Trafalgar Square Publishing Spring 2010 Children's Catalog

Trafalgar Square Children’s Books Spring 2010

Trafalgar Square

Children’s Books Spring 2010

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EVERYONE NEEDS SERIES Sophie Piper Illustrations by Caroline Williams Delightful board books with reassuring messages for grown-ups to share with the babies and toddlers they love. These heartwarming board books feature simple messages about love and friendship. The die-cut heart shape makes their caring message immediately clear. Ultra simple text develops the theme with adorable animals showing why hugs, kisses, love, and friendship are important all through the day. 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. She previously collaborated with Caroline Williams on Blessings for a Baby Boy and Blessings for a Baby Girl. Each: 6 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Board Books July • $5.99 (Can $6.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

Everyone Needs a Friend Animal friends help one another do chores, swing on swings, share an umbrella, and fly a kite in this sweet celebration of friends-til-the-end. 9780745962252

Everyone Needs a Hug A hug to say I love you, a hug when feeling cold. A hug when things don't quite work out, a hug to make you bold. Young ones will embrace this cute look at why we hug one another. 9780745961897

Everyone Needs a Kiss From morning kiss, to I'm-glad-you're-my-friend kiss, to sweet-dreams kiss, there are so many reasons to kiss throughout the day! A perfect cuddle-up-andshare book for teaching children why we kiss. 9780745961903

Everyone Needs Love Love is like the sunshine that lights up every day! Love is time for giggles, and love is time for play! What better way to express love for a child than to curl up with this adorable book about caring for others? 9780745962245

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FINGER-TRAIL ANIMAL TALES Elena Pasquali Illustrations by Barbara Vagnozzi These charming retellings of classic fables feature indented pages that children can trace with their fingers. Elena Pasquali is the author of Prayers for Little Angels, Safely Through the Night, and Two-Minute Bible Stories. Barbara Vagnozzi is a professional illustrator and the author of the Baby series. Each: 10 pp • 6.75 x 6.75 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Board Books/Classics April • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

Run Little Chicken Run! One day Little Chicken hears a very loud THUMP, and he thinks the world is coming to an end! Children can follow his hasty footsteps as he runs away and encourages other animals to flee the forest. There are monkeys who swing through the trees, a deer who leaps alongside, and a brave lion who helps the frightened animals discover what all the fuss is about. 9780745961736

Go Hare and Tortoise Go! Hare and Tortoise are in a race. Hare is fast but likes to show off, and Tortoise is slow but steady. Young readers can trace Hare’s big jumps and Tortoise’s big, plodding steps as they run for the finish line. 9780745961743

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TIME FOR A RHYME SERIES Illustrations by Mandy Stanley The Time for a Rhyme series features classic poems and favorite rhymes gathered together into fun, read-aloud collections. Each book focuses on a different theme, including numbers, actions, and nursery rhymes. Mandy Stanley is the author of the Lettice series as well as What Do You Do? and What Do You Say? Each: 24 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 3 • Picture Books $6.99 Paper • Harper Children’s

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Favourites Snuggle up together and share this comforting collection of favorite bedtime rhymes and lullabies, perfect for soothing young children to sleep. From “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” to “Wee Willie Winkie;” “Rock a Bye Baby” to “Star Light Star Bright,” everyone’s favorites are collected here. Sweet dreams are guaranteed! 9780007315635 • April

Jack and Jill and Other Nursery Favourites Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, and other favorite girls and boys are all brought together in this attractive nursery rhyme collection. Children will also meet Davy Davy Dumpling, Mary and her Little Lamb, and Little Boy Blue. Mandy Stanley’s warm illustrations have plenty of humorous detail to occupy young eyes. 9780007315642 • May

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LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOKS David Bedford Illustrations by Leonie Worthington

Bath Time From the team that brought us the hilarious Bums, Tums, Mums, and Dads comes an appealing and funny new lift-the-flap picture book. “Fold-down tabs expose the silly side of very young wild animals . . . The flaps add a peek-a-boo dimension that children should enjoy, as well as enhance the bright colors and big personalities of the featured animal babies.” —Publishers Weekly on Babies Elephants at bath time . . . lift the flap . . . bubble and spout. Alligators at bath time . . . lift the flap . . . won’t get out. By describing the different ways that various baby animals react to bath time, this lift-the-flap book explores the fun and enjoyment of a toddler’s nightly bath in a light and humorous way. David Bedford and Leonie Worthington collaborated on the playful early childhood concept books In-o-saur, Out-o-saur; One-o-saur, Two-o-saur; Potty Time; Tails; Toes; Tums; and Who’s Laughing? Leonie Worthington is also well known as an illustrator of the Bananas in Pyjamas picture books. 16 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Picture Books 9781921541131 • May • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth Little Hare Books

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Quentin Blake’s Ten Frogs Diez Ranas A Book About Counting in English and Spanish Quentin Blake Illustrated by the acclaimed Quentin Blake, fish, frogs, chickens, and many more exciting animals help show how fun it can be to count to 10! Quentin Blake’s wonderfully illustrated, hugely popular counting book is now available in English and Spanish. Count the dogs, the ducks, the mice, and the fish and learn how to say their names in both languages with the help of one of today’s best-loved illustrators. From un cuervo all the way to cien avispas, this genuinely beautiful book is a wonderful way for children to learn to count in Spanish. Quentin Blake is best known for his illustrations of Roald Dahl’s novels. His previous works include Loveykins, Mister Magnolia, Mrs. Armitage, and Tell Me a Picture. 24 pp • 8 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781843651468 • August • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth Pavilion’s Childrens

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Quentin Blake’s Ten Frogs Dix Grenouilles 9781843651048 • $14.99 (Can $16.99)

Quentin Blake’s Ten Frogs 9781843651284 • $7.99 (Can $8.99)

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W Is for Wombat My First Australian Word Book Bronwyn Bancroft Possum and Wattle: My Big Book of Australian Words has been specifically redesigned for little hands and bright minds. “Using a mixture of techniques from her Aboriginal background and her own artistic creativity, Bancroft entices children to count from one to 15 as they view an array of Australian animals cavorting on brightly colored pages . . . The boldly outlined animals filled with dotted designs are strikingly placed in each spread.” —Kirkus Reviews on An Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals "It is Bancroft's paintings that make the greatest impression." —School Library Journal on Sun Mother Wakes the World

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The selection of colors, animals, and words and the new format makes this the perfect book for toddlers. Each page will depict an Australian word taken from the original book, creating a captivating reference that celebrates the uniqueness of Australia and its language. Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist and designer whose artworks have 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. 24 pp • 7 x 7 • Four-color Interior • Ages 1–3 • Board Books 9781921541179 • June • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Board Book Little Hare Books

Possum and Wattle 9781921272585 $16.95 (Can $18.95)

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10 Little Hermit Crabs Lee Fox Illustrations by Shane McG Featuring bright illustrations and a happy ending, this counting book stars 10 unlucky little crabs. Ten little hermit crabs scuttle to the beach, Down swoops a seagull Screech! Screech! Screech! Hush says the seashore, Shh says the sea, How many hermit crabs will there be? Ten little hermit crabs are exploring the beach, but one by one they disappear until there is only one left! Young readers will love counting aloud and seeing the last lonely crab happily reunited with all its friends. Lee Fox is the author of Ella Kazoo Will Not Brush Her Hair. Shane McG is the author of Anyone for Tennis?, Evie’s Mad Hair Day, and I’m Freezing, and is the illustrator of The Robot’s Pet. 32 pp • 11 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781741757392 • June • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

Big and Little Donna Rawlins Both Shipley and Gwendoline received presents that are the wrong size! But a bright idea and a quick swap save the day. Shipley the panda and Gwendoline the hippopotamus each receive birthday gifts that are just the wrong size! When they meet to play, they resolve their dilemma of a too-big pedal car for Shipley and a too-small tricycle for Gwendoline by sharing. Donna Rawlins has illustrated numerous children’s books, including The Firefighters, Guess the Baby, and What Will You Be? 32 pp • 7.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781741663990 • May • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper Random House Australia

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The Biggest Thing in the World Kenneth Steven Illustrations by Melanie Mitchell Featuring a fold-out final page and an adorable cast of animal characters, this loving story follows a curious little polar bear. As a little polar bear cub explores with his mother, he discovers many huge and wonderful things. Each object is bigger than the last, and the cub always asks his mother: “Is that the biggest thing in the world?” But each time his mother answers, “No.” After much exploration, the cub eventually finds out that the biggest thing in the world is love. Kenneth Steven is the author of The Bearer of Gifts, Imagining Things and Other Poems, and The Sea Mice and the Stars. Melanie Mitchell is the author of Good Morning and the First Step Nonfiction series, and is the illustrator of the See and Say! series. 32 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9780745962047 • May • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

Growing Strong A Book About Taking Care of Yourself Christina Goodings Illustrations by Masumi Furukawa Aimed at young readers, this engaging tale looks at the everyday tasks that lead to a healthy lifestyle. “Colorful with great illustrations and informative, in a basic but interesting way.” —Times Educational Supplement

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From staying clean and getting a good night’s sleep to exercising and eating well, the basic aspects of leading a healthy life are all addressed in this informative look-and-learn picture book. Each image is accompanied by a brief caption that describes how simple tasks can help bodies and minds develop to their fullest potential. Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, I Want to Know About Jesus, I Want to Know About the Bible, Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories, My Nativity Jigsaw Book, and the Bartimouse series. Masumi Furukawa has illustrated numerous children’s books, including The Moon Followed Me Home, Prayers for the Very Young, and The Usborne Book of Poems for Little Children. They previously collaborated on Growing Green. 32 pp • 9 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 5–7 • Nonfiction/Picture Books 9780745961583 • May • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

Growing Green 9780745961712 • $12.99 (Can $13.99)

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TWO-MINUTE STORIES

Two-Minute Animal Stories Elena Pasquali Illustrations by Nicola Smee A fun collection of 10 animal tales from around the world in a format that is perfect for early readers or a quick read before bedtime. “The stories stand alone and this leaves the opportunity for parents to discuss the stories with their young ones, to draw them out on what message they get from the story. “ —Catholic Life on TwoMinute Bible Stories Ten great animal stories are presented at a pace perfect for storytime. Each story is retold in a short but continuous narrative, with quick and quirky illustrations adding to the momentum. Large text and carefully selected vocabulary make these an easy start for early readers, while speech bubbles and the quirky illustrations along with onomatopoeic sound effects add to the fun. Elena Pasquali is the author of Prayers for Little Angels and Safely through the Night. She previously collaborated with Nicola Smee on Two-Minute Bible Stories. 48 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9780745960807 • April • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

Stories include: Lion and Tiger (Aesop) Selfish Baboon (Africa) The Crocodile Feast (India) Why Porcupine Has Quills (North America) Count the Donkeys (Palestine) Greedy Monkey (Pakistan) The Two Frogs (Japan) Hare and Tortoise (Aesop) Mouse and Lion (Aesop) Hare Is Scared (India)

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Two-Minute Bible Stories 9780745960531 • $12.95 (Can $14.95)

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The Lion Book of Five-Minute Bedtime Stories John Goodwin Illustrations by Stephen Waterhouse An assortment of 10 classic tales that are perfect for reading alone. “A unique look at the birth of Jesus.” —Georgia Family Magazine on The Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas Stories Featuring favorite traditional tales, these goodhearted but mischievous stories make for perfect bedtime reading. The timeless tales "The Wind and the Sun," "Stone Soup," "The Shoemaker's Slippers," "The Greatest Pear in the World," "The Golden Goose," "The Emperor’s New Clothes," "The Three Bundles of Sticks," "The Giant's Footprints," "Green Leaves," and "Two Islands" are presented in a warm and witty light, and each can be read aloud in just five minutes. John Goodwin is the author of The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories, The Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas Stories, and Nice One, Sam! Stephen Waterhouse is the illustrator of Engines, Engines and The Stars Came Out on Christmas. 48 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Folklore/Fiction 9780745961439 • August • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories 9780745960845

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The Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas Stories

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Parables

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The Time-for-Bed Angel Ronica Stromberg Illustrations by Kristina Stephenson Andrew is a mischievous little boy and his guardian angel is having a hard time getting him safely to bedtime! "Reassuring." —Hawk Eye Andrew doesn’t want to sleep; he just wants to run and play and make mischief. Andrew’s guardian angel has to work very hard to keep him safe until he finally snuggles down to sleep. This is a charming bedtime book for all mischievous toddlers that will reassure them that love encircles them all through the day and night. Ronica Stromberg is the author of The Glass Inheritance. Kristina Stephenson has illustrated numerous children’s books, including the First-Time Stories series, I Am a Promise, New Kid in Town, and Will You Be My Valenswine? 32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • Lion Children’s New in paper: 9780745962405 • August • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth: 9780745960739 • Available • $14.95 (Can $16.95)

Bedtime Stories for Little Angels Sarah J. Dodd Illustrations by Dubravka Kolanovic A delightful collection of warm, reassuring stories that are perfect for sharing at bedtime. Each story in this charming collection features scenes from a toddler’s life, including playtime, naptime, and of course bedtime. Loosely based on Jesus’ parables in the New Testament, these short tales center on forgiveness and acceptance. This is an ideal book for imparting a little bit of wisdom and love at the end of every day. Sarah J. Dodd is a former teacher. Dubravka Kolanovic is the illustrator of several children’s books, including Little Grey and the Great Mystery, Prayers for Little Angels, and Safely Through the Night. 44 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious 9780745961149 • April • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

Stories include: The Balancing Trick Sophie Slips Up A Little Help Accidents Happen The Tremendous Tree Tasha’s Gift Watch and Wait Under the Bed Hugly Comes Home Patchwork Princess

