APRIL 2016 Empire of Storms Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas's New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series has over one million sales and is bigger and better than ever in this breathtaking fifth volume.

Sales points • The fifth and most thrilling book yet in Sarah J. Maas's massive bestselling series: Readers will be hooked by this action-packed fifth book in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, which has sold more than a million copies in 22 countries so far. • Bestselling series: The Throne of Glass series has built with each book and earned many awards & accolades: with the USA Today bestselling Queen of Shadows, the series hit #2 on the New York Times series bestseller list for two weeks, & Crown of Midnight made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. All titles have received rave reviews, with the first two books receiving starred reviews. Throne of Glass was a Kirkus Best Teen Book, an Amazon Best Book, & a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book. • Strong publishing plan: Sarah's star continues to rise and the first book in her other series, Court of Thorns and Roses, hit #2 on the New York Times bestseller list in May 2015. The second book in the series will publish in May 2016, and Sarah will now have two books publishing a year with the Throne of Glass series in September and ACOTAR in May. • Phenomenal Sales: Sales in all editions combined have surpassed a million copies and the series has sold into 22 languages. Tie-ins: Sarah has worked with the Litographs brand to create Throne of Glass T-shirts, totes, and posters.

Description The latest, penultimate book in Celaena's epic journey will be sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of her fans and grow her worldwide audience even more!

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the author of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, and Queen of Shadows, and the series' prequel, The Assassin's Blade; as well as the Court of Price: $17.99 (NZ$18.99) Thorns and Roses series. A New York native, Sarah currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog. ISBN: 9781408872895 www.worldofsarahjmaas.com/ Format: Paperback facebook.com/throneofglass Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 600 pages @SJMaas

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Empire of Storms Sarah J. Maas

Kingdoms collide in Sarah J. Maas's epic fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.

Sales points • The fifth and most thrilling book yet in Sarah J. Maas's massive bestselling series: Readers will be hooked by this action-packed fifth book in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, which has sold more than a million copies in 22 countries so far. • Bestselling series: The Throne of Glass series has built with each book and earned many awards & accolades: with the USA Today bestselling Queen of Shadows, the series hit #2 on the New York Times series bestseller list for two weeks, & Crown of Midnight made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. All titles have received rave reviews, with the first two books receiving starred reviews. Throne of Glass was a Kirkus Best Teen Book, an Amazon Best Book, & a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book. • Strong publishing plan: The first book in Sarah's other series, Court of Thorns and Roses, hit #2 on the New York Times bestseller list in May 2015. Sarah will now have two books publishing a year with the Throne of Glass series in September and ACOTAR in May. • Phenomenal Sales: Sales in all editions combined have surpassed a million copies and the series has sold into 22 languages. • Tie-ins: Sarah has worked with the Litographs brand to create Throne of Glass T-shirts, totes, and posters.

Description The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those don't.

As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear. Price: $31.99 (NZ$34.99) ISBN: 9781619636071 Aelin's journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans Format: Hard Cover breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down? Dimensions: 235x156mm Extent: 384 pages

Main Category: Y Children's About the Author Sub Category: YFB General Fiction SARAH J. MAAS is the author of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series: Throne of Glass, Crown of Illustrations: Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, and the series' prequel, The Assassin's Blade; as well as the New York Times Previous Titles: Author now living: bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury. A New York native, Sarah currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog. www.worldofsarahjmaas.com/ facebook.com/throneofglass Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 Empire of Storms 24 copy pack

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Bloomsbury APRIL 2016 Throne of Glass Sarah J. Maas

A hugely commercial, fabulously addictive fantastical romp-from an author with top-notch digital self-publishing pedigree and legions of fans

Sales points • Ages 12+ • Reissued to coincide with the publication of Queen of Shadows • An Amazon Best Book of 2012 • Sarah Maas created this world when she was 16, published it on fictionpress.com and soon had tens of thousands of views. One fan even has a Throne of Glass tattoo! • Precision-timed pre-publication campaign starts with four world-building stories published as e-novellas in the lead up to publication- simultaneous with the US • Huge digital marketing and publicity campaign targeting teen readers longing to lose themselves in a new YA phenomenon • Gorgeous kick-ass heroine-delivers action, adventure and swoonsome romance • Check out Sarah Maas on Facebook, twitter and goodreads, she has thousands of fans! • 'Indiana Jones for Girls who love fairy tales'- Wall Street Journal • 'I seriously cannot recommend this book enough. It has a bit of everything in it. One of my favourite reads of this year by miles' - YA Book Reads (Australian blogger) • ' everything I love in a heroine - sarcastic, courageous and incredibly intelligent!' - Shiirleyysbookshelf (Australian blogger) •

Description Action-packed fantasy romance with a heroine as deadly as she is beautiful, in a world where either fact could make her fortune or seal her fate. Celaena Sardothien is a daredevil assassin with unrivalled fighting skills. After a year's hard labour in the salt mines of the kingdom of Endovier, Celaena is offered her freedom on one condition - she must fight as Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) handsome Prince Dorian's champion in a contest sponsored by the king, facing the deadliest thieves and assassins in the ISBN: 9781408832332 land. But there is more at stake than even her life-for Celaena is destined for a remarkable future Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 197x128mm Extent: 416 pages About the Author

Main Category: Y Children's Sarah J. Maas is a New York native who currently lives in the California desert. This is her first full-length novel to be Sub Category: YFB General Fiction published, though she already has a large online fan base, many of whom discovered the Throne of Glass world in its first Illustrations: incarnation, on fictionpress.com, when Sarah was just sixteen. She is a prolific blogger and you can find out more at Previous Titles: Author now living: sjmaas.livejournal.com.

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Crown of Midnight Sarah J. Maas

A deal always comes at a price, and assassin Celeana Sardothien has made a deal with the very man who took away everything she loved . . . Can she live with that? 2012's hottest YA Fantasy debut novel, Throne of Glass, just got competition - its sequel! Action-packed, heart-wrenching, fantastically addictive and not to be missed!

Sales points • Ages 12+ • Reissued to coincide with the publication of Queen of Shadows • A Kirkus, MTV and Amazon Best Teen book of 2012, and shortlisted for the Waterstones Teen Book of the Year • Book 2 is even better! A dramatic, kick-ass commercial fantasy, perfect for readers of Kristin Cashore (Graceling) and Maria V. Snyder (Touch of Power) with a delicious love triangle. In 2012 fans started tweeting #TeamChaol & #TeamDorian hashtags all on their own! • Huge online buzz. Author has thousands of facebook and twitter followers • Global Social Media campaign has already kicked off with title reveal and jacket reveal. Lots of ongoing competitions and exclusive content will be revealed in the lead up to publication • Throne of Glass is a #1 eBook bestseller, and enovellas keep the growing fan base lusting after this series between books • 'Vivid Celaena, loving and brutally violent in turn, is a fully realized heroine' Kirkus reviews on Crown of Midnight • Praise for Throne of Glass: • 'Adventure fantasy spliced with titillating romance' The Sunday Times • 'Indiana Jones for Girls who love fairy tales'- Wall Street Journal • 'Fans of Tamora Pierce and George RR Martin, pick up this book!' RT Book Reviews •

Description Eighteen-year-old Celeana Sardothien is bold, daring and beautiful - the perfect seductress and the greatest assassin her Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) world has ever known. But though she won the King's contest and became his champion, Celeana has been granted ISBN: 9781408834947 neither her liberty nor the freedom to follow her heart. The slavery of the suffocating salt mines of Endovier that scarred Format: Paperback - B format her past is nothing compared to a life bound to her darkest enemy, a king whose rule is so dark and evil it is near Dimensions: 198 x128mm Extent: 336 pages impossible to defy. Celeana faces a choice that is tearing her heart to pieces: kill in cold blood for a man she hates, or risk Main Category: Y Children's sentencing those she loves to death. Celeana must decide what she will fight for: survival, love or the future of a kingdom. Sub Category: Y Children's Because an assassin cannot have it all . . . And trying to may just destroy her. Love or loathe Celeana, she will slice open Illustrations: Previous Titles: your heart with her dagger and leave you bleeding long after the last page of the highly anticipated sequel in what is Author now living: undeniably THE hottest new fantasy series.

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is a New York native who currently lives in the California desert. Throne of Glass was her first full-length Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Heir of Fire Sarah J. Maas

Celaena Sardothien is more than a great assassin. As the world is about to find out . . . The heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat third instalment to the Throne of Glass series is a New York Times bestseller and a must- read for fans of Game of Thrones

Sales points • Throne of Glass was the third top YA debut of 2012 (Nielsen TCM) and the sequel, Crown of Midnight, is a New York Times bestseller and outsold Throne of Glass in its first month of publication (approx 32,000 copies in the UK). Over 110,000 copies of the UK editions of Sarah's books have been sold in print • The third book in this series is bigger - there are other kingdoms to explore, a new set of characters to fall in love with, and a more epic storyline with plenty of plot twists to keep readers turning the page • Readers of Kristin Cashore (Graceling) and Maria V. Snyder (Touch of Power) won't be able to get enough of the perfectly realised fantasy world and strong heroine and it will be irresistible to fans of The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones • Global sales of the Throne of Glass titles in all editions are over 1 million copies across the series (inc co-eds)

Description Lost and broken, Celaena Sardothien's only thought is to avenge the savage death of her dearest friend: as the King of Adarlan's Assassin, she is bound to serve this tyrant, but he will pay for what he did. Any hope Celaena has of destroying the king lies in answers to be found in Wendlyn. Sacrificing his future, Chaol, the Captain of the King's Guard, has sent Celaena there to protect her, but her darkest demons lay in that same place. If she can overcome them, she will be Adarlan's biggest threat - and his own toughest enemy.

While Celaena learns of her true destiny, and the eyes of Erilea are on Wendlyn, a brutal and beastly force is preparing to take to the skies. Will Celaena find the strength not only to win her own battles, but to fight a war that could pit her loyalties to her own people against those she has grown to love?

Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) This third novel in the Throne of Glass sequence, from New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, is packed with ISBN: 9781408839126 more heart-stopping action, devastating drama and swoonsome romance, and introduces some fierce new heroines to Format: Paperback love and hate. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones. Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 576 pages

Main Category: Y Children's About the Author Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Throne of Glass was Sarah J. Maas's first full-length novel to be published, though she already had a large online fan Illustrations: base, many of whom discovered this fantasy world in its first incarnation on www.fictionpress.com, written when Sarah Previous Titles: Author now living: was just sixteen. Throne of Glass was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Teen Book of the Year and has sold in fifteen languages, and the sequel, Crown of Midnight, is a New York Times bestseller. You can find out more about Sarah and Throne of Glass at www.sjmaas.livejournal.com.

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Queen of Shadows Sarah J. Maas

Will Celaena be able to defeat the king of Adarlan - once and for all? The action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series has everything that fans of Leigh Bardugo and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones yearn for - and more!

Sales points • Throne of Glass was the third top YA debut of 2012 (Nielsen TCM), and the series' profile continues to grow and grow with both Crown of Midnight and Heir of Fire hitting the New York Times bestseller list and rave reviews flooding in • Fans will love revisiting the perfectly realised fantasy world, much loved heroes and relationships seen in earlier books, as well as following dramatic new plot twists • Global sales of the Throne of Glass titles in all editions are over 1 million copies across the series (inc co-eds)

Description Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Now she returns to the empire - to confront the shadows of her past ... The fourth breathtaking instalment in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.

Bloodthirsty for revenge on the two men responsible for destroying her life, and desperate to find out if the prince and his captain are safe, Celaena returns to Rifthold, the seat of so much evil. She has accepted her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, there are dark truths to learn and debts to be paid. Aelin must stay hidden beneath her assassin's hood and draw on her mortal strength as Celaena to prevent the King of Adarlan from tearing her world apart. Only then can she fight for her people.

Readers will be held rapt as Celaena's story builds to an agonising crescendo, packed with heart-pounding action and swoon-worthy romance.

About the Author Throne of Glass was Sarah J. Maas's first full-length novel to be published, though she already had a large online fan Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) base, many of whom discovered this fantasy world in its first incarnation on www.fictionpress.com, written when Sarah ISBN: 9781408858615 was just sixteen. Throne of Glass was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Teen Book of the Year and has sold in Format: Paperback 17 languages, and the sequels, Crown of Midnight and Heir of Fire, are New York Times bestsellers. You can find out Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 656 pages more about Sarah and Throne of Glass at www.sjmaas.livejournal.com.

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 The Throne of Glass Colouring Book Sarah J. Maas, illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert, illustrated by John Howe illustrated by Craig Phillips

The New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series comes alive in this exquisite new colouring book, featuring 46 pieces of original art

Sales points • Adult colouring books are an international phenomenon, and Game of Thrones, Outlander, Harry Potter and Sherlock have all released their colouring book companions to wide success and strong sales • Includes 46 pieces of original artwork, covering all the books in the series. Additionally, two special scenes will provide fans with a glimpse into Throne of Glass 5, which will publish on the same day • Sarah J. Maas's sales have surpassed 1,000,000 copies worldwide and the Throne of Glass series has sold into 25 languages. There is a vast audience waiting for the Throne of Glass colouring book

Description For the first time, fans of Sarah J. Maas's sweeping New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass saga can experience the vivid imagery of her expansive world. Celaena battling the ridderak in the catacombs, Chaol in the gardens of the glass castle, Manon riding her wyvern through the Crossing, and many other favourite moments, characters and objects come to life as readers explore the vibrantly detailed realm of Throne of Glass. Stunning original black and white drawings will bring fans deeper into the series than ever before - making this a must-have companion to Sarah J. Maas's beloved books.

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the author of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows and the series' prequel, The Assassin's Blade; as well as the New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury. A New York native, Sarah currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog. www.worldofsarahjmaas.com/ Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) facebook.com/throneofglass ISBN: 9781408881422 Format: Paperback @SJMaas Dimensions: 255x255mm Extent: 96 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 The Throne of Glass Colouring Book 12 copy pack

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Bloomsbury APRIL 2016 Mr Chicken Arriva a Roma Leigh Hobbs

Mr Chicken has been to Paris and London, but his taste for travel is insatiable - now it's time to visit Rome, a city of ancient wonders and delicious things to eat. From the hilarious mind of the 2016-2017 Australian Children's Laureate.

Sales points • For ages 4-8 + older children and adults who love Rome • A playful, joyous story, featuring Children's Laureate Leigh Hobbs' memorable character Mr Chicken • Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Mr Chicken Lands on London are much-loved bestsellers • Like the creators of Babar and Madeline, Leigh Hobbs' work has an enduring classic quality that stands the test of time. His hilarious images and understated text are a wonderful combination and appeal to a wide range of ages • Teachers and librarians will love this - but it's also perfect for anyone who loves Rome • Themes include travel, Rome, landmarks, friendship, Italian language, culture, food

Description 'Welcome to Rome,' says Mr Chicken's guide, Federica.

'Climb aboard my Vespa and hold on to your hat.'

Mr Chicken's childhood dream is about to begin...

Another triumph from the Australian Children's Laureate, acclaimed creator of Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Mr Chicken Lands on London.

About the Author Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) Leigh Hobbs works across a wide range of artistic mediums, but is best known for his children's books featuring Old Tom, ISBN: 9781925266771 Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, the Freaks of 4F, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken. Old Tom is also a popular TV series, Format: Hard Cover and Leigh has won every major Australian children's choice award. Mr Chicken Goes to Paris was shortlisted for Dimensions: 280x270mm Extent: 32 pages the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, is a bestseller at Paris's Louvre Bookshop, was adapted for the stage by NIDA, and Main Category: Y Children's was shortlisted for the CBCA Awards - as were Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday. Since childhood, Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Leigh's had a passion for art, architecture, classical music, English history, and he loves London, Paris and Rome as Learning Material Illustrations: full colour throughout much as his beloved character Mr Chicken. Previous Titles: The Big Book of Mr Badger, 2015 Leigh is Australia's Children's Laureate for 2016 and 2017. The Big Book of Old Tom2014

Mr Chicken Lands on London 2014 (mini edi 2015, pb ed 2016)

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 Small Things Mel Tregonning

A stunning graphic novel from an extraordinarily talented illustrator. On the cusp of having everything slip from his grasp, a young boy has to find a way to rebuild his sense of self.

Sales points • For ages 10-14, and graphic novel enthusiasts • In the tradition of Shaun Tan's The Arrival, the gorgeous B+W artwork effortlessly tells this moving (wordless) story about falling into and finding a way out of depression • Perfect for late primary and early secondary readers • Universal theme of fear of failure - uniquely expressed - with a hopeful ending • To coincide with the launch there will be a two-week exhibition of the artwork at Kidogo Arthouse in Fremantle, WA from 8 September 2016 • Release date coincides with R U OK day 8 September 2016 • Mel Tregonning passed away in May 2014. Her book is being championed by her sister, Violet Tregonning • Themes: depression, resilience, recovery, graphic novel, wordless book

Description 'The best art gives a voice to the voiceless parts of our lives, and Small Things does so with heartfelt precision.' Shaun Tan

An ordinary boy in an ordinary world.

With no words, only illustrations, Small Things tells the story of a boy who feels alone with his worries, but who learns that help is always close by.

A universal story, told simply and with breathtaking beauty, about dealing with sadness, anxiety, depression, heartache or loss, and finding your way in the world. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781742379791 About the Author Format: Hard Cover Mel Tregonning was born in Perth, Western Australia in 1983. A published cartoonist since primary school, at age 16 she Dimensions: 305x230mm Extent: 40 pages began a long-running comic strip in a national magazine. Over the decades, Mel's illustration style grew to encompass

Main Category: Y Children's surrealism, cyberpunk, Art Nouveau, manga, commercial art and photorealism. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Graphic Design at Curtin University, during which time her first manga, Toy, was serialised in Xuan Xuan. Mel broke a Learning Material finger on her drawing hand during a real-life game of Quidditch - which stopped nothing, but was scary for a second. She Illustrations: Black-and-white illustrations throughout Previous Titles: won the international Illustrators of the Future competition in 2006. She was an in-house illustrator for RIC Publications, Author now living: Mel's sister, Violet Tregonning, lives in Perth, WA. and her first short story, 'Night', was published by Gestalt in 2009. Initially inspired by Jim Davis, Charles Schultz and Murray Ball, Mel's influences expanded to include her family and friends, Osamu Tezuka, Studio Ghibli, HR Geiger, Shaun Tan, The Matrix, Muse and Yukito Kishiro. She liked laksa, Baskin and Robbins ice-cream, HBO's Game of A & U Children APRIL 2016 Small Things 6 copy pack

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 Papunya School Book of Country and History Papunya School

Multi-award-winning, The Papunya School Book of Country and History is a unique and fascinating account of the history of Western Desert communities from an Indigenous perspective.

Sales points • Reissued for the 15th Anninversary for the book • A must for all school libraries • An inspirational book for teachers and schools in promoting discussion about Aboriginal history. Ideally students will be encouraged to explore the Aboriginal history of their own local region and create their own books • An excellent example of the practice of two way learning - a way of teaching that values indigenous knowledge and presents it alongside Western methods • A unique dual history of central Australia that will lead interested readers to other resources • Quite apart from its significant educational value, this book will appeal to the many overseas visitors who are interested in Aborginal culture and art

Description This multi-award-winning book tells the story of how Anangu from five different language groups came to live together at Papunya. From the time of first contacts with explorers, missionaries and pastoralists, through to the Papunya art movement and the Warumpi Band, this multi-layered text finally leads us to the development of the unique educational environment that is Papunya School. As an example of two way learning, it is a profound metaphor for reconciliation.

About the Author This book is a unique collaboration involving the staff and students of Papunya School, working together with children's writer Nadia Wheatley and artist Ken Searle. Combining many voices and many hands, it was originally produced as a resource to be used for the Papunya School Curriculum.

'We want to see the children, after being educated at Papunya School, coming out like honey ants full of honey - nice and Price: $16.95 (NZ$21.99) healthy honey - not poison inside. We want to see the children learning both ways, and coming out bright orange and ISBN: 9781865085258 yellow together, like honey ants.' (Linda Kapunani Allen) Format: Paperback Dimensions: 243x280mm Extent: 50 pages Nadia Wheatley is one of Australia's most highly respected writers for children and teenagers. Ken Searle is an artist and Main Category: Y Children's illustrator. Sub Category: YFY True Stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Nadia is the author of many hi; The Blooding; The House that was Eureka; The Night Tolkien Died Author now living: Nadia and Ken live in Sydney N

A & U Children APRIL 2016 Escape to the Moon Islands: Quest of the Sunfish 1 Mardi McConnochie

Twins Annalie and Will are sailing halfway across the world to find their missing father, while trying to evade the all-powerful Admiralty that governs their world in this highly original nautical adventure story with a speculative fiction twist.

Sales points • Suitable for 9-12 year olds • The first book in a highly original and deeply satisfying middle-grade series from an award-winning literary author • A classic nautical adventure with a speculative fiction twist suitable for readers of fantasy such as The Keepers series by Lian Tanner or The Mapmaker Chronicles by AL Tait, or adventures such as Withering- by-Sea by Judith Rossell • The series is set in a near-future world, similar to ours, which was ravaged by man-made floods forty years before the story begins • Will appeal to boys and girls and features resourceful and independent twelve-year old twins who have to escape from the Admiralty, a navy-like ruling class, in search of their father • National advertising campaign in Girlpower magazine • Series bookmarks • Themes include adventure, near-future, sailing, friendship, survival

Description When Will and Annalie's father disappears, they set out on a perilous sea voyage to find him. The motley crew of runaways put their faith in each other, and in a small sailing boat called the Sunfish. In a world transformed by a catastrophic Flood, they embark on an adventure that will test their ingenuity - and their friendship - to the limits.

The crew face off against storms and pirates, but the biggest threat of all comes from the Admiralty, the all-powerful navy that rules the oceans of the world. The Admiralty are supposed to be the good guys, but the deeper the Sunfish voyages into the Moon Islands, the more they realise that nothing is what it seems.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781760290917 Mardi McConnochie is the author of four adult novels: Coldwater, which was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Format: Paperback - B format Writer's Prize First Novel Award (Pacific region), The Snow Queen, Fivestar and The Voyagers. She Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 352 pages has also written two novels for younger readers, Melissa, Queen of Evil, winner of an Aurealis Award, and Main Category: Y Children's Dangerous Games. Her TV scriptwriting credits include 'Home and Away', 'McLeod's Daughters', 'Always Greener' Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction and 'Pacific Drive'. She lives in Sydney with her partner, James Bradley, and their two daughters. Illustrations: B&W illustrations Previous Titles: Melissa, Queen of Evil (2006)

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 The Fail Safe Jack Heath

Fourteen year old Fero doesn't know who to trust - the country that turned him into a boy soldier or the one that turned him into a spy - in this chase to stop a nuclear war. An action thriller suitable for readers of Cherub or The Last Thirteen.

Sales points • Suitable for 10 plus reader • The sequel and conclusion to the highly-acclaimed The Cut Out which has been described as a 'teenage spy-thriller, chock full of adrenaline-pumping action ... [and a] thrilling page-turner which kept me up until midnight' (Reading Time) and was shortlisted for the 2015 Aurealis Award for Best Children's Fiction • Easy to recommend to younger readers as there is no swearing and the protagonist doesn't use violence or guns • A junior Matthew Reilly-style action adventure suitable for fans of series like The Last Thirteen and Cherub • Promotable local author who is a highly sought after as a guest speaker especially at boys' schools • Themes include action, adventure, identity, loyalty, the futility of war, betrayal, terrorism, survival, war crimes

Description Fero knelt down. As he put his hands up he turned his head to look at the man pointing the gun. It was Wilt, flanked by two Librarians. Wilt had a pistol. One of the others had a stun gun.

Fero tried to look shocked. 'Dad? What are you doing here?'

Everyone seems to know who Fero is - except Fero. Is he a ruthless boy soldier from Besmar, or an innocent teen recruit from Kamau?

He's running out of time to decide. If he doesn't help a renegade spy steal a politician's briefcase, his two countries could end up in a full blown nuclear war - the kind that no one wins.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781925266078 Format: Paperback - B format About the Author Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 272 pages Jack Heath is the internationally bestselling author of The Cut Out and many other action-packed thrillers for young Main Category: Y Children's people. In the course of his research he has trained with firearms, performed street magic, visited morgues and prisons, Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction and travelled through Russia. He was shortlisted for Young Australian Of The Year, the Aurealis Sci-Fi Book Of The Year Illustrations: Previous Titles: The Lab (Pan 2006) and several other awards. When he's not touring schools, libraries and festivals around the world he lives in Canberra with his wife and their son. Remote Control (Pan 2007)

Money Run (Pan 2008) Third Transmission (Pan 2009) A & U Children APRIL 2016 The Fail Safe 8 copy mixed pack

Includes: 5 copies of Fail Safe, 3 copies of The Cut-Out plus a free reading copy.

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 The Cut Out Jack Heath

An ordinary teenager's world turns upside down when he's mistaken for a ruthless young spy. An action thriller suitable for readers of Cherub or The Last Thirteen.

Sales points • Suitable for ages 10+ • Reissued for the release of The Fail Safe • A junior Matthew Reilly-style thriller filled with explosions, great gadgets (super fast shoes, exploding passports) and amazing escape scenes and physical feats • Incredible early reviews from kids including 'you must read this book -- trust me you won't be thinking of anything else for weeks' (Alice, aged 10) and 'Really good book. The ending was amazing' (Max, aged 11) • The main character is fourteen and doesn't swear or use guns • Meaty themes suitable for classroom discussion such as terrorism, futility of war, loyalty and betrayal • Fictionalised Eastern European setting in the near future • Promotable local author (Canberra) who is a highly sought-after guest speaker at boys' schools and also a bookseller at Dymocks • Track record of early books; THE LAB (published 2006, sold 6292) • Jack Heath has been published in the US and UK • Themes include action, adventure, terrorism, the futility of war, loyalty, betrayal, survival, crimes of the past

Description Fero isn't a spy.

But he looks exactly like someone who is: Troy Maschenov - a ruthless enemy agent.

But what starts as a case of mistaken identity quickly turns into a complicated and dangerous plan. Fero is recruited to fight for his country. He will have to impersonate Troy, enter enemy territory, hunt down a missing agent and bring her Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) home in time to prevent a devastating terror attack. ISBN: 9781760111984 Format: Paperback - B format Fero is in way over his head. Hastily trained, loaded up with gadgets and smuggled across the border, he discovers the Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 280 pages truth about espionage.

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Remote Control (Pan 2007) About the Author Money Run (Pan 2008) Jack Heath exploded on the Australian publishing scene as a teenager with his debut novel The Lab which was published Third Transmission (Pan 2009) A & U Children APRIL 2016 The Freedom Swimmer Wai Chim

This incredible tale about two boys' swim from mainland China to Hong Kong in search of freedom from poverty and oppression is inspired by a true story.

