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CHILDREN’SRIGHTSGUIDE
L O N D O N BOOK FAIR
2021
Contents
Some Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Hello Numbers! What Can You Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4If You Go with Your Goat to Vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Adventures with Zap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Paint This Book! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7The Planets Are Very, Very, Very Far Away . . . . . . . . . . .8
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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Some DaysA Tale of Love, Ice Cream, and My Mom’s Chronic IllnessJULIE A. STAMMILLUSTRATED BY CHAMISA KELLOGG
Follow Wyatt and his mom, Rosie, as they embark on heartwarming adventures in this gentle tale about having a parent with a chronic illness
Even though Wyatt’s mom, Rosie, has multiple
sclerosis and doesn’t always feel her best, nothing
stops them from having the most exciting
adventures. Some days, when Rosie is tired, she
and Wyatt build a special fort in the living room just
for two.Some days, they cast spells on Wyatt’s toys
with Rosie’s magical walking stick—or even head
into town for the big “funraiser!”
Warm and uplifting, Some Days gently introduces
young readers to the concept of having a loved one
with a chronic illness. Although some days are fast,
and some are slow, each day is still an adventure
filled with love, excitement, and fun—not to
mention ice cream.
“I absolutely love this resource for families, and the courage [Stamm has] had to share this story.” —MONTEL WILLIAMS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND FORMER HOST OF THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW
TERRITORY World
September 2021Hardcover with Dust Jacket32 pp. | $17.95 USColor illustrations throughoutFull manuscript available March 30, 2021
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JULIE A. STAMM was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie has made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling the disease, giving her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the globe. She lives with her partner, son, and two pups in Brooklyn.
CHAMISA KELLOGG s an illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She has made work for children’s books, brands, games, and animation. Chamisa enjoys creating art that celebrates compassion, hope and connection. In her free time, she bakes bread, wanders in the Oregon woods, and pokes around her garden. See more of Chamisa’s work at chamisakellogg.com.
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Some DaysA Tale of Love, Ice Cream, and My Mom’s Chronic IllnessJULIE A. STAMMILLUSTRATED BY CHAMISA KELLOGG
Follow Wyatt and his mom, Rosie, as they embark on heartwarming adventures in this gentle tale about having a parent with a chronic illness
Even though Wyatt’s mom, Rosie, has multiple
sclerosis and doesn’t always feel her best, nothing
stops them from having the most exciting
adventures. Some days, when Rosie is tired, she
and Wyatt build a special fort in the living room just
for two.Some days, they cast spells on Wyatt’s toys
with Rosie’s magical walking stick—or even head
into town for the big “funraiser!”
Warm and uplifting, Some Days gently introduces
young readers to the concept of having a loved one
with a chronic illness. Although some days are fast,
and some are slow, each day is still an adventure
filled with love, excitement, and fun—not to
mention ice cream.
“I absolutely love this resource for families, and the courage [Stamm has] had to share this story.” —MONTEL WILLIAMS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND FORMER HOST OF THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW
TERRITORY World
September 2021Hardcover with Dust Jacket32 pp. | $17.95 USColor illustrations throughoutFull manuscript available March 30, 2021
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JULIE A. STAMM was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie has made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling the disease, giving her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the globe. She lives with her partner, son, and two pups in Brooklyn.
CHAMISA KELLOGG s an illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She has made work for children’s books, brands, games, and animation. Chamisa enjoys creating art that celebrates compassion, hope and connection. In her free time, she bakes bread, wanders in the Oregon woods, and pokes around her garden. See more of Chamisa’s work at chamisakellogg.com.
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If You Go with Your Goat to VoteJAN ZAUZMERILLUSTRATED BY ANDREW ROBERTS
An eclectic menagerie of animals (and their adorable babies) visit the polls and vote—showing young readers what to expect on Election Day!
If you are a kid and you go with your goat to vote
. . . you may chew over the sample ballot.
If you are a bunny and you go with your rabbit
to vote . . . you may hop to the polling place on
Election Day.
If you are a hatchling and you go with your turtle to
vote . . . you may come out of your shell at the sign-
in desk.
If you are a porcupette and you go with your
porcupine to vote . . . you may be on pins and
needles as the results come in.
These adorable animal pairs, along with bears,
geese, octopi, and more, introduce young readers to
the voting process—and encourage civically minded
parents to bring their kids along on Election Day!
