Aurora Rising: the Aurora Cycle 1 Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Aurora Rising: The Aurora Cycle 1 Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

From the New York Times and internationally bestselling authors of The Illuminae Files comes a new science fiction epic . . .

Description The year is 2380, and the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are being assigned their first missions. Star pupil Tyler Jones is ready to recruit the squad of his dreams, but his own boneheaded heroism sees him stuck with the dregs nobody else in the Academy would touch:

A cocky diplomat with a black belt in sarcasm A sociopath scientist with a fondness for shooting her bunkmates A smart-ass tech-whiz with the galaxy's biggest chip on his shoulder An alien warrior with anger management issues A tomboy pilot who's totally not into him, in case you were wondering.

And Ty's squad isn't even his biggest problem--that'd be Aurora Jie-Lin O'Malley, the girl he's just rescued from interdimensional space. Trapped in cryo-sleep for two centuries, Auri is a girl out of time and out of her depth. But she could be the catalyst that starts a war millions of years in the making, and Tyler's squad of losers, discipline-cases and misfits might just be the last hope for the entire galaxy.

NOBODY PANIC.

About the Author New York Times bestselling co-authors Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff feast upon your tears and relish your screams.

In addition to their internationally bestselling THE ILLUMINAE FILES, Amie is the co-author (with Meagan Spooner) of the bestselling Starbound trilogy and the Unearthed duology. She is also the author of Ice Wolves and Scorch Dragons, in the Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781760295738 Elementals trilogy. Format: Paperback - C format Dimensions: 234x153mm Jay is the author of the award-winning Lotus War trilogy and the Nevernight Chronicles, as well as Lifel1k3, the first in the Extent: 480 pages Bic1: Science fiction (Children’s/Teenage) LIFEL1K3 trilogy.. Bic2: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: They live with their respective spouses in Melbourne, Australia. Find Amie and Jay at amiekaufman.com and jaykristoff. Previous Titles: Author now living: Preston, Melbourne Beaumaris, Melbourne com.

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 My Friend Fred Frances Watts, illustrated by A. Yi

A delightful picture book about a friendship between an exuberant but loveable dachshund and his more retiring, tidy housemate.

Description My friend Fred eats dog food for breakfast. I think dog food is disgusting.

My friend Fred howls at the moon. I don't know why.

He does a lot of funny things. But even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.

About the Author Frances Watts is an award-winning author of more than 25 books for children. Her first picture book, Kisses for Daddy, illustrated by David Legge, was a Children's Book Council of Australia Honour Book and has been published in 20 languages. Her next book with David Legge, Parsley Rabbit's Book about Books, was a CBCA Book of the Year and Goodnight, Mice!, illustrated by Judy Watson, won the Prime Minister's Literary Award. Frances lives in Sydney, Australia.

A.Yi is an illustrator and animation artist based in Sydney. She has illustrated various children's books including the bestselling Alice Miranda series. She likes doodling and wishes all books were illustrated.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781760290948 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x240mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Summer Hill, NSW Frances Watts lives in Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Touch the Moon Phil Cummings, illustrated by Coral Tulloch

An atmospheric and lyrical story about the moon landing from a uniquely Australian perspective to mark the 50 year anniversary of the moon walk by Phil Cummings, the bestselling author of Anzac Biscuits, illustrated by the award-winning illustrator of One Small Island.

Description Neil stepped out of the module. He moved carefully down the small ladder. He reached the last step and stopped. Slowly, he placed his foot on the moon. 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for Mankind.'

It's a cold day in July and on a small television screen in Australia, a man is going to walk on the moon! At the same time, outside the window, another kind of miracle is unfolding.

A lyrical personal account of the first moon walk, commemorating the 50th anniversary of this momentous global event.

About the Author Phil Cummings is the author of over sixty books for children, in a career that has spanned thirty years. His work has been published around the world and has received multiple awards. Most recently, Ride, Ricardo, Ride! was a 2016 CBCA Honour Book, and Boy was shortlisted for the 2018 CBCA Book of the Year Award and won the 2017 Children's Peace Literature Award. Phil's favourite pastimes are listening to music, trying to play guitar, watching the cricket, cheering for the Adelaide Crows in the AFL, working in the garden and walking Daisy, his little (but very bossy) Jack Russell terrier. He lives in South Australia.

Coral Tulloch has illustrated over sixty fiction and non-fiction books for children, in Australia and internationally. Her book Antarctica, The Heart of the World, which she wrote and illustrated, won the 2004 Environment Award for Children's

Price: $24.99 Literature. One Small Island, Coral's highly-acclaimed book about Macquarie Island which she created with Alison Lester, ISBN: 9781760523657 won the 2012 CBCA Book of the Year Award, as well as the Environment Award for Children's Literature in the same Format: Hard Cover year. Coral lives in Tasmania. Dimensions: 280x270mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: None

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Coat Julie Hunt and Ron Brooks

This paperback edition of the 2013 CBCA Picture book of the year winner tells the story of how a neglected coat and a down-at-heel man experience the joy and magic of creativity.

Description WINNER: CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2013

The Coat stood in a paddock at the end of a row of strawberries. It was buttoned up tight and stuffed full of straw and it was angry. 'What a waste of me!' it yelled. Then along came a man. 'I could do with a coat like that,' the man said. Together, swooping and swinging, they travelled to the Cafe Delitzia, and had the night of their lives.

A bold and original picture book.

About the Author Julie Hunt loves poetry, storytelling and traditional folktales. Her debut novel Song for a Scarlet Runner won the inaugural Readings Children's Book Prize and her graphic novel KidGlovz (illustrated by Dale Newman) won the 2016 Queensland Premier's Literary Award. She also writes books for younger readers. She has also written numerous picture books and novels for younger readers. She lives on a farm in southern Tasmania and works in a library.

Ron Brooks is an acclaimed illustrator of classic picture books and has won many awards, including the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award three times, and is published in many countries around the world. Two of his early books, The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek and John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat, both written by Jenny Wagner, are widely recognised as introducing Australian picture books onto the world scene. Four of his more recent titles are Old Pig, Fox, The Dream of the Thylacine and On the day you were born, all written by Margaret Wild. Fox has won many Australian and overseas awards. Ron's memoir, Drawn from the Heart, was published in 2010.He lives in Huonville, Tasmania.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760527204 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 263x279mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Picture books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Glaziers Bay, Tasmania

A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Storm Whale Sarah Brennan, illustrated by Jane Tanner

The highly acclaimed and beautifully illustrated book about three sisters who find a stranded whale on the beach.

Description Bleak was the day and the wind whipped down When I and my sisters walked to town ...

So begins the tale of three sisters who find a whale stranded on a windswept beach and try to save it.

'A story of the sea and the possibilities of interactions between humans and other creatures ... a story of human kindness and hope' - Magpies

Shortlisted Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's Book of the Year, 2018 Shortlisted Queensland Literary Awards, Children's Book Award, 2018 Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal (UK), 2018

About the Author Sarah Brennan is the Hong Kong-based, Tasmanian-born author and publisher of the best-selling Chinese Calendar Tales as well as the hugely popular Dirty Story series for kids and Dummies for Mummies, a humorous parenting advice manual published by Haven Books. Her books have regularly appeared on bestseller lists in Hong Kong, where at one point, two of her titles outsold the (then) latest J.K.Rowling and Stephenie Meyer titles for 6 weeks running! Two titles have previously been long-listed for Singapore's Red Dot Children's Book Awards, and her 2015 title, The Tale of Rodney Ram, was short-listed for the Golden Dragon Book Awards 2016. Almost 60,000 of Sarah's books have been sold to date.

Jane Tanner completed an Associate Diploma of Fine Art in Printmaking and Painting and a Diploma of Education. She taught for several years in Victorian secondary schools before taking up full-time illustrating in 1984. She is the acclaimed illustrator of the best-selling picture books There's a Sea in my Bedroom, Drac and the Gremlin, The Wolf, The Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760875442 Fisherman and the Theefyspray and Lucy's Cat and the Rainbow Birds. She is the author and illustrator of Playmates, Format: Paperback Isabella's Secret, Ride with Me, Just Jack, Love from Grandma and Lily and the Fairy House. She has won or been Dimensions: 240x270mm shortlisted for many prestigious awards, including the CBCA Book of the Year Awards in the categories of Picture Book of Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books the Year, Younger Readers and Early Childhood. Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Jane Tanner lives in Hawthorn, Victoria. Sarah Brennan lives in Hong Kong, but visits Australia often.

A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Amundsen's Way: The Race to the South Pole Joanna Grochowicz

What would you do to be the first? The gripping tale of the great Norwegian explorer's courage, determination and ruthlessness in the race to the South Pole.

Description But how will history view Roald Amundsen? he wonders to himself. Will I be remembered for my dedication, my discipline, my daring deeds? Or only for my deception?

Roald Amundsen - hero or villain? Amundsen's South Polar conquest is an extraordinary tale that combines risk, intrigue and personal conflict. A man of striking intelligence and a single-minded thirst for world records, Amundsen's astute planning and shrewd strategy propelled him into first place. Such a man, with everything to lose, will stop at nothing to secure his goal. His story is a testament to utter brilliance and ruthlessness.

From the author of the highly acclaimed Into the White, and full of life-threatening challenges, deception, disappointments and triumph, Amundsen's Way is an adventure story in the purest sense.

About the Author Joanna Grochowicz's narrative non-fiction is meticulously researched and compellingly told. By fusing the real and the imagined in her stories of early Antarctic exploration, she reveals the human aspirations and tragedies that have shaped our understanding of what remains an utterly inhuman place. As an Antarctic writer and communicator, Joanna believes strongly that engaging with Antarctic history encourages a deeper connection with a globally significant continent that few will ever visit. While focusing on polar exploration, her ever-popular school sessions guide students in examining the continued importance of resilience, perseverance and curiosity in all human endeavours.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781760637668 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: True stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Auckland, New Zealand

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Into the White: Scott's Antarctic Odyssey Joanna Grochowicz

The enthralling and harrowing true story of Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, with evocative photographs, and illustrations by Sarah Lippett.

Description Together, they have taken on the greatest march ever made and come very near to great success; never giving up, and never giving up on each other.

This is the story of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica and the memorable characters, who with a band of shaggy ponies and savage dogs, follow a man they trust into the unknown.

Battling storms at sea, impenetrable pack ice, man-eating whales, crevasses, blizzards, bad food, extreme temperatures, and equal measures of hunger, agony and snow blindness, the team pushes on against all odds.

But will the weather hold? Will their rations be adequate? How will they know when they get there? And who invited the Norwegians?

