February 2020 Kids Sales

AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Easter Bunnyroo Susannah Chambers, illustrated by Laura Wood

A charming Australian Easter story about an Easter Bunny who turns out to be an Easter Bunnyroo, from a CBCA short-listed author!

Description Last week my dad found an orphan who needs our help. She has LONG ears and BIG feet and a BUILT-IN BASKET. He says she's a joey but I know who she really is - THE EASTER BUNNY!

A very Australian Easter story about an understandable misunderstanding, from the award-winning author of The Snow Wombat and the popular illustrator of The Cow Tripped Over the Moon.

About the Author Susannah Chambers is the author of several picture books for young children. Her first book The Snow Wombat, illustrated by Mark Jackson, was short-listed for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards. She lives in Melbourne with her family, which includes her son's favourite stuffed animal - a kangaroo named Bunny.

Originally from a small town in the north of Italy, Laura Wood studied illustration in Melbourne, Australia, where she started her illustration career. After a few years of seeking adventures and travelling around the world, she currently lives and work as a freelance illustrator in Milan, Italy. Among her favourite things there are coffee, dancing and visiting new places. Laura creates her art digitally using lots of textured brushes and a fun colour palette. She is the illustrator of bestsellers What Do They Do with All the Poo from All the Animals in the Zoo? by Anh Do, The Cow Who Tripped Over the Moon and Hickory, Dickory, Dash by Tony Wilson.

Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781760635015 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 260x260mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Laura Wood lives and works in Milan, Italy. Susannah Chambers lives in North Coburg, Melbourne, Vic. A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Easter Bunnyroo 10 copy pack A&U Point of Sale

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Are These Hen's Eggs? Christina Booth

A sweet story of friendship and co-operation, unconditional love and a surprising egg hunt.

Description Hen is counting the days until her eggs hatch. But one night a wild storm scatters them far and wide. The other animals start searching high and low. But they all Hen's eggs?

About the Author Christina Booth is an award-winning author of eight books, and illustrator of over twenty. Trained as a teacher and painter, she was awarded a CBCA Honour Book Award for her book, Kip, and has won numerous notable Book Awards as well as the Environment Award for Children's Literature for Welcome Home.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781760523497 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 260x260mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Blackstone Heights, Tasmania

A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Are These Hens Eggs 8 copy pack A&U Point of Sale

Pack includes 8 copies of Are These Hen's Eggs plus a free display copy

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Chicken's Curse Frances Watts

The amusing adventures of a runaway boy and girl, and a delightfully selfish sacred chicken, by the bestselling author of Kisses for Daddy.

Description Felix and Livia are two runaways who are being pursued across the Roman empire, from the darkest, dampest corner of Gaul to the dry, desert sands of Tadmor. They must reach Rome by the Ides of April to rescue Livia's brother before he is sent into the arena to do battle with lions - and perhaps a vicious ostrich or two! Along the way, the pair are helped (and hindered) by a selfish sacred chicken, a foolish camel and a grumpy magic carpet as they encounter bandits, a shipwreck and a false accusation. Will they save Livia's brother in time, or will they all fall victim to the chicken's curse?

About the Author Frances Watts is the author of more than 25 books for children, including the bestselling picture book Kisses for Daddy (illustrated by David Legge), which has been published in 20 languages; Parsley Rabbit's Book about Books (illustrated by David Legge), a Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year; and Goodnight, Mice! (illustrated by Judy Watson), winner of the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction. She is also the author of the medieval Sword Girl series (illustrated by Gregory Rogers) as well as two young adult novels, The Raven's Wing and The Peony Lantern. Frances lives in Sydney, Australia.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9781760525569 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 272 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: None Frances Watts lives in Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales

A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The King of Crows: The Diviners 4 Libba Bray

The breathtaking final instalment in the epic #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Diviners, set against the backdrop of New York City, in which the showdown against the King of Crows is here at last.

Description After the horrifying explosion that claimed one of their own, the Diviners find themselves wanted by the US government, and on the brink of war with the King of Crows.

While Memphis and Isaiah run for their lives from the mysterious Shadow Men, Isaiah receives a startling vision of a girl, Sarah Beth Olson, who could shift the balance in their struggle for peace. Sarah Beth says she knows how to stop the King of Crows - but she will need the Diviners' help to do it. Elsewhere, Jericho has returned after his escape from Jake Marlowe's estate, where he has learned the shocking truth behind the King of Crows' plans. Now the Diviners must travel to Bountiful, Nebraska, in hopes of joining forces with Sarah Beth and stopping the King of Crows and his army of the dead forever. But as rumours of towns becoming ghost-towns and the dead developing unprecedented powers begin to surface, all hope seems lost.

In this sweeping finale, the Diviners will be forced to confront their greatest fears and learn to rely on one another if they hope to save the nation - and world - from catastrophe...

'The Diviners delivers an addictive and terrifying story' Entertainment Weekly

About the Author Libba Bray is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diviners series (The Diviners, Lair of Dreams, Before the Devil Breaks You, The King of Crows), the Michael L Printz Award-winning Going Bovine, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist Beauty Queens, and the acclaimed Gemma Doyle trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. You can visit her website at libbabray.com.

Price: $29.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781742375250 Format: Paperback - C format Dimensions: 234x153mm Extent: 560 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Libba Bray lives in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 7 Steps to Get Your Child Reading Louise Park

A timely reference for parents and teachers who want to see their children reading for the love of it, by an acknowledged expert in the field.

Description Generation Alpha is the swiper, pincher, tapper cohort, the first to grow up with devices in their hands. They are breaking new ground as a result of technological advances, while you, their parents, are having to navigate these uncharted waters.

Learn how to futureproof your child's literacy in a rapidly changing world, to give them the best chance of success.

Louise Park has spent decades watching children working away at this reading thing. As a teacher, children's author and leading educational consultant, she knows better than anyone how the goalposts have shifted over time. The road to literacy has never been smooth, but now there is the added challenge of digital distractions. Louise will show you how to make the most of both digital and traditional forms of reading, as well as setting out commonsense plans for making a reader of your child.

Based on scientific research and presented in a friendly, accessible style for time-poor parents, the seven simple steps will lead your Generation Alpha child to an irreplaceable love of reading.

'Literacy is the single most important thing we can teach kids. If they can read, all other learning will follow.'

About the Author Louise Park is an acknowledged literacy expert and widely published author for children, and has been involved in education and publishing for over 30 years. As an education consultant, she scopes, reviews and assesses education content, and is also an active ambassador for Indigenous children, English as a second language students, and children at risk. She has written over 250 books for children aged 2-12, and is regularly invited to speak at education conferences, reading symposiums and literature festivals. She is in schools on a regular basis as an author and educator working with Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781760524678 staff, parents and students. As one half of the Mac Park writing duo, Louise co-authored Allen & Unwin's successful D-Bot Format: Paperback - C format Squad series of early readers. Today, she continues to combine her knowledge of English, literacy and reading Dimensions: 234x153mm acquisition with children's publishing. www.louisepark.com.au Extent: 264 pages Bic1: Advice on parenting Bic2: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Louise Park lives in Newport, Sydney, NSW.

A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 7 Steps 8 copy pack A&U Point of Sale

Pack includes 8 copies of 7 Steps plus a free reading copy

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Euphoria Kids Alison Evans

The latest groundbreaking young adult novel from award-winning author, Alison Evans.

Description Ever since the witch cursed Babs, she turns invisible sometimes. She has her mum and her dog, but teachers and classmates barely notice her. Then, one day, Iris can see her. And Iris likes what they see. Babs is made of fire.

Iris grew from a seed in the ground. They have friends, but not human ones. Not until they meet Babs. The two of them have a lot in common: they speak to dryads and faeries, and they're connected to the magic that's all around them.

There's a new boy at school, a boy who's like them and who hasn't yet found his real name. Soon the three of them are hanging out and trying spellwork together. Magic can be dangerous, though. Witches and fae can be cruel. Something is happening in the other realm, and despite being warned to stay away, the three friends have to figure out how to deal with it on their own terms.

Anyone who loves the work of Francesca Lia Block and delights in Studio Ghibli films will be entranced by this gorgeous and gentle young adult novel about three queer friends who come into their power.

About the Author Alison Evans' first YA book, Ida, was published in 2017 (Echo Publishing). Ida won the People's Choice Award in the Victorian Premier's Awards 2018, was shortlisted in the 2017 Aurealis Awards, and longlisted for a 2018 Gold Inky Award. Alison is the co-editor of the zine Concrete Queers, which they started with Katherine Back in 2015. So far, the zine has featured over sixty queer artists. Alison has been an artist at Melbourne Writers Festival, Emerging Writers Festival, National Young Writers Festival, Reading Matters, and Feminist Writers Festival, and has done many library and bookshop events.

Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781760685850 Format: Paperback - C format Dimensions: 234x153mm Extent: 304 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Echo AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Euphoria Kids 8 copy pack A&U Point of Sale

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Echo AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Highway Bodies Alison Evans

Who will you rely on in the zombie apocalypse?

Description Bodies on the TV, explosions, barriers, and people fleeing. No access to social media. And a dad who'll suddenly bite your head off - literally. These teens have to learn a new resilience...

Members of a band wield weapons instead of instruments.

A pair of siblings find there's only so much you can joke about, when the menace is this strong.

And a couple find depth among the chaos.

Highway Bodies is a unique zombie apocalypse story featuring a range of queer and gender non-conforming teens who have lost their families and friends and can only rely upon each other.

About the Author Alison Evans is a nonbinary author from Melbourne, Australia. They are co-editor of Concrete Queers, a maker of zines and a lover of bad movies. Their work has been published in various Australian and international magazines, lit journals and zines, and their novel, Ida (Echo), was the winner of the People's Choice Award at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards. You can find them on twitter @_budgie or their website, alisonwritesthings.com.

Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781760685027 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 208 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Echo AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Ida Alison Evans

An intelligent, diverse and entertaining young adult novel

Description How do people decide on a path, and find the drive to pursue what they want? Ida struggles more than other twentysomethings to work this out. She can shift between parallel universes, allowing her to follow alternative paths. One day Ida sees a shadowy, see-through doppelganger of herself on the train. She starts to wonder if she's actually in control of her ability, and whether there are effects far beyond what she's considered. How can she know, anyway, whether one universe is ultimately better than another? And what if the continual shifting causes her to lose what is most important to her, just as she's discovering what that is, and she can never find her way back? Ida is an intelligent, diverse and entertaining novel that explores love, loss and longing, and speaks to the condition of an array of overwhelming, and often illusory, choices.

Winner of the People's Choice Award at the 2018 Victorian Premier's Awards.

About the Author Alison Evans writes about people who don't know what they want, relationships and Melbourne. They are co-editor of Concrete Queers, a maker of zines and a lover of bad movies. Their work has been published in various Australian and international magazines, lit journals and zines. You can find them on twitter @_budgie or their website, alisonwritesthings. com.

Price: $19.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781760404383 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Science fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Echo AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Baby Chick?: Where's Baby Chick? (Felt Flaps) illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

A bright, bold board book with a felt flap on every spread - little hands won't let it go!

Description Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly, springlike barnyard animals hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.

About the Author Ingela P Arrhenius graduated from art school in the early 90s and has been working as an illustrator ever since. At first, she worked in advertising and magazines, but her focus over the past ten years has been on products and books.

Ingela has created patterns for fabrics, wallpaper and stationery, as well as packaging and home accessories. She has also collaborated with several toy producers around the world and her love of retro style, typography and colour is reflected in all her work. Ingela lives in Stockholm with her husband (an author) and two sons.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788005111 Format: Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Novelty, toy & die-cut books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 British Museum: The Legend of Troy Goldie Hawk, illustrated by Esther Aarts

Uncover one of the world's greatest tales in this fantastic book for children aged 6+!

Description Coinciding with the hotly anticipated British Museum exhibition Troy: Myth and Reality in November 2019, this is the fascinating story of the destruction of an ancient city and the many ways it has been told and retold over time. Featuring fearsome warriors, powerful goddesses and menacing monsters, these tales have captivated children and adults for thousands of years. But are they really just tales? Where was the real Troy? And why are people still so obsessed with this legendary city? Accessible, intriguing and funny in equal measure, this is the perfect book to get children excited about Greek mythology and digging up the past.

