APRIL 2016 The Haters Jesse Andrews

From New York Times bestselling author Jesse Andrews (Me And Earl and the Dying Girl) comes The Haters, a wry and witty coming-of-age novel about encountering the world on your own terms for the first time.

Sales points • Suitable for 14+ • Hilarious and full of profanity - sure to please fans of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl • The Haters has been optioned by Indian Paintbrush/Fox Searchlight, the same team behind Me and Earl. • Film of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl has screened around the world to great acclaim including winning the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and US audience prize, and at Sydney Film Festival where it won the Foxtel Movies Audience Award • Me and Earl and the Dying Girl reached #2 on the Bookscan Australian YA bestseller list and reached #5 on the New York Times bestseller list • Themes include humour, music, passion, courage, love and sex

Description Corey and Wes are convinced nothing cool can come of their lame summer at jazz camp, when along comes Ash - all blonde hair and brash words - who cracks their world wide open. Finally, something they can't seem to hate. When Ash convinces them that a great musician is made on the road, the three friends flee camp and begin an epic, hilarious road trip: The Haters 2016 Summer of Hate Tour.

Amid sneaking into seedy bars, evading their parents and the police, and spending every minute together in a makeshift tour bus, romance blossoms and bursts, hygiene takes a back seat, and Wes begins to realise the limitations of hating everything - it keeps you at a convenient distance from something, or someone, you just might love.

About the Author Jesse Andrews is an author, screenwriter, and former German youth hostel receptionist. He was born and raised in

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) Pittsburgh, PA, and is a graduate of Schenley High School and Harvard University. He currently makes his home in ISBN: 9781760291891 Boston, MA. Format: Paperback - Demy format Dimensions: 208x138mm Extent: 320 pages

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (movie tie-in edition 2015) Author now living: Boston, USA

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (film tie-in) Jesse Andrews

Jesse Andrew's hilarious, outrageous and truthful look at friendship, high school - and death. Now an award- winning movie.

Sales points • Suitable for 14 plus • Reached #2 on the Bookscan Australian YA bestseller list and reachers #5 on the New York Times bestseller list • Film distributed by Fox Searchlight, the same company that distributed Wild, and has screened around the world to great acclaim including winning the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and US audience Prize, and at Sydney Film Festival it won the foxtel Movies Audience Award. • Film adapted by the author and produced by Indian Paintbrush, the production company behind Fantastic Mr Fox and The Grand Budapest Hotel • This edition includes an exclusive interview with the author as well as some pages of the film script annotated by the author • Variety said the film 'has the potential to outperform The Fault in Our Stars', and 'is destined not only to connect with young audiences in a big way, but also to endure as a touchstone for its generation' • The book, originally published in 2012, received rave reviews including 'I snorted with laughter at regular intervals The whole book rocked' (Good Reading) and 'Frequently hysterical succeeds brilliantly stands on its own in inventiveness, humor, and heart.' Kirkus Reviews, starred review • Jesse Andrews is a talented new voice with echoes of John Green or a young Nick Hornby •

Description This is the funniest book you’ll ever read about death.

It is a universally acknowledged truth that high school sucks. But on the first day of his senior year, Greg Gaines thinks he’s figured it out. The answer to the basic existential question: How is it possible to exist in a place that sucks so bad?

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) His strategy: Remain at the periphery at all times. Keep an insanely low profile. Make mediocre films with the one person ISBN: 9781760290184 who is even sort of his friend, Earl. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm This plan works for exactly eight hours. Then Greg’s mom forces him to become friends with a girl who has cancer. This Extent: 336 pages

Main Category: Y Children's brings about the destruction of Greg’s entire life.

Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: A funny little novel about friendship, identity and acute myelogenous leukemia. Previous Titles: Author now living: Brooklyn, New York About the Author Jesse Andrews is a writer, musician, and former German youth hostel receptionist. He is a graduate of Harvard University and lives in Brooklyn, New York, which is almost as good as Pittsburgh. This is his first novel, which he turned into a A & U Children APRIL 2016 Let's Play! Herve Tullet

A wonderful new dot-play adventure from the much-loved internationally bestselling creator of Press Here and Mix it Up!.

Sales points • Ages: 2 to 6 • Press Here and Mix it Up! are loved by ANZ booksellers and sell on and on (over 26,000 copies of Press Here sold since 2011 and over 12,000 of Mix it Up! since 2014) • Follow the instructions of the yellow dot and experience a book adventure like no other! • An irresistible invitation to children young and old - a magical, virtual interactivity • Great package, great value • Praise for Press Here: • 'Enormously fun and highly addictive' - Canberra Times • 'Kids love following the instructions to press, rub, tap, shake, tilt and clap Simple, original and fun' - Sunday Herald Sun • 'Genius' - Weekend Herald (Auckland)

Description Hi there, do you want to play?

Join the yellow dot on an adventure of colour and movement, surprise and imagination.

A fantastic companion to Press Here and Mix it Up!

'Tullet's mischievous brilliance turns young readers into willing, laughing collaborators.' The Wall Street Journal

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781760292980 About the Author Format: Hard Cover Herve Tullet was born in 1958. After completing his studies in Visual Arts and Fine Arts, he held the position of Artistic Dimensions: 220x220mm Director for ten years (1981-1992). He then worked in communication and advertising. In 1990, he produced his first Extent: 60 pages

Main Category: Y Children's illustrations for the French press and abroad (Elle, Le Monde, Liberation, Enfants Magazine, etc.) and in 1994 published Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early his first children's book. Since then he's devoted himself to illustrating and painting. A great lover of children's literature, Learning Material he is father to two young sons and one daughter, who never fail to inspire him. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Press Here

Mix it Up!

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 Press Here Herve Tullet

The single touch of a finger sparks a whimsical dance of colour and motion in this joyful celebration of the power of the imagination.

Sales points • Ages: 2 to 6 • Reissued for the release of 'Let's Play!' • More than 100 weeks on New York Times bestseller list and still a huge favourite of ANZ booksellers • 'Enormously fun and highly addictive' - Canberra Times • 'Kids love following the instructions to press, rub, tap, shake, tilt and clap Simple, original and fun' - Sunday Herald Sun • 'Genius' - Weekend Herald (Auckland) • From start to finish, this book provides a magical, virtual interactivity and an irresistible invitation to children young and old • Rights have been sold to Germany, Japan, Korea and the Netherlands and English language rights were fiercely contested in an auction involving A+U, and nine US and UK publishers • Great package, great value

Description Press here.

That's right. Just press the yellow dot.and turn the page.

This irresistible picture book is ideal for sharing with children and has created a sensation worldwide

About the Author Herve Tullet was born in 1958. After completing his studies in Visual Arts and Fine Arts, he held the position of Artistic

Price: $19.99 (NZ$24.99) Director for ten years (1981-1992). He then worked in communication and advertising. In 1990, he produced his first ISBN: 9781742375281 illustrations for the French press and abroad (Elle, Le Monde, Liberation, Enfants Magazine, etc.) and in 1994 published Format: Hard Cover his first children's book. Since then he's devoted himself to illustrating and painting. A great lover of children's literature, Dimensions: 220x220mm he is father to two young sons and one daughter, who never fail to inspire him. Extent: 56 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: full colour throughout Previous Titles: Herve Tullet is the author and/or illustrator of numerous children's books, many of which have been translated into English. Author now living: France A & U Children APRIL 2016 Mix It Up! Herve Tullet

From the creator of Press Here comes a joyful exploration of colour that will enchant young and old.

Sales points • Ages: 2 to 6 • Reissued for the release of 'Let's Play!' • Press Here is still a huge favourite of ANZ booksellers and sells on and on • Here, children can rub their fingers on the pages and tilt the book to 'mix' colours (blue + yellow = green) or 'add' white to make them lighter and black to make them darker • An irresistible invitation to children young and old - a magical, virtual interactivity • Great package, great value • Praise for Press Here: • 'Enormously fun and highly addictive' - Canberra Times • 'Kids love following the instructions to press, rub, tap, shake, tilt and clap Simple, original and fun' - Sunday Herald Sun • 'Genius' - Weekend Herald (Auckland)

Description Use your hand to mix up the colours. It's like magic.

Smudge, rub, shake and have fun!

An exuberant invitation to play.

'Irresistible.' - The Wall Street Journal

About the Author Herve Tullet was born in 1958. After completing his studies in Visual Arts and Fine Arts, he held the position of Artistic Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781760110956 Director for ten years (1981-1992). He then worked in communication and advertising. In 1990, he produced his first Format: Hard Cover illustrations for the French press and abroad (Elle, Le Monde, Liberation, Enfants Magazine, etc.) and in 1994 published Dimensions: 240x240mm his first children's book. Since then he's devoted himself to illustrating and painting. A great lover of children's literature, Extent: 56 pages he is father to two young sons and one daughter, who never fail to inspire him. Main Category: Y Children's

Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Press Here, 2011 Author now living: France

A & U Children APRIL 2016 Rockhopping Trace Balla

The story of an eventful hike in Gariwerd (the Grampians), from the creator of the multi-award-winning Rivertime.

Sales points • For ages 8-12 + older teenagers and adults • Trace Balla's first book, Rivertime, has sold almost 11,000 copies. In 2015 it won the Readings Children's Book Prize and Wilderness Society's Environmental Award, and was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Awards and twice in the CBCA Awards • Teachers, librarians, parents and children have all responded to Trace Balla's infectious love of the natural world • Beautiful artwork, distinctive voice, delightful characterisation and a universal message reminding us to stay in touch with the earth • Includes animal-watching guide featuring the creatures that call Gariwerd (the Grampians) home • Themes include hiking, camping, Aboriginal culture, wildlife, bird-watching, family, resilience, connecting with country and nature • Available in an 8 copy mixed pack with a free reading copy

Description Join Clancy and Uncle Egg on a rambling, rockhopping adventure in Gariwerd (the Grampians), to find the source of the Glenelg River. A story about following your flow, and the unexpected places you may go.

Praise for Rivertime:

'The drawings and text teem with vitality and wonder. Verdict: enchanting.' Herald Sun

'A reminder for mid-primary school kids that communing with nature has its own rewards.' Junior Books + Publishing

Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) 'A gentle picture book about the beauty of nature.' The Age ISBN: 9781760112349 Format: Hard Cover 'A class act.' The Australian Dimensions: 185x260mm Extent: 80 pages

Main Category: Y Children's About the Author Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Trace Balla is often found sketching in nature, riding her bike, dancing, and growing vegies in her garden in central Learning Material Victoria. Her background is in illustration, community arts, art therapy, animation, and writing songs and stories, and she Illustrations: Full-colour illustrations throughout Previous Titles: Shine, Allen + Unwin, 2015 enjoys visiting schools and festivals to talk about her work. Her previous books, Rivertime and Shine, were both highly acclaimed, and Rivertime won the Readings Children's Book Prize and Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Rivertime, Allen + Unwin, 2014 Children's Literature, and was shortlisted for the CBCA Awards in two categories, the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and Author now living: Castlemaine, Vic. the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards. A & U Children APRIL 2016 Rockhopping 8 copy mixed pack

Includes: 6 copies of Rockhopping, 2 copies of Rivertime plus a free display copy

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 Rivertime Trace Balla

A gentle and beautiful book about slowing down and growing up, set on Australia's Glenelg River and featuring a ten-year-old boy and his uncle.

Sales points • Ages: 8 to 12 • Reissues for the release of Rockhopping • Rivertime has sold over 12,000 coipes. In 2015 it won the Readings Children's Boo kPrize and Wilderness Society's Environmental Award, and was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Awards and the CBCA awards. • Beautiful artwork, distinctive voice, delightful characterisation and a universal message • 'All children need an Uncle Egg to open up the magical world of nature. We all need to get outside, away from television, computers and mobile phones, and what better way than a canoeing-camping trip? This is a delightful story about the joy of the outdoors.' DAVID SUZUKI •'Rivertime is a quirky, charming immersion into the life of a waterway and into the life-lessons a river can teach.' MAYA WARD (author of The Comfort of Water) • A bird-watching guide available for kids to download from the A+U website • Teachers notes will be available for download from A+U website • Themes include camping, wildlife, bird-watching, family, growing up, slowing down, connecting with country and nature

Description SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2015

SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Book of the Year, Crichton Award for New Illustrators, 2015

A tender and beautifully illustrated tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle, on a paddling trip on Australia's Glenelg River. A story about slowing down, growing up, and connecting with the land and its creatures.

Price: $24.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781743316337 'All children need an Uncle Egg to open up the magical world of nature. We all need to get outside, away from television, Format: Hard Cover computers and mobile phones, and what better way than a canoeing-camping trip? This is a delightful story about the joy Dimensions: 185x260mm of the outdoors.' DAVID SUZUKI Extent: 80 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early 'Rivertime is a quirky, charming immersion into the life of a waterway and into the life-lessons a river can teach.' MAYA Learning Material WARD (author of The Comfort of Water) Illustrations: full-colour illustrations throughout Previous Titles: Author now living: Castlemaine, Vic. About the Author Trace Balla is often found sketching in nature, riding her bike, dancing, and growing vegies in her garden in central Victoria. Her background is in illustration, community arts, art therapy, animation, and writing songs and stories. A & U Children APRIL 2016 Milo: A Moving Story Tohby Riddle

A sweet and funny story about a city-dwelling dog, a day when everything goes wrong, a curious rescue and a surprising gift.

Sales points • For ages 4-8 • From a much-loved, award-winning creator (8 times CBCA shortlisted) • Whimsical and warm, this beautifully illustrated story explores the nature of friendship, featuring a cast of endearing characters in a universal city setting • Themes ideal for classroom discussion and to encourage creativity • Available in a 8 copy pack with a free reading copy and a mobile • Themes include friendship, danger, bad moods, disappointment, rescue, forgiveness

Description Milo's life is almost entirely unremarkable. He lives in a solid kennel in an okay part of town. Every other day he has a job delivering parcels.

Then Milo's life is turned upside down by an argument with his friend Snombo, followed by a strange wild storm that leaves him and his kennel in a precarious place.

So begins Milo's surprisingly remarkable journey back to his friends.

A warm and whimsical adventure by the acclaimed creator of My Uncle's Donkey and Nobody Owns the Moon.

About the Author Originally trained in art and architecture, Tohby Riddle is a writer and illustrator based in Katoomba, NSW. He has created numerous award-winning picture books, two cartoon collections and a novel, and is the illustrator of the multi-award-

Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) winning Word Spy books on the English language. Recent books include the ambitious 128-page picture book ISBN: 9781760111632 Unforgotten, which has been published in five languages and The Greatest Gatsby: A Visual Book of Grammar. Tohby Format: Hard Cover has won awards for both literature and book-design and has presented talks and workshops across Australia and Dimensions: 282x215mm overseas. Tohby loves words, images and combining the two to capture all kinds of ideas in his books. Extent: 48 pages

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Unforgotten, Allen & Unwin, 2012

My Uncle's Donkey, Penguin Australia, 2010 A & U Children APRIL 2016 Milo 8 copy pack

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 Dreaming the Enemy David Metzenthen

Two young Vietnam War veterans who fought on opposing sides return home, struggling to recover from their experience. A moving story of trauma, resilience and the challenging road to recovery.

Sales points • For ages 14 to 18 and adults • Powerful writing, told from the point of view of a young returned soldier trying to manage his PTSD - and imagining the post-war experience of an enemy Viet Cong fighter • Highly respected CBCA award-winning author whose previous titles include One Minute's Silence, Boys of Blood & Bone, Tigerfish & Jarvis 24 • Extremely topical subject matter with 2016 the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan • Potential to become a class set title for Years 9-10 • Heartfelt and gut-wrenching, literary yet highly accessible with an authentic voice and compelling war scenes • Themes: Vietnam War, trauma, PTSD, identity, belonging, forgiveness, conscription

Description I am still moving despite the fact that this dreamed-up bastard Khan walks with me - no, he doesn't walk with me, he rises up to fire, has my life in his hands, my head in his sights, and that is the image of all images that I have somehow to lose.

Johnny Shoebridge has just returned from fighting in the jungles of Vietnam. He no longer carries a weapon - only photos of the dead and a dread of the living.

Pursued by a Viet Cong ghost-fighter called Khan, Johnny makes one last stand - knowing that if he cannot lay this spectre to rest, he will remain a prisoner of war for ever.

Drawing on courage, loyalty and love, Johnny tries to find a way back from the nightmare of war to a sense of hope for the future.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781760112257 A deeply moving exploration of trauma and recovery. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm About the Author Extent: 304 pages

Main Category: Y Children's David Metzenthen is a Melbourne writer who is married, has two children, and numerous pets. Both his father and Sub Category: YFB General Fiction grandfather served in the Australian Defence Forces, fostering David's great interest in the role Australians have played in Illustrations: armed conflict. The author's interests include fly-fishing, surfing small waves, and the greater environment. Previous Titles: One Minute's Silence, A&U, 2014 CBCA short- listed all published by Penguin

Tigerfish, 2014 A & U Children

APRIL 2016 Theophilus Grey and the Traitor's Mask Catherine Jinks

The companion novel to Theophilus Grey and the Demon Thief is a fast-paced adventure as Philo graduates from petty fraud and street crime to high-level political espionage.

Sales points • 10-14 year olds • Fantastic storytelling and engrossing characters inhabiting a fascinating historical world • By the author of the multi-award-winning City of Orphans and Evil Genius series, who has a formidable reputation among teachers and librarians for her authentic, well- researched fiction • Praise for Theophilus Grey and the Demon Thief: • 'dashing children's fiction enlivened by Jinks' playful and atmospheric evocation of London' Sydney Morning Herald • 'a very atmospheric novel larger-than-life characters, each a distinct personality, all looking out for themselves a very entertaining read for young teens and older readers' Magpies • Themes include spies, crime, class, Georgian London, friendship, loyalty

Description You have too much honour for this trade, my dear. Abandon it now, while you still can.

In eighteenth-century London, twelve-year-old linkboy Philo Grey has spent most of his childhood out on the streets, collecting information to sell. One of his best customers, Mr Bishop, pays him good money for intelligence about the Jacobites, who are plotting to overthrow King George. But spying on the Jacobites is a dangerous business - especially when Philo becomes the target of a rival gang of linkboys. And then there's Philo's old master, Garnet Hooke, who's never forgiven Philo for leaving him. Garnet feels so betrayed, he'll stop at nothing

Luckily, Philo has friends as well as enemies. He can trust his crew of linkboys, his team of informants, and his staunch friend Nathaniel Paxton, a surgeon with a backround in espionage. Even his new friend, actress and master of disguise,

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) Caroline Cowley, is a valuable ally. But with his enemies closing in, Philo has to ask himself: where should his loyalties ISBN: 9781760113612 really lie? And how far should they take him? Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 196x130mm About the Author Extent: 416 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Catherine Jinks was born in Brisbane in 1963 and grew up in Sydney and Papua New Guinea. She studied medieval Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction history at university and her love of reading led her to become a writer. Her books for children, teenagers and adults have Illustrations: been published to wide acclaim all over the world, and have won numerous awards. Catherine's most recent titles include Previous Titles: Theophilus Grey and the Demon Thief, Allen and Unwin, 2015 the multi-award- winning A Very Unusual Pursuit, Book One in the City of Orphans trilogy, the bestselling Evil Genius books, and her paranormal spoofs, The Reformed Vampire Support Group and The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group. WC Saving Thanehaven, Allen and Unwin, 2014 Catherine lives in the Blue Mountains in NSW with her husband, journalist Peter Dockrill, and their daughter Hannah. WC A Very Singular Guild, Allen and Unwin, 2013 A & U Children APRIL 2016 Theophilus Grey 8 copy mixed pack

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A & U Children APRIL 2016 Theophilus Grey and the Demon Thief Catherine Jinks

Book one of a two-part intriguing mystery series set in the perilous back alleys of Georgian London. From the multi-awardwinning author of A Very Unusual Pursuit.

