Quarto Kids Fiction
Spring 2020
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Foreign Rights Guide Spring 2020
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Fairytales 1
Myths and Legends 5
Standing Out 11
Animals and Nature 14
AFR Afrikaans FIN Finland NOR Norway Storytime Series 19
ARA Arabic FRA France PER Peru Family 23
ARG Argentina F.CAN French Canada POL Poland Humour 29 ARM Armenia GEO Georgia PRT Portugal Issues and Feelings 30 AZE Azerbaijan GLG Galician ROU Romania
BGR Bulgaria GRC Greece RUS Russia Religion 41
BRA Brazil HEB Hebrew SRB Serbia Once Upon a... 43
CAT Catalonia HRV Croatia SVK Slovakia David Litchfield 45 CHL Chile HUN Hungary SVN Slovenia The Story Orchestra 47 CHN China IRN Iran SWE Sweden Little People Big Dreams 49 COL Colombia IND Indonesia THA Thailand
CZE Czech Republic ISL Iceland TUR Turkey
DEU Germany ITA Italy TWN Taiwan Index 51 DNK Denmark JPN Japan UKR Ukraine Imprint Overview 53 DUT Dutch language KOR Korea VNM Vietnam
ESP Spain LTU Lithuania ZAF South Africa
ESP.LAT Latin America LVA Latvia
EST Estonia MEX Mexico
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NEW NEW Fairytale Friends: Don’t Be Fairytale Friends: Hansel and Gretel’s Cross, Goldilocks! Gingerbread House By Sue Nicholson By Sue Nicholson Illustrated by Laura Brenlla Illustrated by Laura Brenlla
A story about forgiveness. A story about hope.
Goldilocks has a little brother called Eddie, who is Hansel and Gretel’s Papa is the best baker in the always following her around. He wants to eat whatever village. Every year he makes the perfect treat to share she eats, go wherever she goes and even sit in her at the winter festival. But when he travels into town to favourite chair. He is so annoying! Then Eddie breaks buy supplies it starts to snow. The festival is only a few one of Goldilocks’ little pottery bears, a precious days away and he still hasn’t returned. Worried about birthday gift from her godmother. Will Goldilocks ever their Papa, Hansel and Gretel decide to bake be able to forgive him? something for the winter festival themselves. Will they 253 x 230mm, 24pp Rights sold: F.CAN be able to make the perfect treat? And will their Papa Rights sold: F.CAN find his way home in time to enjoy it with them?
In the same series:
Scared Little Red Riding Hood Keep Trying Aladdin!
Fairytale Friends Bind Up: The Big Book of Twisted Fairytales
By Sue Nicholson Illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino
Once upon a time, below a misty blue mountain by a wild, dark forest, a little village was home to four fairytale friends. Join Cinderella, Sleepy Beauty, Jack and Snow White as they learn about kindness, responsibility, honesty and teamwork in four delightful original stories.
253 x 230mm, 96pp Little Red Riding Hood is scared of Aladdin has been invited to an ice- almost everything, especially the wild, skating party, but he doesn’t know how Rights sold: ESP Also available dark forest. When she finds a tiny, lost to skate and it’s harder than it looks. wolf cub, will she face her fears and Will he give up, or will he keep trying head into the forest to take him home? and learn in time to join the fun?
A story about bravery. A story about perseverance.
Rights sold: F.CAN Rights sold: F.CAN Cinderella’s Jack Breaks Wake up, Snow White, Ballet Shoes the Beanstalks Sleepy Beauty! Star Striker
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High-Five to the Hero Power to the Princess
By Vita Murrow By Vita Murrow
Illustrated by Julia Bereciartu Illustrated by Julia Bereciartu
What if heroes weren’t always strong, silent and What if princesses didn’t always marry Prince happier slaying monsters than talking to people? Meet Charming and live happily every after? Meet Sleeping King Arthur, who rules by listening to others, nurse Beauty, a world-famous sleeping disorder doctor, Hercules, and Sinbad, the protector of magical Prime Minister Cinderella, wolf conservationist Red creatures, in this stereotype-busting follow-up to Riding Hood, and psychologist Thumbelina. Fresh, Power to the Princess. funny and feisty, these are the 15 fairytale retellings the world has been waiting for!
278 x 200mm, 96pp Rights sold: DEU, KOR, ESP, LAT.AM COL, BRA, MEX Rights sold: KOR
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NEW NEW
A World Full of Spooky Stories A World Full of Dickens
By Angela McAllister By Angela McAllister Illustrated by Madalina Andronic Illustrated by Jannicke Hansen
Travel around a world full of spooky stories, meeting Uncover the stories from one of the greatest novelists the Bunyip in a river, Vasilla the Beautiful in the woods of all time in this beautiful anthology of tales from and Teig O’Kane in the graveyard. This collection of 50 Charles Dickens, rewritten in an accessible way for spinetingling tales is suitable for readers aged 5+. children aged 5+.
275 x 240mm, 128pp
Rights sold: CAT, ESP, ROU, RUS, KOR In the same series...
