Trafalgar Square PublishingChildren’s BooksSpring 2013

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Activity 95, 112–115

Bestsellers 122–124

Board Books 12–14, 18, 25, 104–107, 109

Classics 20, 58, 59, 78–81, 96

Fiction 60–93, 96

Graphic Novels 57

Index 125–128

Nonfiction 5–10, 94, 95, 97

Novelty 1–9, 12–14, 25

Parenting/Family Care 116–121

Picture Books 1, 11, 15, 17, 19–24, 26–59, 101–103,

108, 110, 111

Religious 97–111, 114, 115

Young Adult 86–93

Cover art:

Where Is Fred?

Edward HardyIllustrations by Ali Pye

Egmont UK

See page 26

8 My Multicultural Atlas

50 Little Red Hood

95 Dress Up One Direction

93 The Wilful Eye

111 The Lion StorytellerChristmas Book

78 Little Women

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New York in PajamaramaMichaël LeblondIllustrations by Frédérique Bertrand

Move the piece of acetate slowly across the page and watchthe images come to life as if by magic in this animated pic-ture book like none seen before

Join the pajama-clad hero as he leaves his bedroom to see thesights of New York at nighttime. Dodge the traffic, be daz-zled by the lights on Broadway, and take in the heights of theBig Apple’s dizzying skyline. The book is produced using thevery old technique of Ombro-Cinema: the lines embedded inthe design create an illusion of movement when contrastedagainst the lines of the acetate.

Michaël Leblond is the founder of the graphic design studioIthaca. He has held graphic design workshops in partnershipwith social-action groups since 2006. Long fascinated by theprocesses of creating illusions of movement, he made the dis-covery at a museum of an old Japanese animation techniquethat inspired New York in Pajamarama. Frédérique Bertrandis the illustrator of The Land of Hungry Armadillos.

32 pp • 9.5 x 12.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 4–7 • Novelty/Picture Books9781907912238 • April $15.99 (Can $17.99) Paperback Picture BookPhoenix Yard Books

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Big Red Fire EngineBright illustrations and fun, interactive elements will keep young readersbusy with this favorite fire truck tale

When the bell rings in the fire house, it means there is a fire somewhere. Some-one needs help. Open the doors and drive the big red fire engine across town.Put up the big ladder and aim the water hose at the flames to put them out.Well done! You have saved the day.

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KEN WILSON-MAX

Ken Wilson-Max

Ken Wilson-Max’s popular and innovative novelty transport books are packed with tabs to pull, flaps to lift, and pop-ups to pop. This interactive series is sure to keep little hands and minds busy for hours.

Ken Wilson-Max is a children’s book designer whose other books include Flush the Potty, Little Red Plane, Max, and Zelda in the City.

Each: 12 pp • 9.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • NoveltyJune • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Cloth • Pavilion Children’s

Big Blue EnginePlenty of colorful, interactive elements that will help teach little ones abouttrain engines

“Wilson-Max’s bold shapes are well suited for the large industrialscale and dramatic perspectives.” —Publishers Weekly

The big blue train engine is ready to roll. Switch on the power, pull the lever,and talk to control on the phone. Now you’re ready to attach your engineto the rolling stock and set off across the countryside. Through the tunnellies the dockyard where you can load cargo before returning to the station.This book, with its bold colors and moveable pieces, will make a trip to thetrain station a whole new experience.

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POPTRUCKS

Tango BooksIllustrations by Simon Abbott

Fasten the Velcro on the cover to create a stand-up model! Then read about the individual parts and how a bulldozer excavator works. The fun illustrations make these must-have books for small children.

Simon Abbott has created children’s books for many publishers around the world, including more than 20 for Tango Books, such as I Can Draw Pets and Search and Find ABC.

Each: 10 pp • 8 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture BooksAugust • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Novelty • Tango Books

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BulldozerWhen construction crews are hard at work using bulldozers, what exactlyare they doing?

Complete with Velcro to create a stand-up model, this picture book will appeal to children who love playing with toy version of big machines. This booklets them create their own bulldozer, then teaches them the basics about bull-dozers and how they work.

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DiggerDiggers get all kinds of huge, important job done—how do they work?

For children who are fascinated with construction machines, this bookcomes complete with a stand-up model of an excavator to put together.Truck-crazy young readers will find answers inside to all their questionsabout what diggers do.

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The Night PiratesPop-Up Adventure

Peter HarrisIllustrations by Deborah AllwrightDesigned by Corina Fletcher

All aboard for a pop-up adventure!

“The simple, rhythmic story is enhanced by Allwright’s exuberant illustrations. Working in a combination of paint and collage, she setsher cartoonish characters jauntily against the striking blue back-grounds of a night sky. Children will delight in her use of unusual angles and the sheer energy of each double-page spread.” —School Library Journal

One night, young Tom is awoken by noises outside his house. He peepsout of the window and what should he see but pirates. And stranger still—they’re girl pirates stealing the front of his house! Tom joins their pirate

adventure across the high seas to an island where some rather lazy and silly grown-up pirates are guarding their treasure, butnot very successfully. Tom and the girl pirates make a surprise attack and are soon off on the seas once more with the treasure!

Peter Harris is the author of many children’s books, as well as scripts for children and adult comedy TV shows. His books in-clude Brand-New Pencils, Brand-New Books, and Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet. Deborah Allwright is the illustrator of The Foxin the Dark and She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain. Corina Fletcher is a paper engineer.

14 pp • 10 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–7 • Novelty/Picture Books 9781405256780 • April • $19.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Egmont UK

We’re Going to a Party!Jeanne WillisIllustrations by Tony Ross

A funny and festive lift-the-flap book, with a pop-up surprise—a perfectparty present

“Packed full of pop-up surprises this is a hilarious lift-the-flap bookwith an excellent joke at the end.” —LoveReading4Kids.co.uk

“This book is full of fun, told in rhyme, nice and simple . . . a lovelybook for reading aloud.” —Bookbag

“The perfect pairing of Willis’s rhyme and Ross’s humorous illustra-tion.” —Good Book Guide

“We’re going to a party, disguised in fancy dress.

But which of us is What or Who? It’s up to you to guess!”

Lift the flaps of this gloriously funny book to find out which animal is wear-ing which fancy dress costume. But when it comes to the last page, even theanimals themselves are in for a surprise.

Jeanne Willis is the author of Never Too Little to Love. She and Tony Ross are the author–illustrator team of numerous books,including Daft Bat, I Hate School, I Want to Be a Cowgirl, Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets, Susan Laughs, and the Smarties BookPrize–winner Tadpole’s Promise.

16 pp • 8.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty/Picture Books 9781849391221 • May • $12.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Andersen Press

CLOSE-UPEach book comes with a press-out “magnifying glass” of sturdy paper which,

when moved between the book’s see-through acetate pages and the black pages beneath, brightens and reveals hidden details of the various topics—the mosquito in the pond, the squid

in the ocean depths, and the hummingbird in the rainforest. Children are allowed to discover more about animal life in various familiar habitats by exploring the stunning illustrations in the dark pages of the book,

with accompanying text giving scientific detail. The back of the book features a slot for the magnifying glass’s safekeeping.

Each: 36 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–9 • NonfictionApril • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Spiral/Concealed Wire-O • Close-up

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Let’s Look at the GardenThe garden is full of plant and animal life. See a butterfly and a ladybug through a mag-nifying glass in the transparent pages of this book.

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Let’s Look at the Oak TreeLots of little animals live under an oak tree. Look at a frog and a weevil through amagnifying glass in the transparent pages of this book.

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Let’s Look Under the StoneUnder the stone there are lots of little creatures. Look at a millipede and an earwigthrough a magnifying glass in the transparent pages of this book.

9781851033539

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Woods and ForestsDiscover the beauty and majesty of forests all over the Earth and find out whythey are so important for our future. Learn about the trees, the plants, the in-sects, the flowers, and the animals which inhabit the woodlands.

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MY FIRST DISCOVERIESBeautiful first information books showcase the marvels of the world using transparent

acetate pages that lift, revealing a related illustration underneath: the skeleton inside a bird, the seeds and stones inside fruit, the bare winter tree that will come of a green tree. The illustrations

help young readers understand the world around them and discover how it changes.

Each: 36 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty/NonfictionAugust • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Spiral/Concealed Wire-O • My First Discoveries

DesertsSee how the heat, the cold and the wind shape the landscape and discover howpeople, plants, and animals survive in these desolate regions of the earth.

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Dinosaurs at LargeHave you wondered what it would be like to meet dinosaurs on land, under the sea, andin the air? Travel back in time to the dark, distant past and meet plateosaurus, diplodocus,pterosaurs, and the great sea monsters.

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Animals at NightAt night some animals don’t sleep but are out and about. See an owl hunt and cats onthe prowl and discover how bats find their way in the dark. Have you noticed that mothsand other insects are drawn to lights after dark?

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In the JungleCome into the heart of the jungle and discover the extraordinary and beautiful plantsand creatures that live there.

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MY FIRST DISCOVERIES

Each: 36 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty/NonfictionAugust • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Spiral/Concealed Wire-O • My First Discoveries

Castle Under SeigeLearn about the life in castles, find out how difficult it is to get past its strong walls,and discover what it is like to be under attack.

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My Multicultural AtlasBenoit Delalandre

With fold-out maps and a large removable map of the world, children exploredifferent parts of the world by looking at the people who live there and howthey live, learn, and have fun

This informative book looks at people in all parts of the world, covering every-thing from nature, wildlife, and famous sites to what people’s houses look like, whatthey grow, and how they spend their time. This book is divided into continents withfold-out maps and includes a section teaching children about different country flags,as well as an index and a large removable map of the world featuring fun facts suchas the world’s highest mountain, longest river, and much, much more.

Benoit Delalandre is a children’s book illustrator.

54 pp • 18 x 32 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Nonfiction9781857076844 • May • $24.99 (Can $27.99) Spiral/Concealed Wire-O Tango Books

FIRST DISCOVERY ATLASES

Atlas of the EarthLearn how continents drift apart, find out how wind, water, and ice shape valleysand mountains, and discover how landscapes are formed over millions of years.

36 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Novelty/Nonfiction9781851032464 • April • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Spiral/Concealed Wire-OFirst Discovery Atlases

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Collins World Flags Sticker BookAn educational activity book packed with colorful illustrations, photographs, and reusable stickers

The national flag for every country is included in this book, as are many of their depend-ent territories. It is the perfect activity book to help develop a better understanding of wherecountries are located, as well as their national identities, emblems, and flag colors and shapes.

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Collins World Atlas Sticker BookPacked with amazing colorful maps, this atlas provides hours of fun for young explorersand adventurers

A balanced mix of colorful maps, stickers, and facts combine to make this atlas a perfectcombination of learning and fun. With more than 200 reusable stickers, it’s the perfectway to introduce the world of geography to young children. Maps show country bound-aries with names that are clear and uncluttered, making a base for the sticker activities.It’s the perfect activity book to help develop a better understanding of where places are,how people travel, what people eat, and why countries develop.

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COLLINS STICKER BOOKS

Collins UK

Each: 32 pp • 9 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Activity/Nonfiction June • $6.99 Paper • Collins Geo

Collins The Solar System Sticker BookAn exciting sticker book full of awesome images of the planets and galaxies

Written in clear, easy-to-follow language and packed with colorful illustrations, photographs,and peelable stickers, this activity book is an introduction to the ever-popular topic of spaceand the amazing worlds that make up our solar system. Young children can find out factsabout the sun, the planets, asteroids, and comets, as well as develop a better understand-ing of space travel, intergalactic space, and space exploration.

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Collins Primary World AtlasCollins UK

Designed for use in the classroom or at home, this re-vised edition includes informative, politically colored ref-erence mapping of all major world regions

Providing an introduction to mapping of all major regionsof the world, this atlas includes information on map read-ing skills, the meaning of scale, and measuring distances.The reference maps are easy to read with easily identifiablenational capitals and major cities, and are supported withnational flags and basic national statistics. Continental mapsare linked to the regional mapping and are supported bya selection of satellite, aerial, and terrestrial photographs.Continental relief maps show layer coloring, and majorphysical features are highlighted. The index uses a simplegrid reference system and a selection of web addresses isincluded to help with further study. A full range of inter-active flip charts to support this atlas are available as down-loadable files. These charts are easy to use and allow teachersand learners to further develop atlas skills.

68 pp • 9 x 12.5 • Four-color InteriorAges 7–11 • Education Resource/Nonfiction 9780007484409 (Replaces 9780007320844) • July$10.99 Paper • Collins Geo

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Baby Can Bounce!A delightful book that encourages children to learn words and actionsthrough movement and play

Baby can . . . clap!

Baby can . . . bounce!

Baby can . . . smile!

Parents can encourage and support young children in their understanding ofwords using movement and mimicry. Doing the action while saying the wordhelps children learn more easily—making it fun through play. Printed on lam-inated stock, the book can easily be wiped clean after being handled by messylittle fingers.

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Baby Goes Baaaaa!An engaging ABC book that encourages adults and children to have funexploring sounds and voices together

Baby goes . . . da-da!

Baby goes . . . grrrrr!

Baby goes . . . vroom vroom!

Made for both parents and their children, this book encourages speech de-velopment and gives young children the opportunity to make early soundsthat become the building blocks for talking. Made for children to handle,this book is laminated to protect it from any mess.

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BABY CAN

Lynne Chapman

Lynne Chapman has been an illustrator for more than 20 years. Her books include Class Three All at Sea and Mule School.

Each: 24 pp • 8.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Picture BooksMay • $7.99 Paperback Picture Book • Egmont UK

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Have You Seen Bunny?9781408314999

Have You Seen Duck?9781408315002

Have You Seen Kitty?9781408315019

Have You Seen Puppy?9781408315064

GO, BABY!

Smriti Prasadam-HallsIllustrations by Michelle Berg

The Have You Seen books, part of the Go, Baby! series, are colorful, lively, interactive books for babies. With touch and feel elements on the covers, a different die-cut, shaped flap on each page, and touch-and-feel ele-

ments under all the flaps, these books invite babies to discover and enjoy. Straightforward storylines allow babies to experience the delight of looking for the missing character, along with the thrill of finding it.

Something is peeking out from under the flap on each spread—what can it be?

Smriti Prasadam is the author of Hello, Animals! and Hello, Bugs! Michelle Berg is a designer and art director for Hallmark Cards and has illustrated many books for children, including Please and Thank You and Uh Oh!

I’m Sorry in the Little Scholastic series. She lives in Roeland Park, Kansas.

12 pp • 6 x 6 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Novelty/Board Books May • $7.99 Board Book • Orchard Books

GO, BABY!

Alex Ayliffe

The My Day books, part of the Go, Baby! series, look at babies’ days, with colorful, humorous, inviting art and words that reflect babies’ experiences, packed with talking points. Babies enjoy

looking at pictures of other babies, and these books won’t disappoint. Each page shows babies eating, playing, in the bath, and snuggling down to sleep. A baby-safe mirror on the last page provides the

perfect ending to these cheerful books that improve hand-eye coordination and tactile development.

Alex Ayliffe is the illustrator of My Very First Christmas Story Sticker Book, My Very First Jonah and the Whale Sticker Book, My Very First Noah and the Ark Sticker Book, My Very First Story

of Jesus Sticker Book, and My Very Little Noah’s Ark Story.

Each: 12 pp • 6 x 6 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Novelty/Board Books June • $7.99 Board Book • Orchard Books

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My Day: Bedtime9781408315033

My Day: Playtime9781408315057

My Day: Bathtime9781408315026

My Day: Mealtime9781408315040

GO, BABY!

Luana Rinaldo

Young readers can pull the sturdy board slide on each spread to see who is hiding and to reveal the animal’s name. The last spread in each book has a die-cut wheel for little hands to turn, matching the correct fur,

mouth, tail, or foot to the animal on the cover. These cute, sturdy books improve manual dexterity, visual accuracy,and hand-eye coordination, while also offering an introduction to animals and opportunities for guessing games.

Luana Rinaldo is the author and illustrator of the Clackers series, which includes Bee, Black Cat, Duck, Fish, and Little Witch.

Each: 12 pp • 6 x 6 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Novelty/Board Books April • $7.99 Board Book • Orchard Books

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Who Am I? This Is My Foot9781408315071

Who Am I? This Is My Fur9781408315088

Who Am I? This Is My Mouth9781408315095

Who Am I? This Is My Tail9781408315101

RUTH BROWN

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown is the author-illustrator of Imagine, The Old Tree, and The Tale of Two Mice.

Each: 20 pp • 8.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture BooksApril • $10.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Andersen Press

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Snail TrailSee the world from a snail’s-eye view in this welcome reissue of a title short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Prize

“A timely reminder as to why children are never too young for picturebooks.” —Financial Times

“So absorbing children will want to read it again and again. A book ofreal character and atmosphere.” —Independent

Things are not always as they seem in this delightful outdoor adventure bythe acclaimed Ruth Brown. Rounded corners and card pages make this pic-ture book perfect for young children.

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Ten SeedsThe perfect counting book for young nature-lovers

“Cleverly combining simple subtraction with the growth of plants. . . .With accuracy and charm, the handsome, realistic, double-page water-color illustrations bring the cycle to life.” —School Library Journal

“This beautiful counting book about subtraction is also a dramatic nature story. . . . As always, Brown’s warm, realistic close-uppictures will pull children right in.” —Booklist

If you plant 10 seeds, what do you get? Follow nature’s wonderful cycle in thisengaging counting book with a difference! Rounded corners and card pages makethis picture book perfect for young children.

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PATRICKGEORGE

PatrickGeorge

This series of books aims to raise awareness in young children of the five senses in a lighthearted and humorous way.These books are full of colorful and creative imagery highlighting some of the different things we see, hear, smell,

taste, and touch each day. There is plenty to discuss in these simple yet deceptively clever books.

PatrickGeorge is an independent publisher that offers a full range of graphic design and illustration services. By focusing on unique designs and bold illustrations, they aim to produce books for kids that are witty and

educational, colorful and accessible, challenging and stimulating, and—perhaps most importantly—fun.

Each: 36 pp • 8.5 x 8 • 23 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture BooksMay • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Hardcover Picture Book • PatrickGeorge

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I See . . .Young children explore the world of what they see with this light-hearted picture book

I see . . .

. . . bigger through this

. . . upside down

. . . up here and down there

What happens when you look through a magnifying glass? What can you seein the dark? What can an owl see? Young children discover the sense of sightin people and animals in this simple yet deceptively clever book.

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I Touch . . .Through bright, colorful, and creative imagery, familiar textures and sensa-tions can be discussed in this clever, cheerful book

I touch . . .

. . . hot sand

. . . cold snowflakes

. . . slippery soap

. . . a tickly feather

What feels nice to touch? Is it a fluffy puppy or a tickly feather? Or how abouta prickly hedgehog or a slimy worm? This book raises awareness in young chil-dren of the sense of touch.

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I Smell . . .Young children learn the delightful and not-so-delightful aspects of scents inthis humorous introduction to the sense of smell

I smell . . .

. . . fish

. . . lemons

. . . a scent trail a few days old

What’s the best smell in the world? What smells awful? How do insects smell?Young children learn the answers to these question and begin to understand theworld of smell.

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I Taste . . .Looking at popular foods and unpleasant tastes—a colorful exploration ofthe world of taste

I taste . . .

. . . sweet lollies

. . . sour lemons

. . . spaghetti

What’s food tastes the best? What tastes gross? What does a squirrel like to eat?Children will find plenty to discuss in this book of creative imagery and ideas.

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PATRICKGEORGE

Each: 36 pp • 8.5 x 8 • 23 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture BooksMay • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Hardcover Picture Book • PatrickGeorge

I Hear . . .A fun learning tool for young children exploring the world of sound

I hear . . .

. . . low notes

. . . high notes

. . . a bee buzzing

What different sounds are heard throughout the day? How about a phone ring-ing, a bee buzzing, or even a heartbeat? Living in a world bombarded by noise, peo-ple don’t always think too much about the sounds they hear or enjoy listeningto. This book is a fun learning tool for young children and raises awareness whilestimulating conversation.

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Also available:Opposites

9780956255846$9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper

BRONWYN BANCROFT

Bronwyn Bancroft

Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist, the author of Possum and Wattle, and the illustrator of Malu Kangaroo.

Each: 24 pp • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Board BooksMay • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Board Book • Little Hare Books

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An Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals1 platypus diving, 2 brolgas dancing, 3 koalas dozing, 4 crocodiles snap-ping, 5 kookaburras laughing . . .

“The boldly outlined animals filled with dotted designs are strikinglyplaced in each spread.” —Kirkus Reviews

A delightful, redesigned counting book of Australian animals by acclaimedindigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft, this stunning counting book has lizardshissing and wallabies hopping. Both a charming introduction to the num-bers one through 12 and a unique exploration of Australian wildlife—somefamiliar, others more unusual—it also features sugar gliders, emus, geckos,and many more.

9781921894213 (Replaces 9781921541117)

An Australian ABC of AnimalsA is for ant, B is for bandicoot, C is for cockatoo, D is for dingo, E is for echidna . . .

This lavishly illustrated alphabet book by well-known Aboriginal artist Bron-wyn Bancroft, is a must-have for every home and library. It is both a delight-ful introduction to the alphabet, and a unique exploration of Australianwildlife—some familiar, others more unusual—as seen through the eyes of anindigenous artist. Animals include: kangaroo, bandicoot, wombat, echidna, cock-atoo, frog, and goanna—and many more.

9781921894220 (Replaces 9781921541124)

Also available:

E Is for Echidna9781921714610

$12.99 (Can $13.99) Board Book

Kangaroo and Crocodile9781921714252

$19.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book

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Quentin Blake’s ABCQuentin Blake

This book’s hilarious illustrations coupled with a rhymingalphabet makes ABC as easy as 1, 2, 3

“Blake’s zany watercolor illustrations, loosely outlinedin black ink, are vibrant and whimsical. The oversizedformat and the large, bold print add visual appeal.” —Publishers Weekly

“With its rhyming text and hilarious watercolors, thisoversized alphabet book is sure to charm the socks offyoung children. . . . Every letter offers a good chuckle,some even an outburst of laughter, as Blake invites hisreaders to giggle over his crazy characters and detailedartwork, splashed on the page in his usual lightheartedmanner. A sure delight for all young children, and animportant addition to the concept book arena.” —School Library Journal

A is for Apples, some green and some red

B is for Breakfast we’re having in bed.

With a simple rhyming text and characteristically brilliantillustrations from Quentin Blake, this wonderful ABC bookis an absolute must for young children just getting to gripswith their alphabet.

Quentin Blake is one of today’s most popular and best-lovedchildren’s illustrators. He has won the Whitbread Award, theKate Greenaway Medal, and the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award,among numerous others.

32 pp • 9 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books9781849416887 • April • $9.99 Paper • Red Fox

QUENTIN BLAKE

Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake is one of today’s most popular and best-loved children’s illustrators. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal, and the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award, among numerous others.

Each: 32 pp • 9 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior • April • Paperback Picture Book • Red Fox

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Jack and NancyA beautiful new reissue of one of Quentin Blake’s first picture books with stun-ning illustrations that will whisk children away on an adventure far from home

Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell adventures of far-away places but havenever experienced one firsthand. One day, as they are walking on the cliffs, it startsto rain and Jack opens his umbrella. But then the wind picks up and suddenly theyare blown away to an exotic island. They explore for a bit, and even meet a parrot,but there are no sign of any ships to get them home. How on earth will they get back?

Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • 9781849416894 • $9.99

Quentin Blake’s Nursery Rhyme BookTraditional nursery rhymes are brought to life in this fabulous collection by acclaimed illustrator Quentin Blake

In this brilliant collection of traditional rhymes, Quentin Blake is in his element. Comeand join him and meet the fabulous Handy Spandy (Jack a Dandy), Jack Sprat, Gre-gory Griggs (with 27 wigs), Terence McDiddler the three-stringer fiddler, and many,many more. With 16 catchy rhymes to chant aloud, this edition is one to treasure.

Ages 5–7 • Classics • 9781849416900 • $8.99

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Rumbelow’s DanceJohn YeomanIllustrations by Quentin Blake

A lively and fun cumulative tale about thejoy of dancing, illustrated by the inimitableQuentin Blake

“Warm and reassuring . . . a delightfulreminder about the power ofhappiness.” —Bookseller

“Blake’s sketchy cartoons vibrate withenergy and capture remarkable emotionand attitude in just a few loose lines. . . .An especially appealing bedtime read-aloud.” —Booklist on Mouse Trouble

Rumbelow is off to visit his grandparents, andas he sets off he feels so happy he starts todance. Soon all the many different charactersthat he meets along the way join in with hisinfectious dancing to his grandparents’ home.

John Yeoman and Quentin Blake’s previouscollaborations include The Bear’s Water Pic-nic, The Bear’s Winter House, Beatrice andVanessa, The Heron and the Crane, MouseTrouble, and Sixes and Sevens. Best known forhis Roald Dahl illustrations, Quentin Blake has won the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal, and the Emil/Kurt MaschlerAward, among numerous others.

32 pp • 10.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781849394604 • May • $8.99 • Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press

Also available:Each: $9.99 Paperback Picture Book

The Bear’s Water Picnic9781849390040

The Bear’s Winter House9781842709160

Beatrice and Vanessa9781849392693

The Heron and the Crane9781849392006

Mouse Trouble9781849392013

Sixes and Sevens9781849393089

WORLD OF HAPPY

Giles AndreaeIllustrations by Janet Cronin

In this series you’ll find playful, charming, quirky, joyous, and heartwarming stories about positive and upliftingvalue: love, happiness, freedom, pleasure, being oneself, and reveling in the wonders of what it means to be alive.

Giles Andreae is the author of several children’s books, including Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! Barnyard Hullabaloo, K Is for Kissing a Cool Kangaroo, winner of the Children’s Book Award, The Lion Who Wanted to Love, and Rumblein the Jungle. Janet Cronin is the illustrator for the World of Happy series, as well as the BBC television counterpart.

Each: 32 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • May $5.99 Paperback Picture Book • Egmont UK

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The Dance of Wallowy BignessA tale about being beautiful on the inside

Once upon a time, there was a hippopotamus who wanted nothing more than to dancewith grace and beauty. Instead, she found other ways to dance that were even betterand made her feel alive inside.

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The Dog MachineA quirky story teaching children to celebrate differences

The World of Dogs is run with great efficiency and there are machines for everytask. But, there are many different kinds of dogs and one machine cannot accom-modate them all.

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The Elephant and the SpiderA story of courage and overcoming fears

Why are elephants so scared of spiders? This elephant wants to find out and she’lldig deep inside herself to find the answer.

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Cow PartyA story about love (and dancing!)—perfect for the whole family to share

How will the King of Cows find his queen? With a ball, of course! Join the king ashe dances with all the lady cows to find the one who he can trust with his heart.

