Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 FRANKFURT SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S DIVISION PICTURE BOOKS AND NOVELTIES contacts CONTACT FOR ALL U.S. AND UK PICTURE BOOKS & FRANKFURT 2010 NOVELTY TITLES WORLDWIDE & UK FICTION: TABLE OF Tracy Phillips, Children’s Co-editions and Rights Director [email protected] Stephanie Purcell, Senior Rights Manager contents [email protected] Ruth Middleton, Children’s Rights Executive [email protected] General queries: [email protected] 1 Picture Books & Novelties Contacts Simon & Schuster UK Ltd. 1st Floor, 222 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8HB UK Tel: 00 44 207 316 1900 UK Fax: 00 44 207 316 0332 2 Pop-Ups, Board, & Cloth Books FOREIGN AGENTS WE USE INCLUDE: KOREA KCC Agency 16 Picture Books Ms. Rockyoung Lee, [email protected] Imprima Agency Ms. Irene Lee, [email protected] 30 U.S. Originated Fiction CHINA & TAIWAN Bardon Chinese Media Agency Ms. Cynthia Chang, [email protected] Ms. Jian-Mei Wang, [email protected] 51 UK Originated Fiction Big Apple Tuttlemori Agency Ms. Lily Chen, [email protected] International Fiction Agents JAPAN Japan Uni Agency 57 Contacts Mr. Takeshi Oyama, [email protected] Tuttle-Mori Agency Ms. Solan Natsume, [email protected] FOR U.S. FICTION CONTACTS see inside back cover 1 Picture Books & Novelties Contacts Pop-Ups, Board, & Cloth Books Picture Books U.S. Originated Fiction UK Originated Fiction International Fiction Agents Contacts NOVELTIES Wake Up! Wake Up!, PAGE 10 novelties BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Written and illustrated by Robert Sabuda Imprint: Little Simon Even more innovative than his last, Robert Sabuda will captivate all with his lat- est pop-up masterpiece, Beauty and the Beast! True love blooms in this pop-up adapta- tion of a beloved fairy tale. Amazing paper structures lead readers through the magic of this age-old story. With artful renditions of the magnificent castle, a life like Beast, and an enchanting closing scene—just to name a few—this three-dimensional retell- ing of a classic tale with surprises through- out is certain to become a favorite in every family’s library. Publication Date: October 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 12pp SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING 3 AESOP’S FABLES: A POP-UP PREDATORS: BOOK OF CLASSIC TALES A POP-UP BOOK WITH REVO- Illustrated by Chris Beatrice and Bruce Whatley LUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY Paper Engineering by Kees Moerbeek By Lucio and Meera Santoro Imprint: Little Simon Imprint: Little Simon Watch classic tales come to life in this en- Take a walk on the wild side with some of gaging pop-up version of Aesop’s Fables! the world’s most interesting predators! Favorite fables are recreated with daz- Publication Date: October 2008 zling illustrations and captivating paper Ages: 8-12 engineering. Classic tales such as “The Tor- Page Extent: 12pp toise and the Hare,” “The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg,” and “The Lion and the THE SOUND OF MUSIC Mouse,” in addition to many more, come By Rodgers & Hammerstein; Lindsay & Crouse RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 to life in this pop-up version of the always Illustrated by Dan Andreasen relevant Aesop’s Fables. Imprint: Little Simon Publication Date: November 2010 This timeless classic is now available as a Ages: 4-8 collectible pop-up that’s perfect for every Page Extent: 14pp family’s library. Watch the hills literally come alive in this WILD OCEANS: magnificent pop-up adventure drawn A POP-UP BOOK WITH REVO- from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, LUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY The Sound of Music. The book includes By Lucio and Meera Santoro recognizable songs such as “My Favorite Imprint: Little Simon Things” and “Edelweiss.” This visually stunning work is sure to become a favorite. An amazing underwater adventure with revolutionary pop-up technology from Lucio Publication Date: October 2009 and Meera Santoro, the creators of Journey Ages: 3 up to the Moon and Predators! Page Extent: 14pp Filled with stunning art and interesting CINDERELLA facts about various oceanic zones—such By Matthew Reinhart as coral reefs, the frozen sea, the deep sea, Imprint: Little Simon and much more—Lucio and Meera Santoro take readers on an interactive and imagina- Happily ever after in stunning 3-D! tive journey deep beneath the surface of the blue sea! Matthew Reinhart’s intricately engineered classic retelling of Cinderella celebrates the Publication Date: October 2009 original story with fresh new artwork with Ages: 6 up a timeless feel. Page Extent: 12pp Publication Date: October 2005 Ages: 4-8 Page Extent: 12pp 4 novelties TYRANNOSAURUS ROCKS! A POP-UP BOOK OF DYNAMIC DINOSAURS By Jonathan Emmett Illustrated by Ed Eaves Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Five dreaming dinosaurs, Snoring in their sleep. I wonder what they’re dreaming of? Let’s go and take a peep. See five dreaming dinosaurs