Sales points • Suitable for 11-14 year olds • A fictional account of a real life event that has rarely been reported but was the story behind many Chinese refugees in Hong Kong in the 1960s • Story of huge emotional and physical challenges, and about triumph against the odds • Evocative descriptions of life in China in the 60s-70s • Author Wai Chim's father was a freedom swimmer • Provides insight into a period of history and a part of the world still mysterious to many of us • While not biography Freedom Swimmer is based on fact and has powerful contemporary resonances like Mao's Last Dancer or In the Sea there are Crocodiles • Suitable for classroom discussions for years 6, 7, 8 and 9 • Themes include refugees, survival, China, poverty, oppression, Communism

Description Ming survived the famine that killed his parents during China's 'Great Leap Forward', and lives a hard but adequate life, working in the fields with his fellow villagers.

When a group of city boys come to the village as part of a government re-education program, Ming and his friends aren't sure what to make of the new arrivals. They're intellectuals not used to hard labour and village life. But despite his reservations, Ming befriends a charming city boy called Li. The two couldn't be more different, but slowly they form a bond over evening swims and dreamlike discussions.

But as the bitterness of life under the Party begins to take its toll on both boys, they begin to imagine the impossible: Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) freedom. ISBN: 9781760113414 Format: Paperback - B format About the Author Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 240 pages Wai was born in New York City. Although her parents didn't speak much English, Wai harboured a passion for books from

Main Category: Y Children's a very young age, sneaking stories into bed to read well into the night.

Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Wai graduated from Duke University with majors in Economics and English. After graduation Wai moved to Japan, where Previous Titles: OTHER BOOKS she spent over a year teaching English. Chook Chook: Mei's Secret Pets She has lived in Australia for ten years, enjoying the sun and pursuing her passion for writing. Chook Chook: Little and Lo in the City Chook Chook: Saving the Farm (2014) A & U Children APRIL 2016 Sold Patricia McCormick

The heart-wrenching story of Lakshmi, from Nepal, who is sold into prostitution at the age of 13, and kept captive in 'Happiness House' - where she not only survives, against all odds, but triumphs. Now a film staring Gillian Anderson.

Sales points • Ages: 16+ to adults • Reissued for the release of the film staring Gillian Anderson and produced be Emma Thompson • A deeply moving and confronting story that hooks you from the opening pages • Controversial topic sensitively handled • Highly topical - personalises an issue teen readers will be seeing in the media • Teachers notes will be available on the A+U website • Beautiful writing - spare and evocative • Strong characters, fascinating insight into cultural perceptions • Critically acclaimed American author of Cut and My Brother's Keeper • Will appeal to older readers of the 'Parvana' series • 'It's a phenomenal book, a punch in the gut. Patricia McCormick has taken a difficult and distasteful subject, and has managed to write something readable and compassionate without shying away from the truths of the matter.' Deborah Ellis, author of the Parvana series

Description Lakshmi's family is desperately poor, but village life in the mountains of Nepal has its share of pleasures. When the monsoons wreck their crops yet again, Lakshmi's stepfather says she must leave home and take a job to support her family. She arrives at 'Happiness House' full of hope, but soon learns the unthinkable truth - she has been sold into prostitution.

This new world becomes a nightmare from which there is no escape. But, very gradually, Lakshmi makes friends with Price: $17.95 (NZ$22.99) others in the house, and gathers her courage, until the day she has to face the hardest decision of all: will she risk ISBN: 9781741751055 everything to reclaim her life? Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 195x130mm Extent: 288 pages Deceptively simple, eloquent, and shocking - this is a story you will never forget. Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFB General Fiction 'A phenomenal book, a punch in the gut. It drew me in from the first page, even though I wanted to turn away. McCormick Illustrations: Previous Titles: My Brother's Keeper (Hyperion; Cut (Front Street has taken a difficult, distasteful subject and written something readable and compassionate without shying away from the Books, 2000; paperback edition, Scholastic; The truths of the matter. I only wish it was a historical document, not a portrait of a world we have all helped to create.' Parents' Guide to The Best Deborah Ellis, author of the Parvana series Author now living: New York City. About the Author A & U Children APRIL 2016 The Last Girl Michael Adams

The end of the world happened quickly. The sun still shone, there was no explosion - just a tsunami-sized wave of human thought drowning the world in telepathic noise as everyone's inner-most secrets became audible. Everyone's thoughts, that is, except sixteen-year-old Danby's.

Sales points • Ages: 14+ • Now available in B-format • Outstandingly original and compellingly provocative debut novel from an exciting local talent • A Tomorrow series for the Information Age • Danby is an incredibly appealing heroine who is both resourceful and strong • A novel for our times: brilliantly imagined, unsettling exploration of connectivity in an absolutely recognisable setting • Themes include survival, friendship, trust, the issues that surround interconnectivity that confront those who live in the information age, love and its opposites, consumerism, escapism, and the thin veneer of civility that coats contemporary reality

Description Everyone looked like bad actors in a poorly dubbed movie. Their expressions didn't match their emotions and their lips didn't sync with what they were saying. But they were all so loud.

God-he-looks-hot-Can't-she's-my-best-friend-How'd-she-lose-that-weight-No-don't-you-dare-Oh-no-please-

The end of the world happens in the blink of an eye.

When The Snap sweeps the globe, everyone can instantly hear everything that everyone else is thinking. As secrets and lies are laid bare, suburbs and cities explode into insanity and violence. What might have been an evolutionary leap instead initiates the apocalypse. Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781760293406 Sixteen-year-old Danby Armstrong's telepathy works very differently. She can tune into other people but they can't tune Format: Paperback - B format into her. With only this slender defence, Danby must protect her little brother and reach the safety of her mother's Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 400 pages mountain retreat. But it's 100 kilometres away and the highways are blocked by thousands of cars and surrounded by Main Category: Y Children's millions of people coming apart at the psychic seams. Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Showgirls, Teen Wolves and Astro Zombies Danby's escape is made even more dangerous by another cataclysm that threatens humanity's extinction. And her ability (2010) to survive this new world will be tested by a charismatic young man whose power to save lives may be worse than death itself. The Last Shot (2014)

The Last Place (2015) "If you're looking for a great Australian YA read over summer, treat yourself to a copy of Michael Adams' post-apocalyptic Author now living: Katoomba, NSW A & U Children APRIL 2016 The Last Place Michael Adams

Jack is more powerful than ever and has control of the one person Danby truly loves, her brother Evan. Determined to free Evan and rid the world of the evil that is Jack, Danby hatches a risky plan - but will she pay the ultimate price to liberate those she loves?

Sales points • Suitable for 14+ • Now available in B-format • The explosive conclusion to the LAST trilogy • Danby takes on Jack and his army so that the handful of survivors in her care can rebuild society anew • A thought-provoking and nightmarish vision of the near-future and a Tomorrow series for the Information Age • Set in a recognisable near-future, the series combines literary and pop-culture smarts with spectacular action in a frightening scenario that echoes our obsession with constant connectivity • Danby Armstrong is 'Australia's answer to Katniss Everdeen, a kick-ass reluctant heroine that you just keep rooting for' • Highly acclaimed: 'The Last Shot is a psychologically real, and gratifyingly dark journey to the self, with flames and carnage in the background' Birdee.com and 'Adams opens up the scope of his plot in a way that will have his engaged readers eagerly awaiting the trilogy's conclusion'Viewpoint magazine • Themes include survival, family, loyalty and betrayal, interconnectivity, the information age, consumerism, and the thin veneer of civility that coats contemporary reality

Description By the glow of the instrument panel, I see my face reflected in the darkened window.

'My God,' she says. 'Who are you?'

It's what I've been asked before. I don't know the answer. Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781760293413 Danby is desperately fighting to save the last of humanity. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 416 pages But with Jack's sinister influence more powerful than ever, Danby's one hope for freeing his minions - and her little brother Main Category: Y Children's - seems lost. The only option now for the few survivors not under Jack's control is escape at any cost. Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Showgirls, Teen Wolves and Astro Zombies Danby will also have to confront a danger much closer to home as she realises what she risks in the ferocious battle that (2010) looms. Embracing a brutal warrior code might save Danby's life, but the price is high.

The Last Girl (2013) In the explosive final act of the Last trilogy, Danby must save who she can, even if it means abandoning hope for her last

The Last Shot (2014) remaining family. With soldiers, marauders and toxic bushfires closing in, she has no choice but to fight before she can Author now living: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW A & U Children APRIL 2016 The Last Shot Michael Adams

Sixteen-year-old Danby has survived the telepathic outbreak that ravaged humanity, but now she's caught in a desperate battle for her own survival - and for the future of the world.

Sales points • Ages: 14+ • Now available in B-format • Danby's story evolves and becomes more dramatic with a big explosive conclusion that will leave readers reeling. This book has echoes of the 'Tomorrow' series • Striking cover image will feature varnished 'word pattern' effect - similar to 'The Last Girl' • Themes include the issues surrounding interconnectivity that confront those who live in the information age, love and its opposites, consumerism, escapism, and the thin veneer of civility that coats contemporary reality

Description I glance at my fellow fugitives in the glow of the fire: black-streaked, white-eyed, faces fearful but fierce. Whoever any of us were a week ago, we've now become people we could never have imagined.

After facing the heartbreaking truth in Shadow Valley, Danby is determined to have her revenge on Jack.

With Jack dead, her little brother Evan and hundreds of other Minions will be free of his control. With Jack dead, she and her friend Nathan will be able to revive thousands more from the millions of catatonic Goners.

But what if she's wrong - about everything?

After Danby confronts Jack on a dying stretch of highway, all her beliefs are turned inside out. Not only are his feelings for her real, he's working against the clock to save lives and rebuild society. To Danby's horror, it's Nathan who appears to threaten the new order. Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781760293420 With her emotions raging and blood on her hands, Danby has to take a side in a deadly battle that'll decide the future of Format: Paperback - B format the world. And as allies become enemies and foes turn into friends, she'll have to embrace methods so dark that the price Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 416 pages of survival may be her very soul.

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFB General Fiction About the Author Illustrations: Michael Adams wanted to be writer from age five, when he penned his first illustrated adventure story about flying sharks Previous Titles: Showgirls, Teen Wolves and Astro Zombies (2010) attacking a naval battleship. Since then he's worked for Empire, Rolling Stone, Men's Style and Yen magazines, written for your favourite soap operas and reality TV shows - including Home And Away and Masterchef, co-hosted The Movie The Last Girl (2013) Show on SBS and wrote a book about this one time he spent a year watching bad movies.

The Last Place (2015) Author now living: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW A & U Children APRIL 2016 Jannie Ho's Halloween ABC Jannie Ho

Have some friendly fun at Halloween with this bold, stylish and sturdy ABC book for babies and toddlers.

Sales points • Ages 1-4 • Warm and engaging illustrations from top preschool illustrator Jannie Ho, author of the Tiny Tabs series • Smiling faces and bold colours and shapes to hold babies' attention • Introduces letter sounds, the alphabet sequence and fun first spooky words to toddlers • Sturdy format designed for reading together

Description Fun first alphabet books for babies and toddlers, this new series of sturdy board books also introduces simple seasonal words, to get toddlers excited about Halloween. As well as first letter sounds to say out loud, there are bright pictures featuring lots of happy faces, and familiar spooky details to spot and talk about, providing hours of shared first word fun!

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

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857637598 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 170x170mm Extent: 28 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Bizzy Bear: Spooky House Benji Davies

A fun board book featuring a busy little bear in a very spooky house. Filled with lots of chunk sliding mechanisms for little hands to play with.

Sales points • Ages 1-4 • Another winning title in this hit series - over 1 MILLION copies sold! • A sturdy board book with five robust mechanisms and flaps to lift • Perfect for inspiring imaginative play • Happy Halloween fun for little ones!

Description The ever-intrepid Bizzy Bear has come for a visit to a super-spooky Halloween house. As he climbs the rickety stairs and walks the cobwebby corridors, all sorts of creepy characters appear from doors and hidey holes. Bizzy, naturally, remains undaunted - but where could he be going and what will he find there? A splendidly seasonal new addition to this million- copy- selling series.

About the Author From a young age Benji was invariably to be found drawing and painting at the kitchen table, a scene which is often repeated to this day. He is the prize-winning illustrator of all the Bizzy Bear books and apps, as well as a number of recent picture books, including The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island. Benji lives in east London.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9780857636904 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 10 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 I Saw Anaconda Emma Dodd

A hilarious retelling of The Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly - with flaps and a pop-up!

Sales points • Ages 1-4 • Hilarious retelling of The Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly from award- winning author Jane Clarke • With a flap on every spread, you can watch as every characters gets gobbled up... and thrown back up again in a final pop-up reveal. Gross! • Brilliantly illustrated by picture book talent Emma Dodd (Baby and Me, Happy, Wish)

Description This romping, rhyming novelty book is full of odd animals and yucky flap reveals. One little boy watches as ALL SORTS of animals are swallowed up by a very hungry anaconda. But if that anaconda swallows a boy, an alligator, a stork, a piranha, a frog, a skink AND a tick, the question is... will she be sick? (Spoiler alert - yes!)

About the Author Emma was brought up in a family of artists and from as far back as she can remember she has wanted to be an illustrator. She studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked extensively in advertising, editorial and book illustration. I Love My Mummy, written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Emma, won the Booktrust Best Book For Babies award in 2010. Among Emma's favourite things in life are surfing with her kids, punctuality and Scrabble. Things she cannot abide include heights, pate and children who complain that they are bored. 'How can you ever be bored,' she says, 'when you can always draw a picture?' Lives in Surrey.

Jane is the author of over 70 books for young children, including the awardwinning Gilbert the Great series and Stuck in the Mud. She's also a children's poet. Jane enjoys visiting nurseries and primary schools, and loves animals, country walks, fossil hunts, meeting up with her sons and their families in the UK and USA, and having fun with her baby granddaughter. Lives in Kent.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780857636928 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 250x270mm Extent: 24 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 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 APRIL 2016 We Love Dinosaurs Lucy Volpin

A vibrant celebration of dinosaurs in all shapes and sizes!

Sales points • Ages 3-6 • Debut picture book from new author-illustrator (and dinosaur enthusiast) Lucy Volpin • Bright and elegant watercolours, dinosaurs full of personality and a classic design are sure to make this a family favourite • The rhythmic rhyming text will have everyone chanting along

Description Whether they're big, small, fast, slow, stripy, spotty or anything in-between, there's just so much to love about dinosaurs! With a rhythmic rhyming text, bright watercolour illustrations, and lots of loveable dinosaurs, this joyful read is prefect for little dinosaur experts.

About the Author Lucy Volpin loves dinosaurs! Always has and always will. She also has a passion for the 2B pencil which led her to graduate from University College Falmouth in 2011 with a BA(Hons) in illustration. Being wildly dyslexic, Lucy never imagined that she would not only be illustrating but writing stories too! She is super excited and very lucky to be working with Nosy Crow for her very first picture book. Usually using pencils and watercolour, Lucy loves to capture expression and movement in her work along with humour and silliness. She lives in rural Devon with her husband and enjoys spending time renovating their barn conversion, walking, singing and making a mess in her studio.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780857635174 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 250x270mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Parker Penguin Emma Tranter, illustrated by Barry Tranter

The real-life story of a penguin is the perfect introduction to animal life cycles.

Sales points • Ages 3-6 • A strong, clear narrative takes children on an engaging journey through a penguin's life, explaining how it eats, grows, defends itself and reproduces • Graphic illustrations and friendly characters are all made from circles and parts of circles to reflect the circle-of-life theme • Fascinating facts explained in easy-to-understand language - and all checked by a nature specialist at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Description Parker Penguin takes readers on a journey through the life of an emperor penguin, explaining all the details of how it lives. With a clear narrative, friendly characters, fascinating facts and graphic illustrations, this is a fun and informative introduction to animal life cycles.

About the Author Barry and Emma Tranter are the creators of the Rounds books and apps - Barry creates the artwork, and Emma is responsible for the texts. Barry has worked at some of the UK's top design agencies and is passionate about the power design and ideas have to change things for the better. Emma works for an international design agency and specialises in helping to develop effective brands and WC communication for multinational clients. Barry and Emma are firm believers in education through play and their original vision for Rounds was to forge a new genre of children's literature that would bridge the gap between fact and fiction.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780857636973 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 264x234mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Olive Owl Emma Tranter, illustrated by Barry Tranter

The real-life story of an owl is the perfect introduction to animal life cycles.

Sales points • Ages 3-6 • A strong, clear narrative takes children on an engaging journey through an owl's life, explaining how it eats, grows, defends itself and reproduces • Graphic illustrations and friendly characters are all made from circles and parts of circles to reflect the circle-of-life theme • Fascinating facts explained in easy-to-understand language - and all checked by a nature specialist at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Description Olive Owl takes readers on a journey through the life of a barn owl, explaining all the details of how it lives. With a clear narrative, friendly characters, fascinating facts and graphic illustrations, this is a fun and informative introduction to animal life cycles.

About the Author Barry and Emma Tranter are the creators of the Rounds books and apps - Barry creates the artwork, and Emma is responsible for the texts. Barry has worked at some of the UK's top design agencies and is passionate about the power design and ideas have to change things for the better. Emma works for an international design agency and specialises in helping to develop effective brands and WC communication for multinational clients. Barry and Emma are firm believers in education through play and their original vision for Rounds was to forge a new genre of children's literature that would bridge the gap between fact and fiction.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780857636997 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 264x234mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Wish Emma Dodd

Exploring the loving relationship between animal parents and their babies, and featuring a tenderly-told rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations, these beautifully designed, padded picture books will be become firm bedtime favourites. Now available in paperback.

Sales points • Ages 2-5 • Now available in paperback • Flurries of foil throughout and featuring a tenderly-told rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations • Exploring the loving relationship between animal parents and their babies, this beautifully-designed, padded picture book will soon become a bedtime favourite. • A brand new addition to Emma Dodd's much-loved sequence of foiled animal books

Description Until you came into the world,

I thought my life complete.

But then I wished and it came true.

I wished for you, my sweet.

This brave little wolf has someone special who always wants the very best for him. Daddy wolf loves teaching his little one the ways of the world and, side by side, they make a super team!

About the Author Emma was brought up in a family of artists and from as far back as she can remember she has wanted to be an Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) illustrator. She studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked extensively ISBN: 9780857637666 in advertising, editorial and book illustration. I Love My Mummy, written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Emma, won Format: Paperback the Booktrust Best Book For Babies award in 2010. Among Emma's favourite things in life are surfing with her kids, Dimensions: 200x200mm Extent: 24 pages punctuality and Scrabble. Things she cannot abide include heights, pate and children who complain that they are bored. Main Category: Y Children's 'How can you ever be bored,' she says, 'when you can always draw a picture?' Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 The Mystery of the Haunted Farm Elys Dolan

Strange and spooky things are happening down on the farm, and Farmer Greg knows exactly who to call - Ghost-hunters! From the author of the hilarious Weasels and Nuts in Space. Now available in paperback.

Sales points • Ages 3-6 • Ghostbusters meets Old MacDonald meets Wallace and Gromit and The Curse of the Were- Rabbit in this hilarious, spooky tale from Elys Dolan, the author/illustrator of the original and highly-acclaimed Weasels and Nuts in Space • Pages to pore over, packed with comic detail with cross-over humour to appeal to every member of the family • Stylish yet accessible art featuring zombie ducks and ghost cows as well as Frankenhorse and Donkula!

Description The three little pigs are the best guys for the job, a specialist team of Ghosthunters equipped with the latest in ghost- hunting gadgets. But when the Phantom Finder 5000 fails to recognise any paranormal activity AT ALL, the pigs realise all is not quite as it seems... and there's certainly something suspicious about the mysterious chicken coop up on the hill... could that be a werepuppy?

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 the MA in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Elys has been awarded second place in the Macmillan Prize and was also shortlisted for the Waterstone's 'Picture This'prize. Elys works predominately with ink, newfangled digital witchcraft and coloured pencils of which she is the proud owner of 178 but can never seem to find a sharpener. Based in Cambridge, when Elys is not drawing she grows cacti, collects pocket watches and spends altogether too much time in the company of other illustrators.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857635822 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 294x294mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Nothing Tastes As Good Claire Hennessy

What happens when you give in to the voices in your head? A funny, heartwarming and confronting novel about body image, self esteme and family.

Sales points • Ages 12-18 • Claire is an Irish YA author with a striking and startlingly original voice • Claire also runs the Irish YA literary journal, Banshee, and is extremely active on social media • Perfect for fans of Louise O'Neill and The Lovely Bones •

Description Annabel is dead. And she's not happy about it. Despite having strived to be 'lighter than air' back when she was alive, the consequences of that yearning haven't quite sunk in yet.

Julia Jacobs is fat. Which Annabel immediately notices when she's assigned as Julia's ghostly helper (don't even think about calling her a guardian angel). And as her helper, Julia's problem seems pretty obvious to Annabel. Fat = problem = unhappy. Sorted.

The only trouble is that whatever is causing Julia to overeat is hidden deep within her. Annabel will have to get to know Julia to uncover this secret and 'fix' her. Annabel can become the voice of reason, Julia's source of strength.

Except... all this time spent in someone's head has got Annabel thinking. Not just about food, but about her family too. And that maybe happiness can mean more than eradicating all the flesh from your bones.

About the Author Claire Hennessy is a writer, editor, and creative writing teacher based in Dublin, Ireland. Born in 1986, she has written Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) several books for teenagers and regularly does author visits and writing workshops for schools, libraries and festivals. ISBN: 9781471405747 Claire is also a co-director and co-founder of the Big Smoke Writing Factory creative writing school in Dublin, teaches Format: Paperback - B format regularly for CTYI, and is the Puffin Ireland editor at Penguin. She is also the co-editor and co-founder of the literary Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 336 pages journal Banshee. Follow Claire at www.clairehennessy.com or on Twitter: @clairehennessy

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Hotkey APRIL 2016 Flying Fergus 3: The Big Biscuit Bike Off Chris Hoy

The third book in the fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series from Sir Chris.

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • The first series of children's books from multi-medal-winning cyclist, Sir Chris Hoy • Themes include bikes, cycling, magic, adventure

Description Fergus and his friends are still glowing with pride at being runners' up in the Great Cycle Challenge and practicing hard for the next round of the cycling competition - the District Championships. But without fancy bikes and with only the local common to train on, can the team really go all the way?

Then disaster strikes the team when local biscuit company, Bruce's Biscuits announce plans to build their new factory on the common. They have offered the council a lot of money for the land and there's no hope for Fergus and the team to raise enough to match it. Fergus hopes that if he can find Dad in Nevermore he might have a bright idea to help them. But when Fergus spins the pedals backwards on his bike three times, he gets more than he bargained for!

With fantastic illustrations from Clare Elsom.

About the Author Sir Chris Hoy MBE was born and raised in Edinburgh. He raced BMX until he was 14. Chris won his first world medal in 1999 - a silver in the Team Sprint - and has won 11 world and two Commonwealth titles to date. Chris won his first Olympic gold medal in Athens in 2004 and went on to win three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. In 2012 at his home Olympic Games in London, Chris won his fifth and sixth gold medals- in the Keirin and Team Sprint- becoming Great Britain's most successful Olympic athlete of all time with six gold medals and one silver. Chris was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2008 and awarded a Knighthood in 2009. Follow Chris at www.chrishoy.com or on Twitter:

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) @chrishoy ISBN: 9781471405235 Format: Paperback - B format Joanna Nadin is the author of more than 30 books for children and young people. She has been shortlisted for the Roald Dimensions: 198x129mm Dahl Funny Prize and is a former broadcast journalist and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister. She lives in Bath. Follow Extent: 128 pages

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Piccadilly Books APRIL 2016 The Storm Dragon J.R. Castle

Enter the world of the Dragon Knights. The third book in an exciting series filled with magic, Dragons, Knights and lots of adventure!

Sales points • Ages 9-12 • A brand new adventure series for young fantasy fans. • Highly collectible, each book features a new dragon fantasy-quest • Downloadable and shareable bonus activities, quizzes and a background to the fantastical world of Dragon Knights

Description Quinn, Thea and the Fire and Storm Dragons journey to the next island of Alariss to find Nord, the Wind Dragon. Since the rise of evil Uncle Vayn, Nord has lived a reclusive life in his family's ancestral home in the Auric Citadel. Nord laments not only the loss of his dragon powers, but also the disappearance of his betrothed, Catherine. As the wealthy residents prepare to celebrate the Blood Moon festival a mysterious illness is gripping Nord's subjects. Nord is finally awakened to the evil that is taking place and trusting Quinn he allows himself to be released to assume his dragon form...

About the Author J. R. Castle is a pseudonym for a group of writers from the highly successful Hothouse Fiction.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781848125155 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages

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Piccadilly Books APRIL 2016 Jim Reaper: Son of Grim Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by Jamie Littler

A hilarious new series about a boy who discovers his dad is keeping a huge secret. What would you do if you discover your dad might be death?

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • A darkly comic tale of a completely normal boy called Jim... and his father, Death • A fresh new voice in humorous young fiction - great for parents and kids looking for an alternative to David Walliams • Life and death-related scrapes abound • Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, The Demon Headmaster and Pamela Butchart

Description You might have heard how the universe began with the Big Bang? Well, the universe as Jim Wimple knows it is about to end. With a Bazoom!

Not only are Bazoom! scooters super fast and deadly cool, but fierce (and swoonsome) older girl Fiona has just started riding hers to and from school, and possibly out of Jim's life forever. Disaster! Jim Wimple needs a Bazoom!, and fast. So he and his best friend Will devise a clever scheme, which involves having to sneak into Dad's workplace. But when the boys break into the Mallet & Mullet 'accountancy' office they find that the walls are lined with ancient portraits, the staff are highly secretive, and Jim's dad's office bears the sign 'G Reaper'... And then all hell really breaks loose.

What would YOU do if you thought your dad might be... Death?!

Illustrated with cool art by artist Jamie Littler.

About the Author Rachel Delahaye got told off for talking in class quite a lot. That's because she loves words. After studying Linguistics in a Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) town called Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch (which is a great word), she began a career in ISBN: 9781848124875 print journalism. Nowadays, when she's not playing Boggle, Scrabble or Balderdash, she writes children's books. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages Jamie Littler is the creator of the comic series Cogg and Sprokit which is serialised in The Phoenix Comic. He has also

Main Category: Y Children's illustrated a number of children's books including the world-renowned Famous Five by Enid Blyton. Jamie finds this the Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction most splendid and outrageously fantastic job in the world (and yes, he is aware of Ostrich Racing). Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Piccadilly Books APRIL 2016 Jim Reaper: Saving Granny Maggot Rachel Delahaye, illustrated by Jamie Littler

Book 2 in a hilarious series about a boy who discovers his dad is keeping a huge secret. What would you do if you discover your dad might be death? Another fast, fun and fearless adventure about life, death and all the hilarity in between.