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WORLD OF HAPPY

Each: 32 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • May $5.99 Paperback Picture Book • Egmont UK

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The Little PenguinA joyous celebration of bravery and trust

Who ever heard of a penguin frightened of the water? Some penguins are scared ofmany things and this one is no exception. He has many fears but watch how he over-comes his biggest one with those he loves and trusts by his side.

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The Lovely WhalesA small tale with a big message about love and happiness

Whales were once the smallest creatures in the ocean, but long ago, two whales changedtheir kind for good, and so whales become the largest creatures in the water. How,you ask? By expressing their love.

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The Ministry of NicenessTeaching children that it is far more important to be nice than to be cool

The cool cats run the town—that’s why it’s call the Ministry of Coolness. However,there was one cat that was different. Find out how the nice cat changes the entiretown just with his smile.

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The Knitting GorillaEmphasizing the importance of being yourself, a delightful tale about a gorillathat loves to knit

Sometimes sons don’t grow up to be exactly like their fathers, and that’s exactly whathappened to this little gorilla boy. Explore how both gorilla father and son grow to-gether and change how people look at them.

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WORLD OF HAPPY

Each: 32 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • May $5.99 Paperback Picture Book • Egmont UK

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Planet of the BearsAn uplifting tale about kindness and joy

Clever bear teaches all the other bears that owning things won’t make them happyand is only hurting the planet. The bears discover that love and kindness are muchbetter than material goods and can be used to make the earth beautiful once more.

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The Thanking You SharksA silly story on the importance of good manners

Sharks are sharks and their natural diet is fish, but what if, instead of burping aftereating, they thanked the fish instead? Read how these naturally rowdy creatureslearn to be polite little by little.

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Two MonkeysTeaches little ones what a true friendship means

To the monkey prince and his servant boy, friendship was the glue that held them to-gether. Find out what happens to that friendship when the queen makes a ruling thatchanges everything.

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The Pink CricketA story about following your dreams

Most crickets are green and play the violin, but not this cricket. He’s pink and lovesthe drums, two things for which all the other crickets make fun of him. But he doesnot give up, follows his dreams, and really shows them what a pink cricket drum-mer is made of!

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My Little World of HappyCarry your little world of happy with you—wherever you go!

This set features nine little board books in an attractive carry box, each fea-turing animal characters and simple stories with positive and uplifting themes.The stories include the cat, cow, cricket, gorilla, hippo, penguin, shark, tor-toise, and whale.

90 pp • 6 x 6 • 9 Board Books, 10 pp each • Ages Up to 3 9781405260824 • $15.99

WORLD OF HAPPY

Each: Four-color Interior • Board Books/Novelty • June • Board Book • Egmont UK

Pocket LibraryRead all about love, friendship, happiness, fun, respect, and teamwork inthis pocket library.

A collection of delightful little board books safely stored together in theirown colorful slipcase. When you’ve finished reading the books, flip them overto make a picture jigsaw!

48 pp • 3.5 x 3.5 • 6 Board Books, 8 pp each • Ages 3–5 9781405259637 • $7.99

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Where Is Fred?Edward HardyIllustrations by Ali Pye

Follow Fred the fluffy white caterpillar ashe outwits Gerald the Crow in a scintil-lating new take on the much-loved hide-and-seek theme

“An original and hilarious take on thepopular hide-and-seek theme, whichcombines visual humor and comicallypaced text, making it a delight to readaloud.” —Guardian

Meet Fred. He’s a white caterpillar that lovesto hide. Meet Gerald. He’s a crow thatsearches for Fred when he goes into hiding.Read how these two lovable characters in-teract over and over again as Fred outwitsGerald at every turn of the page.

Edward Hardy is the author of Martha,No! Ali Pye combines digital and hand-drawn elements to make each image appearas fresh and immediate as possible.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color InteriorAges 3–5 • Picture Books9781405254038 • May $9.99 Paperback Picture Book Egmont UK

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Wave the Flag and Blow the WhistleRonda ArmitageIllustrations by Andrew Gordon

A timeless railway tale about a boy and his grandfather on a jour-ney through the countryside

Tom, his grandfather, and his stuffed giraffe are off on an exciting ad-venture to Blueberry Hill. They encounter a few mishaps along the waybut their trip is full of fun and new friends. Wonderfully brought to lifeby Andrew Gordon, this rhythmic and heartwarming railway adventureis both wholesome and educational—great for the whole family.

Ronda Armitage is the author of many books for children, including AVery Strange Creature and the Small Knight and George series. AndrewGordon is an illustrator.

32 pp • 11 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781405253406 • June • $9.99 Paperback Picture BookEgmont UK

Beware of the Storybook WolvesLauren Child

A brand new paperback edition of the picture book by the creator of ClariceBean, including a new author letter from Lauren Child

“The artwork is frantic—strips of color serve as background for exuberantpen-and-watercolor pictures reminiscent of Quentin Blake’s art, only kickedup one dizzy notch. This goofy tale is fractured in all the right places.” —Booklist

“Despite the tense situations, Child keeps the mood light with brightly pat-terned cut paper and collage elements like sequins and feathers. . . . Child suc-ceeds in dramatizing ambivalence to scary books, which provide excitementbut harbor nightmarish creatures in their pages.” —Publishers Weekly

The story of Herb’s disastrous night when the wolves escape from his favorite sto-rybook is packed with drama, humor, and wit—not least Herb’s, as he tries to es-cape being eaten by the wolves. The one night his mom forgets to take his scarieststorybook out of his bedroom, the wolves come to life, and Herb must turn for helpto other fairy-tale characters, like Cinderella’s fairy godmother. This is a hilarious

tale for young readers who know very well the pleasures of scary stories.

Lauren Child has sold more than three million books worldwide. She is the author of the Clarice Bean series, which includesUtterly Me, Clarice Bean, as well as the Charlie and Lola series, which includes I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato, for whichshe won the Kate Greenaway Medal. She also was shortlisted for the Greenaway and bronze runner up for the Smarties Prizefor Beware of the Storybook Wolves.

32 pp • 10 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781408314807 • May • $9.99 Paperback Picture Book • Orchard Books

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Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown!Cressida CowellIllustrations by Neal Layton

Emily and her sidekick Stanley wrestle with one of the most dif-ficult emotions of all—unhappiness

“Will both delight fans, and give them something to reflect on.Layton’s illustrations are a joy, matching the text perfectly.” —Bookseller

Emily Brown and her sidekick rabbit, Stanley, are back—and this timethey’re on a mission to cheer up one very unhappy teddy bear. But,no matter what they try, the teddy bear is still miserable. EmilyBrown decides enough is enough and teaches the teddy bear howto make his own happiness. With an important message that childrenwill understand and filled with fun, adventure, and humor, this is sto-rytelling at its best.

Cressida Cowell is the bestselling author of numerous children’s books,including How to Be a Pirate, How to Speak Dragonese, and How

Heather Fell in the WaterDoug MacLeodIllustrations by Craig Smith

A hilarious picture book about a little girl who is afraid of the water, butultimately makes friends with it—and learns to swim

“Would that more of MacLeod’s charm and humor crosses the ocean.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, I’m Being Stalked by a Moonshadow

Heather was a little girl who always fell in the water. She didn’t mean to do it.She didn’t enjoy it. But she fell in the water nearly every day, and so her par-ents made her wear water wings all the time. Young readers, especially reluc-tant swimmers, will love finding out how Heather overcomes her fear in thiswarm and funny story.

Doug MacLeod has written 26 books, including I’m Being Stalked by a Moon-shadow. Craig Smith has illustrated more than 370 books in his 30-year ca-reer, including The Boy Who Built the Boat and Hush Baby Hush.

32 pp • 11 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781742376486 • May • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture BookAllen & Unwin

to Train Your Dragon, which was made into an Academy Award–nominated 3-D Dreamworks film in 2010. Other books in theEmily Brown series include That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown, which won the Nestle Gold Award. Neal Layton is the au-thor and illustrator of Mammoth Academy, Sunday Blues, and the Smarties Prize–winning Oscar and Arabella.

32 pp • 11 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781408308493 • April • $8.99 Paperback Picture Book Orchard Books

Also available:

Emily Brown and the Thing

9781846166945 • $8.99Paperback Picture Book

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Old Tom’s Big Book of BeautyLeigh Hobbs

Old Tom, the naughty orange cat, is back—anda new book on beauty has quite an effect on him

“Old Tom is a big, resounding yes for childrenwho live in a world of nos. In all these hilari-ous adventures, Hobbs is right on the beatingheart of what it is to be a child.” —Sydney Morning Herald

“As in Old Tom’s Holiday, the text tells a simple story but the brightly colored cartoonillustrations provide laugh-out-loud humor.Fans of Harry Allard and Dav Pilkey shouldenjoy this title.” —School Library Journal onOld Tom, Man of Mystery

Angela Throgmorton adores Old Tom, but that doesnot mean there isn’t room for improvement. Whenshe gives him The Big Book of Beauty, the resultsare astonishing. But will it go to Old Tom’s head?

Leigh Hobbs’s Old Tom series also includes OldTom, Old Tom Goes to Mars, and Old Tom, Manof Mystery.

32 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781743314142 • April $16.99 (Can $18.99) Paperback Picture BookAllen & Unwin

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Ruby Learns to SwimPhillip GwynneIllustrations by Tamsin Ainslie

A delight for parents to read aloud and for children to chant along, this gor-geously illustrated picture book will encourage all young children to discoverthe joy of swimming

Splash the water, splash the water, learn to swim!

Blow big bubbles, blow big bubbles, learn to swim!

This joyous, chant-out-loud picture book will encourage the most reluctant childto have fun in the water and learn to swim.

Phillip Gwynne is the author of several picture books and young adult novels,including Born to Bake in the Aussie Bites series.

32 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781742377506 • May • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture BookAllen & Unwin

What Makes My Dad HappyTania CoxIllustrations by Lorette Broekstra

A sweetly appealing gift book that explores the joy of being a child, andof being a dad

What makes Dad happy? When he builds me a tower and I pick him a flower;when I write him a note for the pocket of his coat; when he helps me to flyway up high in the sky. What makes your dad happy?

This is the perfect gift for fathers and children to share together.

Tania Cox is the author of Elephant Baby and Wolf’s Sunday Dinner. LoretteBroekstra is the author of the Hugo series, including Hugo’s Motorcycle Res-cue, and the illustrator of What’s the Time, Missie Mouse?

24 pp • 8.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781742378381 • May • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Hardcover Picture BookAllen & Unwin

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DadsA Field Guide

Justin RactliffeIllustrations by Cathie Glassby

Find out what kind of Dad you have in thishandy field guide, a celebration of the manyvaried types of dad

Recognized as the universal authority on dadidentification, this invaluable book provides anintimate look at dads in their natural environ-ment. Learn how to identify each species by hisdistinctive dress, dedicated hobbies, and sur-rounding habitat. Surfer Dad, Handy Dad, Hol-iday Dad—delight in spotting the idiosyncrasiesthat make up your beloved Dad.

Justin Ractliffe is the children’s sales and mar-keting manager at Random House Australia.Cathie Glassby is an illustrator and was nomi-nated as one of the world’s most exciting femaleillustrators by illustration almanac Curvy.

32 pp • 9 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781742755496 • May $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture BookRandom House Australia

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One Very Tired WombatRenée Treml

A delightful counting book featuring a cast ofcheeky Australian animals and lots of humor

One wombat is very tired, and he just wants to rest.The birds try to be quiet—well, some of them, any-way—but it seems that they’re not as quiet as theythink. Poor tired wombat. Will he ever be able toget some sleep?

Renée Treml received first prize in the GraphicNovels and Illustrated Picture Books category atthe 2011 Children’s and Young Adult Writers andIllustrators Conference.

32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781742755786 • April $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture BookRandom House Australia

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Bog Frog HopKyle MewburnIllustrations by Rebecca Cool

A playful exploration of counting from one to10, packed with evocative sounds that are greatfun to read out loud

Plip! Plop!

Ten polliwogs in a muddy bog.

Drip! Drop!

Rain drops.

One by one, the polliwogs turn into frogs.

The soggy bog is home to 10 polliwogs. They sploshand splash together in the rain and mud, until onepolliwog turns into a frog. Now there are nine pol-liwogs in the soggy bog and one frog on the mossylog. As the rain continues to fall, more and morepolliwogs turn into frogs and the bog comes to lifewith color and sound. Even the local scriffyscruffy dog cannot resist the bog-frog hop!

Kyle Mewburn is the author of numerous books,including Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck! and the PopHooper’s Perfect Pets series. Rebecca Cool is theillustrator of Isabella’s Garden.

24 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781921714580 • April $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book Little Hare Books

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The Emu that Laid the Golden EggYvonne MorrisonIllustrations by Heath McKenzie

Rhyming text and energetic illustrations complete this hilarious adap-tation of Aesop’s “The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg”

A hungry emu eats what she thinks is some corn, and ends up laying a goldenegg. Next, two scoundrels lock her up and try to make her lay some more.Soon something strange happens, and everyone involved learns that it doesnot pay to be greedy.

Yvonne Morrison is author of Town Possum, Outback Possum. HeathMcKenzie is the illustrator of the A to Z of Pirates, An ABC of Pirates,and Pop Hooper’s Perfect Pets series.

32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781921894008 • June • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture BookLittle Hare Books

Betty and the YetiElla Burfoot

A funny and surprising story about a little girl who comesface to face with the legendary scary, hairy yeti—who’s notquite what he seems.

“A treat.” —Independent on Sunday

Betty’s out for a walk in the snow when she finds a jingly jan-gly hat, a scarf, and a giant coat that comes down to her knees.They don’t belong to the polar bear, the whale, or the arctic hare,so just whose are they? A fresh and funny story with an eye-catching and glittery cover.

Ella Burfoot is the author and illustrator of Bear and Me, Louieand the Monsters, and Darkness Slipped In, which was nomi-nated for the 2009 Kate Greenaway Medal.

32 pp • 10.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9780330511179 • August $8.99 Paperback Picture Book Macmillan Children’s Books

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UnpoppableTim Hopgood

One boy, one balloon, and one great big universe!

“This sweet, wonder-filled picture book willmake a good addition to toddler story time anda perfect bedtime read, too.” —Horn Book onWow! Said the Owl

“It’s unPOPpable!” said the boy, as he stood on hisbig yellow balloon. The magical story of an unPOP-pable, unSTOPpable yellow balloon and an extraor-dinary journey beyond the stars. But what goes upmust come down—and with a big bang!

Tim Hopgood worked as a graphic designer and free-lance illustrator for 20 years before turning his handto children’s books. He is the author of Wow! Saidthe Owl.

32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9780330517409 • April $8.99 Paperback Picture Book Macmillan Children’s Books

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Mouse MischiefMargaret GreavesIllustrations by Jane Pinkney

A beautiful new edition of a charming tale of mousemayhem and fun, accompanied by quaint and cozy watercolors

“The poems, mostly about baking, cleaning,gathering eggs, and the like, have strongrhythms and solid rhyme patterns. . . . In collec-tions where books such as Jill Barklem’s Bram-bly Hedge series are popular, this will be, too.”—School Library Journal on The Mice of Nib-bling Village

It’s Lucy Mouse’s wedding day in Nibbling Village andlittle siblings Libby, Amanda, and Pipkin try to keepout of the way. The problem is, these little mice can-not help causing mischief, even when they try to help.

Margaret Greaves is the author of Stories from theBallet and Tattercoats. Jane Pinkney has illustratedsuch picture books as Cut from the Same Cloth andUndersea Animals. They also collaborated on TheMice of Nibbling Village.

32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color InteriorAges 3–5 • Picture Books 9781843652236 • May $14.99 (Can $16.99) Hardcover Picture BookPavilion Children’s

Also available:

The Mice of Nibbling Village 9781843651895

$14.99 (Can $16.99) Hardcover Picture Book

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The Gentle Lion and the Little OwletAlice Shirley

A wonderful, beautifully illustrated tale of an unlikely friendship, basedupon a true story

A plucky young owlet tries to find his own dinner one night, and so fliesfrom the safety of his nest into the unknown world surrounding him. Littledoes he know that his nest is in a tree in the middle of a zoo—and he quicklyfinds himself face-to-face with a lion. Yet, instead of being eaten, the owletand lion become friends. As the zookeeper tries in vain to rescue the owl,the owl comes up with a plan to help the lion escape too.

Alice Shirley is the author and illustrator of Aesop’s Fables.

32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781843651994 • June • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paperback Picture Book Pavilion Children’s

The Monster MachineNicola Robinson

Vibrantly illustrated, this picture book offers great fun with hilariousmonsters and a message about working together

When a boy and his dad build an amazing monster-making machine, allsorts of monsters come tumbling out—big ones, small ones, funny ones,and even ever-so-slightly scary ones. The monsters love to have fun andspend the days playing, until they discover that other monsters live in anamazing land far away. Once again it is time to make an amazing machine,this time a flying one to take them to the land of the monsters.

Nicola Robinson is a freelance illustrator who has illustrated editions ofBram Stoker’s Dracula and The Wizard of Oz, and whose book cover de-signs include Jasper Fforde’s The Last Dragonslayer.

32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781843652007 • May • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paperback Picture BookPavilion Children’s

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Rabbit’s WishPaul StewartIllustrations by Chris Riddell

From the coauthors of the Edge Chronicles comes acharming tale of the wonderful friendship betweenRabbit and Hedgehog, and the day they finally get tospend together

“Riddell’s gentle, cartoon pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations underscore the joy thesecreatures share and the anxiety they feel wheneach thinks the other is in danger.” —School Library Journal

“Soft, expressive watercolor illustrations are agood match for this story about friendship (along the lines of Frog and Toad books), whichwill work well as a read-aloud or for a lap-sit session.” —Booklist

Rabbit and Hedgehog are the best of friends, eventhough Rabbit is awake all day, but Hedgehog is onlyawake at night. Rabbit finds himself wishing thatHedgehog could stay up all day, just once. Will Rab-bit’s wish come true?

Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell have previously col-laborated on the bestselling Edge Chronicles.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color InteriorAges 3–5 • Picture Books 9781842700891 (Replaces 9780060295189) • June $8.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press

MICHAEL FOREMANMichael Foreman

Michael Foreman is a Kate Greenaway Award– and Smarties Prize–winning illustrator who has worked on a vast range of children’s books. He is the author and illustrator of several books,

including Cat in the Manger, Classic Fairy Tales, Hello World, One World, and Little Reindeer.

Each: 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books $16.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Andersen Press

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Superfrog and the Big Stink!A timely book about tackling greed and pollution from this award-winningchildren’s illustrator

Superfrog is back on another urgent mission—garbage from the big, gray city ispolluting his pond. Once again it is up to everyone’s favorite superhero to savethe day.

9781849395168 • July

Also available:Superfrog!

9781849392198$8.99 Paper Picture Book

Newspaper Boy and Origami Girl!An exciting adventure unfolds in Michael Foreman’s latest beautifully illustratedpicture book, featuring a new super heroine

When a group of bullies steal a poor newspaper boy’s money, his bag suddenly fliesinto the air and the newspapers transform into Origami Girl. Joey is whisked away ona hair-raising chase with his new superhero friend in order to confront the bullies!

9781849394512 • May

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Who’s in the Loo?Jeanne WillisIllustrations by Adrian Reynolds

A riotous, toilet-humor tale of two children’s speculationwhile in line for the bathroom

“Funny story and bold drawings.” —Telegraph

“Children will love the large, colorful illustrations . . .good for reading aloud and sure to be popular with thestory time crowd.” —School Library Journal on That’sNot Funny!

Who’s in the loo? There’s a very long queue. Is it an elephanthaving a poo?

If one’s house has many occupants, then this witty rhyme fromthe irreverent and observant pen of Jeanne Willis will resonateprofoundly. Adrian Reynolds’s exuberant illustrations highlightthe fun.

Jeanne Willis is one of the most successful children’s picture bookauthors. Her books include Old Dog, Dozy Mare, Dr Xargle’sBook of Earthlets, and The Really Rude Rhino. She has previ-ously collaborated with Adrian Reynolds on I’m Sure I Saw aDinosaur, Mine’s Bigger Than Yours?, and That’s Not Funny!

32 pp • 9 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781842706985 • April • $8.99 Paperback Picture BookAndersen Press

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Caterpillar DreamsJeanne WillisIllustrations by Tony Ross

From an award-winning writer/illustrator team comes a magical picturebook celebrating diversity

“A dream team of writer and illustrator!” —Times

Two curly caterpillars dream of all the things they will do when they be-come butterflies. Autumn comes, and they settle down to sleep, eager towake up and have their dream realized. But Nature has a different dream,a different plan for them. When one sister becomes a moth and the othera butterfly, can they still spend time together?

Jeanne Willis is the author of Never Too Little to Love. She and Tony Rossare the author–illustrator team of numerous books, including Daft Bat, IHate School, I Want to Be a Cowgirl, Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets, SusanLaughs, and the Smarties Book Prize–winner Tadpole’s Promise.

32 pp • 10.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849390255 (Replaces 9781842709139) • June $8.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press

Mammoth PieJeanne WillisIllustrations by Tony Ross

Another classic picture book from the Smarties Prize–winning partnership be-hind Tadpole’s Promise

“Extremely funny verse and perfect illustrations to match make this vintageWillis and Ross. I can’t help smiling every time I think of it.” —Bookseller

“A delightful romp, perfectly complemented by Ross’s expressive illustra-tions.” —Daily Telegraph

On top of a mountain there lived a fat mammoth. Down in the valley there liveda thin caveman. The caveman was hungry. Very, very hungry. He saw the mammothand licked his lips.

Fed up with eating seeds, fed up with eating weeds . . . a mammoth can start look-ing pretty delicious to a hungry caveman. But a mouthwatering Mammoth Pie turnsout to be more difficult to come by than the caveman could ever imagine.

Jeanne Willis is the author of Never Too Little to Love. She and Tony Ross are theauthor–illustrator team of numerous books, including Daft Bat, I Hate School, I Wantto Be a Cowgirl, Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets, Susan Laughs, and the SmartiesBook Prize–winner Tadpole’s Promise.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781842707579 • June • $8.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press

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Long Neck and Thunder FootHelen PiersIllustrations by Michael Foreman

This humorous story about two sparring dinosaurs who resolve their differences won theKate Greenaway Medal

“Michael Foreman has a flair for turning abook into a special occasion.” —Quentin Blake

Long Neck the dinosaur lives alone in the forest.Apart from the birds and other small animals, LongNeck seems to have the whole world to himself. Butthen his peace is shattered by the arrival of a hugenew dinosaur called Thunder Foot. Can they over-come their fear and suspicion of each other and be-come friends?

Helen Piers is the author of such picture books as IsThere Room on the Bus? and Who’s in My Bed?Michael Foreman is a Kate Greenaway Award– andSmarties Prize–winning illustrator who has workedon a vast range of children’s books. He is the authorand illustrator of several books, including Cat in theManger, Classic Fairy Tales, Hello World, One World,and Little Reindeer.

32 pp • 10 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849394826 • June $8.99 Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press

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The Goggle-Eyed GoatsStephen DaviesIllustrations by Christopher Corr

A wonderfully vibrant and unusual picture book from a talentedwriter and exuberant illustrator

Old Al Haji Amadu had three wives, seven children—and five ex-tremely naughty goggle-eyed goats. His goats were so naughtythey munched and gobbled and chewed whatever they could find.One day Al Haji Amadu decided that enough was enough and thegoats had to go. But getting rid of these goats proved to be harderthan Al Haji could ever have imagined in this hilarious tale.

Stephen Davies lives among Fulani herders in West Africa with hiswife, baby daughter, a horse, two kittens, and five hens—but hap-pily no goggle-eyed goats. Christopher Corr is the author and il-lustrator of Little Book of Blessings and Whole World.

32 pp • 11 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849393126 (Replaces 9781849392938) • August $8.99 New in Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press

The Snuggle SandwichMalachy DoyleIllustrations by Gwen Millward

Morning chaos gives way to a quiet moment, in this perfect book to snuggle up with

In the early morning bustle of breakfast time, no one notices when little Annie’steddy bear, Ted, falls to the floor. It is only when the morning rush is finally overthat Mama and Annie find him. And then comes Annie’s favorite time of day whenshe, Ted, and Mama at last have time for a snuggle all together.

Malachy Doyle is the author of more than 70 children’s books, including The Bare-foot Book of Fairy Tales, Horse, Owen and the Mountain, Tales from Old Ireland,and The Dancing Tiger, for which he won the Nestle Children’s Prize SilverAward. Gwen Millward is the illustrator of The Bog Baby and Guess What I Foundin Dragon Wood.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849393904 • May • $16.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Andersen Press

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Pot-san’s Tabletop TalesSatoshi Kitamura

Bizarre and uplifting tales from one of the mostingenious picture book illustrators today

Meet Pot-san, a tubby little teapot who loves to pourtea. He and his tabletop friends—Teacup, Milk Jug,Sugar Bowl, and Spoon—have lots of adventures, andthey’d like their readers to join them too. Illustratedin Satoshi’s quirky style, he demonstrates how farthe imagination can flow even about the seeminglymundane.

Satoshi Kitamura is a Mother Goose Award– andSmarties Prize–winning author-illustrator whosebooks include Millie’s Marvelous Hat, UFO Diary,and What’s Wrong with My Hair?

32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849393782 • April $16.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Andersen Press

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Melric the Magician Who Lost His MagicDavid McKee

A magical masterpiece about the overuse of magic, and the satisfaction of doingthings for oneself

When Melric, the king’s magician, mysteriously loses his magic, he sets out on a questto return it. But with the kingdom under attack, will Melric get his magic back intime to protect it?

David McKee is one of the best-known illustrators of picture books, having createdsuch modern classics such as the Elmer series. His first book was published in 1964,and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781849394390 • May • $16.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Andersen Press

George’s Invisible WatchDavid McKee and Brett McKee

An amusing story of school mischief and mayhem from Elmer creator David McKee

“A fun and quirky picture book with a clever blend of simple words and de-tailed illustrations that will appeal to children of all ages.” —School Librarian

George always knows the time. He has an invisible watch. At first nobody believeshim, but before long, everyone depends on him. Then a catastrophe strikes, and no-body rings the bell for afternoon school. Surely George will realize the time—butperhaps not.

David McKee is one of the best-known illustrators of picture books, having createdsuch modern classics such as the Elmer series. His first book was published in 1964,and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world.Brett McKee is David’s son and the author of Monsters Don’t Cry!

32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781842708644 (Replaces 9781842706312) • June $8.99 New in Paperback Picture Book • Andersen Press

PRINCESS PEARL

Emma Thomson

From the internationally successful creator of Felicity Wishes comes Princess Pearl. Pearl is an ordinary girl—but she has a very extraordinary secret. She is a real sea princess. Princess Pearl brings together all the essential elements of a little girl’s imagination—princesses, friendship, and a touch of magic.