Into the White will leave you on the edge of your seat, hoping against hope that Scott and his men might survive their Antarctic ordeal to tell the tale.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781760293659 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: True stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: True stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Auckland, New Zealand

A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Race for the Red Dragon: Children of the Dragon 2 Rebecca Lim

The Race for the Red Dragon is the thrilling second book in the action-packed Children of the Dragon series.

Description Qing sat bolt upright, her head tilted to one side as if she were listening intently. Then the interior of the van went black and a single shot rang out, loud as a cannon. On their way to the Wudang Mountains to discover the fate of Qing's father and sisters, Qing and Harley make an unscheduled stop after they hear rumours of an ancient vase emblazoned with a red dragon.

Enemies are everywhere, and Harley and Qing must race evil forces across Hong Kong and Southern China to find the legendary vase. Qing's magic is growing in power, but is it enough to counter the human and otherworldly forces that are determined to stop them at all costs?

Featuring magic, mystery and martial arts, The Race for the Red Dragon delivers more fast-paced action and adventure in CHILDREN OF THE DRAGON series.

'Kids will love Lim's skilful blend of ancient events, dragon shape-shifting, international organised crime and kung fu mastery.' - Leanne Hall

About the Author Rebecca Lim is a writer, illustrator, editor and lawyer based in Melbourne. She is the author of nineteen books, including The Astrologer's Daughter (a Kirkus Best Book of 2015 and CBCA Notable Book for Older Readers), Afterlight and the bestselling Mercy. Her work has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Award, Aurealis Award, INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award and Davitt Award, and has also been longlisted for the Gold Inky Award and the David Gemmell Legend Award. She is a co-founder of the Voices from the Intersection initiative to support emerging young adult and children's authors, illustrators and publishing professionals who are Indigenous, people of colour, LGBTIQA or living with disability, and a co-editor of Meet Me at the Intersection, a groundbreaking anthology of YA #OwnVoice Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781760297374 memoir, poetry and fiction. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Kew (Melb.), VIC.

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Relic of the Blue Dragon: Children of the Dragon 1 Rebecca Lim

When Harley Spark accidentally releases Qing, one of five dragon sisters, from the ancient vase she's been trapped in for centuries, he is soon on a dangerous international mission with Qing to find and free her four sisters.

Description Harley gave a little shiver as he peered at the mysterious girl's message. She'd written: DRAGON KING RETURNS

Harley Spark is just an ordinary thirteen-year-old kid who lives with his mum, Delia.

Rumour has it that his dad, Ray, is an international crime figure with a talent for nicking old, valuable things.

So when Harley finds an antique Chinese vase on the footpath, something compels him to stuff it under his school jumper and run for home. Little does he know he's about to reignite a centuries-old war between two ancient, supernatural families...

Featuring magic, mystery and martial arts, The Relic of the Blue Dragon is the first book in the action-packed Children of the Dragon series.

About the Author Rebecca Lim is a writer, illustrator and lawyer based in Melbourne. She is the author of seventeen books, including The Astrologer's Daughter (a Kirkus Best Book of 2015 and Notable Book, CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers), Afterlight and the bestselling Mercy. Shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Award, Aurealis Award, INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award and Davitt Award for YA, Rebecca's work has also been longlisted for the Gold Inky Award and the David Gemmell Legend Award. Her novels have been translated into German, French, Turkish, Portuguese and Polish. She is a co-founder, with Ambelin Kwaymullina, of the Voices from the Intersection initiative to support emerging young adult and children's authors, illustrators and publishing professionals who are Indigenous, people of colour, LGBTIQA or

Price: $14.99 living with disability. ISBN: 9781760297367 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Kew (Melb.), VIC.

A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Shauna's Great Expectations Kathleen Loughnan

A fresh and compelling novel about an Aboriginal scholarship student and her surprising final year of school.

Description Shauna is in her final year at an elite private school and has great expectations. She holds an Indigenous scholarship and is determined to be the first member of her family to go to university, no matter what. The year is off to an excellent start and she and her friends are dreaming big about life after school and planning a trip to Paris.

But suddenly she finds she must make a choice that threatens to throw all her plans into disarray. As pressure builds from every corner of her world, Shauna wonders what she'll have to sacrifice to keep hold of her dreams... Can she fulfil her own promise and still keep her promises to others? Will all her expectations be ripped away?

About the Author Kathleen is an Australian lawyer and writer. She was born in rural Victoria and now lives between Australia and Europe with her husband and their four children.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781760631574 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 320 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Shauna Lavonne Rivers lives at Dawes Point NSW

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A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Stepsister Jennifer Donnelly

A stunning and shocking retelling of the Cinderella fairytale from a Carnegie Medal novelist

Description 'In an ancient city by the sea, three sisters - a maiden, a mother, and a crone - are drawing maps by candlelight. Sombre, with piercing grey eyes, they are the three Fates, and every map is a human life . . .'

Stepsister takes up where Cinderella's tale ends. We meet Isabelle, the younger of Cinderella's two stepsisters. Ella is considered beautiful; stepsister Isabelle is not. Isabelle is fearless, brave, and strong-willed. She fences better than any boy, and takes her stallion over jumps that grown men fear to attempt. It doesn't matter, though; these qualities are not valued in a girl. Others have determined what is beautiful, and Isabelle does not fit their definition. Isabelle must face down the demons that drove her cruel treatment of Ella, challenge her own fate and maybe even redefine the very notion of beauty . . .

Cinderella is about a girl who was bullied; Stepsister is about the bully. We all root for the victims, we want to see them triumph. But what about the bullies? Is there hope for them? Can a mean girl change? Can she find her own happily ever after?

About the Author Jennifer Donnelly is the author of thirteen novels and a picture book for children. She grew up in New York State and studied English Literature and European History at the University of Rochester. Jennifer's first novel, THE TEA ROSE, is an epic historical novel set in London and New York in the late 19th century. Her second novel, A GATHERING LIGHT, set against the backdrop of an infamous murder in the Adirondacks of 1906, won the Carnegie Medal, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the Borders Original Voices Award, and was named a Printz Honor book. In 2014, Jennifer teamed up with Disney to launch the bestselling WATERFIRE saga, an epic series about six mermaids on a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil. Jennifer lives in New York's Hudson Valley with her husband, daughter and two rescue dogs. Follow Jennifer at www. Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781471407970 jenniferdonnelly.com or on Twitter: @JenWritesBooks Format: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 480 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

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Hotkey AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Spellslinger 5: Queenslayer Sebastien de Castell

The penultimate novel in the fantastical Spellslinger series

Description Kellen and Reichis have just finished fighting a duel in the desert when Kellen inadvertently smears blood on the Daroman flag - an act of treason for which the Marshals have no choice but to arrest him. Just before he's put before the Queen to be executed, Kellen is given a strange piece of advice from one of his fellow prisoners: kill the Queen and he'll be given clemency by those who take power. But when Kellen comes face-to-face with the eleven year-old monarch, he realises she's vastly smarter than he expected - and in a great deal more danger.

Perfect for fans of The Dark Tower, Firefly, Guardians of the Galaxy, Terry Pratchett, Ben Aaronovitch and Jim Butcher.

About the Author Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor and product strategist. His only defence against the charge of unbridled dilettantism is that he genuinely likes doing these things and that, in one way or another, each of these fields plays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being a Renaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way. Sebastien lives in Vancouver with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats. Follow Sebastien www.decastell.com or on Twitter: @decastell

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781471408175 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 243x153mm Extent: 400 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Hotkey AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Spellslinger 3: Charmcaster: Book Three in the page-turning new fantasy series Sebastien de Castell

The third book in the page-turning Spellslinger fantasy series.

Description Kellen, Reichis and Ferius are on their way to Gitabria, a city where amazing inventions are dreamed up and sold across the land of the Seven Sands.

But when the three of them stumble across a tiny mechanical bird, magically brought to life, they quickly realise all is not as it appears.

Meanwhile two strange Argosi appear, carrying secrets from Ferius' past, together with an unlikely Jan'Tep ally.

And as time ticks on, all the cards in Ferius' deck point to the emerging tides of war...

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Hotkey AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Potkin and Stubbs Sophie Green, illustrated by Karl Mountford

A brilliant new series bursts onto the scene filled with ghostly goings-on and an unusual investigative duo.

Description A brilliant new series bursts onto the scene filled with ghostly goings-on and an unusual investigative duo. With illustrations from Karl Mountford.

Lil Potkin lives in bleak Peligan City. Her mum works in City Hall and is rarely at home, so aspiring journalist Lil has all the time she needs to explore the city in her bright yellow raincoat, investigating unsolved stories.

One rainy evening Lil meets a sad-looking boy sitting by himself in the bus station and buys him a hot chocolate. That night Lil wakes to find him in her bedroom. He doesn't want to admit to being a ghost, but when he finally remembers his name (Nedly ... possibly) he explains that he needs Lil's help to find out what happened to him after he disappeared from his orphanage a year ago.

So Lil and Nedly - aka Potkin and Stubbs - team up to solve their mystery, and they call in the reluctant help of once- famous detective Abe Mandrel. He agrees to help them with the Stubbs case if they help him find the criminal who escaped justice and cost him his career.

Except - Mandrel thinks it's only Lil he's working with. And Lil realises she is the only person in the whole of Peligan City who can see Nedly. Which can come in handy when trying to solve crime...

Funny, atmospheric, spooky - the perfect detective story for young readers

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Sophie Green writes children's fiction and short stories. She has a degree in zoology and an interest in folklore. She was born and still lives in Suffolk and works as a children's librarian in the public library service. Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781848127616 Format: Paperback Her first novel, unpublished, The Last Giant, was shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition Dimensions: 198x129mm in 2011. Her short stories have been highly commended for the Bridport Prize 2012, longlisted for BBC Opening Lines in Extent: 384 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) 2013 and 2015 and won second prize in Words with Jam in 2014. Before publication Potkin and Stubbs was shortlisted Bic2: for the Bath Children's Novel Award for emerging novelists. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Karl James Mountford was born in Germany and is now a full-time illustrator based in Wales, UK. Author now living:

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Piccadilly Books AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Press Out and Decorate: Narwhals and Mermaids illustrated by Kate McLelland

Make your own 3D decorations with this brilliant board book of press-out narwhals, mermaids and more stuff from the seaside!

Description Each press-out piece is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to decorate. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create three-dimensional ornaments or threaded together to make a hanging seashell garland. From cute narwhals and octopuses to dazzling mermaids and seashells, these press-out pieces are stunning in white and blue foil, but look even better as a colourful collection of underwater things.

