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MARCH 2017 Frogkisser! Garth Nix

A rollicking fantasy-adventure by the master of children's speculative fiction.

Description Talking dogs. Mischievous wizards. An evil stepstepfather. Loads and loads of toads. Such is the life of a Frogkisser.

Princess Anya needs to see a wizard about a frog. It's not her frog, it's her sister's. And it's not a frog, it's actually a prince. A prince who was once in love with Anya's sister, but has now been turned into a frog by their evil stepstepfather. And Anya has made a 'sister promise' that she will find a way to return Prince Denholm to human form...

So begins an exciting, hilarious, irreverent quest through the Kingdom of Trallonia and out the other side, in a fantastical tale for all ages, full of laughs and danger, surprises and delights, and an immense population of frogs.

'[A] beautifully told romp of a fairy tale ... Wise and wondrous.' - Holly Black

About the Author GARTH NIX was born in 1963 in Melbourne, Australia. A full-time writer since 2001, he previously worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and as a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve. Garth's books include the award-winning young adult fantasy novels Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen and Clariel; the dystopian novel Shade's Children; and the space opera A Confusion of Princes. His fantasy novels for children include The Ragwitch; the six books of the Seventh Tower sequence; the Keys to the Kingdom series; and the Troubletwisters series and Spirit Animals: Blood Ties (co- written with Sean Williams). More than five million copies of his books have been sold around the world, his books have appeared on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the Times and The Australian, and his work has been translated into more than forty-one languages. He lives in a Sydney beach suburb with his wife and two children.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781760293512 Format: Paperback - Demy format Dimensions: 208x138mm Extent: 336 pages

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Abhorsen (2003); A & U Children MARCH 2017 Frogkisser! 10 copy pack

Includes 10 copies of Frogkisser plus a free reading copy and a wobbler

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A & U Children MARCH 2017 The Things We Promise J. C. Burke

Gemma's older brother Billy made her a promise that he would ensure she looked fabulous for her first school formal. But his circumstances change dramatically and Billy's promise becomes the least of the family's concerns.

Description There are two things you need to know about me. The first is that I remember life by what I was wearing. The second is that I think too much.

It's the early 1990s and all Gemma can think about is looking perfect for her first school formal. Gemma's brother Billy - New York's up and coming hair and make-up artist - has made her the ultimate promise: he's returning home especially to 'create magic' on her and two friends for their end-of-year formal. Gemma's best friend, Andrea, is convinced it'll be their moment to shine; Gemma hopes it's the night Ralph will finally notice her.

But when Billy arrives home from New York, Gemma's life becomes complicated. Her family's been keeping secrets; friendships are forged and broken; and suddenly the length of her formal dress is the least of her worries.

Set in a time of uncertainty and fear, The Things We Promise is a beautifully told novel that sings with emotion, humour and heartbreak.

About the Author J.C. Burke has published a number of acclaimed books for teenagers and young adults, including CBCA Notable Books White Lies and The Red Cardigan, Aurealis Awards finalist Nine Letters Long, The Story of Tom Brennan, Faking Sweet, Starfish Sisters, Ocean Pearl, Pig Boy and Pretty Girl. The Story of Tom Brennan won the 2006 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers and the 2006 Australian Family Therapists Award for Children's Literature and it is currently on the NSW HSC syllabus list. Pig Boy won the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction in 2012.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781760290405 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 384 pages

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Pig Boy, Random House 2011

Ocean Pearl, Random House 2008

Starfish Sisters, Random House 2007 A & U Children MARCH 2017 The Things We Promise 8 copy pack

Includes 8 copies of The Things We Promise plus a free reading copy.

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A & U Children MARCH 2017 Henrietta and the Perfect Night Martine Murray

Henrietta, the great go-getter, is going to be a big sister, but she'll have to wait half way to Christmas before the baby is ready. Five charming and quirky stories from the author of the CBCA shotlisted book Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars.

Description Hello everybody, it's me. Henrietta the Great Go-Getter, and I'm having a big think. Right now I'm thinking I'd like a baby sister, so I can dress her up in different sorts of hats. But Mum says we'll have to wait and see. I'm terrible at waiting.

Meanwhile, I'm an explorer of life, and that includes trees, bugs, animals and all mysteries. I'm going to school for the very first time, which means I might have to go as a spy so that I can have a secret peep inside...

When Henrietta sees Olive Higgie crying in the classroom, she goes on a rescue mission and finds that you only need one friend in a room full of strangers to feel perfectly happy.

Henrietta's stories are full of funny thoughts and discoveries, and maybe the best are the ones that take a long time to come.

About the Author Martine Murray was born in Melbourne. She has studied acrobatics, dance, yoga and writing. In addition to her Henrietta books, she has written two picture books, illustrated one, and written four novels that have sold extensively overseas.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781760290245 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 96 pages

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Henrietta there's no one better (A&U) 2004

Henrietta the great go-getter (A&U) 2006 A & U Children MARCH 2017 Henrietta and the Perfect Night 8 copy pack

Includes 8 copies of Henrietta and the Perfect Night plus a mobile and a free display copy.

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A & U Children MARCH 2017 Spirit Week Shenanigans: Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Book 8 Marcus Emerson

Continuing the havoc-meets-hilarious adventures of Chase Cooper, who is the leader of a secret society of ninjas at his school.

Description The name's Chase Cooper, and this is my eighth diary as a 6th grade ninja. After having the worst week of my life, you'd think I'd try to relax and maybe stay out of the limelight, right? Nope! Zoe has me in front of the entire school playing in the Spirit Week Competition that she's set up as the new president of Buchanan. The problem is that Wyatt's playing too, and if he wins, his red ninjas will become stronger than ever before. I've been recruited to keep that from happening, and all I have to do is outlast him, but no matter how hard I play, he keeps on winning. I guess despite all his evilness, the kid has mad game. Oh, and did I mention the Scavengers want revenge? Ah, yup. It's true what they say - the toilet bowl goes deeper than anyone imagines, and I'm the only one that can get to the bottom of it... that's a saying, right? ...if it is, then it's way gross.

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

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781760295622 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 272 pages

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Secret Agent 6th Grader series by Marcus Emerson & Noah Child

Secret Agent 6th Grader (2013) Ice Cold Suckerpunch: Secret Agent 6th Grader 2 (2013) A & U Children MARCH 2017 The Scavengers Strike Back: Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Book 9 Marcus Emerson

Continuing the havoc-meets-hilarious adventures of Chase Cooper, who is the leader of a secret society of ninjas at his school.

Description Chase Cooper here, and this is my ninth diary as a 6th grade ninja. The Scavengers are back, and if you've been following my story, then you'll know it's not all gumdrops and lollipops over here. If it were just The Scavengers, I might've been equal to the challenge, but this time they've brought their leader - an eighth grader named Victor. He's everything that Wyatt is, only a bajillion times worse. Victor won't rest until he takes away the most important thing in my life, and guess what? He's doing a bang up job of it. As if that wasn't enough, let's also toss in the fact that my best friends are getting framed for the destruction of the new Buchanan statue! Time's running out, and I have to finish what The Scavengers started a couple weeks back, but I'm freaked that this could actually mean the end of my rockin' ninja lifestyle.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781760295639 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 272 pages

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Secret Agent 6th Grader series by Marcus Emerson & Noah Child

Secret Agent 6th Grader (2013) Ice Cold Suckerpunch: Secret Agent 6th Grader 2 (2013) A & U Children MARCH 2017 My Worst Frenemy: Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Book 10 Marcus Emerson

The final chapter in the havoc-meets-hilarious adventures of Chase Cooper, who is the leader of a secret society of ninjas at his school.

Description The name's Chase Cooper, and this is my tenth diary as a 6th grade ninja. A few days have passed since the green ninja clan appeared, but that's more than enough time for them to give me a headache. It doesn't help that my attention is stretched between a crazy robotics competition, an annoying pirate poser, and the ex-leader of the red ninja clan. Somehow Wyatt and I have found ourselves on the same side of the fence this time, and we've made a deal - if I help him get his ninja clan back then he'll leave me alone forever. So Wyatt and I are on a mission to figure out who the leaders of the new ninja clans are, but working with Wyatt definitely isn't easy. Whoever said 'keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer' obviously never met Wyatt.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781760295646 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 272 pages

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Secret Agent 6th Grader series by Marcus Emerson & Noah Child

Secret Agent 6th Grader (2013) Ice Cold Suckerpunch: Secret Agent 6th Grader 2 (2013) A & U Children MARCH 2017 Diary of a Ninja March Mixed pack

Includes 4 copies each of books 8-10 plus a free reading copy of book 8.

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A & U Children MARCH 2017 Hotaka: Through My Eyes - Natural Disaster Zones John Heffernan, edited by Lyn White

A powerful and moving story about one boy caught up in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011.

Description When the tsunami strikes the Japanese seaside town of Omori-wan, the effects are utterly devastating. Three years later, much of what happened on that day is still a mystery. As Hotaka sets about convincing local performers to appear at the town's upcoming Memorial Concert, he finds himself increasingly haunted by memories of best friend, Takeshi, who perished without trace in the tsunami. Then his friend Sakura becomes involved in an anti-seawall movement, and all too quickly the protest gets serious. As the town and its people struggle to rebuild their lives, can Hotaka piece together what happened that day - and let go of the past?

About the Author John Heffernan lives in the New England Tablelands of New South Wales. He has written more than fifty books for young readers, over a wide range of genres and age groups. His books have won numerous awards. A journey through Afghanistan led to an ongoing interest in that country, and inspired the writing of Naveed: Through My Eyes. Naveed won the 2015 YABBA Honour Book Award for Readers in Years 7-9, and has been shortlisted again for YABBA in that category for 2016. John writes with integrity and honesty, and his experience as a teacher has been invaluable in his writing and in his relationship with his readers.

Series editor and series creator Lyn White has been a primary school teacher-librarian and EAL teacher for more than twenty years before completing postgraduate studies in Editing and Communications at the University of Melbourne. Lyn is passionate about children's literature and has great expertise in engaging students with quality texts. Her work with refugee children motivated her to create the acclaimed Through My Eyes series of books set in contemporary war zones. Lyn created and edited the Through My Eyes - Natural Disaster Zones series to pay tribute to the courage and resilience of children who are often the most vulnerable in post-disaster situations. Lyn is also an education consultant and conference presenter.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781760113766 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 224 pages

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Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Naveed: Through My Eyes (John Heffernan, series editor Lyn White)

Shahana: Through My Eyes (Rosanne Hawke, series editor Lyn White) Amina: Through My Eyes (J. L. Powers, series editor Lyn White) Emilio: Through My Eyes (Sophie Masson series editor Lyn White) Malini: A & U Children MARCH 2017 My Friend Tertius Corinne Fenton, illustrated by Owen Swan

A delightful and heartwarming picture book about a WWII code-breaker and his pet gibbon, from best-selling creators Corinne Fenton and Owen Swan.

Description One question kept echoing in my mind - if I had to leave, what would I do with Tertius?

This is the true story of two lives brought together by chance. Arthur Cooper, working in intelligence for the British Government in pre-war Hong Kong, rescues a small gibbon and names him Tertius. Together they escape to a safe place - but is it for always?

About the Author Corinne Fenton has a passion for picture books and is published in Australia and internationally. Her first picture book Queenie: One Elephant's Story was an Honour Book in the CBCA Awards, The Dog on the Tuckerbox was a CBCA Notable Book and shortlisted in the APA and ABIA Awards and Bob the Railway Dog was named a CBCA Notable Book in 2016. Little Dog and the Christmas Wish was shortlisted in the Crichton CBCA Awards in 2015 and had the honour of being chosen as the theme for the 2015 Myer Christmas Windows. Her idea of the perfect day is to sit with a new picture book text, searching for perfect words.

Owen Swan is the illustrator of several picture books including Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings, a CBCA Notable Book. He was born in Sydney and spent most of his childhood in country New South Wales and the Blue Mountains. As well as illustrating he likes travelling whenever and wherever possible, and occasionally bothering his neighbours with his banjo playing.

Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781760113827 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 280x227mm Extent: 32 pages

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Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: full colour throughout Previous Titles: Corinne Fenton: Little Dog and the Christmas Wish (Black Dog Books, 2014), Flame Stands Waiting, illustrated by Sebastian Ciaffaglione (Black Dog Books, 2010), The Dog on the Tuckerbox, illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe (Black Dog Books 2008) Queenie: One A & U Children MARCH 2017 Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them J.K. Rowling

Brand new edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, with a new foreword from J.K. Rowling and an irresistible new jacket by Jonny Duddle.

Description A brand new edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, with a new foreword from J.K. Rowling and an irresistible new jacket by Jonny Duddle.

An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander's masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. Scamander's years of travel and research have created a tome of unparalleled importance. Some of the beasts will be familiar to readers of the Harry Potter books - the Hippogriff, the Basilisk, the Hungarian Horntail ... Others will surprise even the most ardent amateur magizoologist. Dip in to discover the curious habits of magical beasts across five continents ...

'No wizarding household is complete without a copy' Albus Dumbledore

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 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. Rowling's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for services to children's literature, France's L.gion d'honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781408880715 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 144 pages

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Bloomsbury Potter MARCH 2017 Fantastic Beasts 8 Copy Pack

Includes 8 copies Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them plus poster and free reading copy

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Bone Gap Laura Ruby

A masterful and seductive tale of love, magic, regret and forgiveness. Winner of the 2016 Michael L. Printz Award.

Description He'd been drawn here by the grass and the bees and the strange sensation that this was a magical place, that the bones of the world were a little looser here, double- jointed, twisting back on themselves, leaving spaces one could slip into and hide...

Everyone knows Bone Gap is full of gaps - gaps to trip you up, gaps to slide through so you can disappear forever. So when young, beautiful Roza goes missing, the people of Bone Gap aren't surprised. After all, it isn't the first time someone's slipped away and left Finn and Sean O'Sullivan on their own. Finn knows that's not what happened with Roza. He knows she was taken, ripped from the cornfields by a man whose face he can't remember. But no one believes him anymore. Well, almost no one. Petey Willis, the beekeeper's daughter, suspects that lurking behind Finn's fearful shyness is a story worth uncovering. But as we, like Petey, follow the stories of Finn, Roza, and the people of Bone Gap - their melancholy pasts, their terrifying presents, their uncertain futures - the truth about what happened to Roza is slowly revealed. And it is stranger than you can possibly imagine.

About the Author Laura Ruby is an author of books for adults, teens, and children, including the Printz award-winning Bone Gap, Edgar- nominated mystery Lily's Ghosts, the 2006 Book Sense Pick Good Girls, and the acclaimed novels Play Me and Bad Apple. She is on the faculty of Hamline University's MFA in writing for children and young adults program and lives in the Chicago area. Her website is www.lauraruby.com or you can follow her on Twitter at: @thatlauraruby.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780571332755 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 400 pages

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Faber Children Pb MARCH 2017 Bone Gap 8 copy pack

Includes 8 copies of Bone Gap plus a free reading copy.