A Stage Full of A Year Full of Stories A World Full of Animal Stories Shakespeare Stories
This treasury of 52 stories Travel the world with this Step on to a stage full of collects together a rich resource beautifully illustrated collection of stories with this beautiful of myths, fairy tales and legends classic stories, which brings anthology of 12 stories from from around the world, with a together favourite animal themed Shakespeare. Each story is story for every week of the year. fables, myths and legends from all rewritten in a comprehensive over the world. way that is accessible for Rights sold: ARA, CAT, children. CHN, FRA, DEU, HEB, RUS, Rights sold: CAT, CHN, CZE, ESP, LAT.AM, TUR, VTN, EST, DEU, HEB, PRT, ROU, Rights sold: CHN, TUR, KOR RUS, SVK, ESP, TUR, KOR KOR, TWN 6 5 MYTHS & LEGENDSMYTHS & LEGENDSMYTHS
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The Little Fir Tree
Christopher Corr
Deep in the forest there lived a little fir tree who longed to see the world. When he is chopped down and taken to a grand house for Christmas his dreams
seem to be coming true, but what will happen the day after?
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is lovingly retold by Christopher Corr.
“Corr’s artwork is a feast for the eyes. Dazzling.” (Kirkus) 300 x 220mm, 32pp
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From the same author...
The Great Race Deep in the Woods
Celebrate Chinese New Deep in the woods is a Year with this vibrant little wooden house, with retelling of the ancient nine neat windows and a folk tale which has been red front door… passed down from A beautifully illustrated generation to generation. retelling of a classic Russian folk tale Christopher Corr’s beautiful folk illustrations are a 296 x 222mm, 32pp 300 x 220mm, 32pp perfect match with these Rights sold: CHN, HRV, deep and emotional tales from all over the world. DUT, FRA, DEU, GRC, ITA, KOR, LAT.AM
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NEW A Natural History of Fairies
By Emily Hawkins Illustrated by Jessica Roux
This fully illustrated album was compiled by an esteemed botanist by the name of Professor Arbour for her goddaughter and discovered by readers of today. The book features photographs and sketches made by the botanist, and details the secret role of fairies in everyday nature: checking flowers each morning to make sure that plants have enough dew; helping flowers to bloom at the right time, and in the right colour; creating a 265 x 304 64pp bluebell forest each spring; clearing the forest Rights sold: ESP, CAT, DEU, CHN, RUS, ITA, JPN floor of leaves and broken twigs; playing tricks on adults, and making the seasons come and go.
NEW The Grumpy Fairies
By Bethan Stevens
Deep in the darkest forest, under rustling leaves, live the fairies. You probably think that fairies are good, kind and sweet. Well, a lot of them are. But I’m sorry to tell you that some fairies, particularly the littlest ones are grumpy…
Join the grumpy fairies in this fun picture book and help them avoid the goblin! Grumpy fairies just happen to be a goblin’s favourite food...
235 x 276mm, 32pp
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NEW A Little Bit of Courage Ella May Does It Her Way
By Claire Alexander By Mick Jackson Illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier Sometimes everyone gets a little bit scared, but with a little bit of courage anything is possible! A story about how to find your courage so you can achieve anything!
Ella May is a girl who likes to do things her way. An
imaginative, strong willed character with her own ideas, Ella May decides to walk backwards just to see how it feels.
A funny, imaginative book which strong-willed toddlers and young children will love.
250 x 250mm, 32pp 250 x 250mm, 32pp Rights sold: KOR
Humperdink
By Sean Taylor
A book about friendship that helps children become more empathetic and explore imaginative play together.
A Little Bit Different Wonderful, lively text by Sean Taylor and warm, fun By Claire Alexander illustrations from Claire Alexander.
Meet the ploofers. The ploofers have been practising something special which they all want to do at the same time—but what’s that? One of them does something different! 276 x 235mm, 32pp An inspirational story that teaches children to embrace their differences and to support their individuality. Rights sold: DEU, JPN, KOR
250 x 250mm, 32pp
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Audrey the Amazing Inventor By Anita Loughrey Illustrated by Lucy Barnard By Rachel Valentine Illustrated by Katie Weymouth
Discover changes in nature with Rabbit, Frog, Fox and Squirrel in this beautiful series of illustrated, seasonal Audrey’s inventions are not always entirely successful. It’s stories. These stories are designed to entertain and enough for Audrey to lose heart and give up altogether, but inform, and can be used as a learning tool for literacy with some encouraging words she gives inventing one last try. and the natural world, with activities and discussion points presented in the back pages.
290 x 235mm, 32pp
Rights sold: KOR, CHN 253 x 230mm, 96pp
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Also available: A Year in Nature 253 x 230mm, 24pp Rosa Draws Squirrel’s Rabbit’s Spring Frog’s Summer Fox’s Winter By Jordan Wray Autumn Puzzle Gift Journey Discovery Rosa really loves to draw. Take a fantastic ride through her imagination, where you’ll meet a purple moose, a very posh goose, a peacock wearing socks and a super- speedy fox. But as Rosa’s drawings grow and grow, will they get her into trouble?
This fun story, told with playful text and inventive characters will appeal to young children.