About the Author For as long as she can remember, Kate McLelland has loved drawing and painting. Outdoor holidays with her family inspired hours of doodling animals and nature. She is the illustrator for Press Out and Colour: Christmas and Easter, and has a number of books being published, including Blackbird, Blackbird, What Do You Do? (Hodder Children's Books) and What's Below? (Egmont). Kate lives in Edinburgh with her husband and two children.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781788004312 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 210x158mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Colouring & painting activity books Bic2: Press out & kit books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Hello House illustrated by Nicola Slater

Adorable novelty board series, each with big gatefold flaps, holes to peek through and a touch-and-feel ending

Description Ludo has come to the village today - can you help him find his friends? Knock on the doors to the different houses, then tickle Bruno's tummy to wake him up, so everyone can come and play outside with the big red ball!

About the Author Born in the wild and windy north, Nicola began her career as an usher, but life by the big screen was too heady and too fast. Instead, she chose to study Illustration in Buckinghamshire, where she developed a passion for children's books that far surpassed her love of popcorn. She has since had books published here and in the United States, which include Best Friends, Spot a Lot, and Leaping Lemmings. Nicola lives with her family in Cheshire, close to the local cinema where she likes to occasionally lurk in the foyer.

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Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Hello Garage illustrated by Nicola Slater

Adorable novelty board series, each with big gatefold flaps, holes to peek through and a touch-and-feel ending

Description What a busy, dirty place the garage is! But not everyone is hard at work - can you help Ludo find his friends so that they can go outside and play on the soft, green grass?

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781788002318 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 180x180mm Extent: 14 pages Bic1: Pop-up & lift-the-flap books Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Meekoo and the Big Red Potty illustrated by Nicola Slater

An hilarious sound-button book designed to make potty-training a positive experience - for mums, dads AND their little ones!

Description Meekoo may be a big bear now, but even big bears have accidents sometimes. Everyone will enjoy the soundtrack to Meekoo's potty-training day - and they'll love joining in with the big cheer at the end!

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781788004237 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 200x200mm Extent: 10 pages Bic1: Early learning: first experiences Bic2: Novelty, toy & die-cut books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Rescue Princesses: The Amber Necklace illustrated by Sharon Tancredi, Paula Harrison

All-action princesses, ready to rescue animals in peril with their skill, magic jewels and ninja moves!

Description Princess Zina is shocked to discover that the forest home of her kingdom's lemurs is in danger! Can she and her princess friends work together to save the lovely animals and their precious trees?

About the Author

Paula Harrison is the author of the Red Moon Rising trilogy, The Rescue Princesses series and the Secret Rescuers series. She wanted to be a writer from a young age but spent many happy years being a primary school teacher first. She finds inspiration in lots of things from cloud shapes to snippets of conversation. She loves sandy beaches and eating popcorn. She lives with her husband and children in Buckinghamshire, which is nowhere near the sea. Whenever possible, she packs her family into the car and journeys far and wide to find a sandy beach where she can paddle in the waves.

Price: $9.99 ISBN: 9780857639899 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Rescue Princesses: The Silver Locket Paula Harrison

The Rescue Princesses are no ordinary princesses. If there's an animal in danger they'll be there, ready to stage a daring rescue with their ninja skills and magic jewels and nothing, except the occasional dress-fitting or curtseying lesson, will get in their way. Princess Lottie and her three friends are the new Rescue Princesses and they're set for their next adventure.

Description Rosalind and the other princesses are in the Kingdom of Taldonia for the Autumn Ball. They love playing with a little puppy called Patch. But they can't stop arguing, and Rosalind decides it's easier to be friends with animals than with silly princesses. She goes off on her own, and that's when disaster strikes! Patch gets lost in the woods and Rosalind needs the other Rescue Princesses to help find him. But what if they're not her friends any more?

About the Author Paula began inventing stories and writing them down as a child, including one about a magical land inhabited by talking bookworms. After gaining an English degree, she became a primary school teacher. She is also married with two children. She loves inspiring children's imaginations and believes that day-dreaming can be a really good use of your time (although she hasn't actually said that during a lesson). Over the years, she's shared many different authors' books with children, and now can't wait to share her own.

Price: $9.99 ISBN: 9780857631916 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Rescue Princesses: The Ice Diamond Paula Harrison

Description Princess Maya is delighted to welcome the Rescue Princesses to the Kingdom of Lepari. It's a beautiful land, where the King has sworn to protect the rare snow leopards that live in the mountains. So Maya and her new friends are devastated to learn of a plot to harm the animals. And this time, their cunning and ninja moves will not be enough to foil it. They must learn to use the beautiful Ice Diamond, and become invisible.

Price: $9.99 ISBN: 9780857631930 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 An Otter Called Pebble Helen Peters, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon

A daring rescue leads to a desperate search for an otter cub's family...

Description The seventh in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.

Jasmine and Tom are amazed to spot a baby otter alone on the riverbank. When the little cub is swept downstream, they risk everything to rescue her. But where is her family? Can Jasmine and Tom find Pebble's home before it's too late?

Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation.

Look out for Jasmine's other adventures!

A Piglet Called Truffle A Duckling Called Button A Sheepdog Called Sky A Kitten Called Holly A Lamb Called Lucky A Goat Called Willow

About the Author Helen Peters grew up on an old-fashioned farm in Sussex, surrounded by family, animals and mud. She spent most of her childhood reading stories and putting on plays in a tumbledown shed that she and her friends turned into a theatre. After university, she became an English and Drama teacher. Her first book, The Secret Hen House Theatre, was published in 2012, and its sequel, The Farm Beneath the Water, in 2015. Helen lives with her husband and children in East Sussex.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781788001564 Ellie Snowdon grew up in South Wales surrounded by books, Welsh cakes and heaps of encouragement from her mum Format: Paperback - B format to read and draw stories. After graduating from the Children's Book Illustration MA in Cambridge, Ellie moved to London. Dimensions: 198x129mm She receives a weekly supply of Welsh cakes via post (courtesy of her mum) for drawing fuel. Extent: 144 pages Bic1: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens Are Coming!: Two-colour fiction for 5+ readers Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Steven Lenton

Join Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam for three more thrilling canine and cake-based adventures.

Description Three more slapstick adventures from our favourite doggy detectives, all set in the summer sun. And things are HOTTING UP! Someone is CHEATING in the SANDCASTLE competition! There's something FISHY about the new CAFE! But it's the ALIEN INVASION that REALLY makes Shifty and Sam lose their COOL! Anyone for an ICED bun?! Brilliant stories hilariously told by Tracey Corderoy and beautifully brought to life by Steven Lenton's illustrations.

Have you read Shifty and Sam's other fiction adventures?

The Spooky School Up, Up and Away! Jingle Bells!

About the Author

Tracey began writing in 2006. She lives in a hidden valley in Gloucestershire with her family and a whole host of cute-but- naughty pets.

Steven hails from Cheshire where he spent many a school holiday working in the family Pom-pom Factory, packing poms and designing new products. Since this somewhat fluffy start to his career he has gained a BA and MA in Animation and has become a successful animator and art director within the realms of children's television. Steven also designs greetings cards and prints. His main ambition has always been to be a children's book maker and he is very proud to be realising this dream with Nosy Crow. Steven now lives in London where he works from his studio with his little dog, Holly, and dunks endless amounts of biscuits in big red spotty cups of tea while listening to Radio 2. Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781788001526 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Boy Who Flew Fleur Hitchcock

A vivid adventure filled with danger and heroism from the author of Murder in Midwinter

Description Athan Wilde dreams of flight. When his friend, Mr Chen, is murdered, Athan must rescue the flying machine they were building together and stop it falling into the wrong hands. But keeping the machine safe puts his family in terrible danger. What will Athan choose - flight or family?

From the acclaimed author of Murder In Midwinter, Fleur Hitchcock's The Boy Who Flew is a thrilling, murderous tale set among the steep rooftops and slippery characters of Athan's intricately imagined world. Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Peter Bunzl and Philip Reeve.

About the Author Born in Chobham and raised outside Winchester, Fleur Hitchcock grew up as the youngest child of three. She spent her smallest years reading Tintin and Batman, and searching for King Alfred's treasure. She grew up a little, went away to school near Farnham, studied English in Wales, and, for the next twenty years, sold Applied Art in the city of Bath. When her younger child was seven, she embarked on the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa and graduated with a distinction. Now living outside Bath, between parenting and writing, Fleur works with her husband, a toymaker, looks after other people's gardens and tries to grow vegetables.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781788004381 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Have You Seen My Blankie? Lucy Rowland, illustrated by Paula Metcalf

Someone's taken Princess Alice's super-snuggly blankie and she MUST get it back!

Description Princess Alice has lost her very precious blankie and she MUST find it! But her brother doesn't have it and neither does the giant OR the witch. Finally Alice finds her special snuggly in the arms of a sleepy dragon, but he looks so sad when she takes it back that she knows she must find him something just as cosy, soft and warm to cuddle. But what could that be . . .?

About the Author

Lucy Rowland grew up in Cheltenham but currently lives in London, where she works as a Children's Speech and Language Therapist. With a real passion for language and lots of experience working with young children, Lucy was thrilled when she finally made the leap into picture book writing. When she's not daydreaming about story ideas, reading A. A. Milne or thinking up fun new rhymes, Lucy enjoys backpacking, baking and long walks on the beach. She is rather scared of spiders (and spider-related tricks!) but has now (bravely) done the highest bungee jump in the world!

Paula has been writing and illustrating for a very long time. Her parents still own an early original illustrated poem, the short but pithy 'Pin In Tin' (age 4). She went on to study illustration at degree and MA level at the Cambridge School of Art. She is currently a visiting lecturer on the Children's Book Illustration MA there. In 2007, Paula was the first illustrator- in-residence at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, Bucks.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781788001984 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 290x250mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Chester Parsons is Not a Gorilla Martyn Ford

Of all the things Chester Parsons thought he'd be famous for, being stuck inside a gorilla's body was not one of them!

Description When Chester discovers he can mind jump, his sister Amy wastes no time in putting his new skills to work boosting the viewing figures on her video blog. And when a TV company takes them global, he does his most daring mind jump yet, into the brain of Tito the gorilla. The trouble is, when he tries to return to his own body - it's gone!

Has it been stolen? But who would want it, and why? And how come Chester suddenly has the urge to search Amy's hair for fleas? The quest to find the answers takes him on a journey beyond his wildest imagination.

A fast-paced, mind-boggling and hilarious yet thought-provoking read from the author of The Imagination Box series.

About the Author Martyn Ford is a 29-year-old journalist from Hampshire, where he writes for the Bordon Herald. His first book, It Happened to Me, a collection of shocking true stories, was published in 2010 by Summersdale. In 2011 Martyn's TV script was in the finals of the BBC Laughing Stock Competition and he has since been in talks with the BBC about his writing. His debut, The Imagination Box, received huge critical acclaim, which was followed by The Imagination Box: Beyond Infinity and The Imagination Box: A Mind of its Own. This his first standalone title.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9780571332236 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Science fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Child Trade AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!) Swapna Haddow

Who doesn't love the royals?

