A& A N N A G U R G U Í L I T EGR A R Y A G E N C Y FRANKFURT 2019 CHILDREN’S TITLES CHRONICLE BOOKS More board book fun from the #1 New York Times CRANE TRUCK’S OPPOSITES by bestseller! SEPTEMBER Sherri Duskey Rinker 2019 A concept book from the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series by Sherri Duskey Rinker! Crane Truck's Opposites: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site introduces the concept of opposites in board book form to youngest readers. Little construction fans will love learning early concepts by watching Crane Truck as he works from DAY to NIGHT on jobs both BIG and SMALL, with help from his friend Excavator. • This concept-driven board book features characters from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site series • Construction vehicles are a favorite topic among little readers • Touches upon themes of shared work and the value of friendship, while teaching the concept of opposites Review of previous book: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Perfect for little hands, this adorable board book introduces favorite machines to readers ages 5 to 6 years old. "A lovely book that ties the Christmas message of friendship and generosity to the satisfaction of a job well-done." —Kirkus Reviews It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, "Children will love shouting out the names of the vehicles and the parts they are gifted, as well as Construction Site. guessing what they're creating. It's perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing." —School Library Journal • A wonderful gift for parents and caregivers of vehicle, truck, and construction-loving Country Living Magazine's 20 Best Christmas Books for Kids kids "Vroom! If your child loves Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, then they will adore this • A great pick for teachers and librarians who seek an entertaining and educational book for the classroom about opposites Christmas book." —Parenting.com • Perfect for those who adored My Truck Is Stuck! by Kevin Lewis, Little Blue Truck by "Truck lovers will gladly welcome the friendly rigs for Christmas." —Publishers Weekly Alice Schertle, and The Little Blue Digger series by Harriet Tuppen "Return to the world of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site with the same dedicated trucks and action-packed rhymes-now with a bit of holiday cheer thrown in." —The Horn Book RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 2 Board book: 20 pages CHILDREN’S TITLES CHRONICLE RABBIT AND THE MOTORBIKE by Kate BOOKS SEPTEMBER 2019 Hoefler ★ "Exhilarating . Graceful text and evocative illustrations combine in this story about the rewards of facing fears and trying something new." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review A timeless fable of the journey from grief to acceptance that will touch every reader: Rabbit isn't sure he'll ever be brave enough to go on an adventure. He's a homebody who lives in a quiet field of wheat he dreams of leaving every night. His world is enlarged by his friend Dog and Dog's tales of motorbike adventures. But one day, Dog is gone, and with him, go the stories Rabbit loves so much. Dare Rabbit pick up the motorbike and live his own story? • A touching tale for those confronting loss and those who are eager to explore and experience the world around them • Rabbit's bravery in the face of sadness will console, nurture, and inspire young readers • Author Sarah Jacoby grew up wandering the woods outside of Philadelphia. She now draws for many people and places, including the New York Times, and she is the author and illustrator of Forever or a Day • Illustrator Kate Hoefler received her MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan, where she studied as a Colby Fellow. She is the author of Real Cowboys and Great Big Things Fans of Hungry Jim and Most of the Better Natural Thing in the World will enjoy the touching and meaningful storyline in Rabbit and the Motorbike. • Great read-aloud book for families/children experiencing loss or heartbreak • Books for kids ages 3–5 • Children's books for kindergarten–third grade RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ Hardcover: 48 pages/5-7 years "An appealing story about grief and acceptance. Recommended for public and school libraries as a tool for children who are experiencing grief. The tone is lighter than in many texts that deal with loss, and the book lends itself to discussion." — School Library Journal "Rich in metaphor without an ounce of heavy–handedness, this timeless fable should be left out for a little one to come to and contemplate on their own, when the need arises."