12 copies of The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone plus a poster and a free reading copy.
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A & U Children Have Sword, Will Travel Garth Nix and Sean Williams
From New York Times bestselling authors Garth Nix and Sean Williams, comes this hilarious, action-packed adventure featuring a very unlikely knight, an admirably stubborn girl, and a sword with attitude.
Sales points • For ages 9 to 12 • Major US and UK co-publication • Page-turning adventure for fans of the Ranger's Apprentice series or How to Train Your Dragon • Easy to recommend: trusted authors, loads of imagination, classic storytelling • Chapter sampler packs available for order in October • Youtube advertising campaign • Funny, exciting, entertaining • Themes include fantasy, adventure, quests.
Description When Odo and Eleanor stumble upon an ancient sword in a river outside their village, something very unexpected happens... the sword starts to talk! Much to Odo's dismay he discovers that he's awoken a famous enchanted blade called Biter, and thus has instantly become a knight. Eleanor would love to become a knight - but she's not the one with the sword. Unearthing Biter is only the start of their troubles; soon boy, girl and sword must depart on a noble quest to save their kingdom from threats - in both human and dragon form.
About the Author Garth Nix and Sean Williams first collaborated on the Troubletwisters series, which they followed with a book in the Spirit Animals series, Blood Ties. Garth is also the bestselling author of the Seventh Tower series, the Keys to the Kingdom series, the Old Kingdom series, and Frogkisser! Sean's bestselling novels include those in the Twinmaker series and several in the Star Wars universe. Both Garth and Sean live in Australia - Garth in Sydney and Sean in Adelaide. This is their first book featuring Odo, Eleanor, and Biter... but it won't be their last. Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781742374024 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 304 pages
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Sub Category: YFH Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Sean Williams lives in Adelaide, South Australia Garth Nix lives in Coogee (Sydney), NSW
A & U Children Have Sword Will Travel 10 copy pack
Includes 10 copies of Have Sword Will Travel plus a free reading copy and a sword shaped decal.
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A & U Children Have Sword Will Travel Sampler Pack
In stores October 2017, this sampler counterpack includes 20 free chapter samplers of the new Garth Nix/Sean Williams book Have Sword Will Travel.
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A & U Children Patty Takes Charge: Game Day! 3 Patty Mills and Jared Thomas
A fantastic and fun basketball series by Australian Olympian and NBA star Patty Mills that will entertain young readers, inspire kids to achieve their goals through sport, and showcase Patty's pride in his Indigenous heritage.
Sales points • For ages 6-9 years • Patty Mills plays in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs and is a three-time Australian Olympian (Beijing, London & Rio) • He is a huge hit with kids both in Australia and the US • Patty is extremely proud of his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage • Based on Patty's experience playing basketball (and other sports) as a kid growing up in Canberra • Explores the experiences of the life of a sporty kid (hopes & dreams, triumphs & disappointments) • For My People is: 'a documentary about Patty's professional and private life from traditional dancing on a tiny island in the Torres Strait to playing against the best basketball players in the world. His journey to the NBA is unique & will inspire not only basketball fans but anybody who has a dream.' Trailer available online. To be released in 2017. • Jared Thomas is the author of Sweet Guy (shortlisted for Vic Premier's Literary Awards & the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature) and Calypso Summer (winner 2013 black&write! Indigenous Writing Fellowship) and Songs the Sound Like Blood (Aug 2016) • Themes: sport, basketball, Indigenous pride, NBA, sports stars, self-belief
Description Through hard work and lots of practice, Patty's basketball skills have improved so much he's invited to represent Canberra in the East Coast tournament in Sydney.
Even though he has to miss out on spending time in his beloved Torres Strait, it's an opportunity too exciting to pass up. Patty starts to think he might have a future in basketball! Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781760295127 But an injury puts it all in jeopardy. Could Patty's dream be over before it's begun? Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 128 pages About the Author Main Category: YFA Patty Mills was born on August 11, 1988 in Canberra, Australia. His father Benny is from the Torres Strait Islands, and his Sub Category: YFR mother Yvonne is an Australian Aboriginal originally from the Kokatha people in South Australia. Patty was born into a Illustrations: Previous Titles: family that was surrounded by basketball. His parents founded Shadows Basketball in the early 80's, a local Canberra Author now living: Patty Mills: USA, San Antonio (Hometown: club created to provide a sense of community, familiarity, and opportunities for Indigenous people through basketball. Canberra, ACT) Jared Thomas, Adelaide Today, Patty plays with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA and is the only Indigenous Australian to win an NBA Championship (2013/14 season). He is a triple Olympian (Beijing '08, London '12, Rio de Janeiro '16) and currently represents the Australian Boomers. A & U Children Patty Takes Charge 12 copy pack
Includes 12 copies of Patty Takes Charge in a Basketball shaped counter pack plus a free reading copy.
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A & U Children Patty Mills top up pack
Top up your counter pack! Includes 4 copies each of Patty Hits the Court & Patty and the Shadows plus a free reading copy.
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A & U Children Patty Hits the Court: Game Day! 1 Patty Mills and Jared Thomas
A fantastic and fun basketball series by Australian Olympian and NBA star Patty Mills that will entertain young readers, inspire kids to achieve their goals through sport, and showcase Patty's pride in his Indigenous heritage.
Sales points • For ages 6-9 years • Patty Mills plays point guard in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs and is a three-time Australian Olympian (Beijing, London & Rio), He is a huge hit with kids both in Australia and the US • HUGE CONSUMER-WIDE COMPETITION: Winner will receive: Return flights for 4 people to US, 4 tickets to NBA game featuring Patty, 4 VIP passes for a post-game photo with Patty, 5 nights accomodation, 4 signed Patty Mils NBA singlets, 2 pairs signed Patty Mills Under Armour shoes, $500 Under Armour e-gift card and an Allen & Unwin book gift pack. Books will be stickered with the competition and all POS will flag the competition. Competition is based on proof of purchase • Huge publicity tour supporting books release including multi-state tour, big shopping centre events and multi-state television, radio and print media • Patty is extremely proud of his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage • Based on Patty's experience playing basketball (and other sports) as a kid growing up in Canberra • Explores the experiences of the life of a sporty kid (hopes & dreams, triumphs & disappointments) • For My People is: 'a documentary about Patty's professional and private life from traditional dancing on a tiny island in the Torres Strait to playing against the best basketball players in the world. His journey to the NBA is unique & will inspire not only basketball fans but anybody who has a dream.' Trailer available online. To be released in 2017. • Jared Thomas is the author of Sweet Guy (shortlisted for Vic Premier's Literary Awards & the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature) and Calypso Summer (winner 2013 black&write! Indigenous Writing Fellowship) and Songs the Sound Like Blood (Aug 2016) • Themes: sport, basketball, Indigenous pride, NBA, sports stars, self-belief
Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) Description ISBN: 9781760295103 Sport-mad Patty Mills is a star on the footy field, an ace at athletics, a ripper at rugby. Format: Paperback - B format So when he tries out for basketball, it should be a breeze... Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFR Patty expects to be a great basketballer straight away, just like his uncle Danny. But he soon discovers there's a whole lot Sub Category: YFB General Fiction more to the game than just shooting hoops. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Patty Mills: USA, San Antonio (Hometown: He's got a lot to learn, on and off the court - and it's going to take plenty of practice. Will he and his school team be good Canberra, ACT) Jared Thomas, Adelaide enough to get into the finals?
About the Author A & U Children Patty and The Shadows: Game Day! 2 Patty Mills and Jared Thomas
A fantastic and fun basketball series by Australian Olympian and NBA star Patty Mills that will entertain young readers, inspire kids to achieve their goals through sport, and showcase Patty's pride in his Indigenous heritage.
Sales points • For ages 6-9 years • Patty Mills plays point guard in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs and is a three-time Australian Olympian (Beijing, London & Rio), he is a huge hit with kids both in Australia and the US • HUGE CONSUMER-WIDE COMPETITION: Winner will receive: Return flights for 4 people to US, 4 tickets to NBA game featuring Patty, 4 VIP passes for a post-game photo with Patty, 5 nights accomodation, 4 signed Patty Mills NBA singlets, 2 pairs signed Patty Mills Under Armour shoes, $500 Under Armour e-gift card and an Allen & Unwin book gift pack. Books will be stickered with the competition and all POS will flag the competition. Competition is based on proof of purchase • Huge publicity tour supporting books release including multi-state tour, big shopping centre events and multi-state television, radio and print media • Patty is extremely proud of his Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage • Based on Patty's experience playing basketball (and other sports) as a kid growing up in Canberra • Explores the experiences of the life of a sporty kid (hopes & dreams, triumphs & disappointments) • For My People is: 'a documentary about Patty's professional and private life from traditional dancing on a tiny island in the Torres Strait to playing against the best basketball players in the world. His journey to the NBA is unique & will inspire not only basketball fans but anybody who has a dream.' Trailer available online. To be released in 2017. • Jared Thomas is the author of Sweet Guy (shortlisted for Vic Premier's Literary Awards & the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature) and Calypso Summer (winner 2013 black&write! Indigenous Writing Fellowship) and Songs the Sound Like Blood (Aug 2016) • Themes: sport, basketball, Indigenous pride, NBA, sports stars, self-belief
Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) Description ISBN: 9781760295110 There's a new team in town: the Shadows. Format: Paperback - B format And sport-mad Patty Mills has something to prove... Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Tyson is Patty's arch-rival. And when he gives Patty a hard time about his people, it really hurts. But it makes Patty more Sub Category: YFB General Fiction determined than ever. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Patty Mills: USA, San Antonio (Hometown: Playing for the Shadows, Patty and his friends have a chance to shine - and show that Indigenous kids can do anything. Canberra, ACT) Jared Thomas, Adelaide After a huge improvement, they make the grand final. And the result will come down to the final seconds of the game.
About the Author A & U Children Nexus: Zeroes 3 Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling YA superheroes series.
Sales points • For ages 14+, Young Adult • We are publishing AHEAD of the US and UK. They are publishing Nexus in Feb 2018, so our edition will be the only one available internationally in the Christmas period. • Books 1 & 2 were New York Times YA bestsellers and we've sold almost 15,000 copies of Book 1 & almost 7000 copies of Book 2 (Bookmaster) • Big social media campaign • Incredibly compelling, suspenseful, action-packed finale to this brilliant superpowered series • An absolutely stellar and seamless collaboration by three extraordinary writers • Huge in-house enthusiasm for Books 1 & 2: • Terrific endorsements for Books 1 & 2: • - 'With action, romance, and thorny ethical questions, it's a book with a little something for everyone.' - Publishers Weekly • - 'Cinematic, nonstop action.' - Booklist • - 'Fresh and original superpowered abilities.' - School Library Journal, starred review • - 'Intriguing protagonists and cinematic powers.' - Kirkus • - 'An amazing effort by three brilliant authors. I don't love superheroes. But I love the Zeroes.' - Good Reading [4 stars] • Themes: urban fantasy, superheroes, morality, herd mentality, social commentary
Description The Zeroes are in disarray. One of them has vanished into thin air. One of them is in prison. The rest of them are on the most-wanted list.
Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) And something big is brewing. ISBN: 9781925267259 Format: Paperback - C format After defeating Swarm in a breath-taking stand-off, Nate has been arrested for his murder. In prison and isolated, he Dimensions: 234x153mm can't use his powers of influence at all. Flicker, Chizara, Kelsie and Ethan are on the run and in hiding from the FBI who Extent: 432 pages
Main Category: YFB believe the Cambria Five are domestic terrorists. And Agent Phan and the FBI have a secret weapon up their sleeve - a Sub Category: YFB General Fiction teenager with a superpower that the Zeroes haven't encountered yet. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: All three authors live in Sydney. Scott Meanwhile, Sonia Sonic and her growing band of weird-hunters are tracking inexplicable events across the country - and Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan & Deborah Biancotti their investigations lead them to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, where the celebrating crowds promise enormous power all live in Sydney (Surry Hills, Lewisham and to anyone who can channel it. Time is running out for the Zeroes, but they must learn to trust each other again and Chippendale respectively) Lewisham, Sydney, NSW. combine their powers for good - to avert the looming disaster. A & U Children Nexus 16 copy bin
Includes 10 copies of Nexus, 3 copies each of Zeroes and Swarm in a bin with a customer header and a free reading copy of Nexus.
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A & U Children Zeroes Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
Introducing ZEROES - featuring six unique superheroes, one bag of stolen drug money, one bungled bank robbery and a whole heap of trouble. All adding up to one outstanding YA series by three extraordinary writers.
Sales points • For ages 14+ • The first novel in a highly commercial YA urban fantasy series • Hugely compelling, suspenseful, action-packed, has terrific teen characters with brilliant super powers, it's cleverly plotted with plenty at stake. • Scott Westerfeld is a New York Times best-selling author, Margo Lanagan is a multi-award winning author and Deborah Biancotti is an extremely talented writer of short stories (this is her first novel) • An absolutely stellar and seamless collaboration by three extraordinary writers • Huge in-house enthusiasm: - I fell in love with ZEROES from the moment I started reading. It's without a doubt the coolest YA fiction I have read in some time. - Eva Mills - What a brilliant story - I cannot wait to start recommending it to everyone I know! Absolutely compulsive reading - this is YA fiction at its best! Kristy Rizzo - What a brilliantly plotted and thrillingly paced book! It drew me in completely because of the unique nature of the characters' skills. Scott, Margo and Deb have outdone themselves! - Jennifer Dougherty - I loved this manuscript! Easy to devour and I hunger for the next instalment! - Rachel Nobilo - This was incredible - the story was so filmic and the characters so believable that I could see it all playing out as though I was watching a movie. - Kylie Westaway - I was completely hooked from the first page and not released till the last word! I'm ready for the sequel! Courtney Lick - This was absolutely riveting; I read it one sitting. - Kate Calhau • Themes: urban fantasy, superheroes, morality, transformation, herd mentality, social connection, politics
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Don't call them heroes. But these six Californian teens have powers that set them apart. Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781925266955 Ethan aka Scam has a voice inside him that'll say whatever people want to hear, whether it's true or not. Which is handy, Format: Paperback - C format except when it isn't - like when the voice starts gabbing in the middle of a bank robbery. The only people who can help are Dimensions: 234x153mm Extent: 496 pages the other Zeroes, who aren't exactly best friends these days.
Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Enter Nate, aka Bellwether, the group's 'glorious leader.' After Scam's SOS, he pulls the scattered Zeroes back together. Illustrations: But when the rescue blows up in their faces, the Zeroes find themselves propelled into whirlwind encounters with ever Previous Titles: Author now living: All three authors live in Sydney. Scott more dangerous criminals. At the heart of the chaos they find Kelsie, who can take a crowd in the palm of her hand and Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan & Deborah Biancotti tame it or let it loose as she pleases. all live in Sydney (Surry Hills, Lewisham and Chippendale respectively) Lewisham, Sydney, NSW. Filled with high-stakes action and drama, Zeroes unites three powerhouse authors for the opening instalment of a thrilling A & U Children Swarm: Zeroes 2 Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti
The second book in the unputdownable, action-packed Zeroes series from New York Times bestselling authors.
Sales points • For ages 14+ • Hugely compelling, suspenseful, action-packed, with terrific teen characters with brilliant super powers, it's cleverly plotted and the stakes are raised even higher than Book 1 • An absolutely stellar and seamless collaboration by three extraordinary writers • Themes: urban fantasy, superheroes, morality, herd mentality, social connection
Description THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
EVERY POWER HAS A DARK SIDE. Keep the secret. Use your power for good. Keep out of trouble. Stick together. Or things will fall apart.
It's the holiday season, but the celebration at the Zeroes' underground nightclub is blown apart when two strangers with new powers take to the dance floor. The Zeroes pursue them, only to discover that they're fleeing an even more sinister power-wielder, Swarm. The Zeroes must learn all they can about this dangerous new player if they are to stay safe.
Meanwhile each of the Zeroes also has their own issues to deal with. Bellwether's confidence is challenged, and Mob questions the nature of her power. Crash's conscience gets a workout, and Anon and Scam face harsh truths about belonging. And it's up to Flicker to pick up the reins and lead the Zeroes into a terrifying showdown.
A terrific sequel with a cracking pace that raises the stakes in this brilliant and unique superheroes series.
Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781925267242 Scott Westerfeld is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Uglies and Leviathan trilogies. His novel So Format: Paperback - C format Yesterday won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award. His latest solo novel is Afterworlds. Margo Lanagan has won four Dimensions: 234x153mm Extent: 400 pages World Fantasy Awards for her short stories and for her novels Tender Morsels and Sea Hearts. Her work has also been
Main Category: YFB shortlisted in the Hugo and Nebula awards and longlisted in the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and for the Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Carnegie Medal. Deborah Biancotti has published two short story collections. Her Aurealis-shortlisted Bad Power Illustrations: explored ordinary people discovering their superpowers. All three authors live in Sydney, where they are part of the Previous Titles: Author now living: Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan & Deborah overlapping communities of writers of genre and young adult fiction. They meet at a pub to keep the Zeroes series on Biancotti all live in Sydney (Surry Hills, Lewisham track and squabble about characters' motivations. and Chippendale respectively) Lewisham, Sydney, NSW. A & U Children The Naughtiest Reindeer Takes a Bow Nicki Greenberg
This year, Ruby the reindeer causes serious disruption to Santa's delivery schedule and to the school Christmas concert. With Ruby in the mix, the show might not go on AND Christmas presents might not be delivered at all...
Sales points • For ages 3-6 (parents & grandparents) • The fourth in this fabulous series of cute, Christmassy, rhyming commercial picture books, for all channels • We've had terrific success with the Naughtiest Reindeer series (Book 1 sold over 7,500 copies for Christmas 2013, Book 2 over 8000 copies Christmas 2015, & Book 3 (2016) more than 7500 copies • 'Here's a children's picture book that captures a corner of Christmas and makes it magical.' - The Book Chook (Book 1) • 'If you're looking for a Christmas-themed picture book, The Naughtiest Reindeer at the Zoo is a great choice for families and libraries. - The Book Chook (Book 2) • 'Your kids will fall about laughing listening to how Ruby the Reindeer gets into all sorts of mischief.' - The West Australian • Themes: Christmas, Santa, humour, Rudolf
Description Shhhhhhh! Look at those reindeer, all tucked up in bed, Getting their rest for the big ride ahead. Silent night... Well, not quite.
While all the other reindeer are sleeping, Ruby sneaks off with the present-laden sleigh in an attempt to get a head-start on the Christmas deliveries. Disaster! So when she crash-lands at George and Amelia's house, she abandons the presents to join them in the school concert. What could possibly go wrong? And what will Santa do when he discovers his sleigh (and all the presents) are missing? Will he be able to save Christmas?
Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) Ruby the reindeer makes Christmas Eve more entertaining than ever before! ISBN: 9781760295653 Format: Hard Cover About the Author Dimensions: 290x220mm Extent: 32 pages Nicki Greenberg is a writer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. Her first picture books, The Digits series, were Main Category: YBC published when she was fifteen years old. She later spent ten years disguised as a lawyer, while maintaining a not-so- Sub Category: YBC secret Other Life as a comics artist and children's book author. Nicki is the creator of the award-winning 'staged-on-the- Illustrations: Previous Titles: page' adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and of the graphic adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Author now living: Melbourne, Vic (Alphington) Inspired by her own young children, Nicki has written and illustrated a range of delightful picture books for younger readers including The Naughtiest Reindeer series, Monkey Red Monkey Blue, BOM! went the Bear, Teddy Took the Train, My Dog Dash and Meerkat Choir.
A & U Children Naughtiest Reindeer Bow 8 copy pack
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A & U Children The Naughtiest Reindeer Nicki Greenberg
A gorgeous, funny Christmas picture book from an acclaimed CBCA award-winning creator.
Sales points • Ages: 5+ • Cute, fun and christmassy, commercial picture book at a great price • Cover has sparkly glittercoat on the tree, author name and other details • From the CBCA award-winning creator of the acclaimed graphic novel adaptations of The Great Gatsby & Hamlet • Nicki Greenberg's illustrations have been featured in the New Yorker • An activity sheet will be available to download from the A+U website on publication • Themes: Christmas, mischief-making
Description Rudolf the reindeer was lying in bed with a runny red nose and an ache in his head. 'I'm sorry,' he groaned. 'I just can't pull a sled. You'll have to ask my sister Ruby instead.'
It's the night before Christmas and Rudolf is sneezing his little red nose off. So Santa needs another reindeer to help pull the sleigh. Rudolf's sister Ruby is a little reindeer who always finds herself in BIG trouble. Will she find a way to bring her best behaviour? Or will she bring chaos to Christmas Day?
A cheeky and charming celebration of the Christmas spirit.