Sales points • 10-14 year olds • Reissued for the release of book 2, Theophilus Grey and the Traitor's Mask • Fantastic storytelling and engrossing characters • A fascinating historical world • By the author of the multi award-winning City of Orphans and Evil Genius series • Themes include spying, gangs, mystery, superstition, rationalism, Georgian London, friendship, loyalty

Description Twelve-year-old Theophilus Grey - Philo to his friends - heads a team of linkboys who guide Londoners home through the dank eighteenth-century alleys by the light of their torches. In the process, the boys pick up useful information for their master, Garnet Hooke, who runs a spy network from his sickbed.

When thieves and rogues start dropping without a scratch, rumours spread of a dangerous faery demon on the loose, and Philo begins to fear the worst. Then a sudden wave of crime sweeps the neighbourhood, and he can't help but wonder if the two are connected.

With help from his new friend, Mr Paxton, Philo finds himself battling a threat far more sinister than any he's faced before. He will need to use all his cunning to uncover the truth behind the demon thief in time to save his friends.

This gripping tale of spies, spells and secrets plunges the reader into a dark and perilous world where superstition clashes with the Age of Enlightenment.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781760113605 Catherine Jinks was born in Brisbane in 1963 and grew up in Sydney and Papua New Guinea. She studied medieval Format: Hard Cover history at university and her love of reading led her to become a writer. Her books for children, teenagers and adults have Dimensions: 198x133mm been published to wide acclaim all over the world, and have won numerous awards. Catherine's most recent titles include Extent: 320 pages

Main Category: Y Children's the multi-award- winning A Very Unusual Pursuit; Book One in the City of Orphans trilogy, the bestselling Evil Genius Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction books, and her paranormal spoofs, The Reformed Vampire Support Group and The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Saving Thanehaven, Allen and Unwin, 2014 Catherine lives in the Blue Mountains in NSW with her husband, journalist Peter Dockrill, and their daughter Hannah.

A Very Singular Guild, Allen and Unwin, 2013

A Very Peculiar Plague, Allen and Unwin, 2013

A Very Unusual Pursuit, Allen and Unwin, 2013 A & U Children APRIL 2016 The Snow Pony 15th Anniversary edition Alison Lester

The fifteenth-anniversary edition of Alison Lester's The Snow Pony - a tough and tender novel about fourteen-year-old Dusty's faith in a wild horse they said could never be tamed.

Sales points • For children 10-14 • The 15th anniversary of the release of The Snow Pony, which has sold 35,000 copies • A second vivid horseback adventure from the author of The Quicksand Pony • An authentic, compelling bush drama, set in the high snow plains of south-eastern Australia • Alison Lester is a very popular author who was one of the first Australian Children's Laureates • Exciting middle-level fiction, combining humour, rural life, overcoming obstacles, good old-fashioned values • Themes: rural hardship, family, environment, working with animals

Description Only Dusty can ride the wild Snow Pony. And no one but Dusty will trust her. Three years of drought have reduced the Riley's farm to a dirt patch and strained the family to breaking point. A trip to the mountains to muster their cattle promises a fresh start, but sudden violence erupts into the peaceful landscape. Now Dusty and her beautiful brumby are tested as never before.

'Lester tells a gripping yarn, brimming with classic pictures. Dusty emerges as a true mountain girl with a new friend who can match her in courage.' Australian Book Review

About the Author Alison Lester is the well-known creator of many popular and award-winning children's books, many of which reflect her own country childhood. The Quicksand Pony was shortlisted for the National Children's Award, Festival Awards for Literature in 1998, and in 1999 was the winner of the WA Young Readers Book Awards. The Snow Pony was shortlisted for both YABBA and KOALA awards, reflecting its popularity with young readers of horse stories.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781760292133 Alison is involved in many community art projects, and travelled to Antarctica in 2005 to run the Kids Antarctic Art Project. Format: Paperback - B format She spends part of every year travelling to remote indigenous communities, helping children and adults write and draw Dimensions: 198x128mm about their own lives. Extent: 240 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction In 2012, Alison Lester became Australia's first Children's Laureate, a position shared with Boori Monty Pryor. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Noni the Pony goes to the Beach (2013)

Noni the Pony (2010)

Bonnie & Sam 4: Saving Mr Pinto (2008) Bonnie & Sam 3: Racing the Tide (2008) A & U Children

APRIL 2016 Maralinga's Long Shadow: Yvonne's Story Christobel Mattingley

The powerful story of Yvonne Edwards, artist and community leader, who lived on or near the Maralinga lands, and the cost of the fall-out for herself and her family from the nuclear tests in the 1950s.

Sales points • For ages 12-18 and adults • A partnership project with nuclearfutures.org • Yvonne Edwards' life story, told by her friend and award-winning author Christobel Mattingley, is a powerful and affecting introduction to the long- lasting effects of the atomic tests carried out by the British in the 1950s • A companion to the bestselling and multi-award-winning Maralinga: the Anangu Story (combined sales of 15,000 copies in hardback and paperback since publication in 2009) • 2016 is the 60th anniversary of the first British atomic bomb tests at Maralinga on traditional Anangu country. • Indigenous affairs are widely studied in secondary schools (and part of new national curriculum) • Issues around nuclear power and the legacy of the atomic tests remain topical • Themes include Indigenous traditional life, family, Maralinga nuclear tests, land rights and homelands movements, community, family, place and belonging, environment, resilience, art • Endorsements: • 'Christobel Mattingley's a fine writer. Yvonne Edwards has the memories of the evil British and Australian bomb testing that changed her family's life forever. This is a very special book to be read by any age group who is interested in real Australian history.' - Yami Lester, OAM, nuclear test survivor • 'A very moving account of Yvonne Edwards' life story. As the ''last man standing'' (with difficulty) of the cluster of army chaplains who - like many of Yvonne Edwards' family and friends - died of radiation cancers, I endorse the powerful message of Maralinga's Long Shadow. I'm convinced that the Maralinga mistake needs to be made more widely known.' - The Reverend Canon Peter W Patterson

Description 'Grandfather and Grandmother telling lots of stories. They had to live at Yalata. Their home was bombed. That was their

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) home where the bomb went off. They thought it was mamu tjuta, evil spirits, coming. Everyone was frightened, thinking ISBN: 9781760290177 about people back in the bush. Didn't know what bomb was. Later told it was poison. Parents and grandparents really Format: Paperback wanted to go home, used to talk all the time to get their land back.' Dimensions: 210x144mm Extent: 208 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Yvonne Edwards was just six years old when the first bombs of the nuclear tests at Maralinga were detonated in 1956. Sub Category: YFY True Stories The tests continued until 1963 and their consequences profoundly affected her family and community. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Battle Order 204 This powerful book, by award-winning author Christobel Mattingley, honours Yvonne Edwards' legacy as a highly Chelonia Green, Champion of Turtles respected artist and community elder.

Maralinga: the Anangu Story, with Oak Valley and Yalata communities About the Author A & U Children APRIL 2016 Maralinga, the Anangu Story Yalata, Oak Valley Communities with Christobel Mattingley

An extraordinary illustrated history told from the Indigenous perspective and created through a series of workshops, extensive research and community consultation. Honour Book in the 2010 CBCA Awards.

Sales points • Ages: 10 to 14 + adults, students, teachers, librarians • Check your stock for NAIDOC Week 6-13 July • The first edition of this book received fantastic coverage including The 7.30 Report, Weekend Australian, Sunday Age, Courier Mail, Herald Sun, and was critically acclaimed • A collaboration between Indigenous elders and community members and an award-winning, highly respected author • Ideal for classroom use to raise awareness of an important and little-known aspect of Australian history • The illustrated and innovative format makes the history accessible to an upper primary and secondary school audience • Outstanding text and artwork, including oral history • Teachers notes available • Themes include: Indigenous history, mission life, dispossession, nuclear tests, compensation

Description 'Maralinga - the Anangu Story is our story. We have told it for our children, our grandchildren and their children. We have told it for you.'

In words and pictures Yalata and Oak Valley community members, with author Christobel Mattingley, describe what happened in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands of South Australia before the bombs and after.

Honour Book, 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year - Eve Pownall Award

Shortlisted, 2010 Australian Educational Publishing Awards, Primary Library Book Category

Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781742378428 Shortlisted, 2010 NSW Premier's History Awards (The Young People's History Prize) Format: Paperback Dimensions: 243x280mm 'a work of great importance: historically significant, informative and movingly vivid' Sydney Morning Herald Extent: 72 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFY True Stories 'beautifully realised . a complex tale is told simply, without sacrificing pathos, force or clarity' The Weekend Australian Illustrations: Previous Titles: Children/YA:

Maralinga, the Anangu Story, hardback edition (Allen and Unwin, 2009) About the Author Yalata and Oak Valley Communities: Chelonia Green, Champion of Turtles (Allen and Unwin, 2008) A & U Children APRIL 2016 There's a Moose on the Loose Lucy Feather, illustrated by Stephan Lomp

Moose is on the loose and in a big hurry! From the creator of Follow that Car comes another inventive, interactive and hilarious picture book

Sales points • Ages 3-6 • From the creator of the A&U staff favourite, Follow that Car, here comes Stephan Lomp's next inventive, interactive picture book with so much to spot in the detailed, energetic scenes • Readers will love tracing the mapped-out route with their finger as they follow Moose on his mad dash across a busy town • Full of bright, zingy colours and lots of animal antics, this zany book will keep children entertained for hours.

Description A moose is on the loose and in a serious hurry! As he rushes through town, Moose is chased by an ever-growing crowd who are anxious to retrieve all the things that catch on his antlers. He dashes through a swimming pool, a museum, a classroom and even a castle! But where is he off to in such a rush? Hang on, it's a PARTY! Of course! But why is Moose looking so anxious? Uh-oh. Do you think he's forgotten to bring a present? Watch out everyone! Moose is off AGAIN!

About the Author Lucy Feather isn't a real person. It's the nom-de-plume of members of the editorial staff at Nosy Crow, who often write together with a lot of good humour, tea and chocolate.

Stephan Lomp is the illustrator of Follow that Car. Sometime during primary school he decided he wanted to be an illustrator, so Stephan started making his own comic books and painting pictures for his friends. As an adult, Stephan spent many years working for ad agencies, web agencies and event marketing companies, doing character design and editorial illustrations. Then, in 2009 his first picture book was published. Recently, Stephan has illustrated for several publishers in Germany, Spain and France. He is now working on his own stories, which he can't wait to illustrate. Stephan

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) lives in Dusseldorf, Germany. ISBN: 9780857635853 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 294x294mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Follow That Car Lucy Feather, illustrated by Stephan Lomp

Packed with comic capers and animal antics, this brilliantly bold book follows Mouse's madcap race after Gorilla through a variety of exciting settings. This is the paperback edition.

Sales points • Ages: 3-6 • Think Wacky Races meets Where's Wally in this funny interactive book all about cars! • Be part of the story - trace-and-follow the route so that Mouse can catch Gorilla in his getaway car • Full of bright zingy colours and pages packed with detail For car-crazy boys everywhere • PB edition of this staff favourite

Description Are you ready? Then let's go! Follow that car!

With scores of captivating cars to count and spot on every page, and a mapped-out route to trace your finger along, this zany book will keep little ones entertained for hours. Follow Gorillia on his crazy journey from navigating a busy building site, to avoiding an alpine avalanche. Think Wacky Races meets Richard Scarry!

About the Author Lucy Feather isn't a real person. It's the nom-de-plume of members of the editorial staff at Nosy Crow, who often write together with a lot of good humour, tea and chocolate.

Stephan Lomp is the illustrator of Follow that Car. Sometime during primary school he decided he wanted to be an illustrator, so Stephan started making his own comic books and painting pictures for his friends. As an adult, Stephan spent many years working for ad agencies, web agencies and event marketing companies, doing character design and editorial illustrations. Then, in 2009 his first picture book was published. Recently, Stephan has illustrated for several publishers in Germany, Spain and France. He is now working on his own stories, which he can't wait to illustrate. Stephan

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) lives in Dusseldorf, Germany. ISBN: 9780857633859 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 294x294mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Dave's Cave Frann Preston-Gannon

A laugh-out-loud story about a restless caveman who discovers there really is no place like home.

Sales points • Ages 3-6 • A stylish, witty picture book with a heart-warming message - sometimes you have to find out for yourself that there really is no place like home • The text, written in caveman language, is laugh-out-loud funny and perfect for reading aloud • Stand-out new picture book from Frann Preston-Gannon, the first UK recipient of the Sendak Fellowship and author of The Journey Home, shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway 2014 and Waterstone's Children's Book Prize

Description Dave loves his cave. Inside is decorated EXACTLY the way he likes it. Outside there is a lovely spot for a fire and the grass is always lovely and green. But, Dave is unhappy. What if there might be an even better cave out there? And off he sets in search of a new home. But it turns out that good caves are hard to find. They're either too small, or too big, or too full of bats, until he finds one that looks MUCH more promising. Outside has the perfect space for a fire and the grass is greener than any he's ever seen... But why does it look so familiar?

About the Author Frann's first picturebook, The Journey Home, was published in 2012 and was shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Prize and the Cambridgeshire 'Read it Again' book Prize. In 2011 she became the first UK recipient of the 'Sendak Fellowship' and spent a month living with and learning from, Maurice Sendak. She is one fifth of the design group Zombie Collective who specialize in workshops and pop-up galleries. They have worked with clients such as the Tate Britain, the House of Illustration, the Design Museum, the British Library and UCL Hospital creating workshops for both adults and children.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780857636232 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 270x250mm Extent: 32 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Baby That Roared Simon Puttock, illustrated by Nadia Shireen

Mr and Mrs Deer would love to have a baby, and one day their wish comes true: they find a little antlered bundle on their doorstep. But things are not as they seem, and some dear little babies turn out to be monsters. A paperback edition with a new look, foiled cover and a free audio reading.

Sales points • Ages: 3+ • A brand new cover edition with silver foil • Humorous take on the impact of a new baby - check your stock now ahead of September, widely thought to be the month of the year when the most babies are born • Young readers will love the fact that they 'know' more than the characters in the book (they can see the 'baby' is in fact a monster) • The paperback edition include the Stories Aloud free audio reading • 'Very funny and a little bit scary. It's about a pair of deer who take in what they think is a baby deer left on their doorstep, but - spoiler alert! - it turns out to be a little monster. I think that that pretty much every parent sometimes thinks that what they have is more of a little monster than a baby, and that most older siblings would agree. And the final twist is delicous.' - Kate Wilson, MD Nosy Crow

Description Mr and Mrs Deer would love to have a baby, and one day their wish comes true: they find a little antlered bundle on their doorstep. The baby keeps roaring, so they ask for advice from family and friends, who sent them off to fetch what they think the baby needs. But it's very peculiar, because each time Mr and Mrs Deer come back from their errands, someone has gone missing. It takes a wise Granny to burp the baby and spot the problem: the baby's not a baby. It's a little monster!

This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading featuring music and using children's voices - accessible anywhere and anytime you're connected to the internet by scanning a QR code on your smartphone or tablet. Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857636546 About the Author Format: Paperback Simon Puttock had a peripatetic childhood (New Zealand, Trinidad, Australia, England, Barbados plus stopovers a-go-go), Dimensions: 250x270mm Extent: 32 pages which seems to have induced in the adult version a tendency to sit tight. But he lives in Edinburgh, so there are mountains

Main Category: Y Children's of things to see and do on his doorstep - almost literally in the case of mountains themselves. He studied English Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Literature at Newcastle University, which has come in handy for him not so much as a writer as as a reader (fantastically Learning Material clumsy but legitimate use of a double 'as'). Simon has written several books before, including Miss Fox and the Goat and Illustrations: Previous Titles: Donkey books, and hopes to write many more - though not too many, he says: 'just the right number... whatever that may Author now living: turn out to be.'

Nadia Shireen studied law and worked as a music journalist before following what she always felt to be her distiny through Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat Burglar Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are the two hapless robber dogs who decided on a career-change after one bungled burglary too many. Now they are back running their own little bakery, but there is a new robber in town - will they be able to stop her and save the day? This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading.

Sales points • Ages: 2 to 6 • Rhyming text will make this a pleasure for bedtime reading aloud sessions • PB edition includes a free audio reading • The follow-up to the hugely successful Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam by Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton, with over 30,000 copies now sold • The two adorable robber dogs are back in the kitchen but they'd better watch out when Kitty-le-Claw is about! • Tracey and Steve have done it again with perfect read-aloud rhyme and actionpacked comic detail - this is another picture book winner

Description Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have swapped a life of crime for baking cakes in their cafe. But now there's a new robber in town - the infamous Kitty-le-Claw! When there's a midnight robbery at the bank, can the two baker dogs save the day? Tracey Corderoy's accomplished rhyme trips off the tongue and makes the message that honesty is the best policy as light and fluffy as a Masterchef's souffle!

This paperback edition comes with a free audio reading featuring music and using children's voices - accessible anywhere and anytime you're connected to the internet by scanning a QR code on your smartphone or tablet.

About the Author Tracey Corderoy was born and grew up in industrial South Wales and now lives in a hidden valley in Gloucestershire with her husband, two children and an ever-increasing menagerie of devilishly-cute-but-sometimes-rather-naughty pets. A Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) trained teacher, Tracey has always had a passion for wonderful literature and began writing for children in 2006. Her ISBN: 9780857634832 books for other publishers include The Grunt and The Grouch series about two riotous trolls, and numerous picture books Format: Paperback including The Little White Owl. Tracey's head is happily crammed with countless ideas and stories and she's loving the Dimensions: 290x230mm Extent: 32 pages adventures that her characters insist they share.

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Steven Lenton hails from Cheshire where he spent many a school holiday working in the family Pom-pom Factory, Learning Material packing poms and designing new products. This somewhat fluffy start to his career did no harm though as since leaving Illustrations: Previous Titles: the factory he gained a BA and MA in Animation and has become a successful animator and art director within the realms Author now living: of children's television. Steven also designs greetings cards and prints, selling them online and in various boutiques (shops) and Fayres (Fairs) around the country. Steven's main ambition has always to be a children's book maker and he is very proud to be realising this dream with Nosy Crow. We like to describe his style as charming, contemporary yet Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Listen to the Jungle Marion Billet

A brand new series of sound-button board books which combines gorgeous illustrations with six high-quality sounds.

Sales points • Ages: 1-4 • Books 3 and 4 in a captivating new series of sound-button board books for toddlers • Six beautiful sounds per title and Marion Billet's illustration combine to make an unusually engaging package • A handy 'off' button that parents will love! • Available in an 8 copy mixed pack for with copies of each title

Description Adults and children alike will be enchanted by these charming board books, which are distinguished by the exceptional quality of the sounds that bring every picture to life. Aimed at the very young, the books have a button on every spread, which triggers one of six sounds that introduces a character or object. They're incredibly simple but utterly seductive, purely because the sounds themselves are so beautiful.

A delightful and compelling series that everyone in the family will enjoy reading again and again.

About the Author Marion Billet was born in Lyon, France. After school she studies children's book illustration at the Emile Cohl School. Marion has had around 80 children's books published in 11 different contries. her adorable characters have appeared in magazines, on stationery and toys, as well as on children's furniture and clothes. For fun, Marion loves to dance. She currently lives in Paris.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9780857636621 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 150x150mm Extent: 14 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Listen to Things that Go Marion Billet

A brand new series of sound-button board books which combines gorgeous illustrations with six high-quality sounds.

Sales points • Ages: 1-4 • The first two titles in a captivating new series of sound-button board books for toddlers • Six beautiful sounds per title and Marion Billet's illustration combine to make an unusually engaging package • A handy 'off' button that parents will love! • Available in an 8 copy mixed pack

Description Adults and children alike will be enchanted by these charming board books, which are distinguished by the exceptional quality of the sounds that bring every picture to life. Aimed at the very young, the books have a button on every spread, which triggers one of six sounds that introduces a character or object. They're incredibly simple but utterly seductive, purely because the sounds themselves are so beautiful.