250 x 250mm, 32pp
Rights sold: KOR
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ANIMALS ANIMALS NATURE NATURE NEW My Best Friend The Cave
Rob Hodgson There is a cave. A cave that is home to a creature. A creature that never leaves… because of a wolf! The wolf
Meet Mouse! Mouse lives in the tried everything to get the creature to leave the cave. tree with his best friend... Giant But what will happen when he finally succeeds? Owl. They used to do the most fun stuff imaginable! They’d play Prepare for a hilarious surprise at the end of this laugh- chase and Giant Owl would nearly catch Mouse, but not out-loud picture book. The bright, bold artwork and big quite. Giant Owl loved Mouse so much that she used to twist at the end will make this a firm favourite with both give him as many doughnuts as he wanted and the most adults and children. amazing presents, including his own house (a cage)! But then one day something happened, and now Mouse has found himself stuck in a very dark place... will his best Selected for the Book Trust Time to friend help come to his rescue? Read campaign 2019 275 x 240mm, 32pp Rights sold: CAT, CHN, DUT, FRA, Rights sold: FRA F.CAN, DEU, GRC, ITA, JPN, KOR, ESP, LAT.AM, SWE
The Woods
Three foxes are on a mission: to capture every last rabbit in the woods. But who is following them? Readers will love spotting the rabbits in the background in this cat and mouse (or fox and rabbit) story, that has a BIG surprise ending!
ROB HODGSON studied Illustration at Plymouth University. Today, he lives in Bristol, UK, where he spends his time making a mess and turning it into illustration projects. His first author-illustrated book, The Cave, was published in 2017 to wide acclaim and has since sold in 10 languages so Rights sold: CHN, KOR, ITA, FRA, far. F.CAN
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ANIMALS ANIMALS NATURE NATURE NEW If You See A Lion The Snow Bear
By Karl Newson and Andrea Stegmaier By Claire Alexander
Once upon a time there was a story in this book, but Brother and Sister Iggy and Martina venture beyond the a lion ate it all! The story of a tall, dashing lion who safety of their home into the woods, where danger lurks, ate everything he came into contact with, until brave but their Snowbear magically appears to save them. rabbit stood up to him!
276 x 235mm, 32pp
290 x 235mm, 32pp Right sold: KOR, RUS
The Mole and the Hole
By Brayden Kowalczuk
Mole is stuck inside his hole. Every day he tries to get out, and every day the rocks block his way.
Find out whether Mole will ever get above ground again in this ridiculously funny story about how NOT to be a good Wish neighbour from Disney character artist Brayden Kowalczuk.
By Chris Saunders 290 x 235mm, 32pp Rabbit has never had a wish before, but one day he gets not just one, but three! Rights sold: KOR, CHN
Wish is a touching story about the power of kindness Shhh! and the magic of friendship, with beautiful and emotive illustrations from Chris Saunders. By Barroux
This bedtime story takes the reader on a journey through a child’s imagination, to dreamy landscapes where we see a series of soft toy animals getting ready to fall asleep.
Board book available: 216 x 216mm, 15 leaves 290 x 235mm, 32pp
Rights sold: FRA, F.CAN, 250 x 250mm, 32pp PRT, ROU Rights sold: F.CAN
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NEW NEW Oh No, Bobo! Hurry Home Harriet By Donna David Illustrated by Laura Watkins By Lucy Barnard Oh no, no one has remembered Harriet’s birthday!
Bobo can’t sleep! He needs a comfy pillow, but On a trip to town, Harriet gets upset when no one none of the other animals in the jungle like it wishes her a happy birthday. She hurries home to
when Bobo tries to sleep on them… A cute story celebrate by herself and is shocked to find all her about a little orangutan who learns the meaning friends there at a surprise birthday party! of no and how to ask for consent. A touching story about friendship and kindness.
275 x 250mm, 24pp, 4+
Coming next in the Storytime Series…
The Moose Fairy, Delightfully Different Dilly, If I Were A Monster
NEW Unicorn Training
By Amanda Brandon
Illustrated by Mike Byrne NEW
All About Allosaurus Tilly loves working at the Unicorn Rescue Centre but what she really wants is a unicorn of her very By Greg Gormley own. When Splodge shows up she decides he is Allosaurus is fed up. All anyone ever talks about is perfect, her parents aren’t so sure. Can she T.Rex. He decides to write a book about himself, convince them that all he needs is a little training? but soon everyone else wants to be in it too. With a page for everyone, there might not be any room left for Allosaurus after all…
Rights sold: SVN A fun story which introduces children to different dinosaurs, with a light message on inclusion and
friendship.
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Kind Mr. Bear Sleep Tight Stories By Steve Smallman This wonderful collection contains eight beautifully Kind Mr Bear is very kind, he’s always happy to help illustrated and entertaining animal stories—each those in need. But the animals in the forest are so one the perfect length for bedtime. used to him being there, they start to take his help for
granted. Then one day Mr Bear gets ill and finds himself all alone in his cave. Will anyone come to help him?
This touching title from award winning author/ illustrator Steve Smallman shows that when it comes 275 x 250mm, 24pp to true friends, kindness is something to give as well Rights sold: FIN, SWE, ESP, Rights sold: SVN as receive.