Description Dave Pigeon and his best friend Skipper are taking in the sights of London. Whilst pecking around the gates of the Royal Palace, looking for high-brow snacks to feast on, they meet Prince Raju Pigeon, one of the Queen's personal birds from the Royal Lofts.

Raju is tired of royal life and longs to see life beyond the palace gates. Dave suggests they swap places for a short while! Raju will get to see how normal pigeon lives and Dave will be pampered in the Royal Lofts. Of course, this all goes to Dave's head and as he laps up the royal treatment becoming more unbearable than ever. But life in high society is not all it's cracked up to be...

A modern-day prince and pauper story with pigeons!

About the Author Swapna Haddow lives in London with her karate-chopping,swash-buckling son (his words not hers), her thirty-something, age-sensitive husband and Archie the Dog. She spends her time writing, eating cake and making sure her son doesn't flatten her husband was he attempts to master his human cannonball trick.

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Sheena Dempsey is a children's author and illustrator. She loves to draw animals, from dirty rats to mean cats and heroic pigeons. She has worked with various publishers in Ireland and the UK including Walker, Templar, Hachette, Little Island and Faber. She lives in London with her partner, Mick, and their greyhound Sandy.

sheenadempsey.com Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9780571336982 @sheenadempsey Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 160 pages Bic1: Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Child Trade AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Cat Morgan T. S. Eliot

A wonderful new picture book version of one of T. S. Eliot's most popular cat poems, brought to life by delightfully humorous illustrations from Arthur Robins, a timeless magical partnership.

Description I once was a Pirate what sailed the 'igh seas- But now I've retired as a com-mission-aire: And that's how you find me a-takin' my ease And keepin' the door in a Bloomsbury Square.

Join Cat Morgan, the swashbuckling pirate as he sails the Barbary Coast in this sixth picture book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum Cats.

About the Author Thomas Stearns Eliot was born in St Louis, Missouri, in 1888. He came to England in 1914 and published his first book of poems in 1917. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948. Eliot died in 1965.

Arthur Robins is a renowned cartoonist and illustrator of over fifty books, including Little Rabbit Foo Foo.

Price: $13.99 ISBN: 9780571345823 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 250x250mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Child Trade AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 My Bed is an Air Balloon Julia Copus, illustrated by Alison Jay

An adorable picture book written by poet Julia Copus and illustrated by Kate Greenaway nominated Alison Jay.

Description When night falls my bed is an air balloon. I sail through the slipsiverse, close by the moon. I float above treetops where the nub-nubs are sleeping and flowering hills where the whifflepigs go creeping; ponds strung with starlight that glitter like glass, a floog with its velvet nose bent to the grass. Such treasures I count on. My bed in the trees swings me up high, like a circus trapeze. Now the cool, night-rustling air slips through my finger-gaps, ripples my hair; now we glide over water, the moon's silver light blown by a cloudpuff into the bight, adrift on the sea where the dream-shapes float; when night falls my bed is a sailing boat.

When night falls my bed is a sailing boat adrift on the sea where the dream-shapes float, blown by a cloudpuff into the bight. Now we slide over water; the moon's silver light laps at my finger-gaps, ripples my hair; now the cool, night-rustling air swings me up high, like a circus trapeze. Such treasures I count on my bed in the trees - Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9780571347711 a floog with its velvet nose bent to the grass, Format: Paperback ponds strung with starlight that glitter like glass Dimensions: 250x250mm and flowering hills where the whifflepigs go creeping. Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books I float above treetops where the nub-nubs are sleeping; Bic2: Poetry (Children's / Teenage) I sail through the slipsiverse, close by the moon. Illustrations: When night falls my bed is an air balloon. Previous Titles: Author now living: A beautifully presented picture book with two front covers, the text can be read from front to back and vice versa. The mirror form poem meets in the middle in a stunning centrepiece image as the two children in the story (twins, one in an air balloon, the other a sailing boat) meet in the clouds! Faber Child Trade AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Gribblebob's Book Of Unpleasant Goblins David Ashby

An original and hilarious story of wayward goblins, inept heros and children who save the day, and the books.

Description When Anna and Nils meet Bob Gribble after school one night, little do they know that his true identity is Gribblebob, a goblin from the other side of the veil. As the mystery of his presence in their village unfolds, Anna and Nils's after-school routine is quite tipped on its head: they become embroiled in a wonderful adventure to save some books from a very evil witch, while also dealing with an invisible dog and two not entirely heroic heroes and making lots of new friends along the way. A delightful, hilarious and brilliantly inventive adventure story by debut author David Ashby.

About the Author David Ashby lives in Sweden with his wife and children. A few years ago, he visited a fortune teller who told him that he would never have a book published. Gribblebob's Book of Unpleasant Goblins is his first book.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781782692348 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Pushkin Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Cloud Forest Victoria Turnbull

An incredibly moving tale speaks of the power of books to bring people together, as well as helping us remember loved ones when they're no longer with us.

Description 'A story will help,' said Umpa. 'Stories make everything grow.' A child's Umpa teaches them to read and to follow the words, out the garden gate and all the way to the sea. Every day is a new adventure. They visit castles in the air, feast with friends and sail away on the rains. But then one day, Umpa isn't there... This incredibly moving tale from acclaimed author-illustrator Victoria Turnbull speaks of the power of books to bring people together, and to help us remember loved ones when they're no longer with us.

About the Author VICTORIA TURNBULL is an emerging star in the picture book world, whose talent led her to win the 2013 Association of Illustrators New Talent Award, Childrens Book category. The Sea Tiger was one of the hot debuts of 2014 and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway 2015 medal.

Price: $21.99 ISBN: 9781786031778 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 290x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Pandora Victoria Turnbull

This is a stunning fable of hope and regeneration from critically acclaimed artist Victoria Turnbull.

Description Pandora lives alone in a world of broken things. She makes herself a handsome home from all that people had left behind, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky... a bird with a broken wing.

As Pandora nurses the bird back to health it begins to fly away each day, bringing a seed or small plant back with him. Then one day, the bird doesn't come back. Pandora is heartbroken.

However, day by day, things begin to grow. This is a stunning fable of hope and regeneration from critically acclaimed artist Victoria Turnbull.

About the Author VICTORIA TURNBULL is an emerging star in the picture book world, whose talent led her to win the 2013 Association of Illustrators New Talent Award, Children's Book category. The Sea Tiger was one of the hot debuts of 2014 and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway 2015 medal.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781847807496 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 275x240mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books: character books Bic2: Picture books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Dictionary of Difficult Words: With more than 400 perplexing words to test your wits! Jane Solomon, illustrated by Louise Lockhart

What is a moonbow? What does it mean when someone absquatulates? Over 400 words to amaze, confuse and inspiring budding wordsmiths (and adults!).

Description What is a bumbershoot? Or a moonbow? And what does it mean when someone absquatulates? Find out all this and more in the Dictionary of Difficult Words. Test your knowledge with more than 400 words to amaze, confuse and inspire budding wordsmiths (and adults). All of the words featured in this book are difficult to spell, hard to say and their meanings are obscure to most children (and most adults)! Written with simple, easy-to-understand definitions by lexicographer Jane Solomon, this dictionary celebrates the beauty of the English language for family trivia time spent around the printed page.

About the Author Jane Solomon is a lexicographer based in Oakland, California. She spends her days writing definitions and working on various projects for Dictionary.com. She's a member of the Unicode Emoji Subcommittee, the group that decides what new emoji pop up on our devices. Jane has a twin sister who is also a lexicographer. Louise Lockhart is an illustrator living in an old mill in a small town in England. She spends her days creating designs from little paper cut outs and line drawings, dreaming up worlds where men still wear suits and hats. As well as working as a freelance illustrator, Louise also applies her illustrations to products for the home, which she sells in her online shop The Printed Peanut.

Price: $35.00 ISBN: 9781786038104 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 310x256mm Extent: 112 pages Bic1: Dictionaries, school dictionaries (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Children's Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Yay! You're Gay! Now What?: A Gay Guy's Guide to Life Riyadh Khalaf, illustrated by Melissa McFeeters

A personal, heartfelt go-to guide for young queer guys. YouTube sensation Riyadh Khalaf shares frank advice about everything from coming out to relationships, as well as interviews with inspirational queer role models, and encouragement for times when you're feeling low.

Description Yay! You're gay! Or maybe you're bi. Or maybe you just feel different... in time, that difference will become the greatest gift you could ask for. It will bring you love, a sense of identity, a new community, and eventually the freedom to be yourself. I promise!

In this personal, heartfelt go-to guide for young queer guys, YouTuber and presenter Riyadh Khalaf shares frank advice about everything from coming out to relationships, as well as interviews with inspirational queer role models, and encouragement for times when you're feeling low. There's a support section for family and friends written by Riyadh's parents and LOADS of hilarious, embarrassing, inspiring and moving stories from gay boys around the world.

Includes chapters on: Labels - what does it mean to be gay, bi, trans or queer?; Coming out; Your first crush; Dealing with bullies; Learning to love your body; Sex ed for gay guys; Coping with embarrassing moments; Finding your tribe.

About the Author Riyadh Khalaf is a presenter and YouTube creator and one of the internet generations most prominent LGBT faces. His media career began at age 16 when he launched a pirate radio station from his bedroom. Since then he has presented and produced award-winning radio. Originally from Dublin, he now lives in London.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781786031914 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Personal & social issues: sex education & the facts of life (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 David Bowie (Little People, Big Dreams) Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Ana Albero

Discover the life of David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music in this new Little People, Big Dreams title.

Description As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists. 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 musician's life.

Little People, Big Dreams is a best-selling 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.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, Big Dreams!

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

Ana Albero was born in Alicante, Spain. She studied Visual Communication at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, and illustration at the University of the Arts Berlin. She is now based in Berlin, where she works primarily in graphite and colored pencil creating vibrant textured images inspired by old pictures and movies. She is the illustrator of The People Awards and Coco Chanel (Little People, Big Dreams).

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781786038036 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x195mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Gandhi (Little People, Big Dreams) Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by Albert Arrayas

Gandhi (Little People, Big Dreams) tells the inspiring story of this peaceful protester and father of India.

Description As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his parents' values. But as a young man, he started to form beliefs of his own that harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood. Gandhi began to dream of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country- ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free-thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as 'Mahatma' meaning 'great soul'.

With innovative illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful people of the world.

About the Author Isabel Sanchez Vegara was 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.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781786033345 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x195mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: True stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 My Two Grandads Floella Benjamin, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain

A great companion to this high-profile author's bestselling picture book My Two Grannies

Description Grandad Harry is from Lancashire and plays the trumpet in a brass band; Grandad Roy is from Trinidad and plays the steel drum in a steel band. Aston wants to play both these instruments, just like his grandads, and he also wants botht he grandads to bring their bands to his school summer fair. But there's a problem - only one band is needed! How Aston saves the situation and brings both his grandads together in a musical extravaganza is delightfully portrayed in this brilliant follow-up to My Two Grannies.