A delightful and compelling series that everyone in the family will enjoy reading again and again.

About the Author Marion Billet was born in Lyon, France. After school she studies children's book illustration at the Emile Cohl School. Marion has had around 80 children's books published in 11 different contries. her adorable characters have appeared in magazines, on stationery and toys, as well as on children's furniture and clothes. For fun, Marion loves to dance. She currently lives in Paris.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9780857635655 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 150x150mm Extent: 14 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Listen to 8 copy mixed pack

Includes 4 copies each of Listen to the Jungle and Listen to Things That Go

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Big Bug Log Sebastien Braun

A fun, interactive adventure book, full of things to do and flaps to lift - sure to keep little ones entertained for hours!

Sales points • Ages 1-4 • Log-shaped board-book with doors to open on every spread - which one will reveal the hole through to the next room? • Solve puzzles, follow mazes, and look for clues as you help Bugsy follow the right path • Busy scenes packed with detail and humour

Description Little Bugsy has come to visit his grandparents in the Big Bug Log, but he's not quite sure how to find his way to their house. With the reader's help - solving puzzles, following mazes and looking behind the flaps - Bugsy follows the right path all the way to the surprise ending! Packed with humour and detail, this brilliantly interactive board book will keep little ones entertained for hours.

About the Author Seb Braun was born in Strasbourg, the hometown of Gustave Dore and Tomi Ungerer (his heroes). As a child he spent countless hours drawing, but at secondary school there were no art classes, so he filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. At university he initially studied history - fortunately, the building was shared with the art department, and when he saw the students sketching, he knew he had to change. After that, he spent a few years teaching applied art to sixth formers, before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. His first commissions were for magazines in Paris, and when he moved to London, he developed his portfolio for children's books. Apart from creating pictures, Seb's favourite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children and climbing the Cotswold hills on his vintage road bike.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9780857635969 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 165x200mm Extent: 18 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 The Secret Rescuers: The Baby Firebird Paula Harrison, illustrated by Sophy Williams

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 book for junior readers.

Sales points • For ages 7-9 • Book 3 in the fun new series • Great series girl-friendly themes: secrets, baby animals in peril, adventure and magic • Fantasy world filled with fantasy creatures illustrated by Sophy Williams: dragons, unicorns, storm wolves and firebirds • Stylishly told - a good quality series fiction

Description In a magical land far far away it's up to a small group of secret rescuers to keep magical creatures safe from the grasp of the evil Sir Fitzroy and to keep passing on the secret challenge to new girls - keeping the adventures going! Book 3 in a exciting new series combining magic, adventure and gorgeous baby animals.

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

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) her husband, author/illustrator MP Robertson, their two lanky teenage sons and a mischievous grey cat called Hamish. ISBN: 9780857636089 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 112 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Attack of the Demon Dinner Ladies Pamela Butchart, illustrated by Thomas Flintham

The fourth zippy and zany tale by Pamela Butchart sees Izzy and her friends plunged into more primary-school craziness.

Sales points • Ages: 7+ • Flourescent cover will stand out on shelves • A warm, modern-day funny read, perfect for young readers not into fantasy • Black and white illustrations throughout • Local praise for 'Baby Aliens ': 'Will have you in stitches.' - Girlpower

Description Izzy and her friends have never liked school dinners. And they're getting worse. The dinner ladies are acting strangely (making up random rules, wearing hats, and cooking new food, even more horrible than usual). Lollipop man mentions there is a new head dinner lady and calls her 'a bit of a legend" (in a bad way) and that she used to be here a long, long time ago and has returned. Izzy and friends wonder if she is the reason for the strange behaviour. They wonder why she has returned. They find out she was fired. They speculate as to why and decide she's a demon who's returned to do bad things. Because why wouldn't she be?

About the Author Pamela Butchart lives in Dundee. As a child, Pamela was lucky enough to grow up in a house full of pets, have a mum and dad who were bonkers, and go to The Best Most Awesome Primary School in the WorldTM. As a student, Pamela's student jobs included: fishwife, teaching basketball in America, phlebotomist, and Artist Liaison for a (really bad) Abba tribute band. Now, Pamela teaches philosophy to teenagers and spends all day pondering questions such as, 'Is time travel possible?' and 'How do I know I'm not really a robot?' The stories write themselves really...

Thomas Flintham studied BA Fine Art at De Montfort University. Thomas works both digitally and in the old fashioned way

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) on paper with brush and ink and drawing pens. He loves to draw and doodle. He has a very loose grip on reality, and ISBN: 9780857636065 enjoys disappearing into his own imagination in search of new characters, worlds and ideas to draw. His work is Format: Paperback - B format influenced by his interest in all kinds of books, films, comics and Japanese video games. He loves Christmas and Dimensions: 198x128mm chocolate. Extent: 224 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Bullet Catcher Joaquin Lowe

A unique gun-slinging adventure about a feisty teenage girl determined to leave her small-town life and venture into the desert to join a band of legendary outlaws.

Sales points • Ages 12+ • Led by a strong, feisty teenage female lead character this is a unique gun-slinging adventure • Perfect for young fans of dystopian adventure series like Divergent and Hunger Games with a Steampunk-esque fantasy twist • Joaquin Lowe is a debut author that fits perfectly in the high quailty, Hot Key list

Description In the small town of Sand, populated by gunslingers and surrounded by endless desert, Imma washes dishes and grieves for a life she never had. She and her brother, Nikko, dreamed of escaping to become bullet catchers, a legendary band of outlaws who can deflect bullets with their hands. But they were wiped out years ago, Nikko with them. And leaving is impossible when walking into the desert means certain death. When she sees a stranger catch a man's bullet and turn it back on him, Imma knows it can only mean one thing: the bullet catchers live on, and this is her way out. Determined to follow him, Imma starts a journey that will take her to her physical extremes and force her to question just what family means and who she really is: bullet catcher or gunslinger; hero or monster.

About the Author Joaquin Lowe grew up in the San Francisco, Bay Area, and has lived in New York, Chicago, Portland,and London. He was educated at Sierra Nevada College and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Bullet Catcher is his first novel.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781471405068 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 304 pages

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Hotkey APRIL 2016 Follow Me Back Nicci Cloke

A heart-stopping thriller set in the world of social media from a strong new voice in YA fiction.

Sales points • Ages 14-17 • A crime thriller that will appeal across a YA and adult readership • Highly engaged in the literary scene Nicci is the founder of Literary Speakeasy, a London-based event hosting events from authors like E. Lockhart and Laura Dockrill • A thrilling read, for fans of Gone Girl and We Were Liars

Description There was no sign of a struggle, they whisper to each other. She took her phone but left her laptop behind. Apparently, she'd met someone online, they write to each other in class, phones buzzing. She ran away. She was taken.

The first time Aiden Kendrick hears about Lizzie Summersall's disappearance is when the police appear at his front door. He and Lizzie used to be friends; they aren't anymore. And when Aiden finds out that Lizzie had been talking to strangers on Facebook; that the police think she went to meet one of them, he begins to wonder how well he ever really knew her at Aiden doesn't know it yet, but with Lizzie's disappearance his life is about to take a twisted and desperate turn.

About the Author Nicci Cloke is a full-time writer, part-time doer of random jobs. These jobs have included Christmas Elf, cocktail waitress, and childminder. She is also the organiser and host of Speakeasy, the only London literary salon to host regular YA events. This is her first novel for young adults. Her first adult novel was Someday Find Me which was published in 2012 and her second Lay Me Down, published in 2014.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781471405082 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 288 pages

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APRIL 2016 Wolfblood 1: Pull of the Moon Robert Rigby

A brand new series based on the hit tv show currently screening on ABC3. Being a teenager is hard enough, but being a Wolfblood teenager is ten times harder.

Sales points • Ages 9-12 • Currently screening on ABC3, the series has an army of fans • Book 3 and 4 coming in July 2016 • Available in a 6 copy mixed pack with a free reading copy

Description Wolfblood follows teenage Wolfbloods - humans with the ability to transform into wolves at the full moon and at times when they're stressed. This mysterious race has lived among us for centuries. Wolfbloods have superhuman powers in the form of strength, speed, agility and heightened senses, and retain these even when in human form.

Fourteen-year-old Maddy lives with her mother and father high in the moors of the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. Her Wolfblood nature - and that of her parents - is her most closely guarded secret. She tries to live as normal a life as possible, but there is danger at every turn, with her best friend determined to track down the secret of the 'beasts of the moors'; and the pull of the full moon every month tempting the Wolfbloods. And on top of this, the trials and tribulations of ordinary teenage life... Then into her life steps a stranger, Rhydian, and one who she realises with shock is just like her... Maddy and Rhydian must hide their secret from even their closest friends, or the Wolfblood race could be in deadly danger.

Pull of the Moon is the first in the series of four WOLFBLOOD books.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781848125186 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages

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Piccadily Books APRIL 2016 Wolfblood 2: Call of the Wild Robert Rigby

A brand new series based on the hit tv show currently screening on ABC3. Being a teenager is hard enough, but being a Wolfblood teenager is ten times harder.

Sales points • Ages 9-12 • Currently screening on ABC3, the series has an army of fans • Book 3 and 4 coming in July 2016 • Available in a 6 copy mixed pack with a free reading copy

Description On a snowy night on Stoneybridge Moor, three wild wolves pursue another lone wolf, closing in on him. Meanwhile, Maddy and her parents take shelter in their underground 'den', away from the full moon and the danger of transforming into Wolfbloods in the open air. When the young wolf is chased desperately to their house, they realise with shock that it's Rhydian - back from the wild, where he's been in self-inflicted exile with his mother and the 'wild' pack.

Danger is hot on Rhydian's heels, though. The pack leader, Alric, is hunting him, claiming that he broke their rules, that he tried to win the wolves around to being open to human ways. Maddy and her family must, once again, try to keep Rhydian safe, and protect the Wolfblood secret from being exposed. Things are complicated, though, with the arrival of another young wild Wolfblood - unkempt, feisty Jana, who poses a threat to Maddy in more ways than one...

Another thrilling, tense installment in the WOLFBLOOD series.

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Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781848125179 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages

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Piccadily Books APRIL 2016 Wolfblood 6 copy mixed pack Point of Sale

Includes 3 copies each of Pull of the Moon & Call of the Wild plus 1 free reading copy

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Piccadily Books APRIL 2016 Wilfred the (Un)Wise Cas Lester

When medieval wizardry meets cool street magic, what could possibly go wrong...?

Sales points • Ages 5-8 • A classic tale of friendship and magic with a dash of time-travel and modern technology • An ethically diverse cast of characters keeps this tale of the past firmly in the contemporary • Previously CBBC Head of Drama Development, author Cas has now turned her award-winning talent and incredible imagination to writing books, with both Harvey Drew series and Nixie the Bad, Bad Fairy • Perfect for fans of The Worst Witch, David Walliams and Jacqueline Wilson

Description Wilfred is a young magical apprentice determined to become the best and most wise wizard that ever was. Unfortunately for him, he's not very good. He's got the raw talent, but he never practises! And his habit of not listening tends to get him into trouble too, leading him to be dubbed 'More like Wilfred the UNwise!'

And when one of Wilf's experiments goes badly wrong, he's in more trouble than ever before. A mix-up with one of Wincewart's scrying glasses sees him catapulted into the future - and more specifically into Bel's dad's magic shop. Bel is an aspiring magician too - she wants to be just like her hero Dynamo. She's even got a stage-name sorted, and unlike Wilf, she practises all the time - maybe just a little too much... Wilf is delighted by her skills, and begs to learn from Bel. She's not so sure, but agrees that they'll have to work together to try to work out how to get Wilf back to his own time. If only Wilf would stop messing around! Can these two young magicians work together, or will Wilf be stuck here forever?

About the Author Cas spent many years having a fabulous time, and a great deal of fun, working in children's television drama with CBBC. She developed and executive produced lots of programmes including Jackanory, Muddle Earth, The Magician of Samarkand, Big Kids and The Story of Tracy Beaker. Now Cas writes books for children, helps out in a primary school library (where she is Patron of Reading) and looks after her family full-time. She has four children, a daft dog called Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781848124646 Bramble and she lives in Oxfordshire. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 192 pages

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APRIL 2016 When We Collided Emery Lord

For fans of John Green and E. Lockhart, this is a story about how a girl meets a boy, and how love can help you find your way out of dark places. A pitch-perfect account of romance, elation and loss, this heart-changing love story is all about embracing your life and accepting yourself.

Sales points • For ages 12+ • This edgier, more thought-provoking literary story brings Emery's writing to a new level, and as her profile continues to grow her audience will broaden. • Emery's writing always has depth, but here she's tackling a more serious issue with heart and sensitivity that gives this story more heft than her previous romances. • Emery is a smart, poised presenter who has been able to hold her own among other YA heavyweights ... she is a huge asset to her books in person and online where she continues to build her profile. • The main character, Vivi, is dealing with bipolar disorder, and Emery has been careful to accurately represent this situation in a way that is both moving and realistic. • For fans of All the Bright Places, I'll Give You the Sun and Perks of Being a Wallflower. • For fans of films such as Crazy Beautiful and Mad Love. • Global advertising and social media campaign. • Advertising, giveaways & Q&As in teen mags & blogs.

Description Seventeen year old Jonah Daniels has lived in Verona Cove, California, his whole life, and only one thing has ever changed: his father used to be alive, and now he's not. Now Jonah must numbly take care of his family as they reel from their tragedy. Cue next change: Vivi Alexander, new girl in town.

Vivi is in love with life. A gorgeous and unfiltered hurricane of thoughts and feelings. She seems like she's from another planet as she transforms Jonah's family and changes his life. But there are always consequences when worlds collide ... Price: $17.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781408870082 A fierce and beautiful love story with a difference, When We Collided will thrill fans of All the Bright Places and I'll Give Format: Paperback - B format You the Sun. Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 380 pages

Main Category: Y Children's About the Author Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Emery Lord is the author of Open Road Summer and The Start of Me and You. She lives in a pink row house in Illustrations: Cincinnati, with a husband, two rescue dogs, and a closet full of impractical shoes. www.emerylord.com Twitter: Previous Titles: Author now living: @emerylord

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 When We Collided Reading Copy Pack

Includes 10 copies of When We Collided plus a free reading copy

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Bloomsbury APRIL 2016 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.

Sales points • Connects with the turbulent emotional world of 9-11-year-old girls - perfect for fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson • Gwyneth will be out and about promoting her new books for Bloomsbury - a massively charming author who knows her readers' hearts and minds! • For years, Gwyneth Rees was the reigning queen of brilliantly written young fiction with her Fairy Dust series. Now she sprinkles her fairy dust on the real world of pre-teen girls - and the result is pure magic. • Praise for Cherry Blossom Dreams: • 'The characters are funny and I liked all the different storylines of each one woven throughout the book. I enjoyed it because it is filled with suspense and drama; it serves as a warning about how keeping secrets doesn't always end well.' Guardian Kids website • 'Cherry Blossom Dreams is a delightful story of one girl's coming of age as she straddles the line between childhood and the whole new experience of being a teenager. ... there are many younger readers out there who will relate to and enjoy this. - Genie in a Book (blogger) • 'enjoyable...likely to appeal to 11-13 year old girls.' - Read Plus SA Teachers site.

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 Moon. Sadie Moon 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

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) 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. ISBN: 9781408852750 How can Mum fall for Sadie's sweet-as-honey act - when Poppy knows all too well what she's really like? Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm About the Author Extent: 256 pages

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

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Honeymoon Sisters Pack with Poster & Bookmarks

Includes 8 copies of The Honeymoon Sisters plus a reading copy, poster and bookmarks

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Bloomsbury APRIL 2016 Cherry Blossom Dreams 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

Sales points • Ages 8-13 • For years, Gwyneth Rees was the reigning queen of brilliantly written young fiction with her Fairy Dust series. Now she sprinkles her fairy dust on the real world of preteen girls - and the result is pure magic • reissued alongside The Honeymoon Sisters • Perfect for fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson • Gwyneth will be out and about promoting her new books for Bloomsbury - a massively charming author who knows her readers' hearts and minds!

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 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 worked as an adolescent consultant psychiatrist before deciding to write full-time. Her first novel, Something Secret, was published in 1995 and since then she has published several books, including the Mermaid series for 7-9s; the Mum Hunt series for 9-11s; and the hugely popular Fairy series. Gwyneth lives in London with her partner,

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) two young daughters and two noisy cats. ISBN: 9781408852637 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 272 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Witch Watch Sibeal Pounder

The Witch Wars witches are back - and foiling the evil Big Exit witches! Join Tiga, Fluffanora, Fran the Fabulous Fairy and the evil Felicity Bat in their third glitzy adventure; perfect for fans of The Worst Witch and Witchworld.

Sales points • Ages 7-9 years • 'The craziest and funniest book I've read in ages. WITCH WARS IS A GO!' - Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum • Witches have gone glam! A classic, magical adventure about family and friendship with a fun, contemporary twist, and fabulously illustrated throughout. • A young, highly promotable author-illustrator team with a love for all things fashionable and witchy. • Advertising, promos and giveaways in Total Girl, ItGirl and Girlpower magazines • 'Silly spells, delectable dresses, magical mishaps and ridiculous riddles, this is a witch story like no other - and it's a blast!'- The Bookseller • 'A completely fresh and fun take on witches, Witch Wars is for anyone who likes magic, adventure, fashion or a fabulous story' Booktrust • 'There's fairies, riddles, mean girls and spells, not to mention some cracking illustrations that are reason enough to read this book' - Wondrous Reads 'Fun, friendship, fabulous illustrations' - Parents in Touch

Description Tiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City - first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg. As Tiga, Peggy and Fluffanora soon discover, all the Big Exit witches are back! And they want to destroy Sinkville once and for all.

As Aggie Hoof hides in a cupboard, Tiga, Fluffanora and Peggy race to save Sinkville and end up finding an unlikely ally Price: $12.99 (NZ$13.99) in Felicity Bat, whose irritatingly excellent witchcraft is exactly what they need. ISBN: 9781408852699 Format: Paperback - B format The third glitzy adventure in the Witch Wars series, Witch Watch is perfect for fans of The Worst Witch, Eva Ibbotson's Dimensions: 182x129mm Extent: 272 pages hilarious Which Witch?, and Witchworld.

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction About the Author Illustrations: Sibeal Pounder currently works for the Financial Times, where she researches for the How to Spend It section and writes Previous Titles: Author now living: the For Goodness' Sake column - interviewing everyone from Veronica Etro to Vivienne Westwood. Other writing credits include Vogue.com and fashion trend forecasting company WGSN, and she volunteers at the Media Trust, teaching kids who want to get into journalism. She studied History at St Andrews, Publishing at City and Quentin Tarantino films at Yale. Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Witch Watch Mixed Pack

Includes 6 copies of book Witch Watch plus RC, 2 copies each of books 1 & 2, plus a poster

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Bloomsbury APRIL 2016 Star Struck Jenny McLachlan

The next book from the breakout star of teen fiction, Jenny McLachlan. This irresistible, hilarious story about friendship, finding yourself and keeping it fierce is impossible not to fall in love with. Perfect for fans of Louise Rennison and Geek Girl.

Sales points • Ages 12+ years • Jenny McLachlan is THE new voice to watch for teen fiction. Fresh, original and genuine - she is fantastic! • Fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison will love this! • Following on from Flirty Dancing, Love Bomb and Sunkissed, this next book focuses on Pearl - the 'bad girl' of the group - with heart, depth and warmth. • With a focus on friendship, Jenny McLachlan writes the best kind of real-life fiction - mixing light and dark without becoming too issue-based.

Description Following on from Flirty Dancing, Love Bomb and Sunkissed, Jenny McLachlan's next book is perfect for fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison.