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • A darkly comic tale of a completely normal boy called Jim... and his father, Death • A fresh new voice in humorous young fiction - great for parents and kids looking for an alternative to David Walliams • Life and death-related scrapes abound • Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, The Demon Headmaster and Pamela Butchart

Description Jim is getting to grips with his father's rather unusual job at the Dead End Office and is keeping the truth secret as a promise to Dad. But when Jim sees that Will's grandma is next on the list of Death Dates, he springs into action. Even though Granny Maggot is smelly, mean-spirited and VERY unfriendly, his best friend Will adores her. Jim has to do something!

If the boys can keep Will's granny safe until midnight, can they save her life?

About the Author Rachel Delahaye got told off for talking in class quite a lot. That's because she loves words. After studying Linguistics in a town called Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch (which is a great word), she began a career in print journalism. Nowadays, when she's not playing Boggle, Scrabble or Balderdash, she writes children's books.

Jamie Littler is the creator of the comic series Cogg and Sprokit which is serialised in The Phoenix Comic. He has also illustrated a number of children's books including the world-renowned Famous Five by Enid Blyton. Jamie finds this the Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) most splendid and outrageously fantastic job in the world (and yes, he is aware of Ostrich Racing). ISBN: 9781848124899 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages

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Piccadilly Books APRIL 2016 Jim Reaper 6 copy mixed pack

Includes 3 copies each of Son of Grim and Saving Granny Maggot plus a free reading copy of Son of Grim.

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Piccadilly Books APRIL 2016 Bus Stop Baby Fleur Hitchcock

After finding an abandoned baby, 13-yr-old Amy sets out to find the mother.

Sales points • Ages 9-12 • Safe, warm junior fiction from a best-selling author • Brave and haunting and utterly compelling. A Tightly-written tale about abandonment and reconcilliation, as a teenager tries to navigate rights, wrong and the vast grey area in between.' - Jo Nadi, author of Joe All Alone and The Rachel Riley Diaries

Description On her way home from school, 13-year-old Amy finds a newborn baby abandoned at the village bus stop. It's wrong, just like when Mum walked out on Amy and her sister ten years ago - so she tries to fix it, by finding the baby's mother. But as Amy searches, she uncovers another story, a secret even closer to home.

A thought-provoking story exploring the complexities of family, friends and making difficult choices.

About the Author Born in Chobham, by an airfield, and raised in Winchester on the banks of the River Itchen, Fleur Hitchcock grew up as the youngest child of three. When she was eight, she wrote a story about an alien and a jelly. It was called The Alien and the Jelly and filled four exercise books. She grew up a little, went away to school near Farnham, studied English in Wales, and, for the next twenty years, sold Applied Art in the city of Bath. When her younger child was seven, she embarked on the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa and graduated with a distinction. Now living outside Bath, between parenting and writing, Fleur Hitchcock works with her husband, a toy-maker, looks after other people's gardens and grows vegetables.

Fleur's debut novel SHRUNK! was THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Book of the Week', and you can follow her at: www.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) fleurhitchcock.wordpress.com or on Twitter: @fleurhitchcock ISBN: 9781471403507 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages

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Piccadilly Books APRIL 2016 Zeus's Eagle Lucy Coats, illustrated by David Roberts

Demon's life on Mount Olympus has never been busier in the final book in the Beast of Olympus series

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Description Demon is now an Apprentice Healer to Chiron the Centaur God as well as Official Beastkeeper to the rest of the gods. Chiron's a bit distracted by looking after a new baby, Ascelpius - but Demon's not too keen on adding babysitting duties too. He has enough poo to be cleaning up every day, thank you very much!

Horrible Heracles is back to his old beast-torturing tricks, and there's another awful hero on the scene, Beastly Bellerophon, who's shoved burning lead down the Chimera's throat and flown poor Pegasus nearly to death. Pan is demanding Demon come down to earth to deal with the Mares of Diomedes, but up on Olympus the butterfly-winged goddess Psyche is about to blackmail Demon into doing something VERY dangerous. She needs Demon to borrow Zeus's Eagle, his prized bird of prey, to complete the task she's been set by Aphrodite. Eagle is the only one who can soothe the three-tongued serpent who guards the spring of eternal youth at the source of the River Styx - and Psyche needs 'just a little jug' of water from it to erase Aphrodite's (non-existent) wrinkles and win the chance of marrying her son, Eros. Will the Eagle be willing to help Demon out? Or will he turn the young Beastkeeper over to his royal master? The threat of being sizzled by a thunderbolt has never been more real...

About the Author Lucy Coats is the author of more than 30 books for readers of all ages, including Atticus the Storyteller's 100 Greek Myths, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. She began her storytelling career as a bookseller, editor and journalist, and has been fascinated by myths and legends ever since she can remember. Lucy is a book reviewer and blogger as well as active on social media. She lives in deepest South Northamptonshire with her husband and three unruly dogs. When she is not writing, she cooks, grows vegetables, and sits in her stone circle, looking at the stars. Follow Lucy at www.lucycoats.com or Twitter: @lucycoats.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781848125315 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 160 pages

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Piccadilly Books APRIL 2016 Wild Song Janis Mackay

A boy overcomes his fear of water and connects with nature in this powerful novel of transformation.

Sales points • Ages 9-12 • Janis won the prestigious Scottish Children's Book Award in 2013 for her acclaimed Time Traveller books • Inspired by the author's time as a writer-in-residence in Finland, this is a beautiful, evocative and hopeful novel that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page

Description Thirteen-year-old Niilo's unruly behaviour means his loving parents sent him to Wild School, a young offender's unit on an island in the Finnish archipelago. Angry at first, eventually he comes to enjoy being there and builds a close relationship with his mentor, Hannu, who helps him face his demons and overcome his lifelong fear of water. But when Niilo hears Hannu is leaving, he is so upset he decides to run away. Escaping is one thing, but living alone in the wild is completely different and it tests Niilo to the utmost, especially as his fear of water still haunts him.

With the help of a seal, Hannu eventually finds Niilo, but on the way back to Wild School Niilo is thrown into the water and experiences a revelation that will change his life for the better.

About the Author Janis lives in Edinburgh and teaches creative writing at Edinburgh University. She is a prize-winning author of four novels and one picture book text. The Accidental Time Traveller won the Scottish Children's Book award in 2013. She has been a journalist, actor, storyteller and drama teacher, travelling the world in the process. She has been a writer- in-residence many times, mostly recently in Finland. She is inspired by the sea, seals and the dramatic north coast. Follow Janis at www.janismackay.com or on Twitter: @janismackay

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781848124424 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages

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Piccadilly Books APRIL 2016 Highly Illogical Behaviour John Corey Whaley

A hilarious and heartwarming story which showcases the different ways in which we hide ourselves from the world--and the ways in which love, tragedy, and the need for connection may be the only things to bring us back into the light.

Sales points • Ages 14-18 • Has clear appeal to fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell • International social media campaign #notdefintedbyit

Description Sixteen year old Solomon has agoraphobia. He hasn't left his house in three years, which is fine by him. At home, he is the master of his own kingdom--even if his kingdom doesn't extend outside of the house. Ambitious Lisa desperately wants to go to a top tier psychiatry program. She'll do anything to get in. When Lisa finds out about Solomon's solitary existence, she comes up with a plan sure to net her a scholarship: Befriend Solomon. Treat his condition. And write a paper on her findings. To earn Solomon's trust, Lisa begins letting him into her life, introducing him to her boyfriend Clark, and telling him her secrets. Soon, Solomon begins to open up and expand his universe. But all three teens have grown uncomfortably close, and when their facades fall down, their friendships threaten to collapse, as well.

About the Author John 'Corey' Whaley grew up in the small town of Springhill, Louisiana, where he learned to be sarcastic and to tell stories. He has a BA in English from Louisiana Tech University, as well as an MA in Secondary English Education. He started writing stories about aliens and underwater civilizations when he was around ten or eleven, but now writes realistic YA fiction. His debut novel Where Things Come Back won the Printz Medal, and his second book Noggin was a National Book Award Finalist.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9780571330447 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Strange Star Emma Carroll

A thrilling, deliciously creepy historical story from the acclaimed author of In Darkling Wood and The Girl Who Walked on Air.

Sales points • Ages 9-12 • Enchanting historical adventure fiction from the author of Frost Hollow Hall and The Girl Who Walked on Air • The Girl Who Walked on Air has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. • Frost Hollow Hall won the North East Book Award, was longlisted for the Branford Boase Award • Safe fiction perfect for schools and libraries •

Description They were coming tonight to tell ghost stories. 'A tale to freeze the blood,' was the only rule.

Switzerland, 1816. On a stormy summer night, Lord Byron and his guests are gathered round the fire. Felix, their serving boy, can't wait to hear their creepy tales. Yet real life is about to take a chilling turn- more chilling than any tale. Frantic pounding at the front door reveals a stranger, a girl covered in the most unusual scars. She claims to be looking for her sister, supposedly snatched from England by a woman called Mary Shelley. Someone else has followed her here too, she says. And the girl is terrified.

This breathtaking new book from Emma Carroll, the critically-acclaimed author of Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked On Air, In Darkling Wood and The Snow Sister, is a deliciously creepy story inspired by Mary Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein, and is brought to life by a leading talent in children's literature.

About the Author Emma Carroll is a secondary school English teacher. She has also worked as a news reporter, an avocado picker and the Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) person who punches holes into Filofax paper. She recently graduated with distinction from Bath Spa University's MA in ISBN: 9780571317653 Writing For Young People. Strange Star is Emma's fifth novel. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two Format: Paperback - B format terriers. Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 320 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 A Dog Called Bear Diane Fox

A very funny, charming and quirky picture book about a little girl who just want her own pet dog.

Sales points • Ages 3-6 • Wonderful picture book from the husband and wife team behind The Cat, The Dog, Little Red, The Exploding Eggs and Grandma's Wardrobe • The latest in Faber's hugely successful picture book list

Description Like so many children, Lucy wants a dog. But, unlike other children, Lucy interviews animals to fill the pet vacancy. And she gets a little more than she expected. Endearing and heart-warming, this story shows (with a humour that never overshadows the message) that being different is good.Another classic from this husband-and-wife team, told with simplicity and portrayed through appealing characters, illustrated with style and confidence.

About the Author Diane and Christyan Fox together have created over 40 children's books in the past 26 years; Christyan has also illustrated another 37, by various authors. They studied graphic design together at Middlesex University, and pursued individual careers before discovering how well they worked together. They live just outside London, and have three children.

Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9780571329434 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 275x240mm Extent: 32 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 The Ride-by-Nights Walter De La Mare, illustrated by Carolina Rabei

The second in a series of four seasonal picture books by the author/illustrator pairing that brought you Snow. Now available in paperback.

Sales points • Ages 3-6 • The second in a series of four seasonal picture books by the author/illustrator pairing that brought you Snow • Now available in paperback • Haunting illustrations, ideal for Halloween

Description Up on their brooms the Witches stream, Crooked and black in the crescent's gleam It's Halloween and a family is preparing to go trick-or-treating. Little do they know that up above them a coven of witches flies unseen through the starry sky... Carolina's stunning illustrations beautifully illuminate Walter de la Mare's thrilling, magical poem, published as a picture book for the first time.

About the Author Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was a leading poet of the Georgian period whose most famous works include volumes like The Listeners (1912), Motley (1918) and The Veil (1921) as well as poetry and short stories for younger readers; Peacock Pie (1913), a collection of poems for children, is now considered a twentieth-century classic.

Carolina Rabei was born in 1989 in Moldova. She moved to Cambridge, England in September 2012 to complete an MA in illustration. Her first picture book, Snow, with words by Walter de la Mare, was published to huge critical acclaim. The Ride-by-Nights is the second de la Mare picture book that she has illustrated.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780571307197 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 250x250mm Extent: 32 pages

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Faber Child Trade APRIL 2016 Chicken Mission: The Mystery of Stormy Island Jennifer Gray, illustrated by Hannah George

The hilarious conclusion to the Chicken Mission series, featuring kung-fu expert, secret agent chickens!

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • The last and most exciting book in the Chicken Mission series • Quirky, black and white line art throughout • Character-led series • Strong appeal to kids who like the films Chicken Run and Kung Fu Panda • Laughs galore in this hilarious adventure series featuring kung-fu expert secret agent chickens! • Who doesn't love a feisty chicken!

Description The toughest Chicken Mission yet! All's quiet at Chicken HQ - but not for long. A new villain is on the scene: Vladimir Raptorov, an owl with more than mice in his sights. When the chickens are sent to investigate on Stormy Island, they discover his awful secret - he wants to use fossils to create horrifying dino-chicken hybrids! Can the chickens foil his plans for world domination, or is this finally the end of the Elite Chicken Squad?

About the Author Jennifer Gray lives in London and Scotland with her husband, four children and friendly but enigmatic cat, Henry. She has written the Atticus Claw series, the Chicken Mission series and the Guinea Pigs Online series, co-written with Amanda Swift. The first book in the Atticus series, Atticus Claw Breaks the Law, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and won the Red House Children's Book Award - Younger Readers Category.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780571298334 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Surprises According to Humphrey Betty G. Birney

Another delightful outing for everyone's favourite classroom hamster.

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • Celebrating ten years of Humphrey, this brand new title is published alongside the first three books in the series sporting a fantastic new look, firmly positioning him alongside other perennial favourites such as Roald Dahl and Winnie the Pooh • www.funwithhumphrey.com has been revamped and features all new content and activities • The whole series will be published in this exciting new look throughout 2016

Description Surprises can be good, like my brand new hamster ball or a surprise party. But surprises can be bad, like coming whisker to whisker with a cat (EEK!) or having an alien from another planet move into Room 26. All this and LOTS-LOTS-LOTS more happens in my new book of adventures, Surprises According to Humphrey.

About the Author Betty G. Birney worked at Disneyland and the Disney Studios and has written many children's television shows. She is the author of over forty books, including bestselling The World According to Humphrey, which won the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club Award, as well as a further eleven books in the According to Humphrey series. Her work has won many awards, including an Emmy and three Humanitas Prizes. She lives in America with her husband.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9780571328314 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 160 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Holidays According to Humphrey Betty G. Birney

Everyone's favourite Hamster has a brand new look!

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • Celebrating ten years of Humphrey, this brand new title is published alongside the first three books in the series sporting a fantastic new look, firmly positioning him alongside other perennial favourites such as Roald Dahl and Winnie the Pooh • www.funwithhumphrey.com has been revamped and features all new content and activities • The whole series will be published in this exciting new look throughout 2016

Description Britain's best-loved, best-selling hamster is back! But not for long as this time he's off on holiday and he wants to tell you all about the FUN-FUN-FUN times there are to be had along the way! So far Humphrey has won the Richard and Judy Children's Bookclub, been a World Book Day selection, and sold over half a million copies of his adventures in the UK alone.

About the Author Betty G. Birney worked at Disneyland and the Disney Studios and has written many children's television shows. She is the author of over forty books, including bestselling The World According to Humphrey, which won the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club Award, as well as a further eleven books in the According to Humphrey series. Her work has won many awards, including an Emmy and three Humanitas Prizes. She lives in America with her husband.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780571328338 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 208 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Malkin Moonlight Emma Cox

The winner of the National Literacy Trust's inaugural New Children's Author Prize 2015! Malkin Moonlight is an animal adventure story destined to become a classic alongside the likes of The Aristocats, Gobbolino the Witch's Cat and Varjak Paw

Sales points • Malkin Moonlight is the winner of the National Literacy Trust's inaugural New Children's Author Prize 2015. The judges of which included esteemed journalist Nicolette Jones and prize-winning author Katherine Rundell • A classic animal adventure that will be loved for generations - destined to sit alongside the likes of The Aristocats, Gobbolino the Witch's Cat and Varjak Paw • Written with real warmth, humour and imagination, Malkin Moonlight will engage 8-12 year olds' hearts and minds • Emma Cox is an exciting and inspiring new talent. An English teacher and the daughter of a school librarian, she is the perfect person to promote literacy and bring stories alive for young readers.

Description Malkin Moonlight is an animal adventure story destined to become a classic alongside the likes of The Aristocats, Gobbolino the Witch's Cat and Varjak Paw

Every journey begins with a paw step... A small black, with a magnificent tail, Malkin is destined to be a hero. He just doesn't know it yet.

On his third life, Malkin falls in love with a Domestic, Roux. Together they explore the night and have adventures. But when Roux's owners decide to move away she chooses to become a Wild and live with Malkin.

Setting out to find a new home, they stumble across a recycling centre full of cats - at war. Can Malkin realise his destiny and find a way to bring peace to the land? An extraordinary adventure awaits...

Price: $12.99 (NZ$16.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781408870846 Emma Cox is Head of English at an independent school in Devon and also works as a Gifted and Talented associate Format: Paperback lecturer at Exeter University. Being creative has been a lifelong love for Emma. She has been writing since the age of four Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages and spends every weekend and school holidays creating new stories. Malkin Moonlight is her first novel.

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Malkin Moonlight 8 copy pack

Includes 8 copies of Malkin Moonlight plus free reading copy.

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Bloomsbury APRIL 2016 Fizzlebert Stump and the Great Supermarket Showdown A.F. Harrold

The sixth book in the hilarious Fizzlebert Stump series, from A.F. Harrold, the author of the critically acclaimed The Imaginary. Perfect for fans of Mr Gum

Sales points • A.F. Harrold is the author of critically acclaimed The Imaginary, illustrated by Emily Gravett • This is the sixth book in the highly successful and widely praised Fizzlebert Stump series, featuring a boy, a circus, a sea lion and a lot of silliness! • This is a fantastically funny, wildly eccentric tale of Fizz's latest adventure • A.F. Harrold's offbeat, quirky humour and wonderful use of language make this a real laugh-out-loud read • A.F. Harrold is also a performance poet, so is excellent at events and in schools

Description Is this is final hurrah for Fizzlebert Stump? Have the circus performers taken their final bow? Find out in the final book in this hilarious series that is perfect for fans of Mr Gum.

When the ringmaster sells Fizz's circus to the mysterious Mr Pinkbottle, disaster strikes! All the acts who aren't fired are forced to work in his supermarket. Not an easy task at all if your only skill is plate-spinning or being a trapeze artist, or indeed a sea lion!

Will the ex-circus performers adjust to their new lives as shop assistants, or will Fizz find a way to save them all?

About the Author A.F. Harrold is an English poet and novelist, who writes and performs for both children and adults. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats and one beard. He spends his spare time showing off on stage, in schools and at home, and his non-spare time sitting around stroking his beard and writing things down. He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408869451 www.afharroldkids.co.uk, @afharrold Format: Paperback Dimensions: 182x129mm Extent: 304 pages

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Sarahhorne.co.uk Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 The Quirks and the Freaky Field Trip Erin Soderberg

In the fourth book of the fully-illustrated Quirks series, the family gets a visit from their Uncle Cork around Halloween, and he's got a few tricks of his own to show off.

Sales points • The fourth book in the Quirks series introduces a new character and a light holiday theme: Readers will love getting to know the family's Uncle Cork right around the magical time of Halloween in this hilarious, black-and-white illustrated story. • Same quirky packaging: Fun format and clever series design-3/4 jacket featuring cover art, alternative cover image on the case, plus a creative interior design-follow our series style. • B&W illustrations throughout: Talented illustrator Colin Jack lends his own quirky style with art throughout. • Broad middle-grade readership: Family-based series are perennials, and this series is perfect for both girls and boys.

Description It's a big week for the Quirks as twins Molly and Pen prepare for an exciting Halloween-inspired field trip to their local museum. Whichever fourth grade team creates the spookiest design wins a prize. Meanwhile at home, everyone is ready for a visit from a special Scottish guest: their Uncle Cork! He hasn't seen the twins since they were babies.

At first, Uncle Cork seems totally normal, and Molly wonders if maybe she's not the only one in her family without a quirk. But then every time invisible Finn almost causes chaos, Uncle Cork is there to stop him. Molly can't believe it. It's like he has special vision or something....

Black-and-white illustrations throughout capture the surprises, spooks, and nonstop laughs in this fourth Quirks book that proves every family is unique.

About the Author Erin Soderberg has written numerous books for children, including The Quirks series: Welcome to Normal, Circus Price: $18.99 (NZ$19.99) Quirkus, and Quirkalicious Birthday. Before turning to writing full-time, Erin worked as a children's book editor and ISBN: 9781619636897 marketer, and a brand manager for Nickelodeon. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her delightfully quirky family. Format: Paperback Dimensions: 197x129mm Extent: 240 pages www.erinsoderberg.com

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Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 The Eagle of Rome A Lottie Lipton Adventure Dan Metcalf

On the hunt for hidden Roman treasure, can Lottie Lipton, nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire find it before a ruthless treasure hunter?

Sales points • Action packed adventure from a great new author • Includes puzzles for the reader to help solve the mystery • Fast paced story and wonderful characters to engage developing and newly confident readers • Lottie's other adventures, The Secrets of the Stone, The Curse of the Cairo Cat, The Egyptian Enchantment, The Scroll of Alexandria and The Catacombs of Chaos are available now and can be read in any order

Description Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire!

When a collection of Roman treasures comes to the museum, Lottie, Uncle Bert and Reg discover the legendary code of the Ninth Legion's Golden Eagle.

Can Lottie and her friends break the code and find the treasure before a ruthless treasure hunter gets his hands on it?

Perfect for developing and newly confident readers, Lottie Lipton Adventures are packed with action, adventure and puzzles for the reader to solve.

About the Author Dan Metcalf writes books for children. He lives in Devon, UK, with his wife, two sons and two cats. He enjoys books, films, comics and making up stories. He has so far absolutely refused to grow up.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781472927583 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 182x129mm Extent: 80 pages

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A&C Black Children'S APRIL 2016 The Catacombs of Chaos A Lottie Lipton Adventure Dan Metcalf

Trapped in a tunnel deep below the British Museum, can Lottie Lipton, nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire find her way out?

Sales points • Action packed adventure from a great new author • Includes puzzles for the reader to help solve the mystery • Fast paced story and wonderful characters to engage developing and newly confident readers • Lottie's other adventures, The Secrets of the Stone, The Curse of the Cairo Cat, The Egyptian Enchantment, The Scroll of Alexandria and The Roman Cypher are available now and can be read in any order

Description Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire!

Lottie has lived in the British Museum all her life - she thought she knew it like the back of her hand! But when she finds herself locked in a secret tunnel deep beneath the museum she starts to worry that she might never escape.

Can Lottie, Uncle Bert and Reg solve the puzzles to find their way out of the maze of passageways?

Perfect for developing and newly confident readers, Lottie Lipton Adventures are packed with action, excitement and puzzles for the reader to solve.

About the Author Dan Metcalf writes books for children. He lives in Devon, UK, with his wife, two sons and two cats. He enjoys books, films, comics and making up stories. He has so far absolutely refused to grow up.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781472927552 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 182x129mm Extent: 80 pages

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A&C Black Children'S APRIL 2016 Land of the Gods: The Romans are coming... Sally Prue

Follow Lucan's hilarious adventures as he tries to escape from the dreaded Romans. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history.

Sales points • Popular author Sally Prue offers a humorous take on life in ancient Rome • The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain is a required topic in the KS2 History curricumlum • Accessible, hilarious story to help get kids excited about history • Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics

Description If they were Romans I was done for: they'd tear me apart, bit by bit, and enjoy doing it...

When Lucan sees a legion of Roman soldiers near his village it definitely makes sense to hide. But hiding in a wagon could prove to be a dangerous mistake. And falling asleep in the wagon is not the best idea that Lucan has ever had.

Trapped as a Roman slave, can Lucan find his way home... and does he even want to?

Join Lucan for this laugh-out-loud adventure in ancient Rome.

About the Author Sally Prue isn't sure where she was born, but from the time she was adopted as a baby she was brought up in Hertfordshire. Sally and her husband Roger have two grown-up daughters: Sophia and Rosalind.

When Sally is not writing books she's often reading them, or writing e-mails. She also has a house and garden that decays just slightly faster than she can do anything about it. She has a set of Northumbrian bagpipes, but she doesn't play them very often at the moment. Which is probably a good thing. Price: $11.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781472918093 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages

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A&C Black Children'S APRIL 2016 Sea Wolf Kathryn White

When Ethan tries to prove he can kayak to Black Rock, Maya knows she has to save him. Will they make it back?Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

Sales points • Bloomsbury High Low provides exciting reads for struggling or reluctant readers, those with English as an additional language and those with dyslexia • Printed on tinted paper, using a dyslexia friendly font to help those with reading difficulties • Exciting adventure story to keep the reader gripped! • Produced in association with literacy experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address the problem of underachievement that has its roots in literacy and numeracy difficulties

Description Maya's little brother Ethan is always telling stories about the Sea Wolf, the monster in the sea around Black Rock. Maya doesn't believe Ethan's lies but she does believe the sea is dangerous so, when Ethan tries to prove he can kayak to Black Rock, she knows she has to try to save him. Will either of them make it back from the dark and deadly sea?

Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, Sea Wolf is aimed at readers aged 9+ and has a manageable length (64 pages) and reading age (7+).

Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

About the Author Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) Kathryn White writes for children of all ages and is obsessed with animals. She's has published over 25 books for children ISBN: 9781472924889 of all ages, including Beast Hunter for A & C Black. She regularly visits schools and runs interactive workshops. Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 64 pages

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A&C Black Children'S APRIL 2016 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone brought magically to life for listeners by the incomparable Stephen Fry in this unabridged audio book edition

Sales points • Bestselling and unabridged audio book read by actor, author and national treasure, Stephen Fry - famous for roles in The Hobbit, Blackadder and as the presenter of QI • Classic family entertainment whether for listening at home or in the car - guaranteed to make time fly by . magically! • Voted the nation's favourite children's book in Booktrust's 2013 poll • Sales of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and the series has been translated into 79 languages

Description New, repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry. With irresistible new jackets by Jonny Duddle to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

About the Author Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was J.K. Rowling's first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the Harry Potter series, as well as three books written for charity: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 79 languages. Price: $57.00 (NZ$60.00) ISBN: 9781408882221 Format: CD Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages

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Bloomsbury Potter APRIL 2016 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J.K. Rowling

Bestselling and unabridged audio book read by actor, author and national treasure, Stephen Fry - famous for roles in The Hobbit, Blackadder and as the presenter of QI

Sales points • Classic family entertainment whether for listening at home or in the car - guaranteed to make time fly by . magically! • Voted the nation's favourite children's book in Booktrust's 2013 poll • Sales of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and the series has been translated into 79 languages

Description Newly repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry. With irresistible jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone . Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.