About the Author Floella Benjamin, Baroness Benjamin, OBE, DL is a Trinidadian-British actress, author, television presenter, singer, businesswoman and politician. She is known as presenter of children's programmes such as Play School, Play Away and Fast Forward. Margaret Chamberlain is a well-respected illustrator of children's books. Her books for Frances Lincoln include Has Anyone Seen Jack?, Look Out He's Behind You, Tales from Grimm, My Two Grannies and My Two Grandads.

Price: $11.99 ISBN: 9780711240919 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 278x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 My Two Grannies Floella Benjamin, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain

Alvina's two grannies want to do different things, but Alvina thinks of a way they can compromise so the grannies can become the best of friends.

Description Alvina has two grannies who she loves with all her heart. Grannie Vero is from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Grannie Rose is from the north of England. When Alvina's parents go away on holiday, both the grannies move in to Alvina's house to look after her. But the two grannies want to do different things, eat different food, play different games and tell different stories. The grannies get crosser and crosser with each other, but Alvina thinks of a way they can do all the things their own way so the grannies can become the best of friends.

About the Author Floella Benjamin is an iconic British children's television presenter, producer, actress, and author who for over 30 years has dedicated her life to making children happy and campaigning for their well-being. She has written over 20 books including Skip Across the Ocean, My Two Grannies, and My Two Grandads as well as her acclaimed two-part autobiography, Coming To England.

Margaret Chamberlain is a well-respected illustrator of children's books. Her books include Has Anyone Seen Jack?, Look Out He's Behind You, Tales from Grimm, My Two Grannies and My Two Grandads.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781847800343 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 278x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Children's Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 If All the World Were... Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Allison Colpoys

A moving, poetic picture book about the love between a grandfather and child.

Description A moving, lyrical picture book about a young girls love for her granddad and how she copes when he dies, written by poet and playwright Joseph Coelho. This beautifully illustrated, powerful and ultimately uplifting text is the ideal way to introduce children to the concept of death and dying, particularly children who have lost a grandparent.

About the Author Performance poet and playwright Joseph Coelho has written plays for the Polka Theatre, the Lyric Hammersmith, and the Unicorn Theatre. Allison Colpoys is an award-winning freelance book designer and illustrator. Her books include The Underwater Fancy Dress Parade and Under the Love Umbrella. If All the World Were is her first book for Frances Lincoln Children's Books. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786036513 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 276x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Children's Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle David Litchfield

Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.

Description Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear's Big Band, Hector's jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be for happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.

About the Author DAVID LITCHFIELD first started to draw when he was very young, creating Star Wars and Indiana Jones 'mash up' comics for his older brother and sister. His first picture book with Frances Lincoln Children's Books,The Bear and the Piano, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and became a best-seller in the UK and US. It was shortlisted for 8 other awards in the UK including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Independent Bookshop Week Award, and has sold in over 20 languages.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786035950 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 300x220mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Children's Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Encyclopedia of Animals: More than 1,000 Illustrations and Photographs edited by Tim Harris

The perfect modern encyclopedia for animal enthusiasts of all ages, with plentiful details about each animals distribution, anatomy, diet, and behaviour in the wild.

Description Discover the lifestyles, habitats, and behaviors of the animal kingdom as you've never seen them before with The Encyclopedia of Animals. Each page of this comprehensive guide is packed with amazingly detailed artworks and full-color photographs. From the flying squirrel to the yellow-bellied sapsucker, and from the fire ant to the sun bear, animals are seen in all their splendid variety in this fascinating visual guide. Divided by class and family, the sections in this book clarify the distinguishing traits of the animals, which are depicted in colorful scientific drawings; captions provide additional information. User-friendly and with the sections marked by color tabs for quick consultation, this book could serve as a field guide or a desk reference. Shown in all their glory, here are the gulper eel, the blue wildebeest, the giant African bullfrog, the Sumatran Orangutan, the Chilean flamingo, and the tiny but terrifying anglerfish. Many of the images show the animals in their natural environment and behaving as they would in the wild. An orangutan is shown swinging from a branch, a bird-of-paradise is illustrated during a courtship display, and hyenas are depicted in pursuit of zebra prey. Map icons illustrate the animal's distribution around the world, while key fact boxes highlight features of the animal's anatomy, diet, and genus. Learn more about your favorite species, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, with expert information and up-to-date population statistics throughout. User-friendly and accessible, this is the perfect modern encyclopedia for animal enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author Tim Harris lives in London and writes extensively on science, the natural world, and travel. He has edited or contributed to many childrens and adults books, covering subjects as varied as animal anatomy, meteorology, and world geography. Tim's book Migration Hotspots, was co-published by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (the UK partner of the Audubon Society) and named one the books of the year by the London Times. Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9780785836469 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 296x222mm Extent: 304 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Book Sales AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 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 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 MAY 2019 DDay Michael Noble, illustrated by Alexander Mostov

Relive the events of June 6, 1944 through eye witness accounts that describe 20 real-life stories from the D- Day landings.

Description Meet those involved in reconnaissance, planning and logistics, espionage and development of new technology, through to the military units involved in the invasion and landings, and the subsequent phases of the invasion, this authentic retelling provides a view from every angle of the action. Relive the events of June 6, 1944 through eye witness accounts that describe 20 real-life stories from the D-Day landings. This book - which presents collated photographs, personal accounts and testimonies from all sides with full-page illustrations dramatizing individual roles - brings a key moment in history to life for young readers hearing about the event for the first time, as we commemorate its 75th anniversary.

About the Author Author and academic Michael Noble runs the Centre for Hidden Histories, a military history Engagement Centre, which aims to interact with and support communities as they seek to commemorate and reflect upon events of the 20th century. It has a particular interest in the legacies of war on diverse communities, remembrance and commemoration, and identity. Seattle-based Alexander Mostov is an illustrator whose work has been featured by Google, Facebook, and the Columbus Museum of Art.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781786036261 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 305x305mm Extent: 48 pages Bic1: Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Children's / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Inside Engines (Supersize Cross Sections Pascale Hedelin, illustrated by Lou Rhin

Understand how things work with 16 incredibly detailed cutaway scenes.

Description See inside a submarine, dive below the decks of a tall ship, take a tour inside a tank, explore a zeppelin and step on board a space station in this book which gives the inside story on a new and exciting machine on every spread. Learn about the mechanics of each machine, and explore the context in which they are used in this series of cutaway diagrams with explanatory caption texts throughout.

About the Author Pascale Hedelin is a journalist and children's book author based in France.

Price: $29.99 ISBN: 9781786038005 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 340x280mm Extent: 40 pages Bic1: Transport (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Buildings & construction (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Fast Forward: The World's Most Famous Race Tracks and Race Cars Adam Skinner, James Gilleard

Experience 18 memorable moments in motor racing history and get the inside track on classic cars, famous racers and iconic courses around the world.

Description Travel back through time to experience 18 iconic moments in motor racing history in this lavishly illustrated book, which gives you the inside track on classic cars, routes, and racers. Race The Green Hell' in a Porsche 911, complete the course at Le Mans in a Ford GT40, compete in the Festival of Speed at Goodwood in a Jaguar E-type, and take on the Nascar drivers at Daytona's Speedway. Bursting with facts, figures, stats, and racing stars, this is a racing book of dreams.

About the Author ADAM SKINNER is a sports journalist at The Sun newspaper. He lives and works in London. James Gilleard is an Illustrator and animator living and working in London. He love old cartoons - 1950s animation, vintage film posters, pulp comics, past future predictions, birds, dinosaurs, robots and 1960s cars.

Price: $35.00 ISBN: 9781786031761 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 250x340mm Extent: 80 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Science & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Wide Eyed Editions AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Disconnect Keren David

A thought-provoking story of perspective and influence in the social-media age, from an award-winning author.

Description Could you last six whole weeks without your phone? Six weeks without sharing photos, without group messages, without being kept in the social-media loop? An eccentric entrepreneur has challenged Esther's year group to do just that, and the winners will walk away with 1000 pounds. For Esther, whose dad, sister and baby nephew live thousands of miles away in New York, the prize might be her only chance to afford flights for a visit ... But can she really stay disconnected for long enough to win? An astute and enthralling examination of the highs and lows of social-media life from one of the most compelling voices in teenage fiction.

About the Author Keren David worked as a journalist before publishing her compelling debut YA novel, When I Was Joe, written while taking a course in Writing for Children at City University. She is an associate editor at the Jewish Chronicle. When I Was Joe won six regional awards and was shortlisted for the Branford Boase and UKLA awards. Her books have been nominated for the Carnegie Medal five times.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781781128558 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 MAY 2019 Good Boy Mal Peet and illustrated by Emma Shoard

A powerful and unsettling novella from the beloved Mal Peet, with stunning illustrations from Kate Greenaway longlisted Emma Shoard.

Description Sandie has been battling this demon since her childhood; the sinister black dog of her nightmares that no one can understand. Though her precious pet Rabbie may have fought back this monster for years, when he is no longer there to protect her, Sandie is forced to confront her darkest fears and the black dog will return to haunt her... A deeply unnerving examination of fear that will leave you guessing long after its final page.

About the Author MAL PEET was a multi-award-winning novelist best known for his young adult fiction, including Keeper, Tamar, and Exposure. His novels were nominated for and won several awards including the Carnegie Medal, the Branford Boase Award, and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. In 2017 his final novel Beck was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Mal passed away in 2015. EMMA SHOARD is an illustrator and printmaker who graduated in 2011 from Kingston University's Illustration & Animation course. She also works part-time as a bookseller for Daunt Books. In 2018 Emma was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal for her illustration of Siobhan Dowd's The Pavee and the Buffer Girl.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781781128527 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 200x146mm Extent: 88 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Graphic novels Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Case of the Vanishing Granny Alexander McCall Smith

Introducing the first tale in The Big Top Mysteries, an exciting new series from Alexander McCall Smith and illustrator Sam Usher.

Description Roll up! Roll up! The Shortbread Family Circus is in town! Billy, Fern and Joe Shortbread are the stars of their family circus, but they also have another talent ... they're experts at solving mysteries! When their circus moves into a new town they soonmake friends with a young boy named Tom. But Tom can't enjoy the circus because his granny has disappeared and he's worried he'll never see her again. With the help of their astonishing circus skills can the Shortbread circus stars crack the clues and find Tom's granny?A brilliant McCall Smith adventure story, brimming with wit, wisdom and larger than life characters.

