Trafalgar Square PublishingChildren’s BooksFall 2012

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Activity 63–65

Bestsellers 107–116

Board Books 4, 8, 12

Classics 1, 32, 42, 43, 45, 53, 66, 67

Fiction 27, 43, 66–84, 86–100

Folklore 39, 43, 44, 84, 85

Graphic Novels 88

Index 117–120

Nonfiction 13–20, 48, 49, 79, 101–103

Novelty 1–7, 13–20, 51

Parenting/Family Care 104–106

Picture Books 4, 9, 10–12, 21–41, 46, 47, 50, 52

Religious 54–63

Seasonal 51–55

Cover art:

Miki and the Moon Blossom

Stephen Mackey

Hodder Children’s

See page 23

45 The Owl and the Pussycat

48 A Crackle of Crickets

89 Robin Hood vs the Plague Undead

68 The Great Big Enormous Book of Tashi

102 Hunger Games A–Z

63 Bible Detective

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Sleeping BeautyA Pop-Up Book

Brothers GrimmIllustrations by Louise Rowe

A dark, beautiful, intricate pop-up version of the SleepingBeauty tale—sure to mesmerize children and adult fairy talefans alike

Louise Rowe brings the Grimms’ romantic fairy tale to life inroses and browns and magical pop-ups. Printed on uncoatedpaper and shrink-wrapped with a backing sheet, this is a beau-tiful gift that any child will cherish.

Louise Rowe is the illustrator of Hansel and Gretel and RedRiding Hood.

14 pp • 8 x 8 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Novelty/Classics 9781857078268 • November • $18.99 (Can $20.99) ClothTango Books

FAIRYTALE POP-UPS

Also available:Each: $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth

Hansel and Gretel9781857078152

Red Riding Hood9781857077414

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CarPop-Up Book with Sound

Tango BooksIllustrations by Simon Abbott

Push the button on the front of the book and the car will go “Beep Beep!” Then openthe pages to learn facts about the car. The sound, the foil on the cover, and the sturdy pop-ups inside make this a great book for small children.

Simon Abbott has created many children’s books, including I Can Draw Petsand Search & Find ABC.

10 pp • 6.5 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty9781857078022 • October • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Cloth • Tango Books

NOISY POPS!Noisy Pops! include two series of sound books with simple pop-ups and touch-and-feel covers. Children love sound books, and they'll love to pull the cord (on the front of the animal books) or push the button

(on the front of the transportation books) to make a corresponding animal or vehicle noise. Then they can open the pop-up pages, which include simple, fun, and informative texts.

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Fire Engine 9781857077100

Baaah!9781857075731

Meow!9781857076479

Oink!9781857076240

Quack!9781857076295

Woof!9781857076424

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Eye Magic!Fantastic Optical Illusions: An Interactive Pop-Up Book

Tango Books

More than 30 images and activities in this visuallystunning, elaborate pop-up book challenge readersto take a second look at the optical illusions that sur-round them

Seeing is not always believing, and this book will chal-lenge whether readers should believe their eyes. It con-tains all sorts of optical illusions including shadow play,magic mirrors, kaleidoscopes, visual vibrations, andmore. Readers will be able to make patterns flicker, spin,and constantly change shape; create absurd faces in thefunhouse mirrors; see beautiful abstract images throughthe kaleidoscope; and pull tabs and open flaps to revealmagical surprises. Plus, the book features a drawer fullof additional pieces to create yet more illusions againand again.

10 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 8–12 • Novelty • 9781857078459 • September$22.99 (Can $25.99) Cloth • Tango Books

BELLA

Anna NilsenIllustrations by Joanne Partis

Anna Nilsen is an author and illustrator with more than 50 titles to her credit, including Art Auction Mystery, Art Fraud Detective, Bella and the Royal Fairy Wedding, and The Great Art Scandal. Joanne Partis is the

author and illustrator of such titles as My Cat Just Sleeps and Stripe.

Each: 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–6 • Novelty/Picture Books $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Pavilion Children’s

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Bella’s Midsummer SecretLift the flaps and enter this magical fairy world to find out if Bella can helpthe wedding go on

It’s Midsummer Eve and the handsome Fairy King is to marry the beautifulPrincess Jasmine tonight. The forest is buzzing with anticipation but Bella hasa secret—she can’t remember where she has hidden the crown! From the PoppyFairies making silken slippers for the princess to wear to the Iris Fairies pol-ishing the wedding rings, everyone is too busy preparing for the wedding to help.Will Bella find the crown in time for the wedding?

18 pp • 9781844583386 • June

Busy BabyJo Moon

Jo Moon is the author and illustrator of How to Build a Snowman, Baby’s VeryFirst Bath Book Animals, and Baby’s Very First Bath Book Toys.

22 pp • 3.5 x 3.5 • Four-color Interior Ages Up to 2 • Novelty/Board Books9780230743472 • September • $5.99 Board Book • Campbell Books

BUGGY BUDDIES

Specifically designed to catch and keep babies’ attention, these bold, chunky books show simple, high-contrast images combined with patterns that increase in complexity throughout the book. They each feature a high-quality mirror

on the last page and the classic Buggy Buddies straps that allow them to be attached to car seats, strollers, and high chairs so they are sure to stay within reach and keep little ones entertained for hours.

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Bella’s Butterfly Ball 9781843651949

$9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper

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Fairy Unicorn Riding StablesPop Up!

Maggie BatesonIllustrations by Louise Comfort

A glittering pop-up fairy unicorn stable, with press-outfairies, unicorns, riders, and jumpers

It’s a special day down at the Rainbow Riding Stables as allthe fairies gather to welcome Spots, the newest unicorn to jointhe colorful Rainbow Unicorns. The fairies Summer and Ivycan’t wait to introduce him to Glitter and Berry and all the otherUnicorns. And what better way to celebrate than with a RoyalGymkhana? In a brand new, 3-D format, this is an exciting storywith integrated pop-up scenes, a novelty pocket, and a largepop-up stable. Readers can simply press out the characters andtake them on a tour of this gloriously glittering riding school,complete with press-out unicorns and jumps.

Maggie Bateson is a paper engineer with a skill for devisingintricate pop-ups. Louise Comfort is the illustrator of the FairyPhones series, including Daisy’s Necklace, Lily’s Busy Day, andRosie’s Surprise. They are the cocreators of My Fairy MagicSchool, My Fairy Princess Palace, and My Fairy Showtime.

12 pp • 10 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty9780230743311 • October • $22.99 Cloth Macmillan Children’s Books

Also available:Each: $24.99 Cloth

My Fairy Magic School9780230709096

My Fairy Princess Palace9781405020763

My Fairy Showtime9780230015821

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MR CROC

Jo Lodge

“Jo Lodge’s delightful Mr Croc series . . . boasts fabulous pop-ups.” —ObserverInteractive and fun, Mr Croc books are terrific large format flaps book with final pop-ups to excite young readers.

Simple colors and bold lines create a young, friendly book. Each title introduces Mr Croc’s friends and expands his world, each picture is full of fun detail and humor, and readers can spot the mouse on every spread.

Jo Lodge is a former fashion designer and consultant for such companies as Marks and Spencer and Saks Fifth Avenue. Her other titles include What’s on the Beach? and What’s in the Garden?

Each: 18 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • October • $12.99 Cloth • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty • Hodder Children’s

Land Ahoy, Mr CrocA Flap and Pop-Up Book

Mr Croc and his friends Elsie the Elephant, Lulu the Leopard, Wilf the Wolf,and Zebedee the Zebra set sail on a big adventure. Mr Croc has found anold pirate map—where will it take them?

9780340988756

Zoom and Fly, Mr CrocA Flap and Pop-Up Book

Where are you going, Mr Croc? Mr Croc is off to visit his friends. Will hetake the car, the plane, or the submarine? Join in all the fun with Elsie theElephant, Lulu the Leopard, Wilf the Wolf, and Zebedee the Zebra. Superbpop-ups and interactivity make this a must-have Mr Croc book.

9780340960035

MR CROC

Each: 7.5 x 8 • September • $11.99 Cloth • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Novelty • Hodder Children’s

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Sleepy or Not, Mr Croc?Mr Croc is not quite sleepy enough for bed. He is playing his guitar and draw-ing a picture. But after his bedtime milk and snack, he starts to get a little bitsleepy. Soon he will be fast asleep and dreaming. Will it be a snappy dream?

7 pp • 9780340960028

Also available:Each: $12.99 Cloth

Ready, Steady, Go,Mr Croc

9780340988763

Come and Play, Mr Croc 9780340931189

Wiggle, Jump, Stomp, Mr CrocCan you wiggle like a worm, jump like a frog, and stomp like an elephant? If so,join Mr Croc in another fabulous interactive bookthat is perfect for the very young.

12 pp • 9780340998847

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24 pp • 7.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Board Books9780230757516 • February • $8.99 Board Book • Macmillan Children’s Books

One Mole Digging a HoleJulia DonaldsonIllustrations by Nick Sharratt

All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively num-bers book

“A clear winner.” —Bookseller

The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears, and a swarmof bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. Julia Donaldson’swhimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt’s hilarious illustrations make this earlyintroduction to animals, the outdoors, and gardening a delight to share outloud. With plenty to giggle at on every page, counting—or gardening—has never been so much fun!

Julia Donaldson is a popular children’s author who has written such sto-ries as The Giants and the Joneses, the Smarties Prize–winning The Gruffalo,Room on the Broom, and The Snail and the Whale. Nick Sharratt has wonnumerous awards for his picture books, including the Children’s Book Awardfor Eat Your Peas; among his other books are The Big Book of Crazy Mix-

Ups and Shark in the Park. They previously collaborated on Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose and Hippo Has a Hat.

24 pp • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Board Books9780230750494 • October • $8.99 Board BookMacmillan Children’s Books

Also available:Each: $7.99 Board Book

Chocolate Moussefor Greedy Goose

9780330512664

Hippo Has a Hat9780230711457

Toddle WaddleJulia DonaldsonIllustrations by Nick Sharratt

Hurry scurry, flip flop, toddle waddle—there’s a hullabaloo atthe seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the endof the pier

A wobbly toddler takes a walk and is soon joined by a joyful troopof human and animal friends. They wander happily along, but wherewill they go and who else will they meet along the way? Follow-the-leader has never been so much fun. With jaunty rhymes andbright, bold pictures even the youngest child will love this simple,playful story.

Julia Donaldson is a popular children’s author who has written suchstories as The Giants and the Joneses, the Smarties Prize–winningThe Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and The Snail and the Whale.Nick Sharratt has won numerous awards for his picture books, in-cluding the Children’s Book Award for Eat Your Peas. His other booksinclude The Big Book of Crazy Mix-Ups and Shark in the Park.

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Also available:

An A to Z of Pirates9781921714221

$8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper

An ABC of Pirates9781921272776

$15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth

An A to Z of FairiesCaroline StillsIllustrations by Heath McKenzie

F is for the fairies in the pages of this book. You’llfind them hiding everywhere—just go and havea look!

A is for acorn cups, scattered on the ground. If yousee these, there is a chance that fairies are around.

B is for brownies who venture out at night. They dothe chores around the house and vanish by first light.

C is for a changeling, left in a baby’s bed. The fairiestook the child and put their changeling there instead.

Young fantasy lovers will adore this fanciful worldwhere fairies, gnomes, mermaids, selkies, trolls, andpixies reign supreme. Zany illustrations provide slyhumor to accompany the rhyming stanzas, while asearch-and-find element adds extra fun.

Caroline Stills is the author of A to Z of Piratesand An ABC of Pirates. Heath McKenzie is the il-lustrator of the A to Z of Pirates, An ABC of Pi-rates, and Pop Hooper’s Perfect Pets series.

24 pp • 10 x 10 • Four-color Interior Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books9781921714504 • September $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Little Hare Books

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Itsy-Bitsy AnimalsMargaret WildIllustrations by Jan Ormerod

A must-have companion to Itsy-Bitsy Babies, ideal for reading aloud to toddlers

“Full of warmth and fun, appealing visuals, and gentle humor, this is amarvelous book to read while gently bouncing a baby or young childon your knee.” —Kirkus Reviews on Itsy-Bitsy Babies

These itsy-bitsy elephants hold each other’s tails. Those itsy-bitsy ducklingsgo looking for snails. These itsy-bitsy puppies chew shoes and slippers. Thoseitsy-bitsy penguins flap their flippers.

With its menagerie of frolicking kittens, ducklings, and baby creatures ofall kinds, this picture book is an enchanting exploration of the delight ofbeing small, and a perfect way of introducing young children to animals.

Margaret Wild is an award-winning author who has written more than 40novels and picture books for children, including Fox, Little Humpty, andWoolvs in the Sitee. Jan Ormerod is an acclaimed illustrator of more than50 books for children. Her first book, Sunshine, won the Mother Goose Award and was listed as an ALA Notable Book. Herother books include the Ballet Sisters series, I Am Not Going to School Today, Moonlight, The Newest Dancer, and Water Witcher.

24 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color InteriorAges Up to 5 • Picture Books9781921714429 • October$16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Little Hare Books

And Red GaloshesA Story About a Rainy Day

Glenda MillardIllustrations by Jonathan Bentley

An adorable account of a rainy day made extra special by coming up with allthe different uses for red galoshes, from umbrella to bucket to drum sticks

Storm clouds sailing, wild winds wailing . . . and red galoshes.

Downpipe drum beat, rain on my street . . . and red galoshes.

Playing in the rain, leaves, and cool windy weather in red galoshes is joyful win-tery fun. But what do you do when your red galoshes are too big? This beau-tiful text is brought to whimsical life by dreamy and enchanting illustrations.

Glenda Millard is the author of Kaito’s Cloth; Layla, Queen of Hearts; andA Small Free Kiss in the Dark. Jonathan Bentley is the illustrator of TheBest Kind of Kiss, Have You Seen Duck?, and The Little Crooked House.

24 pp • 10 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781921541469 • March • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Little Hare Books

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Itsy-Bitsy Babies9781921541896

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Kangaroos HopLively illustrations and cumulative text help children identify Australian an-imals in the Australian landscape as well as common verbs. The kangarooshop, the butterflies fly, and the echidnas shuffle across the land and down tothe water’s edge where a sleepy crocodile lies.

9781742379159 • October • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper

Ten Scared FishIn an animal counting book with a difference, the reader follows the river tothe sea, meeting and counting the animals until finally 10 little fish meet abig scary shark. Bold illustrations and a delightfully playful text help read-ers familiarize themselves with prepositions as well as animals and numbers.

9781742379128 • September • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper

ROS MORIARTY

Ros MoriartyIllustrations by Balarinji

Simple but intelligent, bright, and cheerful, this early childhood concept book teaches animal names and celebrates indigenous art in a joyous, nondidactic, and playful way

Ros Moriarty is a former journalist with Radio Australia in indigenous affairs, women’s issues, and the environment; the founder of a nonprofit organization supporting preliteracy education; and the designer and managing director of Balarinji Studio, Australia’s leading indigenous art and design group. She is the author of Listening to Country.

Each: 24 pp • 8.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Picture Books • Allen & Unwin

BRONWYN BANCROFTBronwyn Bancroft

“An aesthetically striking guide to Australian wildlife.” —Publishers Weekly on W Is for Wombat

“A feast for the eyes. . . . Gorgeous.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review of W Is for Wombat

Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist and designer whose artwork has been collected and shown by galleries around the world. She is the illustrator of An Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals; An Australian

ABC of Animals; Malu Kangaroo; Patterns of Australia; Possum and Wattle; and Sun Mother Wakes the World.

Each: Four-color Interior • September • Little Hare Books

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E is for EchidnaMy Australian Word Book

In this companion to W Is for Wombat, more images from Possum andWattle: My Big Book of Australian Words have been specifically redesignedfor little hands and bright minds

The selection of striking colors, animals, and words and the new format makethis another perfect book for toddlers. Each page depicts an Australian word takenfrom the original book—apple, bandicoot, crocodile, dragonfly—and creates acaptivating reference that celebrates the uniqueness of Australia and its language.

24 pp • 7 x 7 • Ages Up to 3 • Board Books 9781921714610 • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Board Book

Kangaroo and CrocodileMy Big Book of Australian Animals

Following the success of Possum and Wattle, Bronwyn Bancroft has created thiscompanion volume, a beautiful book of Australian animals and landscapes

From eagles to echidnas, from geckoes to crocodiles, animal icons of Australia aregorgeously integrated into glorious patterned landscapes. Bronwyn’s artwork, full ofbright colors and bold lines, is perfect for teaching first concepts. The end of the bookfeatures an information page listing all the animals young readers will have encountered.

48 pp • 10.5 x 12.5 • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781921714252 • $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth

Also available:Each: $8.99 (Can $9.99) Board Book

An Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals

9781921541117

An Australian ABC of Animals

9781921541124

W Is for Wombat9781921541179

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The ButterflyShare the amazing life of the butterflyfrom caterpillar to chrysalis to the mostbeautiful of insects.

9781851034048

Atlas of SpaceFind out how Big Bang created our uni-verse, explore the surface of the moon,go by satellite to the fiery sun, and fol-low the life of a star.

9781851034079

Atlas of the EarthFind out how landscapes are formedover millions of years; discover howwind, water, and ice sculpt valleys andmountains; and see a new island emergeas a volcano erupts.

9781851034062

MY FIRST DISCOVERIES

Beautiful first information books reveal 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/Nonfiction • September$12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth/Concealed Wire-O • My First Discoveries

VegetablesWhether young readers like their veg-etables cooked or raw, the roots or theleaves, they’ll enjoy this exploration ofthe secrets of the garden—from onions(they make your eyes water) to arti-chokes (we don’t eat the leaves or thefruit, but the flower in the bud).

9781851034024

MY FIRST DISCOVERIES

Beautiful first information books reveal 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/Nonfiction • September$12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth/Concealed Wire-O • My First Discoveries

LightFind out why rainbows form, see how lightmakes plants grow, and watch color disappearin the dark.

9781851034055

The RiverbankThe river is teeming with life. Look out forkingfishers diving, moorhens nesting andfeeding their chicks, frogs mating, and tad-poles hatching.

9781851033935

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BirdsDiscover the world of birds, their feathers andtheir flight, their nests and their eggs.

9781851033973

The TownTravel through time as houses replace huts,bridges span rivers, and cranes tower over citystreets. See how technology has changed city life.

9781851033959

MY FIRST DISCOVERIES

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

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Animals UndergroundMeet the animals who live in darkness underground,safe from other animals who want to eat them.

9781851034086

Inside the BodyFind what happens to the food we eat.

9781851034123

InsectsSee into the homes of ants, bees, and termites. Whatdo worker ants do? How do bees organize their hives?

9781851034116

Life Below the CityExplore the hidden world below the city streets.

9781851034109

Fish UnderwaterIf young readers want to look at fish in the sea, theycan learn to dive, or they can watch the fish swimaround in the pages of this book.

9781851034093

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Let’s Look at Fairies, Witches, Giants and DragonsExplore the world of mystery, magic, and legends, and discover the strange and some-times terrifying creatures that live secret and normally invisible lives.

9781851033584 • September

Let’s Look at InsectsShine your torch into the homes of ants and bees. What do worker ants do? How dobees build and clean the hive?

9781851032792 • October

TORCHLIGHTIncluded in the back of each book is a press-out paper “torch,” along with a slot to store it in. As children slip the “torch” between the transparent plastic picture pages and the black pages,

they discover details hidden in each picture, illuminating the facts explained in the book and givingthe sense of exploring in the dark. Educational and playful, these books encourage observation, concentration, and reading. Ingenious printing techniques allow the illustrations to show what is normally hidden. Young readers will be amazed by what they light up using the magic torch.

Each: 38 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Novelty/Nonfiction$11.99 (Can $12.99) Cloth/Concealed Wire-O • Torchlight

Let’s Look at Life Below the CityExplore the hidden world that exists below the city streets, including cellars, sewers,and public transportation.

9781851033133 • October

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Let’s Look at the Long Polar NightFind out what it is like for the people and animals who live near the North and South Polesduring the six-month-long arctic winter night.

9781851033744 • November

Let’s Look for Lost TreasureBuried underground and lost in forests, jungles, and under the sea, we discover treasureand uncover the past.

9781851032914 • November

TORCHLIGHT

Each: 38 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Novelty/Nonfiction$11.99 (Can $12.99) Cloth/Concealed Wire-O • Torchlight

Let’s Look at Paris by NightDiscover the spectacular views and the finest historical and modern buildings in the capi-tal of France on an imaginary tour of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

9781851033713 • November

Let’s Look at the Zoo by NightVisit an imaginary zoo at night and look at all the animals close up when no one else is there.

9781851033331 • September

CLOSE-UP

Each 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 can

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: 38 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–9 • Novelty/Nonfiction • October$11.99 (Can $12.99) Cloth/Concealed Wire-O • Close-up

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Let’s Look at the RainforestThe rainforest is bursting with plant and animal life, and readers will learn aboutorchid bees (their back legs have little hollows filled with the scent of orchid, usedby the males to attract the females) and katydid grasshoppers (its spiky legs canfight off attacks from frogs, birds, and even monkeys).

9781851033607

Let’s Look at the SeashoreThe seashore scene has plenty of animals to spot, including a shrimp (it uses its pin-cers to cut up food and take it to its mouth just like a knife and fork) and a seaanemone (it reproduces itself like a plant with buds—the babies grow from the baseof the anemone and gradually detach themselves).

9781851033416

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MountainsExplore the mountains of the world. Learn about the way people, animals,and birds adapt to living high up in the cold and the snow.

34 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–8 • Novelty/Nonfiction 9781851032945 • March$11.99 (Can $12.99) Cloth/Concealed Wire-O • First Discovery

FIRST DISCOVERY

Beautiful detailed illustrations help children understand the world around them, while transparent pages help them discover how things change. As the transparent overlay pages

are turned, the picture beneath reveals the unexpected side of things—an egg hatches into a baby crocodile and the Colorado River wears away soft rock to create the Grand Canyon.

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The Crocodile 9781851033171

The Desert 9781851032990

Dolphins 9781851033645

The Earth's Surface 9781851033621

The Moon 9781851033669

Parrots 9781851033706

Pirates 9781851033430

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FIRST DISCOVERY ARTSee the magic of art revealed through transparent pages, foldouts, and die-cuts.

Such effects help readers understand the imaginations of artists, as they read about such wonders as Picasso inventing cubism, Matisse assembling collages, and Christo creating an unusual landscape.

Also available:Each: $11.99 (Can $12.99) Cloth/Concealed Wire-O

Henri Matisse9781851032549

Impressionists9781851032969

Pablo Picasso9781851032556

Paul Gauguin9781851033577

Sculpture9781851032228

Vincent Van Gogh9781851032235

The LouvreEnter through the glass pyramid to explore the largest museum in theworld. Open an Egyptian sarcophagus, see the Mona Lisa, and dis-cover masterpieces throughout the museum.

36 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior Ages 7–11 • Novelty/Nonfiction • 9781851032303 • September $11.99 (Can $12.99) Cloth/Concealed Wire-O • First Discovery Art

KATIE

James Mayhew

“Lovely watercolors. . . . Not only does this delightful fantasy succeed as art education, but it’s a charming story as well.” —School Library Journal on Katie Meets the Impressionists

“This delightful romp through the world of art offers children a lighthearted, entertaining introduction to the great masters’ works.” —Booklist on Katie and the Sunflowers

“Mayhew’s creatures are appealing anthropomorphized and set in a lush landscape, skillfully rendered in sepia line and glowing watercolors.” —Kirkus Reviews on Katie and the Dinosaurs

James Mayhew is a children’s author and illustrator whose books include Can You See a Little Bear, Katie in London, Katie and the Spanish Princess, Katie Meets the Impressionists, The Knight

Who Took All Day, and Who Wants a Dragon? He received the New York Times award for one of the 10 best-illustrated books of the year for The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams.

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Also available:Each: $8.99 Paper

Katie and the British Artists 9781846167379

Katie and the Dinosaurs 9781843623960

Katie and the Spanish Princess

9781846162480

Katie in London 9781843622857

Katie’s Picture Show 9781843623977

Katie in ScotlandKatie discovers the delights of Scotland, with Nessie too! A perfectfirst introduction to Scotland for all young children.

When Katie meets the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, fun and adven-ture soon follow. Katie and Nessie discover how beautiful and stunningthe country is as they take in the sights, from the Highlands to the Ed-inburgh Festival and including Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park and Museum,Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood, the Royal Mile, the National Gallery andPortrait Gallery, and Greyfriar’s Bobby.

32 pp • 10 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • Orchard BooksNew in Paper: 9781408308783 • September • $8.99 Cloth: 9781408308776 • Available • $16.99

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Miki Box SetA delightful gift set containing a mini hardback and anadorable, soft toy penguin, perfect for playtime or bedtime

9.5 x 7 • 9781444906516 $16.99 Boxed Set: Cloth/Plush Toy

MIKI

Stephen Mackey

Stephen Mackey is an artist who distributes his work through Lip International. His posters have sold through Ikeaand his greeting cards have sold through Barnes & Noble, Borders, Nature Company, Pier 1, and Urban Outfitters.

Each: 48 pp • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • October • Hodder Children’s

MikiSet in a timeless, frozen place with dark blue skies and stark snowylandscapes in beautiful tones, this rich, masterfully illustrated bookevokes winter thoroughly and is tinged with humor and wit

“Soft-focus pictures beautifully convey this icy world.” —Bookseller

“There is a real sense of wonder in this book, illustrated inglorious blues and greens, with characters set simply in unclut-tered backgrounds for maximum impact. . . . This is a sumptu-ous production, which may well become a favorite with adultsand young children.” —School Librarian

On Midwinter Eve, Miki and her friend Penguin find their wishescome true, as they are given a little tree to brighten up their cold,dark home. However, keeping the fairy lights twinkling takes moreenergy than even the great Polar Bear can muster. Miki’s friends worrywhen she suddenly disappears, but her magical underwater journeyprovides her with a light that is everlasting. Children will love iden-tifying the various creatures in this mystical world beneath the ocean,fantastically brought to life through the beautiful, soft illustrations.