About the Author Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was J.K. Rowling's first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the Harry Potter series, as well as three books written for charity: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 79 languages.

Price: $59.00 (NZ$66.00) ISBN: 9781408882252 Format: CD Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages

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Bloomsbury Potter APRIL 2016 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Audio J.K. Rowling

Bestselling and unabridged audio book read by actor, author and national treasure, Stephen Fry - famous for roles in The Hobbit, Blackadder and as the presenter of QI

Sales points • Classic family entertainment whether for listening at home or in the car - guaranteed to make time fly by ... magically! • Voted the nation's favourite children's book in Booktrust's 2013 poll • Sales of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and the series has been translated into 79 languages • Visit harrypotter.bloomsbury.com for games, competitions, magical downloads and more

Description New, repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry. With irresistible new jackets by Jonny Duddle to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves ... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss.

About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling is currently collaborating on a stage play, Harry Price: $68.00 (NZ$77.00) Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II, which will open in London's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. ISBN: 9781408882269 Rowling's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves Format: CD deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for

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Bloomsbury Potter APRIL 2016 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Audio J.K. Rowling

Bestselling and unabridged audio book read by actor, author and national treasure, Stephen Fry - famous for roles in The Hobbit, Blackadder and as the presenter of QI

Sales points • Classic family entertainment whether for listening at home or in the car - guaranteed to make time fly by ... magically! • Voted the nation's favourite children's book in Booktrust's 2013 poll • Sales of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and the series has been translated into 79 languages • Visit harrypotter.bloomsbury.com for games, competitions, magical downloads and more

Description New, repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry. With irresistible new jackets by Jonny Duddle to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!

About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling is currently collaborating on a stage play, Harry Price: $168.00 (NZ$189.00) Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II, which will open in London's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. ISBN: 9781408882276 Rowling's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves Format: CD deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for

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Bloomsbury Potter APRIL 2016 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Audio J.K. Rowling

Bestselling and unabridged audio book read by actor, author and national treasure, Stephen Fry - famous for roles in The Hobbit, Blackadder and as the presenter of QI

Sales points • Classic family entertainment whether for listening at home or in the car - guaranteed to make time fly by ... magically! • Voted the nation's favourite children's book in Booktrust's 2013 poll • Sales of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and the series has been translated into 79 languages • Visit harrypotter.bloomsbury.com for games, competitions, magical downloads and more

Description New, repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry. With new jackets by Jonny Duddle to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time.

About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling is currently collaborating on a stage play, Harry Price: $168.00 (NZ$189.00) Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II, which will open in London's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. ISBN: 9781408882238 Rowling's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves Format: CD deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for

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Bloomsbury Potter APRIL 2016 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Audio J.K. Rowling

Bestselling and unabridged audio book read by actor, author and national treasure, Stephen Fry - famous for roles in The Hobbit, Blackadder and as the presenter of QI

Sales points • Classic family entertainment whether for listening at home or in the car - guaranteed to make time fly by ... magically! • Voted the nation's favourite children's book in Booktrust's 2013 poll • Sales of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and the series has been translated into 79 languages • Visit harrypotter.bloomsbury.com for games, competitions, magical downloads and more

Description New, repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry. With new jackets by Jonny Duddle to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time.

About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling is currently collaborating on a stage play, Harry Price: $127.00 (NZ$142.00) Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II, which will open in London's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. ISBN: 9781408882283 Rowling's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves Format: CD deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for

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Bloomsbury Potter APRIL 2016 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows J.K. Rowling

Bestselling and unabridged audio book read by actor, author and national treasure, Stephen Fry - famous for roles in The Hobbit, Blackadder and as the presenter of QI

Sales points • Classic family entertainment whether for listening at home or in the car - guaranteed to make time fly by ... magically! • Voted the nation's favourite children's book in Booktrust's 2013 poll • Sales of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and the series has been translated into 79 languages

Description New, repackaged audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series, read by Stephen Fry. With irresistble new jackets by Jonny Duddle to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers.

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is now broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy.

About the Author Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was J.K. Rowling's first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the Harry Potter series, as well as three books written for charity: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 79 languages.

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Bloomsbury Potter APRIL 2016 Harry Potter Audio Boxed Set J.K. Rowling

The entire bestselling and unabridged series in one fabulous packaged audio set read by actor, author Stephen Fry - famous for roles in The Hobbit, Blackadder and as the presenter of QI

Sales points • Classic family entertainment whether for listening at home or in the car - guaranteed to make time fly by ... magically! • Voted the nation's favourite children's book in Booktrust's 2013 poll • Sales of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and the series has been translated into 79 languages • Visit harrypotter.bloomsbury.com for games, competitions, magical downloads and more

Description J.K. Rowling's complete internationally bestselling Harry Potter series brilliantly brought to life by Stephen Fry.

From Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to his final battle with arch-enemy Voldemort, listen to the seven spellbinding novels in the Harry Potter series, read by Stephen Fry.

These new audio editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick- up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON ...

About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling is currently collaborating on a stage play, Harry Price: $755.00 (NZ$850.00) Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II, which will open in London's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. ISBN: 9781408882290 Rowling's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves Format: CD deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 The Sleeper and the Spindle: Deluxe Edition Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddell

Deluxe edition of the thrillingly reimagined fairy tale by the magical partnership of award-bedecked, bestselling Neil Gaiman and Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. The hit fairy tale reboot is back in an exclusive slipcase and larger format, with gold ink adding lustre to Gaiman's words and Riddell's art - promising to hold readers spellbound from start to finish.

Sales points • Bestselling Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell are reunited after the storming success of Fortunately, The Milk • A perfect Christmas gift, lavishly produced with gold ink and glorious illustrations throughout • Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell have between them more prizes than is strictly decent: a Carnegie, a Newbery, a Costa, two Greenaways and many, many more. Their 2013 collaboration Fortunately, the Milk was Sunday Times Children's Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Specsavers Children's Book of the Year.

Description Utterly enchanting, this stunning collector's edition of The Sleeper and the Spindle is a volume to treasure. Brimming with rich detail and humour, Gaiman and Riddell weave together a sort-of Snow White and an almost Sleeping Beauty with a thread of dark magic, creating the ultimate edition for any fan, collector or fairy tale lover.

On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and her sword and follows her brave dwarf retainers into the tunnels under the mountain towards the sleeping kingdom. This queen will decide her own future - and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems. Twisting together the familiar and the new, this perfectly delicious, captivating and darkly funny tale shows its creators at the peak of their talents.

Lavishly produced, packed with glorious Chris Riddell illustrations enhanced with metallic ink, this is a spectacular and magical gift.

Price: $49.99 (NZ$52.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781408878422 Neil Gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the Format: Carnegie and Newbery Medals for the same work - The Graveyard Book. The L.A. Times has described his multi-million- Dimensions: 262x190mm Extent: 72 pages selling graphic novel series Sandman as 'the greatest epic in the history of comic books'. Many of his books, including Main Category: Y Children's Coraline and Stardust, have been made into films, Neverwhere has been adapted for TV and radio and American Gods is Sub Category: YFB General Fiction in development as a major HBO series. He has also written two amazing episodes of Doctor Who and appeared in The Illustrations: Previous Titles: Simpsons as himself. In 2013 he published his first adult novel for seven years, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which Author now living: received stellar reviews and was a bestseller around the world. www.gaimanbooks.co.uk @neilhimself http://www.gaimanbooks.co.uk/ Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Tellus 3 L. A. Saxon

In a city of masks, a young man must choose between two faces: dangerous master of shadows, or beloved of the future queen. Another blockbuster of fantasy world-building from the young author of Take Back the Skies and The Almost King

Sales points • Another lightning-paced adventure from epically promotable fangirl, cosplayer, con-goer Lucy Saxon • Lucy Saxon's third novel follows hard on the heels of her second success, The Almost King • Hugely readable, entertaining fantasy fiction from a young author with a big future

Description Noah is the finest mask maker in all of Talen. He is responsible and loyal, and having caught the eye of the future queen will soon be rewarded with his beloved's hand.

Daniel is dangerous and daring. Infamous. He prowls the filthy rooftops of the maze-like lower city in search of secrets and crime. Its people, hungry and forgotten, have come to need him.

Noah and Daniel are the same person, trapped in two worlds.

As storms start to reach Erova for the first time, crops fail and rumours of food shortages reach the city of Talen, the success of this year's Festival of the Goddess is more important than ever. The nobles of the upper city might be able to hide behind vibrant make-up and extravagant masks, but Daniel's life is beginning to tangle with Noah's, ensnaring the people he loves in a complex web of deception and heartbreak that will become deadly unless Noah can decide once and for all who he really wants to be.

A twist-filled fantasy adventure, set in the world of Take Back the Skies and The Almost King.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781408847732 Lucy Saxon is 20 and lives in Hertfordshire with her parents and brother. She describes herself as a cosplayer, con-goer, Format: Paperback book-lover and all-round nerdgirl. We describe her as a major new talent! Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 400 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Earthfall: Redemption Mark Walden

Sci-fi fans everywhere will love this! Gone meets War of the Worlds

Sales points • From the author of H.I.V.E., the bestselling series that has sold over half a million copies, been a World Book Day title and won Richard and Judy's 'Best Kids Book Ever' for 9+ • High-octane adventure, perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Charlie Higson and Robert Muchamore • Amazing sci-fi action. This is 3D mega-budget action in book form. If you like War of the Worlds and Independence Day you'll LOVE this!

Description The thrilling conclusion to the outstanding Earthfall trilogy for sci-fi fans everywhere. Can Earth be reclaimed?

The battle for Earth continues. In order to defeat the Voidborn, the alien race that invaded Earth, Sam must come to terms with the Illuminate powers he has inherited and return to London. The only hope he has for defeating the aliens is to enlist the help of not only his friends, but also what he fears most.

Sam and his friends must find a way to awaken the sleeping Illuminate far beneath the surface of the Earth, but what they don't realise is a dark and terrible secret is also about to be uncovered. A secret that may spell doom for all of humanity.

One thing is certain, whatever happens, life will never be the same for Sam ever again. And he will be forced to confront the reality that he may have to pay the ultimate price or finally watch the Earth fall.

About the Author Mark Walden's first book, H.I.V.E., won Richard and Judy's 'Best Kids' Books Ever' 9+ category. Paramount has optioned the film rights, and it was chosen as one of ten titles for Booktrust's first Booked Up scheme. Mark has followed this success with a further seven titles in the extraordinarily brilliant H.I.V.E. series. He lives with his family in Hampshire.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408863824 http://www.markwalden.net/blog/ Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 352 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 It's Not My Fault! Roger Stevens and Steven Withrow

This quirky, wonderful collection of poems is a great way to get kids excited about poetry.

Sales points • Contains a wide range of different forms of poetry from two popular poets, Roger Stevens and Steven Withrow • Perfect for introducing children to poetry, this collection has something for everyone • Roger Steven's previous books are widely read and used in schools

Description It wasn't me-or was it He, My evil, evil, evil twin? I didn't mean to be so mean. There goes my evil twin again.

Join poets Roger Stevens and Steven Withrow for this magical mixture of poems. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious there's something here for everyone. Just remember though - whatever happens... it's not my fault!

About the Author Roger Stevens is a poet, author, musician and artist. He has had more than twenty five books published and his poems have appeared in more than two hundred anthologies. Roger performs his poetry in schools, libraries and festivals and runs creative writing workshops for young and old. Roger founded the award-winning Poetry Zone website, which offers young people the chance to publish their poetry on the web and features interviews with well-known writers. He lives in Brighton and France with his wife and a very, very, very timid terrier called Jasper.

Steven Withrow is an American poet, author and teacher. He is the producer of Library of the Early Mind, a documentary film about children's literature, with director Edward J. Delaney. His poems have appeared in dozens of journals and

Price: $10.99 (NZ$11.99) anthologies. Steven founded a not-for-profit arts initiative, Poetry Advocates for Children & Young Adults, and has taught ISBN: 9781472919960 and performed at numerous schools, libraries and festivals. Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 96 pages

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A&C Black Children'S APRIL 2016 Tell Us Something True Dana Reinhardt

For fans of John Green & Sarah Dessen, a delightful story about loves lost and found

Sales points • David Nicholls for a YA audience, funny, touching and great about the mishaps and stumbling blocks in relationships. • A truly authentic voice - and did I say funny! • "A heartfelt tale that elevates truth over passion and friends over lovers. Reinhardt keeps it real. Much respect." Matthew Quick, author of THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK and FORGIVE ME, LEONARD PEACOCK •

Description Seventeen-year-old River doesn't know what to do with himself when Penny, the girl he adores, dumps him. He lives in LA, where nobody walks anywhere, and Penny was his ride; he never bothered getting a license. He's stuck. He's desperate. He's lonely. One afternoon he does the unthinkable - he starts walking, and stumbles on a support group for teens with addictions.

He fakes his way into the meetings and begins to connect with the other kids, but when he finds himself falling for one of the girls in the group a delightful comedy of errors ensues. River wants to tell the truth, but he can't stop lying, and his tangle of deception may unravel before he learns how to handle the most potent drug of all: true love.

About the Author Dana Reinhardt lives in San Francisco and is the author of several books for YA readers. 'I was a young adult when I fell in love with reading,' she recalls, 'and I can remember how books made me feel back then. How they provided both Price: $16.99 (NZ$17.99) comfort and escape.' ISBN: 9781780749730 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 225x146mm Extent: 256 pages

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Oneworld APRIL 2016 The Castle of Inside Out David Henry Wilson

Alice in Wonderland meets Animal Farm in a hugely imaginative madcap fantasy world

Sales points • Funny, biting, witty illustrations by Children's Laureate Chris Riddell • 'An unforgettable, poetic tale which is illustrated by one of the best in the business.' Elisabetta Minervini

Description Lorina, a young schoolgirl, is led by a black rabbit through a wood to a magical land. There she finds a race of green people, who are all overworked, starving and subjected to the toxic fumes billowing out of a nearby castle. She decides to gain access to the castle for the poor green people, and within its walls she meets the 'insiders', selfish creatures who hoard all the resources and treat the outsiders as slaves.

Her quest leads her to encounter the bureaurat, the super - viper, the farmadillo and, eventually, the awful Piggident himself. Will she be able to save the green people from the cruelty of these 'insiders'? Wonderfully illustrated by Chris Riddell, The Castle of Inside Out is an unforgettable and hilarious tale of adventure, set in a world where greed must be fought by the courageous and compassionate heroine.

About the Author About the Author David Henry Wilson is a children's author and playwright, best known for his Jeremy James series and the Superdog series. His books have been translated into many languages including Spanish, German, and French. He has also written numerous plays includ - ing People In Cages and frequently works as a translator translating titles from French and German.

About the Illustrator Chris Riddell is the creator of an extraordinary range of books which have won many illustration awards including the UNESCO Prize, the Greenaway Medal (twice) and the Hay Festival Medal for Illustration. In 2015 he was appointed Children's Laureate.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9781846883965 Format: Paperback Dimensions: xmm Extent: 160 pages

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Alma Books APRIL 2016 Alistair Grim's Odd Aquaticum Paul Howard

A magical sequel to Alistair Grim's Odditorium, New York Times bestseller

Sales points • Illustrated by Adam Stower, who brings a perfect detailed line for this steam-punk fantasy • 'Funaro's amusing style continues in this sequel... delightfully wild adventure.' Booklist • 'This book has all the elements of a fantasy novel... Highly recommended' School Library Magazine

Description Grubb, the young apprentice at Alistair Grim's Odditorium (a flying house of mechanical wonders) finds himself on the run, as all of London is convinced that Alistair Grim is a villain. Grim, however, has come up with a plan to defeat the real villain: the evil Prince Nightshade, who wants the Odditorium's power source for himself. Desperate to clear their master's name and save the world, Grubb and the rest of the Odditorium's crew set off on a perilous underwater adventure to the mythical realm of Avalon.

The object of their quest? The legendary sword Excalibur, the only blade powerful enough to pierce Prince Nightshade's suit of magical armour. Along the way, Grubb and his friends must confront a murderous banshee, sea monsters, and a witch with a grudge against Alistair Grim. But that's not all, and Grubb soon learns that their fate was written long ago in an Avalonian prophecy that not even Alistair Grim could have predicted.

About the Author About the Author A drama professor at East Carolina University, Gregory Funaro lives with his family outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, where he is busy working on the next book in the Odditorium series.

About the Illustrator Adam Stower is a Brighton-based illustrator. He has won many prizes for his work in the picture-book world (notably for Bottoms Up by Jane Willis and Slam! , which he wrote and illustrated).

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Alma Books APRIL 2016 Alistair Grim's Odditorium Gregory Funaro

'Funaro's knack for memorable characters and scenarios shines in this frenetic, entertaining romp.' Publishers Weekly

Sales points • An enchanting book set in a world where the odd is the ordinary, evil has many faces and love is the most powerful magic of them all. • Illustrated by Chris Mould • To be followed by the second book in the series called ODDACQUATICUM

Description Twelve-year-old Grubb lives a hand-to-mouth existence in Victorian England, working as a chimney sweep under a cruel master. After an incident at an inn, he hides in the trunk of one of its guests, the enigmatic Alistair Grim, and is whisked away to his Odditorium, a wonderful flying house full of incredible mechanical features powered by an enigmatic substance called animus. Now apprenticed to Grim, Grubb begins to settle into his new life and find a new family in the eccentric crew of the Odditorium, when suddenly his new world comes under attack by the evil Prince Nightshade and he is propelled into a perilous quest. As he gets caught up in the struggle, Grubb will learn valuable lessons and discover remarkable secrets about himself and his new host.

About the Author A drama professor at East Carolina University, Gregory Funaro lives with his family outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, where he is busy working on the next book in the Odditorium series.

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Alma Books APRIL 2016 The Arty Book Nikalas Catlow, illustrated by Nikalas Catlow and David Sinden

Say hello to 'Arty', the likeable character who brings out the very best creativity in everybody!

Sales points • For the beginner and the expert this book is for the 'Arty' in you. • From a starting point on every page, get creating with 'Arty'. • 160pp of fun filled activities, for all ages • An original, practical art book full of quick, quirky activities that you do by customising the book • A refreshing and original approach to building artistic confidence and exploring self-expression • Includes lots of full-colour Arty stickers

Description Whether you are a doodler or a drawer, a colouring expert or a painter, you will find plenty in this innovative art book to extend your artistic imagination.

Spend time with 'Arty', your creative buddy, who on every page will give you a starting point for simple yet extraordinary art activities. You can add stripes and spots, lumps and bumps, tape, paint, pencil and so much more to the pages of this book, to make your own Arty creations.

The Arty Book is perfect for a rainy day, for enjoying alone or with friends and family, and will supply hours of creative adventure. Includes lots of amazing Arty stickers

About the Author Nikalas Catlow gained an MA in illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. He has lectured and taught workshops in art, design and illustration, and now works as a writer, illustrator and TV development producer.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$13.99) ISBN: 9781408870662 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 276x216mm Extent: 160 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 A Beginner's Guide to Coding Marc Scott, illustrated by Mick Marston

A Beginner's Guide to Coding is an exciting first introduction to coding, for all ages.

Sales points • Fun, accessible introduction to coding using the free programming languages of Scratch and Python • Coding is now on the English primary curriculum and this book is perfect for kids, parents and teachers who are just getting to grips with it • Accessible, step-by-step projects help children to gain confidence and understand the fundamentals of coding • Packed full of screen shots and easy-to-follow instructions, making this the perfect way to get started with coding • Colourful illustrations and accessible page design make this the perfect introduction

Description Ever wondered how to make your computer do what you want it to? If so, then it is time to get coding!

A Beginner's Guide to Coding is an easy-to-follow guide to the basics of coding, using the free programming languages of Scratch and Python. These step-by-step projects will have you talking to your own chatbot or making your own computer games in no time. Accessible, engaging and fun, this book is bursting with eye-catching illustrations and fantastic projects to introduce you to the world of coding.

About the Author Marc Scott is a former Computer Science and Systems & Control teacher, working in the Secondary School sector. He now works as Head of Curriculum Development for the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781472928641 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 260x210mm Extent: 64 pages

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A&C Black Children'S APRIL 2016 Nothing Yasmeen Ismail

What are you doing, Lila? Nothing! But turn the page and see her secret, imaginative world... A vibrant, energetic picture book celebrating the imagination from the author/illustrator of I'm A Girl!

Sales points • Full of energy and laugh-out-loud funny, another picture book to charm and delight from Yasmeen Ismail, winner of the V&A Illustration Award 2014, shortlisted illustrator for The Waterstones Children's Book Prize and nominated illustrator for the Kate Greenaway Award • Celebrates creativity and imagination in a hugely engaging and vibrant way • Yasmeen's most recent book, I'm a Girl!, has garnered huge acclaim as it addresses traditional gender stereotypes. • Young children will love the crazy scenarios Lila dreams up, and will identify strongly with the NEED to play using their imagination

Description Mummy and Lila are going to visit Grandpa, but Lila is busy in her own imaginative world. Whenever Mummy asks her what she is doing, she always says, Nothing! Only the reader is allowed in to her colourful, crazy, creative world where she is wrestling an octopus, or racing along in a winged chariot, or flying with birds over a noisy jungle.

But Mummy and Grandpa have a plan to join Lila in her play world. After all, playing is even more fun when you play together!

Bursting with energy and colour, this is a joyous celebration of the imagination and creativity that will speak to child and adult alike.

Yasmeen Ismail won the V&A Illustration Award 2014 and has been shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. I'm a Girl! has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781408873366 Yasmeen Ismail is an exciting new talent in the world of picture books. Her artwork and characters are both charming and Format: Paperback unique. She studied at art school in Dublin and has worked on a wide range of illustration and animation projects. Dimensions: 255x255mm Yasmeen has a great eye for colour, detail and composition. Her first book, Time for Bed, Fred! won the V&A Book Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Sir Dancealot Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Keith Robinson

Sir Dancealot is the knight with ALL the moves

Sales points • A brilliantly funny tale with a twist - the perfect picture book for any child who loves knights, dragons and dancing! • Written by Timothy Knapman, author of the successful Mungo series

Description From jiving away trolls to boogying aside bogglesnots and bopping off beasties, there's not a fearsome foe Sir Dancealot can't defeat!

But when a fire-breathing dragon arrives at the castle gates demanding a dance-off, everyone is worried. Could this be one step too far for our hero of the dance floor?

A hilarious story of sequinned clothes, dragon foes and twinkly toes.

About the Author Timothy Knapman studied history at Oxford. Since then, he has written plays, opera libretti, song lyrics and children's books. Timothy's books, including the successful Mungo series (Puffin), have been translated into 12 languages and are often read on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Timothy has worked with a number of publishers, including Walker and Simon & Schuster. Sir Dance-A-lot is Timothy's first book with Bloomsbury.

Keith Robinson graduated from art school in 1992 and in 1995 joined the BBC as part of the team who created the Corporation's very first website. Two years later he founded an award-winning media production company called Codename.

In 2001, Keith decided to move into freelance illustration, and his work has since featured in magazines, television

Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) programmes and digital media. ISBN: 9781408846995 Format: Paperback Keith lives near Lyme Regis with his wife and two children. This is his first picture book for Bloomsbury. Dimensions: 274x245mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 First Day at Bug School Sam Lloyd, illustrated by Sam Lloyd

Join the bugs on their first day at bug school! A funny, rhyming text that will put to rest any first-day worries from the bestselling author/illustrator of Calm Down, Boris and Mr Pusskins

Sales points • The perfect book to soothe those first-day-at-school worries. Kids will love discovering just how fun school can be! • Sam Lloyd, who has sold over half a million books in the UK alone, also has three books in the successful Yikes! series (Yikes, Stinkysaurus!, Yikes, Ticklysaurus! and Yikes, Santa-Claws) • Mini beasts and bugs are a perennial favourite - there are lots of tiny details for kids to pore over

Description At the bottom of the garden where no one really sees, a secret school is hidden amongst the grass and weeds.

Welcome to Bug School! Don't be nervous on your first day - it's lots of fun. Learn creeping with the spiders, singing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas!

A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed! Sure to allay first-day-at-school fears.

About the Author Sam Lloyd is the bestselling illustrator of Calm Down, Boris (Templar) and has sold over half a million books in the UK alone. She is also the illustrator of Dino-Baby, Dino-Mummy and Dino-Daddy for Bloomsbury. Sam lives in Brighton.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9781408868805 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 268x268mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Frankie the Blankie Jennifer Sattler

Perfect for fans of Knuffle Bunny, Jennifer Sattler introduces a charming new character Doris the gorilla and her blankie . . . Frankie, in this simultaneous board book edition.

Sales points • Simultaneous board book edition of new character from successful house author/illustrator: After seeing great success with her Chick 'n' Pug and Pig Kahuna series in hardcover and board book editions, Jennifer Sattler introduces a charming new character perfect for fans of Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny. • Series potential: Doris and Frankie have great potential for extension as characters in a new jungle setting, adding some great variety to our offerings from Jen Sattler. • Great Brand Extension: As we continue to see success with Jen's books in hardcover and board book we have a robust publishing plan for her with Chick 'n' Pug: The Love Pug in Fall 2015 and Doris & Frankie in Spring 2016. • Essential kid appeal: Growing too old for a beloved stuffed animal or blankie is such a quintessential childhood experience. Kids will love Doris and relate to her mixed emotions. • Updated adorable commercial art style: Jen is using a tighter more cartoonlike style for Doris & Frankie that will have even stronger commercial appeal.

Description Meet Doris the Gorilla and her blankie, Frankie. They do everything together, until one day a fellow jungle mate suggests that blankies are for babies! What will Doris do? She tries to give Frankie up, but life without Frankie just isn't the same. She tries to disguise him, but Frankie as a hankie is way too risky when she meets an elephant with the sniffles. How will Doris find a way to keep Frankie a part of her life?

From the creator of beloved characters Chick 'n' Pug and Pig Kahuna, comes an adorable new duo who delightfully capture another quintessential childhood experience.

About the Author Price: $11.99 (NZ$12.99) Jennifer Sattler is the creator of the picture books Chick 'n' Pug, Chick 'n' Pug Meet the Dude, A Chick 'n' Pug Christmas, ISBN: 9781681190341 Chick 'n' Pug: The Love Pug, Pig Kahuna, Pig Kahuna Pirates!, Pig Kahuna: Who's That Pig, and Sylvie. She is married Format: and has two children and two dogs, both of which are part basset hound and thus aspire to be much bigger dogs than Dimensions: 165x148mm Extent: 32 pages they really are. She lives in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 Fright Club Ethan Long

This monster mash-up from Geisel winner Ethan Long doles out the laughs and the chills in equal measure.