About the Author Nicki Greenberg is a writer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. Her first picture books, The Digits series, were published when she was fifteen years old. She later spent ten years disguised as a lawyer, while maintaining a not-so- secret Other Life as a comics artist and children's book author. Nicki is the creator of the award-winning 'staged- on-the- page' adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and of the graphic adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) Inspired by her own young children, Nicki has written and illustrated a range of delightful picture books for younger ISBN: 9781743313046 readers including Monkey Red Monkey Blue, BOM! went the Bear, The Naughtiest Reindeer and Teddy Took the Train. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 290x220mm Extent: 32 pages
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A & U Children The Naughtiest Reindeer at the Zoo Nicki Greenberg
Once again, the delightfully cheeky Ruby the reindeer is causing all kinds of chaos on Christmas Eve.
Sales points • For ages 3-6, (parents and grandparents) • Cute, Christmassy, rhyming commercial picture book, for all channels • Sequel to The Naughtiest Reindeer (which sold over 7,500 copies for Christmas 2013) • 'Your kids will fall about laughing listening to how Ruby the Reindeer gets into all sorts of mischief.' - The West Australian • 'Here's a children's picture book that captures a corner of Christmas and makes it magical.' - The Book Chook • Nicki Greenberg's illustrations have been featured in the New Yorker • Themes: Christmas, mischief-making
Description 'I miss Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen! Oh, Comet! Oh, Cupid! Oh, Donner and Blitzen! And big brother Rudolph! I wish they were here!' Sobbed the naughtiest, loneliest little reindeer.
This Christmas, Ruby's family is visiting Granny and Pop, whose house full of breakable items is not the place for a very naughty reindeer. So Ruby is sent to the zoo for the holidays, and she has to bunk in with the stuck-up antelopes and the fussy zebras, which is no fun at all for an excitable reindeer.
So on Christmas Eve, Ruby opens all the enclosures hoping for fabulous festivities and feasting - and creates chaos! With all the animals on the loose, and Santa delayed from delivering all his presents - how can Ruby right her wrongs and save Christmas for everyone?
Ruby is at her mischievous best in this rollicking Christmas treat.
Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781760112141 Nicki Greenberg is a writer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. Her first picture books, The Digits series, were Format: Hard Cover published when she was fifteen years old. She later spent ten years disguised as a lawyer, while maintaining a not-so- Dimensions: 290x220mm secret Other Life as a comics artist and children's book author. Nicki is the creator of the award-winning 'staged- on-the- Extent: 32 pages
Main Category: YB page' adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and of the graphic adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Inspired by her own young children, Nicki has written and illustrated a range of delightful picture books for younger Learning Material readers including Monkey Red Monkey Blue, BOM! went the Bear, The Naughtiest Reindeer and Teddy Took the Train. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Melbourne, Vic (Alphington)
A & U Children The Naughtiest Reindeer Goes South Nicki Greenberg
Ruby the excitable reindeer is determined to have another calamitous Christmas! This time at the South Pole - with penguins and seals and sharks and whales all joining in the adventure.
Sales points • For ages 3-6, (parents & grandparents) • Cute, Christmassy, rhyming commercial picture book with glitter foil cover, for all channels - this time set in the South Pole • The third book in the fabulous Naughtiest Reindeer series (Bookmaster sales: Book 1 sold over 7,500 copies for Christmas 2013, Book 2 over 8000 copies Christmas 2015) • Comes in a mixed pack with a free set of Naughtiest Reindeer activity postcards • 'Your kids will fall about laughing listening to how Ruby the Reindeer gets into all sorts of mischief.' - The West Australian • 'Here's a children's picture book that captures a corner of Christmas and makes it magical.' - The Book Chook • Themes: Christmas, mischief-making, South Pole, Antarctica
Description 'I'm zippy! I'm snappy! I'm raring to go.'
'You're NAUGHTY,' said Rudolf. 'The answer is NO.'
If only Mrs Claus had listened! Letting Ruby lead the sleigh is a recipe for disaster. Ruby's wild ride lands her in a world of trouble, and very far from home. Poor Ruby is stranded, the presents are scattered... and the local penguins are very, very grumpy. How can the naughtiest reindeer avert a Christmas disaster this time?
Another hilarious adventure featuring everyone's favourite irrepressible reindeer.
Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781760293116 Nicki Greenberg is a writer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. Her first picture books, The Digits series, were Format: Hard Cover published when she was fifteen years old. She later spent ten years disguised as a lawyer, while maintaining a not-so- Dimensions: 290x220mm Extent: 32 pages secret Other Life as a comics artist and children's book author. Nicki is the creator of the award-winning 'staged-on-the-
Main Category: YB page' adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and of the graphic adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Inspired by her own young children, Nicki has written and illustrated a range of delightful picture books for younger Learning Material readers including Monkey Red Monkey Blue, BOM! Went the Bear, The Naughtiest Reindeer books, Teddy Took the Illustrations: Previous Titles: Train and My Dog Dash. Author now living: Melbourne, Vic (Alphington)
A & U Children Tashi Storybook Anna Fienberg, illustrated by Kim Gamble
A deluxe, large-format, special hardback collection of eight specially selected Tashi stories including seven of the authors' favourite Tashi adventures, and one brand new story called Kidnapped!
Sales points • For boys and girls aged 5 to 8 years • Anna and Barbara Fienberg have chosen seven favourite stories and have written a new story especially for this collection. • Published in a deluxe, large format hardback with beautiful b&w illustrations • Tashi is one of Australia's most loved and trusted children's book characters - well over a million Tashi books already sold • Tashi's 20th anniversary was celebrated in 2015 • Children love Tashi: I like the clever things that Tashi does. Jessica, 6; None of the baddies scare me because Tashi will fix things. Daniel, 4 • Animated Tashi series has been screened on TV • Dedicated website tashibooks.com hosts all things Tashi, including activity sheets • Themes: village life, magic, friendship, adventure, humour, imaginative characters and animals
Description Tashi has amazing adventures, like the time the Baba Yaga's house blew into the village on the winds of a terrible storm, and when he found a genie and rode on a flying carpet. Tashi has stories about a big smelly giant, a haunted house, and a proud golden phoenix. And he must be very clever when the Book of Spells is stolen, and almost magical when he tries to save the Baron's dog.
Tashi's friend Jack loves hearing Tashi's stories, and so do children all over the world. In this storybook, Anna and Barbara Fienberg have chosen some of their favourite Tashi stories, and written a new one called Kidnapped!
Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) 'All children should meet Tashi. He can be their mentor on the road to reading, feeding their imaginations with fantastic ISBN: 9781760295684 stories. The Tashi stories have the evergreen qualities of classics.' MAGPIES Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 250x200mm Extent: 256 pages 'I read my kids Tashi - it's this story that they love' ANGELINA JOLIE
Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFC About the Author Illustrations: Barbara Fienberg loved making up stories when she was a child. And the stories continued for another thirty years after Previous Titles: Author now living: KG: was based in Sydney. He passed away in she became a teacher librarian. Anna Fienberg says, 'My mother, Barbara, taught at my primary school and I remember 2016. North Balgowlah, NSW sitting spellbound in the library with the rest of the class as she read to us, my mind flying off to wherever she was going. For that hour she was no longer my mother; she was the genie, the snow queen, the terrible tiger and the gentle giant.
A & U Children Tashi Storybook 8 copy pack
Includes 8 copies of The Tashi Story Book plus a free display copy.
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A & U Children Cleo Stories Book Bag Libby Gleeson, illustrated by Freya Blackwood
A beautifully presented slipcase edition of two delightful books for early readers by an award-winning team.
Sales points • For 5-8 year olds, Junior Fiction • A beautiful gift edition • The Necklace and the Present won the 2015 CBCA Book of Year Award (Younger Readers), and A Friend and a Pet was shortlisted in 2016 • Features a creative and resourceful main character from a much loved author-illustrator team • Ideal for pre-school and early years of primary school - perfect for kids learning to read • Themes include: family, creative play, imagination, pets, friends
Description Two award-winning books inside.
Cleo's best friend is away, her parents are busy, and there's nothing to do but count raindrops - or tidy her room. Just when she thinks she'll never cheer up, Cleo has an idea...
About the Author Libby Gleeson AM has published over 40 popular, highly acclaimed books for children and teenagers, been shortlisted for 15 CBCA Awards, and won five. Libby has been a teacher and lecturer and contributes regularly to national conferences. She chaired the Australian Society of Authors from 1999-2001, and in 2007 was awarded membership to the Order of Australia. She won the 2011 Dromkeen Medal, awarded for contributions to children's literature.
Freya Blackwood grew up in Orange, NSW. The daughter of a painter and an architect, she began drawing at a young age. She has collaborated with many wonderful authors, including Libby Gleeson, Margaret Wild, Jan Ormerod, Roddy Doyle and Nick Bland. In 2010, Freya won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for Harry and Hopper, and her books
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) have been honoured in the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards many times. ISBN: 9781760296971 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 205x153mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Freya Blackwood lives in Orange, NSW. LG lives in Petersham, NSW; FB lives in Orange, NSW.
A & U Children Swan Lake Anne Spudvilas
A magnificent visual re-telling of the classic ballet story from a much-loved, award-winning illustrator.
Sales points • For ages 10-14 and adults • A beautiful gift for all ages, especially fans of the ballet - sophisticated illustrations with a darkly gothic twist • A passion project for this highly regarded fine artist and the creator of award-winning and bestselling picture books including CBCA Book of the Year,The Peasant Prince by Li Cunxin (Bookscan sales of over 22,000 copies) • 'Anne Spudvilas's illustrations are full of emotion and beauty. Her Swan Lake is simply enchanting and sublime!' Li Cunxin, author of Mao's Last Dancer and Artistic Director, Queensland Ballet • Social media campaign with Australian Ballet • An excellent introduction to the classic tale of Swan Lake, a story of good and evil, deception and tragedy, love and loss, betrayal and retribution
Description 'Anne Spudvilas is one of Australia's most talented visual artists. Her illustrations are full of emotion and beauty. Anne's Swan Lake is simply enchanting and sublime!' Li Cunxin, author of Mao's Last Dancer and Artistic Director, Queensland Ballet
The iconic ballet Swan Lake, the tragic love story of a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer, has been revered for more than a century. In this atmospheric adaptation, Anne Spudvilas reimagines the classic tale of passion, betrayal and heartbreak in the dramatic riverscape of the Murray-Darling.
About the Author Anne Spudvilas is a multi-award-winning illustrator of children's books and an established portrait painter and printmaker. Her first picture book, The Race by Christobel Mattingley, was awarded the Crichton Award for Illustration and was a CBCA Honour Book. Her bestselling books include The Peasant Prince by Li Cunxin, which won the NSW and
Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) Queensland Premiers' Awards in 2008 and Jenny Angel by Margaret Wild which was CBCA Picture Book of the Year in ISBN: 9781743318454 2000. Anne's move to the Murray River has inspired her latest book, an illustrated retelling of the classic ballet story Swan Format: Hard Cover Lake. She lives in Wentworth, where the Murray and Darling rivers meet, surrounded by birds and river red gums. Dimensions: 300x235mm Extent: 48 pages
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A & U Children Swan Lake 8 copy pack
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A & U Children Moo and Moo and Can You Guess Who? Jane Millton and Deborah Hinde
The bestselling Kaikoura earthquake cows are back!
Sales points • Moo and Moo and the Little Calf too was a runaway bestseller • Excellent reviews • Updates the cows' situation post-earthquake • Heartwarming message that life goes on, even after a disaster • Beautiful story about animals giving birth • Parents who are expecting new babies will love to give this to their older children • CATEGORY: PIcture book
Description What have they been up to since they were rescued after the huge earthquake in Kaikoura?
Nine months on from that tumultuous time, Moo and Moo are about to embark on yet another remarkable adventure.
Another great story from the stars of the massive bestseller Moo and Moo and the Little Calf too.
About the Author Jane Millton farms at Clarence River near Kaikoura, and Moo and Moo live on her farm. She wrote the bestselling Moo and Moo and the Little Calf Too and Moo and Moo and Can you Guess Who?, and Deborah HInde illustrated them. Deborah is the illustrator of A Kiwi Night before Christmas as well as many other wonderful picture books for children.
Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781760631611 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 250x240mm Extent: 32 pages
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A&U New Zealand Great Gatsby: A graphic adaptation based on the novel by F Scott Fitzgerald Nicki Greenberg
A brilliant, innovative, reverently faithful graphic novel adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's jazz-age classic.
Sales points • Stylish new jacket and art paper internals for this paperback edition, which will have a long life on the shelves • Hardback edition received rave reviews and masses of media coverage • Will introduce a whole new readership to a landmark literary work • 'Bizarre, absorbing and very funny ' - Shaun Tan • 'Greenberg's The Great Gatsby is a pure delight it's a work of art; every page is beautiful.' - theblurb.com.au • Suits ages 14+ - perfect for secondary school visual literacy programs and extending studies of the original novel (see teacher reviews on A+U website) • CATEGORY: For your graphic novel section, fiction section or gift section
Description Nicki Greenberg's adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby' brings to life the grand and crumpled dream's of F. Scott Fitzgerald's unforgettable characters. In the exquisitely realised setting of 1920s New York, a throng of fantastical creatures play out the drama, the wry humour and the tragedy of the novel.
'Bizarre, absorbing and very funny. a bold idea that works to great effect.' Shaun Tan
'Greenberg's The Great Gatsby is a pure delight. it's a work of art; every page is beautiful.' The Blurb
'Greenberg's delicate, expressive artwork, deft period re-creation and precise, sympathetic storytelling capture the novels glittering surface and melancholic undertow.' The Weekend Australian
For copyright reasons this book is not for sale in the USA. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781741757309 Format: Paperback About the Author Dimensions: 210x172mm Nicki Greenberg is a Melbourne-based comic artist, illustrator and lawyer. In 1990 she wrote and illustrated The Digits, a Extent: 316 pages series of twelve children's books, selling 400,000 copies in Australia and New Zealand. Spin-off merchandise included Main Category: FX greeting cards, giftwraps and stickers. More recently, in 2005, she wrote and illustrated It's True! Squids Suck for Allen Sub Category: FX Graphic Novels Illustrations: and Unwin. It was shortlisted for the prestigious UK Aventis prize and the Australian Wilderness Society Awards in 2006. Previous Titles: Author now living: Melbourne, Vic (Alphington) An active contributor to the Australian independent comic art scene, Nicki's comics have appeared in Silent Army, Pure Evil, Tango and other comic art anthologies in Australia, Canada and Spain. Her work has been included in exhibitions such as Comic Book Lifestyle (Linden Centre for Contemporary Arts) and Inside Out (Westspace Gallery) and featured in The Age newspaper. The Great Gatsby is her first graphic novel. A & U Children The Sisters Saint-Claire Carlie Gibson
Beautifully illustrated, this delightful rhyming tale about five gourmand mouse sisters who go to market and the youngest sister, Cecile, who sets up her very own delicious pie stall with food fit for a Queen is suitable for readers of Ruby Red Shoes.
Sales points • Suitable for ages 4-8 • Cute French furry mice sisters go to market to buy bread, cheese and berries, and end up selling delicious pies to royalty • Beautifully packaged hardback picture book ideal for the Christmas gift market • Illustrated with loving detail by Tamsin Ainslie, the bestselling illustrator of Count my Christmas Kisses written by Ruthie May (Bookscan sales 10,463) and The Easter Bunny's Helpers written by Anne Mangan (Bookscan sales 17,121) • Rhyming text perfect to read aloud and to appeal to young readers • Available in a gorgeous, customised, 8 copy counter pack • Themes include family, courage, curiosity, French culture, food
Description This is the tale of the sisters Saint-Claire,
Who lived with their parents Odette and Pierre.
Harriet, Violet, Beatrice, Minette,
And little Cecile, we must not forget!
A delightful rhyming tale about five fabulous French mice who love food, fashion and family, and a story about how Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) greatness can come in any size. ISBN: 9781760291563 Format: Hard Cover About the Author Dimensions: 230x162mm Extent: 48 pages Carlie Gibson is a mum to three young children and the eldest of five girls. The Sisters Saint-Claire is inspired by her Main Category: YB experience of family and country living. She is a former media adviser and journalist living in Canberra. Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Tamsin Ainslie was born and educated in the UK and lives in Murwillumbah with her daughters Olympia and Matilda. Previous Titles: Tamsin started drawing at an early age, making books and keeping illustrated journals. She works from her home-based Author now living: Author: Gilmore, Canberra, ACT; Illustrator: studio spending most of her time illustrating children's books, designing book covers, drawing, painting and printmaking. Murwillumbah, QLD
A & U Children Supersaurs 1: The Raptors of Paradise Jay Jay Burridge
What would the world look like if dinosaurs had never died out? A thrilling new adventure series which will have readers on the edge of their seat!
Sales points • Ages 9-12 • Major new six-book series, launching in 2017, with two books a year • Mix of high-impact adventure storylines with interactive illustration will ensure an immersive reading experience for reluctant and confident readers alike. • Fully integrated website of the Supersaur world and innovated augmented reality app will ensure an immersive reader experience • Major international marketing and publicity campaign • Each book set in different locations around the world • Themes: dinosaurs, family, adventure, fantasy •
Description Imagine a world where dinosaurs have survived and evolved as... SUPERSAURS. This is the world that Bea Kingsley lives in, a world where humans live side by side with supersaurs, sometimes in peace but often in conflict.
Bea is the daughter of explorer parents who went missing when she was just a baby. So when her grandmother suddenly takes her on a trip to the remote Indonesian islands of Aru, Bea starts asking some big questions. But the more questions Bea asks, the more trouble she and her grandmother find themselves in. Was the journey to the islands a big mistake?
The adventure starts here...
SUPERSAURS: RAPTORS OF PARADISE is the launch of a major new six book series for children, illustrated Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) throughout with magnificent black and white artwork. The ground-breaking Supersaurs app uses state-of-the-art ISBN: 9781786968074 augmented reality to make the world of Supersaurs literally leap off the page and into the real world... Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 352 pages About the Author
Main Category: YFA Jay Jay Burridge is a fine art sculptor who studied at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design. For his degree Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction show he made a forty foot long, self assembled dinosaur skeleton out of MDF. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: In 1994 he took over from the legendary children's TV presenter Tony Hart writing and co-presenting the TV show SMart for the BBC. This grew into three spin-off series and touring live shows. Jay then turned his attention to a career in commercial art for brands such as Sony, Adidas, and Levis. It was not long before he started up his own custom- made trucker cap brand, Lucky Seven Caps. Supersaurs 10 copy pack
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Hotkey Bear Grylls - Epic Climbs Bear Grylls
Learn all about some of the most epic climbs in the history of mountaineering one of the most recognisable faces of survival and outdoor adventure in the world!
Sales points • Ages 9+ • Bear Grylls has sold millions of copies worldwide • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter, widely known for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide • Contents include The Eiger, Everest, K2, the Matterhorn, Denali & Bear Grylls' climb of Everest • Bear has several shows running in Australia, Mission Survival on Chanel Ten, The Island with Bear Grylls on SBS and Breaking Point on the discover channel and new shows are in production for 2017 • Ideal Christmas gift for kids that love crazy facts and stories, a great competitor for the Guiness World Records
Description Learn all about some of the most epic climbs in the history of mountaineering. Journey to the European Alps, the Himalayas, the Karakoram Range, and the polar region of North America. Find out about the dangers of rock falls, avalanches, terrifying blizzards, and hidden crevasses. With stunning photography throughout, the book also includes a chapter on Bear Grylls' personal relevant expeditions and achievements.
About the Author Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry.
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Bear Grylls Bear Grylls - Epic Expeditions Bear Grylls
Learn all about some of the most epic expeditions in the history of exploration from one of the most recognisable faces of survival and outdoor adventure in the world!
Sales points • Ages 9+ • Bear Grylls has sold millions of copies worldwide • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter, widely known for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide • Contents include Burke & Wills crossing Australia, Lewis & Clark mapping the American West, Stanley & Livingstone in central Africa, Amundsen & Scott racing to the South Pole, Bear Grylls on the Northwest Passage • Bear has several shows running in Australia, Mission Survival on Chanel Ten, The Island with Bear Grylls on SBS and Breaking Point on the discover channel and new shows are in production for 2017 • Ideal Christmas gift for kids that love crazy facts and stories, a great competitor for the Guiness World Records
Description Learn all about some of the most epic expeditions in the history of exploration. Journey through the most extreme terrains and discover how explorers coped with searing heat and intense cold, lack of food and water, and deadly diseases and dangerous animals. With stunning photography throughout, the book also includes a chapter on Bear Grylls' personal relevant expeditions and achievements.
About the Author Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry.
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Bear Grylls A Bear Grylls Adventure 5: The River Challenge Bear Grylls
The fifth adventure in the fun new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout Bear Grylls.
Sales points • Ages 5-8 • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter widely know for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide, and is the author of several bestselling books • A collectible highly illustrated series, perfect for young independent readers with lots of fun and fascinating facts about survival in different terrains • Bear Grylls is Chief Scout until 2018 • Further books in the series to be published throughout 2018
Description The fifth adventure in the fun new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.
