BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR 2017 ENGLISH LANGUAGE RIGHTS GUIDE Gabrielle Williams 1,400,172 My life as a hashtag A movement. A phenomenon. A complete and utter disaster. View at www.allenandunwin.com/rights For further information please contact Angela Namoi at [email protected] CONTENTS PICTURE BOOKS 1 MOO AND MOO AND THE LITTLE CALF TOO / Jane Millton and Deborah Hinde 2 STORM WHALE / Sarah Brennan, illustrated by Jane Tanner 3 THE SLOTH WHO CAME TO STAY / Margaret Wild, illustrated by Vivienne To 4 SWAN LAKE / Anne Spudvilas 5 WHY CAN'T I BE A DINOSAUR? / Kylie Westaway, illustrated by Tom Jellett 6 PEA POD LULLABY / Glenda Millard and Stephen Michael King 7 MEERKAT CHOIR / Nicki Greenberg 8 THE MEDITERRANEAN / Armin Greder PICTURE BOOK NON-FICTION 9 DO NOT LICK THIS BOOK / Idan Ben-Barak, illustrated by Julian Frost ILLUSTRATED JUNIOR FICTION 10 INTRODUCING ZELDA STITCH / Nicki Greenberg 11 D-BOT SQUAD 1: DINO HUNTER / Mac Park, illustrated by James Hart 12 D-BOT SQUAD 2: SKY HIGH / Mac Park, illustrated by James Hart 12 D-BOT SQUAD 3: DOUBLE TROUBLE / Mac Park, illustrated by James Hart 12 D-BOT SQUAD 4: BIG STINK / Mac Park, illustrated by James Hart GRAPHIC NOVEL 13 HAMLET / Nicki Greenberg 15 SMALL THINGS / Mel Tregonning 16 GIANTS, TROLLS, WITCHES, BEASTS / Craig Phillips CONTENTS MIDDLE GRADE FICTION 17 QUEST OF THE SUNFISH SERIES / Mardi McConnochie 19 HOW TO BEE / Bren MacDibble 20 A DIFFERENT DOG / Paul Jennings 21 THE BLUE CAT / Ursula Dubosarsky YOUNG ADULT FICTION 22 LISETTE'S PARIS NOTEBOOK / Catherine Bateson 23 THINGS WE PROMISE / J C Burke 24 MY LIFE AS A HASHTAG / Gabrielle Williams 25 LIVING ON HOPE STREET / Demet Divaroren 26 FALLING 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION / Anne Provoost 27 MY LOVELY FRANKIE / Judith Clarke 28 GAP YEAR IN GHOST TOWN / Michael Pryor AUSTRALIAN 2016–2017 CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 29 Leigh Hobbs ENQUIRIES TO Angela Namoi, Rights & International Sales Director Books for Children and Young Adults Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 8425 0108 Allen & Unwin 83 Alexander St Crows Nest NSW 2065 AUSTRALIA www.allenandunwin.com PICTURE BOOKS AGES 3–6 MOO AND MOO AND THE LITTLE CALF TOO Jane Millton and Deborah Hinde Be udderly moooved by this true story of New o and Mo Zealand’s amazing earthquake survivor cows! o e Little Ca o During the massive earthquake that hit New Mnd th lf too a Zealand in November 2016, two cows and a little calf were stranded on a two-metre-high 'island' when their paddock slid and buckled 80 metres from its original position. Sensibly they stayed put and were rescued by farmers a day or so later. story by Jane Millton It's an iconic story of bravery in the face of great illustrated by Deborah Hinde adversity, and of helping others and protecting those around us when faced with chaos and crisis. Jane Millton farms at Clarence River near Kaikoura (the epicentre of the earthquake) and this drama unfolded on her farm. Deborah Hinde is the illustrator of A Kiwi Night before Christmas as well as many other wonderful picture books for children. www.debhindeillustrationanddesign.co.nz With a bump and a shudder and a wobble of the udder, With a rocking and a rolling and a slip and a slide, Moo and Moo and the little calf too Began . their . ride. Moo&Moo_TXT_KB1.indd 6-7 10/01/17 12:41 PM April 2017 • 250x240mm • PB • Full Colour Throughout • 32pp World Rights 1 PICTURE BOOKS AGES 4–8 STORM WHALE Sarah Brennan, illustrated by Jane Tanner A captivating and beautifully illustrated story about three sisters who find a whale stranded Storm Whale on a windswept beach and try to save it. Sarah Brennan illustrated by Jane Tanner Bleak was the day and the wind whipped down When I and my sisters walked to town ... Full of light and movement, the evocative text and emotionally charged illustrations celebrate the magnificence and vulnerability of nature, as the girls struggle to save the whale. They wake the day after the storm to discover that something miraculous has happened. Sarah Brennan is Hong Kong-based Tasmanian-born author and publisher. Her books have regularly appeared on bestseller lists in Hong Kong and she is a very active self-promoter with a busy schedule of talks and appearances both internationally and in Australia. www.sarah-brennan.com. Jane Tanner is one of Australia’s most loved illustrators with a long and illustrious career including award- winning books There’s a Sea in my Bedroom, Drac and the Gremlin, The Wolf, and Isabella’s Secret. 