Sales points • A perfect gift for Halloween (or anytime)--but timed to hit the market with something unique for that growing holiday • Ethan Long's star is on the rise! With a win of the Geisel Award this year, this talented author/artist is more visible than ever, spanning both retail and school and library markets • Boy and girl friendly: With an ensemble cast of cute and scary creatures, this one works equally brilliantly for boys AND girls! • Funny, unique storytelling:Long's hilarious artwork, speech-bubble cartoon style, and punchy text will have kids laughing from page one • Prolific author: We have another book under contract with Ethan, who is a active self-promoter via school visits in his area.

Description Each year, on Halloween eve, Fright Club meets to go over their plan: Operation Kiddie Scare. Only the scariest of monsters can join Fright Club-Vladimir the Vampire, Fran K. Stein, Sandy Witch, and Virginia Wolf have all made the cut. They've been practicing their ghoulish faces, their scary moves, and their chilling sounds. But when a band of cute little critters comes along asking to join in the fun, the members of Fright Club will find out who really is the scariest of all! This clever, rollicking read aloud text and delightfully spooky illustrations will have young readers laughing, cheering, and begging to be the newest members of Fright Club.

About the Author Ethan Long is the 2013 Geisel winner for UP! TALL! AND HIGH! and a tremendous (and prolific) up-and-coming talent. Kirkus called his latest book, MAX AND MILO GO TO SLEEP! laugh-out-loud fun and it was an Amazon Editors Pick for January. He was nominated for an Emmy Award with his animated series Tasty Time with Zefronk, currently airing on

Price: $9.99 (NZ$10.99) Disney Junior. He received a Bank Street Book of the Year Citation with DROOLING AND DANGEROUS and is also the ISBN: 9781681190433 author of the delightful TICKLE THE DUCK and CHAMELIA. He lives in Orlando, Florida. Format: www.ethanlong.com Dimensions: 148x165mm Extent: 30 pages

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Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 Lift and Look School illustrated by Simon Abbott

An exciting board book, jam-packed with flaps to lift!

Sales points • Packed full of fun flaps to lift • Bright and brilliant full-colour artwork on every page • Short, simple and engaging text makes learning first words fun! • Take your little one on their first adventure as they start exploring different topics • Cute and colourful cover that every child and parent will want to pick up

Description Off we go! Join in with the school activities, from making masks and visiting the aquarium, to enjoying playground games. Lift the flaps and discover a busy day at school.

Bloomsbury's Lift and Look board books are packed full of large cut-out flaps, especially designed for little hands. They also feature bright and beautiful illustrations and fun, engaging text which children will adore. Available in a range of young children's favourite topics, including Garden, School, Dinosaurs and Space.

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Price: $11.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408864012 Format: Dimensions: xmm Extent: 12 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Look and Learn Fun Colours

Learning colours has never been so much fun!

Sales points • Book is shaped with a handle at the top: easy for little hands to hold • Includes over 400 stickers for hours of stickering fun • Competitively priced covering a huge variety of material and activity types • Beautiful, bright and brilliant, full-colour illustrations on every page • Extremely easy to follow text and instructions • Enchanting, eye-catching, glossy covers that every parent and child will want to pick up

Description Have fun learning your colours with this fantastic activity book, packed full of stickers.

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Price: $9.99 (NZ$10.99) ISBN: 9781408876282 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 276x216mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Look and Learn Fun Shapes

Learning shapes has never been so much fun!

Sales points • Book is shaped with a handle at the top: easy for little hands to hold • Includes over 400 stickers for hours of stickering fun • Competitively priced covering a huge variety of material and activity types • Beautiful, bright and brilliant, full-colour illustrations on every page • Extremely easy to follow text and instructions • Enchanting, eye-catching, glossy covers that every parent and child will want to pick up

Description Have fun learning your shapes with this fantastic activity book, packed full of stickers.

Trace over the shapes, colour in the pictures, add stickers and much more!

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Price: $9.99 (NZ$10.99) ISBN: 9781408876299 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 276x216mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Seek and Find Space

Search, seek and find speedy cheetahs, jolly red santas, ferocious dinosaurs, and much much more! Seek and Find is packed full of eye-popping artwork and awesome facts for endless seeking fun!

Sales points • Vibrant and eye-popping artwork create hours of seeking fun • Fun facts and exciting information dotted throughout • Offers an opportunity for children to learn as they enjoy themselves

Description Can you find the shooting star falling through the sky? Can you spot the spaceship soaring through the galaxy?

Search, seek and find planets, meteorites and aliens in these awesome space scenes! Track down the zany aliens and find the jumping astronauts in these jam-packed space scenes!

Packed full of bustling and bright artwork, Seek and Find Space provides fun and facts for hours of fun!

About the Author Emilano Migliardo is, and has always wanted to be, a cartoon illustrator. As a child his favourite cartoons were The Pink Panther, The Three Stooges and Benny Hill. Emiliano feels that his style generally reflects his personality; his work tends to be neat, well defined, fun and colourful. He work and lives in Buenos Aires with his wife, his son Vito and his dog Lenny, a Chihuahua.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$10.99) ISBN: 9781408870037 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 305x238mm Extent: 24 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Boing Boing Alexander McCall Smith

International treasure Aleander McCall Smith joins up-and-coming illustrator Zoe Persico in this utterly adorable story of family, acceptance and difference. Jane has always been just a little bit different - she has springs in her knees! She bounce, bounce, bounces all over town and they call her Springy Jane. She wins all the high jump competitions and can reach the top book shelf, and if anyone stares too hard she just bounces right over them! But a terrible flood and a trapped old lady mean Springy Jane is called on for help - will her springs save the day?

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About the Author Alexander McCall Smith has written more than 100 books but is best known for his internationally acclaimed No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series which has now been translated into 40 languages and sold over 20 million copies worldwide. He lives in Edinburgh.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125144 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 244x274mm Extent: 32 pages

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Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 Boing Boing 6 copy pack

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Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 Grandpa Was An Astronaut Jonathan Meres

Grandparents take centre stage in this charming tale as a young boy and his grandfather let their imaginations take flight for an afternoon of space exploration, with beautiful artwork from Hannah Coulson. Sherman loves the moon and he loves his grandpa even more - who has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman's most favourite things ever so he's thrilled to hear that's exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve.

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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 APRIL 2016 The Big Bad Mood Tom Jamieson, illustrated by Angie Rozelaar

I WON'T . . . I CAN'T . . . I DON'T WANT TO!! A wonderfully tantrum-y tale about being Big and Bad and MOODY

Sales points • An ingenious take on tantrums and how to survive them! • With a stunningly beautiful illustration style, Olga's artwork is sure to be hit with retailers and parents alike. • Tom Jamieson, already a well-known name in adult comedy circles, is an exciting new talent in the picture book world.

Description George is having One of Those Days.

One of Those Days where he shouts, "I WILL NOT play nicely. I WON'T . . . I CAN'T . . . I DON'T WANT TO!!" George's mum says there's a Big Bad Mood hanging around him, but George has never seen a Big Bad Mood. That is, until today . . .

A gloriously clever tale about tempers, tantrums and making amends.

About the Author Tom Jamieson is a principal joke writer for Private Eye magazine. He was also one of the head writers on the award- winning sketch series, Dead Ringers, and has contributed to several radio and television programmes, including Have I Got News For You. This is Tom's first children's book.

olga Demidova studied at the Moscow Art Institute of Applied Arts, and worked as an animator. She is the illustrator of Peep Inside the Farm, part of the bestselling Peep Inside Usborne series. This is Olga's first picture book with Bloomsbury.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408839201 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 274x245mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Master Will And The Spanish Spy Tony Bradman

An exciting historical thriller drawing on little-known events of William Shakespeare's early life. Young Will Shakespeare knows that his family's existence hangs by a thread. His father's business often struggles, and his mother insists on practising the old faith, which isn't a popular choice any more. Will jumps at the chance to leave the oppressive atmosphere of home and join a troupe of players, but he finds that it's not so easy to escape the ghosts of his past.

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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.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125670 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 88 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YF Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 Wings: Typhoon Tom Palmer

Third in the action-packed Wings trilogy. Sisters Maddie and Jess are new to the football school and can't stop bickering with each other. But the airfield has other ideas and soon the sisters find themselves in Typhoon fighter jets and have to watch each other's backs or be shot out of the sky.

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About the Author Originally from Leeds, and previously shortlisted for the Blue Peter Prize, Tom is best known for his Football Academy and Foul Play series. He credits articles about football with getting him into reading and libraries across the country attest to the fact that he is one of the main motivating factors for boys getting into books today.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125373 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 104 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YF Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 The Snow Globe Jean Ure

A heartwarming and insightful story for pre-teens from one of the best writers of the genre. Expertly told with a strong message of friendship and forgiveness at its heart.

Sales points • 8-12 fiction • 'Jean Ure's books are funny, funky, feisty and fantastic reads.' - Jacqueline Wilson • Super readable

Description When her family's circumstances suddenly change, Abi finds herself moving to the large and intimidating local high school. She's pretty nervous on her first day but soon meets someone she thinks she could be friends with - even best friends. But as the two girls bond over Abi's treasured snow globe, prejudices and stereotypes might just tear them apart. There's a lot to learn about friendships and forgiveness.

About the Author Jean Ure was born and brought up in the suburbs of London. She had her first novel published at only 16 years old and has been writing ever since. She has now published over 170 children's books. Jean enjoys writing books for young girls that deal with real issues in a way that allows even the most reluctant reader to engage.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125946 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 96 pages

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Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 A House Without Mirrors Marten Sanden

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Description Thomasine has spent months living in her great-great-aunt's dusty, dark house with her father, and her aunt, uncle and cousins. While her father's siblings bicker about how much the house must be worth, her distant, elderly aunt is upstairs, dying, and her father has disappeared inside himself, still mourning the death of Thomasine's little brother. But one day, her youngest cousin makes a discovery: a wardrobe, filled with all the mirrors missing from the big house. And through the mirrors, a different world - one in which you can find not what you most wish for, but perhaps what you most need... A beautiful tale of love, grief and growing up, A House Without Mirrors is an unforgettable adventure into families and the power of love.

About the Author Marten Sanden is one of Sweden's bestselling children's writers. First a songwriter, he has written more than 30 books, ranging from picture books to YA novels, series and standalone titles. A House Without Mirrors is his most recent book.

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Pushkin Children's APRIL 2016 Atlas of Animal Adventures: Natural wonders, exciting experiences and fun festivities from the four corners of the globe illustrated by Lucy Letherland and Rachel Williams

A follow-up to the best-selling Atlas of Adventures, this book collects together the most unmissable events, epic migrations and extraordinary behaviours of the animal kingdom, from around the world.

Sales points • Meet some of nature's most adventurous creatures in this beautifully illustrated exploration of the natural world • Features over 30 scenes to explore, with iconic information about animals who live and survive in extraordinary ways: travel with narwhals as they make their treacherous journey through ice caps in search of food; bring up baby orang- utans in Borneo; or mountain climb with pandas in China

Description Head off on a journey of discovery with this follow-up to the best-selling Atlas of Adventures! This book collects together nature's most unmissable events from between the two poles, including epic migrations, extraordinary behaviours, and Herculean habits. Find hundreds of things to spot and learn new facts about every animal.

About the Author LUCY LETHERLAND is an illustrator based in London, UK. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2011 with a First Class BA (Hons) in illustration with animation. Lucy's work is strongly led by humour and narrative, creating a playful, graphic quality. Lucy is the illustrator of the bestselling Atlas of Adventures.

RACHEL WILLIAMS is the award-winning author of Atlas of Adventures. She lives and works in London.

EMILY HAWKINS is a children's author who has worked in children's publishing for many years. Her writing includes Oceanology in the best-selling 'OlogyTM series. She lives in Winchester.

Price: $35.00 (NZ$39.99) ISBN: 9781847807922 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 370x272mm Extent: 96 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Atlas of Animal Adventures 8 Copy Pack

Includes 8 copies of Atlas of Animal Adventures plus a free display copy.

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Atlas of Adventures Lucy Letherland

A collection of natural wonders, exciting experiences and fun festivities from the four corners of the globe.

Sales points • Find hundreds of things to spot and learn new facts about every destination • With epic adventures from the four corners of the globe and discoveries to be made on your own doorstep • This book will inspire you to set off on your own journey of discovery!

Description Set your spirit of adventure free with this lavishly illustrated trip around the world. Whether you're visiting the penguins of Antarctica, joining the Carnival in Brazil or a canoe safari down the Zambezi River, this book brings together more than 100 activities and challenges to inspire armchair adventurers of any age. Find hundreds of things to spot and learn new facts about every destination. With epic adventures from the four corners of the globe and discoveries to be made on your own doorstep, this book will inspire you to set off on your own journey of discovery.

About the Author Lucy Letherland is an illustrator based in London, UK. She graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2011 with a First Class BA (Hons) in illustration with animation. 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: 9781847805850 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 371x274mm Extent: 96 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Day of the Dinosaurs illustrated by Daniel Chester and Steve Brusatte

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this book that allows you to compare the biggest, fastest and fiercest creatures of the land, sea and sky from four different prehistoric periods: the Triassic, the early Jurassic, the Late Jurassic and the Cretaceous.

Sales points • Exciting, beautifully illustrated introduction to a favourite topic for boys and girls: dinosaurs! • Fact-filled with sections on diet, weapons and defence, and dinosaur senses • Explores four different periods - Triassic, early Jurassic, late Jurassic and Cretaceous • Gorgeous artwork and upmarket packaging gives this popular subject matter high-end appeal • Written by a well-known palaeontologist who consulted on 'Walking with Dinosaurs'

Description Learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this book that allows you to compare the biggest, fastest and fiercest creatures of the land, sea and sky from four different prehistoric periods: the Triassic, the early Jurassic, the Late Jurassic and the Cretaceous. Sections on diet, weapons and defence and dinosaur senses make this a comprehensive introduction to one of the earth's most successful animals. Fact-filled, fully illustrated and in an exciting large format, this is a thrilling read for any budding paleontologist.

About the Author DR STEVE BRUSATTE is an American paleontologist and evolutionary biologist, who specialises in the anatomy and evolution of dinosaurs. He was resident palaeontologist and scientific consultant for the BBC Earth and 20th Century Fox's 2013 film Walking With Dinosaurs.

DANIEL CHESTER set up the animation studio 'Moth Collective' with Dave Prosser, and Marie-Margaux Tsakiri- Scanatovits. The studio has collaborated with clients such as The New York Times, NSPCC, and WWF. They have a BAFTA nomination for Matter Fisher, 2011. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781847808219 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 292x292mm Extent: 80 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Day of the Dinosaurs 8 copy pack

Includes 8 copies of Day of the Dinosaurs plus a free display copy.

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Destination: Space Dr. Christoph Englert, illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole

Journey through our local solar system and learn about everything you encounter, including the history of our universe.

Sales points • Explores the topic of space: a perennial favourite • Educational content suitable for children 7+ provided by an astrophysics professor • Fresh, unique appeal thanks to illustrations from Tom Clohosy Cole, known for his popular title Space Race • First in the "Destination" series

Description Hop on board the space shuttle and get ready for the ride of your life as you explore deep space with your five fellow space cadets.

This journey of discovery takes you through our local solar system and beyond, to galaxies far and wide.

With every encounter, learn more about the science behind the stars, planets, meteors and comets in our sky, and the history of our universe.

About the Author Dr Christoph Englert is a lecturer in Physics at the University of Glasgow. He was born in 1981 in south Germany, and after studying Physics at the University of Karlsruhe and ETH Zurich between 2002 and 2007, he received a doctorate in Theoretical Physics from Karlsruhe University. Dr Englert's research focuses on the physics of elementary particles and their interactions. This is his first book for children.

Tom Clohosy Cole is a London-based freelance illustrator, designer & animator. He was born in Brighton, and since graduating from Kingston University he has worked for a number of clients, including The Guardian, The New York Times Price: $26.99 (NZ$29.99) and Morrisons. This is his first illustrated book for Wide Eyed Editions. ISBN: 9781847808240 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 300x254mm Extent: 40 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Jungle Animals Jomike Tejido

With Jungle Animals, even the youngest children can play with large vinyl, resusable stickers of colorful, jungle animals.

Sales points • Jumbo stickers and jungle scenes make placement simple for young children or those with limited dexterity. Jungle scenes allow for creativity without complexity of concept • The vinyl stickers are reusable. Because they are jumbo, the stickers are easy to find • Great, colorful art in an oversized sticker book

Description With Jungle Animals, sticker fans of all ages can play with large vinyl, resusable stickers of colorful, jungle animals.

Large vinyl, reusable stickers (plus 80 smaller stickers) are a bonanza of playtime fun for every child. The colorful and joyful illustrations are sure to inspire imaginative play and storytelling. From Siamese fighting fish to lions, tigers, monkeys, zebras, butterflies, and panda bears-what's your favorite animal? With 24 pages of jungle scenes, monkeys can hang from trees...and so can elephants and lions! It's all about the imagination and fun of playing with stickers. Jumbo stickers are perfect for learning fine motor skills, and even the youngest children who haven't yet achieved full manual dexterity can have loads of fun.

About the Author Jomike Tejido lives in the Philippines and is an author and illustrator of over 100 books. He works in digital art and specializes in whimsical illustrations. Jomike is also a paper engineer, encouraging play as a key role in the book experience. Tejido illustrated the Foldabots Toy Book series and is also a painter with eight one-man exhibitions to date.

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Moondance Press APRIL 2016 Farm Animals Jomike Tejido

Large vinyl, reusable stickers provide a bonanza of playtime fun for any child. Farm Animals gives even the youngest child the ability to play with stickers.

Sales points • Jumbo stickers and farm scenes make placement simple for young children or those with limited dexterity • The vinyl stickers are reusable. Because they are jumbo, the stickers are easy to find • Great, colorful art in an oversized sticker book. Huge variety of farm animals, some quite unusual

Description With Farm Animals, sticker fans of all ages can play with large vinyl, resusable stickers of colourful, jungle animals.

Large vinyl, reusable stickers (plus 80 smaller stickers) are a bonanza of playtime fun for every child. The colorful and joyful illustrations are sure to inspire imaginative play and storytelling. From cows to chickens, pigs, llamas, salmon, horses, butterflies, buffalo, and bees-what's your favorite farm animal? With 22 pages of farm scenes, there are no rules or set places for stickers to go. Cows can climb a tree, pigs can fly, and chickens can stand on their heads. It's all about the imagination and fun of playing with stickers. Jumbo stickers are perfect for learning fine motor skills, and even the youngest children who haven't yet achieved full manual dexterity can have loads of fun.

About the Author Jomike Tejido lives in the Philippines and is an author and illustrator of over 100 books. He works in digital art and specializes in whimsical illustrations. Jomike is also a paper engineer, encouraging play as a key role in the book experience. Tejido illustrated the Foldabots Toy Book series and is also a painter with eight one-man exhibitions to date.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633221222 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 229x303mm Extent: 24 pages

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Moondance Press APRIL 2016 Animal Babies Do the Strangest Things Charles Fuge

Award-winning illustrator Charles Fuge educates and delights with this classic children's picture book about the animal kingdom's youngest and most adorable members.

Sales points • An educational experience wrapped into a visually spectacular and fun rhyming book. Kids will learn about baby animals as they follow the antics of Charles Fuge's art • Babies are cute, and no one does cute better than author/illustrator Charles Fuge, who allows unlikely animal baby friends to interact on each spread • Most animal baby books use photographs; however, this new children's book features the clever rhymes and wonderful artwork of bestselling artist and author Charles Fuge and will have young children giggling from beginning to end

Description Meet a menagerie of the animal kingdom's most adorable and beloved creatures - babies!

Award-winning illustrator Charles Fuge pairs unlikely baby animal friends-big, small, slimy, and furry-to show what makes our favorite stars of the natural world unique. Along with vibrant illustrations, Fuge presents silly, funny, laugh-out-loud rhymes to stir a child's fascination with animals. Learn what makes each amazing animal baby unique and what they all have in common. This enchanting picture book is guaranteed to delight children of all ages.

About the Author Charles Fuge was brought up in Bath, England, where a fanatical interest in wildlife translated into the drawing of animals. At Camberwell School of Art (where he was tutored by renowned illustrator John Lawrence), Fuge won the Macmillan Prize in 1988 for Bush Vark's First Day Out. This book then won the Mother Goose Award the following year, and a career in children's book illustration began.Fuge has since illustrated nearly 50 picture books, including the hugely successful Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball by Vicki Churchill, which was runner-up for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2001. He Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) lives in Dorset with his partner, Sarah, and their 9-year-old son, Oliver, and continues to write and illustrate for children. ISBN: 9781633221208 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 262x262mm Extent: 28 pages

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Moondance Press APRIL 2016 Adventivity House illustrated by Laura Hambleton

Adventivity House is an Advent calendar and activity book rolled into one!

Sales points • Pop-up Advent calendar and activity book in one • Twenty-five fun activities to create festive and cheerful decorations for your home • Includes 12 pages of coloured card sheets with press-out components

Description The follow up to QED's 2014 title, Adventivity, is finally here! Celebrate this year's festivities with Adventivity House, a countdown to Christmas with 25 activities to brighten your home.

Includes all the push-out designs, stencils and creative card components you need for 25 different fun and festive decorations for your home. The sturdy card calendar can be reused year after year. Each door reveals a surprise related to the decorative project the book sets out for that day.

The 25 festive activities include:

Christmas gift bag • Festive mug • Decorative doilies for Christmas table • Unique Christmas tree decorations • Tiny cottage gift box • Sparkling paper chandelier • Festive door wreaths • Santa for the mantelpiece • Holiday cake stand • Paper plate angels Festive window hanging • Scented sachet • Bird food garland for the garden

About the Author LAURA HAMBLETON graduated from the Norwich School of Art and Design and has since been based in London, building a successful career as a designer, author and illustrator of children's books. Besides being name Commended winner of the 2002 V&A Award for Illustration, Laura was also long-listed for the Booktrust's The Big Picture, Best New Illustrators Award, in 2008. She also gives workshops at festivals, bookstores, schools and activity centres throughout

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) Britain. ISBN: 9781784933715 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x280mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Adventivity House 8 copy pack

Includes 8 copies of Adventivity House plus a free display copy.

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QED APRIL 2016 Crafty Makes: 51 things to make with Egg cartons Fiona Hayes

51 things to make with Egg Cartons transforms unwanted egg crtons into dinosaurs, monsters and much more.

Sales points • The Crafty Makes series provides 51 activities to make fun animals and object out of everyday items • Each activity is clearly photographed and vividly illustrated in an appealing and colourful style, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions • Hints and top tips are provided as well as fascinating facts about recycling in the home

Description Perfect activities for parents and children to do together. The 51 projects feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials, colours and styles for a range of ages.

About the Author Fiona Hayes has illustrated, designed and written children's books for nearly 20 years, and has worked with children and adults on a wide range of craft projects. She has always loved making things, from baking to all sorts of crafts. From her point of view, things you make are always better than anything you can buy, and best of all, creating wonderful stuff makes you and everyone else smile!

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781784935573 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 250x190mm Extent: 80 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Crafty Makes: 51 things to do with Toilet Rolls Fiona Hayes

Crafty Makes is perfect for those with a creative, crafty streak eage to put their skills to task on recyclable materials in the home.

Sales points • The Crafty Makes series provides 51 activities to make fun animals and objects out of everyday items • Each activity is clearly photographed and vividly illustrated in an appealing and colourful style, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions • Hints and top tips are provided as well as fascinating facts about recycling in the home

Description 51 things to make with toilet rolls transforms unwanted toilet rolls into dinosaurs, monsters and much more.

Perfect activities for parents and children to do together. The 51 projects feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials, colours and styles for a range of ages.

About the Author Fiona Hayes has illustrated, designed and written children's books for nearly 20 years, and has worked with children and adults on a wide range of craft projects. She has always loved making things, from baking to all sorts of crafts. From her point of view, things you make are always better than anything you can buy, and best of all, creating wonderful stuff makes you and everyone else smile!

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781784935580 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 250x190mm Extent: 80 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Crafty Makes 10 copy mixed pack

Includes 5 copies of each Crafty Makes title plus a free display copy of Crafty Makes: 51 Things to Make with a Toilet Roll.

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QED APRIL 2016 Sharks: Predators of the Sea Anna Claybourne

A spectacular collection of the fiercest, weirdest, and most extraordinary sharks.

Sales points • In-depth look at key shark features, such as skin, teeth, skeleton, and behaviour • An authoritative collection, suitable for home or school

Description Look into the deep to find the incredible range of sharks that inhabit our oceans. There is so much more to sharks than just the scary reputation of the Great White. Stunning photos reveal these beautiful creatures' amazing anatomy, from the hammerhead's alien-like eyes, to the sand tiger shark's multiple rows of thorny teeth. Discover how some sharks use electromagnetism to find prey, while others use bioluminescence, and learn about the sharks' close cousins, the rays and sawfish.

About the Author Anna Claybourne is an award-winning children's author Based in Edinburgh. She has written more than 100 books, and specialises in life science topics.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781784935559 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 289x219mm Extent: 64 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Brilliant Birds

A large-format, illustrated collection of beautiful birds.

Sales points • Exquisite, detailed artwork • Converation piece with which adults can engage young children • Fun, un conventional groupings to spark the imagination

Description An amazing collection of more than 300 of the most colourful, beautiful and bizzare birds on earth.

From novel nesters to soaring sensations, birds from around the globe are grouped to show off the features that make them special.

There is so much to look at and discuss in this collection of feathered wonders.

A great present for bird lovers, young and old.

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Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784936112 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 300x240mm Extent: 64 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Children's Transport Encyclopedia: A comprehensive look at the world of transport with hundreds of superb illustrations Philip Wilkinson and Oliver Green

A fascinating, fact-filled look at the world of transport, with more than a thousand fullcolour illustrations.

Sales points • Covers vehicles, trains, boats, aeroplanes and spaceships • An authoratitive guide, suitable for home or school • Up-to-date with entries on modern 'green' vehicles

Description This fascinating encyclopedia takes a comprehensive look at the world of transport, with transport on the road, on railways, in the water, in the air and in space.

Most of the pages contain a series of catalogue-style entries on a range of craft and vehicles. Each entry contains the story of the vehicle and a fact box to see at-a-glance aspects from speed and size to the number of people carried. In addition, each section contains feature pages that deal with especially interesting topics, such as Formula 1 racing, high- speed trains, and modern developments in low-energy transport.