Jack can't stand getting wet. He has to get along a river canyon, making his way down rapids and ultimately building a raft.
Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.
About the Author Bear Grylls and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) www.beargrylls.com. Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million ISBN: 9781786960160 likes) and Instagram @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages Emma McCann is based in Brighton, Emma studied illustration at Kingston University and has since illustrated many titles Main Category: YFA for a wide variety of publishers. Her first children's book was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway award. Check out her Sub Category: work at www.emmamccann.co.uk or follow on Twitter @cooliobeanz Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Bear Grylls A Bear Grylls Adventure 6: The Earthquake Challenge Bear Grylls
The sixth in the exciting new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.
Sales points • Ages 5-8 • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter widely know for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide, and is the author of several bestselling books • A collectible highly illustrated series, perfect for young independent readers with lots of fun and fascinating facts about survival in different terrains • Bear Grylls is Chief Scout until 2018 • Further books in the series to be published throughout 2018
Description The sixth in the exciting new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.
Fatima is scared of the dark. She has to get through a ruined city at night, avoiding the dangers of crumbling buildings, cracks in the ground and fallen masonry without power or light.
Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.
About the Author Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781786960177 You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www.beargrylls.com. Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls Format: Paperback - B format (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) and Instagram @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Emma McCann, studied illustration at Kingston University and has since illustrated many titles for a wide variety of Sub Category: publishers. Her first children's book was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway award. Check out her work at www. Illustrations: emmamccann.co.uk or follow on Twitter @cooliobeanz Previous Titles: Author now living:
Bear Grylls 36 Questions That Changed My Mind About You Vicki Grant
36 questions guaranteed to make two strangers fall head over heels in love with each other? What's not to like? A clever, wry, funny, rom-com for fans of The Rosie Project.
Sales points • Ages 13 • Brilliantly readable rom com • Based on a real psychology study by Arthur Aron that was made famous in the NYT Modern Love essay • Perfect for YA and adult readers • Major international marketing and publicity • Themes: love, psychology, family, friendship
Description Inspired by the real psychology study popularised by the New York Times and its ""Modern Love"" column, this contemporary YA/crossover is perfect for fans of Eleanor and Park, Jo Jo Moyes, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Cecila Ahern.
Two random strangers. Thirty-six questions to make them fall in love.
Hildy and Paul each have their own reasons for taking part in the psychology study (in Paul's case it is the $40, in Hildy's the reasons are significantly more complex). The study poses the simple question: Can love be engineered between two random strangers?
Hildy and Paul must ask each other 36 questions, ranging from ""What is your most terrible memory?"" to ""When did you last sing to yourself?"" By the time Hildy and Paul have made it to the end of the questionnaire, they've laughed and cried and lied and thrown things and run away and come back again. They've also each discovered the painful secret the other was trying so hard to hide. But have they fallen in love?
Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781471407086 Vicki Grant has published 14 critically acclaimed and award-winning novels in her native Canada. She was shortlisted for Format: Paperback - B format an Edgar award by the Mystery Writers of America, won major Canadian awards including the Ontario Library Teen Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 352 pages Choice award, and declared 'best book' by the New York Public Library, Bank Street College, and The Canadian Main Category: YFB Children's Book Centre. Her books have been translated into seven languages. She has written over 100 episodes of Sub Category: children's network TV and is working on her third documentary. The Globe and Mail said of her most recent book, ""What Illustrations: Don Draper's daughter would have read at 13."" Previous Titles: Author now living:
Hotkey 36 Questions 8 copy pack
Includes 8 copies of 36 Questions That Changed My Mind About You plus a free reading copy.
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Hotkey The Nearest Faraway Place Hayley Long
A powerfully told story of the love between two brothers in the aftermath of a family tragedy.
Sales points • Ages 12+, Young Adult • A moving and powerful story of brotherly love, hope, coming to terms with grief and loss, and finding a way to face the future after the most profound of tragedies • Author shortlisted twice for the Costa Book Award • • Powerful storytelling, perfect for inspiring debates • Themes: brotherly love, tragedy, loss, new beginnings, grief •
Description Griff and Dylan are just returning from a holiday with their parents, sweltering in the heat in the back of a Morris Mini, about to cross into Manhattan. Out of the corner of his eye Dylan is distracted by something sparkly, flying through the air. And then it happens. A trailer from the lorry in front smashes into their car. Dylan and Griff's parents are killed.
The boys are suddenly orphans with nowhere to go until a kind aunt and uncle give them a new home in Wales. Now Dylan and Griff have everything they need - love, a happy home and future. But Dylan is worried about Griff: whether he is OK, whether he is copying with the terrible loss. He doesn't seem to speak about it or really acknowledge it. And Dylan has something else that he needs to come to terms with too.
About the Author Hayley Long began writing teen fiction while working as an English teacher in Cardiff. Her first teen novel, Lottie Biggs is Not Mad, was awarded the White Raven label for outstanding children's literature by the International Youth Library. Since then her fingers haven't stopped typing. Hayley has been a winner of the Essex Book Award, and shortlisted for the Costa
Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) Book Award - twice! Hayley has also enjoyed the razzle-dazzle of being a Queen of Teen nominee. Hayley has now ISBN: 9781471406263 published two books with Hot Key, SOPHIE SOMEONE and her first non-fiction title, BEING A GIRL in 2014. Follow Format: Paperback - B format Hayley on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HayleyLongAuthor Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Hotkey The Red Ribbon Lucy Adlington
Rose, Ella, Marta and Carla. In another life we might all have been friends together. This was Birchwood. For readers of The Diary of Anne Frank and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
Sales points • Ages 13+, Young Adult • Dramatic storytelling inspired by a sewing room with prisoners as seamstresses that actually existed within the Birkenau-Auschwitz concentration camp • The author is a historian so the narrative is well researched and convincing • The author has her own travelling events company (History Wardrobe) so this is a great opportunity to promote the book with a bespoke Red Ribbon event • Themes: hope, WWII, sewing, survival
Description As fourteen-year-old Ella begins her first day at work she steps into a world of silks, seams, scissors, pins, hems and trimmings. She is a dressmaker, but this is no ordinary sewing workshop. Hers are no ordinary clients. Ella has joined the seamstresses of Birkenau-Auschwitz, as readers may recognise it. Every dress she makes could mean the difference between life and death. And this place is all about survival.
Ella seeks refuge from this reality, and from haunting memories, in her work and in the world of fashion and fabrics. She is faced with painful decisions about how far she is prepared to go to survive. Is her love of clothes and creativity nothing more than collaboration with her captors, or is it a means of staying alive? Will she fight for herself alone, or will she trust the importance of an ever-deepening friendship with Rose? One thing weaves through the colours of couture gowns and camp mud - a red ribbon, given to Ella as a symbol of hope.
About the Author Lucy Adlington is a writer, actress and costume historian. Her novels for teenagers, including The Diary of Pelly-D and Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) Burning Mountain have been nominated and shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the Manchester Book Prize, the ISBN: 9781471406560 Leeds Book Prize and the Rotherham Book Award. She also writes non-fiction for adults about the history of clothes, Format: Paperback - B format including Great War Fashion and Stitches in Time: The Story of the Clothes We Wear. Follow Lucy at www. Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 320 pages historywardrobe.com or on Twitter: @historywardrobe Main Category: YFB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Hotkey No Shame Anne Cassidy
A raw, powerfully moving tale about a girl who must go through a harrowing court-trail after a rape. the powerful companion to No Virgin.
Sales points • Ages 14+, Young Adult • Companion novel to the powerful No Virgin • For readers of Juno Dawson and Malorie Blackman • Numerous media opportunities for discussions about teenagers and sexual consent
Description From the author of the critically acclaimed, LOOKING FOR JJ, shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize in 2004 and the Carnegie Medal in 2005.
Stacey Woods has been raped and now she has to go through a different ordeal - the court trial. But nothing in life it seems is black and white and life is not always fair or just. Suddenly it seems that she may not be believed and that the man who attacked her may be found not guilty . . . if so Stacey will need to find a way to rebuild her life again . . .
A tautly told and important book, perfect for readers of Asking for It by Louise O'Neill.
About the Author Anne Cassidy was born in London in 1952. She was an awkward teenager who spent the Swinging Sixties stuck in a convent school trying, dismally, to learn Latin. She was always falling in love and having her heart broken. She worked in a bank for five years until she finally grew up. She then went to college before becoming a teacher for many years. In 2000 Anne became a full time writer, specialising in crime stories and thrillers for teenagers. In 2004 LOOKING FOR JJ was published to great acclaim, going on to be shortlisted for the 2004 Whitbread Prize and the 2005 Carnegie Medal. Follow Anne at www.annecassidy.com or on Twitter: @annecassidy6 Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781471406782 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Hotkey This Zoo is Not For You Ross Collins
Who knew getting a job at the zoo would cause such a hullabaloo? The heartwarming new story from the author/illustrator of There's a Bear on the Chair.
Sales points • For ages 3-6 Picture book (younger reader) • Another fantastic picture book title from Ross Collins, author of the award-winning There's a Bear On My Chair • Starring a very cute platypus • A humorous, heartfelt tale about acceptance and belonging, with a classic feel • Fantastically funny and original text with the clever use of single rhyme throughout • Themes: belonging, parties, friendship, animals
Description When a small platypus applies for a vacancy at the zoo, he is taken on a rigorous interview process. But he's far too bland for the chameleons, not nearly graceful enough for the flamingos, and his tricks, quite frankly, will never impress the monkeys. So, disappointed, he leaves. But soon the animals regret being so unkind and join together to welcome him to the zoo... Leading to a very fun party on his Platybus!
About the Author Ross' primary 1 teacher, Mrs Spears, told his parents that he should go to art school. 13 years went by until he was finally 'old enough' to get into the Glasgow School of Art. Can you believe that? - 13 years. On graduating he won the MacMillan Prize for his first picture book. Since then he's illustrated over 100 books for children and written a few of them too. Several of them have won enormous glittering awards which he keeps in a box in Latvia. Ross' book The Elephantom was recently adapted into a critically acclaimed play by those clever people at the National Theatre who made that 'War Horse' thing. When he's not creating children's books he enjoys working on character development for animation studios like Laika and Disney. He also likes walking in the Scottish glens with his dog Hugo, who is an idiot and his partner Jacqui, who is not. Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780857638953 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 270x270mm Extent: 32 pages
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Nosy Crow This Zoo is Not For You 8 copy pack
Includes 8 copies of This Zoo is Not For You plus a free display copy.
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Nosy Crow There's a Bear on My Chair Ross Collins
With echoes of Dr Seuss, this joyously illustrated picture book by a multi-award-winning talent is perfect for sharing. This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading.
Sales points • Ages: 3-6 • New paperback edition with 'stories aloud' QR code - scan the code for a free audio reading • The latest eye-catching book from multi-award winning picture book talent, Ross Collins, with a fresh new look • Fantastically funny and original text with the clever use of single rhyme throughout • Perfect for reading aloud
Description Poor Mouse! A bear has decided to settle in his favourite chair, and that chair just isn't big enough for them to share. Mouse tried all kinds of tactics to move Bear, from glaring at him and scaring him, to luring him with a pear, but nothing works. Eventually, Mouse gives up. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up from the the chair and walks home. But what's that? Is that a Mouse in Bear's house?!
This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading featuring music and using children's voices - accessible anywhere and anytime you're connected to the internet by scanning a QR code on your smartphone or tablet.
About the Author Ross' primary 1 teacher told his parents that he should go to art school. 13 years went by until he was finally 'old enough' to get into the Glasgow School of Art. On graduating he won the MacMillan Prize for his first picture book. Since then he's illustrated over 100 books for children and written a few of them too. Several of them have won enormous glittering awards which he keeps in a box in Latvia. Ross' book The Elephantom was recently adapted into a critically acclaimed play by those clever people at the National Theatre who made that 'War Horse' thing. When he's not creating children's books he enjoys working on character development for animation studios like Laika and Disney. He also likes walking in Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) the Scottish glens with his dog Hugo, who is an idiot and his partner Jacqui, who is not. ISBN: 9780857633941 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x270mm Extent: 32 pages
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Nosy Crow Stardust Jeanne Willis and Briony May Smith
A heart-warming tale about a little girl longing for her chance to shine by award-winning author Jeanne Willis.
Sales points • Ages 3-7 • A wonderfully moving story by award-winning author Jeanne Willis about the importance of being true to ourselves • Beautiful, foiled package, the perfect gift • Beautifully illustrated by rising star Briony May Smith, creator of Imelda and the Goblin King and illustrator of Michael Morpurgo's The Giant's Necklace • A sensitive depiction of a young girl who never seems to shine as bright as her sister, this is a picture-book classic in the making • Stresses the importance of young girls having ambitions and becoming whatever they want to be • Themes: sisters, family, stars, space, confidence
Description One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it's finding Mum's lost wedding ring or winning the fancy-dress prize, her big sister always shines brighter. Yet for her grandad she is a star, and as he dries her eyes and they both gaze up at the night sky, he tells a story, the story of the beginning of the world. Everything and everyone is made of stardust, and we all shine in different ways. It's a lesson this little girl will never forget... and one day her dream comes true, and she finally realises her ambition to become an astronaut and fly to the moon.
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 in 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
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) which are arranged in the attic where she works. ISBN: 9781788000680 Format: Hard Cover Briony May Smith grew up in Sandhurst in Berkshire, playing in the garden with her younger brother and sister. She Dimensions: 290x230mm studied Illustration at Falmouth University and was Highly Commended for the Macmillan Children's book prize in 2013 Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB and 2014. She now lives in Devon, where her work day mainly consists of drawing fairies, interrupted only when her dog, Sub Category: Finbar, demands it's time for his walk. Briony's work is inspired by fairy tales and folklore and life in the country. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Nosy Crow I See the Moon Rosalind Beardshaw
A starry collection of favourite lullabies, rhymes and poems perfect for sharing at bedtime.
Sales points • Ages 1-4 • A gentle introduction to poetry with a night-time theme to get little ones feeling ready for a peaceful night's sleep • Silver foil on every page makes this a very special Christmas gift • Beautifully illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, with silvery white moons, twinkling stars and appealing children, babies and animals, all in a gorgeous natural setting • Themes: bedtime, poems
Description A beautifully illustrated collection of favourite night-time rhymes, poems and lullabies for little ones at bedtime. Rosalind Beardshaw's artwork features wonderful natural scenes, with adorable sleepy animals and babies ready to be lulled to sleep. A sprinkling of silver foil on every page adds a little extra moonlight magic.
About the Author Rosalind Beardshaw is the illustrator of Just Right for Christmas, Just Right for Two, Funny Face, Sunny Face and Box. She is also the illustrator of Nosy Crow's series of first concept board books with the National Trust, ABC, 123, Colours and Up and Down. She loves creating new characters, especially if they can be based loosely/wholly on her shaggy lurcher, Basil. She lives with her partner, Al, daughter, Iris, and young son, Freddie.
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Nosy Crow The Doughnut of Doom Elys Dolan
There's a Doughnut of Doom on the loose and it's feeling hungry! This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading.
Sales points • Ages 3-6 • New paperback edition with 'stories aloud' QR code - scan the code for a free audio reading • Nominated for 2017 Kate Greenaway Award • King Kong meets Superman meets Ghostbusters in this hilarious, sugary tale from Elys Dolan • Taking inspiration from 1950's B-movies, there are pages to pore over, illustrations packed with comic detail and crossover humour to appeal to child and adult alike • Elys Dolan's exceptional and hilarious debut, Weasels, has sold 25k to date and is an in-house favourite!
Description It's another ordinary day in Food Town and Alison McNutty, peanut butter sandwich and rookie reporter, desperately needs a big break. So, when news comes in of a monster doughnut on the rampage, she's straight on the case - she knew there was something dodgy about the superfoods down at Lemon Labs! And boy, is that doughnut hungry! It's EATING everything in sight and not even the police, the fire chiefs OR the military can bring it down. Whatever will President Bacon do? But when Alison discovers that the doughnut actually has a nut allergy, a plan begins to form. All they need is a plucky hero who will sacrifice themselves for the good of all food kind...!
This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading featuring music and using children's voices - accessible anywhere and anytime you're connected to the internet by scanning a QR code on your smartphone or tablet.
About the Author Elys grew up in a part of Sussex that consists almost entirely of trees and cows and she was named after a department store in Wimbledon. She's never let either of these things hold her back and Elys recently graduated with distinction from Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) the MA in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Elys has been awarded second place in the ISBN: 9780857638809 Macmillan Prize and was also shortlisted for the Waterstone's 'Picture This' prize. Elys works predominately with ink, Format: Paperback newfangled digital witchcraft and coloured pencils of which she is the proud owner of 178 but can never seem to find a Dimensions: 294x294mm Extent: 32 pages sharpener. Based in Cambridge, when Elys is not drawing she grows cacti, collects pocket watches and spends Main Category: YB altogether too much time in the company of other illustrators. Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Nosy Crow Make and Play: Nativity Joey Chou
Make your own beautiful 3D Nativity scene with this board book of press-out ornaments with hours of activity fun!
Sales points • Ages 4+ • An innovative new activity board book full of press-out Nativity characters and animals with fantastic play value • Featuring stunning artwork from hugely talented Joey Chou, the talent behind Disney's beautiful revamp of 'It's a Small World' and illustrator of the book featuring the lyrics • Each book also includes eight pages of activities, including songs, recipes and lots of things to make and do • This entertaining, easy-to-use activity book will keep little ones busy for hours during the festive period!
Description In this innovative new activity board book, children can assemble their very own Nativity scene. Featuring 10 unique and colourful designs, the press-out pieces can be simply slotted together to create bright and cheerful ornaments, ideal for standing on display. With all the figures from the Nativity story - from Mary, Joseph and the three kings, to shepherds, cattle and even a tiny manger for Baby Jesus - these gorgeous models are perfect for teaching young children about the Nativity story and adding festive charm to any setting. After playing with the Nativity scene, children can read the story, sing the Christmas songs and make some festive crafts, including an advent calendar and a Christmas angel.
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.
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Nosy Crow Mixed-Up Masterpieces: Funny Faces British Museum
A fantastic fusion of faces from the British Museum's collection.
Sales points • Aged 3+ • Part of Nosy Crow's launch list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum • The British Museum is 'a museum of the world, for the world' • A hilarious photographic mix-up book, featuring fascinating faces from the British Museum - scan the QR code to find out more about each object • Little ones will have hours of fun matching up segments to make the whole face, and then mixing them up to create something entirely new!
Description In this seriously silly book, featuring famous faces from the British Museum, children can solve the puzzle by matching up the correct faces on the split pages - and then mix them all up again to create two thousand hilarious combinations. From an ancient Egyptian mummy to a modern Mexican mask, this book is full of amazing art that provides hours of madcap mix-up fun! With a handy index and a QR code at the end, which parents can scan to learn more about the ancient artefacts featured in the book.
About the Author Nosy Crow is working with the British Museum in an exclusive partnership to create a broad range of children's books to sell to the UK trade and beyond. The British Museum is 'a museum of the world, for the world'. It is the UK's leading visitor attraction and the second most visited museum in the world. The books draw on the British Museum's internationally recognized brand, its unparalleled collection of objects and its world-class expertise.
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Nosy Crow The Colouring Book of Cards and Envelopes: Unicorns and Rainbows Rebecca Jones
Colour your own cards and envelopes with these magical designs featuring rainbows, unicorns and much more!
Sales points • Ages 7+ • Innovative and original colouring book format includes 24 unique card and envelope designs, plus a sheet of colourful stickers • On-trend: unicorns and rainbows are hot • Illustrations from super talented Rebecca Jones, whose line work strikes a wonderful balance between spaces to colour and pattern and detail to carefully decorate - perfect for children and adults alike! • Illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia
Description Get creative with this super cute colouring book, the newest title in the best-selling cards and envelopes series. The twenty-four gorgeous designs include magical unicorns, adorable kittens, charming rainbows and more, and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends.
Pick up your pencils and experiment with your colour palette or try different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card - each book is the complete creative package!
About the Author Rebecca is an English illustrator living in Australia. She grew up in a creative, if slightly eccentric, family. Her days were spent roaming the English countryside collecting wild flowers and leaves, chasing butterflies and birds, and drawing tiny pictures of everything she could. After graduating from art school in Winchester, she moved to London where she worked as a textile designer. She worked there for a few years, until her restlessness had her flying off to Australia in search of Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) adventure. Now she has replaced the countryside with concrete, and lives slap bang in the middle of a big city. But she is ISBN: 9781788000895 to be found most days in her studio, drinking endless cups of tea, staring out of the window at a bunch of imaginary Format: Paperback critters, and trying to draw them. Dimensions: 270x285mm Extent: 74 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Melbourne, Australia
Nosy Crow Getting Ready For Christmas!: A Sticker Storybook Tara Lilly
A beautiful festive sticker book to keep children busy during the countdown to Christmas!