In a huge fantastic final hurrah to our lovable heroines - Bea, Betty, Kat and Pearl - Jenny McLachlan's latest book tells Pearl's story. Pearl is the 'bad girl' of the group - she drinks, she smokes, she swears - and she's mean to Bea and Betty. But she did fly halfway round the world to rescue Kat in Sunkissed. If there's one thing Pearl knows deep down, it is how to be a friend. And now, more than ever, she could really use a friend.

There will be laughter, there will be tears and there will definitely be kissing. Most importantly, Pearl will be keeping it fierce!

About the Author Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) Before Jenny started writing books for teenagers, she was an English teacher. Although she loved teaching funny ISBN: 9781408856130 teenagers (and stealing the things they said and putting them in her books) she now gets to write about them full-time. In Format: Paperback - B format her spare time, just like Bea the heroine in her first novel, Flirty Dancing, Jenny loves to jive. Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 302 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Flirty Dancing Jenny McLachlan

A warm, hilarious bestseller-to-be. Geek Girl meets Strictly Come Dancing meets Louise Rennison's Tights, all rolled into an irresistible story of friendship, bullies and how to steal a heart on the dancefloor.

Sales points • For ages 12+ • Great new look! • Geek Girl - only better • Book #1 of 4 books featuring the same group of friends • Dance competition storyline taps straight into X-Factor/Strictly appeal • This is a beautifully crafted, funny book, which doesn't sacrifice plot or style for laughs • A great new cover and package.

Description Bea Hogg is shy but fiery inside. When national dance competition Starwars comes to her school looking for talent, she wants to sign up. It's just a shame her best friend agreed to enter with school super-cow Pearl Harris. Bea will fight back! But when school hottie, Ollie Matthews, who also happens to be Pearl's boyfriend, decides to enter the competition with Bea, she will have more than a fight on her hands.

This warm, nuanced, hilarious story about friendship, fortitude and dancing is impossible not to fall in love with. Jenny's voice is fresh and convincing, and she handles both darker and lighter elements of the story with equal panache.

About the Author Before Jenny started writing books for teenagers, she was an English teacher. Although she loved teaching funny teenagers (and stealing the things they said and putting them in her books) she now gets to write about them full-time. In her spare time, just like Bea in Flirty Dancing, Jenny loves to jive.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) www.jennymclachlan.com ISBN: 9781408876206 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Love Bomb Jenny McLachlan

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Inherit Midnight Kate Kae Myers

A heart-pounding, high-stakes thriller that combines a treacherous family competition with the drama and adventure of The Amazing Race.

Sales points • For ages 12+ • Sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats, this perfect follow-up to Kate's debut The Vanishing Game combines intricate family politics and mind-bending puzzles with the drama and adventure of The Amazing Race. • Great romance! The high stakes of competing in the challenges and traveling the world make for heightened emotions. This is a romance with high highs and low lows. • Readers connected with this aspect of the The Vanishing Game and it's back in full force here.

Description The Competition:

Outlandishly wealthy Grandmother VanDemere has decided to leave her vast fortune to the family member who proves him or herself worthiest--by solving puzzles and riddles on a whirlwind race around the globe, from the mines of Venezuela to the castles of Scotland. There will be eight competitors, three continents . . . and a prize worth millions.

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Seventeen-year-old Avery is the black sheep of the VanDemere clan, the ostracized illegitimate daughter. Finally, she has a chance to prove herself . . . and to discover the truth about her long-lost mother.

Marshall might be Avery's uncle, but there's no love lost between the two of them. He's her main competition, and he'll do anything to win--including betray his own children.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) Riley is the handsome son of Grandmother VanDemere's lawyer. As the game progresses, Avery falls hard for Riley. ISBN: 9781619639362 Suddenly, losing the game might mean losing him, too. Format: Paperback Dimensions: 210x140mm As the competition takes treacherous turns, it becomes clear there can only be one victor. Who can Avery truly trust? And Extent: 416 pages

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Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: About the Author Previous Titles: Author now living: Kate Kae Myers is the author of The Vanishing Game and Inherit Midnight. In the past she worked as a sign-language interpreter with students of all ages and in a variety of classrooms covering nearly every subject. Now she writes full time and lives with her husband in Boise, Idaho, U.S.

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APRIL 2016 The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure Caroline Paul

From a real-life derring-do woman, exhilarating stories, activities, and tips to inspire girls to pursue a life of adventure and excitement.

Sales points • For ages 10 - 25+ • We know girls love adventure in their books: fiction abounds with girls who solve crimes, battle vampires, and save their Districts with a bow and arrows. But fiction also implies that this world of derring -do is not exactly real, for girls. There is a need for a comparable non-fiction book like The Gutsy Girl. • Lean In for the younger set: The Gutsy Girl is both inspirational and practical--perfect for mother-daughter book clubs! • The Gutsy Girl will feature black & white illustrations by the award-winning Wendy MacNaughton, who illustrated Bloomsbury favorites Lost Cat and Pen & Ink (#1 Art Book, Flavorwire; Best Art Books of the Year, Huffington Post and Brainpickings) as well as Meanwhile in San Francisco. • Parents will buy The Gutsy Girl for their daughters. It will excite girls age nine and up--including grown-ups!--with its tales of female adventurers, including Caroline Paul's own stories, and also will include take-away tips for readers' own daring (but safe!) feats. • Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton, the duo behind the acclaimed Lost Cat, team up for another fiercely wonderful book.

Description Why should girls miss out on the joy of adventure? They can jump off rocks, swing on ropes, and climb trees just as well as boys can. But girls often allow fear to stand in their way.

In The Gutsy Girl, author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out a life of exhilaration. Once a young scaredy-cat herself, Caroline decided that fear got in the way of the life she wanted--of excitement, confidence, self-reliance, friendship, and fun. She has since flown planes, rafted big rivers, climbed tall mountains, and fought fires as one of the first female firefighters in San Francisco. In The Gutsy Girl, she shares her greatest escapades as well as those of other

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) girls and women from throughout history, and offers engaging activities such as confidence-building stances, creating a ISBN: 9781632861238 compass, positive self-talk, and using crickets to estimate outside temperatures. Each section includes a place for girls to Format: Hard Cover 'journal' their adventures, thus encouraging a new generation to develop a zest for challenges and a healthy relationship Dimensions: 209x155mm to risk. The Gutsy Girl is Lean In for young girls, a book about the glorious things that happen when you unshackle from Extent: 160 pages

Main Category: Y Children's fear and open up to exhilaration. Fully illustrated and enlivened throughout by bestselling illustrator Wendy Sub Category: YN Children's & Ya General Non-fiction MacNaughton's whimsical pen-and-ink drawings. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: About the Author Caroline Paul is the author of Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology (also illustrated by Wendy); the novel East Wind, Rain; and Fighting Fire, a memoir about her career as a San Francisco firefighter. She is a longtime member of the San Francisco Writers' Grotto. Wendy MacNaughton is a New York Times bestselling illustrator Bloomsbury USA APRIL 2016 Hillary: A Biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton Karen Blumenthal

An accessible, exciting biography of the most powerful woman in the USA.

Sales points • Tells the moving story of Hillary Rodham Clinton, former First Lady, first female Senator of New York, United States Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate • Written by award-winning author and critically acclaimed writer Karen Blumenthal • Packed full of quotes that will inspire readers • Includes photos throughout, including never seen before images.

Description "Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. . . . And, when you're knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can't or shouldn't go on." -Hillary Rodham Clinton

As a young girl growing up in the fifties, Hillary Diane Rodham had an unusual upbringing for the time-her parents told her, "You can do or be whatever you choose, as long as you're willing to work for it." Hillary took those words and ran. Whether it was campaigning at the age of thirteen in the 1964 presidential election, receiving a standing ovation and being featured in LIFE magazine as the first student commencement speaker at Wellesley, or graduating from Yale Law School-she was always one to stand out from the pack.

And that was only the beginning. From First Lady of the United States to the first female Senator of New York and most recently as the United States Secretary of State. An activist all her life, she has been devoted to health care reform, child care, and women's rights, among others

About the Author Karen Blumenthal is a former journalist for The Wall Street Journal, two-time winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction finalist award, and recipient of numerous starred reviews. Also the author of STEVE JOBS: THE MAN WHO THOUGHT DIFFERENT, Blumenthal's writing is smart, concise, and captivating. She lives in Texas, USA. Price: $25.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781408873922 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 216x138mm Extent: 320 pages

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Bloomsbury APRIL 2016 Self-Destructing Science: Space Isabel Thomas

Warning: this book will self destruct as you tear, fold, experiment and scribble for hours of hands-on space science fun!

Sales points • For ages 5 - 7 • Packed full of hands-on science activities for kids, designed to make science accessible and exciting • Bright, colourful illustrations from the wonderful Nikalas Catlow throughout • Easy-to-follow text and instructions which will help children to perform their own science experiments • Fun and educational, it will keep readers entertained for hours

Description Warning: this book will self-destruct! Packed full of fun and exciting projects which use its pages in different ways, this book will have you tearing, folding, cutting, experimenting and scribbling as you find out all about the wonders of space.

As each page is destroyed, you'll make everything from a Martian bug to a pocket rocket, using nothing more than the pages of the book and a few simple household items. The easy-to-follow instructions and amazing illustrations mean that science has never been so fun!

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Price: $17.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781408869499 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 305x238mm Extent: 64 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 I Went To the Supermarket Paul Howard

A brilliantly funny book based on the much-loved memory game 'I went to the shop . . .'

Sales points • For ages 3 - 6 • Based on the much-loved children's memory game 'I Went To the Shop', this book is great fun and a guaranteed hit! • New colourful and commercial illustration style for Paul Howard, the bestselling illustrator of the classic picture book The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Egmont) • Perfect for fans of animals, dragons, jelly, dragons, grannies, pirates and flamingos!

Description I went to the supermarket and I bought . . .

When a brother and sister play their favourite game of I Went To the Supermarket, they compete to see who can think of the most bizarre and brilliant things. As their words come to life, they get more and more carried away . . . Until the game comes to a surprising, and somewhat messy, end!

A new take on an old favourite, children will love this laugh-out-loud, test-your-memory story, with witches, dragons, aliens, flamingos and much, much more!

About the Author Paul Howard studied a Graphic Design course that specialised in illustration, and worked at the Natural History Museum before becoming a full time illustrator. Amongst other books, he illustrated the enormously popular The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark and wrote and illustrated Bugville (both published by Egmont). Paul now lives in Belfast with his wife and children. This is his first picture book with Bloomsbury.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408844700 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 255x255mm Extent: 32 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 My Family Is a Zoo K. A. Gerrard, illustrated by Emma Dodd

A rhyming, boisterous romp featuring a big family and lots of animals, for fans of How Many Legs and Blown Away.

Sales points • For ages 2 - 6 • Emma Dodd pairs her adorable art to a sweet, rhyming text: this story features a chaotic but loving family and hilarious animals, and the fun rhyming text from K.A. Gerrard is perfect for reading aloud • Family themes: this book highlights cousins, parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and siblings which NO other picture books do, making this a great gift that begs to be read aloud for kids and their families

Description Everyone in my family has a special animal friend!

My daddy has an elephant.

My grandma has a bunny.

My cousin has a kangaroo.

And me? I have a bear!

Join the whole family - and LOADS of their favourite animals - for a special car ride. This adorable picture book features bright, vibrant illustrations from Emma Dodd and a warm, funny rhyming text from K.A. Gerrard that's perfect for reading aloud.

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Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) Kelly (K. A.) Gerrard was born and raised in Southern California, and moved to Great Britain in 1989. Her experience ISBN: 9781408869406 serving Super Safari sundaes to tourists at the San Diego Zoo inspired her to write My Family is a Zoo. When not writing, Format: Paperback Kelly enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and their dog, Ruby. Dimensions: 255x255mm Extent: 32 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Emma Dodd is an acclaimed illustrator of many books for children, including I Love My Mommy, written by Giles Andreae, Sub Category: YBCB Baby Books Dog's Colorful Day, I Am Small, and many others. She lives in Surrey, England, with her husband and two children, Illustrations: several chickens, and their beloved occasional hat wearing Jack Russell Terrier, Buzz. Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Baby Look and Feel Home Bloomsbury

Make all babies smile with this colourful, fun-to-touch board book, all about home.

Sales points • For ages 1 - 3 • Bright and brilliant full-colour artwork on every page Features glossy, textured panels which little fingers will love to touch Cute and colourful cover that every child and parent will want to pick up Short, simple and engaging text makes learning first words fun! The artwork encourages you to create your own sound effects!

Description Enjoy your baby's first words for home with this fun-to-touch board book. Add your own sound effects too!

Little fingers will love exploring this playful and interactive book, packed with glossy, textured pictures and first words such as house, garden, kitchen and more.

Bloomsbury's Baby Look and Feel board books feature glossy, textured panels which babies will love to touch. Stunning artwork and simple text on every page make learning first words fun! Available in a range of young children's favourite topics, from animals to things that go.

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Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781408864036 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 160x160mm Extent: 12 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 My First Dinosaur Sticker Activity Book

Have fun with dinosaurs with this brilliant sticker activity book!

Sales points • Ages 1 - 4 • Beautiful, bright and brilliant, full-colour illustrations on every page Includes over 300 stickers for hours of stickering fun Competitively priced covering a huge variety of material and activity types Enchanting, eye-catching, glossy covers that every parent and child will want to pick up Extremely easy to follow text and instructions

Description Complete the dinosaur jigsaw, colour in the baby dinosaurs, add stickers to the dinosaur beach party and much more!

Have a roaring good time with this exciting dinosaurs activity book, packed full of colourful stickers.

Bloomsbury Activity Books provide hours of colouring, stickering and activity fun for boys and girls alike. Every book includes enchanting, bright and beautiful illustrations which children and parents will find very hard to resist. Perfect for providing entertainment at home or on the move!

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 My First Pets Sticker Activity Book

A beautiful activity book all about your favourite pets, packed with amazing animal stickers!

Sales points • Ages 1 - 4 • Beautiful, bright and brilliant, full-colour illustrations on every page Includes over 300 stickers for hours of stickering fun Competitively priced covering a huge variety of material and activity types Enchanting, eye-catching, glossy covers that every parent and child will want to pick up Extremely easy to follow text and instructions

Description For ages 1 - 3

Help the rabbits through the maze, add stickers to complete the puppy jigsaw, colour in the kittens and much more!

This beautiful activity book is packed full of colourful stickers and activities about your favourite pets.

Bloomsbury Activity Books provide hours of colouring, stickering and activity fun for boys and girls alike. Every book includes enchanting, bright and beautiful illustrations which children and parents will find very hard to resist. Perfect for providing entertainment at home or on the move!

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 My Day at a Wedding Activity and Sticker Book

Copy and colour the bride and groom, decorate the wedding cake, design the invitations and much more!

Sales points • Ages 1 - 4 • Beautiful, bright and brilliant, full-colour illustrations on every page Each book includes over 350 stickers for hours of stickering fun Competitively priced covering a huge variety of material and activity types Enchanting, eye-catching, glossy covers that every parent and child will want to pick up Extremely easy to follow text and instructions

Description Colour in the wedding dress, decorate the bridesmaid's hair, play spot the difference on the wedding day and much more!

This beautiful activity book is bursting with colourful stickers and wedding fun.

Bloomsbury Activity Books provide hours of colouring, doodling, stickering and activity fun for boys and girls alike. Every book includes enchanting, bright and beautiful illustrations which children and parents will find very hard to resist. Perfect for providing entertainment at home or on the move!

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Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781408865910 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 305x238mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YBG Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Paint Me a Poem: New Poems Inspired by Art in the Tate Grace Nichols

In 1999-2000, Grace Nichols was the first Writer-in-Residence at the Tate. During this time she worked with children from London schools, helping them respond to art by writing poetry. She herself was inspired to write over 25 new poems, which are collected in this text.

Sales points • This is the new collection by one of Britain's best-loved poets - which will appeal to both her young and adult audiences. • More than simply a book of, and about, words, Paint Me a Poem opens up new worlds to the reader, with its exploration of the power of language, as well as the material, techniques and the history of art; conveyed in a friendly, personal way. • A must for school libraries, this beautifully presented book will also appeal to gallery visitors. • Includes 20 stunning reproductions of work by artists as diverse as Matisse, Turner and Hepworth.

Description This book is a celebration of the ways in which art and writing can influence and inspire each other. In 1999- 2000, Grace Nichols was the first Writer-in-Residence at the Tate. During this time she worked with children from London schools, helping them respond to art by writing poetry. She herself was inspired to write over 25 memorable and perceptive new poems, collected in this book. In addition, Paint Me a Poem contains Grace's highly personal reflections on the paintings and sculptures, as well as fascinating insights into the inspirations for the paintings, written by Colin Grigg, Head of Young People's programmes at Tate. Included towards the back of the book are many lively activities designed to inspire children to write their own poetry and to have fun with language.

About the Author Grace Nichols is one of Britain's most highly-acclaimed poets. Born in Guyana, she moved to England in 1977. She has won many prizes, including the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Her A & C Black titles include Come on into My Tropical Garden and Give Yourself a Hug. Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781472927675 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 246x189mm Extent: 96 pages

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A&C Black APRIL 2016 Zoo Boy Sophie Thompson, illustrated by Rebecca Ashdown

Written by actress Sophie Thompson and with black and white illustrations by the wonderfully talented Rebecca Ashdown, Zoo Boy is a hilarious, delightful debut for 6+ readers, about a boy who discovers he can talk to animals.

Sales points • Ages 6-9 • Terrific book for the 6+ market • Beautifully funny illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown • Sophie has been star of Harry Potter, Eastenders and Celebrity MasterChef, and will be a dream author for publicity • Hilariously explores something countless children would love - the ability to talk to the animals

Description Hello, Dear Reader. Are you sitting, lying down, standing on your head, eating a jam sandwich comfortably? Then I'll begin... I want to introduce you to a boy called Vince, whose birthday it is today...Vince is an normal boy with an unusual dislike for animals. Well, you'd feel the same if your father was always working at a zoo and your mother had run off with a lion tamer. Then, on his ninth birthday, Vince discovers he has the gift. He can talk to animals! You think this is amazing? Perhaps you should meet the spoiled and demanding zoo animals that Vince encounters. There's a penguin who wants fish fingers, a flamingo that wants pink candyfloss and an owl that wants sugared mice. Now Vince is expected to meet their demands... on his birthday! But everyone seems to have forgotten about that...A hilarious, delightful debut for 6+ readers by actress Sophie Thompson, with black and white illustrations by the wonderfully talented Rebecca Ashdown.

About the Author Sophie Thompson was the winner of Celebrity Masterchef 2014. She is an Olivier Award-winning actress who was born in London and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Her films include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Gosford Park, Emma, Persuasion and Four Weddings and a Funeral. On stage Sophie has appeared in many plays and musicals at the National Theatre, RSC & London's West End. Television roles have included The Detectorists and Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) Eastenders, for which she won Inside Soap's Best Bitch Award. She's been married to Richard Lumsden since 1995, they ISBN: 9780571322244 have two teenage boys and live in North London. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 176 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Atticus Claw Hears a Roar Jennifer Gray

When cat detective Atticus Claw finds a mysterious case in the attic it's the start of another hilarious adventure in the seventh book in the bestselling series.

Sales points • Ages: 7 to 10 • Series repriced to $12.99 • Full of jokes to appeal to young readers and to adults reading aloud • Growing fanbase around the world. Reviews from kids include: • 'Atticus is the coolest cat in the world. This is the coolest book in the world.' - Lexi, 7 • 'Atticus Claw is fantastic because it has interesting creatures and characters. I especially like Atticus.' - Charlotte, 8 • 'I think that this book is the best book I've ever read because it's so funny!' - Yasmin, 10 • 'Fun and exciting, Atticus Grammiticus Cattypuss Claw is the most cutest. Once I opened it I just couldn't put it down.' - Saamia, 9 • 'It's mysterious - it makes you want to read on.' - Evie, 7

Description Everyone's favourite cat detective is back! Atticus finds a mysterious case in the attic and inside is a book leading to the treasure of the lost jaguar gods and to a jungle adventure with the Cheddar family. The seventh book in the much loved, bestselling Atticus Claw series.