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Christmas Stories for Little Angels Sarah J. Dodd Illustrations by Dubravka Kolanovic Charming stories for reading around the Christmas tree feature simple, warm illustrations that will delight young readers. Six exciting tales from the Nativity are brought together in this fun Yuletide collection. The stories focus on children and—of course—angels, and include Mary and the angel; Joseph and the angel; the journey to Bethlehem; the Shepherds and the angels; and an endearing story based on the Wise Men’s visit in which a young child gives his gift to the baby Jesus. Sarah J. Dodd is a former teacher. Dubravka Kolanovic is the illustrator of several children’s books, including Little Grey and the Great Mystery, Prayers for Little Angels, and Safely Through the Night. 32 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal/Religious 9780745969176 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

Lift-the-Flap Christmas Stories Christina Goodings Illustrations by Annabel Hudson The most popular episodes from the Nativity story are gathered together in this fun and interactive compilation. “A lovely book for young readers to discover Bible stories for themselves. Starred Choice.” —Publishing News Some of the Bible’s most memorable stories from Christmas time are presented in this engaging collection, including "Mary and the Angel," "Mary and Joseph," The Stable in Bethlehem," "Shepherds and Angels," "The Baby in the Manger," "Wise Men and a Star," and "Gifts for a King." Young readers can hear their favorite tales, then lift the flap to see the full rooms at the inn, discover hidden creatures in the stable, gaze at angels on the hillside, or search the market with the wise men for gifts. Simple language and friendly illustrations complete this warm and cheery set of stories. Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, I Want to Know About the Bible, My Nativity Jigsaw Book, and the Bartimouse series. Annabel Hudson is the illustrator of Thinking of Heaven. They previously collaborated on Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories. 16 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal/Religious 9780745962030 • September • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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The Christmas Cat

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What Can You See? On Christmas Night Victoria Tebbs Illustrations by Russell Julian A novel retelling of the story of Christmas, featuring a hole in each page so young readers can spy on what comes next! As Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the Wise Men each travel towards Bethlehem for the first Christmas, they meet new friends and visit new places. A die-cut hole on each page shows what’s ahead in their journey and provides a fun way to move through the cherished story of the Nativity. Victoria Tebbs is the author of See and Say! Christmas Story and See and Say! Noah’s Ark Story. Russell Julian is the author of several children’s books, including Busy Dog, It’s a George Thing!, and The Junkyard Dragon. 32 pp • 7.75 x 8.25 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Seasonal/Religious 9780745961422 • September • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

Stories from the Stable Bob Hartman From acclaimed storyteller Bob Hartman, this collection of 18 classic Christmas tales includes quaint black-and-white drawings. Each of these lively Yuletide stories has been crafted for sharing aloud during the Christmas season. This compilation features 11 tales taken directly from the Nativity story as well as seven folktales, each of which provides memorable insight into the true meaning of Christmas. Bob Hartman is the author of numerous children’s books that together have sold more than 1 million copies, including The Easter Angels, The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Bible, The Lion Storyteller Easter Book, Noah’s Big Boat, and The Three Billy Goats’ Stuff! He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 128 pp • 5 x 7.75 • 47 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Seasonal/Religious 9780745961095 • September • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Lion Children’s

Stories include: Section One: Tales of the Nativity The Noisy Stable A Surprise for Zechariah A Surprise for Mary A Name for the Baby Joseph’s Dream Time to Be Counted A Long Journey The Noisy Stable A Flock of Angels The Star That Went Zoom Gifts for a King Kind Herod’s Evil Plan

Section Two: Christmas Tales and Legends from Around the World The Littlest Camel The Little Lambs (Arabia) The Raven (France) The Littlest Camel (Syria) Old Befana (Italy) The Icicles (A Traditional Folktale) The First Christmas Tree (Germany) Francis’ Christmas Pageant (Italy) The First Tinsel (Ukraine) A Flower for Christmas (Mexico)

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The Lion Book of Day-by-Day Prayers Mary Joslin Illustrations by Amanda Hall From the creators of The Lion Day-by-Day Bible comes an anthology of simple, memorable prayers for any and every occasion. “Interesting to read, delightful to look at, and the daily unlocking of the salvation story will hold children enthralled.” —Sister Wendy Beckett on The Lion Day-by-Day Bible The prayers in this extensive collection are thematically arranged so that the right blessing can be found for any occasion. The themes range from prayers for morning and bedtime to prayers for oneself, one’s family, the world, and pleas for help amidst difficulties. A separate section includes prayers for each day of the week that are linked to the Christian values of wisdom, justice, self-control, endurance, faith, hope, and love. Mary Joslin is the author of The Lion Book of Best-Loved Prayers, On That Christmas Night, and The Story of the Cross. Amanda Hall is the illustrator of The Hard to Swallow Tale of Jonah and the Whale. They previously collaborated on The Lion Day-by-Day Bible. 160 pp • 7.75 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–12 • Religious 9780745949420 • May • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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The Lion Day-by-Day Bible 9780745961323 • $19.95 (Can $21.95)

The Lion Storyteller Bible 9780745949802 • $19.99 (Can $21.99)

The Lion Read & Know Bible 9780745949963 • $17.95 (Can $19.95)

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This Is My Bible Christina Goodings Illustrations by Jamie Smith This children’s Bible retells 20 favorite stories, one spread at a time, in illustrated frame-byframe episodes. A perfect Bible introduction for young ones, this collection features individual stories flowing carefully into each other, to give children a clear idea of the overall story of the Bible. The result is a modern looking retelling that will appeal to young children. Bright and colorful illustrations brighten this thin board book, perfect for little hands.Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, I Want to Know About the Bible, My Nativity Jigsaw Book, and the Bartimouse series. Jamie Smith has illustrated more than 100 children’s books, including the Jigsaw Jones series. 40 pp • 7.75 x 8.25 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious 9780745969237 • June • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Board Book Lion Children’s

Stories include: Creation Eden Noah Abraham Joseph Moses Law & Commandments David & Goliath Solomon Daniel Prophets Mary and Angel Birth of Jesus Baptism of Jesus Parables (Two Houses, Good Samaritan) Healings (Lame man; Blind man; Jairus’s daughter) Last Supper Crucifixion, Resurrection and the Coming of the Holy Spirit Paul

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Ruby and Leonard and the Great Big Surprise Judith Rossell When you’re a mouse, even the smallest tasks seem overwhelming—but keeping a secret is the hardest task of all! “Rossell makes Benito positively adorable. . . . Her piney woods are suffused with a soft light; even when a skewed overhead perspective emphasizes Benito’s uneasiness, they’re still a comfortable place for small children to be.” —Kirkus Reviews on Too Tight, Benito! “A popular Australian illustrator demonstrates that she can also spin a good yarn.” —Booklist on Jack Jones and the Pirate Curse One day, Leonard had an idea. He whispered his plan to Ruby. “But it’s a surprise,” he said. “So we can’t tell the others?” asked Ruby. “That’s right,” said Leonard. In this delightful story of friendship, Leonard wants to make a birthday cake for Ruby, but finds he can’t do it without enlisting Ruby’s help. So he adopts a clever ploy, only to find that it is he who gets the biggest surprise of all! This cute-as-pie picture book includes a delicious cupcake recipe. Judith Rossell is the author of Jack Jones and the Pirate Curse and Sam and the Killer Robot. She also designs stunning puzzle books, including Inspector Rockfort & the Missing Treasure, and is the illustrator of such picture books as Too Tight, Benito! 24 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781921272967 • June • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth Little Hare Books

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Two Bad Teddies Kilmeny Niland Tilly and Gruffy are back and tougher than ever in this sequel to Two Tough Teddies—they are taking over the toy box and they are out to get the new toy on the block. Gruffy Ted and Tilly Ted loved Mollie-Sue. And Mollie-Sue loved her teddies. They did everything together. One day, a present arrived from Grandma. It was Bendy Bill. Mollie-Sue showed Gruffy and Tilly. “Isn’t he handsome? Look at his long stretchy arms,” she said. “And listen . . . ” She pressed Bendy Bill in the middle. “Oo-oo,” he squeaked. “I don’t like his silly smile,” said Gruffy. “I don’t like his silly arms,” said Tilly. “Mollie-Sue still loves us best,” said Gruffy. This warm, affectionate story explores a theme familiar to all—sometimes we only get what we want when we stop trying so hard. Kilmeny Niland is an artist whose illustrated titles include A Bellbird in a Flame Tree, My Brother John, and Two Tough Teddies. 24 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781921541056 • April • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth Little Hare Books

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Little Blue Gift Edition Gaye Chapman With lovely gold foil type, this gentle and visually rich tale of a girl who discovers that home isn’t as hard to reach as she expected is available in a smaller format for small hands, making a perfect gift. “Chapman’s intricate, dew-dappled flowers recall turn-of-the-century illustration; it’s an invitation to indulge in a flight back to another time.” —Publishers Weekly When Will discovers a little blue girl lost in the woods, he tries to help her. When they fail to find her way home, he invites her home with him . . . only to find that their homes are one and the same place. Gaye Chapman is an award-winning artist and the illustrator of Kaito’s Cloth. 32 pp • 8 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 Picture Books • Little Hare Books Cloth: 9781921541209 • June • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Larger-Format Cloth: 9781921049989 • Available • $16.99 (Can $18.99)

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Mannie and the Long Brave Day Martine Murray Illustrations by Sally Rippin In this story celebrating the imagination, a little girl always finds just what she needs for her big adventure in her special, magic box, including a beautifully sparkling final page. “This story vibrates with authenticity. . . . This unique, vulnerable, and hugely likable protagonist has the potential to push readers off their ‘normal viewing spots.’” —School Library Journal on The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Hartley Mannie is going on an adventure. She’s taking her favorite elephant Lilliput and her doll Strawberry Luca. And she hasn’t forgotten her special box of secret things, just in case the adventure gets adventurous. “Wait a minute! What’s in the box?” Everything they need to go skip trip skipping down the old rocky road, and splish splash splishing through the wild winding river. But then the sun hides behind a cloud, and it’s dark and cold and quiet. “Wait a minute! What’s in the box?” Just what they need to make the sun come out and shine again. Martine Murray is the author of Henrietta, There’s No One Better and The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Hartley. Sally Rippin is the Crichton Award–winning author and illustrator of more than 20 books for young readers, including Chenxi and the Foreigner. 32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Picture Books 9781741758863 • May • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

The Boy Who Built the Boat Ross Mueller Illustrations by Craig Smith An immensely satisfying story that encompasses building with tools, fatherson relationships, imagination, independence, and achievement—now in paper. “The answer to all those ‘I can’ts!’” —Virginia-Pilot “Delightful language and jaunty illustrations capture the fun of creating little gadgets that work.” —Homeschooling Today In this charming and creative picture book, a young boy sets out to build a boat just like the ones his dad makes. Repetitious, tongue-twister language traces Henry’s journey as he collects the tools he needs—including a saw, drill, and hammer—and enlists the help of his sister and her teddy bear. Beautifully detailed illustrations show Henry’s father watching from a distance and capture the youngster’s facial expressions and body language as the boat starts to take shape. This joyful, read-aloud tale celebrates the power of a child’s imagination and the simple delight of making things. Ross Mueller is a playwright, musician, teacher, and author of The Big Ball of String. Craig Smith is the illustrator of more than 300 books, including The Big Ball of String, Billy the Punk, Dreadful David, Whistle Up the Chimney, and several books in the Bob the Builder and Cabbage Patch series. 32 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–6 • Picture Books • Allen & Unwin New in Paper: 9781741755886 • May • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Cloth: 9781741143935 • Available • $14.95 (Can $18.95)

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Old Pig Margaret Wild Illustrations by Ron Brooks From two highly acclaimed picture book makers, a beautiful and tender classic about how to say goodbye. “This heartbreaking, gentle, perfectly indirect story about the last days on earth of an elderly pig offers a better introduction to the fact and poetry of mortality than many a more studied attempt.” —Adam Gopnik, writer, the New Yorker, and author, Paris to the Moon “Wild’s poignant story about the death of Old Pig is full of warmth and, yes, joy.” —Publishers Weekly “Beautiful in its simplicity, this captures the essence of a life; and children, even little ones, cannot help but feel the love that infuses it.” —Booklist Old Pig and Granddaughter have lived together for a long, long time. They share everything, until one day when Old Pig does not get up as usual for breakfast. Calmly she puts her affairs in order, and then she takes Granddaughter on a last, long walk. Old Pig and Granddaughter say goodbye to each other in the best way they know. Margaret Wild has written more than 40 books for children, including Jinx, Kiss Kiss!, Our Granny, and Piglet and Mama. She has won the Aurealis Award and has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway award. Ron Brooks has won many awards, including the CBC Picture Book of the Year Award three times. He is also the illustrator of Fox and John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat. 32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 4–8 • Picture Books 9781741757064 (Replaces 9780140562118) • April • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

The Big Red Squirrel and the Little Rhinoceros Mischa Damjan Illustrations by Ralph Steadman Following on from Fly Away Peter, this is another classic 1960s gem brought up-todate and illustrated by the great Ralph Steadman. “Uses the theme of ‘walk a mile in my shoes’ to teach humility . . . a gentle tale with a message.” —School Library Journal “De Beer’s creatures have enormously expressive eyes that winsomely portray the dismay of their predicament.” —Publishers Weekly “A forgotten treasure!” —Bookseller

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Life in the forest is difficult for the small animals. The squirrel, the mouse, and frog always have to be on the look-out for the big creatures, such as the lion, rhinoceros, and crocodile. But one day things magically change . . . the little animals grow bigger and the large animals shrink. But is life really any easier for the squirrel now that he is king of the forest? A beautifully imaginative tale from the 1960s, brought up-to-date while maintaining a wonderful retro feel. Mischa Damjan is the pen name of publisher Dimitri Sidjanski, cofounder of North South Books. Ralph Steadman is an acclaimed cartoonist and caricaturist whose work has appeared in the New York Times and Rolling Stone. He is famous for illustrating the work of Hunter S. Thompson, and is the author of several children’s books, including Garibaldi’s Biscuits and Little.com, and the illustrator of Fly Away Peter. 32 pp • 8.5 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior • Picture Books 9781843651307 (Replaces 9781558588820) • June • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth Pavilion’s Childrens