About the Author Goldie Hawk (Author) Goldie Hawk is a children's book writer and editor based in London. She spent much of her childhood running wild on Wimbledon Common or with her nose in a book, and now spends her time researching and writing about all kinds of topics, from historical houses to the art of den-building.

Esther Aarts (Illustrator) Esther Aarts is a Dutch illustrator currently working from her studio in an old soap factory. She loves drawing people, especially in motion, suspended in air or interacting physically with their surroundings. Esther's illustrations have appeared in international newspapers, magazines, on greeting cards and T-shirts.

In her spare time, Esther loves trampolining, cycling and being outdoors. Esther lives in Nijmegen, supposedly the oldest city in the Netherlands. Several Roman artefacts were found in her area, but none in her garden so far, so she keeps digging.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781788005425 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 300x225mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Ancient Greek religion & mythology Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Hotel Flamingo: Carnival Caper Alex Milway

Welcome to Hotel Flamingo: the sunniest hotel in town!

Description 'Truly heartwarming and uplifting. I'd love to book a room there myself' Philip Ardagh

'Hotel Flamingo is bursting with charm, friendship and fabulous characters!' Laura Ellen Anderson

It's the last of the autumn days before winter sets in, which means it's time for CARNIVAL! And Hotel Flamingo, the sunniest hotel in town, is all set to join the party. Animal Boulevard is a riot of colour, and every establishment is preparing a float for the annual procession. Anna is determined to win the prize for Hotel Flamingo for the best display, despite rival hotel the Glitz having won it every year since the Carnival began.

Meanwhile Hotel Flamingo is welcoming its usual array of eclectic guests. Wilbur the sheepdog, who has no home, and needs a place to stay and someone to give him a chance at a new start. Mr and Mrs Kunkworth, a pair of skunks, who are rather anxious, and Mac Macaw the parrot, who is quite the opposite ... Things start to get complicated, though, when Anna gets some very unexpected guests - the mega-famous band The Nocturnal Animals! How will she keep their stay a secret while also making sure her guests don't get kept awake by the band's night-time practising and antics?

Then on top of this, disaster strikes! The rainy season comes early, and high winds and torrential rain lash down across the Boulevard. Can Anna save the Carnival, the band and the day?

The third in an enchanting four-book series featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends

About the Author Alex Milway is a full-time children's books author-illustrator and screenwriter. His most recent book series Pigsticks and Harold (Walker Books) was optioned by Jam Media, and presented at the 2014 Cartoon Forum. He is the founder of the This Book Is Funny! children's book scheme working with schools and libraries and has huge experience running Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781848128071 children's workshops around the UK, in China and the US. Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K

Piccadilly Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Hotel Flamingo Alex Milway

Welcome to Hotel Flamingo: the sunniest hotel in town!

Description 'Truly heartwarming and uplifting. I'd love to book a room there myself' Philip Ardagh

'Hotel Flamingo is bursting with charm, friendship and fabulous characters!' Laura Ellen Anderson

'Five stars for Hotel Flamingo!' Harriet Whitehorn

'A delightfully sunny new series' Polly Faber

When young Anna inherits a dilapidated once-grand hotel from her Great Aunt Mathilde, she's determined to restore it to its former glory. But this is no ordinary hotel - all of her staff and guests are animals! Anna soon rises to the challenge. Whether it's a flamingo, a penguin or a hippo knocking at the door, Anna is ready to welcome them all - with the help of her trusty sidekicks T Bear the doorman, Squeak the friendly mouse, and Lemmy the lemur receptionist ... As she soon finds out though, running an animal hotel is no easy task. Can Anna make Hotel Flamingo a success once more?

An enchanting four-book series featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781848127753 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 180x127mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K

Piccadilly Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Hotel Flamingo: Holiday Heatwave Alex Milway

Welcome to Hotel Flamingo: the sunniest hotel in town!

Description 'A total joy' PIERS TORDAY

'Truly heartwarming and uplifting' PHILIP ARDAGH

'Bursting with charm, friendship and fabulous characters!' LAURA ELLEN ANDERSON

An enchanting four-book series featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends

The temperature is rising, which can only mean one thing: it's summer! Bookings are up at Hotel Flamingo and the hotel is getting busy. Anna is excited to receive word from King Penguin royalty asking to holiday in their Royal Suite. But there's a lot to get done, and it's not easy to manage the needs of the penguins when there's a heatwave on and a huge ice shortage. Help! Can Anna get Hotel Flamingo back to its usual shining self and have happy guests all round?

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781848128057 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K

Piccadilly Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Queer Heroes Arabelle Sicardi, illustrated by Sarah Tanat-Jones

A vibrantly illustrated book of biographies celebrating the achievements of great LGBT artists, writers, innovators, athletes, and activists.

Description This beautiful, bold book celebrates the achievements of LGBT people through history and from around the world. It features dynamic full-color portraits of a diverse selection of 52 inspirational role models accompanied by short biographies that focus on their incredible successes, from Freddie Mercury's contribution to music to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, this extraordinary book will show children that anything is possible.

Discover the inspiring stories of these LGBT artists, writers, innovators, athletes, and activists who have made great contributions to culture, from ancient times to present day: Freddie Mercury, Sappho, Audre Lorde, Manvendra Singh Gohil, Frida Kahlo, Emma Gonzalez, James Baldwin, Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Wang, Subhi Nahas, Tove Jansson, Alan Turing, Michelangelo, Martina Navratilova, Sia, Tim Cook, Pedro Almodovar, Virginia Woolf, Tchaikovsky, Vikram Seth, Yotam Ottolenghi, Johanna Sigurðardóttir, Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, David Bowie, Kasha Nabagsera, Lili Elbe, Matthew Bourne, Alvin Ailey, Harvey Milk, Willem Arondeus, Nergis Mavalvala, Rufus Wainwright, Marlene Dietrich, Larry Kramer, Didier Lestrade, Nabuko Yoshiya, Bayard Rustin, Claire Harvey, Barbara Jordan, Josephine Baker, k.d. lang, Kristen Stewart, Jazz Jennings, Elio di Rupo, Oscar Wilde, Harish Iyer, Khalid Abdel-Hadi, Lana and Lilly Wachowski, Ellen DeGeneres, and Portia de Rossi.

About the Author Arabelle Sicardi is a gender queer Asian American writer whose work focuses on beauty, fashion, politics, and identity. They were previously the Beauty Editor at BuzzFeed. Now they work full-time as a freelancer so they can spend time working on books, like this one. Sarah Tanat-Jones is an illustrator who grew up in Brighton, studied at Edinburgh College of Art, moved to Glasgow for a bit, and now lives in London. She likes to pair energy with elegance in her illustrations by using bold colour and a flowing, hand-drawn line. Price: $27.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781786034861 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 276x236mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: People & places (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Everybody Counts: A counting story from 0 to 7.5 billion Kristin Roskifte

This is a seek-and-find picture book where you can count people, follow them, feel with them and see how their stories interweave.

Description Let's celebrate our differences! This fun book teaches you to count from 0 to 7.5 billion, but also to do so much more. Follow the characters' stories through the book and see how their lives collide with those of others. There are a lot of secrets to be discovered for the sharp-eyed! You'll see that everyone is different, everyone has their own life, and that - most importantly - everybody counts. At the end, a spotting section allows you to go back and have even more fun.

About the Author Kristin Roskifte is a Norwegian illustrator and author. She has made seven picture books with topics like dream homes, queueing and animals with body issues. Three of her books are about the alphabet happy couple Alf and Beate, whose lives are based on letter shapes. Roskifte has more than ten years experience as a freelance illustrator, working for editorials, advertising and design. Her work has won her many awards and great reviews. She has an MA in Illustration from Kingston University in London, and a BA in Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. She lives and works outside Oslo, Norway.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9780711245235 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 305x221mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Early learning: numbers & counting Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Big Ideas For Young Thinkers: Explore 20 of philosophy's most interesting questions Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins

Explore 20 of the biggest questions of our day. This book teaches children to think critically in a world which needs young thinkers.

Description Explore 20 of the biggest questions of our day. This book teaches children to think critically in a world which needs young thinkers. Why do I think? What is bias? What happens when we disagree? And how do we talk to each other? Jamia Wilson expertly explores the difficult questions kids may ask by introducing a diverse range of thinkers and luminaries. Each question is introduced in lively prose before a timeline lays out how different thinkers of the world have approached each question. With vibrant art from Andrea Pippins to illustrate each visionary. Chapters are organised into five sections: Identity, Life, Truth, Culture, and Creativity. Questions include: Who are you? Who are we? Why do I think? What is gender? Why do we exist? What happens when we die? What is right and wrong? What is bias? Do I have it? What is freedom? What is an imagination What is memory?

Stylish and accessible, it brings philosophy to the next generation in a warm and inclusive way.

About the Author Price: $27.99 $32.99 JAMIA WILSON is the executive director and publisher of the Feminist Press. She is a leading voice on feminist and ISBN: 9780711249202 gender justice issues whose words have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, BBC News and more. Jamia is Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 276x235mm the co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism, and Advocacy for All. She has contributed to Extent: 64 pages several books such as Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution. Jamia is an adjunct professor at the John Bic1: People & places (Children's / Teenage) Jay School for Criminal Justice and travels across the US - and beyond - to to talk about race, feminism, leadership, and Bic2: Illustrations: so much more. Previous Titles: ANDREA PIPPINS is an illustrator, designer, and author who has a passion for creating images that reflect what she Author now living: wants to see in art, media, and pop culture. Her vision is to empower people of colour with tools and inspiration to create and tell their own stories. She is the best-selling creator of the colouring book I Love My Hair and the interactive journal Becoming Me. Her clients include O: The Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, The National Museum of African American History and Culture among others. Andrea is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Wide Eyed Editions AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Poems Aloud: An anthology of poems to read out loud Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett

A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, written to be read aloud. 20 poems arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence.

Description A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud. 20 poems by the award winning Joseph Coelho will arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence. Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much loved and award winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho. There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray- Barnett bring each page to life.

About the Author JOSEPH COELHO is an award winning poet and performer from London, although he now lives by the sea. In 2019 he won the Independent Bookshop Week Picture Book Award for If All the World Were. He has been longlisted for The Carnegie Children's Award with his poetry collection Overheard In A Tower Block. He won the 2015 CLPE CLiPPA Poetry Award with his debut poetry collection Werewolf Club Rules. His debut Picture Book, Luna Loves Library Day was voted one of the nations favourite picture books by a survey led by World Book Day. His other poetry books include How To Write Poems and A Year Of Nature Poems.

DANIEL GRAY-BARNETT is an Australian illustrator and author based in Tasmania. He has illustrated 4 books for children, including the award winning debut, Grandma Z. His illustrations have been commissioned by clients such as The New York Times, Sydney Opera House, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Warner Music, and The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. His work has been shown internationally and has been awarded by the Society of Illustrators NY, Communication Arts and 3x3 magazine.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9780711247680 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 276x235mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: Poetry (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Music Is My Life: Soundtrack your mood with 80 artists for every occasion Myles Tanzer, illustrated by Ali Mac

Learn about emotion and music in this beautifully produced anthology

Description How are you feeling today? Content, stressed, miserable, in love - or a million things in between? Fortunately, there's music to match any mood you can think of. This book has collected together a library of musics finest artists to get you through the good, bad and sad times. Whatever you are feeling, these artists have been there and sung about it. Organised by mood, dip into the library to fall in love with John Legend, shout about it with Alanis, or cry it out with Adele. Let them guide you through the messy business of life.

About the Author Myles Tanzer is a journalist and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. He is the digital editor at Wall Street Journal Magazine. He worked as a senior editor and writer at The Fader until 2018, interviewing the likes of Ariana Grande and Kacey Musgraves. Prior to that, he worked at BuzzFeed. Ali Mac is a New York-based freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Her products and works have been highlighted by industry leaders and influencers like InStyle, Country Living, People and Business Wire magazines, Etsy, Bucketfeet, Design Milk, Print Mag, Squarespace, Fab.com, Buzzfeed.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9780711249189 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 285x203mm Extent: 112 pages Bic1: Music: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world Zoe Tucker, illustrated by Zoe Persico

This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg - the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to raise awareness about the world's climate crisis - using allegory to make this important topic accessible to young children.