…more Storytime Bind-Ups
get all your bedtime stories in one place with these convenient collections, perfect for reading
Good Night Stories together at bedtime. Rights sold: BGR, HRV, Rights sold: BGR, HRV, Includes eight heart warming stories, FIN, ISL, RUS, SRB, ESP, perfect for and introducing young EST, FIN, FRA, LVA, PRT, SWE, ZAF, HUN children to the pleasure of reading. RUS, SRB, ESP, SWE
253 x 230mm, 176pp
Rights sold: FIN, SWE, ESP, BGR, HRV Rights sold: FIN, ICE, Rights sold: SPA, Rights sold: BUL, RUS, SPA, SWE, ZAF SWE, ZAF FIN, RUS, SWE.
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FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY Good Dog! From the same authors:
By Sean Taylor My Mum Always Looks After Me So Much Illustrated by David Barrow By Sean Taylor
Illustrated by David Barrow A laugh-out-loud tale of a lovably clueless dog and his owner. Dog so wants to be a good dog, but he just keeps getting it wrong. He quickly puts a plan in place Little Gorilla is going to the doctor for an injection. His mum says it’s because she has to look after him. But to get back in his owner’s good books.... but will it that’s the problem - his mum always looks after him so work? From the author- illustrator team behind My Mum Always Looks After Me So Much. much. First she makes him eat broccoli, then whenever he sneezes he has to put on an extra sweater. And now an injection! An ode to mothers and the way they look after their children, Little Gorilla eventually realises its not so bad being looked after so much.
276 x 235mm, 40pp 276 x 235mm, 32pp Rights sold: KOR
Look Up to the Stars NEW By Katie Cotton Illustrated by Miren Asiani Lora My Dad
By Susan Quinn A parent and child go in search of a star, but what will Illustrated by Marina Ruiz happen when they find it out of reach? This lyrical picture book celebrates imagination, adventure, coming home—and the idea that sometimes what you A beautiful and lyrical celebration of the ordinary – of are looking for is right under your nose. the everyday little things that one child’s dad does for him which makes him the best dad in the world. Not all 275 x 235mm, 32pp dads are high flying businessmen, not all dads are strong and brave, not all dads are adventurers. But all Rights sold: FRA, ITA, ESP, KOR dads are special to their child.
250 x 250mm, 32pp
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FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY NEW Apple Cake
The Way to Treasure Island By Dawn Casey Illustrated by Genevieve Godbout
By Lizzy Stewart
In this simple rhyming story from the author of Held in Love, a Matilda wants to find treasure but her dad keeps getting child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from distracted in this funny, adventure-packed story about hazelnuts in the hedgerows to apples from the tree, eggs from family. the hens and milk from the cow. Eventually the family has enough ingredients to make something special… a delicious apple cake.
216 x 270mm, 32pp GENEVIEVE GODBOUT lives in Montreal where she works as a Rights sold: FRA, KOR, PRT children’s book and fashion illustrator. She studied traditional animation in Montreal and at the prestigious school of “Gobelins” 300 x 220mm, 40pp in Paris.
Rights sold: DEU, GLG, KOR, BRA DAWN CASEY has a particular specialism in the retelling of folktales. for a range of educational and trade publishers. Her collection The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales won a Golden Nautilus Award and received an accolade from the American Folklore From the same author... Society.
There’s a Tiger in the Garden
By Lizzy Stewart
When Grandma says she’s seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn’t believe her. She’s too old to play Grandma’s silly games! She knows there’s absolutely, definitely no way there could be a tiger in the garden… could there?
This beautiful picture book is about the power of imagination.
Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2017.
Rights sold: CHN, TWN, DNK, DUT, FRA, GLG, DEU, GRC, HEB, ISL, ITA, KOR, NOR, PRT, RUS, ESP, SWE, TUR, BRA, LAT.AM
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FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY If All the World Were… Cloud Forest
By Joseph Coelho By Victoria Turnbull Illustrated by Allison Colpoys A child’s Umpa teaches them to read and to follow the
words, out the garden gate and all the way to the sea. Every day is a new adventure. They visit castles in the air, A moving, lyrical picture book about a young girl’s love for feast with friends and sail away on the rains. But then one her grandad and how she copes when he dies. day, Umpa isn't there… This powerful and ultimately uplifting test is an ideal way This beautiful story from acclaimed artist Victoria Turnbull to introduce children to the concept of death and dying, speaks of the power of books to bring people together, particularly children who have lost a grandparent. and to help us remember loved ones when they’re no longer with us.
276 x 235mm, 32pp 276 x 235mm, 32pp
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By the same author...
Pandora
By Victoria Turnbull
Pandora lives alone in a world of broken things. She makes herself a handsome home from all that people have left behind, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky… a bird with a broken wing.