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

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780571321780 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 204 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Raelia: The Medoran Chonicles Continue Lynette Noni

Harry Potter- Meets - Narnia. The Young Adult Fantasy Medoran Chronicles Continues.

Sales points • For ages 12+ • Author Lynette Noni is one to watch: her first book in the series AKARNAE was the highest selling single title at both Gold Coast SupaNova and Melbourne SupaNova this year. • RAELIA (pronounced 'RAY-LEE-A') will be supported with a significant international online marketing campaign: Paid (and editorial) placement and endorsement from key bloggers, vloggers and instagram users Social media and online banner advertising (NineMsn and Facebook) Engagement through authors blog (existing fan base of 20,000+ and over 7,000 followers) • Competition promoted nationally by Dolly magazine • Targetted online campaign • The Medoran Chronicles will be supported with an online portal and microsite • The author Lynette Noni lives in the Sunshine Coast and is available for events/festivals/signings in Australia and New Zealand on request. •

Description 'Life is full of crossroads, Alex. Full of choices. There are many paths we can take. It's up to us to decide which ones lead in the right direction.'

Upon returning to Akarnae Academy for another year, Alexandra Jennings quickly discovers that with Aven Dalmarta still at large, life in Medora is anything but easy. Knowing that the banished prince hasn't given up on his goal to reclaim his birthright, Alex seeks out the Lost City of Meya, searching for what remains of the immortal race. But never could she have imagined finding what she does... Caught up in a tide of events beyond her control, Alex learns that when Aven tried to Claim her at the end of last year, something in her... changed. She's not sure who-or what-she is anymore. All she

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) knows is that if she fails to stop him from finding a way through to Meya, all hope for the people of Medora will be lost. ISBN: 9781921997624 And it will be all... her... fault. From grand palaces in capital cities to hazardous mountain ranges, the second instalment in Format: Paperback The Medoran Chronicles promises unforgettable friendships, heart pounding adventures, and a world full of wondrous Dimensions: 210x135mm impossibilities. #ChooseYourPath Extent: 436 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFB General Fiction About the Author Illustrations: Lynette Noni grew up on a farm in outback Australia until she moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast and swapped her Previous Titles: Author now living: mud- stained boots for sand-splashed flip-flops. She has always been an avid reader and most of her childhood was spent lost in daydreams of far-off places and magical worlds.

She was devastated when her Hogwarts letter didn't arrive, but she consoled herself by looking inside every wardrobe Pantera Press APRIL 2016 Medoran Chronicles Pack

Includes 8 copies of Raelia plus reading copy and 2 copies of Akarnae.

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Bloomsbury APRIL 2016 Akarnae Lynette Noni

EMBRACE THE WONDER. Book 1 in the Medoran Chronicles

Sales points • Ages 12+ • Reissued alongside Raelia at a great price!

Description With just one step, sixteen-year-old Alexandra Jennings's world changes - literally.

Dreading her first day at a new school, Alex is stunned when she walks through a doorway and finds herself stranded in Medora, a fantasy world full of impossibilities.

Desperate to return home, she learns that only a man named Professor Marselle can help her... but he's missing.

While waiting for him to reappear, Alex attends Akarnae Academy, Medora's boarding school for teenagers with extraordinary gifts. She soon starts to enjoy her bizarre new world and the friends who embrace her as one of their own, but strange things are happening at Akarnae, and Alex can't ignore her fear that something unexpected... something sinister... is looming.

An unwilling pawn in a deadly game, Alex's shoulders bear the crushing weight of an entire race's survival. Only she can save the Medorans, but what if doing so prevents her from ever returning home?

Will Alex risk her entire world - and maybe even her life - to save Medora?

About the Author Lynette Noni grew up on a farm in outback Australia until she moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast and swapped her mud- stained boots for sand-splashed flip-flops. She has always been an avid reader and most of her childhood was Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781921997501 spent lost in daydreams of far-off places and magical worlds. She was devastated when her Hogwarts letter didn't arrive, Format: Paperback but she consoled herself by looking inside every wardrobe she could find, and she's still determined to find her way to Dimensions: 198x129mm Narnia one day. While waiting for that to happen, she creates her own fantasy worlds and enjoys spending time with Extent: 384 pages characters she meets along the way. Main Category: Y Children's

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www.LynetteNoni.com Pantera Press APRIL 2016 Confused: Book 3 in the Betrothed Series Wanda Wiltshire

New Worlds. Eternal Love. Darkness and Shadow. The third book in this young adult enchnating fantasy romanceseries

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Description New Worlds. Eternal Love. Darkness and Shadow. The third book in the Betrothed series. Defeated by shattering news after only just surviving the Shadow Fae, Marla abandons both Faera and her future role as Queen. With King Telophy’s aid, she returns to Earth, to the human family she knows and loves. But nothing is ever simple. With their immortality looming, Marla and her twin Lysander are soon plunged into a world they never new existed, a world of magic, violence… and lust, where a simple mistake could have devastating consequences. Meanwhile, the Shadow Fae are causing havoc on a breathtaking scale with Marla’s loved ones facing dire peril.

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Pantera Press APRIL 2016 Betrothed Wanda Wiltshire

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Pantera Press APRIL 2016 Allegiance Wanda Wiltshire

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Pantera Press APRIL 2016 Pattern Play: Cut, Fold and Make Your Own 3D Animal Models Nghiem Ta, illustrated by Danielle Kroll

Make your own animal menagerie with this activity pack of 18 3D models to cut, fold and decorate with 50 stickers.

Sales points • Activity pack with 18 3D models to cut, fold and make • Features unique, vibrant animal patterns on every page • Notepad binding makes pages easy to pull out • Patterns by Anthropologie textile designer, Danielle Kroll • Model designs by award-winning paper engineer, Nghiem Ta

Description Each pull-out page features a different animal print with simple step-by-step instructions on the reverse and quirky animal facts to keep young crafters entertained for hours.

About the Author Designer NGHIEM TA is an award-winning art director and paper engineer who oversaw the phenomenally successful Ology series, which sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. She lives and works in Surrey, UK.

Illustrator DANIELLE KROLL has previously worked with global brands including Anthropologie and Land of Nod. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Her first book, Nature's Day, has met with international acclaim.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781847807328 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 280x260mm Extent: 48 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Pattern Play 8 Copy Pack

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Description Includes 8 copies of Pattern Play plus a free display copy.

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Nature's Day: Out and About Kay Maguire and Danielle Kroll

Discover the world of wonder that awaits on your doorstep, with this beautiful activity book from the author and illustrator of Nature's Day.

Sales points • Activity follow-up to the best-selling Nature's Day • Packed with fun, educational activities that show children how to interact with the world of wonder on their doorstep • Activities include spotting different species of flora and fauna and making plaster-cast animal tracks • Perfect for school holidays • Written by Kay Maguire, previous editor of Gardener's World, and illustrated by Danielle Kroll, artist for Anthropologie

Description Learn how to spot different leaves, birds, flowers, and insects, make a bee hotel, ice art and a daisy chain, colour in different seasonal scenes and collect treasures for your nature box. This is the perfect title to get children out and about in spring and summer holidays.

About the Author KAY MAGUIRE trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and has been writing and making films about gardening and wildlife ever since. She writes for magazines and websites and is the author of the award-winning RHS How to Grow Your Own Crops in Pots. She is lucky enough to live in one of London s amazing Royal Parks, where she loves growing her own food, cycling and walking the dog with her kids.

Illustrator DANIELLE KROLL has previously worked with global brands including Anthropologie and Land of Nod. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781847808004 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 278x200mm Extent: 56 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 Nature's Day Kay Maguire, illustrated by Danielle Kroll

An accessible and beautifully illustrated guide to the natural world around us.

Sales points • Revisit nine key locations through the four seasons to understand the yearly cycle of flora and fauna • Upmarket packaging and sumptuous artwork from Anthropologie illustrator Danielle Kroll make this the perfect seasonal gift • Perennial topic that ensures this title will be a favourite from year to year

Description This first book of nature helps young readers to discover the world of wildlife on their doorstep. Beginning in spring, this book revisits nine different places, including the farm, the back garden and the woods, during each of the four seasons through the year and explores the changing scenery and animal life found there. Informative and fun texts teamed with gorgeous, decorative illustrations make this the perfect book to celebrate each season with.

About the Author Kay Maguire is a journalist for Gardeners World magazine, book author (RHS Grow Your Own Crops in Pots), TV producer for the RHS, expert gardener and mum to young twins. She lives in London.

Illustrator Daniella Kroll has previously worked with global brands including Anthropologie and Land of Nod. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Price: $29.99 (NZ$36.99) ISBN: 9781847806086 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 292x292mm Extent: 80 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 One Hundred Words: A first handwriting book Anna Kovecses

Sales points • Follow-up title from Anna Kovecses, illustrator of One Thousand Things, which has been reprinted within 2 months of its publication • Activity book for child to practice handwriting - a key basic skill • Covers all the letters of the alphabet and key phonetic groups • Fully illustrated throughout; handwriting guided by ghost letters and ledger lines

Description Following the success of Anna Kovecses' vocabulary builder, One Thousand Things, comes a book of handwriting exercises for children to learn to write their first words. Stylish illustrations accompany ledger lines with ghost-written, print-style letters, providing a fun way to reinforce important early skills.

About the Author Young, dynamic illustrator ANNA K VECSES's work marries contempory minimalism with an appealing retro-modern illustration style. Born in Hungary, she lives and works in Cyprus.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781847808011 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 278x200mm Extent: 56 pages

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Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 One Thousand Things Anna Kovecses

A visual encyclopaedia for preschoolers learning to see and say their first words.

Sales points • Features graphic artwork and simple questions that prompt language learning, arranged by topic • Narrated by Little Mouse, who can be found with his periscope in every scene

Description Find out what one thousand really looks like in this visual encyclopedia of first words to see and say. Search-and-find Little Mouse on every page and discover new words with every turn of the page. Stylishly laid out, the book is arranged by theme and features fully illustrated collections of 'things', each clearly labelled and easy to recognise. This value packed 80 page book covers everything from space, to the human body, to the world around us, bringing contemporary appeal to a classic subject.

About the Author Young, dynamic illustrator Anna Kovecses work marries contempory minimalism with an appealing retro-modern illustration style. Born in Hungary, she lives and works in Cyprus.

Price: $24.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781847806079 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 278x200mm Extent: 80 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions APRIL 2016 The Snow Queen Colouring Book Helen Crawford-White

Colour in the icy adventure this Christmas: the classic fairy tale, now with 30 original line drawings.

Sales points • Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen • A gorgeous, beautifully designed colouring book for children • 30 unique and exquisite spreads, inspired by the classic fairy tale • Line drawings of winter landscapes, flower-filled meadows, crows, princesses, castles and reindeers • Drawings are accompanied by quotes from Andersen's timeless tale

Description My goodness! Such beauty and fine smells! Every imaginable flower from the entire year stood there in the most magnificent blossom. No picture book could be more colourful or gorgeous.

A little boy and a little girl live happily in a big city. The little boy's name is Kai, and the little girl's name is Gerda. But one day, Kai is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and swept away to live for ever in her kingdom of ice. Follow Gerda as she travels through snow-filled fields and endless forests in order to find her beloved friend. From the city rooftops to the snows of Lapland, from the northern lights to the palace of the Snow Queen herself, a mesmerising world of icy journeys is waiting to be brought to life by your pen

About the Author Living and working by the sea, Helen Crawford-White designs covers, creates websites, and illustrates books. Originally a graduate of Brighton University, she worked at Crush Design for many years as an art director before going freelance. She designed the original cover for The Snow Queen, and has done numerous other covers for Pushkin Press.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781782691174 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 297x210mm Extent: 64 pages

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Pushkin Children's APRIL 2016 Colour With Me, Mum! Jasmine Narayan

Create beautiful artwork and spend quality time together with Colour With Me, Mum!

Sales points • This is the first colouring book specifically designed for parents and kids. Includes over 50 beautiful colouring templates that parent and child can work on together to create something beautiful • Dr. Jasmine Narayan is a licensed family psychologist and offers advice to parents on how to make the most of your colouring time, how to ask the right questions, learn more about your child, and more • The shape of the book means that there is enough space so parents can colour "side by side" with their child, enabling creative collaboration and physical contact

Description Colouring is a great activity for parents to do with their children. Not only does it take you away from the screens of tablets and computers, but it gives you an authentic way to connect and have fun! Featuring over 50 unique colouring templates, family psychologist Dr. Jasmine Narayan's colouring book is shaped to make colouring side by side easier. Each spread features a single piece of art connected across the page. One side has more intricate artwork for you, while the other has simplified artwork for your child. While you are each working on your own piece, they come together to form one beautiful, single piece of art! The book also includes 100 questions to generate thoughtful responses from your child, and how to best communicate with your child through colouring.

About the Author Dr. Jasmine Narayan Psy.D. is a Licensed Psychologist who attained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford whwere she received specialized training in child and adolescent psychology. She is also a co- founder of Family Guiding Psychological Services, an organization that effectively serves individuals and families from diverse backgrounds through psychotherapy, consultation, and online resources. Dr. Narayan is passionate about helping children and adolescents who struggle with emotional regulation, aggressive/impulsive behavior, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also works with families drawing on positive parenting techniques and behavioral theory to help parents reduce problematic behaviors and increase loving, peaceful, and authentic connections with their children. Dr. Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781631062384 Narayan is also a huge proponent of creativity. She recently discovered the meditative art form, Zentangle. This coloring Format: Paperback book is the culmination of her professional and creative interests. Dimensions: 216x241mm Extent: 208 pages

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Race Point Publishing APRIL 2016 Wee Gallery Cloth Books: Friendly Faces in the Wild Surya Pinto, illustrated by Surya Pinto

Unravel this beautiful cloth book and meet Bear and his five friends!

Sales points • Extra padding for an extra soft feel, ideal for the pram cot and changing area play • Machine washable • Simple, beautiful designs and colours

Description Little hands can explore this lovable collection of animal babies with this soft touch and feel cloth book. Presented in a sweet gift box, this is the perfect baby's first soft book!

This stunning new range of board, cloth, and activity books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content. The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants.

Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so these books are guaranteed to excite and engage little minds. QED is pleased to announce that this visually stimulating series will be available from April 2016.

About the Author SURYA PINTO grew up in India, and graduated with a degree in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology before finding her passion in design. Surya has a wealth of experience in the industry and has worked for the prestigious Ray and Kehsavan Design. It was here where she trained under Sujata Keshavan, the only Indian designer to have been honoured as Graphic Designer of the Year at the Advertising and Marketing (A & M) awards. In 2003 Surya founded Wee Gallery with her husband, Dave Pinto, after their first child was born.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781784934293 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 125x125mm Extent: 6 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Wee Gallery Cloth Books: Friendly Faces in the Garden Surya Pinto, illustrated by Surya Pinto

Unravel this beautiful cloth book and meet Cat and her five friends!

Sales points • Extra padding for an extra soft feel, ideal for the pram cot and changing area play • Machine washable • Simple, beautiful designs and colours •

Description Little hands can explore this lovable collection of animal babies with this soft touch and feel cloth book. Presented in a sweet gift box, this is the perfect baby's first soft book!

This stunning new range of board, cloth, and activity books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content. The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants.

Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so these books are guaranteed to excite and engage little minds. QED is pleased to announce that this visually stimulating series will be available from April 2016.

About the Author SURYA PINTO grew up in India, and graduated with a degree in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology before finding her passion in design. Surya has a wealth of experience in the industry and has worked for the prestigious Ray and Kehsavan Design. It was here where she trained under Sujata Keshavan, the only Indian designer to have been honoured as Graphic Designer of the Year at the Advertising and Marketing (A & M) awards. In 2003 Surya founded Wee Gallery with

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) her husband, Dave Pinto, after their first child was born. ISBN: 9781784934309 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 125x125mm Extent: 6 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Wee Gallery Board Books: Pets Surya Pinto, illustrated by Surya Pinto

Get ready for some fun and interactive learning with this slide and play board book!

Sales points • Move the sliders to reveal words and animals with each spread having a Touch & Feel effect • Simple, beautiful designs repeated to increase stimulation and association

Description Little fingers can easily learn how to move the sliders to reveal four favourite household pets and their names in this interactive board book.

This stunning new range of board, cloth, and activity books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content. The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants.

Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so these books are guaranteed to excite and engage little minds. QED is pleased to announce that this visually stimulating series will be available from April 2016.

About the Author SURYA PINTO grew up in India, and graduated with a degree in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology before finding her passion in design. Surya has a wealth of experience in the industry and has worked for the prestigious Ray and Kehsavan Design. It was here where she trained under Sujata Keshavan, the only Indian designer to have been honoured as Graphic Designer of the Year at the Advertising and Marketing (A & M) awards. In 2003 Surya founded Wee Gallery with her husband, Dave Pinto, after their first child was born.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781784934316 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 184x184mm Extent: 8 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Wee Gallery Board Books: Safari Surya Pinto, illustrated by Surya Pinto

Who is very big, has a long nose and has large ears? An elephant!

Sales points • Move the sliders to reveal words and animals with each spread having a Touch & Feel effect • Simple, beautiful designs repeated to increase stimulation and association

Description Get ready for some fun and interactive learning with this slide and play board book! Little fingers can easily learn how to move the sliders to reveal four favourite safari animals and their names in this interactive board book.

This stunning new range of board, cloth, and activity books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content. The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants.

Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so these books are guaranteed to excite and engage little minds. QED is pleased to announce that this visually stimulating series will be available from April 2016.

About the Author SURYA PINTO grew up in India, and graduated with a degree in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology before finding her passion in design. Surya has a wealth of experience in the industry and has worked for the prestigious Ray and Kehsavan Design. It was here where she trained under Sujata Keshavan, the only Indian designer to have been honoured as Graphic Designer of the Year at the Advertising and Marketing (A & M) awards. In 2003 Surya founded Wee Gallery with her husband, Dave Pinto, after their first child was born.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781784934323 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 184x184mm Extent: 8 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Wee Gallery Activity Books: Dog's Day Out Surya Pinto, illustrated by Surya Pinto

Join Dog as he gets ready to meet his friends for an exciting day out at the park!

Sales points • Lots to spot, games to play and oodles of doodles to colour • Includes a dust jacket that folds out to a poster • Bold graphics and fun text

Description After helping Dog's little sister choose her outfit, eating breakfast and packing a picnic, it s off on the big yellow bus to have some fun! Play on the rides, feed the ducks, discover beautiful bugs and fly kites before going home for tea.

This stunning new range of books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content. The result of a partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, high contrast black and white bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants.

Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so these books are guaranteed to excite and engage little minds. QED is pleased to announce that this visually stimulating series will be available from April 2016.

About the Author SURYA PINTO grew up in India, and graduated with a degree in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology before finding her passion in design. Surya has a wealth of experience in the industry and has worked for the prestigious Ray and Kehsavan Design. It was here where she trained under Sujata Keshavan, the only Indian designer to have been honoured as Graphic Designer of the Year at the Advertising and Marketing (A & M) awards. In 2003 Surya founded Wee Gallery with her husband, Dave Pinto, after their first child was born.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781784934330 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 240x185mm Extent: 64 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Wee Gallery Activity Books: Cat's Playgroup Surya Pinto, illustrated by Surya Pinto

Join Cat on her first fun-packed day at playgroup!