10 x 11 • 9780340950654 • $8.99 Paper

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PushkaStephen Mackey

A fascinating, beautifully illustrated tale full of mystery, this story of a lostlittle circus clown is filled with magic, warmth, and heart

The little clown Pushka is fast asleep in his bed on the circus train when he sud-denly topples out, finding himself lost in the enchanted woods. Scared, Pushkaruns away through the night until he is rescued by a beautiful dancing girl. Shesays not a word, but she beckons him to her—luring Pushka into the arms ofa hungry giant! Will love find a way to save Pushka? With a song-like quality,this is an enchanting tale about the unbreakable bonds of true love.

Stephen Mackey is an artist who distributes his work through Lip International.His posters have sold through Ikea and his greeting cards have sold through Barnes& Noble, Borders, Nature Company, Pier 1, and Urban Outfitters.

48 pp • 10 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781444901344 • October • $16.99 Cloth • Hodder Children’s

Miki and the Moon BlossomA fascinating, quirky, and delightful tale awash with magic and mystery

One moonlit night, a seed grows and lifts Miki’s house high into the air to a strangenew world full of exotic creatures and plants. Polar Bear and Penguin set off ona journey to rescue their friend, only to find themselves trapped when a greatstorm comes. Will the friends make it back home again? This is a richly illus-trated, atmospheric tale.

32 pp 10 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9780340950678 • October • $8.99 Paper • Hodder Children’s

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BabbitLydia Monks

Babbit is a garrulous toy bunny who has a startlingadventure—how will his flippity floppity day end?

Talkative carrot lover Babbit is having a lovely pic-nic with the Big One and the Little One, but just asthey are packing everything away, he is grabbed! Butwho has stolen him? This humorous story of learn-ing to play nice and take care of toys has a happyending for all.

Lydia Monks is the author and illustrator of Aaaaar-rrgghh, Spider! and Eek Mouse!

32 pp • 11 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781405254236 • September • $8.99 PaperEgmont UK

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Stanley’s StickJohn HegleyIllustrations by Neal Layton

Full of masterful puns and the childhood magic thatcreates a winning toy from a simple stick, this pic-ture book is filled with marvelous flights of fancy

“Beautifully written . . . Neal Layton’s illustra-tions work brilliantly with Hegley’s wordplay,presenting Stanley’s imagination with warmthand wit.” —Bookbag

“Offer this title to readers pleased with word-play and to those with an ability to appreciateunusual humor.” —School Library Journal onMy Dog Is a Carrot

Stanley’s stick is not just a stick. With a stick in hand,Stanley’s options are endless—he flies to the moon,writes in the sand, goes fishing, plays a whistle, andrides a dinosaur—and his imagination takes over andthe magic begins. Stanley shows that seeing truly de-pends on the ability to believe in the possibilities. Thisbook celebrates the power of ingenuity that allowschildren to use the most mundane of objects to cre-ate their own scenes and worlds, and act out stories.

John Hegley is a poet, comedian, musician, songwriter,and the author of My Dog Is a Carrot. Neal Laytonhas illustrated more than 40 books, and won the Smar-ties Prize for Oscar and Arabella, which he wrote andillustrated.

32 pp • 11 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9780340988190 • December • $8.99 Paper Hodder Children’s

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Whiffy WilsonThe Wolf Who Wouldn’t Wash

Caryl HartIllustrations by Leonie Lord

Whiffy Wilson isn’t keen on clean—he only has time for grime! A won-derful lesson on why bath times are best.

There was a wolf called Wilson who never brushed his hair. He never washedhis paws or face, or changed his underwear. Will anyone be able to per-suade Whiffy Wilson to change his gross ways for something far less stinky?Pee-ew! Let’s hope so! A fantastically funny verse from the brilliant CarylHart, with grubby-but-great illustrations from the hugely talented illustratorof The Dirty Great Dinosaur.

Caryl Hart is a children’s author. Her first picture book, Don’t Dip YourChips in Your Drink Kate! was short-listed for Sheffield Children’s BookAward 2010. Leonie Lord is the illustrator of The Dirty Great Dinosaurand The Super Hungry Dinosaur.

32 pp • 11 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781408309193 • November • $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

The Tale of Georgie GrubJeanne WillisIllustrations by Margaret Chamberlain

A gloriously funny, cautionary tale of warning from the award-winning Jeanne Willis

“A hilarious and blithely grim cautionary tale. Willis’ agile rhymes dance acrossthe page.” —Bookseller

This hilarious tale of Georgie Grub, a child who refuses to bathe himself much tothe consternation of his poor mother, is sure to disgust and delight children and adultsalike. No matter how hard Georgie’s mother tries to get him to wash, the momentshe says “soap,” the bad little hooligan runs and hides. However, when Georgie meetsan amusingly gruesome end, it’s his mother who gets the last laugh. This hilari-ously anarchic tale shows the unfortunate consequences that befall bad boys andgirls who do not wash up.

Jeanne Willis is one of the most successful children’s picture book authors. Her booksinclude Dozy Mare, Dr Xarle’s Book of Earthlets, Old Dog, and The Really RudeRhino. Margaret Chamberlain is the illustrator of a number of children’s books, in-cluding I Do Not Eat the Colour Green; The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate; andPass the Jam, Jim.

32 pp • 10.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781849390651 • October • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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My Granny Is a PirateVal McDermidIllustrations by Arthur Robins

The first children’s book from a bestselling mystery author will have read-ers wondering if their grandmas might be pirates too

My granny was a pirate!

She sailed the seven seas.

She captured many pirate ships

But was always home for tea.

When a family secret about Granny is revealed, we find out all about PirateGranny’s fearsome reputation and her swashbuckling ways, from making otherroguish pirates walk the plank to singing sea shanties to her dog JollyRoger. Brilliant and hilarious illustrations match the vibrant verse perfectly inthis true tale of adventure upon the high seas.

Val McDermid is the author of 22 bestselling novels, which have been trans-lated into 30 languages. They include Fever of the Bone and A Place of Execu-tion, and her Tony Hill books are the basis for the television series Wire in theBlood. She has won such awards as the CWA Gold Dagger, the LA Times Bookof the Year, and the Lambda Literary Awards Pioneer Award. This is her firstchildren’s book. Arthur Robins has illustrated numerous children’s books, in-cluding What’s Happening to Me? and Where Did I Come From?

32 pp • 6 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781408309278 • January • $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

BOM! Went the BearNicki Greenberg

A wonderful, joyous celebration of music and play

BOM! went the bear on the big bass drum

Ting-ting-a-ting-ting-a

Strum strum strum

Bear loves to play his big bass drum—on his own. He likesto make as much noise as he can, marching around like he’sking of all the land. It looks like so much fun that soon he’sjoined by all manner of enthusiastic musicians. But with somany animals determined to deliver a command performance,is there room for Bear to march to the beat of his own drum?

Nicki Greenberg is the author and illustrator of Monkey Red,Monkey Blue and the creator of graphic novel adaptations ofThe Great Gatsby and Hamlet. Her illustrations have beenfeatured in the New Yorker.

32 pp • 11.5 x 9 • Four-color InteriorAges 3–5 • Picture Books/Fiction 9781742376714 • September • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth Allen & Unwin

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The Very Helpful HedgehogRosie Wellesley

A wonderful, sweetly illustrated message aboutfriendship and helping others

Isaac is a hedgehog who has only ever been alone,and that is the way he likes it. One day an apple fallsfrom a tree and sticks onto the spines on his back.He wiggles and jiggles, but he cannot get it off. Ashe struggles to remove the apple, help comes in theunexpected form of a donkey who cannot reach theapples which fall outside of his paddock. Isaac learnsthat it is better to have a friend and to be helpful,than to be on your own all of the time.

Rosie Wellesley is a children’s book author.

32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781843651987 • October $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Pavilion Children’s

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Monsters Don’t Cry!Brett McKeeIllustrations by Ella Burfoot

An adorably written, gorgeously illustrated story of a brave little mon-ster learning that sometimes it’s okay to cry

“Tactile and appealing . . . an inspiration to kids struggling withsleep.” —Publishers Weekly on Darkness Slipped In

Archie awoke with a shout in the night.

Only a dream, but what a terrible fright.

Well monsters may roar, may growl or just sigh,

But monsters are strong, monsters don’t cry.

Written in delightful rhyming verse, this charming children’s story intro-duces Archie, a brave young monster who is determined to face all theobstacles life has to offer without shedding a single tear. From scary night-mares to falling out of a swing, upset tummies due to too much birthdaycake, and even getting stung by a mean old bumble bee, Archie remainssteadfast to prove that he is a real monster—and monsters are strong, theydon’t cry! However, Archie eventually learns that sometimes even little monsters don’t always have to be brave, especially when mommyand daddy monster are at hand to make everything all right!

Brett McKee is the author of George’s Invisible Watch and The Tickle Ghost. Ella Burfoot is the author and illustrator of Bearand Me, Darkness Slipped In, and Louie and the Monsters.

32 pp • 11 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781849392914 • September • $15.99 Cloth • Andersen Press

DenverDavid McKee

Nominated for the 2011 Kate Greenaway Medal, a picture book from belovedchildren’s author David McKee about being content with one’s life

“The illustrations . . . are superb as one would expect from McKee.” —Books for Keeps

“McKee’s gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebrationof individuality and laughter.” —Publishers Weekly on Elmer

Denver is rich—very, very rich, and everyone in the village loves him for his kind-ness and generosity. But one day a stranger arrives, who breeds discontent by tellingthe villagers it isn’t fair for Denver to have so much more than they do. When Den-ver hears what has happened, he divides his money equally between everyone. Hemoves to a new village, where he lives happily and is better appreciated, but forthe old villagers life just is not the same without him.

David McKee is one of the best-known illustrators of picture books, having cre-ated such modern classics 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 • Andersen PressNew in Paper: 9781849393898 • September • $9.99Cloth: 9781842709634 • Available • $16.99

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The Koala Bounces BackJimmy ThomsonIllustrations by Eric Löbbecke

Karri the bouncing koala finally has a peaceful home and many friendsin the bush—until a group of terrifying felines arrives and threatens toruin all the fun

At long last, Karri feels at home among his friends in the bush—that is,until a gang of fearsome cats shows up and begins to scare everyone in sight.What can Karri do? The cats don’t want to stop chasing the bush creatures,and they don’t want to leave, either. After all, they need somewhere to livetoo. The cats strike a deal with Karri. They’ll play a game for it, and who-ever wins gets to stay. It’s a risky move—where will Karri and his friendsgo if they lose?

Jimmy Thomson is the author of Snitch. Eric Löbbecke is an award-win-ning illustrator and cartoonist for books, newspapers, and magazines. Hisother children’s picture books include The Galumpher, Purple Snow, andWhat Rot! They previously collaborated on The Koala Who Bounced.

32 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781742750088 (Replaces 9781742750071) • October$9.99 (Can $10.99) New in Paper • Random House Australia

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 naughty:they munched and gobbled and chewed whatever they could find.One day, enough was enough and Al Haji Amadu decided that thegoats had to go! But getting rid of these troublesome goats provedto be harder than Al Haji could ever have imagined in this hilari-ous tale.

Stephen Davies lives amongst 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 • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781849392938 • September • $16.99 Cloth • Andersen Press

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Ned and the JoybalooHiawyn OramIllustrations by Satoshi Kitamura

Gorgeous, whimsical illustrations accompany a moving storythat teaches children the importance of cultivating imagina-tion and finding their own joy

“Children will relate to this delightful tale. . . . A fine pic-ture book that shows the value of imagination in chil-dren.” —School Library Journal on In the Attic

“Quirky and inventive, this story should stimulate theimaginations of young children.” —Booklist on In the Attic

Ned is grumpy every day except for Friday—that is the daywhen his Joybaloo comes to visit him. The Joybaloo is a magi-cal creature that breathes paper roses and opens up Ned’s mindto all the wonderful adventures life has to offer him if he onlyuses his imagination. All through the night they play the mostwonderful games—they use laughter to propel themselvesup past the stars and into the Joybaloo’s playgrounds, wherethey swim in warm, fast streams and explore in the long grassesfor hours on end. Then, unfortunately, it’s finally time for theJoybaloo to go back to sleep. They make a promise to meet againevery Friday until forever. But one day the Joybaloo disappearsand Ned has no choice but to learn how to make his own joy.Can he learn to be happy on his own?

Hiawyn Oram has had more than 90 children’s books published,including The Giant Surprise: A Narnia Story, The Second Princess, The Wrong Overcoat, and the Mona the Vampire series.She has received many prizes and awards for her work, including being short-listed for the Smarties Prize for The Second Princess.Satoshi Kitamura is a Mother Goose Award and Smarties Prize–winning author-illustrator, whose books include Millie’s Mar-velous Hat and What’s Wrong with My Hair? They previously collaborated on A Boy Wants a Dinosaur.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781842706053 • November • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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NoraThe Girl Who Ate and Ate and Ate

Andrew WealeIllustrations by Ben Cort

An outrageously funny cautionary tale, illustrated by the artist of Aliens LoveUnderpants

She piled them all onto her bed

And then, instead of using bread,

She curled the mattress round her things

And made a sandwich fit for kings

Nora Fatima Buffet is a greedy-guts. One night, when she is sent to bed withoutany supper, she decides to make her own sandwich, using whatever she can find—but this time she’s bitten off more than she can chew.

Andrew Weale teaches English as a foreign language, and is the author of One Newtin a Suit. Ben Cort is a children’s book illustrator whose books include Aliens LoveUnderpants and Pigs Can’t Fly!

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781849393829 • November • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

Mary Had a Little LambKate Willis-Crowley

The classic nursery rhyme is given a special warmth and inventivenessby a new young illustrator

Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow. Why does the playfullittle lamb follow Mary everywhere? This classic story of one little girl’s single-minded devotion to her lamb is aimed at the very youngest child, simply and beautifully illustrated, and offers end-of-the-book instructionsfor making one’s own special little lamb mask. A wonderful book to share,this tale will have young children joining in with the classic rhyme and following the characters.

Kate Willis-Crowley is the illustrator of Jack and Jill.

32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books/Classics9780340999769 • November • $8.99 Paper • Hodder Children’s

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Stomp!Jeanne WillisIllustrations by Paul Howard

From acclaimed children’s author Jeanne Willis comes an irresistible minimonster

Stomp! Stomp! Here comes a minimonster, and he’s looking for something spe-cial. He crashes through the kitchen and stomps up the stairs, but he can’t findthat special something anywhere! Just what is the mini-monster looking for? Witha bold but simple text and an adorably mischievous little monster, all childrenwill love joining in the search.

Jeanne Willis is the Smarties Prize–winning author of more than 80 books for chil-dren, including Daft Bat; Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets; Mommy, Do You LoveMe?; Never Too Little to Love; and Susan Laughs. Paul Howard is the illustratorof Look at You!, The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out, and A Very Curious Bear.

32 pp • 10 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781846167959 • September • $9.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Mayfly DayJeanne WillisIllustrations by Tony Ross

A beautiful life-affirming picture book by award-winning team Jeanne Willisand Tony Ross

“The creative partnership of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross has produced an-other gem to dazzle us.” —Bookseller

“A poetic, life-affirming story about a mayfly, and how she enjoys every mo-ment of her single day of life, from a Smarties Prize–winning team.” —Publishing News

Mayfly might have only one day to live, but she enjoys every moment by observingall the wonderful life teeming around her and rejoicing in her own. As she soarsover the sky at dawn she bathes in the golden light, and she dances to the musicof the universe. Throughout the day she sees a multitude of glorious things, in-cluding flowers blooming, a summer’s rain, children playing on a lawn, and a skyfilled with rainbows. With illustrations that are whimsical and bright, Mayfly teacheschildren and adults alike the to cherish the gift of being alive each day.

Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross are the author-illustrator team of numerous books,including Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets, Old Dog, Shhh!, Sloth’s Shoes, SusanLaughs, and the Smarties Prize–winner Tadpole’s Promise.

32 pp • 9 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781842706060 • February • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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Superfrog!Michael Foreman

A little frog has had enough of the bad guys who snap their jaws at little fishand terrify tadpoles in this fun superhero tale

“A lighthearted, fun romp. It’s silly, it’s amusing, it’s fast-paced, and ac-tion-packed.” —Bookbag

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

Little Frank lives in Pond City, where life among the lilies couldn’t be better—during the day, that is. At nighttime the pond folk quiver in their slippery skinsas slimy bug-eyed monsters emerge from the watery underworld. One night, theirdastardly deeds go too far, and Little Frank decides enough is enough. Can hestop the creepy crooks once and for all?

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, ClassicFairy Tales, Hello World, One World, and Little Reindeer.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781849392198 • September • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

TigerbearSteve WebbIllustrations by Katharine McEwen

A small boy confronts his nighttime fears in an exuberant and empower-ing tale of childhood imagination

Young readers can join Tigerbear as he hops from rock to rock, swishes throughtall grass and splishes through mud, then they can play hide-and-seek withTigerbear and his new friend in a dark, dark cave. Is there really a scary mon-ster? It’s up to Tigerbear to save the day!

Steve Webb is the author of Polly Jean Pyjama Queen. Katharine McEwenhas illustrated more than 30 picture books, including The Children WhoSmelled a Rat and I Love You, Little Monkey.

32 pp • 10.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781849392259 • September • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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One Cool Cat!Susannah CorbettIllustrations by David Roberts

Offbeat illustrations perfectly complement this jazzy tale of a too-cool, wittykitty who strolls into town one day

“Ooo, you didn’t want to do that,” said a black cat sitting nearby on the wall.“Terrible bad luck that is.”

“Listen, friend,” snapped the white cat, “when you look this good, you don’t need luck!”

Let us introduce you to One Cool Cat. He’s a smart, sharp, cat who is here to tellyou that when you’ve got looks that could kill, and style in your smile, you don’tneed luck on your side—or do you? Combining a hilarious story with stylish il-lustrations, this deliciously paced tale will be perfect for all book-loving and cat-loving households.

Susannah Corbett is an actress. Her previous children’s book was Dragon’s Din-ner. David Roberts is the illustrator of such children’s picture books as Dear Tabby,Tyrannosaurus Drip, and Rapunzel: A Groovy Fairy Tale.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–7 • Picture Books9781405230353 • January • $9.99 Paper • Egmont UK

Go Jojo Go!Tessa Bickford and Jennifer Castles

“Am I ready yet?” asks Jojo, an eager little penguin whocan’t wait to go to sea, in this growing up story illustratedwith adorable real-life photographs

Jojo the penguin just can’t wait to go to sea, but first she mustlearn to swim. When Jojo’s fuzzy baby down becomes a shinypenguin coat and she can swim across the biggest rock pool,she is ready at last. Flippa-flap, snippa-snap, go Jojo go! Thisdelightful picture book for children ready to explore their worldfeatures photographs of the Gentoo penguins on MacquarieIsland, halfway between Australia and the Antarctic.

Tessa Bickford grew up by the Great Barrier Reef and spentseveral years working on boats on the reef in Far NorthQueensland and Indonesia. Her passion for marine life andthe natural world took her to Macquarie Island, in the SubAntarctic, where she worked as a fur seal researcher. In the

summer months, thousands of penguins, seals, and sea birds come to breed on Macquarie Island, and Tessa found herself work-ing on one of the island’s busiest beaches! Jennifer Castles is the author of Tiny: A Little Dog on a Big Adventure (with pho-tographer Steve Otton) and A Song for Lorkie (with artist Dean Bowen).

32 pp • 11 x 8.5 • 48 Color Photos • Four-color InteriorAges 3–5 • Picture Books9781743310175 • February • $16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothAllen & Unwin

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The Perfect Flower GirlTahgred ChandabIllustrations by Binny Talib

Young readers who love the romance of weddings, brides, and flower girls canjoin Amani and her little sister in this joyous celebration of a Lebanese Mus-lim wedding

Amani is going to be a flower girl, leading the bride and groom, stepping ex-actly, one, two, three! She’s counting the days, and there’s so much to do: cook-ing with Tayta, visiting the dressmaker, and dancing at the party with all thebride’s friends. But when the wedding day comes, and all the guests are wait-ing, will Amani be the perfect flower girl? This enchanting story captures theexcitement of the preparations for any wedding, and shows the many excit-ing celebrations in Lebanese Muslim weddings that occur before the marriagetakes place.

Taghred Chandab is a journalist and the coauthor of The Glory Garage: Grow-ing up Lebanese Muslim in Australia, which was an Honor Book in the CBCAawards. Binny Talib is a designer whose playful illustrations have been usedfor children’s clothing and toys, books, album covers, and greeting cards.

32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color InteriorAges 3–5 • Picture Books9781742375731 • November $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

Grumpy Little KingMichel Streich

A delightful fable addressing the futility of war, perfect for early discussions of bullyingand human rights

The little king was always grumpy. “I am fed up with being the little king of a tiny nation!”he shouted. “I want to rule over an enormous country and be famous!” So the little kingdecided to start a war. But when the soldiers look around the battlefield for their war-happyking and find him nowhere in sight, the king’s war doesn’t work out quite the way he planned.Michel Streich’s witty text and amusing illustrations make this a perfect picture book forparents and children to share. This engaging and thought-provoking story about conflictexposes the foolishness of war with a light touch.

Michel Streich is an editorial and book illustrator whose drawings have featured in publi-cations such as the Age, the Financial Times, the Sydney Morning Herald, and the Times.His two most recent books are the illustrated book versions of The Declaration on the Rightsof Indigenous Peoples and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

32 pp • 7.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 4–8 • Picture Books9781742375724 • September $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

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Rollo and Ruff and the LittleFluffy Bird

Mick Inkpen

A cat and mouse tale about helping others out—no matter how smelly they may be

“The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always,hits the spot.” —Guardian

There are footprints all over the Cornershop yard,and something has been nibbling Rollo’s little red ball.Could the stinky little creature fast asleep in the Lit-tle Fluffy Bird’s nest have something to do with it?This story of friendship between very different ani-mals is made even stronger with a trail of sweets fromthe Cornershop.

Mick Inkpen is a top-selling picture book artist andwriter whose Kipper and Wibbly Pig stories have soldmillions of copies worldwide. He is the winner of theSmarties Prize for Kipper’s A to Z (praised by Pub-lishers Weekly in 2001 as one of the “most distin-guished titles of the year”), the British Book Awardfor Lullabyhullabaloo, and the Children’s BookAward for Threadbear. His Kipper stories are the basisof a television show that was hailed by Parenting Mag-azine as a Top 10 show for children under five.

32 pp • 10 x 10 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • Hodder Children’s9780340989593 (Replaces 9780340989586) October • $9.99 New in Paper

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Foxes in the SnowJonathan EmmettIllustrations by Rebecca Harry

The wonderfully wintry tale of two adventurouslittle fox cubs and their first snowfall, from theteam behind Ruby in Her Own Time

“Delightful . . . a reassuring tale for toddlerswho may at some point lose sight of a carerwhen outside the home. . . . Harry’s soft-focuswoodland illustrations complement the text,and there’s a touch of sparkle in them to addmagic to a charming wintertime tale.” —Armadillo Magazine

When Mother Fox goes out to look for food sheleaves her fox cubs, Alfie and Bonnie, with clear in-structions to stay inside where it’s safe and snug. Butthe two young cubs can’t resist the exciting worldabove, and soon find themselves in the middle of theirfirst ever snowfall! But Alfie and Bonnie are only lit-tle and the world outside feels very big, and verywhite. If they snow keeps on falling, how will theyever find their way home? This cozy, reassuring storywith a stunning sparkly cover is perfect for Christ-mas and beyond.

Jonathan Emmett is the author of Bringing Downthe Moon and I Love You Always and Forever. Re-becca Harry is the illustrator of the Noisy Farm Ba-bies series, which includes Little Bunny and LittleDuckling. They previously collaborated on Ruby inHer Own Time and This Way, Ruby!

32 pp • 11 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9780230712294 • October • $9.99 Paper Macmillan Children’s Books

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Nessie the Loch Ness MonsterRichard Brassey

Does the Loch Ness monster exist? Of course she does! Thispicture book presents the facts—more or less.

Millions of years ago, the northern tip of Scotland was a sep-arate island, until it crashed into the mainland. The prehis-toric sea monsters rushed to escape—all except for Nessie!Ever since, people have claimed to see her as vehemently asothers have denied her existence. And there have been somecrazed and cunning plans to trap this elusive creature. Whatare the facts and what is only legend? With humor and his-torical accuracy, Richard Brassey tells the irresistible tale forreaders everywhere.

Richard Brassey is the author and illustrator of a host of col-orful and original nonfiction books for children, among themThe Story of Scotland, which won the TES/Saltire SocietyAward, and the Brilliant Brits biography series.

24 pp • 7 x 10 • 24 Color IllustrationsFour-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Folklore/Picture Books 9781444000566 (Replaces 9781858813097) • September$7.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

Big Bear, Little BrotherCarl NoracIllustrations by Kristin Oftedal

Short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal, the story of an extraor-dinary friendship between a lost little boy and a solitary polar bear

“With a very limited color palette, Oftedal skillfully evokes thesnowy setting of this story. Her pencil line is fantastically expres-sive, conveying emotion as well as fluidity and texture. And theincredible softness of the bear contrasts beautifully with the hard-ness of the ice.” —Kate Greenaway judging panel

On the ice, the wind is blowing gently and Big Bear has paused his jour-ney, taking a moment to dream. Suddenly the stillness is broken witha cry as a child tumbles down an icy cliff, and Big Bear catches him. To-gether they talk, play in the snow, and protect each other when dan-ger arrives. This delicately woven tale is accompanied by beautiful,evocative illustrations.