Description Greta is a little girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by Giants. When the Giants first came to the forest, they chopped down trees to make houses. Then they chopped down more trees and made even bigger homes. The houses grew into towns and the towns grew into cities, until now there is hardly any forest left. Greta knows she has to help the animals who live in the forest, but how? Luckily, Greta has an idea...

A section at the back explains that, in reality, the fight against the 'giants' isn't over and explains how you can help Greta in her fight.

About the Author Zoe Tucker is passionate about picture books. In her day job as a picture-book art director and designer, she has worked with best-selling artists including Waterstones-prize winner Lizzy Stewart, Axel Scheffler, Nick Sharratt, and Helen Stephens. Also a budding author, the first picture book she wrote, Ada Lovelace and the Number-Crunching Machine (September 2019), was described as 'Inspiring, feminist, and informative in equal parts' by Kirkus.

Zoe Persico is an author and illustrator with a love for the wild, the wondrous, and the whimsical. Along with bringing her own bags while shopping, using reusable items, and thrifting, she joined working on this book to help spread the important message of fighting climate change. Born and bred in the Midwest, she currently resides in Florida with her partner and dog.

Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9780711254558 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 276x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Children's Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Good Dog! Sean Taylor, illustrated by David Barrow

A laugh out loud tale of a lovably clueless dog and his owner.

Description Dog really tries his best to be a Good Dog! for his owner, Melvin. But unfortunately its just not that easy. First there's the case of the missing extra-delicious-smelling pizza slice - but that's really nothing to do with him. Then there's giant surprise SNIFFLE SNUGGLES when Melvin is lying down asleep. Then there's the smashed lamp... and the wee-wee on the floor... But it really is SO DIFFICULT to be a Good Dog. Will Dog ever succeed? Find out in this hilarious, heartwarming story of one lovably clueless dog and his owner. From the team that brought you My Mum Always Looks After Me So Much.

About the Author Sean Taylor is an award-winning author of over 50 books for young readers of many different ages. As well as writing, he has many years' experience visiting schools, where he works with poetry and storytelling to encourage young people to write themselves. He lives with his wife and two sons in Bristol. www.seantaylorstories.comDavid has been a shelf- stacker, a library assistant, a call-centre worker, a civil servant and a printer, so obviously it was only a matter of time before he tried his hand at writing and illustrating children's books. He joined the world-renowned Children's Book Illustration MA at Anglia Ruskin CSA. Whilst on the course, David won the Sebastian Walker award for new talent in children's book illustration at his degree show and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Have You Seen Elephant? was published by Gecko Press in October 2015, followed by his second picture book as author-illustrator Barnaby Goes on Holiday (Hodder) in June 2017. David has also illustrated Troll Stroll (Nosy Crow) and Ice Sea Pirates (Gecko Press), both published in 2017. He lives in Kettering, UK with his toughest critics: partner Jo, son Teddy and cat Sofia.

Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781786037251 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 276x235mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Kingdom of Nothing Ronald Wohlman, illustrated by Dylan Hewitt

How does the Royal Family live so happily when they have nothing?

Description In the kingdom of Nothing, there really was nothing. No toys or TVs. No tablets or phones. No bicycles or tricyles or anything at all. Yet, with nothing in their kingdom, the Queen and the King, the Princess and the Prince, were still the happiest family in the land. And the reason why is simple. They all knew that the things in life that can bring you the most joy are around you all the time. You just need to know where to look for them.

About the Author Ronald Wohlman was born in 1967 in a small town outside Johannesburg, South Africa. Growing up, Ronald loved most of all to listen to stories, read books, and write stories of his own. In his spare time he worked for the local theatre company as a puppeteer and an actor. He loved to see people entertained by stories. Especially children. After high school, and before his studies, Ronald decided that he must see as much of the world as he could. So he travelled around Europe, Greece and the Middle East, looking for new adventures and new stories. Ronald has had the good fortune of living and working in London, Paris and New York as a creative director on global brand advertising. With this book he returns to his great love of telling stories that are universal, meaningful and filled with humanity. Dylan Hewitt was born and raised in England. He studied for his BA degree in graphic design at lofty Central St Martins. From here he dived into a life of art direction in the advertising world developing campaigns in every media. He gained more and more illustration and writing experience along the way - every day writing scripts, headlines and copy while illustrating, art directing and storyboarding. Behind closed doors he was busy creating children's books. A love of the picture book classics means his work has more than a twang of the M Saseks and Bruno Munaris of this world. The influence is clear in his illustration styles - simple shapes using inks and cutouts, vibrant colours and brushed lines. His biggest takeaway from advertising has been that the idea is king, and he likes his ideas to have humour, charm, warmth and a spot of the surreal just like him.

Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9780711245266 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 215x295mm Extent: 52 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Once Upon a Unicorn Horn Beatrice Blue

The funny, heartwarming first title in a new picture-book series explaining how magical creatures got their distinguishing features.

Description Do you know how unicorns got their horns? It all began once upon a magic forest, when a little girl called June discovered tiny horses learning how to fly in her garden. But one of the poor horses couldn't fly at all! So, with the help of her parents, June thought of a very sweet and very delicious way to make her new friend happy. I wonder what it could have been...

This first title in a new picture-book series explaining how magical creatures got their distinguishing features is packed full of humour and heart (with a tiny touch of ice cream).

About the Author Beatrice Blue is a visual development artist and freelance illustrator currently living in Montreal, Quebec. She works in the animation industry as well as picture books and illustration. She lives with her husband Dani and her dog Jungle, always surrounded by great adventures - and a lot of snow. Once Upon a Unicorn Horn is her first children's book.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781786035899 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 276x235mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 My Mum Always Looks After Me So Much Sean Taylor, illustrated by David Barrow

A funny, heartwarming picture book about the love between a mother and a child, written by master storyteller Sean Taylor and illustrated by David Barrow.

Description Little Gorilla is going to the doctor for a shot. His mom says it's because she has to look after him. But that's the problem-- his mom always looks after him so much. First, she makes him eat broccoli, then, whenever he sneezes, he has to put on an extra sweater. And now a shot! But it's not all bad--the doctor gives Little Gorilla a stick-thing that smells of strawberries for being brave. He loves it--but then he leaves it on the bus on the way home! Little Gorilla is distraught--but his mom takes him back to the doctor for another stick thing. His mom really does look after him so much.

David has been a shelf-stacker, a library assistant, a call-centre worker, a civil servant and a printer, so obviously it was only a matter of time before he tried his hand at writing and illustrating children's books. David was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. Have You Seen Elephant? followed by his second picture book as author-illustrator Barnaby Goes on Holiday. David has also illustrated Troll Stroll and Ice Sea Pirates. He lives in Kettering, UK with his toughest critics: partner Jo, son Teddy and cat Sofia.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780711251953 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 276x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 David Attenborough (Little People, Big Dreams) Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Mikyo Noh

New in the series, discover the life of David Attenborough - the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist.

Description Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough to go to university, he studied science and zoology - but what he wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying. So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their natural habitats and telling the world the untold stories of these animals. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicists life

Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9780711245631 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x195mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: People & places (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: None

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. (Little People, Big Dreams) Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Mai Ly Degnan

Learn about the incredible life of Martin Luther King, Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist, in this new title from the Little People, Big Dreams series.

Description From the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher... so maybe he'd become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn't let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it's wrong. And he promised himself that - when he grew up - he'd fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring activist's life.

About the Author Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Mai Ly Degnan is an award-winning illustrator and illustration professor, currently based in Baltimore, MD. She earned her BFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design, as well as her MFA in Illustration Practice at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Mai Ly enjoys creating humorous illustrations with tedious line work, pattern making, and bright colors. Her work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators of New York and Los Angeles, American Illustration, and 3x3. Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9780711245662 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x195mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: None

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Stephen Hawking: My First Stephen Hawking Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Matt Hunt

Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, this board book version of Stephen Hawking tells the inspiring story of the brilliant physicist and author.

Description This board book version of Stephen Hawking - from the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating educator and innovator, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.

Little People, Big Dreams is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, Big Dreams!

About the Author Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Matt Hunt is a freelance illustrator living and working in Worcestershire, UK. He works in the world of children's illustration and loves to draw pretty much anything. His clients include Penguin Random House and Walker Books. Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780711245907 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 156x126mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Muhammad Ali (My First Little People, Big Dreams) Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Brosmind

Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, this board book version of Muhammad Ali tells the inspiring story of the greatest boxer of all time.

Description This board book version of Muhammad Ali - from the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of the greatest boxer of all time. When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating boxer and activist, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.

About the Author Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. BROSMIND are the Mingarro brothers, Juan (1978) and Alejandro (1981). They spent their childhood drawing comics, building vehicles for their action figures and shooting movies on home video cameras. In 2006, they founded Brosmind Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780711245884 studio in Barcelona. Their style is fresh and optimistic, using fantasy and humour. Currently they combine commercial Format: Board Book illustration with personal projects involving multiple disciplines, such as sculpture, music or video. They have won many Dimensions: 156x126mm awards, including six Cannes Lions. Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: None

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Messi (Football Heroes) Matt Oldfield

Meet Lionel Messi: ultimate football hero!

Description 'The Barcelona fans were already standing - they had seen the things that Lionel could do with the ball at his feet.'

Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when he was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on earth.

Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Have you read them all?

About the Author Matt Oldfield is an accomplished writer and the editor-in-chief of football review site Of Pitch and Page. Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports writer and the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsene Wenger and Rafael Nadal.

Price: $11.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781786064035 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: Football / soccer (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Sporting stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

John Blake AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Morgan (Football Heroes) Charlotte Browne

From the playground to the pitch...

Description Alex Morgan is co-captain of Team USA and the face of women's football right across the world. As the star who leads the American attacking line, her height, speed and skill make her impossible to defend, and have helped drive USA to World Cup and Olympic glory. Alex Morgan is football's real life 'Captain America'!

About the Author Charlotte Browne knew from a young age she would probably end up working with words. She has worked as a journalist for a number of publications, from The Independent to Prima, and written for organisations within the non-for-profit and charity sectors. She is probably at her happiest walking Cornish countryside, swimming in the sea or playing her favourite songs on piano. She lives in south London.

Price: $11.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781789461084 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: Football / soccer (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Sporting stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

John Blake AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 De Bruyne (Football Heroes) Matt Oldfield

Meet Kevin de Bruyne: ultimate football hero!

Description Kevin de Bruyne is arguably Manchester City's best player. This is the story of how the young Belgian rose through the ranks, worked hard despite the difficulties he faced along the way, and showed courage and determination to prove his skill in the world's toughest league. His versatility, technique and goal-scoring ability have allowed him to become a midfielder like no other.

Have you read them all?

Price: $11.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781789460056 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: Football / soccer (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Sporting stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

John Blake AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Smith (Football Heroes) Charlotte Browne

Meet Kelly Smith: ultimate football hero

Description By the time Kelly Smith was nine years old, she was already so good she was running rings around the boys at her local club and scoring goals for fun. But angry parents complained she was making their sons look silly, and Kelly had to move to a girls' team. From that day, she knew she had to be twice as skillful and brave as any boy to succeed in the game she loved.

Smith is the story of how the girl from Watford refused to be held back, and became an Arsenal superstar and the England women's national team's top scorer.

Price: $11.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781786069719 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: Football / soccer (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Sporting stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

John Blake AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Arctic Zoo Robert Muchamore

'It isn't easy to change the world but you've got to keep trying' . . . A bold and arresting YA novel from multi- million-copy-selling Robert Muchamore.

Description 'It isn't easy to change the world but you've got to keep trying.'

Georgia gets straight As at school, has been placed first in twenty-six drone races and has a serious addiction to buying Japanese stationery. She plans to follow her older sister Sophie and become a doctor, but her worldview is shattered when tragedy strikes.

Julius lives in Ondo, a Nigerian state where half the population lives on less than a dollar a day. But he isn't one of them. His uncle has been state governor for more than a decade and his mother is the power behind that throne. He finds refuge in a derelict zoo with best friend Duke, but as the two of them grow close, the world outside becomes more and more hostile.