About the Author Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world's most prolific and most popular authors. He is perhaps best known for the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books which have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. He is the author of over 30 books for children and has won numerous awards for his writing, including the British Book Awards Author of the Year Award in 2004 and a CBE for services to literature in 2007. He lives in Edinburgh.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781781128572 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Into the Bin: (and out again) Anne Fine and illustrated by Vicki Gausden

Every old object can find a new home in this cheerful tale about reusing and recycling, from award-winning author Anne Fine.

Description Mr Frost's classroom is always in a mess, and now his class are on a mission to send all the things they don't need off to a charity shop - including the rubbish bin that falls over at the slightest touch! From books to old toys, they bring in all sorts of items to send away in the bin, but little do they know that what one person doesn't want might be just the thing someone else has been looking for. A fun and quirky tale of the wonders of recycling

About the Author Anne Fine was the second UK Children's Laureate and has won numerous awards including the Carnegie Medal twice, for Goggle Eyes and Flour Babies. She has written many children's classics, perhaps most famously Madame Doubtfire. In 2003 she was awarded an OBE. She lives in County Durham.

Price: $11.99 ISBN: 9781781128589 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Home Ground Alan Gibbons and illustrated by Chris Chalik

A timely and thought-provoking football story packed with facts from reluctant reader favourite Alan Gibbons.

Description Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. Hasan and his friend Faisal prove to be exactly what the team need - but Jordan's not going to accept his new teammates so easily. Can Sam get the boys to pull together and win?Packed with facts about football and refugee communities.

About the Author Alan Gibbons has written over 60 books and won many prestigious awards such as the Blue Peter Award for 'The Book I Couldn't Put Down', the Angus Book Award and the Stockport Book Award. He has also been shortlisted twice for the Carnegie Medal and his books have been published into dozens of languages. As well as being a writer, Alan is a high profile library campaigner.

Price: $11.99 ISBN: 9781781128565 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 72 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Toad Attack! Patrice Lawrence

Upper Dab is under attack from a mysterious invasion of toads in this hilarious middle-grade adventure from award-wining author Patrice Lawrence.

Description After a toad lands on his head as he leaves his house one morning, Leo is determined to find out where it has come from and why. Together with his friend Rosa, he needs to come up with some answers before the angry residents of Upper Dab take matters into their own hands and the toads become toast!

About the Author PATRICE LAWRENCE was born in Brighton and brought up in an Italian-Trinidadian household in Sussex. Her first novel, Orangeboy, won the Waterstones Book Prize for Older Children, the YA Book Prize, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award, and nominated for the Carnegie medal. Her second YA novel, Indigo Donut has received rave reviews and was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018.

Price: $11.99 ISBN: 9781781128442 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 80 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Fox Friend Michael Morpurgo

From the multi award-winning and bestselling author, a moving story of a girl and an injured fox cub with a lower reading age.

Description Clare has lived her whole life on a farm, but she's never seen a fox - until she finds a tiny, injured cub who's lost his mum. Clare cares for him herself, but has to keep him hidden from her father, who thinks foxes are vermin. Can she keep the cub safe? Particularly suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.

About the Author Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of the UK's best-loved authors for children and young people. He was the third UK Children's Laureate and has won countless awards for his writing.

Price: $11.99 ISBN: 9781781127506 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Race to Space: From the Launch of Sputnik to the Moon Landing Clive Gifford, illustrated by Paul Daviz

Discover the rivalry that gripped the world and sent man to the Moon! Celebrating 50 years since the Moon Landing, The Race to Space explores The USA and Soviet Unions competition to land on the moon, and looks at how their technological advances changed the world.

Description You know that man has walked on the Moon, but do you know the story of how he got there? With the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing on 20th July 2019, this book celebrates the Space Race rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. Readers will learn about the neck-and-neck race between the two superpowers, through an illustrated story of the rivalry that gripped the world. From Russia's first satellite, Sputnik, to Neil Armstrong planting a US a flag on the moon, discover the events that unfolded through amazing nostalgic illustrations and engaging text. Explore, too, how these two space agencies now work together, and how the monumental achievements of the space race have created world-changing technology that we all use and benefit from today.

About the Author Clive Gifford has travelled to more than 70 countries, has climbed rocket launch towers, ridden on robots and flown gliders. Hes had more than 200 books published and has received nominations for or won Royal Society, Blue Peter, Smithsonian among others. Paul Daviz is an illustrator whose style is characterised by big, bold shapes, sweeping lines, strong colours, hints of texture, and plenty of fun. His influences include Soviet matchbox covers and 1970s cinema advertising. After studying graphic design and working as a storyboard visualizer for TV ads, packaging and print campaigns.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781786038890 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 295x210mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Space (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Humperdink Our Elephant Friend Sean Taylor, illustrated by Claire Alexander

This beautifully illustrated and humorous title helps children learn the key skill of playing with and accepting new friends, whatever their size, shape... or species!

Description When Humperdink the baby elephant joins the children's playgroup, he seems friendly enough, but it soon becomes clear that he's not very good at the usual games the children play, like dressing up or hide-and-seek. When he breaks the children's favourite slide, everyone feels sad. But with a little patience and understanding the children soon discover that Humperdink is good at some things - especially if they use their imaginations - leading to a riotously fun conclusion. A delightful picture book with endearing artwork and a humorous story to engage young readers and help them gain an understanding about those different from themselves. This title helps children learn the key skill of playing with and accepting new friends, whatever their size, shape... or species! Exploring themes of empathy and imaginative play, this title is a must-have for young readers seeking to understand the world around them.

About the Author Sean Taylor is a children's author, storyteller and teacher with experience of creative writing teaching in three continents. His books include The Great Snake, Purple Class and the Skelington, Purple Class and the Flying Spider, Crocodiles Are the Best Animals of All, The Grizzly Bear with the Frizzly Hair, Who Ate Auntie Iris and We Have Lift-Off. He lives partly in England and partly in Brazil where his wife is from.Claire Alexander is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator. She studied a degree in Fine Art and later specialised in childrens illustration. Claire teaches her own picture book course for adults in London and regularly visits schools, where she enjoys drawing for children.

Price: $21.99 ISBN: 9781786035424 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 290x235mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture storybooks Bic2: Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Words & Pictures AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Galloglass Scarlett Thomas

The third in the thrilling Worldquake sequence,packed with adventuring, a magical library, Midwinter spells and missing cats. With a magical glow-in-the-dark cover

Description EVERYTHING IS MADE OF MAGIC . . .

Effie Truelove and her school-friends Lexy, Wolf, Maximilian and Raven must use their magical skills to defeat the Diberi, a corrupt organisation intent on destroying the worlds at Midwinter.

But during a visit to the Otherworld, Effie is mistaken and imprisoned for being a galloglass - a dangerous, selfish islander. Meanwhile, Lexy is threatened by the vile professor Jupiter Peacock and Wolf embarks on a perilous journey to find his missing sister.

And back at school, Neptune the cat is bored. He's used to lording it over the other stray cats, but they've all mysteriously vanished. Where could they be - and how will he find them?

Can Effie and her friends reunite before total destruction is wreaked upon the universe?

About the Author Scarlett Thomas has always loved stories, magic and mysterious places. She tried (and failed) to write her first novel when she was six. Since then she has successfully written lots of novels, but this is her first series for children. She lives near the sea in an old house full of books, and is a professor in the English department of the University of Kent.

Galloglass is the third volume in the Worldquake Sequence. Worldquake.co.uk

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781782119333 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 204x138mm Extent: 384 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Canongate Trade AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Dragon's Green: Worldquake Book One Scarlett Thomas

The first in the thrilling and magical new children's series from Scarlett Thomas, author of the bestselling adult novel The End of Mr Y.

Description After the worldquake, magic is seeping into our world Effie Truelove is a new pupil at the Tusitala School for the Gifted, Troubled and Strange, with its twisted grey spires and an English teacher so frightening she gives the class nightmares. When her beloved grandfather is brutally attacked, Effie promises to look after his magical books. But then shady book- collector Leonard Levar gets his hands on them and Effie has to embark on the most dangerous adventure of her life... Effie must travel to the mysterious Otherworld, unlock the hidden meaning of an old book called Dragon's Green, and brave the terrifying Diberi, a secret organisation with plans that could destroy the entire universe. But Effie can't face the Diberi alone. Can her new school-friends Maximilian, Wolf, Lexy and Raven combine their gifts and discover their true powers in time?

About the Author Scarlett Thomas has always loved stories, magic and mysterious places. She tried (and failed) to write her first novel when she was six. Since then she has successfully written lots of novels, but this is her first one for children. She lives near the sea in an old house full of books, and is a professor in the English department of the University of Kent. Dragon's Green is the first volume in the Worldquake Sequence.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781782117049 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 352 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Canongate PBS AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Chosen Ones: Worldquake Book Two Scarlett Thomas

The second in the thrilling Worldquake sequence, which began with Dragon's Green, packed with magic and adventure - featuring mysterious new spells, talking animals and a deadly plan to destroy the worlds!

Description THERE IS MAGIC BEYOND THE REALWORLD . . .

When Effie and Maximilian both mysteriously vanish, friends Raven, Lexy and Wolf don't know where to turn for help. Effie is in deep danger and she's running out of time. To make things worse, Raven's mother is caught up in a plot with the ruthless billionaire Albion Freake, who will stop at nothing to become invincible.

Can the school-friends save Effie and Maximilian and stop Albion Freake's deadly plan, before it's too late?

The Chosen Ones is the second volume in the Worldquake Sequence. Worldquake.co.uk

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781782119326 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 384 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Canongate PBS AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Cats & Kittens (Drawing & Activity Book): Learn to Draw 17 Different Cat Breeds Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team

Learn how to draw 17 different breeds of cats and kittens by tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing!

Description This interactive drawing and activity book features a variety of feline friends you can learn to draw, from Persians and Ragdolls to Bengals and British Shorthairs. Filled with fun facts, quizzes, and puzzles too, the Cats & Kittens (Drawing & Activity Book) provides hours of artistic entertainment!

Inside, three different drawing methods are featured: tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing. The easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through each step, showing you how each step builds upon the next to create a finished piece of art. You can try all three methods and see which one works best for you.

There're plenty of practice pages and tracing paper inside, so you have all you need to get started right away. Plus, learn some fun facts about the different cats and kittens as you learn to draw them.

Activities include a cat breed word search and a maze to help a playful kitten find its way to a toy mouse.

Cats & Kittens (Drawing & Activity Book) is the purrrfect book for curious budding artists.

About the Author

The Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team develops fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, transportation, history, craft, gardening, and more.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781633227033 Format: Dimensions: 273x203mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Horses & Ponies (Drawing & Activity): Learn to draw 17 different breeds Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team

Horses & Ponies Drawing & Activity Book teaches young artists to draw their favorite horse and pony breeds by tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing.