Carl Norac is a prize-winning poet and children’s author whose ac-claimed books have been translated into 39 languages. His titles include I Love to Cuddle, I Love You So Much, and My DaddyIs a Giant. Kristin Oftedal is a freelance illustrator whose clients have included Oxford University Press and Vogue Girl Korea.This is her first picture book.

32 pp • 11 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9780230016842 • October • $9.99 Paper • Macmillan Children’s Books

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Just Because9780745962672

Sometimes9780745962979

Zoo Girl9780745963235

and My Noah’s Ark Jigsaw Book. She is the author and illustrator of Just Because, Sometimes, and Zoo Girl, for which she wasnominated for the 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal.

32 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books 9780745963846 • September • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

The Last TigerRebecca Elliott

Showcasing Rebecca Elliott’s unique and acclaimed illustrativestyle, this story serves as a poignant warning of what the futuremight hold if we neglect our duty to care for the environment

“Elliot’s lovely story is arrestingly told, in beautiful, tex-tured mixed-media illustrations that are evocatively mini-malist and ingeniously composed.” —Kirkus Reviews,starred review, Zoo Girl

“An excellent reminder that children in wheelchairs are notdefined by their disabilities.” —School Library Journal onJust Because

“Rebecca Elliott sees and reads colors to great effect.” —Carousel

In a world that has been destroyed by human carelessness, a lit-tle boy named Luka discovers the last tiger. But where did he comefrom? Throughout their adventures, Luka and the tiger become thebest of friends. Then one day, the tiger is captured and put on dis-play in a horrible cage. To save both the tiger and the world, boyand tiger must band together to show the people a more naturalway of living, leading to a better, more sustainable future for all.With striking illustrations crafted in ink line and collage, thisthoughtful yet uplifting picture book leaves a lasting impact.

Rebecca Elliott has illustrated several children’s books, includ-ing Jungle Tumble, Monkey Tumbles, My Nativity Jigsaw Book,

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Stories for a Fragile PlanetTraditional Tales About Caring for the Earth

Kenneth StevenIllustrations by Jane Ray

Ten sumptuously illustrated stories from different cultureshighlight the importance of taking care of the world

“The illustrations feature crisp, clear, jewel-like colors in aprimitive style, which neatly matches the excellent story-telling of the text. A welcome addition to world tale shelves.”—Booklist

“The words flow smoothly and make for fine reading aloud.Ray’s charming illustrations, many with her trademark intri-cate stylization, are an excellent complement to these gentle,nature-loving tales.” —Kirkus Reviews

Sourced from around the world and through the ages, this is a col-lection of world stories that each reflect humanity’s need to takecare of the world that sustains them. Tales from ancient Greece,the Far East, the Celts, Africa, Greenland, Russia, China, Japan,South America, and ancient Israel afford wonderful opportunitiesfor Jane Ray’s paradisiacal paintings of trees and flowers, animalsand birds—in short, all creation. The theme combines tradition withcontemporary urgency, and children will gain knowledge of othercultures that share their planet, while enjoying the evocative wordsand astonishing pictures.

Kenneth Steven is the author of The Bearer of Gifts, The BiggestThing in the World, and The Sea Mice and the Stars. Jane Ray is a renowned children’s book illustrator who has worked withMichael Rosen, Jeanette Winterson, and Vikrem Seth, and is the author of The Apple-Pip Princess and Snow White. She is aSmarties Award winner, has been short-listed five times for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and was hailed as “one of the most lu-minous illustrators at work today” by an Economist reviewer.

48 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–12 • Picture Books 9780745963860 (Replaces 9780745961576) • January • $10.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • Lion Children’s

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Mr Aesop’s Story ShopBob HartmanIllustrations by Jago Silver

Ten of Aesop’s fables are given witty, fresh retellings by a modern storyteller

“Nodding toward Greek frescoes, Jago’s warm and expressive collages are astrong complement to these inviting retellings.” —Publishers Weekly

“[A] fresh approach to the classic collection . . . effective context for the fa-bles.” —Kirkus Reviews

“My name is Aesop! Once I was a slave. Now I am a free man. I have refreshmentsto sell and stories to tell. Stop for a moment—and enjoy!”

Bob Hartman uses all his skills as a storyteller to add humor, irony, action, and cleverdialogue to these retellings of 10 of Aesop’s fables, which he has woven into an en-tertaining tale about a man who tells stories for a living. A rich mix of familiar andless well-known tales have been selected for their relevance to the life of childrentoday. Streetwise tricksters get their comeuppance, virtue is rewarded, and readersare shown the benefits of good behavior—but these quirky stories are far from beingtypical morality tales. Animated, witty illustrations echo the fun flavor of the text.

The Lion Classic Aesop’s FablesMargaret McAllisterIllustrations by Amanda Hall

Timeless in its presentation and full of lasting values, this highly illustrated collectionof the best-loved fables of all time is a perfect gift for children to treasure and enjoy

Aesop’s Fables have provided valuable inspiration for children’s books throughout the cen-turies and around the world, and their wisdom is welcomed by all book lovers as an es-sential addition to any bookshelf. Stylishly written, this gorgeous compendium includes adistinctive selection of 28 stories—all of the best-loved and most popular fables as well assome of those that are less well known. The stories are accompanied and set apart by thesumptuous and sensitive full-color artwork, in which graceful depictions of people and an-imals bring these fables indisputably to life.

Margaret McAllister is the author of A Friend for Rachel, A Ghost at the Window, High CragLinn, The Life Shop, the Mistmantle Chronicles, and The Octave of Angels. Amanda Hall isthe illustrator of The Lion Book of Day-by-Day Prayers and The Lion Day-by-Day Bible.

128 pp • 6.5 x 9.5 • 50 Color Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Classics9780745962009 • February • $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

Bob Hartman is a highly acclaimed storyteller and the author of more than a dozen books, including Easter Angels, Grumble-bunny, The Lion Storybook of Animal Tales, The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The Three Billy Goats’ Stuff!, and The Wolf WhoCried Boy. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jago Silver is the illustrator of The Jesus Storybook Bible and Myron’s Magic Cow.

48 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Classics • Lion Children’sNew in Paper: 9780745962986 • September • $10.99 (Can $11.99) Cloth: 9780745969152 • Available • $14.99 (Can $16.99)

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A Fairy TaleTony Ross

An atmospheric and evocative original take on the concept of what a fairy taleis, set in early 20th-century England

“Evocative and nostalgic . . . A Fairy Tale is one of the most original chil-dren’s books for a long time.” —Sunday Times

Do fairies really exist? Bessie doesn’t think so. But then she meets the mysteriousMrs. Leaf and so begins a lifelong friendship. As time passes Bessie starts to won-der if she might have been wrong about fairies, after all.

Tony Ross is the author and illustrator of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Centipede’s100 Shoes, I Don’t Want to Go to Bed!, Stone Soup, Three Little Kittens and OtherFavorite Nursery Rhymes, and Wash Your Hands!, among others. He has receivednumerous awards, including the German Children’s Book Prize and the silver medalin the Smarties Prize, and has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

32 pp • 9 x 10.5 • 30 Color Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Fiction9781849393553 • October • $9.99 Paper • Andersen Press

My Favourite Fairy TalesTony Ross

Gorgeous full-color illustrations accompany classically retold fairy tales ina magical collection that is guaranteed to enchant

“Wonderfully illustrated collection . . . perfect for reading aloud.” —Bookseller

This humorous and imaginative collection of classic fairy tales from acclaimed au-thor and illustrator Tony Ross is ideal for reading aloud to young children. The col-lection consists of seven easy-to-read stories with engaging, fully integrated colorillustrations on every page as well as large, accessible type. Stories include Beautyand the Beast, Fairy Gifts, Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess, Rumpel-stiltskin, Sweet Porridge, The Hedley Kow, and The Musicians of Bremen.

Tony Ross is the author and illustrator of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Centipede’s 100Shoes, I Don’t Want to Go to Bed!, Stone Soup, Three Little Kittens and Other Fa-vorite Nursery Rhymes, and Wash Your Hands!, among others. He has received nu-merous awards, including the German Children’s Book Prize and the silver medal inthe Smarties Prize, and has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

96 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Folklore/Classics 9781849392112 (Replaces 9781842709801) • September • $14.99 Paper Andersen Press

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Tales from Around the WorldGraham Percy

A collection of stories full of imagination, color, and wonderfuldetail taken from all over the globe

Including enchanting tales taken from the storytelling heritage of manydifferent countries and cultures, these stories are simply retold to beespecially accessible to children and accompanied by lively color il-lustrations throughout. Magical characters from every continentabound in the multicultural tales, including a kettle that transformsinto a dancing badger from Japan, an Aboriginal tale of friendshipbetween an owl and a hurricane, and a charming tale of witches andbutterflies from Persia.

Graham Percy is the author of numerous books, including Baa, BaaBlack Sheep; Cinderella; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red RidingHood; The Three Little Pigs; and Whose House Is This?

96 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Folklore9781843652076 • October • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper Pavilion Children’s

10-MINUTE BEDTIME STORIESThe 10-Minute Bedtime Stories series features tales that have enchanted children and adults alike, retold at the perfect length for reading to children at bedtime. Each book includes multiple tales

and action-packed illustrations to bring these bite-sized adventures to life.

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The Owl and the PussycatAnd Other Nonsense

Edward LearIllustrations by Robert Ingpen

Jump aboard the pea-green boat and enter the enchanting worldof Edward Lear with this special edition collection of Lear’sbest-loved nonsense verse

Rediscover classics such as “The Owl and the Pussycat,” “The Jum-blies,” and “The Dong with a Luminous Nose” in this gorgeouscollection of poems brought to life with a series of stunning newillustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen. Lear’s verseand limericks have enthralled generations of families, but it is asan ornithological illustrator that he first made his name. His poems,and the original artwork that accompanies them, form the heartof this beautiful book, but Lear’s sketches and drawings of birds,as well as a brief glimpse into the life of the man who declared,“Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils,” complete this tribute toan extraordinary and enduring talent. Learn what happened tothe new vestments of the old man from the Kingdom of Tess, takea stroll through Bong Tree Land, and so much more with this spe-cially illustrated bicentenary edition that provides not only a cel-ebration of Edward Lear’s 200th year, but also a unique gift foradults and children to enjoy together for years to come.

Edward Lear is the highly acclaimed author of numerous children’sbooks, including The Book of Nonsense, Complete Nonsense ofEdward Lear, The Complete Verse and Other Nonsense, and Po-etry for Young People. Robert Ingpen is the talented pen-and-ink illustrator of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Around theWorld in Eighty Days, The Jungle Book, The Wizard’s Book ofSpells, as well as many other revered classics.

192 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Classics9780957148307 • September • $14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothPalazzo Editions

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd WebberIllustrations by Quentin Blake

One of the most popular plays ever written is rewritten here forchildren in a delightfully illustrated book that is sure to be treas-ured by all

Based on the smash-hit musical that has become one of the most pop-ular children’s plays of all time, this beautiful book retells in verse andillustrations one of the most action-packed stories of the Old Testa-ment. The lively lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice andthe humorous illustrations by Quentin Blake are a delight for childrenof all ages.

Tim Rice is a British lyricist and author, best known for his collabo-rations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote Evita, JesusChrist Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, andThe Wizard of Oz. Andrew Lloyd Webber is a British composer of mu-sical theater. Among others, he has won seven Tony Awards, threeGrammy Awards, and an Academy Award. Quentin Blake is best knownfor his Roald Dahl illustrations, and has won the Whitbread Award,the Kate Greenaway Medal, and the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award, amongnumerous others.

48 pp • 9 x 12 • Four-color InteriorAges 7–9 • Picture Books/Classics 9781843651031 • December • $16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothPavilion Children’s

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Germs!An Epic Tale on a Tiny Scale!

Martin Howard Illustraions by 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 foldoutshowing the armies lined up for battle

The 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 battle en-sues, but which side is Sam really on? This hilarious look at the germs thatlive with us every day and their battle to take control of our bodies features astrong 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 worked forSteven Spielberg’s Amblimation studio and for Disney Feature Animation.He is the illustrator of The Poison Diaries.

32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Picture Books9781843651192 • October • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth Pavilion Children’s

Ellie’s Bad Hair DayJerome KeaneIllustrations by Susana De Dios

Can Ellie ever learn to love her colorful, unique hair, or will it be theworst hair day ever? A strikingly illustrated tale of self-acceptance.

Ellie is a little girl with bags of confidence and attitude. She knows whatshe likes—her pet rabbit, Oscar—and what she doesn’t—her hair! Oscaris a chilled-out, carefree rabbit who accompanies her on her adventures.One day, completely fed up with trying to tame her wild and colorful hair,Ellie sets out on her scooter to search the world for someone with simi-lar hair. Having had no success after going around the world four times,Ellie and Oscar find that they are lost. Fortunately their friends rescue theduo after spotting Ellie’s hair from high up in a helicopter. Ellie learns tolove her hair and is happy to be different.

Jerome Keane is an art director for an advertising firm. Susana de Dios isan illustrator and magazine art director.

32 pp • 10.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781843651406 • October • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth Pavilion Children’s

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A Crackle of CricketsA Compilation of Insect Collective Nouns

A compilation of creepy-crawly collective nouns complete with stunning and appealingillustrations perfectly designed for challenging enquiring minds

A plague of locusts, a flock of lice, a colony of ants: these are some of the insect col-lective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a loveliness of ladybirds,a clew of worms, or a kaleidoscope of butterflies? Then turn the pages of this book todiscover a collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful terms, and hope thatyou will never be forced to encounter a ghost of gnats or a bike of wasps—but if youdo at least you’ll know what to call them!

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A Drove of BullocksA Compilation of Animal Collective NounsSecond edition

A perfect gift book and learning tool, this collection moves beyond the familiar toinvestigate little-known animal-related vocabulary, paired with innovative design

“Delightful.” —Junior

“Stunning, gorgeous, and tremendously appealing . . . the whole thing is sowitty.” —Chris Brown, reviews editor, School Librarian

“If you think that these are too sophisticated for a child of 6+, think again. . . .These are stylish, witty visual puns.” —Times

A litter of kittens, a train of camels, a pride of lions: everyone has heard of these plu-ral nouns. But what about a parcel of hogs, or a business of ferrets? What could be sil-lier than calling a group of pandas an embarrassment? How about a quiver of cobras,or an implausibility of gnus? These fanciful groups and many more are illustratedhere with cutting-edge design—dazzling as a dazzle of zebras.

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PATRICKGEORGE

PatrickGeorge

Written and illustrated for children to read with an adult, these books encourage a process of discovery in both art and literature—the quirky visual and its connection with the text.

The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment while attempting to break away from the more literal illustrations we so often see. PatrickGeorge’s objective is to provide quality illustrations

and graphic design that are witty, original, and most importantly, accessible to all. 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 educa-tional, colorful and accessible, challenging and stimulating, and—perhaps most importantly—fun.

Each: 48 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7 & UpNonfiction • February • $10.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • PatrickGeorge

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A Filth of StarlingsA Compilation of Bird Collective NounsSecond edition

A compilation of bird collective nouns with a modern and fresh design approach

“Thoughtful and well-executed.” —Publishers Weekly

“Marvelous are the imaginative graphics accompanying each noun and its simpleparagraph of interesting information.” —School Library Journal

A flock of geese, a murder of crows, a parliament of owls: these are some of the birdcollective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a bouquet of pheas-ants, a chime of wrens, or a circus of puffins? Would you like to get down with a partyof jays, go for a swim with a paddle of ducks, or go over the game plan with a hud-dle of penguins? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful avian collective nouns. Illustrated with bold, punchyshapes and colors that are powerful to the eye and the mind, the first edition of this en-gaging title was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award.

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A Shiver of SharksA Compilation of Aquatic Collective Nouns

Ideal for enriching a child’s imagination and vocabulary, this compilation of aquaticcollective nouns is the perfect gift or learning tool for young ones

A school of whales and a pod of dolphins: these are two of the aquatic group namesyou may already know. But have you heard of a congregation of crocodiles, or a bat-tery of barracudas? How about a fever of stingrays or a raft of sea otters? Within thepages of this book are a boldly illustrated collection of less popular and sometimes morequirky ones—from a knot of frogs to a run of salmon, and beyond.

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PATRICKGEORGE

Each: 48 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7 & UpNonfiction • February • $10.99 (Can $11.99) Paper • PatrickGeorge

DAVID MELLING

David Melling

“There’s fun on every page here, in the text with its sly asides but especially in the art. Melling turns cartoon-style art,which in lesser hands would seem ordinary, into an art form.” —Booklist, starred review, The Scallywags

“This hilarious story is accompanied by equally lively and humorous pictures that fill the pages with images worthy ofclose perusal. . . . A thoroughly delightful romp.” —School Library Journal, starred review, The Scallywags

David Melling is the author and illustrator of such titles as Don’t Worry, Douglas!; Hugless Douglas; and The Kissthat Missed, which was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Award.

Each: 32 pp • 11 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Picture Books • $8.99 Paper • Hodder Children’s

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The Scallywags Blow Their Top!This band of wolves is always looking for trouble, but a little sheep helpsthem discover how it feels to be treated as they treat others

The Scallywags are a group of unruly wolves who find it hard to behaveproperly. But after they storm out of the Forest Show, they meet their matchin the shape of one little sheep. It’s not long before they are begging to beaccepted again by the other animals. This book shows, in the funniest pos-sible way, that it doesn’t pay to lose one’s temper.

Ages 3–5 • 9780340988169 • November

The Tale of Jack FrostAn exquisitely illustrated original tale based on the mythical charac-ter reveals how Jack Frost earned his name

“Readers who like their fairy served with physical comedy will revel inthe detailed illustrations. . . . Well-suited to reading aloud.” —Publishers Weekly

“There are many engaging elements to the plot . . . Melling’s illustra-tions are creative and funny.” —School Library Journal

There was once a group of trees that was fed up with living in a deep, dark,and crowded valley, so they moved to the enchanted forest. But as every-body knows, trees cannot walk without magic. This is the story of how Jack,the small boy with the frozen touch, wanders in to the forest and ends upsaving the magic from the greedy goblins outside. Beautifully told, this is theperfect magical wintertime tale to become a winter classic.

Ages 5–7 • Seasonal • 9780340999868 • October

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Rudy Learns to FlyRebecca Finn

A sparkly, festive treat with a fabulous reindeer press-out tree ornament onthe last page

Poor Rudy the Reindeer is terrified of everything, and never joins in the funwith his reindeer friends. He’s even scared of snowmen! But when Santa sprin-kles him with magic “moon dust” to help him fly (it’s not really magic ofcourse—it’s actually reindeer oats!) he realizes he can be brave after all.

Rebecca Finn is the illustrator of the Busy Books series, including Busy Farmand Busy Town.

12 pp • 4.5 x 4.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty/Seasonal 9780230753860 • September • $5.99 Board Book • Campbell Books

Santa Gets Stuck!Rebecca Finn

An ideal stocking stuffer, with a fun, shiny Santa ornament to hang onthe tree

Santa’s been eating a bit too much and gets stuck in a chimney! FollowSanta’s hilarious diet and exercise regime—which includes pulling his ownsleigh and swimming every day—and find out if he manages to fit intohis suit again in time for Christmas Eve.

Rebecca Finn is the illustrator of the Busy Books series, including BusyFarm and Busy Town.

12 pp • 4.5 x 4.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Novelty/Seasonal 9780230753877 • September • $5.99 Board Book • Campbell Books

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Tin ToysBruce Whatley and Ben Smith Whatley

From the illustrator of Diary of a Wombat, a tale of Christmas magic

“Comical trompe l’oeil spreads. . . . Whatley turns the story into a theater piece in which offstage antics appear front andcenter.” —Publishers Weekly on Wait! No Paint!

“In rich, full-bleed, two-page spreads, Whatley brings the protagonist and his secrets to life with quirky acrylic paintingsin saturated greens, blues, and browns.” —Booklist on Clinton Gregory’s Secret

Christmas Eve is drawing close. High on a shelf in an old toy shop, the wind-up Space Ride is gathering dust, having not workedin years. The tin toys remember how bright, how shining, how exhilarating the Space Ride was—but the new toys don’t believethem. The tin toys are determined: this Christmas, they’ll prove that even old toys can be magical.

Bruce Whatley has illustrated more than 50 children’s books, including Diary of A Wombat, and is the author of such titles asClinton Gregory’s Secret and Wait! No Paint! Ben Smith Whatley is an animator.

32 pp • 11 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books/Seasonal 9781864719918 • September • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Random House Australia

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Quentin Blake’s The Seven Voyagesof Sinbad the Sailor

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Quentin Blake’s A Christmas CarolCharles DickensIllustrations by Quentin Blake

A beautiful edition of the timeless Christmas classic featuring a forewordand illustrations from the beloved illustrator Quentin Blake

In this classic that defines the Christmas spirit, Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited miser, is visited by three ghosts one Christmas Eve. The ghosts showScrooge the true value of Christmas: charity, good humor, and love for hisfellow man. Quentin Blake’s colorful illustrations guide the reader throughScrooge’s lively journey to find the meaning of Christmas. This unabridgededition contains a foreword by the illustrator, and is the ultimate Christ-mas gift book.

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is considered one of the English language’s great-est writers. Quentin Blake is one of today’s most popular and best-loved chil-dren’s illustrators. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Kate GreenawayMedal, and the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award, among numerous others.

150 pp • 8.5 x 10.52 B/W Photos • 40 Color Illustrations • 23 B/W IllustrationsAges 7–9 • Classics/Seasonal 9781843651659 • September • $16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothPavilion Children’s

LOIS ROCK

Lois RockIllustrations by Alex Ayliffe

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 Prayers, The Lion Book of 1000 Prayers for Children, and My Very First Bible. Alex Ayliffeis the illustrator for 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.

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My Very First Christmas Story

Sticker Book 9780745962139

My Very First Jonah and the

Whale Sticker Book 9780745961392

My Very First Story of JesusSticker Book9780745963327

My Very First Noah and the Ark

Sticker Book9780745961385

My Very First Easter Sticker BookA wonderful activity book that follows the story of Easter—complete withmatching stickers perfect for little hands

Bright, colorful characters featured as stickers pair up with a lively retelling ofthe Easter story in this story and activity book, with spaces left for children tofill with the appropriate sticker to complete the story. Accompanying the retellingare extra activities about what can be found on the page—counting, naming,identifying—for which extra stickers are supplied. The stickers come on a dou-ble-page spread in the center of the book, and are grouped and numbered ac-cording to activity to make it easy to select the right sticker to complete the task.

16 pp • 8.25 x 10.75 • Four-color Interior • Saddle-StitchedAges 3–5 • Seasonal/Religious 9780745962825 • January • $4.99 (Can $5.99) Paper • Lion Children’s

LOIS ROCK

Each: 32 pp • Four-color Interior • Lion Children’s

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My Very First Prayers to Know by HeartA delightful collection of more than 20 favorite nursery prayers for the veryyoung to say and remember

Who made the sun? Who made the day?

Who made the hours for work and play?

God made them all, God made them good,

God helps us live the way we should.

Playful illustrations make this lovely and unique collection of poems and prayers atreat to share, and its padded cover, appealing small-sized format, and great pricemake it a treat to give. Prayers included cover a variety of topics—from mealtime,to the home, to being kind to those around you. Each prayer contains a very spe-cial message on treating each other with love and respect, perfect for little onesto absorb and remember as they go about their days.

5.5 x 6.5 • Ages 5–7 • Religious9780745962733 • February$7.99 (Can $8.99) Cloth

My Very First Easter StoryThe Easter story is at the heart of the Christian faith, and is here retold simply andsincerely—from Good Friday to Easter day

This joyful retelling of the Easter story is accompanied by bright, straightforward illus-trations that are sure to keep young readers engaged. Including many of the chief festi-vals of Holy Week, the narrative features Palm Sunday, the Cleansing of the Temple, GoodFriday, and Easter. Holy Week—the celebration of the death and resurrection Jesus Christ—is one of the most sacred parts of the Christian calendar, and this book is the perfect in-vitation to introduce to children these important events from the life of Jesus.

5.25 x 7 • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal/Religious 9780745962160 • January • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Cloth

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The Lion Classic Bible9780745961064

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The Lion Classic Prayer CollectionLois RockIllustrations by Sophy Williams

A beautifully illustrated volume containing a themed collectionof prayers that young readers will enjoy now and treasure for yearsto come

Many of the prayers in this gorgeously illustrated collection are drawnfrom the Bible, but they also include a multitude of favoritesdrawn from the Christian tradition across the world and through-out the centuries, as well as a timely selection of more contempo-rary offerings. Richly colored, full-page, pastel illustrations and motifsadd warmth and color throughout, giving this collection of prayersstylish and enduring 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 Prayers, The Lion Book of 1000 Prayers for Children, and MyVery First Bible. Sophy Williams has illustrated numerous children’sbooks, including Cat in the Dark, The Easter Angels, The Lion Clas-sic Bible, The Nativity Story, Polly’s Picnic, and The Winter Dragon.