Each book features lovely, princess-y illustrations, and a shiny pearl pressed into the cover.

Emma Thomson is the author of Dandelion’s Christmas and the Felicity Wishes series.

Each: 24 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books June • $8.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Hodder Children’s

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A Birthday BallIt’s Pearl’s birthday. But could her beautiful gift cause problems amongthe sea the princesses?

When Pearl receives a birthday party invitation to the Underwater King-dom, she dives down to the bottom of the ocean. Her friends the other seaprincesses give her a beautiful pearl necklace, but jealous Princess Amethysttakes the necklace for herself. Will Pearl ever see her treasured present again?

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A Fashion FairytaleHow will Pearl help solve trouble on the catwalk at Fashion Week?

It is Princess Fashion Week and Pearl is just in time for the first show. ButPrincess Selen—the famous supermodel—is having a super tantrum. Will Pearlbe able to persuade her that the show must go on?

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PRINCESS PEARL

Each: 24 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books June • $8.99 Hardcover Picture Book • Hodder Children’s

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A Friend to TreasureA princess from enemy territory needs Pearl’s help

When Pearl searches in her wardrobe for something warm to wear she ac-cidentally falls into the Underwater Kingdom and transforms into a beauti-ful princess. But there’s an emergency going on under the sea. Princess Velvethas been swept up on a tidal wave all the way from their enemies in the ReefKingdom. Can Pearl befriend the poorly princess and make her better?

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A Royal BalletPearl wants badly to be a ballerina—will her dream come true?

The Prima Ballerinas are staying in the Underwater Kingdom and holdingauditions for the chorus. All the princesses practice hard, except for PrincessAnastasia who already thinks she is the best. Will Pearl ever fulfill her dreamof becoming a ballet star?

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Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head

Daniel HahnIllustrations by Stella Dreis

A cauliflower hat, a fish bonnet, a few large an-imals, a flying boar called Melvin, and a wholelot of watermelons come together in this wackytale told in rhyme

“This is a brilliantly funny picture book toshare with any toddler. Parent and child aresure to laugh through it as you meet threerather miserable ladies who live in a completelymad world but by the end of the story they’verealized that happiness is a much better way tolive!” —LoveReading for Kids

“With colorful illustrations and a funny story-line this tale is great at capturing how nosyneighbors really can be. Full of creative imagi-nation this is an inspiring story to be loved byall, particularly those who have a love for watermelons!” —Booktrust

To the villagers who watch her going about her day,it is clear that Miss Jolly is irritatingly happy. Hernever-ending cheerfulness leaves three of her neigh-bors highly confused and jealous, driving them toridiculous and hilarious measures in an attempt to

compete with Miss Jolly in the happiness—and headgear—stakes. Beautiful and insane in equal measure, this wacky book fol-lows three local busybodies on their journey to discover the secret of true happiness.

Daniel Hahn is a writer, an editor, and a translator. He has translated fiction by novelists including José Eduardo Agualusa, JoséLuís Peixoto, and María Dueñas, and nonfiction by writers ranging from Portuguese Nobel laureate José Saramago to Brazil-ian soccer player Pelé. He is also one of the editors of the Ultimate Book Guides, an award-winning series of reading guides forchildren and teenagers, and is currently assembling a new Oxford Companion to Children’s Literature. Stella Dreis is a chil-dren’s book illustrator. Her previous titles include The City That Went Off and The Princess and the Pea.

40 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • 32 Color Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Fiction9781907912054 • April • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Phoenix Yard Books

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Mr Leon’s ParisBarroux

This delightful tale takes the reader on a trip around theworld while never leaving Paris

“Paris is beautifully rendered in moody beige, blue,and orange in this retro-styled tale of French taxidriver Mr Leon and his multifarious taxi journeysaround the city. . . . This is a sophisticated and stylishpicture book to be savored again and again.”—Booktrust

“In short, this is a sophisticated and wonderfullyamusing creation which will appeal to people of different ages.” —Books For Keeps

Mr. Leon, a Parisian taxi driver of many years, spends hisdays ferrying colorful characters to designations corre-sponding to his passengers’ personalities and nationalities.From behind the wheel of his little yellow taxi, Mr. Leontravels the world, from the North Pole to the Eiffel Towerto the Congo. Until that is, Mr. Leon decides it’s time to ex-plore the real places after which the streets in Paris arenamed. After putting his taxi up for sale, Mr. Leon sets sailfor Liberty Street and beyond. This is only the beginningof Mr. Leon’s world adventures.

Barroux is an established and popular illustrator. He hasworked as a press illustrator for the New York Times, Wash-ington Post, and Forbes Magazine. Sarah Ardizzone is anaward-winning translator. She won the Marsh Award forChildren’s Literature in Translation in 2005 and 2009, aswell as the Scott Moncrieff Prize in 2007. Her translationsinclude Toby Alone, Just Like Tomorrow, Eye of the Wolf,My House, Little Prince, and School Blues.

32 pp • 8.5 x 11 • 32 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Picture Books • April • Phoenix Yard BooksPaperback Picture Book: 9781907912085 • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Hardcover Picture Book: 9781907912078 • $17.99 (Can $19.99)

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Lyra and the Adventure of the Flying FishPeter EminaIllustrations by Alice Ridley

An underwater adventure plot framed by a premature baby who grows into agirl during her incubator dreams

“This is a lovely and engaging tale which will appeal to young readers butwhat makes it special and original is that the authors were inspired to writeit when they saw their niece for the first time, lying in her incubator next toher toy rabbit, struggling to be alive.” —School Librarian

Lyra and W. Rabbit were together from the very first moment. As the second mo-ment arrived, Rabbit lay there with his head next to hers. He could feel her tinybreaths passing along the plastic tube. He listened to the air as it tickled his bigfurry ears . . .

Peacefully floating on the surface of life, Lyra is very good at ignoring everything.But when her beloved rabbit is taken away by an unschooled whooshing jumbleof flying fish, Lyra finds herself caught up in an amazing watery adventure belowthe surface of the ocean. With the help of her new friend Timothy the turtle, shebravely vows to find W. Rabbit at all costs.

Little Red HoodMarjolaine LerayTranslated by Sarah Ardizzone

A minimal, edgy, and hugely entertaining retelling of the storyof Little Red Riding Hood including a style of illustration thatfalls somewhere between graffiti and high art

“Leray’s startling, pared-down scenes show what drama can be achieved with one red crayon, a little black ink and immense French style. . . . It’s totally brilliant.” —Times

“If there’s anyone out there who is worried about the future ofchildren’s publishing, here’s a book to cheer them. It’s allfrighteningly good: author, translator, publishing house—allyoung, fresh, independent, and talented.” —Books for Keeps,Best Children’s Books

Stylish and very funny, this book retells the famous story in an unexpected way. The wolf is still big and bad, but he also hap-pens to be really, really dumb. Little Red Hood questions the wolf’s personal hygiene before tricking her predator into his de-mise. This is one savvy little red hood.

Marjolaine Leray is a graphic designer and artist. Sarah Ardizzone is an award-winning translator. She won the Marsh Awardfor Children’s Literature in Translation in 2005 and 2009, as well as the Scott Moncrieff Prize in 2007. Her translations includeToby Alone, Just Like Tomorrow, Eye of the Wolf, My House, Little Prince, and School Blues.

40 pp • 8 x 5 • 40 Color Illustrations Ages 5 & Up • Picture Books9781907912009 • May $12.99 (Can $13.99) Hardcover Picture Book Phoenix Yard Books

Peter Emina is a film, television, and music producer. Alice Ridley worked as a costume and set designer for various film andtelevision productions and is now a freelance art director.

48 pp • 8 x 9.5 • 2 Color Photos • 28 Color Illustrations • 15 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–9 • Picture Books9781907912016 • April • $17.99 (Can $19.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Phoenix Yard Books

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BarryColin Thompson

Barry came to save the world but has been stuck down the back of the couch,in a memorably inventive story with a unique take on environmental themes

Barry may be no larger than a can of beans, but his powers are awesome. Thetrouble is, he has been trapped down the back of the couch for more than 50 years,unable to do the job he was built for. His creators have gone back to their ownplanet, and without his control the Earth is gradually falling apart. Floods,droughts, wars, and reality TV are only a few of the things that are threateningthe whole of civilization. With only a bright red lipstick to help him, can Barryemerge from the darkness and save the world before it is too late?

Colin Thompson has had more than 60 books published and has received sev-eral awards, including an Aurealis Award for the novel How to Live Forever andthe CBC Picture Book of the Year for The Short and Incredibly Happy Life ofMr. Riley.

32 pp • 9.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–9 • Picture Books9781864718843 (Replaces 9781864718836) • April $9.99 (Can $10.99) New in Paperback Picture Book Random House Australia

Germs!An Epic Tale on a Tiny Scale!

Martin Howard and Colin Stimpson

An imaginative and action-packed story with a strong message for chil-dren to wash their hands, featuring a special four-page gatefold fold show-ing the armies lined up for battle

Our story begins with the rumble of war as Sam, a young germ, is conscriptedto fight in the Germ Army. Their ultimate goal? To attack the boy in stripedpajamas who comes into the bathroom each day. When the boy in the stripedpajamas fails to wash his hands one day, the germs seize their opportunityto attack, only to be met with the friendly Antibody Army. A great battleensues, but which side is Sam really on? This hilarious look at the germsthat live with us every day and their battle to take control of our bodiesfeatures a strong message—be sure to wash your hands.

Martin Howard produces laugh-out-loud books for both children and adults.For children he has written How to Cook Children: A Grisly Recipe Bookand the Witches at War! trilogy. His work for adults includes the popularBad Dog’s Diary series. Colin Stimpson is an illustrator who has workedfor Steven Spielberg’s Amblimation studio and for Disney Feature Anima-tion. He is the illustrator of The Poison Diaries.

32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Picture Books9781843651857 (Replaces 9781843651192) • May $8.99 (Can $9.99) New in Paperback Picture Book • Pavilion Children’s

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Horrible HarrietLeigh Hobbs

Horrible Harriet is one in a million! And maybethat’s one too many.

“If Roald Dahl hadn’t had Quentin Blake to il-lustrate his books, he’d have loved Leigh Hobbs.”—Sydney Morning Herald

“From one of today’s best living children’s bookillustrators comes this hilarious and highly origi-nal picture book . . . splendid and colorful water-color illustrations . . . and characters (that) willentertain young readers and adults alike.” —Booktrusted Magazine

Horrible Harriet lives in a nest in the roof of the school.All the other children are scared of her. But when AtholEgghead arrives in a hot-air balloon, she finds her first friendin this energetic, unique picture book about appearances,friendships, and people not being what they seem.

Leigh Hobbs is an artist, painter, sculptor, cartoonist,children’s book illustrator, and author. He is the authorof the Old Tom series, which includes Old Tom and OldTom Goes to Mars.

32 pp • 11 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781865084404 • May $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paperback Picture Book Allen & Unwin

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The CoatJulie HuntIllustrations by Ron Brooks

A bold and original picture book that will lift readers off their feetand whirl them away

The Coat stands in a paddock at the end of a row of strawberries. It isbuttoned up tight and stuffed full of straw and it is angry. “What a wasteof me!” it yells. Then along comes a man. “I could do with a coat likethat,” the man says. Together, swooping and swinging, they travel to theCafe Delitzia, where the man finds he has magical talents courtesy of thecoat, and together they give the performance of a lifetime.

Julie Hunt is the author of the Little Else series, which includes TrickRider and Precious Little. Ron Brooks is a picture book artist with a ca-reer spanning more than 35 years. His memoir is Drawn from the Heartand his illustrated books include the Henry books by Margaret Perversi,Motor Bill and the Lovely Caroline by Jenny Wagner, and Honey and Bearby Ursula Dubosarsky.

32 pp • 11 x 10.5 • Four-color InteriorAges 5–7 • Picture Books9781741146059 • May $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book Allen & Unwin

Monsieur Albert Rides to GloryPeter SmithIllustrations by Bob Graham

Bob Graham’s first ever illustrated book, never before published, is agently humorous take on the Tour de France

“There’s so much wonderful whimsy here, it’s hard to know what topraise first. As always, a major treat is Graham’s detail-filled art-work.” —Booklist starred review of April and Esme Tooth Fairies

There’s a hush in the crowd as the mayor lifts his gun,

then an ear-splitting Bang! and the race has begun,

with a flashing of goggles and pale cyclists’ knees,

and a murmuring sound like the bumble of bees.

Monsieur Albert enters the Grand Cycle Race, but he’s up against Fran-cois, the champion of France. Can he possibly win? Witty text and gen-tle, funny illustrations by Bob Graham make this story a classic, ideal forreading aloud to young and old.

Peter Smith is a cycling fanatic and works in a bookstore. Bob Graham isan award-winning children’s book author and illustrator whose books include Dimity Dumpty; How to Heal a Broken Wing,winner of the Charlotte ZolotowAward and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal; Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child, winner of theKate Greenaway Medal; and “Let’s Get A Pup!” Said Kate, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and shortlisted forthe Kate Greenaway Medal.

32 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781742376806 • June • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Hardcover Picture Book • Allen & Unwin

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On the FarmOur Holiday with Uncle Kev

Roland Harvey

In this sixth picture book in Roland Harvey’s hilar-ious and delightful vacation adventure series, UncleKev has a farm!

“The real star here is the dizzying artwork, sort ofa watercolor take on Where’s Waldo? that invitesany reader to scrutinize the jam-packed scenes forthe details mentioned by the children. There’s somuch going on that everyone will find somethingdifferent.” —Booklist on In the City

“Rollicking . . . sharp-eyed children will be leftthoroughly primed for road trips of their own.”—Kirkus Reviews on In the Bush

Kev invites the family for a vacation, then sets them towork on his farm, where the pigs do the polishing andthe cows are the happiest in all the hills. There’s lots tobe done before the big Harvest Festival—and Kev is dis-tracted, because he’s fallen in love. With a moo moo hereand an oink oink there, here a honk, there a quack, every-where a neigh neigh, Uncle Kevin had a farm!

Roland Harvey is the author of All the Way to W.A., Atthe Beach, In the Bush, In the City, and To the Top End.

32 pp • 9.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781741758825 • June $16.99 (Can $18.99)Hardcover Picture Book • Allen & Unwin

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Picasso’s TrousersNicholas Allan

Learn how Picasso bucked trends and became one of themost well-known painters of all time in this child-friendly biography

People were always saying, “No! No! No! Picasso!”

But Picasso said . . . “Yes!”

In this funny and accessible introduction to Picasso and art,children learn that daring to be different can be reward-ing. Picasso doesn’t listen when people tell him “No!” In-stead, he paints all-blue pictures, all-pink pictures, pluspictures from the front and side all at the same time. Hemakes art out of bike parts and he can draw pictures in lessthan 60 seconds. Soon he becomes one of the greatest paintersin the world, but he still wants to be different.

Nicholas Allan is the author of Heaven, The Queen’sKnickers, and Where Willy Went.

32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9780099495369 • May • $9.99 Paperback Picture BookRed Fox

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The Dream of the ThylacineMargaret WildIllustrations by Ron Brooks

Arresting and beautiful, this picture book is a shimmering encounter with the Tas-manian tiger, a lament for a lost species, and a compelling evocation of the placeof animals in nature

Celebrating the Australian landscape, this book interposes arresting text, images ofthe last known thylacine in a concrete cage, and sweeping color paintings of the an-imal in its natural environment. Two picture book masters use sparse text and pow-erful images to confront environmental issues, in a unique, heartbreaking way. Intense,poetic, and beautiful, it will haunt readers.

Margaret Wild has published more than 30 picture books, including Kiss Kiss!, OurGranny, and Piglet and Mama. Ron Brooks is a picture book artist with a career span-ning more than 35 years. His memoir is Drawn from the Heart and his illustrated booksinclude the Henry books by Margaret Perversi, Motor Bill and the Lovely Carolineby Jenny Wagner, and Honey and Bear by Ursula Dubosarsky. Wild and Brooks pre-viously collaborated on Fox and Old Pig.

32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 8–10 • Picture Books9781742373836 • June • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

The Queen’s BeastsSophie BristowIllustrations by Sophie Glover

A girl lives among a set of famous statues in England—could these sculpturespossibly need her help?

Lizzie lives in the park-keeper’s cottage in Kew Gardens. When the gates close, shegoes exploring. She finds something magical is happening—after 60 years trappedin stone, five of the Queen’s Beasts have been freed. Can Lizzie help the other Beastsescape too? What will happen if she does?

Sophie Bristow is a lawyer. Sophie Glover is an illustrator.

44 pp • 9.5 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781903070840 • April • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Hardcover Picture Book Eye Books

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10 Little InsectsDavide Cali and Vincent Pianina

A hilarious, innovative riff on Agatha Christie’s celebrated whodunnit 10 Little In-dians, in graphic novel form

“Features inventive, whimsical mixed-media illustrations. . . . An intriguing offer-ing that will open up discussion.” —Booklist on The Bear with the Sword

In this innovative graphic novel for younger readers, 10 very different insects, each withsomething to hide, are brought together to a mysterious house on a secluded island forthe weekend. The insect characters include a stick insect famous for doing impressionsof sticks, a detective with a sidekick who is a three-week old larva, a preying mantis whois deadly with a drinks trolley, and a fly who is just there for the dung. Then, one byone, they start dying in very unusual circumstances. But all is not as it seems, as Caliand Pianina delightfully subvert the whodunnit genre with a story that is at once bril-liant, baffling, laugh-out-loud funny, and somewhat surreal.

Davide Cali is one of Europe’s most innovative and acclaimed writers for children. Heis the author of more than 20 illustrated books, including The Enemy: A Book AboutPeace, Mama Robot, and Santa’s Suit. Vincent Pianina is an acclaimed illustrator. In 2010

his work was selected for Rue d’Artico, a prestigious anthology that showcases the work of Europe’s top young illustrators.

80 pp • 8.25 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 9–12 • Graphic Novels9780987109910 • May $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth Wilkins Farago Pty Ltd

Empty FridgeGaëtan Dorémus

A quirky picture book that taps into strong themes in children’s lives: the love of foodand cooking, sharing, and the importance of good friends and neighbors

It seems everyone in Andrew’s building has been so busy during the day, they’ve forgottento buy anything for dinner. Their fridges are all empty—well almost. With only three car-rots to eat, Andrew decides to go upstairs to ask his neighbor Nabil if he’s got anything inhis fridge. Nabil’s not doing much better: he only has two eggs and small piece of cheese.Together, they decide to try the family on the second floor. As they ascend each floor of theirapartment building, they gather more ingredients from more neighbors until they reach thetop floor and everyone finally has enough for a meal. But now the question is what to cook?

Gaëtan Dorémus has illustrated more than 20 books and has produced hundreds of free-standing illustrations and cartoons.

40 pp • 8.5 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9780987109934 • June • $19.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book Wilkins Farago Pty Ltd

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The Selfish Giant Oscar WildeIllustrations by Ritva Voutila

A magnificent new illustrated edition of Oscar Wilde’sfamous and moving story

The children always played in the Giant’s garden, but whenhe returned after years away, he said, “What are you doinghere?” and the children fled. “My own garden is my owngarden,” said the Giant, “anyone can understand that, andI will allow nobody to play in it but myself.” Oscar Wilde’sclassic tale of forgiveness is one of the most beautiful sto-ries in the English language. With gorgeous illustrations,this is a book for the whole family to treasure.

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) is the author of The Importanceof Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. RitvaVoutila has illustrated more than 50 children’s books, in-cluding the Lost Islands series. She divides her time betweenfine art practice and illustration, and her artwork is heldin collections worldwide.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 6–10 • Picture Books/Classics 9781742376509 • April $19.99 (Can $21.99) Hardcover Picture Book Allen & Unwin

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The Lying CarpetDavid Lucas

From the author of the acclaimed Halibut Jackson comes a mold-breaking philo-sophical fairy tale for all ages. Part graphic novel—an extraordinary gift bookto treasure.

“Reading The Lying Carpet is a dreamy experience—the language is lovely;the free verse has an offbeat rhythm; the illustrations are breathtaking. . . .It could be the new Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” —New York Times

“Reveals that he’s as remarkable a writer as he is an illustrator. . . . Lucas’sfusion of lighter-than-air fantasy and sharp philosophical inquiry draws onthe charms of Nesbit and Juster, but his provocative irony is all his own.”—Publishers Weekly starred review

Imagine a disused living room in a grand house. In it is a tiger rug and a statue ofa little girl. But is the tiger a real tiger, a fake, or a magical carpet? Is the little girlreal but bewitched, or just a stone statue, and will she ever come to life? By turnscomical and lugubrious, the tiger gives the little girl plenty of versions of the truth,but how will she decide what is true, and will she be able to break free? A parableabout outgrowing childhood, this is a book for anyone who has ever felt “stuck” in their circumstances.

David Lucas is the author and illustrator of several acclaimed picture books, including Cake Girl, Halibut Jackson, The Robotand the Bluebird, and Whale. Halibut Jackson was chosen as one of the top-10 children’s books of 2004 by both PublishersWeekly and Child magazine, and was included in a 2009 Japanese survey of the best 100 picture books published worldwidein the last 10 years.

Picture Books • 80 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Two-color Interior Ages 9–12 • Andersen PressNew in Paper: 9781849390170 • April • $10.99Cloth: 9781842704417 • Available • $15.99

Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollRetold by Harriet CastroIllustrations by Zdenko Bašic

A stunning, strangely beautiful version of Alice, which includes a mini 12-pageguidebook to Wonderland attached inside the front cover

Young Alice dozes off by the riverbank on a lazy summer afternoon only to seea white rabbit with a pocket watch rushing down a rabbit hole. Enticed by thiscurious spectacle, Alice follows and falls down to the bottom of the burrow, whereshe enters the magical world of Wonderland. Here anything and everything canhappen—and frequently does. Alice’s adventures take in the most peculiar sightsand characters. Each spread is beautifully illustrated creating background and at-mosphere to draw the reader along. The White Rabbit’s Guide to Wonder-land introduces the key characters and the strange customs of the land, and helpsto prepare readers for the adventure awaiting them.

Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name of Charles Dodgson. Harriet Cas-tor has written more than 40 books for children, including Ballet Stories, Dance-Off!, and Pirouette. Zdenko Bašic is an award-winning Croatian animator

and illustrator whose other illustrated books include Steampunk: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Steampunk: Poe.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 8–12 • Picture Books/Classics9781847327673 • May • $12.99 Paperback Picture Book • Carlton Publishing Group

FANTASTIC WORLD OF TERRY JONES

Terry JonesIllustrations by Michael Foreman

Terry Jones is a historian, performer, director, and writer for film, radio, and television; but is perhaps best known as ascriptwriter and member of the Monty Python team. He is the author of Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Book andTerry Jones’ Barbarians, as well as such children’s titles as Bedtime Stories. Michael Foreman is a Kate Greenaway

Award– and Smarties Book Prize–winning illustrator who has worked on a vast range of children’s books. He is theauthor and illustrator of several books, including Cat in the Manger, Classic Fairy Tales, and Hello World.

Each: 120 pp • 7.5 x 10 • 40 Color Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • FictionApril • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Pavilion Children’s

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Animal TalesA long-awaited new collection of 16 hilarious tales from the mind of a comic genius

A dog who just cannot understand why he is not allowed to practice medicine, a fox whoruns a circus of trained chickens, a flea who thinks he is the manager of a chain of mega-stores, and a skunk who falls madly in love with a bear—these are some of the stars of theseinventive tales about the wonders of the animal kingdom. Young readers will meet these ab-surd characters and more in a fantastic new collection of tales for children of all ages.

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Fairy TalesA fabulous new edition of the classic story collection written by Monty Python’s TerryJones and illustrated by Michael Foreman

“A volume of highly original fairy tales that is beautiful to look at and great fun toread aloud. The Brothers Marx and Grimm together could not have done better.” —New York Times Book Review

“Book of the year, decade, century etc. . . . a mixture of Andersen, Brecht, Tolstoy,and the Arabian Nights.” —Michael Rosen, author, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Sail to the moon with a brave and beautiful princess, swim around the world with a talk-ing fish, and meet a boy who has a dinosaur in his shed, in this treasury filled with in-trigue and adventure. These 30 hilarious tales will have both children and parents rollingwith laughter.

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FANTASTIC WORLD OF TERRY JONES

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Fantastic StoriesPacked full of adventure, magic, and fantasy, a fabulous new edition of the collec-tion written by Monty Python’s Terry Jones and illustrated by Michael Foreman

“Foreman’s watercolor vignettes reflect a palette that varies from brilliant to ethe-real . . . the humor shines through. Fans of fractured fairy tales will enjoy readingor telling some of these stories.” —School Library Journal

Meet a man who has eyes all over his body and sees everything but what is most im-portant, a boy who is the best tickler in all of the land, and a gigantic ogre, where theonly thing bigger than him is his idiocy. These 21 hilarious tales will have both childrenand parents rolling with laughter.

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The Saga of Erik the VikingTerry JonesIllustrations by Michael Foreman

A special 30th anniversary edition of the classic tale of high-seas adventure

“Dazzlingly illustrated by Foreman. . . . An enjoyable volume.” —Kirkus Reviews

Join Erik and the crew of the Golden Dragon on their journey as they go in search of ad-venture in “the land where the sun goes at night.” Along the way their courage, skill, strength,stamina, and wit will be tested to the extremes. In the tradition of the great Norse sagas,this book was commended for a Greenaway Medal upon its publication in 1983, andwas the basis of a 1989 fantasy film directed by Terry Jones and starring Tim Robbins.

Terry Jones is a historian, performer, director, and writer for film, radio, and television;but is perhaps best known as a scriptwriter and member of the Monty Python team. Heis the author of Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Book and Terry Jones’ Barbarians, aswell as such children’s titles as Bedtime Stories. Michael Foreman is a Kate GreenawayAward– and Smarties Book Prize–winning illustrator who has worked on a vast range ofchildren’s books. He is the author and illustrator of several books, including Cat in theManger, Classic Fairy Tales, and Hello World.

250 pp • 7.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12 • Fiction9781843652243 • August • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Pavilion Children’s

TASHI SERIES

Anna Fienberg and Barbara FienbergIllustrations by Kim Gamble

“The Tashi stories make wonderful bedtime reading aloud for children ages 5 to 12.” —Wall Street Journal

Anna Fienberg is the author of more than 20 children’s books, including the Tashi series, the Minton series, and The Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived. Barbara Fienberg is the coauthor of the Tashi series. Kim Gamble is the illustrator

of Come the Terrible Tiger, Dear Fred, and The Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived.