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Old Dog Jeanne Willis Illustrations by Tony Ross You can’t teach an old dog new tricks—but what can an old dog teach you? “Jeanne Willis is once again paired with Tony Ross in a heartwarming and funny story that will be a particular pleasure for grandparents to read with their young ones . . . this story proves that the older generation have plenty of new stories to share.” —Askews Children’s Book News “Another very funny picture book from this partnership.” —Children’s Bookseller “A warm-hearted story about not underestimating your aged grandparents which all generations will enjoy.” —Guardian The Young Pups don’t want to visit Grandpa—he is so boring, and only ever wants to talk about the olden days. They don’t believe Grandpa was ever young or fun, so Grandpa sets out to prove them wrong, and show them that there is life in the old dog yet! Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross are the author-illustrator team of numerous books, including Dr. Xargle’s Book of Earthlets, Shhh!, Sloth’s Shoes, Susan Laughs, and the Smarties Book Prize–winner Tadpole’s Promise. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781842706978 • May • $14.99 Cloth • Andersen Press

The Great Dog Bottom Swap Peter Bently Illustrations by Mei Matsuoka Sit back and enjoy this rollicking canine caper. It’s barking mad! “Big, clever, funny.” —Sunday Telegraph “Unmissable.” —Bookseller The day has arrived for the Dogs’ Summer Ball. It’s so high class in fact, that each dog must remove their bottom before they are allowed inside the hall. But in the middle of all the frivolity something unexpected happens and the dogs have to make a hasty exit . . . with or without the correct bottom! Peter Bently is the author of A Lark in the Ark and A Shark in the Dark. Mei Matsuoka is the illustrator of Footprints in the Snow, A Friend for All Seasons, and Raffi’s Surprise. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781842708286 • July • $14.99 Cloth • Andersen Press

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The Quiet Woman and the Noisy Dog Sue Eves Illustrations by Ailie Busby In a quiet house in a noisy town, lived a quiet woman and a noisy dog. Woof! Woof! “A very simple concept is turned into something approaching a little gem through illustrations which capture animals and humans, investing them with character and likeability, and minimal text, which, in variety of size and disposition on the pages, physically plays a part in showing readers what is going on.” —Books for Keeps “A lovely book to share, with bold, busy pictures offering lots of chances for small readers to pick out noise-words and follow the size cues to make loud and quiet noises. It could be used in class, gently introducing a chat about differences between people and we can all get along, or as easily just read as a simple, happy story.” —Writeaway Join in the fun when a quiet woman and her noisy dog meet a noisy woman and her quiet dog in the park and the dogs get mixed up. This onomatopoeic story of comic confusion ultimately results in friendship for the two dogs and their owners. Sue Eves is the author of Hic! Ailie Busby has illustrated more than 20 children’s books, including As Big as a Pig, Lulu’s Shoes, and Slugs for Breakfast. 32 pp • 9 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781842709399 • June • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

Naughty Nigel Tony Ross A welcome reissue of Tony Ross’s wonderful story about the value of listening. “Ross uses lighthearted text and funny, expressive cartoons to emphasize the importance of good hygiene. . . . Useful and entertaining.” —School Library Journal on Wash Your Hands! Naughty Nigel pretends to be deaf so that he can play tricks on his parents. When told to get his hat he settles down to paint the cat and when asked to wash the dishes he does the fishes instead. But Nigel is taught a lesson by a strange little man from Nightland who is similarly hard of hearing. Tony Ross is the illustrator of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, I Don’t Want to Go to Bed!, Stone Soup, and Wash Your Hands! He has received the German Children’s Book Prize and the silver medal in the Smarties Prize and has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. 32 pp • 9 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781842707449 • May • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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Baby Pie Tom MacRae Illustrations by Nick Ward A deliciously spine-tingling tale in which three greedy trolls get their comeuppance. “Gorgeous! A massive again-and-again hit, both as a read-aloud and at an absorbing linger over the pictures and re-tell it to yourself level.” —School Librarian “This breath-holding saga had my audiences of three- and four-year-olds enthralled: there was much sniffing, whiffing, lip licking and belly patting and cries of ‘read it again, now!’” —Books for Keeps When three little trolls, Oink, Boink, and Moink, go out hunting for a baby for the Baby Pie, they’re in for a big surprise, and get a great deal more than they bargained for! Small children will love wonderful read-aloud text with plenty of rhyme and repetition. Tom MacRae is a BAFTA-winning scriptwriter for series such as Doctor Who and Miss Marple. His first book, The Opposite, won the 2006 Parents’ Choice Award. Nick Ward is the author of Don’t Eat the Babysitter, Don’t Eat the Teacher, and A Wolf at the Door. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781842708682 (Replaces 9781842708248 • June • $8.99 New in Paper Andersen Press

Trumpet The Little Elephant with a Big Temper Jane Clarke Illustrations by Charles Fuge Another delightful picture book from the dynamic duo who created Gilbert the Great. “Children will lap up (groan!) these undemanding reads. They’re fun, they’re varied and the combinations of puppies and crime . . . need I say more?” —Books for Keeps It’s Trumpet’s birthday, but he is feeling rather out of sorts, and soon a bit of bickering with his sister Tilly escalates into a giant tantrum! “Calm down, Trumpet!” everyone cautions him, and his mother teaches him to count to 10. Eventually, Trumpet manages to tame his temper. But when his mom loses her own temper, it’s Trumpet and his friends who get the last laugh! This funny, charming story is sure to be a winner with toddlers and parents alike. Jane is the author of numerous delightful picture books, including Smoky Dragons and Tusk Trouble. Charles Fuge made his picture book debut with Bushvark’s First Day Out, which won both the Macmillan Prize and the Mother Goose Award. Since then he has illustrated more than 30 picture books. Together they wrote and illustrated Gilbert the Great. 32 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Picture Books 9781416904823 • Available • $9.99 Paper • S&S Children’s UK

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The Baby Dragon-Tamer Jan Fearnley A very funny and truly heartwarming picture book from award-winning author Jan Fearnley. “The brightly hued illustrations conjure up an imaginary land that tickles the funnybone.” —Kirkus Reviews on Mr. Wolf’s Pancakes Boom! Crash! Bang! A dragon has arrived! He is big, loud, snorting purple smoke—and all he wants is treasure! And he’ll try anything to get it . . . but he wasn’t expecting the Baby. The Baby isn’t the slightest bit afraid of the dragon, no matter what tricks he tries, and it’s only after their fun-filled, nighttime adventure that the dragon realizes what real treasure is. Jan Fearnley is well-known for her warm and humorous picture book stories, including the bestselling title Just Like You and the award-winning Mr. Wolf’s Pancakes. 32 pp • 9.5 x 11.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781405243360 • April • $8.99 Paper • Egmont UK

The Perfect Baby Tony Bradman Illustrations by Holly Swain From the author of Daddy’s Lullaby comes a darkly brilliant tale of sibling rivalry, with funny illustrations and a touch of the surreal. “Fab, funny. . . . Introducing a child to a new sibling can be tricky, so this book could provide a handy way for parents to tackle it.” —Waterstone’s Books Quarterly “Libraries will want to add this lovely title to their collections.” —School Library Journal on Daddy’s Lullaby Lucy’s new baby brother, William, is noisy and smelly, so Lucy insists he is returned to the hospital. She’d like to try another—less annoying—baby brother instead. But after trying a succession of babies from the New Baby Department, who turn out to be too boring, too hairy, and even too scary, it dawns on Lucy that maybe baby William wasn’t so bad after all. In fact, he’s perfect—as far as babies go, anyway! Tony Bradman is a children’s author of such titles as Daddy’s Lullaby, The Magnificent Mummies, and Midnight in Memphis. Holly Swain is the illustrator of Dotty Inventions, Haven’t You Grown!, Miss Fox, and A New Home for a Pirate. 32 pp • 10.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781405227551 • May • $8.99 Paper • Egmont UK

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Dogger Shirley Hughes An enduring classic about how a little boy’s stuffed dog is lost and found again, and a recipient of the Kate Greenway Medal. "This warm-hearted slice of real life is as good as any of the Alfie books . . . Hughes's trademark illustrations capture, as always, the homey details of family life in a neighborhood where the kindness of others plays a large part in everyday events." —Kirkus Reviews “A delightful story about a boy who loses his favorite toy—a worn old dog—then discovers him for sale at his school fete.” —Financial Times When Dave loses his favorite toy, Dogger, he is very sad. But when Dogger turns up for sale at the neighborhood fair, everything seems all right— until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! Filled with humor and Shirley Hughes’s artful touch, this is a book for young readers to tackle by themselves, as well as a delight to read aloud. Shirley Hughes has written more than 200 books, creating enduring characters like Alfie and Dogger, who have thrilled children and adults alike with their tales of growing up and everyday discovery. Her many awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children’s literature. 32 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books 9781862308053 (Replaces 9780099927907) • April • $9.99 Paper Red Fox

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Daddy Does the Cha Cha Cha! David Bedford Illustrations by Bridget Strevens Marzo Dougie’s dad dances all the time, but sometimes he gets in the way! A swinging story featuring rhythmical text and playful illustrations. “Every toddler will relate to David Bedford’s tale of an adorable, limit-testing panda who tries everything imaginable to stall going to bed.” —Parents magazine on Time for Bed, Isobel Dougie’s daddy loved dancing the Cha Cha Cha. Meera’s daddy loves dancing the Scratch. Serena’s daddy loves dancing the Belly. But when the dads get dancing, poor Dougie and his friends have no room to move. So when Dougie has a party, he says “No dancing dads!” This is a playful look at music, movement, and personal expression that is perfect reading for fathers and sons. David Bedford is the author of Big; Big & Small; Bums; Tails; Toes; Tums; In-o-saur, Out-o-saur; One-o-saur, Two-o-saur; and The Way I Love You. Bridget Strevens-Marzo is the author of Bridget’s Book of Nursery Rhymes and the illustrator of The Big Book for Little Hands; Kiss, Kiss!; Knock, Knock; and This Dog Bruce. 32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 Picture Books • Little Hare Books New in Paper: 9781921541162 • May • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Cloth: 9781921049903 • Available • $15.95 (Can $17.95)

I Could Be a Superhero! Chris Hornsey Illustrations by Gwyn Perkins The quirky, charming, and hilarious story of a little dog named Murphy who has some very big career goals! “Straightforward prose is lightened by witty, pastel-hued, cartoon-line art. The funny scenes heighten the humor.” —Booklist on Why Do I Have to Eat Off the Floor? Murphy thinks he can do anything when he grows up—despite the fact that he’s not a human. This precocious pup contemplates being a chef, a tightrope walker, a dinosaur hunter, and eventually a superhero! For each daydream, Murphy’s little girl owner patiently responds to all his ideas until she finally tells him what he really should be: her dog. Chris Hornsey and Gwyn Perkins previously collaborated on Why Do I Have to Eat Off the Floor?, which also features Murphy. 24 pp • 10.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 Picture Books • Little Hare Books New in Paper: 9781921541186 • June • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Cloth: 9781921272646 • Available • $15.95 (Can $17.95)

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Sam’s Bush Journey Sally Morgan and Ezekiel Kwaymullina Illustrations by Bronwyn Bancroft A refreshing, modern story about a child’s renewed love of the Australian bush. “Morgan is a gifted storyteller.” —Library Journal on My Place “Bancroft brings the narrative to life in brilliant and lively naive-style illustrations . . . an engaging story, well realized through Bancroft’s vivid art.” —School Library Journal on Malu Kangaroo

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Like most young boys, Sam loves DVDs, iPods, and iPhones. He hates the outdoors, and would be happy if it all disappeared. Then he goes to stay with his Nanna who loves the outdoors and going for long walks in the Australian bush. Through storytelling, Nanna begins to teach Sam about the bush: its shelter, food, and water. “There’s plenty of food in the bush,” she explains to a bored Sam and his grumbling stomach. Soon, Sam realizes through his own journey that the bush has an abundance of good things on offer—including adventure. Brimming with themes that will promote discussion among young readers, the ideas explored include journeys, the environment, storytelling, aboriginal knowledge of the bush, and intergenerational understanding. Sally Morgan is an Aboriginal artist and a writer whose books include The Human Body, My Place, and Weather. Ezekiel Kwaymullina and Sally Morgan are coauthors of the Curly and the Fent series. Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist whose works are collected and shown internationally. Her pervious books include An Australian 1 2 3 of Animals, An Australian ABC of Animals, Patterns of Australia, and Malu Kangaroo. 32 pp • 9 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books 9781921541049 • August • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth Little Hare Books

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Reading Between the Lions Gillian Swordy Illustrations by Leighton Noyes Lionel needs some help from a special pair of talking lions to defeat the school bully in this rhyming tale. The school bully Picky Pete always picks on poor Lion. Luckily, two stone lions in Lionel’s garden who can talk give him some advice about standing up for himself. With their help, Lionel wins the day and realizes that bullies are not so tough after all. Gillian Swordy is the author of Fairy Tale Magic. Leighton Noyes is the illustrator of many children's books, including the Stories of Great People series and 50 French Phrases. 32 pp • 6 x 8.25 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781848530041 • May • $7.99 Paper • Tamarind