96 pp • 6.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Religious9780745963020 • November • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

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Jonah’s Incredible JourneyElena PasqualiIllustrations by Barbara Vagnozzi

Indented patterns and trails on every page allow chil-dren to engage with Jonah’s adventures as they followthe story’s action with their fingers

In this jolly, interactive board book, children can trace Jonah’shurried footprints as he runs away, the tossing of the boatover the bumpy waves, the whale’s big gulp as he swallowsJonah—and Jonah’s big exit afterwards!—and Jonah’s foot-steps as he completes his journey towards Nineveh. By en-abling children to interact with the story in a tactile way,the storyline becomes more concrete and engaging, and addsa fun touch to story time 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 au-thor of the Baby series. Together they have collaborated ontwo other books in the Finger-Trail Animal Tales series, GoHare and Tortoise Go! and Run Little Chicken Run!

10 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Religious9780745962191 • October $9.99 (Can $10.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

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Go Hare and Tortoise Go!9780745961743

Run Little Chicken Run!9780745961736

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My First Bible StoriesChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Stephen Barker

A cheerful introduction to 11 favorite Bible stories, re-told especially for the very young

Bright and simple illustrations accompany the reduced ver-sions of stories from both Old and New Testaments, cho-sen specifically so children can get to know the key Biblestories and characters from the very beginning.

Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’sbooks, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings,Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, Lift-the-FlapBible Stories, My Nativity Jigsaw Book, and the Bartimouseseries. Stephen Barker is the author and illustrator of Chloethe Crab and Conrad the Crocodile, and has illustrated anumber of children’s books including Baby’s First Christ-mas and Prayers for Lion.

24 pp • 9 x 10 • Four-color Interior Ages Up to 3 • Religious9780745963426 • November $12.99 (Can $13.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

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My Look and Point BibleChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Annabel Hudson

An engaging collection of 21 Bible stories that include a vari-ety of items for children to recognize, point at, and name as thestories unfold

“A lovely book for young readers to discover Bible stories forthemselves. Starred Choice.” —Publishing News on Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories

Bold fonts accentuate bright illustrations in this unique collectionof popular Bible stories, helping to tell each easily recognizable storyas well as aiding simple word and object recognition for children.For instance, children can help Noah identify the animals board-ing his ark (elephant, rhino, parrot); look at the stars and moonwith Abraham; march around the walls of Jericho with Joshua; orcount baskets of loaves and fish with Jesus.

Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books,including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green,I Want to Know About Jesus, Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories, My Na-tivity Jigsaw Book, and the Bartimouse series. Annabel Hudson isthe illustrator of the I Am Reading series, the Lift-the-Flap series,and the Witch Wendy series.

224 pp • 6.75 x 8.25 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Religious9780745962061 • September • $16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothLion Children’s

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First Prayers at BedtimeAn engaging, beautifully illustrated book for adults and children to share bedtime prayers

This colorful prayer book will help little children empathize with the sentiment ofthe prayer—creating a stronger connection between themselves and God, as wellas with the process itself. Written to be read aloud, parents will love sharing thesespecial words with their young ones before bed.

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First Prayers with JesusCuddly illustrations help little children connect with Jesus’ words, providing aneffective medium for adults and children to share these special prayers together

A colorful, engaging take on the words of Jesus, this unique book contains a varietyof prayers inspired by Jesus’ teachings, including a special version of the Lord’s Prayerspecifically tailored for little ears. Filled with adorable and heartfelt illustrations thatprovide a soft and warm background for hearing Jesus’ words, this is a perfect bookfor reading aloud together.

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FIRST PRAYERS

Sophie PiperIllustrations by Melanie Mitchell

These visually appealing, small-format prayer books include a variety of much-loved traditional prayers and blessings, versified psalms, a version of the Lord’s Prayer, and other prayers inspired

by the words of Jesus, all written to be accessible to children under the age of five.

Sophie Piper is the author of numerous books for children, including The Angel and the Dove, An Arkful of Animal Prayers, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know, The Lion Read & Know Bible, and Thinking

of Heaven. Melanie Mitchell is the author of Good Morning and the First Step Nonfiction series, and the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including God’s Winter Wonderland, Good Morning, and the See and Say! series.

Each: 48 pp • 5.5 x 6.75 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • ReligiousSeptember • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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Bible BlessingsFor a Special Godchild

Sophie PiperIllustrations by Melanie Mitchell

A thoughtful selection of simply retold Bible stories and prayers, written especially so thatyoung children may come to understand the faith into which they have been christened

Each Bible story in this delightful compendium composed especially for young readers endswith a simple prayer telling of God’s promise of blessing, to say together and remember howlucky are those who live in his benevolent love. Adorably whimsical illustrations also accompanyeach story, to help little children take the sentiment of the stories and blessings to heart and pro-viding a warm and soft focus as adults and children share these special words together.

Sophie Piper is the author of numerous books for children, including The Angel and theDove, An Arkful of Animal Prayers, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know, The LionRead & Know Bible, and Thinking of Heaven. Melanie Mitchell is the author of GoodMorning and the First Step Nonfiction series, and the illustrator of numerous children’sbooks, including God’s Winter Wonderland, Good Morning, and the See and Say! series.

64 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • 70 Color Illustrations • Ages 3–5 • Religious9780745963358 • October • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

My Story Time BibleSophie PiperIllustrations by Estelle Corke

Written to engage little ones, a collection of Bible favorites retold simply and respectfullywith a background of vibrant, full-color illustrations

Including six stories from the Old Testament and six from the New, the 12 stories in thiscollection were first published as individual stories in the Bible Story Time series. Theyhave now been brought together in one chunky little volume, perfect for dipping intowhenever story time might occur—from before bed to nursery or Sunday school, orall throughout the day. Families who love reading together can now introduce their youngones to these classic religious stories in a fun and engaging way that everyone will enjoy.

Sophie Piper is the author of numerous books for children, including The Angel and the Dove,An Arkful of Animal Prayers, The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know, The Lion Read& Know Bible, and Thinking of Heaven. Estelle Corke is the illustrator of Oh Holy Night,Little Cheetah Tale, Little Tiger Tale, The Christmas Star, and the Bible Story Time series.

320 pp • 5.5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious9780745962146 • February • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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God Makesthe World

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Noah andthe Flood

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Moses andthe Princess9780745948638

David andGoliath

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Jonah and theWhale

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Daniel andthe Lions

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Jesus and theFishermen

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Jesus andthe Miracle

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Lost Sheep9780745948706

Jesus andthe Prayer

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The FirstEaster

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THE UNAUTHORIZED VERSIONS

Bob Hartman

Bob Hartman retells his favorite stories of the Bible—but with his own inimitably subversive and kindly twist

“A fun twist on a traditional tale.” —School Library Journal on The Wolf Who Cried Boy

“A thoughtful collection that might inspire some readers to create animal stories of their own.” —Publishers Weekly on The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrantcharacters and a lively twist on the tale. Now, he launches a new series of stories—the Unauthorized Versions—that are

packed full of humor, mischief, silliness, and fun—but all of which have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. Theseeasy-to-read stories range from the Old Testament to the New, but are given a completely original slant. Each story is toldfrom the point of view of someone involved in the action in a unique way. For example, Adam gives his version of “The

Garden of Eden,” the lion gives his version of “Daniel and the Lion,” the landlord gives his version of “The Shepherds andthe Birth of Jesus,” and the dead boy gives his version of “Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son.” Retold at a great pace, blackand white line illustrations accompany the text throughout and area a perfect match to Bob’s mischievous storytelling.

Bob Hartman is a highly acclaimed storyteller and the author of more than a dozen books, including Easter Angels, Grumblebunny, The Lion Storybook of Animal Tales, The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book,

The Three Billy Goats’ Stuff!, and The Wolf Who Cried Boy. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 7–9 • Religious • November • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Lion Children’s

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New Testament Tales: The Unauthorized Version9780745962849

Old Testament Tales: The Unauthorized Version9780745962832

Stories Include:

The Shepherds and the Birth of Jesus Jairus’ Daughter

The Wedding at Cana Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son

Jesus and the Sons of Zebedee Jesus and the Little Children

The Feeding of the Five Thousand Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

Jesus Heals a Man Lowered Through a Roof

Stories Include:

The Garden of Eden David and Goliath

Moses and the Burning Bush Elijah and the Widow

Gideon and the Statue of Baal Balaam’s Donkey

The Young Men at the Court of Babylon The Battle of Jericho

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Bible DetectiveA Puzzle Search Book

Peter MartinIllustrations by Peter Kent

Where’s Waldo? meets the Bible in this cleverly illustrated pic-ture-search puzzle book for young readers

Young detectives can pore more than 17 scenes of Bible events tofind the answers to questions posed on each page in this brilliantlyimagined seek-and-find puzzle book. Each two-page spread and ac-companied by pertinent and engaging Bible trivia is brightly andengagingly illustrated, with the main scene taking up the center ofthe page and the items to “seek” decorating the edges. Some puz-zles involve looking for details of everyday life, others highlightthings that happened in the Bible stories—offering hours of fun toreaders as they search for the answers. With lots to find, this kindof picture book is particularly great for reluctant readers and vi-sual learners, helping all children get an overview of the Bible’s his-tory and content as they super-sleuth their way through to the end.

Peter Martin has developed a wide knowledge of Biblical historyduring his many years working in religious education. He actedas an advisor on The Bible in Its Time. Peter Kent has been illus-trating for more than 30 years and has created more than 12,000illustrations for children's books.

48 pp • 8.5 x 10.25 • Four-color Interior Ages 7–9 • Religious/Activity 9780745962764 • October • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

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How to Draw AnimalsIllustrations by Michael Garton

A must-have gift for budding young artists and animal lovers alike

Children will discover how to draw some of their favorite animals—from popular pets toanimals found in the wild or down on the farm—with simple step-by-step instructions, andspace to practice until the pictures are perfect. Young artists will easily earn how to drawrealistic horses, tigers, turtles, kittens, parrots, and much more. Once children have mas-tered the art of constructing animal shapes, they can practice their newfound skills by addingthe animals to the scenes inside.

Michael Garton is the illustrator of Harry and the Horse.

160 pp • 8.5 x 12 • Ages 8–12 • Activity9781907151293 • September • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper • Buster Books

Meerkat MischiefLottie Stride

Enter a world of meerkat madness with this awesome activity book packed with puz-zles, quizzes, games, and cool things to do

Full of cute and funny illustrations of meerkats making mischief on every page, this ac-tivity collection is guaranteed to provide hours of fun for fans of these crazy critters. Kidscan make a pop-up meerkat greeting cards, find their way through madcap mazes, bur-row through brilliant board games, discover marvelous meerkat facts, make meerkat bis-cuits, and much more.

Lottie Stride is the author of The Time Travelers’ Handbook and Write (Or Is It Right?)Every Time.

64 pp • 7.5 x 9.5 • Two-color Interior • Ages 6–9 • Activity9781780550091 • November • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Buster Books

The London Colouring BookBuster Books

Children will discover the magic and excitement of London with this brilliant andlively coloring book

From Big Ben to Tower Bridge and Piccadilly Circus to Buckingham Palace, children willbe able to put their own colorful stamp on one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The citywill come alive with bright buses and boats, cheery Covent Garden performers, pearly kingsand queens, and period patterns. Packed with beautiful and distinctive illustrations fea-turing a variety of London attractions, this is a book to enchant every child.

Buster Books is the children's imprint of independent publisher Michael O'Mara Books.Their books include informative but fun non-fiction for older children, international hitsincluding the Boys’ Book series and the Girls’ Book series, innovative activity titles, anda hugely successful range of doodle books.

64 pp • 7.5 x 9.5 • Ages 5–7 • Activity9781780550213 • September • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Buster Books

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Dress Up KateGeorgie Fearns

The perfect sticker book for aspiring princesses everywhere, with 10 pages of stickers

Young fans of the royals can style the most glamorous royal of the moment, Catherine, Duchessof Cambridge, in beautiful outfits for every occasion; from a country walk at Balmoral tothe wedding of the century or a jolly jubilee. Readers can mix and match the stickers tocreate their own fabulous looks, and add accessories and fun items to embellish the back-grounds and complete the scenes in their own unique way.

Georgie Fearns is an illustrator and book cover designer.

34 pp • 8.5 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–9 • Activity9781780550268 • September • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Saddle-Stitched • Buster Books

Super ScribblerScribble and Scrawl Your Own Works of Art

Woody Fox

Scribblers can add the woolly coats to the sheep, create terrifying tornados, finish theforests, and much more

Children of all ages will love scribbling and scrawling to complete the pictures and turn thepages of this quirky book into works of art, and absolutely no drawing skills are requiredto make each page into a masterpiece.

Woody Fox is the illustrator of a variety of children's books, including Create Your OwnAnimal Stories, Don’t Ask Alice, Eva’s Journey, and A Dr. Spot Casebook: Zak Has ADHD.

32 pp • 8.5 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–9 • Activity9781907151590 • November • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Saddle-Stitched • Buster Books

Fun to Finish AnimalsBuster Books

Bees and birds, leopards and lions, snakes and spiders—there’s a new animal to meet andcomplete on every page

In this innovative doodle book, children are invited to use a black pen to add teeth, horns,manes, and tails or finish the patterns, scales, spots, and stripes on each colorful page. Sim-ple to do and with satisfying results, children of any drawing ability will love to add theirown finishing touches to the animals.

Buster Books is the children's imprint of independent publisher Michael O'Mara Books. Theirbooks include informative but fun non-fiction for older children, international hits includ-ing the Boys’ Book series and the Girls’ Book series, innovative activity titles, and a hugelysuccessful range of doodle books.

32 pp • 8 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Activity9781907151699 • November • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Saddle-Stitched • Buster Books

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CinderellaThe well-loved story of Cinderella and the glass slipper, retold with wit and charmfor early readers

Forced into a life of drudgery and housework by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters,Cinderella is devastated when they are invited to the prince’s ball and she has to stay athome. But when her fairy godmother turns up, everything changes.

80 pp • 9781444002416

The Frog PrinceThe classic story of the princess and the frog, beautifully repackaged and perfect forlittle ears

When she loses her treasured golden ball at the bottom of a fountain, the princess is veryupset. Then an ugly frog offers to help her find it—for a kiss. Yuck! What will the princessdecide? Could there be more to this froggy fellow than meets the eye?

64 pp • 9781444002447

EARLY READER

Sally Gardner

“A thrilling story that mixes historic realism, credible characters, and the dreamy, sometimes violent, dimension of a netherworld. The two blend seamlessly in this gripping and original story that

abounds with gritty suspense. An excellent read.” —Sunday Tribune on I, Coriander The five favorite princess stories of all time, these tales are universally known and loved,

and Sally Gardner’s retellings are fresh, modern, and just right for reading aloud.

Sally Gardner is the author of many children’s titles, including I, Cornelia, winner of the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize; The Red Necklace; and The Silver Blade.

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

EARLY READER

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

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The Princess and the PeaThe timeless tale of the price who wants to marry a princess and decides to use a tinyvegetable to test whether her royal lineage is real

Too many girls pretend to be princesses these days—real princesses are actually very hardto find. Unless, that is, you have a pea. One stormy night a young woman drenched withrain seeks shelter in the prince’s castle. She claims to be a princess, so the prince’s motherdecides to test their unexpected guest by placing a pea in the bed she is offered for thenight, covered by 20 mattresses and 20 featherbeds. Will she prove her princess profes-sion to be true?

64 pp • 9781444002454

Sleeping BeautyThe story of Sleeping Beauty, who was cursed by an angry fairy and made to sleep for 100 years

Deep in a forest of thorns lies a beautiful princess, cast into an enchanted sleep by thewicked seventh fairy after pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. One hundred yearslater, a handsome prince rides past the forgotten palace. Will he be able to undo the curseand finally awaken the princess with a kiss?

64 pp • 9781444002423

Snow WhiteShort, accessible text and lively color illustrations help enhance this engaging retellingof “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”

With skin as white as snow, lips as red as roses, and hair as black as ebony, Snow Whitesoon arouses the jealousy of her wicked stepmother. Hidden away in the forest, can sheescape the evil queen with the help of her new friends the dwarves?

80 pp • 9781444002430

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TASHI SERIES

Anna Fienberg and Barbara FienbergIllustrations by Kim Gamble

“Rollicking . . . their popularity is easy to understand . . . Gamble’s playful black-and-white drawings are an integral part of the fun.” —Publishers Weekly on The Big Big Big Book of Tashi

“Charmingly eclectic.” —Kirkus Reviews on There Once Was a Boy Called Tashi

“Think Lord of the Rings lite.” —Modesto Bee on the Tashi series

Anna Fienberg, Barbara Fienberg, and Kim Gamble are the cocreators of the Tashi series.Anna Fienberg and Kim Gamble also previously collaborated on the Minton Goes! series.

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Tashi and the Baba Yaga 9781741149692

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There Once was a Boy Called Tashi

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The Amazing Tashi Activity Book 9781741757859

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The Great Big Enormous Book of TashiAll of Tashi’s stories are rolled into one enormous book—that’s 32 daredevil adventures

Tashi comes from a place very far away. He escaped from a war lord and flew tosafety on the back of a swan. He’s as brave as he is clever, and he tells the beststories ever! Giants, ghosts, witches, bandits, demons, or monsters, Tashi is al-ways ready for anything. When he comes face to face with sneaky strangers, an-cient warriors, fearless kidnappers, or even a haunted house, Tashi always knowswhat to do: stay calm, think hard, and move fast!

996 pp • 6 x 9 • 1,000 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–9 • Fiction9781742372914 • September • $24.99 (Can $27.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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Polly Price’s Totally Secret Diary: Mum in LoveThis totally awesome, hand-lettered diary, filled with Polly’s hilarious illustrations and ultra-important photos and documents, is for girls who love Clarice Beanand Amelia’s Notebook

Polly Price had been looking forward to spending Easter in France for weeks. Admittedlyit meant going with mom and her annoying, yuckily young, French boyfriend, Almond.But she knew they would be staying at Almond’s parents’ place—a chateau! Everyoneknows “chat” means “cat” in French—so she couldn't wait. Two whole weeks in a house-ful of cats! Polly love animals! Tragically things never work out as one expects. Insteadof a houseful of cats it turns out to be a houseful of Almond’s annoying, totally weirdFrench family. Maybe if Piranha wasn’t so evil, and Lucien (Almond’s younger brother)wasn’t so cool, things might turn out differently—but before Polly has time to squeak“murder,” she is on the ghastly trail of a heartless criminal. Could Polly Price uncoverthe truth? Well—not if she is the chief suspect, and not if she starves to death trying tofind her way through long, murky corridors to breakfast. She knows she is in a race againsttime, and she doesn’t even have a watch.

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POLLY PRICE

Dee Shulman

“Wonderful eye-catching young fiction, that all girls will be instantly drawn to.” —Choice Magazine on Polly Price’s Totally Secret Diary: On Stage in America

Dee Shulman has written and illustrated more than 50 books for children, including Birthday Bunny, Hetty the Yeti, Our New Baby, and A Perfect Cuddle.

Each: 128 pp • 5 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $8.99 Paper • Red Fox

Also available:Polly Price’s Totally Secret

Diary: On Stage in America9781862304239 • $8.99 Paper

My Totally Secret Diary: Reality TV NightmareDesigned to look like a girl’s real diary, this super embarrassing story comes to life withan eye-catching scrapbook style and full-color illustrations on every page

Polly Price didn’t think it was possible for her actress mother, Arabella Diamonte, to beany more embarrassing than on the trip to San Francisco last summer. That is, until sheagrees to take part in a television program called Celebrity Home Watch and a cameracrew arrives at their home to film. Her mother lacks volume control at the best of times,so this is truly a reality TV nightmare—with no escape for Polly!

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An Unexpected ArrivalJess Black

A visit to a farm yields an exciting opportunity for Cassie and Ben

Cassie and Ben accompany Dr. Joe on an RSPCA farm assessment visit to make sure the pigs andthe chickens are being looked after properly. What the friends don’t expect to do is help out withan unexpected arrival.

Jess Black has written for children’s television and the Bindi Wildlife Adventure series.

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Ruby’s MisadventureHelen Kelly

Can the Cassie and her friend help a cat by finding the cause of her illness?

Cassie and her friend Sarah are looking after Sarah’s cat Ruby when her parents go away for a fewdays. Unfortunately, when they turn up to feed Ruby, she’s unwell. They rush her to the vet, and Dr.Joe tells them she is very sick. With Ben and Florence in tow, the hunt is on to find out what hascaused Ruby’s illness before it’s too late.

Helen Kelly is a children’s book author.

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ANIMAL TALESAn adventure series based around helping animals big and small, fully endorsed by the Royal Society

for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). 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 • FictionOctober • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Random House Australia

The Million Paws PuppyChris Kunz

The first in this series for young animal lovers introduces a girl who is devoted to helping allher fellow creatures

Nine-year-old Cassie Bannerman loves animals, especially her dog Ripper, who is always by her side.She lives close to the local RSPCA shelter, and she knows everyone and everything that’s going onin her local neighborhood. When Ben Stoppard moves into Abbotts Hill with his English sheepdog,Florence, Cassie is determined to befriend them both. The four of them take part in the RSPCAfundraiser, the Million Paws Walk, and team up together to help round up a naughty runaway pup.

Chris Kunz has written for the Bindi Wildlife Adventures series.

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Double TroubleHelen Kelly

How hard can taking care of two dogs possibly be? Cassie and Ben are about to find out.

Daisy Jones is an elderly lady who has to go into hospital for a minor operation. Cassie offersherself and Ben to care for Daisy’s two mischievous terriers, but she doesn’t quite realize the dif-ficulty of the job she’s volunteered them both for.

Helen Kelly is a children’s book author.

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BRIGID LUCY

Brigid Lucy and the Princess TowerLeonie NorringtonIllustrations by Tamsin Ainslie

Brigid Lucy tries to be good but it doesn’t always work—this could be because of the in-visible imp hiding in her hair

Brigid Lucy, or “Biddy,” is excited when she spots a real-life princess tower from the windowof the train. So is the invisible imp that lives in her hair—it is going to lead to all sorts of trou-ble! Her mom says the tower is a cathedral, but what do grown-ups know? When Biddy andthe imp investigate further, they discover that Princess Rapunzel is trapped inside the tower.Can Biddy save the day? This delightful chapter book focuses on what makes us do the naughtythings we do.

Leonie Norrington is the author of The Devil You Know and Look See, Look at Me! Tam-sin Ainslie is the illustrator of I Can Say Please and I Can Say Thank You.

106 pp • 5 x 8 • 40 Color Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction9781921541704 • October • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Little Hare Books

Diary of a Soccer StarShamini FlintIllustrations by Sally Heinrich

In illustrated diary format, the hilarious tale of a boy who is a soccer star—not!

Marcus is a math whiz who is not good at sports. But his dad, a self-help author, is con-vinced otherwise. He believes that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to—withhilarious results. Marcus’s gentle, satiric humor and comic drawings will have readers laugh-ing out loud while learning a surprising amount about soccer.

Shamini Flint has written many books for children but is best known for her Inspector SinghInvestigates series of crime fiction for adults. She and Sally Heinrich collaborated previouslyon A T-Rex Ate My Homework.

90 pp • 5 x 8 • 120 Line Drawings • Ages 7–11 • Fiction9781742378251 • September • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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Thrill RideAt the world’s scariest theme park, Zac uncovers a plot thatis even more evil than the roller coaster. Can he brave therides and find out what’s really going on at Shark Park?

9781921502705

ZAC POWER

H. I. Larry

Zac Power is a 12-year-old boy who comes from a family of spies. Seemingly ordinary, he has a secret life full of extraordinary fast-paced adventures involving state-of-the-art gadgets and spy equipment. Each book is a stand-alone story in which Zac is sent on an exciting mission by the

Government Investigation Bureau (GIB), the top secret organization of which he is a member. Zac’s adventures are full of simple vocabulary to help reluctant readers make their way through the exciting action, gadgets, and chase scenes, while illustrations of his awesome gadgets provide reading breaks. High on thrill

and action and low on word count, these fun action thrillers engage but do not overwhelm reluctant readers.

H. I. Larry is the author of the Zac Power series.

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 30 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • FictionSeptember • $7.99 Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont

Horror HouseZac is going undercover to a house that might be haunted.He’s lucky he doesn’t get scared easily! Now he just hasto figure out who’s behind all the creepy surprises.

9781921502217

Swamp RaceZac needs to find the top-secret blueprints before his arch-enemy does! Can he win the race and be able to escape theMurky Swamp?

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Close ShaveSomeone has unleashed an evil new hair gel and Zac Power has only 24 hours to save the entire town from goingbald—including himself.

9781921502224 • December

ShipwreckZac Power is searching underwater for a missing GIB agent.Can Zac find him in the mysterious Black Triangle beforeit’s too late?

9781921502941 • December

ZAC POWER

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 30 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction$7.99 Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont

OverdriveZac is going undercover at the Grand Prix! There’s a sus-picious new team with the fastest car in the world. On thismission, Zac has the need for speed.

9781921564109 • December

River RampageSomeone has hacked into GIB’s spy satellite! Can Zac getpast the dangerous white rapids and a massive waterfallbefore GIB secrets are leaked to the world?

9781921564338 • March

ZAC POWER

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 30 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • FictionMarch • $7.99 Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont

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Foul PlayEnemy agency BIG has infiltrated a soccer team in the grandfinal! Zac Power is a brilliant soccer player, but is he goodenough to stop BIG from cheating their way to the prize?

9781921564321

Fossil FuryZac knows the dinosaurs died out millions of years ago.So why would a crazy scientist claim that he has broughtone back to life?

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Blockbuster9781921288203

Boot Camp9781921288371

High Risk9781921288494

Lunar Strike9781921288043

Shockwave9781921288487

Sky High9781921417610

Sudden Drop9781921288050

Volcanic Panic9781921417313

Undercover9781921417177

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The Jelly PeopleScouting a giant underwater city sounds awesome to Kip. That is, until hemeets the poisonous Jelly People who live there.