Sales points • Lots to spot, games to play and oodles of doodles to colour • Includes a dust jacket that folds out to a poster • Bold graphics and fun text

Description Help Cat choose what to wear and help her little brother pick his favourite toy before she joins her friends for a day at playgroup. Play games, make masks, draw farm animals with Cat and her friends before going home for tea.

This stunning new range of books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content. The result of a partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, high contrast black and white bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants.

Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years experience in graphic design and education, and so these books are guaranteed to excite and engage little minds. QED is pleased to announce that this visually stimulating series will be available from April 2016.

About the Author SURYA PINTO grew up in India, and graduated with a degree in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology before finding her passion in design. Surya has a wealth of experience in the industry and has worked for the prestigious Ray and Kehsavan Design. It was here where she trained under Sujata Keshavan, the only Indian designer to have been honoured as Graphic Designer of the Year at the Advertising and Marketing (A & M) awards. In 2003 Surya founded Wee Gallery with her husband, Dave Pinto, after their first child was born.

Price: $18.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781784934347 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 240x185mm Extent: 64 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Wee Gallery 20 Copy Shelf Talker Pack

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Description Includes 4 copies of Cloth Books: Bear, Cloth Books: Cat, Board Books: Pets, Board Books Safari, and 2 copies of Activity Books Dog's Day Out and Activity Books: Cat's Playgroup plus a free shelftalker.

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Price: $299.80 (NZ$343.80) ISBN: 9324551050729 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED APRIL 2016 I Love: Mum Camilla de la Bedoyere

This endearing book explores mother and child relationships between animals, ranging from cute cheetahs to sleepy sloths.

Sales points • Cute photographs young readers will love • Fun facts help to explain more about the animals and their behaviour • Explores issues such as love, caring, nuturing, and protecting

Description A mother's love for her child has no boundaries, even in the animal kingdom. I Love Mum features fun facts and adorable photographs to capture these tender moments. Photographs are coupled with easy- to-read text, to make this title perfect for young readers. I Love Mum offers the chance for parents and children to explore the subject of human interaction using the loveable animals as examples.

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

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781784931438 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 240x220mm Extent: 32 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Looking After Me: Keeping Healthy Sally Hewitt

Find out how to take care of your body with this fun and fascinating title.

Sales points • This inspiring new series from QED will help young readers learn how to look after their bodies as well as preparing them for first experiences such as going to the doctor or dentist • Healthy eating, personal hygiene and the importance of exercise of exercise are all explained in easy-to-understand terms • The clear and simple sentences will encourage reading skills and ensure even reluctant readers finish the whole book • Each page is bursting with colourful photographs and exciting images that perfectly illustrate and reinforce the text

Description How can you help your body fight germs? Why is sleep so important?

Discover this and much more in this essential title from QED.

About the Author SALLY HEWITT worked as a primary school teacher for ten years before she became a full-time writer of non-fiction books for children. Sally has written over 250 books on a wide range of topics and frequently visits schools and libraries giving talks and co-ordinating workshops. She writes on a variety of subjects, including science, maths and music.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781781715499 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 229x152mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 Looking After Me: Going to the Dentist Sally Hewitt

With fun photographs and fascinating facts, find out what happens during a trip to the dentist.

Sales points • Find out how to take care of your body with this fun and fascinating title. • This inspiring new series from QED will help young readers learn how to look after their bodies as well as preparing them for first experiences such as going to the doctor or dentist • Healthy eating, personal hygiene and the importance of exercise of exercise are all explained in easy-to-understand terms • The clear and simple sentences will encourage reading skills and ensure even reluctant readers finish the whole book WC •

Description What is a dentist? Why is it so important to clean your teeth?

Discover this and much more in this essential title from QED.

About the Author SALLY HEWITT worked as a primary school teacher for ten years before she became a full-time writer of non-fiction books for children. Sally has written over 250 books on a wide range of topics and frequently visits schools and libraries giving talks and co-ordinating workshops. She writes on a variety of subjects, including science, maths and music.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781781715529 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 229x152mm Extent: 24 pages

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QED APRIL 2016 101 Things to Do While You Poo: Activities, puzzles, games, jokes, and toilet-paper crafts to keep you busy while you do your BUSINESS! Amanda Formaro and G L Moore

101 Things to Do While You Poo encourages children to take however long they need to do their business-- and stay entertained in the process!

Sales points • A great activity book to keep kids busy in the restroom with both fun and engaging content for however long they need • Small size and format makes this an easy book to store in the restroom for easy access • Craft activities and projects keep children engaged outside of the restroom, long after they're finished with their "business"

Description Continuing the humorous and interactive 101 Things series, 101 Things to Do While You Poo features brainteasers, mazes, fun facts, jokes, and crafts that can all be done while doing your business in the bathroom. From toilet-paper crafts and origami to irreverent jokes, brain-training games and puzzles, and wow-worthy did you knows and trivia, children will spend hours wiling away the time on the toilet. 101 Things to Do While You Poo encourages children to make the most of their private time by learning more than 100 bathroom-themed games, crafts, jokes, and riddles that will make even the most straight-laced parent crack a smile. Take however long you need to do your business--and stay entertained in the process!

About the Author Amanda Formaro is a crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four. A former webmaster turned blogger, she is a crafting expert for companies such as Disney and General Mills. Her passion for crafting resonates from her blog, Crafts by Amanda, where she shares tutorials with step-by-step photos for adults and kids alike. She lives in the beautiful midwest state of Wisconsin with her husband, children, and myriad of pets. She loves to create, write, cook, and bake and has a knack for turning a cardboard tube into just about anything! She has written for many publications and online magazines, including Parents Magazine, Redbook, Mixing Bowl Magazine, SheKnows.com, and Family.com, and is a craft designer for Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) DecoArt. She is currently working on the fifth book in a craft book series with Reader's Digest. The first two in the series, ISBN: 9781633220812 Format: Paperback Rubber Band Mania and Duct Tape Mania, published in August of 2014. Amanda is also developing a line of her own Dimensions: 152x256mm craft kits for S&S Worldwide, an online craft and party supply retailer.G L Moore is the author of a wide range of brain- Extent: 144 pages training and puzzle books for both children and adults, including The Mammoth Book of Brain Games, The Mammoth Main Category: Y Children's Book of New Sudoku, and The Rough Guide Book of Brain Training. He created an online brain-training website called Sub Category: YX Personal & Social Issues Illustrations: BrainedUp.com and runs an online puzzle site called PuzzleMix.com. Gareth has a PhD from the University of Cambridge Previous Titles: in the field of Machine Learning, where he taught machines to understand spoken English. Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 101 Things to Do While You Poo 10 Copy Pack

Includes 10 copies of 101 Things to Do While You Poo plus a free display copy.

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Words to Live By: Creative lettering, coloring, and inspirations Dawn Nicole Warnaar

Words to Live By is a unique combination of inspirational quotes, hand-lettering tips and techniques, and fun colouring pages.

Sales points • Mixes hand lettering and doodling into a trendy colouring book for kids • Inspirational quotes make perfect wall decorations and encourage self-esteem and positive thinking for tweens and teens • Beautiful, intricate designs provides hours of colouring entertainment and relaxation

Description Words to Live By is a unique combination of inspirational quotes, hand-lettering tips and techniques, and fun colouring pages. With easy step-by-step lessons in the art of hand lettering and illustration, artists of any age can learn to create beautiful works of letter art. Also included are 24 inspirational perforated colouring pages that can be personalized and displayed, framed, or given as gifts.

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

Price: $17.95 (NZ$19.95) ISBN: 9781633221000 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 216x254mm Extent: 96 pages

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Learn to Draw Zoo Animals: Step-by-step instructions for more than 25 zoo animals

Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Zoo Animals offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-colour photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more.

Sales points • Select Walter Foster children's titles sell through sustainably well, with the original titles selling more than 26,500 combined units RTD since 2011 • Title complements the expansion of the refreshed Learn to Draw product line • Updated design elements include realistic photographs of each drawing subject, paired alongside fun facts and trivia questions

Description Learn to draw all of your favorite zoo animals--step by step!

Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Zoo Animals offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-colour photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or a triangle, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each zoo animal. Children will love learning to draw exciting animals, such as a bear, lion, camel, monkey, and more!

About the Author Robbin Cuddy began her career designing packaging for toys, games, and puzzles. She eventually became a freelance illustrator and concentrates primarily on children's books. She resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Price: $11.95 (NZ$14.95) ISBN: 9781633221031 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 216x279mm Extent: 64 pages

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Nursery Rhyme Clues and Crimes: Complete the puzzle to solve the nursery rhyme mystery

Nursery Rhyme Clues and Crimes takes the popularity of the classic nursery rhymes we all know and love and transforms them into interactive, "who-done-it" puzzles on every page.

Sales points • Classic nursery rhymes are transformed into mysteries that can be solved by rearranging the mixed-up puzzle pieces at the end of each tale • Pages are filled with simple, lovable illustrations and bright colors to attract and keep children's attention • Promotes critical thinking and brain development through problem solving and puzzle play

Description Mother Goose meets Sherlock Holmes, this is the perfect activity book for budding detectives and their parents.

On each page of this interactive board book, parents are encouraged to read along with their children as familiar nursery rhymes are turned on their heads to create fun, simple mysteries and crimes. Young children will delight in solving the mystery of each nursery rhyme by following the clues and unscrambling the unique puzzle pages at the end of each tale.

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: $19.95 (NZ$22.95) ISBN: 9781633220683 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 216x279mm Extent: 16 pages

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Walter Foster Jr APRIL 2016 Out For The Count Anne Fine

A funny and thought-provoking Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with sensitive and charming artwork by up-and-coming illustration star Vicki Gausden - Anne's collaborator on 2015's The Gingerbread Star. Hugo wants a gerbil, but his dad says it's cruel to keep an animal in a cage. Hugo doesn't agree, and so Dad challenges him to spend a day cooped up in his room. The countdown has barely begun when Hugo starts to go stir-crazy. Warm, witty and wise to the impatience of childhood, this is Anne Fine on great form, encouraging young readers to develop imagination and empathy.

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About the Author Anne Fine is a best-selling author and former Children's Laureate. She has won numerous awards including the Carnegie Medal and was presented with an OBE in 2003 for her services to children's literature.

Price: $13.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125076 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 168x126mm Extent: 96 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 Anna Liza And The Happy Practice Eoin Colfer

A fun, playful and charming Little Gem with a touching and thought-provoking message at its heart. Eoin Colfer's trademark light touch and perfect gift for unforgettable child voices are perfectly complemented by Matt Robertson's beautiful limited-palette artwork and high production values. Anna Liza likes to help cheer up her mother's psychiatric patients with her 17 top knock-knock jokes and cheerful songs, but when she meets Edward, she hits a brick wall. Edward's dad is so sad since his mum left; he says his life isn't going anywhere any more. Anna Liza has a plan to get him on the move again, if only she can manage to evade her mother's attention long enough.

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About the Author Eoin Colfer is the author of the phenomenally successful Artemis Fowl series which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. He is the current Irish Children's Laureate.

Price: $13.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125595 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 168x126mm Extent: 96 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 The Boy And The Globe Tony Bradman

A lively and compelling novel published to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, woven from the few known facts of his young life. Brilliantly illustrated throughout and jam-packed with quizzes, art tasks and other fun activities to spark a love of Shakespeare in young readers. Life's not much fun for young Will Shakespeare. His father's money troubles at home and a stuffy master at school mean it's all a bit of a struggle. But then a band of travelling players arrive in Stratford, bringing with them a world of energy and colour. Will dreams of joining their ranks and forging himself a glittering future in London. But his father has other ideas.

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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: 9781781125038 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 178x126mm Extent: 192 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 Wings: Flyboy Tom Palmer

First in the Wings trilogy. Jatinder seems to be living his dream - he's training for his team's youth squad, and his host parents Steve and Esther are really great. But the other kids are always on the alert for anything that makes a player different, and Jatinder is definitely that. Steve reckons it's good to be different - look at his own hero, Hardit Singh Malik. That night Jatinder wakes up in a seriously surprising situation - flying Hardit's WWI fighter plane into enemy airspace.

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About the Author Chris Bradford is a top-selling children's author as well as a professional musician and songwriter. He began Judo at age 7, and has since trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Tai-jutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. His bestselling Young Samurai and Bodyguard series are both hugely popular, the latter having been nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Bodyguard: Ransom was a Top 10 bestseller and the series has been a huge success.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$0.00) ISBN: 9781781125359 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 88 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke APRIL 2016 Midnight Bites - Tales Of Morganville Rachel Caine

A collection of short stories from the Number 1 bestselling author of the Morganville Vampires series.

Sales points • A collection of short stories from the Number 1 bestselling author of the Morganville Vampires series • Morganville now an acclaimed digital TV series with geekandsundry, DVD soon to be released • Over a million copies of Caine books sold in the UK alone, Glass Houses voted UK School kids' most popular book in 2013 • An army of dedicated fans are eager for more Rachel Caine •

Description Six brand-new stories from the author of the bestselling Morganville Vampires. This edition sees all of Caine's Morganville short stories featured in one edition, for the first time.

About the Author Rachel Caine is the author of over thirty novels, including the bestselling Morganville Vampires series. She was born at White Sands Missile Range and has been an accountant, an insurance investigator and a professional musician, playing with such musical legends as Henry Mancini, Peter Nero and John Williams. She and her husband, fantasy artist R. Cat Conrad, live in Texas, but Rachel frequently visits the UK for book tours.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9780749019617 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 384 pages

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Allison & Busby APRIL 2016 The Double Axe Philip Womack

It's a thrilling tale of adventure, and an opportunity for young readers to engage with and learn more about classical mythology.

Sales points • For ages 9+ • A fresh and exciting story based on the myth of the Minotaur. • Reference to traditional stories as well as historical context, maps and games will be available on a dedicated website. • First volume in the Blood and Fire series, an imaginative interpretation of the Greek myths which will both thrill and provide a way into understanding the classical tradition. • Follows the success of Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan.

Description Dark forces are at work in the House of the Double Axe. Stephan, the thirteen-year-old son of King Minos of Crete, stumbles across a terrifying conspiracy. Is the Minotaur, a half man half bull who eats human flesh, real? Or is something even more dangerous threatening to engulf both the palace and the world?

Stephan must race to save his family from a terrible fate and find out what really lurks inside the labyrinth

You think you know the story? Think again.

The Double Axe is the first instalment in Philip Womack's Blood and Fire series, which reimagines classical myths from the point of view of teenage protagonists.

About the Author Philip Womack is the author of four critically acclaimed novels for children. He reviews for Literary Review, The Guardian, The Spectator, The Times Literary Supplement and The Telegraph, and has written for many national newspapers and

Price: $16.99 (NZ$17.99) magazines, and appeared on radio and television. After a life-long passion for Classics, he teaches Latin and Greek, and ISBN: 9781846883903 has lectured on mythology for the How: To Academy. He lives in London with his wife, the architect Tatiana von Format: Paperback Preussen, and their lurcher. Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 300 pages

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Alma Books APRIL 2016 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum

'A timeless message from a less complex era...it continues to resonate.' The Horn Book Magazine

Sales points • For ages 7 - 11. • New edition of one of the greatest classics in literature. • Illustrated by Ella Okstad. • Beautifully packaged. • Includes extra material for young readers.

Description When young Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a cyclone, their Kansas farmhouse is carried off to the magical Land of Oz. Upon being told that the only way back is to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, home to the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy embarks on an extraordinary but perilous quest, in which the Wicked Witch of the West is constantly lurking around the corner.

With its unforgettable cast of now iconic characters such as the Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was an instant hit when it was published over a century ago, inspiring numerous adaptations and sequels.

About the Author Ella Okstad is an illustrator born in Trondheim, Norway where she lives with her with her husband, three children and a cat. Since graduating from Kent Institute of Art and Design in 2000 she has been working with well known publishers and designers in Norway, UK and the US. She illustrates the book series 'Squishy McFluff' written by Pip Jones and published by Faber Children`s. Visit her website www.okstad.com

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was a prolific American author who wrote many novels, short stories, plays and poems. He is best remembered for the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its various sequels and spin-offs. Price: $12.99 (NZ$13.99) ISBN: 9781847495778 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages

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Alma Classics APRIL 2016 Black Beauty Anna Sewell

'If a thing is right it can be done, and if it is wrong it can be done without; and a good man will find a way.'

Sales points • Perfect for ages 9 - 12 • New edition of one of the greatest classics of English literature • Stunning pictures by acclaimed illustrator Paul Howard • Beautifully packaged • Includes extra material for young readers

Description A sensitive and kind-hearted horse, Black Beauty recounts his life, starting with his idyllic early days as a colt on a farm in the English countryside, where he is eventually put to work pulling carriages for successive owners on various estates, before ending up as a cab horse in London. In his account he describes the hardships he endures and the contrasting treatment he receives from his different masters, as well as his friendships with some of his fellow horses.

An instant classic when it was published in 1877, Anna Sewell's only novel highlighted the plight of mistreated horses in Victorian England, which led to changes in the law and a shift in people's attitudes towards domestic animals. By employing a talking horse as its narrator, Black Beauty also pioneered the genre of animal fiction, providing an enduring influence on children's fiction to this day.

About the Author The daughter of a successful children's author, Anna Sewell (1820-78) suffered serious ankle injuries at the age of twelve and often had to rely on horse-drawn carriages as a means of transport, which provided material for her only novel, Black Beauty. Sadly she died of illness only five months after it was published in 1877.

Award-winning illustrator Paul Howard has worked with some of the best children's books writers (Ahlberg, Willis, Rosen) and his illustrations are loved by young readers throughout the world. He is probably best known for his work on Jill Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847495860 Tomlinson's animal stories, notably The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. Paul lives in Belfast, with his bookloving family. Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Classics APRIL 2016 Lassie Come-Home Eric Knight

'She was sable, black and snow-white. Her amber eyes lit up the face of anyone who looked into them. All the village of Greenall Bridge said Lassie was the best collie they'd ever seen.'

Sales points • For ages 9 - 12 • New edition of one of the greatest classics of English literature • Illustrated by Gary Blythe • Beautifully packaged • Includes extra material for young readers. • 'Told without sentimentality and with deep insight into the characters not only of collies but of those who love them... [Eric Knight's] book should take its place among the notable dog stories in the English language.' Times Literary Supplement

Description Everyone in the Yorkshire town of Greenall Bridge knows Lassie, the prize collie of miner Sam Carraclough and his son Joe. But when the family falls on hard times, Sam is forced to sell his dog to the Duke of Rudling, who takes her hundreds of miles away to his estate in Scotland. Undeterred by the distance and driven by instinctive love, Lassie escapes from her new owners and embarks on an epic journey to be reunited with her young master Joe. Will she survive the hardships of the long journey and the various dangers along the way?

Based on the author's own childhood memories and filled with adventure and suspense, Lassie Come-Home - Eric Knight's best-loved novel and a huge best-seller, famously adapted into a 1943 Hollywood movie - is a timeless classic and one of the greatest dog stories ever written.

About the Author Born in Britain, Eric Knight (1897- 1943) emigrated to the States as a teenager, where he wrote adult novels and stories

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) for young readers, many of them set in his native Yorkshire, until his untimely death in a wartime accident. ISBN: 9781847495785 Format: Paperback Gary Blythe broke onto the children's-book scene with the Kate Greenaway Medal-winner The Whales' Song (by Dyan Dimensions: 198x129mm Sheldon) in 1990 and hasn't stopped illustrating the works of the best children's book writers since (Michael Morpurgo, Extent: 256 pages

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Alma Classics APRIL 2016 Freddy the Detective Walter R. Brooks

The children's classic depicting the amazing adventures of Freddy the inquisitive pig; perfect for the young and old alike.