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Tashi: The Complete CollectionFind 32 fabulous adventures all in one place—Tashi: The Complete Collectionhas it all for the Tashi-lover with 16 books in a gorgeous slipcase edition

Read all of Tashi’s adventures in these 16 Tashi books that contains two storiesin every book. This is a lovely gift and a must for every Tashi fan. Start fromthe very beginning and relearn how Tashi comes from a place very far away. Howhe escaped from a war lord and flew to this country on the back of a swan. Howhe’s too cunning for the dragon and the wicked baron, and far too clever for gi-ants, ghosts, witches, and demons. And how he tells the best stories ever!When Tashi comes face to face with sneaky strangers, ancient warriors, fearlesskidnappers, or even a haunted house, Tashi always knows what to do: stay calm,think hard, and move fast!

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MONSTROUS MAUD

A. B. Saddlewick

Welcome to Rotwood School, where monsters of all species learn how to frighten humans. Find out what happens when Maud joins Rotwood school in this frightfully exciting new series perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.

A. B. Saddlewick is the pen name for Tim Collins, the author of Notes from a Totally Lame Vampire and Prince of Dorkness.

Each: 128 pp • 5 x 8 • 21 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • FictionApril • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Buster Books

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Big FrightThere’s something spooky about Maud’s new school, in the first book inthis fun and scary new series

When Maud’s pet rat, Quentin, escapes in the middle of science class, it’sthe very last straw. Maud is transferred from Primrose Towers to RotwoodMiddle School—to the delight of her teacher, classmates, and her perfect twin,Milly—but what is in store at Rotwood? There is something strange aboutthe pupils of Rotwood. Everyone is dressed as though it’s Halloween, andthe school’s motto is “Because We Scare.” Is 10-year-old Maud Montaguemonstrous enough for Rotwood?

9781780550725

Spooky Sports DayIn the second book in the fantastic Monstrous Maud series, Rotwood’ssports day may be ruined by a spell gone disastrously wrong

A miscast spell has created a jungle of man-eating plants across the entiresports field at Rotwood Academy, and the pupils are now forced to share itwith the other local school—Primrose Towers. When the two rival schoolscompete on sports day, will the Rotwood monsters be able to beat the girlsof Primrose Towers and Milly, Maud’s annoyingly perfect twin? And howwill Maud hide the truth about her mysterious new monster school?

9781780550732

Freaky SleepoverMilly is having her monster friends over for a sleepover—the trouble is,her sister is having her human friends over too, in a third terrific tale

When Maud’s twin sister Milly plans a sleepover, their mother forces Maudto have her friends over too. What can possibly go wrong? Nothing much—just that Maud’s family might find out about Rotwood High being a schoolfor real monsters! As if that’s not enough, Maud is tricked into looking afterViolet, the school hamster, by her arch enemy, Poisonous Penelope. But Vi-olet is no ordinary hamster! She’s a pedigree vampster and an expert cage-breaker. With a vampster on the loose, sleep is the very last thing that happens!

9781780550749

School ScareMaud must act monstrously fast to save the school she has grown to love,in her fourth adventure

Maud’s beloved school for monsters, Rotwood, is facing closure. The youngmonsters are determined to help, but they end up accidentally terrifying theinspector during a crucial inspection. Maud suspects a nasty wizard mightbe plotting to shut the school down. If she’s going to foil his plot and saveher school, Maud will have to act fast.

9781780550756

BANANAS SERIES

The Bananas series offers a perfect introduction to early readers. Green Bananas include three short stories for first readers;Blue Bananas include simple stories for developing readers; and Red Bananas are chapter books for fluent readers.

Each: 48 pp • 6.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • May • $5.99 Paper • Bananas

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Under the SeaSue MayfieldIllustrations by Sue Hendra

Three mini, fun, and engaging stories about under the sea creatures

Wobbly Jellyfish: Jellyfish is very wobbly. She’s too wobbly to skip, too wobbly to play hideand seek, and too wobbly to swim in cold water. When she has to look after a new girl, Octopus, at school, Jellyfish finds that she can be brave when she needs to be.

Prickly Sea Urchin: Sea Urchin can’t play with others—his prickles hurt them and he punc-tures their toys. But then he meets another sea urchin and finally has a friend to play with!

Fabulous Fish: Fabulous Fish is fabulous in every way, but no one want to play with him be-cause he boasts all the time. Can Fabulous Fish learn that everyone is fabulous in their own way?

Sue Mayfield is the author of Drowning Anna, Shoot!, and First Steps Through Bereavement. SueHendra has illustrated and written more than 60 books for children including Barry the Fishwith Fingers, Wanda and the Alien, and Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell.

9781405256766

Big Red BalloonAnne FineIllustrations by Kate Pankhurst

A charming school story starring a child in a wheelchair

Pip’s class is releasing big red balloons to celebrate their school’s 100th anniversary. Each bal-loon has a tag that asks those who find the balloons to tell the class how far they’d gone. Onelands just down the road, one is found in the next town—but Pip’s flies all the way to Buck-ingham Palace! What’s in store for Pip next?

Anne Fine is the author of more than 50 titles for children, including The Diary of a KillerCat, Flour Babies, The Jamie and Angus Stories, The True Story of Christmas, and Up on CloudNine. She won the Carnegie Medal twice and the Whitbread Award twice. Kate Pankhurst hasillustrated books by Judy Blume, Ian Whybrow, Steve Hartley, and Marjorie Newman.

9781405254335

Swallows and SpidersJulia DonaldsonIllustrations by Martin Ursell and Liz Pichon

Two fantastic tales, brought together in one volume for the first time

Follow the Swallow: Chack the blackbird needs to get a message to his friend, Apollo theswallow. But Apollo is far away in Africa. Somebody needs to follow that swallow!

Spinderella: Spinderella the spider longs to learn about numbers, but everyone thinks she’ssilly. Luckily her Hairy Godmother has a plan.

Julia Donaldson is the author of The Giants and the Joneses, the Smarties Prize–winning TheGruffalo, and The Snail and the Whale. Martin Ursell is the author and illustrator of TheBig Book of Experiments and Activities. Liz Pichon is the author of Penguins and The VeryUgly Bug. Her illustrations for Twilight Verses and Moonlight Rhymes won a National Par-enting Association Award.

9781405262095

GREEN BANANAS

BLUE BANANAS

BANANAS SERIES

Each: 6.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • May • $6.99 Paper • Bananas

RED BANANAS

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Animals in SchoolJulia DonaldsonIllustrations by Gary Parsons and Lucy Richards

Two fantastic animal tales, brought together in one volume for the first time

The Quick Brown Fox Cub: Frisk the fox is a curious cub who just loves exploring. What willhe discover when he follows Jenny to school one day?

The Wrong Kind of Bark: Finlay’s a real dreamer, and he’s always getting things wrong. Sowhen he brings his puppy into class, it looks like he’s heading for big trouble.

Julia Donaldson is the author of The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, Room on the Broom,and The Spiffiest Giant in Town. Garry Parsons is the award-winning illustrator of many books,including George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt and George’s Secret Key to the Universe. Lucy Richardsis the author of The Magic Sky and the illustrator of Snap.

96 pp • 9781405262101

Snakes and LaddersMichael MorpurgoIllustrations by Shahar Kober

A timeless antibullying story illustrated with colorful, quirky illustrations, written by theauthor of the bestseller War Horse

At school she’s called “Weedy Wendy”—but Wendy isn’t afraid of Slinky, Grandad’s snake.When she takes Slinky to school and he wriggles out of her school bag, Wendy will braveanything to rescue him. This is a funny, warm story that doubles as an introduction to chap-ter books for newly fluent readers.

Michael Morpurgo has written more than 40 books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smar-ties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award, and has been shortlistedfor the Carnegie Medal four times. His books include Kensuke’s Kingdom, Private Peaceful,and War Horse. Shahar Kober is an award-winning Israeli illustrator and contributes illus-trations to newspapers, magazines, and children books.

48 pp • 9781405260817

StormKevin Crossley-HollandIllustrations by Alan Marks

Winner of the Carnegie Medal, newly branded into the Red Banana series with appealingnew cover look

Annie lives with her elderly parents in a remote cottage. Every day she walks by the lonelymarsh to school. Her sister Willa is pregnant and Annie is overjoyed when she comes hometo have her baby. Annie tells Willa the names of local plants and Willa tells Annie about theghost, murdered by highwaymen, who is said to haunt the old forge nearby. Then, on a ter-rible night, with the phone lines down, Willa goes into labor. Annie is terrified of the ghost,but knows she must brave the storm to fetch help. As she ventures into the night, a horsemanswings into view. He offers to take Annie to town, and Annie finds herself lifted on to his sad-dle and off they set on an intense, dream-like journey. Only once he has deposited her safelyon the doctor’s doorstep does the horseman reveal that he is the ghost she fears.

Kevin Crossley-Holland is an award-winning poet and author of children’s books. His Arthurtrilogy was translated into 23 languages, and has sold more than one million copies world-wide. Alan Marks has illustrated books for many children’s authors, including Kevin Cross-ley-Holland and Jane Goodall.

48 pp • 9781405262644

EARLY READER: BUFFIN STREET

Francesca SimonIllustrations by Emily Bolam

Come and join all the Buffin Street dogs, cats, rabbits, puppets, and parrots, and find out what really goes on when their people are out of sight. The short, accessible text and full-color illustrations

on every page make this series perfect for beginner readers or for reading aloud.

Francesca Simon is the author of the Horrid Henry series. Emily Bolam is a highlysuccessful children’s illustrator whose previous work includes the Chunky Farm books;

the Chunky Safari books; and the Touch, Look, and Learn series.

Each: 5 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • June • $7.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

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The Haunted House of Buffin Street“Great for reading aloud for library story times and for parents and children to shareand enjoy reading together.” —Youth Libraries Group

When Fang and Honey’s people decide to move out of Buffin Street,everyone is very upset. They are wondering what they can do tostop them, when Millie the cat has a clever idea.

64 pp • 9781444004694

Jogger’s Big AdventureJogger the hamster is on an adventure, nibbling on books andclimbing on chairs. But mean old Sour Puss is lurking about—will Jogger make it back to his cage in time?

64 pp • 9781444002027

Look at MeFoxham Pond has frozen over. It’s perfect weather for skating, and everyone is very excited—everyone, that is, except for Honey the puppy. Slipping and sliding over the ice is not her ideaof fun, so what is she going to do?

80 pp • 9781444004687

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Miaow Miaow Bow WowDizzy the dog loves to sing, but the mean old Alley Cats won’t lethim join their chorus. But what do cats know about singing any-way? It’s time to show them just what the dogs can do.

64 pp • 9781444004700

Rampage in Prince’s GardenPrince the poodle is away, leaving his secret garden free forthe rest of the Buffin Street Gang to explore. After all, he’llnever even know they’ve been there—will he?

80 pp • 9781444002010

Yum YumLola the cat is fed up of eating the same old stuff for dinner. There has to be better food outthere somewhere, and she’s off to find it.

80 pp • 9781444002003

EARLY READER: BUFFIN STREET

Each: 5 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • June • $7.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

MR BADGER

Leigh Hobbs

Leigh Hobbs is the author of the Old Tom series, which includes Old Tom and Old Tom Goes to Mars.

Each: 74 pp • 5 x 8 • 60 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • FictionApril • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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Mr Badger and the Big SurpriseThe first in a series featuring the delightful Mr. Badger and his friends, and the world ofthe Boubles Grand hotel

Mr. Badger is the special events manager of London’s Boubles Grand Hotel and is in chargeof parties, weddings, balls—anything, really, that is a special occasion. When he and his as-sistant, Miss Pims, prepare for Miss Sylvia Smothers-Carruthers’ seventh birthday party, lit-tle does Mr. Badger know just what is in store for Sylvia—and for him.

9781742374178

Mr Badger and the Missing ApeThe second in the delightful series featuring the special events manager of London’s Bou-bles Grand Hotel

Mr Badger wasn’t just the Special Event manager at the Boubles Grand Hotel (pronouncedBoublay). Because he had been there for so long and knew everyone, as well as just abouteverything about the hotel, Mr Badger had all sorts of other important responsibilities. Andone of the most imporant was keeping an eye on Algernon.

For longer than anyone can remember, Algernon has been standing absolutely still in hisown special spot at the Boubles Grand Hotel. Everyone is shocked when he disappears. Whowould remove a big ape from a glass case in the foyer, and where could they hide him? CanMr. Badger solve the mystery of the missing ape?

9781742374185

ANIMAL TALES

An adventure series based around helping animals big and small, fully endorsed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The RSPCA is a community-based charity

that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 6 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • FictionMay • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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Dog in Danger!Jess Black

Cassie comes to the rescue again when an elderly neighborhood dog needs saving

When Cassie hears that a neighbor’s dog was lost on a family hiking trip, she sets about organ-izing a search party—and an RSPCA inspector even arrives to help. Together, they discover theold and deaf animal has fallen into a rocky crevasse and can’t get out.

Jess Black has written for children’s television and the Bindi Wildlife Adventure series. She is theauthor of Unexpected Arrival.

9781742753362

Fright Night!Jess Black

Is the local bed and breakfast haunted, or is a four-legged animal to blame instead?

The guests at a neighborhood B&B have been complaining of ghostly noises. Mr. and Mrs. Stro-matas are worried. Is it ghosts? Cassie and Ben decide to engage in a bit of detective work, and a late-night mission reveals the unexpected ghostly disturbance.

Jess Black has written for children’s television and the Bindi Wildlife Adventure series. She is theauthor of Unexpected Arrival.

9781742753386

Lost in TranslationHelen Kelly

A vet student spending a week at the RSPCA has to put her skills to work

Cassie and Ben decide to organize a dog-washing fundraiser for the RSPCA and enlist the help ofsome student vets. One of the quieter students, Lauren, is able to prove that her skills extend be-yond dog washing by helping with an emergency four-legged patient.

Helen Kelly is the author of Double Trouble.

9781742753409

Race to the FinishDavid Harding

Cassie and Ben are introduced to the controversial world of greyhound racing

Ben is excited to be invited to the greyhound races. Cassie is much less enthusiastic, and Ben can’tunderstand why. But when a greyhound is brought to the RSPCA shelter after having been aban-doned, Ben realizes that in the world of racing dogs, the greyhounds are never the real winners.

David Harding is a children’s book author.

9781742753423

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DAISY SERIES

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Daisy and the Troublewith Christmas

9781862304970 • $7.99

Daisy and the Troublewith Life

9781862301672 • $9.99

Daisy and the Troublewith Maggots

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Daisy and the Troublewith Zoos

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Daisy and the Troublewith Kittens

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Daisy and the Trouble with CoconutsKes GrayIllustrations by Nick Sharratt

Daisy’s back, and running into trouble once again . . . this timeat the funfair

“Daisy, with her perfectly round face, determined, beady eyesand severe Joan of Arc coif, is a veritable icon of juvenile in-transigence.” —Publishers Weekly

The trouble with coconuts is that they are the worst type of nuts inthe whole wide world. If you ask me, coconuts shouldn’t be allowedin a funfair. If you double ask me, they shouldn’t even be allowed togrow. Coconuts are too big. Coconuts are too hairy. Plus, if you tryto win one, they just get you into trouble. Which isn’t my fault!

Get up to no good with Daisy as she heads to the funfair, for a wholelot more trouble.

Kes Gray is the author of numerous children’s books, including Billy’sBucket; Ever So, Ever So; Our Twitchy; and Vesuvius Poovius. NickSharrat is the winner of the Smarties Book Prize for children’s bookillustrations and is perhaps best-known for his illustrations ofJacqueline Wilson’s books.

236 pp • 5 x 7 • Ages 7–9 • Fiction9781849416788 • April • $7.99 Paper • Red Fox

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Boy Friend?Meredith Badger

A boy can’t be a bestie, can he? Mia and Jack are great friends—they live next door to each otherand they like the same things. But what happens when everyone thinks he’s her boyfriend?

Meredith Badger is the author of the Fairy School Dropout series, which includes Fairy SchoolDropout, Over the Rainbow, and Undercover.

9781921564659

Flower GirlChrissie Perry

Lola’s mom and stepdad are getting married, and Lola is going to be flower girl. But there’s anotherflower girl as well—will she drive Lola crazy?

Chrissie Perry is the author of The Secret Club and Surf’s Up!

9781921564673

Sink or SwimThalia Kalkipsakis

Bec loves swimming, and she loves being the fastest in the class. But when she joins junior squad,Bec discovers there’s more to swimming than just winning.

Thalia Kalkipsakis is the author of Dancing Queen and The Worst Gymnast.

9781742971384

GO GIRL

Tackling the first sleepover, being the new kid at school, trusting a friend with a big secret, and more, these books provide simple, real-life stories about characters experiencing and exploring

new situations. Written with an emotional depth and using simple language, these are real-life stories for real-life girls—not a fairy, princess, or vampire in sight—just friends and fun.

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 15 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • FictionJune • $7.99 Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont

Birthday GirlMeredith Badger

Usually Annabelle loves her birthday party, but this year everything keeps going wrong! Will shebe able to make it the best birthday ever, or will it be a total disaster?

Meredith Badger is the author of the Fairy School Dropout series, which includes Fairy SchoolDropout, Over the Rainbow, and Undercover.

9781742971544

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The Girl with Death BreathAre you the kind of kid who would put dog poo on someone’s bike seat orlet your teeth get so dirty they grew mold? Then step away, because this bookis not for you. It’s for good boys and girls only.

9781921690563 • May

The Crazy DentistHave you have ever had a fight with a crazy dentist, eaten 32 dim sums fora dare, or mooned the principal? Of course not, because you’re a good kid,unlike the foul children in these shocking stories.

9781921690570 • June

The Toilet Rat TerrorThis stinky book is for good boys and girls only. Bad children will be temptedto tell rude poems to the whole class or ride a wheelchair right into the girls’ bathroom.

9781921690587 • July

NAUGHTY STORIES FOR GOOD BOYS AND GIRLS

Christopher Milne

Christopher Milne is an actor and screenwriter. Simon Swingler illustrated the Monstrum House series.

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 12 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont

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The Bravest Kid I’ve Ever Known

9781921690372

An Upside Down Boy 9781921690396

The Day Our TeacherWent Mad

9781921690365

The Girl Who Blew Up Her Brother

9781921690389

That Dirty DogHave you ever cheated on a test or produced a smell from hell on purpose?Of course you haven’t, because you’re a good kid—unlike the awful childrenin these pooey stories.

9781921690556 • April

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The Dark WorldAs soon as Kip lands on a weird planet, the aliens there are struck down bya mysterious sickness. Either Kip is deadly to the aliens, or there’s somethingmore sinister going on.

9781921759772 • May

The BrainiacsWhen kids in the annual Smartest Kid in the Universe competition start dis-appearing, Kip suspects foul play. Can he get to the bottom of it, or will hebe the next victim?

9781921848025 • June

The Gas GiantKip can’t wait to explore Vapod, a giant gas planet with cool flying aliens,but as soon as he arrives, the planet comes under attack. Can Kip save theday before it’s too late?

9781921848032 • July

SPACE SCOUT

H. Badger

It’s the year 3054 and Earth is overcrowded, polluted, and completely stripped of its resources. The mega-nationalWorld-Corp needs a Space Scout to find another planet for people to live on—and 13-year-old Kip is the perfect geneticmatch for the job. Perfect for emerging readers, this series is high-octane adventure and low-level word count. Readers

will identify with Kip as the ordinary boy and be swept away with his extraordinary missions to save mankind.

H. Badger’s alterego is H. I. Larry, the author of the popular Zac Power series.

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 20 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont

The Big Freeze 978192156483

The Robot King 9781921564840

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The Alien Brainwash 9781921690853

The Slime Volcano 9781921690860

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The Kid KingdomKip is off to a planet without any adults. It’s every kid’s dream—a world fullof hover-boarding and chocolate fountains. But when disaster strikes, are thekids too busy playing to save themselves?

9781921759765 • April

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Search & RescueThe Tiger Patrol are challenged to overcome new, seasonal obstacles inthis second heart-pounding thriller

It’s winter and the snow is falling thick and fast. The Tiger Patrol are learn-ing to ski and build snow shelters. They’re even working with the local searchand rescue team. Then they’re caught in a snow blizzard and a young girl ismissing in the snow. Time is running out for the Survival Squad.

256 pp • 9781862309661 • May

Night RidersIn the third book in the series, readers will find themselves on a roller-coaster journey packed with action, adventure, and survival skills

An ordinary expedition for the Tiger Patrol turns into an exciting adventureof paragliding, cycle racing, and catching thieves in the night. No matter whatsituation they’re thrown into, they manage to come out on top. Is there any-thing that the Tiger Patrol can’t do?

256 pp • 9781862309678 • June

White WaterThe Survival Squad takes it on white-water rafting in the fourth book inthe series

A white-water rafting expedition for the Tiger Patrol takes a turn for the worsewhen the water level rises. It’s a matter of life or death, and they have onlytheir training and skill to rely on.

256 pp • 9781862309685 • July

SURVIVAL SQUAD

Jonathan RockForeword by Bear Grylls

Action, adventure, survival skills—this series has it all. Perfect for fans of Bear Grylls, Survival Squad is morethan just a book—it also includes essential skills for survival in the outdoors. These skills run the

gamut from the basics, such as outdoor survival or Scouting knots, to more advanced techniques, such as bike repair or building a raft. Both fun and educational, this series is an exciting read for kids of all ages.

Jonathan Rock is the author of the Survival Squad series. Bear Grylls is the host of Man vs. Wild, which aired on the Discovery Channel.

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction • $8.99 Paper • Red Fox

Out of BoundsWelcome to the world of the Tiger Patrol, where adventure and survivaltravel hand in hand

The Tiger Patrol find themselves on an expedition out in the wild when a newmember runs off. Soon they’re all in trouble—they’re completely lost, andthey have no way of contacting anyone for help. This is where their trainingkicks in—are they prepared to survive outdoors?

272 pp • 9781862309654 • April

ROSE

Holly Webb

Holly Webb is the author of Catmagic, Dogmagic, Hamstermagic, and Rabbitmagic.

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction • $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

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RoseYoung readers who love Araminta Spook and Lemony Snicket will adore this spellbinding,scary fantasy series

“Warm and sparkling and magical and fun.” —Hilary McKay, author, Saffy’s Angel

The grand residence of the famous alchemist Mr. Fountain is a world away from the dark orphanageRose has left behind. The house is positively overflowing with sparkling magic, and Rose can feelit. It’s not long before she realizes that maybe, just maybe, she has a little bit of magic in her, too.

272 pp • 9781408304471 • April

Rose and the Lost PrincessNow an apprentice magician, Rose is asked to help find a very special missing person

“A substantial novel that will appeal to fantasy/magic fans.” —School Librarian

Turning the worn pages of her spell book, Rose can’t believe how much her life has changed. Oncea poor orphan, she is now an apprentice to the king’s chief magician. But when the country’s belovedprincess vanishes, everything changes. As rumors of dark magic fly through the city, the king asksRose for help. She must find the missing princess, before all is lost.

272 pp • 9781408304488 • June

Rose and the Magician’s MaskIn her third adventure, Rose must travel to eerie, atmospheric Venice to stop an evil magicianbefore it’s too late

When a precious mask of unimaginable power has been stolen from the royal palace, Rose sus-pects that dark magicians are at work and that danger looms. The race to stop the evil thieveswill take Rose to the mysterious city of Venice, where nothing is quite what it seems. Can she useher magic to find the terrible mask before its true powers are revealed?

240 pp • 9781408304495 • July

Rose and the Silver GhostRose longs to solve the mystery surrounding her parents—can a ghost possibly be of help?

Time has flown since Rose left the orphanage behind, and she loves her new family at Mr. Foun-tain’s magical house. But she still can’t help wondering what happened to her real family. Werethey full of magic too, like her? She discovers a clue to the mystery—a silver mirror that once be-longed to her mother, and this mirror has a ghost.

240 pp • 9781408304501 • August

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LilyThe first in a fun, frightening series about two magical sisters

In a world where magic is outlawed, Lily runs wild and neglected. Once rich and powerfulmagicians, now Lily’s family hide away in their crumbling house, while her older sister, Georgie,is trained secretly in magic. But when Lily discovers her parents’ dark plan to use Georgie in a terrible plot to restore the country to its magical glory, she knows she must rescue her sister, and flee.

9781408313497 • April

Lily and the Shining DragonsThe second in the thrilling series about two magical sisters on the run who find both enemiesand allies in the most unexpected places

Lily and her sister, Georgie, are on the run, but in a world where magic is forbidden, two youngmagicians can’t hide forever. Betrayed by someone they thought they could trust, Lily and Georgiefind themselves trapped in a school where magical children are hidden away. But magic will al-ways find a way—and in the darkness, the shining dragons are stirring.

9781408313503 • June

Lily and the Prisoner of MagicLily and Georgie meet a powerful ally in a crossover from the Rose series

Lily and Georgie’s father has been imprisoned for being a magician, and they must rescue him,yet the hidden jail is protected by dark spells, and the girls’ own magic isn’t strong enough tobreak through. Searching for someone to help, Lily and Georgie voyage far from home, andfind a powerful magician named Rose. But in a world of secrets, is she all that she seems?

9781408313510 • August

LILY

Holly Webb

Holly Webb is the author of Catmagic, Dogmagic, Hamstermagic, and Rabbitmagic.

Each: 256 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction • $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

VINTAGE CLASSICS

Each: 144 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • FictionApril • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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A Certain MusicCeleste Walters

The story of an unbreakable bond formed by a lonely child and an eccentric musician withbonus material on understanding Beethoven’s music, stepping into history, and fun with words

“Writing in an understated manner, Walters lets readers draw their own inferences aboutthe girl’s challenges as well as her name, which is revealed in the end. Occasional inkdrawings with gray washes will help readers visualize the period setting.” —Booklist

It is 1821 and a lonely child spends her days hiding in the Vienna Woods until she spies an oldman, a music maker. The man is composing a revolutionary new work, but he fears it will be ridiculedand that people will think he’s gone mad. The child sits for hours watching and listening as herevises and plays, and slowly she develops a deep understanding of both the music and the man.Together they give each other the courage to face their critics and dare to be different.

Celeste Walters is the author of several works for young readers, including Deception, The Killingof Mud-Eye, and The Last Race.

11 B/W Illustrations • 9781742757407

The Wish PonyCatherine Bateson

Perfectly capturing the everyday life of children, this Vintage Classic explores themes ofnew siblings, pregnancy, family life, and friendship, and includes instructions on how tomake a wish, an introduction to Magda, and a note from the author

“Enjoyable and quirky.” —School Library Journal on Stranded in Boringsville

“Catherine Bateson has won the Children’s Book Council Book of the Year for JuniorReaders twice. And this book is another example why. She is a wonderful writer whotells equally wonderful stories perfectly pitched to her audience.” —Reading Stack

Ruby’s mom is having a baby, but why does she need one of those when she’s already got aRuby? To make matters worse, her best friend Sarah has just found another, better friend. Itseems like everyone is abandoning her. But when Ruby meets the mysterious Magda, who givesher a very special gift that might, just might be magical, everything begins to change. This de-lightful story will fill young readers with wonder, hope, and amazing possibilities.