Siddharth and Rinki Addy Farmer Illustrations by Karin Littlewood Siddharth’s favorite toy, an elephant named Rinki, has gone missing! Will the other children help him find it? Siddharth dreams of India where he used to live, and he doesn’t like his new home in England. Only his toy elephant Rinki understands, but when Rinki gets lost at school, Siddharth feels lonelier than ever. When his classmates join him in the search for Rinki, they go on a great adventure that bonds them as a group, and suddenly Siddharth doesn’t feel so lonely after all! Addy Farmer is the author of Grandad’s Bench. Karin Littlewood is the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including Christophe’s Story, The Color of Home, and Home for Christmas. 32 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781848530089 • April • $9.99 Paper • Tamarind

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Amina and the Shell Deborah Alexander Illustrations by Kim Harley An adventurous girl stumbles upon a town of giants in this tropical fairytale with a Thumbelina-like heroine. Amina and her family live in a beautiful, lush valley on a tropical island. After yet another storm ruins their vegetable garden, Amina finds a tunnel to the other side of a mountain, where she discovers a village of giants! As soon as she arrives, one of the giants picks up the beautiful shell Amina is hiding in and carries it off. With the help of some clever mice, Amina manages to escape and returns home with a special gift for her parents. Kim Harley is the illustrator of several children’s books, including Marty Monster and the Graffix series. 32 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books 9781848530058 • April • $8.99 Paper • Tamarind

Barack Obama The Making of a President Dawne Allette An accessible and uplifting biography of Barack Obama. “The inspirational story of a inspirational man, very well written, presented in a really accessible manner and a real joy to read.” —Malorie Blackman, author, Black & White “I was not born into money or status. I was born to a teenage mom in Hawaii, and my dad left us when I was two. But my family gave me love, they gave me education, and most of all they gave me hope . . .” Punctuated with his own words, this biography traces the people, places, and experiences that made Barack Obama the powerful man he is today. His story takes us from Kenya to Hawaii and Indonesia to Chicago, embracing many cultures. It also reaches from the past to present, with photographs of Obama growing up and a timeline of significant political and civil rights events in black history. Barack Obama’s story of hope and determination culminates with an account of his historic Inauguration Day and his first 100 days in office. Dawne Allette teaches creative writing and is a literacy program facilitator for the Baltimore public schools, a journalist for the Baltimore Times, and the author of Caribbean Animals; Choices, Choices; North American Animals; and What Will I Be?. She lives in Baltimore. 184 pp • 5 x 8 • 21 Color Photos • 6 B/W Photos • 2 Maps • Ages 9–11 • Nonfiction 9781848530225 • May • $8.99 Paper • Tamarind

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Katie and the British Artists James Mayhew Katie’s ninth adventure, now in paper, focuses on much-loved paintings from Turner, Gainsborough, Constable, and Stubbs. “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 Katie just can’t decide what she wants to be when she grows up. Perhaps a trip to the gallery to see five famous paintings by world-renowned British artists might give her some ideas. And can she help the shepherd boy from Constable’s The Cornfield round up all those pesky sheep? For almost two decades, the Katie series has been bringing art to life for young children. James Mayhew is a children’s author and illustrator whose other titles include Can You See a Little Bear, Katie and the Sunflowers, Katie Meets the Impressionists, The Knight Who Took All Day, and Who Wants a Dragon? In 1994 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. 32 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Picture Books • Orchard Books New in Paper: 9781846167379 • June • $8.99 Cloth: 9781846167362 • Available • $16.99

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North American Animals Dawne Allette Illustrations by Alan Baker An educational and lavishly illustrated A-to-Z book that examines the animals native to the United States, Mexico, and Canada. A is for armadillo; B is for bison and black bear. A descriptive rhyming text accompanies beautiful, realistic illustrations in this insightful guide to animals native to North America. The animals are shown in their natural habitats throughout a variety of seasons, and are presented alongside representative for various native ethnic groups. Dawne Allette contributes to the Baltimore Times and is the author of Choices, Choices and What Will I Be? She lives in Baltimore. Alan Baker is a children’s illustrator and is the author of the Gray Rabbit and Little Rabbit Books series. 32 pp • 9 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Nonfiction 9781848530102 • June • $9.99 Paper • Tamarind

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ROLAND HARVEY From the creator of At the Beach and In the Bush comes two beautiful visual adventures set in Australia’s fascinating landscapes. “The real star here is the dizzying artwork, sort of a watercolor take on Where’s Waldo? that invites any reader to scrutinize the jam-packed scenes.” —Booklist “Roland Harvey’s witty, slapstick style and amazingly detailed illustrations will have children poring over every page for hours.” —Bookshelf Roland Harvey is the author of At the Beach, Burke and Wills, The Friends of Emily Culpepper, and In the Bush and the coauthor of The First Fleet, My Place in Space, and Sick As. He trained as an architect, but is best known for his distinctive books, greeting cards, posters.

To the Top End Our Trip Across Australia Hooray for the best vacation in the whole world! Starting in the wonderful wilds of Tassie and then braving the big waves of Bass Strait in a tiny ferry, these adventurers travel all the way to the very tip of the Top End. On the way, they see the most amazing places, such as a whole town underground. From rainforest to reef, from Tassie tiger-territory to croc-country, from the winding Murray river to Trephina Gorge, from way out back to underground, this is a glorious showcase of Australian environments with hilarious visual and verbal jokes throughout. Don't forget to find the soccer ball—there's one on every page! 32 pp • 9.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–9 • Picture Books 9781741758849 • May • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

In the City Our Scrapbook of Souvenirs The city is full of surprises! After exploring the underground sewers during a downpour and climbing inside the giantest scientist, these fun characters smell something stinky at the market and sneak up on a big barracuda in the aquarium. Harvey’s distinctive and engaging bird’s-eye perspective of the city features an incredible array of hilarious human activity in all its busy and bustling urban glory, as well as quieter moments in the early morning, and the bright lights of the night streets. This time the family is collecting memorabilia from their big city trip in a souvenir scrapbook, and handwritten diary notes appear along the side of each spread—drawing attention to specific details to look for in the illustrations. 32 pp • 9 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 6–9 • Picture Books • Allen & Unwin New in Paper: 9781741756623 • April • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Cloth: 9781741144130 • Available • $16.95 (Can $18.95)

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Vikings Maze Book Stephen Axelsen Byff Thunkersen needs brave, heroic puzzle-lovers to guide him and his ragtag crew on a Viking quest, full of riddles, adventures, and mind-boggling mazes! “The illustrations, done in watercolor and pen and ink, are as filled with puns and crowded with humorous detail as the story.” —Booklist starred review of What Really Happened to Humpty? One of the Norse gods’ Apples of Immortality falls out of Asgard and lands in a pigpen in the village of Mirkmudd. A hero must return it to Asgard, and Byff Thunkersen and his friends volunteer to the quest. The heroic team must pass through many Norse ordeals to reach their destination, in the form of mazes through the Nine Worlds. This includes places such as Domain of the Dead, Realm of Ice, Land of the Giants, Land of Dwarfs, Domain of the Dark Elves, Land of the Light Elves, and World of the Gods. On the way they must collect a further nine golden apples. The story of Byff and his friends is introduced with a three-page narrative cartoon strip, and concluded with a cartoon page. Stephen Axelsen is an illustrator whose previous books include What Really Happened to Humpty? and the Piccolo and Annabelle series. 32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Activity 9781921272691 • June • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper Little Hare Books

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Pirates

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The Doodle Book Oodles to Doodle and Do Buster Books Turn idle illustrations into awesome projects and exciting games with this ultimate guide to doodling. For doodle fans everywhere comes this exciting activity book full of doodle-related activities, including puzzles, games, and optical illusions. Doodle zodiacs as well as crosswords, trivia, and activities such as making a doodle T-shirt or mask make this the ultimate resource for the passionate doodler. No drawing skills required. 64 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–9 • Activity 9781907151019 • April • $10.99 Cloth • Buster Books

Manga Doodles Illustrations by Yuriko Yano Create a cool castle. Fill the sky with dragons and riders. What is sleeping in the cave? Enter the fantastical world of manga with scenes to set, costumes to create, and characters to complete. For novices and manga fans alike, here is the perfect set of inspiring artistic jumpstarts for the creative child in everyone. No age limits and no drawing skills are required. There are enough magical details and finishing flourishes needed to keep children of all ages occupied for hours on end. Yuriko Yano is an illustrator. 128 pp • 8.5 x 12 • 128 Line Drawings • Ages 8+ • Activity 9781906082703 • May • $12.99 (Can $13.99) Paper • Buster Books

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TASHI SERIES Anna Fienberg and Barbara Fienberg Illustrations by Kim Gamble

The Amazing Tashi Activity Book Featuring games, mazes, puzzles, and a brand new story, a book crammed with fun things to do, make, and learn featuring the lovable Tashi. “Charmingly eclectic.” —Kirkus Reviews on There Once Was a Boy Called Tashi “Rollicking . . . their popularity is easy to understand . . . playful black and white drawings are an integral part of the fun.” —Publishers Weekly on The Big Big Big Book of Tashi “Think Lord of the Rings lite.” —The Modesto Bee on the Tashi series At last, an activity book offers hours of entertainment for Tashi fans. Can readers the find their way out of the Warlord’s castle? Or help Tashi escape from the dungeon? Who wants to make sticky rice cakes? This book is packed with exciting activities—make up the players for the Tashi fold-out board game, discover interesting facts about Tashi’s world, learn to draw Tashi, read his latest adventure story, cook Tashi’s favorite food, create a tiger pop-up card, and make the dragon mobile. No one is as cunning as Tashi, but you might be almost as clever! There’s also a brand new story to read: in Tashi and the Strangers, Tashi must save a family from the cruel General Zeng. 44 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Activity 9781741757859 • June • $14.99 (Can $16.99) Paper Allen & Unwin

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

Tashi and the Golem In this 16th installment of the Tashi series, Tashi makes a golem to stand up to the mean bully Bang-Bang. But will his great big creation obey him? The Baron’s cruel nephew Bang-Bang is trying to take over Wise-as-an-Owl’s fresh water spring. To stop him, Tashi and his friends use clay and magic to make a golem who will give Bang-Bang a good scare. But it seems like the golem has plans of his own! In the meantime, Tashi must rescue Ah Chu’s Little Sister when Bang-Bang’s trouble-making brother gives her away to the River Pirate. 64 pp • 5 x 8 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 5–7 • Fiction 9781741757927 • April • $5.99 (Can $6.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

Also available in the Tashi series:

Tashi and the Phoenix 9781741754742 $6.99 (Can $7.99)

Tashi and the Mixed-Up Monster 9781741751918 $5.99 (Can $6.99)

Tashi and the Stolen Bus

Tashi and the Forbidden Room

Tashi Lost in the City

9781741148770 $5.99 (Can $7.99)

9781741149647 $5.99 (Can $7.99)

9781741149630 $5.99 (Can $7.99)

Tashi and the Royal Tomb

Tashi and the Haunted House

Tashi and the Dancing Shoes

9781741149739 $5.99(Can $7.99)

9781741149531 $5.99 (Can $7.99)

9781741149722 $5.99 (Can $7.99)

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THE GIFT BOOKS FOR GIRLS & BOYS The perfect way to present gift cards, these delightful gift books contain a pocket at the front to store the gift card and a name plate to personalize the gift. Each: 64 pp • 2.5 x 4 • 32 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–12 • Activity/Gift May • $4.95 (Can $5.95) Cloth • Buster Books

The Gift for Girls Beautifully presented with a striking jacket, The Girls’ Gift Book contains loads of fun activities, facts, and tips on how to be the best at everything! Why not learn to make lip gloss, do math tricks, catch a spider, and make a secret hiding spot for a diary? 9781906082741

The Gift for Boys Pocket-sized and beautifully packaged, The Gift For Boys makes your gift just that little bit more individual. Give the gift of reading together with some tips on how to be the best at everything. Why not learn to play air guitar, be a VIP, track a wild animal, and survive a zombie invasion?

Display unit holds 48 copies

9781906082734

Also available: Each: $4.95 (Can $5.95)

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The Gift of Reading

The Gift Book

A Gift Book for Your Birthday

A Gift Book for Christmas

9781843174103

9781843174073

9781843174097

9781843174080

GREEN BANANAS Green Bananas are the easiest books in the Bananas series, with each book divided into three simple stories that are linked by character, setting, and theme. Small amounts of text on each page, plenty of dialogue, and bright illustrations help children stay engaged as they begin to learn the satisfaction of sustaining reading over a longer period of time.

Dinosaur Disasters Kate Agnew Illustrations by Anna Jones Sam and his little sister Rosa are having a dinosaur day with Dad. They see the skeletons at the museum, draw dinosaurs at home, and make dinosaur cookies. Everything seems to be going great, but there’s always a sudden dinosaur disaster about to happen! Kate Agnew is a children’s bookseller and the author of several books for young readers, including Love and Longing and Shout, Show and Tell. Anna Jones is a professional illustrator. 48 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction 9781405247788 • July • $5.99 Paper • Bananas

Also available:

Flora the Fairy’s Magic Spells 9781405242325 • $5.99

BLUE BANANAS Blue Bananas contain one single story and offer children the chance to read a longer book and sustain their reading. Complex sentences, some unfamiliar vocabulary, and wordplay—such as humor that depends on understanding that many words have two meanings—are all part of the challenge once children have moved on to the Blue Bananas series.