transform into some seriously cool characters. There’s Tyrannosaurus, Monster of Rock; Apatosaurus, Dance Sensation; Velociraptor, Soccer Star; Stegosaurus, Secret Agent; and Pterodactyl, Hero of the Skies. With fun rhyming text and moving pop-ups, this book will be a big hit with all dinosaur fans. Publication Date: October 2011 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 7 spreads LILY LANE PET PARLOUR Created by Francesca Stitch Illustrated by Kim Martin Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK A pet parlour play pack, with a 24-page book and over 50 pop-up and press-out pieces. It’s the day of the annual ‘Best Pet Parade’ at Lily Lane and everyone wants to win. The Pet Parlour has never been busier. From pampered pooches to coiffed kittens, all of Lily SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING Lane’s pets are getting the star treatment. Little ones will love this new addition to Lily Lane, which sits alongside Lily Lane Café to create a magical 3D world. Publication Date: October 2011 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 24pp (book) & pop-up world 5 MY LITTLE PINK PRINCESS PURSE Written and illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books You are invited to the Prince’s Springtime Ball and this charming novelty book by Calde- cott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson has just what you need to be a true royal princess! Everything a little girl needs to go to the ball in a charming novelty book from the best- selling creator of My Little Red Fire Truck. With 6 lift-up tabs, an erasable writing slab, a quill pen, a handheld mirror, an elegant fan, 4 scratch-and-sniff perfumes, rose-colored glasses, and a sapphire tiara, this book includes hours of dress-up fun for princesses everywhere! Publication Date: October 2010 Ages: 4-8 Page Extent: 16pp RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 MY LITTLE RED FIRETRUCK Written and illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Firefighters in training can get their own fire trucks ready with this interactive concept book. Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson’s multiconcept novelty is a book and a toy in one. My Little Red Fire Truck gives practice telling time while its sturdy moving parts pro- vide hours of fun—and allow readers to see how it would be to work on a real fire truck! Publication Date: September 2009 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16pp 6 novelties THREE LITTLE MERMAIDS Written and illustrated by Mara Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books Mermaids, lots of counting, a sparkly tea party—all in a preschool-perfect novelty for- mat! Irresistible! Have a tea party undersea and practice counting with Three Little Mermaids, this spar- kling touch-and-feel and pull-tab novelty book by bestselling creator Mara Van Fleet! Featuring 2 lift-up flaps, 4 pull-tabs, and 35 textures, even the youngest child will delight in the rhymes and surprises on every page. Publication Date: January 2011 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 16 pp HEADS Written and illustrated by Matt Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books At last—a companion to the 2 million copy bestseller TAILS! From the #1 New York Times bestselling creator Matt Van Fleet comes a companion to the million plus copy bestseller, Tails that will dazzle and delight! Heads – wooly, bumpy and hairy – never has such a collection of animal heads been so much fun! Publication Date: August 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 18pp MONDAY THE BULL FROG By Matt Van Fleet Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books SIMON & SCHUSTER CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING A puppet, a huggable toy,and a pre-school concept book—MONDAY THE BULLFROG, in a newly designed cuddly edition! From New York Times bestselling novelty book creator Matt Van Fleet comes an innova- tive guessing game book and toy that is fun to go through over and over again while preschoolers practice the days of the week and colors. Publication Date: July 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 20pp 7 CREAKY CASTLE By Jane Clarke Illustrated by Christyan Fox Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Dare you visit Creaky Castle When the day becomes the night? Dare you find out what’s inside? Are you ready for a fright? This book is spooky. It’s ghostly. It’s frightful fun! Discover a host of characters as you lift the flaps in each room. There are skeletons in the cellar, werewolves in the shower, and a young vampire hiding in the clothes chest. And they are all getting ready for some bone- shaking fun at the Creaky Castle party. Publication Date: October 2011 RIGHTS GUIDE FRANKFURT 2010 Ages: 3 up Page Extent: 24pp SHIMMER THE MAGIC ICE PONY By Sarah KilBride Illustrated by Sophie Tilley Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK The fifth book in this sparkly series about Princess Evie and her magic ponies who whisk her away to a faraway land whenever she rides them.