—Booklist, starred review www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 3 CHILDREN’S TITLES CHRONICLE BOOKS MOST OF THE BETTER NATURAL THINGS IN THE WORLD by Dave Eggers A tiger carries a dining room chair on her back. But why? Where is she going? With just one word per page, in lush, color-rich landscapes, we learn about the features that make up our world: an archipelago, a dune, an isthmus, a lagoon. Across them all, the tiger roams. An enigmatic investigation of our world's most beautiful places from bestselling author Dave Eggers, beautifully illustrated by debut artist Angel Chang. • Each page introduces young readers to a different geographic element—from archipelagos to lagoons to gorges • Universal story of a mother's arduous journey back to her family • Quirky and enigmatic story with hipster appeal Fans of Symphony City, Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, Curiousitree, and Natural Wonders of the World will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Parents and grandparents • Teachers • Fans of Dave Eggers or McSweeney's • Fans of wildlife or animal lovers • Art book lovers RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/Hardcover: 52 pages/5-6 YEARS ★ “An artistic envisioning of a list poem, of sorts, about place… Repeated perusals will have readers proclaiming it's grrrrr-eat.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Foreign sales for TOMORROW MOST LIKELY by Dave Eggers, illustrated “Eggers (What Can a Citizen Do?) and newcomer Chang imagine a wild world emptied of humans, their buildings, their by Lane Smith vehicles, and their trash—landscapes that make [a] tiger’s expedition gloriously free and startlingly beautiful.”— · Chinese Complex (Gleaner Books) Publishers Weekly · Chinese Simplified (Chronicle Bridge) · Korean (Aram Publishing via Kids Mind) · Japanese (BL Shuppan via EAJ) This is an epic, nearly wordless journey and adventure through lands near and far, strange and familiar—and it is also the story of a mother on her way home to dinner with her family.Most of the Better Natural Thigns in the World is our fourth picture book with the prolific Dave Eggers, who was recently in conversation with former President Barack Foreign sales for HER RIGHT FOOT by Dave Eggers, illustrated by Shawn Obama for the Closing Session Keynote at the second annual Obama Foundation Summit! His previous picture books Harris with us have been incredibly well-received, with numerous foreign sales, a TIME Magazine Best Book of 2018 (WHAT CAN A CITIZEN DO?) and we are thrilled to have the newest book publishing Fall 2019! · Chinese Simplified (Chronicle Bridge) · French (Casterman) NOV 2019 · Italian (Mondadori) · Korean (Booklight via Eric Yang Agency) www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 4 CHILDREN’S TITLES TINY OWL FELIX AFTER THE RAIN by Dunja Jogan FELIX AFTER THE RAIN IS AN ACCESSIBLE AND HOPEFUL STORY ABOUT OVERCOMING SADNESS. Felix’s grandma used to tell him that after the rain, comes the sunshine. February Felix is tired of carrying around his heavy, black suitcase filled with all his worries and woes, but he can’t seem to let go of it. Until one day a young boy opens up the suitcase and lets all the 2020 feelings escape! Felix learns that his grandma was right: sad feelings can’t last forever. Felix After the Rain is an uplifting story about a boy who learns to overcome his sadness by letting out his emotions. Part of Tiny Owl’s Hope in a Scary World series which gives children space to explore difficult subjects in a hopeful way. RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ Paperback 32 pp • 275 x 230 mm • Age: 4+ RIGHTS SOLD: SLOVENIAN www.annagurguiliteraryagency.com 5 CHILDREN’S TITLES FAIR SHARES by Pippa Goodhart TINY OWL Pippa Goodhart is the author of over a hundred children's books, including the prize-winning picture book You Choose, and the Winnie the Witch series which she writes under the pen name of Laura Owen. A fun yet simple story asking children to consider: What is fair? Playful and colorful artwork by illustrator Anna Doherty Hare and Bear would love some juicy pears. But the tree is just too tall. So Hare finds some chairs to help. Hare has two chairs but Bear only hasone. “That’s not fair!” says Bear. But a little friend teaches them that being fair isn’t always everyone getting the same thing… When Bear and Hare try to reach some juicy pears, they realise they need some help. Hare finds three chairs but is it fair that Hare has two chairs and Bear only one? When they have the same, Hare still can’t reach the pears! So a little friend teaches them that fair isn’t always everyone getting the same thing….with hilarious results! A beautifully simple picture book that considers, what is fair? RIGHTS AVAILABLE: SPANISH, PORTUGAL & BRAZIL/ paperback • 280 x 230 mm • 32 pp • age 3+ • RIGHTS SOLD: US and DUTCH Books for Topics: A delight to read! The Bookseller: A beautifully illustrated picture book...which gently teaches children about fairness and sharing.