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Faber Children Pb MARCH 2017 This is a Serious Book Jodie Parachini, illustrated by Daniel Rieley

A gloriously silly book in which a host of hilarious animals thwart the author's attempts to create a serious book.

Description A serious book is black-and-white, and it informs the reader. So why are a donkey in a flowered hat, a laughing zebra, a hissing snake, a marching penguin and cavorting monkeys in this book? Join the fun as the animals take control, effortlessly and with great style and humour, in this new picture book that is both very silly and very sophisticated, to be enjoyed by all ages...

About the Author Jodie Parachini grew up in Concord, Massachusetts and studied at Trinity College and Georgetown University in the US. She now lives in London with her husband and two daughters, where she is a freelance editor of adult and children's non- fiction. This is the first picture book she's written that is her idea.

Daniel Rieley grew up in Joyden's Wood, Kent, and graduated with BA Hons in Animated Production from Arts University, Bournemouth. He lives in London with his girlfriend. This is his first book.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780571329465 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 275x240mm Extent: 32 pages

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Faber Children Pb MARCH 2017 Dory Fantasmagory Abby Hanlon

A fun, fabulous and very funny new series about a little mischief-maker and her big adventures.

Description My name is Dory, but everyone calls me Rascal. This is my family. And I'm the littlest.

Meet Dory - an irresistible scamp with a huge imagination. Dory's the youngest in her family, which STINKS because it means everyone's always too busy to play with her. Or worse! They call her too little to join in. Luckily Dory has plenty of friends to keep her company - even if everyone else says they're just imaginary. And Dory has a lot to do: outsmarting the monsters that live in her house, escaping from prison (aka time-out) and exacting revenge on her sister's favourite doll... Fully illustrated throughout, and with perfect-for-bedtime length chapters, this adorable little mischief-maker is sure to capture your heart.

About the Author Abby Hanlon used to teach first grade in the New York public school system. Inspired by her students' storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children. Her first book was Ralph Tells a Story, followed by the Dory Fantasmagory books. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their two children.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780571325580 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 160 pages

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Faber Children Pb MARCH 2017 Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson

A classic that no home should be without - this is a thrilling tale of murder, money and mutiny.

Description Fifteen men on the dead man's chest... yo ho ho and a bottle of rum...

When a terrifying stranger arrives at Jim Hawkin's father's inn, he finds himself haunted by his tales of piracy, vengeance and blood on the high seas. But when the stranger mysteriously dies, Jim is pulled into an incredible adventure of his own - a quest to discover the long-lost treasure of the evil, infamous and now-dead pirate, Captain Flint. But this will be no easy journey, as bloodthirsty plans are afoot. Will Jim be able to find the treasure - and get out alive?

With a stunning new cover from Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Levi Pinfold, this thrilling pirate adventure is a true classic of its genre, and a must-have for every bookshelf.

About the Author Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850. He loved to travel and this became the basis of many of his stories. He became famous for novels such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde during his lifetime and they have been beloved ever since. The idea for Treasure Island came from a map that he had drawn for his 12-year-old stepson, the pirate story which accompanied the map was serialised in the boys' magazine Young Folks and was later published in book form.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780571331161 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 384 pages

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Faber Children Pb MARCH 2017 Zoo Boy and the Jewel Thieves Sophie Thompson

Zoo Boy and his host of talking animal friends are back! And this time, they're solving crime...

Description Eight year old Vince (otherwise known somewhat affectionately as Zoo Boy) can talk to animals. Which is handy, as his dad works at the zoo! The only problem is, the animals are rather demanding... But for once the animals are going to have to put their selfish ways aside, as there's a jewel thief on the loose. Can Vince and the animals catch the crook?

Another hilarious and delightful story for 6+ readers by actress Sophie Thompson, with black and white illustrations by the wonderfully talented Rebecca Ashdown.

About the Author Sophie Thompson is an Olivier Award-winning actress and also the winner of Celebrity Masterchef 2014. Her films include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Emma and Four Weddings and a Funeral. She has two teenage boys and lives in North London.

Rebecca Ashdown was born in Chichester. After a Masters at Central Saint Martin's, she worked for the BBC until her lifelong passion for children's books led her to start creating them. She now lives and works near Stroud with her husband and two children.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780571325207 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 144 pages

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Faber Children Pb MARCH 2017 Press Out and Colour: Easter Decorations Kate McLelland

Make your own beautiful, 3D Easter decorations with this board book of press-out ornaments.

Description Each press out Easter egg is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring ten unique designs, the press-out pieces can be easily slotted together to create cheerful hanging ornaments to decorate Easter trees. These gorgeous eggs look elegant in white and gold, but even more glorious when you add colour.

About the Author For as long as she can remember, Kate has loved drawing and painting. Outdoor holidays with her family inspired hours of doodling animals and nature. She is the illustrator for both the Christmas and Easter Decorations titles, and has a number of books being published, including Blackbird, Blackbird, What Do You Do? (Hodder Children's Books) and What's Below (Egmont). Kate lives in Edinburgh with her husband and two children. Her website and blog can be found at www.katemclelland.com

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780857638694 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 210x148mm Extent: 24 pages

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Nosy Crow MARCH 2017 Sing Along With Me: Sleeping Bunnies Yu-hsuan Huang

The next book in a series of bright, slider board books featuring popular nursery rhymes bursts with energy and cheering illustrations.

Description This series of bright, slider board books featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Each book comes with five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along!

About the Author Yu-hsuan Huang, also known as Smallx2, is an illustrator and artist who lives with her family and two lovely cats. After graduating from National Taiwan Normal University with a BFA degree in art, Yu-hsuan started her career as an illustrator, working on editorials, picture books and commercial projects. She also has her own illustration brand named "Smohouse". Yu-hsuan's works are inspired by animals and her life experiences. Her soothing and warm-hearted artwork aims to comfort people, and bring happiness to everyone.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780857638649 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 200x200mm Extent: 12 pages

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Nosy Crow MARCH 2017 Flip Flap Dogs Nikki Dyson

Funny rhymes and hilarious hounds to make you giggle! Little readers will adore flipping the illustrations again and again to see what crazy canines they can create!

Description What do you get when you cross a labrador with a beagle? A labradeagle, of course! What about a terrier with a dalmatian? Why, that's a terratian! A very silly but absolutely engaging doggy book that will charm the whole family.

About the Author Nikki grew up in the countryside, in a small village called Shrivenham in Oxfordshire. She studied for her illustration degree in Swindon and, since graduating in 2006, has illustrated books for children, including 1000 Animals, 1000 Things to Eat, and two Little Golden books: How to be a Superhero and How to be a Pirate. of her childhood drawing, reading and making mud pies in the garden. To this day, she still does the same but gets paid for it too, which is lovely, and you'll be pleased to hear the mud pie business is still going strong. Nikki loves creating characters for stories and is hugely inspired by animation and concept artists. One of her favourite cartoons is Looney Tunes' Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner -meep, meep!

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9780857637543 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 185x235mm Extent: 28 pages

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Nosy Crow MARCH 2017 Copy Cat Ali Pye

Hilarious kitten antics bring playground behaviour to life in this in this funny tale about finding your own way. This paperback edition includes a free audio reading.

Description Bella loves Anna. In fact, Bella loves Anna SO MUCH that she wants to be just like her, and copies every single thing she does. But like all little kittens, Bella and Anna get into a bit of a tangle... Between Bella's wobbly efforts with a hula-hoop, her disastrous ballerina twirls and her catastrophic fancy dress attempts, Bella never quite gets the hang of things. And then Anna suddenly snaps - she's had enough of Bella being SUCH a copycat! What is Bella going to do?

With an adorable troupe of colourful kittens and vibrant illustrations, this is a light-hearted look at playground friendships and finding your own way.

About the Author Ali Pye wanted to be an illustrator ever since she was little, and used to draw stories and stick the pages together to make little books. But it took her a few years and a stint as a copy editor to start drawing professionally. She graduated from the Kingston MA in Illustration in 2010 and is now a full time illustrator.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857636829 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 238x298mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow MARCH 2017 We Love Dinosaurs Lucy Volpin

A vibrant celebration of dinosaurs in all shapes and sizes! This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading.

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! 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: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857636133 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 250x270mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow MARCH 2017 Don't Wake Up Tiger! Britta Teckentrup

A beautifully designed, boldly illustrated picture book for the very young in which readers are encouraged to get involved in the story through tilting and shaking the book and even singing a lullaby! This paperback edition includes a free audio reading.

Description Tiger is fast asleep, but oh dear! She's lying completely in the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea and, holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing! It's a good job that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep, isn't it? But where exactly are they going with all those big shiny balloons? Do you think it might be someone's birthday? Can you guess who?

About the Author Britta Teckentrup grew up in a town called Wuppertal. She moved to London in 1988 to study illustration and fine art at St Martin's College and the Royal College of Art and ended up staying in England for 17 years. Britta has created over 30 books translated into 20 different languages. Britta's illustrations have appeared in magazines and on homewares, clothes and packaging. Britta now lives and works in Berlin with her artist husband, young son Vincent and their cat.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857638601 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x232mm Extent: 24 pages

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Nosy Crow MARCH 2017 Fairy Felicity's Moonlight Adventure Alison Murray

Follow the gilttery snail trail and help Fairy Felicity find her way to a magical moonlight surprise. This paperback edition includes a free audio reading.

Description One night, Fairy Felicity opens her door to find a mysterious invitation from a friendly silver snail. His trail leads Felicity all the way to a very special surprise! Featuring a fairy, a magical moonlit garden and glitter galore, this stunning story is a tactile treat.

About the Author Alison grew up in Lanarkshire near Glasgow and studied Textile Design at Glasgow School of Art. After graduating, Alison moved to London where she did a variety of jobs including selling books for Waterstones and designing rugs for Habitat. Alison then went back to university to study design for interactive media and co-founded a successful interactive media company based in Shoreditch. When the company was sold to an FT500 company, Alison moved back to Scotland with her family. Alison now mainly works as an illustrator and author of picture books, but still dabbles with interactive media and web design.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857635884 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 250x270mm Extent: 24 pages

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Nosy Crow MARCH 2017 The Secret Rescuers: The Star Wolf Paula Harrison, illustrated by Sophy Williams

The next book in an exciting series for 7+ year olds, set in a world where amazing magical creatures. Filled with adventure, magic, secrets, friendship and animals in peril, this is the perfect follow- up to The Rescue Princesses.

Description One autumn day Emma comes across an adorable star wolf pup, caught in a trap. Emma rescues the little pup and sets about trying to reunite her with her family. But mean Lord Hector, who hates magical creatures, is trying to catch all the star wolves. With the help of a magical speaking stone and her new friend Sophy, Emma must work with the magical creatures of the forest to stop Lord Hector.

About the Author Paula Harrison is the author of The Storm Dragon and The Rescue Princesses. She wanted to be a writer from a young age but spent many happy years being a primary school teacher first. She finds inspiration in lots of things from cloud shapes to snippets of conversation. She loves sandy beaches and eating popcorn. She lives with her husband and children in Buckinghamshire, which is nowhere near the sea.

Sophy Williams is an award-winning illustrator with twenty-five years experience illustrating children's books. While still studying, she twice won prizes in the Readers Digest Young Illustrator's competition and was runner up for the Mother Goose Award for her first picture book. She spent some of her childhood in exotic locations such as Singapore, Hong Kong and the Middle East and often finds her illustrations being influenced by these places. Her pictures are filled with atmosphere and drama created with soft pastels. She now lives by the Kennet and Avon canal in Bradford on Avon with her husband, author/illustrator MP Robertson, their two lanky teenage sons and a mischievous grey cat called Hamish.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9780857637680 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 112 pages

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Nosy Crow MARCH 2017 Night Shift: An insight into depression that words often struggle to reach Debi Gliori

A groundbreaking picture book on depression with stunning and powerful illustrations.

Description 'Debi Gliori is amazing. Her pictures offer people an insight into depression that words often struggle to reach. She makes visible the invisible. And I for one want to thank her for that.' - Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive

With stunning black and white illustration and deceptively simple text, author and illustrator Debi Gliori examines how depression affects one's whole outlook upon life, and shows that there can be an escape - it may not be easy to find, but it is there. Drawn from Debi's own experiences and with a moving testimony at the end of the book explaining how depression has affected her and how she continues to cope, Debi hopes that by sharing her own experience she can help others who suffer from depression, and to find that subtle shift that will show the way out.

'I have used dragons to represent depression. This is partly because of their legendary ability to turn a once fertile realm into a blackened, smoking ruin and partly because popular mythology shows them as monstrous opponents with a tendency to pick fights with smaller creatures. I'm not particularly brave or resourceful, and after so many years battling my beasts, I have to admit to a certain weariness, but I will arm-wrestle dragons for eternity if it means that I can help anyone going through a similar struggle.'

About the Author Debi Gliori lives in Scotland. Debi is well known for both her picture books and her novels for children and has been shortlisted for all the major prizes, including the Kate Greenaway Award (twice) and the Scottish Arts Council Award. Debi was the Shetland Islands' first Children's Writer-in-Residence. She has written and illustrated No Matter What, The Trouble With Dragons, Stormy Weather, The Scariest Thing of All, What's the Time, Mr Wolf?, Dragon Loves Penguin and, most recently, Alfie in the Bath and Alfie in the Garden as well as the popular Pure Dead fiction series for older readers. Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781471406232 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 148x180mm Extent: 32 pages

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Hotkey MARCH 2017 Beware that Girl Teresa Toten

For fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars comes a tense thriller of secrets, lies and obsession.

Description Kate O'Brien has always been known as the scholarship kid, running away from a terrible past and overcoming obstacles, some more sinister than others. She's determined to make a better life for herself. She deserves it. And at the elite Waverly school, Kate is willing to do whatever it takes to climb the social ladder and land her spot at Yale.

There's one girl in particular who catches Kate's eye. Olivia Michelle Sumner, all born blonde and rich and just messed up enough for Kate to latch on to. As for Olivia, she's a damaged girl, looking to be mended. She finds something promising in Kate. A study buddy. A best friend. A sister she never had. But even a vulnerable girl like Olivia has her own dark past to contend with. When the handsome and whip-smart Mark Redkin joins the Waverly administration, he manages to woo the whole student body, paying particular attention to Olivia - an affair she very much wants to keep to herself, especially from Kate. And as a man who knows just how to get what he wants, Kate realises that Mark poses a huge threat, in more ways than she is willing to admit.