TERRITORY World
August 2020Paper Over Boards32 pp. | $16.95 US30 color illustrationsSample spreads availableFinished copies available now
JAN ZAUZMER makes her children’s book debut with If You Go with Your Goat to Vote. A graduate of Princeton University and Stanford Law School, Jan has published plucky civic opinion pieces in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal among others. Jan’s three children flocked with her to the polls every Election Day in the family’s hometown near Philadelphia, PA.
ANDREW ROBERTS is an illustrator and animator based in Brooklyn, NY, and Portland, OR. Working in a variety of styles, Andrew uses humor and whimsy to create striking images, infographics, and animations.
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Hello Numbers! What Can You Do?An Adventure Beyond CountingEDMUND HARRISS AND HOUSTON HUGHESILLUSTRATED BY BRIAN REA
The numbers zero through five come to life in Seussian rhyme, planting the seeds of important math concepts (beyond counting) in young minds
In the emptiest space, on the blankest of page, There exists so much nothing that it needs a name! Like Zip, Zero, Zilch, or Diddly-Squat, Null or Nil or Nada or Naught.
Can you think of nothing? Can you calm your brain? Till it’s still like a canvas just waiting for paint? Just the sound of your breath and the beat of your heart? This is the way that counting should start.
So begins this rhyming journey through the first five counting numbers (plus all-important Zero)! Playfully personified, each number plants the seeds of a deeper math concept it brings into play. Two creates the potential for symmetry. Four takes us from building shapes in two dimensions—to three.
This is the perfect math adventure for early-grade readers who already know how to count. Plus, littler ones will likely say (or shout) each new number as the catchy text introduces it by name!
TERRITORY World
September 2020Hardcover32 pp. | $17.95 US30 color illustrationsFinished copies available now
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EDMUND HARRISS is a mathematical artist and clinical assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Arkansas.
HOUSTON HUGHES was introduced to poetry slam at Hendrix College in 2006, and by 2010 had made the finals stage at the Individual World Poetry Slam.
BRIAN REA produces drawings and paintings for books, magazines, murals, fashion, and film projects around the world. He illustrates the long-running New York Times column “Modern Love.”
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If You Go with Your Goat to VoteJAN ZAUZMERILLUSTRATED BY ANDREW ROBERTS
An eclectic menagerie of animals (and their adorable babies) visit the polls and vote—showing young readers what to expect on Election Day!
If you are a kid and you go with your goat to vote
. . . you may chew over the sample ballot.
If you are a bunny and you go with your rabbit
to vote . . . you may hop to the polling place on
Election Day.
If you are a hatchling and you go with your turtle to
vote . . . you may come out of your shell at the sign-
in desk.
If you are a porcupette and you go with your
porcupine to vote . . . you may be on pins and
needles as the results come in.
These adorable animal pairs, along with bears,
geese, octopi, and more, introduce young readers to
the voting process—and encourage civically minded
parents to bring their kids along on Election Day!
TERRITORY World
August 2020Paper Over Boards32 pp. | $16.95 US30 color illustrationsSample spreads availableFinished copies available now
JAN ZAUZMER makes her children’s book debut with If You Go with Your Goat to Vote. A graduate of Princeton University and Stanford Law School, Jan has published plucky civic opinion pieces in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal among others. Jan’s three children flocked with her to the polls every Election Day in the family’s hometown near Philadelphia, PA.
ANDREW ROBERTS is an illustrator and animator based in Brooklyn, NY, and Portland, OR. Working in a variety of styles, Andrew uses humor and whimsy to create striking images, infographics, and animations.
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Hello Numbers! What Can You Do?An Adventure Beyond CountingEDMUND HARRISS AND HOUSTON HUGHESILLUSTRATED BY BRIAN REA
The numbers zero through five come to life in Seussian rhyme, planting the seeds of important math concepts (beyond counting) in young minds
In the emptiest space, on the blankest of page, There exists so much nothing that it needs a name! Like Zip, Zero, Zilch, or Diddly-Squat, Null or Nil or Nada or Naught.
Can you think of nothing? Can you calm your brain? Till it’s still like a canvas just waiting for paint? Just the sound of your breath and the beat of your heart? This is the way that counting should start.
So begins this rhyming journey through the first five counting numbers (plus all-important Zero)! Playfully personified, each number plants the seeds of a deeper math concept it brings into play. Two creates the potential for symmetry. Four takes us from building shapes in two dimensions—to three.
This is the perfect math adventure for early-grade readers who already know how to count. Plus, littler ones will likely say (or shout) each new number as the catchy text introduces it by name!