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. www.janetanner.com.au Long cold hours did we spend that day, down on the beach where the great beast lay, bending, bucketing pail on pail, lugging in vain at its listless tail, June 2017 • 240x270mm • HB • Full Colour Throughout • 32pp World Rights • RIGHTS SOLD: UK English (Old Barn) 2 PICTURE BOOKS AGES 4–6 THE SLOTH WHO CAME TO STAY Margaret Wild, illustrated by Vivienne To The fastest family in the world only learns to stop and smell the roses when a very slow- moving but completely adorable sloth comes to stay. Amy's family is speedy! They are always in such a rush that there is no time to talk or play – until the afternoon Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly... The charm of this wryly amusing story will capture the imagination of children with its loveable and cuddly sloth character, as well as tickle parents with its gentle reminder about Margaret Wild is an Australian national treasure finding time to enjoy the little things in life. who writes perfectly pitched picture books that balance lightness, humour, meaning AND tell a story! Having written more than 70 picture books, Margaret displays a range of styles – from the very serious and thought-provoking such as Fox and The Dream of the Thylacine, to light-hearted, joyful works such as This Little Piggy Goes Dancing. Margaret’s books find audiences and win awards right around the world. Vivienne To is an amazing young illustrator and visual development artist working in animated film/television and publishing. Vivienne has designed for several animated feature films and recently art directed The Lego Batman Movie. Vivienne lives in Sydney and this is her first picture book. www.vivienneto.com Draft July 2017 • 228x286mm • HB • Full Colour Throughout • 32pp World Rights 3 PICTURE BOOKS AGES 10–14 AND ADULTS SWAN LAKE Anne Spudvilas A magnificent visual re-telling of the classic ballet story from a much-loved, award-winning illustrator. Swan Lake, the tragic love story about a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer, is one of the most loved ballets of all time. In this powerful and atmospheric adaptation, Anne Spudvilas brings to life a classic tale of beauty and betrayal, loss and love. With sophisticated illustrations that possess a darkly gothic twist, Anne has created a beautiful gift for all ages – and especially for ballet fans. Anne Spudvilas is a highly acclaimed fine artist, established portrait painter and children’s book illustrator. She has illustrated many ground-breaking and award- winning picture books during her long career, including the bestselling picture book The Peasant Prince, Jenny Angel and Woolvs in the Sitee by Margaret Wild. As an artist Anne exhibits regularly and her work is held in collections both in Australia and internationally. www.annespudvilas.com November 2017 • 300x235mm • HB • Full Colour Throughout • 48pp World Rights 4 PICTURE BOOKS AGES 3–6 WHY CAN'T I BE A DINOSAUR? Kylie Westaway, illustrated by Tom Jellett TODAY is Aunt Daisy’s wedding, and Nellie is meant to be her flower girl. But today, Nellie wants to be a dinosaur… Perfect for pre- schoolers, and for anyone who has ever had to argue with a four-year-old. 'Today. Is. Dinosaur. Day!' I roared. 'Today is Aunt Daisy's wedding,' said Mum. 'After breakfast, we all have to get dressed in special clothes. Nellie, you're a flower girl, remember?' Draft Cover Draft 'I can't wear a dress today,' I said. 'I'm a dinosaur.' A light-hearted book that celebrates individuality, set against the backdrop of a family wedding. The early morning chaos will be familiar to anyone who has tried to get their children out of the house in a hurry, and Nellie's ingenious solution will amuse all. Praise for A Whale in the Bath (Nth Am rights to Clarion; German to Thienemann) ‘This wonderfully imaginative story is a real celebration of the power of a child's imagination… Superb storytelling and lively illustrations combine perfectly to make a great read that children will love.’ www.parentsintouch.co.uk ‘With a great read-aloud text, gloriously retro illustrations rendered in suitably muted shades, a terrific finale and a chucklesome take on children’s imaginations this one has much to offer teachers in the classroom as well as readers at home.’ www.jillrbennett.wordpress.com Kylie Westaway has spent most of her life travelling and living in different countries. Her background is in theatre and she also spent a year teaching 2-6 year olds in South Korea. Kylie joined the publishing industry when she returned to Australia. Her first picture book, Whale in the Bath, has been published in North America and Germany, and was a 2015 CBCA Notable Book. www.kyliewestaway.com.au Tom Jelletthas illustrated a number of bestselling books for children, including Whale in the Bath, and has also been an editorial illustrator for News Limited.