9781921564857 • September

The Shrinking RaceWhen Kip beams down onto a new planet, the tiny blue aliens there are ter-rified. Kip’s like a giant! But he soon discovers that the miniature aliens weren’talways such midgets.

9781921564864 • September

SPACE SCOUT

H. Badger

Space Scout is another fantastic series from the creators of Zac Power!

It’s the year 3054 and Earth is overcrowded, polluted, and completely stripped of its resources. The mega-national World-Corp needs a Space Scout to find another planet for people to live on—and 13-year-old Kip is the perfect genetic match for the job. Ideal 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 space mission to save mankind.

H. Badger’s alter-ego 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 • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Hardie Grant Egmont

The Alien BrainwashWhen Kip lands on a planet covered with flowers, it seems peaceful and re-laxing. But are these weeds as innocent as they seem?

9781921690853 • November

The Slime VolcanoWhen Kip gets trapped on a slimy, gross planet, he thinks it’s the worst mission ever. Then he meets the gigantic hairy monsters that are stuck thereas well.

9781921690860 • November

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The Big Freeze9781921564833

The Robot King9781921564840

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Run Like the WindThe first in a new series exploring the ancient Olympic games fromthe viewpoint of a young observer

Olly is desperate to beat his archenemy, Spiro, in the Boys’ AthleticsFestival—but he has never managed it before! Can he find a way to runlike the wind and be the champion?

9781408311875 • September

Wrestle to VictoryOlly learns that being strong is not all that matters in sports

Olly keeps getting beaten by his enemy Spiro in the boys’ wrestlingmatch—Spiro is so much bigger and stronger than him! How will Ollyever win? A clever math lesson just might help.

9781408311882 • September

OLYMPIA

Shoo Rayner

In the year 776 BC, the first Olympic games were held in a town called Olympia in ancient Greece. This fun adventure series explores the life and times of the games through the eyes of young hero Olly, whose dad runs

the gymnasium. He dreams of being an Olympic champion, but first, he must be better than his archenemy, Spiro.Each book focuses on a different Olympic sport, and features an Olympic facts page in back.

Shoo Rayner is an author and illustrator who has written more than 100 books, including Is the Wise Owl Wise? and the Ricky Rocket series.

Each: 64 pp • 5 x 8 • 60 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Jump for GloryOlly finds new challenges when he competes in a long jump competition

Olly is desperate to finally beat Spiro in the Boys’ Jumping Competi-tion, but he just can’t seem to leap far enough. Can the tale of Sinis thePine Bender help Olly jump for glory?

9781408311899 • September

Throw for GoldOlly goes up against Spiro again, this time it’s a throwing competition

Olly is learning to throw the discus and really wants to impress theOlympic champion with his skills. Can the spirit of Zephyr, the westwind, help Olly make the discus fly?

9781408311905 • December

OLYMPIA

Each: 64 pp • 5 x 8 • 60 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Orchard Books

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Swim for Your LifeCould a race in the water turn dangerous for Olly?

Olly is excited about watching the Great Swimming Race in the riverAlpheios. But legend says that the water holds many dangers—in-cluding a terrible monster. Can Olly escape its clutches?

9781408311912 • December

Race for the StarsWhat will Olly do if his sister is a better charioteer than he is?

Olly’s sister, Chloe, is desperate to compete in the Junior Chariot Race.But it’s tough being a girl in ancient Greece. Can Chloe triumph overthe boys? She’ll have to race for the stars!

9781408311929 • December

On the BallOlly is determined again to beat Spiro, this time at a team sport

Olly has challenged his archenemy, Spiro, to a round of episkyros,the exciting Greek ball game. But Spiro has a sneaky plan to win!Can the legend of Orpheus teach Olly a lesson and help him to stayon the ball?

9781408311936 • March

Deadly TargetOlly turns to the gods for help winning the javelin throw

Olly is learning to throw the javelin for the Boys’ Throwing Com-petition. He’s desperate to win, but his archenemy, Spiro, has otherideas. Can Olly use the power of the mighty god Zeus to help himmake his javelin fly?

9781408311943 • March

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The Day Our Teacher Went MadWould you ever swallow a goldfish, throw cat pee at someone, ormake your teacher go mad? Of course not. Because you are a goodkid, unlike the naughty children in these repulsive stories.

9781921690365 • September

The Bravest Kid I’ve Ever KnownThese disgusting stories are for good boys and girls only. Naughtychildren will only be tempted to sickie-burp in someone’s face, orspread nasty rumors, or blame a stinky fart on someone else. You’vebeen warned!

9781921690372 • October

NAUGHTY STORIES FOR GOOD BOYS AND GIRLS

Christopher MilneIllustrations by Simon Swingler

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

The Girl Who Blew Up Her BrotherOnly good boys and girls should read these vile stories. Naughty kidsmight get ideas about how to do horrible things, like blowing up atoilet or tricking someone into bungee jumping—and then we’d bein trouble.

9781921690389 • November

An Upside Down BoyWould you ever make fun of a boy with a butt for a face, or trick a bullyinto eating a snot sandwich? Of course you wouldn’t, because you’rea good kid and nothing like the bad children in these shocking stories.

9781921690396 • December

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Head SpinnersSix Stories to Twist Your Brain

Thalia Kalkipsakis

Six real-world stories with an unreal twist, from the author of the Go Girl! series

“Simple in language and story structure, making them accessible to young readerswho are making their first foray into chapter books and good choices for reluctantreaders.” —School Library Journal on the Go Girl! series

Beware the twists in these tales. They seem at first to be ordinary tales, tales of a fish sand-wich, a tingle on the arm, or a boring birthday present. But the fish has a secret, the tingleis transforming, and the birthday present is a time machine. These stories will make headsspin and keep readers thinking long after they finish reading.

Thalia Kalkipsakis is the author of multiple books in the Go Girl! series, including Danc-ing Queen, Sister Spirit, and The Worst Gymnast.

256 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 8–12 • Fiction9781742373454 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

The Boy Who Biked the WorldRiding the Americas

Alastair HumphreysIllustrations by Tom Morgan-Jones

In volume two of this marvelous cycling adventure, Tom—a young English boy who de-cides cycling solo around the world would be a better classroom than the confines ofschool—heads north from the tip of South America

Having cycled the depth of Europe and the length of Africa, Tom now decides to make hisway through the Americas. With a long “uphill” struggle facing him, Tom has the massiveAndes and raging Amazon to contend with in South America, deserts and grizzly bears inNorth America, and a colorful array of characters all along the way. With engaging illus-trations, maps, and handwritten journal entries throughout, this book provides an immer-sive experience for any young adventurer.

Alastair Humphreys spent four years cycling around the world, a journey of 46,000 milesacross five continents. He also competed in the Marathon des Sables, known as the“tough-est race on earth, running 150 miles through the Sahara desert. He is the author of Moodsof Future Joys, Ten Lessons from the Road, and Thunder & Sunshine.

192 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 20 B/W Illustrations • 8 Line Drawings • Ages 9–12 • Nonfiction9781903070840 • November • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Eye Books

THE BOY WHO BIKED THE WORLD

In this charming caricature of Alastair Humphrey’s infamous circumnavigation of the world on his bike, children are swept along with him on an exciting and difficult four-year 46,000-mile journey starting

from his home in England and branching out throughout the world. Each new volume introduces a different destination visited—including Europe, Africa, South America, Russia, Japan, China, and more. Along the

way young readers are introduced not only to the various fascinating landscapes he passes through, but also to the people who so happily embraced him as he traveled on his journey.

Also available:

The Boy Who Biked theWorld: On the Road to Africa

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The Iron, the Switch and the Broom CupboardThis ninth story sees Jiggy entering an alternate reality when he hides in a school closet

Jiggy only jumped into the school broom closet for two minutes to avoid a teacher. So whenhe emerges from his hasty hiding spot into a parallel universe, he’s not impressed! And there’snot a lion or a witch in sight. In this new world, Jiggy finds he has swapped places with aboy called Juggy who is about to go on a school trip—a trip to compete in the UK ExtremeIroning Championships.

352 pp • 9781408304051 • September

JIGGY MCCUE

Michael Lawrence

Jiggy McCue’s real name is Joseph, but he’s called Jiggy because in times of stress his feet dance, his elbows flap, and hecan’t keep still. This happens a lot. If something embarrassing can happen, you can be sure it’ll happen to Jiggy. With hisbest friends, Pete Garrett and Angie Mint, he tries to worm his way out of all sorts of situations—not always successfully.Small black and white illustrations on the bottom of each right page function as a flip book, offering extra Jiggy giggles.

Michael Lawrence is the author of Baby Christmas; Small Eternities; and the Jiggy McCue series, which includes TheKiller Underpants and A Crack in the Line, which won the Michael L. Printz Award and the Georgia Peach Award, and

was chosen by the ALA as one of the year’s best books for 12- to 18-year-olds.

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

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The Meanest Genie 9781408304037

The Snottle 9781408304082

The Curse of thePoltergoose 9781408304006

Nudie Dudie 9781408304068

Neville the Devil 9781408304075

Ryan’s Brain 9781408304099

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One for All and All for LunchWickedly funny and downright weird—laugh your socks off with Jiggy McCue short stories

Five short stories are told by different characters from the Jiggy McCue stories. Readers willfind tales from the points of view not only of Jiggy (The Bogey Man and Shelling Pees), but alsoone each from Angie (Twinklystink), Pete (Grandpa’s Extra Hole), and even Stallone the cat (Furand Feathers: My Hard Life). Full of Michael Lawrence’s trademark surreal humor, and told withwit and verve, these will appeal to all Jiggy fans.

256 pp • 9781846169564 • November

Rudie DudieJiggy onstage, interpreting Shakespeare—is there any chance this can go well?

A new drama teacher, Ms. Mooney, has arrived at Ranting Lane, Jiggy’s school. She plans toput on a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream—and guess who will be chosen to wearthe donkey’s head and play Bottom? Not only that, Ms. Mooney also seems to be able to mes-merize Jiggy into doing really rude things that he really shouldn’t do, especially not in public.

176 pp • 9781408304839 • December

Kid SwapReality TV is given a Jiggy twist—smile, Jiggy, you’re on camera!

Jiggy is horrified to hear that his parents have signed him up for a reality TV show called KidSwap. He is to move in with another family and everything he does will be filmed. Sadly, mostof what he does while the camera is pointing his way is not the kind of thing he wants to sharewith millions of total strangers. And then, on top of it all, there’s his bizarre skin problem. Findout how Jiggy copes with TV fame!

240 pp • 9781408304020 • October

JIGGY MCCUE

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

Murder & ChipsJiggy’s plan for a fun weekend is scarily unfun!

When Jiggy and his friends get a little stressed about their upcoming exams, Jiggy’s mom reck-ons she has the perfect solution: a murder mystery weekend! Unfortunately for Jiggy, it’s not en-tirely relaxing. Can he stop the murderous madness before it’s too late?

160 pp • 9781408313961 • January

THE FLOODS

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DisasterchefColin Thompson

Betty and Ffiona have ambitions to open the first fine dining restaurant inDreary but is their cooking up to scratch?

“It’s mix of wizardry and wisecracks make it the next best thing to anew Harry Potter book.” —TVGuide.com on Good Neighbors

“Middle-graders clamoring for more magic books may enjoy its over-the-top humor and magic.” —Booklist on Good Neighbors

Betty and her friend Ffiona love cooking. The trouble is, they are both so use-less at it that their families make themselves ill just to avoid their meals, be-cause eating would make them even more ill. It isn’t that their families are tookind to tell the girls how bad their cooking is—they tell them all the time. ButBetty and Ffiona don’t believe them, and now the girls are planning to openTransylvania Waters’s first gourmet restaurant. Queen Mordonna forbids them,unless they can prove their cooking skills by winning TV’s most popular cook-ing contest. Will they poison all the judges, or will they triumph and bringtheir “interesting” creations to the discerning population?

Colin Thompson has received several awards, including an Aurealis Award forthe novel How to Live Forever and the CBC Picture Book of the Year for TheShort and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley. He is also the author of The BigLittle Book of Happy Sadness and Free to a Good Home. He has been short-listed for many other awards, including the Astrid Lindgren Award—the mostprestigious children’s literature prize in the world.

204 pp • 5 x 8 • 40 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Fiction9781864719475 • September • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper Random House Australia

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Home & Away 9781741660326

Survivor 9781741661293

Prime Suspect 9781741661354

The GreatOutdoors

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Top Gear 9781741662542

Better Homes & Gardens

9781741662559

Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?

9781864719451

Lost 9781864719468

THE SUN SWORD TRILOGY

Belinda Murrell

Belinda Murrell is a journalist whose work has appeared in the Sun Herald, Sunday Telegraph, and Sydney Morning Herald. She is also the author of The Forgotten Pearl.

Each: 336 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction • $12.99 (Can $14.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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The Quest for the Sun GemA new fantasy adventure trilogy for children—can four young friends find the Sun Gem be-fore the Sedah invaders can find them?

“Sea monsters, prophecies, puzzles, and plenty of handsome steeds make up this thrillingfantasy story aimed at 12s and under. . . . A galloping, satisfying read.” —Sunday Age

After their village is attacked, a young brother and sister set off on a dangerous quest to savetheir captured family and friends, and free their land from the Sedah invaders. Where are Ethanand Lily’s parents being held, and where have the Sun Sword and its magical gems been hidden?Joined by their friend Saxon and the determined Princess Roana, Ethan and Lily must solve puz-zles and riddles, escape legendary sea monsters, and outwit bandits along the way. But the great-est threat to the children is the sinister Sedah tracker, Sniffer, who is close on their trail. Can thefour friends find the Sun Gem—before the Sedah can find them?

9781742753812 • October

The Voyage of the OwlMagical and exciting—full of wonderful creatures, mysterious codes, and puzzles—and withfour courageous young heroes and heroines, the second book in the trilogy will delight youngfantasy fans

Ethan, Lily, Saxon, and Roana have cracked the code, only to find that the Moon Pearl is beingsent by ship to the land of the invaders. The four children must give chase to save the preciousstone! The fisherfolk can help. So can Saxon’s mysterious acquaintance, Fox, a smuggler whowill do anything for a pouch full of Roana’s gold. But the sea is far more dangerous than theland: there are sea monsters and wild storms, not to mention the deadly warship they are chas-ing. Will Fox’s stealthy black sloop, the Owl, carry them to safety, or will the Moon Pearl remain in the hands of their enemy?

9781742753829 • December

The Snowy TowerThe adventure is far from over as Ethan, Lily, Saxon, and Roana ride for the snowy moun-tains to rescue a prince—and save the kingdom

Even with the Sun Gem and the Moon Pearl safely sewn into the hem of Roana’s cloak, the questis far from over. Lord Lazlac is planning to marry Queen Ashana to secure his rule of Tiregian,and the queen cannot escape or rebel against him—not when her young son, Caspar, is beingheld captive by Sedah priests in the snow-covered mountains to the north. It is up to Ethan, Lily,Saxon, and Roana to travel deep into the mountains to find Roana’s brother before it is too late.But have they forgotten about the uncanny tracking abilities of the persistent Sniffer, who wouldstop at nothing to find his prey?

9781742753836 • February

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Fangs ‘n’ FireTen Dragon Tales

Chris Mould

Following on from Chris Mould’s spooky collection Dust ’n’ Bones, this is a greatintroduction to traditional myths and classic tales about dragons

“Lovingly produced. . . . The joy of books and the art of storytelling pervadesthroughout, making this a textured tapestry of tales with a twist. Strange,other-worldy, yet good-natured, this is fuel to fire young imaginations.” —Bookseller

Collecting established legends about dragons as well as some new and original tales,this anthology features stunning illustrations throughout in color and black and white.The stories include the traditional “George and the Dragon,” the Greek myth “TheDragon’s Teeth,” the Chinese myth “The Eyeless Dragons,” Edith Nesbit’s story “TheDragon Swarms,” and many more.

Chris Mould is the author of Dust ’n’ Bones and the Something Wickedly Weirdseries, which includes The Icy Hand, The Silver Casket, and The Wooden Mile.

96 pp • 8.5 x 10 • 23 Color Illustrations • 20 B/W IllustrationsAges 9–12 • Fiction/Folklore 9781444906165 • September • $12.99 Paper • Hodder Children’s

Stories Include:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving A Bedtime Tale by Chris Mould

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe The Stranger by Chris Mould

Man-Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit By the Fireside by Chris Mould

The Bagman’s Story by Charles Dickens Aboard the Armadillo by Chris Mould

The Phantom Coach by Amelia B. Edwards The Very Last Train by Chris Mould

The Icy Hand, The Silver Casket, and The Wooden Mile.

96 pp • 8.5 x 10 • 23 Color Illustrations • 23 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Fiction9781444906172 (Replaces 9780340893265) • September • $12.99 New in Paper • Hodder Children’s

Dust ‘n’ BonesTen Ghost Stories

Chris Mould

Kids should be prepared to be scared! This collection contains 10 terrifying tales—some classic chillers, and some brand-new bloodcurdlers.

“A glorious collection of ghost stories . . . Mould has a flawless gift for blend-ing the new and the old into a single narrative voice . . . magnificent illustra-tions.” —School Librarian

“The vivid writing style with its formal tone and patterned language makes this asatisfying collection and a pleasure to read aloud.” —Books for Keeps magazine

Making classic ghost stories accessible to a younger audience, this book contains10 tales, five retold favorite ghost stories—from Washington Irving’s The Legendof Sleepy Hollow to Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart—and five original ghoststories by Chris Mould. Illustrated throughout in color and black and white, thiscreepy collection is a perfect primer for the whole genre, and a great present formischievous boys and girls.

Chris Mould is the author of the Something Wickedly Weird series, which includes

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Legends Include:

Marduck and Tiamat – Babylon

Indra and Vritia – India

Heracles and the Hydra – Greece

Cadmus and the Golden Dragon – Greece

Beowulf and the Fire Dragon – Scandinavia

Saint George – England

The Lambton Worm – County Durham

The Gaoliang Bridge – China

The Chinese Dragon’s Pearl – China

The Mordiford Wyvern – England

Dragon LegendsDavid Passes

A wondrous anthology of ancient dragon tales to enchant readersyoung and old

In this sumptuous collection, David Passes invites readers inside themythical and fantastical world of dragons. He has selected a magnifi-cent mixture of heroic myths, stories, and folktales from the storytellingtraditions of India, Greece, England, Wales, Sweden, and China.

David Passes is a children’s books author. Wayne Anderson is an award-winning fantasy artist who has illustrated such children’s titles as TheDragon Machine, The Secret History of Giants, The Tin Forest, WayneAnderson’s Horrible Book.

46 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12 • Folklore9781843652120 (Replaces 9781844584765) • November $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Pavilion Children’s

WITCHES AT WAR!

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Also available:Each: $12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth

The Wickedest Witch9781843651314

The White Wand9781843651345

The Wild WinterMartin HowardIllustrations by Colin Stimpson

This third and final installment brings a stunning conclusion to themuch-loved Witches at War! series

“Fully entertaining.” —Booklist on Wickedest Witch

“Seriously funny. . . . Grotesque illustrations add to the fun.” —Guardian on Wickedest Witch

Book two in the series ended with a shocking revelation that no one wasprepared for. Now, Sam and her mentor—the incompetent and rude butstrangely likeable Esmelia Sniff—have been separated and evil is beginningto dominate the world. It’s the longest, coldest winter on record and thenewspapers are reporting sightings of strange and evil creatures mak-ing their way toward the Bleak Fortress. Inside the fortress Sam is a pris-oner to Diabolica’s evil plans, while her friend—the potion expert HelzaPoppin—is trapped in the dungeon and scheduled for torture. Will every-one make it out alive? Things ain’t looking so good, folks.

Martin Howard is the author of The Bad Dog’s Diary and Bad Dog’sDiary: Blake’s Progress. Colin Stimpson is an illustrator who has workedfor Steven Spielberg’s Amblimation studio and for Disney Feature Ani-mation. He is the illustrator of The Poison Diaries. They previously col-laborated on How to Cook Children, The White Wand, and TheWickedest Witch.

224 pp • 4.5 x 7 • 30 B/W Illustrations • Ages 8–12 • Fiction9781843651802 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth Pavilion Children’s

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Darius Bell and the Crystal BeesOdo Hirsch

Darius and his friends solve the problem of the disappearance of bees, and help theirclass win the Mayor’s Prize

“With an inventive cast of characters and a surprise twist at the end, this gentle, ap-pealing story would make a terrific read-aloud for a young audience.” —Booklist onDarius Bell and the Glitter Pool

The bees on the Bell estate are dying. There’ll be no more delicious honey, and without thebees to pollinate flowers, no more fruit and vegetables. This means no more of Mrs. Simp-son’s glorious pies and cakes! Worse still, Mr. Fisher the gardener will have to leave the es-tate, along with his family. Darius Bell is determined that something must be done, even ifthe dastardly mayor is against him. Darius has a great idea, but he will need help from hisfriends and family to make it work, and he must drive a hard bargain with Mrs. Lightman,the school principal and a dragon if ever there was one. This is a very funny story of prob-lem solving, teamwork, and pollination.

Odo Hirsch is the author of Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp; Darius Bell and the Glit-ter Pool; Hazel Green; and Something’s Fishy, Hazel Green.

256 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction9781742376837 • November • $11.99 (Can $12.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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The Vampire Blog 9780440869351

The Vampire Hunters9780440869399

The Vampire FightersPete Johnson

Marcus, Tallulah, and Gracie are back in the third and final fast-paced, fun, and fright-ening vampire tale from Pete Johnson

“[Johnson’s books are] highly accessible and always au fait with current tween preoc-cupations. . . . But best of all, they are funny. It’s the dialogue that really sparkles. . . .The Vampire Blog builds some real tension with the threat to Marcus, and there aresome creepy scenes in the woods and some gruesome scenes with a goodly dollop offangly terror. Perfect.” —Bookbag on The Vampire Blog

Life has never been more complicated for 13-year-old Marcus. With trying to hide his se-cret identity as a half vampire, control his thirst for blood, avoid garlic at all costs (no pizza!),and finally work up the courage to ask Tallulah out, he’s got a lot on his plate. Along withTallulah, Marcus is now working with local vampire expert Giles to try to work out howvampires can be stopped for good—and where they might strike next. Giles suspects theremight be an attack at the Winter Fair, and it’s certainly creepy enough. But before Marcuscan delve deeper, he’s in for a shock. He’s being packed off to the ultrastrict Crammers Col-lege—a school for half vampires.

Pete Johnson is a former teacher and the author of Help! I’m a Classroom Gambler, TheVampire Blog, and The Vampire Hunters.

256 pp • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction9780440869405 • September • $8.99 Paper • Yearling

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The Adventures of Julius Chancer: Volume TwoJulius Chancer is back, and in volume two, the heroic adventurer journeys from Europeto the Indian sub-continent as he continues his quest for the rainbow orchid

“Ewing has crafted something at once reverential and joyous that has a life of itsown.” —Financial Times

Landing in Karachi with an unintended bang, Julius and his group are still in hot pursuit ofthe mythical rainbow orchid. They soon discover that they’re not the only ones seeking themystical flower, however—in fact, Julius has enemies more dangerous than he could have everimagined! Hot on his heels are Evelyn Crow and her despicable henchmen who will stop atnothing to carry out their master’s villainous scheme and prevent Julius from returning withthe prized orchid. Has Julius Chancer got what it takes to survive the perils of India and un-cover the legend of the world’s most sought-after flower?

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THE RAINBOW ORCHID

Garen Ewing

Garen Ewing is a graphic designer and illustrator, as well as the author of a number of popular online comics, including Charlie Jefferson and the Tomb of Nazaleod.

Each: 48 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 9–12Fiction/Graphic Novels • October • $10.99 Paper • Egmont UK

The Adventures of Julius Chancer: Volume ThreeThe stunning conclusion to the electrifying Rainbow Orchid series sees our heroes jour-ney to the roof of the world

“A winning formula . . . something truly engaging and memorable.” —Comic Heroes Magazine

The dangers are increasing for Julius Chancer and friends as they continue their search forthe legendary orchid, and a most unexpected discovery awaits them beyond the long-for-gotten Uskandagadri Pass. Will they succeed in finding the mythical flower and make itback in time to prevent Urkaz Grope from winning the Wembley Orchid Competition andenacting his nefarious plans? What does the future hold for Evelyn Crow and her gang ofdesperate villains? Find out in the concluding episode of the biggest adventure in comics!

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The Adventures of Julius Chancer: Volume OneThe exciting first installment in the Rainbow Orchid, an ambitious blend of classic storytelling and cinematic artwork in which adventure, historical drama, and legend areseamlessly intertwined

“Engaging characters, exciting old-school adventure, [and] fluid storytelling . . . one ofthe best graphic novels of the year.” —Brian Talbot, author, Alice in Sunderland

Welcome to the biggest new adventure in comics—a spectacular epic featuring innumeroussurprises, brilliant characters, and all the nostalgia of an old-school adventure tale. In vol-ume one, follow the story’s hero—Julius Chancer, the adventurous assistant to historical re-searcher Sir Alfred Catesby-Grey—as he embarks on a hazardous quest for the rainbow orchid,a mythical flower steeped in legend that was last mentioned by the ancient Greek philoso-pher Theophrastus. Julius’ epic journey takes him from 1920s Britain to the Indian subcontinentand its mysterious lost valleys.

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MASH UPS

James Black

Classic adventure meets gruesome horror in these action-packed, edge-of-your-seat “mash-ups”—like Pride and Preju-dice and Zombies for young adults. A brilliant mix of horror and adventure, this series is not for the faint of heart!

James Black is the author of the Mash Ups series.