Following two teenagers living very different lives, ARCTIC ZOO is an arresting thriller about protest, sexuality, mental heath and flawed leadership, from the bestselling author of CHERUB.

About the Author Robert Muchamore's books have sold over 14 million copies worldwide, have been translated into 24 languages, and have been number one bestsellers in eight countries including the UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. Worldwide English language sales exceed 7 million copies, with 3 million copies sold in the UK alone.

For more information about Robert and his books, go to www.muchamore.com.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9781471407666 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 480 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 KILLER T Robert Muchamore

Our world is about to change in ways we can barely imagine. Killer T is a novel about growing up in that world.

Description Our world is about to change in ways we can barely imagine. KILLER T is a novel about growing up in that world.

Harry and Charlie are teenagers whose lives are shaped by a society that's shifting around them. He is a lonely Brit in his first term at a Las Vegas high school. She is an unlikely friend, who gets accused of mixing a batch of explosives that blew up a football player.

The two of them are drawn together at a time when gene editing technology is starting to explode. With a lab in the garage anyone can beat cancer, enhance their brain to pass exams, or tweak a few genes for that year-round tan and perfect beach body. But in the wrong hands, cheap gene editing is the most deadly weapon in history. Killer T is a synthetic virus with a ninety per-cent mortality rate, and the terrorists who created it want a billion dollars before they'll release a vaccine.

Terrifying. Romantic. Huge in scope. A story for our times.

For more information about Robert and his books, go to www.muchamore.com.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9781471407192 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 480 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Thrillers (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Bookshop Girl in Paris Chloe Coles

The third in a laugh-out-loud and sparky teen series, perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison.

Description The third in a hilarious series that will make you want to rush out and take shelter in your nearest bookshop.

Paige Turner is at work at Bennetts Bookshop when her manager makes an exciting announcement: 'An amazing opportunity has arisen! Some of you may have heard of the famous ""Books Are Magic"" bookshop in Paris . . .'

OMG yes! Paige knows all about it and her mind flickers with dreams of those iconic sights, all based on old films, black and white Instagram posts . . . and French GCSE textbooks. Just THINK of all the arty-farty culture she'd get to soak up!

There's just a slight problem: everybody who works in Bennetts is desperate to be picked, including Holly. So just how much is Paige willing to compromise in order to go?

Written by bookseller Chloe Coles, this laugh-out-loud series is perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison.

About the Author Originally from Northampton, Chloe studied Illustration at Cambridge School of Art before moving to London. Now in her twenties, she has worked in bookselling since the age of sixteen, squeezing it in around school and university and other jobs. She's previously worked at Waterstones, Blackwells and Heffers and now works as a Children's Specialist and Assistant Buyer at Foyles Charing Cross. All of her hair is her own. People ask her about that. A lot. Chloe sings ('shouts') in a band with her best friend.

Follow Chloe Coles on Twitter @ChloeColes_

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781471408410 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Bookshop Girl Chloe Coles

A hilarious tale of female friendship, bookshops and fighting for a cause - perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison.

Description Bennett's Bookshop has always been a haven for sixteen-year-old Paige Turner. It's a place where she can escape from her sleepy hometown, hang out with her best friend, Holly. and also earn some money.

But, like so many bookshops, Bennett's has become a 'casualty of the high street' - it's strapped for cash and goingn to be torn down. Paige is determined to save it but mobilising a small town like Greysworth is no mean feat.

Time is ticking - but that's not the only problem Paige has. How is she going to fend off the attractions of beautiful fellow artist, Blaine? And, more importantly, will his anarchist ways make or break her bookshop campaign?

Follow Chloe Coles on Twitter @ChloeColes_

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781471407116 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Bookshop Girl: Life's a Beach Chloe Coles

What do we want?! Books. When do we want them?! Forever.

Description The second in a new laugh-out-loud and sparky teen series, perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison.

Holly and Paige are at a literary festival in Skegton-On-Sea. They've been looking forward to it for ages. It's one of the biggest book festivals around - and there's a pop up bookshop tent and a lot of Big Shot Writers. It's basically like they're being PAID to go on a BFF HOLIDAY and SELL A FEW BOOKS! They had to beg their grumpy boss Tony to put their names forward. He ummed and ahhed and said he wasn't sure it was a good idea. But they're here at last and it's brilliant.

Well, kind of. It's true that there's a diva of an author called Minnie, who dresses head to toe in pink, and insists that Paige picks fresh flowers for her signing table every day, even though it's raining. But along the way, Paige begins to find that there's quite a lot to learn from Minnie - not least, how to reach out for the things she wants . . . and the boy she likes.

Written by debut author and bookseller Chloe Coles, this is the second in a new teen series that will make you want to rush out and take shelter in your nearest bookshop!

Follow Chloe Coles on Twitter @ChloeColes_

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781471407338 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self- esteem (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Pet Akwaeke Emezi

The stunning first YA novel from award-winning author Akwaeke Emezi, set in a city of the future where evil is said to have been eradicated

Description How do you save the world from monsters if no one will admit they exist?

She stumbled backwards, her eyes wide, as the figure started coming out of the canvas... She tried to be brave. Well, she said, her hands only a little shaky, at least tell me what I should call you. Well, little girl, it replied, I suppose you can call me Pet.

There are no more monsters anymore, or so the children in the city of Lucille are taught. With doting parents and a best friend named Redemption, Jam has grown up with this lesson all her life. But when she meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colours and claws, who emerges from one of her mother's paintings and a drop of Jam's blood, she must reconsider what she's been told. Pet has come to hunt a monster, and the shadow of something grim lurks in Redemption's house. Jam must fight not only to protect her best friend, but also to uncover the truth.

In their riveting and timely young adult debut, acclaimed novelist Akwaeke Emezi asks difficult questions about what choices a young person can make when the adults around them are in denial.

About the Author Akwaeke Emezi makes their young adult debut with Pet. An honoree for the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35 List, a longlist nominee for the Carnegie Medal of Excellence, and a shortlist nominee for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize, Akwaeke continues to receive accolades and rave reviews for their adult debut Freshwater. Their second adult novel, The Death of Vivek Oji, is forthcoming in 2020. Born in Umuahia and raised in Aba, Nigeria.

Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9780571355112 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 208 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Child Trade AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Happy Prince and Other Tales Oscar Wilde

One of the key launch titles in the Faber Children's stylish Liberty Classics range, The Happy Prince and Other Tales is one of Oscar Wilde's most charming and popular children's collections.

Description High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt.

The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of five stories: 'The Happy Prince', 'The Nightingale and the Rose', 'The Selfish Giant', 'The Devoted Friend', and 'The Remarkable Rocket'. The Happy Prince stars the statue of the Prince, who persuades a swallow to deliver his gold and jewels to the poor and needy in his city.

Liberty of London and Faber & Faber both offer peerless quality and unrivalled originality. Liberty of London's patterned, print and floral fabrics are world famous. This partnership brings together the best writers with one of the foremost design teams to create books that will be coveted by artistic shoppers and book lovers the world over.

About the Author Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born in Dublin on 16 October 1854. He was then educated at Oxford and came to London to pursue his literary career. He is best known for his classic adult novel The Picture of Dorian Grey and his plays, including The Importance of Being Earnest. He died in Paris on 30 November 1900.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9780571355846 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 112 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Child Trade AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Hug Eoin McLaughlin, illustrated by Polly Dunbar

A picture book to fall in love with this Valentine's Day.

Description Hedgehog was feeling sad. As sad as a hedgehog can feel. So sad only one thing could help...

AND

Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a tortoise can feel. So sad only one thing could help...

In this clever flipbook, both a hedgehog and a tortoise are looking for a hug. They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no-one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too bony.

And that's when they find each other! A hug - at last!

A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.

About the Author Polly Dunbar is one of the most well known illustrators working in the UK today. Polly's bestselling book, Penguin, has won numerous awards including the BookTrust Early Year's Award, the Nestle Silver Children's Book Prize, the Red House Children's Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Polly was chosen as one of BookTrust's Ten Best illustrators. Polly is the illustrator of Shoe Baby, Pat-a-Cake Baby and two picture books written by David Almond. Polly created Tilly and Friends, a series which is now animated on CBeebies. She is also co-founder of an award-winning theatre company. Polly lives in the Waveny Valley, Suffolk with her partner and their two boys. Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780571350605 Format: Hard Cover Eoin was born in Ireland and now lives in Peckham with his wife and their baby. When he's not hugging them, he's writing Dimensions: 125x125mm more stories. This is his debut picture book, with many more in the pipeline. Extent: 56 pages Bic1: Gift books Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Child Trade AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 I Like Animals ... what jobs are there? (That's a Job?) Steve Martin, illustrated by Roberto Blefari

The perfect guide for children who love animals and want to know all about what careers they could have.

Description In this entertaining and informative book, children who love animals can find out all about the future careers they can choose from. From being a zoo vet, a police dog handler, a marine biologist, a guide dog trainer, to a pet photographer and many more, this book will take you through a day in the life of 20 animal workers, showing you how each job unfolds on a typical working day. You'll learn what it takes to get the job, what duties and tasks are involved, and discover a world of opportunities. Turn the pages and find out the best part of a pet vet's day and what really bugs an entomologist... HINT: it involves insects flying up their nose! With a variety of careers covered, from jobs in science, the police, charity and many more, this book is sure to inspire children's ambitions and get them excited for their futures. Aimed at animal loving readers aged 7 and older the illustrated narrative approach tells the story of each career and helps introduce children to the world of work in a playful, engaging way. When they've finished reading, children will have gained an overview of each of the featured jobs and will have discovered that you can turn a passion, an interest or a hobby into a rewarding career.

About the Author Steve Martin is a writer, former English teacher, and author of numerous children's books on a wide range of subjects, including The Boys' Book of Adventure, Numberland, and Ivy Kids' Academy series.Roberto Blefari is an illustrator and visual designer based in Turin, Italy. He creates playful illustrations, in both a conceptual and descriptive way. As a freelance artist, he works on a wide range of projects for companies, magazines, and publishers.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781782408970 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 297x250mm Extent: 48 pages Bic1: Work & industry / world of work (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Ivy Press AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Surprising Lives of Animals: How they can laugh, play and misbehave! Anna Claybourne , illustrated by Stef Murphy

Explores what humans and animals have in common. From building homes and using tools to getting the grumps and enjoying a bath - yes, animals do it too!

Description This vividly illustrated book, aimed at children aged 6 and older, shines a light on the animal kingdom like never before. Perfect for young animal lovers, The Surprising Lives of Animals is a captivating reading experience that will amaze children and deepen their understanding of the world around them.Did you know that some animals giggle and play just like us? Or that certain animals build their homes, stockpile their food, and use tools?In this fascinating book you'll learn about the things that humans and animals have in common. From team work, exercise and self-care to dancing and getting into trouble, you'll discover that, actually, animals are a lot like you!Visiting underground burrows and grassy savannahs, watery realms and towering tree tops, this book will take you around the world on a journey of discovery. Meet the monkeys who love to take baths, or the penguins who toboggan for fun. Hear the stories of escaping honey badgers, sneaky spiders and clever crows. Or find out if animals can really talk.You'll see plenty of Earth's creatures, from creepy crawlies to mega mammals, and you'll learn about their lives, habitats, characteristics and behaviours - and uncover what makes each of them so surprisingly similar to us humans. Look out for 'Scientist Spotlight' boxes too, to learn about some important scientists and conservationists, such as Dame Jane Goodall.

About the Author Anna Claybourne is a widely published children's nonfiction writer. She lives in Edinburgh with her two children. Her book, Amazing Evolution, was published by Ivy Kids in 2019. Stef Murphy is an illustrator based in London. She has previously illustrated Shine-a-Light: In the City and Vikings in 30 Seconds for Ivy Kids. Her artwork is carefully crafted to spark delight and intrigue.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781782408161 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 281x250mm Extent: 48 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Ivy Press AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Five Ways to Make a Friend Gillian Cross, illustrated by Sarah Horne

A touching tale of friendship, understanding and finding the confidence to be yourself.