Description With this interactive drawing book, aspiring young artists will discover just how easy it is to draw a variety of lovable horse and pony breeds, ranging from the petite Appaloosa and the high-spirited Arabian, to the athletic Thoroughbred and the big and powerful Clydesdale.Horses & Ponies Drawing & Activity Book comes as a 64-page, spiral-bound book which teaches young artists to draw through three different methods: tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing. Each method features easy-to-follow instructions and shows how each step builds upon the next to create a finished piece of art. Fun facts and interesting tidbits of information about each breed are also sprinkled throughout each project. With the included tracing paper and plenty of practice pages, Horses & Ponies Drawing & Activity Book will help budding artists create beautiful equine portraits!

About the Author The Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team develops fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, transportation, history, craft, gardening, and more.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781633226647 Format: Dimensions: 273x203mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Art: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Interactive & activity books & packs Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Dogs & Puppies (Drawing and Activity): Learn to draw 17 different dog breeds Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team

Dogs & Puppies Drawing & Activity Book teaches young artists to draw 16 beloved dog and puppy breeds by tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing.

Description Dogs & Puppies Drawing & Activity Book teaches young artists to draw 16 beloved dog and puppy breeds by tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing. With this interactive drawing book, aspiring young artists will discover just how easy it is to draw 16 different breeds of dogs and puppies of all shapes, sizes, and colors! From the small and sassy to the big and burly, theres a breed for everyone. Dogs & Puppies Drawing & Activity Book comes as a 64-page, spiral-bound book which teaches young artists to draw through three different methods: tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing. Each method features easy-to-follow instructions and shows how each step builds upon the next to create a finished piece of art. Fun facts and interesting tidbits of information about each breed are also sprinkled throughout each project. With the included tracing paper and plenty of practice pages, Dogs & Puppies Drawing & Activity Book will help budding artists create perfect puppy portraits!

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781633226661 Format: Dimensions: 273x203mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Art: general interest (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Interactive & activity books & packs Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Walter Foster Jr AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 On The Move (What's Wrong?) Catherine Veitch, illustrated by Fermin Solis

Featuring beautifully illustrated scenes and a wide range of vehicles, this book is a fun way to learn about transport.

Description Detailed full spread scenes each feature five out-of-place or wrong things to find. Lively text provides facts and clues as well as key information about the wrong... and the right things included in the scenes. Designed to challenge your children and push them to work things out for themselves, they'll also be encouraged to think about where the wrong things do belong.

About the Author Catherine Veitch trained as an infant primary teacher before working as an editor and writer for twenty years in children's magazines and books. Today, when she's not walking her Sheltie dog, Arthur, Catherine enjoys writing and creating content for children's story, puzzle, activity and early learning books.Fermin Solis is a freelance illustrator based in Spain. He is a self-taught artist who gains inspiration from cartoonists and illustrators from the 1950's. In 2012, Fermin received the Premio Extremno del Ano' award for his artwork. During his spare time, Fermin likes to the play the guitar and ukulele and spend time with his children.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786034816 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 In Dinosaur Times (What's Wrong?) Catherine Veitch, illustrated by Fermin Solis

Featuring beautifully illustrated scenes of dinosaurs this book is a fun way to learn about history and the natural world.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786034786 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction Bic2: General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Jack Breaks the Beanstalks (Fairytale Friends): A Story about Honesty Sue Nicholson, illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino

Jack loves climbing, but he isnt allowed to climb the beanstalks in his garden. One night, Jack can resist no longer and starts to climb the tall, green beanstalks. Will Jacks Mum find out? And will he tell her the truth? Learn about honesty in this story about Jack and his fairytale friends.

Description Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Jack and his fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

About the Author Sue Nicholson was previously an editor for publishers including Macmillan Education, DK and Kingfisher. Now freelance, Sue has written books for all ages on a wide variety of subjects, but her particular interest is in producing material for the under-5s and early readers. Sue loves writing original fiction and non-fiction, re-telling and adapting stories.Flavia Sorrentino lives and works as a freelance illustrator in Rome. She loves her city and the figure of speech, ""Rome wasnt built in a day"", which inspires her each day to seek new ways of communication and expression. She has a true passion for Toulouse Lautrec, poetry, historical costume, typography, Tina Turner and tomato sauce!

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786035677 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Snow White, Star Striker (Fairytale Friends): A Story about Teamwork Sue Nicholson, illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino

Snow White is one of the village football teams best players. But she wants to score all the goals herself and never passes the ball to her friends. Will she ever learn to play as part of a team? Learn about teamwork in this story about Snow White and her fairytale friends.

Description Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Snow White and her fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786035707 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self- esteem (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Cinderella's Ballet Shoes (Fairytale Friends): A Story about Kindness Sue Nicholson, illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino

Cinderella wants more than anything to have lessons at the new dance school opening in the village, but she doesn't have any ballet shoes. Can Cinderella's fairytale friends help make her dream come true? Learn about kindness in this story of Cinderella and her fairytale friends.

Description Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Cinderella and her fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786035646 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self- esteem (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Wake Up, Sleepy Beauty! (Fairytale Friends): A Story about Responsibility Sue Nicholson, illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino

Beauty has a lovely pony called Flick, but having a pony is hard work and Beauty can be a bit lazy sometimes. Then one night, Flick runs away. Will he ever come back? Learn about responsibility in this story about Beauty and her fairytale friends.

Description Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Beauty and her fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786035738 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 253x230mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self- esteem (Children's / Teenage) Bic2: Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

QED AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Supersaurs 3: Clash of the Tyrants Jay Jay Burridge

The third book in the thrilling Supersaurs series. The adventure continues in America's Wild West...

Description Imagine a world where dinosaurs survived...

Bea and Carter Kingsley have been struggling to fit in at school in England after their adventures and the tragic loss of their grandmother, Bunty. Despite his misgivings about further travel, their godfather Theodore decides to take them to America, to visit their Uncle Cash Kingsley's ranch in California. Unexpectedly reunited with Viscount Lambert Von Knutr, and introduced to his wife, Anya Sitz, Bea and Carter find themselves temporarily separated when Bea accompanies the glamorous Viscount's wife to San Francisco. Theodore, still determined to unlock the mysteries of the journals the childrens' father left behind, takes off on a quest of his own. Will the rifts growing be healed - or widen? The adventure concludes in Wild West style with a dramatic showdown at the rodeo...

In a world where dinosaurs have survived and evolved alongside humans, Bea and Carter Kingsley are searching for answers to the disappearance of their parents. But the answers our heroes seek are surrounded in mystery. What is the secret of the Saurmen? And who else is interested in discovering it - can everyone they meet be trusted?

The world of SUPERSAURS is wonderfully realized, grounded in historical events and a classic storytelling adventure beautifully illustrated throughout.

About the Author Jay Jay Burridge studied Fine Art Sculpture at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design. For his degree show he made a forty-foot-long, self-assembled dinosaur skeleton out of MDF.

After graduating, in 1994 he took over from the legendary children's TV presenter Tony Hart writing and co-presenting the TV show SMart for the BBC. This grew into three spin-off series and touring live shows. After eight years with the BBC, Jay Jay then turned his attention to a career in commercial art for brands such as Sony, Adidas, and Levis. It was not long Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781786968197 before he started up his own custom-made deluxe trucker cap brand, Lucky Seven Caps. Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm In the summer of 2010 he returned to his favourite subject of dinosaurs and exhibited his supersaurs sculptures in a one- Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Westerns man show in Beverly Hills, LA. The 80,000 square-foot space was filled with 15 full-sized supersaurs. With his friend Bic2: Historical fiction Jamie Oliver, he co-created the Dinersaur Diner, situated in the heart of Piccadilly Circus. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Jay Jay lives in Oxfordshire with his family. Author now living:

Supersaurs AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Bear Grylls Survival Skills: Winter Bear Grylls

1. 'Bear Says' Fun Facts & Tips, 2. Amazing Illustrations 3. The Great Outdoors

Description Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls to explore the great outdoors. Learn how to prepare for the outdoors in winter, how to identify and prevent hypothermia, and how to keep warm and dry on cold nights. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear.

About the Author Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry.

You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www.beargrylls.com.

Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) and Instagram @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!)

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781786961198 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: mm Extent: 48 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Reference material (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bear Grylls AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Illuminae: The Illuminae Files_01 Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Kady and Ezra thought their break-up was messy until they witnessed their entire world literally falling apart. Now they're piecing together what's left of their lives, and their romance, and trying to survive an intergalactic war.

Description THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a planet that's little more than an ice-covered speck at the edge of the universe. Too bad nobody thought to warn the people living on it. With enemy fire raining down on them, exes Kady and Ezra - who are barely even talking to each other - are forced to fight their way onto the evacuating fleet, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit.

But the warship is the least of their problems. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results. The fleet's AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what the hell is going on. As Kady hacks into a tangled web of data to find the truth, it's clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: the ex-boyfriend she swore she'd never speak to again.

Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth and the courage of everyday heroes.

About the Author Amie Kaufman is the award-winning co-author of the STARBOUND series. Jay Kristoff is the award-winning author of the LOTUS WAR series. Collectively, they are 12'5' tall and live in Melbourne, Australia, with two long-suffering spouses, two rescue dogs, and a plentiful supply of caffeine. They met thanks to international taxation law, and stuck together due to a shared love of blowing things up and breaking hearts. You can learn more about Amie and Jay at amiekaufman.com and jaykristoff.com.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781760875404 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x128mm Extent: 612 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Science fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Preston, Melbourne Beaumaris, Melbourne

A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Gemina: The Illuminae Files_02 Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

The exhilarating sequel to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Illuminae.

Description Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna's social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed.

The saga that began with the breakout bestseller Illuminae continues on board the space station Heimdall, where two new characters will confront the next wave of BeiTech's assault. Hanna is the station captain's pampered daughter, Nik the reluctant member of a notorious crime family. But while they are struggling with the realities of life aboard the galaxy's most boring space station, little do they know that Kady Grant and the Hypatia are headed to Heimdall, carrying news of the Kerenza invasion.

When an elite BeiTech team invades the station, Hanna and Nik are thrown together to defend their home. But alien predators are picking off the crew one by one, and a malfunction in the station's wormhole means the space-time continuum may be ripped in two before dinner. Soon, Hanna and Nik aren't just fighting for their own survival. The fate of everyone on the Hypatia - and possibly in the known universe - is in their hands.

But relax. They've totally got this. They hope.

Featuring guest journal illustrations by bestselling author Marie Lu.

About the Author Amie Kaufman is the internationally bestselling co-author of the Starbound series. Jay Kristoff is the internationally bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicle.