TERRITORY World
September 2020Hardcover32 pp. | $17.95 US30 color illustrationsFinished copies available now
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EDMUND HARRISS is a mathematical artist and clinical assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Arkansas.
HOUSTON HUGHES was introduced to poetry slam at Hendrix College in 2006, and by 2010 had made the finals stage at the Individual World Poetry Slam.
BRIAN REA produces drawings and paintings for books, magazines, murals, fashion, and film projects around the world. He illustrates the long-running New York Times column “Modern Love.”
Adventures with Zap107 Creative Prompts for Beginning Writers — for Earthlings Ages 4 and UpDIANE LANDY AND ALLISON HERSHEY
Calling all Earth kids!
Meet Zap, a spunky blue alien from the planet Vox
Nova. When a stowaway from Earth sneaks onto
his spaceship, he makes lots of mistakes. Is the furry
creature friendly? Or dangerous? Zots! Quick, grab a
pencil to teach Zap about our world. Share memories,
too, and make up adventures of your own. Writing
coach Diane Landy brings years of elementary and
preschool classroom experience to this one-of-a-kind
book, in which each writing and drawing prompt is
carefully crafted around a comic story. Kids will:
• create characters, settings, and action scenes
• bring pictures to life with words
• brainstorm when stuck
• write thoughts and dialogue
• use “power words”
• express feelings and wishes
Adventures with Zap introduces the magic of
storytelling through playful writing practice. Children
build skills and confidence while creating a precious
keepsake.
“Both simple and clever. Kids won’t realize how much they’re learning as they have fun writing and drawing with Zap. And, what’s this? A creative star award at the end!” —EVE BUNTING, award-winning children’s book author
TERRITORY World
June 12, 2018Paperback Original128 pp. | $10.95 USFinished copies available now.
DIANE LUNDY i is a writer and longtime volunteer for writing projects in elementary and preschool classrooms. She lives in Santa Cruz, CA, with her husband and two empty nests for daughters away in college.
CHILDREN’S | BACKLIST
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Paint This Book!Watercolor for the Artistically UndiscoveredTHACHER HURD AND JOHN CASSIDY
Put the brush in your hand. Stick it in water, then smush it around in one of the colors. Now take a deep breath and plo[p it down on the page. . . You’re an artist.
Yes, really! Young or old, there is an artist in each
of us. If yours is hiding (perhaps behind a shred of
self-consciousness?), just remember: Art is personal
expression. You have your talent. Nobody else has
anything like it! If you are ready to discover (or re-
discover) your genius, Paint This Book! is here to help.
The paints, the brush, and the watercolor paper are
all included—plus irresistible encouragement and
exercises from authors John Cassidy and Thacher
Hurd s spaceship, he makes lots of mistakes. Is the
• Work small: Quick, spontaneous strokes will
happen more naturally.
• Trust your instincts: Watercolor can turn to mush
with a lot of revision. You’re better than you think
you are!
Don’t forget: Sometimes a shimmer of color on the
page can look even fruitier than a real bowl of fruit.
Between these covers, there are no mistakes. Just add
imagination (and water)!
TERRITORY World
RIGHTS SOLD Germany
May 2, 2017Hardcover (Hidden Spiral) 72 pp. | $24.95 USFinished copies available now.
JOHN CASSIDY cofounded the children’s book publishing company Klutz Press in 1978, and served as its creative head until 2000. He has written over 200 books and is a recipient of the Legacy for Children Award.
THACHER HURD has received the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and the New York Times Best Illustrated Award. He cofounded Peaceable Kingdom Press in 1983.
Adventures with Zap107 Creative Prompts for Beginning Writers — for Earthlings Ages 4 and UpDIANE LANDY AND ALLISON HERSHEY
Calling all Earth kids!
Meet Zap, a spunky blue alien from the planet Vox
Nova. When a stowaway from Earth sneaks onto
his spaceship, he makes lots of mistakes. Is the furry
creature friendly? Or dangerous? Zots! Quick, grab a
pencil to teach Zap about our world. Share memories,
too, and make up adventures of your own. Writing
coach Diane Landy brings years of elementary and
preschool classroom experience to this one-of-a-kind
book, in which each writing and drawing prompt is
carefully crafted around a comic story. Kids will:
• create characters, settings, and action scenes
• bring pictures to life with words
• brainstorm when stuck
• write thoughts and dialogue
• use “power words”
• express feelings and wishes
Adventures with Zap introduces the magic of
storytelling through playful writing practice. Children
build skills and confidence while creating a precious
keepsake.