Description It's Ella's first day at her new school and that can only mean one thing: making new friends. But the challenge is even tougher than Ella thought, as the girls in her class just don't seem interested in her. When she stumbles across the book Five Ways to Make a Friend in the library, it's like all her prayers have been answered. With five excellent ideas up her sleeve, Ella will be friends with the girls in no time ... Right? But what if things don't quite work out as planned? And what if the friend Ella really needs has been there all along?

About the Author Gillian Cross is perhaps best known for her Demon Headmaster series and its BBC adaptation. She has won many of the most prestigious awards for children's fiction, including the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children's Book Award and the Smarties Prize. She lives near Coventry.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781781129081 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Respect Michaela Morgan

The remarkable true story of footballing star and war hero Walter Tull is brought to life in this brand-new edition of a Barrington Stoke bestseller.

Description Tully and his brother don't have much. But they do have each other. And Tully has an amazing talent. Football. But when the First World War begins, Tully must fight for respect on the battlefield not the pitch. Based on the amazing true story of Walter Tull, a First World War hero and one of the first black British professional football players.

About the Author Michaela Morgan was born in Manchester and taught for many years before becoming a full-time writer. She was named International Reading Association Children's Choice in 2008 and won the United Kingdom Reading Association's 1995 Award. She has also been a writer in residence in prisons.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781781129142 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Monster Slayer: A Beowulf's Tale Brian Patten, illustrated by Chris Riddell

A stunning prose retelling of Beowulf from an author-illustrator dream-team.

Description One dark night, the music and singing wake a monster from a swamp ... Warrior after warrior comes to slay the monster, but no one can outwit Grendel. Only the great hero Beowulf stands a chance - but even he is not prepared for the horror that lies in wait.

About the Author Brian Patten is an award-winning author from Liverpool who has written over 50 poetry books for adults and children since he was first published in 1967. He is famous, too, for his stories of the totally embarrassing Impossible Parents. In 2002, Brian was honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781781129326 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Jane Eyre: A Retelling Tanya Landman

Tanya Landman returns with a brilliantly realised and truly accessible retelling of one of the greatest novels ever written.

Description Orphaned as a child, tormented by her guardian and cast out to a harsh boarding school, Jane Eyre has been raised in the shadow of cruelty and isolation. But when she takes a job as governess in Thornfield Hall, where secrets lurk in the attic and strange laughter echoes through the night, Jane meets the elusive Mr Rochester - and her life is irrevocably transformed. Poignantly and powerfully retold in this stunning edition, Jane Eyre is the tale of a spirited heroine's search for love, independence and belonging.

About the Author Tanya Landman studied for a degree in English Literature at Liverpool University before working in a bookshop, an arts centre and a zoo. Tanya won the Carnegie Medal in 2015 with Buffalo Soldier and is renowned for her thought-provoking novels set in nineteenth-century America. Tanya lives in Devon.

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781781129128 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 One Shot Tanya Landman

A powerful and deeply moving coming-of-age drama from Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman, inspired by the life of infamous sharpshooter Annie Oakley.

Description After the death of her beloved father, Maggie and her family are thrown into a life of destitution. With little income and no way to live off their poor land, Maggie tries to provide for her family the way her father always had - with his hunting rifle and whatever animals the forest would provide. But when her mother is confronted with her 'unladylike' behaviour, she abandons Maggie to a life of unthinkable cruelty and abuse. With no one to care for her and only the hope of escape, all Maggie can do is survive. A profoundly intimate and masterful reimagining of one woman's fight for survival.

About the Author TANYA LANDMAN studied for a degree in English Literature at Liverpool University before working in a bookshop, an arts centre and a zoo. Tanya won the Carnegie Medal in 2015 with Buffalo Soldier and is renowned for her thought-provoking novels set in nineteenth-century America.

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781781128510 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 120 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Passing For White Tanya Landman

Inspired by the amazing true story of Ellen Craft who escaped a life of slavery through a daring disguise and won freedom for herself and her husband.

Description It's 1848 in the Deep South of America. Fair-skinned Rosa is a slave but can 'pass for white'. With the help of Moses, her husband, she disguises herself as a young white man - and Moses's master. In this guise, the two of them must make their way out of the South, explaining away their lack of literacy, avoiding those they have encountered before and holding their nerve over a thousand miles to freedom. Inspired by the amazing true story of Ellen Craft who escaped a life of slavery through a daring disguise and won freedom for herself and her husband.

'I had much rather starve in England, a free woman, than be a slave for the best man that ever breathed upon the American continent.' - Ellen Craft

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781781126813 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 112 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 What Magic Is This? Holly Bourne

The power of female friendship casts its spell in this uplifting Barrington Stoke debut from one of the hottest properties in UKYA.

Description Sophia, Mia and Alexis are clinging on to a spark of hope that maybe - just maybe - they're special. But could they really be witches with the power to cast life-changing spells? When the three friends gather to cheer up heartbroken Sophia, they're ready to put their theory to the test. But when long-held secrets are revealed and hard truths start to hit home, their night of bewitching quickly takes an unexpected turn ... A touching and honest celebration of female friendship and finding the courage to love yourself.

About the Author Holly Bourne worked as an editor and relationship advisor for a youth charity for six years before becoming a full-time author. Her bestselling YA fiction includes It Only Happens In the Movies, which was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018, and the critically acclaimed Spinster Club series. Holly is an advocate for reducing the stigma around mental health problems and has a keen interest in women's rights.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9781781128855 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 152 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Girl with the Sunshine Smile Karen McCombie, illustrated by Cathy Brett

A brand-new 4u2read edition of a wonderfully warm and wise story about new families and new relationships.

Description Meg is the girl with the sunshine smile. That's what they call her at the wedding fairs where she models her mum's dresses. But then Mum meets Danny. Danny, with the grotty houseboat, four sons and a three-legged cat. All of a sudden, Meg's life clouds over. Will Meg ever find her sunshine smile again?

About the Author Karen McCombie is the bestselling author of nearly 90 books for children and teenagers, including the series Ally's World, Stella Etc, Indie Kidd and novels An Urgent Message of Wowness and The Raspberry Rules. Before becoming an author she worked for teen magazines such as J17 and Sugar. Originally from Scotland, she lives in London with her family and assorted cats.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781781129234 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Barrington Stoke Acorn mix pack A&U Point of Sale

Includes: 2 copies each of the 8 Acorn titles (total 16 books).

Description

About the Author

Price: $159.84 $207.84 ISBN: 9324551072158 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Bic1: Miscellaneous items Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Jenny's Choice (Acorn edition) Catherine MacPhail

A spine-tingling thriller in a brilliantly accessible format, from beloved and bestselling author Catherine MacPhail.

Description A ghostly voice promises to help Karam, a new immigrant to the UK, deal with the bully at school. But there is a price to pay in this chilling thriller from author Catherine MacPhail.

About the Author Catherine MacPhail is the award-winning author of over thirty books for children including Run Zan Run and Roxy's Baby. She has won numerous awards including the Scottish Children's Book Award, and has been lovingly dubbed ""the Scottish Jacqueline Wilson""

Price: $9.99 $12.99 ISBN: 9781781123003 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 35 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 All I Said Was (Acorn edition) Michael Morpurgo

The power of reading comes alive in this brilliantly accessible, low reading age, and fully illustrated title from mulit-award-winning author Michael Morpurgo.

Description A boy who wants to fly swaps places with a bird who wants to read a book, but who has the better end of the bargain? A gorgeous and thought-provoking exploration of the power of books to take us anywhere we want to go, from former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo and Elephantom creator Ross Collins.

About the Author Sir Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and he has won the Children's Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of his books, including a major film and award-winning stage play based on War Horse. Michael also set up the charity Farms for City Children with his wife Clare.

Price: $9.99 $12.99 ISBN: 9781781122976 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Freddy the Pig (Acorn edition) Charlie Higson

Feddy sends a pig to school in his place in this hilarious acessible read from best-selling author Charlie Higson.

Description An X-Box loving boy hits on a cunning plan to send a pig to school in his place. Soon the pig is Star Pupil and Freddy is growing ever more pig-like at home. A laugh-out-loud exploration of why what we wish for isn't always good for us, from best-selling author Charlie Higson and award-winning picture-book star Mark Chambers.

About the Author Charlie Higson is a successful author, actor, comedian and writer for television and radio. He is the author of the hugely succesful The Enemy series and the Young Bond series which has now sold over a million copies in the UK.

Price: $9.99 $12.99 ISBN: 9781781123010 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Harry and Kate at the Book Museum (Acorn edition) Sophie McKenzie

Harry and Kate foil a robbery at the Book Museum in this super-accessible mystery from bset-selling author Sopie McKenzie.

Description The old books in the museum are worth a lot of money. So, when Harry and Kate spot a man acting oddly, they decide to investigate! A brilliantly accessible short story with a reading age of 6, Harry and Kate at the Book Museum is designed to help severely struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

About the Author Having started out as a journalist and editor, Sophie McKenzie became a full-time author after being made redundant and taking up a creative writing course. She immediately fell in love with writing stories and her debut novel Girl, Missing was just the beginning of a multi-award-winning career.

Price: $9.99 $12.99 ISBN: 9781781122990 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Itch Scritch Scratch (Acorn edition) Eleanor Updale

Scratching kids and maddened mums wage war on some very nasty nits in this hilarious rhyming story. A super-accessible, low reading age title from beloved author Eleanor Updale

Description A gang of nasty nits are in town and no matter how much the mummies go mad with mayonnaise and nit-combs, they think they're here to stay! A rollicking, rhyming text that will make you scratch! From award-winning author Eleanor Updale and up-and-coming picture-book star Sarah Horne.

About the Author Eleanor Updale is the author of the popular Mortmorency series. She has won several awards including the Blue Peter Award for 'Book I Couldn't Put Down', and has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Nestle Children's Book Prize. Eleanor is a trustee of various children's charities and holds a PhD in History.

Price: $9.99 $12.99 ISBN: 9781781122983 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Pancake Face (Acorn edition) Georgia Byng

A touching story of difference and acceptance in an accessible, lower reading age format.

Description Life is tough in Victorian times, especially when you're different. Alice Peasbody was born with no nose. People laugh and jeer and call her Pancake Face. Even when she is given a prosthetic nose and moves to the big city to take an office job, she cowers in dark corners, but the arrival of good-natured, loving friends help her accept herself.

About the Author Georgia Byng, a former actress, is the author of several books for children including the best-selling and beloved Molly Moon series.

Price: $9.99 $12.99 ISBN: 9781781123034 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Wolfman (Acorn edition) Michael Rosen

Wolfman is on the loose in this rollicking low reading age book from renowned and bestselling author Michael Rosen.

Description Wolfman is on the loose and he is raging and rampaging through town like a terror! Lamp-posts have been ripped up, paving slabs chewed - even the Army has gone into hiding! A terrific romp with a hilarious punchline from beloved author, poet and broadcaster Michael Rosen and the hugely popular Chris Mould.

About the Author Michael Rosen is one of the UK's best-loved children's writers and a well-known broadcaster and journalist. He was the fifth UK Children's Laureate and has won numerous awards, including an Exceptional Award for his 2004 collaboration with Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen's Sad Book.

Price: $9.99 $12.99 ISBN: 9781781123027 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Yellow Rabbit (Acorn edition) Teresa Flavin

Ahsley's favourite toy is missing and doesn't want to come home in this brilliantly accessible book from Teresa Flavin.

Description Oh no! Ashley has left her favourite toy in a hotel in Spain. She is sad, but Yellow Rabbit is having lots of fun . . . Will Yellow Rabbit ever come home?

About the Author Teresa Flavin is the illustrator and author of critically-acclaimed fantasy novels for children and young people including The Blackhope Enigma and The Crimson Shard. Her books have been shortlisted for a raft of prizes, including the Scottish Children's Book Award

Price: $9.99 $12.99 ISBN: 9781781122969 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 I Like to Move! words&pictures

This adorable board book has bold illustrations and colourful felt pieces between each page. Children can follow the soft trails with their fingers to encourage hand-eye coordination.

Description The monkey is swinging through the trees, a pretty butterfly is fluttering in the sky and a deer is racing through the trees. Can you trace each felt pattern? Gently rhyming text explores 8 different animals and how they like to move, in this delightful board book. A felt layer between each page, encourages your little one to practice turning the easy-to-hold felt edges themselves, while little fingers can also trace the soft, felt patterns to engage with the story and improve hand-eye coordination. Bold, simple artwork is specially created with minimal colours and black lines to appeal to young children and babies.