Catherine Bateson is the author of Being Bee and Stranded in Boringsville.

9781742757391

VINTAGE CHILDREN’S CLASSICS

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction • Paper • Vintage Classics

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Little WomenLouisa May Alcott

Includes character guide, which-March-girl-are-you quiz, author info, and glossary

Christmas won’t be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as their father is away fightingin the Civil War and the family has fallen on hard times. But though they may be poor, life for thefour March sisters is rich with color, as they play games, put on wild theatricals, make new friends,argue, grapple with their vices, learn from their mistakes, nurse each other through sickness anddisappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble.

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) is the author of Little Women and its three sequels, Good Wives,Little Men, and Jo’s Boys.

426 pp • 14 B/W Illustrations • 9780099572961 • June • $10.99

Good WivesLouisa May Alcott

The sequel to Little Women includes character guide, story quiz, author info, instructions on mak-ing jam, and a glossary

Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy have grown up together in Orchard House with their friend Laurie next door,and now it’s time for them to go out and find their places in the big wide world; to do the great andmarvelous things they’ve dreamed of and discover their “castles in the air.” They find themselves tested,and fall in love, but when tragedy strikes they find their best comfort is in each other.

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) is the author of Little Women and its three sequels, Good Wives,Little Men, and Jo’s Boys.

458 pp • 10 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573692 • May • $11.99

Peter PanJ. M. Barrie

Includes a character guide, a which-Neverland-inhabitant-are-you quiz, how to make Peter’s cos-tume, how to build a Wendy House, glossary, and extra Peter Pan info

The Darling children are tucked up in bed when Peter Pan bursts into their nursery. Peter and hismischievous fairy Tinker Bell entice Wendy and her brothers to fly away with them to a magicalworld called Neverland, where they can swim with mermaids and play all day with the Lost Boys.But they must watch out for pirates, especially Captain Hook.

J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) had no children of his own but was the guardian of five boys for whomhe created the tale of Peter Pan, first written as a play.

248 pp • 17 B/W Illustrations • 1 Map • 9780099573043 • June • $10.99

Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandLewis Carroll

Includes character guide, quizzes, author info, and nonsense verse activities

It certainly seems a remarkable sight to Alice and, full of curiosity, she follows a rabbit down his holeinto a very strange world. She meets a disappearing cat, plays croquet with a bad-tempered queen,joins a mad Hatter’s tea party, and becomes entangled in the case of some missing tarts. In Wonder-land nothing but out-of-the-way things happen.

Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name for Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. His best-known worksare Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

368 pp • 90 B/W Illustrations • 9780099572923 • April • $10.99

VINTAGE CHILDREN’S CLASSICS

Each: 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Classics • Paper • Vintage Classics

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What Katy DidSusan Coolidge

Includes a character guide, a story quiz, a which-character-are-you-like quiz, information on being agirl in the 19th century, directions to make a pin cushion, and splendiferous vocabulary

Katy Carr is the longest girl that was ever seen. She is all legs and elbows and angles and joints. Her headis full of schemes and one day she plans to do something important. But a great deal is to happen to Katybefore that time comes.

Susan Coolidge (1835–1905) was the author of What Katy Did at School, What Katy Did Next, and Clover.

246 pp • 13 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573128 • June • $12.99

A Christmas CarolCharles Dickens

Includes character guide, book quiz, how Dickens invented Christmas, and Victorian games

Mr. Scrooge is a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, miserable old man. Scrooge doesn’t believe in Christmas, charity, kindness—or ghosts. But one cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives some unusual visitors who show him just how very mistaken he’s been.

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is considered one of the English language’s greatest writers.

152 pp • 5 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573753 • September • $10.99

The Wind in the WillowsKenneth Grahame

Includes character guide, quiz, author info, springtime activities, and glossary

Mole and Ratty picnic on the sparkling river, brave the Wild Wood to visit the bad-tempered Badger, andtake to the open road in a caravan with dear, silly old Toad. But when Toad’s attention turns to motorcars, his reckless behavior goes from bad to worse.

Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) is most famous for his classic The Wind in the Willows.

288 pp • 12 B/W Illustrations • 1 Map • 9780099572947 • June • $10.99

A Little PrincessFrances Hodgson Burnett

Includes character guide, author’s introduction, Jacqueline Wilson on her love of the book, character and book quizzes, author info, glossary, and A Little Princess activities

Miles from home, it is very hard for Sara Crewe to like her new life at boarding school. Luckily Sarais always dreaming up wonderful things and her power of telling stories wins her lots of friends.

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) wrote more than 40 books—the best-known today are LittleLord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.

352 pp • 10 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573722 • May • $10.99

The Secret GardenFrances Hodgson Burnett

Includes character guide, which-character-are-you quiz, story quiz, info on the real secret garden, author info, historical background, garden activities, and glossary

Mary hears about a garden in the grounds of the manor that has been kept hidden for years. And whena friendly robin helps Mary find the key, she discovers the most magical place anyone could imagine.

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) wrote more than 40 books—the best-known today are Little LordFauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.

378 pp • 14 B/W Illustrations • 9780099572954 • June • $11.99

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Each: 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Classics • $10.99 Paper • Vintage Classics

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The Jungle BookRudyard Kipling

Includes quizzes, author information, and information on India’s jungles

When Father Wolf and Mother Wolf find a man-cub in the jungle, they anger the greedy tigerShere Khan by refusing to surrender it to his jaws, and rear the child as their own. But when lit-tle Mowgli grows up, the pack can no longer defend him. He must learn the secret of fire, andwith the help of his friends Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear, he faces his nemesis at last.

Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) is best known for The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, and Kim. Hewas awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907.

248 pp • 14 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573029 • May

Five Children & ItE. Nesbit

Includes character guide, quiz, author info, historical background, fun activities, and glossary

The five children—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother—had often talked aboutwhat they would do if they were granted three wishes, but when they are faced with the grumpysand-fairy they find it difficult to make up their minds. And that is just the beginning of their dilem-mas. As they discover, there is nothing quite like a wish for getting you into terrible trouble.

Edith Nesbit (1858–1924) is the author of Five Children and It, The Railway Children, and TheTreasure Seekers.

272 pp • 11 B/W Illustrations • 9780099572985 • May

The Railway ChildrenE. Nesbit

Includes a character guide, quizzes, author information, and information on steam trains andbeing a child in Edwardian times

They were not railway children to begin with, but when their Father mysteriously leaves homeRoberta, Phyllis, and Peter must move to a small cottage in the countryside with their mother. It is a bitter blow to leave their London home, but soon they discover the hills and valleys, thecanal, and of course, the railway. But with the thrilling rush and rattle and roar of the trains comes danger too.

E. Nesbit (1858–1924) is the author of Five Children and It, The Railway Children, and The Treas-ure Seekers.

312 pp • 14 B/W Illustrations • 9780099572992 • June

Black BeautyAnna Sewell

Includes character guide, horse terms, quiz, author info, and historical horse info

Black Beauty is the handsomest young horse in the meadows, but his easy life comes to an end whenhe is sold and goes from farm to inn to cabhorse in London, enduring rough treatment from fool-ish and careless masters. Beauty remains faithful, hardworking, and full of spirit despite his trials,and his experiences teach that all horses and humans alike deserve to be treated with kindness.

Anna Sewell (1820–1878) wrote Black Beauty in order to convince a wide audience of the im-portance of the humane treatment of animals. It is her only novel.

320 pp • 8 B/W Illustrations • 9780099572930 • April

VINTAGE CHILDREN’S CLASSICS

Each: 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Classics • Paper • Vintage Classics

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HeidiJohanna Spyri

Includes exclusive new illustrations, character guide and quiz, glossary, and Heidi-inspired activities

When Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss mountains with her bad-tempered old Grandfather, everyone inthe village feels sorry for her. But Heidi soon discovers a secret: Grandfather isn’t nearly as cross as helooks—plus she can play all day in the fields among the bright flowers.

Johanna Spyri (1827–1901) was a children’s author whose most popular work, Heidi, has been trans-lated from German into more than 50 languages and sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.

336 pp • 20 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573746 • May • $10.99

KidnappedR. L. Stevenson

Includes character guide, story quiz, author info, historical background, and Scottish Highlands info

Young David Balfour has been double-crossed by his wicked uncle, tricked into a sea voyage, and soldinto slavery. When the dashing Alan Breck Stewart comes aboard, he finds a brave friend, and the pairfight back against their treacherous, black-hearted shipmates. But when the ship hits a reef, it’s everyman for himself, and David must battle against the raging sea itself.

R. L. Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer whose other clas-sics include The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

360 pp • 10 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573739 • May • $10.99

Treasure IslandR. L. Stevenson

Includes character guide, true-or-false pirate statements, quizzes, and seafaring vocabulary

When young Jim Hawkins discovers a map showing the way to Captain Flint’s treasure, he and SquireTrelawney set sail on the Hispaniola to search for the gold. Little do they know that among their crewis the dastardly pirate Long John Silver. Silver has a devious plan to keep the gold all to himself.

R. L. Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer whose other clas-sics include The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

354 pp • 34 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573036 • June • $10.99

The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark Twain

Includes character guide, quiz, author info, historical background, and how to create a secret code

Huck Finn spits, swears, smokes a pipe, and never goes to school, and, according to the Widow Dou-glas, is in need of “civilizing.” But Huck won’t stand too much of this, and after a daring escape, hetakes off down the Mississippi on a raft with a runaway slave called Jim. But plenty of dangers waitfor them along the river—will they survive and win their freedom?

Mark Twain (1835–1910) was an American humorist, satirist, and novelist of numerous classics.

512 pp • 9780099572978 • April • $11.99

The Adventures of Tom SawyerMark Twain

Includes character guide, quiz of Tom’s adventures, and instructions for two marbles games

Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is a hero to his friends and a torment to his relations. During one hotsummer, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to be a pirate, attends his own funeral, rescues an innocentman from the gallows, searches for treasure in a haunted house, foils a devilish plot and discovers a boxof gold. But can he escape his nemesis, the villainous Injun Joe?

Mark Twain (1835–1910) was an American humorist, satirist, and novelist of numerous classics.

368 pp • 10 B/W Illustrations • 9780099573685 • April • $10.99

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The Tunnels of TarcoolaJennifer Walsh

A spooky old house, a historical mystery, an underground mine, and a rising tide—thestage is set for an exciting adventure in the tradition of Enid Blyton and Arthur Ransome

“Reminiscent of Enid Blyton’s Secret Seven adventures: a mystery, a backpack ofsnacks, kids triumphing over adults—all good, clean fun.” —Australian Bookseller & Publisher

“A refreshing change from the glut of werewolves, ghosts, fallen angels, and, of course,vampires that are still flooding young-adult fiction. . . . The characters [are] wellexecuted, complex, and subtly portrayed.” —Canberra Times

“Come round here!” called David. “We’ve found something.”

“I’m showing them.” Andrea pushed him aside. “It’s my cave!” She lowered herself into thehole. Her head disappeared, and a moment later they heard her voice, faint and slightly hol-low. “Come on!”

When Martin goes exploring under the cliffs with his friends David and Andrea and his sis-ter Kitty, they find every kid’s dream: a network of tunnels running under the park, with asecret exit under a mysterious ruined house. It’s a great place for adventures, as long as their

HauntedEdited by Andersen Press

A fantastic collection of ghost stories from leading children’s authors

Derek Landy (Scepter of the Ancients), Philip Reeve (Mortal Engines), Joseph Delaney (Re-venge of the Witch), Susan Cooper (The Dark Is Rising), Eleanor Updale (Montmorency),Jamila Gavin (Coram Boy), Mal Peet (Keeper), Matt Haig (Samuel Blink and the ForbiddenForest), Berlie Doherty (The Goblin Baby), Robin Jarvis (The Dark Portal), and Sam Llewellyn(Little Darlings) have come together to offer 11 ghost stories. The stories include a drownedboy who is determined to find someone to play with; a lost child trapped in a mirror, readyto pull someone in; devilish creatures, waiting with bated breath for their next young vic-tim; and an ancient woodland reawakened.

336 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction9781849393218 • August • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

parents don’t find out and forbid them to go there. As Kitty learns more about the old house, she begins to suspect that it ishiding something else, something very important to the ancient lady who once lived there—but as usual no one will listen toher. Martin wants to play out the fantasy adventure games he loves, David wants to forget about growing up for a while, andAndrea—well, Andrea will do anything as long as she doesn’t have to obey the rules. But David also wants to help his motherand grandfather in their fight to save the “Haunted House” from demolition, and it seems that the old lady’s secret just mightbe the key. Are they imagining things, or are they being watched by someone who wants to see just what they are going to findin the old house?

Jennifer Walsh is a former teacher and an author of computer user guides.

222 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction9781742376752 • June • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

THE FLOODS

Colin Thompson

The Addams Family meets the legends of Camelot in this zanily wonderful series from acclaimed author and illustrator Colin Thompson. The Floods are an exceptionally strange family of wizards and witches that includes a beautiful mother, Mordonna; a child completely covered in hair; and Betty—the normal-looking one. Together, the essentially good-hearted bunch must navigate school bullies, evil dictators, a recession, beachside vacations,

and going undercover as hippies—all accompanied by over-the-top humor, gore, and magic.

Colin Thompson has had more than 60 books published. He has received several awards, including an Aurealis Award for the novel How to Live Forever and the CBC Picture Book of the Year

in 2006 for The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Mr. Riley.

Each: Ages 9–12 • Fiction • Paper • Random House Australia

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BewitchedFind out what happens when the King goes Doolally in the latest Floods adventure

Everyone gets old, even witches and wizards. Their backs get stiff, their feet get sore, and their brainsgo and live far, far away. Not even Nerlin Flood, the King of Transylvania Waters, is immune to thecurse of old age. The rest of the family have noticed that Nerlin is slipping into total Doolallyness—including having an invisible friend called Geoffrey who warns him not to eat broccoli because itwill give him global warming. Only the Old Crones can help Nerlin, so his family travel high upinto the mountains to visit them. Will the wisest witch of all, Gruinard, be able to cure him, or isNerlin doomed to spend his twilight years talking to the wall, wearing a crooked jacket?

240 pp • 5 x 8 • 40 B/W Illustrations • 9781742755304 • July • $9.99 (Can $10.99)

The Amazing Illustrated FloodsopediaLearn all about the history of the Floods in this compendium; one of the most impor-tant books of Wizard Stuff ever written

Now that they’re safely ensconced in Castle Twilight as the supreme rulers of Transylva-nia Waters, the Flood family of witches and wizards have decided to share their immensewisdom, magic, and bacon-orientated secrets and history. From Winchflat’s Wonderful Worldof Inventions to recipes from Betty’s restaurant to digging up (literally) stories about theFloods’ obscure relatives, this book will make fans of the Floods giggle, guffaw, and chor-tle for hours.

96 pp • 7 x 9 • Four-color Interior • 9781742751047 • April • $16.99 (Can $18.99)

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BINDI BEHIND THE SCENES

Bindi Irwin

Behind the Scenes takes a fictional look at different aspects of Bindi’s life in a fun and informative way.

Bindi Irwin is the inspiration and cocreator of the Bindi Wildlife Adventures series. As the daughter of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, she has been involved with caring for wildlife and promoting conservation since

she was little, and has hosted the Emmy Award–winning TV program Bindi: The Jungle Girl.

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 11–14 • FictionMay • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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Bouncing off the MenuBindi rallies to help her kangaroo friends as she journeys throughout Australia

When Bindi takes a train ride through the heart of Australia with some family friends, she’sdispirited to see more kangaroos on the menu than out the window. Visiting a kangaroorescue center near Alice Springs, Bindi learns more about the harsh methods used to killkangaroos that occur throughout the area, which often leave the kangaroos to die slow, painfuldeaths. She’s determined to keep one of Australia’s best-known and loved species as far awayfrom the dinner table as possible.

96 pp • 9781864718430

A Ghostly TaleA birthday celebration turns into an unexpected rescue mission in this riveting Bindi tale

After a crocodile research trip in the Top End of Australia, the Irwins decide to travel on toEast Arnhem Land, to a tiny town on the western shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria. They planto help celebrate the 13th birthday of their friend Charlie, who is the son of one of the in-digenous sea rangers working in the area. When they discover a huge ghost net with a dolphintrapped in it on the beach, Bindi and her friends scramble to save the trapped animal.

188 pp • 9781864718447

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CRYPT

Andrew Hammond

Ghosts are the stuff of fiction, right? Wrong. Welcome to The CRYPT: The Covert Response Youth Paranormal Team, on a mission to protect the public against vicious paranormal activity.

Andrew Hammond is a former teacher who now works as an educational consultant and motivational speaker.

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $8.99 Paper • Headline Book Publishing

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The Gallows CurseJud Lester finds himself paired with the new recruit in attempting to crack his biggest caseyet, in the first entry in a new paranormal adventure series

Meet Jud Lester, star agent with CRYPT, the Covert Response Youth Paranormal Team. Whena crime is committed and the police are at a loss, CRYPT is called in to figure out whether some-thing paranormal is at work. People have been disappearing in mysterious circumstances whileothers are viciously attacked. The only thing that links each attack is the fact that survivors allclaim that the culprits were 17th-century highwaymen. Can Jud work out what has caused thespirits of these dangerous men to return to the streets of London before they wreak more deathand destruction?

352 pp • 9780755378210 • June

Traitor’s RevengeThe second in this series, a fantastic blend of teenage spies, horror, and ghostbusting

We’re coming. The martyrs are awakening. Spirits are gathering. This will be our time . . .

In York and London, strange shapes are taking form, emerging from the shadows. And who isthe man who lies in a pitch-black room, listening to a voice that seems to speak from the dark-ness itself? Jud Lester knows that something evil is afoot. He also knows that it can’t be in-vestigated by any normal brand of counterintelligence. This is a case for CRYPT: a team of eliteteenage agents who use their extrasensory perception and arsenal of high-tech gadgets to in-vestigate crimes that the police can’t solve.

352 pp • 9780755378227 • July

Mask of DeathThe third case for the team of elite teenage agents who use their ESP and high-tech gadg-ets to investigate cases the police can’t solve

A figure wearing a white mask swoops down a deserted hospital corridor toward a quaran-tined patient. Covered in black sores and writhing in agony, the patient can’t be saved by mod-ern medicine. But then, the masked figure is not a modern doctor. Bodies are being discoveredall over London, all marked with the same black sores—it seems a contagious disease is spread-ing across the city. But when witnesses all report seeing the same mysterious masked figure itseems there’s something more sinister going on.

326 pp • 9780755378234 • August

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STONEWYLDE

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Shaman of StonewyldeKit Berry

The thrilling finale to the Stonewylde series

Disaster has struck. Is this the end for Stonewylde? The community’sgolden age is over. Now, with their new business in tatters, Yul andSylvie increasingly estranged, and Clip making plans to leave forgood, darkness has taken hold of Stonewylde. There is a glimmerof light in the darkness. Leveret’s affinity for magic and healing isblossoming and, alongside it, so is Magpie’s art, but as the com-munity’s woes grow these are small consolations. Magic is fadingfrom their lives and as the Outside World becomes more importantto their survival, so it seems the magic may not return. If brokenrelationships are to be mended, painful truths must be revealed aboutpast wrongs, old lies, and ongoing deceits. There are poisons thathave festered for too long, and unless they are healed—and soon—the damage may prove too great to ever recover from.

Kit Berry is a young adult author and former teacher.

135 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction 9780575098947 • May • $10.99 Paper • Gollancz

THE WITCH HUNTER CHRONICLES

Stuart Daly

The Witch Hunter Chronicles is an action-packed adventure series set during the 17th century. This was an age of haughty duelists who drew their rapiers at the slightest provocation; of masked

highwaymen, waiting in ambush behind thickets along country byways; of Spanish galleons, laden withtreasure from the New World; of battle-scarred pirate sloops lurking in secret smugglers’ coves; of

mercenaries—dogs of war—who drifted from country to country, hiring their swords to the highest bidder; of Barbary corsairs who roamed the Mediterranean in slave galleys; and of daring voyages into the Orient

and the dark heart of Africa. It was an age of high adventure, but above all, it was the age of the witch hunters.

Stuart Daly is a high school history teacher. The Witch Hunter Chronicles is his first series.

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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The Army of the UndeadAn undead horde, a do-or-die mission, immortal beings that will stop at nothing to end theworld—a tale full of nonstop adventure

When the resurrected corpse of a prophet reveals that the Tablet of Breaking—a device which,when activated, will destroy the world—lies hidden in a lost city, Jakob and his companionsare sent to locate the Tablet before it falls into the hands of the Watchers, four fallen angelswho have roamed the earth for millennia. Pursued by an army of undead, the mission is a des-perate race against time. From the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora to a trap-riddled mausoleumlying at the bottom of the Dead Sea, the Hexenjäger must stay one step ahead of the fallen an-gels—for the cost of failure will mean Armageddon.

432 pp • 9781742750552 • May

The Devil’s FireTo prevent a world-shattering prophecy from coming to life, Jakob and his companions mustform a truce with an order of the English witch hunters to battle demonic soldiers known asthe Sons of Cain

Summoning the Prince of Darkness is only made possible should the Codex Gigas, a medievalbible, contain the spell. So when the medieval bible is stolen by demonic soldiers known as theSons of Cain, Jakob and his companions form an alliance with an order of English witch huntersand race to London to prevent a horrific prophecy from being fulfilled. Whether battling his wayinto the prisons of Rotterdam or crossing blades with the Sons of Cain during the Great Fire ofLondon, this will be Jakob’s most perilous mission yet, including a nightmarish prison, a charis-matic prince, a graveyard of unspeakable horrors, and a race to the death.

432 pp • 9781742754802 • June

The Scourge of JerichoMatthew Reilly meets Van Helsing in this fast-paced series about the witch hunters who pro-vide protection from the forces of evil—any way they can

The year is 1666 and the forces of darkness are spreading across Europe. Dreaming of wieldinga blade in epic battles like the father he never knew, Jakob von Drachenfels falsifies a letter of in-troduction to join the Hexenjäger—an elite military order of witch hunters. He soon learns a les-son in the dangers of ambition when he finds himself selected for a team sent to recover a biblicalrelic from a witch-infested castle. But when the team is betrayed from within, what was alreadya difficult mission turns into a desperate struggle for survival.

290 pp • 9781742750521 • April

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The Warlock’s ShadowThe sequel to The Thief-Takers Apprentice takes the reader back into the nocturnal anddangerous world of Berren, orphan and reluctant hero

Berren is not enjoying himself. Trapped in a temple, forced to learn how to read, how to write,and how to recall the histories of the Saints, all he wants is to be given a sword. As a thief-taker’s apprentice he imagined a world of daring nighttime chases, glorious victories, and alife of excitement. His dreams aren’t quite coming true. So when a prince—the first and lastprince he’ll ever see—hires the thief-taker as a bodyguard, Berren is thrilled. When he hearsthat a troupe of Dragon Monks—exotic warriors and the best swordsmen in the world—arevisiting, he sees an opportunity to learn how to fight. When one of the Monks turns out to bea girl of the same age, his future suddenly seems a lot brighter. But when a shadowy figurelaunches an attack on the life of Prince Sharda, Berren finds himself plunged into a world ofdanger, intrigue and terror. He may discover that being trained with a sword isn’t enough.

304 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • 9780575094529 • July

STEPHEN DEAS

Stephen Deas

Stephen Deas is the author of The Adamantine Palace, The King of the Crags, and The Order of the Scales.

Each: Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $9.99 Paper • Gollancz

The Thief-Taker’s ApprenticeA teenage thief becomes a teenage assassin and must live with the consequences—per-fect for readers of Trudi Canavan and Robin Hobb

Berren has lived in the city all his life. He has made his way as a thief, paying a little ofwhat he earns to the Fagin-like master of their band. One day Berren goes to watch an ex-ecution of three thieves. He watches as the thief-taker takes his reward, and he decides totry to steal the prize—and fails. The young thief is taken, but the thief-taker spots some-thing in Berren. Berren becomes his apprentice, and is introduced to a world of shadows,deceit, and corruption behind the streets he thought he knew. Full of richly observed life ina teeming fantasy city; a hectic progression of fights, flights, and fancies; and charting thefall of a boy into the dark world of political plotting and murder; this marks the beginningof a new series for all lovers of fantasy.

288 pp • 5 x 8 • 9780575094499 • April

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The Traitor’s GateAs the Dark King rises, four teenagers face betrayal and test their friendships to the limit,in the second book in the series

It’s Christmastime, and Finmere Tingewick Smith—Fin to his friends—is back in Orrery Housewith Christopher, one of his two best friends, for the Initiation of the new Knights of Nowhere.The boys have tried to find some normalcy after their recent adventures, but they’re badly miss-ing Joe. He’s stuck in the Nowhere, guarding two of the Five Eternal Stories that weave all theworlds together; they’re held inside his own body. In the Somewhere, Christmas is a time ofglad tidings and gifts and goodwill, Christmas trees, carols, and the celebration of good things.But there is no Christmas in the Nowhere, and in both worlds, things are not as settled as theylook, for Justin Arnold-Mather is getting ready to make his move. In the Nowhere, somethingis moving through the streets, attacking people—random victims—and leaving them mad anddisfigured. And in Orrery House, a tiny crack has appeared in the Prophecy table. The Prophecyis coming alive. The battle lines will be drawn between even the closest of friends, for the fightis on. The Dark King is rising.

9781780620657 • June

The London StoneThe conclusion to the series brings an impossible quest, a battle against the greatest odds,and three friends who will fight, and maybe die, together

The prophecy has come to pass. The London Stone has been stolen and the Dark King rulesthe Nowhere. Only Mona and the new Seer dare to stand against him, leading an undergroundrebellion in the frozen wasteland—but what chance do they have against both the Army of theMad and Arnold Mather’s soldiers? There is still hope: if they can recruit a banished race totheir cause, maybe Fin and his friends can force a final battle against the Dark King. But thataid will be hard-won, through an almost impossible quest, and even then there are no guaran-tees. It will come down to three friends, standing together against all odds, and fulfilling theirdestinies, whatever the cost.

9781780620688 • August

THE NOWHERE CHRONICLES

Sarah Silverwood

Sarah Silverwood is the pen name of Sarah Pinborough. She is the author of Feeding Ground, Into the Silence,and Long Time Dead. She has been a finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award and the World Fantasy Award.

Each: 352 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $9.99 Paper • Indigo

The Double-Edged SwordIn the first entry in a rich, compelling high-action series taking place in a vividly realized al-ternate London, Fin finds himself at the heart of an ancient prophecy

Sixteen’s an interesting age: not quite a fully grown man, but not a kid either. Anything is pos-sible when you’re 16.