About the Author Philip Wilkinson has written nearly fifty books for adults and children. They range from his first book, Amazing Buildings, which won an award from the American Institute of Architects, to A Celebration of Customs and Rituals, which was endorsed by the United Nations. He has also written several successful TV tie-ins, including What the Romans Did for Us and Restoration. He lives in the Cotswolds, England, with his wife and son.

Oliver Green is a Research Fellow and former Head Curator of the London Transport Museum. Oliver has written and co- authored many transport books, including Underground: how the Tube shaped London (Penguin 2012).

Price: $21.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781784936129 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 265x210mm Extent: 144 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Busy People: Firefighter Lucy Cuthew, illustrated by Ando Twin

Welcome to the everyday life of Frank the firefighter!

Sales points • The occupation of a firefighter is explored in a picture book approach guaranteed to appeal to young children • The simple artwork style creates friendly and approachable characters • Each story features a main character and a simple introduction to the occupation, all incorporated into an entertaining narrative • Next Steps and extra information on the occupation are included at the back of the book

Description Step inside the life of Frank the Fighter and discover the challenges he faces in his very busy job! Follow him and his crew from the moment the fire station alarm bell rings to his arrival at the emergency.

Step inside the lives of Busy People! Each story focuses on a different character as they go about their daily work. But each day holds a new challenge...

Next Steps are included at the back of the book to prompt further discussion and develop vocabulary. More information is provided about the Busy People and the type of equipment they need as well as the characters that work alongside them.

About the Author LUCY CUTHEW is an editor and author who specialises in picture books. Her published books (written under her pen name, Lucy M George) include Back to School Tortoise and The Snow Queen. She now has twin sons of her own called Felix and Hamish.

ANDOTWIN has been illustrating since she could hold a crayon in her hand, but professionally since 2001 when she graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. Prior to setting up on her own, AndoTwin spent over 10 years working with

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) digital agencies as lead creative in illustration, design and animation. ISBN: 9781784931513 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Busy People: Doctor Lucy Cuthew, illustrated by Ando Twin

Welcome to the everyday life of Doctor Miranda!

Sales points • An inspirational occupation of a doctor is explored in a picture book approach guaranteed to appeal to young children • The simple artwork style creates friendly and approachable characters • Each story features a main character and a simple introduction to the occupation, all incorporated into an entertaining narrative • Next Steps and extra information on the occupation are included at the back of the book

Description Step inside the life of Doctor Miranda and discover the challenges that each day brings. From checking a pregnant lady's blood pressure to writing a prescription for medicine, learn about the inspirational life of a doctor.

Step inside the lives of Busy People! Each story focuses on a different character as they go about their daily work. But each day holds a new challenge...

Next Steps are included at the back of the book to prompt further discussion and develop vocabulary. More information is provided about the Busy People and the type of equipment they need as well as the characters that work alongside them.

About the Author LUCY CUTHEW is an editor and author who specialises in picture books. Her published books (written under her pen name, Lucy M George) include Back to School Tortoise and The Snow Queen. She now has twin sons of her own called Felix and Hamish.

ANDO TWIN has been illustrating since she could hold a crayon in her hand, but professionally since 2001 when she graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. Prior to setting up on her own, AndoTwin spent over 10 years working with

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) digital agencies as lead creative in illustration, design and animation. ISBN: 9781784931520 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Busy People: Vet Lucy M. George

Learn about the inspirational life of a vet and discover the challenges that each day brings.

Sales points • The inspirational occupation of a vet is explored in a picture book approach guaranteed to appeal to young children • The simple artwork style creates friendly and approachable characters • Each story features a main character and a simple introduction to the occupation, all incorporated into an entertaining narrative • Next Steps and extra information on the occupation are included at the back of the book

Description Learn about the inspirational life of a vet and discover the challenges that each day brings. Follow Mike as he visits a dog, a lamb and a pig, all in one day!

Step inside the lives of Busy People! Each story focuses on a different character as they go about their daily work. But each day holds a new challenge...

Next Steps are included at the back of the book to prompt further discussion and develop vocabulary. More information is provided about the Busy People and the type of equipment they need as well as the characters that work alongside them.

About the Author LUCY CUTHEW is an editor and author who specialises in picture books. Her published books (written under her pen name, Lucy M George) include Back to School Tortoise and The Snow Queen. She now has twin sons of her own called Felix and Hamish.

ANDOTWIN has been illustrating since she could hold a crayon in her hand, but professionally since 2001 when she graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. Prior to setting up on her own, AndoTwin spent over 10 years working with

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) digital agencies as lead creative in illustration, design and animation. ISBN: 9781784931537 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Busy People: Teacher Lucy Cuthew, illustrated by Ando Twin

Welcome to the everyday life of Miss Betts the teacher!

Sales points • The occupation of a teacher is explored in a picture book approach guaranteed to appeal to young children • The simple artwork style creates friendly and approachable characters • Each story features a main character and a simple introduction to the occupation, all incorporated into an entertaining narrative • Next Steps and extra information on the occupation are included at the back of the book

Description Follow Miss Betts and learn all about the challenges she faces in her very busy job! A very special guest is due to arrive later in the day, but first, there are many classes to teach!

Step inside the lives of Busy People! Each story focuses on a different character as they go about their daily work. But each day holds a new challenge...

Next Steps are included at the back of the book to prompt further discussion and develop vocabulary. More information is provided about the Busy People and the type of equipment they need as well as the characters that work alongside them.

About the Author LUCY CUTHEW is an editor and author who specialises in picture books. Her published books (written under her pen name, Lucy M George) include Back to School Tortoise and The Snow Queen. She now has twin sons of her own called Felix and Hamish.

ANDOTWIN has been illustrating since she could hold a crayon in her hand, but professionally since 2001 when she graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. Prior to setting up on her own, AndoTwin spent over 10 years working with

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) digital agencies as lead creative in illustration, design and animation. ISBN: 9781784931544 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Would You Rather: Dine with a Dung Beetle or Lunch with a Maggot? Camilla de le Bedoyere, illustrated by Mel Howells

Explore the world of bugs and beetles through fun and hilarious scenarios with a Would you Rather? question approach.

Sales points • Key non-fiction topics are explored using a fun and interactive question approach • Guaranteed to get young readers talking, learning and using their imaginations • Includes extra facts and activities at the back of the book

Description Would you rather dine with a dung beetle, drink with a mosquito, have supper with a spider or lunch with a maggot?

Explore the world of bugs through fun and hilarious scenarios with a Would you Rather? question approach.

Discover the revolting eating habits of bugs and decide what you'd rather eat, where you'd rather live and what super senses you'd rather have. With no wrong or right answer, there and are endless possibilities for discussion and extra facts and notes at the end of book encourage the reader to come up with their own questions.

About the Author CAMILLA DE LE BEDOYERE was a teacher for 10 years before she became a full-time non-fiction author. She studied Zoology and Geology at Bristol University, and has subsequently written or edited more than 200 books for children and adults, many of which aim to explain and explore the natural world and our relationship with it Camilla is a specialist literacy teacher at a London high school, developing reading skills and encouraging a love of learning through books.

MEL HOWELLS has been drawing seriously since the age of seven when she discovered she could draw horses' legs. She worked as a bookseller and in publishing but always preferred doodling. She draws using ink, watercolour and scratchy dip pens. She has a tiger-striped rescue lurcher named Ted and loves travelling to interesting places. Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781784931971 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Would You Rather: Have a Shark for a Sister or a Ray for a Brother? Camilla de le Bedoyere, illustrated by Mel Howells

Explore the world of sharks through fun and hilarious scenarios with a Would you Rather? question approach.

Sales points • Key non-fiction topics are explored using a fun and interactive question approach • Guaranteed to get young readers talking, learning and using their imaginations • Includes extra facts and activities at the back of the book

Description Would you rather have a barbecue with a great white shark, a take-away with a basking shark or a picnic with a tiger shark?

Explore the world of sharks through fun and hilarious scenarios with a Would you Rather? question approach.

From the amazing senses of sharks to the different waters they inhabit, readers will decide what they'd rather eat, where they'd rather live and what super senses they'd rather have. With no wrong or right answer, there are endless possibilities for discussion and extra facts and notes at the end of book encourage the reader to come up with their own questions.

About the Author CAMILLA DE LE BEDOYERE was a teacher for 10 years before she became a full-time non-fiction author. She studied Zoology and Geology at Bristol University, and has subsequently written or edited more than 200 books for children and adults, many of which aim to explain and explore the natural world and our relationship with it Camilla is a specialist literacy teacher at a London high school, developing reading skills and encouraging a love of learning through books.

MEL HOWELLS has been drawing seriously since the age of seven when she discovered she could draw horses' legs. She worked as a bookseller and in publishing but always preferred doodling. She draws using ink, watercolour and scratchy dip pens. She has a tiger-striped rescue lurcher named Ted and loves travelling to interesting places.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781784931988 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 This is Not a Science Book: A Smart Art Activity Book Clive Gifford

Discover the art of science with this innnovative and ingenious activity book, packed with creative projects and fun drawing challenges.

Sales points • Follow-up to the bestselling title, This is Not a Maths Book • Templates for fun off-the-page activities are included • Award-winning kids' author Clive Gifford brings a new approach to scientific investigation

Description This is Not a Science Book develops science knowledge by stealth, through drawing, sketching, making, and colouring.

From mapping out bones in the body, building amazing spinning rotocopters, and brilliant brain puzzles, to monitoring the movements of the moon, taking a close-up look at creepy-crawlies, plus incredible optical illusions you can make yourself, the stimulating activities will get brains ticking and pens scribbling.

Charming text, plus fascinating illustrations, makes the subject accessible and fun, ensuring that this book will enthrall and entertain curious children for hours. Remember: this is NOT a science book...or is it?

About the Author Clive Gifford (Manchester, UK) is an award-winning author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. His titles include The Human Body in 30 Seconds, Brain Twisters, and Eye Benders, winner of the 2014 Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. Clive used to make unflattering doodles of his science teachers in his exercise book, but now engages young minds with science in new, fun, and exciting ways.

Charlotte Milner (London, UK) holds an illustration degree from Kingston University, UK. She uses playful design and illustration to bring engaging clarity and intriguing detail to nonfiction topics. Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781782403975 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 279x216mm Extent: 96 pages

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Ivy Press APRIL 2016 The Iliad and the Odyssey Homer, introduction by Andrew Lynn

The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classics series, this stunning gift edition of The Illiad and the Oddyssey is packaged neatly in an elegant slipcase.

Sales points • This perennial seller has a new introduction by Samuel Butler • A stunning gift edition with a cloth binding, ribbon marker, and packaged neatly in an elegant slipcase • This edition is complete and unabridged

Description The Iliad is the epic poem that tells the ten-year story of the siege of Troy by the Greeks. Its sequel, The Odyssey, describes the journey that the triumphant Greek leader, Odysseus, takes back to Greece following the fall of Troy. Together, they are among the oldest pieces of literature in the Western world and have given rise to many modern ideas.

For Homer fans worldwide, this stunning gift edition has a cloth binding, ribbon marker, and is packaged neatly in an elegant slipcase. Featuring a new introduction and the classic translation by Samuel Butler (1835-1902), this volume of The Iliad and the Odyssey is an indispensible classic for every home library.

About the Author Not much is known about Homer, who was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the greatest epic poet for his works, The Iliad and The Odyssey, two poems that have had a lasting influence on Western literature.Andrew Lynn teaches literature and writing at Barnard College. He is currently at work on a book about musical listening, silent reading, and the nineteenth-century novel.

Price: $49.99 (NZ$55.00) ISBN: 9781631062469 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 160x203mm Extent: 652 pages

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Race Point Publishing APRIL 2016 Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery, illustrated by M.A. Claus and W.J.A. Claus

The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classics series, Anne of Green Gables is the story of active and imaginative orphan Anne Shirley as she settles into her new home.

Sales points • A perennial seller that is now available in a beautiful, vibrant cloth-bound format that makes a great addition to every children's library • Includes 9 illustrations • This edition is unabridged

Description Follow the adventures of spirited readhead Anne Shirley as she settles into her new home, makes friends, and stirs up trouble.

Farm-owning siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert want to adopt a boy to help them around the farm. In a mix-up, the orphanage sends them the active and imaginative Anne Shirley instead. They make the most of the mistake as Anne becomes the beloved heart of the family and community, as well as of generations of readers. With illustrations by M.A. and W.J.A. Claus, this beautiful, vibrant clothbound hardcover is unabridged and makes a great addition to every home library.

The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed.

About the Author L.M. Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian writer, born on Prince Edward Island. In 1908, she published Anne of Green Gables, her most successful work and the start of a series of novels. Montgomery went on to publish 20 novels, 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays. Many of her stories are set on Prince Edward Island. In 1935, Montgomery Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to literature. ISBN: 9781631062476 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 160x203mm Extent: 296 pages

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Race Point Publishing APRIL 2016 Heidi Johanna Spyri, illustrated by Jessie Wilcox Smith

Originally published in 1881, Heidi tells the story of a five-year old orphaned girl who teaches timeless lessons to her those around her, as well as to generations of readers.

Sales points • A perennial seller that is now available in a beautiful, vibrant cloth-bound format that makes a great addition to every children's library • Includes 30 illustrations: 10 colour and 20 black and white • This edition is unabridged

Description Be transported to the Swiss Alps with this classic story of a young girl who has the ability to soften the hardest of hearts.

Originally published in 1881, Heidi tells the story of a five-year old orphaned girl whose aunt brings her to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. The residents of the nearby town fear Heidi's grandfather because he lives in seclusion, but she gradually opens his heart with her youth and energy. When she turns eight, her aunt returns to take her away. Heidi makes the most of her situation, teaching timeless lessons to her grandfather and her friends, as well as to generations of readers. With illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith, this beautiful, vibrant clothbound hardcover is unabridged and makes a great addition to every child's library.

The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed.

About the Author Johanna Spyri (1827-1901) was a Swiss writer, best known for her novel Heidi. Spyri, however, wrote more than fifty stories over the course of her life, including several novels and many short stories. Many of her works are set in the Swiss Alps, where she was born and lived. Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781631062483 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 160x203mm Extent: 296 pages

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Race Point Publishing APRIL 2016 Black Beauty Anna Sewell, illustrated by Cecil Aldin

The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, Black Beauty is a moving and suspenseful tale of a horse's life.

Sales points • A perennial seller that is now available in a beautiful, vibrant cloth-bound format that makes a great addition to every children's library • Includes 18 colour illustrations • This edition is unabridged

Description Experience the lifetime of a horse in late 19th century England with this beloved, classic tale.

Originally published in 1877, Black Beauty is the autobiography of a horse, chronicling a his life experience at the hands of his owners. Some are cruel, with no empathy, while others are kind and gentle. Each experience in Black Beauty's life teaches the reader a lesson aout kindness, compassion, and respect. With illustrations by Cecil Aldin, this beautiful, vibrant clothbound hardcover is unabridged and makes a great addition to every child's library.

The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed.

About the Author Anna Sewell (1820-1878) was an English writer, best known as the author of Black Beauty. At the age of fourteen, Sewell injured both her ankles and for the rest of her life was unable to stand without crutches or walk distances. To maintain mobility, she used horse-drawn carriages, contributing to her love of horses and her concern for their humane treatment. As her health declined, Sewell dictated Black Beauty to her mother, describing it as a novel to strengthen empathy toward horses. She died five months after its publication, living long enough to see its initial success as a children's classic. Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781631062490 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 160x203mm Extent: 256 pages

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Race Point Publishing APRIL 2016 A Little Princess Francis Hodgson Burnett, illustrated by Ethel Franklin Betts

The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, A Little Princess is the classic tale of an orphaned girl and the power of imagination.

Sales points • A perennial seller that is now available in a beautiful, vibrant cloth-bound format that makes a great addition to every children's library • Includes 9 colour illustrations • This edition is unabridged

Description Rediscover this classic tale about the power of imagination.

First published as a book in 1905, A Little Princess chronicles the journey of young and wealthy, Sara Crewe, who is nicknamed a princess by her boarding school friends. When she is suddenly orphaned and impoverished, she is forced to become a maid to those who used to serve her. Never losing sight of what is important and relying on her friends and her wild imagination to get through the dark times, she learns that it is more important to be a princess inside rather than out. With illustrations by Ethel Franklin Betts, this beautiful, vibrant clothbound hardcover is unabridged and makes a great addition to every home library.

The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed.

About the Author Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was an English writer and playwright. In 1865, she and her family emigrated to the United States, settling in Tennessee. At the age of nineteen, she began writing and publishing stories in magazines to help support her family. She married in 1872 and began writing novels a few years later, becoming a successful writer of Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) both children's fiction and adult romances. ISBN: 9781631062506 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 160x203mm Extent: 256 pages

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Race Point Publishing APRIL 2016 The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Paul Bransom

The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classics series, The Wind in the Willows is the timeless tale of adventurous animals living in the Thames Valley.

Sales points • A perennial seller that is now available in a beautiful, vibrant cloth-bound format that makes a great addition to every children's library • Includes 10 colour illustrations • This edition is unabridged

Description Follow the charming adventures of Mole, Mr. Toad, Ratty, and Badger in The Wind in the Willows.

Originally published in 1908, the classic children's tale The Wind in the Willows tells the stories of four animals and their adventures together. It is celebrated for its sense of camaraderie, morality, and mysticism. With illustrations by Paul Bransom, this beautiful, vibrant clothbound hardcover is unabridged and makes a great addition to every child's library.

The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed.

About the Author Kenneth Grahame was a Scottish writer, most famous for The Wind in the Willows, one of the classics of children's literature. He also wrote The Reluctant Dragon; both books were later adapted into Disney films.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781631062513 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 160x203mm Extent: 244 pages

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Race Point Publishing APRIL 2016 The Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling, illustrated by Maurice Detmold and Edward Detmold

The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classics series, The Jungle Book is unabridged and includes all of Rudyard Kipling's adventurous tales.

Sales points • A perennial seller that is now available in a beautiful, vibrant cloth-bound format that makes a great addition to every children's library • Includes 15 colour illustrations • This edition is unabridged

Description Get lost in the jungle with these dazzling tales of adventure!

The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, originally published in magazines in the late 1800s. These stories, which have enchanted generations of readers, include Mowgli's Brothers, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and Toomai of the Elephants, among others. With illustrations by Edward and Maurice Detmold, this beautiful, vibrant clothbound hardcover is unabridged and makes a great addition to every home library.

The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed.

About the Author Rudyard Kipling(1865-1936) was a Nobel Prize-winning English writer who today is best known for his wonderful children's stories, which have become enduring classics of children's literature.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781631062520 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 160x203mm Extent: 160 pages

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Race Point Publishing APRIL 2016 Little faces: Don't wake the tiger Carles Ballesteros

A series of animal books for young readers that combines simple storytelling with venetian movements, which have the magical effect of changing faces and expressions on animal faces when the reader turns each page.

Sales points • Charming animal series that combines Venetian movements with simple, playful storytelling (see text below) • Venetian movements change animal faces and expressions, which allow small children and parents to explore emotions together • Each story is entertaining and self-contained, with a satisfying twist at the end • Guaranteed to captivate young readers

Description Magical paper technology meets playful storytelling in this lovely series that's sure to captivate younger children. Each book encourages children to get involved in the animal characters and situations they're in, while offering satisfying twists at the end. Simply by turning the page, the Venetian movement causes the animals' expressions to change from sad to happy, tearful to joy, sleeping to wakefulness. The effect is both fun and exciting, and an effective way of both enhancing storytelling and learning about different facial expressions and the emotions they convey.

About the Author Carles Ballesteros is a Spanish-born illustrator living and working in Santiago, Chile. He uses a mixture of traditional drawing skills with digital techniques to create his work, and is a member of the Catalan Illustration Association (APIC).

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781784936242 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 150x150mm Extent: 18 pages

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Words & Pictures APRIL 2016 Little Faces: Meet Happy Bear Carles Ballesteros

A series of animal books for young readers that combines simple storytelling with Venetian movements, which have the magical effect of changing faces and expressions on animal faceswhen the reader turns each page.

Sales points • Charming animal series that combines Venetian movements with simple, playful storytelling (see text below) • Venetian movements change animal faces and expressions, which allow small children and parents to explore emotions together • Each story is entertaining and self-contained, with a satisfying twist at the end • Guaranteed to captivate young readers

Description Magical paper technology meets playful storytelling in this lovely series that's sure to captivate younger children. Each book encourages children to get involved in the animal characters and situations they're in, while offering satisfying twists at the end. Simply by turning the page, the Venetian movement causes the animals' expressions to change from sad to happy, tearful to joy, sleeping to wakefulness. The effect is both fun and exciting, and an effective way of both enhancing storytelling and learning about different facial expressions and the emotions they convey.

About the Author Carles Ballesteros is a Spanish-born illustrator living and working in Santiago, Chile. He uses a mixture of traditional drawing skills with digital techniques to create his work, and is a member of the Catalan Illustration Association (APIC).

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781784936259 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 150x150mm Extent: 18 pages

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Words & Pictures APRIL 2016 Free The Lines Clayton Junior

A little sailing boat casts out his line to catch a fish in a busy, healthy ocean, but when a big, smoking trawler casts its mighty net, will any of the fish escape?

Sales points • A great tool for sparking conversations between adult and child • Children can tell the story in their own words • Bold lines, patterns and contrasts to build visual literacy

Description Does the little sailing boat make the right choice? What do you think? This striking and artistic wordless picture book explores an environmental theme through simple linework, patterns and strong contrasts. Great for sparking conversations between parents and children.

About the Author Clayton Junior is a fresh and innovative illustrator based in London, where he works on diverse projects ranging from book and magazine illustration, to animation and digital design. Clayton's work has also been exhibited internationally in galleries and museums, both in group and solo shows.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784936266 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 245x245mm Extent: 32 pages

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Words & Pictures APRIL 2016 Alone Together Clayton Junior

Looking at opposites and contrasts through unusual and humorous examples in the animal world.

Sales points • Explores a key early years concept • Bold, modern design and artwork • Includes fun, unusual examples of opposites

Description This charming picture book will spark conversations between adult and child and is a great introduction to a key early years concept. Its bold, colourful illustrations are perfect for parents and young children to explore together and to pour over time and again.

About the Author Clayton Junior is a fresh and innovative illustrator based in London, where he works on diverse projects ranging from book and magazine illustration, to animation and digital design. Clayton's work has also been exhibited internationally in galleries and museums, both in group and solo shows.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784936273 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x240mm Extent: 24 pages

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Words & Pictures APRIL 2016 The Late Jurassic: Ancient Earth Journal: Notes, drawings, and observations from prehistory Juan Carlos Alonso and Gregory S. Paul

Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, Ancient Earth Journal: The Late Jurassic shows readers what it would be like to stand alongside prehistoric creatures and dinosaurs.

Sales points • The beautiful hardcover format and detailed illustrations are engaging for children (and parents) of all ages • Focusing on a single prehistoric period allows the book to highlight plant and animal life that is new to readers both young and old • Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, the detailed descriptions and vivid illustrations paint a realistic picture of what it would be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur

Description Through detailed illustrations and descriptive narrative, readers will experience a thrilling, thoroughly enjoyable ride through the most popular time period of prehistory.

What would it be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur? Following in the footsteps of Ancient Earth Journal: The Early Cretaceous, this next installment, The Late Jurassic, will take readers further back in time to a period when giants ruled the land and early mammals began to secure their place alongside the dinosaurs. The Late Jurassic period was home to many species of our favorite dinosaurs, such as Apatosaurus (or Brontosaurus), Allosaurus, and Stegosaurus, to name a few. The Late Jurassic includes the latest paleontological findings to build an accurate depiction of the dinosaurs, environment, and wildlife of the period. Due to the abundance of fossils available for both plants and animals of this period, the book paints a vivid, realistic picture of the flora and fauna of the time, with more emphasis on hunting and defensive tactics, as well as early mammals and their role in the planet's evolution, for a thrilling, thoroughly enjoyable ride through the most popular time period of prehistory. Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, the reader is given a first-hand account of what it would be like to stand alongside some of the largest creatures to ever walk the earth. Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781633221086 Format: Hard Cover About the Author Dimensions: 229x302mm Juan Carlos Alonso is a Cuban American graphic designer, creative director, and illustrator. He has over 30 years Extent: 112 pages experience in the graphic design/illustration field. In 1992, he founded Alonso & Company, a creative boutique Main Category: Y Children's specializing in branding, design, and advertising. He has been working with clients of all sizes from Fortune 500 to local Sub Category: Y Children's Illustrations: businesses and has forged strong relationships with companies including the NBA franchise The Miami Heat, Bacardi Previous Titles: Rum, Ryder System, Pitney Bowes, and Capitol Records. Alonso & Company has attained international acclaim for work Author now living: in advertising and graphic design. His passion for nature has taken him around the world from Australia to the Galapagos Islands to study animals. Along with his work in the graphic arts, he is also an accomplished wildlife sculptor focusing mostly on prehistoric animals. Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Ancient Earth Journal 8 copy mixed pack

Contains 6 copies of Ancient Earth Journals: The Late Jurassic, 2 copies of Ancient Earth Journals: The Early Cretaceous plus a free display copy of The Late Jurassic.

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 The Early Cretaceous Period: Ancient Earth Journal: The Early Cretaceous Period Juan Carlos Alonso and Gregory S. Paul

Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, The Early Cretaceous brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before.

Sales points • Featuring vivid and detailed illustrations the book both poses and answers the question: What would it be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur? • Focusing on a single prehistoric period allows the book to highlight plant and animal life that will be new to readers both young and old • This beautiful hardcover edition is a perfect addition to any book collection, both a visual feast and a wealth of interesting history

Description Ancient Earth Journals, The Early Cretaceous brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before.

What it would be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur? Ancient Earth Journals, The Early Cretaceous brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before. By combining the latest paleontological findings with highly detailed, intimate drawings of wildlife from the Early Cretaceous, readers will look into the eyes of some of the most fascinating creatures to ever inhabit the earth. Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, the viewer will be given a first-hand account of what it is like to stand alongside everything from the first birds to flying dinosaurs to some of the largest creatures ever to walk the earth. Through detailed illustrations and descriptive narrative, readers will discover how some dinosaurs survived polar blizzards, while others were able to pump blood five stories high to reach their brains. While many books on prehistoric life lump dinosaurs into the general timeline of the Mesozoic Period, no book currently dissects plant and animal life during one specific period. This allows the book to explore wildlife seldom featured in publications, many of them recent discoveries. Ancient Earth Journals, The Early Cretaceous is backed by the research of one of paleontology's most acclaimed theorists, giving the book the most up to date scientific interpretation regarding animal Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) behaviors, interactions, and recreations. ISBN: 9781633220331 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 223x297mm About the Author Extent: 112 pages Juan Carlos Alonso is a Cuban American graphic designer, creative director, and illustrator. He has over 30 years Main Category: Y Children's experience in the graphic design/illustration field. In 1992, he founded Alonso & Company, a creative boutique Sub Category: Y Children's Illustrations: specializing in branding, design, and advertising. He has been working with clients of all sizes from Fortune 500 to local Previous Titles: businesses and has forged strong relationships with companies including the NBA franchise The Miami Heat, Bacardi Author now living: Rum, Ryder System, Pitney Bowes, and Capitol Records. Alonso & Company has attained international acclaim for work in advertising and graphic design. His passion for nature has taken him around the world from Australia to the Galapagos Islands to study animals. Along with his work in the graphic arts, he is also an accomplished wildlife sculptor focusing mostly on prehistoric animals. Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 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: xmm Extent: 80 pages

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Our ABC of Yoga: Join us and the animals out in nature and learn some yoga! Christiane Engel

Pairing simplified yoga poses with alphabetized animals and objects, ABC Yoga features colourful illustrations of children and animals practicing yoga poses along with playful rhymes to explain each movement.