A deeply twisted YA novel that will have you guessing until the very last line.

About the Author Teresa Toten won the Governor General's Literary Award in Canada for The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B. She is the author of the acclaimed Blondes series, as well as The Game, The Onlyhouse, and, with Eric Walters, The Taming. Teresa lives in Toronto. Visit her online at teresatoten.com and on Facebook, and follow @TTotenAuthor on Twitter.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781471406393 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 336 pages

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Hotkey MARCH 2017 Beware that Girl 8 copy pack

Includes 8 copies of Beware that Girl plus a free reading copy.

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Hotkey MARCH 2017 The Ghost Bride Yangsze Choo

Seventeen-year-old Li Lan lives in 1890s Malaya with her quietly-ruined father, who returns one evening with a proposition - the fabulously wealthy Lim family want Li Lan to marry their son. The only problem is, he's dead.

Description Seventeen-year-old Li Lan lives in 1890s Malaya with her quietly-ruined father, who returns one evening with a proposition - the fabulously wealthy Lim family want Li Lan to marry their son. The only problem is, he's dead. After a fateful visit to the Lim mansion, Li Lan finds herself haunted not only by her ghostly would-be suitor, but also her desire for the Lims' handsome new heir. At night she is drawn into the Chinese afterlife - a world of ghost cities, paper funeral offerings, monstrous bureaucracy and vengeful spirits. Enlisting the help of mysterious Er Lang (a dragon turned clerk) Li Lan must uncover the secrets of the ghost world - before she becomes trapped there forever.

Drawing on traditional Malayan folklore and superstition, The Ghost Bride is a haunting, exotic and romantic read perfect for fans of Empress Orchid and Memoirs of a Geisha.

About the Author

Yangsze Choo is a fourth generation Malaysian of Chinese descent. Due to a childhood spent in various countries such as Germany and Japan, she can eavesdrop (badly) in several languages. After graduating from Harvard University, she worked as a management consultant before writing her first novel. THE GHOST BRIDE, set in colonial Malaya and the elaborate Chinese world of the afterlife, is about a peculiar historic custom called a spirit marriage.

Yangsze lives in California with her husband, two children, and a potential rabbit. She loves to eat and read, and often does both at the same time. You can follow her at www.yschoo.com or on Twitter: @yangszechoo.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781471400797 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 400 pages

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Hotkey MARCH 2017 We Come Apart Sarah Crossan and Brian Conaghan

Two of the most important voices in YA come together to break your heart - We Come Apart is a contemporary Romeo and Juliet, a story of two teenagers brought together by circumstance, ripped apart by fate ...

Description YA rising stars Sarah Crossan and Brian Conaghan join forces to break readers' hearts in this contemporary story of star- cross'd lovers.

Jess would never have looked twice at Nicu if her friends hadn't left her in the lurch. Nicu is all big eyes and ill-fitting clothes, eager as a puppy, even when they're picking up litter in the park for community service. He's so not her type. Appearances matter to Jess. She's got a lot to hide.

Nicu thinks Jess is beautiful. His dad brought Nicu and his mum here for a better life, but now all they talk about is going back home to find Nicu a wife. The last thing Nicu wants is to get married. He wants to get educated, do better, stay here in England. But his dad's fists are the most powerful force in Nicu's life, and in the end, he'll have to do what his dad wants.

As Nicu and Jess get closer, their secrets come to the surface like bruises. The only safe place they have is with each other. But they can't be together, forever, and stay safe - can they?

An extraordinary, high-impact, high-emotion collaboration between two Carnegie shortlisted rising stars of YA. Perfect for fans of Patrick Ness, Malorie Blackman, Rainbow Rowell and John Green.

About the Author Sarah Crossan has lived in Dublin, London and New York, and now lives in Hertfordshire. She graduated with a degree in philosophy and literature before training as an English and drama teacher at Cambridge University. She has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal three times, the YA Book Prize, the CBI Irish Children's Book Awards and many other prizes. Since completing a masters in creative writing, she has been working to promote creative writing in schools. http: Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408878866 //www.sarahcrossan.com/ @SarahCrossan Format: Paperback Dimensions: 216x135mm Brian Conaghan was raised in the Scottish town of Coatbridge but now lives and works as a teacher in Dublin with two Extent: 320 pages beauties who hinder his writing: his wife Orla and daughter Rosie. He has a Master of Letters in Creative Writing from the Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFB General Fiction University of Glasgow. His first book for Bloomsbury, When Mr Dog Bites, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Illustrations: @BrianConaghan Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 We Come Apart 8 Copy Pack

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Nowhere Near You Leah Thomas

Following up her acclaimed debut, Because You'll Never Meet Me, Leah Thomas continues the stories of Ollie and Moritz in another heart-warming story of unique friendship

Description Ollie is hypersensitive to electricity, constantly at risk of sending out electromagnetic pulses that cause massive power outages. Moritz has an electric heart that keeps him alive. They are best friends. Ollie and Moritz might never meet, but they can write letters, telling each other about their lives: one boy is off on his first ever road trip and the other is looking for a school where someone different might just fit in. As their worlds widen, they meet other teenagers living complicated lives with incredible powers. But these new friends are in danger, and the only person who can save them is gone: Moritz's mother. Finding her won't be easy, but just by existing Moritz and Ollie prove anything is possible . . .

About the Author Leah Thomas frequently loses battles of wits against her students and her stories. When she's not huddled in cafes, she's usually at home pricking her fingers in service of cosplay. Leah lives in San Diego, California and is the author of Nowhere Near You and the William C. Morris YA Debut Award finalist, Because You'll Never Meet Me.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781408885376 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 352 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 We're Going on an Egg Hunt Activity Book Laura Hughes, illustrated by Laura Hughes

Hunt for eggs with the Easter bunnies in this activity book! Packed with puzzles, games and much more - it's perfect for the Easter holidays!

Description Can you find all the Easter eggs and help the bunnies get through the maze to escape from the wolf?

Based on the bestselling We're Going on an Egg Hunt, this activity book has plenty to keep the little ones occupied over the Easter Holidays. Bursting with colouring, puzzles, games and lots of stickers!

About the Author Laura Hughes is an exciting young London-based illustrator. Originally from Bath, she studied illustration at Kingston University and, since graduating, she has created artwork for children's books, cards, stationery and homewares. The bestselling We're Going on an Egg Hunt was her first book with Bloomsbury and her second The Birthday Invitation will publish in May 2017.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408885574 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 276x216mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 We're Going on an Egg Hunt Activity Book 10 Copy Pack

Includes: 10 copies We're Going on an Egg Hunt Activity Book plus a free reading copy

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 I'm Going To Eat This Ant Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, illustrated by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

A stylish, laugh-out-loud tale of comeuppance from new talent Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton and Steve Antony.

Description There are so many scrumptious ways to eat this ant. Seared like steak or squished in a sausage.... sundried, salted or sliced....

But watch out, anteater! While you're salivating, this sneaky ant has got an escape plan up its sleeve....

Take one starving anteater, one slippery ant and you have the super ingredients for an hilarious, stylish story.

Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton and Steve Antony - minimalist illustrations with tons of humour.

About the Author Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is an illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Limoges, France, with his family. This is his first picture book. He has never eaten an ant.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408869901 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 268x268mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 I'm Going To Eat This Ant 8 Copy Pack

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 I Don't Want Curly Hair! Laura Ellen Anderson

NO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR! A hilarious picture book for bestselling author illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson

Description NO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR! It's messy and silly and just plain unfair.

All Curlly Haired Girl has ever wanted is straight and luscious locks, but when she meets a little girl with the smoothest silkiest hair, who says all she's ever wanted is spirally squiggly hair - they are BOTH confused!

A hilarious tale about loving the thing we have. And hair, lots and lots of hair

About the Author Laura Anderson is a hugely exciting new illustrator of picture books. In 2013, she illustrated CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell's Snowflakes and is the illustrator of Bloomsbury's very own Witch Wars series. I Don't Want Curly Hair is Laura's first written and illustrated book with Bloomsbury.

www.lauraellenanderson.co.uk @Lillustrator

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408868409 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 274x245mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 A Beginner's Guide to Bearspotting Michelle Robinson

No self-respecting bearspotter should be without this essential, laugh-out-loud guide to bearspotting from the mighty award-winning author/illustrator pairing of Michelle Robinson and David Roberts.

Description Bearspotting is a dangerous business - you ought to take it seriously, you know. So here's what you need to know for starters - black bears are dangerous and black, brown bears are dangerous and brown. Although sometimes black bears can be a little brown, and brown bears can be a little black. Are you following? You really need to focus here. If you do, this guide will tell you all you need to know when walking in BEAR COUNTRY. Don't leave home without it. Are you ready? Good! Let's go ...

A Beginner's Guide to Bearspotting is the laugh-out-loud, essential guide for all would-be bearspotters. To be studied with due care and attention. Don't say we didn't warn you ...

About the Author Michelle Robinson is the author of several successful picture books including the Sainsbury's award-winning There's a Lion in my Cornflakes, illustrated by Jim Field (Bloomsbury). She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband and their two children. www.michellerobinson.co.uk

David Roberts is an award-winning illustrator who has illustrated works by authors such as Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson and Julian Clary. Born in Liverpool, he now lives and works in London. He won the Nestle Children's Prize Gold Award for his line drawings in Mouse Noses on Toast (Faber). His books with Julia Donaldson include the bestselling Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flum-Flum Tree, The Troll and The Flying Bath. A Beginner's Guide to Bearspotting is his first book for Bloomsbury. www.davidrobertsillustration.com

Price: $14.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781408845561 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 234x300mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Henry and the Yeti Russell Ayto, illustrated by Russell Ayto

Join Henry on his quest to find a yeti. Yes, a yeti. But will anyone believe him? The first picture book written by bestselling illustrator Russell Ayto is packed with energy and humour.

Description Henry is sure yetis do exist, and he sets off on an expedition to find one. He has packed everything he needs, including a camera to take photos for evidence. But can he find a yeti? And will anyone believe him when he returns home?

A funny story about believing in yourself (and yetis) from a master illustrator, who has turned author too. Children will love the twist ending in particular.

About the Author Russell Ayto is a popular children's illustrator whose books include Quacky quack-quack! (shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award and the Smarties Book Prize), Super Sue and Super Sue at Super School. He won the Gold Smarties Award in 2003 for The Witch's Children, and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2008 for The Witch's Children Go to School. He has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Before illustrating children's books, he worked for various magazines including Time Out and the Sunday Observer. Russell lives in Cornwall with his family. Henry and the Yeti is the first picture book he has written himself.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408876619 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 268x268mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 What Will Grow? Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Susie Ghahremani

From the team behind the gorgeous What Will Hatch? comes a jacketed companion book, all about seeds and the plants that grow from them--and featuring four pull-out gatefolds.

Description Seeds can be big or small, round or pointy, and all sorts of colors. They can become flowers, trees, fruits, or vegetables, and they sprout all times of year, during spring, summer, fall, and winter.

But all seeds have one thing in common--inside each is a new plant life waiting to emerge. What kind of plant will bloom? Wait and see what will grow!

Including four gorgeous pull-out gatefolds, this lyrical and stunningly illustrated book includes fun facts about starting a garden.

About the Author Jennifer Ward and Susie Ghahremani are the team behind Bank Street Book of the Year What Will Hatch? and the popular parenting book I Love Dirt!: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Child Discover the Wonders of Nature, which has been featured in Parenting and Real Simple magazines and on NPR.

Jennifer Ward has authored several picture books, including her recent Feathers and Hair: What Animals Wear and Mama Built a Little Nest. Jennifer currently lives in southern Illinois, where she writes full-time.

www.jenniferwardbooks.com

Susie Ghahremani is an award-winning illustrator, exhibiting artist, and designer of the popular and whimsically illustrated gift brand boygirlparty.. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and she lives in Southern California.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781681190303 boygirlparty.com Format: Hard Cover Instagram: @boygirlparty Dimensions: 229x229mm Extent: 40 pages

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Bloomsbury Children'S USA MARCH 2017 Mimi in Paris Fatima Sharafeddine, illustrated by Rasha Mounib Al Hakim

What happens when Mimi goes to Paris?

Description When Mimi and her family visit Paris they have a lovely time. They explore famous places and eat delicious food. But when Mimi goes to feed the pigeons she gets lost!

How will Mimi find her family in a city full of strangers?

About the Author Lebanese author Fatima Sharafeddine is an award-winning writer and translator of children's books, notably the groundbreaking YA novel 'Faten', translated by the author into English as 'The Servant'. But over the last fifteen years, Fatima has written and translated over 120 books for young people.

She has won several awards and prizes for her books for children, including the 2007 National Committee of the Lebanese Child Award of best book of the year for 'Mountain Rooster,' the 2010 IBBY-Lebanon and Beirut World Book Capital award for best book published in the last three years in Lebanon for 'My Skirt,' the 2011 Anna Lindh 'Reading Here, There and Everywhere' award for 'The Book of Laughter and Crying' and the 2012 Arab Thought Foundation 'ARABI 21' award for the book 'Grandpa's Donkey.'

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408887400 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 265x235mm Extent: 24 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Mimi and the Piano Fatima Sharafeddine

Mimi's learning the piano - but the piano's fighting back!

Description Mimi's learning the piano - which is exciting! But it's really hard, much more difficult than she thought it would be and she really wants to give up. Can her mum and teacher convince her to carry on?

Will Mimi learn the piano in time for the school concert?

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408887448 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 265x235mm Extent: 24 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 I Can Use My Potty Sticker Reward Book

A charming sticker reward book for all little children who are learning to use a potty for the first time. Whoops!

Description This book encourages and rewards children who are learning how to use the potty. Whoops!

Follow the antics of Joe and Daisy as they learn what a potty is, how to sit on it and when they need to sit on it! Help Joe and Daisy choose their pants, decorate their potty and colour in them and their friends with their potties.

With bright illustrations throughout, this book is filled with stickers for all activities. There are reward stickers for children to collect when they have had success using their potty, or when trying to use it: there is no failure in this book!

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Lift-the-flap Friends Princess illustrated by Laila Hills

Enjoy a royal adventure with this beautiful lift-the-flap book!

Description What's happening in the palace? Where is the fairy godmother? Meet the princesses and prepare for a magical ball, all whilst learning your first words!

This enchanting lift-the-flap book is perfect for princess fans everywhere!

Bloomsbury's Lift-the-flap Friends board books are packed full of fun flaps and gorgeous illustrations which young children will love. Available in a range of fun topics, including Dinosaurs, Fairies, Princess and Pirates.

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Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408864142 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 200x200mm Extent: 14 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Lift-the-flap Friends Pirates illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy

Sail the seven seas with the crew of this fun board book!