Sales points • Ages 5-8 • Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in association with the National Trust • Over 100 colourful stickers to add to 11 gorgeously decorative festive scenes • Eye-catching artwork from the super-talented Tara Lilly, whose scenes are fresh yet nostalgic, a balance of classic charm and Scandi cool • With a gentle rhyming story and a checklist at the end, this will keep little sticker fans busy for hours!
Description It's almost Christmas in this gorgeous sticker book full of beautiful festive scenes. Use stickers to help the family with their preparations for the big day: put up Christmas decorations, go shopping for gifts, complete the snowy scenes with snowmen and hang the stockings out ready for a visit from Father Christmas. With over 100 stickers and a checklist at the end for spotting extra details in each scene, this is the perfect accompaniment for counting down to Christmas.
About the Author Tara Lilly is an artist and illustrator living in the Pacific Northwest with her husband Charles and daughter June. Tara's whimsical illustrations are found on fabric, children's products, home and garden decor and a variety of paper goods. Tara grew up on family farmland in rural Northern California surrounded by redwood forest, open meadows and the sweet sounds of birds singing. She has always had a love for nature and it is one of her biggest inspirations. She is also inspired by old picture books, folk art, antique textiles, and mid-century design. Her illustration portfolio can be found at taralillystudio.com.
Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857639462 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 300x220mm Extent: 24 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Nosy Crow Can You Say it Too: Stomp Stomp Sebastien Braun
Featuring dinosaur noises, this is the next book in a stunning series of casebound, lift-the-flap board books for babies and toddlers.
Sales points • Ages 0-3 • A well-loved series goes prehistoric! • Spot where the animal is hiding, lift the flap, then join in with the dinosaur noise! • Sturdy, easy-to-grab board flaps with a double, surprise flap on the last page • Perfect for children who are just starting to talk
Description Five lavishly illustrated spreads, big, recessed flaps and a host of adorable animals to spot, name and mimic combine in this delightful little board book series for the very young.
About the Author Sebastien Braun is the illustrator for Can You...? He was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustav Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.
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Nosy Crow Snow Bunny's Christmas Gift Rebecca Harry
A seasonal story about the joy of generosity and giving.
Sales points • Ages 2-4 • New in board book • Charming Christmas animal tale made even more eye-catching with spectacular foil on every spread - a perfect Christmas gift • This simply told and friendly message is perfect for sharing during the festive season • The story is brought to life through Rebecca Harry's heart-warming pictures - their cosy and commercial feel will appeal to a broad and diverse audience
Description Snow Bunny loves being with her friends. But when it's too cold to play, Snow Bunny is left all alone. Whatever will she do now? But with a little luck, Snow Bunny makes cosy gifts for her friends and learns that friendship is the greatest gift of all. With sparkly foil throughout, this winter tale is full of generosity and friendship, and makes the perfect Christmas gift.
About the Author Rebecca lives in Cardiff with her two lovely children. When she used to draw as a child, she never knew she'd be lucky enough to do it as a job when she grew up. She studied graphic design and illustration in Exeter, and her first creations after university were greetings cards for her own business plus a large card company in Bristol. Rebecca works in a little studio above her friend's busy jewellery shop and, from here, she has illustrated many picture books for children including the much-loved Ruby the Duckling series, and numerous baby books.
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Nosy Crow 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.
Sales points • Ages 7-10 • A fun twist on the magical school story - this will appeal to fans of Harry Potter, The Worst Witch and Malory Towers • With brilliant artwork in a hugely appealing, contemporary style from up-and-coming illustrator, Jamie Littler • Em Lynas is an exciting new talent - a great voice with strong girl appeal
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.
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 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 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781788000130 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Nosy Crow The Invincibles: The Beast of Bramble Woods Caryl Hart, illustrated by Sarah Warburton
Nell and Freddie are The Invincibles - they always mean well, but they always mean trouble too... The third book in a fun new series about a troublesome duo.
Sales points • Ages 5-7 • Fantastic new fiction from the team behind the wildly successful 'The Princess and the..' picture book series • A single story in two colour printing this is a lovely beginner-reader series for young readers • Hilarious and, just about, true to life these have enough detail and adventure to keep kids coming back to read and read again
Description Nell's big brother Lucas and his nerdy friends are camping out in the garden. They've got a fire and marshmallows and everything! Nell and Freddie Spoon are desperate to join in but they have to go to bed at eight-thirty. Eight-thirty! So they come up with a plan to sneak back out and play some tricks... They steal the marshmallows, and put a frog in a sleeping bag, but their best prank is to pretend to be The Beast of Bramble Woods! But Lucas catches them and they run off into the woods so they don't get told off. And then they get lost. And then they hear the noises. But it's just Lucas, isn't it?
About the Author Caryl Hart is a full time children's writer, who also runs creative workshops with local schools. Her first picture book, Don't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate! won two regional awards, and was shortlisted for a third. She lives in the Peak District with her guitar-playing husband, two cheeky daughters, one extremely fluffy black cat, a goldfish, four hens and a dog called Roo. As well as writing, Caryl loves walking in the hills, swimming, snuggling, baking, weeding, running, sleeping, chatting, and sitting in cafes.
Sarah Warburton grew up in Anglesey, North Wales. She studied illustration at the University of the West of England, in Bristol, and hasn't looked back since. Sarah has created many books, working for a large variety of publishers, including Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) illustrating the Rumblewick series, which has sold worldwide and is under movie option with DreamWorks. Sarah lives in ISBN: 9780857639158 Bristol with her husband, two children and a grumpy guinea pig. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 112 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: England, UK
Nosy Crow The Story of Ferdinand Munro Leaf
Beloved all over the world for its timeless message of peace, tolerance and the courage to be yourself, this is a true classic. Now an animated movie!
Sales points • Ages 3-7 • Released for the brand new Ferdinand animated film, a major boxing day release, made by the same team as Ice Age • Originally released in 1929 and has been translated into over 60 languages • Banned by Hitler - and proclaimed by Martin Luther King Jr. as his favourite book! • Themes: peace, being yourself, flowers
Description Once upon a time in Spain, there was a little bull and his name was Ferdinand... Unlike all the other little bulls - who run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights - Ferdinand would rather sit under his favourite cork tree and smell the flowers. And he does just that, until the day a bumblebee and some men from the Madrid bullfights give gentle Ferdinand a chance to be the most ferocious star of the corrida - and the most unexpected kind of hero.Beloved all over the world for its timeless message of peace, tolerance and the courage to be yourself, this truly classic story has been enchanting readers since its release in 1936. Hitherto unpublished in the UK.
About the Author Wilbur Monroe Leaf (aka Munro Leaf) (1905-1976) was an American author of children's literature who wrote and illustrated many books during his long career. His books were illustrated by a number of famous artists, including Ludwig Bemelmans, Robert Lawson, and Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). Robert Lawson (1892-1957) received his art training at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. In addition to illustrating many children's books, including Mr. Popper's Penguins, Robert Lawson also wrote and illustrated a number of his own books for children. In 1940, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his picture book illustrations in They Were Strong and Good and in 1944, he was Price: $19.99 (NZ$24.99) awarded the Newbery Medal for his middle grade novel Rabbit Hill. ISBN: 9780571335954 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 259x259mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Faber Child Trade Story of Ferdinand 8 copy pack
Includes 8 copies of The Story of Ferdinand plus a free display copy.
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Faber Children PB The Land of Neverendings Kate Saunders
This stunning novel will tickle your funny bones as much as it pulls on your heartstrings, from Costa Winner Kate Saunders (Five Children on the Western Front)
Sales points • Ages 9-12, Middle fiction • A Grief Observed meets Toy Story • Costa winner, Carnegie and Guardinan Prize shortlisted for Five Children on the Western Front - her next book is hotly anticipated • Writing of this quality is rare - Kate sits alongside Eva Ibbotson and other classic novelists • 'I just want to say how beautiful Kate's The Land of Neverendings is. I usually loathe children's books about dead or dying children, but she's handled it in the only way possible, by entering into the world created by a child's imagination, with all the inspired comedy, lunacy and intensity of a six-year-old. It made me laugh and cry, and it's written with such warmth and clarity that it feels like a magical new classic. It's also such a relief to get a book that really IS for children, rather than mawkish teenagers or adults.' Amanda Craig, author and journalist • Themes: imagination, grief, magic, adventure, family
Description Emily felt wide awake - but this had to be a dream. A soft light glowed from the middle of Holly's empty bed. It came from a little tent - striped red and white, not more than knee-height, and with shadows moving about inside it. Never in all her life would Emily forget the strangeness of what she saw next . . .
When Emily's sister Holly dies, she is surprised to find that she misses her toy bear, Bluey, almost as much as Holly. Bluey was Holly's constant companion, and Emily used to make up stories about him and his escapades in the magical (and very silly) world of Smockeroon to entertain her. And the only person who seems to understand Emily's grief is Ruth, her kindly next-door neighbour.
Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) But then very strange things start to happen. Emily dreams of talking toys visiting her bedroom, telling her that they have ISBN: 9780571310845 come from Smockeroon, and have a message for her from Bluey. A terrible black toad, who stinks of sadness, begins to Format: Hard Cover stalk Ruth's house. And when a parade of penguins wearing plastic moustaches marches through their kitchen - well, Dimensions: 180x135mm Extent: 336 pages Emily has to begin to wonder whether this is all a dream after all. But why are the toys here, and what could Bluey Main Category: YFA possibly be trying to tell her? Sub Category: YFH Illustrations: This stunning novel will tickle your funny bones as much as it pulls on your heartstrings, and is a true classic in the Previous Titles: Author now living: making.
About the Author Kate Saunders is a full-time author and journalist and has written many books for adults and children. Her books for Faber Child Trade Five Children on the Western Front Kate Saunders
An incredible, heart-wrenching sequel to E. Nesbit's Five Children and It, set on the eve of the First World War. The five children have grown up - war will change their lives for ever.
Sales points • For ages 9-12 • Winner of the 2014 Costa Children's Book Price • Published to international acclaim • An intriguing and heartbreaking sequel to an all-time favourite children's classic ('I wasn't usually very keen on fantasy, but Five Children and It was different: it was funny but somehow still true to life. I reread it as a special comfort book whenever I was ill or hunhappy.' - Jacqueline Wilson) • Kate is a popular, critically acclaimed author
Description Have you ever wondered what happened to the Five Children and It characters when the First World War began?
Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a Cambridge scholar and Jane is at high school. The Lamb is the grown up age of 11, and he has a little sister, Edith, in tow.
The sand fairy has become a creature of stories . until he suddenly reappears. The siblings are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war, but this time the Psammead is here for a reason, and his magic might have a more serious purpose. Before this last adventure ends, all will be changed, and the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint - factory-workers, soldiers and sailors, nurses and the people left at home - and the war's impact will be felt right at the heart of their family.
About the Author Kate Saunders is a full-time author and journalist and has written numerous books for adults and children. Her books for Price: $13.99 (NZ$15.99) children have won awards and received rave reviews, and include future classics such as Beswitched and The Whizz ISBN: 9780571323180 Pop Chocolate Shop. Kate is a true storyteller and her magical, wickedly hilarious novels allow young readers to escape Format: Paperback - B format their everyday lives into wonderful worlds where children are empowered to explore and enjoy themselves. Kate lives in Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 240 pages London.
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Faber Children PB The Twelve Days of Christmas Anna Wright
A visually stunning and beautiful interpretation of the perennially popular Christmas rhyme.
Sales points • Ages 3-7 • From the author of the beautiful and unique Magnificent Creatures which sold out publication month! • Christmas gift book for broad age range • Child friendly, quirky and beautiful
Description Anna Wright has rapidly developed a following across the UK for her print, collage work and paintings, following in the footsteps of Emma Bridgewater, Tricia Guild and Liberty as she takes her designs across stationery and homeware. She is now embarking on her third picture book for children. Anna brings humour, beauty and sophistication to this perennially popular Christmas hymn, with her signature style. Exquisitely rendered in pen, ink, watercolour and collage, The twelve days of Christmas are beautifully and playfully reimagined for today's readership - and have never looked so sumptuous.
About the Author Anna Wright is an artist and illustrator. Her rural upbringing, in Dumfriesshire, southwest Scotland, introduced her to flora and fauna, which alongside her love of interiors, fabrics and wallpaper have shaped her work. Since exploring these influences at Edinburgh College of Art, Anna has grown her trademark style of colour and humour, from her studios in London and Edinburgh.
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9780571338931 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 250x250mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YFP Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Faber Child Trade Bathroom Boogie Clare Foges and Al Murphy
Get on down and get all groovy. Come and join the bathroom boogie!
Sales points • Ages 3-6 • A bright and very funny new rhyming text that will delight children and adults alike • Kitchen Disco, the first collaboration by Clare and Al has over 760,000 copies in print • Children will love dancing along to their bathroom favourites • Themes: dancing, hygiene, fun
Description The tiles become a dancefloor The light a disco ball It's called the bathroom boogie - The most splashy bash of all!
When the children go to school and the adults are at work the Bathroom Boogie starts up - and all your favourite bathroom friends come alive! The shower creates a rain dance, whilst the mouthwash back-flips and the toothbrushes bop and rave to the hot tap's funky beat! Bathroom Boogie is the zany and hilarious rhyming picture book sequel to Kitchen Disco, with exciting illustrations by Al Murphy.
About the Author Clare Foges is a former speech writer. Kitchen Disco was her first book and was dreamed up on a beach in Gambia. Clare lives and works in London. Bathroom Boogie is her second picture book.Al Murphy is a hugely versatile illustrator, and his work has appeared in newspapers, various forms of advertising and apps. Kitchen Disco was his first children's picture book. Al has lived in Berlin and New York, but is now back in London, dreaming of going back to New York!
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Faber Children PB Kitchen Disco Clare Foges, illustrated by Al Murphy
In this rhyming picture book for young children, fruit coming to life and partying in the kitchen after dark...
Sales points • Ages 3-6 • A bright and very funny new rhyming text that will delight children and adults alike • A specially commissioned 'Kitchen Disco' song has been recorded • Children will love seeing fruit as characters - a great way to encourage more interest in their Five a Day
Description At night when you are sleeping There's a party in your house, It's a pumping, jumping, funky bash When all the lights go out . . .When the sun goes down, the Kitchen Disco starts up - and all the fruit in the fruit bowl come out to play. There are lemons who break-dance, tangerines who twirl and some very over-excited apples. Kitchen Disco is a zany and hilarious rhyming picture book for young children, featuring a stunning holographic foil spread in the middle of the book.
About the Author This is Clare Foges's first book. When she's not writing about dancing fruit, she works as Speechwriter to the Prime Minister. Al Murphy is a versatile illustrator whose work has appeared in newspapers, advertising and apps, and now children's books. He has lived in London, Berlin and New York.
Price: $13.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9780571307883 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 250x250mm Extent: 32 pages
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Faber Children PB Father Christmas and Me Matt Haig, illustrated by Chris Mould
The third magical book in the festive series, which began with A Boy Called Christmas and continued with The Girl Who Saved Christmas, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould
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Description When Amelia Wishart was rescued from a life of misery by Father Christmas she imagined life would be magical and fantastic.But it isn't always easy, growing up as a human in Elfhelm. For one thing, elf school can be annoying when you have to sing Christmas songs everyday - even in July - and when you fail all your toy-making tests. Also it can get very, very cold.Amelia knows her adopted parents - the newly married Father Christmas and Mary Christmas - care for her very much. Father Christmas is even writing a guide book for her. But she sometimes wonders if there is more to life than eating gingerbread and decorating Christmas trees.When a very jealous Easter Bunny and his Rabbit Army launch an attack to stop Christmas, Amelia starts to realise the value of everything in Elfhelm, and joins with her new family and fellow elves to keep Christmas alive. . .
About the Author As well as being a number one bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been shortlisted three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults. The idea for the A Boy Called Christmas series came when his son asked what Father Christmas was like as a boy.
Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended by the Sheffield Children's Book Award. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have had on his shelf as a boy. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire.
Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781786890689 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 288 pages
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Canongate Trade Father Christmas and Me (4xCD) Matt Haig
The third magical book in the festive series, which began with A Boy Called Christmas and continued with The Girl Who Saved Christmas, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould
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Description When Amelia Wishart was rescued from a life of misery by Father Christmas she imagined life would be magical and fantastic.But it isn't always easy, growing up as a human in Elfhelm. For one thing, elf school can be annoying when you have to sing Christmas songs everyday - even in July - and when you fail all your toy-making tests. Also it can get very, very cold.Amelia knows her adopted parents - the newly married Father Christmas and Mary Christmas - care for her very much. Father Christmas is even writing a guide book for her. But she sometimes wonders if there is more to life than eating gingerbread and decorating Christmas trees.When a very jealous Easter Bunny and his Rabbit Army launch an attack to stop Christmas, Amelia starts to realise the value of everything in Elfhelm, and joins with her new family and fellow elves to keep Christmas alive. . .
About the Author As well as being a number one bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been shortlisted three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults. The idea for the A Boy Called Christmas series came when his son asked what Father Christmas was like as a boy. Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended by the Sheffield Children's Book Award. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have had on his shelf as a boy. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire.
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Canongate Audio The Girl Who Saved Christmas Matt Haig, illustrated by Chris Mould
The second magical book in the festive series, which began with A Boy Called Christmas, from number one bestselling author Matt Haig, and featuring enchanting illustrations from Chris Mould
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Description What does it take to believe in magic?It is Christmas Eve and all is not well. Amelia Wishart is trapped in Mr Creeper's workhouse and Christmas is in jeopardy. Magic is fading. If Christmas is to happen, Father Christmas knows he must find her.With the help of some elves, eight reindeer, the Queen and a man called Charles Dickens, the search for Amelia - and the secret of Christmas - begins . . .
About the Author As well as being a number one bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been shortlisted three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults. The idea for the A Boy Called Christmas series came when his son asked what Father Christmas was like as a boy.
Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended by the Sheffield Children's Book Award. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have had on his shelf as a boy. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire.
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Canongate PBS A Boy Called Christmas Matt Haig, illustrated by Chris Mould
A Christmas classic from the No. 1 bestselling author, now in paperback.
Sales points • An adorable Christmas classic from Matt Haig, the winner of The Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award • A chapter book for children aged 7+ and anyone who still believes in Father Christmas • Brought to life with enchanting black-and-white illustrations by Chris Mould • For fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda, David Walliams' Mr Stink, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and Tove Jansson's Moomin books
Description BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE
You are about to read THE TRUE STORY OF FATHER CHRISTMAS
If you are one of those people who believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away.
(Because this book is FULL of impossible things.)
Are you still reading?
Good. Then let us begin...
About the Author As well as being a number one bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been shortlisted three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults. The idea for the A Boy Called Christmas series came when his son asked what Father Christmas was like as a boy.
Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been ISBN: 9781782118268 commended by the Sheffield Children's Book Award. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that Format: Paperback - B format he would have liked to have had on his shelf as a boy. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire. Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 288 pages
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Canongate PBS The Girl Who Drank The Moon Kelly Barnhill
An enchanting and unforgettable modern fable that is impossible to put down.
Sales points • Ages 9-12, Middle Fiction • The winner of the Newbery Medal - the most prestigious children's book award in the US, along with the Caldecott • A No 1 New York Times Bestseller that also featured as a Best Book of 2016 for Amazon, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews and the New York and Chicago Public Libraries • Fox Animation have bought the film rights: a hybrid live action/animation film is in development, to be produced by veteran director Carlos Saldanha (Rio, Ice Age, Robots) • The story will appeal to all fans of middle-grade fantasy with its echoes of Angie Sage (SEPTIMUS HEAP), Garth Nix (FROGKISSER), Neil Gaiman, Ursula le Guin, Frances Hardinge and fairy tales such as The Wizard of Oz and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland • The strength of writing and storytelling assures this novel's place as a future children's classic • 'Impossible to put down . . . The Girl Who Drank the Moon is as exciting and layered as classics like Peter Pan or The Wizard of Oz' - The New York Times Book Review • Themes: magic, love, belonging, moon and stars
Description THE NO 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER
Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the Forest, Xan, is in fact a good witch who shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon. Xan rescues the children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.
One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic.
Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) Xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. As Luna's thirteenth birthday approaches, her ISBN: 9781848126473 magic begins to emerge - with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to Format: Paperback - B format free his people by killing the witch. Deadly birds with uncertain intentions flock nearby. A volcano, quiet for centuries, Dimensions: 198x129mm rumbles just beneath the earth's surface. And the woman with the Tiger's heart is on the prowl . . . Extent: 400 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFN The Newbery Medal winner from the author of the highly acclaimed novel The Witch's Boy. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: About the Author Kelly Barnhill is an author and teacher. She wrote THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON, THE WITCH'S BOY, IRON HEARTED VIOLET, THE MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF JACK and many, many short stories. She won the World Fantasy Award for her novella, THE UNLICENSED MAGICIAN, a Parents Choice Gold Award for IRON HEARTED VIOLET, the Charlotte Huck Honor for THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON, and has been a finalist for the MinnesotaPiccadilly Book Award, Books The Extraordinary Colours of Auden Dare Zillah Bethell
A boy, a robot and an extraordinary adventure!
Sales points • Ages 9-12, Middle Grade Fiction • A stunning follow-up to Zillah Bethell's critically acclaimed debut A WHISPER OF HORSES, perfect for fans of THE LAST WILD • Auden Dare is an unforgettable protagonist with a rare condition: achromatopsia -an inability to see colour • Has the feel of a classic fable with the timeless tale of a friendship between a boy and a robot • Perfect for discussion: raises topics and questions around society, prejudice, technology and climate change • Themes: adventure, friendship, colours, hope
Description I am how I've always been. My name is Auden Dare. I am eleven years old.
Auden Dare has an unusual perspective on life: he cannot see in colour. He's always had this rare condition - and life is beginning to get harder for Auden. The war for water that is raging across the world is getting a little closer all the time. It hardly rains any more, anywhere. Everyone is thirsty all the time, and grubby, and exhausted. Auden has to learn to live without his father, who is away fighting, and has had to move to a new town with his mother, and start a new school, where everyone thinks he's a weirdo. But when he meets Vivi Rookmini, a smiling girl bright with cleverness, his hopes begin to lift.
It soon becomes clear to Auden, though, that there are some strange things afoot in his new hometown. He and his mother have moved into the old cottage of his recently-dead uncle Jonah Bloom - a scientist and professor at the university. The place is in disarray - and although Auden's mother tells him it's because Jonah was a messy old thing,
Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) Auden knows differently. Someone else did this - someone who was looking for something of Jonah's. Auden had heard ISBN: 9781848126084 too that Jonah was working on something that could cure Auden's condition - could this be it? Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Then Auden and Vivi make an extraordinary discovery. Hidden away under the shed at the bottom of Jonah's garden is Extent: 288 pages Main Category: YFA an engimatic and ingenious robot, who calls himself Paragon. A talking, walking, human-like robot. Apparently built by Sub Category: Jonah - but why? The answer to this will take Auden and Vivi on a thrilling journey of discovery as they seek to find out Illustrations: just what exactly Paragon is - and what link he has to Auden - and find that the truth is bigger and more wonderful than Previous Titles: Author now living: either of them could have imagined.
About the Author Zillah Bethell was born in a leprosy hospital in Papua New Guinea, spent her childhood barefoot playing in the jungle, and didn't own a pair of shoes until she came to the UK when she was eight. She was educated at OxfordPiccadilly University andBooks now Do You Speak Chocolate? Cas Lester
Chocolate: the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Sales points • Ages 8-12, Middle Fiction • A hugely topical and timely book with strong issues at its heart, but told with humour and a lightness of touch • Themes: immigration, integration, refugees, identity, and language/communication/dyslexia
Description A story of friendship, laughter ... and more than a little chocolate
'Do you speak chocolate?' Jaz has found the best way to make friends with new girl Nadima, who doesn't speak any English - by offering her a chocolate bar. Nadima grins and offers back some Turkish Delight, the ice is broken, and a special friendship begins ...
Jaz is outgoing, rebellious, gumptious and a little bit bolshy - but it doesn't stop her from finding it hard that she doesn't have a best friend at school any more. Not since Lily went off with Kara ... She's not one to get down about things, though - and things start to look up when Nadima comes into their classroom. Before long the girls are firm friends, even when Nadima, recently arrived from Syria, can't speak much English. The path of true friendship doesn't run smooth, though ... Jaz, ever the entrepreneur, cooks up a plan to sell Turkish Delight at school, with disastrous results. A drama project with Nadima about family history proves impossible to manage. And Charity Challenge Week puts the icing on the cake as Jaz puts every foot wrong possible. Can she find a way to put things right, and restore the wonderful and unique friendship that she has with Nadima?
In a story of friendship, family and entrepreneurial wizardry, Cas Lester deftly navigates the trials and tribulations of girlhood, and examines with the lightest of touches and gentle humour the thorny and compelling issues of integration, belonging and identity.
Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781471405037 About the Author Format: Paperback - B format Cas spent many years having a fabulous time, and a great deal of fun, working in children's television drama with CBBC. Dimensions: 198x129mm She developed and executive produced lots of programmes including JACKANORY, MUDDLE EARTH, THE MAGICIAN Extent: 228 pages Main Category: YFA OF SAMARKAND, BIG KIDS and THE STORY OF TRACY BEAKER. Sub Category: Illustrations: Now Cas writes books for children (the HARVEY DREW series; WILFRED THE UNWISE), helps out in a primary school Previous Titles: Author now living: library (where she is Patron of Reading) and looks after her family full-time. She has four children, a daft dog called Bramble and she lives in Oxfordshire. Follow Cas on Twitter: @TheCasInTheCat
Piccadilly Books Pirates Magnified: With a 3x Magnifying Glass David Long, Harry Bloom
Grab your magnifying glass and seek out history's most notorious pirates in this swashbuckling search-and- find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot.
Sales points • A real-life pirate adventure for readers 5+ • Explore the lives of 10 real pirates and learn about life on the high seas with this book that comes with your very own magnifying glass. • Packed with authentic detail and intricate cutaway scenes. • Pop out your own magnifying glass from the front cover to explore each scene • Over 200 pirate themed items to find in each eye boggling illustration (double page spreads) • Beautiful package • Where's Wally for 2017!
Description Ahoy me hearties! Grab your magnifying glass and set sail on the seven seas, in this search-and-find history adventure packed with more than 200 things to spot.
Meet history's most notorious pirates as you follow Blackbeard, Captain Kidd and history's most famous female pirate, Anne Bonny, on their real-life adventures. With sections on navigation, survival at sea, the pirate code and finding treasure, as well as cutaways of ships to explore, this book will inform and entertain the youngest landlubber for hours.
About the Author David Long is an experienced writer specialising in history, and has written for numerous publications and has won the Independent Publishers Book Award for one of his ghostwritten titles. His is the author of Diary of a Time Traveller for Wide Eyed Editions. Harry Bloom is a freelance illustrator based in London. He specialises in creating detailed illustrations for children's books. Price: $27.99 (NZ$32.99) His titles include Where's Father Christmas? and Where's Mo? ISBN: 9781786030276 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 310x256mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: YNH Sub Category: YNVP Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Wide Eyed Editions Pirates Magnified 10 copy pack
Includes: 10 copies of Pirates Magnified plus free display copy.
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Wide Eyed Editions Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures: Step Into a Prehistoric World Emily Hawkins, illustrated by Lucy Letherland
Travel back in time to lock horns with a triceratops, stalk prey with a T-Rex, and learn to fly with a baby Pteranodon. With hundreds of things to spot and facts to learn, this is the biggest Atlas adventure yet!
Sales points • From the best selling team behind Atlas of Adventures • Embark on more than 30 dinosaur adventures all around the world • A popular topic reimagined by an award-winning team • A prehistoric journey of discovery!
Description Take a trip back to the age of the dinosaurs, with colourful, dramatic scenes from each era and maps showing fossil finds.
Travel the world's continents on a prehistoric adventure through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to meet the dinosaurs of the day, doing what they do best - grazing, hunting and eating ... often each other!
With map spreads showing the shifting continents through the eras, as well as fun facts, charming full-colour illustrations and dig site maps, this book is a feast for the senses!
About the Author Emily Hawkins is a writer and editor of children's books for all ages. She wrote the New York Times bestseller Oceanology, as well as several other titles in the Ology series, which has sold over 16 million copies worldwide. Lucy Letherland is an illustrator based in the UK. Lucy's work is strongly led by humour and narrative, creating a playful, graphic quality. Atlas of Adventures is Lucy's first book for children.
Price: $35.00 (NZ$39.99) ISBN: 9781786030344 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 370x272mm Extent: 96 pages Main Category: YNNA Sub Category: YRW Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Wide Eyed Editions Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures 8 copy pack
Includes: 8 copies of Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures plus free display copy.
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Wide Eyed Editions My First Press Out and Play Counting Toolbox Jessie Ford
A wonderful interactive board book with press-out tools for children to play with.
Sales points • Interactive board book with press-out tools for children to play with • Progressive numbers allow the child to count and play at the same time • Robust board book format and press-out pieces give children and parents a tactile, interactive way to play as they read and learn • Develops fine motor skills • Perfect gift for babies and toddlers • CATEGORY: PICTURE BOOK
Description A robust and tactile board book, My First Press Out and Play Counting Toolbox is a fun introduction to everyday tools and counting.
Practice hammering in nails, screwing in nuts and bolts, using a drill and more, all while teaching toddlers to count from one to five.
A wonderful and unusual interactive story experience for parents and children.
About the Author Jessie Ford is an English illustrator whose colourful view of the world has been brightening up people's lives for the last decade. Her graphic shapes, textured layers and silhouetted figures culminate in a printed, 'hand-made' effect. With a love of all things bright, bold and graphic, Jessie's faux-naive charm has been used extensively within the publishing, advertising, editorial, packaging and design sectors. Her strong and confident use of colour has won her many fans over the years.
Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781760630768 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 300x240mm Extent: 10 pages Main Category: YBGT Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: UK
Crows Nest The Bear and the Piano Sound Book David Litchfield
Hear the best-selling book The Bear and the Piano come to life with this gorgeous gift-edition sound book.
Sales points • Beautifully illustrated by David Litchfield • Pitch-perfect sound • 'Litchfield's multilayered mixed-media illustrations gracefully portray dappled forest groves, the energy of a packed concert hall, and the simultaneous bustle and solitude of city life. The bear's emotions-contentment, pride, uncertainty, relief-are captured with equal skill in a tenderly moving story about embracing one's potential while remembering one's roots.' - Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
Description One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from an exciting debut author-illustrator.
About the Author DAVID LITCHFIELD first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones mash up comics for his older brother and sister. 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 U.K, Europe and America. His first picture book,The Bear and the Piano,won the Waterstones Prize and has sold in 12 languages.
Price: $27.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781786030740 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 300x220mm Extent: 40 pages Main Category: YBCH Sub Category: YFP Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Frances Lincoln Children's Bear and the Piano sound book 8 copy pack
Includes: 8 copies of Bear and the Piano sound book plus free display copy.
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Frances Lincoln Children's A World Full of Animal Stories: 50 favourite animal folk tales, myths and legends Angela McAllister, illustrated by Aitch
Discover a menagerie of animals with this book that brings together 50 best-loved tales from all around the world!
Sales points • 50 classic stories and myths about animals collected from all around the world. • A fully-illustrated treasury to partner the popular A Year Full of Stories • Written by award-winning author Angela McAllister • Meet the Big Bad Wolf, the Ugly Duckling, and many other favourite characters from classic stories, myths, and legends in these fresh and vibrant re-tellings • Perfect for reading aloud!
Description Travel the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. This beautifully illustrated collection of classic stories brings together favourite animal-themed fables, myths and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow's Tail is Forked and the story of Ananse and the Python.
Lively retellings from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born artist, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure.
About the Author Angela McAllister took a degree in Humanities at Middlesex College and then began illustrating books. She has written over 30 books for children, some of which she has also illustrated.
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781786030443 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 275x240mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Hampshire, UK
Frances Lincoln Children's The Glassmaker's Daughter Dianne Hofmeyr, illustrated by Jane Ray
A beautiful fable set in sixteenth-century Venice with stunning illustrations from award-winning artist Jane Ray.
Sales points • Illustrator Jane Ray has a particularly high profile in 2017 due to her shortlisting for the Hans Christian Anderson Award • Venetian setting will give wonderful opportunities for Jane Ray's decorative style of artwork. • Story is magical and great for reading aloud, with lots of visual humour.
Description Princess Daniela is grumpy and never laughs, and her father promises a beautiful glass palace to the man who can make her laugh.
The best glassmakers in the city create a swirling tower of a palace, and men come from far and wide to try their luck in amusing Princess Daniela. But Maestro Filippino with his swords and snakes, and Signore Guisepe with his growling carved tiger and Professore Alchemista with his secret potions cannot raise a smile from the princess.
It is only when young Angelo pulls a molten goblet out of the fire, splits it and spreads it with slivers of silvery mercury to create a secret object that the princess breaks into a smile.
She sees a funny creature in the glass - which is in fact her reflection. Angelo has made the very first looking glass. The glass palace splinters to smithereens from the sound of Daniela's laughter, and the whole of Venice rejoices.
About the Author Dianne Hofmeyr grew up on the tip of Southern Africa. She has written teenage novels and picture books, and has won the M-Net Award for fiction. Her other works include The Faraway Island, The Star Bearer and The Magic Bojabi Tree. Jane Ray's distinctive style has established her as a highly successful artist both for her paintings and her wrapping paper
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) and cards. Increasingly well known as an illustrator, her picture books have attracted enormous attention around the ISBN: 9781847806765 world. Jane is the illustrator of Ahmed and the Feather Girl, she lives in London. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 275x240mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YBCS Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Frances Lincoln Children's Home Sweet Home illustrated by Paula Blumen, Mia Cassany
A beautifully illustrated picture book about homes around the world, and what home means to different people.
Sales points • Perfect for young children to look at different people around the world and how they live. • Up and coming illustrator - an exciting new talent with a bright future • A timely celebration of homes around the world, and what home means to different people • Kids will love seeing different homes from all over the world and what home means to different people. • There's never been a better time to remember the importance of home for everyone.
Description Kids will have their imaginations captured by this beautiful, non-fiction picture book that looks at home from around the world. Home from Home celebrates the wide diversity of living quarters people around the world live in.
Find out who lives in a Brooklyn brownstone or a Tokyo apartment! What about a London townhouse, or a cabin in Reykjavik?
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Frances Lincoln Children's Discovering Dinosaurs Anne Rooney, illustrated by Suzanne Carpenter
Lift the flaps, layer by layer, to discover everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and even listen to different fantastic prehistoric noises with the sound chips.
Sales points • Original, multi-layered flap book featuring scenes that reveal the lives of dinosaurs in five different settings in the prehistoric world. • Each setting works on a two-spread basis: first read about the prehistoric creatures and discover fascinating facts about them • Then turn to the multi-layered scene and lift the flaps to spot the 10 stories that unfold, and enjoy hours of interactive fun while learning about dinosaur behaviour in the Mesozoic era. • Sound device enhances each setting - upon opening each spread, the sound effect brings the scenes to brilliant, auditory life.
Description This unique book opens a window on to the lives of dinosaurs from different periods of the lost world, namely the early dinosaurs, land dinosaurs, wetland dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, and prehistoric flying creatures. The book introduces the creatures of each period or setting in the flat spreads, and then and then tells their stories in the five multi-layered spreads, which are made up of either two or three flaps. The scenes work in tandem with sound effects - activated upon lifting the final layer - to bring the scenes to brilliant life. The book features prehistoric creatures such as the hunters, planteaters, marine and flying reptiles, and insects.
About the Author Anne Rooney is the Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Fellow at Newnham College, Cambridge, and Chair of the Educational Writers' Group at the Society of Authors. She has written books on a variety of subjects for kids and adults.
Price: $27.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781784938758 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 277x210mm Extent: 24 pages Main Category: YNNA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
QED Tortot, The Cold Fish Who Lost His World And Found His Heart Benny Lindelauf
A spectacularly illustrated story about war and friendship
Sales points • Stunning illustrations • Weaves elements from fairytales together with stunning illustrations to create a timeless war story for children • For fans of War Horse, The Silver Sword and The Machine Gunners • Wonderful combination of words and pictures • Spectacular debut by illustrator Ludwig Volbeda
Description Tortot is a cold-hearted field cook who goes off to war. Soldiers drop like flies around him but Tortot just doesn't care. Until, that is, he finds a deserter in his kitchen: a boy who has lost his brothers and his legs in battle. Tortot feels no real sympathy for him, but decides to shelter him for one night. It's a decision that will change him for ever...
About the Author Benny Lindelauf is a multi-award-winning Dutch children's book author whose books have been translated into six languages. He also teaches creative writing to adults and children.
Ludwig Volbeda (1990), is a Dutch illustrator based in Amsterdam. Tortot, The Cold Fish Who Lost His World and Found His Heart is the first children's book he has illustrated and it won a nomination for the BoekenPauw prize for best illustrated children's book.
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781782691549 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 220x189mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: YFC Sub Category: YFC Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Pushkin Children's Detective Nosegoode And The Museum Robbery Marian Orlon
The third in a series of irresistibly charming, beautifully illustrated children's classics - the adventures of Detective Nosegoode and his talking dog, Cody
Sales points • A Polish Children's classic • Translated into English for the first time • Contains forty lovely black and white illustrations
Description A famous picture is in danger of being stolen, the headquarters of the Circle of the Aficionados of Checkers has been robbed and an elusive pickpocket strikes at the celebrations to mark the hundredth anniversary of the founding of Lower Limewood. This small town seems to have a attracted quite a number of thieves - a good job they can count the brilliant Detective Nosegoode and his faithful Cody among their residents.
About the Author Marian Orlon (1932-1990) worked as a teacher, and then a librarian while pursuing an extremely successful career as a children's writer. His subtle sense of humour and exciting plots made the stories in his Detective Nosegoode series bestsellers in Poland. His books have now been translated into six languages. In 1981 he was given Poland's highest literary honour, the Council of Ministers award, for his life's work.
Jerzy Flisak (1930-2008) was a well-known Polish illustrator and designer of film posters and stage sets. He illustrated more than 70 books over his long career.
Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781782691594 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 96 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Pushkin Children's A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens
The classic novella of the Christmas transformation of Scrooge that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, now available in an accessible format for all readers.
Sales points • A super-readable edition of a classic, specially designed to be accessible to all • Hugely popular novella that has general appeal for all readers who want a handsome edition • Award-winning Barrington Stoke has almost 20 years' experience of publishing super readable books accessible to young people with dyslexia or reading reluctance
Description Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, and he learns he will be visited by three spirits - Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come - who reveal to him his miserable existence, the opportunities he squandered in his youth, the current cruelties he visits upon those around him, and the fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with a choice: death or redemption.
About the Author Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and is known throughout the world as the novelist who created some of the most memorable characters in English Literature, while also criticising the worst excesses of Victorian society. His most notable works included the novels Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and David Copperfield. He died in 1870.
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Barrington Stoke Christmas Carol 8 copy pack
Includes: 8 copies of A Christmas Carol plus free reading copy.
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Barrington Stoke The Last Days of Archie Maxwell Annabel Pitcher
Full of love, humour and heartbreak, this beautifully crafted YA novella from the multi-award-winning author of Ketchup Clouds and My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece is a compassionate and distinctive tale of modern family life and its issues.
Sales points • Stunning Barrington Stoke debut from a stand-out author • Author exploded onto the scene with her multi-award-winning first title, My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece • Beautiful, collectable novella for lovers of Annabel's writing in particular and YA in general • Award-winning Barrington Stoke has almost 20 years' experience of publishing super readable books accessible to young people with dyslexia or reading reluctance
Description When Archie's dad leaves, it throws his life into turmoil. He discovers there's been a secret at the heart of his cosy family life - and he can't accept the truth of that secret, however hard he tries. So, Archie heeds the siren call of the trains that run past the end of his garden. But when he finds himself at the track, he realises that the trains have been calling to someone else too. Someone Archie knows very well indeed. This is the story of what happens when they meet.
About the Author Annabel Pitcher's first novel, My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece, quickly became a bestseller and has been translated into over twenty languages. It was shortlisted for numerous awards including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Carnegie Medal, and won the prestigious Branford Boase Award. Annabel lives in Yorkshire.
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Barrington Stoke I Killed Father Christmas Anthony McGowan and Chris Riddell
A delightfully witty and tender-hearted Christmas story like none other
Sales points • An incredibly high-profile, award-winning author and illustrator, paired together for the first time which is sure to be a favourite of the book trade • A perfect seasonal story for young readers • The acclaimed Little Gems are gorgeous first chapter books
Description Jo-Jo's mum and dad are arguing again - but this time it's on Christmas Eve and Jo-Jo's convinced it's all his fault. He's been spoiled, selfish and greedy - and his badness has actually killed Father Christmas. To make amends, Jo-Jo decides that he must be Father Christmas - and so he fills sacks with his old toys and puts on Mum's long red coat. But then a magical encounter with the real Father Christmas shows Jo-Jo that the true message of Christmas is the giving of love, not of gifts.