Sales points • For ages 7+ • Originally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are now going on to delight a sixth generation of children. • Duckworth & Bloomsbury are delighted to be introducing Australian readers to an American great, sure to melt the hearts of a new audience. • Over 1 million copies sold worldwide. • 'Freddy is probably the most lovable, most admirable pig that ever lived.' Michael Morpurgo • Introducing the UK to one of America's most loved children's classics, comparable to Winnie the Pooh and The Wind in the Willows • Publishing alongside Freddy and the Dragon, forming the first two editions in the collectible series that preserves their beautiful, vintage charm • Containing original artwork and integrated line drawings by the incredibly prolific illustrator, Kurt Wiese.

Description Meet Freddy the Pig! Duckworth is delighted to be introducing UK readers to the American great, sure to melt the hearts of a new audience. With over one million copies sold worldwide, Freddy the Pig finally arrives in Australia in 2016!

Freddy is 'the smallest and cleverest' of the pigs on Bean Farm in rural upstate New York. So when trouble strikes, first with a toy train disappearing, then Prinny the Dog's dinner going missing and Egbert the Rabbit vanishing, Freddy has an idea. Inspired by reading Sherlock Holmes, he decides to set up a detective agency in the barn, along with his partner Mrs. Wiggins the Cow. But when Freddy's best friend Jinx the Cat is framed for a dastardly deed, all of Freddy's detecting skills are put to the test.

Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9780715650059 About the Author Format: Hard Cover Walter R. Brooks (1886-1958) is the beloved author of twenty-six books about Freddy the Pig. He edited for magazines, Dimensions: xmm including The New Yorker. In addition to the Freddy books, Brooks created the character of Mr. Ed the Talking Horse. Extent: 272 pages

Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Kurt Wiese (1887-1974) illustrated over three-hundred children's books and wrote and illustrated another twenty books. Illustrations: He received two Newbery Awards and two Caldecott Honor Book Awards. Previous Titles: Author now living:

Duckworth Trade APRIL 2016 Freddy and the Dragon Walter R. Brooks

Join Freddy the Pig and his Bean Farm friends in another terrific adventure!

Sales points • For ages 7+ • Over 1 million copies sold worldwide • 'Freddy is probably the most lovable, most admirable pig that ever lived.' Michael Morpurgo • Introducing the UK to one of America's most loved children's classics, comparable to Winnie the Pooh and The Wind in the Willows • Publishing alongside Freddy the Detective, forming the first two editions in the collectible series that preserves their beautiful, vintage charm • Containing original artwork and integrated line drawings by the incredibly prolific illustrator, Kurt Wiese.

Description Someone is wreaking havoc in Centerboro, destroying gardens, stealing bicycles breaking windows and one of the culprits appears to be... a pig? With the townspeople suspecting Freddy, he'll need the help of all his friends, including a fearsome dragon, to clear his good name and restore the reputation of Bean Farm.

This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their best. His adventures will thrill fans of all ages and entice new readers in this nostalgic classic, publishing in a charming new volume alongside Freddy the Detective!

About the Author Walter R. Brooks (1886-1958) is the beloved author of twenty-six books about Freddy the Pig. He edited for magazines, including The New Yorker. In addition to the Freddy books, Brooks created the character of Mr. Ed the Talking Horse.

Kurt Wiese (1887-1974) illustrated over three-hundred children's books and wrote and illustrated another twenty books. He received two Newbery Awards and two Caldecott Honor Book Awards.

Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9780715650066 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: xmm Extent: 240 pages

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Duckworth Trade APRIL 2016 Tiny Games for Kids Ms Savanna Ganucheau

Designed for maximum fun with minimum rules, Tiny Games for Kids offers up 50 games to play all over the place.

Sales points • For ages 7 - 14+ • Over 50 original quick play games, ranging from silly to energetic, competitive to creative. • The Tiny Games brand was a winner of the Major Fun 'Keeper' award and was an official selection at Indiecade 2013. • First time available in print.

Description 'Amusing, raucous and inventive' -The Guardian

From award winning game designers Hide&Seek come tons of brand new games for real-world play. Tiny Games takes traditional parlour games and adds a touch of modern game design know-how to allow any number of players to have fun whatever they're doing. Games for baths, games for parties, and games for cheeky monkeys. Whether you're feeling creative or competitive, silly or energetic, we've got you covered. Specially designed for parents to play with young children, Tiny Games for Kids will let you find the perfect game for whatever situation you're in. Tiny Games for Kids is a companion piece to Tiny Games for Work, Tiny Games for Home and Tiny Games for Trips, with games specially designed to suit your circumstances. Combine all the Tiny Games books for a more playful existence.

About the Author Hide&Seek game design studio re-imagined public space as a place to play and spanned multiple platforms: console, smartphone, browser, TV and public places. The studio was founded on the belief that play is essential to our health, minds and relationships, and will play an increasing role in the civic culture of the 21st century. The company won founder & director Alex Fleetwood a British Council Performing Arts Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and development director Margaret Robertson was named one of the UK's top games designers by Develop Magazine.

Price: $11.00 (NZ$13.99) ISBN: 9781472815972 Paulina Ganucheau is an illustrator, comic book artist and an avid lover of the Magical Girl genre. Born and raised in New Format: Paperback - flexibound Orleans, she has worked for many publishers including Boom! Studios, IDW, and many other small publishers. At any Dimensions: 135x102mm given time, you will most likely find her drawing in her apartment with her two cats, blasting K-Pop way too loud. Extent: 48 pages

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Osprey APRIL 2016 Tiny Games for Trips Ms Savanna Ganucheau

Designed for maximum fun with minimum rules, Tiny Games for Out and About offers up 50 games to play all over the place.

Sales points • Over 50 original quick play games, ranging from silly to energetic, competitive to creative. • The Tiny Games brand was a winner of the Major Fun 'Keeper' award and was an official selection at Indiecade 2013. • First time available in print.

Description 'Amusing, raucous and inventive' -The Guardian

From award winning game designers Hide&Seek come tons of brand new games for real-world play. Tiny Games takes traditional parlour games and adds a touch of modern game design know-how to allow any number of players to have fun whatever they're doing. Games for parks, pubs, and public transport. Wherever you're feeling playful, we've got you covered. Designed to give the maximum amount of fun for the minimum amount of rule-reading, Tiny Games will let you find the perfect game for whatever situation you're in. Tiny Games for Trips is a companion piece to Tiny Games for Work, Tiny Games for Home and Tiny Games for Kids, with games specially designed to suit your circumstances. Combine all the Tiny Games books for a more playful existence.

About the Author Hide&Seek game design studio re-imagined public space as a place to play and spanned multiple platforms: console, smartphone, browser, TV and public places. The studio was founded on the belief that play is essential to our health, minds and relationships, and will play an increasing role in the civic culture of the 21st century. The company won founder & director Alex Fleetwood a British Council Performing Arts Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and development director Margaret Robertson was named one of the UK's top games designers by Develop Magazine.

Price: $11.00 (NZ$13.99) Paulina Ganucheau is an illustrator, comic book artist and an avid lover of the Magical Girl genre. Born and raised in New ISBN: 9781472815941 Orleans, she has worked for many publishers including Boom! Studios, IDW, and many other small publishers. At any Format: Paperback - flexibound given time, you will most likely find her drawing in her apartment with her two cats, blasting K-Pop way too loud. Dimensions: 135x102mm Extent: 56 pages

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Osprey APRIL 2016 Shakespeare Tales: A Midsummer Night's Dream Terry Deary

Terry Deary brings Shakespeare's play to life with his take on A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • Published in time for the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death in 2016 Exciting, funny historical stories, perfect for introducing children to Shakespeare's plays Impeccably researched and accurately illustrated Terry Deary brings history to life with passion and flair

Description Molly loves travelling with Shakespeare's players but the jester, Armin, keeps picking on her and faithful donkey, Dolly. Can she keep Armin away from Dolly and stay with the theatre company?

Meanwhile, on stage, Helena wants revenge on Hermia, Lysander wants revenge on Demetrius and the fairy queen Titania has fallen in love with a donkey!

Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Shakespeare's travelling theatre company and a laugh-out loud comedy.

About the Author Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as a marvellous blend of fact and fiction (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781472917775 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 64 pages

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A&C Black Children'S APRIL 2016 Shakespeare Tales: Macbeth Terry Deary

Terry Deary brings Shakespeare's play to life with his take on Macbeth.

Sales points • Ages 7 - 9 • Published in time for the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death in 2016 Exciting, funny historical stories, perfect for introducing children to Shakespeare's plays Terry Deary brings history to life with passion and flair Impeccably researched and accurately illustrated

Description Orphaned pot-girl Mary has buckets of stage blood to clear up under the horrible gaze of Master 'Foulbrew'. Can she find a way to escape her revolting master?

Meanwhile, on stage, Lady Macbeth wants to be queen but old King Duncan is on the throne. The witches say Lord Macbeth will rule, so ghosts, treason and blood are bound to follow.

Join master storyteller Terry Deary for a trip back in time to Shakespeare's England and a gripping adventure.

About the Author Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as a marvellous blend of fact and fiction (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781472917805 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 64 pages Main Category: YFT Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

A&C Black Children'S APRIL 2016 Let's do Arithmetic 5-6 Andrew Brodie

All the preparation your child needs to boost their confidence and mental maths skills!

Sales points • For ages 5 - 6+ • With 40 tests in each book, the 400 questions cover number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions. The level of difficulty increases throughout each book. • Each book includes over 100 colourful reward stickers!

Description The Mental Maths Tests workbooks provide all the preparation your child needs to build their confidence and boost their mental maths skills. Each test has been carefully devised to match the appropriate age and stage of your child and the tests get progressively more challenging throughout to ensure progress can be made.

With 30 complete tests and a recording chart for checking progress this book is the perfect way to test understanding of basic maths concepts and prepare for the timed maths tests your child will be encountering in school.

About the Author Andrew Brodie was a primary headteacher for twelve years. He began writing his best-selling educational books in 1992 and his rapidly expanding range of books has grown from strength to strength. He continues to teach on a regular basis. He currently lives in Taunton. Andrew Brodie is an ex-head teacher who prides himself on making maths accessible for all children

Price: $7.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781472923646 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 297x210mm Extent: 48 pages

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Andrew Brodie APRIL 2016 Let's do Arithmetic 6-7 Andrew Brodie

All the preparation your child needs to boost their confidence and mental maths skills!

Sales points • For ages 6 - 7+ • With 40 tests in each book, the 400 questions cover number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions. The level of difficulty increases throughout each book. • Each book includes over 100 colourful reward stickers!

Description The Mental Maths Tests workbooks provide all the preparation your child needs to build their confidence and boost their mental maths skills. Each test has been carefully devised to match the appropriate age and stage of your child and the tests get progressively more challenging throughout to ensure progress can be made.

With 30 complete tests and a recording chart for checking progress this book is the perfect way to test understanding of basic maths concepts and prepare for the timed maths tests your child will be encountering in school.

About the Author Andrew Brodie was a primary headteacher for twelve years. He began writing his best-selling educational books in 1992 and his rapidly expanding range of books has grown from strength to strength. He continues to teach on a regular basis. He currently lives in Taunton. Andrew Brodie is an ex-head teacher who prides himself on making maths accessible for all children

Price: $7.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781472923660 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 297x210mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: JN Education Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Andrew Brodie APRIL 2016 Let's do Arithmetic 7-8 Andrew Brodie

All the preparation your child needs to boost their confidence and mental maths skills!

Sales points • For ages 7-8+ • With 40 tests in each book, the 400 questions cover number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions. The level of difficulty increases throughout each book. • Each book includes over 100 colourful reward stickers!

Description The Mental Maths Tests workbooks provide all the preparation your child needs to build their confidence and boost their mental maths skills. Each test has been carefully devised to match the appropriate age and stage of your child and the tests get progressively more challenging throughout to ensure progress can be made.

With 30 complete tests and a recording chart for checking progress this book is the perfect way to test understanding of basic maths concepts and prepare for the timed maths tests your child will be encountering in school.

About the Author Andrew Brodie was a primary headteacher for twelve years. He began writing his best-selling educational books in 1992 and his rapidly expanding range of books has grown from strength to strength. He continues to teach on a regular basis. He currently lives in Taunton. Andrew Brodie is an ex-head teacher who prides himself on making maths accessible for all children

Price: $7.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781472923684 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 297x210mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: JN Education Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Andrew Brodie APRIL 2016 Let's do Arithmetic 8-9 Andrew Brodie

All the preparation your child needs to boost their confidence and mental maths skills!

Sales points • For ages 8-9+ • With 40 tests in each book, the 400 questions cover number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions. The level of difficulty increases throughout each book. • Each book includes over 100 colourful reward stickers! •

Description The Mental Maths Tests workbooks provide all the preparation your child needs to build their confidence and boost their mental maths skills. Each test has been carefully devised to match the appropriate age and stage of your child and the tests get progressively more challenging throughout to ensure progress can be made.

With 30 complete tests and a recording chart for checking progress this book is the perfect way to test understanding of basic maths concepts and prepare for the timed maths tests your child will be encountering in school.

About the Author Andrew Brodie was a primary headteacher for twelve years. He began writing his best-selling educational books in 1992 and his rapidly expanding range of books has grown from strength to strength. He continues to teach on a regular basis. He currently lives in Taunton. Andrew Brodie is an ex-head teacher who prides himself on making maths accessible for all children

Price: $7.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781472923707 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 297x210mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: JNLB Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Andrew Brodie APRIL 2016 Let's do Arithmetic 9-10 Andrew Brodie

All the preparation your child needs to boost their confidence and mental maths skills!

Sales points • For ages 9-10+ • With 40 tests in each book, the 400 questions cover number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions. The level of difficulty increases throughout each book. • Each book includes over 100 colourful reward stickers! •

Description The Mental Maths Tests workbooks provide all the preparation your child needs to build their confidence and boost their mental maths skills. Each test has been carefully devised to match the appropriate age and stage of your child and the tests get progressively more challenging throughout to ensure progress can be made.

With 30 complete tests and a recording chart for checking progress this book is the perfect way to test understanding of basic maths concepts and prepare for the timed maths tests your child will be encountering in school.

About the Author Andrew Brodie was a primary headteacher for twelve years. He began writing his best-selling educational books in 1992 and his rapidly expanding range of books has grown from strength to strength. He continues to teach on a regular basis. He currently lives in Taunton. Andrew Brodie is an ex-head teacher who prides himself on making maths accessible for all children

Price: $7.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781472923721 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 297x210mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: JN Education Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Andrew Brodie APRIL 2016 Let's do Arithmetic 10-11 Andrew Brodie

All the preparation your child needs to boost their confidence and mental maths skills!

Sales points • For ages 10 - 11+ • With 40 tests in each book, the 400 questions cover number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions. The level of difficulty increases throughout each book. • Each book includes over 100 colourful reward stickers! •

Description The Mental Maths Tests workbooks provide all the preparation your child needs to build their confidence and boost their mental maths skills. Each test has been carefully devised to match the appropriate age and stage of your child and the tests get progressively more challenging throughout to ensure progress can be made.

With 30 complete tests and a recording chart for checking progress this book is the perfect way to test understanding of basic maths concepts and prepare for the timed maths tests your child will be encountering in school.

About the Author Andrew Brodie was a primary headteacher for twelve years. He began writing his best-selling educational books in 1992 and his rapidly expanding range of books has grown from strength to strength. He continues to teach on a regular basis. He currently lives in Taunton. Andrew Brodie is an ex-head teacher who prides himself on making maths accessible for all children

Price: $7.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781472923745 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 297x210mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: JN Education Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Andrew Brodie APRIL 2016 The Little Book of Team Games Simon MacDonald

Communication through game play is a cross-curricular activity and enhances every aspect of learning. This book will get children chasing, catching, seeking, racing, daring, guessing, acting and pretending!

Sales points • The activities link with early learning goals in the prime areas of Communication and language, Physical development and Personal, social and emotional development. More specifically, the games also allow for coverage in Literacy, Numeracy, Understanding the world and Expressive arts and design. • Provides children with opportunities to listen and understand, to speak and express and to work with each other. • Allows children freedom to move in both small and large spaces, improving their co-ordination as they do so. • Team games will develop children's self-confidence and awareness, allow them to manage their own feelings and behaviour, and work at beginning and maintaining relationships. •

Description This Little Book focuses on encouraging emphasis on 'togetherness': a move away from the individual and towards the collective. Children in early years settings are faced with huge challenges regarding socialisation, sharing and growing in responsibility, and this book provides excellent opportunities for them and their carers to address these issues through team play.

About the Author Simon MacDonald is Head of English, Course Tutor for Access to Higher Education and Advanced Practitioner at Highlands College, Jersey. He is an experienced teacher, presenter, writer and performer.

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781472916822 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 210 x148mm Extent: 72 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Featherstone Education APRIL 2016 Atticus Claw Breaks the Law Jennifer Gray

Introducing Atticus Cattypus Grammaticus Claw - the world's greatest cat burglar!

Sales points • First in a series for 7-9s • Full of jokes to appeal to young readers, and to adults reading aloud

Description When Atticus receives an anonymous message summoning him to a meeting in a sleepy English coastal town, he packs his bags and sets off. The world's greatest cat burglar likes a good mystery and this time curiosity has got the better of him. The writer of the message, it turns out, is none other than Jimmy the Magpie, gang leader. He is mourning the death of his friend Beaky, who has been run over by a Rolls Royce. Now he wants Atticus to steal all the jewels in town and leave the humans baffled. What could be more straightforward? But when Atticus moves in with Inspector Cheddar and his family, he starts to wonder if a life of crime is really for him . . .

About the Author Jennifer has been writing children's comedy for a couple of years. A former Barrister, she knows how to spot a cat burglar when she sees one, especially when he's a large tabby with a chewed ear and a handkerchief round his neck that says Atticus Claw. Jennifer's other books for children include Guinea Pigs On Line, co-written with Amanda Swift and published by Quercus. Jennifer lives in London and Scotland with her husband and four children, and of course Henry, a friendly but enigmatic cat.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9780571284498 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x126mm Extent: 224 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: London

Faber Child Trade APRIL 2016 Atticus Claw Settles a Score Jennifer Gray

Introducing Atticus Cattypus Grammaticus Claw - the world's greatest REFORMED cat burglar!

Sales points • For 7-9s • Full of jokes to appeal to young readers, and to adults reading aloud

Description Atticus Claw is back.

This time, the tabby with talent is on the right side of the law. And when Jimmy Magpie and his gang are busted out of jail by a mysterious villain and an evil cat called Ginger Biscuit, Atticus knows from bitter experience he' s going to need all his skill and courage to catch them.

Can Atticus overcome his murky past with the help of the Cheddar family in order to prevent the biggest crime in history AND settle a score of his own?

The hilarious sequel to Atticus Claw Breaks the Law takes Atticus from tea with the Queen to the dungeons of the Tower of London.

About the Author Jennifer has been writing children's comedy for a couple of years. A former Barrister, she knows how to spot a cat burglar when she sees one, especially when he's a large tabby with a chewed ear and a handkerchief round his neck that says Atticus Claw. Jennifer's other books for children include Guinea Pigs On Line, co-written with Amanda Swift and published by Quercus. Jennifer lives in London and Scotland with her husband and four children, and of course Henry, a friendly but enigmatic cat.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9780571286812 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x126mm Extent: 192 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Atticus Claw Lends a Paw Jennifer Gray

The third book in Jennifer Gray's hilarious series about the world's greatest (reformed!) cat burglar.

Sales points • Ages: 7-9 • Full of jokes to appeal to young readers, and to adults reading aloud

Description Atticus Grammatticus Cattypuss Claw, the world's greatest POLICE cat, is back. When the kittens at the local cats' home are wrongly suspected of a knitting crime spree, Inspector Cheddar is baffled. Atticus must step in to find the real culprits. In an adventure that takes him from Littleton-on-Sea to the sands of the Egyptian desert, Atticus has to use all his tabby talents to keep one paw ahead of Ginger Biscuit and Jimmy Magpie and his gang. Can Atticus reach the lost city of cats and save the priceless treasure from the villains before it's too late?