Description Ahoy there! Meet the pirate crew, explore the ship, and search for hidden treasure in this fun lift-the-flap board book!

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Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408864050 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 200x200mm Extent: 14 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Agnes and Clarabelle Adele Griffin, Courtney Sheinmel illustrated by Sara Palacios

Introducing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers with a charming and quirky story about two unusual best friends... Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken.

Description Read & Bloom chapter books offer high interest, character driven stories for newly independent readers that feature full- color illustrations throughout and will transition kids from leveled readers to a lifetime love of reading.

Introducing Agnes and Clarabelle--two best friends who share their favorite activities for each season, from collecting chestnuts in winter, to celebrating Clarabelle's birthday in spring, to spending a day at the beach in the summer, to buying new sneakers in the fall. Although this pig and chicken combo might seem unusual, Agnes and Clarabelle know each other so well that they can deal with any challenge that comes their way. It doesn't matter the activity as long as these best friends do it together!

About the Author Adele Griffin is a two-time National Book Award Finalist and the acclaimed author of many other novels for middle-grade and young adult audiences. She lives with her family in Brooklyn. www.adelegriffin.com @adelegriffin Courtney Sheinmel has authored a number of highly acclaimed novels for young adults as well as the popular Stella Batts chapter book series. She lives in New York City. www.courtneysheinmel.com @courtneywrites Sara Palacios holds degrees in Graphic Design, Illustration, and Digital Graphic Techniques from universities in Mexico, and is currently pursuing her MFA in Illustration at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. Sara divides her time between San Francisco, California, and Mexico City, Mexico. www.sarapalaciosillustrations.com

Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781619631373 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 203x149mm Extent: 80 pages

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Bloomsbury Children'S USA MARCH 2017 Agnes and Clarabelle Celebrate! edited by Adele Griffin, edited by Courtney Sheinmel illustrated by Sara Palacios

Introducing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers, celebrate holidays with a charming and quirky story from Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken.

Description Introducing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers with a charming and quirky story about two unusual best friends . . .

Celebrate with Agnes and Clarabelle!

Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken are best friends who love to celebrate holidays! They wear flower crowns and dance around the Maypole, perform in the Fourth of July parade, make the spookiest Halloween costumes, and count down the New Year in style. Three . . . two . . . one . . . fun! For Agnes and Clarabelle, everything is better when they're together!

About the Author Adele Griffin is the author of a number of acclaimed series books for young readers, including the Witch Twins, Vampire Island, and most recently The Oodlethunks: Oona Finds an Egg and Steg-O-Normous. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family and their small dog, Edith. www.adelegriffin.com @adelegriffin

Courtney Sheinmel has written over a dozen highly celebrated books for kids and teens, including the Stella Batts series for young readers, the YA novel, Edgewater, and a new middle grade series, The Kindness Club. She lives in New York City. www.courtneysheinmel.com Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) @courtneywrites ISBN: 9781619632172 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 203x149mm Sara Palacios is the illustrator of the Pura Belpr. Honor-winning picture book Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match. She lives Extent: 80 pages in San Francisco and Mexico City. Main Category: www.sarapalaciosillustrations.com Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Children'S USA MARCH 2017 Kitty's Magic 3: Ruby the Runaway Kitten Ella Moonheart

The third book in this enchanting series about Kitty, the girl who can magically turn into a cat! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

Description Kitty is magical! Kitty can turn into a cat! But with this power comes a special role: Kitty is the Guardian of the local Cat Council and must help them find the purrfect solution to their feline problems.

Coco is upset when her owner, Evie, brings home Ruby, a playful Bengal kitten. Coco isn't getting nearly as much attention as her new housemate and makes Ruby feel very unwelcome. Now Ruby has run away and Evie is very worried. Can Kitty lead the Cat Council to find the lost kitten?

In this third book in an enchanting series for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows, you can follow Kitty and your favourite feline friends from the first two books, or meet them all here for the very first time!

About the Author Ella Moonheart grew up telling fun and exciting stories to anyone who would listen. Now that she's an author, she's thrilled to be able to tell stories to so many more children with her Kitty's Magic books. Ella loves all animals, but cats most of all! She wishes she could turn into one just like Kitty, but she's happy to just play with her pet cat, Nibbles - when she's not writing her books, of course!

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408870969 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart Stephanie Burgis

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart is a sparkling middle grade fantasy, part Ella Enchanted, part How to Train your Dragon, and entirely delicious.

Description Aventurine is the fiercest, bravest kind of dragon, and she's ready to prove it to her family by leaving the safety of their mountain cave and capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human. But when the human she captures tricks her into drinking enchanted hot chocolate, she finds herself transformed into a puny human girl with tiny blunt teeth, no fire, and not one single claw. But she's still the fiercest creature in these mountains - and now she's found her true passion: chocolate! All she has to do is walk on two feet to the human city, find herself an apprenticeship (whatever that is) in a chocolate house (which sounds delicious), and she'll be conquering new territory in no time.won't she?

Wild and reckless young Aventurine will bring havoc to the human city - but what she doesn't expect is that she'll find real friendship there, too, along with betrayal, deception, scrumptious chocolate, and a startling new understanding of what it means to be a human (and a dragon).

About the Author Stephanie Burgis is a dual citizen of the U.S. and the U.K. and lives in South Wales (land of dragons) with her husband, the author Patrick Samphire, and their children. The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart is Stephanie's first (delicious) novel for Bloombsury.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408880319 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Simon Thorn and the Viper's Pit Aimee Carter

The stirring second book in a series that's Percy Jackson meets Beast Quest, about an ordinary boy who discovers he's part of a secret race of animal shapeshifters

Description Twelve-year-old Simon Thorn's life is almost unrecognisable from just a few months ago. He has a twin brother, an uncle he never knew and his first real friends at the secret Animalgam Academy. Not only is he an Animalgam, he's also the Beast King - heir along with his brother to a bloodline more powerful and dangerous than any other.

The only piece missing in this new life is his mother, held captive by his evil grandfather, Orion, who wants to rule the five kingdoms. Simon sets off cross-country with his friends to the reptile kingdom to rescue her. He battles Orion's forces and rogue Animalgams, as well as their own doubts and torn loyalties along the way. Because if they don't stop him from gathering the pieces of a terrible weapon, Orion is going to steal all of the Animalgams' abilities away ... starting with Simon and those he loves most first.

Packed with even more action and characters to love in a thrilling, immersive world, this sequel is an exciting next chapter in the series.

About the Author Aim.e Carter started writing fan fiction at eleven, began her first original story four years later, and hasn't stopped writing since. Besides writing and reading, she enjoys seeing films, playing with her puppies and wrestling with the puzzles in the paper each morning. Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den is her first book for middle grade readers and the beginning of a thrilling new series. Aimee is also the author of several young adult books. She lives in Michigan, USA.

Visit her online at aimeecarter.com.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408858035 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 320 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 The Mum Hunt Gwyneth Rees

How hard can it be to find the perfect partner for your dad?

Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award. The Mum Hunt comes to Bloomsbury for a refreshed cover look and renewed marketing and publicity to bring new readers to this quirky, lovely modern classic

Description How hard can it be to find the perfect partner for your dad?

Esmie misses her mum, even though she was only a tiny baby when she died. She has a photo by her bed, and sometimes - when she needs advice or just fancies a chat - she asks her mum for help. Sometimes she even hears her reply.

But Esmie thinks her dad is lonely. And her big brother Matthew would definitely benefit from a female influence. So Esmie decides to take action: she's going to find her dad a girlfriend. Beautiful, clever, charming, kind to children and animals ... How hard can it be to find the perfect partner for your dad?

In the book which won her the Red House Children's Book Award, Gwyneth Rees tells a story of healing and love with characteristic charm and humour. The Mum Hunt comes to Bloomsbury for a refreshed cover look and renewed marketing and publicity to bring new readers to this quirky, lovely modern classic.

About the Author Gwyneth Rees is half Welsh and half English and grew up in Scotland. She studied medicine and qualified as a doctor, working as a child and adolescent psychiatrist before she became a full-time writer. Her bestselling books include the Fairy Dust series, Cosmo and the Magic Sneeze and The Mum Hunt, winner of the Red House Children's Book Award. She lives near London with her husband, two young daughters and one noisy cat.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408882634 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 208 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Trouble Next Door Chris Higgins

From much loved author Chris Higgins and acclaimed illustrator Emily MacKenzie comes a charming new young fiction series about friendship

Description From much loved author Chris Higgins and acclaimed illustrator Emily MacKenzie comes a charming new young fiction series about friendship.

Bella has just moved into a new house. It's old and dark and she's sure there's a ghost in the attic! But things look up when she meets her new next-door neighbour Magda. Magda is lots of fun! She's bubbly and full of imagination and can even turn cartwheels! Soon they are best friends.

But Magda is also trouble! She breaks Bella's mum's best tea set, wrecks Bella's room and covers the whole living room in soot. And somehow makes sure Bella gets the blame for everything.

Bella is going to have watch out because there's Trouble Next Door!

About the Author Chris Higgins started her author career writing for teenagers and young adults. She has won a number of awards including Young Minds, the Lancashire Book Award, the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award and the KYBA, and she has been shortlisted twice for Queen of Teen. In 2012, Chris turned her hand to writing young fiction. Her My Funny Family series was published with great success, with the first book being selected for Booktrust's Bookbuzz scheme.

Chris Higgins has four daughters and is rapidly acquiring a whole bunch of grandchildren even though she feels far too young to be a granny. She has travelled the world extensively and now lives in West Cornwall with her husband.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408868836 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 182x129mm Extent: 128 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Snow Fight Winter Morgan

A thrilling tale set in Terraria, a world like Minecraft's Overworld: are you daring and creative enough to seek fortune and glory here? Read on for an epic quest which will inspire your own playing!

Description Welcome to Terraria, a world like Minecraft's Overworld, that's bursting with action, mystery and adventure. Here you can discover unique treasures to horde, wondrous biomes to explore, intricate buildings to construct, and treacherous villains to fight.

In this second exciting installment in the Tales of a Terrarian Warrior series, Miles's quest to become Terraria's greatest hero continues. Miles finds himself in a new biome where even the slightest attack could be lethal, so he befriends a wizard and quickly begins to master the art of magic.

But when he picks up an innocent-looking snow globe and accidentally sets the Frost Legion loose, Miles may just have met his match. While sinister snowmen attack and plummeting temperatures threaten to bring Miles's adventures to an end, he must summon all his strength to fight.

As this action-packed series develops, unlikely enemies appear, allies are tested, and Miles's world is changed forever.

About the Author Winter Morgan is the author of numerous children's books including US bestseller The Quest for the Diamond Sword, an unofficial Minecraft story. She is the author of five series for Minecraft fans. Winter has a video game-addicted son, who inspires her, and a daughter who is very accommodating since her little brother monopolizes the computer creating mods and mining for diamonds. Winter lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408885796 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 84 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Attack of the Goblin Army Winter Morgan

A thrilling tale set in Terraria, a world like Minecraft's Overworld: are you daring and creative enough to seek fortune and glory here? Read on for an epic quest which will inspire your own playing!

Miles, a young hero setting out on his first quest, yearns to become Terraria's strongest hero - and when Matthew offers to accompany him as his friend and personal guide, he's positive that the road to success is paved before them. Matthew tells Miles that to truly advance in the game, he must defeat the Wall of Flesh, so he sets his sights on that goal.

But Miles is devastated when he learns that becoming powerful enough to defeat the Wall of Flesh will come at a high cost: Matthew will be destroyed, and he'll lose his best friend forever. Miles must make a terrible decision: should he stay loyal to Matthew and set his own dreams aside, or sacrifice his closest friend for the chance to chart a life in an unknown territory and save his biome?

In this first exciting installment in the Tales of a Terrarian Warrior series, every choice has the power to change the future, and turning back is never an option.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408885789 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 84 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Warrior Heroes The Spartan's March Benjamin Hulme-Cross

In this fantastic fictional story, historical fact and action packed fiction combine together. Travel back in time with Arthur and Finn and change the course of history.

Description Travel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to change the life of one Spartan soldier and make sure he saves his family before his final battle.

Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader on the edge of their seat. Will the boys succeed in completing their mission, avoid the wrath of the Persian Army and make back to the present in once piece?

About the Author Benjamin Hulme-Cross has written over thirty books. Prior to full time writing Ben worked as English Literature Publisher for an international publishing company, commissioning and editing novels and plays for secondary schools.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781472925923 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 160 pages Main Category: YN

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A&C Black Children'S MARCH 2017 Warrior Heroes: The Pharaoh's Charioteer Benjamin Hulme-Cross

In this fantastic fictional story, historical fact and action packed fiction combine together. Travel back in time with Arthur and Finn and change the course of history.

Description Join Arthur and Finn as they travel back to ancient Egypt to discover dangerous rivalries, and a prince and princess with strong opinions. Can they prevent a kidnapping and stop a war?

Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader on the edge of their seat. Will the boys succeed in helping the Egyptian prince and princess and both make it back to the present?

About the Author Benjamin Hulme-Cross has written over thirty books for struggling readers. Prior to full time writing Ben worked as English Literature Publisher for an international publishing company, commissioning and editing novels and plays for secondary schools.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781472925893 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 160 pages Main Category: YN

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A&C Black Children'S MARCH 2017 Saturdays at Sea Jessica Day George

Jessica Day George's magical bestselling series comes to a rousing conclusion as Celie and her family set sea on a grand Ship made in the likeness of their beloved Castle!

Description There is never a dull moment for Celie and her family in Castle Glower - even when they're not in the Castle itself! After travelling to the seaside kingdom of Lilah's betrothed prince, Lulath, Celie and her companions are busy training griffins, enjoying wedding festivities and finishing construction of a grand ship built from parts of the Castle. But on their maiden voyage, the Ship steers them far off course into uncharted waters. Celie and Lilah hope that the Ship is taking them to the ancient island where unicorns once roamed, but as the journey grows longer and supplies run low, they are in trouble. Celie, Lilah and Rolf know they must trust the Ship as they trust the Castle, but what if they never reach land again?

About the Author Jessica Day George is the author of Tuesdays at the Castle and New York Times bestsellers Wednesdays in the Tower, Thursdays with the Crown and Fridays with the Wizards. Originally from Idaho, she studied at Brigham Young University and was a movie store clerk, a bookseller and a school office lady before becoming a writer. Jessica lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband, their three young children, and a five-pound Maltese named Pippin, who often makes cameo appearances in her books. www.jessicadaygeorge.com @jessdaygeorge

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408878248 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Blue in the Face: A Story of Risk, Rhyme, and Rebellion Gerry Swallow, illustrated by Valerio Fabbretti

A rollicking and humorous tale from the author of A Whole Nother Story--with black and white illustrations-- about a reluctant hero saving a world you only thought you knew.