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12–14 • Fiction • October • $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

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Robin Hood vs the Plague UndeadA folklore hero must battle a horde of zombies in the first in a new series of gory, action-packed mash-ups

“Although this is a mash up of two unrelated genres, this unlikely pairing becomes wellsuited. . . . It’s a great way to get young people reading, but even better, it’s an excellenttaster for new readers to the horror genre.” —Den of Geek

His lungs were gone. He was completely hollow inside. But he was not dead. Not quite.

What happens when Robin Hood and his Merry Men are faced with a plague of zombies?Somehow, Robin must figure out a way to defeat the most difficult and dangerous enemyhe’s ever faced, and save the country from destruction.

256 pp • 9781408313886

Blackbeard’s Pirates vs the Evil MummiesWhat is scarier than Blackbeard and his fearsome crew? Monstrous mummies!

He was dead, his mouth open in a scream of unimaginable terror . . .

Blackbeard is the most feared pirate of all, but when he comes face-to-face with evil mum-mies, and a force more powerful and horrifying than himself, can he—and his pirates—survive? Readers are in for an epic adventure on the high seas in this darkly comic novel,as Blackbeard sails down the Nile on a quest for ancient Egyptian treasure!

352 pp • 9781408313893

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

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The Wildlife GamesBindi’s new series for young wildlife lovers begins with her finding a fun way to give back

Bindi is super excited. She’s been wanting to work out a creative and fun way to raise money forthe Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, and now she has done it. Welcome to the Wildlife Games, aone-day television extravaganza! Four young contestants, each with a big interest in wildlife andconservation, will battle against each other in a game of wits, strength, and knowledge.

9781864718393 • September

An Island EscapeBindi must help save an orangutan from danger in her second adventure

Bindi is going to Borneo to film a feature-length documentary on orangutan rehabilitation. Whenshe gets there, she meets the star of the film, Merah, who is the most adorable orangutan ever. Butwhen a tropical storm hits the island, Merah escapes from the rehabilitation center. He’s a domes-ticated ape, and everyone’s worried about his chances of survival in the wild. The film crew musttrack him down first before the poachers find him!

9781864718409 • September

A Guest AppearanceBindi uses the opportunity of a U.S. television appearance to make a point about what really matters

Bindi has a guest appearance on a smash hit TV show called Riding High, a program based aroundan exclusive Los Angeles horse riding school. Savannah, Taylor, and Andrew are the three teenswho feature in each week’s episode, and it becomes apparent to Bindi that there is a lot going on,both on set and off, among the three stars. With a big fashion opening night coming up, Bindi getsa chance to show that being proud of who you are and what you stand for is more important thanwhat you’re wearing.

9781864718423 • November

Dive in DeeperBindi learns about the steps a particular island has taken to minimize its environmental impact

It’s time-out for the Irwin clan, and they are vacationing on Lady Elliot Island in Queensland, abeautiful island within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Bindi learns to dive for the first timealongside green turtles, but also finds out a lot about sustainability on an island which focuses onreducing its carbon footprint through efficient energy use and waste management.

9781864718416 • November

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VulpiKate Gordon

The sequel to Thyla is the story of how the shapeshifters were created, and a clue to whatthey might become

Tessa has finally found Cat Connolly, only to discover she never wanted to be found. Catis a Thyla now. She lives with Tessa’s clan, and she doesn’t want to go back, finally feelingaccepted in a way that she never did in the human world. But all is not well among the Thy-las. The new treaty with the Sarcos is causing tension, and Cat’s friend, Delphi, is addingfuel to the fire with her suspicion that the Diemens may not be the true enemy. More bod-ies are being discovered, and Cat has made a discovery herself: a discovery about Tessa thatthreatens to tear the Thyla clan apart. Then, into Cat’s life wanders a Vulpi—another typeof shapeshifter—and this meeting changes everything for Cat as she finds out more aboutshapeshifters and Diemens, and about her own heart.

Kate Gordon is the author of Three Things About Daisy Blue and Thyla.

304 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction9781742752365 • September • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Random House Australia

WolfbornSue Bursztynski

Inspired by a medieval romance, this exquisitely told novel for fans of Fallen and Shiverwill have readers questioning everything they thought they knew about werewolves

“A richly detailed fantasy world, blending adventure, romance, and paranormal ele-ments to create a coming-of-age story that is quite unique.” —Australian SpeculativeFiction in Focus

Break the curse or howl forever.

Etienne, son of a lord in the kingdom of Armorique, goes to train as a knight with Geraintof Lucanne. Geraint is brave and kind, a good teacher and master—but he has a secret thathe has kept from his family. He is bisclavret, a born werewolf. When Geraint is betrayed,Etienne must ally with the local wisewoman and her daughter, themselves bisclavret, to savehis lord. But time is running out. If Geraint’s enemies have their way, he will soon be trappedin his wolf form. And Etienne has his own secret. The decisions he makes will change hislife forever.

Sue Bursztynski is the author of This Book Is Bugged.

298 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction9781864718256 • October • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Woolshed Press

Also available:Thyla

9781864718812$9.99 (Can $10.99)Paper

There was a lot of talk about God but it was the Devil we really feared. Witches lived in the villages and farms. On nightswhen they gathered to worship, the Devil came up from hell and walked among us, in our fields, on our moors. In thestreet you might brush against a man who had kissed him not a few hours back. Once, some boys showed me a mark onPendle Hill where they said the Devil had walked. It was the print of a cloven foot, like a cow’s only bigger. A few metresfurther on were the remains of a fire. The boys asked me what the Devil looked like and where he had kissed me. When Isaid he never had, they didn’t believe it.

“Burning Issy,” one of them jeered. That was my nickname. But they didn’t dare touch.

It took so little. Just an accusation from a spiteful neighbour and you could be arrested. If you were arrested you wouldbe tortured and if you were tortured you would confess and be hanged. Innocent cottagers, who would have run a mile atthe whiff of witchcraft, had been executed just for knowing how to treat a cold.

I was a mystery. I was brought out of the North when I was only two years old with nothing but my name and a dream offire. No one expected me to live, but I did. That’s the way I mean to keep it.

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Burning IssyMelvin Burgess

A haunting and original retelling of the infamous Pendle witch trials

“Readers will be held by the terror of the witch hunt and also by theview of the witch as more than saintly victim.” —Booklist

“Vivid and atmospheric. . . . Unforgettable stuff.” —Guardian

“Flawless. This is one novel that will leave an indelible impression onall who read it.” —Publishers Weekly starred review of Smack

“Are you frightened of dying, Issy?”

Issy is a foster child who doesn’t know where she came from or who she really is. Night after night, she has the same nightmare: she is burning in afire and at the heart of the flames is a face she is afraid to look at. With theterror of the witch trials surrounding her, fear and superstition are everywhere,and Issy must fight to unravel the truth of who she really is before it’s toolate. What she discovers leaves her no choice but to run—from the Witch-finder, from the evil hag who wants her dead, from those she loves, and maybeeven from her own true nature. Perfect for young readers who enjoy mys-teries and adventure novels, Melvin Burgess prefaces this fast paced histor-ical novel with a discussion about the religious bigotry and fanaticism of theearly 17th century.

Melvin Burgess has written several highly acclaimed novels, including BillyElliot; Doing It, winner of the Carnegie Medal and the LA Times Book Prize;and Smack which has been translated into 28 different languages. He has beenshort-listed for the Carnegie Medal four additional times, including for TheCry of the Wolf.

176 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction9781849393973 • October • $9.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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THE VALLEY

Krystyna Kuhn

The famous Grace College, located in a remote valley in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, is an elite school for the highlygifted. However, there are strange things going on in the secluded valley: Why can’t the location be found on Google

Earth? What happened to the group of teenagers who disappeared in the mountains in the 1970s? At the beginning oftheir first year in college, Julia and her friends don’t know anything about the mysteries of their new surroundings. But

soon they will find out that nothing about the valley is as it seems, and that they are not there by mere chance.

Krystyna Kuhn lives in Germany with her husband and daughter.

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $9.99 Paper • Atom

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The GameAn eerie new young adult series about a college where kids go to start over—and a pair ofsiblings with a secret

The famous Grace College, located in a remote valley in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, isan elite school for the highly gifted. But to Julia and her brother, it’s the perfect place to hide.When they stumble upon a dead body their first week they’ll learn they can only run so farfrom their past—and that the valley has secrets of its own.

316 pp • 9781907410567 • September

The CrashWelcome to the Valley, where the only thing scarier than the teachers are the bodies

Mount Ghost looms high above Grace College, and holds as many secrets as the Valley it-self—secrets of missing students, lies, and betrayal. Julia has barely scratched the surface ofthe Valley’s secrets and she’s determined to discover what connects her father to the myste-rious Grace College. The answer, she’s sure, lies on Mount Ghost, so when Katie suggests thatthey investigate the students who went missing there 40 years ago, Julia jumps at the chance.But Julia can no longer hide from her past in the Valley, and she’s not the only one.

320 pp • 9781907410574 • January

STONEWYLDE

Kit Berry

Kit Berry is a young adult author and former teacher.

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $10.99 Paper • Gollancz

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Magus of StonewyldeDeep in the green hills of Dorset lies a hidden community of secrets, passion, and fatalconflict, and all will be revealed by moonlight in this addictive new young adult seriesfilled with earth magic

“Powerful stuff, disturbing and dramatic. Allow this story to grab hold, and it maynot let you go!” —Kevin Crossley-Holland, author, The Seeing Stone

Sylvie is dying. A victim of crippling allergies, poisoned by the pollution and chemicalsof modern life, she is trapped in a hospital bed while her mother and doctors watch herlife slipping away. But one of them offers her a chance. There’s an alternative commu-nity—Stonewylde—hidden away behind high boundary walls in a corner of Dorset. If theirleader, the charismatic Magus, would let Sylvie visit, then perhaps the clean air and greenlifestyle may restore her vitality, or at least give her some measure of peace before shedies. It’s a chance, and when Sylvie and her mother take it, they find themselves in a havenof tranquility and beauty. But it’s not all idyllic. The Magus sends a moody, secretive vil-lage boy to work in their garden as a punishment. The Magus warns them to stay awayfrom him, but Sylvie is curious about Yul and, as their forbidden friendship grows, shesees that all is not quite as it seems at Stonewylde. Why was she told to keep away fromYul, and why are she and her mother so drawn to the Magus? Is the crone on the hill re-ally a powerful wisewoman, or just a crazed old hag bent on destroying the peace withher wild prophecies? And what exactly is the magical secret at the heart of this seeminglyperfect community?

400 pp • 9780575098824 • September

Moondance of StonewyldeIn the second adventure, the cracks are beginning to show in the seemingly idyllicStonewylde community

As Yul and Sylvie’s forbidden friendship grows into something deeper, the Magus’ true na-ture starts to emerge through his charming facade. Ever since Yul defied him at the Sum-mer Solstice, his power has been waning, and his mood darkening. Yul is the problem, andthe Magus is going to deal with him—nobody challenges his authority and survives. Sylvieis in danger too, as the Magus has discovered her secret, and now, her magical gift and theMagus’ desire to possess it is putting her life at risk. As each full moon rises Sylvie is madeto suffer more, and the agony she endures as her magic is stolen leaves her increasinglyexhausted, sapping her will to fight back. Unless the Magus can be stopped, every full mooncould be Sylvie’s last. As glorious summer turns to golden autumn, the magic of Stonewyldeis becoming a curse to the very people it should nurture. The darkness of winter follows andas it does Sylvie and Yul’s lives hang by a whisker. Either they will save each other, or his-tory will repeat itself at the sinister standing stone above the cliffs.

352 pp • 9780575098855 • October

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Solstice at StonewyldeIn the third Stonewylde tale, Yul needs all his strength to face the Magus

Poisoned at the festival of the dead, Yul’s life now hangs by a thread, and it’s his fellowStonewylders who must save him. But will they, when the Magus has done so much to un-dermine Yul? Yet there are cracks in the Magus’ following. When he confesses a secretthat shocks the community, the Stonewylde folk begin to understand his true nature. TheMagus’ spiral into obsession and darkness continues, his kindness and charm now van-ished. The cruelty that lies beneath is becoming clear, as is the deadly web of deceit andbetrayal in which Yul and Sylvie are trapped. The Winter Solstice approaches and Yul andSylvie refuse to give up hope. But Sylvie is unaware of the Magus’ real plans for her andshe’s horrified when he finally shows his hand. Can this really be why she was brought toStonewylde? As the darkness draws in around them, the wise woman on the hill makes achilling prophecy. There is no escape and no compromise when death comes knocking:five will die at Stonewylde. The only question is who.

352 pp • 9780575098879 • November

Shadows at StonewyldeSomething is lying patiently in wait until the time is right in this, the fourth Stonewylde adventure

Thirteen years have passed since Yul fought for his life at the quarry, and Stonewylde hasflourished in a new, golden age—but now the shadows are gathering. Wild and disobedi-ent, Leveret is the bad girl who disappears at night and would rather roam the woods thansit in school. Only Clip recognizes the girl’s magical sensitivity, and believes she may be theone to lead Stonewylde out of the approaching darkness. The shadows thicken as Yul andSylvie find that something, or someone, is tearing their beautiful relationship apart. AsStonewylde starts to disintegrate, a sinister alliance is forming, but they have no idea whatevil they are really up against.

432 pp • 9780575098909 • December

STONEWYLDE

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $10.99 Paper • Gollancz

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Step Up and DanceThalia Kalkipsakis

Dancing means everything to Saph, until an unexpected valentine turns everything up-side down

As I leaped and kicked, taking care to be perfectly in line, I felt a quickening in my chest,a secret dance in my heart. I just had to get through rehearsal and the game itself, then Iwould finally get to talk to him . . .

Saph’s life is pretty perfect. At 16, she’s already doing what she loves: dancing in a cheer-leading squad for a professional basketball team. So when she gets a Valentine from hersecret crush, all her dreams seem to be within reach. But the harder Saph dances after herdreams, the more her real life starts to get in the way. Worst of all, the Valentine turns outto be a hoax. Humiliated and angry, Saph and her best friend, Summer, are determined toget revenge. This is a funny, energetic story about forgetting the moves and rememberingwhat’s important.

Thalia Kalkipsakis is the author of multiple books in the Go Girl! series, including Danc-ing Queen, Sister Spirit, and The Worst Gymnast.

170 pp • 9781742377698 • September

Winter of GraceKate Constable

Bridie and Stella are best friends, and nothing can break them up—but could Bridie’ssearch for spirituality threaten their friendship?

“A winsome read, especially for readers who are open to the plot intricacies of timetravel.” —Booklist on Cicada Summer

Bridie and Stella have been friends forever and agree on everything—war is bad, the envi-ronment is important, and Stella is always the center of attention. So when the girls rescuea handsome boy at a peace rally, they never imagine that it might spell trouble between them.The first shock is that Jay seems to be attracted to Bridie, not Stella. The second is that Jayis a committed Christian. As Bridie draws closer to Jay, a whole new realm of ideas opensup to her. She starts to question who she is and her place in the world. But what if her newworld has no place for Stella?

Kate Constable is the author of The Singer of All Songs, The Waterless Sea, and The TenthPower, which form the acclaimed Chanters of Tremaris series. The Singer of All Songs wasnamed a Booklist Editors’ Choice and Top Ten Fantasy Title for Youth. She is also the au-thor of Always Mackenzie, Cicada Summer and The Taste of Lightning.

168 pp • 9781742377728 • November

HEART

Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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9781742377667$8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper

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My Life & Other CatastrophesRowena Mohr

Ever get the feeling your life would qualify for National Disaster Relief?Say hello to Erin Costello.

Erin’s pretty much your average teenage girl—except that her mother has allthe maternal instincts of a black widow spider, and her dad is out of workand completely clueless. That’s probably why they’re divorced. Not that any-one except Erin seems to care. Certainly not Erin’s sucky little brother Ben,who’s too busy making money, or her best friend, Rami, who is turning intoa fanatical environmental activist—with the emphasis on mental. And defi-nitely not Creepazoid—Erin’s mom’s new boyfriend—who may or may notbe a drug-dealing pervert disguised as a mild-mannered PE teacher! It’s an event-ful year for Erin Costello, but is her imagination running wild?

Rowena Mohr is a theatrical agent.

174 pp • 9781742377674 • February

HEART

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Only Ever AlwaysPenni Russon

“Like the sound of the little loved music box that is so pivotal to the story, Only EverAlways is both deeply touching and strangely eerie, leaving the reader with a mixture ofwarmth and apprehension, yearning and wonder—about death, life, language, art,dreams, and childhood. Fascinating and absolutely memorable.” —Ursula Dubosarsky,author, The Word Snoop

“Russon’s bracing, poetic voice and earthy, likable characters ground the story’s esotericsymbolism, and many readers will find their own fear and love reflected in the beautiful,open-ended metaphors.” —Booklist on Breathe

A suspenseful dystopian story of parallel realities—two girls in two worlds with two differ-ent ways to survive. Who dreams the dreamer? Claire lives in an ordinary world where every-thing is whole. But inside, Claire is broken, frozen with grief after the death of her beloveduncle. The silvery notes of her music box allow her an escape from her grief into a worldwhere she dreams of Clara, a girl who looks just like her. Clara’s world has always been bro-ken. She finds broken things and makes them anew to swap at the markets; she walks thetreacherous route past the brown river where lone dogs prowl; and she finds treasures to takehome to her friend Andrew, who has looked after her since she was small. Which world isreal? Claire’s and Clara’s paths are set to collide, and each has much to lose, or gain. Origi-nal and poetic, this captivating urban fantasy explores dreams, grief, friendship, and love througha brilliantly constructed world.

Penni Russon is the author of Breathe, Indigo Girls, and Undine.

168 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction9781741750447 • October • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeYasutaka TsutsuiTranslatedby David Karashima

First published in 1967, this classic of Japanese young adult science fiction about a time-traveling girl has been the basis of many adaptions, including film and manga

“Fans of Haruki Murakami will relish this delightful collection. . . . A strange, magicaljourney.” —Entertainment Weekly on Salmonella Men on Planet Porno

One of Tsutsui’s best-known and most popular works in his native Japan, this is the storyof 15-year-old schoolgirl Kazuko, who accidentally discovers that she can leap back andforth in time. In her quest to uncover the identity of the mysterious figure that she believesto be responsible for her paranormal abilities, she’ll constantly have to push the bound-aries of space and time, and challenge the notions of dream and reality.

Yasutaka Tsutsui is one of the most acclaimed science fiction writers in Japan. He has wonseveral literary prizes and was made a Chevalier Order of Arts and Literature by the Frenchgovernment. His books include Hell, Salmonella Men on Planet Porno, and the manga Tele-pathic Wanderers.

200 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction9781846881343 • September • $12.99 Paper • Alma Books

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Being HereBarry Jonsberg

A friendship blossoms when 16-year-old Carly interviews feisty 93-year-old Leah for herlocal history project and Leah shares her fascinating life’s story—of a girl whose rich imag-ination rescues her from a grim reality, and an unlikely boy who changes everything

“Jonsberg’s prose is spare, his pacing excellent, his plotting memorable.” —PublishersWeekly on Dreamrider

“From Australia comes another great piece of YA literature with wit, zing, and depth.Plenty of on-the-spot humor. . . . Readers will laugh, cry, and, without trying, learn.”—Kirkus Reviews on Am I Right or Am I Right?

The boy sat in the branches of the fifth tree on the left, his scuffed boots dangling. Leah turnedher eyes up. His face was heavily freckled, his eyes large, brown and almond-shaped. His hairstuck out at wild angles. ‘Hello,’ she said.

When Leah Cartwright was five years old her father went to the barn, put a shotgun in hismouth, and pulled the trigger. Soon afterwards a boy appeared to Leah, in a tree in the or-chard—a secret friend. Leah called him Adam, and she grew to love him. As a child on anisolated farm with only her fierce yet loving mother and her dog, Pagan, for company, Leah

treasured books—the stories within them and the places they could take her. Now she is old, and a gifted storyteller, so when16-year-old Carly interviews her for her local history project, Leah uses the magic of story to draw Carly into her present, herpast, her secrets, and her unique friendship with Adam. This beautifully told novel is a bittersweet tale of hope, faith, conse-quences, and true love.

Barry Jonsberg is the author of Am I Right or Am I Right?, The Crimes and Punishments of Miss Payne, Dreamrider, and Ironbark.

258 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14 & Up • Fiction9781742373850 • October • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

MammonJ. B. Thomas

Forget possession, exorcisms, salt circles, and pentagrams—the modern demon is far moredifficult to catch, and even harder to destroy

After the savage, tragic deaths of their parents, Grace and Joe Callahan learn that they are de-scendants of the sarsareh—an ancient order of mercenaries who hunt very special prey. Graceand Joe take their place in the Order, but are treated with hostility and fear by other recruits,for the Callahan siblings have powers that fascinate and terrify. Joe is a Ferryman, capable ofopening dimensional rifts, while Grace’s telepathic abilities surpass anything the Order hasever seen. To complicate matters, Grace falls for her older, more experienced squad leader, Ivan.Meanwhile, the sarsareh elders have their own plans for Joe. But none of that will matter ifMammon, a powerful demon, manages to convince Joe to open a gateway to his demon worldand overrun Earth with his armies. If Mammon succeeds, it’s game over.

J. B. Thomas is an English teacher. Mammon is her first novel.

384 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14 & Up • Fiction9781742750743 • November • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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A Good Clean EdgeVincent Caldey

From the author of the bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles comes a tense, gripping, beau-tifully written rite-of-passage story

“Young adult readers will really appreciate the stylishness of this novel just as much asthey appreciate the social themes and the thriller aspect of the murder story in its latterstages.” —Bookbag

His pretty mouth curls up, the same way as his hair. I hear a kind of click. Something glintsbelow my eye. “Not gonna ask you again,” he says.

“Cut him,” says his mate.

“Shut up,” says the boy. Slowly, he touches the blade to my face. He slides it flat along theside of my nose. “Do you like it?” he says, in a whisper this time.

I don’t, but I nod. I have to agree. I just do what he says. To live. To get away.

“It’s sharp,” he says.

And almost wet against my skin. A tear leaves my eye. Pee trickles down my leg.

“Don’t cry,” he says. He sounds disappointed. But how can I be brave with a blade at my eye?

Vincent already endures a traumatic family life, and now he must face a brand-new school. A school with a bully, who has a knife. Spareand haunting, inspired by Raymond Carver, this tense young adult novel tells the tale of a war of nerves, a dark and tragic turnof events, a good clean edge. This is a compelling coming-of-age story written with style, substance, and passion.

Vincent Caldey is a pseudonym for Chris D’Lacey. He is the author of hugely popular the Last Dragon Chronicles, which in-cludes Dark Fire, Fire Star, The Fire Within, and Ice Fire. He won a Carnegie Medal for Fly, Cherokee, Fly.

256 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Fiction9781408313022 • November • $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Black Painted FingernailsSteven Herrick

A captivating story of tender new friendship and self-discovery from the author of Kiss-ing Annabel

“Rich, layered verse reminiscent of works such as Sonya Sones’ Stop Pretending. . . .Both books . . . speak with sincerity and sensitivity to the quiet revolution in everyfamily.” —Booklist starred review, A Place Like This and Love, Ghosts, & Facial Hair

“How about we toss a coin? Heads, it’s west and a lift. Tails, it’s still west, but no lift.”James is heading into the country on his first teacher-training round when a mysterious girlasks him for a ride. Sophie has him all worked out: “You live with your parents and theybought you this car, and a very nice car it is too.” At first James can’t see past her wild hairand attitude, but when Sophie trusts him with a secret she’s been keeping too long, she changeshis direction completely. Steven Herrick masterfully reveals the essence of his characters inthis tough and tender story about opening up to love and living a life that’s true.

Steven Herrick is one of Australia’s most popular poets. He has been short-listed for theChildren’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year award on six occasions and he hastwice won prizes in the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards. His other books forteens include Kissing Annabel; Love, Ghosts, & Facial Hair; A Place Like This, and Slice.

210 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14 & Up • Fiction9781742374598 • October • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

Blood RivalsThe Biographies of Twilight Stars Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner

Martin Howden

Pitting vampire against werewolf, this reversible guide to Team Edward and Team Jacob features two covers and two equally detailed biographies of the Twigh-light Saga heartthrobs.

The two stars of the incredibly popular Twilight Saga films, Robert Pattinson andTaylor Lautner, go head-to-head in this unique double biography that reveals howthey have learned to stay grounded throughout their meteoric rise to fame—whilethe entire world is thirsting for their blood. Beginning with his childhood in Lon-don, the book details Robert Pattinson’s acting debut at age 15 in amateur plays be-fore describing his 2003 big break as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Gobletof Fire. Catapulted into the spotlight by the 2005 blockbuster, Pattinson was nextcast as Edward Cullen in the highly anticipated film, Twilight. With the Twilight Sagaquickly becoming an global phenomenon, this comprehensive guide shows why Roberthas become the hottest Brit in Hollywood. Also following the life of the boy whowould become Pattinson’s on-screen rival, the guide chronicle’s Taylor Lautner's child-hood in Michigan, relocation to Los Angeles, and big break at age 13 in The Ad-ventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. Within months he landed the role as Eliot inCheaper by the Dozen 2, but this biography shows how his role as Jacob Black inthe Twilight Saga has transformed him into an international teen heartthrob.

Martin Howden is the author of Blood Rivals: Vampire vs. Werewolf, Lily Allen: LivingDangerously, Robert Downey Jr: The Biography, and Russell Crowe: The Biography.