275 x 240mm, 32pp
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This Book Can Read Your Mind Kites
By Susannah Lloyd By Simon Mole Illustrated by Jacob Grant Illustrated by Oamul Lu
‘This book can read your mind. I will just need you to think of David knows that to fit in at Fivehills he needs a kite. But
something, but whatever you do, don’t think of anything silly. when he makes one, the other kids in town aren’t too Like a pink elephant…’ impressed. They say it needs this, then it needs that, then it needs something else… soon David’s kite doesn't feel When the page is turned, sure enough, a pink elephant like his any more. But then he remembers what his appears! This funny, interactive book plays on the idea that grandad always said: “Let’s see what we’ve already got. 276 x 235mm, 32pp when you’re told not to think of something, somehow it is all More often than not, we’ll find the answer inside” and you can think about.. Rights sold: ESP, CAT David learns that when you’re happy with yourself, friends will follow. 290 x 235mm, 32pp A heartfelt story of friendship and belonging from performance poet Simon Mole.
Flock The Incredible Hotel By Gemma Koomen By Kate Davies Illustrated by Isabelle Follath Far, far away from here, at the edge of the wild North woods, there is a great tree. It’s the home of some little
If you ever go to the great city of Delaunay, take a left at the people who have heads the size of hazelnuts and stand as Duchess’s palace and cross the Bridge of Spires, and there you tall as your thumb. They are the Tree Keepers. One of them, will find The Incredible Hotel. Everything runs like clockwork, Sylvia, is a bit scared of the noisy games of the others, but thanks to Stefan the Kitchen Porter. Until one day when a fire when she finds a little lost bird, she begins a journey that starts in the kitchen just as the Duchess arrives… can Stefan will teach her all about friendship and community. This is a save the day? beautiful story from artist Gemma Koomen, who sells drawings and merchandise of her ‘little people’ via her online shop.
276 x 235mm, 40pp 290 x 235mm, 40pp
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This fictionalised children’s picture book rewrites the story of climate change champion Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to bring awareness to the world’s climate crisis.
Told as an allegory, an additional section at the back informs readers about the real
Greta, and advises them on what they can do to help fight against the “Giants.” Greta and the Giants • A donation from each sale goes to By Zoe Tucker • Eco-friendly printing on recycled paper Illustrated by Zoe Persico • Locally produced to minimise emissions
Greta is a little girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by Giants. When the Giants first came to the forest they chopped down trees to make houses. Then they chopped down more trees to make even bigger homes. The houses grew into towns and the towns grew into cities, until there was hardly any forest left. Greta knows she has to help the animals, but how? 275 x 236mm, 32pp Luckily Greta has an idea that will lead to the Giants and the Rights sold: FIN, FRA, F.CAN, ITA, DEU, forest animals working together in harmony. ESP, CAT, GRC, KOR, ROU, HRV, ISL,
SWE, SVN, NOR, DUT, LAT.AM, JPN, Photograph © Anders Hellberg PRT, HEB, THA, EST, LTU, UKR, BRA
ZOË TUCKER is an art director and designer, and has worked with best-selling artists including Lizzy Stewart, Axel Scheffler, Nick Sharratt and Helen Stephens. Her first picture book, Ada Lovelace and the Number- Crunching Machine, will publish in September 2019. “No one is too small to make a difference” ZOE PERSICO is an illustrator with a love for the cute, the colourful, and all things whimsical. When she’s not drawing and painting away, you can find her hiking through lush forests, playing Dungeons & Dragons, or snuggled up with a cup of coffee or tea. She lives in Florida with her partner and dog.
GRETA THUNBERG is an activist for climate change. This book is based on her story.
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NEW Love Hope
By Corrinne Averiss By Corrinne Averiss Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman Illustrated by Sebastian Pelon
Tess loves her family, but when she has to leave for her Comet is Finn’s dog, and his very best friend. But one
first day of school, she is worried her love might not day Comet won’t get out of his basket, not even for his stretch that far. That’s when she notices she is connected very favourite things!
to home by a string and that all the children at school Emotional, funny and uplifting, this beautiful picture have love strings! book shows children not to give up hope when times are An uplifting picture book, bringing comfort to children uncertain. who are going to school for the first time.
290 x 235mm, 32pp 290 x 235mm, 32pp
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Joy
By Corrinne Averiss Illustrated by Isabelle Follath
Fern’s Nanna has not been herself lately, she has lost her joy. With her catching-kit at the ready, Fern goes to the park and finds joy in all sorts of unusual places. But joy doesn't fit in a bag, or a box, or a tin! How will she manage to bring some back to Nanna?
CORRINNE AVERISS is a writer of thoughtful and humorous stories Emotional, funny and uplifting, this beautiful picture for children. She is the author of Joy, Hope, and now Love. Corinne book has a strong message about empathy and also writes and produces for children’s television in the UK and created maintaining loving relationships with our grandparents. the four-time Children’s BAFTA-winning Share a Story competition. Guaranteed to bring a bit of joy into every reader’s life. 290 x 235mm, 32pp
Rights sold: KOR, POL, JPN
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NEW NEW Wolf Girl Ways to Say I Love You
By Jo Loring-Fisher By Marilyn Singer Illustrated by Alette Straathof Sophy is a shy child, who only feels brave in her wolf costume. All of the other kids laugh at her, until one A sweet and lyrical picture book for younger children day Sophy meets a wolf that shows her how to be celebrating all the ways that creatures on our planet say 'I love
strong and brave like a wolf. you'. From snuggling garter snakes to big, cosy bear hugs, this book in verse shares how animals we'd expect, and some we This is a story about conquering that feeling of wouldn't, express affection for each other. Each animal shyness, being brave and finding you voice when you interaction is compared with a similar human one, showing that need it the most. we are not so different from our animal neighbours.