Description When Elspeth Pule, an eleven-year-old brat, wakes up one day in a strange forest, she finds some familiar faces around her--those of the nursery rhyme characters she grew up reading about. But as she soon learns from Humpty Dumpy, a suave, tuxedo-wearing egg, what she knows is a twisted version of the truth concocted by the evil Old King Krool--and none of the characters are who she thinks.

Elspeth couldn't care less, but she soon gets pulled into the fight against Krool's tyranny. And if she wants to get home, she'll need to learn some compassion--and teach the characters that sometimes a good old-fashioned tantrum is exactly what's necessary.

Told in a hilarious voice and with black and white illustrations throughout, this revolutionary tale is perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch and Lemony Snicket.

About the Author Gerry Swallow is the author of A Whole Nother Story--which received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and was an Al Roker Today Show pick--and its sequels Another Whole Nother Story and No Other Story, all written under the pseudonym Dr. Cuthbert Soup. He began his career as a stand-up comic, making numerous appearances on NBC's Tonight Show. He then turned his attention to writing movies, including the blockbuster hit, Ice Age: The Meltdown. www.awholenotherbook.com.

Valerio Fabbretti is the author and illustrator of children's books and comic books in both the USA and Italy. He was born in Rome and currently lives in San Francisco. http://www.valeriofabbretti.com/.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781619634893 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 210x140mm Extent: 272 pages

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Bloomsbury Children'S USA MARCH 2017 Earthfall: Redemption Mark Walden

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

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.

http://www.markwalden.net/blog/

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781408863824 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 352 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 Joanna Faber and Julie King

From the widely acclaimed HOW TO TALK series, discover tried and tested communication strategies to survive - and thrive - with kids ages 2-7.

Description The all-new content in this book deals with struggles familiar to every parent, relative, teacher and childminder. How do you respond to the toddler who won't brush his teeth? The preschooler who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything she can reach? It's hard to be a little kid. It's hard to be an adult responsible for that little kid. And it's really hard to think about effective communication when the toast is burning, the baby is crying and you're exhausted.

This book will help readers do just that. Organized according to everyday challenges and conflicts, and including real-life examples and the series' trademark cartoons, this book is a survival manual of communication tools, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing or autism spectrum disorders.

About the Author

Joanna Faber lectures and conducts workshops based on her mother's work and her own experiences as a parent and educator. She contributed heavily to her mother's award-winning book, How to Talk So Kids Can Learn, with her frontline experience as a bilingual special education teacher. She wrote a new supplement for the thirtieth anniversary edition of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, entitled The Next Generation. Joanna lives in Putnam Valley, New York, with her husband, three children, dogs, cats, and an assortment of chickens.

Julie King has been teaching parenting and communication skills to parents, teachers and other professionals since 1995. She is a highly regarded workshop leader, public speaker, and parenting consultant. Her most popular workshop, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, is based on the bestselling books of Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. She has presented to numerous schools, nonprofits, and parent groups. Julie and her husband have three children and live in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781848126145 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 288 pages

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Piccadilly Books MARCH 2017 Blue John Berlie Doherty

A spell-binding tale of magic and mysticism for young readers that explores the wonder of nature, from award- winning Berlie Doherty.

Description The Queen of Darkness lives in the shadow of the mountain Mam Tor. And with her is her child, Blue John - a creature the Queen made from the two things she couldn't bear to leave behind when she descended to the caverns, the icy purple-blue heart of the glacier and the hot gold light of the sun. Blue John is forbidden to leave his mother's side, but the lure of the light above is too strong. When a singing, dancing girl comes to the caves, Blue John must make a choice between darkness and light. A heart-warming story that embraces the beauty and colours of the natural world.

About the Author Berlie Doherty is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. Doherty has won many awards, including the Carnegie Medal twice. She currently lives in Derbyshire.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125786 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 168x126mm Extent: 96 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 The Story of the Dancing Frog Quentin Blake

Wonderful, witty and wise, this classic Quentin Blake tale will warm hearts of young and old alike.

Description The heartbroken widow of a captain drowned at sea discovers a friendly amphibian at her lowest point. But he is no ordinary frog - he's a dancing frog set on saving her! Soon the duo are touring the world with their routine, spreading light and laughter - and carrying out the occasional rescue - wherever they go.

About the Author Quentin Blake was born in London in 1932 and has drawn ever since he can remember. His books have won numerous awards, including the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal and the international Bologna Ragazzi Prize. He won the 2002 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the highest international recognition given to creators of children's books. In 1999 he was appointed the first ever Children's Laureate, and he received a knighthood for 'services to illustration' in the 2013 New Year's Honours. He lives in London.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125915 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 168x126mm Extent: 96 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 The Liar's Handbook Keren David

Raw, compelling and timely drama about undercover police officers from the award-winning author of When I Was Joe. This captivating thriller is inspired by real-life events and challenges perceptions of identity.

Description River's life is blown apart at a local football match when he spots Max, a boy so like him he could be his brother. Max's mum deflects his questions, too busy with her campaigns and her new boyfriend Felix. River sets out to find out the truth for himself, and in the process uncovers a terrible deception. His father is an undercover police officer, sent to infiltrate his mum's environmental group, and he is Max's father too - in his real identity.

About the Author Keren David worked as a news reporter and feature writer before publishing her compelling debut YA novel, When I Was Joe (published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books), while taking a course in Writing for Children at City University. Keren now teaches the City University course. When I Was Joe won numerous awards and a nomination for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisting for the Branford Boase award. Keren lives in North London.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781126806 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 96 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 Tilt Mary Hoffman

A gorgeous historical novel inspired by an iconic symbol of Italy, from the grand dame of the genre. Evocative and full of passion, Tilt is perfect for fans of the romantic era.

Description Pisa, 1299. In the male-dominated world of Renaissance Italy, an ambitious young woman named Netta is the last in the line of the great Pisano family of sculptors and stone- carvers. Determined to throw off the impending shackles of marriage and motherhood, Netta sets out to take up her family's legacy and right the blunder that would one day become Italy's engineering marvel and a wonder of the world.

About the Author Mary Hoffman has written over 90 books for children of all ages. She was made an Honorary Fellow of the Library Association in 1998 for her work with children and was nominated for the post of Children's Laureate in 2011-2013. Her bestselling books have received huge praise, including David which was shortlisted for both the Costa Award and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Mary lives in Oxfordshire.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125656 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 96 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 Good Dog McTavish Meg Rosoff

A charming and witty take on dogs and their people, from the 2016 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winner Meg Rosoff.

Description The Peachey family is in crisis. No one cooks dinner, no one picks up the dirty washing and the kids are always late for school. All because Mum has resigned from being Mum and taken up yoga instead. She's in the tree pose; everyone else is in the doghouse. Except McTavish, a rescue dog with a difference, on a mission to sort his new family out...

About the Author Meg Rosoff worked in publishing, journalism, politics and advertising before writing How I Live Now (which was released as a feature film starring Saoirse Ronan in 2013). Her books have won or been shortlisted for 18 international book prizes, including the Carnegie Medal and the Orange First Novel Prize, and been translated into over 20 languages. In 2016, Meg was the recipient of the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's largest children's literature award.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781126837 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 185x145mm Extent: 104 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 Secret FC Tom Palmer

A fun football story from a top writer of sports fiction for children, re-packaged in an appealing chunky new edition.

Description Lily, Zack and Khal can't believe it when the new headmaster at their school bans football in the playground. What are a gang of football-mad kids meant to do at break-time now? Then Zack has a brilliant plan and a very secret football club is formed...

Light-hearted and uplifting, this tale of football-underdogs-with-a-twist is lots of fun.

About the Author Tom Palmer credits articles about football with getting him into reading as a child. His Football and Rugby Reading Game events are hugely popular in schools across the UK and now Europe, and his book sales are growing each year.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781126875 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 120 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 One Nil Tony Bradman

Fun football story with dreams, drama and lots of heart, a perfect quick fiction fix for sports-mad readers.

Description Luke is desperate to meet his heroes when he discovers that the England football team are secretly training at his local ground! But how is he supposed to do that when he has to go to school all day? He has to come up with a plan, and quick, if he ever has a chance of making his dream come true!

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. Tony is perhaps best-known for his Dilly the Dinosaur series, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He lives in Kent.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125977 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 64 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 Dragon Hilary McKay

Warm, magical and funny family tale from an award-winning author. A new edition now available with additional artwork.

Description When Max won't tidy his room, his witchy Aunt flies off on her broomstick in a temper. Now Max is left on his own with a dragon's egg to look after. But the egg is starting to hatch... Soon Max and his friend Timmy have got a lot on their plate!

About the Author Hilary McKay won The Guardian Children's Fiction Award for her first novel, The Exiles and its sequel, The Exiles At Home was the winner of the prestigious Smarties Book Prize. Her success has continued with Saffy's Angel, which won the Children's Whitbread Prize and was selected for the inaugural Booked Up list. Most recently, the acclaimed Binny for Short was longlisted for the 2014 Carnegie Medal.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125984 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 64 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 Anzac Boys Ollie Cuthbertson

A powerful and moving World War One story about ANZAC soldiers and the disaster of the Gallipoli landing.

Description Powerful and moving World War One story about ANZAC soldiers and the disaster of the Gallipoli landing.

Bert and his little brother Frank are orphans. Determined to stay together, tragedy strikes when they are transported out of the country to serve as cheap labour in the British colonies and end up separated; Bert to Australia and Frank to New Zealand. Years pass. As the Great War dawns in Europe, the ANZACs send their soldiers to storm Gallipoli, but can the battlefield also serve as a reunion for the two brothers? A gripping historical tale based on a tragic episode of World War One.

About the Author Tony Bradman began in magazine publishing and moved into books with the popular Dilly the Dinosaur series. Tony has now sold more than 2 million titles worldwide and is one of the most popular children's authors writing today. His recent novel Viking Boy is an action-packed blend of historical adventure and fantasy that has enthralled younger readers. Tony is also a respected anthologist having edited over 30 anthologies, and his brand new Stories of World War One is proving to be a hit.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781124345 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 112 pages

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Barrington Stoke MARCH 2017 Little People, Big Dreams: Agatha Christie Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Elisa Munso

Agatha Christie's inventive imagination made her the queen of mystery, and the best-selling novelist of all time.

Description In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Agatha Christie, who taught herself to read at the age of five, on her journey to becoming the most famous crime writer of all time. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Agatha's life at the back.

About the Author ISABEL SANCHEZ VERGARA, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

ELISA MUNSO is a Fine Arts graduate from the University of Barcelona. Whilst there, she specialised in sculpture, and also studied illustration, props and scenery. She currently works, mainly drawing and designing, in her own studio-gallery The Flood in Barcelona. The small gallery self-publishes their booklets of travel and stories. Elisa combines work in the gallery with her own projects, by organising exhibitions of illustration, and presentations of fanzines, by individuals and collectives.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$20.99) ISBN: 9781847809599 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x195mm Extent: 32 pages

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Frances Lincoln (Adult) MARCH 2017 Little People, Big Dreams: Marie Curie Isabella Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Elisa Munso

Marie Curie's love of knowledge led her to make huge discoveries in the fight against cancer, and win the Nobel Prize for Physics.

Description In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Marie Curie, whose love of learning helped her to revolutionise the fight against cancer with her discovery of radium and polonium. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Marie's life at the back.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781847809612 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x195mm Extent: 32 pages

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Frances Lincoln (Children's) MARCH 2017 The Star Tree Catherine Hyde

A mysterious, magical, dreamy read that's perfect for bedtime.

Description It is midnight on Midsummer's Eve and Miranda's nightlight has gone out. She climbs on her rocking horse and makes a wish... And so begins a magical midnight journey with the great white owl, the little red hare, the big white bear, and the giant stag, all the way to the Tree of Constellations, where Miranda plucks one small star. The great white goose takes her safely home, where now the night light glimmers, star-like, as Miranda sleeps. A mysterious, magical picture book with beautiful, dreamlike illustrations.

About the Author CATHERINE HYDE trained in Fine Art Painting at Central School of Art in London in the early 80's. She is well known for her intellectual and symbolic paintings, charged with atmospheric and iconic images. She has illustrated three picture books - Firebird (written by Saviour Pirotta), The Princess's Blankets (written by Carol Ann Duffy) and Little Evie in the Wild Wood (written by Jackie Morris). The Star Tree is the first picture book she has written and illustrated. Catherine lives in Cornwall, UK.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781847806734 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 275x240mm Extent: 32 pages

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Frances Lincoln (Children's) MARCH 2017 The Story of Life: A First Book about Evolution Catherine Barr, Steve Williams illustrated by Amy Husband

This is an exciting and dramatic story about how life began and developed on Planet Earth, written especially for younger children.

Description At first, nothing lived on Earth. It was a noisy, hot, scary place. Choking gas exploded from volcanoes and oceans of lava bubbled around the globe...

Then in the deep, dark ocean, something amazing happened.

This is an exciting and dramatic story about how life began and developed on Planet Earth, written especially for younger children.

The authors explain how the first living cell was created, and how the cells multiply and create jellyfish and worms, and then fish with bendy necks, which drag themselves out of the water into swampy forests. They tell the story of the biggest creatures that have ever walked on land - the dinosaurs. Long after that, hairy creatures who have babies, not eggs, take over, stand on two legs and spread around the world, some of them living through cataclysmic events such as ice ages and volcanic eruptions. Everyone living today is related to these survivors.

With delightful illustrations including lots of detail and humour, all carefully researched and checked, this book shows the development of life on Earth in a truly accessible and simple way.

About the Author AMY HUSBAND studied Graphic Art at Liverpool School of Art. Her first picture book, Dear Miss, was winner of the Cambridgeshire Children's Picture Book Award in 2010, and she also wrote and illustrated Dear Santa, in the same series. The Story of Life is her first book for Frances Lincoln.

CATHERINE BARR studied Ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847807557 International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental Format: Paperback issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer Dimensions: 275x240mm exhibitions: Dinosaurs of the Gobi Desert and Myths and Monsters. She is now a partner in communications company Extent: 40 pages bwa design. Main Category: Y Children's

Sub Category: YFY True Stories Illustrations: STEVE WILLIAMS is a biologist with a degree in Marine Biology and Applied Zoology from the University of Wales. His Previous Titles: Author now living: lifelong love of wildlife was further inspired by eight years at sea, after which he trained as a teacher, and now teaches science in a rural comprehensive school in Wales. He is a beekeeper and lives with his wife and two daughters.

Frances Lincoln (Children's) MARCH 2017 Vikings in 30 Seconds: 30 fascinating viking topics for curious kids explained in half a minute Philip Steele

With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Vikings in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world's most fascinating cultures.