Sales points • This is a great first introduction to basic yoga for children, while teaching the ABCs at the same time • The engaging illustrations and playful rhymes encourage physical activity, learning, and togetherness for young children and their parents • Yoga helps promote fun and healthy habits for toddlers to stay active and become healthy, fit adults

Description A fun family read, this interactive title is perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, as well as introducing them to familiar animals and basic, simplified yoga poses that promote health and well-being. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with an engaging illustration mimicking the various animals' natural movements. Clever rhymes explain how toddlers (and their parents!) can copy the poses, each of which encourage movement, physical fitness, and mental health. The 26 yoga poses, one for each letter of the alphabet, are renamed for easy understanding, while an index at the end of the book identifies the correct name for each asana (yoga pose) for the adults. The engaging illustrations and playful rhymes encourage children and their parents to get up and move, promoting physical activity, learning, and togetherness.

About the Author Christiane Engel is an award-winning illustrator and published author. Her work can be found in a huge variety of children's books all over the world, including a children's bible and atlas. Her instantly recognizable characters also appeared in an award-winning ad campaign by the COI for Affordable Childcare, and she continues to work with Surrey County Council creating advertising and educational material for families. She has also created illustrations for animated Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781633221468 programs for clients such as the BBC. Christiane lives by the sea with her little family in South East England. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 236x236mm Extent: 36 pages

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 How to Build a House: A colossal adventure of construction, teamwork, and friendship Saskia Lacey, illustrated by Martin Sodomka

Filled with detailed, real-world diagrams, How to Build a House provides children with an introduction to basic home construction and the values of teamwork.

Sales points • The combination of an engaging narrative with fact-based technical mechanics and highly visual, lush illustrations appeals to all ages • A perfect "how-to" DIY introduction aimed at a younger audience; a great way for parents to teach their children about basic construction, architecture, and engineering • Helps children visualize building and construction, and encourages creative development by combining a sweet, fictional story with practical, real- world application

Description Learn about home construction and teamwork as three unlikely friend work together to build a miniature house!

How to Build a House continues to follow the adventures of the three unlikely friends--Eli, Phoebe, and Hank, as they take on their latest engineering adventure, building a house! Follow the trio as they learn about how a house is constructed, from the foundation to the rafters. Detailed diagrams and illustrations help children and their parents visualize and conceptualize real-world home construction. Through hard work and preservation, the three friends learn the ins and outs of architecture and the benefits of teamwork. Filled with high-tech, realistic diagrams, How to Build a House provides children with a basic introduction to how a home is built from the ground up and encourages their curiosity to dream big.

About the Author A beautiful storyteller, Saskia Lacey is an educational children's author with an extensive teaching background. Lacey has developed engaging children's stories and projects for a variety of publishers and illustrators.Martin Sodomka is a graphic designer based in the Czech Republic. He is a self-published illustrator of books for children. Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781633221413 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 229x229mm Extent: 64 pages

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Reptiles & Amphibians: A close-up photographic look inside your world Heidi Fiedler

Reptiles & Amphibians showcases fascinating cold-blooded animals through up-close photography - from scaly skin and snake eyes to webbed feet - along with fun facts and fascinating details.

Sales points • Eye-popping, up-close photography makes this book leap off the shelf • Engaging way for kids to learn about the fascinating world around them • Everything a kid needs to discover - up close and personal - the weird, wacky, diverse, and absolutely fascinating world around them

Description Discover your amazing world through curious and fascinating up-close photography!

The Up Close series features an assortment of curious and fascinating micro and macro photography. Reptiles & Amphibians concentrates on these fascinating cold-blooded animals, exploring up-close photography of scaly skin, snake eyes, and webbed feet. Paired with fun facts and fascinating details, children will learn about the world around them in an up-close and personal way, through detailed, exciting photography that will inspire learning and conversation for the entire family.

About the Author Heidi Fiedler has written and edited more than 300 books for clients ranging from Target to Barnes & Noble. As a former editor for Teacher Created Materials, she has a wealth of editorial and writing experience, including 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: 9781633221666 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 236x236mm Extent: 64 pages

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Adventures in Lettering: 40 exercises & projects to master your hand- lettering skills Dawn Nicole Warnaar

Adventures in Lettering combines creative self-expression and beautiful designs to take young creatives on an exploration of the popular art of hand-lettering.

Sales points • The ultimate tool for young designers and creatives interested in hand-drawn lettering • Interactive format and lessons make it the perfect vehicle to learn and practice hand-lettering skills right in the book • Encourages creative self-expression through playfulness and hand-lettering techniques

Description The ultimate hand-lettering workshop for young creatives!

Taught by the popular and skilled hand-lettering artist Dawn Warnaar, Adventures in Lettering combines creative self- expression and beautiful designs for an exploration of various lettering techniques. This hand-lettering workbook features fun hand-lettering lessons for beginners, from chalk lettering, brush lettering, and illustrated hand-lettered designs to creating drop caps and gift tags. The hand-lettering techniques are then applied to additional crafts and projects, from mixed-media art to personalized journals and T-shirts. Adventures in Lettering is the ultimate workshop for young creatives anxious to get started in the art of hand-lettering.

About the Author Dawn Nicole Warnaar is the DIY & Lifestyle Blogger/Graphic Designer behind the blog Dawn Nicole (bydawnnicole.com). She is an Air Force wife and mother of three who believes in throwing kindness around like confetti. While Dawn loves all things creative, she has a passion for drawing and hand-lettered typography. She loves the nuances, imperfections, and organic feeling that doing art by hand creates. A self-proclaimed Paleo foodie, she loves cooking as much as a good, long outdoor run. She believes in balance and rarely lets a day go by without dark chocolate and over-caffeinating.

Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781633221734 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 216x254mm Extent: 128 pages

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Animation Lab for Kids: Fun Projects for Visual Storytelling and Making Art Move - From cartooning and flip books to claymation and stop motion movie making Laura Bellmont and Emily Brink

In Animation Lab for Kids, artists, teachers, and authors Laura Bellmont and Emily Brink present exciting, fun, hands-on projects that teach kids a range of animation techniques.

Sales points • Stop-motion animation--creating and presenting a series of sequential 2D images or 3D vignettes in order to depict movement--has seen a surge in interest and creative growth over the last several years • Projects combine traditional art-making mediums and skills with the creative thinking and strategic problem-solving required to make an animated short • Authors are well-connected in both the animation and education worlds

Description Introduce kids to stop-motion animation and animated filmmaking.

Animation is everywhere--from movies and TV to apps and video games--and today's tech-savvy kids know all about it. With the accessibility and ease of use of cameras and video-editing software, people of all ages are learning how to make stop-motion animation. In Animation Lab for Kids, artists, teachers, and authors Laura Bellmont and Emily Brink present exciting, fun, hands-on projects that teach kids a range of animation techniques. From the classic zoetrope, flip book, and cel methods (which don't require any devices or technology) to different methods of shooting, the lessons require no previous experience for either child or adult. Experimenting with a variety of art materials (drawing, clay, and paper cut- outs), young animators will learn to plan a film through writing, storyboarding, and creating sets. The book also features helpful and informative sidebars on the history of the early animation techniques as well as the inspiring work of innovative and influential animators, including Kirsten Lepore, PES, Hailey Morris, and William Kentridge.

Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) The authors are co-founders and lead teachers of The Good School, an arts-education school that cultivates and ISBN: 9781631591181 combines traditional art-making skills and the technologies involved in stop-motion animation filmmaking. They teach Format: Paperback animation techniques at camps, schools, and events, including the New York International Children's Film Festival. Dimensions: 224x224mm Extent: 144 pages Main Category: Y Children's About the Author Sub Category: Y Children's Laura Bellmont and Emily Brink are the co-founders and lead teachers of The Good School, an arts-education school that Illustrations: Previous Titles: cultivates and combines traditional art-making skills and the technologies involved in stop-motion animation filmmaking. Author now living: They teach animation techniques at camps, schools, and events, including the New York International Children's Film Festival. They also offer professional development for teachers; among their clients are The Spring School, Spence School, and Pratt Institute.Laura is a trained illustrator and arts educator who has served children and adults in the New York area for over ten years. She is passionate about progressive arts education and has found a perfect mobile venue Quarry Books APRIL 2016 Zentangle for Kids: 101 Favorite Patterns Beate Winkler

Zentangle for Kids is a entry-level instruction book that introduces children to the world of Zentangle.

Sales points • Features the work of leading zentangle artists, including Zentangle founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas • Includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions that teach children how to build a Zentangle drawing • There is only one other Zentangle book on the market for children

Description Get tangled up in creativity!

Meditative drawing has many benefits, from increasing focus to relaxing a busy mind. While drawing these abstract, structured patterns calms the mind, it's also a ton of fun! Zentangle for Kids offers a fun and accessible way for kids to experience the calming and creative challenges of this popular style of drawing. Children can easily get started all on their own, with easy step-by-step instructions that show exactly how to build a drawing. Certified Zentangle Teacher Beate Winkler brings several well-known artists who share their favorite designs to inform and inspire. This beautiful and charming entry-level book is the perfect tool for children to begin their exploration through the world of Zentangle.

About the Author Beate Winkler is by origin German, but spent also some time abroad in the Netherlands, Thailand, on Mallorca and in the U.S., and is now based in Hamburg (Germany). She worked as a trainer and sales person. Ten years ago she decided to get back to her passion and to be a professional crafter.

Price: $27.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781631592584 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 216x279mm Extent: 144 pages

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Quarry Books APRIL 2016 The Sleeper and the Spindle Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddell

The bestselling, award-bedecked Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell are reunited in this irresistibly twisty fairy-tale reboot, with glorious gold ink adding lustre to an amazingly beautiful book.

Sales points • Bestselling Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell are reunited after the storming success of Fortunately, The Milk • A perfect Christmas gift, lavishly produced with gold ink and glorious illustrations throughout • Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell have between them more prizes than is strictly decent: a Carnegie, a Newbery, a Costa, two Greenaways and many, many more. Their 2013 collaboration Fortunately, the Milk was Sunday Times Children's Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Specsavers Children's Book of the Year.

Description A thrillingly reimagined fairy tale from the truly magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell - weaving together a sort-of Snow White and an almost Sleeping Beauty with a thread of dark magic, which will hold readers spellbound from start to finish. On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and her sword and follows her brave dwarf retainers into the tunnels under the mountain towards the sleeping kingdom. This queen will decide her own future - and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems. Twisting together the familiar and the new, this perfectly delicious, captivating and darkly funny tale shows its creators at the peak of their talents. Lavishly produced, packed with glorious Chris Riddell illustrations enhanced with metallic ink, this is a spectacular and magical gift.

About the Author Neil Gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the Carnegie and Newbery Medals for the same work - The Graveyard Book. The L.A. Times has described his multi-million- selling graphic novel series Sandman as 'the greatest epic in the history of comic books'. Many of his books, including Coraline and Stardust, have been made into films, Neverwhere has been adapted for TV and radio and American Gods is in development as a major HBO series. He has also written two amazing episodes of Doctor Who and appeared in The Price: $19.99 (NZ$24.99) Simpsons as himself. In 2013 he published his first adult novel for seven years, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which ISBN: 9781408859643 received stellar reviews and was a bestseller around the world. Format: Hard Cover www.gaimanbooks.co.uk Dimensions: 238x175mm Extent: 72 pages @neilhimself

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Take Back the Skies Lucy Saxon

Hugely energetic and entertaining fantasy adventure from an amazing 18-year-old author. The first in major sequence of novels

Sales points • Amazing debut fantasy from highly promotable teen author • Lucy Saxon is a female Christopher Paolini - prodigiously talented, totally committed to her characters and ridiculously young! • Perfect for fans of fantasy adventure from Eragon to Mortal Instruments. Huge world-building, great characters and a page-turning plot!

Description Catherine Hunter is the daughter of a senior government official on the island of Anglya. She's one of the privileged - she has luxurious clothes, plenty to eat, and is protected from the Collections which have ravaged families throughout the land. But Catherine longs to escape the confines of her life, before her dad can marry her off to a government brat and trap her forever. So Catherine becomes Cat, pretends to be a kid escaping the Collections, and stows away on the skyship Stormdancer. As they leave Anglya behind and brave the storms that fill the skies around the islands of Tellus, Cat's world becomes more turbulent than she could ever have imagined, and dangerous secrets unravel her old life once and for all . . .

About the Author Lucy Saxon is 18 and lives in Hertfordshire with her parents and brother. She describes herself as a cosplayer, con-goer, book-lover and all-round nerdgirl. We describe her as a major new talent!

Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408847657 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 384 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 The Almost King Lucy Saxon

Meet Aleks Vasin - deserter, adventurer, hero ... Epic world-building from a serious teenage talent - fantasy adventure packed with a wonderfully spirited hero. The follow-up to Take Back the Skies

Sales points • Energetic, entertaining fantasy adventure from epically promotable fangirl, cosplayer, con-goer Lucy Saxon • Lucy Saxon has delivered a second novel that's even better than her first • More massively readable fantasy adventure set in the world of Tellus coming soon!

Description Thrilling, edge-of-seat fantasy adventure from the author of Take Back the Skies. Set in the same world, but with a new hero and an action-packed dramatic story ...

Aleks Vasin is the youngest of four brothers, each with his path mapped out. But Aleks doesn't want to work in his father's shop in a village in the westernmost corner of Siberene for the rest of his life. Tired of being picked on and treated like the runt of the family, he decides to save his parents the cost of his keep and leave. First he heads south - though everyone tells him not to - to Rudavin, headquarters of the Kingsguard. He signs up for the army, little knowing what brutality it entails. After only a few weeks, Aleks realises that this garrison is full of liars and thieves; he's signed away four years of his life to a commander who steals his money and a captain whose only goal is power. This is not a noble destiny. After a brutal beating, Aleks escapes into the night, hoping to find safety and a new life somewhere in the north. And there, this deserter finds LOVE, ADVENTURE and a SKYSHIP in which he might just prove himself a hero after all ...

About the Author Lucy Saxon is 20 and lives in Hertfordshire with her parents and brother. She describes herself as a cosplayer, con-goer, book-lover and all-round nerdgirl. We describe her as a major new talent!

Price: $16.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408847701 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 416 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Earthfall: Retribution Mark Walden

The battle for London is over . . . The war for the Earth has just begun. Get ready for more mega-blockbuster action adventure in book form

Sales points • Intelligent boy-friendly fiction perfect for fans of Higson and Alex Scarrow • Huge fan base with half a million copies of the H.I.V.E. series sold to date • Our second best selling children's author in 'e'

Description It's been several months since the events of Earthfall, yet Sam's attempts to rouse the enslaved people of London from their trance-like state have frustratingly failed. Worse still, the enormous Voidborn drilling device which Sam and his friends disabled in London was one of hundreds scattered across the planet, all nearing the final stages of construction.

Joining up with another resistance group, they plot to disable a drilling machine in Tokyo and in the process implant viral commands that will cause a catastrophic failure of the entire network. Just as that mission appears to have been successful, Sam and the others are double-crossed by the resistance leader.

Earthfall: Retribution will take the series on to a global stage, as the true scale of the conflict being played out on Earth is revealed.

About the Author Mark Walden's first book, H.I.V.E., won Richard and Judy's 'Best Kids' Books Ever' 9+ category. Paramount has optioned the film rights, and it was chosen as one of ten titles for Booktrust's first Booked Up scheme. Mark has followed this success with a further seven titles in the extraordinarily brilliant H.I.V.E. series. He lives with his family in Hampshire.

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Earthfall Mark Walden

3-D mega-budget action in book form. When the world is ending, you'd better be ready to fight ... Think Gone meets Independence Day - with attitude

Sales points • New series from author of H.I.V.E., of which we've now sold over half a million copies, published a World Book Day title, and won Richard and Judy's best 9+ children's books selection. • Publishing with a fantastic new jacket look in advance of EARTHFALL 2: RETRIBUTION • Thrills, spills and world-saving adventure - perfect for fans of Horowitz, Higson and Muchamore • www.earthfallbattle.com

Description Sam wakes to see strange vessels gathered in the skies around London. As he stares up, people stream past, walking silently towards the enormous ships which emit a persistent noise. Only Sam seems immune to the signal.

Six months later, Sam is absolutely alone. Injured by one of the flying drones which now populate London, Sam realises that without medical supplies he will die. Venturing above ground he is attacked again, but this time the drone is shot down in a hail of machine gun fire. In five minutes Sam learns two things: he is not alone; the drone injury should have killed him instantly - yet he is still alive. The battle for Earth is about to begin.

About the Author Mark Walden's first book, H.I.V.E., won Richard and Judy's 'Best Kids' Books Ever' 9+ category. Paramount has optioned the film rights, and it was chosen as one of ten titles for Booktrust's first Booked Up scheme. Mark has followed this success with a further seven titles in the extraordinarily brilliant H.I.V.E. series. Mark is currently writing the sequel to Earthfall. He lives with his family in Hampshire.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408849750 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 368 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Ran Away From the Circus (and joined the library) A.F. Harrold

A story of a boy, a book, some very bad people, some very brave deeds, and the importance of rubber teeth for lions.

Sales points • Ages 8-12 • A fantastically funny and wildly eccentric story from a brilliant and hilarous author • Perfect to recommend to boys or girls. • An endearing hero and page-turning, totally satisfying story. • Glorious use of language, unique voice and offbeat, quirky humour • Selected for the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge 2013

Description There are many boys in the world, all slightly different from one another, and most of them are referred to by names. These are often John or Jack or Desmond, but sometimes they are James or Philip or Simon. Once, and once only, there was a boy whose name was Fizzlebert.'

Fizzlebert Stump lives in a travelling circus. But although he gets to hang around with acrobats, play the fool with clowns, and put his head in a lion's mouth every night, he's the only kid there - and he's bored. But then Fizz decides to join a library, and life suddenly gets a lot more exciting, when a simple library card application leads to him being kidnapped by a pair of crazed pensioners! Will he ever see the circus again?

About the Author A.F. Harrold is an English poet (1975-present). He writes and performs for adults and children, in cabaret and in schools, in bars and in basements, in fields and indoors. He was Glastonbury Festival Website's Poet-In-Residence in 2008, and Poet-In-Residence at Cheltenham Literature Festival in 2010. He won the Cheltenham All Stars Slam Championship in Price: $14.99 (NZ$18.99) 2007 and has had his work on BBC Radio 4, Radio 3 and BBC7. He is active in schools work, running workshops and ISBN: 9781408830031 Format: Paperback - B format slams and doing performances at ungodly hours of the morning, and has published several collections of poetry. He is the Dimensions: 180x130mm owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good ideas and one beard. Extent: 256 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Line illustrations Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy A.F. Harrold

The story of a boy, some beards, a sinister plot, clowns in crisis, and a very poorly rabbit.

Sales points • Ages 8-12 • A fantastically funny, wildly eccentric tale of Fizz's second adventure. • Timeless circus setting. These books are destined to become classics! • Hiliarious, laugh out loud funny. Perfect for boys or girls • Praise for Book 1: 'I absolutely love this story and there is a really good twist that is just awesome!' - Mathilda, aged 13, Sunday Herald Sun • 'An amusing story filled with wonderfully quirky characters (and some hilarious interjections from the autho - West Australian • ' roles comically reversed. The villain is a little old lady while the child's rescuer is a supposedly savage animal the author frequently interrupts his narrative with chatty and amusing asides Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years'- Sydney's/ Melbourne's/ Adelaide's Child • 'This book was very funny I would recommend it to all boys and girls aged 7+'- Primary School Student review, Sunday Mail Adelaide • More Fizzlebert adventures to come! •

Description Fizzlebert Stump's second adventure. The bearded Barboozul family are the new stars of Fizz's circus. Their act is full of magic, mystery, fear and fun. And it's nice to have another boy around, even if he is a bit hairy round the chin. But then things start going wrong. The lion loses his dentures. The clowns lose their noses. The Ringmaster loses his temper. And the circus is about to lose its licence. Is the bearded boy to blame? Can Fizz save the day?

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Price: $14.99 (NZ$18.99) A.F. Harrold is an English poet (1975-present). He writes and performs for adults and children, in cabaret and in schools, ISBN: 9781408835210 in bars and in basements, in fields and indoors. He was Glastonbury Festival Website's Poet-In-Residence in 2008, and Format: Paperback Poet-In-Residence at Cheltenham Literature Festival in 2010. He won the Cheltenham All Stars Slam Championship in Dimensions: 182x129mm 2007 and has had his work on BBC Radio 4, Radio 3 and BBC7. He is active in schools work, running workshops and Extent: 256 pages Main Category: Y Children's slams and doing performances at ungodly hours of the morning, and has published several collections of poetry. He is the Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good ideas and one beard. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Cried Fish A F Harrold

The story of a boy, a lion, a sea lion, fish (but fewer than there used to be), a possible pirate, a temperamental cook and a very surprising octopus.

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • The third Fizzlebert Stump book, following Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Ran Away From The Circus (and joined the library) and Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy • A fantastically funny, wildly eccentric tale of Fizz's latest adventure, perfect for boys or girls • Offbeat, quirky humour and wonderful use of language make for a laugh-outloud read. • Book 1 has been selected for the NSW Premiers Reading Challenge • Author is a performance poet who is being pitched to all ANZ festivals • Local praise for the series: • 'I absolutely love this story and there is a really good twist that is just awesome!' - Mathilda, aged 13, Sunday Herald Sun • 'An amusing story filled with wonderfully quirky characters (and some hilarious interjections from the author) - West Australian • ' roles comically reversed the author frequently interrupts his narrative with chatty and amusing asides Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years'- Child Publications • 'This book was very funny I would recommend it to all boys and girls aged 7+'-Primary Student review, Sunday Mail Adelaide •

Description Fizzlebert Stump lives in a circus. His mum's a clown, his best friend is a bearded boy, and he sticks his head in a lion's mouth every night. Other than that, he's pretty normal. When Fish the sea lion goes missing Fizzlebert tracks down the runaway beast to the Aquarium, with its piratical owner Admiral Spratt-Haddock, invisible octopus, and colour-coded fish. Price: $14.99 (NZ$18.99) But the Aquarium has problems of its own. Fish (not Fish the sea lion, fish. Keep up.) are going missing, and the Admiral ISBN: 9781408842461 blames the circus. Can Fizzlebert solve the mystery, avoid an over-enthusiastic crocodile, and find his friend? Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 182 x129mm Extent: 224 pages About the Author Main Category: Y Children's A.F. Harrold is an English writer, poet and performer for adults and children. He has had his work on BBC TV and radio. Sub Category: YFB General Fiction He is active in schools work, running workshops and slams. He has published two previous Fizzlebert Stump titles and Illustrations: several collections of poetry. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good ideas and one beard. Previous Titles: Author now living: www.afharroldkids.co.uk, @afharrold

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Fizzlebert Stump and the Girl Who Lifted Quite Heavy Things A.F. Harrold

Fizzlebert needs to reunite his friend the Bearded Boy with his long-lost parents, and find himself a new act. Luckily, the strongest girl in the world is there to help.

Sales points • The fourth book in the highly successful and widely praised Fizzlebert Stump series, featuring a boy, a circus, a sea lion and a lot of silliness • AF Harrold is the author of huge forthcoming novel The Imaginary, illustrated by Emily Gravett, publishing October 2014. • A fantastically funny, wildly eccentric tale of Fizz's latest adventure. • Offbeat, quirky humour and wonderful use of language make for a laugh-out-loud read. • Author is a performance poet, excellent at events and in schools. • The Fizzlebert Stump books have been widely reviewed and nominated for many awards

Description It's the great Circus of Circuses competion, and Fizzlebert Stump has no act. He's no longer the Boy Who Puts His Head In The Lion's Mouth (the lion retired) and putting his head in a crocodile's mouth instead didn't work out for some reason. Can Fizz find a new act in time? Can the Bearded Boy find his long-lost parents? And can their new friend Alice, professional flower- arranger and secret Strongwoman, find her rightful place in the circus?

A story of circus rivalry, learning who you really are, and the problem of oddly-shaped vegetables. Brilliantly bonkers and perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Lemony Snicket.

About the Author A.F. Harrold is an English poet and novelist, who writes and performs for both children and adults. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats and one beard. He spends his spare time showing off on stage, in schools and at home, and his non-spare time sitting around stroking his beard and writing things down. He lives in Reading with a stand-up Price: $14.99 (NZ$18.99) comedian and two cats. ISBN: 9781408853313 Format: Paperback - B format www.afharroldkids.co.uk, @afharrold Dimensions: 182x129mm Extent: 304 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Sarah Horne grew up in Derbyshire and much of her childhood scampering in the nearby fields with a few goats. Sarah Illustrations: has illustrated for many different projects including an ad campaign for Kew Gardens, assignments from the Guardian and Previous Titles: Author now living: Independent newspapers, and character design for Sesame Street and IKEA.

Sarah now specialises in funny, inky illustration and words for children's fiction and picture books. She loves funny detail, nature, colour, music and wide open spaces. Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Did P.E. in his Pants A.F. Harrold

The fifth book in the hilarious Fizzlebert Stump series, from A.F. Harrold, the author of the critically acclaimed The Imaginary. Perfect for fans of Mr Gum

Sales points • A.F. Harrold is the author of critically acclaimed The Imaginary, illustrated by Emily Gravett • This is the fifth book in the highly successful and widely praised Fizzlebert Stump series, featuring a boy, a circus, a sea lion and a lot of silliness! • This is a fantastically funny, wildly eccentric tale of Fizz's latest adventure • A.F. Harrold's offbeat, quirky humour and wonderful use of language make this a real laugh-out-loud read • A.F. Harrold is also a performance poet, so is excellent at events and in schools

Description Going to school isn't very exciting, is it? Well for Fizzlebert Stump it's a whole new adventure! The next book in this hilarious series that is perfect for fans of Mr Gum.