288 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Nonfiction9781857828092 • January • $13.99 (Can $15.99) Paper • John Blake

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The Wanted100% Official: Our Story, Our Way

The Wanted

The official book by and about the popular boy band, filled with hundreds of never-before-seen photos

Recent appearances include Ellen, Chelsea Lately, the Tonight Showwith Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, the Today show, and the View

Their hit single “Glad You Came” was covered on GleePublished in full collaboration with the band, this glossy biography contains exclusivephotographic material and unseen behind-the-scenes shots, as well as a special sectiondedicated to their devoted fans. It also offers an extraordinary insight into the boys’lives, including each member’s journey to becoming part of the Wanted. Revealing every-thing there is to know about Max, Nathan, Jay, Siva, and Tom, this is quite simply theirfans’ most wanted book.

The Wanted includes members Tom, Max, Nathan, Jay, and Siva. Their ages range from17 to 22, and they claim Manchester, Dublin, and Nottingham among their hometowns.

192 pp • 7.5 x 9.5 • 300 Color Photos • 25 B/W PhotosAges 12 & Up • Autobiography/Music9780752227535 • Available • $24.99 Cloth • Boxtree

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Gossip BoysThe Double Unauthorised Biography of Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford

Liz Kaye

OMG—it’s Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass and Nate Archibald in one book! XOXO

Everyone loves the boys of Gossip Girl, but how can fans possibly choose between Ed West-wick’s bad-guy allure and Chace Crawford’s pretty-boy looks? To help readers decide, thisunauthorized double biography charts the lives of both Chace and Ed, who are best friendsboth on the show and in real life. It describes Brit-born Westwick’s edgy cool, his having frontedthe indie band the Filthy Youth, and appearing in cult films such as Son of Rambow and Chil-dren of Men. Crawford meanwhile is described as the ultimate all-American idol, signed bythe first talent agent who interviewed him, being named “Summer’s Hottest Bachelor” by Peo-ple and winning the Teen Choice Award for “Male Hottie.” The huge success of Gossip Girlhas seen these actors become two of the hottest teen idols around, and now fans can learn allabout the boys—their early days, their flames old and new, their careers, and the bromancethat has made them scorching stars.

Liz Kaye is a freelance writer and a huge Gossip Girl fan.

256 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14 & Up • Nonfiction9780753540282 • September • $12.99 Paper • Virgin Books

Hunger Games A–ZMartin Howden

Find out about the characters, the controversy, and how the books have been transformedfor the Hollywood screen

A is for Action Scenes—the Hunger Games trilogy is full of nail-biting action and tense bat-tle scenes. B is for Bestselling Books—The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, the first twobooks in the series, were each New York Times bestsellers, and Mockingjay topped all thebestseller lists. C is for Suzanne Collins, the author of the books. She has also adapted TheHunger Games for the film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth. This book oftrivia is a must-have for any Hunger Games fan.

Martin Howden is the author of Blood Rivals: Vampire vs. Werewolf, Robert Downey Jr: TheBiography, and Russell Crowe: The Biography.

288 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12 & Up • Nonfiction9781857826814 • September • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper • John Blake

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Who You Are Is What You DoMaking Choices About Life After School

Heather McAllister

A funky and informative workbook designed to help teenagers makegood decisions when taking the sometimes scary step of entering lifeafter school

Heather McAllister has drawn on her experience as a career coach tocreate an essential resource for schools, students, and parents alike. Thisattractive and fun-to-use guide gets its readers asking the right questionsabout themselves. Although it is light, informal, and thought provok-ing, it draws on the insights of three great philosophers—Sartre, whosays we are what we choose; Heidegger, who says we are the values thatwe choose; and Nietzsche, who says we are our passions. Utilizing aninnovative approach to career counseling for “Generation Y,” it encouragesstudents to focus on their strengths and interests, not “the job.” An idealgift for any high school student, this personal workbook is also an ex-pert resource for career counselors, teachers, and parents.

Heather McAllister is a philosophical counselor specializing in life-di-rection guidance for teenagers and adults. She has experience as a stu-dent counselor, as a career consultant, and in corporate recruitment. Shehas an MA in philosophy and is an adjunct member of the AmericanPhilosophical Practitioners Association.

72 pp • 6.5 x 9 • Ages 14 & Up • Nonfiction9780980607024 • March • $24.99 (Can $27.99) Cloth Wilkins Farago Pty Ltd

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The Parent’s Guide to Self HarmWhat Parents Need to Know

Jane Smith

Written by parents for parents, this handy guide book shows both how to deal—and help—when a child is engaging in self-harm

An ever-increasing number of young people are turning to self-harm in order to cope withthe pressures of modern living, and this poses a huge problem for parents and others whocare for them. This book provides the answers needed to the pressing questions these par-ents struggle with daily, and shows that there is hope in these distressing situations. Ques-tions addressed include: How do I know for sure whether my child is self-harming? Howshould I approach my child? What help and treatment is available to us? What can I do tohelp my child? and How have other parents coped? Full of the real-life experiences of par-ents who have been there, this is a practical book that will both inform and equip parentsto help their children and themselves get through this difficult time.

Jane Smith is the director of Anorexia & Bulimia Care—which also helps sufferers of self-harm—and has helped her own daughters through self-harm. She is the author of First StepsOut of Eating Disorders and The Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders.

160 pp • 5 x 7.75 • Parenting & Family Care9780745955704 • October • $14.95 (Can $16.95) Paper • Lion UK

The Right Instrument for Your ChildRevised and Updated Edition

Atarah Ben-Tovim, MBE, and Douglas Boyd

An updated edition of the definitive guide to choosing the right instrument to unlock a child’smusical potential

“A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments.” —Guardian

Offering a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child,this unique book starts with the child’s physical and emotional makeup, and uses question-naires and charts to systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For in-stance, a child who loves company might not enjoy playing the piano as it is predominantlya solo instrument appealing to quiet introverts, yet many a child has been forced to learn onlyto give up as soon as they are allowed. As well as examining each individual instrument, itgives advice on how some of the pitfalls can be avoided and provide information on buyingand practicing. Based on years of research by the authors, this is a comprehensive and inspi-rational book that will help unlock every child’s potential.

Atarah Ben-Tovim was made an MBE for services to children’s music. She has an honorary doc-torate of music from the British Council for National Academic Awards, is an associate of boththe Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, and was a child prodigy on theflute. Douglas Boyd is a musical drop-out, has been a BBC TV producer, and is a linguist.

176 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Parenting & Family Care/Music 9781409138129 (Replaces 9780297850656) • September • $15.99 Paper • Orion Publishing

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How Mothers LoveAnd How Relationships Are Born

Naomi Stadlen

The importance of intimacy between a mother and her baby and how this can impact achild’s ability to develop relationships early in life

“A heartfelt and incisive examination of mothers’ inner lives.” —Publishers Weekly onWhat Mothers Do

For more than 20 years, Naomi Stadlen has listened to hundreds of mothers talking at herweekly discussion groups. Here she offers unique insights into how mothers and babies learnto communicate intimately with one another. When adults relate to one another, they are build-ing on the foundations usually laid down by their mothers, and this study explores how moth-ers 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 trans-formation into motherhood, and one’s role as a mother in wider society. By sharing the ex-periences of other mothers, Naomi Stadlen offers reassurance and support to all new parentsas 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 author ofWhat Mothers Do, and the mother of three.

346 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Parenting & Family Care9780749952983 • October • $19.95 Paper • Piatkus Books

Precious BabiesPregnancy, Birth and Parenting After Infertility

Kate Brian

A look at the common difficulties faced by women who had trouble conceiving, once theyhave that long-awaited positive pregnancy test

“This is the book that no woman who ever wants to have a baby should be without, nomatter what her situation is or how old she is now.” —Olivia Montuschi, Donor Conception Network on The Complete Guide to Female Fertility

When women who are attempting to conceive through IVF or other fertility treatments do be-come pregnant, they often expect that they will now be the same as any other pregnant woman—but the reality is that the experience of infertility continues to resonate during pregnancy, birth,and often long afterwards. Packed with case histories and informed by expert advice, this guideis the first to address the specific practical and emotional issues experienced by women whohave struggled to become pregnant, and provide much-needed reassurance and support. It dis-cusses and offers help for the increased risk of miscarriage, multiple pregnancies, prematurebirth, postnatal depression, and donor family issues. It also covers family life, early days, try-ing again, only children or more than one child, the teenage years, and beyond.

Kate Brian is the author of The Complete Guide to IVF and The Complete Guide to Fe-male Fertility.

284 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Parenting & Family Care9780749954017 • October • $19.95 Paper • Piatkus Books

Also available:The Complete Guide to Female Fertility

9780749928803$16.95 Paper

The Complete Guide to IVF

9780749952495$15.95 Paper

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DoulasWhy Every Pregnant Woman Deserves One

Susan Ross

An emotional and powerful book that discusses the positivedifference a doula can make during any pregnancy

A doula can help women achieve a birth that is exactly the way theywould like—quietly and peacefully in a dimly lit room, in absolutecontrol of the labor and birth, feeling safe and supported. Doulasare trained to look after women, both emotionally and physically,during pregnancy, labor, and birthing. They empower women tonegotiate the best care for themselves and their babies. They actas an advocate, steering women and their partners through thesometimes daunting hospital system, or if they are having the babyat a birth center or at home, the doula provides support, reas-surance, and encouragement. Educating expectant parents on whata doula is, why a pregnant woman needs one, and what to lookout for when selecting one, this resource includes information onAustralia, UK, France, and the United States.

Susan Ross has been a midwife for more than 30 years, is thefounder and director of a doula training school, and is the authorof Birth Right.

168 pp • 6.5 x 8.5 • 30 B/W Photos Parenting & Family Care/Health 9781921295300 • September • $22.95 (Can $25.95) PaperRockpool Publishing

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SEASONAL TITLES: CHRISTMAS

My Very LittleChristmas Story

Lois RockIllustrations by Alex AyliffeAges 3–5 • 9780745962573$4.99 (Can $5.99) Board BookLion Children’s

My Very First Christmas StorySticker Book

Lois RockIllustrations by Alex AyliffeAges 3–5 • 9780745962139$4.99 (Can $5.99) Paper Lion Children’s

My Little Christmas Story

Christina GoodingsIllustrations by Claudine GévryAges 3–5 • 9780745969282$6.99 (Can $7.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

Child of BethlehemElena PasqualiIllustrations by Kristina StephensonAges 3–5 • 9780745962665 $14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

Baby’s First Christmas

Christina GoodingsIllustrations by Stephen BarkerUp to 3 • 9780745962566$6.99 (Can $7.99) Board Book Lion Children’s

Happy Christmas, Little Bear

Margaret AllumIllustrations by Angela SwanAges 2–6 • 9781921714870$8.99 (Can $9.99) PaperLittle Hare Books

Ten Gifts fromSanta Claus

Jenny BakIllustrations by Niall HardingAges 3–5 • 9781405251273$14.99 Cloth • Egmont UK

The Shepherd Girlof Bethlehem

Carey MorningIllustrations by Alan MarksAges 3–5 • 9780745963686$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

It Was ChristmasNight

Sophie PiperIllustrations by Emily BolamAges 3–5 • 9780745962214$8.99 (Can $9.99) Board BookLion Children’s

Christmas Stories for Little Angels

Sarah J. DoddIllustrations by Dubravka KolanovicAges 3–5 • 9780745969176$12.99 (Can $13.99) ClothLion Children’s

Lift-the-Flap Christmas Stories

Christina GoodingsIllustrations by Annabel HudsonAges 3–5 • 9780745962030$12.99 (Can $13.99) ClothLion Children’s

What Can You See?On Christmas Night

Victoria TebbsIllustrations by Russell JulianAges 3–5 • 9780745961422$9.99 (Can $10.99) ClothLion Children’s

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SEASONAL TITLES: CHRISTMAS

Christmas SurpriseJonathan ReedIllustrations by Jenny HaleAges 3–5 • 9781921714887$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLittle Hare Books

Santa’s MissingReindeer

Dan CrispAges 3–5 • 9780230712911$12.99 ClothCampbell Books

The Little Drummer Boy

Bruce WhatleyAges 3–5 • 9781864719925$10.99 (Can $11.99) PaperRandom House Australia

ChristmasKatie DickerAges 5–7 • 9780237543686$19.99 (Can $21.99) ClothEvans Brothers

The Lion Book of Five-MinuteChristmas Stories

John GoodwinIllustrations by Richard A. JohnsonAges 5–7 • 9780745969268$12.99 (Can $13.99) PaperLion Children’s

The Tale of Baboushka

Elena Pasquali and Lucia MongiojAges 5–7 • 9780745962757$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion StorytellerChristmas Book

Retold by Bob HartmanIllustrations by Krisztina Kallai NagyAges 5–7 • 9780745969169$19.99 (Can $21.99) ClothLion Children’s

Santa’s SuitDavide CaliIllustrations by Éric HeliotAges 5–7 • 9780980416572 $9.99 (Can $10.99) PaperWilkins Farago Pty Ltd

ChristmasCatherine ChambersAges 5–9 • 9780237541194$10.99 (Can $11.99) PaperEvans Brothers

Christmas DoodlesSmriti Prasadam-HallsIllustrations by Anja BoretzkiAges 5–9 • 9780230748934$7.99 Paper• Campbell Books

The Animals’ ChristmasElena PasqualiIllustrations by Giuliano FerriAges 7–9 • 9780745963341 $14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

Where AreSanta’s Pants?

Richard MerrittAges 7–9 • 9781921541506$9.99 (Can $10.99) PaperLittle Hare Books

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SEASONAL TITLES: HALLOWEEN

Little WitchJenny ArthurAges Up to 3 • 9780230744875$7.99 Cloth • Campbell Books

Little GhostJenny ArthurAges Up to 3 • 9780230744882$7.99 Cloth • Campbell Books

Sounds SpookyChristopher ChengIllustrations by Sarah DavisAges 5–7 • 9781864718799$16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothRandom House Australia

Classic Tales of Horror

Terry OakesAges 5–7 • 9781857077292$19.99 (Can $21.99) ClothTango Books

HalloweenDonald GrantIllustrations by Pierre-Marie ValatAges 5–8 • 9781851033140$11.99 (Can $12.99) SpiralFirst Discovery

Witch Baby andMe On Stage

Debi GlioriAges 7–9 • 9780552556798$7.99 Paper • Corgi

Witch Baby andMe After Dark

Debi GlioriAges 7–9 • 9780552556781$7.99 Paper• Corgi

Witch Baby and Me

Debi GlioriAges 7–9 • 9780552556767$7.99 Paper • Corgi

The Wickedest WitchMartin HowardIllustrations by Colin StimpsonAges 8–12 • 9781843651314$12.99 (Can $14.99) ClothPavilion Children’s

The White WandMartin HowardIllustrations by Colin StimpsonAges 8–12 • 9781843651345$12.99 (Can $14.99) ClothPavilion Children’s

How to Cook ChildrenMartin HowardIllustrations by Colin StimpsonAges 9–12 • 9781843651796$9.99 (Can $10.99) PaperPavilion Children’s

Bansi O’Haraand the Edges of Halloween

John DoughertyAges 9–12 • 9780440867920$8.99 Paper • Yearling

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SEASONAL TITLES: EASTER

My Very First EasterSticker Book

Lois RockIllustrations by Alex Ayliffe

See page 54 for full detailsAges 3–5 • 9780745962825$4.99 (Can $5.99) PaperLion Children’s

My Very First Easter StoryLois RockIllustrations by Alex Ayliffe

See page 55 for full detailsAges 3–5 • 9780745962160$6.99 (Can $7.99) ClothLion Children’s

My Little Easter StoryChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Claudine GévryAges 3–5 • 9780745969275$6.99 (Can $7.99) ClothLion Children’s

The First EasterSophie PiperIllustrations by Estelle CorkeAges 3–5 • 9780745948720$5.95 (Can $6.95) ClothLion Children’s

EasterKatie DickerAges 5–7 • 9780237543693$19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth Evans Brothers

Simon and the Easter Miracle

Mary JoslinIllustrations by Anna LuraschiAges 5–7 • 9780745960586$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

The First EasterLois RockIllustrations by Sophie AllsoppAges 5–7 • 9780745949581$12.99 (Can $13.95) ClothLion Children’s

EasterCatherine ChambersAges 5–9 • 9780237541217$10.99 (Can $11.99) PaperEvans Brothers

PassoverDavid Rose and Gill RoseAges 5–9 • 9780237541224$10.99 (Can $11.99) PaperEvans Brothers

The Easter AngelsBob HartmanIllustrations by Sophy WilliamsAges 7–9 • 9780745969220$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

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BABY’S BAPTISM (AGES UP TO 3)

PLAYFUL TODDLERS (AGES 3–5)

Choosing a Children’s Bible & Prayer BookA wide range for all ages, tastes, and budgets

EAGER READERS (AGES 5–7)

A Gift for a Little Child’s Baptism

9780745962511$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

Baby’s Little Bible and Prayers

9780745960395 $16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothLion Children’s

Baby’s Little BiblePink Edition

9780745962726 $9.99 (Can $10.99) ClothLion Children’s

Baby’s Little BibleBlue Edition

9780745962719$9.99 (Can $10.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion Bible for Me

9780745962641$10.99 (Can $11.99) ClothLion Children’s

My Best Bedtime Bible

9780745962238$12.99 (Can $14.99) Board BookLion Children’s

Bible Stories for Little Angels

9780745962092$12.99 (Can $13.99) ClothLion Children’s

This Is My Bible9780745969237 $12.99 (Can $13.99)Board BookLion Children’s

The Lion First Bookof Bible Stories

9780745962078$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

A Child’s First Book of Prayers

9780745944746$12.99 (Can $14.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion Storyteller Bible

9780745949802$19.99 (Can $21.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion Read & Know Bible

9780745949963$17.95 (Can $19.95) ClothLion Children’s

Baby’s Little BibleWhite Gift Edition

9780745960388$12.99 (Can $13.99) ClothLion Children’s

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Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories

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Two-Minute Bible Stories

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I Want to KnowAbout the Bible

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CONFIRMATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (AGES 7 & UP)

The Lion Day-by-Day BibleMary JoslinIllustrations by Amanda HallAges 7–9 • 9780745961323$19.95 (Can $21.95) Cloth • Lion Children’s

The Lion Book ofDay-by-Day Prayers

Mary JoslinIllustrations by Amanda HallAges 7–12 • 9780745949420$16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion Children’s BibleRetold by Pat AlexanderIllustrations by Carolyn CoxAges 7–12 • 9780745919393$12.99 (Can $13.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion Bible in Its TimeLois RockIllustrations by Steve NoonAges 7–12 • 9780745960159$16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion Classic BibleAndrea SkevingtonIllustrations by Sophy WilliamsAges 7–9 • Lion Children’sCloth: 9780745961064 $17.99 (Can $19.99) Gift Edition: 9780745963310$29.99 (Can $32.99)

My Very Own BibleRetold by Lois RockIllustrations by Carolyn CoxAges 7–9 • Lion Children’sCloth: 9780745949918 $7.99 (Can $8.99) Gift Edition: 9780745961255$9.99 (Can $10.99)

My Very Own Book of Prayers

Su Box

Illustrations by Carolyn CoxAges 5–7 • 9780745962931$7.99 (Can $8.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion Encyclope-dia of the Bible

Peter AtkinsonAges 9–12 • 9780745960104 $19.99 (Can $21.99) ClothLion Children’s

Journey into the Bible

Lois RockIllustrations by Andrew RowlandAges 7–12 • 9780745960883$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

The Lion Graphic Bible

Jeff Anderson and Mike Maddox9780745949239 $12.99 (Can $14.99) PaperLion UK

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A Gift for a LittleChild’s Baptism

Sophie PiperIllustrations by Caroline WilliamsUp to 3 • 9780745962511$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

My Favourite Fairy Tales

Tony RossAges 3–5 • 9781842709801$19.99 Cloth • Andersen Press

10 Little Hermit CrabsLee FoxIllustrations by Shane McGUp to 5 • 9781741757392$15.99 (Can $17.99) ClothAllen & Unwin

Kisses for DaddyFrances WattsIllustrations by David LeggeAges 3–5 • 9781921272431 $15.95 (Can $17.95) ClothLittle Hare Books

Clancy & Millie andthe Very Fine House

Libby GleesonIllustrations by Freya BlackwoodAges 3–5 • Little Hare Books Paper: 9781921541902$9.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth: 9781921541193$16.99 (Can $18.99)

Just BecauseRebecca ElliottAges 5–7 • Lion Children’sPaper: 9780745962351 $8.99 (Can $9.99) Cloth: 9780745962672$14.99 (Can $16.99)

Precious LittleJulie Hunt and Sue MossIllustrations by Gaye ChapmanAges 3–5 • 9781741751475$16.99 (Can $18.99) ClothAllen & Unwin

Katie in LondonJames MayhewAges 4–8 • 9781843622857 $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

One Sheep, Two SheepPatricia ByersIllustrations by Tamsin AinslieAges 3–5 • 9781921541452$10.99 (Can $11.99) ClothLittle Hare Books

The Lion StorytellerBedtime Book

Bob HartmanIllustrations by Krisztina Kállai NagyAges 5–7 • 9780745960944$19.99 (Can $21.99) ClothLion Children’s

"Outstanding illustrations." —School Library Journal

"A particularly charmingstory." —Times

"Well suited for young adventurers." —Bloomsbury Review

"Legge's rounded,glowing, comfortingillustrations . . . [make]each page a delight tostudy." —Booklist

“A friendly twist on collective nouns.”—Publishers Weekly

Bestsellers

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Red Riding HoodBrothers GrimmIllustrations by Louise RoweAges 5–7 • 9781857077414 $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth Tango Books

The Three TreesElena PasqualiIllustrations by Sophie WindhamAges 5–7 • 9780745962894$14.99 (Can $16.99) ClothLion Children’s

Hansel and GretelBrothers GrimmIllustrations by Louise RoweAges 5–7 • 9781857078152$19.99 (Can $21.99) ClothTango Books

A Child’s First Bookof Prayers

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Child’s First Book of Prayers, A ..................111, 114Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose ....................8Christmas..........................................................108Christmas (Sparklers series)................................108Christmas Doodles ............................................108Christmas Stories for Little Angels ....................107Christmas Surprise ............................................108Cicada Summer ..................................................96Cinderella............................................................66Clancy & Millie and the Very Fine House ............113Classic Nursery Tales ............................................44Classic Tales of Horror ......................................109Close Shave ........................................................73Close-Up ............................................................18Come and Play, Mr Croc........................................7Complete Guide to Female Fertility, The ............105Complete Guide to IVF, The ..............................105Crackle of Crickets, A..........................................48Crash, The ..........................................................93Crocodile, The ....................................................19Crushed ............................................................116Cry of the Wolf ..................................................92Curse of the Poltergoose, The ............................80Daniel and the Lions............................................61Darius Bell and the Crystal Bees ..........................87David and Goliath ..............................................61David Melling ......................................................50Day Our Teacher Went Mad, The ........................78Deadly Target ......................................................77Denver ................................................................29Desert, The..........................................................19Diary of a Soccer Star ..........................................71Disasterchef ........................................................82Dive in Deeper ....................................................90Dolphins..............................................................19Double Trouble....................................................70Doulas ..............................................................106Dozy Mare ..........................................................26Dr Xargle’s Book of Earthlets ..............................26Dragon Legends ..................................................85Dress Up Kate ....................................................65Drove of Bullocks, A ............................................48Dust ‘n’ Bones ....................................................84E Is for Echidna....................................................12Early Reader ..................................................66, 67Earth's Surface, The ............................................19Easter................................................................110Easter (Sparklers series)......................................110Easter Angels, The ............................................110Ellie’s Bad Hair Day ..............................................47Eye Magic! ............................................................3Fairy Tale, A ........................................................43Fairy Unicorn Riding Stables ..................................5Fairytale Pop-ups ..................................................1Family Files ..........................................................82Fangs ‘n’ Fire ......................................................84Ferryman Chronicles, The ....................................99Filth of Starlings, A ..............................................49Finger-Trail Animal Tales ......................................57Fire Engine ............................................................2First Discovery ....................................................19First Discovery Art ..............................................20First Easter, The ................................................110First Easter, The ..........................................61, 110First Prayers ........................................................60First Prayers at Bedtime ......................................60First Prayers with Jesus ........................................60Fish Underwater ..................................................15Floods, The..........................................................82Fossil Fury............................................................74Foul Play..............................................................74Foxes in the Snow ..............................................38Frog Prince, The ..................................................66Fun to Finish Animals ..........................................65Game, The ..........................................................93Germs!................................................................47

Title Index10 Little Hermit Crabs ......................................11310-Minute Bedtime Stories ..................................442nd Big, Big Book of Tashi, The ..........................68A to Z of Fairies, An ..............................................9A to Z of Pirates, An ......................................9, 114Adventures of Julius Chancer, The:

Volume One......................................................88Adventures of Julius Chancer, The:Volume Two ......................................................88

Adventures of Julius Chancer, The:Volume Three....................................................88