Finmere Tingewick Smith was abandoned on the steps of the Old Bailey. Under the guardian-ship of the austere Judge Harlequin Brown and the elderly gentlemen of Orrery House, Fin hasgrown up under a very strange set of rules. He spends alternate years at two very different schoolsand now he’s tired of the constant lies even to his best friends, to hide the insanity of his dou-ble life. But on his 16th birthday, everything changes. The Judge is killed, stabbed in the chestwith a double-edged sword that’s disturbingly familiar, and from that moment on, Fin is cata-pulted into an extraordinary adventure. Through the Doorway in Fin’s London, a hole in theboundaries of Existence, lies another London—and now both are in grave danger. For the Knightsof Nowhere have kidnapped the Storyholder, the keeper of the Five Eternal Stories which weavethe worlds together. Because of the Knights’ actions, a black storm is coming, bringing madnesswith it. Fin may be just 16, but he has a long, dark journey ahead of him if he is to rescue theStoryholder and save existence.

9781780620596 • April

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People’s RepublicAction packed, exciting and entertaining, and full of mystery and suspense, Muchamore’s firsttitle in the new Cherub series introduces a character with many obstacles to overcome duringwhat should have been a routine job

“Cherub leads the market for action series.” —Bookseller

Twelve-year-old Ryan is CHERUB’s newest recruit. He’s got his first mission: infiltrating the billion-dollar Aramov criminal empire. But he’s got no idea that this run-of-the-mill mission will lead himinto an extraordinary and explosive adventure involving drug smugglers, illegal immigrants, andhuman trafficking, or that his first mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB’s history.

432 pp • 5 x 8 • Fiction9780340999202 • $10.99 Paper

CHERUB

Robert Muchamore

Robert Muchamore is the bestselling author of the Cherub and Henderson’s Boys series.

Each: Ages 12 & Up • April • Hodder Children’s

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The RecruitThe Graphic Novel

Illustrations by John AggsAdapted by Ian Edginton

Now a graphic novel, The Recruit is given an entirely new look with illustrations by Ian Edg-inton and John Aggs

A terrorist doesn’t let strangers into her apartment because they might be undercover police or intelligence agents, but her children can bring their friends home and they run allover the place. The terrorist doesn’t know that one of these kids has bugged every room in herhouse, made copies of all her computer files, and stolen her address book. The child, James, wasrecruited from an secret agency and is just a 12-year-old boy from the wrong side of the tracks,sent to a foster-care home when his mother died and his stepfather disowned him. James was cho-sen due to his potential, and he finds himself in a secret location—at the training center for allCHERUB agents. He faces extreme hardship while preparing for his first mission—to foil asuspected anthrax attack.

John Aggs is a comic book artist who won the 2007 Grand Prize in the TokyoPop Rising Starsof Manga awards. He has illustrated Philip Pullman’s The Adventures of John Blake. Ian Edg-inton is a comic book writer who has illustrated a number of titles, including H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, and has been published widely by Dark Horse Books.

176 pp • 6.5 x 10.25 • Four-color Interior • Graphic Novels9781444903188 • $12.99 Paper

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To Die ForMark Svendsen

An epic battle between a boy, a boat, and a shark, with extra material including a fact pageon tiger sharks, a black and white diagram of a dory, and a list of suggested reads

“A thrilling read.” —Sunday Times

For his birthday, Christos takes his father’s mackerel dory on his first solo trip. He plans tofish and then camp overnight on a local island. But things go terribly, terrifyingly wrong whenChristos runs the dory aground on a reef, attracting a 12-foot tiger shark as company for themost harrowing night of his life—a night during which he decides what he would be willingto die for.

Mark Svendsen is a poet and the author of Captain Me, Circus Carnivore, Poison Under TheirLips, as well as many other books for children and young adults.

208 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction9781742757452 • April • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Random House Australia

AdorkableSarra Manning

Welcome to the dorkside. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.

“The story’s carefully developed characters and relationships, driven by tuned-in dia-logue, make it realistic and compelling.” —School Library Journal on Guitar Girl

Jeane Smith’s a blogger, a dreamer, a jumble sale queen, CEO of her own lifestyle brand, andhas half a million followers on Twitter. Michael Lee’s a star of school, stage, and playing field.A golden boy in a Jack Wills hoodie. They have nothing in common but a pair of cheatingexes. So why can’t they stop making out? This novel is about an unlikely relationship, butit’s also about roller derby, dogs on skateboards, dogs on surfboards, dogs doing any formof extreme sport, old school hip hop, riding your bike downhill really fast, riot grrrl, thoseboys you want to kiss but punch in the face at the same time, dyeing your hair ridiculouscolors just because you can, stitch ‘n’ bitch, the songs that make you dance, the songs thatmake you cry, being a bad ass, cake, love, death, and everything in between.

Sarra Manning is former entertainment editor of Just Seventeen and former editor of ElleGirl. She is the author of French Kiss, Guitar Girl, and Let’s Get Lost.

400 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14 & Up • Fiction9781907411007 • April • $7.99 Paper • Atom

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Green Monkey DreamsA stunning collection of 14 short stories, full of provocative ideas and haunting images

“Potent, colorful and moving meditations on the power, and the hazards, of the imagi-nation.” —Canberra Times

“A deeply unified collection, its stories linked together in complex and complementaryways. It contains humor, lyricism, breath-catching adventure, and powerfully idiosyn-cratic narrative voices . . . the best kind of fantasy writing.” —Australian Book Review

I ride this day upon the Worldroad, alone, except for Courage, who rides on the pommelof my saddle fluffing his feathers. I did not dream of journeying thus as a child . . .

This is the unforgettable world of Isobelle Carmody, presented in 14 stories written over aperiod of 13 years. Within it readers will find roads of paradox on which an angel mightbe a torturer, or a princess might reject a prince to save a rooster. These are paths traveledby seekers of the difficult deepest truths never found on straight roads; here a boy searchesfor his true name, a group of pilgrims is led by a song on an ancient journey, and a beastdiscovers hope. Enter this world and you will never again be sure where reality ends andimagination begins, for sometimes the greatest truths can only be told through imagina-tion. From one of Australia’s finest writers of fantasy comes a stunning collection of sto-ries full of provocative ideas and haunting images.

314 pp • 5 x 8 • 9781742379470 • $16.99 (Can $18.99)

Metro WindsAn engrossing collection of sensual, otherworldly stories from the author of the acclaimedObernewtyn Chronicles

“A delicious selection of modern short-form fantasy. Once read, you will never go backto the wonder, strangeness, and charm-deprived husks we thinks of as fairy tales.” —Courier Mail, Brisbane

“A collection of five short stories, each more enchanted than the last . . . Carmody’s writ-ing is full of beautiful, carefully crafted imagery.” —Lip Magazine

In these stories, anything is possible. A young man fulfills a dying wish. A girl discovers herdestiny in the dark tunnels of the Metro. Another seeks her lost sister in a park where winterlasts forever. A writer pursues an ending to his story. A mother works magic to summon a trueprincess for her son. A lost man goes in search of his shadow. This is a world of desire andtransformation, the real and the not real, from a queen of modern fantasy.

392 pp • 6 x 9 • 9781865084442 • $19.99 (Can $21.99)

ISOBELLE CARMODY

Isobelle Carmody

Isobelle Carmody has had more than 30 books and many short stories published. Her books include several very popular series, such as The Legend of Little Fur and Obernewtyn Chronicles.

Each: Ages 14 & Up • Fiction • June • Paper • Allen & Unwin

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The Wilful EyeVolume One

A dozen of the most exciting and unique writers for young people have chosen fairy tales asstarting points for their own original stories, in this surprising and spellbinding two-volumecollection

“Sublime, with each tale landing a punch squarely between the old and the new, bewitchingand terrifying.” —Australian Bookseller & Publisher

“The writers in The Wilful Eye imbue all of their characters, including the villains, with a deep sense of psychological realism, producing often tender, engaging, and insightful results. Unnamed soldiers and hideous beasts are given a voice, even if that voice is at times unsettling, and wolves are still wolves, however they disguise themselves.” —Australian Book Review

Margo Lanagan (Tender Morsels), Rosie Borella, Isobelle Carmody, Richard Harland (World-shaker), Margaret Mahy (The Seven Chinese Brothers), and Martine Murray (Henrietta There’sNo One Better) have taken inspiration from stories that have shaped us all, tales like “Beautyand the Beast,” “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,” and “The Snow Queen.” This collection carries uni-versal themes of envy and desire, deception and abandonment, courage and sacrifice. Charac-ters are enchanted, they transgress, they yearn, they hunger, they hate, and, sometimes, they kill.Some of the stories inhabit a traditional fairy-tale world, while others are set in the distant fu-ture. Some are set in the present and some in an alternative present. The stories offer no pre-scription for living or moral advice and none belong in a nursery. Open the covers and submitto their enchantment.

306 pp • 9781742374406 • April

The Wicked WoodVolume Two

A dozen of the most exciting and unique writers for young people have chosen fairy tales as starting points for their own original stories, in this surprising and spellbinding two-volume collection

In this companion to The Wilful Eye, six celebrated writers—Catherine Bateson (Stranded inBoringville), Victor Kelleher (Dogboy), Cate Kennedy (The World Beneath), Maureen McCarthy(Rose by Any Other Name), Nan McNab, and Kate Thompson (The New Policeman)—reclaimfairy tales, taking readers back to the deep, dark woods where wolves howl and not everythingcan be explained. Readers of these stories will lose themselves in the forest; a place of danger,mystery, and transformation.

356 pp • 9781742374413 • August

TALES FROM THE TOWER

Edited by Isobelle Carmody and Nan McNab

Isobelle Carmody has had more than 30 books and many short stories published. Her books include several very popular series, such as The Legend of Little Fur and Obernewtyn Chronicles.

Nan McNab is a writer and editor whose books include Body Bizarre Body Beautiful.

Each: 5.5 x 9 • Ages 14 & Up • Fiction • $18.99 (Can $20.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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An A-Z of JRR Tolkien’s The HobbitAn Unendorsed, Colourful and Critical Guide Celebrating the Movies

Sarah Oliver

The must-have book for any fan of The Hobbit

A is for auditions. Find out which pop star auditioned to play an elf and who impressedPeter Jackson the most. B is for Bilbo. Martin Freeman had reservations about playing Bilboat first—discover why, find out who he loved working with, and who he didn’t, and uncoverwhy the movie Bilbo is different from Bilbo in the book. C is for cast. Filming The Hobbitthrew up all kinds of challenges for the cast. Find out who injured themselves on set andwho the biggest prankster was. All this and more, including all the behind-the-scenes set se-crets, why Elijah Wood had to be involved, and what to expect from the second Hobbit movie.

Sarah Oliver is the author of The Completely Unofficial Glee A–Z, One Direction A–Z, RobertPattinson A–Z, and Taylor Lautner A–Z.

288 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 10 & Up • Nonfiction9781857829556 • April • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • John Blake

The WantedThe Unauthorized Biography

Chas Newkey-Burden

The story of the boys of the Wanted, from their family backgrounds and early singing ca-reers to their current massive fanbase and sell-out concerts

Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes, and James McGuiness—the members of the Wanted are synonymous with young, cool, and successful. The amazingand inspirational story of how they have risen to stardom, as well as fascinating details abouteach of the boys and their backgrounds, is set to be gripping reading for their growing num-ber of fans. After facing grueling mass-auditions to be part of the band, the five boys movedinto an apartment together in London, where they quickly developed a strong bond. Nowworking on their third studio album, with a track written by rapper Example as well as aduet featuring Rihanna and a collaboration with Dappy, this is the Wanted’s most ambitiousproject yet. With worldwide fame now so firmly in their sights, this übercool boyband hastaken the charts by storm—and has won the hearts of millions of fans in the process.

256 pp • 5 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Nonfiction9781782430391 • May • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Buster Books

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The Fashion BookAdvice, Activities & Top Tips to Create Your Own Collection

Marie Vendittelli and Sophie Griotto

Full of stunning color illustrations, and with a stylist’s sketchbook section at the back,this book is a must have for anyone with a passion for fashion

This book is the perfect gift for any aspiring fashion designer. It’s packed full of advice,handy hints, and top tricks and tips to help aspiring designers get started on the path tofashion stardom. From learning to draw a basic silhouette and finding out about some ofthe world’s most fabulous fashion houses to scrapbooking fabrics, colors, and textures,this book will inspire and guide aspiring designers into creating their own cool collections.

Marie Vendittelli is a French author. Sophie Griotto is a French illustrator.

128 pp • 8.5 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 10 & Up • Activity/Nonfiction9781780551135 • August • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Paper • Buster Books

Dress Up One DirectionBuster Books

Are you ready to become the stylist for the hottest boy band on the planet?

Dress Liam, Harry, Louis, Zayn, and Niall in dozens of different super-stylish sticker out-fits, and make sure they’re looking their gorgeous best. This sticker book is packed withreal life scenarios that chart the lads’ rise to stardom, from their fun-filled video shootsand photoshoots to their sold-out tours. Full of beautiful color illustrations, this book makesthe perfect present for any One Direction fan.

Activity • 34 pp • 8.5 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior9781780551623 • August • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Buster Books

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The Lion Classic Wisdom StoriesMary JoslinIllustrations by Christina Balit

A treasure trove of storytelling wisdom, gathered fromaround the globe

Ranging from the must-have favorites—including Axe Soupand Under the Banyan Tree—to lesser-known stories that areat once compelling and unforgettable, this beautifully designedstory book is a valuable addition to any child’s collection. Eachstory is retold in a simple, elegant style and full of eye-catch-ing pictures perfect for engaging young minds. Presented in abeautifully designed hardcover package, this timeless collec-tion would make a thoughtful and lasting gift.

Mary Joslin is the author of The Lion Book of Best-LovedPrayers, The Lion Book of Day-by-Day Prayers, The Lion Day-by-Day Bible, On That Christmas Night, Simon and the EasterMiracle, and The Story of the Cross. Christina Balit is has il-lustrated numerous children’s books, including The Adventuresof Odysseus, The Lion Book of Wisdom Stories from Aroundthe World, The Lion Illustrated Bible for Children, and Zooin the Sky.

128 pp • 6.5 x 9.5 • 50 Color Illustrations Ages 7–9 • Classics9780745963693 • April • $19.99 (Can $21.99) ClothLion Children’s

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The Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions

David Self

Touches of storytelling, prayers, extracts from scriptures, il-lustrations, maps, and facts create an engaging reference workthat gives an excellent grounding in the varieties of faith prac-ticed in the world

“Thorough and up-to-date.” —School Library Journal

“Pairs definitions and details of religious practice with visually stunning photographs, maps, and diagrams, dis-tilling complicated topics into easily digestible materialthat will prepare young readers for life in an increasinglyinterconnected world.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Easily the best book of its kind.” —Publishing News

Combining accurate and concise information with elements ofstorytelling and discovery, this one-stop guide to the world’smost prominent religions is the perfect resource for young, in-quiring minds. The fundamental beliefs and tenets of all Ibra-hamic, Eastern, East Asian, and modern religions—includingJudaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jain-ism, and the Baha’i faith—are addressed in full, and details ofthe religions’ stories, prayers, and people are also included. Lav-ishly illustrated and entirely unbiased in content, this is an en-gaging look at religions past and present.

David Self is the author of several books on religion for chil-dren, including The Lion Book of Wisdom Stories from Aroundthe World, The Lion Children’s Treasury of Classic Verse, TheLion Encyclopedia of Christianity, The Lion Treasury of

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The Lion Encyclopediaof the Bible 9780745960104

The Lion Encyclopediaof Christianity

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Saints, The Loyola Treasury of Saints, and Saint Paul.

Religious • 128 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 Four-color Interior • 200 Color Illustrations Ages 9–12 • Lion Children’sNew in Paper: 9780745962450 • August • $16.99 (Can $18.99)Cloth: 9780745949833 • Available • $19.95 (Can $21.95)

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Our FatherSophie PiperIllustrations by Angelo Ruta

This book presents and explains the traditional prayer and is the perfect religiousgift for young children

This sincere book presents the traditional prayer and explains its Bible origins lineby line. Drawing on passages from the Bible, it sets the prayer into a wider context.It contains additional prayers—traditional, contemporary, and Biblical—and makesa perfect gift for religious occasions; enhancing a child’s Christian knowledge andmaking a beautiful addition to the bookshelf. Illustrated in a style full of grace andstrength, the book is presented in a white hardcover with gold foiling.

Sophie Piper is the author of numerous books for children, including An Arkful ofAnimal Prayers, The Angel and the Dove, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know,The Lion Read & Know Bible, and Thinking of Heaven. Angelo Ruta is an illus-trator whose books includeMy First Holy Communion,Psalms, Prayers and Praises,and The Life of Jesus.

48 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Religious9780745963815 • May$10.99 (Can $11.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

The Life of JesusSophie PiperIllustrations by Angelo Ruta

Gospel stories retold from the Bible—perfect for early readers

This book retells key episodes from the gospels simply and respectfully and weavesthem into a narrative that tells a compelling story from the birth of Jesus to his deathand resurrection. The illustrations are faithful to the first-century setting and are bothevocative and serious, in keeping with the mood of the book. A beautiful hardbackwith gold foiling and a plastic presentation jacket, this book will make a perfect giftfor special occasions.

Sophie Piper is the author of numerous books for children, including An Arkful ofAnimal Prayers, The Angel and the Dove, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know,The Lion Read & Know Bible, and Thinking of Heaven. Angelo Ruta is an illustra-tor whose books include My First Holy Communion, Psalms, Prayers and Praises,and The Life of Jesus.

128 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Religious9780745963679 • April $16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothLion Children’s

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Psalms, Prayers and PraisesSophie PiperIllustrations by Angelo Ruta

A stylish collection of prayers with a strong Biblicaland traditional foundation

Elegant illustrations make this collection of prayers standout as a book to be treasured through the years. Many ofthese prayers have found inspiration from the Bible; oth-ers have come from the canon of best-loved prayers andinclude famous prayers from the saints. Small and elegantwith a strong Biblical foundation, this is an ideal gift fora First Holy Communion.

Sophie Piper is the author of numerous books for children,including An Arkful of Animal Prayers, The Angel and theDove, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know, TheLion Read & Know Bible, and Thinking of Heaven. An-gelo Ruta is an illustrator whose books include My FirstHoly Communion, Psalms, Prayers and Praises, and TheLife of Jesus.

64 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 7–9 • Religious9780745963822 • April • $10.99 (Can $11.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

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The Lion Bible to Keep for EverLois RockIllustrations by Sophie Allsopp

A simple and stylish Bible retelling that sets 50 favorite stories ina meaningful context

“Lois Rock is world famous for her clear and accurate retellingof Bible stories.” —Baptist Times

“Lois Rock’s immutable poetic writing style allows her to steerher readers through some choppy waters of doctrinal contro-versy with the courage of an experienced navigator who ishighly skilled with her craft of words.” —RE Today

An accomplished author and illustrator team come together to pres-ent a children’s Bible, full of charm and grace. Lois Rock uses all herunderstanding and skill as a leading Bible storyteller to retell 50 fa-vorite stories from the Old and New Testaments with simplicity andsincerity. Each story is prefaced with a one-line introduction explainingits place in the Bible, so children can gain a deeper understanding ofthe broader sweep and purpose of the Bible’s stories as a whole. Thisbeautifully presented keepsake Bible is graced with glowing penciland watercolor illustrations, which add to its charm and appeal.

Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s titles that have beentranslated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Bookof Prayer, The Lion Book of 1000 Prayers for Children, and My VeryFirst Bible. Sophie Allsopp is the illustrator of The First Christmas;The First Easter; The First Rainbow; Our Father; and Thank You,God!: A Year of Blessings and Prayers for Little Ones.

320 pp • 5.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Religious9780745969145 • April • $17.99 (Can $19.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

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Baby’s Tiny Bible and PrayersMini Boxed Set

Sarah ToulminIllustrations by Kristina Stephenson

A collection of bible stories and prayers—a perfect gift tocelebrate a baby’s birth or baptism

Together for the first time in a padded mini format and boxedas a set, these two books are perfect to share with a very youngchild. One book retells 20 favorite Bible stories very simply withlots to look at and point to on the page, while the other booklooks at all the things in a baby’s day. The set makes a delightfulgift to give to a newborn baby.

Sarah Toulmin is an experienced teacher and publicist, and theauthor of Baby Girl Bible, Baby Boy Bible, Baby Bible, and BabyPrayers. Kristina Stephenson is the illustrator of numerous chil-dren’s books, including The Angel and the Lamb, Child of Beth-lehem, and The Time-for-Bed Angel.

224 pp • 4 x 5 • Four-color InteriorAges Up to 2 • Picture Books/Religious9780745962054 • July$14.99 (Can $16.99) Hardcover Picture BookLion Children’s

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My Own Little Book of PrayersChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Amanda Gulliver

A short, simple book of prayers; a perfect gift for preschool children

A brightly illustrated little prayer book for those under five, this book contains24 simple prayers that are easy to learn by heart. The small format makes itjust right for tiny hands and the warm, jewel-like colors in the illustrations willcapture the attention of any child. There are also many everyday scenes for lit-tle ones to identify with.

Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including BabyRhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus,and the Bartimouse series. Amanda Gulliver has designed hundreds of booksusing collage, paint, and digital techniques in her artwork and has illustratedmany books for very young children.

32 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books/Religious9780745963853 • May • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s

Also available:

The Lion Bible for Me9780745962641

$10.99 (Can $11.99) Cloth

The Lion Book of Prayers for MeChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Emily Bolam

A book of starter prayers for toddlers at home or at Sunday school—a perfectcompanion to The Lion Bible for Me

Bright and bold pictures accompany this delightful little prayer book with a squashy,padded cover. The prayers are simple, easy to learn, and based around occasionsthat toddlers can relate to. There are prayers for being joyful, thankful, sorry, scared,and asking God to help, each with an accompanying illustration.

Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including BabyRhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, andthe Bartimouse series. Emily Bolam is a highly successful children’s illustrator whoseprevious work includes the Chunky Farm books; the Chunky Safari books; and theTouch, Look, and Learn series, which includes Colors and Counting.

64 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books/Religious9780745963464 • April • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s

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Safe This NightA Book of Bedtime Prayers

Elena PasqualiIllustrations by Dubravka Kolanovic

Reassuring and comforting prayers to learn to say at bedtime

This adorable book has one or two prayers on each spread and is illustrated withwarm and reassuring scenes, going through the night and into the next day. Picturesof families, animals, children, and symbols of peace make this the ideal book for bed-time. The prayers are easy to learn and include blessings for the new day.

Elena Pasquali is the author of Ituku’s Christmas Journey and Safely Through theNight. Dubravka Kolanovic has illustrated such titles as Christmas Stories for LittleAngels, Ituku’s Christmas Journey, Little Grey and the Great Mystery, and SafelyThrough the Night, and has produced cards and posters for UNICEF.

64 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books/Religious9780745963785 • May • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s

Also available:

The Lion Book of 1000Prayers for Children

9780745962313$16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth

A Treasury of PrayersFor Now and Always

Mary Joslin

An enduring, keepsake gift for a child that will continue to appeal throughout childhood

This treasury of 250 prayers including traditional, classic, childhood favorites, and new clas-sics from a wide variety of sources. The collection has a stylish, fashionable design and ac-cessible content, containing prayers for every occasion. Similar to The Lion Book of 1000Prayers for Children, this smaller compendium will suit younger readers and will be read timeand again.

Mary Joslin is the author of The Lion Book of Best-Loved Prayers, On That Christmas Night,and The Story of the Cross.

224 pp • 4 x 6 • Ages 7–12 • Religious9780745963471 • May • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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GoodnightNow in board book format, easy and fun to say goodnight prayers

I thank you, God, for those I love

And for the fun we share

I snuggle in my cosy bed

And say “Goodnight” to Bear.

9780745963761 (Replaces 9780745961644)

PRAYERS FOR LITTLE HANDS

Lois RockIllustrations by Kay Widdowson

Each of these charming little books features a single prayer on a simple theme. Each spread features a large, pop-in jigsaw piece with a touch-and-feel textured panel, which reflects the words of the prayer, inviting interactivity and helping children learn to pray through play.

Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s titles that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s First Book of Prayer; The Lion Book of 1000 Prayers

for Children; and My Very First Bible. Kay Widdowson worked in animation before movingon to children’s illustration. She is the illustrator of Beep Beep and Clap Your Hands.

Each: 8 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • ReligiousJuly • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

God BlessNow in board book format, Children learn that animals need God’s blessing too

God bless the baby elephant

God bless the newborn bear

God bless the tiny tiger cub

And babies everywhere.

9780745963754 (Replaces 9780745961637)

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Thank You, GodNow in board book format, a simple lesson in prayers of thanks for the seasons

Thank you, God, for the flowers of spring

And for summertime’s golden sun

Thank you, God, for the autumn leaves

And snow that brings winter fun.

9780745963778 (Replaces 9780745961620)

PRAYERS FOR LITTLE HANDS

Each: 8 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • ReligiousJuly • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

Here I AmNow in board book format, kids can learn to pray wherever they are playing

Here I am out in the garden

Here I am down by the sea

Here I am walking along in the woods

Wherever I am, God loves me.

9780745963747 (Replaces 9780745961613)

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FINGER-TRAIL ANIMAL TALES

Elena PasqualiIllustrations by Barbara Vagnozzi

This cheerful, interactive board book series features indented footprints and trails on every page for children to followwith their fingers as they read the story. By enabling children to interact with each story in a tactile way, the storyline

becomes more concrete and engaging, and adds a fun touch to storytime for early learners.

Elena Pasquali is the author of Prayers for Little Angels, Safely Through the Night, and Two-Minute Bible Stories.Barbara Vagnozzi is a professional illustrator and the author of the Baby series. They have collaborated on two

other books in the Finger-trail Animal Tales series: Go Hare and Tortoise Go! and Run Little Chicken Run!

Each: 10 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • ReligiousApril • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

Also available:Each: Board Book

Go Hare and Tortoise Go!9780745961743

$7.99 (Can $8.99)

Run Little Chicken Run! 9780745961736

$7.99 (Can $8.99)

Jonah’s Incredible Journey9780745962191

$9.99 (Can $10.99)

All Aboard the ArkIn this engaging, interactive children’s book, children canjoin in with the story of Noah by tracing animal footprints,raindrops falling from the sky, the journey of the dove tofind dry land, and yet more footprints as Noah unloadsthe ark at the end of a very bumpy journey.

9780745962122

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On the Road to BethlehemThis book tells the Nativity story with lots of footprints, donkey prints,shepherd prints, and camel prints for children to follow.

9780745962412

Santa’s Midnight SleighrideThis story features the jolly man in red himself flying through the sky, andreindeer making footprints on the roof while Santa hops down the chimney.

9780745962429

FINGER-TRAIL ANIMAL TALES

Each: 10 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious/SeasonalSeptember • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

TWO-MINUTE STORIES

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My Own Little Christmas StoryChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Amanda Gulliver

A simple, sweet, and festive story—perfect as a stocking stuffer

This precious and sincere retelling of the Christmas story is perfect for those underfive, introducing them to the great story at the heart of the festival and its mes-sage of love. The warm and gentle illustrations perfectly capture the wonder ofthe Nativity, making this a fantastic book to read with children at home, at play-group, or at Sunday school.

Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including BabyRhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, andthe Bartimouse series. Amanda Gulliver has designed hundreds of books using col-lage, paint, and digital techniques in her artwork and has illustrated many booksfor very young children.

32 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious/Seasonal9780745962955 • September • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Hardcover Picture BookLion Children’s

The Lion Book of Two-Minute Christmas StoriesElena PasqualiIllustrations by Nicola Smee

Simple retellings of much loved Christmas stories, told at a quick pace—offer-ing the perfect solution for short story times with little ones

The little Christmas stories in this collection are all designed to be read aloud intwo minutes, which make them just right for a quick story time or bedtime story.It includes a retelling of the Nativity story from the Gospels, as well as tales andlegends associated with Christmas traditions from around the world. The storiesreflect the message of peace and goodwill at Christmas while the lively illustrationsinteract with the story with words for children to say aloud, making this book greatfun to share with children. The large text and simple language makes this book agreat choice for those who are just learning to read.

Elena Pasquali is the author of Ituku’s Christmas Journey and Safely Through theNight. Nicola Smee is the author of numerous children’s books, including FunnyFace, No Bed Without Ted, Splish! Splash!, and the Freddie series.

48 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious/Seasonal 9780745963297 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Hardcover Picture Book Lion Children’s

Also available:Each: $12.99 (Can $13.99) Hardcover Picture Book

The Lion Two-Minute Bedtime Stories

9780745960791

The Lion Book ofTwo-Minute Parables

9780745962016

Two-Minute Bible Stories 9780745960531

Two-Minute Animal Stories

9780745960807

THE LION BOOK OF FIVE-MINUTE STORIES

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Peek and Play Christmas StoryChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Siobhan Harrison

A peek-through gatefold on each double page invites toddlers to interact withthis favorite story

This festive novelty book tells the Nativity story in five double pages, each ofwhich has a gatefold page with a cutout hole to peek through and unfold . Thereveal of each new scene keeps toddlers engaged, and the appealing characterskeep everyone smiling all the way through. The artwork is bright and fresh, withlittle children peeking through each cutout for the reader to identify with. Thereare questions on each page to be answered, keeping little ones interested through-out the story.

Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including BabyRhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus,and the Bartimouse series. Siobhan Harrison is a freelance illustrator whose workhas been featured in books by the BBC, Egmont, Parragon, and Scholastic US.

10 pp • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious/Seasonal9780745962610 • September • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Board Book Lion Children’s

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas StoriesJohn GoodwinIllustrations by Richard Johnson

A bright and brilliant collection of Christmas stories, retold with verve for children

This book presents 10 stories retelling the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, toldfrom different characters’ points of view: the donkey who carries Mary to Bethlehemtaking pride in his job; the caring innkeeper’s wife who notices that Mary needs a bitof comfort; and even the choir of angels whose rehearsal is interrupted due to an im-portant and sudden concert they must give! Following the Gospel stories, storyteller JohnGoodwin gives the familiar Christmas stories a refreshing twist, while Richard John-son adds his lively and warm illustrations to shine a light on the Christmas message.

John Goodwin has previously written for the BBC and is the author of An Arkful of An-imal Stories and Five-Minute Animal Stories. Richard Johnson has won the Associationof Illustrators award for children’s book illustration and is the illustrator of The LionBook of Five-Minute Bible Stories.

48 pp • 8.5 x 10 • 41 Color Illustrations • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Religious/Seasonal 9780745969268 • August • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Lion Children’s

Also available:Each: $16.99 (Can $18.99)

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories

9780745960845Cloth with Audio CD

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Parables

9780745960128 • Cloth

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Bedtime Stories

9780745961439 • Cloth

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The Child of ChristmasSophie PiperIllustrations by Sophy Williams

A delightful Christmas keepsake volume for children and families to treasure

This wonderfully festive book tells the gospel story of the Nativity simply and faith-fully. Author Sophie Piper is much respected for her charming and detailed retellingsof Bible stories, and in this book her lyrical text, combined with soft pastel illustra-tions by Sophy Williams, produces a book full of color and warmth, and the stillnessand wonder of the Christmas message.

Sophie Piper is the author of numerous books for children, including The Angel andthe Dove, An Arkful of Animal Prayers, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know,The Lion Read & Know Bible, and Thinking of Heaven. Sophy Williams has illus-trated numerous children’s books, including Cat in the Dark, Polly’s Picnic, and TheWinter Dragon.

32 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious/Seasonal9780745962917 • September • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

The First ChristmasLois RockIllustrations by Sophie Allsopp

A lavishly illustrated edition of the story of Jesus’s birth

From the angel visiting Mary to the night in the manger, this simple and straight-forward book tells the story surrounding the first Christmas. Fresh and detailedillustrations show endearing characters in a faithful and warm manner, mak-ing this little hardback a beautiful but very accessible presentation of the fa-miliar Nativity story and a lovely Christmas gift.

Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s titles that have been translatedinto more than 30 languages, including My Very First Bible, A Child’s First Bookof Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments. Sophie Allsopp is theillustrator of numerous books, including Dear God . . . and Everybody Has a Teddy.

32 pp • 6 x 6 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious/Seasonal 9780745963198 • September • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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The Lion Storyteller Christmas BookBob HartmanIllustrations by Krisztina Kallai Nagy

A collection of fun, read-aloud Christmas tales in a newpaperback edition

“A different and brilliant book.” —School Library Association

“Offers rich, poetic yet lively versions of the Nativitystories. A splendid reflection on the richness and depthof the Christmas tradition across countries and cen-turies.” —Times Educational Supplement

Packed full of Christmas tales and legends from around theworld, this collection is a festive treat from a popular story-teller. Here are Nativity stories from the Bible, folk tales fromlong ago, stories of favorite Christmas figures, and accountsof how different Christmas traditions came about. Written tobe read aloud or read alone, the stories jump off the page withfun illustrations that capture the Christmas spirit and will be-come family favorites.

Bob Hartman is a highly acclaimed storyteller and the authorof more than a dozen books, including Easter Angels, Grum-blebunny, The Lion Storybook of Animal Tales, The Lion Sto-ryteller Bedtime Book, and The Wolf Who Cried Boy. He livesin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Krisztina Kallai Nagy is the il-lustrator of such children’s books as Cuddle Up, Night Night,The Lion Storyteller Bible, and Who’s Hiding?

Religious/Seasonal • 128 pp • 8.5 x 10 Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Lion Children’sNew in Paper: 9780745963792 • August $14.99 (Can $16.99)Cloth: 9780745969169 • Available • $19.99 (Can $21.99)

MY CARRY-ALONG ACTIVITY BOOKS

Jocelyn MillerIllustrations by Cathy Hughes

Jocelyn Miller is the author of several craft and activity books, including The Good Green Lunchbox, 1 2 3 Christmas, and I Can Make Angel Things for Christmas. Cathy Hughes is a freelance illustrator

of children’s books, including My Carry-Along Easter.

Each: 32 pp • 8 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Seasonal/Activity $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Lion Children’s

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My Carry-Along Santa Activity BookChristmas Fun with Stickers

A Christmas activity book with a distinctive cutout han-dle and jolly Saint Nick theme

This festive book features a mixture of crafts and activities with clearlyillustrated instructions. Little penguins and polar bears march acrossthe pages and there are stickers provided to complete the activities andto decorate the crafts. All the projects are designed to be made in ashort space of time with simple materials, yet conjure up all the magicand excitement of Christmastime.

9780745964195 • September

MY CARRY-ALONG ACTIVITY BOOKS

Each: 32 pp • 8 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Seasonal/Activity $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Lion Children’s

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My Carry-Along ChristmasActivity Book with Stickers

A keep-busy book for children during the Christmas season with a distinctive cutout han-dle for on-the-go crafts

This festive book features a mixture of crafts and games, with a page of colorful spreadof stickers to help complete the activities. Designed to be used during Advent, the first pagefeatures a Christmas tree which can be decorated with 25 stickers in the countdown toChristmas day. A die-cut, carry-along handle means that young crafters can take their ac-tivities with them wherever they go. With its simple, brightly illustrated activities that ap-peal to younger children and photo-illustrated, step-by-step crafts to give older childrensomething to get their teeth into, this is a perfect solution for grown-ups looking for proj-ects for families or groups of children.

9780745964171 • September

My Carry-Along Angel Activity BookChristmas Fun with Stickers

A Christmas craft book with a distinctive cutout handle and adorable angel theme

This festive book features a mixture of crafts and activities with clearly illustrated instructionsand on-the-page activities. There are stickers provided to finish and decorate them. Allthe projects are designed to be made in a short space of time with simple materials, yetconjure up all the wonder and sparkle of Christmas angels. The adorable angel illustra-tions are continued throughout to make the pages bright and jolly.

9780745964188 • August

MY VERY FIRST ACTIVITY BOOK

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My Very First Noah’s Ark PlaytimeActivity Book with Stickers

Lois RockIllustrations by Alex Ayliffe

A project book with stickers to keep children entertained dur-ing vacations or rainy days

“Lois Rock is world famous for her clear and accurateretelling of Bible stories.” —Baptist Times

“Lois Rock’s immutable poetic writing style allows her tosteer her readers through some choppy waters of doctrinalcontroversy with the courage of an experienced navigator whois highly skilled with her craft of words.” —RE Today magazine

This fun activity book includes on-the-page puzzles, games, and sto-ries—all based around the tale of Noah. A page of stickers for com-pleting the activities is included and the cute and colorful illustrationsjump off the page, keeping children engaged with the activities.There’s plenty for children to do on their own or with an adult andthis handy book can be used danytime to keep kids entertained.

Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s books that have beentranslated into more than 30 languages, including A Child’s FirstBook of Prayer, The Lion Book of 1000 Prayers for Children, andMy Very First Bible. Alex Ayliffe is the illustrator for My Very FirstChristmas Story Sticker Book, My Very First Jonah and theWhale Sticker Book, My Very First Noah and the Ark Sticker Book,My Very First Story of Jesus Sticker Book, and My Very Little Noah’sArk Story.

16 pp • 8 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Religious/Activity • 9780745964140 • April $7.99 (Can $8.99) Saddle-Stitched • Lion Children’s

Also available:

My Very First Noah andthe Ark Sticker Book

9780745961385$4.99 (Can $5.99) Saddle-Stiched

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Hands-on Bible Craft BookChristina Goodings

An exciting craft book that brings Bible stories to life

This book of 16 craft activities helps bring Bible stories to life forchildren who like to keep their hands busy. They will make a rain-bow mobile, origami frogs, a lion mask, an Easter garden, Pentecostkites, and a platter of Bible food. With clear, illustrated instructionsand photographs of each finished craft, the projects are simple enoughfor young children to complete, but will also hold the attention ofolder, more experienced crafters. Each activity comes with an ex-planatory Bible reference and extra hints and finishing touches toperfect the projects.

Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, in-cluding Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Wantto Know About Jesus, and the Bartimouse series.

32 pp • 8 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Religious/Activity • 9780745964164 • July $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Lion Children’s

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Sleep SolutionsQuiet Nights for You and Your Child

Rachel Waddilove

Drawing upon her years of experience, Rachel Waddilove explores the different ways tohelp young children develop good sleeping patterns

“Without doubt, the wisest book about families I have ever read.” —Daily Telegraphon The Baby Book

“May well be seen as the most sensible book ever written on how to bring up ababy.” —Observer on The Baby Book

Most new parents expect to have sleepless nights, but are they an inevitable part of par-enting? In this most essential of guides, the author draws on her own 30 years of experi-ence asking these questions: What has worked? What hasn’t? What resources are out there,and how many are effective? Covering the years from birth to five, the book shows how tohelp young children develop a good sleeping pattern and addresses common sleep-relatedissues—including night terrors and sleepwalking so that healthy patterns can be restored.

Rachel Waddilove has more than 30 years experience as a maternity nurse and nanny, work-ing with families all over the world including celebrities, politicians, and members of theRoyal Family. She is the author of The Baby Book and The Toddler Book.

192 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 1 B/W Illustration • Parenting & Family Care9780745955735 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Lion UK

The Blossom MethodThe Revolutionary Way to Communicate with Your Baby from Birth

Vivien Sabel

How to understand and communicate with a baby from day one, leading to a happy, set-tled baby and a strong parent-child bond

Imagine how much easier life would be if you could talk to your baby and understand hisor her emotions, needs, and wants. Here, body language expert Vivien Sabel explains to par-ents how to do just that, through learning their baby’s nonverbal communications. With thisgroundbreaking technique parents can meet their baby’s needs before he or she cries. Theywill discover how to understand a baby’s body language and “tongue talking” signals; rec-ognize when a baby is hungry, irritable, or ill; and help their infant feel understood and sup-ported. All of this will result in less frustration and more parenting confidence.

Vivien Sabel is a relational psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, infant communication con-sultant, and mother.

160 pp • 5 x 8 • Parenting & Family Care9780091947538 • April • $14.95 Paper • Vermilion

Also available:Each: Paper

The Baby Book 9780745952130

$13.95 (Can $15.95)

The Toddler Book9780745953342

$14.95 (Can $16.95)

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Parenting Made EasyHow to Raise Happy Children

Sue Atkins

A practical guide to raising happy, confident, and well-behaved kids

“Sue Atkins is the new—and improved—Mary Poppins for today’s parents.” —Michele Borba, author, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, and Today show parenting expert

Parenting coach Sue Atkins has helped thousands of parents build stronger relationships with theirchildren using her straightforward strategies. In this practical guide she shares her positive meth-ods to help readers parent with confidence and raise happy, motivated, and disciplined kids. Read-ers will learn how to develop their childrens’ self-esteem, turn conflicts into conversations, encourageindependence and good behavior, and be confident and positive in their parenting abilities. Theauthor has studied life coaching and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and brings these tech-niques to teach parents how they can become the parents that they want to be.

Sue Atkins is a parenting expert, a coach, and a former teacher, with more than 22 years of ex-perience working with parents and children. She is a qualified NLP master practitioner and trainer,and the author of Raising Happy Children for Dummies.

256 pp • 6 x 9 • Parenting & Family Care9780091940041 • April • $22.95 Paper • Vermilion

The Thriving FamilyYour Handbook for a Happy Home

David Coleman

How the use of six core principles can ensure that happy, healthy children grow up to behappy, healthy adults

Drawing from his vast experience working with families, along with his own experiences asa parent, clinical psychologist David Coleman has devised a program based upon six core val-ues—trust, kindness, responsibility, honesty, respect, and thoughtfulness—which form the basisof a thriving family life. Identifying characteristics of the properly thriving family in-clude: embracing the fact that life is challenging; acknowledging individuality and develop-ing the unique potentials of each family member; and creating an unshakeable unit where childrenwill become strong, considerate, and independent adults. This book draws on the six core prin-ciples to guide parents through each stage of family life. In an age where the concept of fam-ily is more all-embracing than ever before, this book offers a unifying way forward for all.

David Coleman is a practicing clinical psychologist who writes a weekly column for the IrishIndependent and is the author of Parenting Is Child’s Play.

400 pp • 6 x 9.5 • Parenting & Family Care9781444725995 • April • $19.95 Paper • Hachette Books Ireland

How Mothers LoveAnd How Relationships Are Born

Naomi Stadlen

The importance of intimacy between a mother and her baby

For more than 20 years, Naomi Stadlen has listened to hundreds of mothers talking at herweekly discussion groups and here she offers unique insights into how mothers and babieslearn to communicate intimately with one another. When adults relate to one another, theyare building on the foundations usually laid down by their mothers, and this study exploreshow mothers start to build those foundations. It covers areas such as how to create emotional“space” for an unborn child, how to maintain a close relationship with two or more children,the transformation into motherhood, and one’s role as a mother in wider society. By sharingthe experiences of other mothers, Naomi Stadlen offers reassurance and support to all newparents as they navigate the highs and lows of the early years with their babies.

Naomi Stadlen is a psychotherapist specializing in parenting issues, a La Leche League breast-feeding counselor, the founder of the weekly discussion group Mothers Talking, the authorof What Mothers Do, and the mother of three.

346 pp • 5 x 8 • Parenting & Family Care 9780749952198 (Replaces 9780749952983) • August • $13.95 Paper • Piatkus Books

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Top Tips for WeaningA no-nonsense guide to weaning that will establish long-term healthy eatinghabits for babies

Weaning a baby on to solid foods is one of the most important milestones duringthe early months of parenthood, and Gina Ford’s expert advice makes a baby’s tran-sition from milk to solid foods as straightforward as possible. Gina’s quick-and-easy tips will help parents understand which foods to introduce and at what age,get the balance of milk feeds and solids right, and eliminate night feeds once solidsare introduced. This handy guide offers sensible solutions to ensure that one’s babyeats well—now, and as he or she grows up.

144 pp • 5.5 x 5.5 • 9780091935139 • $12.95

Also available:

From Crying Baby to Contented Baby

9780091929596$12.95 Paper

Top Tips for Toddler Tantrums

9780091935146$11.95 Paper

The Contented Baby with Toddler Book

9780091929589$17.95 Paper

Top Tips for Fussy Eaters 9780091935153

$11.95 Paper

GINA FORD

Gina Ford

Gina Ford has more than 30 years of experience as a maternity nurse, runs the website www.contentedbaby.com, and is the author of numerous parenting books, including

The Complete Sleep Guide for Contented Babies & Toddlers and The Contented Little Baby Book.

Each: Parenting & Family Care • April • Paper • Vermilion

The Contented Mother’s GuideEssential Advice to Help You Be a Happy, Calm and Confident Mother

The author of The Contented Little Baby Book turns her attention to making sure contentedbabies have contented mothers

“For me she was an absolute godsend.” —Kate Winslet on Gina Ford

Becoming a mother is an exciting journey, with new rewards and responsibilities; but whilefocusing one’s energies on the needs of a growing baby, it’s easy to neglect one’s own needs.Gina Ford has helped millions of women bring up contented babies and now she wants to en-sure that their mothers are contented too. In this indispensable guide, Gina has worked withher online community of mothers to distill the best advice on motherhood. This one-stop guidewill help new mothers navigate all the essential issues, including happiness, health, and fit-ness; relationships with one’s friends, family, and partner; outings with a new baby; returningto work or parenting full-time; and whether to extend one’s family further. Advice culled from thepersonal experiences of hundreds of mothers will help each reader make the best choices andembrace being a new mother.

210 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • 9780091912710 • $17.95

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Raising Competent ChildrenA New Way of Developing Relationships with Children

Jesper Juul

A family therapist offers a new way of parenting through nurturing respect and dignitybetween parent and child

“Thoughtful multicultural and multinational analysis. . . . An inspiring how-to manualfor anyone interested in creating families ‘in which every individual can grow and pros-per.’ . . . This book will find an empathetic readership.” —Publishers Weekly

Jesper Juul argues that today’s families are at an exciting crossroad: the authoritarian par-enting style based on obedience, conformity, and physical and emotional violence that gov-erned traditional hierarchical families is being transformed. Here he talks about embracinga new set of values, based on the assumption that families must be built not on authoritar-ian force or democratic tyranny but on dignity and reciprocity between parent and child.He argues that children are competent to express their feelings from birth, and are eager tocooperate as well as assume responsibility for their personal and social behavior; and thatparents must work on listening to and learning from children. With plenty of examples fromeveryday life, the book offers day-to-day skills on how to change negative behavior, redefiningthe way to look at a child’s behavior and the relationship within families.

Jesper Juul is a family therapist and the author of Your Competent Child.

220 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Parenting & Family Care9781921878763 • April • $17.99 (Can $19.99) Paper • Rockpool Publishing

Also available:Each: $13.95 Paper

The Happy Child 9780749940713

Straight Talking 9780749929558

Birth OrderWhat Your Position in the Family Really Tells You About Your Character

Linda Blair

Revealing insight into the effects of one’s position in family order has on both the self and relationships

On the basis of more than 25 years of clinical experience and psychological research, LindaBlair reveals how one’s birth order position, the spacing between siblings, and the sex of sib-lings impact one’s childhood, adult life, and relationships. Packed with new research and writ-ten in a lively, personal style, this unique book will not only help readers understand themselvesand their family, but also shed light on the dynamics of their other relationships, explain why theymay repeat patterns within relationships, and suggest helpful strategies for dealing with otherpeople. Chapters cover birth order and what being the eldest, middle, or youngest child re-veals about the reader; the effect of large or small age gaps between siblings; family size; thesex of siblings; parental attitudes to each child; the effects of being an only child or being atwin; the impact of stepsiblings; and much more.

Linda Blair is a cognitive therapist who writes for such publications as the Guardian, and Jun-ior and Psychologies magazines. She is the author of The Happy Child and Straight Talking.

208 pp • 5 x 8 • Family & Relationships/Psychology9780749940140 • April • $13.95 Paper • Piatkus Books

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ExpectingEverything You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Labour and BirthRevised Edition

Anna McGrail and Daphne Metland

The best foods for each stage of pregnancy, what a baby needs before arrival, sex duringeach stage of pregnancy, and much more—all the facts on common pregnancy questions

Anna and Daphne have combined their many years of experience, producing an interestingand well-written book based on fact rather than opinion, covering conception to postnatal.Most expecting mothers will not be seen by their physician until around 12 weeks of preg-nancy, and this book provides the advice and reassurance needed during this time. It alsofeatures a “read your week of pregnancy,” which offers mothers the opportunity to monitorsymptoms that can indicate different things at different stages. Issues broached in the bookinclude: conception difficulties, what tests to opt for, how to break the news at work, whento tell an older child, taking your partner to the scan, and opting for a caesarean.

Anna McGrail and Daphne Metland manage BabyCentre.co.uk, the UK’s number-one web-site for parents and parents-to-be.

496 pp • 6 x 9.5 • Parenting & Family Care9781844087730 • May • $17.95 Paper • Virago UK

The Baby-Making BibleSimple Steps to Enhance Your Fertility and Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

Emma Cannon Foreword by Dr. Tim Evans

Essential reading for every couple who wants to ensure the healthiest possible conceptionand pregnancy

Written by a complementary fertility specialist, this book draws upon Emma Cannon’syears of experience and success in treating couples hoping to get pregnant. Her specialplan blends the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with the highest standards in West-ern medical practice. Whether one is trying for a natural conception or undergoing treat-ment for assisted conception, she offers a practical plan to create a fertile environmentand encourage healthy baby-making. Emma approaches fertility in its widest context bytaking readers through her essential couples’ health and lifestyle check, and makes sug-gestions to help achieve optimum dietary, environmental, and emotional health. She alsooffers specific advice for anyone who has been diagnosed with unexplained infertility orwho is embarking upon fertility treatment.

Emma Cannon is a complementary fertility specialist, a registered acupuncturist and prac-titioner of Chinese medicine, and the founder of a conception clinic. She was listed in Tatlermagazine as one of the top 250 medical specialists in the UK. Dr. Tim Evans has been theQueen’s GP since 2003.

368 pp • 6 x 8.5 • 14 B/W Illustrations • Parenting & Family Care9780230767669 • April • $22.95 Paper • Rodale UK

BABY TIPS

Simon Brett

Simon Brett has written several books in the Baby Tips series.

Each: 96 pp • 4.5 x 4.5 • 32 Color Illustrations • Parenting & Family Care/Humor April • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Cloth • Summersdale

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Baby Tips for GrandparentsSecond edition

Quirky and humorous advice on dealing with another generation of family

The nine months is up and the long-awaited baby is finally here. But what happenswhen a darling child calls for babysitting services? Grandparents have been throughit all before and then some, but with the help of this quirky little book they’ll be sail-ing through those unexpected play dates with both nerves and furniture intact. It is areminder that a grandchild can be enjoyed with the knowledge that the puking, poop-ing little tyke can be handed back to his or her exhausted parents at the end of theday. Now it’s their turn to experience all those sleepless nights and panic attacks thatthe miracle of a new baby brings.

9781849532846 (Replaces 9781840244908)

Commando Dad: Basic TrainingHow to Be an Elite Dad or Carer from Birth to 3 Years

Neil SinclairForeword by Dr. Jan Mager-Jones, MB, ChB

An indispensable training manual for new recruits to fatherhood

Written by an ex-Commando and dad of three, this manual provides clear and logical adviceon all the practicalities of becoming a new father and simple, helpful instruction for all ob-stacles along the way. It teaches prospective fathers, in no-nonsense terms, how to survive thefirst 24 hours; how to prepare and plan to prevent poor parental performance; how to main-tain morale in the ranks; how to feed, clothe, and entertain the troops; how to successfullytransport the troops; how to increase one’s “flash to bang” time and “square away” tasks alongthe way; and much more. Let the training commence.

Neil Sinclair is an ex-Commando, qualified child-minder, and full-time dad to three young troop-ers. He also runs a weekend playgroup and maintains the website commandodad.com. Dr. JanMager-Jones, MB, ChB is a former Commando with the Royal Engineers, a physical educa-tion instructor, and a stay-at-home dad.

192 pp • 5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Parenting & Family Care9781849532617 • April • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Summersdale

Baby Tips for DadsSecond edition

A funny guide to help new dads laugh through the sleepless nights

Contraction: One of the first signs of a baby’s arrival. The most notable are contrac-tions of space, social life, and spare cash.

Once the nine-month wait is over and a son or daughter has arrived, what happensnext? Help is at hand in this nifty book that provides quick and quirky advice on every-thing from crying to nighttime nibbles. For either a new dad or a seasoned father ofa lively horde, this nifty little gift book is guaranteed to keep them smiling throughthe tears, tantrums, and mountains of smelly diapers.