Frogs Do Not Like Dragons Patricia Forde Illustrations by Joëlle Dreidemy Natalie’s sister Lola has locked herself in the bathroom and won’t come out. She’s been caught by a witch and a dragon, and they are keeping her prisoner! When the witch gets angry and conjures up frogs—which don’t like dragons at all—things in the bathroom get a little crazy. If the police, the firemen, and her family can’t get Lola out of the bathroom, who can? Patricia Forde is a television writer and the author of The King’s Secret. Joëlle Dreidemy has illustrated several children’s books, including The Lamb Who Came for Dinner, Smelly Peter, and The Witch with a Twitch. 48 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction 9781405247795 • July • $5.99 Paper • Bananas

Also available:

Coconut Jack 9781405241328 $5.99

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MYSTERY PUPS Jodie Mellor Illustrations by Penny Dann A new young fiction series for young girls combining puppies, magic, mystery, and friendship! “Children will lap up (groan!) these undemanding reads. They’re fun, they’re varied and the combinations of puppies and crime . . . need I say more?” —Books for Keeps “Perfectly pitched at the early reader and particularly the girl who loves animals and magic.” —Book Bag Jodie Mellor is the pseudonym for Jenny Oldfield. She is the author of Crazy Horse, Wild Horses, and the rest of the Horses of Half Moon Ranch series. Each: 112 pp • 5 x 8 • 12 Line Drawings • Ages 5–7 • Fiction $6.99 Paper • S&S Children’s UK

Mystery Pups: Dognapped! It’s the start of the summer holidays and Megan and Lauren go to the Magic Mountain Rescue Center to bring home two of the cutest, most adorable puppies in the world. With their friend, Caitlin, and her toy dog, Daisy, they start a Puppy Club. But when they hang the Puppy Club medallions on their pups, something mysterious happens—a sudden, dizzying whirl of light whizzes them to Sleuth City and Daisy comes to life! Spotting a headline about a missing pooch, the three doggy detectives are soon on the trail of a dognapper— and it’s all the girls can do to keep up! 9781847382245 • April

Mystery Pups: Framed! The Puppy Club are back in Sleuth City—there’s been a major theft from the biggest private art collection in the city. Surrounded by high walls and swarming with guard dogs, the girls can’t work out how the thieves did it. But the Mystery Pups’ super skills are soon at work, and when they find a mysterious parcel in the attic, the girls are curious. Could it be that the multi-million dollar painting hasn’t been stolen after all? 9781847382252 • May

Mystery Pups: Missing! The cat star of animal blockbuster Candy Come Home has been stolen from the set of her new movie. Now the film studio has received an enormous ransom demand! Can the girls and their magical mystery pups find the missing cat before it’s too late? 9781847382269 • June

Mystery Pups: Diamond Dogs! The mystery pups arrive in Sleuth City just in time to witness a jewelry store break-in. The thieves get away—but the Mystery Pups are soon hot on the trail of the gemstones! 9781847382276 • July

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PEN PALS FOREVER Lenny Pelling An utterly charming series for beginner readers about friends, traveling, writing, and letting your imagination take you to new places! Lenny Pelling is a children’s book writer and illustrator. She illustrated and co-designed the popular educational series, X-Zone, and has also illustrated Active Kids, Bananas in Pyjamas, and Croc Hunter Ultimate Factivity books. Each: 64 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 5–7 • Fiction $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Random House Australia

Pen Pals Forever: Summer Days Polly and Jez are as close as two friends could be—two friends who have never met, that is. They have been writing to each other for as long as they can remember, just like their mothers and their grandmothers before them. When Polly spends a summer traveling in a caravan with her grandparents, it’s almost like Jez goes along too. She has to travel in her imagination, of course, but with a little help from Polly’s weekly postcard, that’s no problem at all! 9781864719000 • June

Pen Pals Forever: School Days Polly and Jez are as close as two friends can be—but they don’t talk to each other. Instead they write letters and postcards. It’s time to go back to school. Polly is staying at her great-aunt’s sheep farm, so she has to go to school over the internet. How will she find time to write postcards when there is shearing to be done? Jez is starting at a new school. She wonders if the other kids will like her. Jez has plenty of time for postcards, but will she have anything to write? Featuring a bonus activity—instructions on how to make your own rocket costume, just like Jez! 9781864719017 • August

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THE TIARA CLUB Vivian French You’ve met the Rose Room, Poppy Room, and Lily Room princesses—now meet their friends in the Daffodil Room in these new adventures at Diamond Turrets. Vivian French is the author of more than 100 children’s books, including Growing Frogs, A Present for Mom, and The Story of Christmas. Each: 80 pp • 5 x 7.75 • 45 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–8 • Fiction • $4.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Princess Amelia and the Silver Seal Princess Amelia is so excited to be starting a new term at the Princess Academy with her best friends Leah, Ruby, Millie, Rachel, and Zoe in Daffodil Room. And what a wonderful surprise—the Princess Academy at Emerald Castle is by the seaside! Princess Amelia saves a baby seal caught up in some netting while the princesses are out swimming one day, but the nasty twins Diamonde and Gruella take all the credit! Will they be found out? 9781846168697 • April

Princess Leah and the Golden Seahorse The princesses are off to Emerald Sea World for a school outing— they can’t wait to see the wonderful golden seahorse! When Princess Leah notices Diamonde and Gruella behaving oddly, she decides to follow them. Are the nasty twins up to no good again? 9781846168703 • April

Princess Ruby and the Enchanted Whale Princess Ruby and her friends go out on a boat with the school fairy godmother, Fairy G, to look for Old Grey, the whale whose beautiful song has a magical effect on everyone who hears it. Why is Old Grey late this year? And will the nasty twins Diamonde and Gruella change their ways after hearing her song? 9781846168710 • April

Also available: The Tiara Club at Pearl Palace Each: $4.99

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Princess Hannah and the Little Black Kitten

Princess Isabella and the Snow-White Unicorn

Princess Lucy and the Precious Puppy

9781846164989

9781846164996

9781846165009

THE TIARA CLUB Vivian French Each: 80 pp • 5 x 7.75 • 45 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–8 • Fiction • $4.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Princess Millie and the Magical Mermaid The princesses at Emerald Castle have an art lesson on the beach one day, and Princess Millie can’t believe her eyes when she sees a mermaid out at sea! The nasty twins Diamonde and Gruella refuse to believe that mermaids exist, but they are taught a lesson that they will never forget! 9781846168727 • May

Princess Rachel and the Dancing Dolphin When the princesses at Emerald Castle go out on a trip to Seabird Island, Princess Rachel notices a baby dolphin caught in the nets of the fishing boat they are on. Can Princess Rachel save the dolphin? And will Daffodil Room come first in the test on seabirds? 9781846168734 • May

Princess Zoe and the Wishing Shell There is a special end of term tradition at Emerald Castle—the princesses get to make wishes using a special wishing shell given to the Princess Academy by a generous sea fairy. If the wish is kind and thoughtful, it will come true! Will Princess Zoe’s wish be granted? 9781846168741 • May

Also available: The Tiara Club at Pearl Palace Each: $4.99

Princess Grace and the Golden Nightingale

Princess Ellie and the Enchanted Fawn

Princess Sarah and the Silver Swan

9781846165016

9781846165023

9781846165030

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THE TIARA CLUB Vivian French You’ve met the Rose Room, Poppy Room, Lily Room, and Daffodil Room princesses— now meet their friends in the Tulip Room in these new adventures. Vivian French is the author of more than 100 children’s books, including Growing Frogs, A Present for Mom, and The Story of Christmas. Each: 80 pp • 5 x 7.75 • 45 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–8 • Fiction • $4.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Princess Mia and the Magical Koala Princess Mia, Bethany, Caitlin, Lindsey, Abigail, and Rebecca have been best friends forever and they get to room together. It’s a new term and the princesses are at Diamond Turrets. There they will learn how to look after animals, and Princess Mia can’t wait! 9781846168758 • June

Princess Bethany and the Lost Piglet When one of the piglets from the farm disappears, Bethany is desperate to help. Can she and her friends from Tulip Room find him? If anyone can do it, the animal-loving princesses can. They must band together to save the little oinker! 9781846168765 • June

Princess Caitlin and the Little Lamb Princess Caitlin is so excited about the costume competition. The winner gets to lead an orphan lamb in the Grand Procession. But will the competition go as planned, or will those scheming twins ruin everything? Who will get to lead the lamb? 9781846168772 • June

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THE TIARA CLUB Vivian French Each: 80 pp • 5 x 7.75 • 45 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–8 • Fiction • $4.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Princess Lindsey and the Fluffy Guinea Pig Princess Lindsey’s favorite animals are guinea pigs—they are soft and fluffy, and she especially loves her friend, Monty the guinea pig! And Monty seems to love Lindsey. But will she get in trouble when he goes missing? Could she have taken him? What else could have happened to Monty? 9781846168789 • July

Princess Abigail and the Baby Panda There’s a special secret tucked away in the bamboo grove, and the princesses are thrilled! An endangered panda has had a baby. The nasty twins don’t care about scaring the baby panda, but with the help of the rest of the princesses, Princess Abigail is determined to stop them from ruining it all. 9781846168796 • July

Princess Rebecca and the Lion Cub The Tulip Room princesses are thrilled when about their transportation to the end-of-term ball. They get to ride elephants! What could be more exciting? But their celebration is cut short when they spot a lion cub in peril! How can they help it? Will Princess Rebecca save the day? 9781846168802 • July

Also available: The Tiara Club at Pearl Palace Each: $8.99

Midnight Masquerade with Princess Emma and Princess Jasmine

Emerald Ball 9781846168819

9781846168826

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AUDREY Christine Harris Illustrations by Ann James Audrey Barlow—Pippi of the outback—is torn between keeping a promise and telling the truth. Should she keep the secret or tell her family? “Audrey is an engaging heroine with a vivid imagination and an inquisitive mind.” —School Library Journal on Audrey Goes to Town “Children will love the fast pace of the plot, and the character development gives the book a nice depth.” —School Library Journal on Audrey of the Outback Christine Harris is also the author of Audrey of the Outback, Audrey Goes to Town, and the Undercover Girl series.

Audrey’s Big Secret “Full of fascinating detail about rural Australian life, this gentle story will appeal to fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and Louise Erdrich’s The Birchbark House.” —Booklist on Audrey of the Outback Audrey Barlow has woken up in the dead of night and needs to go to the bathroom. The only problem is, the bathroom is an outhouse and is out yonder down the garden path. And if that isn’t bad enough, Audrey sees what she thinks is a ghost! It’s not such a far-fetched idea, especially as her twin sisters, Esther and Pearl, who tragically died at birth are buried out the back. But Audrey soon discovers that it wasn’t a ghost she spotted at all, but a young aboriginal girl her own age named Janet. Audrey soon learns that Janet has run away from a mission and together they must think of a way to keep Janet from being taken again. Readers will love Audrey and her determination to see that something so wrong must be made right. 192 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 49 B/W Illustrations • Ages 6–10 • Fiction 9781921272530 • June • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper Little Hare Books

Also available:

Audrey of the Outback 9781921272189 $8.99 (Can $9.99)

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Audrey Goes to Town 9781921272677 $7.99 (Can $8.99)

SCRATCH KITTEN Jessica Green Illustrations by Mitch Vane More adventures with feline sea salt Scratch! Jessica Green is the author of A Diary of a Would-be Princess. Mitch Vane is an illustrator of children’s books, including Monkey Talk, Little Lunch Four, and Poodle and Hound. Each: 96 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 49 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Little Hare Books

Scratch Kitten and the Terrible Beasties Scratch Kitten has just escaped from a land-locked life as the pet and plaything of some spoiled children. Determined to get back to sea, he tries to swim aboard a passing ship. When he doesn’t make it, he is rescued by Jock, a deck hand on a tiny fishing ship bound for the North Sea in search of herring. Scratch should be in heaven but instead, he and Jock have their work cut out for them, trying to keep The Rat Pack away from their ratphobic captain. Will Scratch and Jock get the better of these Terrible Beasties, or will it be the other way around? 9781921272950 • April

Scratch Kitten and the Treasure Island Scratch Kitten has just settled into life on a small fishing boat when who should he spot on a neighboring ship but his own long-lost Paa! Determined to spend time with his Paa, Scratch tries to befriend Mrs. Captain, the sailor in charge of Paa’s ship. But Mrs. Captain has so many ever-changing Rules and is so obsessed with finding her husband—the man who stole her precious pink diamonds 20 years ago—that she has no time for Scratch. So what happens when Scratch spots Mrs. Captain’s husband on a treasure island? Will Scratch and Paa get the better of the thieves, or will the thieves get the better of Scratch and Paa? 9781921541063 • July

Also available: Each: $6.99 (Can $7.99)

Scratch Kitten Goes to Sea

Scratch Kitten on the Pirate’s Shoulder

9781921272448

9781921272455

Scratch Kitten and the Raggged Reef 9781921272684

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THE SLEEPOVER CLUB The popular Sleepover Club series is back. Meet Frankie, Kenny, Fliss, Rosie, and Lyndz—five best friends who just want to have fun as they take on school projects, makeovers, boys, and their school rivals the M&Ms! As well as great stories for young readers, these books also offer tips on how to host a fantastic sleepover party. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 7–11 • Fiction • $6.99 Paper • Harper Children’s

The Sleepover Club: Hey Baby! Angie Bates What could be so difficult about looking after a baby? Baby Morgan needs a babysitter urgently and the Sleepover Club girls agree to take charge. But things are never as simple as they sound for Frankie and friends. Pack up those diapers and toddle on over! Angie Bates is the author of The Sleepover Club: Summer Secrets. 144 pp 9780007277049 • April

The Sleepover Club: Pony Passion Harriet Castor Can Lyndz’s friends help when her love of ponies suffers a setback? When Lyndz falls off her favorite horse at Mrs. McAllister’s stables, she develops a sudden terror of riding. It will take all the super-powers of the Sleepover Club to get her back on a horse again. Grab your hat and get back in the saddle! Harriet Castor’s other titles include The Dinosaurs Next Door and Pirouette. 160 pp 9780007272556 • May

The Sleepover Club: Party Time Fiona Cummings No more sleepovers! What will the girls do? The girls are planning a super-special sleepover party over the school holidays. But when their class play goes horribly wrong and Kenny ends up getting into a fight, the girls are banned from having any more sleepovers. Will they find a way to have their special party after all? Put on your party hat and join in the fun! Fiona Cummings is also the author of The Extremely Very Scrambled Up World of Little Doogs and The Sleepover Club: TV Stars! 160 pp 9780007309948 • June

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THE SLEEPOVER CLUB Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 7–11 • Fiction • $6.99 Paper • Harper Children’s

The Sleepover Club: Star Girls Sue Mongredien Ready for an adventure that’s out of this world? Greetings, earthlings! When Frankie is given a telescope for a late birthday present, the gang get really excited about stargazing—and Fliss, of course, goes horoscope mad. But what are those strange green lights they see up on Cuddington Hill one night? Could it possibly be aliens? Pack your sleepover bag and reach for the stars! Sue Mongredien is the author of The Sleepover Club: Be My Valentine and Tigers Love to Say Goodnight. 128 pp 9780007277063 • July

The Sleepover Club: Summer Secrets Angie Bates A long weekend of camping by the seaside offers a few surprises for the Sleepover Club. Their first surprise is that there are no funfairs or arcades near the campsite—boring! But then they find a mysterious message in a bottle, washed up by the tide! Kick off your flip-flops and paddle on over! Angie Bates is the author of The Sleepover Club: Hey Baby. 128 pp 9780007309931 • August

Also available: Each: $6.99

TV Stars! 9780007264933

Best Friends

Trick or Treat

9780007264940

9780007272549

Be My Valentine 9780007277056

Dance Off 9780007264926

Pet Detectives

Hit the Beach!