“Both simple and clever. Kids won’t realize how much they’re learning as they have fun writing and drawing with Zap. And, what’s this? A creative star award at the end!” —EVE BUNTING, award-winning children’s book author
TERRITORY World
June 12, 2018Paperback Original128 pp. | $10.95 USFinished copies available now.
DIANE LUNDY i is a writer and longtime volunteer for writing projects in elementary and preschool classrooms. She lives in Santa Cruz, CA, with her husband and two empty nests for daughters away in college.
CHILDREN’S | BACKLIST
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Paint This Book!Watercolor for the Artistically UndiscoveredTHACHER HURD AND JOHN CASSIDY
Put the brush in your hand. Stick it in water, then smush it around in one of the colors. Now take a deep breath and plo[p it down on the page. . . You’re an artist.
Yes, really! Young or old, there is an artist in each
of us. If yours is hiding (perhaps behind a shred of
self-consciousness?), just remember: Art is personal
expression. You have your talent. Nobody else has
anything like it! If you are ready to discover (or re-
discover) your genius, Paint This Book! is here to help.
The paints, the brush, and the watercolor paper are
all included—plus irresistible encouragement and
exercises from authors John Cassidy and Thacher
Hurd s spaceship, he makes lots of mistakes. Is the
• Work small: Quick, spontaneous strokes will
happen more naturally.
• Trust your instincts: Watercolor can turn to mush
with a lot of revision. You’re better than you think
you are!
Don’t forget: Sometimes a shimmer of color on the
page can look even fruitier than a real bowl of fruit.
Between these covers, there are no mistakes. Just add
imagination (and water)!
TERRITORY World
RIGHTS SOLD Germany
May 2, 2017Hardcover (Hidden Spiral) 72 pp. | $24.95 USFinished copies available now.
JOHN CASSIDY cofounded the children’s book publishing company Klutz Press in 1978, and served as its creative head until 2000. He has written over 200 books and is a recipient of the Legacy for Children Award.
THACHER HURD has received the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and the New York Times Best Illustrated Award. He cofounded Peaceable Kingdom Press in 1983.
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The amazing scale of the solar system unfolds before your eyes
Quick: Picture the solar system. Do you see nine
planets on tidy rings around the Sun? Then you
have been lied to!I
It’s not without reason: We have to draw the solar
system that way to fit it on a placemat, a lunchbox,
or in an ordinary book. But that familiar diagram is
wrong about almost everything—and so this is no
ordinary book. Seven gatefold pages open out not
once but twice, capturing our planetary neighbors
at scale.
At a trillion-to-one scale, the Sun is about the size of
a dime. And five feet away from the Sun, we find . . .
Earth, the size of a pinhead. A trillion-to-one scale is
not nearly small enough to fit our solar system into a
book (or onto a soccer field)! How small do we need
to go? Unfold the next three spreads to find out . . .
TERRITORY World
October 2021Paper Over Boards56 pp. | $14.95 US7 double-gatefold pages| Color photographs and diagrams throughoutSample pages available.
MIKE VAGO is the creator of the bestselling The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf, The Pocket Book of Pocket Billiards, and the interactive board books Train and Rocket. He’s a graphic designer and a regular contributor to The A.V. Club. He tells people he lives in New York, but he actually lives in New Jersey.
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The amazing scale of the solar system unfolds before your eyes
Quick: Picture the solar system. Do you see nine
planets on tidy rings around the Sun? Then you
have been lied to!I
It’s not without reason: We have to draw the solar
system that way to fit it on a placemat, a lunchbox,
or in an ordinary book. But that familiar diagram is
wrong about almost everything—and so this is no
ordinary book. Seven gatefold pages open out not
once but twice, capturing our planetary neighbors
at scale.
At a trillion-to-one scale, the Sun is about the size of
a dime. And five feet away from the Sun, we find . . .
Earth, the size of a pinhead. A trillion-to-one scale is
not nearly small enough to fit our solar system into a
book (or onto a soccer field)! How small do we need
to go? Unfold the next three spreads to find out . . .
TERRITORY World
October 2021Paper Over Boards56 pp. | $14.95 US7 double-gatefold pages| Color photographs and diagrams throughoutSample pages available.
MIKE VAGO is the creator of the bestselling The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf, The Pocket Book of Pocket Billiards, and the interactive board books Train and Rocket. He’s a graphic designer and a regular contributor to The A.V. Club. He tells people he lives in New York, but he actually lives in New Jersey.
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