About the Author Words, and pictures: two little words that, together, mean a lot. A high-quality imprint for young children, words & pictures was started in 2012. The imprint encapsulates three main focuses: imagination - because opening a book should also open a childs own imagination to possibilities; innovation - because children should be encouraged to create, not imitate; and inspiration - because books should make children want more: more books, more information, more of life itself. words & pictures represents a powerful and positive opportunity to open childrens minds to a world of discovery.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9780711250161 Format: Dimensions: 150x150mm Extent: 10 pages Bic1: Early learning: size, shapes & patterns Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 You Are Lovely! words&pictures

This adorable board book has bold illustrations and colourful felt pieces between each page. Children can follow the soft trails with their fingers to encourage hand-eye coordination.

Description The cat has a long, curly tail, a blue whale is spouting water high into the air and a seahorse is blowing bubbles. Can you trace each felt pattern?Gently rhyming text explores 8 different animals and why they are so lovable, in this delightful board book. A felt layer between each page, encourages your little one to practice turning the pages themselves using the easy-to-hold felt edges, while little fingers can also trace the soft, felt patterns to engage with the story and improve hand- eye coordination. Bold, simple artwork is specially created with minimal colours and black lines to appeal to young children and babies.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9780711250154 Format: Dimensions: 150x150mm Extent: 10 pages Bic1: Early learning: size, shapes & patterns Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Spring Is Here, Little Rabbit! (Little Faces) Matthew Morgan and illustrated by Carles Ballesteros

Playful storytelling in this stunning board book all about springtime animals! Little Faces is a board book with a difference.

Description Duckling is splashing in a pond, Chick is learning to sing and Little Lamb is hopping happily. Spring is here, little ones! Turn the pages and watch the faces change in this playful board book about parent and child relationships and new life in spring. Simply by turning the page, the Venetian movement causes the animal's expressions to change in front of your eyes! Reading the humorous story and watching the animated illustrations with your child will help them learn about different facial expressions and the emotions they convey.

Supports your child's emotional intelligence Builds cognitive skills Expands a child's knowledge of the world around them

About the Author Carles Ballesteros was born in Badalona, near Barcelona, in 1977. He now lives in Santiago de Chile and has lived there since 2011, where he teaches illustration classes at the local University and works as an illustrator for various publishers. Carles uses a mixture of traditional drawing skills with digital techniques to create his work.Matthew Morgan is a children's author and editor who lives in London with his wife, three children and dog, Dotty. He loves making books that are fun, and that open a child's imagination to the world around them.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780711247512 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 144x144mm Extent: 18 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Early learning: first experiences Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco- Friendly Art Supplies from Nature Nick Neddo

The Organic Artist for Kids teaches kids how to make their own art supplies, as well as beautiful art, from the natural world.

Description Immersed in the natural world, The Organic Artist for Kids inspires creativity by connecting kids and their adults to their wilderness roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of fun, collaborative projects using nature as a source for art supplies and inspiration, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are fundamental to the creative process. Children will be encouraged to learn new skills, build resilience, and be resourceful as part of an urgent struggle to prevent and undo Nature Deficit Disorder. Rooted in experimentation and an understanding that fun is fundamental to learning, kids will refine their drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the visual arts and the natural landscape. Just some of the projects and skills covered:

Making paper and wild inks Painting with mud Crafting your own paintbrushes Making simple stencils and rubbings

The Organic Artist for Kids encourages you to return to the days when art was made with all-natural materials like charcoal and birch bark.

About the Author Nick Neddo has been teaching people primitive skills since 2000. His interests span from Stone Age skills and technology, to nature observation and art. Drawing, however, is his first and greatest interest. His skill set also includes wilderness survival, tracking and awareness, basketry, and hide tanning. He currently teaches at the Roots School in Vermont, where he runs classes and workshops for both adults and children on primitive arts, Stone-Age living skills, Price: $29.99 $32.99 wilderness survival, and nature awareness. He is the author of The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, ISBN: 9781631597671 Pigments, Prints and More from Nature as well as Wild Art Workshop for Kids: A Kids Guide to Making Supplies and Art Format: Paperback Dimensions: 254x216mm from Nature. He lives in Montpelier, VT. Extent: 160 pages Bic1: Rural crafts Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Quarry Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids: Create Amazing Projects with CAD Design and STEAM Ideas Eldrid Sequeira

Presents hands-on activities for learning how to use browser-based software to design and print projects, along with informative sidebars to support related STEAM concepts.

Description Create 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids, you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology.

Design your projects using free browser-based versions of CAD software Tinkercad and SketchUp. Follow the simple steps to create a variety of different projects. Learn about the fascinating science behind your creations. Get guidance on organizing team activities and contests.

The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. Be a part of the future with 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids!

About the Author Eldrid Sequeira is an educator and engineer who has spent almost 20 years in education, first as a teacher, then in education management. He is currently the Director of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) at Public Preparatory Network in New York City, leading the charter school network's high growth in academic proficiency. Previously, Sequeira held roles in managing math and technology-based education programs for more than 300 K-12 Price: $29.99 $32.99 schools for the New York City Department of Education. He is also the founder of Dimension Learning, an award-winning ISBN: 9781631597992 nonprofit organization that has been providing afterschool STEM programming to students in grades 2-12 in New York Format: Paperback Dimensions: 216x216mm City for five years. A frequent speaker on STEM education and careers, Sequeira has made appearances at the New Extent: 144 pages York City Mathematics Project Annual Educators Conference, ChickTech NYC ACT-W Conference, and World Maker Bic1: Educational: Design & technology Faire New York. He is the creative driving force behind the curriculum at Dimension Learning and numerous other STEM Bic2: Educational: IT & computing, ICT Illustrations: programs through the NYC Department of Education and with Public Prep. He lives in New York City. Previous Titles: Author now living:

Quarry Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids: 40+ Fun Art Projects to Build Amazing Math Skills Karyn Tripp

Through the 40+ creative, hands-on art projects in Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids, kids age 8 and up can learn to master math.

Description In Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids, you'll find an amazing collection of more than 40 hands-on art activities that make learning about math fun!

Create fine art-inspired projects using math, including M. C. Escher's tessellations, Wassily Kandinski's abstractions, and Alexander Calder's mobiles. Make pixel art using graph paper, grids, and dot grids. Explore projects that teach symmetry with mandala drawings, stained glass rose window art, and more. Use equations, counting, addition, and multiplication to create Fibonacci and golden rectangle art. Play with geometric shapes like spirals, hexagrams, and tetrahedrons. Learn about patterns and motifs used by cultures from all over the world, including Native American porcupine quill art, African Kente prints, and labyrinths from ancient Crete. Cook up some delicious math by making cookie tangrams, waffle fractions, and bread art.

Take a creative path to mastering math with Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids!

About the Author Karyn Tripp is a former public school teacher turned homeschool mom of four kids. Through her online community TeachBesideMe.com, she shares with teachers and homeschool parents how to make learning enjoyable and engaging, and eases the burdens of her fellow educators by offering exciting and memorable learning activities. Karyn is also a member of STEAM Kids Books, a group of educational bloggersengineers, teachers, math nerds, art lovers, and writerswho have thus far co-written and self-published three titles. She lives in Provo, Utah. Price: $27.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781631597695 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 254x216mm Extent: 112 pages Bic1: Educational material Bic2: Educational: Art & design Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Quarry Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Bugs for Kids (Little Learning Labs): 20+ Family-Friendly Activities for Exploring the Amazing World of Beetles, Butterflies, Spiders, and Other Arthropods John W. Guyton

Bugs for Kids (Little Learning Labs) is an engaging, scientifically accurate, and fun activity book that explores the exciting world of bugs.

Description Bugs for Kids (Little Learning Labs) presents 20+ fun and informative activities that celebrate all things beautiful, creepy, and crawly. Prepare to cozy up with spiders, centipedes, butterflies, and bees, to name just a few! In Bugs for Kids (Little Learning Labs), Mississippi State University associate professor, extension entomologist (bug expert), and educator John W. Guyton shares his knowledge and excitement about the world of bugs. Discover experiments, hunt-and-catch and citizen science initiatives, and arts and crafts projects that teach about bugs physical characteristics and behavior, and how they affect agriculture, health, and water quality. You'll also find helpful tips on how to safely handle common insects, and how to easily identify bugs that shouldn't be held, pet, or touched. The popular Little Learning Labs series (based on the larger format Lab for Kids series) features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, geology, and math-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Little Learning Labs.

About the Author John W. Guyton, EdD, is an associate professor and an extension entomologist at Mississippi State University. He is also the director of Arthropod Adventures, the oldest bug and plant camp in the world, the Mississippi State University Arthropod Zoo, Mississippi's BugFest, and Mississippi State Universitys 4-H Entomology program. Guyton is also the Immediate Past Chair for the Education & Outreach Committee of the Entomological Society of America. He lives in

Price: $17.99 $19.99 Starkville, Mississippi. ISBN: 9781631597930 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 279x216mm Extent: 80 pages Bic1: Educational: Biology Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Quarry Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Art for Little Kids (Little Learning Labs): 26 Playful Projects for Preschoolers; Activities for STEAM Learners Susan Schwake

Developed for the younger set (4-to-6-year-olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art for Little Kids (Little Learning Labs) is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group.

Description Packed with 26 fun and colorful exercises geared toward 3- to 6-year-olds, this book offers parents and teachers an outstanding source of creative art activities to inspire and enrich this wide-eyed and open-hearted age group. Activities are organized by medium and designed to encourage self-expression. Each Lab also features the work of a prominent artist for inspiration. Gorgeous photography shows different results from different people using the same lesson, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist's personal style. Have fun:

drawing with food coloring-tinted ice cubes. painting using a spray bottle and tempera paints. printmaking using balloons, lace, and potatoes to place ink. sculpting with tinfoil, cups, and papier-mache. creating mixed media art with magazines, oil pastels, and wallpaper samples.

Targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art for Little Kids (Little Learning Labs) is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group. This inspirational book stands out as a unique reference for creating fine art with children through finding the student's own voice, marks, and style and with playful lessons that result in significant skill building. The popular Little Learning Labs series (based on the larger format Lab for Kids series) features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, geology, math, and even bugs-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Price: $17.99 $19.99 Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand ISBN: 9781631598135 Format: Paperback knowledge on your favorite topic with Little Learning Labs. Explore a fun and inspiring collection of wonderful art activities Dimensions: 279x216mm for the preschool set! Extent: 80 pages Bic1: Educational: Art & design About the Author Bic2: Art: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Susan Schwake is an artist, art educator, and curator. Her passion for teaching art has led her to working in diverse Previous Titles: settings for over 20 years. She has inspired thousands of people in private and public schools, museums, community Author now living: organizations, special needs agencies, summer camps, intergenerational facilities, libraries, and her own art school, artstream in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, which she co-owns with her husband, Rainer. Most recently she has taken her classroom online with a series of e-courses for artists, including a parent-child class based on her best-selling Art Lab for Kids series of books. She is also curator of artstream studios, where she has brought over 100 group shows of Quarry Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Geology for Kids (Little Learning Labs): 26 Projects to Explore Rocks, Gems, Geodes, Crystals, Fossils, and Other Wonders of the Earth's Surface Garret Romaine

Geology for Kids (Little Learning Labs) is a family-friendly guide to the wonders of geology, like crystals and fossils, the layers of the earths crust, and the eruption of geysers and volcanoes.

Description Dig in and learn about the Earth under your feet. Geology for Kids (Little Learning Labs) features 26 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth's surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide explores the wonders of geology, such as the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the Earth's crust, and how water shapes mountains, valleys, and canyons. There is no excuse for boredom with these captivating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities. In this book, you will learn:

How to identify the most common rocks and minerals How to maintain and display your rock collection How insects are trapped and preserved in amber How geysers and volcanoes form and erupt How layers of rock reveal a record of time How to pan for gold like a real prospector

Geology is an exciting science that helps us understand the world we live in, and Geology for Kids (Little Learning Labs) actively engages readers in simple, creative activities that reveal the larger world at work. The popular Little Learning Labs series (based on the larger format Lab for Kids series) features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, geology, math, and even bugs-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results.