9780007277032

9780007272563

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DAISY SERIES Kes Gray Illustrations by Nick Sharratt and Garry Parsons More adventures with the one and only Daisy!

Daisy books are packaged with a must-have Daisy bookmark, and Daisy’s Trouble With . . . Index is included at the back for hours of fun! Kes Gray was called one of the top 10 children’s authors in the UK by the Independent. His book Eat Your Peas, the first of several titles in the acclaimed Daisy series, won the coveted overall prize at the 2001 Children’s Book Awards. He is also the author of Billy’s Bucket; Ever So, Ever So; Our Twitchy; and Vesuvius Poovius. Nick Sharrat is the winner of the Smarties Book Prize for children’s book illustrations and is perhaps best-known for his illustrations of Jacqueline Wilson’s books. Garry Parsons is the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including There’s an Ouch in my Pouch! Each: 5.5 x 7.5 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Red Fox

Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos “Gray manages convincingly to get inside the seven-year-old mind to create a laugh-aloud read for newly independent readers.” —Irish Independent Mom has invited Daisy’s best friends, Gabby and Dylan, on a trip to the zoo—and, best of all, Mom has arranged for Daisy to go into the actual penguin cage with the actual zoo keeper and feed actual penguins—real penguins, with beaks and everything! Trouble is, Daisy doesn’t just feed the penguins, she “adopts” one to take home and everything. 224 pp 9781862304932 • April

Daisy and the Trouble with Giants Daisy has decided she wants to meet a real giant! If Daisy met a real giant he’d pick Daisy up and put her on his shoulder and they’d have giant adventures! They’d eat sweets as big as tractor tires, and if she got thirsty, they’d have giant lemonades out of giant straws. It would be sooooo gooood! Trouble is, if you want to meet a giant you need a magic bean. And finding magic beans can be troublesome. The trouble with giants is they really shouldn’t live at the top of magic beanstalks. If giants didn’t live at the top of magic beanstalks then Daisy is convinced that she wouldn’t be in big trouble again! 240 pp 9781862304956 • May

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DAISY SERIES Kes Gray Illustrations by Nick Sharratt and Garry Parsons “Daisy, with her perfectly round face, determined, beady eyes and severe Joan of Arc coif, is a veritable icon of juvenile intransigence.” —Publishers Weekly “Perfect for confident readers.” —Bookseller Each: 5.5 x 7.5 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Red Fox

Daisy and the Trouble with Kittens Daisy is going on holiday! In an actual plane to actual Spain! It’s so exciting! She’s never seen a palm tree before, or eaten octopus, or played zombie mermaids, or made so many new friends! Trouble is, five of them are small and cute and furry kittens— and guess who wants to be their new mommy? 240 pp 9781862308343 • June

Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas Christmas: a time of peace, when all is calm? Not if you’re Daisy, who has been extremely excited about Christmas since September. And when Daisy is excited, trouble will surely follow! Daisy loves the carols, the sparkly lights, the snowmen, and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. But, as ever with Daisy, things don’t go quite according to plan and when the Baby Jesus dolly’s head wobbles and falls off, total Christmas chaos ensues. 160 pp 9781862304970 • August

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MY TOTALLY SECRET DIARY Dee Shulman Designed to look like a girl’s real diary, these super embarrassing stories come to life with an eye-catching scrapbook style and full-color illustrations on every page. “This fab journal is penned by the fictional Polly Price, who’s dragged to San Francisco with her drama-queen mother. It covers issues that affect everyone.” —Bliss “Wonderful eye-catching young fiction, that all girls will be instantly drawn to.” —Choice Magazine 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 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Fiction

My Totally Secret Diary: On Stage in America Polly Price is so embarrassed by her actress mother, who loves to draw attention to herself and hog the limelight. Now Polly’s worst nightmare has come true as her mother heads to America to appear in a play and Polly has to go with her! Not only that, but she’s forced to hang around with the young stars of the show, who aren’t exactly lining up to be her friends. Read Polly’s wonderfully funny diary as she records the mishaps and mayhem backstage, before all of a sudden the spotlight is on her! 5x8 9781862304239 • June • $7.99 Paper • Red Fox

My Totally Secret Diary: Reality TV Nightmare Polly Price didn’t think it was possible for her actress mother, Arabella Diamonte, to be any more embarrassing than on the trip to San Francisco last summer. That is, until she agrees to take part in a television program called Celebrity Home Watch and a camera crew 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! Dee Shulman has created a real hit for young readers with her charming full-color illustrations and interactive concept. 5x7 9780385615402 • July • $10.99 Cloth • Doubleday UK

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The Butterfly Lion Michael Morpurgo From the acclaimed Michael Morpurgo, the Smarties Prize–winning tale of a young boy growing up in Africa and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. After Bertie rescues an orphaned lion cub from the African veld, they are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion that ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten. A section of activities for young readers includes Lion Facts, Pet Care Quiz, Puzzle Pages, Makes and Bakes, and more. Michael Morpurgo has been awarded the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award, the Circle of Gold Award, and the Children’s Book Award for his children’s fiction. His books include Animal Tales, Little Foxes, and Twist of Gold. 144 pp • 5 x 8 • 7 B/W Photos • 59 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction 9780007317356 • April • $7.99 Paper • Harper Children’s

Also available from Michael Morpurgo:

Animal Tales

Little Foxes

Twist of Gold

9781405237352 $9.95

9781405233392 $7.99

9781405229289 $8.95

Pyro Watson and the Hidden Treasure Nette Hilton Illustrations by Gregory Rogers A rip-roaring adventure about boys’ friendships—and surviving them. Pyro Watson loves pirates, treasure, and all things to do with maps and tales of long ago. When his mother goes away to nurse Nan, Pyro is left stranded in a caravan at the beach with his Aunt Mor. So Pyro calls in his alter ego, Simeon the Pirate Fighter, to pass the long evenings and longer days. Then Pyro meets local boy Min and his four-legged mate, Becks. Life becomes interesting—even downright dangerous—when the town bullies claim the beach as their own. Can Pyro and Min draw on Simeon’s daring to defend themselves? Nette Hilton’s other titles include In My Backyard, The Long Red Scarf, and The Web. Gregory Rogers won the Kate Greenaway Medal for his illustrations in Way Home, which also won a Parents’ Choice Award. His wordless picture book The Boy, The Bear, The Baron, The Bard was selected as one of the Ten Best Illustrated Picture Books of 2004 by the New York Times. 250 pp • 5 x 8 • 50 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction 9781741664164 • August • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Woolshed Press

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BELMONT AND THE DRAGON Robin Gold Illustrations by Mike Zarb Robin Gold has written for children’s television and film. Mike Zarb has been an illustrator, production designer, and storyboard artist for more than 15 years. He is the illustrator of Pearlie.

Mr. da Vinci’s Time Machine Would-be knight Belmont and his dragon Burnie are back, and this time they’re on an adventure through time and space! Jumpin’ Jabberwockies! When renowned inventor and genius Leonardo da Vinci arrives in Old York from the future, his time machine is stolen by a mob of Extremely Excitable Elves! Belmont and Burnie bravely set forth to retrieve the machine, but when they find it they get trapped inside! Soon they are hurtling through time and space in a journey filled with thrills, danger, and heart-thumping adventure. 48 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 7–9 • Fiction 9781741664423 • April • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper Random House Australia

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WITCH BABY Debi Gliori The author of the Pure Dead series brews up more fabulous, hilarious, witchy chaos. “It is what I have come to expect from a Debi Gliori book, jammed with hilarious and often gross jokes. I giggled all the way through . . . I can’t recommend this story highly enough for lovers of magic, humor, or even books. A wicked triumph.” —Eoin Colfer, author, Artemis Fowl “A charming comedy about sibling jealousy, it takes a six-year-old’s belief in magic and in passionate feelings equally seriously . . . Gentler girls will adore Debi Gliori’s Witch Baby and Me which dramatizes sibling rivalry with eccentric wit.” —Times Debi Gliori is the author and illustrator of many books for children, such as No Matter What and the Pure Dead series, which includes Pure Dead Magic and Pure Dead Wicked. Each: 5 x 7 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • April • $7.99 Paper • Corgi

Witch Baby and Me Lily is nine; her sister Daisy is one—and she’s no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went wrong and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily—she’s the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in the air, or turns people into slugs, or summons up her very stinky dog Waywoof. The sisters have just moved to a new neighborhood, and their mom wants them to make friends. Will the party be a big success or will Daisy’s magic mean things are even more chaotic than normal? 256 pp 9780552556767 • April

Witch Baby and Me After Dark It’s Halloween and Daisy and Lily are all dressed up to go trick-or-treating. Lily just wants to get the best candy, but with Daisy the Witch Baby on the loose, it’s sure to be anything but a quiet night. 208 pp 9780552556781 • August

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ENID BLYTON’S ENCHANTED WORLD Elise Allen Picking up where Enid Blyton’s hugely successful Faraway Tree series left off, the Enchanted World series follows the adventures of five fairies brought together to save the Faraway Tree by regaining the lost Talismans that provide the tree’s life force of the tree. Reacquainting us with some of the Tree’s best-loved residents and introducing us to some new friends, this series offers a new twist on the core elements that made Blyton a beloved and classic children’s author: fairytale charm, adventure, danger, and most importantly—friendship. Elise Allen is a children’s film writer whose work includes Barbie in a Christmas Carol, Barbie Mariposa and Her Butterfly Fairy Friends, and Barbie Presents: Thumbelina. She also wrote Barbie: Fairytopia and Barbie: Mermaidia as well as the films’ accompanying books. Each: 152 pp • 5 x 8 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $6.99 Paper • 2Heads

Silky and the Rainbow Feather In the first adventure, the inhabitants of the Enchanted Wood face the biggest threat to their existence yet—the death of the Faraway Tree! Silky the fairy must recruit her friends and scour her homeland—the Land of Fairies—in order to retrieve the magical rainbow feather. But can Silky, Melody, Petal, Pinx, and Bizzy get to the Talisman before the evil troll Talon can get his hands on it? If not the magical Faraway Tree will die and the connection with the enchanted world will be lost forever. 9781405242547 • April

Melody and the Enchanted Harp Can Melody and her fellow fairies stay out of treble in the Land of Music? When the Land of Music comes to the top of the Faraway Tree, Melody and her four friends have to use all of their skill to whisk the latest Talisman—an enchanted harp—away from the tyrannical Queen Quadrille. With Talon in hot pursuit this adventure could spell double trouble for the five fairies. 9781405242554 • April

Petal and the Eternal Bloom The third magical, mystical adventure finds the fairies tangled in the Land of the Flora. In the Land of Flora the fairies face one of their toughest tasks so far as the beautiful yet dangerous landscape quite literally ensnares them. Can they get back to the Faraway Tree with the endless bloom before the world moves away from the Faraway Tree? And can they stop Talon from getting to the Talisman before them? 9781405242561 • May

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ENID BLYTON’S ENCHANTED WORLD Elise Allen Each: 152 pp • 5 x 8 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $6.99 Paper • 2Heads

Pinx and the Ring of Midnight The Faraway fairies are doing well on their quest to retrieve the lost Talismans, but in their fourth adventure they face their biggest test so far—in the Land of the Giants. Racing against time is hard enough, but battling against people with size 99 feet is almost impossible. Action, danger, comedy, and romance come together with lashings of pink in this exciting adventure. But can the five friends regain the Ring of Midnight before the evil troll Talon gets his claws on it? 9781405245685 • May

Bizzy and the Bedtime Bear Voyaging into the Land of Sleepovers sounds like a dream come true for the fairies, but their task soon becomes a terrifying nightmare. Recovering the Bedtime Bear from the Sleepeez who live in the Land of the Sleepovers won’t be easy—especially when the Faraway Fairies are accused of being “party poopers.” They must put this adventure to bed when Talon the troll is ready to take advantage of any mistake. 9781405245692 • June

Silky and the Everlasting Candle It’s party time in the Land of Birthdays! Imagine a place where your wildest birthday dreams can come true. The Faraway fairies, however, are on a mission. They need to find the Land’s Talisman, the Everlasting Candle, and return it to the Tree before Talon the troll can snuff out their plan. 9781405246743 • July