About the Author Anthony McGowan published his first novel for teenagers, Hellbent, in 2005. It was described by The Times as a 'brilliantly nauseating thriller.' His other books include The Knife that Killed Me which was adapted into a film. He lives in London. Chris Riddell is an award-winning author, illustrator and political cartoonist. He was appointed the UK Children's Laureate in 2015. Alongside his collaborative work with Paul, Neil Gaiman and others, Chris also writes and illustrates the Ottoline and Goth Girl series.
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Barrington Stoke Mint Choc Chip at the Market Cafe Jonathan Meres
A gorgeous new Little Gem from Jonathan Meres, inspired by his father's 50 years as a market trader, and in collaboration one again with Grandpa was an Astronaut illustrator, Hannah Coulson.
Sales points • An incredibly high-profile, award-winning author and illustrator, paired together again following the great success of their first collaboration - Grandpa was an Astronaut • Jonathan's star is very high right now • The acclaimed Little Gems are gorgeous first chapter books, by the cream of children's talent, with super readable layouts and design, a chunky friendly format, high spec finishes and packed with fun extras
Description Priya loves helping out at the stall her family have run for donkey's years. But one day she meets Stan. His dad sells everything from dog treats to fish tanks - just like the Sharma family! Priya is horrified, but Nana-ji is on hand to offer lessons on the balance sheet of life ...
About the Author Jonathan Meres is a former merchant seaman, ice cream van driver and Perrier Award-nominated stand-up comedian. As an actor he's appeared on TV and in movies. As a writer he is best known for being the author of over 20 books for children and in particular his best-selling, award-winning series, The World Of Norm. He lives in Edinburgh.
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Barrington Stoke Secret of the Stones Tony Bradman
Set in 2,300 BC, this stunning tale from historical specialist Tony Bradman weaves together fact and fiction in gripping adventure covering the coming of the Bronce Age.
Sales points • Tony Bradman is a well established author with a particular passion for bringing history to life for young readers • Topical: a great way into KS2 historical periods - much needed in schools • Award-winning Barrington Stoke has almost 20 years' experience of publishing super readable books accessible to young people with dyslexia or reading reluctance
Description Maglos and his High Priest father control the access to the sacred site of Stonehenge where the worlds of the living and the dead meet twice a year. But times are, and when Maglos's father dies in suspicious circumstances, his uncle makes Maglos his slave. Soon after two strangers arrive from distant lands. They teach Maglos the secrets of of a new, strong metal which will soon be all-important - the secret of the stones.Depicts the building of the lintels at Stonehenge, the coming of the Bronze Age and the known facts about the burial of the Amesbury Archer.
About the Author Tony Bradman is a hugely prolific author with a particular passion for bringing history to life for young people. He is a regular at all the major literary festivals, reviews for The Guardian and is the Chair of the Siobhan Dowd Trust. He lives in Kent.
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Barrington Stoke Little Concepts: ABC Color: Apricot, Burgundy & Chartreuse, 26 brand new colors are out on the loose! illustrated by Ingela Peterson Arrhenius
Pairs learning about lesser known colours with vibrant illustrations and the alphabet for a comprehensive, educational, and fun board book for young kids.
Sales points • This title introduces young kids to less commonly known colours like 'Apricot' and 'Burgundy' • Teaches children about colours and the ABCs in one comprehensive, educational book. • Illustrations are vibrant, playful, and engaging. • •
Description ABC Color combines learning the alphabet with colors for an educational and fun board book for young children. Each page of this beautifully illustrated book features a different letter and little-known color, so children can learn about both topics at one time! Parents will love spending time with their kids as they learn, and kids will learn the fundamentals of letters and colors. Makes a gorgeous keepsake as children grow!
About the Author Illustrator and graphic designer Ingela Peterson Arrhenius is passionate about retro style, which shows through in her work. Her joyful use of color and typography, along with her playful depictions of people and animals give her work a vintage charm. Her artwork has appeared in books, stationary, toys, fabrics, and more.
Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781633223363 Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 36 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Walter Foster Jr ABC for Me: ABC Baby Signs: Learn baby sign language while you practice your ABCs! Christiane Engel
ABC Baby Signs is a charming third installment in Christiane Engels illustrated ABC series, following in the footsteps of ABC Yoga and ABC Love.
Sales points • This title introduces young children to simple baby signs and sign language to help them communicate before they even learn to speak. • Each sign is demonstrated through Christiane Engel's beautiful trademark illustrations for easy imitation by kids and their parents. • Children and parents will love the interaction and togetherness as they learn sign language together.
Description ABC Baby Signs features twenty-six of the most common, simple baby signs, such as ""all done,"" ""more,"" and ""please,"" to teach babies and toddlers basic ways to communicate with their hands before they can verbalise their needs.
This title features one sign per letter of the alphabet, a cute rhyming story, adorable illustrations, and sweet, illustrated demonstrations. Kids and their parents will love learning baby signs together!
About the Author Christiane Engel is an award-winning illustrator and author. Her work can be found in a huge variety of kids' books all over the world, including a kids' bible and a children's atlas as well as Walter Foster Jr.'s ABC Love and ABC Yoga. Her instantly recognizable children's characters appeared in an award-winning ad campaign in the UK and she works with the Surrey County Council to create advertising and educational material for families. She has also created illustrations for animated programs for clients including the BBC. Christiane lives by the sea in southeast England with her little family. Learn more at chengel.myportfolio.com. Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781633223660 Format: Board Book Dimensions: mm Extent: 36 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Walter Foster Jr The Know-Nonsense Guide to Money: An Awesomely Fun Guide to the Way We Use Currency Heidi Fiedler
Full of fun and funny infographics and lessons, this guide to money will explain saving, spending, and other lessons in ways kids will understand.
Sales points • This guide simplifies important and complex topics and makes them approachable for kids. • This title makes learning fun with loads of quirky illustrations and infographic-inspired layouts. • Great teaching tool for parents, as well as educators, to teach children more than 30 important concepts, timed with the subjects they are learning in school.
Description Turn each page in this book to learn a new basic concept about money, including counting, saving, spending and sharing, and developing good money-management habits, as well as different currencies throughout the world. With a lighthearted approach and fun illustrations, this guide turns serious and important topics into concepts that are approachable and fun for kids. 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 and Noble. As a former editor for Teacher Created Materials, she has a wealth of editorial and writing experience, including over 180 nonfiction 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.
Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781633223943 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: mm Extent: 64 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Walter Foster Jr Predators: Nature's Toughest Go Head to Head Lee Martin, Paul Beck
Forget the prey: who will emerge victorious when the world's most ferocious predators face off in dozens of epic fights?
Sales points • Dozens of showdowns between the earth's fiercest predators - readers can imagine the epic battles that these awesome animals are capable of, even if they rarely (or never!) happen in the wild. • Fully illustrated with high-energy photos and graphics. Each match-up includes fearsome photos, details, and stats. • Interactive! Readers use the info and stats to guess the winner - then they can flip to the back of the book for the experts' picks for who would emerge victorious.
Description For the worlds fiercest predators, winning is second nature. But what would happen if they forgot their prey and battled one another, instead? Featuring dozens of the worlds greatest hunters, Fierce Fighters: Predators showcases the most epic battles imaginable between the champions of the land, sea, and sky.
Grizzly versus mountain lion. Electric eel versus piranha. Orca versus great white shark. Komodo dragon versus tiger. Python versus king cobra. These arent just head-to-head match-ups--they are tooth-to-tooth and claw-to-claw. Deadly venom against powerful jaws. Speed and agility against brute force. Brainy mammals against cold-blooded reptiles with a survival instinct millions of years in the making. Weigh the skills of the contestants and try to guess who will emerge victorious, then check and see if the experts agree. In these dozens of earth-wide battle royales, can you predict the most ferocious fighters of all?
About the Author Paul Beck spent twenty years developing exhibits for Seattle's hands-on Pacific Science Centre, and has been writing about science since 1994. He is the author of more than thirty books, including Uncover a Dog, Uncover a Cat, Skulls, and The Field Guide to Safari Animals. He lives in Seattle. Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9780760355350 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 276x216mm Extent: 112 pages Main Category: YNH Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Becker Meyer Bobby's Got A Brand-New Car idrou , illustrated by Sebastien Chebret
It's the ultimate dream! One day, young Bobby buys his own car with his own money and drives about town like a cool grownup in this stunning road trip of a picture book.
Sales points • A picture book that empowers children to celebrate their dreams where anything can happen • This time, Bobby dreams of buying a car. What will he dream next? • With its emphasis on the power of dreams, this picture book puts a positive spin on going to sleep at night, so will be welcomed by parents wanting their children to calm down at the end of a busy day.
Description It's the best day ever! Bobby goes out to buy a car with his own money, and then gets to spend time driving around town.
He does all kinds of grownup things like picking up his parents - obeying all the rules of the road, of course. At the end of the day he drives home, where it's revealed to the reader that it was all part of a fantastic dream.
But Bobby isn't disappointed. Instead, he wonders what amazing things he can dream of next. This is a stylish, child- friendly celebration of the power of dreams and imagination, ideal for any child who'd like to be a grownup for a day - and for anyone who likes super-cool cars.
About the Author Sebastien Chebret was born and lives in France, but his artwork is inspired by his various travels throughout the world. He is the illustrator of several acclaimed picture books, including Bobby's Got a Brand-New Car.
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781910277478 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 246x220mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YBCH Sub Category: YNK Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Words & Pictures The Snowbear Sean Taylor, illustrated by Claire Alexander
An atmospheric story about two children who build a snowbear and go for a sledge ride into the woods.
Sales points • A beautiful, wintry story of imaginative play and discovery. • The story of the mysterious snow bear will encourage children and parents to investigate other myths and legends - and create their own. • A simple but evocative text that brings a wintry chill to life is complemented by illustrations which will warm the hearts of adult and child readers. • Simple text • Beautiful Illustrations
Description Snow comes in the night, and Iggy and Martina make a snowbear. But then a sledge ridge takes them deep into the woods. How will they get back home again?
The Snowbear is a spellbinding story about the magic of snow and the power of a child's imagination. With a simple text and beautiful illlustrations, it will be read again and again. Themes of friendship, loyalty, and bravery make it a great choice for story time, as a bedtime read or on car trips. Children will love the crisp, wintry setting brought to life by Claire Alexander's art.
About the Author Sean Taylor is a children's author, storyteller and teacher with experience of creative writing teaching in three continents. His books include The Great Snake, Purple Class and the Skelington, Purple Class and the Flying Spider, Crocodiles Are the Best Animals of All, The Grizzly Bear with the Frizzly Hair, Who Ate Auntie Iris and We Have Lift-Off. He lives partly in England and partly in Brazil where his wife is from.
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781910277393 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 276x235mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YBCH Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Words & Pictures We Travel So Far Laura Knowles, illustrated by Chris Madden
A beautifully illustrated picture book looking at the most incredible journeys undertaken by animals around the world.
Sales points • Vividly illustrated non-fiction picture book that helps children understand the stages of animal migration. • Each animal tells its own 'micro story' about its incredible journey - including polar bears, humpback whales, and wildebeest • The book covers 26 different animals drawn from all over the world, so has universal appeal.
Description from the epic migration of the huge humpback whale to the unbelievable determination of the tiny hummingbird, each animal tells us the reason why they travel so very far. Animals featured include: Whales; Albatross; Leatherback turtles; Monarch butterflies; Elephants; Polar bears; Penguins; Fruit bats and many more!
About the Author Laura Knowles has a background in children's publishing and is the author of It Starts with a Seed and Once Upon a Jungle. Her love of natural history, words and art have drawn her to work on books about animals and nature. Chris Madden is a Salford-born editorial and lifestyle illustrator. Since graduating from Stockport College with a first-class BA honours degree in Design and Visual arts, his illustrations have appeared in many national magazines and newspapers.
Price: $27.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781910277331 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 295x210mm Extent: 64 pages Main Category: YQSB Sub Category: YNNR Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Words & Pictures Little Faces: Wake Up, Santa! intachan , illustrated by intachan
It's Christmas, but Santa is fast asleep. And so are Elf, Reindeer and the toys. Wake up, everyone, it's present time!
Sales points • Young children will love recognising key Christmas characters in this interactive board book that will become an annual favourite.
Description Small children love to read books featuring faces and books about animals. This new book in the popular Little Faces series combines the two concepts brilliantly with a venetian window device that allows the reader to explore emotions and have fun imitating different actions.
About the Author Pintachan is an illustrator and designer who lives in the north of Spain. He is a confessed licorice lover, enthusiast of old sci-fi movies and collector of childrens illustrated books.
Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781910277454 Format: Dimensions: 144x144mm Extent: 8 pages Main Category: YBGT Sub Category: YFP Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Words & Pictures 365 Weird & Wonderful Science Experiments Elizabeth Snoke Harris
The whole world is a laboratory, and with 365 safe and fun experiments and activities, this is the ultimate lab book for kids.
Sales points • These are experiments kids can do with minimal parental supervision using everyday items, and they are safe. • Exciting new illustration approach, with clear how-to and fun and often humorous art to make this super kid friendly.
Description This fact- and fun-filled book includes hundreds of simple, kid-tested science experiments. All of which can be done with items from around the house, and require little to no supervision!
Whether you're making your own slime, rockets, crystals, and hovercrafts or performing magic (science!) tricks and using science to become a secret agent, this book has something for every type of curious kid. Each experiment features safety precautions, materials needed, step-by-step instructions with illustrations, fun facts, and further explorations. With this book, you will: Create a drinkable rainbow; Make a bowling bowl float; Capture a cloud; Build furniture out of newspapers; Blow bouncing bubbles that don't burst; Plus 360 other weird and wonderful experiments.
At once engaging, encouraging, and inspiring, 365 Weird & Wonderful Science Experiments is every budding scientists go-to, hands-on guide for learning the fundamentals of science and exploring the fascinating world around them.
About the Author Elizabeth has been in science education for over 14 years as a physics teacher. She has also judged countless science fairs. Her other hobbies, besides doing crazy science projects, are playing with her kids, gardening, running and reading.
Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781633222250 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: YNH Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Moondance Press Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost Robert Frost, illustrated by Michael Paraskevas and edited by Jay Parini
A collection to be read, experienced, and treasured.
Sales points • Incomparable artwork matched with carefully curated poems from one of the greats. • Robert Frost is one of America's most beloved and well known poets whose works resonates with readers of all ages to this day. • Thirty-five of Robert Frost's best-loved poems, wonderfully illustrated • For kids ages 8 to 14 • Includes 'The Road Not Taken,' 'Mending Wall,' and thirty-three other kid-friendly poems.
Description A collection to be read, experienced, and treasured.
Whether capturing a cold New England winter's evening, or the beauty of an old, abandoned house, four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost left an indelible mark on our consciousness. This stunning celebration of his best-loved work includes 35 poems specially chosen for children ages 8 to 14 by author and historian Jay Parini.
Illustrator Michael Paraskevas brings the poems to life with his pitch-perfect scenes, infused with majestic color and quiet simplicity. Poems include ""Mending Wall,"" ""Birches,"" ""The Road Not Taken,"" ""Fire and Ice,"" and ""Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,""
This gentle introduction also includes commentary, definitions of key words, and an introduction to the poet's life.
About the Author Robert Lee Frost was born on March 26th 1874 in San Francisco, California and died on January 29th, 1963 in Boston, Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) Massachusetts. He won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry and was bestowed a Congressional Gold Medal, ""in recognition of ISBN: 9781633222205 Format: Hard Cover his poetry, which enriched the culture of the United States and the philosophy of the world."" On July 22, 1961 he was Dimensions: 235x210mm named Poet laureate of Vermont. His popularity is unmatched in the annals of American poetry; by the end of his life he Extent: 48 pages had achieved the iconic status of 'living legend.' Main Category: YD Michael Paraskevashas has also illustrated and written 24 children's books over the years with his mother, Betty. The two Sub Category: Illustrations: went on to create and write the animated television series Maggie and the Ferocious Beast for Nickelodeon. Two of their Previous Titles: other books were also made into animated series: Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse and Kids from Room 402. Author now living: Jay Parini is a poet, novelist, biographer, and critic. He has written eight novels, including Benjamin's Crossing,The Apprentice Lover,The Passages of H.M., and The Last Station the latter was made into an Academy Award-nominated film starring Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer and translated into over thirty languages. He has written biographies of John Steinbeck, Robert Frost, William Faulkner, Jesus, and Gore Vidal. Moondance Press Poetry for Kids: Walt Whitman Walt Whitman, edited by Karen Karbiener illustrated by Kate Evans
Introduce children to the work of celebrated American poet Walt Whitman! Carefully chosen for kids, 35 illustrated poems are presented and explained by a Whitman expert.
Sales points • This poetry book for children breathes new life into the poems of Walt Whitman with clear explanations and wonderful illustrations from a carefully chosen, award-winning illustrator. • Edited by one of the top Whitman academic experts. •
Description Introduce children to the work of celebrated American poet Walt Whitman!Carefully chosen for kids, 35 illustrated poems are presented and explained by New York University professor Karen Karbenier, PhD, a Whitman expert. Walt Whitman includes enlightening commentary for each poem, definitions of key words, and a foreword by the expert. Vibrant illustrations invigorate the poetry.Starting off with I Hear America Singing, the collection includes excerpts from Song of Myself, O Captain! My Captain!, poems from Leaves of Grass, and many more thought-provoking, descriptive, and kid- friendly selections.
About the Author Karen Karbiener is a Master Teacher of Liberal Studies at NYU with a PhD from Columbia University. As a scholar of 19th-century American literature and culture with a special interest in Walt Whitman, she is the author of The Modern Scholar lecture series: Walt Whitman and the Birth of Modern American Poetry. She lives in New York City.Freelance illustrator and fine artist Kate Evans has worked for many high-profile clients, including Random House, HarperCollins, V and A Magazine, The Guardian, and National Geographic. Her illustrations have been published in many countries around the world.Combining delicate line drawings with watercolor washes, Kate produces images that reflect the richness of their subject matter. Her illustrations suggest subtle emotional states and have been frequently used by publishers to capture the complexity of particular places and situations. Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781633221505 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 235x210mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: YF Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Moondance Press Read-Aloud Classics: Peter Pan J.M. Barrie, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, Charles Nurnberg and Joe
A lavishly illustrated introduction to the adventures of Peter Pan, Wendy, and the Lost Boys for young children.
Sales points • Peter Pan remains an intensely popular character in children's literature and movies. • Victoria Krylov's art is truly incomparable in this title. • This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce younger children to this classic in an original format that is uniquely crafted with pre-readers in mind.
Description Introduce your children to the classic characters of J. M. Barrie's timeless classic Peter Pan. Join Peter, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, Wendy, and many more in this age-appropriate picture book.
Barie's novel is presented in a way that children will understand and enjoy, and provides a faithful retelling they will recall when they are older and ready for the original text.
Peter Pan has been a children's favourite since its original publication, and this edition adapts the classic into a story young children will love.
About the Author J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright. After finishing school in Scotland, he moved to London, where he met the five Llewelyn Davies boys, whom he originally told the tale of Peter Peter. In 1904, Barrie wrote the play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, which was very successful and led to him writing the books we know today. Upon his death, he gave the rights to Peter Pan to London's Great Ormond Street Hospital, a children's hospital. Victoria Tentler-Krylov grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and studied architecture and urban design at Cooper Union and Columbia University. A practicing architect now living outside Boston, Victoria is continually inspired by urban Price: $21.99 (NZ$24.99) landscapes but also by fantasy, possibility, and imagination. In addition, she is influenced by the commercial art and ISBN: 9781633222229 Format: Hard Cover children's books from the 1950s and 60s, with their economy of line and creative use of white space. Victorias artwork has Dimensions: mm been published by Pink Giraffe Books in Russia and by The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe,and Flutter Extent: 28 pages Magazinein the U.S.Charles Nurnberg has been a publisher for 45 years. He has worked with many acclaimed authors Main Category: YFA and helped to create many wonderful books, including Puff the Magic Dragon, Over the Rainbow, and The Night Before Sub Category: Illustrations: Christmas. He's the co-author of Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole, Around the World in Eighty Days, Alice in Previous Titles: Wonderland: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party and others. Author now living: Joe Rhatigan is a writer and editor who lives with his wife and children in Asheville, North Carolina. He has written many acclaimed and award-winning books for children, including White House Kids, Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole, Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party and People You Gotta Meet Before You Grow Up! Moondance Press Get the Scoop on Animal Blood: From Blood-Squirting Lizards to Blue-Blooded Crabs, 251 Cool Facts Dawn Cusick
Featuring more than 250 animal facts along with more than 200 colour photos, this instalment of the award- winning Get the Scoop series, delves deep into the world of animal blood.
Sales points • Part of an award-winning series • Meets many national New Generation Science Standards • Strong blend of grossology and science appeals to kids (especially reluctant readers), librarians, teachers, and parents
Description This book is hot blooded! And cold blooded! And green blooded! In fact, when you dive into the world of animals and their blood, things can get pretty gross and weird. And we know you like gross and weird! In this installment of the award- winning Get the Scoop series, you will find out why deep-diving mammals have larger blood cells and more of them. And how vampire bats prefer their bloody breakfast. And why stink bugs have green blood, while horned lizards squirt blood from their eyes. Featuring more than 250 animal blood facts along with more than 200 color photos, with this book, you will be neck deep in bloody science fun.