Collectively, they are 12'5' tall and live in Melbourne, Australia, with two long-suffering spouses, two rescue dogs, and a plentiful supply of caffeine. They met thanks to international taxation law, and stuck together due to a shared love of Price: $22.99 ISBN: 9781925266573 blowing things up and breaking hearts. You can learn more about Amie and Jay at amiekaufman.com and jaykristoff.com. Format: Paperback - C format Dimensions: 234x153mm Extent: 672 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Preston, Melbourne Beaumaris, Melbourne

A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Obsidio: The Illuminae Files_03 Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

From bestselling author duo Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff comes the exciting finale in the trilogy that broke the mould and has been called 'stylistically mesmerizing' and 'out-of-this-world-awesome.'

Description Asha Grant came to Kerenza to escape her past. Too bad he just caught up with her.

Asha survived BeiTech's initial assault and has been working undercover with the hopelessly outmatched resistance ever since. That, and figuring out what to do with the secret she's stashed in the crawlspace. The last thing she expected to worry about was her ex-boyfriend, but Rhys Lindstrom just landed planetside, and he's looking finer than ever in his new BeiTech uniform. Is he her way out - or a guarantee she never gets off this frozen rock alive?

But Asha's not the only one with problems. Her cousin Kady's ragtag band of survivors are headed for Kerenza - without enough oxygen to last the journey. Oh, and there might be an insurrection brewing. But when have little things like that ever stopped the Illuminae Group?

Too bad time isn't on their side. With BeiTech hurrying to repair their damaged jump gate, and a mass extermination planned for the Kerenza civilians, only a miracle could save them now. And everyone knows that miracles are just statistical probabilities ... right?

From bestselling author duo Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff - and once again featuring select journal entries from Marie Lu-comes the heart-stopping, heartbreaking finale in the trilogy that broke the mould and has been called 'stylistically mesmerizing' and 'out-of-this-world-awesome.'

About the Author Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff feast upon your tears and relish your screams, In addition to their international bestsellers Illuminae and Gemina, Amie is the co-author (with Meagan Spooner) of the bestselling Starbound trilogy and its successor, Unearthed. She is also the author of Ice Wolves. Price: $22.99 ISBN: 9781925266726 Format: Paperback - C format Jay is the author of the award-winning Lotus War trilogy and the Nevernight Chronicles, as well as the forthcoming novel Dimensions: 234x153mm LIFEL1K3. They live with their respective spouses in Melbourne, Australia. Extent: 624 pages Bic1: Science fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Find Amie and Jay at their websites: amiekaufman.com and jaykristoff.com. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Preston, Melbourne Beaumaris, Melbourne

A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Storm Whale Sarah Brennan, illustrated by Jane Tanner

A captivating and beautifully illustrated story about three sisters who find a stranded whale on the beach.

Description SHORT-LISTED: 2018 Prime Minister's Literary Award, Children's Fiction

Bleak was the day and the wind whipped down when I and my sisters walked to town ...

With a powerful, poetic text, wonderful to read aloud, and illustrations full of life and movement, Storm Whale celebrates the majesty and vulnerability of nature and our place in it.

Jane Tanner has a fine art and teaching background and began illustrating picture books full-time in 1984. She loves working for children and drawing their attention to the natural world in all its awe and wonder. She is the acclaimed illustrator of the best-selling picture books There's a Sea in my Bedroom, Drac and the Gremlin, The Wolf, The Fisherman and the Theefyspray, Lucy's Cat and the Rainbow Birds and The Soldier's Gift. She is the author and illustrator of Playmates, Isabella's Secret, Ride with Me, Just Jack, Love from Grandma and Lily and the Fairy House. She has won or been shortlisted for many prestigious awards, including the CBCA Book of the Year Awards in the categories of Picture Book of the Year, Younger Readers and Early Childhood.

Price: $24.99 ISBN: 9781760293642 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 240x270mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books Bic2: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Jane Tanner lives in Hawthorn, Victoria. Sarah Brennan lives in Hong Kong, but visits Australia often. A & U Children AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Press Out and Decorate: Unicorns Kate McLelland

Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out unicorns, rainbows and clouds!

Description Each press-out design is intricately decorated with pink foil and perfect for all ages to decorate. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create magical three-dimensional hanging ornaments or threaded together to make a super cute garland. From flying unicorns and shooting stars to fluffy clouds and rainbows, these gorgeous press-out pieces look elegant in white and pink, but even better as a decorated collection of flying unicorns.

About the Author For as long as she can remember, Kate has loved drawing and painting. Outdoor holidays with her family inspired hours of doodling animals and nature. She is the illustrator for both the Christmas and Easter Decorations titles, and has a number of books being published, including Blackbird, Blackbird, What Do You Do? and What's Below?. Kate lives in Edinburgh with her husband and two children.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781788002172 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 210x148mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Press Out and Decorate: Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things illustrated by Kate McLelland

Make the coolest 3D decorations for your room with this brilliant new press-out activity book!

Description Each press-out design is intricately decorated with turquoise foil and perfect for all ages to decorate. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create super-cool three-dimensional ornaments or threaded together to make a hanging garland. From cool llamas to tropical flamingos, and cactuses and pineapples too, these press-out pieces are outstanding in white and turquoise, but look even better as a colourful collection of cool things.

Price: $19.99 ISBN: 9781788003148 Format: Board Book Dimensions: 210x148mm Extent: 24 pages Bic1: Colouring & painting activity books Bic2: Press out & kit books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Nosy Crow AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 The Snow Sister Emma Carroll

From the queen of historical fiction, the critically acclaimed author of Frost Hollow Hall andThe Girl Who Walked on Air, comes a beautiful Christmas novella from with just a hint of festive magic.

Description Ever since her sister, Agnes, died, Pearl has a tradition every time it snows. She makes a person out of snow. A snow sister. It makes Christmas feel a little less lonely.

On Christmas Eve, her father receives a letter about a long-lost relative's will. Is their luck about to change? In anticipation of a better Christmas, Pearl goes to beg credit at Mr Noble's grocery to get ingredients for a Christmas pudding. But she is refused, and chased down the street where she is hit by a hansom cab. The snow is falling so hard that they can't take her home. She'll have to stay at Flintfield Manor overnight, in a haunted room... Will Pearl make it home for Christmas?

About the Author Emma Carroll is a secondary school English teacher. She has also worked as a news reporter, an avocado picker and the person who punches holes into filofax paper. She recently graduated with distinction from Bath Spa University's MA in Writing For Young People. The Girl Who Walked on Air is Emma's second novel. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9780571341801 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x129mm Extent: 112 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Faber Child Trade AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Thin Ice Chris Powling and Sue Mason

A hilarious heartwarming comedy.

Description Pete knows that you must not walk on ice. But a dog is stuck out ther eon the lake! What can he do? Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant and dyslexic readers.

About the Author He's taught at all levels in the state school system, from infants to postgraduates. Throughout his career, Chris has had a rich and diverse involvement with children's books. In 1996 he won the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature and now serves on numerous prize committees. Chris lives in south London with his family.

Price: $12.99 ISBN: 9781781121276 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 198x130mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Barrington Stoke AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Stories from the Billabong James Vance Marshall, illustrated by Francis Firebrace

From the author of Walkabout come ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold.

Description Ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold and illustrated by one of the most well- known artists working in the tradition. Discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special in this impressive collection of illustrated aboriginal legends. With stunning vibrant artwork from aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace, whose distinctive, colourful work is known throughout Australia and beyond.

About the Author Francis Firebrace is a 'Wirrigan man', a name given to a wise Aboriginal elder whose songs, including traditional didgeridoo, retell the old stories and speak of freeing the spirit. He is one of Australia's foremost Aboriginal storytellers who has been 'yarning' since he can't remember when and performing at schools, festivals and theatres. He is also a highly respected artist whose works have been displayed throughout the world. He paints in the four colours his people (the Yorta Yorta) have used since the beginning of time: black from fire coals, white from pipe clay, red and yellow from ground ochre, and he mixes these with acrylic to achieve his own distinctive, contemporary effect. James Vance Marshall is also published under the names Ian Cameron and Donald Payne. His most famous book, Walkabout, was first published as The Children, and was later made into a movie by the director Nicholas Roeg. His other books include A River Ran Out of Eden , The Lost Ones (dramatised by Disney as The Island at the Top of the World ) and White-Out.

Price: $18.99 ISBN: 9781847801241 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x214mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Folklore, myths & legends Bic2: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Escape from Pompeii Christina Balit

Travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire and join Tranio, the son of an actor, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, in witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79.

Description The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 meant death for most of the Roman citizens living in Pompeii. But some people must have survived, and Christina Balit has used this as the starting-point for her story. It tells of Tranio, an actor's son, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, who witness the destruction of their beloved city.

About the Author Christina Balit was born in Manchester but grew up in the Middle East. She studied at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and also attended Morley Theatre School and Questors Theatre School. She has exhibited widely and is also a playwright. Her books have won several nominations, commendations and a shortlist place for the Kate Greenway Medal. Kingdom of the Sun (written by Jaqueline Mitton), won the 2002 English Association Award for non- fiction.To learn more about Christina Balit click here

Price: $14.99 ISBN: 9781845070595 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 270x270mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Picture books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 World Food Alphabet Chris Caldicott

From Apricot to Zucchini, and everything in between, here is a beautiful photographic alphabet of world food.

Description Acclaimed photographer and founder of the World Food Cafe in London, Chris Caldicott takes us on a mouth-watering tour of the different crops, dishes and ways of eating from every continent. Find out what Moroccans eat for a healthy snack and how ice is sold in Bangladesh, visit a kitchen in in the Rajasthan desert and a market in Hanoi. With important information on conservation, fair trade and food waste, and Chris's stunning photographs, this book is a celebration of food from all around the world.

About the Author Chris Caldicott is a journalist and photographer. With his wife Carolyn Caldicott he owned and ran the World Food Cafe; in London's Covent Garden. He and Carolyn are co-authors of three Frances Lincoln vegetarian cookery books and his photographs also appear in a wide range of newspapers and magazines. Since 1991 he has been an official photographer for the Royal Geographical Society.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781847806536 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 214x270mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Bic2: Children's Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's AUSTRALIA MAY 2019 Actual Size illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Just how big is a crocodile? What about a tiger or the world's largest spider? Animals large and small are illustrated at actual size!

Description Just how big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world's largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that is bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures don't tell the whole story. In the new paperback edition of this visually stunning book, Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at their actual size.

About the Author Steve Jenkins lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife, Robin Page, and their three children. Besides writing and illustrating children's books, Steve and his wife run a graphic design studio.

Price: $16.99 ISBN: 9781847806338 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 304x254mm Extent: 34 pages Bic1: Children's Bic2: Picture books, activity books & early learning material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Frances Lincoln Children's