Melody and the Gemini Locket In the Land of Doubles, Melody takes the lead as the Faraway fairies search for the magical Gemini Locket. Things begin to go wrong in the Land of the Doubles when Melody comes face to face with her twin! But the girls aren’t the only ones getting into trouble and, with a little luck, Talon the evil troll might also be causing himself problems! Can the fairy friends pull themselves together in time to rescue the Talisman? 9781405246750 • August

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BEASTLY! Andy Baxter Ever since he joined his zoologist parents on a trip to Africa where he drank from a stream and developed a fever, Max Murphy has had a strange power: he can transform into animals. The effects never last more than a few hours, but that’s still plenty of time for him to experience animal instincts first hand. Unfortunately for Max, his parents’ sinister colleague Preston Slynk is always trying to capture and perform tests on him. Slynk’s tiny insect-robot spies are never far away, and life’s become a bit of a challenge for the boy who likes nothing better than being at home with a computer game and a chocolate. Andy Baxter is the author of the Beastly! series. Each: 128 pp • 5 x 8 • 25 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $6.99 Paper • 2Heads

Beastly! Tiger Terror Max flies to India and finds out first-hand what it’s like to be hunted by poachers. Max and his twin Molly join their zoologist parents in India for some tiger spotting. When Max feels a tingling taking over, he discovers his life is on the line—unless he can foil Professor Slynk’s scheme. Readers will enjoy the bonus material, including tiger facts, jokes, a quiz, and a recipe for Uncle Herbert’s Tasty Tiger Toast. 9781405239356 • April

Beastly! Shark Shock In Colombia, Max becomes a Galapagos shark and helps a dolphin in distress. The Murphy parents are shark watching in Colombia, and Max and his twin Molly are along for the boat ride. Max’s heart sinks when he sees Professor Slynk but he quickly discovers life’s just as dangerous overboard—especially for a shark. Readers will enjoy the bonus material, including shark facts, jokes, a quiz, and a recipe for Uncle Herbert’s Shark Sub. 9781405239363 • May

Beastly! Snake Scare On a trip to the zoo, Max transforms into a python and manages to give Slynk the slip. On a school trip to the zoo, Max becomes a slippery customer when he transforms into a python. And when Professor Slynk gets him in his clutches it becomes a race against time for Max to wriggle out again! Readers will enjoy the bonus material, including snake facts, jokes, a quiz, and a recipe for Uncle Herbert’s Sssnake Sssnack. 9781405239370 • June

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BEASTLY! Andy Baxter Each: 128 pp • 5 x 8 • 25 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $6.99 Paper • 2Heads

Beastly! Monkey Mayhem On a visit to Kenya, Max discovers just how many predators a baboon actually has . . . The Murphy family celebrate the holidays in an unusual way with a trip to a Kenyan nature reserve. But with Professor Slunk and a pair of hired hunters in hot pursuit, Max must follow his instincts if he wants to save himself—and his fellow baboons. Readers will enjoy the bonus material, including monkey facts, jokes, a quiz, and a recipe for Uncle Herbert’s MonkeyFace Sandwiches. 9781405239387 • July

Beastly! Spider Swat Max becomes a tarantula during a school science lesson and nearly gets exterminated. When a parcel of safari-adventure souvenirs arrives from their parents, Max and his twin sister Molly get a free gift that they hadn’t bargained for. And with Professor Slynk and his robotic bugs on the trail, Max will need all eight of his legs to get away! Readers will enjoy the bonus material, including spider facts, jokes, a quiz, and a recipe for Uncle Herbert’s Spider-Web Dip. 9781405239394 • August

Beastly! Chameleon Crisis In Madagascar, Max transforms into a chameleon and helps to thwart some smugglers. On a trip to the island of Madagascar, Max and his parents find themselves caught up in a jewel theft with all the hallmarks of a Professor Slynk plan. Can Max use his skills to protect his family and thwart the professor without revealing his true identity? Readers will enjoy the bonus material, including chameleon facts, jokes, a quiz, and a recipe for Uncle Herbert’s Cool Chameleon. 9781405239400 • August

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GRIZZLY TALES Jamie Rix “Fabulous . . . anarchic, vile, rude joy. No house of children should be without one of these.” —Daily Express “If you laughed at the fate of the spoilt kids in Willie Wonka’s chocolate factory, you will love to hear about the perils that awaited sluggish Savannah who hated exercise, Monty who bullied his sister, and Cherie Stone who hated fruit and suffered long-term constipation.” —Jewish Chronicle Grizzliness is out there. Every child has the makings of mischievousness and can be lured into committing dastardly deeds. The six stories in each of the Grizzly Tales books show the rise and hard fall of vile and villainous children. Jamie Rix is a television director, writer, and producer. His other children’s titles include Giddy Goat and Grizzy Tales for Gruesome Kids. Each: 128 pp • 5 x 8 • 15 Line Drawings • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

Grizzly Tales: Nasty Little Beasts In this book, unspeakable things happen to pets—but the real nasty little beasts are the children themselves, and all of them get their comeuppance in the end, consigned to the Hothell Darkness. 9781842555491 • April

Grizzly Tales: Gruesome Grown-ups In this second Grizzy book, parents and teachers are to blame for the murk and misery of the children’s lives. Luckily, there are important tips for dealing with gruesome grown-ups—although no child is clever enough to defeat the Darkness completely. 9781842555507 • April

Grizzly Tales: The ‘Me!’ Monsters Capturing the crimes of the “ME!” monsters, this third volume focuses on those vain, selfish, greedy little children who want only the best for themselves, usually at the expense of everyone else. Hear the shrill explosion of breaking glass as all those mirrors shatter one by one! 9781842555514 • May

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GRIZZLY TALES Jamie Rix Each: 128 pp • 5 x 8 • 15 Line Drawings • Ages 7–9 • Fiction • $7.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

Grizzly Tales: Freaks of Nature The wicked children in the fourth book thought they’d take on Mother Nature, but as they learned to their eternal cost, she is not the sort of mother you can easily challenge! 9781842555521 • May

Grizzly Tales: Terror-Time Toys For any child tempted to steal other people’s toys or relegate their own property to the back of a dark cupboard, here are six potent and punchy accounts of careless kids who have done wrong and must face the wrath of the Terror-Time Toys. Read these six stories and weep. This fifth book in the series will have children trembling and chortling with laughter. 9781842555538 • June

Grizzly Tales: Blubbers and Sicksters Six brand-new accounts from the Hothell Darkness’s Visitor’s Book (a.k.a the Book of Grizzly Tales). There’s no love lost between the baddest children of all—blubbing brothers and sickening sisters or, as the Night-night Porter so fondly thinks of these rotten relations . . . the blubbers and sicksters! 9781842555545 • June

Grizzly Tales: The Gnaughty Gnomes of ‘No!’ Away from the Hothell Darkness, these children book their passage on a rusting hulk at the bottom of the ocean floor, The Hard Ship Grizzly. Read and weep at the tales of the wicked children who were too naughty, too selfish, too rude or just . . . too much. 9781842556474 • July

Grizzly Tales: Superzeroes Remember . . . nobody likes a show-off as these six sorry tales will prove beyond doubt. Welcome to the Hard Ship Grizzly. 9781842556481 • July

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SHADES SHORTS The Shades Shorts series is ideal for readers who find traditional teen novels too daunting, but who still crave clever plot lines, well-rounded characters, and fast-paced writing. Each: 64 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction June • $5.99 (Can $6.99) Paper • Evans Brothers

Sci-Fi Stories Mary Chapman, Alan Durant, David Orme, and Gillian Philip This enthralling collection offers four intriguing science fiction stories. A strange creature kept in a science lab isn’t quite what it seems in Gillian Philip’s “The Changeling;” two space garbage men pick up a bit more than they bargained for in David Orme’s “Space Junk;” a young girl has an unsettling encounter with identical strangers in Mary Chapman’s “Strangers;” and a space war comes to an end—but at what cost in—Alan Durant’s “The Neronian Box.” Mary Chapman is the author of The Haunting. Alan Durant is the author of numerous children's books, including Always and Forever, Burger Boy, Dear Mermaid, and Dear Santa. David Orme is the author of Blue Planet, Something Evil, and The Thirsty Moose. Gillian Phillip is the author of Life of the Party, Mind's Eye, and Sea Fever. 9780237536190

Crime Stories Alan Durant, David Belbin, Gillian Philip, and Anne Rooney This captivating collection of stories contains four thrilling crime mysteries, each more perplexing than the last. A life hangs in the balance on the edge of a cliff in Gillian Philip’s “Rockface;” a text message sent in error leads to a gruesome death in Alan Durant’s “SMS Murder;” a seemingly simple case leads to unforeseen complications in Anne Rooney’s “An Open and Shut Case;” and an innocent person is accused of a crime with terrifying consequences in David Belbin’s “In a Hot Place.” Alan Durant is the author of numerous children’s books, including Always and Forever, Burger Boy, Dear Mermaid, and Dear Santa. David Belbin is the author of Denial and Love Lessons. Gillian Philip is the author of Life of the Party, Mind’s Eye, and Sea Fever. Anne Rooney is the author of Volcano and Word Power. 9780237536183

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SHADES SHORTS Each: 64 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction June • $5.99 (Can $6.99) Paper • Evans Brothers

Ghost Stories Dennis Hamley, Gillian Philip, Anne Rooney, and Alex Stewart Four terrifying ghost stories are packed into this haunting collection. A girl has a strange encounter on a misty road in Gillian Philip’s “Misty;” a boy at war finds himself stepping into the past in Dennis Hamley’s “Tunnel;” an ancient wrong needs to be righted in Anne Rooney’s “The Hanging Tree;” and a stay in the country isn’t quite what it seems in Alex Stewart’s “The Waiting Room.” Dennis Hamley is the author of several books for children, including The Ghosts Who Waited, Hell’s Kitchen, and Without Warning. Gillian Philip is the author of Life of the Party, Mind’s Eye, and Sea Fever. Anne Rooney is the author of Volcano and Word Power. Alex Stewart writes tie-in novels for the Warhammer 40,000 game under the name Sandy Mitchell, including Death or Glory and Hero of the Imperium. 9780237539429

Funny Stories Alan Durant, Gillian Philip, Alex Stewart, and Julia Williams Four hilarious tales to tickle the funny bone are gathered in this side-splitting collection. Zak’s pet cat pays the price for tomcatting around in Alan Durant’s “The Kindest Cut;” a routine crime turns out fishier than imagined in Gillian Philip’s “Jez Fisher and the Case of the Cocky Robin;” Martin finally gets the hang of Mondays in Alex Stewart’s “Asking Andrea;” and Sweeney Todd helps a girl get some well-earned revenge in Julia Williams’ “A Dish Best Served Cold.” Alan Durant is the author of numerous children’s books, including Always and Forever, Burger Boy, Dear Tooth Fairy, and Dear Santa. Gillian Philip is the author of Life of the Party, Mind’s Eye, and Sea Fever. Alex Stewart writes tie-in novels for the Warhammer 40,000 game under the name Sandy Mitchell, including Death or Glory and Hero of the Imperium. Julia Williams is the author of Awkward Annie and The Clumsy Cow. 9780237539436

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LITTLE HORRORS Tiffany Mandrake Illustrations by Martin Chatterton Tiffany Mandrake lives in a cozy, creepy cottage in the grounds of Hag’s Abademy, where bad fairies go to study badness. Martin Chatterton is well-known as both a writer and an illustrator of titles for children. His works include Yuck! The Grossest Joke Book Ever and the popular Bad Dog books. Each: 112 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 34 B/W Illustrations • Ages 8–12 • Fiction $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Little Hare Books

Flax the Feral Fairy Not all fairies are sweet and pink . . . some are Little Horrors! Flax Lilykicker is a young bad fairy who has somehow ended up in Miss Kisses’ Academy of Sweetness for Little Fairies—and Miss Kisses is determined to give her a pink makeover. What’s a bad fairy to do? Her plan is to earn a Badge of Badness, and get into a school for bad fairies. Together with her new friend the dog-face, Flax hatches a plan that’s badder than bad. But will it all work out bad in the end? 9781921272707 • April

Mal the Mischievous Mermaid Mal knew her family was disappointed in her. Merfolk are born to be bad, but Mal wasn’t very good at it . . . that’s why she made things up. Mal is worried she will never be as bad a mermaid as her perfect sister Sal. But when she is offered the chance to win a Badge of Badness, everything changes. Or at least, it would, if only Mal could get the idea of winning the “Face of Mermaid Bay” contest out of her head. 9781921272714 • July

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The Detachable Boy With One Loose Foot Scot Gardner A wacky adventure about friendship, detachable body parts, and hamburgers. John Johnson is a bit weird. He falls apart—literally. A sneeze can blast his head off. His hands can run about by themselves. He can pull himself together from assembled bits in the time it takes to make a sandwich. But he’s never had to pack himself into a suitcase before, or be mailed to the U.S. to rescue his best friend Crystal, who has been kidnapped by a crime boss with four arms. Can he battle monsters and small dogs without losing his head? Scot Gardner is the author of Burning Eddy, which was short-listed for both the CBCA and NSW Premier’s Literary awards. 162 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 8 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781741753455 • April • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

The Third Pig Detective Agency Bob Burke It’s as if Humphrey Bogart or James Cagney had walked into the middle of a bedtime story in this nursery rhyme-noir featuring that smart third pig who built his house out of bricks—the first book in a new series. Harry Pigg, the only surviving brother from the Big Bad Wolf attacks, has set up business as a private detective in Grimmtown, only things aren’t going too well. Down on his luck, with bills to pay and no clients in sight, the outlook is poor. But then in walks local businessman Aladdin who needs someone to help him track down an old lamp. What follows is far from an open-and-shut case. Funny, thrilling, and always entertaining, Harry Pigg is an old breed of hero for a new generation. Although written for older children, Harry Pigg will appeal to grown ups as well with plenty of in-jokes for all ages. 224 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781906321758 • May • $8.99 Paper • The Friday Project