229 x 279mm, 32pp 290 x 235mm, 32pp
Your Mind is Like the Sky One World, Many Colours
By Bronwen Ballard By Ben Lerwill Illustrated by Laura Carlin Illustrated by Alette Straathof
A lyrical celebration of the vibrant colours waiting to be found Your mind is like the sky. Sometimes it’s clear and blue, but in all corners of the world. From the white hot sands of the sometimes a raincloud thought comes along and makes Sahara desert to the soft pink blossoms of the Japanese everything seem dark. So what can we do about rainclouds? countryside. The same colours can be found everywhere else in This beautiful picture book, written by psychologist Bronwen the world, in nature, in our cities and in our cultures, Ballard and illustrated by award-winning artist Laura Carlin, shows children that worries and negative thoughts are normal, and helps them develop healthy thinking habits.
Tips on mindfulness and extra resources for parents are 290 x 235mm, 32pp 290 x 235mm, 32pp included at the back of the book. Rights sold: CHN Rights sold: CHN, TWN, FIN, KOR, PRT, LAT.AM, HEB
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NEW How Selfish! Rusty the Squeaky Robot
By Clare Helen Welsh & Olivier Tallec By Neil Clark
Dot and Duck are back with a new story and even more Rusty is a friendly robot, but not a very happy one. The giggles. One day Duck finds a stick, only Dot thinks it’s other robots on Planet Robotone soon show Rusty that a sword and Duck thinks it’s a flag. When Dot refuses to being a little bit different is the best way to be. This share her new toy, how will Duck react to her selfish charming story about friendship and self-discovery has a
behaviour? strong, empowering message about acceptance and embracing individuality. A hilarious story, with an important message and a touching ending. With wonderful, contemporary illustrations that will appeal to young children and parents alike.
250 x 250mm, 32pp
250 x 250mm, 32pp
Rights sold: FRA, CHN
In the same series...
My Friend Sleep How Rude! By Laura Baker Just try not to laugh with every page turn of this book as Duck gets ruder and ruder and Dot’s tea party gets Illustrated by Hannah Peck more and more chaotic… A simple yet hilarious story about manners and Journey through a little girl’s dreams, alongside her friend sleep. friendship. Greet friendly aliens, ride on a dragon’s back and meet a scary monster who turns out to be not so scary after all.
A story that reminds children of the joy of dreams and how to deal with nightmares.
250 x 250mm, 32pp Rights sold: F.CAN, FRA, KOR, TWN, CHN, ESP, CAT
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NEW NEW NEW Series: Everybody Feels The Perfect Project
By Moira Harvey By Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway Illustrated by Holly Sterling Ana Sanfelippo
When Charlie’s class have to do a project about trains, can he use his SEN All children feel jealous, lonely, shy and worried at superpowers to help his group get the job done?
some point and will need support handling these emotions. The successful Everybody Feels series This title explores the topic of autism with an empowering story and 203 x 203mm, 24pp looks at why children may feel a certain way and adorable illustrations. explains how they can deal with their emotions in a constructive way. NEW The Playground Problem
When Ruby notices that Joey is being bullied, can she use her SEN superpowers to help him?
This title explores the topic of anxiety with an empowering story and 253 x 230mm, 24pp adorable illustrations.
Rights sold (prev titles): BRA, CAT, CHN, DNK, DUT, FRA, F.CAN, IND, PRT, SVK, ESP, LAT.AM, TUR, ZAF The SEN superpowers series approaches special educational needs topics with sensitivity and positivity, using entertaining stories and beautiful illustrations that children will love. The author, Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway is a subject expert.
NEW NEW Series: A Helping Hand Rights sold: POL, ESP, CAT, CHN, PRT
By Nancy Loewen & Elisa Paganelli
Providing a picture book approach to PSHE topics, A Helping Hand helps children understand and cope with upsetting situations they might face. The stories will enable children to talk about their own situation and express how they are feeling while notes for parents and teachers will 253 x 230mm, 24pp help care-givers provide answers and support children in the best way possible. The Classroom Mystery The Map Challenge
Someone has been stealing food When Sammy’s group lose their map from Snowball, the class bunny! Can on a camping trip, can he use his Izzy use her SEN superpowers to SEN superpowers to lead them safely track down the culprit? back to the campsite?
This title explores the topic of ADHD. This title explores dyslexia.
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RELIGION RELIGION The Nativity Story
A child-friendly picture book retelling of the nativity story that comes with a glue-free model of the stable scene and characters. Timeless illustrations by Kate McLelland and sturdy card make this a product that can be put back on the
bookshelf then brought out to reuse year after year.
272 x 243 mm, 24 pp, tuck box with 5 card model sheets
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Silent Night
By Lara Hawthorne
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world’s best-loved carol. A gorgeous book for all the family to share during the festive season.