Description With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Vikings in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating cultures. Children will discover all about these amazing warriors, including where they came from, their incredible skill as boat builders and seafarers and how they traded with and settled in other lands. Each topic is presented in a concise 30-second summary, supported by a 3-second flash soundbite and full-colour artwork. Fun, active elements for kids to make-and-do support the topics, encouraging them to test, explore, and discover more.

About the Author Philip Steele has written books on history, geography, and cultural and social themes and is an established author, chiefly of children's non-fiction. He graduated from University College, Durham, graduating in Modern languages in 1971. After graduating, he worked as an editor for various book publishers in London before moving to the Isle of Anglesey, in North Wales, where he now lives. His recent publications include Encyclopedia of British History and A City Through Time.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781782404620 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 230x180mm Extent: 96 pages

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Ivy Press MARCH 2017 Maths in 30 Seconds: 30 fascinating topics for junior mathematicians explained in half a minute Anne Rooney

30 marvellous maths topics for enquiring mini minds.

Description What is maths? Why do we need it? Can birds count? What is the biggest number conceivable? Maths in 30 Seconds answers these and other questions in 30 awesome topics. Each topic is presented in a concise 30-second summary, supported by a 3-second flash soundbite and full-colour artwork. Fun, active elements for kids to make-and-do support the topics, encouraging them to test, explore, and discover more. With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, this book is an exciting introduction to the amazing world of maths.

About the Author Anne Rooney is the Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Fellow at Newnham College, Cambridge, and Chair of the Educational Writers’ Group at the Society of Authors. She has written books on a variety of subjects for kids and adults.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781782404613 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 230x180mm Extent: 96 pages

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Ivy Press MARCH 2017 Life on Earth: Human Body Heather Alexander, illustrated by Andres Lozano

How many bones do I have in my body? What does my heart do? And why do we breathe? Find out in this lift- flap fact-filled book, the first in a new non-fiction series for children aged 5+.

Description How many bones do I have in my body? What does my heart do? And why do we breathe? Find out in this fact-filled book, the first in a new non-fiction series for children aged 5+. Each book answers 100 questions in a simple and informative way, and has more than 70 lift-flaps to open.

About the Author ANDRES LOZANO is an illustrator from Madrid, who currently lives in London. He lists his inspirations as nature, architecture, franco-belgian comics and film noir. His work is characterised by overlayed colours, textures and strong linework. He has worked with: The Wall Street The New York Times, The Sunday Times, and Anorak.

HEATHER ALEXANDER was born in New York City, and now lives in New Jersey. She began her career editing children's books such as Goosebumps and Fear Street, before moving into writing. She has written over 40 books for children.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781847809001 Format: Board Book Dimensions: x200mm Extent: 8 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Busy People: Builder Lucy M. George, illustrated by Ando Twin

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

Description 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 M. George is an author and editor who specialises in picture books. Her published books include Back to School Tortoise and The Snow Queen. She has twin sons 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 digital agencies as lead creative in illustration, design and animation.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784937287 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Busy People: Librarian Lucy M. George, illustrated by Ando Twin

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

Description Step inside the lives of Busy People. Each story focuses on a different character as they go about their daily work. 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.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784937294 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Busy People: Firefighter Lucy M. George

Welcome to the everyday life of Frank the firefighter!

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.

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.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784931452 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Busy People: Doctor Lucy M. George

Welcome to the everyday life of Doctor Miranda!

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.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784931469 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Busy People: Vet Lucy M. George

Welcome to the everyday life of Mike the vet!

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!

Each story focuses on a different character as they go about their daily work. But each day holds a new challenge for these busy people... Next Steps are included at the back of the book to prompt further discussion and develop vocabulary as well as information about the characters who work alongside the protagonists, for example a nurse from the doctor's surgery and the commander at the fire station.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784931476 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Busy People: Teacher Lucy M. George

Welcome to the everyday life of Miss Betts the teacher!

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.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784931483 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Busy People: Police Officer Lucy Cuthew

Welcome to the everyday life of PC Seth!

Description Discover the challenges that each day brings as a police officer. Find out what difficulties PC Seth faces when he visits a festival and how he attempts to reunite a lost boy with his parents.

About the Author 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 digital agencies as lead creative in illustration, design and animation.

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.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784931490 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Busy People: Astronaut Lucy Cuthew

Follow Jenny the astronaut as she and her colleague Lei launch into space! What problems will they encounter?

Description Discover the array of problems an astrophysicist encounters as Jenny attempts to fix the broken space station.

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.

About the Author

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 digital agencies as lead creative in illustration, design and animation.

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.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784931506 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Stuff You Should Know About The Human Body John Farndon

A fascinating introduction to the human body using large, colourful diagrams brought to life by tiny people performing the actions explained in the text, following on from the successful Stuff You Should Know.

Description In this fascinating introduction to the human body, large, colourful diagrams are brought to life by tiny people running around performing the actions that are explained in the text. The 80- page extent allows for an in-depth look at many of the body's processes, and the double gatefolds give a large space in which to show the full body systems such as the circulatory, nerve, skeletal and immune systems. A follow-up to the successful book, Stuff You Should Know.

About the Author John Farndon is an internationally renowned author of exciting and accessible science books for children and adults. His books have been shortlisted for numerous awards and have sold millions of copies worldwide, proving their perennial appeal.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784937300 Format: Paperback - flexibound Dimensions: 289x219mm Extent: 80 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 The Big Book of Bible Stories to Make Fiona Hayes

Perfect for those with a creative streak eager to explore the Bible and put their skills to task on recyclable materials in the home.

Description Featuring well-loved stories from the Old and New Testament, activities include the Garden of Eden, Noah and the Ark, Baby in a Basket (Moses), Roaring Lions (Daniel), Jonah and the Whale, Baby Jesus in the Manger, Angel Gabriel, Loaves and Fishes, a Lost Lamb and Palm Leaves.

Perfect for those with a creative streak eager to explore the Bible and put their skills to task on recyclable materials in the home. These 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: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781784937676 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 249x190mm Extent: 256 pages

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QED MARCH 2017 Clementine Loves Red Krystyna Boglar

A beautifully illustrated classic children's adventure story.

Description It's the end of the holidays for Mark, Annie and Pudding (real name: Derek). They've spent the summer in a cottage on the edge of a forest in the countryside, but they haven't had any really exciting adventures to tell their classmates back at school... Until, on their final visit to see the Frog King of a nearby pond, they find a frightened young girl crying in the woods. The curiously named Macadamia tells them she has lost Clementine, and so the three children set out on a quest to find her. But they are not the only ones looking for Clementine, and a storm is approaching, bringing with it a night full of surprises...

About the Author Krystyna Boglar grew up in Poland and always dreamed of being a chimney sweep when she grew up. In fact, she ended up studying Arabic before working in a bookshop and creating some of the first ever Polish comic books. She then discovered a taste for writing and launched herself into writing novels for children, with great success. Bohdan Butenko (born 1931) is one of Poland's top illustrators, whose drawings appear in more than 200 children's books. He is also famous for his cartoons as well as for his stage sets and television design. He has won many prizes, among them the 2012 Order of the Smile - a special medal awarded by children to adults who are particularly kind to them.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781782691181 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 200x148mm Extent: 120 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Pushkin Children's MARCH 2017 Catlantis Anna Starobinets

Paperback edition of this thrilling, funny story about a heroic cat on a mission.

Description Baguette is just a regular house cat. He likes to sit in the window, watch the birds, and eat three square meals a day. But what's a regular house cat to do if he falls in love with a beautiful street cat who has some very strange - and really rather dangerous - demands? Baguette must travel back through the Ocean of Time to the lost island of Catlantis. He must find a way to save the nine lives of all cats before it is too late. And he must outwit the wicked black cat Noir, who is hot on his tail. Only then can he hope to win the paw of Purriana...

About the Author Anna Starobinets is an acclaimed, award-winning Russian novelist, scriptwriter and journalist. She is best known as a writer of dystopian and metaphysical novels and short stories, and is also a very successful children's author. Catlantis is her first children's book to be translated into English.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781782691310 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 200x148mm Extent: pages

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Pushkin Children's MARCH 2017 Happy Birthday to You! illustrated by Colleen Madden

The original birthday song is now the perfect gift book.

Description The original birthday song is now the perfect gift book.There's nothing more special than a child's birthday, and now instead of a card, kids can receive this book featuring the original Happy Birthday to You song along with additional lyrics, fun and clever illustrations from Colleen Madden, and a sound chip that plays the original song. Both a book and a deluxe gift card, Happy Birthday to You! features space on the title page and inside pages for personalizing. Happy Birthday to You! makesa great gift for birthday boys and girls of all ages.

About the Author Colleen Madden is the illustrator of several children's books including Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You and Andy Andrews' Henry Hodges Needs a Friend. After spending some time acting and training at The Second City in Chicago, Madden graduated with a major in illustration and English literature. She currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her writer-husband and their two sons.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633222434 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 210x210mm Extent: 24 pages

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Moondance Press MARCH 2017 Under the Sea illustrated by Jomike Tejido

Under the Sea features 75 stickers for younger children or those with limited dexterity. They are vinyl, reusable, and feature funny fish, silly sharks, wonderful whales, and more.

Description Large vinyl, reusable stickers of sharks, fish, divers, and more.

Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Under the Sea has 75 large vinyl reusable stickers and 24 pages of colourful and joyful illustrations of scenery sure to inspire play and storytelling. There are no rules or set places for stickers to go, so your child's imagination has free reign. 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 more than 100 books, including the first two books in this series, Jungle Animals and Farm Animals. He works in digital art and specializes in whimsical illustrations. He is also a painter who does one-man exhibitions and has done eight shows since 2007.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781633221567 Format: Paperback Dimensions: xmm Extent: 24 pages

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Moondance Press MARCH 2017 Things That Go illustrated by Jomike Tejido

This book features 75 stickers, for younger children or those with limited dexterity. The stickers are vinyl, reusable, and feature trucks, cars, spaceships, and more.

Description Large vinyl, reusable stickers of cars, trucks, spaceships, heavy lifters, and more.

The colourful and joyful illustrations in Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Things That Go are sure to inspire imaginative play and storytelling. With 75 large vinyl reusable stickers and 24 pages of roads, construction sites, and more, there are no rules or set places for stickers to go. 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 more than 100 books, including the first two books in this series, Jungle Animals and Farm Animals. He works in digital art and specializes in whimsical illustrations. As a paper engineer, Jomike encourages play, a key role in the book experience. Check out his Foldabout Toy Series. He is also a painter who does one-man exhibitions and has done eight shows since 2007.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781633221574 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 304x228mm Extent: 24 pages

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Moondance Press MARCH 2017 The Itsy Bitsy Spider Joe Rhatigan, illustrated by Carolina Farias

Find out what happens next to the poor, wet spider and his insect friends in this classic nursery rhyme retold for today's kids.

Description The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout.

So begins the new and expanded version of the 100-year-old classic nursery rhyme. In this silly, fun, and must-read-aloud book, young children find out what happens next to the poor, wet spider and his insect friends. Follow along as caterpillars play leap frog in the trees, ladybugs play hide- and-seek, a beetle builds a swimming pool for his ant friends, and busy bees jump rope with a worm. There are giggles aplenty as each turn of the page offers new surprises and super-silly situations.

About the Author Joe Rhatigan is a writer and editor who lives with his wife and children in Asheville, North Carolina. He has written many acclaimed and award- winning books for children, including White House Kids, Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole, Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party and People You Gotta Meet Before You Grow Up!

Carolina Farias began her career as a children's book illustrator after working for several well-known animation studios, including Warner Bros. and Disney. She currently lives in La Plata, Argentina, with her husband and their two children. She has illustrated many books. Her artwork is created using a variety of mediums with a preference toward watercolors and acrylics.

Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781633221604 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: xmm Extent: 32 pages

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Moondance Press MARCH 2017 Hey Diddle Diddle Joe Rhatigan, illustrated by Alejandro O'Kif

We all know 'hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle,' but what happened after the dish ran away with the spoon? Find out in this silly and fun retelling.

Description Find out what happens after the dish runs away with the spoon in this classic nursery rhyme retold for today's kids.

Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon ...

So begins the new and expanded version of this 500-year-old classic nursery rhyme. What happens next in the rest of this original manuscript promises to be silly, fun, and a must read-aloud for young children. Follow along as a fish and a noodle try to climb up a tree, where a dancing elephant awaits, and a giraffe in a cradle cries for soup and cheese, while a sneezing sippy cup tells him to hush. There are giggles aplenty as each turn of the page offers new surprises and super- silly situations.

Alejandro O'Kif lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with his wife, Monica, and two children. Alejandro works with different mediums, from acrylics, watercolors, and photoshop. He has illustrated many books in various countries around the world.

Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781633221611 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: xmm Extent: 32 pages

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Moondance Press MARCH 2017 Labyrinth: Find your way through 14 magical mazes Theo Guignard

Find your way!

Description The biggest maze book to hit shelves this year! Explore worlds made of plants, giant skyscrapers, wild habitats, and futuristic cities, in this book that asks you to trace your way through 14 magical mazes. With things to spot along the way, each maze grows in complexity with every turn of the page.

About the Author THEO GUIGNARD is one of the leading graphic artists in Paris. He graduated from Gobelins L'Ecole de L'Image. He has worked for French animated film giants Xilam. He now spends his days designing backgrounds for Je Suis Bien Content, experts in animation for television.

Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781847809988 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 300x300mm Extent: 32 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions MARCH 2017 My First Animals Aino-Maija Metsola

Learn your first animals with stylish artwork from Aino-Maija Metsola.

Description The next book in the Learning Garden series, My First Animals, features creatures from the garden, to the farm, and the mountains. Little ones will enjoy naming animals on every spread, with 70 essential words to see and say.

About the Author AINO-MAIJA METSOLA is based in Helsinki, and is a lead artist for Finnish design brand Marimekko. Her iconic textile and ceramic designs are stocked in more than 30,000 design and department stores worldwide. Her first concept series of books, the Learning Garden, has met with international acclaim and been translated into more than sixteen languages worldwide.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847809674 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 190x190mm Extent: 14 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions MARCH 2017 My First Words Aino-Maija Metsola

Learn your first words with stylish artwork from Aino-Maija Metsola.

Description Learn your first words with stylish artwork from Aino-Maija Metsola. The next book in the Learning Garden series, My First Words, organises basic vocabulary into activities from throughout the day, helping learners to identify words in situ. Little ones will enjoy naming objects on every spread, with 70 essential words to see and say.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847809698 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 190x190mm Extent: 14 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions MARCH 2017 My First Colours and Shapes Aino-Maija Metsola

Learn your first colours and shapes with stylish artwork from Aino-Maija Metsola.