About the Author Dawn Cusick has authored a dozen nonfiction children's books that have won national and international awards from the Animal Behavior Society, the National Science Teachers Association, the Children's Book Council's Children's Choice competition, and more. Her books have been profiled on NPR and Yahoo News. She teaches biology at Haywood Community College in western North Carolina.
Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781633222274 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: mm Extent: 80 pages Main Category: YNH Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Moondance Press The Case of the Ghostly Note & Other Solve-It-Yourself Whodunits: Mini Mysteries for You To Crack Hy Conrad
Mini Mysteries features 15 whodunit puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty to solve.
Sales points • Designed for kids age 7-12 • These solve-it-yourself mysteries are great for fostering active engagement in reading, while also encouraging higher- level thinking and problem-solving skills. • This is part of a launch of a new series of affordable, attractive, and fun whodunit puzzle books for kids.
Description Can you solve these whodunits faster than the Mystery Brothers? Thirteen-year-old Logan and his shy little brother, Thad, always seem to figure out who stole the bake sale money or broke into the middle school. And in these fifteen original mystery stories, you get the chance to guess ""whodunit"" before the brothers do.
Reason it out and then check the answers at the back of the book (which are in the form of the continued story). Follow along as the two brothers investigate foul play, stolen goods, lying, and even a case or two from their police officer uncle, and see if youre as super at sleuthing as these guys are.
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Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633223509 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 96 pages Main Category: YNH Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Moondance Press Traveling the Blue Road: Poems of the Sea edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Read never-before-published poetry about the magic, beauty, and promise of sea voyages, compiled by award-winning poet Lee Bennett Hopkins.
Sales points • Gorgeous illustrations surround a collection of poetry written for children about the magic, beauty, and promise of sea voyages.
Description Compiled and edited by award-winning poet Lee Bennett Hopkins, the poems describe how the sea has historically shone as a metaphor for hope and despair and served as a pathway for people searching for new life, including poems about the pilgrims coming to the New World, the Mariel boatlift, the Vietnamese boat people, a Dutch slave ship, the current migration situation in the Mediterranean, and the voyage of the St. Louis.
Contributing poets include Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Paul B. Janeczko, J. Patrick Lewis, Allan Wolf, Marilyn Nelson, Denver Butson, Georgia Heard, Jane Yolen, Naomi Shihab Nye, and G. Neri, and Margarita Engle, the recently named Young People's Poet Laureate.
About the Author Lee Bennett Hopkins has compiled more anthologies for children than anyone in the history of children's literature. In 2011, Lee Bennett Hopkins was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's most prolific anthologist of poetry for children, with 113 titles to his credit! He has helped make poetry accessible to young readers in more than 100 volumes of his own writings and compilations. He has won numerous awards including five American Library Association Notable Books, the Mississippi Medallion for lasting contributions to children's literature, National Council of Teachers of English Excellence in Poetry for Children Award (2009), and a Christopher Award for affirming the highest values of the human spirit.Lee is dedicated to bringing children and books together. He feels poetry is a necessity for children in the classroom and at home. Learn more about Lee at his website, www.leebennetthopkins.com. Price: $21.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781633222762 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YD Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Seagrass Press The Adventures of Reddy Fox Thornton W. Burgess, illustrated by Maddie Frost
The Adventures of Reddy Fox introduces a new generation of children to Thornton W. Burgess's long-beloved Bedtime Stories characters.
Sales points • A childhood classic that will delight young readers today just as it did their parents and grandparents. • These gentle, calming, stories are perfect for bedtime reading. • The stories are told from the animals' point of view, which makes a great read for animal lovers.
Description Introduce your child to Thornton W. Burgess' long-beloved Bedtime Stories, featuring such timeless characters as Peter Cottontail, Jimmy Skunk, and Chatterer the Red Squirrel.
In The Adventures of Reddy Fox, the crafty main character must outsmart Farmer Brown's Boy, whose chicken's he's been stealing. Along the way, he learns important lessons, like the danger of showing off, the importance of using all of his senses, sympathy, kindness, and so much more.
A dedicated naturalist, Burgess imbues his stories with the good humour, imagination, and fun animal antics that all children will enjoy reading during story time. These essential childhood classic stories also feature the original black-and- white illustrations by Harrison Cady, lending this edition a vintage feel. This volume will become a treasured classic on your bedtime story shelf.
About the Author Thornton Waldo Burgess, a devoted naturalist and conservationist, knew that instilling a love of the natural world in young people was one of the best ways to inspire conservation in adults. His writings spanned over fifty years, more than 170 books and 15,000 articles, and inspired several generations. Many of Burgess' observations of nature were featured in his stories, and his many characters, including Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Bobby Raccoon, Joe Otter, Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) Grandfather Frog, and many others, displayed both animal and human traits that were very recognizable to readers.The ISBN: 9781633223684 Boston Museum of Science awarded Burgess a special gold medal for ""leading children down the path to the wide Format: Paperback wonderful world of the outdoors.""Burgess lived in Massachusetts. Learn more about Thornton Burgess at Dimensions: mm Extent: 128 pages thorntonburgess.org. Main Category: YFA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Seagrass Press The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel illustrated by Maddie Frost, Thornton W. Burgess
The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel introduces a new generation of young readers to Thornton W. Burgess' irresistible cast of animal friends in his timeless collection of Bedtime Stories.
Sales points • A childhood classic that will delight young readers today just as it did their parents and grandparents. • These gentle, calming stories are perfect for bedtime reading. • • The stories are told from the animals' point of view, which makes a great read for animal lovers.
Description This new edition of the classic story introduces a new generation of young readers to Thornton W. Burgess' irresistible cast of animal friends in his timeless collection of Bedtime Stories.
Newly updated with original cover art, this edition invites a new audience to read about the antics of Chatterer the Red Squirrel as the mischief-maker escapes Shadow the Weasel and Redtail the Hawk. As with all Burgess' charming tales, young readers will learn important lessons about curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust as well as true-to-life behaviors of our favorite woodland animals.
Plus, these pages are filled with the original black-and-white artwork by Harrison Cady from the first edition of the Bedtime Stories.
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Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633223691 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Seagrass Press A Bear Grylls Adventure 1: Blizzard Challenge Bear Grylls
The first thrilling adventure in the brand-new collectable series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout, Bear Grylls.
Sales points • Ages 5-8 • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter widely know for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide, and is the author of several bestselling books • A collectible highly illustrated series, perfect for young independent readers with lots of fun and fascinating facts about survival in different terrains • Bear Grylls is Chief Scout until 2018 • Further books in the series to be published throughout 2017 and 2018
Description Olly hates activity camp and its pointless activities. Why should he bother building a stupid shelter or foraging for food with his teammates - he'd rather be at home in the warm and dry, where the sofa and the video games are.
But then Olly gets given a compass with a mysterious fifth direction. When he follows it, he's magically transported to a high mountain range where he meets survival expert Bear Grylls. With his help, Olly must learn to survive in sub-zero temperatures, including what to do if the ice cracks when you're crossing a frozen lake, or a blizzard sets in . . .
But can his adventure with Bear Grylls change Olly's mind about teamwork and perseverance? And who will Olly give the compass to next?
Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take back with them to their real life. Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781786960122 About the Author Format: Paperback - B format Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry.
Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www.beargrylls.com. Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls Illustrations: (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) and Instagram @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) Previous Titles: Author now living: Illustrator, Emma McCann, studied illustration at Kingston University and has since illustrated many titles for a wide variety of publishers. Her first children's book was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway award. Check out her work at www. emmamccann.co.uk or follow on Twitter @cooliobeanz Bear Grylls A Bear Grylls Adventure 2: Desert Challenge Bear Grylls
The exciting second book in the new young readers series from survival expert and Chief Scout, Bear Grylls.
Sales points • Ages 5-8 • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter widely know for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide, and is the author of several bestselling books • A collectible highly illustrated series, perfect for young independent readers with lots of fun and fascinating facts about survival in different terrains • Bear Grylls is Chief Scout until 2018 • Further books in the series to be published throughout 2017 and 2018
Description Sophie loves activity camp ... but is terrified of insects. It's so bad that she won't go into the tent on her own, just in case something flies at her, or she steps on a creepie-crawlie. But when she's given a compass by one of the other boys on the campsite, Sophie is magically transported to the desert on a survival adventure where they're impossible to avoid!
With the help of survival expert Bear Grylls as her guide, she will learn how to withstand the extreme temperatures of the desert and how to spot mirages, encounter giant camel spiders, deadly scorpions and sandfish ... but will Sophie overcome her fear of insects back in the real world? And who will she give the compass to next?
Each book in this fun new 12-book series from Bear Grylls follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take back with them to their real life.
About the Author Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have
Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www. ISBN: 9781786960139 beargrylls.com. Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) Format: Paperback - B format and Instagram @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages
Main Category: YFA Based in Brighton, Emma studied illustration at Kingston University and has since illustrated many titles for a wide variety Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction of publishers. Her first children's book was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway award. Check out her work at www. Illustrations: emmamccann.co.uk or follow on Twitter @cooliobeanz Previous Titles: Author now living:
Bear Grylls A Bear Grylls Adventure 3: The Jungle Challenge Bear Grylls
The third adventure in the brand-new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout Bear Grylls.
Sales points • Ages 5-8 • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter widely know for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide, and is the author of several bestselling books • A collectible highly illustrated series, perfect for young independent readers with lots of fun and fascinating facts about survival in different terrains • Bear Grylls is Chief Scout until 2018 • Further books in the series to be published throughout 2017 and 2018
Description Omar is fiercely competitive and very impatient about anything that holds him back... especially other people. Activity camp is brilliant because he's the best at all the challenges, it's just so annoying that not all his teammates are as quick or brave or strong as he is. It would be much easier just to ditch them and go it alone. But when he's given a mysterious compass it transports him to a thick jungle that is impossible to get through quickly - he has to learn to move with the rhythm of the environment around him with the help of his guide, adventurer Bear Grylls. Can his time in the rainforest change his mind about what makes someone successful? And who will he give the compass to next?
Each book in this fun 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.
About the Author Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www. ISBN: 9781786960146 beargrylls.com. Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) Format: Paperback - B format and Instagram @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Based in Brighton, Emma studied illustration at Kingston University and has since illustrated many titles for a wide variety Sub Category: of publishers. Her first children's book was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway award. Check out her work at www. Illustrations: emmamccann.co.uk or follow on Twitter @cooliobeanz Previous Titles: Author now living:
Bear Grylls A Bear Grylls Adventure 4: The Sea Challenge Bear Grylls
The fourth in the fun new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout Bear Grylls.
Sales points • Ages 5-8 • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter widely know for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide, and is the author of several bestselling books • A collectible highly illustrated series, perfect for young independent readers with lots of fun and fascinating facts about survival in different terrains • Bear Grylls is Chief Scout until 2018 • Further books in the series to be published throughout 2017 and 2018
Description Chloe is enjoying activity camp and all the outdoor fun - what's not to like? But she can't understand why everyone goes on and on about leaving things the way you found them. After all, what's the big deal about leaving a bit of litter around in the middle of the woods? The world is big enough for a bit of rubbish not to matter. But when she's given a mysterious compass with a fifth direction she's transported to a tropical island beach and has to survive the extreme conditions with the help of survival expert Bear Grylls. It's not like a typical trip to the seaside! Will Bear persuade her to change her ways when she sees how much non-degradable litter still washes up, and the damage it does to wildlife? And who will get the compass next?
Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.
About the Author Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have ISBN: 9781786960153 three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www. Format: Paperback - B format beargrylls.com. Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages and Instagram @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) Main Category: YFA Sub Category: Based in Brighton, Emma studied illustration at Kingston University and has since illustrated many titles for a wide variety Illustrations: of publishers. Her first children's book was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway award. Check out her work at www. Previous Titles: Author now living: emmamccann.co.uk or follow on Twitter @cooliobeanz
Bear Grylls Bear Grylls World Adventure Survival Camp Bear Grylls
Learn from the most recognisable face of survival and outdoor adventure in the world how to survive in every terrain on earth as well as through the air, over the seas and ever under the waves!
Sales points • Ages 9+ • Launching Bear Grylls brand new partnership with Bonnier, with a huge publishing program following in 2017 • Bear has authored 22 books which have sold millions of copies worldwide • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter, widely known for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide • Bear has several shows running in Australia, Mission Survival on Chanel Ten, The Island with Bear Grylls on SBS and Breaking Point on the discover channel and new shows are in production for 2017 • An all-terrain training manual, and the perfect gift for any adventurer in training
Description It's a wonderful world out there just waiting to be discovered, but are you ready to be an explorer? Do you know how to cope with searing heat and intense cold? Can you find food and water in the wild? Can you avoid deadly diseases and fight back against man-eating beasts? This book will teach you everything you need to know to venture through all the landscapes on Earth as well as through the air, over the seas, and under the waves.
About the Author Bear Grylls (Author) Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry.
You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www.beargrylls.com.
Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) and Instagram ISBN: 9781786960009 @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 285x215mm Extent: 128 pages
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Bear Grylls Bear Grylls Extreme Planet Bear Grylls
A book of crazy facts from all around the globe told by one of the most recognisable faces of survival and outdoor adventure in the world!
Sales points • Ages 9+ • Launching Bear Grylls brand new partnership with Bonnier, with a huge publishing program following in 2017 • Bear has authored 22 books which have sold millions of copies worldwide • Bear Grylls is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter, widely known for his wilderness survival television shows worldwide • Bear has several shows running in Australia, Mission Survival on Chanel Ten, The Island with Bear Grylls on SBS and Breaking Point on the discover channel and new shows are in production for 2017 • Ideal Christmas gift for kids that love crazy facts and stories, a great competitor for the Guiness World Records
Description A whirlwind tour of the globe, seeking out the highest, deepest, wildest, thinnest, coolest, hottest, scariest, and smelliest things on the planet. What's the longest place name? The oldest vomit? Most treacherous road in the world and why? Most dangerous food to eat? Scariest place to stand because you're most likely to be struck by lightning? It's all here!
About the Author Bear Grylls (Author) Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry.
You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www.beargrylls.com.
Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) and Instagram Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) ISBN: 9781786960030 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 285x215mm Extent: 128 pages
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Bear Grylls No Virgin Anne Cassidy
From the author of the critically acclaimed, Looking For JJ, shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize in 2004 and the Carnegie Medal in 2005. A raw, powerful, moving tale about a girl attempting to deal with the aftermath of a sexual attack.
Sales points • Ages 14-18 • For readers of Asking For It by Louise O'Neill • Numerous opportunities for discussions about teenagers and sexual content
Description My name is Stacey Woods and I was raped.
Stacey is the victim of a terrible sexual attack. She does not feel able to go to the police, or talk about it to anybody other than her best friend, Patrice. Patrice, outraged, when she cannot persuade her to go to the police, encourages Stacey to write everything down. This is Stacey's story.
A tautly told and important book, perfect for readers of Asking for It by Louise O'Neill.
About the Author Anne Cassidy was born in London in 1952. She was an awkward teenager who spent the Swinging Sixties stuck in a convent school trying, dismally, to learn Latin. She was always falling in love and having her heart broken. She worked in a bank for five years until she finally grew up. She then went to college before becoming a teacher for many years. In 2000 Anne became a full time writer, specialising in crime stories and thrillers for teenagers. In 2004 LOOKING FOR JJ was published to great acclaim, going on to be shortlisted for the 2004 Whitbread Prize and the 2005 Carnegie Medal. Follow Anne at www.annecassidy.com or on Twitter: @annecassidy6
Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781471405785 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages
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Hotkey Colouring Cards and Envelopes - Nature Rebecca Jones
Create your own cards and envelopes with this innovative and original colouring book with 24 unique card and envelope designs plus a sheet of colourful stickers.
Sales points • Ages 4+ • Innovative and original colouring book format includes 24 unique card and envelope designs, plus a sheet of colourful stickers • Illustrations from super talented Rebecca Jones, whose line work strikes a wonderful balance between spaces to colour and pattern and detail to carefully decorate - perfect for children and adults alike! • Illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia
Description Get creative with this amazingly innovative colouring book, full of beautifully-designed cards and envelopes to tear out and colour. The twenty four gorgeous designs include woodland animals, flowers, butterflies and birds and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Take inspiration from nature, or get experimental - try unusual colours and different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card - this is the complete creative package!
About the Author Rebecca is an English illustrator living in Australia. She grew up in a creative, if slightly eccentric, family. Her days were spent roaming the English countryside collecting wild flowers and leaves, chasing butterflies and birds, and drawing tiny pictures of everything she could. After graduating from art school in Winchester, she moved to London where she worked as a textile designer. She worked there for a few years, until her restlessness had her flying off to Australia in search of adventure. Now she has replaced the countryside with concrete, and lives slap bang in the middle of a big city. But she is to be found most days in her studio, drinking endless cups of tea, staring out of the window at a bunch of imaginary critters, and trying to draw them. Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857637253 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x280mm Extent: 27 pages
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Nosy Crow Colouring Cards and Envelopes - Flowers and Butterflies Rebecca Jones
Create your own cards and envelopes with this innovative and original colouring book with 24 unique card and envelope designs plus a sheet of colourful stickers.
Sales points • Ages 4+ • Innovative and original colouring book format includes 24 unique card and envelope designs, plus a sheet of colourful stickers • Illustrations from super talented Rebecca Jones, whose line work strikes a wonderful balance between spaces to colour and pattern and detail to carefully decorate - perfect for children and adults alike! • Illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia
Description Get creative with this amazingly innovative colouring book, full of beautifully-designed cards and envelopes to tear out and colour. The twenty four beautiful designs include buds, blossoms, butterflies and more and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Take inspiration from nature, or get experimental - try unusual colours and different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card - this is the complete creative package!
About the Author Rebecca is an English illustrator living in Australia. She grew up in a creative, if slightly eccentric, family. Her days were spent roaming the English countryside collecting wild flowers and leaves, chasing butterflies and birds, and drawing tiny pictures of everything she could. After graduating from art school in Winchester, she moved to London where she worked as a textile designer. She worked there for a few years, until her restlessness had her flying off to Australia in search of adventure. Now she has replaced the countryside with concrete, and lives slap bang in the middle of a big city. But she is to be found most days in her studio, drinking endless cups of tea, staring out of the window at a bunch of imaginary critters, and trying to draw them. Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857637321 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x280mm Extent: 37 pages
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Nosy Crow Colouring Cards and Envelopes - Summertime Rebecca Jones
Create your own cards and envelopes with this innovative and original colouring book with 24 unique card and envelope designs plus a sheet of colourful stickers.
Sales points • Ages 4+ • Innovative and original colouring book format includes 24 unique card and envelope designs, plus a sheet of colourful stickers • Illustrations from super talented Rebecca Jones, whose line work strikes a wonderful balance between spaces to colour and pattern and detail to carefully decorate - perfect for children and adults alike! • Australian author based in Melbourne
Description Get creative with this amazingly innovative colouring book, full of beautifully-designed cards and envelopes to tear out and colour. Take inspiration from summer, or get experimental - try unusual colours and different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card - this is the complete creative package!
About the Author Rebecca is an English illustrator living in Australia. She grew up in a creative, if slightly eccentric, family. Her days were spent roaming the English countryside collecting wild flowers and leaves, chasing butterflies and birds, and drawing tiny pictures of everything she could. After graduating from art school in Winchester, she moved to London where she worked as a textile designer. She worked there for a few years, until her restlessness had her flying off to Australia in search of adventure. Now she has replaced the countryside with concrete, and lives slap bang in the middle of a big city. But she is to be found most days in her studio, drinking endless cups of tea, staring out of the window at a bunch of imaginary critters, and trying to draw them.
Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857637390 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x280mm Extent: 37 pages
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Nosy Crow Colouring Cards and Envelopes - Christmas Rebecca Jones
Create your own Christmas themed cards and envelopes with this innovative and original colouring book with 24 unique card and envelope designs plus a sheet of colourful stickers.
Sales points • Ages 4+ • Innovative and original colouring book format includes 24 unique card and envelope designs, plus a sheet of colourful stickers • Illustrations from super talented Rebecca Jones, whose line work strikes a wonderful balance between spaces to colour and pattern and detail to carefully decorate - perfect for children and adults alike! • Illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia
Description Get creative with this amazingly innovative colouring book, full of beautifully-designed cards and envelopes to tear out and colour. The twenty four festive designs include Christmas trees, gingerbread men, reindeer and more and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Take inspiration from real life, or get experimental - try unusual colours and different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card - this is the complete Christmas creative package!