My First Bible Stories
The perfect introduction to both the Old and the New Testaments for young children, this series combines simple retellings of popular bible stories with fabulous illustrations. These well-known and 216 x 270mm, 32pp well-loved tales are perfect for reading together, as well as alone. Each book ends with a ‘next steps’ page, which focus on both the story and general learning opportunities for the child. Rights sold: FRA
253 x 230mm, 24pp
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Once Upon a Unicorn Horn
By Beatrice Blue
A little girl finds magic flying horses in her garden, but one of the, can’t fly! With the help of her parents, an ice cream cone and a little bit of magic, she saves and the
day, and answers the question of how unicorns got their horns.
Once upon a Dragon’s Fire This series from Dreamworks animation artist Beatrice Blue is full of wonder, magic and heart. Each title looks By Beatrice Blue at how magical creatures for their distinguishing features. Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifying dragon stalked the land. He was so scary he made children scream, he was so angry he made joy disappear, and he was so evil that he blew huge storms out of his Rights sold: CAT, FRA, F.CAN, GLG, DEU, jaws, which is why it is always so cold… GRC, HEB, PRT, ROU, ESP, ITA, LTU But when Freja and Silas met the dragon, they found something very different indeed.
276 x 235mm, 40pp
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Coming next in the series...
Once upon a Mermaid’s Tail
By Beatrice Blue BEATRICE BLUE is a freelance visual development artist and Do you know how mermaid’s got their tails? It all began with a little boy called Theodore, who had a illustrator based in Montreal, with her husband and her dog collection of all of the best fish. One day he finds the most beautiful fish he has ever seen and he takes her Jungle, always surrounded by great adventures and lots of back to his collection. She is the most beautiful , unique fish, but she is not meant to be out of the ocean… snow. Once upon a Dragon’s Fire is her second children’s book.
A charming tale of about how mermaid’s got their tales, with an environmental message that underlines how important our oceans are and all of its beautiful fish!
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NEW The Bear, The Piano and Little Bear’s Concert Lights on Cotton Rock
You probably remember the story of the bear who found the piano A little girl called Rose witnesses an alien spaceship landing at in the woods and grew up to become a huge star. But after a while, Cotton Rock near her house. She visits the spaceship and the audiences got smaller, the pianos less grand, and the applause meets a young alien, but when she returns home no one died away. So Bear decided to retire. Now back in the woods, he is believes her story. She keeps returning to Cotton Rock as she sad that his dream is over but he soon has something to distract grows up, in the hope that the UFO will come back. Eventually, him: Little Bear!
after many years, she has a daughter and granddaughter of The final book in the award-winning, best-selling trilogy shows that her own and she’s starting to give up hope… while fame and fortune might be temporary, the best songs will stay in your heart forever. This new title from best-selling author David Litchfield is a tear -jerking story that reminds us to keep believing, and about the importance of family.
300 x 220mm, 40pp 300 x 220mm, 40pp
Rights sold: FRA, DUT, GRC Rights sold: CHN, TWN, DUT, FRA, GRC, KOR, PRT, HRV The Bear and The Piano
One day, a bear stumbles across something he has never seen before - a piano, which he teaches himself to play. He soon find himself on an incredible journey to New York where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind… Grandad’s Secret Giant
Billy doesn't believe his grandad when he tells him there’s a giant living Now available as a sound book! in his town, doing good deeds for everyone. He knows that a giant is too big to keep himself hidden. But as time goes on, Billy learns that some Rights sold: ARM, BGR CAT, CHN, TWN, HRV, DNK, DUT, FRA, GLG, DEU, GRC, HEB, HUN, secrets are too big to stay secret for long… This delightful story of ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, PRT, ROU, RUS, SVK, ESP, LAT,AM, THA, TUR, UKR, ZAF belonging and friendship teaches children the importance of tolerance and acceptance.
300 x 220mm, 40pp The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle Rights sold: CAT, CHN, TWN, HRV, FRA, GLG, DEU, GRC, ITA, KOR, PRT, RUS, ESP, TUR Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times and bad, but when Hugo gets a chance to play with the Bear’s Big Band, can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend? DAVID LITCHFIELD first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones ‘mash up’ comics for his older brother and sister. His first Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted story picture book with Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, The Bear and the Piano , won teaches us that friendship, like good music, lasts forever. the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It was shortlisted for 8 other awards in the UK and has sold in over 20 languages. Rights sold: BGR, CHN, TWN, HRV, DUT, FRA, DEU, GRC, HEB, HUN, JPN, KOR, PRT, RUS, ESP, SWE
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Four Seasons in One Day NEW Carnival of the Animals Discover what it would be like to travel through the By Jessica Courtney-Tickle four seasons in one day. Follow Isabelle and her dog, Coming soon to the best-selling Story Orchestra series, Pickle, on the adventure of a lifetime. lose yourself in a magical world where all the animals Watch as the seasons change and hear music from talk, dance and sing. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by pressing a button on each Set to Saint-Soen’s famous music, look out for the regal new spread. lion, the graceful swan and the ginormous elephant all on parade.
Over 600,000 foreign language Rights sold: BUL, CAT, CHN, TWN, HRV, CZE, DUT, FRA, DEU, DNK, GRC, ITA, JPN, 265 x 304mm, 24pp copies sold worldwide! KOR, ROU, RUS, ESP, LAT.AM, SWE Rights sold: DEU, TWN, DUT, GRC The Nutcracker
It is Christmas Eve at Clara’s house. Scents of ginger, chocolate and peppermint waft through the air.
Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this musical retelling of the classic ballet. Push the button on each beautiful scen to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score.
Rights sold: ARM, BGR, CAT, CHN, TWN, HRV, DUT, FRA, DEU, GRC, ITA, JPN, ROU, RUS, SVK, ESP, CZE, LTU, NOR Swan Lake The Sleeping Beauty
Discover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake. Join the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. But when a terrible guest Trapped by an evil sorcerer in the body of a swan, how arrives and places a curse on the princess, the kingdom will Princess Odette ever escape? must find the one special person who can defeat it… Visit the magical woodland clearing to find Prince Sieg- A stunning retelling of the classic ballet story brought to fried, be mesmerised by cygnets dancing on the lake, life by Tchaikovsky’s original score. and watch as Odette battles the evil sorcerer for her freedom. Guardian: “A lively retelling, enriched by Jessica Press the note on every page to hear the story come to Courtney-Tickle’s luscious illustrations—each life with music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Rights sold: BGR, CAT, CHN, TWN, spread is like an illuminated garden.”
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DREAMS DREAMS NEW Explore the lives of remarkable people, from NEW NEW designers and artists to scientists and activists, with Over 2 million English language the bestselling series Little People, big Dreams! copies sold worldwide!
This empowering series offers inspirational messages to children of all ages in a range of formats.
With 32 titles published and another 16 being published in 2020, this is an unstoppable brand. Board book: 156 x 126.5mm, 24pp
Rights sold: FRA, DEU, DUT, ITA PRT, SWE, DNK, 17 titles already available as board NOR, FIN, GRC, TUR, UKR, BGR, HRV, SRB, books, with more to come! F.CAN, KOR, JPN,CHN, AZE, ARA, HEB
240 x 195mm, 32pp NEW Little Me, Big Dreams Journal
Full of activities to complete and colour this is the perfect journal for children who are starting to write. Inspirational messages and connections to the real people in the Little People Big Dreams series throughout this journal will encourage children to dream big and start thinking about their greatest ambitions.
Box sets NEW Other titles in the series... Meet three inspirational women with these boxed gift sets, each centring around a different theme.
Other box sets include Women in Art and Women in Science. Each set contains 3 HB books.
254 x 206mm, 96pp
Book and Paper Doll Gift sets
Read these inspiring stories, then press out the cardboard figures and role play in an interactive learning experience.
Each set contains 1 HB book and 3 sheets of card with press-out pieces.
...plus many more! 275 x 210mm, 32pp
50 49 Wide Eyed Editions was founded in 2014 and creates Edutainment is the key focus of QED's approach – we aim original non-fiction for children and families. The imprint to both educate and entertain. Humour, fresh design and champions contemporary illustration and physical books, great illustrations combine to make learning engaging bringing a new sense of wonder to classic themes in and fun for children aged between four and eleven. simple, quality formats that look and feel like beautiful QED's diverse range of titles covers everything from objects. Wide Eyed books focus on key interests in the innovative non-fiction to clever and highly original arts, natural history and armchair travel. picture books. Get inspired and get learning – the fun starts here!
With a 35-year heritage of books that celebrate the diversity of our world, Frances Lincoln Children's Books is the back-to-back Waterstone prize-winning publisher of Wee Gallery is a brand specialising in toys and books today. Boasting the best-selling Little People Big Dreams especially developed for very young children, using high- series, we also publish beautifully-illustrated natural contrast black-and-white designs that baby’s eyes enjoy. history and novelty titles alongside our boutique picture book list.
Quarto Children's Books is a co-edition publisher Sweet Pea Press makes novelty pre-school children’s of exciting, innovative paper-engineered books for books. Our creative team has become a valued supplier children of all ages. We make quality illustrated non- to the international co-edition market throughout the fiction titles, covering a range of high-interest topics from world and has earned a reputation for innovation and the animal kingdom to outer space, giants to cars – for imagination. We specialize in multilingual co-editions of publishers selling into all international markets. our own titles, but we use creativity to tailor our formats to suit many markets.
Publishing fun and imaginative books and kits for Ivy Kids produces beautiful books that will get kids children of all ages on art, transportation, history, craft, making, creating, thinking, playing and dreaming. gardening, and more. Building on the success of Walter Covering all sorts of areas, including cool, contemporary Foster Publishing, a leader in the art instruction field for kids' crafts, awesome art activities, and fresh nonfiction more than 90 years, Walter Foster Jr. develops high- topics, our books will get kids of all ages imagining, quality and affordable books that spark excitement and innovating, and above all, having fun! curiosity and inspire lifelong interests.
A high-quality imprint for young children which For more than 30 years, becker&mayer! has produced encapsulates three main focuses: Imagination, Innovation extraordinary books for publishing partners worldwide. and Inspiration. words & pictures represents a powerful Our award-winning formats integrate print with unique and positive opportunity to open children's minds to a components, electronics, and audio, making each title an world of discovery through artful picture books and engaging experience. With co-edition partners in over 30 illustrated non-fiction. countries, we take pride in exceeding expectations.
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