Fizzlebert Stump lives in a circus. He is usually found training to be a strongman or being taught history by a magician or playing football with a sea lion, but not today. After being lost in the woods and mistaken for a very rude girl, here he is, at the back of the class confusing the teacher. Will anyone believe Fizz is telling the truth? Can he find his way back to the circus? Or will he be forced to sit up straight and pay attention forever?

A story of friendship, foolish grown-ups, mistaken identity and a very fortunate case of hay fever.

About the Author A.F. Harrold is an English poet and novelist, who writes and performs for both children and adults. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats and one beard. He spends his spare time showing off on stage, in schools and at home, and his non-spare time sitting around stroking his beard and writing things down. He lives in Reading with a stand-up

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) comedian and two cats. ISBN: 9781408853399 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 182x129mm www.afharroldkids.co.uk, @afharrold Extent: 320 pages

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Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Sarah Horne grew up in Derbyshire and much of her childhood scampering in the nearby fields with a few goats. Sarah Previous Titles: Author now living: has illustrated for many different projects including an ad campaign for Kew Gardens, assignments from the Guardian and Independent newspapers, and character design for Sesame Street and IKEA.

Sarah now specialises in funny, inky illustration and words for children's fiction and picture books. She loves funny detail, nature, colour, music and wide open spaces. Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 I'm a Girl! Yasmeen Ismail

A heartfelt and wonderfully energetic celebration of being who we are and not conforming to gender stereotypes. Who says that pink is for girls and blue is for boys?

Sales points • At last a picture book that flies in the face of gender stereotyping and celebrates boys and girls being who they are and not who they feel they should be • Timely publication as the campaign to stop gender stereotyping in both children's books and toys gathers pace • Full of energy and laugh-out-loud funny, another picture book to charm and delight from Yasmeen Ismail, winner of the V&A Illustration Award 2014 and shortlisted illustrator for The Waterstones Children's Book Prize

Description I'm supposed to be made of sugar and spice and all things nice. But I'm sweet and sour and not a little flower.

I am a girl! I am a girl! I am a girl!

The girl in this book likes to win, she likes to be spontaneous, fast and strong, and because she also likes to dress in t- shirt and shorts, she is forever getting mistaken for a boy. And when she meets a boy who likes wearing princess dresses and playing dolls, they both quickly discover that they share interests that are wide and varied.

I am a Girl! is a wonderful celebration of being who we are and not being pigeon-holed or restricted by gender stereotypes. Most of all it is full of energy and laugh-out-loud funny. Who says that pink is for girls and blue is for boys?

About the Author Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) Yasmeen Ismail is an exciting new talent in the world of picture books. Her artwork and characters are both charming and ISBN: 9781408857007 unique. She studied at art school in Dublin and has worked on a wide range of illustration and animation projects. Format: Paperback Yasmeen has a great eye for colour, detail and composition. Her first book, Time for Bed, Fred! won the V&A Book Dimensions: 255x255mm Extent: 32 pages Illustration Award and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Yasmeen is Irish and now lives in

Main Category: Y Children's London. Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early http://www.yasmeenismail.co.uk Learning Material @YasmeenMay Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Specs for Rex Yasmeen Ismail

A riotous and reassuring picture book about having to wear glasses!

Sales points • Rex will strike a chord with all children who have to wear glasses - and their parents! • Energetic, vibrant and stunning artwork - Time For Bed, Fred! was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway award and shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize - Yasmeen Ismail is an illustrator to watch! • Promotes the positive aspects of coping with being a little bit different

Description Rex has new glasses and he HATES them! He does NOT want to wear them to school, and he tries to hide them – in the strangest places! But it's pretty tricky hiding specs that are so big, and round and RED . . .

It's funny how things turn out, though, because Rex's specs end up winning him a gold star, and a new friend. Even better, he can SEE properly.

A riotous and reassuring story about the positive effects of being, well, maybe just a little different.

About the Author Yasmeen Ismail is an exciting new talent in the world of picture books. Her artwork and characters are both charming and unique. She studied at art school in Dublin and has worked on a wide range of illustration and animation projects. Yasmeen has a great eye for colour, detail and composition. Specs for Rex is her second picture book, following on from the delightful Time for Bed, Fred! Yasmeen is Irish. She now lives in London, UK.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408836972 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 255x255mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Time for Bed, Fred! Yasmeen Ismail

Meet Fred - a boisterous, fun-loving dog who is full of energy and mischief. A delightful bedtime book, destined to become a favourite.

Sales points • Ages 2-5 • Reissued to coincide with I'm a Girl! • Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal • Has all the makings of a classic - a book to be treasured • Eternally popular bedtime theme • Fred will strike a chord with parents and children as he uses distraction techniques to avoid bedtime • Stunning artwork - guaranteed to be a hit with all fans of Emily Gravett, Catherine Rayner and Harry the Dirty Dog • Amazing debut illustrator - one to watch! • 'uses bright, beautiful brush strokes of watercolor to convey the manic, tail-wagging, mud-spattering energy that Fred, a furry black mop of a dog, brings to bedtime. Though Fred is the center of attention, Ismail adds just the right amount of decorative intensity to his surroundings: Look out for the cleverly appropriate book titles ('Woof,' 'A Shaggy Tale') that at last persuade this exuberant puppy to settle down for a story.' - New York Times •

Description It's time for bed. But will Fred go to bed? You bet he won't! From hiding up trees, and splashing in muddy puddles, to hiding in the kitchen sink and disappearing behind bookshelves, Fred will do ANYTHING to avoid bedtime. He would even prefer to have a bath. But what's this? All that running around couldn't possibly have made Fred sleepy . . . could it? A delightful bedtime book, destined to become a classic.

About the Author Yasmeen Ismail is an exciting new talent in the world of picture books. Her artwork and characters are both charming and Price: $14.99 (NZ$18.99) unique. She studied at art school in Dublin and has worked on a wide range of illustration and animation projects. ISBN: 9781408837016 Yasmeen has a great eye for colour, detail and composition. Her latest picture book is Specs for Rex, following on from Format: Paperback the delightful Time for Bed, Fred! Yasmeen is Irish. She now lives in London, UK. Dimensions: 255x255mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Break Me Like a Promise: Once Upon a Crime Family Tiffany Schmidt

The second title in an electrifying new thriller series about the teenage children of organ-trafficking crime families. The Families will save your life . . . if you're willing the pay the price.

Sales points • The second book in a thriller/fairy tale retelling series about crime families that traffic in human organs: Magnolia Vickers, fan favorite secondary character in Hold Me Like a Breath takes center stage in this adventure that perfectly blends genre elements with a relatable contemporary voice. • Strong new direction for house author: In this series, Tiffany has created fascinating and can't-put-it-down thrillers that are sure to pull in both old and new fans. • Hot trend: Contemporary with an unexpected twist, this new series will appeal to fans of Cinder and Michael Crichton. • Great promoter: Tiffany is very active on social media and does stellar school visits, and she's always trying to expand her promotional reach. • Compelling romance to hook teen girls: Readers will be hooked as Maggie and Alex are drawn together. • Standalone potential: The strength of this series is that Break Me Like A Promise can be read without Hold Me Like A Breath, though when read together they create a full and rich multi-character saga.

Description All Magnolia Vickers ever wanted was to follow in her father's path and head up the Family business. And, once upon a time, she and Carter Landlow were going to do it together. But new legislation is about to destroy the Family's operations in the black-market organ trade, and Carter, her love, is dead.

Then Maggie runs into Alex, who needs something her family is uniquely able to deliver, and he's willing to manipulate her to get it. Maggie hates being blackmailed into fulfilling his bargain, but the longer it takes to help him--and as Alex's health declines--Maggie is surprised to find herself falling for him. Like it or not, if she wants to save Alex's life and carve out a place in the new legalized organ business, she's going to have to fight for both.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) With swoon-worthy romance and thrilling tension perfect for fans of Holly Black and Kimberly Derting, this second book in ISBN: 9780802737830 the Once Upon a Crime Family series will hold readers spellbound. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 210x140mm Extent: 416 pages About the Author

Main Category: Y Children's TIFFANY SCHMIDT is the author of Hold Me Like a Breath, Send Me a Sign, and Bright Before Sunrise. She's found her Sub Category: YFB General Fiction happily ever after in Pennsylvania with her saintly husband, impish twin boys, and a pair of mischievous puggles. Illustrations: www.TiffanySchmidt.com Previous Titles: Author now living: @TiffanySchmidt

Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 The Inside Job: (And Other Skills I Learned as a Superspy) Jackson Pearce

This sequel to The Doublecross delivers another hilarious, action-packed superspy adventure, featuring a rag- tag group of spies and an underdog protagonist to root for.

Sales points • A series with laugh-out-loud humor plus action: In this spy thriller with plenty of kid appeal, Hale's narrative is wryly funny and the situations he finds himself in are almost as over-the-top silly as they are thrilling. • Kid spies are popular: Lots of middle grade books about spies (The Mysterious Benedict Society, Spy School, Alex Rider) are selling, and the Spy Kids movie franchise is an international success, with the most recent movie releasing in 2011. • Relatable protagonist: Though Hale is thrown into an exciting spy adventure, he's still a regular kid that young readers will relate to. • Author with a platform: Jackson Pearce is well-known in the YA community for hosting fun video blogs and live chats. With 8k Twitter followers and over 13k YouTube subscribers, she's proven herself as a smart self-promoter. She's also well-connected to name authors like Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia, and is co-author of a high-profile middle grade fantasy with Maggie Stiefvater.

Description Hale, who turned double-agent against the corrupt spy organization he was raised in, knows his super-spy parents can't come home until the Sub Rosa Society is neutralized--and that he and his friends are all that's standing between SRS and their worldwide crimes. So Hale wants to hit the bad guys where it hurts: their bank account.

Hale and his allies all travel to Switzerland and discover that this won't be a smash-and-grab job like they expected. SRS doesn't have any actual money that can be taken--it's all hidden in secret digital accounts. Oh, and some super heavy gold bars. To take them down, Hale's crew will have to undo SRS's crimes and get to the inside man at the bank, all while artfully evading SRS's notice.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$24.99) There's plenty of action, a big fluffy show dog, a nefarious clown, and, as readers expect from this series, all kinds of ISBN: 9781619634206 comedic, high-stakes adventure. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 210x140mm Extent: 272 pages About the Author

Main Category: Y Children's Jackson Pearce lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in English Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction and a minor in Philosophy. She began writing when she got angry that the school librarian couldn't tell her of a book that Illustrations: contained a smart girl, horses, baby animals, and magic. Her solution was to write the book herself when she was twelve. Previous Titles: Author now living: Jackson is the author of a series of teen retold fairy-tales, including Sisters Red, Sweetly, Fathomless, and Cold Spell, as well as two stand-alones, As You Wish and Purity. As J. Nelle Patrick, she is the author of Tsarina. In addition to The Doublecross and The Inside Job, her middle grade novels include Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures, co-written Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 The Day the Mustache Came Back Alan Katz, illustrated by Kris Easler

The hilarious and upper-lip-tickling illustrated sequel to The Day the Mustache Took Over--featuring even more twins!

Sales points • Commercial series on our list: This young middle grade series in POB format is on a nine-month schedule, and will appeal widely with its snappy, fast-paced humor. • Humor hits: Especially at the young middle-grade level. Mega-laughs, page-turning content, and hilarious characters will hook readers. • Promotable author: Alan Katz is charming, funny, and does loads of school visits and book festivals. • Amelia Bedelia for a new generation: The nannies in this series are more like kids than the actual kids. This role reversal brings the laughs . . . and also some subtle messages about responsibility. • Illustrations throughout: We have black and white illustrations in every chapter of this series.

Description When Martin Murray Poopins Healey left the Wolfhardt household, all the responsible habits that David and Nathan had developed under his less-than-watchful eye went out the window. So when Myron, who is the spitting image (including the spit) of Martin, arrives on the Wolfhardt doorstep, he is instantly hired to watch Nathan and David. But Myron seems to know things that only Martin could have known, and before long Nathan and David are sure that something strange is going on with their mustachioed manny. As Myron takes them on wild adventures, the twins have their own agenda--to prove that Myron is Martin. But what if there's really a Martin and Myron, and what if they both want the nanny job? Will Nathan and David get a double dose of nannying?

Perfect for fans of Dan Gutman and Tom Angleberger, boys and girls will love the zany laugh-out-loud humor and fun illustrations found in every chapter.

About the Author Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) As a print and television writer, Alan Katz has majored in silliness for more than 30 years. He's written for Emmy- ISBN: 9781619635609 nominated TV shows (five years worth of parody songs and other funny stuff for The Rosie O'Donnell Show), animated Format: Hard Cover series (like Taz-Mania, Disney's Raw Toonage and Goof Troop), several editions of the Grammy Awards and Tony Dimensions: 197x129mm Extent: 224 pages Awards, Kids Are People Too, a slew of Nickelodeon projects, network specials, game shows, and articles for publications

Main Category: Y Children's including the New York Times and the New York Daily News. He's also created hundreds of comic books, trading cards, Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction web videos, and other special projects for kids and their parents. He lives in Connecticut with his family, including his twin Illustrations: sons. Previous Titles: Author now living: www.alankatzbooks.com

Kris Easler has a masters in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design and lives in Chicago, Illinois. www.kriseasler.com Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 The Firefly Code Megan Frazer Blakemore

In this gorgeously-crafted utopian saga from Megan Frazer Blakemore, five friends must find the courage to change the course of the future . . .

Sales points • Commercial/literary blend with unique utopian setting: Similar to the big questions she tackled in The Water Castle, Megan plays with elements of a futuristic utopian society, giving readers many new questions to think about in this gorgeous, thought-provoking novel. • Well-loved, highly acclaimed author: We're continuing to build Megan as a staple of quality literature for middle-grade readers, with conference appearances and indie outreach. • Timely scientific elements for teachers: This story digs into the ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence in a fascinating way that will be a great starting point for teachers to talk about the future of our world and science. • Endearing friendship and universal themes: Despite the utopian setting, this story feels intimate and warm, giving readers the opportunity to explore the ideas of an alternate future within the comfort of the world they already know.

Description Mori and her friends live a normal life on Firefly Lane in their utopian community, Old Harmonie. In a world this safe and perfect, they've never had to question anything . . . never had to wonder about how their lives came to be. Until a new girl named Ilana moves in. She's so perfect that Mori and her friends are curious . . . Where exactly did Ilana come from, and why does she act so strange sometimes? When Ilana's secret is revealed, the kids on Firefly Lane must decide: is it finally time to start questioning the only world they've ever known?

In a stunningly imaginative story, critically acclaimed author Megan Frazer Blakemore takes readers on a journey with five friends--new and old--that will have everyone talking about not just what makes people human, but what makes them true friends.

About the Author Price: $19.99 (NZ$23.99) MEGAN FRAZER BLAKEMORE is the author of The Friendship Riddle, The Spy Catchers of Maple Hill and The Water ISBN: 9781619636361 Castle, which was listed as a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, and as a New Format: Hard Cover York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing. She is also the author of the young adult novel Secrets of Truth Dimensions: 210x140mm Extent: 352 pages And Beauty which received a starred review in Publishers Weekly and was on the ALA Rainbow list. A former middle-

Main Category: Y Children's school librarian, Megan lives in Maine with her family. Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction www.meganfrazerblakemore.com Illustrations: @meganbfrazer. Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 Duck Duck Porcupine Book 2 Salina Yoon

Award-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon continues her new early reader series with Big Duck, Little Duck, and Porcupine, perfect for fans of Ballet Cat, Elephant & Piggie, and Pig in a Wig.

Sales points • Exciting early reader series from house-favorite author/illustrator perfect for fans of strong-selling series like Elephant & Piggie, Ballet Cat, and Pig in a Wig: The second book in a series of readers featuring charming and adorable characters, this series continues to take Salina's extraordinary talent into a new format that her picture book fans will love. • Top-selling author/illustrator on our list who continues to grow: Salina has a great track, with her Bloomsbury titles netting 275,000 copies globally and her total sales for all her books at more than 1.25 million copies! • Paper over board easy readers: Character-driven stories told in speech bubbles, with young funny artwork, these are perfect read alikes for fans of Elephant & Piggie, Ballet Cat, and Pig in a Wig. • Extending author brand: Teachers and librarians who love Penguin will love these characters as well, progressing young fans from Salina's picture books directly into her readers. • Strong publishing program for active author: We have an exciting line up for Salina with Be a Friend publishing in Winter 2016, a school-focused Bear & Bunny title in Spring 2016, a Christmas Penguin book in Fall 2016.

Description Continuing in this exciting paper over board reader format, Salina Yoon's early readers are perfect for fans of bestselling series like Elephant & Piggie and Ballet Cat, giving all her picture book fans a fantastic next step for reading fun.

Loud and in-charge Big Duck, quiet and clever Little Duck, and friendly and gentle Porcupine are back in another charming trio of stories:

- When Big Duck and Porcupine break their favorite toys, Little Duck's tool set (his favorite toy) comes in handy . . .

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) - Big Duck and Porcupine don't understand why Little Duck buries sunflower seeds in the ground when they are so tasty ISBN: 9781619638877 to eat . . . Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 229x165mm Extent: 64 pages - Big Duck is so busy building her lemonade stand that she forgets something really important . . .

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction About the Author Illustrations: Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 200 books for children, including Penguin and Pinecone, Previous Titles: Author now living: Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Found, Stormy Night, Be a Friend, and Duck, Duck, Porcupine. She studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and now lives in San Diego with her family.

Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 The Big Bad Mood Tom Jamieson, illustrated by Angie Rozelaar

I WON'T . . . I CAN'T . . . I DON'T WANT TO!! A wonderfully tantrum-y tale about being Big and Bad and MOODY

Sales points • An ingenious take on tantrums and how to survive them! • With a stunningly beautiful illustration style, Olga's artwork is sure to be hit with retailers and parents alike. • Tom Jamieson, already a well-known name in adult comedy circles, is an exciting new talent in the picture book world.

Description George is having One of Those Days.

One of Those Days where he shouts, "I WILL NOT play nicely. I WON'T . . . I CAN'T . . . I DON'T WANT TO!!" George's mum says there's a Big Bad Mood hanging around him, but George has never seen a Big Bad Mood. That is, until today . . .

A gloriously clever tale about tempers, tantrums and making amends.

About the Author Tom Jamieson is a principal joke writer for Private Eye magazine. He was also one of the head writers on the award- winning sketch series, Dead Ringers, and has contributed to several radio and television programmes, including Have I Got News For You. This is Tom's first children's book.

olga Demidova studied at the Moscow Art Institute of Applied Arts, and worked as an animator. She is the illustrator of Peep Inside the Farm, part of the bestselling Peep Inside Usborne series. This is Olga's first picture book with Bloomsbury.

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408839195 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 274x245mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 First Day at Bug School Sam Lloyd, illustrated by Sam Lloyd

Join the bugs on their first day at bug school! A funny, rhyming text that will put to rest any first-day worries from the bestselling author/illustrator of Calm Down, Boris and Mr Pusskins

Sales points • The perfect book to soothe those first-day-at-school worries. Kids will love discovering just how fun school can be! • Sam Lloyd, who has sold over half a million books in the UK alone, also has three books in the successful Yikes! series (Yikes, Stinkysaurus!, Yikes, Ticklysaurus! and Yikes, Santa-Claws) • Mini beasts and bugs are a perennial favourite - there are lots of tiny details for kids to pore over

Description At the bottom of the garden where no one really sees, a secret school is hidden amongst the grass and weeds.

Welcome to Bug School! Don't be nervous on your first day - it's lots of fun. Learn creeping with the spiders, singing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas!

A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed! Sure to allay first-day-at-school fears.

About the Author Sam Lloyd is the bestselling illustrator of Calm Down, Boris (Templar) and has sold over half a million books in the UK alone. She is also the illustrator of Dino-Baby, Dino-Mummy and Dino-Daddy for Bloomsbury. Sam lives in Brighton.

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408868799 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 268x268mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Sir Dancealot Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Keith Robinson

Sir Dancealot is the knight with ALL the moves

Sales points • Destined to be a hit with fans of Dancing on Ice and Strictly Come Dancing! • A brilliantly funny tale with a twist - the perfect picture book for any child who loves knights, dragons and dancing! • Written by Timothy Knapman, author of the successful Mungo series

Description From jiving away trolls to boogying aside bogglesnots and bopping off beasties, there's not a fearsome foe Sir Dancealot can't defeat!

But when a fire-breathing dragon arrives at the castle gates demanding a dance-off, everyone is worried. Could this be one step too far for our hero of the dance floor?

A hilarious story of sequinned clothes, dragon foes and twinkly toes.

About the Author Timothy Knapman has written plays, opera libretti, song lyrics and children's books. Timothy's books, including the successful Mungo series (Puffin), have been translated into 12 languages.

Keith Robinson joined the BBC as part of the team who created the Corporation's very first website. He later founded an award-winning media production. In 2001, Keith decided to move into freelance illustration. Keith lives near Lyme Regis.

Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781408846988 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 274x245mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Nothing Yasmeen Ismail

What are you doing, Lila? Nothing! But turn the page and see her secret, imaginative world... A vibrant, energetic picture book celebrating the imagination from the author/illustrator of I'm A Girl!

Sales points • Full of energy and laugh-out-loud funny, another picture book to charm and delight from Yasmeen Ismail, winner of the V&A Illustration Award 2014, shortlisted illustrator for The Waterstones Children's Book Prize and nominated illustrator for the Kate Greenaway Award • Celebrates creativity and imagination in a hugely engaging and vibrant way • Yasmeen's most recent book, I'm a Girl!, has garnered huge acclaim as it addresses traditional gender stereotypes. • Young children will love the crazy scenarios Lila dreams up, and will identify strongly with the NEED to play using their imagination

Description Mummy and Lila are going to visit Grandpa, but Lila is busy in her own imaginative world. Whenever Mummy asks her what she is doing, she always says, Nothing! Only the reader is allowed in to her colourful, crazy, creative world where she is wrestling an octopus, or racing along in a winged chariot, or flying with birds over a noisy jungle.

But Mummy and Grandpa have a plan to join Lila in her play world. After all, playing is even more fun when you play together!

Bursting with energy and colour, this is a joyous celebration of the imagination and creativity that will speak to child and adult alike.

Yasmeen Ismail won the V&A Illustration Award 2014 and has been shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. I'm a Girl! has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award.

Price: $25.99 (NZ$27.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781408873359 Yasmeen Ismail is an exciting new talent in the world of picture books. Her artwork and characters are both charming and Format: Hard Cover unique. She studied at art school in Dublin and has worked on a wide range of illustration and animation projects. Dimensions: 255x255mm Yasmeen has a great eye for colour, detail and composition. Her first book, Time for Bed, Fred! won the V&A Book Extent: 32 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Illustration Award and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. I'm a Girl! has been nominated for the Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Kate Greenaway Award. Yasmeen is Irish and now lives in Bristol. Learning Material http://www.yasmeenismail.co.uk Illustrations: Previous Titles: @YasmeenMay Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Frankie the Blankie Jennifer Sattler

Perfect for fans of Knuffle Bunny, Jennifer Sattler introduces a charming new character Doris the gorilla and her blankie . . . Frankie!

Sales points • New character from successful house author/illustrator: After seeing great success with her Chick 'n' Pug and Pig Kahuna series, Jennifer Sattler introduces a charming new character perfect for fans of Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny. • Series potential: Doris and Frankie have great potential for extension as characters in a new jungle setting, adding some great variety to our offerings from Jen Sattler. • Great Brand Extension: As we continue to see success with Jen's books in hardcover and board book we have a robust publishing plan for her with Chick 'n' Pug: The Love Pug in Fall 2015 and Doris & Frankie in Spring 2016. • Essential kid appeal: Growing too old for a beloved stuffed animal or blankie is such a quintessential childhood experience. Kids will love Doris and relate to her mixed emotions. • Updated adorable commercial art style: Jen is using a tighter more cartoonlike style for Doris & Frankie that will have even stronger commercial appeal.

Description Meet Doris the Gorilla and her blankie, Frankie. They do everything together, until one day a fellow jungle mate suggests that blankies are for babies! What will Doris do? She tries to give Frankie up, but life without Frankie just isn't the same. She tries to disguise him, but Frankie as a hankie is way too risky when she meets an elephant with the sniffles. How will Doris find a way to keep Frankie a part of her life?

From the creator of beloved characters Chick 'n' Pug and Pig Kahuna, comes an adorable new duo who delightfully capture a quintessential childhood experience.

About the Author Jennifer Sattler is the creator of the picture books Chick 'n' Pug, Chick 'n' Pug Meet the Dude, A Chick 'n' Pug Christmas, Price: $23.99 (NZ$23.99) Chick 'n' Pug: The Love Pug, Pig Kahuna, Pig Kahuna Pirates!, Pig Kahuna: Who's That Pig, and Sylvie. She is married ISBN: 9781619636750 and has two children and two dogs, both of which are part basset hound and thus aspire to be much bigger dogs than Format: Hard Cover they really are. She lives in Saratoga Springs, NY. Dimensions: 274x245mm Extent: 32 pages www.jennifersattler.com

Main Category: Y Children's

Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Children'S USA APRIL 2016 American Presidents Activity Book Joe Rhatigan, illustrated by Anthony Owsley

American Presidents Activity Book features inventive games, quizzes, puzzles, and challenges all related to America's presidents.

Sales points • This is not a crossword puzzle book. No Sudoku here. Look elsewhere for dot-to-dots! Creative and fun activities get kids thinking and learning • Great for parents looking for wireless entertainment for their kids. Can be done anywhere, anytime • An inexpensive and easy way to keep kids busy during trips, and they are learning while having fun

Description Open any page, read the instructions, and begin having silly, interactive fun in mere moments!

American Presidents Activity Book features inventive games, quizzes, puzzles, and challenges all related to America's presidents. Kids can flip to any page and start having silly, interactive fun in mere moments, all while learning a fascinating facts about the important people who have led our country. All they need is a pencil (or two) to enjoy activities like Two Truths and a Lie, Yankee Doodles, Presidential Pardons, and more. From trivia to brainteasers to puzzles, these pencil games are full of factoids and tidbits that are great for understanding U.S. history and the presidency. Who knows- these games could even inspire a bright, young girl or boy to run for president someday!

About the Author Joe Rhatigan is a writer and editor who lives with his wife and children in Asheville, North Carolina. He has written over 100 acclaimed and award-winning books for children including White House Kids, Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole, and People You Gotta Meet Before You Grow Up!

Anthony Owsley has illustrated numerous books with his zany cartoon illustrations.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781633221116 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 191x241mm Extent: 144 pages

Main Category: Y Children's

Sub Category: Y Children's Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

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