Description Learn your first colours and shapes with stylish artwork from Aino-Maija Metsola. The next book in the Learning Garden series, My First Colours and Shapes, is organised by category, helping learners to build vocabulary and identify similarities. Little ones will enjoy naming objects on every spread, with 70 essential words to see and say.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781786030214 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 190x190mm Extent: 14 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions MARCH 2017 ABC Love: An endearing twist on learning your ABCs! Christiane Engel

A fun family read with playful, rhyming text, ABC Love pairs each letter of the alphabet with a word that teaches young kids about important concepts like love, acceptance, and affection.

Description An endearing twist on learning your ABCs!

ABC Love pairs each letter of the alphabet with a word that teaches young children about important concepts like love, acceptance, affection, values, and warmth. A fun family read with playful, rhyming text, ABC Love makes learning the alphabet interactive and fun for preschool children and older. Its engaging illustrations and text promote togetherness between kids and their family and encourages them to act out each 'love list' item, including everything from 'embrace' for the letter 'E' and 'laugh' for 'L'; to 'trust' for 'T.'

About the Author Christiane Engel is an award-winning illustrator and author. Her work can be found in a huge variety of kids' books all over the world, including a kids' bible and a children's atlas as well as Walter Foster Jr.'s ABC Love and ABC Yoga. Her instantly recognizable children's characters appeared in an award-winning ad campaign in the UK and she works with the Surrey County Council to create advertising and educational material for families. She has also created illustrations for animated programs for clients including the BBC. Christiane lives by the sea in southeast England with her little family.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781633222403 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: xmm Extent: 36 pages

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Walter Foster Jr MARCH 2017 Many Moons: A fun guide to learning about moon phases Remi Courgeon

Many Moons explores the phases of the moon, from the new moon to a waning crescent, through beautiful illustrations, comparing each phase to different shapes, such as a banana and a smile.

Description Learn about the different phases of the moon.

Many Moons explores the different phases of the moon, from the new moon to a waning crescent, through beautiful, bright illustrations. Each spread features a specific phase of the moon, and compares it to different shapes, such as a cat's tail, a banana, and a brilliant smile. Many Moons introduces young children to basic astronomy, and is sure to instill a sense of curiosity about the world and the universe.

About the Author Remi Courgeon is an illustrator based in France. Also a painter, his work has been the subject of several exhibitions in France and abroad.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781633222984 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: xmm Extent: 32 pages

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Walter Foster Jr MARCH 2017 On the Farm: Sticker & punch-out activity book illustrated by Melisande Luthringer

It's time to start thinking about this year's harvest! Includes a 48-page activity book with cool facts, puzzles, and games, plus punch-out characters, reusable stickers, and a fold-out barnyard scene.

Description Welcome to the rustic, sunny farm!

Have you ever wondered what life is like on the farm? Find out with this fun and sunny interactive activity book! Unfold this book, and there's your stand-up play scene. Customize your farm with the reusable stickers and punch-out, stand-up characters, and you're ready for action. What kinds of animals you have on your farm and what you grow is up to you!

Gather eggs, feed the pigs, milk the cows, plant the crops; it's never a dull day on the farm! Includes a 48-page activity book with cool facts about farm vehicles and animals, puzzles, and games, plus punch-out characters, reusable stickers, and a fold-out barnyard scene.

About the Author Melisande Luthringer always wanted to be an illustrator or an astronaut. This explains why, when she isn't drawing, she has her head in the clouds. She works mainly in advertising and editorial illustration with occasional children's commissions, which she loves the most.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633222441 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 292x210mm Extent: 48 pages

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Walter Foster Jr MARCH 2017 On the Site: Sticker & punch-out activity book illustrated by Mattia Cerato

It's construction season, so let's get building! Includes a 48-page activity book with cool facts, puzzles, and games, plus the punch-out characters, reusable stickers, and a fold-out construction site scene.

Description Welcome to the bustling construction site!

Have you ever wanted to be in charge of your own construction site? With this awesome interactive activity book, you can! Unfold this book, and there's your stand-up play scene. Customize your construction site with the reusable stickers and punch-out, stand-up characters, and you're ready for action! What you build on your construction site is up to you! Use dump trucks, excavators and bulldozers to move dirt and build houses and skyscrapers. Includes a 48-page activity book with cool facts about construction tools and vehicles, puzzles, and games, plus the punch-out characters, reusable stickers, and a fold-out construction site scene.

About the Author Mattia Cerato has illustrated many books including Sticker, Punch-out & Play!: Construction; Sticker, Punch-out & Play!: Dinosaurs; and Just Imagine & Play: On the Site. He resides in Turin, Italy.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633222458 Format: Paperback Dimensions: xmm Extent: 48 pages

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Walter Foster Jr MARCH 2017 Sticker Pictures: Pets: Color and create, one sticker at a time Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team

Take colouring to the next level with these bright, geometric colour-by-number templates of your favorite pets. Use the provided stickers along with crayons and coloured pencils to fill in each image!

Description Creating colourful masterpieces, one sticker at a time, has never been so fun and easy.

Take colouring to the next level with these bright, playful geometric colour-by-number templates of your favorite pets. Sticker Pictures: Pets is filled with 12 simple polygonal images to colour in using the included stickers, along with pages for you to colour and add your own designs. Use the stickers along with crayons and coloured pencils to fill in each image, and watch your inner artist grow!

About the Author The Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team develops fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, transportation, history, craft, gardening, and more. Walter Foster Jr. is a division of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc., a subsidiary of the London- based Quarto Group, Inc.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633222786 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 279x216mm Extent: 48 pages

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Walter Foster Jr MARCH 2017 Sticker Pictures: Animals: Color and create, one sticker at a time Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team

Take colouring to the next level with these bright, geometric colour-by-number templates of your favorite animals. Use the provided stickers along with crayons and coloured pencils to fill in each image!

Description Creating colourful masterpieces, one sticker at a time, has never been so fun and easy.

Take colouring to the next level with these bright, playful geometric color-by-number templates of your favorite animals. Sticker Pictures: Animals is filled with 12 simple polygonal images to colour in using the included stickers, along with pages for you to colour and add your own designs. Use the stickers along with crayons and coloured pencils to fill in each image, and watch your inner artist grow!

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633222793 Format: Paperback Dimensions: xmm Extent: 48 pages

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Walter Foster Jr MARCH 2017 The Adventures of Peter Cottontail Thornton W. Burgess

Introduce a new generation to one of the most endearing and beloved creatures in children's literature, in The Adventures of Peter Cottontail.

Description Introduce a new generation to Thornton Burgess' Peter Cottontail in The Adventures of Peter Cottontail.

The Adventures of Peter Cottontail recounts the hijinks of one of the most endearing and beloved creatures in children's literature. Full of mischief (and then remorse), Peter has exploits that are delightfully recognisable to anyone who has children and will surely tickle yet another generation of young readers.

Peter Cottontail's efforts to outwit the ever-hungry Reddy Fox lead to a number of whisker-thin escapes, and his fascination with the hibernation of some of his neighbors, such as Johnny Chuck, leads to his decision to hibernate ... with riotous consequences.

This classic that was originally published in 1914 presents Burgess' classic style of telling a terrific tale while imparting information about the environment and its creatures.

About the Author Thornton Waldo Burgess, a devoted naturalist and conservationist, knew that instilling a love of the natural world in young people was one of the best ways to inspire conservation in adults. His writings spanned over fifty years, more than 170 books and 15,000 articles, and inspired several generations. Many of Burgess' observations of nature were featured in his stories, and his many characters, including Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Bobby Raccoon, Joe Otter, Grandfather Frog, and many others, displayed both animal and human traits that were very recognisable to readers.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633222922 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: xmm Extent: 128 pages

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Seagrass Press MARCH 2017 The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk Thornton W. Burgess

The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk introduces this good-natured, slow-moving but canny childhood favorite, who is usually left alone because of his potent 'perfume.'

Description Like all of Thornton Burgess' characters, Jimmy Skunk's natural instincts are completely accurate, but his personality is easily relatable!

Jimmy Skunk thinks that the old barrel at the top of the hill will be a perfect place for a restful nap. But mischievous Peter Rabbit thinks up a way to upend this plan, very literally, and even arranges that Reddy Fox will get the blamea?¿and a dose of Jimmy's "perfume." But Jimmy figures out the truth and makes sure that Peter gets his comeuppance with the help of a nest of yellow-jackets. Later, when Jimmy gets a hankering for some fresh eggs, he and Unc' Billy Possum wind up in a pretty pickle in Farmer Brown's henhouse.

Originally published in 1918, this book will inspire giggles and gasps from another generation as readers and listeners will learn about skunks, opossums, and life in the meadow through the eyes of Jimmy Skunk.

About the Author Thornton Waldo Burgess, a devoted naturalist and conservationist, knew that instilling a love of the natural world in young people was one of the best ways to inspire conservation in adults. His writings spanned over fifty years, more than 170 books and 15,000 articles, and inspired several generations.Many of Burgess' observations of nature were featured in his stories, and his many characters, including Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Bobby Raccoon, Joe Otter, Grandfather Frog, and many others, displayed both animal and human traits that were very recognizable to readers.The Boston Museum of Science awarded Burgess a special gold medal for leading children down the path to the wide wonderful world of the outdoors.Burgess lived in Massachusetts. Learn more about Thornton Burgess at thorntonburgess. org.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781633222939 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: xmm Extent: 128 pages

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Seagrass Press MARCH 2017 Lena's Story Judy Waite

Join four friends as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street! Ideal for struggling and reluctant readers, those with EAL and those with dyslexia. Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp.

Description All Lena wants is to help a stray dog and hang out with her friends, Sanjay, Chelsea and Kai. All her dad wants is to make a deal with his boss. Somehow, things never quite seem to go according to plan... Join the four friends as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street!

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, The Street is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+). This collection of stories can be read in any order.

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

About the Author Judy Waite was born in Portsmouth, although she spent some of her childhood in Singapore. She always loved anything creative and even as a child she spent hours in her room writing stories and making comics. She currently works in a junior school, helping children with special needs, as well as teaching creative writing to adults. She has written a range of books for all ages, from picture books to young adult fiction.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781472934000 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 96 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

A&C Black Children'S MARCH 2017 Kai's Story Judy Waite

Description Kai just wanted a bit of fun but now his video has gone viral, his friends are upset, and he is getting messages from strangers on the internet... Join Kai, Lena, Chelsea, and Sanjay as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street!

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

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781472934048 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 96 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Education MARCH 2017 The World's Greatest Space Cadet James Carter

Description Poem, work your magic, do. but most of all say something NEW!

Join well loved poet James Carter on a journey through time and space: from Vikings to a marauding cat and from the edges of the universe to the world's greatest space cadet...

This wonderful collection is the perfect way to get children interested in poetry.

About the Author An award-winning children's poet, James Carter travels all over the cosmos (well, Britain) with his guitar (that's Keith) to give lively poetry performances and workshops. James once had hair, extremely long hair (honestly), and he played in a really nasty ultra-loud heavy rock band. And, as a lifelong space cadet, James has discovered that poems are the best place to gather all his daydreamy thoughts. What's more, he believes that daydreaming for ten minutes every day should be compulsory in all schools.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781472929464 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 96 pages

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A&C Black Children'S MARCH 2017 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Differentiation Rachel Orr

A brand new title in the bestselling 100 Ideas series providing primary teachers with strategies and activities to put differentiation at the heart of their teaching, and create an outstanding learning environment.

Description Differentiation is a key part of the curriculum, but can be a divisive subject among teachers. In 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Differentiation, experienced teacher Rachel Orr provides guidance on using differentiation to make learning engaging, empowering, investigative, explorative, and open ended; matching the learning needs of each individual pupil without limiting them or your teaching.

Differentiation is about knowing your pupils, and making the best learning environment for them as individuals as well as for the class as whole. This is a compilation of the many ways to easily organise and differentiate learning, as well as useful tips on scaffolding, structuring learning, and how to build on positive outcomes to make further improvements, covering each aspect of teaching, from whole class activities to homework.

About the Author Rachel Orr is a primary head teacher in the north east of England. With over 20 years' teaching experience working in a range of primary schools, Rachel has significant experience of curriculum structure, planning, organisation and delivery. She has led sessions on English, Maths, IT, Assessment, and Creativity in the Curriculum, as well as using an investigative, questioning, skills-based approach.

Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781472941350 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 176 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Education MARCH 2017 The Bombs That Brought Us Together Brian Conaghan

A powerful, warm, funny and moving novel from the author of When Mr Dog Bites. The story of two friends, one shed, a war and a terrible choice. Perfect for readers of John Boyne, Patrick Ness and Malorie Blackman

Description Fourteen-year-old Charlie Law has lived in Little Town, on the border with Old Country, all his life. He knows the rules: no going out after dark; no drinking; no litter; no fighting. You don't want to get on the wrong side of the people who run Little Town. When he meets Pavel Duda, a refugee from Old Country, the rules start to get broken. Then the bombs come, and the soldiers from Old Country, and Little Town changes for ever.

Sometimes, to keep the people you love safe, you have to do bad things. As Little Town's rules crumble, Charlie is sucked into a dangerous game. There's a gun, and a bad man, and his closest friend, and his dearest enemy.

Charlie Law wants to keep everyone happy, even if it kills him. And maybe it will ...

Perfect for readers of Patrick Ness, John Boyne and Malorie Blackman.

About the Author Brian Conaghan was born and raised in the Scottish town of Coatbridge but now lives in Dublin. He has a Master of Letters in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. For many years Brian worked as a teacher and taught in Scotland, Italy and Ireland. His novels include The Boy Who Made it Rain, When Mr Dog Bites, which was shortlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Medal, and The Bombs That Brought Us Together, published in 2016 to critical acclaim.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781408878415 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 368 pages Main Category: YFB

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 One: WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2016 Sarah Crossan

The ONE book you have to read this summer! The phenomenal new novel from Carnegie-shortlisted author Sarah Crossan; incredibly moving and extraordinarily crafted, it explores the unbreakable bond and love between sisters. Shortlisted for The CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2016

Description Grace and Tippi are twins - conjoined twins.

And their lives are about to change.

No longer able to afford homeschooling, they must venture into the world - a world of stares, sneers and cruelty. Will they find more than that at school? Can they find real friends? And what about love?

But what neither Grace or Tippi realises is that a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead. A decision that could tear them apart. One that will change their lives even more than they ever imagined.

From Carnegie Medal shortlisted author Sarah Crossan, this moving and beautifully crafted novel about identity, sisterhood and love ultimately asks one question: what does it mean to want and have a soulmate? Shortlisted for The CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2016

About the Author Sarah Crossan has lived in Dublin, London and New York, and now lives in Hertfordshire. She graduated with a degree in philosophy and literature before training as an English and drama teacher at Cambridge University. Since completing a masters in creative writing, she has been working to promote creative writing in schools.

http://www.sarahcrossan.com/ @SarahCrossan

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781408827215 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Because You'll Never Meet Me Leah Thomas

In a stunning literary debut for fans of Annabel Pitcher or John Green, readers meet Ollie and Moritz. best friends who can never meet.