9781849532839 (Replaces 9781840243925)

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10 Little Hermit CrabsLee FoxIllustrations by Shane McG

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The Story of the Little Mole WhoKnew It Was None of His Business

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That’s Not a Daffodil!Elizabeth Honey

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Katie in LondonJames Mayhew

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Quentin Blake’s Ten Frogs Diez Ranas

Quentin Blake

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Katie and the Waterlily Pond

James Mayhew

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My Little Easter StoryChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Claudine Gévry

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Zoo GirlRebecca Elliott

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Precious LittleJulie Hunt and Sue MossIllustrations by Gaye Chapman

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A Child’s First Bookof Prayers

Lois RockIllustrations by Alison Jay

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"Children will talk endlessly about this book, and teachers willlove it" —Bookseller

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"Well suited for young adventurers." —Bloomsbury Review

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The Lion StorytellerBedtime Book

Bob HartmanIllustrations by Krisztina Kállai Nagy

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Quentin Blake’sMagical Tales

John YeomanIllustrations by Quentin Blake

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Hansel and GretelBrothers GrimmIllustrations by Louise Rowe

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Jack and the Giant-Killer and Jackwitch

Michael LawrenceIllustrations by Tony Ross

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Quentin Blake’sThe Seven Voyagesof Sinbad the Sailor

Retold by John YeomanIllustrations byQuentin Blake

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The Three TreesElena PasqualiIllustrations by Sophie Windham

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Adventure Classicsfor Boys

Daniel Defoe and R. L. Stevenson

Ages 7–10 • 9781405254656$15.99 Cloth • Egmont UK

Famous Classicsfor Girls

Johanna Spyri, Susan Coolidge, and Anna Sewell

Ages 7–10 • 9781405254663$15.99 Cloth • Egmont UK

"Its landscape and settingsleap from the page in spectac-ular pop-ups that add dramaand tension to this well-knownfairy tale." —Bookseller

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Wuthering HeartsKay Woodward

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Edge of NowhereJohn Smelcer

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Sudden DeathNick Hale

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Buddhism for Mothers

Sarah Napthali

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"A beautifully craftedbook, packed with richdetails and convincingsense of time and place." —School Librarian

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Child’s First Book of Prayers, A ..........................122Christmas Carol, A ..............................................79Close-Up ..............................................................5Coat, The ............................................................53Collins Primary World Atlas ................................10Collins Sticker Books..............................................9Collins The Solar System Sticker Book....................9Collins World Atlas Sticker Book............................9Collins World Flags Sticker Book............................9Commando Dad: Basic Training ........................121Contented Baby with Toddler Book, The............118Contented Mother’s Guide, The ........................118Cow Party ..........................................................22Crazy Dentist, The ..............................................72Crypt ..................................................................85Dads ..................................................................31Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas ..................70Daisy and the Trouble with Coconuts ..................70Daisy and the Trouble with Kittens ......................70Daisy and the Trouble with Life............................70Daisy and the Trouble with Maggots....................70Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos ..........................70Daisy Series ........................................................70Dance of Wallowy Bigness, The ..........................22Dark World, The..................................................73Day Our Teacher Went Mad, The ........................72Deserts..................................................................6Devil’s Fire, The....................................................87Digger ..................................................................3Dinosaurs at Large ................................................7Dirty Dog, The ....................................................72Disasterchef ........................................................83Dive in Deeper ....................................................84Dog in Danger! ..................................................69Dog Machine, The ..............................................22Double-Edged Sword, The ..................................89Dream of the Thylacine, The................................56Dress Up One Direction ......................................95E Is for Echidna....................................................18Early Reader: Buffin Street ............................66, 67Edge of Nowhere ..............................................124Elephant and the Spider, The ..............................22Emily Brown and the Thing..................................28Empty Fridge ......................................................57Emu that Laid the Golden Egg, The ....................34Expecting ..........................................................120Fairy Tales............................................................60Family Files ..........................................................83Famous Classicsfor Girls ....................................123Fantastic Stories ..................................................61Fantastic World of Terry Jones ......................60, 61Fashion Book, The ..............................................95Fashion Fairytale, A ............................................46Finger-Trail Animal Tales ............................106, 107First Christmas, The ..........................................110First Discovery Atlases ..........................................8Five Children & It ................................................80Floods, The..........................................................83Flower Girl ..........................................................71Freaky Sleepover ................................................63Friend to Treasure, A ..........................................47Fright Night! ......................................................69From Crying Baby to Contented Baby .............. 118Gallows Curse, The ............................................85Gas Giant, The ....................................................73General, The ......................................................90Gentle Lion and the Little Owlet, The ..................37George’s Invisible Watch......................................45Germs!................................................................51Ghostly Tale, A ....................................................84Gina Ford ..........................................................118Girl Who Blew Up Her Brother, The ....................72Girl with Death Breath, The ................................72Go Girl ................................................................71Go Hare and Tortoise Go!..................................106

Title Index

10 Little Hermit Crabs ......................................12210 Little Insects ..................................................572nd Big Big Book of Tashi, The ............................62Adorkable ..........................................................91Adventure Classics for Boys ..............................123Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The ..................81Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The ..........................81Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland ......................59Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland ......................78Alien Brainwash, The ..........................................73All Aboard the Ark ............................................106All the Way to W.A. ............................................54Amazing Illustrated Floodsopedia, The ................83Amazing Tashi Activity Book, The ........................62Animal Tales ........................................................60Animal Tales ........................................................69Animals at Night ..................................................7Animals in School................................................65Army of the Undead, The ....................................87At the Beach ......................................................54Atlas of the Earth ..................................................8Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals, An ........................18Australian ABC of Animals, An ............................18A–Z of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit, An ....................94Baby Book, The ................................................116Baby Can ............................................................11Baby Can Bounce! ..............................................11Baby Goes Baaaaa! ............................................11Baby Tips ..........................................................121Baby Tips for Dads ............................................121Baby Tips for Grandparents ..............................121Baby’s Tiny Bible and Prayers ............................101Baby-Making Bible, The ....................................120Bananas Series ..............................................64, 65Barry ..................................................................51Bear’s Water Picnic, The ......................................21Bear’s Winter House, The ....................................21Beatrice and Vanessa ..........................................21Better Homes and Gardens..................................83Betty and the Yeti................................................34Beware of the Storybook Wolves ........................27Bewitched ..........................................................83Big Beast Sale, The ............................................124Big Big Big Book of Tashi, The..............................62Big Blue Engine ....................................................2Big Freeze, The....................................................73Big Fright ............................................................63Big Red Balloon ..................................................64Big Red Fire Engine................................................2Bindi Behind the Scenes ......................................84Birth Order ........................................................119Birthday Ball, A....................................................46Birthday Girl ........................................................71Black Beauty........................................................80Blossom Method, The........................................116Blue Bananas ......................................................64Bog Frog Hop......................................................33Bouncing off the Menu ......................................84Boy Friend? ........................................................71Brainiacs, The ......................................................73Bravest Kid I’ve Ever Known, The ........................72Brigands M.C. ....................................................90Bronwyn Bancroft ..............................................18Buddhism for Mothers ......................................124Bulldozer ..............................................................3Castle Under Seige ................................................7Caterpillar Dreams ..............................................41Certain Music, A ................................................77Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown! ............28Cherub................................................................90Child of Christmas, The ....................................110

Go, Baby!......................................................12–14God Bless ..........................................................104Goggle-Eyed Goats, The......................................43Good Wives ........................................................78Goodnight ........................................................104Great Outdoors, The ..........................................83Green Bananas....................................................64Green Monkey Dreams........................................92Guest Appearance, A ..........................................84Hands-on Bible Craft Book ................................115Hansel and Gretel..............................................123Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head ..........48Happy Child, The ..............................................119Haunted..............................................................82Haunted House of Buffin Street, The ..................66Have You Seen Bunny?........................................12Have You Seen Duck? ........................................12Have You Seen Kitty? ..........................................12Have You Seen Puppy?........................................12Heather Fell in the Water ....................................28Heidi ..................................................................81Here I Am..........................................................105Heron and the Crane, The ..................................21Home and Away ................................................83Horrible Harriet ..................................................52How Mothers Love ............................................117I Hear . . . ............................................................17I See . . ...............................................................16I Smell . . . ..........................................................17I Taste . . .............................................................17I Touch . . . ..........................................................16In the Bush..........................................................54In the City ..........................................................54In the Jungle ........................................................7Island Escape, An ................................................84Isobelle Carmody ................................................92Jack and Nancy ..................................................20Jack and the Broomstick and From a Jack

to a King ........................................................123Jack and the Giant-Killer and Jackwitch ............123Jelly People, The ..................................................73Jogger’s Big Adventure ........................................66Jonah’s Incredible Journey ................................106Jungle Book, The ................................................80Kangaroo and Crocodile......................................18Katie and the Waterlily Pond ............................122Katie in London ................................................122Ken Wilson-Max....................................................2Kid Kingdom, The ..............................................73Kidnapped ..........................................................81Knitting Gorilla, The ............................................23Let’s Look at the Garden........................................5Let’s Look at the Oak Tree......................................5Let’s Look Under the Stone....................................5Life of Jesus, The ................................................98Lily ......................................................................76Lily ......................................................................76Lily and the Prisoner of Magic..............................76Lily and the Shining Dragons ..............................76Lion Bible for Me, The ......................................102Lion Bible to Keep for Ever, The ........................100Lion Book of 1000 Prayers for Children, The......103Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories, The ....109Lion Book of Five-Minute Bedtime

Stories, The ....................................................109Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas

Stories, The ....................................................109Lion Book of Five-Minute Parables, The ............109Lion Book of Five-Minute Stories, The................109Lion Book of Prayers for Me, The ......................102Lion Book of Two-Minute Christmas

Stories, The ....................................................108Lion Book of Two-Minute Parables, The ............108Lion Classic Wisdom Stories, The ........................96Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity, The ..................97

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Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible, The......................97Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions, The ..........97Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The ....................123Lion Storyteller Christmas Book, The..................111Lion Two-Minute Bedtime Stories, The ..............108Little Penguin, The ..............................................23Little Princess, A ..................................................79Little Red Hood ..................................................50Little Women ......................................................78London Stone, The ..............................................89Long Neck and Thunder Foot ..............................42Look at Me..........................................................66Lost ....................................................................83Lost in Translation ..............................................69Lovely Whales, The..............................................23Lying Carpet, The ................................................59Lyra and the Adventure of the Flying Fish ............50Mad Dogs ..................................................90, 124Magus of Stonewyle............................................86Mammoth Pie ....................................................41Mask of Death ....................................................85Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic ............45Metro Winds ......................................................92Miaow Miaow Bow Wow....................................67Mice of Nibbling Village, The ..............................36Michael Foreman ................................................39Ministry of Niceness, The ....................................23Monsieur Albert Rides to Glory............................53Monster Machine, The ........................................37Monstrous Maud ................................................63Moondance of Stonewylde..................................86Mouse Mischief ..................................................36Mouse Trouble ....................................................21Mr Badger ..........................................................68Mr Badger and the Big Surprise ..........................68Mr Badger and the Missing Ape ..........................68Mr Leon’s Paris ....................................................49My Carry-Along Activity Books ..................112, 113My Carry-Along Angel Activity Book..................113My Carry-Along Christmas ................................113My Carry-Along Santa Activity Book ..................112My Day: Bathtime................................................13My Day: Bedtime ................................................13My Day: Mealtime ..............................................13My Day: Playtime ................................................13My First Discoveries ..........................................6, 7My Little Easter Story ........................................122My Little World of Happy ....................................25My Multicultural Atlas ..........................................8My Own Little Book of Prayers ..........................102My Own Little Christmas Story ..........................108My Very First Activity Book ................................114My Very First Noah and the Ark Sticker Book ....114My Very First Noah’s Ark Playtime ......................114Naughty Stories for Good Boys and Girls ............72New York in Pajamarama ......................................1Newspaper Boy and Origami Girl! ......................39Night Pirates, The ..................................................4Night Riders ........................................................74Nowhere Chronicles, The ....................................89Old Tom’s Big Book of Beauty ..............................29On the Farm........................................................54On the Road to Bethlehem................................107One Very Tired Wombat ......................................32Opposites............................................................17Our Father ..........................................................98Out of Bounds ....................................................74Parenting Made Easy ........................................117PatrickGeorge ..............................................16, 17Peek and Play Christmas Story ..........................109People’s Republic ................................................90Peter Pan ............................................................78Picasso’s Trousers ................................................55Pink Cricket, The ................................................24Planet of the Bears ..............................................24

Playschool ..........................................................83Pocket Library......................................................25Poptrucks ..............................................................3Pot-san’s Tabletop Tales ......................................44Prayers for Little Hands..............................104, 105Precious Little ....................................................122Prime Suspect......................................................83Princess Pearl ................................................46, 47Prisoner, The ....................................................124Psalms, Prayers and Praises ..................................99Puberty Girl ......................................................124Queen’s Beasts, The ............................................56Quentin Blake ....................................................20Quentin Blake’s ABC............................................19Quentin Blake’s Magical Tales ............................123Quentin Blake’s Nursery Rhyme Book ..................20Quentin Blake’s Ten Frogs Diez Ranas ................122Quentin Blake’s The Seven Voyages of Sinbadthe Sailor ........................................................123

Rabbit’s Wish ......................................................38Race to the Finish ................................................69Railway Children, The..........................................80Raising Competent Children..............................119Rampage in Prince’s Garden ................................67Recruit, The ........................................................90Red Bananas ......................................................65Red Riding Hood ..............................................123Robot King, The ..................................................73Rose....................................................................75Rose....................................................................75Rose and the Lost Princess ..................................75Rose and the Magician’s Mask ............................75Rose and the Silver Ghost....................................75Royal Ballet, A ....................................................47Ruby Learns to Swim ..........................................30Rumbelow’s Dance ..............................................21Run Little Chicken Run! ....................................106Ruth Brown ........................................................15Safe This Night ..................................................103Saga of Erik the Viking, The ................................61Santa’s Midnight Sleighride ..............................107School Scare........................................................63Scourge of Jericho, The ......................................87Search & Rescue..................................................74Secret Garden, The..............................................79Selfish Giant, The ................................................58Shadows at Stonewylde .................................... 86Shaman of Stonewylde........................................86Shrinking Race, The ............................................73Sink or Swim ......................................................71Sixes and Sevens ................................................21Sleep Solutions..................................................116Sleepwalker, The ........................................90, 124Slime Volcano, The ..............................................73Snail Trail ............................................................15Snakes and Ladders ............................................65Snuggle Sandwich, The ......................................43Solstice at Stonewylde ........................................86Space Scout ........................................................73Spooky Sports Day ..............................................63Stephen Deas ......................................................88Stonewylde ........................................................86Storm..................................................................65Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business, The................................122

Storyteller Tales ................................................111Straight Talking ................................................119Sudden Death ..................................................124Superfrog and the Big Stink! ..............................39Superfrog! ..........................................................39Survival Squad ....................................................74Survivor ..............................................................83Swallows and Spiders ..........................................64Tales from the Tower ..........................................93Tashi ..................................................................62

Tashi and the Baba Yaga......................................62Tashi and the Big Stinker ....................................62Tashi and the Dancing Shoes ..............................62Tashi and the Demons ........................................62Tashi and the Forbidden Room ............................62Tashi and the Genie ............................................62Tashi and the Giants ............................................62Tashi and the Golem............................................62Tashi and the Haunted House ..............................62Tashi and the Mixed-Up Monster ........................62Tashi and the Phoenix..........................................62Tashi Lost in the City............................................62Tashi: The Complete Collection............................62Tashi Series..........................................................62Ten Seeds ............................................................15Thank You, God ................................................105Thanking You Sharks, The ..................................24That’s Not a Daffodil! ........................................122There Once Was a Boy Called Tashi......................62Thief-Taker’s Apprentice, The ..............................88Three Trees, The ................................................123Thriving Family, The ..........................................117To Die For............................................................91To the Top End ....................................................54Toddler Book, The ............................................116Toilet Rat Terror, The ............................................72Top Gear ............................................................83Top Tips for Toddler Tantrums............................118Top Tips for Weaning ........................................118Totally Bindi! ......................................................84Traitor’s Gate, The ..............................................89Traitor’s Revenge ................................................85Treason ............................................................124Treasure Island ....................................................81Treasury of Prayers, A ........................................103Tunnels of Tarcoola, The ......................................82Two Monkeys ......................................................24Two-Minute Animal Stoires................................108Two-Minute Bible Stories ..................................108Two-Minute Stories ..........................................108Under the Sea ....................................................64Unpoppable ........................................................35Upside Down Boy, An..........................................72Vintage Classics ..................................................77Vintage Children’s Classics ............................78–81Wanted, The ......................................................94Warlock’s Shadow, The........................................88Wave the Flag and Blow the Whistle ..................27We’re Going to a Party! ........................................4What Katy Did ....................................................79What Makes My Dad Happy................................30Where Is Fred? ....................................................26White Water ......................................................74Who Am I? This Is My Foot..................................14Who Am I? This Is My Fur....................................14Who Am I? This Is My Mouth ..............................14Who Am I? This Is My Tail....................................14Who Wants to Be a Billionaire ............................83Who’s in the Loo? ..............................................40Wicked Wood, The..............................................93Wildlife Games, The ............................................84Wilful Eye, The ....................................................93Wind in the Willows, The ....................................79Wish Pony, The....................................................77Witch Hunter Chronicles, The..............................87Woods and Forests ................................................6World of Happy ............................................22–25Wuthering Hearts..............................................124Year in the Life of Bindi, A ..................................84Yum Yum ............................................................67Zoo Girl ............................................................122

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Fletcher, Corina ....................................................4Ford, Gina ........................................................118Foreman, Michael....................................42, 60, 61Fox, Lee ............................................................122Gamble, Kim ......................................................62Glassby, Cathie....................................................31Glover, Sophie ....................................................56Goodings, Christina ..................102, 108, 109, 115Goodwin, John..................................................109Gordon, Andrew ................................................27Graham, Bob ......................................................53Grahame, Kenneth..............................................79Gray, Kes ............................................................70Greaves, Margaret ..............................................36Griotto, Sophie....................................................95Grylls, Bear..........................................................74Gulliver, Amanda ......................................102, 108Gwynne, Phillip ..................................................30Hahn, Daniel ......................................................48Hale, Nick..........................................................124Hammond, Andrew ............................................85Harding, David ....................................................69Hardy, Edward ....................................................26Harris, Peter ..........................................................4Harrison, Siobhan..............................................109Hartman, Bob............................................111, 123Harvey, Roland ....................................................54Hendra, Sue ........................................................64Hobbs, Leigh ..........................................29, 52, 68Holzwarth, Werner............................................122Honey, Elizabeth................................................122Hopgood, Tim ....................................................35Howard, Martin ..................................................51Hughes, Cathy ..................................................112Hunt, Julie ..................................................53, 122Irwin, Bindi..........................................................84Jay, Alison ........................................................122Johnson, Richard A. ..........................................109Jones, Terry ..................................................60, 61Joslin, Mary ................................................96, 103Juul, Jesper........................................................119Kalkipsakis, Thalia ..............................................71Kelly, Helen ........................................................69Kipling, Rudyard..................................................80Kitamura, Satoshi ................................................44Kober, Shahar ....................................................65Kolanovic, Dubravka..........................................103Lawrence, Michael ............................................123Layton, Neal ........................................................28Leblond, Michaël ..................................................1Leray, Marjolaine ................................................50Lucas, David ........................................................59Macdonald, Guy................................................124MacLeod, Doug ..................................................28Mager-Jones, MB ChB, Dr. Jan ..........................121 Manning, Sarra ..................................................91Marks, Alan ........................................................65May Alcott, Louisa ..............................................78Mayfield, Sue ......................................................64Mayhew, James ................................................122McG, Shane ......................................................122McGrail, Anna ..................................................120McKee, Brett ......................................................45McKee, David......................................................45McKenzie, Heath ................................................34McNab, Nan........................................................93Metland, Daphne ..............................................120Mewburn, Kyle ..................................................33Miller, Jocelyn....................................................112Millward, Gwen ..................................................43Milne, Christopher ..............................................72Morgan, Matthew ............................................124Morpurgo, Michael ............................................65Morrison, Yvonne................................................34Moss, Sue ........................................................122

Contributor Index

Abbott, Simon ......................................................3Aggs, John..........................................................90Ainslie, Tamsin ....................................................30Allan, Nicholas ....................................................55Allsopp, Sophie ........................................100, 110Allwright, Deborah................................................4Andersen Press....................................................82Andreae, Giles ....................................................22Ardizzone, Sarah ................................................50Armitage, Ronda ................................................27Atkins, Sue........................................................117Ayliffe, Alex ................................................13, 114Badger, H. ..........................................................73Badger, Meredith ................................................71Balit, Christina ....................................................96Bancroft, Bronwyn ..............................................18Barrie, J. M. ........................................................78Barroux ..............................................................49Basic, Zdenko......................................................59Bateson, Catherine..............................................77Berg, Michelle ....................................................12Berry, Kit ............................................................86Bertrand, Frédérique..............................................1Black, Jess ..........................................................69Blair, Linda ........................................................119Blake, Quentin ..............................19–21, 122, 123Bolam, Emily ..............................................66, 102Brett, Simon ......................................................121Bristow, Sophie ..................................................56Broekstra, Lorette................................................30Brooks, Ron ..................................................53, 56Brothers Grimm ................................................123Brown, Ruth........................................................15Burfoot, Ella ........................................................34Burnett, Frances Hodgson ..................................79Buster Books ......................................................95Cali, Davide ........................................................57Cannon, Emma ................................................120Carmody, Isobelle ..........................................92, 93Carroll, Lewis ................................................59, 78Castro, Harriet ....................................................59Chapman, Gaye ................................................122Chapman, Lynne ................................................11Child, Lauren ......................................................27Coleman, David ................................................117Collins UK ......................................................9, 10Cool, Rebecca ....................................................33Coolidge, Susan ..........................................79, 123Corr, Christopher ................................................43Cowell, Cressida..................................................28Cox, Tania ..........................................................30Cronin, Janet ......................................................22Crossley-Holland, Kevin ......................................65Daly, Stuart ........................................................87Davies, Stephen ..................................................43Deas, Stephen ....................................................88Defoe, Daniel ....................................................123Delalandre, Benoit ................................................8Dickens, Charles..................................................79Doherty, Berlie ..................................................124Donaldson, Julia ............................................64, 65Dorémus, Gaëtan ................................................57Doyle, Malachy....................................................43Dreis, Stella ........................................................48Edginton, Ian ......................................................90Elliott, Rebecca..................................................122Emina, Peter........................................................50Evans, Dr. Tim ..................................................120Fienberg, Anna....................................................62Fienberg, Barbara ................................................62Fine, Anne ..........................................................64

Movsessian, Shushann ......................................124Muchamore, Robert ....................................90, 124Nagy, Krisztina Kallai ................................111, 123Napthali, Sarah..................................................124Nesbit, E. ............................................................80Newkey-Burden, Chas ........................................94Oliver, Sarah........................................................94Pankhurst, Kate ..................................................64Parsons, Gary ......................................................65Pasquali, Elena ..........................103, 106, 108, 123PatrickGeorge ....................................................16Perry, Chrissie ......................................................71Pianina, Vincent ..................................................57Pichon, Liz ..........................................................64Piers, Helen ........................................................42Pinkney, Jane ......................................................36Piper, Sophie ........................................98, 99, 110Prasadam-Halls, Smriti ........................................12Pye, Ali................................................................26Ractliffe, Justin ....................................................31Reynolds, Adrian ................................................40Richards, Lucy ....................................................65Riddell, Chris ......................................................38Ridley, Alice ........................................................50Rinaldo, Luana ....................................................14Robinson, Nicola ................................................37Rock, Jonathan....................................................74Rock, Lois..................................104, 110, 114, 122Ross, Tony ..............................................4, 41, 123Rowe, Louise ....................................................123Ruta, Angelo ......................................................99Sabel, Vivan ......................................................116Saddlewick, A. B. ................................................63Self, David ..........................................................97Sewell, Anna ..............................................80, 123Sharratt, Nick ......................................................70Shirley, Alice........................................................37Silverwood, Sarah................................................89Simon, Francesca ................................................66Sinclair, Neil ......................................................121Sinden, David ....................................................124Smee, Nicola ....................................................108 Smelcer, John ....................................................124Smith, Craig ........................................................28Smith, Peter ........................................................53Spyri, Johanna ............................................81, 123Stadlen, Naomi..................................................117Stephenson, Kristina..........................................101Stevenson, R. L. ..........................................81, 123Stewart, Paul ......................................................38Stimpson, Colin ..................................................51Svendsen, Mark ..................................................91Tango Books..........................................................3Thompson, Colin ..........................................51, 83Thomson, Emma ................................................46Toulmin, Sarah ..................................................101Treml, Renée ......................................................32Twain, Mark ........................................................81Ursell, Martin ......................................................64Vagnozzi, Barbara ............................................106Vendittelli, Marie ................................................95Voutila, Ritva ......................................................58Waddilove, Rachel ............................................116Walsh, Jennifer....................................................82Walters, Celeste ..................................................77Webb, Holly ..................................................75, 76Widdowson, Kay ..............................................104Wild, Margaret....................................................56Wilde, Oscar ......................................................58Williams, Sophy ................................................110Willis, Jeanne ............................................4, 40, 41Wilson-Max, Ken ..................................................2Windham, Sophie ............................................123Woodward, Kay ................................................124Yeoman, John ............................................21, 123

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Publisher Index

Macmillan UKMacmillan Children’s Books (0330) ..............34, 35Rodale UK (0230) ............................................120

Michael O’MaraBuster Books (178055, 178243) ............63, 94, 95

Moonlight PublishingClose-up (185103) ..............................................5First Discovery Atlases (1851030) ........................8My First Discoveries (185103) ..........................6, 7

Orion PublishingGollancz (0575) ..........................................86, 88Indigo (178062) ................................................89Orion Children’s Books (14440) ..................66, 67

PatrickGeorge (1908473) ..............................16, 17

Phoenix Yard Books (1907912) ..................1, 48–50

Piatkus Books (07499) ..............................117, 119

Random House Australia (174275, 186471) ..................31, 32, 51, 77, 83, 84, 87, 91

Random House UKVermilion (009)........................................116–118Vintage Classics (009)..................................78–81

Rockpool Publishing (1921878) ........................119

Simon & Schuster UKS&S Children’s UK (184738) ............................124

Summersdale (184953) ....................................121

Tango Books (185707) ..............................3, 8, 123

TransworldRed Fox (184941, 186230) ........19, 20, 55, 70, 74

Wilkins Farago Pty Ltd (09871099) ......................57

Publisher ISBN Prefixes & Publisher Index

Allen & Unwin (174114, 174175, 174237,174311, 186508) ..............28–30, 52–54, 56, 58,

62, 68, 82, 92, 93, 122, 124

Andersen Press (184270, 184939)............4, 15, 21,38–45, 59, 82, 124

Anova BooksPavilion Children’s (184365) ............2, 36, 37, 51,

60, 61, 122, 123

Carlton Publishing Group (184732) ....................59

Egmont UK (14052) ............4, 11, 26, 27, 123, 124Bananas (14052) ........................................64, 65

Eye Books (1903070) ..........................................56

Hachette Books Ireland (14447) ........................117

Hardie Grant BooksHardie Grant Egmont (174297, 1921564, 1921690, 1921759, 1921848) ....................71–73

Harper Collins UKCollins Geo (000) ..........................................9, 10

Headline Book Publishing (07553) ......................85

Hodder & StoughtonHodder Children’s (0340, 14449)................46, 47,

90, 124Orchard Books (14083, 184362) ................12–14,

27, 28, 75, 76, 122, 123

John Blake (185782)............................................94

Lion UK (07459) ................................................116Lion Children’s (07459)..............96–115, 122, 123

Little, Brown Book GroupAtom (1907411, 1921714) ..............................91Virago UK (184408) ........................................120

Little Hare Books (1921714, 1921894) ....18, 33, 34

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