Aesop’s Fables ..................................................115Alien Brainwash, The ..........................................75Always Mackenzie ......................................96, 116Amazing Tashi Activity Book, The ........................68And Picasso Painted Guernica ..........................115And Red Galoshes ..............................................10Animal Tales ........................................................70Animals Underground ........................................15Animals’ Christmas, The ....................................108Around the World in Eighty Days ........................45Atlas of Space ....................................................13Atlas of the Earth ................................................13Aunt Severe and the Dragons............................115Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals, An ........................12Australian ABC of Animals, An ............................12Baaah! ..................................................................2Babbit ................................................................24Baby’s First Christmas ........................................107Baby’s Little Bible and Prayers ............................111Baby’s Little Bible: Blue Edition ..........................111Baby’s Little Bible: Pink Edition ..........................111Baby’s Little Bible: White Gift Editon ..................111Bansi O’Hara and the Edges of Halloween ........109Battle of the Zombies ........................................116Being Here ..........................................................99Bella......................................................................4Bella’s Butterfly Ball ..............................................4Bella’s Midsummer Secret ......................................4Better Homes & Gardens ....................................82Bible Blessings ....................................................61Bible Detective ....................................................63Bible Stories for Little Angels ............................111Big Bear, Little Brother ........................................39Big Freeze, The....................................................75Big, Big, Big Book of Tashi, The............................68Bindi Behind the Scenes ......................................90Birds....................................................................14Black Painted Fingernails ..................................100Blackbeard’s Pirates vs the Evil Mummies ............89Blockbuster ........................................................74Blood Rivals ......................................................101BOM! Went the Bear ..........................................27Book of Bones, The ..........................................116Bookmark Days ..................................................97Boot Camp..........................................................74Boy Who Biked the World, The............................79Boy Who Biked the World, The............................79Boy Who Biked the World, The: On the Roadto Africa............................................................79

Bravest Kid I’ve Ever Known, The ........................78Brigid Lucy ..........................................................71Brigid Lucy and the Princess Tower ......................71Brigid Lucy Wants a Pet ......................................71Bronwyn Bancroft ..............................................12Buggy Buddies ......................................................4Burning Issy ........................................................92Busy Baby..............................................................4Butterfly, The ......................................................13Car........................................................................2Cassie ................................................................97Child of Bethlehem ..........................................107Child Within the Lotus, The ..............................106

Gift for a Little Child’s Baptism, A ..............111, 113Girl Who Blew Up Her Brother, The ....................78Girl Who Leapt Through Time, The......................98Go Hare and Tortoise Go!....................................57Go Jojo Go! ........................................................35God Makes the World ........................................61Goggle-Eyed Goats, The......................................30Good Clean Edge, A..........................................100Gossip Boys ......................................................102Great Big Enormous Book of Tashi, The ..............68Great Outdoors, The ..........................................82Grumpy Little King ..............................................36Guest Appearance, A ..........................................90Halloween ........................................................109Hansel and Gretel..........................................1, 114Happy Christmas, Little Bear..............................107Head Spinners ....................................................79Heart ............................................................96, 97Help Your Child Excel at Reading ......................106Henri Matisse ......................................................20High Risk ............................................................74Hippo Has a Hat ....................................................8Home & Away ....................................................82Horror House ......................................................72How Mothers Love ............................................105How to Cook Children ......................................109How to Draw Animals ........................................64Hunger Games A–Z ..........................................102I Imagine ..........................................................114I Want to Know About the Bible........................111Impressionists......................................................20In the Attic ..........................................................31Indigo Girls, The ..................................................97Insects ................................................................15Inside the Body....................................................15Iron, the Switch and the Broom

Cupboard, The ..................................................80Island Escape, An ................................................90It Was Christmas Night ......................................107It Will Get Better ..............................................116Itsy-Bitsy Animals ................................................10Itsy-Bitsy Babies ..................................................10Jack Flint and the Spellbinder’s Curse ................116Jelly People, The ..................................................75Jesus and the Fishermen......................................61Jesus and the Prayer ............................................61Jesus and the Miracle ..........................................61Jiggy McCue..................................................80, 81Jonah and the Whale ..........................................61Jonah’s Incredible Journey ..................................57Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor

Dreamcoat ........................................................46Journey into the Bible........................................112Jump for Glory ....................................................76Just Because................................................40, 113Kangaroo and Crocodile......................................12Kangaroos Hop ..................................................11Katie ..................................................................21Katie and the British Artists ................................21Katie and the Dinosaurs ......................................21Katie and the Spanish Princess ............................21Katie in London ..........................................21, 113Katie in Scotland ................................................21Katie’s Picture Show ............................................21Kid Swap ............................................................81Killer Underpants, The ........................................80Kisses for Daddy................................................113Koala Bounces Back, The ....................................30Koala Who Bounced, The ....................................30Land Ahoy, Mr Croc ..............................................6Last Tiger, The ....................................................40Let’s Look at Fairies, Witches, Giants

and Dragons ....................................................16Let’s Look at Insects ............................................16Let’s Look at Life Below the City ..........................16Let’s Look at Paris by Night ..................................17

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Let’s Look at the Long Polar Night ......................17Let’s Look at the Rainforest..................................18Let’s Look at the Seashore ..................................18Let’s Look at the Zoo by Night ............................17Let’s Look for Lost Treasure..................................17Let’s Play! ..........................................................106Life Below the City ..............................................15Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories ..................................111Lift-the-Flap Christmas Stories ..........................107Light ..................................................................14Lion Bible for Me, The ......................................111Lion Bible in Its Time, The..................................112Lion Book of Day-by-Day Prayers, The................112Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas

Stories, The ....................................................108Lion Children’s Bible, The ..................................112Lion Classic Aesop’s Fables, The ..........................42Lion Classic Bible, The ................................56, 112Lion Classic Prayer Collection, The ......................56Lion Day-by-Day Bible, The ................................112Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible, The....................112Lion First Book of Bible Stories, The ..................111Lion Graphic Bible, The......................................112Lion Illustrated Bible for Children, The ..............111Lion Read & Know Bible, The ............................111Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The ....................113Lion Storyteller Bible, The ..................................111Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales, The..........114Lion Storyteller Christmas Book, The..................108Little Drummer Boy, The ....................................108Little Ghost ......................................................109Little Witch ......................................................109Lois Rock ......................................................54, 55London Colouring Book, The ..............................64Lost ....................................................................82Lost Sheep ..........................................................61Louvre, The ........................................................20Lunar Strike ........................................................74Lying Carpet, The ..............................................115Mad Dogs ........................................................116Magus of Stonewylde..........................................94Mammon............................................................99Mary Had a Little Lamb ......................................32Mash Ups............................................................89Mayfly Day ..........................................................33Meanest Genie, The ............................................80Meerkat Mischief ................................................64Meow!..................................................................2Miki ....................................................................22Miki ..............................................................22, 23Miki and the Moon Blossom................................23Miki Box Set ........................................................22Million Paws Puppy, The ......................................70Monsters Don’t Cry!............................................29Moon, The ..........................................................19Moondance of Stonewylde..................................94Moses and the Princess ......................................61Mountains ..........................................................19Mr Aesop’s Story Shop ................................42, 115Mr Croc ............................................................6, 7Mrs Noah’s Vegetable Ark ................................114Murder & Chips ..................................................81My Best Bedtime Bible ......................................111My Fairy Magic School ..........................................5My Fairy Princess Palace ........................................5My Fairy Showtime................................................5My Favourite Fairy Tales ..............................43, 113My First Bible Stories ..........................................58My First Discoveries ......................................13–15My First Nursery Stories ......................................43My Granny Is a Pirate ..........................................27My Life & Other Catastrophes ............................97My Little Christmas Story ..................................107My Little Easter Story ........................................110My Look and Point Bible......................................59My Story Time Bible ............................................61

My Totally Secret Diary: Reality TV Nightmare ......69My Very First Christmas Story Sticker Book ........................................................54, 107

My Very First Easter Sticker Book ................54, 110My Very First Easter Story ............................55, 110My Very First Jonah and the Whale Sticker Book ................................................................54

My Very First Noah and the Ark Sticker Book ......54My Very First Prayers to Know by Heart ..............55My Very First Story of Jesus Sticker Book..............54My Very Little Christmas Story ..........................107My Very Own Bible............................................112My Very Own Book of Prayers ..........................112Naughty Stories for Good Boys and Girls ............78Ned and the Joybaloo..........................................31Nessie the Loch Ness Monster ............................39Neville the Devil ..................................................80New Testament Tales: The Unauthorized Version..............................................................62

Noah and the Flood ............................................61Noisy Pops! ..........................................................2Nora....................................................................32Not Quite Perfect Boyfriend, The ........................97Nudie Dudie ........................................................80Oink! ....................................................................2Old Dog ..............................................................26Old Testament Tales: The Unauthorized Version..............................................................62

Olympia ........................................................76, 77On the Ball ..........................................................77One Cool Cat! ....................................................35One for All and All for Lunch! ............................81One Mole Digging a Hole ......................................8One Sheep, Two Sheep ....................................113Only Ever Always ................................................98Overdrive ............................................................73Owl and the Pussycat, The ..................................45Pablo Picasso ......................................................20Parent’s Guide to Self Harm, The ......................104Parrots ................................................................19Passover ............................................................110PatrickGeorge ..............................................48, 49Paul Gauguin ......................................................20Perfect Flower Girl, The ......................................36Pirates ................................................................19Playschool ..........................................................82Polly Price............................................................69Polly Price’s Totally Secret Diary: Mum in Love ......69Polly Price’s Totally Secret Diary: On Stage in America ........................................................69

Post-Baby Conversation, The ............................106Prayers for a Better World ................................114Precious Babies..................................................105Precious Little ....................................................113Prime Suspect......................................................82Princess and the Pea, The ....................................67Puberty Girl ......................................................115Pushka ................................................................23Quack!..................................................................2Quentin Blake’s A Christmas Carol ......................53Quentin Blake’s Amazing Animal Stories..............53Quentin Blake’s Magical Tales ..............................53Quentin Blake’s The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor ..........................................................53

Quest for the Sun Gem, The................................83Race for the Stars ................................................77Rainbow Orchid, The ..........................................88Ready, Steady, Go, Mr Croc ..................................7Really Rude Rhino, The ........................................26Red Piano, The ..................................................115Red Riding Hood ..........................................1, 114Right Instrument for Your Child, The ................104River Rampage ....................................................73Riverbank, The ....................................................14Robin Hood vs the Plague Undead ......................89Robot King, The ..................................................75

Rollo and Ruff and the Little Fluffy Bird................37Ros Moriarty........................................................11Ruby’s Misadventure............................................70Rudie Dudie ........................................................81Rudy Learns to Fly ..............................................51Run Like the Wind ..............................................76Run Little Chicken Run! ......................................57Ryan’s Brain ........................................................80Santa Gets Stuck!................................................51Santa’s Missing Reindeer ..................................108Santa’s Suit........................................................108Scallywags Blow Their Top!, The ..........................50Sculpture ............................................................20Secrets of Vesuvius, The ....................................116Shadows at Stonewylde ......................................95Shepherd Girl of Bethlehem, The ......................107Shipwreck ..........................................................73Shiver of Sharks, A ..............................................49Shockwave..........................................................74Shrinking Race, The ............................................75Simon and the Easter Miracle ............................110Sky High..............................................................74Sleeping Beauty (Pop-Up) ......................................1Sleeping Beauty (Early Reader) ..............................7Sleepy or Not, Mr Croc? ........................................7Slime Volcano, The ..............................................75Snottle, The ........................................................80Snow White ........................................................67Snowy Tower, The ..............................................83Solstice at Stonewylde ........................................95Sometimes ..................................................40, 115Sounds Spooky..................................................109Space Scout ........................................................75Stanley’s Stick......................................................25Step Up and Dance ............................................96Stomp!................................................................33Stonewylde ..................................................94, 95Stories for a Fragile Planet ..........................41, 115Sudden Drop ......................................................74Sun Sword Trilogy, The ........................................83Super Scribbler ....................................................65Superfrog! ..........................................................34Survivor ..............................................................82Swamp Race ......................................................72Sweet Life, The....................................................97Swim for Your Life ..............................................77Tale of Baboushka, The......................................108Tale of Georgie Grub, The ..................................26Tale of Jack Frost, The..........................................50Tales from Around the World ..............................44Tales from Pinocchio............................................44Tales from The Wind in the Willows ....................44Tales from The Arabian Nights ............................44Tashi....................................................................68Tashi and the Baba Yaga......................................68Tashi and the Big Stinker ....................................68Tashi and the Dancing Shoes ..............................68Tashi and the Demons ........................................68Tashi and the Forbidden Room ............................68Tashi and the Genie ............................................68Tashi and the Ghosts ..........................................68Tashi and the Giants ............................................68Tashi and the Golem............................................68Tashi and the Haunted House ..............................68Tashi and the Mixed-Up Monster ........................68Tashi and the Phoenix..........................................68Tashi and the Royal Tomb ....................................68Tashi and the Stolen Bus......................................68Tashi Lost in the City............................................68Tashi Series..........................................................68Ten Gifts from Santa Claus, The ........................107Ten Scared Fish....................................................11There Once was a Boy Called Tashi ......................68Thieves of Ostia, The ........................................116This Is My Bible..................................................111This Is My Book ..................................................37

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Berry, Kit ......................................................94, 95Bickford, Tessa ....................................................35Black, James........................................................89Black, Jess ..........................................................70Blackwood, Freya ..............................................113Blake, Quentin ..............................................46, 53Bolam, Emily ....................................................107Boretzki, Anja....................................................108Box, Su..............................................................112Boyd, Douglas ..................................................104Brassey, Richard ..................................................39Brian, Kate ........................................................105Burfoot, Ella ........................................................29Burgess, Melvin ..................................................92Bursztynski, Sue ..................................................91Buster Books ................................................64, 65Byers, Patricia ....................................................113Caldey, Vincent ................................................100Cali, Davide ......................................................108Castles, Jennifer ................................................ 35Chamberlain, Margaret ......................................26Chambers, Catherine ................................108, 110Chandab, Tahgred ..............................................36Chapman, Gaye ................................................113Cheng, Christopher ..........................................109Comfort, Louise ....................................................5Constable, Kate ..........................................96, 116Corbett, Susannah ..............................................35Corke, Estelle ..............................................61, 110Corr, Christopher ................................................30Cort, Ben ............................................................32Costain, Meredith ............................................116Cox, Carolyn ....................................................112Crisp, Dan ........................................................108Davies, Stephen ..................................................30Davis, Sarah ......................................................109De Dios, Susana ..................................................47Dickens, Charles..................................................53Dicker, Katie ..............................................108, 110Dodd, Sarah J. ..................................................107Donaldson, Julia ....................................................8Donnelly, Joe ....................................................116Dougherty, John................................................109Elliott, Rebecca ....................................40, 113–115Emmett, Jonathan ..............................................38Ewing, Garen ......................................................88Fearns, Georgie ..................................................65Ferri, Giuliano....................................................108Fienberg, Anna....................................................68Fienberg, Barbara ................................................68Finn, Rebecca ......................................................51Flint, Shamini ......................................................71Foreman, Michael................................................34Fox, Lee ............................................................113Fox, Woody ........................................................65Gamble, Kim ......................................................68Gardner, Sally ................................................66, 67Garlick, Nick......................................................115Garton, Michael ..................................................64Gévry, Claudine ........................................107, 110Gleeson, Libby ..................................................113Gliori, Debi........................................................109Goodings, Christina ......................58, 59, 107, 110Goodwin, John..................................................108Gordon, Kate ......................................................91Grant, Donald ..................................................109Greenberg, Nicki ................................................27Grimm, Brothers............................................1, 114Hale, Jenny........................................................108Hall, Amanda ..............................................42, 112Harding, Niall ....................................................107Harry, Rebecca ....................................................38Hart, Caryl ..........................................................26Hartman, Bob................42, 62, 108, 110, 113–115Hegley, John........................................................25Heinrich, Sally......................................................71

Three Sillies, The..................................................43Three Trees, The ................................................114Thrill Ride ............................................................72Throw for Gold ..................................................76Thyla ..................................................................91Tigerbear ............................................................34Tin Toys ..............................................................52Toddle Waddle ......................................................8Toilet of Doom, The ............................................80Top Gear ............................................................82Torchlight......................................................16, 17Town, The ..........................................................14Two-Minute Bible Stories ..................................111Unauthorized Versions, The ................................62Undercover ........................................................74Unexpected Arrival, An........................................70Upside Down Boy, An..........................................78Valley, The ..........................................................93Vampire Blog, The ..............................................87Vampire Fighters, The..........................................87Vampire Hunters, The..................................87, 116Vegetables ..........................................................13Very Helpful Hedgehog, The................................28Vincent Van Gogh ..............................................20Volcanic Panic ....................................................74Voyage of the Owl, The ......................................83Vulpi ..................................................................91W Is for Wombat ................................................12Wanted, The ....................................................101What Can You See? On Christmas Night ..........107Where Are Santa’s Pants?..................................108Whiffy Wilson ....................................................26White Wand, The ........................................86, 109Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?............................82Who You Are Is What You Do ..........................103Wickedest Witch, The ........................86, 109, 115Wiggle, Jump, Stomp, Mr Croc ............................7Wild Winter, The ................................................86Wildlife Games, The ............................................90Winter of Grace ..................................................96Witch Baby and Me ..........................................109Witch Baby and Me After Dark..........................109Witch Baby and Me On Stage ..........................109Witches at War! ..................................................86Wolfborn ............................................................91Woof! ..................................................................2Wrestle to Victory................................................76Zac Power ....................................................72–74Zoo Girl ......................................................40, 114Zoom and Fly, Mr Croc ..........................................6

Contributor IndexAbbott, Simon ......................................................2Aesop ..............................................................115Ainslie, Tamsin ............................................71, 113Alexander, Pat ..................................................112Allsopp, Sophie ................................................110Allum, Margaret................................................107Anderson, Jeff ..................................................112Arthur, Jenny ....................................................109Atkinson, Peter..................................................112Ayliffe, Alex ..................................54, 55, 107, 110Badger, H. ..........................................................75Bak, Jenny ........................................................107Balarinji ..............................................................11Barker, Stephen ..........................................58, 107Bateson, Maggie ..................................................5Bentley, Jonathan ................................................10Ben-Tovim, MBE, Atarah....................................104

Heliot, Éric ........................................................108Herrick, Steven ..................................................100Hirsch, Odo ........................................................87Howard, Martin ............47, 86, 101, 102, 109, 115Howard, Paul ......................................................33Hudson, Annabel ........................................59, 107Humphreys, Alastair ............................................79Hunt, Julie ........................................................113Hutchings, Melinda ..........................................116Ingpen, Robert ....................................................45Inkpen, Mick ......................................................37Irwin, Bindi..........................................................90Jay, Alison ........................................................114Johnson, Pete..............................................87, 116Johnson, Richard A. ..........................................108Jonsberg, Barry....................................................99Joslin, Mary ..............................................110, 112Julian, Russell ....................................................107Kalkipsakis, Thalia ........................................79, 96Karashima, David ................................................98Kaye, Liz............................................................102Keane, Jerome ....................................................47Kelly, Helen ........................................................70Kent, Peter ..........................................................63Kitamura, Satoshi ................................................31Kolanovic, Dubravka..........................................107Kuhn, Krystyna....................................................93Kunz, Chris ........................................................70Larry, H. I. ......................................................72–74Lavis, Steve........................................................114Lawrence, Caroline............................................116Lawrence, Michael ........................................80, 81Layton, Neal ........................................................25Lear, Edward ......................................................45Leblanc, André ..................................................115Legge, David ....................................................113Lloyd Webber, Andrew ........................................46Löbbecke, Eric ....................................................30Lodge, Jo ..........................................................6, 7Lord, Leonie ........................................................26Lucas, David ......................................................115Luraschi, Anna ..................................................110Macdonald, Guy................................................116Mackey, Stephen ..........................................22, 23Maddox, Mike ..................................................112Maland, Nick ....................................................115Marks, Alan ......................................................107Martin, Peter ......................................................63Mayhew, James ..........................................21, 113McAllister, Heather ............................................103McAllister, Margaret ............................................42McDermid, Val ....................................................27McEwen, Katharine ............................................34McG, Shane ......................................................113McKee, Brett ......................................................29McKee, David......................................................29McKenzie, Heath ..................................................9Melling, David ....................................................50Merritt, Richard ................................................108Millard, Glenda ..................................................10Milne, Christopher ..............................................78Mitchell, Melanie ..........................................60, 61Mohr, Rowena ....................................................97Mongioj, Lucia ..................................................108Monks, Lydia ......................................................24Moon, Jo ..............................................................4Morgan, Matthew ............................................116Morgan-Jones, Tom ............................................79Moriarty, Ros ......................................................11Moriuchi, Mique................................................114Morning, Carey ................................................107Moss, Sue ........................................................113Mould, Chris ......................................................84Movsessian, Shushann ......................................115Muchamore, Robert ..........................................116Murrell, Belinda ..................................................83

Title Index / Contributor Index

120

Piatkus Books (07499) ......................................105

Quercus (184916) ............................................116

Random House Australia (174166, 174275,186471) ..................................30, 52, 70, 82, 83,

90, 91,99, 108, 109Woolshed Press (186471) ..................................91

Rockpool Publishing (1921295) ........................106

Simon & Schuster UKS&S Children’s UK (085707, 184738) ..............116

Tango Books (185707) ......................1–3, 114, 190

TransworldCorgi (0552)....................................................109Red Fox (184941, 186230) ................................69Yearling (0440)..................................87, 109, 116

Virgin Books (07535) ........................................102

Wilkins Farago Pty Ltd (09806070) ....103, 108, 115

Contributor Index / Publisher Index

Publisher ISBN Prefixes & Publisher Index

Allen & Unwin (174175, 174237,1877505) ......................1, 27, 35, 36, 68, 71, 79,

87, 96–100, 113, 115, 116Inspired Living (174237) ..................................116

Alma Books (184688)..........................................98

Andersen Press (184270, 184939)................26, 29,30–34, 43, 92 113, 115

Anova BooksPavilion Children’s (184365, 184458) ..........4, 28,

44, 46, 47, 53, 85, 86, 109, 115

Egmont UK (07497, 14052) ............24, 35, 88, 107

Evans Brothers (0237)................................108, 110

Eye Books (1903070) ..........................................79

Hardie Grant BooksHardie Grant Egmont (1921288, 1924417,1921502, 1921564, 1921690) ......72–75, 78, 116

Hodder & StoughtonHodder Children’s (0340, 14449)........6, 7, 22, 23,

25, 32, 37, 50, 84, 116Orchard Books (14083, 184616) ..........21, 26, 27,

33, 76, 77, 80, 81, 89 100, 113

John Blake (184358, 185782)....................101, 102

Lion UK (07459) ........................................104, 112Lion Children’s (07459) ..........40–42, 54–63, 107,

108, 110–115

Little BrownAtom (1904233, 1921714) ..............................93

Little Hare Books (1921541) ..............9, 10, 12, 71,107, 108, 113

Macmillan UKBoxtree (07522) ..............................................101Campbell Books (0230) ................4, 51, 108, 109Macmillan Children’s Books (0230, 0330) ......5, 8,

38, 39

Michael O’MaraBuster Books (178055, 1907151) ................64, 65

MoonlightClose-up (185103) ............................................18First Discovery (185103) ............................19, 109First Discovery Art (185103) ..............................20My First Discoveries (185103) ......................13–15Torchlight (185103) ....................................16, 17

Orion Publishing (14091) ..................................104Gollancz (0575) ..........................................94, 95Orion Children’s Books (14440, 184255) ....39, 66

67, 116

Palazzo Editions (09564942, 09571483)..............45

PatrickGeorge (1908473) ..............................48, 49

Nagy, Krisztina Kallai ........................108, 113, 114Narayan, Natasha ..............................................116Nilsen, Anna..........................................................4Noon, Steve ......................................................112Norac, Carl..........................................................39Norrington, Leonie ..............................................71Oakes, Terry ......................................................109Oftedal, Kristin ....................................................39Oram, Hiawyn ....................................................31Ormerod, Jan ......................................................10Partis, Joanne ........................................................4Pasquali, Elena ............................57, 107, 108, 114Passes, David ......................................................85PatrickGeorge ..............................................48, 49Percy, Graham ....................................................44Piper, Sophie ................60, 61, 107, 110, 113, 114Prasadam-Halls, Smriti ......................................108Ray, Jane ....................................................41, 115Rayner, Shoo ................................................76, 77Reed, Jonathan ................................................108Rice, Tim ............................................................46Rivett, Rachel ....................................................114Roberts, David ....................................................35Robins, Arthur ....................................................27Rock, Lois ......................54–56, 107, 110, 112, 114Rose, David ......................................................110Rose, Gill ..........................................................110Ross, Susan ......................................................106Ross, Tony ............................................33, 43, 113Rowe, Louise ................................................1, 114Rowland, Andrew ............................................112Russon, Penni......................................................98Serres, Alain ......................................................115Sharratt, Nick ........................................................8Shulman, Dee......................................................69Silver, Jago ..................................................42, 115Sinden, David ....................................................116Skevington, Andrea ..........................................112Smith Whatley, Ben ............................................ 52Smith, Jane ......................................................104Stadlen, Naomi..................................................105Stephenson, Kristina..........................................107Steven, Kenneth..........................................41, 115Stills, Caroline ..............................................9, 114Stimpson, Colin ............................47, 86, 109, 115Streich, Michel ....................................................36Stride, Lottie........................................................64Swan, Angela....................................................107Swingler, Simon ..................................................78Talib, Binny..........................................................36Tango Books......................................................2, 3Tebbs, Victoria ..................................................107Testa, Fulvio ......................................................115 Thomas, J. B. ......................................................99Thompson, Colin ................................................82Thomson, Jimmy ................................................30Tsutsui, Yasutaka ................................................98Vagnozzi, Barbara ..............................................57Valat, Pierre-Marie ............................................109Wanted, The ....................................................101Waters, Fiona ....................................................115Watts, Frances ..................................................113Weale, Andrew ..................................................32Webb, Steve........................................................34Wellesley, Rosie ..................................................28Whatley, Bruce ............................................52, 108Wild, Margaret....................................................10Williams, Caroline ............................................113Williams, Sophy ..................................56, 110, 112Willis, Jeanne ................................................26, 33Willis-Crowley, Kate ............................................32Windham, Sophie ............................................114

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