Description Ollie and Moritz are two teenagers who will never meet. Each of them lives with a life-affecting illness. Contact with electricity sends Ollie into debilitating seizures. Moritz has a heart defect and is kept alive by an electronic pacemaker. If they did meet, Ollie would seize. But turning off the pacemaker would kill Moritz.

Through an exchange of letters, the two boys develop a strong bond of friendship which becomes a lifeline during dark times - until Moritz reveals that he holds the key to their shared, sinister past, and has been keeping it from Ollie all along.

About the Author Leah Thomas received her BA in English from Michigan State University, and is a graduate of the Clarion Writers' Workshop. Her work has since appeared in Asimov's, Ideomancer, Futuredaze: An Anthology of YA Science Fiction, Daily Science Fiction and Weird Fiction Review. This is her first novel.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781408862629 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 352 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 We're Going on an Egg Hunt Laura Hughes

Join the Easter Bunnies on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. Perfect for fans of the classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Peppa Pig: Peppa's Easter Egg Hunt

Description We're going on an egg hunt. We're going to find them all. We're REALLY excited. Hooray for Easter Day!

Join the Easter Bunnies as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. With ten eggs to find and count, it's great fun. But watch out for the obstacles along the way - lambs, chicks, bees and ducks - and there's even a wolfish surprise, so do take care.

Based on the traditional 'We're Going on a Lion Hunt' rhyme, this will be a huge hit with all fans of the classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

About the Author Laura Hughes is an exciting young London-based illustrator. Originally from Bath, she studied illustration at KIngston University and, since graduating, she has created artwork for children's books, cards, stationery and homewares. We're Going on an Egg Hunt is Laura's first book for Bloomsbury.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408870112 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 255x255mm Extent: 24 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 There's a Lion in My Cornflakes Michelle Robinson, illustrated by Jim Field

If you ever see a packet of cornflakes offering a free lion, ignore it! This is the hairraising story of a family who didn't - and end up with a grizzly bear, a cranky old crocodile and a whacking great gorilla!

Description If you ever see a packet of cornflakes offering a free lion, ignore it! This is the hair-raising story of a family who didn't - and end up with a grizzly bear, a cranky old crocodile and a whacking great gorilla!

A riotous book with hilarious illustrations.

About the Author Before she started writing funny stories for children, Michelle Robinson wrote copy and devised websites for some of the world's biggest brands. Michelle lives in Bristol with her husband and young son. She is the author of board books Yak Yuk and Bear Boar, illustrated by David Sim. This is her first picture book for Bloomsbury.

Jim Field is a hugely talented illustrator. His first picture book Cats Ahoy! written by Peter Bently won the Booktrust Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011 and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway award. This is his first picture book for Bloombury. Jim lives in London.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781408845608 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 274x245mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 What Will Hatch? Jennifer Ward

A new picture book duo hatches a sweet, fresh new look at the animal world

Description Jelly, jiggly. What will hatch? Wiggly, squiggly. . . tadpole. What is more exciting than waiting for an egg to hatch? Creatures of all varieties begin inside an egg-and those eggs also come in all shapes and sizes. From a leathery platypus to a squiggly tadpole to a fuzzy robin, this charming text and unique illustrations show eight different animals as they begin life. With a cut- out on each page readers will have fun guessing. what will hatch?

About the Author Award-winning author JENNIFER WARD and award-winning artist SUSIE GHAHREMANI are the creators of the wildly popular parenting book I LOVE DIRT! 52 Activities to Help You and Your Child Discover the Wonders of Nature, which has been featured in Parenting magazine, Real Simple Magazine, and on National Public Radio. Jennifer Ward has authored several picture books, including her recent There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Fish. Susie Ghahremani is the founder of boygirlparty, a whimsically illustrated stationery and gift brand with more than 300 products, that are popular everywhere from independent boutiques, galleries, and retailers such as Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Nordstrom. What Will Hatch? is Susie's debut picture book.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9780802723116 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 229x229mm Extent: 40 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YBL Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Children'S USA MARCH 2017 Kitty's Magic 1: Misty the Scared Kitten Ella Moonheart

The enchanting new series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat when she sneezes! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

Description Kitty always thought she was allergic to cats, but when her best friend's new kitten, Misty, gives her a tickly feeling in her nose, something magical happens . Kitty turns into a cat!

Being cat and human means that Kitty can have the best of both worlds! But with the special power comes a special role: Kitty becomes the Guardian of the local cats' Cat Council and must help them find the purrfect solution to their feline problems.

So when there is trouble in the neighbourhood and Misty is too scared to go outside, can Kitty's magic help her to be braver? And can Kitty keep her ability a secret from other humans? If not, she may never be able to turn into a cat again .

The enchanting new series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat when she sneezes! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

About the Author Ella Moonheart grew up telling fun and exciting stories to anyone who would listen. Now that she's an author, she's thrilled to be able to tell stories to so many more children with her Kitty's Magic books. Ella loves animals, but cats most of all! She wishes she could turn into one just like Kitty, but she's happy to just play with her pet cat, Nibbles - when she's not writing her books, of course!

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781408870921 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Kitty's Magic 2: Shadow the Lonely Cat Ella Moonheart

The second book in this enchanting new series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

Description Kitty has always thought she was allergic to cats, but during a sleepover she finds out that her allergy is actually something far more magical - when a midnight sneezing fit mysteriously transforms her into a cat.

Shadow the black tomcat hasn't been seen at a Cat Council meeting for weeks, and in the human world Kitty hears some of the children at school saying he's a witch's cat. The house he lives in is a bit scary, but that's no reason to let him be lonely. Kitty is determined to help, but she is going to have to use all her new cat skills to figure this problem out!

The enchanting new series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

About the Author Ella Moonheart grew up telling fun and exciting stories to anyone who would listen. Now that she's an author, she's thrilled to be able to tell stories to so many more children with her Kitty's Magic books. Ella loves animals, but cats most of all! She wishes she could turn into one just like Kitty, but she's happy to just play with her pet cat, Nibbles - when she's not writing her books, of course!

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781408870945 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 112 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den Aimee Carter

Percy Jackson meets Beast Quest in Aim.e Carter's action-packed middle-grade series debut

Description Twelve-year-old Simon Thorn's life has never been easy, but being bullied at school and living in a cramped Manhattan apartment with his Uncle Darrell is nothing compared to his biggest secret: he can talk to animals.

When his mum is kidnapped by a herd of terrifying rats, Simon finds out that he, his mum and his uncle are all Animalgams - people who can change into an animal at will. In search of his mother he discovers the Animalgam Academy located underneath Central Park Zoo. There he learns about the fractured five kingdoms that make up this secret world - Mammals, Birds, Insects, Reptiles and Underwater. And Simon Thorn is the only one who can save them.

Imaginative and vivid with themes of bravery, loyalty, and finding one's true self, this exciting, five-book adventure series is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and Beast Quest.

About the Author Aim.e Carter is the author of the YA series The Goddess Test. She started writing fan fiction at eleven, began her first original story four years later, and hasn't stopped writing since. Besides writing and reading, she enjoys seeing movies, playing with her puppies and wrestling with the puzzles in the paper each morning. She lives in Novi, Michigan. Visit her online at aimeecarter.com or on Twitter at @aimee_carter.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408858011 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 320 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 The Honeymoon Sisters Gwyneth Rees

Real world, real girls, real emotion - bestseller Gwyneth Rees brings her magic to 9-11-year-olds with a brilliant new strand of heartfelt fiction, perfect for fans of Cathy Cassidy, Jacqueline Wilson and Judy Blume

Description Poppy's house has always had at least one little foster-brother or sister. But when her mum announces they'll be getting a new foster-child, she isn't expecting it to be Sadie Shaw. Sadie is hard as nails, cold as ice, tougher than a tiger - and she's the new girl in Poppy's class at school. They'd never be seen together in public. Now they're sharing a bathroom.

Sadie and Poppy have a secret. They may not like each other, but their mums are sisters - who haven't even spoken for years. But now Sadie's mum's disappeared, her dad's in prison and Poppy's mum is treating her like a long-lost daughter. How can Mum fall for Sadie's sweet-as-honey act - when Poppy knows all too well what she's really like?

About the Author Gwyneth Rees is half Welsh and half English and grew up in Scotland. She studied medicine and qualified as a doctor, working as a child and adolescent psychiatrist before she became a full-time writer. Her bestselling books include the Fairy Dust series, Cosmo and the Magic Sneeze and The Mum Hunt, winner of the Red House Award. She lives near London with her husband, two young daughters and one noisy cat.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408852750 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 272 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Cherry Blossom Dreams Gwyneth Rees

Description Sometimes, something happens in your life that changes everything. When Sasha was six, her dad died suddenly and the world changed forever. Now she's twelve, it feels like things are changing all the time: her twin brother hardly talks to her any more, her mum's dating a teacher from school, her best friend Lily keeps going on about boys ... and Sasha doesn't feel ready for any of it. Why can't things just stay the same?

The one place she can escape to is Blossom House, her secret place - an old, echoey, overgrown, beautiful, empty mansion, where the only thing that changes is the weather and the flowers in the garden. There's just one problem: it isn't hers. And even a house can have secrets ...

About the Author Gwyneth Rees is half Welsh and half English and grew up in Scotland. She studied Medicine and qualified as a doctor, working as a child and adolescent psychiatrist before she became a full-time writer. Her bestselling books include the Fairy Dust series, Cosmo and the Magic Sneeze and The Mum Hunt, winner of the Red House Award. She lives near London with her husband, two young daughters and two noisy cats.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408852637 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 288 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Warrior Heroes: The Gladiator's Victory Benjamin Hulme-Cross

In this fantastic fictional story, historical fact and action packed fiction combine together to create a gripping adventure. Travel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn and change the course of history.

Description Travel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to convince a powerful gladiator to escape the confinement of the amphitheatre while he has the chance of the. Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. Will the boys manage to persuade the gladiator to break free, and escape the clutches of powerful and evil Roman Lords?

About the Author Ben Hulme-Cross has written over thirty books for struggling readers. Prior to full time writing Ben worked as English Literature Publisher for an international publishing company, commissioning and editing novels and plays for secondary schools.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9781472904652 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 160 pages

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A&C Black Children'S MARCH 2017 Warrior Heroes: The Samurai's Assassin Benjamin Hulme-Cross

Description Travel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to rewrite the past. Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. Will the boys escape the clutches of the Samurai in time to make it back to the present?

Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9781472904669 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 160 pages

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A&C Black Children'S MARCH 2017 Tuesdays at the Castle Jessica Day George

A magical castle with a life of its own . . . and a plucky princess who will defend it at all cost. The first book in an enchanting adventure series from a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author.

Description Tuesday is Princess Celie's favourite day. Castle Glower magically grows a new room, a turret or sometimes an entire wing! No one quite knows how, or why, but luckily, Princess Celie has mapped out the Castle's many twists and turns. When the king and queen disappear and Councillors from neighbouring kingdoms arrive to advise Celie, a new tower and a secret passageway appear just as Celie needs them. The Castle is definitely trying to tell her something. But it's down to Celie to find her parents, hold on to the kingdom and protect her home before it's too late. The first page-turning adventure in a New York Times bestselling series.

About the Author Jessica Day George is the author of many books for young readers, including Dragonskin Slippers, Dragon Flight and Dragon Spear. She studied comparative literature at university and took a class in Old Norse so that she could read the great Viking sagas in the original language. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a librarian and bookseller. Jessica lives with her family in Salt Lake City, Utah. www.jessicadaygeorge.com

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408847008 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Wednesdays in the Tower Jessica Day George

Princess Celie and her magical moving castle are back in this New York Times bestseller and sequel to Tuesdays at the Castle.

Description A magical moving castle sky-high with secrets! Everyone knows Castle Glower only really comes to life on a Tuesday. So when Princess Celie spies a new turret on a Wednesday, she is certain something isn't right. Inside the tower is hidden a giant egg, and it seems the castle wants Celie to look after it! Caring for this extraordinary new pet is going to be very tricky, especially once Celie and her siblings realise what else the Castle is hiding . . . This New York Times bestseller and egg- citing sequel to the enchanting adventure Tuesdays at the Castle is out of this world!

About the Author Jessica Day George is the author of many books for young readers, including the wonderfully whimsical Tuesdays at the Castle and three books in the Dragonskin Slippers series. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a librarian and bookseller. Jessica lives with her family in Salt Lake City, Utah. To find out more, visit www.jessicadaygeorge.com.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408836927 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Thursdays with the Crown Jessica Day George

As the New York Times bestselling series continues, Castle Glower acts even weirder than usual. Princess Celie and her siblings must find out why!

Description Castle Glower's towers have transported Princess Celie, her siblings and her pet griffin, Rufus, to an unknown land - a world of wild griffins, shadowy forests and castle ruins. As they set out on a dangerous adventure to discover their whereabouts, they find an entire lost people, divided by the wishes of two wizards in a centuries-old quarrel over their beloved home - Castle Glower! Why has the castle sent Celie and her siblings here, and will they ever get back home?

About the Author Jessica Day George is the author of many books for young readers, including the wonderfully whimsical Tuesdays at the Castle and Wednesdays in the Tower, and three books in the Dragonskin Slippers series. Jessica lives with her family in Salt Lake City, USA.

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Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408856864 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 Fridays with the Wizards Jessica Day George

Celie must make use of the secret passageways of her shapeshifting home and defeat the rogue wizard to save the kingdom . The fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series

Description Princess Celie and her companions have made it safely home from the Glorious Arkower, and now that the Eye of the Castle is where it belongs, everything is back to normal. With more magical griffins to care for, Celie, Lilah and Rolf have their hands full. But when the ancient and dangerous wizard Arkwright escapes the dungeon and goes missing within the Castle, no one can rest until he is found. Only Celie knows where he is most likely to be hiding With danger lurking behind every tapestry and under every trapdoor, Celie must find the wizard and save her family.

Readers will be swept away by another charming magical adventure featuring Princess Celie and her very special castle.

About the Author Jessica Day George is the author of many books for young readers, including the wonderfully whimsical Tuesdays at the Castle series, and three books in the Dragonskin Slippers series. Jessica lives with her family in Salt Lake City, Utah. To find out more, visit www.jessicadaygeorge.com.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408858417 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198 x129mm Extent: 240 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 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

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.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781408849750 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 368 pages

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Bloomsbury Child MARCH 2017 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

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.

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Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781408815670 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 352 pages