Price: $17.99 $19.99 Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand ISBN: 9781631598111 knowledge on your favorite topic with Little Learning Labs. Format: Paperback Dimensions: 279x216mm About the Author Extent: 80 pages Bic1: Educational: Sciences, general science Garret Romaine has been an avid rockhound, fossil collector, meteorite hunter, and gold prospector for many years. He is Bic2: a long-time journalist, columnist, instructor, and writer, and currently teaches at Portland State University. He holds a Illustrations: degree in geology and a degree in geography, and is the author of many books on rock & gem collecting and Previous Titles: Author now living: identification, gold panning, geology, and the outdoors, including The Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook and Geology Lab for Kids. Garret is a member of the Board of Directors for the North America Research Group, dedicated to amateur fossil collecting, and the Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals, which houses one of the finest mineral collections in the US. He is also a member of numerous rockhounding and gold prospecting organizations. Quarry Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Math Games for Kids (Little Learning Lab): 25+ Fun, Hands-On Activities for Learning with Shapes, Puzzles, and Games Rebecca Rapoport, J.A. Yoder

Math Games for Kids (Little Learning Labs) makes math fun through games, puzzles, and playing with shapes.

Description Math Games for Kids (Little Learning Labs) presents 25+ hands-on activities that include coloring, art, puzzles, and more that make learning about math fun.

• Explore geometry and topology by building, drawing, and transforming shapes. • Discover how to color maps like a mathematician by using the fewest colors possible. • Draw graphs to learn the language of connections. • Create mind-bending fractals with straight lines and repeat shapes.

Everything you need to complete the activities can either be found in the book or around the house. The popular Little Learning Labs series (based on the larger format Lab for Kids series) features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, geology, math, and even bugs-all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Little Learning Labs. Open Math Games for Kids (Little Learning Labs) and start exploring the exciting world of math!

About the Author Rebecca Rapoport holds degrees in mathematics from Harvard University and Michigan State. From her first job out of college, as one of the pioneers of Harvard's Internet education offerings, she has been passionate about encouraging her love for math in others. As an early contributor to both retail giant Amazon.com and Akamai Technologies, the number one firm in cloud computing, Rapoport played a key role in several elements of the Internet revolution. She then returned Price: $17.99 $19.99 to her first love, education, as an innovator of new methods to introduce children and adults to the critically important ISBN: 9781631597954 world of STEAM education as COO of an enrichment center dedicated to helping kids explore the creative side of Format: Paperback Dimensions: 279x216mm science, technology, engineering, art, and math, and is currently developing and teaching innovative math curricula in the Extent: 80 pages Boston area. Bic1: Educational: Mathematics & numeracy J.A. Yoder is an educator and engineer who has a lifetime love of puzzles and patterns. Her educational philosophy is Bic2: Illustrations: that hands-on creative work is both the most fun and the most effective way to learn. She developed and taught the Previous Titles: original hands-on-math lessons for an after-school program that eventually inspired this book. Some of her happiest Author now living: memories come from ""eureka moments""-either from learning something that makes a dozen other things suddenly make sense, or the sense of accomplishment that comes from solving a clever puzzle. The only thing better is sharing this joy with others. Quarry Books AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Diviners: The Diviners 1 Libba Bray

Cassandra Clare meets Kerry Greenwood meets Patricia Cornwell in this first book in a blockbuster series set in 1920s New York about a teen psychic and her similarly gifted friends on the hunt for a serial killer.

Description THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

1920s New York. A teen clairvoyant. An old evil. It has begun.

Evie O'Neill has been exiled from her boring old home town and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City - and she is pos-i-tute-ly thrilled! New York is the city of speak-easies, rent parties, shopping and movie palaces, and soon enough Evie is running with glamorous Ziegfeld girls and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is that Evie has to live with her Uncle Will, curator of the Museum of American Folklore, Superstition, and the Occult - also known as 'The Museum of the Creepy Crawlies'.

When a rash of occult-based murders comes to light, Evie and her uncle are right in the thick of it. Even Evie's new pals - hoofers, numbers runners and activists, but all swell kids - are drawn into the investigation. And through it all, Evie has a secret: a mysterious power that could help catch the killer - if he doesn't catch her first.

'A fascinating alternative 1926 where men aren't all they seem - and are possibly much more. Evie is sassy, feisty, and full of beans.Very Mary Shelley after a long night on the laudanum. Gripping - I could not stop.' KERRY GREENWOOD

About the Author Libba Bray is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diviners series (The Diviners, Lair of Dreams, Before the Devil Breaks You, The King of Crows); the Michael L Printz Award-winning Going Bovine; the Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist, Beauty Queens; and the acclaimed Gemma Doyle trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. You can visit her website at libbabray.com.

Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781743319482 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 592 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Libba Bray lives in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Lair of Dreams: The Diviners 2 Libba Bray

The second book in the New York Times bestselling series showcases a new evil descending on 1920s New York City, as teen psychic Evie and her similarly gifted friends go on the hunt for a demon bride.

Description THE NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLER

1920s New York. America's Sweetheart Seer. Diviners dream-walk. Follow them down.

After a supernatural showdown with a serial killer, Evie O'Neill has outed herself as a Diviner. With her uncanny ability to read people's secrets, she's become a media darling, and everyone's in love with the city's newest It Girl. Everyone, that is, except the other Diviners, such as piano-playing Henry DuBois and Chinatown resident Ling Chan, both struggling to keep their powers a secret - for they can walk in dreams.

While Evie lives the high life, victims of a mysterious sleeping sickness start turning up across New York City. As Henry searches for lost love, and Ling strives to succeed in a world that shuns her, a malevolent force infects their dreams. And at the edges of it all lurks a man in a stovepipe hat, who has plans that extend farther than anyone can guess. As the sickness spreads, can the Diviners descend into the dreamworld to save the city?

In this heart-stopping sequel to The Diviners, New York Times bestselling and Printz Award winning author Libba Bray takes readers deeper into the mystical underbelly of New York City.

'The ambitiously broad focus of this novel strikes just the right balance.Weaving together a chilling mystery with a truly elusive solution, several poignant love stories, agonising injustice, terrifyingly monstrous dreams, and even a cameo by legendary psychiatrist Carl Jung, this instalment wraps enough up to satisfy but clearly sets the stage for more.' Kirkus, starred review

About the Author Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781742375236 Libba Bray is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diviners series (The Diviners, Lair of Dreams, Before the Format: Paperback - C format Devil Breaks You); the Michael L Printz Award-winning Going Bovine; the Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist, Beauty Dimensions: 234x153mm Queens; and the acclaimed Gemma Doyle trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. You can visit her website at libbabray.com. Extent: 624 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Libba Bray lives in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Lair of Dreams: The Diviners 2 Libba Bray

Description THE NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLER

1920s New York. America's Sweetheart Seer. Diviners dream-walk. Follow them down.

In this heart-stopping sequel to The Diviners, New York Times bestselling and Printz Award winning author Libba Bray takes readers deeper into the mystical underbelly of New York City.

About the Author Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781760293383 Libba Bray is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diviners series (The Diviners, Lair of Dreams, Before the Format: Paperback - B format Devil Breaks You, The King of Crows); the Michael L Printz Award-winning Going Bovine; the Los Angeles Times Book Dimensions: 198x128mm Prize finalist, Beauty Queens; and the acclaimed Gemma Doyle trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. You can visit her Extent: 624 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) website at libbabray.com. Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Libba Bray lives in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Before the Devil Breaks You: The Diviners 3 Libba Bray

The Diviners are back and facing ghosts in this thrilling and eerie third instalment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, set against the backdrop of 1920s New York City and the mysterious mental hospital on Ward Island.

Description 1920s New York. Lights are bright. Jazz is king. Parties are wild. And the dead are coming.

After battling a supernatural sleeping sickness that nearly claimed two of their own, the Diviners are set to face off against an all-new terror. Out on desolate Ward's Island, far from the city's bustle, sits a mental hospital haunted by the lost souls of people long forgotten - ghosts who have unusual and dangerous ties to the man in the stovepipe hat, also known as the King of Crows.

With terrible accounts of murder and possession pushing New York City to the edge of panic, the Diviners must band together and brave the sinister forces invading the asylum - a fight that will bring them face-to-face with the King of Crows. Now, as explosive secrets from the past come to light and malevolent forces gather from every corner, love and loyalties will be tested, and the Diviners will find themselves in a deadly battle for the very soul of the nation.

Heart-pounding action and terrifying moments will leave you breathless in this third book in the Diviners quartet by #1 New York Times bestselling author Libba Bray.

'[A] gripping, unsettling read that peels back the shiny surface of the American Dream. Like the ghosts facing the Diviners, Bray's novel has teeth.' Booklist, starred review

Price: $19.99 $22.99 'Details of imagined government conspiracies are laced with heartbreakingly realistic injustices such as racism, anti- ISBN: 9781760529260 Semitism, and maltreatment of the mentally ill. The diverse protagonists are intricately developed...' Kirkus, USA Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm 'Before the Devil Breaks You is a thrilling third addition to the series that will have you on an emotional rollercoaster all the Extent: 560 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) way through. Grab your tissues and your electromagnetic field detectors as you embark on this harrowing journey.' Teen Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Reads, The Book Report Network, USA Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Libba Bray lives in Brooklyn, New York, USA. About the Author Libba Bray is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diviners series (The Diviners, Lair of Dreams, Before the Devil Breaks You, The King of Crows); the Michael L Printz Award-winning Going Bovine; the Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist, Beauty Queens; and the acclaimed Gemma Doyle trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. You can visit her website at libbabray.com. A & U Children AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 A So You Think You've Got It Bad? Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt Chae Strathie, illustrated by Marisa Morea

A hilarious and fascinating look at what life was like for a child in ancient Egypt.

Description A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well, eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards!

About the Author Chae Strathie is an award-winning children's author and journalist who grew up in a tiny village surrounded by a forest in Scotland, which probably explains a lot. His first attempt at professional writing was creating a Star Wars comic at the age of seven. He sold two copies and made a total of four pence. A regular at major book festivals, Chae has toured the length and breadth of the UK and visited schools as far afield as Romania, reading his stories, acting the goat and singing silly songs about worm ice cream and beard-growing. He lives by the sea in Fife with his wife, three annoying cats and a very old goldfish called Lazarus.

Marisa Morea is a freelance illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. She lived in Barcelona for a couple of years and she graduated in a MA Illustration at Eina School in Barcelona in 2009. After a few years working as an Art Director in several advertising agencies, Marisa decided to quit and try as a full-time illustrator. So far, she's worked with many international clients from the United States, Australia, UK, France and Singapore.

In her spare time, Marisa is an Asthanga yogi and a classic cinema lover. She also goes crazy for music and enjoys creating covers of her favourite songs on the guitar.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781788001359 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 295x225mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt Chae Strathie, illustrated by Marisa Morea

A hilarious and fascinating look at what life was like for a child in ancient Egypt

About the Author Chae Strathie (Author) Chae Strathie is an award-winning children's author and journalist who grew up in a tiny village surrounded by a forest in Scotland, which probably explains a lot. His first attempt at professional writing was creating a Star Wars comic at the age of seven. He sold two copies and made a total of four pence. A regular at major book festivals, Chae has toured the length and breadth of the UK and visited schools as far afield as Romania, reading his stories, acting the goat and singing silly songs about worm ice cream and beard-growing. He lives in Dundee with his wife, three annoying cats and a very old goldfish called Lazarus.

Marisa Morea (Illustrator) Marisa Morea is a freelance illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. She lived in Barcelona for a couple of years and she graduated in a MA Illustration at Eina School in Barcelona in 2009. After a few years working as an Art Director in several advertising agencies, Marisa decided to quit and try as a full-time illustrator. So far, she's worked with many international clients from the United States, Australia, UK, France and Singapore.