About the Author Jennifer has been writing children's comedy for a couple of years. A former Barrister, she knows how to spot a cat burglar when she sees one, especially when he's a large tabby with a chewed ear and a handkerchief round his neck that says Atticus Claw. Jennifer's other books for children include Guinea Pigs On Line, co-written with Amanda Swift and published by Quercus. Jennifer lives in London and Scotland with her husband and four children, and of course Henry, a friendly but enigmatic cat.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9780571284474 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x126mm Extent: 192 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Atticus Claw Goes Ashore Jennifer Gray

The fourth in the series about Attticus Claw - an animal with Cat-itude!

Sales points • Ages: 7 to 9 • Full of jokes to appeal to young readers and to adults reading aloud

Description Atticus is on beach tidying duty with the kittens when he finds a message in a bottle from Fishhook Frank. Fishhook is marooned on a desert island, but he promises Atticus treasure in exchange for his rescue!

The treasure in question is the Casket of Desires, which contains a sleeping mermaid who has the power to grant any wish. But it is hidden in the deepest darkest part of the ocean, protected by the most hideous, fearsome sea-creatures known to pirate lore.

Atticus sets out to rescue Fishhook Frank and find the Casket of Desires with his owners, the Cheddar family. But it's not all plain sailing. The pirate with the biggest beard-jumper in the nautical world - Captain Black Beard-Jumper - is also on the look out for the Casket and he'll curse anyone who gets in his way.

About the Author Jennifer Gray is a barrister so she knows how to spot a cat burglar when she sees one, especially when he's a large tabby with a chewed ear and a handkerchief round his neck that says Atticus Claw. Jennifer's other work includes the Guinea Pigs Online series for younger readers. She lives in London and Scotland with her husband and four children, and of course Henry, a friendly but enigmatic cat.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9780571305315 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x126mm Extent: 256 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Atticus Claw Learns to Draw Jennifer Gray

The latest in this popular series about mater-criminal, turned police-cat, Atticus Claw.

Sales points • Ages: 7 to 10 • Series repriced to $12.99 • Full of jokes to appeal to young readers and to adults reading aloud • Growing fanbase around the world. Reviews from kids include: • 'Atticus is the coolest cat in the world. This is the coolest book in the world.' - Lexi, 7 • 'Atticus Claw is fantastic because it has interesting creatures and characters. I especially like Atticus.' - Charlotte, 8 • 'I think that this book is the best book I've ever read because it's so funny!' - Yasmin, 10 • 'Fun and exciting, Atticus Grammiticus Cattypuss Claw is the most cutest. Once I opened it I just couldn't put it down.' - Saamia, 9 • 'It's mysterious - it makes you want to read on.' - Evie, 7

Description Famous works of art are going missing. Atticus is on the case. The prime suspect is Ricardo Butteredsconi - Italian theme park entrepreneur and art connoisseur.

Then Inspector Cheddar goes missing from the Tate Modern, and Atticus and his friends suspect Butteredsconi and his evil pet pig.

In the scariets adventure of his nine lives, Atticus has to act fast if he wants to stop Inspector cheddar becoming a waxwork!

About the Author Jennifer has been writing children's comedy for a couple of years. A former Barrister, she knows how to spot a cat burglar when she sees one, especially when he's a large tabby with a chewed ear and a handkerchief round his neck that says Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9780571305339 Atticus Claw. Jennifer's other books for children include Guinea Pigs On Line, co-written with Amanda Swift and published Format: Paperback - B format by Quercus. Jennifer lives in London and Scotland with her husband and four children, and of course Henry, a friendly but Dimensions: 198x130mm enigmatic cat. Extent: 224 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 Atticus Claw On the Misty Moor Jennifer Gray

The latest hilarious adventure starring the world's greatest cat-burglar turned cat detective!

Sales points • Ages 7-10 • Hilarious, mapcap animal adventure for children aged 7+ • Atticus Claw Breaks the Law was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and won the Red House Book Award • 70,000 sales across the series so far

Description The Cheddar family are celebrating New Year's Eve in a Scottish castle! Surely even Atticus can't find trouble here. But with rumours of hidden treasure, an ancient family curse, and sightings of a mysterious giant cat on the moor, it seems Police Cat Sergeant Claw's detective skills will be needed once again.And danger lurks everywhere on the misty moor. . .

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

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9780571317103 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x126mm Extent: 256 pages

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Faber Children Pb APRIL 2016 The Secret Rescuers: The Storm Dragon Paula Harrison, illustrated by Sophy Williams

In a magical kingdom filled with fantasy creatures, a young maid called Sophie has to help save magical baby creatures from a cold-hearted nobel. A brand new series perfect for young girls who love baby animals, adventure and magic.

Sales points • For ages 7-6 • New series girl-friendly themes: secrets, baby animals in peril, adventure and magic • Fantasy world filled with fantasy creatures illustrated by Sophy Williams: dragons, unicorns, storm wolves and firebirds • Stylishly told by one, real author; this is good quality series fiction • Book 2 out December 2015

Description Sophie is a maid at the Royal castle in a magical kingdom. When a small dragon crash-lands in the orchard, not only can she understand it, but she knows she must return it to its family. A bad-hearted noble, Sir Fitzroy, wants to destroy all magical creatures in the kingdom and will stop at nothing to do so. Sophie must keep the little creature safe from him and his band of men, and pass on the magical challenge to other girls in other parts of the kingdom.

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 Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) Kong and the Middle East and often finds her illustrations being influenced by these places. Her pictures are filled with ISBN: 9780857634771 atmosphere and drama created with soft pastels. She now lives by the Kennet and Avon canal in Bradford on Avon with Format: Paperback - B format her husband, author/illustrator MP Robertson, their two lanky teenage sons and a mischievous grey cat called Hamish. Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 112 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 The Secret Rescuers: The Sky Unicorn Paula Harrison, illustrated by Sophy Williams

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.

Sales points • For ages 7-9 • Great series girl-friendly themes: secrets, baby animals in peril, adventure and magic • Fantasy world filled with fantasy creatures illustrated by Sophy Williams: dragons, unicorns, storm wolves and firebirds • Stylishly told - a good quality series fiction • Books 3 and 4 coming in 2016

Description Ava is a dancer with a travelling troupe of entertainers. When Clover, a little unicorn, is trapped by Sir Fitzroy and used to lure the other unicorns into danger, Ava hatches a cunning plan. She and Sophy will disguise themselves and foil Sir Fitzroy's plot, and the unicorns will be safe!

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

Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) her husband, author/illustrator MP Robertson, their two lanky teenage sons and a mischievous grey cat called Hamish. ISBN: 9780857634962 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x127mm Extent: 112 pages

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Nosy Crow APRIL 2016 Witch Wars Sibeal Pounder

Join Tiga on her quest to win Witch Wars and become Top Witch of Ritzy City. The first in a hilarious illustrated series.

Sales points • Ages 7-9 • Reissued to coincide with the release of book three, Witch Watch! • Witches have gone glam! A classic, magical adventure about family and friendship with a fun, contemporary twist and imaginatively illustrated throughout. • For fans of The Worst Witch and Disney's Wizards of Waverley Place • Praise for Witch Wars: • A Guardian 'Best New Children's Book' 2015 'A completely fresh and fun take on witches, Witch Wars is for anyone who likes magic, adventure, fashion or a fabulous story.' - Booktrust • 'There's fairies, riddles, mean girls and spells, not to mention some cracking illustrations that are reason enough to read this book' - Wondrous Reads • The descriptions of the surroundings are beautifully detailed and perfectly complement the full-page illustrations which completely immerse you within the world of the witches' - Cuckoo Reviews • 'Delightfully imaginative' - Daily Mail, UK

Description When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim's shed to tell her she's a witch, Tiga doesn't believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch Wars - the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City.

Filled with silly spells, delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem, Witch Wars is a witch story like no other. Although if you enjoyed The Worst Witch or Witchworld, you'll love this too!

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) About the Author ISBN: 9781408852651 Sibeal Pounder currently works for the Financial Times, where she researches for the How To Spend It section and writes Format: Paperback the For Goodness' Sake column - interviewing everyone from Veronica Etro to Vivienne Westwood. Other writing credits Dimensions: 182x129mm include Vogue.com and fashion trend forecasting company WGSN, and she volunteers at the Media Trust, teaching kids Extent: 224 pages

Main Category: Y Children's who want to get into journalism. She studied History at St Andrews, Publishing at City, Quentin Tarantino films at Yale Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction and recently completed the Faber Academy's Writing for Children course. Witch Wars is her debut novel and its wonderful Illustrations: world is based on Dublin, her mother's city of birth and a place where Sibeal has spent lots of time. Previous Titles: Author now living: Laura Ellen Anderson is a professional children's book author and illustrator, with an increasing addiction to coffee (that is when she's not trying to take over the world or fighting sock-stealing monsters). She spends every waking hour creating and drawing and would quite like to live on the moon when humans finally make it possible. Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Witch Switch Sibeal Pounder

The Witch Wars witches are back! Join Tiga, Fluffanora, Fran the Fabulous Fairy and the evil Felicity Bat in their second glitzy adventure, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.

Sales points • Ages 7 - 9 • The second glitzy adventure in the Witch Wars series is perfect for fans of The Worst Witch, Eva Ibbotson's hilarious Which Witch, and Witchworld. • 'The craziest and funniest book I've read in ages. WITCH WARS IS A GO!' - Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum • Witches have gone glam! A classic, magical adventure about family and friendship with a fun, contemporary twist and fabulously illustrated throughout • A young, highly promotable author-illustrator team with a love for all things fashionable and witch.

Description Tiga Whicabim is settling in to the witchy, glitzy world of Ritzy City. Peggy is Top Witch, and Tiga is enjoying life at the Brews' house with Fluffanora. But when Fran the Fabulous Fairy visits Linden House and finds Peggy has gone - leaving behind only a note to say she is 'AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES' and has left the evil Felicity Bat in charge - the girls realise something is very wrong. And then witches all across town start to disappear.

Tiga and Fluffanora set out to investigate and discover an old, unsolved Sinkville mystery that might just be the key to it all.

About the Author Sibeal Pounder currently works for the Financial Times, where she researches for the How to Spend It section and writes the For Goodness' Sake column - interviewing everyone from Veronica Etro to Vivienne Westwood. Other writing credits include Vogue.com and fashion trend forecasting company WGSN, and she volunteers at the Media Trust, teaching kids who want to get into journalism. She studied History at St Andrews, Publishing at City and Quentin Tarantino films at Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) Yale. Laura Ellen Anderson is a professional children's book author and illustrator, with an increasing addiction to coffee ISBN: 9781408852675 (that is when she's not trying to take over the world or fighting sock-stealing monsters). She spends every waking hour Format: Paperback creating and drawing and would quite like to live on the moon when humans finally make it possible. Dimensions: 182 x129mm Extent: 224 pages

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Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Sunkissed Jenny McLachlan

The next book from the break-out star of teen fiction, Jenny McLachlan. This irresistible, hilarious story about friendship, finding yourself and falling in mud is impossible not to fall in love with

Sales points • Ages 12+ • Brilliantly crafted 'clean teen' romance • Set in the same school as Flirty Dancing and Love Bomb. Each book in the series can be read as a stand alone. • Jenny McLachlan is THE new voice to watch for teen fiction. Fresh, original and genuine - she is fantastic! Fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison will love this! • Following on from Flirty Dancing and Love Bomb, this next book focuses on holidays - and finding yourself - with heart, depth and warmth • With a focus on friendship, Jenny McLachlan writes the best kind of real-life fiction - mixing light and dark without becoming too issue-based • Praise for Love Bomb 'under the comedy and like it's predecessor, Love Bomb touches on real issues such as losing a parent, friendship, first loves, first kisses and finding your place in the world. An absolutely charming coming of age that you'll fall head over heels in love with. Jenny McLachlan has created yet another heartwarming and kooky contemporary that will become an instant favourite' - Diva Booknerd •

Description Following on from Flirty Dancing and Love Bomb, Jenny McLachlan's next book is perfect summer holiday reading for fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison. Kat can't believe her family are sending her to Sweden for the summer. But without her friends, or even a phone signal, can Kat make it on her own? In a land of saunas, nudity and summer sun, Kat soon realises she has nowhere to hide. It's time to embrace who she really is, underneath what she's been thinking people want her to be. Especially if she's going to win the heart of mega fit Swede Leo! Can Kat find her inner strength and prove she's got what it takes? Kat soon finds that when you're surrounded by phosphorescence and wonder it's easy Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) to sparkle. Or maybe that's what happens when you fall in love . Or maybe you only shine when you're true to yourself. ISBN: 9781408856116 Format: Paperback About the Author Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 302 pages Before Jenny started writing books for teenagers, she was an English teacher. Although she loved teaching funny

Main Category: Y Children's teenagers (and stealing the things they said and putting them in her books) she now gets to write about them full-time. In Sub Category: YFB General Fiction her spare time, just like Bea the heroine in her first novel, Flirty Dancing, Jenny loves to jive. She is based in Eastbourne, Illustrations: UK. www.jennymclachlan.com Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different Karen Blumenthal

Inventor. Visionary. Genius. Dropout. Steve Jobs was all of these things. This is the story of the man who thought 'different'.

Sales points • Ages 12+ • Reissued to coincide with Karen's new book, Hillary. • The amazing story of Apple founder, Steve Jobs, spring boarding from his famous graduation speech in 2006 • Written by award-winning and critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal • This book is written in accessible text that will appeal to teens and adults alike • The Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson was one of the biggest selling books of 2011 • Packed full of quotes that will inspire • Includes black and white photos throughout.

Description Steve Jobs has been described as a showman, artist, tyrant, genius, jerk. Through his life he was loved, hated, admired and dismissed, yet he was a living legend; the genius who founded Apple in his parent's garage when he was just 20 years old, revolutionising the music world. He single-handedly introduced the first computer that could sit on your desk and founded and nurtured a company called Pixar bringing to life Oscar wining animations Toy Story and Finding Nemo. So how did the man, who was neither engineer nor computer geek change the world we live in, making us want every product he touched?

At a graduation day speech in 2005, a fifty-year-old Steve Jobs said: 'Today I want to tell you three stories from my life, That's it. Just three stories'. The first story is about connecting the dots. My second story is about love and loss. My third story is about death'. This is his story.

Critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man, from his Price: $15.99 (NZ$19.99) adoption and early years through to the pinnacles of his career, his dismissal from his duties at Apple (for being too ISBN: 9781408832066 disruptive and difficult) to the graduation where he gave the commencement speech just 6 years before his death, giving Format: Paperback - B format life to what were soon to become some of most famous quotes of his career, ending with the message: Stay Hungry. Stay Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages Foolish. and Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFY True Stories About the Author Illustrations: Karen Blumenthal is a critically acclaimed writer, award-winning author and long-time journalist for the Wall Street Previous Titles: Author now living: Journal. She is the author of Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine and the laws of prohibition as well as Sibert Honor book Six Days in October: The Stock Market Crash of 1929, and Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX, which won her a Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives in Dallas, Texas.

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 I Went To the Supermarket Paul Howard

A brilliantly funny book based on the much-loved memory game 'I went to the shop . . .'

Sales points • For ages 2 - 6 • Based on the much-loved children's memory game 'I Went To the Shop', this book is great fun and a guaranteed hit! • New colourful and commercial illustration style for Paul Howard, the bestselling illustrator of the classic picture book The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark (Egmont) • Perfect for fans of animals, dragons, jelly, dragons, grannies, pirates and flamingos! •

Description I went to the supermarket and I bought . . .

When a brother and sister play their favourite game of I Went To the Supermarket, they compete to see who can think of the most bizarre and brilliant things. As their words come to life, they get more and more carried away . . . Until the game comes to a surprising, and somewhat messy, end!

A new take on an old favourite, children will love this laugh-out-loud, test-your-memory story, with witches, dragons, aliens, flamingos and much, much more!

About the Author Paul Howard studied a Graphic Design course that specialised in illustration, and worked at the Natural History Museum before becoming a full time illustrator. Amongst other books, he illustrated the enormously popular The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark and wrote and illustrated Bugville (both published by Egmont). Paul now lives in Belfast with his wife and children. This is his first picture book with Bloomsbury.

Price: $24.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781408844687 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 260x260mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YBC Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child APRIL 2016 Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary French: Everything A Non-specialist Needs To Know To Teach Primary French Amanda Barton and Angela McLachlan

A full guide to teaching primary French, for teachers who may not be specialists but have to teach or co- ordinate this subject in their schools.

Sales points • For teachers who are proactive and willing to pay money for the curriculum and direct advice on implementing it. • Books with practical ideas for teaching areas of the primary curriculum sell well - for example the Jumpstart series. • This title would focus on the teaching ideas as well as referring directly to the new curriculum - our main competitors do not do both.

Description This book is closely tied to the new curriculum, with extracts from the curriculum itself and lesson plans and teaching ideas for every area.

This book will equip non-specialists to confidently deliver engaging and well-informed lessons, that acount for the changes in the National Curriculum.

This is a very practical and easy to apply programme for teaching French either in your own classroom, or to implement across the school in the role of a co-ordinator.

About the Author Amanda Barton is Honorary Lecturer in PGCE Modern Foreign Languages at the University of Manchester, UK.

Price: $29.99 (NZ$36.99) ISBN: 9781472920683 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 246x189mm Extent: 144 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Education APRIL 2016 Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary Spanish: Everything A Non-specialist Needs To Know To Teach Primary Spanish Amanda Barton and Angela McLachlan

A full guide to teaching primary Spanish, for teachers who may not be specialists but have to teach or co- ordinate this subject in their schools.

Sales points • Scholastic's version of the National Curriculum is the top-selling title through Bookscan this year which shows teachers are willing to pay money for the curriculum and direct advice on implementing it. • Books with practical ideas for teaching areas of the primary curriculum sell well - for example the Jumpstart series. • This title would focus on the teaching ideas as well as referring directly to the new curriculum - our main competitors do not do both.

Description This book is closely tied to the new curriculum, with extracts from the curriculum itself and lesson plans and teaching ideas for every area.

This book will equip non-specialists to confidently deliver engaging and well-informed lessons, that acount for the changes in the National Curriculum.

This is a very practical and easy to apply programme for teaching Spanish either in your own classroom, or to implement across the school in the role of a co-ordinato

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Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781472920713 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 246x189mm Extent: 144 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Education APRIL 2016 RSPB Wildlife in Your Garden Mike Dilger

Wildlife in Your Garden brings you up close and personal to the amazing wildlife that visits your garden!

Sales points • Mike Dilger is a well-known and popular wildlife name, familiar to many because of his BBC work. • Beautiful striking photography from the Nature Picture Library, with 10+ full page images. • A wonderful and original family title - teaching the whole family about nature on their doorstep. • A sequel to the bestselling 'Wild Town'

Description Discover the amazing wildlife you can find in your own garden with this fascinating guide! Find out all about garden birds, animals, plants and creepy-crawlies.

Turn the pages to discover colourful butterflies, friendly robins, shy hedgehogs and much more. You might even get some unexpected visitors!

Features stunning photographs, brilliant facts and handy tips on where and when to spot the wildlife that visits your garden. The perfect guide for young nature-lovers everywhere!

About the Author Mike Dilger is an ecologist, natural history presenter and writer with a life-long passion for British and tropical flora and fauna, of which he has profound experience and encyclopaedic knowledge.

As well as being an acclaimed writer, he has worked on a whole raft of wildlife programmes, appearing anywhere from BBC1 to Channel 5 and BBC Radio 4 to CBeebies. His current work sees him appearing on a weekly basis as the wildlife reporter for both BBC1's The ONE Show and Inside Out.

Price: $25.99 (NZ$31.99) ISBN: 9781472913432 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 280 xmm Extent: 160 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

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