About the Author Rebecca is an English illustrator living in Australia. She grew up in a creative, if slightly eccentric, family. Her days were spent roaming the English countryside collecting wild flowers and leaves, chasing butterflies and birds, and drawing tiny pictures of everything she could. After graduating from art school in Winchester, she moved to London where she worked as a textile designer. She worked there for a few years, until her restlessness had her flying off to Australia in search of adventure. Now she has replaced the countryside with concrete, and lives slap bang in the middle of a big city. But she is to be found most days in her studio, drinking endless cups of tea, staring out of the window at a bunch of imaginary critters, and trying to draw them. Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857637260 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x280mm Extent: 37 pages
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Nosy Crow Colouring Book of Cards and Envelopes: A Year of Celebrations Rebecca Jones
Create your own cards and envelopes with this innovative and original colouring book with 24 unique card and envelope designs plus a sheet of colourful stickers.
Sales points • Ages 4+ • A big bumper book of beautiful year-round greeting cards • Innovative and original colouring book format includes 24 unique card and envelope designs, plus a sheet of colourful stickers • Celebrates events throughout the year, including birthdays, New Year, Easter, Valentine's Day and Christmas • Illustrations from super talented Rebecca Jones, whose line work strikes a wonderful balance between spaces to colour and pattern and detail to carefully decorate - perfect for children and adults alike! • The first two titles in the series, Nature and Flowers and Butterflies, have invoiced over 30,000 copies between them • Australian author based in Melbourne
Description Get creative with this amazingly innovative colouring book, full of beautifully-designed cards and envelopes to tear out and colour. The 24 gorgeous designs include birthdays, New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Christmas, and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Take inspiration from nature, or get experimental - try unusual colours and different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and cute stickers to seal your card - this is the complete creative package!
About the Author Rebecca is an English illustrator living in Australia. She grew up in a creative, if slightly eccentric, family. Her days were spent roaming the English countryside collecting wild flowers and leaves, chasing butterflies and birds, and drawing tiny pictures of everything she could. After graduating from art school in Winchester, she moved to London where she worked as a textile designer. She worked there for a few years, until her restlessness had her flying off to Australia in search of Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) adventure. Now she has replaced the countryside with concrete, and lives slap bang in the middle of a big city. But she is ISBN: 9780857638564 to be found most days in her studio, drinking endless cups of tea, staring out of the window at a bunch of imaginary Format: Paperback critters, and trying to draw them. Dimensions: 270x285mm Extent: 74 pages
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Nosy Crow The Colouring Book of Cards and Envelopes: Fabulous Flowers and Perfect Patterns Rachel Cloyne
Colour your own cards and envelopes with these beautiful designs inspired by beautiful, historical objects.
Sales points • Ages 8-12 • Innovative and original colouring book format includes 24 unique card and envelope designs, plus a sheet of colourful stickers - part of the hugely successful range that has sold over 80,000 copies worldwide • Illustrations inspired by patterns found in the British Museum from Rachel Cloyne, whose line work strikes a wonderful balance between spaces to colour and pattern and detail to carefully decorate -perfect for children and adults alike!
Description Get creative with this amazingly innovative colouring book, full of beautifully-designed cards and envelopes to tear out and colour. The twenty-four gorgeous designs are inspired by patterns found in the British Museum and are perfect for all ages to decorate and send to family and friends. Take inspiration from the museum objects themselves or get experimental - try unusual colours and different materials to make each card truly unique! With enough blank space inside for a message, envelopes to customise and stickers to seal your card - this is the complete creative package!
About the Author Rachel Cloyne has always loved drawing. Since completing her illustration degree in 2004 she has illustrated book jackets, colouring books, children's fiction and a pop-up book for several publishers over the last 8 years. Her latest work for Nosy Crow, inspired by objects from the British Museum, utilizes her ability for incorporating a wide range of classic and historical design into a contemporary style all of her own. She lives in Brighton with her husband and two cats. In her spare time she likes to swim in the Brighton sea, tend to her many plants and cook up recipes for her friends and family.
Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9780857638625 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x285mm Extent: 74 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say it Too? Moo Moo Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk. One of a set of four.
Sales points • Ages: 9 months+ • Reissued for the release of Can You Say It Too? Growl Growl and Can you Say It Too? Roar Roar • Spot the animal's tail, lift the flap, join in with the animal noise! • Beautiful artwork • Surprise double flap on the last page
Description Who's that in the trees? It's hungry horse! Neigh! Neigh!
As all parents know, little children just love to be asked to make animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot the animal's tail, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.
Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857631497 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say it Too? Woof Woof Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk. One of a set of four.
Sales points • Ages: 9 months+ • Reissued for the release of Can You Say It Too? Growl Growl and Can you Say It Too? Roar Roar • Spot the animal's tail, lift the flap, join in with the animal noise! • Beautiful artwork • Surprise double flap on the last page
Description Who's that amongst the flowers? It's playful cat! Miaow! Miaow!
As all parents know, little children just love to be asked to make animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot the animal's tail, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.
Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857631565 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say It Too? Roar Roar Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk. One of a set of four.
Sales points • Ages: 9 months+ • Spot the animal's tail, lift the flap, join in with the animal noise! • Beautiful artwork • Really sturdy, recessed flaps and a surprise double flap on the last page
Description Who's that among the reeds? It's happy hippo! Snort! Snort!
As all parents know, little children just love to be asked to make animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot the animal's tail, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.
Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857631701 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say it Too? Growl Growl Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk. One of a set of four.
Sales points • Ages: 9 months+ • Spot the animal's tail, lift the flap, join in with the animal noise! • Beautiful artwork • Really sturdy, recessed flaps and a surprise double flap on the last page urprise double flap on the last page
Description Who's that among the flowers? It's pretty parrot! Squack! Squack!
As all parents know, little children just love to be asked to make animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot the animal's tail, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.
Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857631718 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say It Too? Quack! Quack! Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk.
Sales points • Ages: 9 months+ • Spot the animal's tail, lift the flap, join in with the animal noise! • Beautiful artwork • Really sturdy, recessed flaps and a surprise double flap on the last page urprise double flap on the last page
Description As all parents know, little children just love to be asked to make animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot the animal's tail, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.
Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857633484 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 10 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say It Too? Arf! Arf! Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk.
Sales points • Ages: 9 months+ • A stunning series of casebound, lift-the-flap board books for babies and toddlers, with beautiful artwork from Sebastien Braun • Spot where the animal is hiding, lift the flap, then join in with the animal noise! • Sturdy, easy-to-grab board flaps with a double, surprise flap on the last page • Perfect for children who are just starting to talk
Description As all parents know, little children just love to be asked to make animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot the animal's tail, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.
Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857634436 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 10 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say It Too? Twit Twoo! Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk.
Sales points • Ages: 9 months+ • A stunning series of casebound, lift-the-flap board books for babies and toddlers, with beautiful artwork from Sebastien Braun • Perfect for children who are just starting to talk • Spot where the animal is hiding, lift the flap, then join in with the animal noise! • Sturdy, easy-to-grab board flaps with a double, surprise flap on the last page • Perfect for Halloween
Description Who's that in the trees? It's wise owl! Twit! Twoo!
As all parents know, very little children love to play 'I-Spy', but they also adore making animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot a bit of an animal, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
Sturdy flaps and simple texts combine with friendly artwork in these fantastic first books that are great for sharing with children who are just starting to talk.
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching
Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines ISBN: 9780857633477 in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Format: Board Book Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his Dimensions: 180x180mm vintage road bike. Extent: 10 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say It Too? Jingle! Jingle! Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk.
Sales points • Ages: 9 months+ • A stunning series of casebound, lift-the-flap board books for babies and toddlers, with beautiful artwork from Sebastien Braun • Spot where the animal is hiding, lift the flap, then join in with the animal noise! • Sturdy, easy-to-grab board flaps with a double, surprise flap on the last page • Perfect for children who are just starting to talk
Description Who's that behind the sleigh? It's happy reindeer! Jingle! Jingle!
As all parents know, very little children love to play 'I-Spy', but they also adore making animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot a bit of an animal, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
Sturdy flaps and simple texts combine with friendly artwork in these fantastic first books that are great for sharing with children who are just starting to talk.
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines
Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, ISBN: 9780857633958 Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his Format: Board Book vintage road bike. Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 10 pages
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Nosy Crow Can You Say It Too? Cheep! Cheep! Sebastien Braun
With sturdy flaps and simple text, this is a great first book for sharing with children who are just starting to talk.
Sales points • Ages 9 months+ • Ideal gift for little ones at Easter • A stunning series of casebound, lift-the-flap board books for babies and toddlers, with beautiful artwork from Sebastien Braun • Perfect for children who are just starting to talk • Spot where the animal is hiding, lift the flap, then join in with the animal noise! • Sturdy, easy-to-grab board flaps with a double, surprise flap on the last page
Description As all parents know, very little children love to play 'I-Spy', but they also adore making animal sounds. So a flap book in which they can spot a bit of an animal, lift the flap to reveal the complete creature, and then make its noise is guaranteed to be a winner!
Sturdy flaps and simple texts combine with friendly artwork in these fantastic first books that are great for sharing with children who are just starting to talk.
About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures,
Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his ISBN: 9780857638717 vintage road bike. Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages
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Nosy Crow Can you Say it Too: Brrr Brrr Sebastien Braun
The next book in a stunning series of casebound, lift-the-flap board books for babies and toddlers.
Sales points • Ages 0-3 • Spot where the animal is hiding, lift the flap, then join in with the animal noise! • Sturdy, easy-to-grab board flaps with a double, surprise flap on the last page • Perfect for children who are just starting to talk
Description Five lavishly illustrated spreads, big, recessed flaps and a host of adorable animals to spot, name and mimic combine in this delightful little board book series for the very young.
About the Author Sebastien Braun is the illustrator for Can You...? He was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustav Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.
Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857637178 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages
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Nosy Crow Dinosaurs, Dragons & Prehistoric Creatures: Learn to draw reptilian beasts and fantasy characters step by step! Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team and Philippe Legendre
Dinosaurs, Dragons & Prehistoric Creatures teaches young artists how to draw a variety of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, including a T-Rex, a triceratops, a saber-toothed tiger, and more.
Sales points • The I Can Draw series contains more than 45 pages of drawing instruction for young artists, ages 4+ • Each drawing lesson features an age-appropriate, timeless subject • Walter Foster's Watch Me Draw books for ages 4+ sell sustainably well, with Dinosaurs (2006), having sold more than 28,498 units release to date
Description Now even the youngest artists-in-training can learn to draw step by step with the exciting I Can Draw series. With these approachable, engaging guides, children ages four years and older will discover how easy it is to draw a range of favourite animals and subjects. Dinosaurs, Dragons & Prehistoric Creatures teaches young artists how to draw a range of scaly and prehistoric creatures, including a triceratops, tyrannosaurus rex, saber-toothed tiger, woolly rhinoceros, and more. Dinosaurs, Dragons & Prehistoric Creatures opens by introducing young artists to a small selection of essential drawing tools and materials before moving on to a variety of easy-to-follow step-by-step drawing lessons. Packaged in a softcover binding with 48 pages of colourful artwork, each drawing lesson is specially formatted for a young audience. Dinosaurs, Dragons & Prehistoric Creatures teaches inspiring artists how to draw almost any prehistoric creature by starting with a basic shape, such as an oval, a circle, or a triangle, and following step-by-step instructions to complete a coloured masterpiece. With the I Can Draw series, and Dinosaurs, Dragons & Prehistoric Creatures, children will love drawing their way through hours of artistic adventure.
About the Author Philippe Legendre is a French painter, engraver, and illustrator. His drawing books for children have been translated into six languages and can be found worldwide.The Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team develops fun and imaginative books and Price: $8.99 (NZ$10.99) kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, ISBN: 9781600584428 Format: Paperback including art, transportation, history, craft, gardening, and more. Walter Foster Jr. is a division of Quarto Publishing Group Dimensions: 216x280mm USA Inc., a subsidiary of the London-based Quarto Group, Inc. Extent: 48 pages Main Category: YNH Sub Category: YN Children's & Ya General Non-fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Walter Foster Jr I Love Cats! Activity Book: Meow-velous stickers, trivia, step-by-step drawing projects, and more for the cat lover in you! Walter Foster Creative Team, illustrated by Diana Fisher
Packed full of activities, projects and cool cat-related items like bookmarks, stickers, postcards and door hangers, this book is sure to provide hours of creative entertainment for any cat enthusiast!
Sales points • Contains easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing a range of cat breeds • Includes postcards, bookmarks, door hangers, stickers, and more • Features trivia and fun facts so kids can learn as they play
Description What better way for kids to show their feline fancy than with this fun-filled I Love Cats! Activity Book? Inside, kids can learn how to draw all their furry friends, keep a record of their feline favorites, and demonstrate their kitty pride with an assortment of cool cat-related items, such as bookmarks, stickers, postcards, and door hangers. Packed full of activities and projects, this book is sure to provide hours of creative entertainment for any cat enthusiast!
About the Author Founded in 1922 by artist Walter T. Foster, Walter Foster Publishing, a division of Quarto Publishing Group USA and a subsidiary of the London-based Quarto Group, Inc., is the world's leading publisher of instructional art books and kits for adults and children. Walter Foster's diverse selection of drawing, painting, doodling and mixed media art books and kits have created a foundation for millions of beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists looking to hone their talents, learn new techniques, and discover different mediums. From color mixing recipes and art tools to the fundamentals of drawing and painting, Walter Foster's books cover a wide variety of topics and mediums across a broad spectrum of traditional and eclectic subject matter for artists of all skill levels. Walter Foster Publishing continues to expand its offerings every year, producing cutting-edge art-instruction books and kits for a worldwide audience.Diana Fisher is a widely published illustrator whose artwork has won her a scholarship as well as several scholastic and advertising awards. She studied fine art in New York and computer graphics in Arizona. Before concentrating on illustrating, Diana was an art teacher to Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) children with special needs, a graphic designer, and a portrait artist. Diana paints in a variety of different media, including ISBN: 9781600582240 Format: Paperback oil, watercolor, and acrylic. Diane lives in Tempe, AZ. Dimensions: 216x280mm Extent: 112 pages Main Category: YN Sub Category: YN Children's & Ya General Non-fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Walter Foster Jr I Love Dogs! Activity Book: Pup-tacular stickers, trivia, step-by-step drawing projects, and more for the dog lover in you! Walter Foster Creative Team, illustrated by Diana Fisher
Increase your canine know-how with fun-fact trivia cards and even learn to make doggy treats! Full of stickers, postcards, bookmarks, and other canine accessories, this book is a must-have for all dog-loving kids!
Sales points • Contains easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing a range of dog breeds • Includes postcards, bookmarks, door hangers, stickers, and more • Features trivia and fun facts so kids can learn as they play
Description Kids are sure to have a tail-wagging good time completing the pooch-inspired activities in this I Love Dogs! Activity Book. Inside, kids can learn how to draw an array of favorite dog breeds by following easy, step-by-step instructions. They can also increase their canine know-how with fun-fact trivia cards, answer entertaining diary prompts, and even learn how to make doggy treats. Full of stickers, postcards, bookmarks, and other canine accessories, this book is a must-have for all dog-loving kids!
About the Author Diana Fisher is a widely published illustrator whose artwork has won her a scholarship as well as several scholastic and advertising awards. She studied fine art in New York and computer graphics in Arizona. Before concentrating on illustrating, Diana was an art teacher to children with special needs, a graphic designer, and a portrait artist. Diana paints in a variety of different media, including oil, watercolor, and acrylic. Diane lives in Tempe, AZ.Founded in 1922 by artist Walter T. Foster, Walter Foster Publishing, a division of Quarto Publishing Group USA and a subsidiary of the London- based Quarto Group, Inc., is the world's leading publisher of instructional art books and kits for adults and children. Walter Foster's diverse selection of drawing, painting, doodling and mixed media art books and kits have created a foundation for millions of beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists looking to hone their talents, learn new techniques, and discover different mediums. From color mixing recipes and art tools to the fundamentals of drawing and painting, Walter Foster's Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) books cover a wide variety of topics and mediums across a broad spectrum of traditional and eclectic subject matter for ISBN: 9781600582257 Format: Paperback artists of all skill levels. Walter Foster Publishing continues to expand its offerings every year, producing cutting-edge art- Dimensions: 216x280mm instruction books and kits for a worldwide audience. Extent: 112 pages Main Category: YN Sub Category: YN Children's & Ya General Non-fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:
Walter Foster Jr DIY Box Creations: Fun and creative projects to make out of REALLY BIG BOXES! Courtney Sanchez
DIY Box Creations includes a variety of step-by-step craft projects for young readers to build with their parents, from planes, cars, and trains to forts, lemonade stands, and puppet theaters.
Sales points • Promotes creativity and imagination by showing children how to turn an ordinary box into something extraordinary • Encourages children to reuse, renew, and repurpose through out-of-the box thinking, crafting, and engineering • Project ideas encourage family bonding, creativity, and hours of one-on-one play
Description Let your imagination be your guide as you discover clever big box craft projects for the entire family!
With a little imagination, kids can learn to create a variety of larger-than-life projects out of ordinary boxes. DIY Box Creations includes a variety of step-by-step craft projects for young readers to build with their parents, transforming leftover cardboard boxes into an assortment of oversize props and settings, from planes, cars, and trains to forts, lemonade stands, and puppet theaters. Let your imagination be your guide as you discover clever big box craft projects for the entire family to create and play with together, building creativity and encouraging out-of-the-box thinking through each easy step.
About the Author A stay-at-home mom of three boys, Courtney Sanchez began crafting as way to keep her children stimulated and active. Having time to sit and be creative with children, and to explore using texture, colors and (most importantly) their imagination is a great way to bond and teach at the same time. Her website, Crafts by Courtney (www.craftsbycourtney. com) explores a variety of activities and how-to kids crafts to keep children active and inspired through creative play.
Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633221390 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 292x222mm Extent: 80 pages Main Category: YNH
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Walter Foster Jr Who's A Big Bully, Then? Michael Morpurgo
A boy, a bully and a serious case of mistaken identity from much-loved author Michael Morpurgo.
Sales points • Reading age 7, Interest age 8-12 • Teacher resources available • From the bestselling author of The War Horse • 'This book takes an innovative approach to raising the subject of bullying for young people.' - Youth in Mind • Michael Morpurgo has won the Whitbread Prize, the Children's Book Award, the Smarties Prize and the Writer's Guild Award. His profile is particularly high due to the huge success of the film and play versions of War Horse
Description How do see off the school bully? Sick of being picked on and called 'chicken' the narrator of this story thinks up a dare to show up Darren Bishop, the school bully. A farm boy himself he is quite at home with the big bully Olly and he dares Darren to come up close too. When Darren Bishop flees from the field his bullying days are over but there's a twist in the tale.Is anyone really safe from the bully? A gripping story with a surprising ending.
About the Author Multi-award winning author, Michael Morpurgo, is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children and has won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, The Writers Guild Award and the Blue Peter Book Award for his recent novel, Private Peaceful, which has also had two successful runs as a play devised by Bristol Old Vic. From 2003 to 2005 he was the Children's Laureate, a role which took him all over the UK to promote literacy and reading, and in 2005 he was named the Booksellers Association Author of the Year.
Price: $11.99 (NZ$0) ISBN: 9781781121320 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 72 pages
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Barrington Stoke The White Fox Jackie Morris
A gorgeous, fully-illustrated novella about an Inuit boy and a lost arctic fox.
Sales points • Fully illustrated in colour • Gorgeous hardback collectible edition, beautifully produced with foiled jacket, embossed case and ribbon marker • The same beautiful format as Clare and her Captain • Debut series title from trade favourite Jackie Morris, • Author of the hugely popular The Ice Bear and The Snow Leopard • The Conkers imprint has quickly and successfully established itself: offering the very best authors and illustrators, all heavily illustrated throughout, in a range of gorgeous formats
Description The day the fox came things began to change for Sol. Lost, alone and far away from home, Sol feels a deep connection with the little Arctic fox he discovers down at the Seattle docks - he too feels lost in the big city. Dad is always busy working and Sol misses the grandparents they have left behind. So Sol decides to take the little fox back home, reuniting his own family in the process.
About the Author Jackie Morris lives in Wales where she writes and paints. She has two children, a small pack of dogs and a small pride of cats. She exhibits her paintings in galleries nationwide. Her internationally bestselling picture books for Frances Lincoln include The Snow Leopard and Can You See a Little Bear?, as well as those she has both written and illustrated, The Seal Children, The Time of the Lion, Little One We Knew You'd Come, Tell Me a Dragon, The Cat and the Fiddle: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes, The Ice Bear. She has also written and illustrated a critically acclaimed novel for older children, East of the Sun, West of the Moon.
Price: $21.99 (NZ$0) ISBN: 9781781125229 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 185x145mm Extent: 96 pages
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Barrington Stoke