In her spare time, Marisa is an Asthanga yogi and a classic cinema lover. She also goes crazy for music and enjoys creating covers of her favourite songs on the guitar.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9781788004497 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 290x218mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece Chae Strathie, illustrated by Marisa Morea

A brilliantly funny and fascinating look at what life was like for a child in ancient Greece

Description A kid's life in ancient Greece might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and watching the Olympic games, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from living on a diet of blood soup whilst wearing nothing but a cloak, to having to learn a poem that was over 15,000 lines long! Thanks, but no thanks, Homer! Probably the first book about ancient Greece to feature a race between a go-kart and a goose, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!

In her spare time, Marisa is an Asthanga yogi and a classic cinema lover. She also goes crazy for music and enjoys creating covers of her favourite songs on the guitar.

Price: $24.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781788001366 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 290x217mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mr Lion? (Felt Flaps) Ingela Arrhenius

A bright, bold board book with a felt on every spread - little hands won't let it go!

Description Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly savannah animals hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.

About the Author Ingela P. Arrhenius graduated from art school in the early 90s and has been working as an illustrator ever since. At first, she worked in advertising and magazines, but her focus in the past 10 years has been on products and books, and illustrating children's books has been there from the start. Ingela has created patterns for fabrics, wallpaper and stationary, as well as packaging and home accessories. She has collaborated with several toy producers around the world, for whom she's designing. She loves retro style, which is reflected in her work, as well as her joy of typography and colour. Ingela lives in Stockholm with her husband (an author) and two sons.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780857637611 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Baby books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mrs Ladybird? (Felt Flaps) Ingela Arrhenius

A bright, bold board book with a felt on every spread - little hands won't let it go!

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780857637628 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Baby books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mrs Hen? (Felt Flaps) Ingela Arrhenius

A bright, bold board book with a felt on every spread - little hands won't let it go!

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780857637963 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Baby books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mr Owl? (Felt Flaps) Ingela Arrhenius

A bright, bold board book with a felt on every spread - little hands won't let it go!

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9780857637970 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Baby books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mr Dog? (Felt Flaps) illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Gorgeous new title in this bestselling board book series.

Description Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly pets hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788000710 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mrs Zebra? (Felt Flaps) illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Gorgeous new title in this bestselling board book series.

Description Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly safari animals hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788000727 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mr Penguin? (Felt Flaps) illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Graphic new title in this bestselling board book series

Description Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly Antarctic animals hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788002561 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mr Unicorn? (Felt Flaps) illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Magical new title in bestselling series!

Description Lift the felt flaps to discover the four hidden characters (Mrs Mermaid, Mr Dragon, Mrs Fairy, Mr Unicorn), then find the mirror under the final flap! Parents love these books because they are stylish and yet robust, and children adore them because they are so easy to use and fun.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788003698 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mr Duck? illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Cute new title for Spring in this bestselling novelty series!

Description A fabulous new title in this brilliant board book series for pre-schoolers. With easy-to-grasp, shaped felt flaps, a repetitive refrain and beautiful artwork from Swedish homewares designer, Ingela Arrhenius.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788003674 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mrs Kangaroo? illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Fun new Australian-animal title in this bestselling novelty series!

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788003681 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mr Astronaut? illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Out-of-this world new title in best-selling novelty series!

Description A delightful and funny introduction to space exploration for the very youngest of readers. A particularly charming new addition to the best-selling series that's so adored by parents and children alike.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788004664 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Novelty, toy & die-cut books Bic2: Baby books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mrs Witch? (Felt Flaps) Ingela Arrhenius

New Halloween title in bestselling, graphic board book series.

Description Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly Halloween characters hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.

Features a skeleton, spider, vampire and witch.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788004671 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Novelty, toy & die-cut books Bic2: Baby books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mrs Bear? (Felt Flaps) illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius

Graphic new title in this bestselling board book series

Description Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly animals of the woods hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.

Features a beaver, wolf, moose and bear.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788002554 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Where's Mr Narwhal? (Felt Flaps) Ingela Arrhenius

New trendy title in bestselling, graphic board book series

Description Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly underwater characters hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page! A perfect book to share with very little ones.

Features an octopus, turtle, seahorse and narwhal.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781788004626 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 12 pages Bic1: Novelty, toy & die-cut books Bic2: Baby books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Stick Book Fiona Danks

A beautiful and inspiring book, bursting with practical suggestions which will appeal to every child's imagination.

Description The stick is a universal toy. Totally natural, all-purpose, free, it offers limitless opportunities for outdoor play and adventure. It provides a starting point for an active imagination and the raw materials for transformation into almost anything! In this book, Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks offer masses of suggestions for things to do with a stick, in the way of adventures and bushcraft, creative imagination and play, games, woodcraft and conservation, music and more. With activities like: Build a den; Make a bow and arrows; Make a sun-clock; Play capture the flag And many, many more

About the Author

Fiona Danks did a degree in Ecology at Edinburgh University followed by a PGCE in Rural and Environmental Science at Bath College of Higher Education. She worked in environmental education for a number of years, first for the Shropshire Wildlife Trust and then for the Berkshire Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, organizing training for teachers and taking groups of children out to nature reserves and other wild sites. She then went on to write books about the Chiltern Hills and the Cotswold Hills while working part-time running activities in a pre-school nursery.

Jo Schofield gained a degree in psychology from Exeter University and began her career working for an educational psychologist in London. After getting involved in the production of a film, she went on to work in the creative department of a TV advertising agency where she began taking still photographs. This led on to her becoming a commercial photographer in Australia and then London. She worked mainly for national editorial magazines such as Country Living.

Price: $18.99 $21.99 ISBN: 9780711232419 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 200x140mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Practical interests (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 On The Plane Activity Book: Puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, and drawing activities Ivy Press

Packed with plenty to keep kids occupied at the airport or during the flight, this book also includes planes to decorate, matching games, fill-in-the-face drawing tasks, true-or-false airplane and flying facts, and behind- the-scenes diagrams to explore.

Description Taking a flight is always exciting, and this activity book is the perfect companion for your journey. Play 'I Spy While I Fly', complete a 'pilots' eye view' scene, take a multiple-choice quiz, and fill in the speech bubbles in a comic strip story. Packed with plenty to keep kids occupied at the airport or during the flight, this book also includes planes to decorate, matching games, fill-in-the-face drawing tasks, true-or-false airplane and flying facts, and behind-the-scenes diagrams to explore.

About the Author Heather Alexander is the author of over 40 books for children, both fiction and nonfiction. Putri Febriana is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Jakarta. Her work is bright, detailed, and whimsical. She previously illustrated Math in 30 Seconds for Ivy Kids.

Price: $17.99 $19.99 ISBN: 9781782406631 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 279x216mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Ivy Press AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Of Mice And Men John Steinbeck

A superb story of power and beauty, critically acclaimed across the world and now available in an accessible, super-readable format with dyslexia-friendly features, for all readers.

Description Streetwise George and his big, childlike friend Lennie are drifters, searching for work in the fields and valleys of California. They have nothing except the clothes on their back, and a hope that one day they'll find a place of their own and live the American dream. But dreams come at a price. Gentle giant Lennie doesn't know his own strength, and when they find work at a ranch he gets into trouble with the boss's daughter-in- law. Trouble so bad that even his protector George may not be able to save him.

About the Author John Steinbeck was born in 1902 in California. He dropped out of college and worked as a manual laborer before achieving success as a writer. His 1939 novel, The Grapes of Wrath won a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. Steinbeck served as a war correspondent during World War II, and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. He died in New York City in 1968.

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781781125939 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 120 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde R.L. Stevenson

An eerily superb story of murder and monstrosity on the streets of Victorian London that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, spawning numerous adaptations, now available in an accessible format for all readers.

Description Beneath the prim and proper morals of Victorian society lurks a violent madman who emerges at night to commit the most cold-hearted of crimes. Nothing is known of him except his name: Mr Hyde. A lawyer and a doctor begin their own investigation and are shocked to find that Mr Hyde is an acquaintance of their respectable friend Dr Henry Jekyll. Worse still, Dr Jekyll is unwilling to listen to them and retreats into his laboratory when confronted. As months turn to years and the violence turns to ruthless murder, Dr Jekyll is finally forced to confront the chaos.

About the Author Born in 1850 in Edinburgh, Robert Louis Stevenson travelled often which lent well to his brand of fiction. His journeys led to some of his early literary works. Publishing his first volume at the age of 28, Stevenson became a literary celebrity when works such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were released to eager audiences. He died in 1894.

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781781127407 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 212 pages Bic1: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens

The classic novella of the Christmas transformation of Scrooge that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, now available in an accessible format for all readers.

Description Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, and he learns he will be visited by three spirits - Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come - who reveal to him his miserable existence, the opportunities he squandered in his youth, the current cruelties he visits upon those around him, and the fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with a choice: death or redemption.

About the Author Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and is known throughout the world as the novelist who created some of the most memorable characters in English Literature, while also criticising the worst excesses of Victorian society. His most notable works included the novels Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and David Copperfield. He died in 1870.

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781781127537 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 A Busy Day for Bee (Little Faces) Olivier Latyk

Find out what the animals do all day, and watch their faces and expressions change thanks to Venetian paper technology which makes the pictures in the story move.

Description On this bright, sunny day everyone is busy outdoors - the bee, the butterfly, the frog and the duck, all making their special noises and doing their everyday tasks. Find out what the animals do all day, and watch their faces and expressions change thanks to Venetian paper technology which makes the pictures in the story move. Clever paper engineering allows children to play with the book to change expressions and actions of the animal characters, introducing them to different emotions. With a winning combination of bold, expressive artwork and engaging, lively storytelling this interactive, bright, bold board book is sure to become a household favourite!

About the Author Olivier Latyk was born in 1976 in Strasbourg. He's been an illustrator for children's books f or 10 years. He also designs toys and works for international press such as the New-York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe and many others.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781910277300 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 144x144mm Extent: 18 pages Bic1: Picture books: character books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Does Your Dad Roar? (Little Faces) Carles Ballesteros

Little Faces is a board book with a difference. In each of the animal-centred stories, the characters faces and expressions change thanks to Venetian window technology.

Description Frog is lost, looking for his dad. But his dad doesn't roar, does he? Maybe he whoops or squawks or growls instead? Find out in this hilarious changing faces book. Small children love to read books featuring faces and books about animals! Little Faces combines the two brilliantly with a venetian window device that allows the reader to explore emotions, get ready for bed and have fun imitating different actions.

About the Author Carles Ballesteros was born in Badalona, near Barcelona, in 1977. He now lives in Santiago de Chile, where he teaches illustration classes at the local University and works as an illustrator for various publishers. Carles uses a mixture of traditional drawing skills with digital techniques to create his work.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781784937744 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 144x144mm Extent: 8 pages Bic1: Baby books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Go, Rocket, Go! (Little Faces) Olivier Latyk

In each of the animal-centred stories, the characters' faces and expressions change thanks to venetian window technology.

Description Over land, sea and sky, trains roll, boats float, and planes and rockets fly in this vibrant board book in which the scenes come to life with the help of venetian paper technology. Small children love to read books featuring faces and books about transport. This new book in the popular Little Faces series combines the two concepts brilliantly with a venetian window device that allows the reader to explore emotions and have fun imitating different actions.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781910277317 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 144x144mm Extent: 18 pages Bic1: Picture books: character books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Happy Halloween! (Little Faces) Pintachan

Here's the perfect, non-scary introduction to Halloween for little hands.

Description It's Halloween, and a cheeky spider is creeping up on Ghost, Witch, Skeleton and Pumpkin. How will each of them react when the spider says BOO?

About the Author Pintachan is an illustrator and designer who lives in the north of Spain. He is a confessed licorice lover, enthusiast of old sci-fi movies and collector of childrens illustrated books.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781910277461 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 144x144mm Extent: 8 pages Bic1: Novelty, toy & die-cut books Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2020 Wake Up, Santa! (Little Faces) Matthew Morgan, illustrated by Pintachan

It's Christmas, but Santa is fast asleep. And so are Elf, Reindeer and the toys. Wake up, everyone, it's present time!

Description Small children love to read books featuring faces and books about animals. This new book in the popular Little Faces series combines the two concepts brilliantly with a venetian window device that allows the reader to explore emotions and have fun imitating different actions.

Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781910277454 Format: Dimensions: 144x144mm Extent: 8 pages Bic1: Novelty, toy & die-cut books Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

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