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Bansi O’Hara and the Bloodline Prophecy John Dougherty Join a feisty young heroine on a hilarious romp through Irish myth and magic. “Deftly told. A wonderful story.” —Scholastic “A fantastic romp of a story, full of myth, mayhem, and magic.” —Primary Times South “A highly entertaining read with plenty of comic relief to the book’s darker moments.” —Carousel Bansi O’Hara is visiting her granny in Ireland, when very strange things start to happen. First there is the swan that seems to be following them from the ferry, then the strange little man who appears in her bedroom and says he’s a brownie (a type of hobgoblin) called Pogo. Things get even stranger when Bansi finds out that her birth fulfilled an ancient prophecy from Tir na n’Og, the land of the fairies, and that the wicked Lord of the Dark Sidhe wants to spill her blood on fairy soil. Bansi, Pogo, and Tam, a handsome fairy who can change into animal form, cross through the gate that separates the two worlds to try and make the prophecy come true for the good fairy peoples. But the Dark Lord is waiting for them. John Dougherty is a singer-songwriter and children’s author. His book Zeus on the Loose was short-listed for the Branford Boase Award and Jack Slater Monster Investigator was short-listed for the Ottaker’s Children’s Book Prize. 288 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9780440867876 • May • $8.99 Paper • Yearling

Tassie and the Black Baron Katie Roy A medieval romp with a cast of crazy characters like Princess Violetzka—the great Mazovian beauty with a beetroot farm dowry, King Pa—Prince Billy’s misunderstood father, and Gramma—the time-traveling granny who wears her skirt around her armpits. Brutus, the dastardly Black Baron, has challenged his wimpy cousin to a duel—a duel to the death! But all poor Prince Billy really wants to do is marry Lady Violetzka, and maybe write some badly rhyming poems. “Be proud my pounding heart, my knocking knees knock less. Stand firm my armour! (And my underpants and vest!) . . .” Enter Tassie Ripley who travels back in time with a cunning plan to save the Prince. Her plan involves the hokey pokey, a talking horse, and a wax candle stuck to her head. With Tassie’s help, medieval history will read BRAVO FOR BILLY! and BASHINGS FOR BRUTUS! Readers will love the mad Ripley family—Tassie’s father ends up with his bottom stuck in a medieval toilet, and the diabolical Twins wreak havoc to save the day. Katie Roy was a reporter for the British Forces Television. 278 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781405242318 • July • $8.99 Paper • Egmont UK

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Beyond the Knock Knock Door Scott Monk Triplet adventurers answer a riddle and embark on a roller-coaster ride of mystery, suspense, and intergalactic heroics. Michael, Luke, and Samantha Bowman prove that trouble always comes in threes. The 12year-old triplets have accidentally crashed a school bus, been banned from supermarkets for playing ice hockey with frozen chickens, and attracted the ire of the school bullies. When they are invited to a costume party, they cross paths with Mr. Goode Deed—owner of a run-down costume shop filled with strange artifacts. With his help, they attend the party dressed as a knight, pirate, and star ranger. However, rather than enjoying cake and sausage rolls at the party, the triplets find themselves at the center of more trouble. The bullies chase them into the city sewers, where they become trapped. During their search for an exit, they discover a Knock Knock Door. It’s a mischievous portal to any planet in the universe that is opened by answering a riddle. Scott Monk’s other books include Boyz’R’Us, Raw, The Crush, and The Never Boys. 330 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781741664072 • June • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Random House Australia

Puppet Master Joanne Owen A spooky, beautiful witch’s brew of folktale and magic, this gothic tale of 19th-century Prague involves a mystery unraveled by a determined heroine. “Timeless, like fairytales and fever dreams. Its territory is the high Gothic: not the watered-down, commercialised stuff, but the genuine article. . . Joanne Owen has fashioned . . . a fascinating piece of children’s fiction.” —Guardian “It’s like reading an old fairytale you’d forgotten you heard as a child.” —SFX Magazine “Owen is a terrific storyteller, and she evokes an atmosphere [that is] beautiful and spooky.” —Daily Telegraph “Full of magic and mystery . . . engaging and fascinating.” —Publishing News From riches to rags, Milena is growing up in the city of Prague at the turn of the 20th century. Her parents’ once prosperous theater lies in disrepair, and her life seems to be in ruins since the fateful night her father died in a tragic accident and her beautiful, talented mother went missing. Milena has never lost hope that her mother will come back. The day she meets the flamboyant Puppet Master and his menacing twin protégés, Zdenko and Zdenka, under the shadow of Prague’s famous Astronomical Clock in the Old Town square, is, coincidentally, the date of her mother’s birthday. It’s also the day Milena’s grandmother chooses to reveal to her the story of her ancestors—and of her legacy. Perhaps it’s not such a coincidence? Long-listed for the Carnegie Medal, this novel mingles the legends of Bohemia in a story rich in the traditions of circus, theater, and magic, all set in a city waiting to lay bare a myriad of secrets. Joanne Owen works in children’s bookselling and publishing. 240 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781842556207 • May • $8.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

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HELL’S UNDERGROUND Alan Gibbons Alan Gibbons is the author of Charles Darwin and Shadow of the Minotaur, for which he won the Blue Peter Book Award. He has also been short-listed twice each for the Carnegie Medal and the Booktrust Teenage Prize, in addition to winning numerous other writing awards. Each: 4.5 x 6 • Ages 12+ • Fiction $8.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

Scared to Death Paul Rector is in for one Hell of a time in the first entry in a series combining urban menace, ancient horror, and an ongoing quest for good against evil. “Entertainingly gruesome stuff.” —Daily Telegraph “Very definitely scary . . . builds tension slowly and cleverly and is ultimately a more rewarding read for it.” —Book Bag Late one night after a strange journey to Whitechapel in East London, Paul makes a new friend, John Redman—daring and enigmatic, just as Paul longs to be, away from his cloying mother (his only family, so he thinks). Redman immediately charms Paul as well as Jude, a girl they meet on a night on the town. A few days later, Paul learns that Jude has mysteriously died, and Redman has disappeared. Soon after, one of Paul’s teachers dies suddenly—frightened to death—near where Jude’s body was found. Paul senses that Redman is involved. His new friend is dangerous, but it turns out, so is Paul. In uncovering the truth about Redman he learns shocking facts about himself. There’s an evil curse loose in his family and Paul is the latest inheritor. The spree of death— camouflaged as copycat Jack the Ripper-style murders—will continue until Paul confronts the demon in himself. 400 pp • 9781842556665 • April

The Demon Assassin In the sequel to Scared to Death, Paul Rector finds himself plunged into the middle of events that will decide the future of civilization for generations to come. “Genuinely scary.” —Bookseller “A dark and uncompromising story of evil. There are some gruesome and intense scenes, backed by sophisticated characters and plotting rarely seen in this genre. Well researched and believable. Boys will devour it.” —School Librarian “The pace is ferocious . . . the language is direct and the fights come fast and furious.” —Books for Keeps Having once risked everything precious to him to halt King Lud’s progress from the ancient bowels of London to the city’s modern streets, teen Paul Rector knows his task is far from over. Paul also knows that, like his brother John and his great uncle Harry, he is both demon and man. Will it be fate that decides which side wins out? To find out, Paul takes Hell’s Underground back to London of the Blitz in World War II and becomes involved in defeating Harry Rector’s plot to assassinate Prime Minister Churchill. His main weapons are fire and fear. Along the way, he learns more about the Rector curse and once again endangers not only his own life but also the lives of those he comes to regard as a second family. 384 pp • 9781842557518 • July

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LEGENDEER TRILOGY Alan Gibbons Alan Gibbons is the author of Charles Darwin and Shadow of the Minotaur, for which he won the Blue Peter Book Award. He has also been short-listed twice each for the Carnegie Medal and the Booktrust Teenage Prize, in addition to winning numerous other writing awards. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction • Available • Orion Children’s Books

Shadow of the Minotaur The Blue Peter Book Award-winning story of Phoenix, a boy whose new virtual reality game is just a bit too real—he becomes Theseus pursued by the Minotaur in a life-and-death struggle. “His novels just keep getting better and better.” —Bookseller “Completely riveting.” —Sunday Telegraph “Real life” or the death-defying adventures of the Greek myths, with their heroes and monsters, daring deeds, and narrow escapes—which would you choose? For Phoenix it’s easy. He hates his new home and the new school where he is bullied. He’s embarrassed by his computer geek dad. But when he logs on to The Legendeer, the game his dad is working on, he can be a hero. He is Theseus fighting the terrifying Minotaur, or Perseus battling with snake-haired Medusa. The Legendeer is more than just a game. Play it if you dare. 224 pp • 9781858817217 • $9.99 Paper

Vampyr Legion A gripping, contemporary fantasy-thriller—the second title in The Legendeer trilogy. What if there are places where our nightmares live and wait for us? Phoenix has found one and it’s alive. Armies of bloodsucking vampyrs and terrifying werewolves, the creatures of our darkest dreams, are poised to invade our world. After his battle with the evil Gamesmaster in Shadow of the Minotaur, Phoenix knows this is for real. As he prepares to enter the second deadly computer game in The Legendeer series, he knows he must win or never come back. 192 pp • 9781858818351 • $9.99 Paper

Warriors of the Raven A thrilling virtual reality fantasy based on Norse mythology, this is the final volume of The Legendeer trilogy. “Gibbons’ attention to detail and ability to get to the core of teenage concerns is nothing short of brilliant.” —Joanne Owen, author, Puppet Master The Legendeer opens the gateway between our world and the world of the myths, between triumph and tragedy. The Gamesmaster almost has us at his mercy. Twice before, 14-year-old Phoenix has battled him in Shadow of the Minotaur and Vampyr Legion, but Warriors of the Raven is the game at its most complex and deadly level. Set in the world of Norse myth, Phoenix enters the arena for the final conflict. Join him in Asgard to fight Loki, the Mischief-maker, the terrifying Valkyries, dragons, and fire demons—and hope for victory. The future depends on him. 176 pp • 9781842550014 • $8.99 Paper

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LUCKY SIX Becky Rainbird At the Verity Lang Academy for the Performing Arts—a famous boarding school that attracts talented students from all over the world—six teenage friends from diverse backgrounds form up-and-coming band Lucky Six. There’s confident English lead singer/songwriter, Laurie Hawker; her computer-whiz younger brother and bass guitarist Jack; Japanese Aimi Akita who’s the band’s lead guitarist; hard-working American student Marybeth Fellows on keyboard; dopey but lovable American Noah Hansen on drums; and sharp-witted French student, backing singer, and band manager Elle Beaumont. After solving their first case, Lucky Six get a taste for sleuthing and put their teamwork skills to the test to solve a range of mysteries. Each: 160 pp • 5 x 8 • 25 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Fiction $6.99 Paper • 2Heads

Lucky Six: Getting the Message Someone’s trying to sabotage Lucky Six’s big performance at the summer showcase. An anonymous messenger on their web site warns them of a “shock on stage.” But are they friend or foe? The gang has no choice but to find out. Stage-school students love any opportunity to show off, so, Lucky Six’s annual summer showcase is a major deal! They had been given the finale slot, and they were all seriously excited. But when puzzling messages started popping up on their band website, however, warning them against playing the gig, they had to find out whether the mysterious guest user was a friend or foe. 9781405239424 • April

Lucky Six: Breaking & Entering After a huge row with Laurie, Aimi decides to go solo. But the label manager interested in helping her realize this has dangerous ulterior motives. Can the other band members protect their friend and prevent the break up of the band? One of the toughest things about being in a band is learning how to give and take. When Aimi decided to go solo after she and Laurie argued, it opened up a whole world of trouble for Lucky Six. Laurie had a hunch she’d find going it alone would do her more harm than good, but just how were they going to prove that all their meddling was well meant? 9781405239431 • June

Lucky Six: Taking Notes An old flame of Ms. Lang’s leaves his beautiful piano to her in his will. It attracts a lot of admiration—and not just from those at the academy. Laurie and the other band members soon discover someone shady is after the secret it contains. Lucky Six make a great team on and off stage, especially since they added solving mysteries to their list of talents. What with the general craziness of life at the academy, no one would think that a new piano would make much of a splash. It turned out that the one principal Ms. Lang inherited from an old admirer harbored a mystery—a mystery that saw Lucky Six divided and far, far away from the academy in their efforts untangle it. 9781405239448 • August

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Peter Pan J. M. Barrie “All children, except one, grow up.”

With an exclusively designed cover drawn by the winner of a competition for college students Wendy, Michael, and John are sleeping when the window of their nursery blows open and lets in a boy, Peter Pan, and his fairy, Tinker Bell. But Peter soon entices the three children from their beds and out through the window to Neverland. There, they encounter mermaids, fairies, the Lost Boys, and the Indian princess Tiger Lily and her tribe; and do battle with a villainous gang of pirates and their leader, the sinister Captain Hook, in a magical adventure that has enchanted generations of children and adults. J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) based his most enduring work on the five Llewellyn Davies boys, to whom he was legal guardian. First performed as a play in 1904, Peter Pan immediately captured the imagination of both children and adults alike— so much so that Barrie reissued the play in novel form in 1911. 240 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Classics 9780099511793 • April • $9.99 Paper • Vintage Classics

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SUPERSTAR HIGH Isabella Cass Fantasy has become thrilling reality for three young superstars in the making who have been accepted at a world-famous stage school. This new series explores the hopes, fears, fun, and friendship involved as our heroines work hard to follow their dreams of glamour and fame. Isabella Cass is the author of the Superstar High series. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction $8.99 Paper • Corgi

Superstar High: Nobody’s Angels It’s glamour and glitz all the way in this exciting new series set at an international stage school. Holly, Belle, and Cat are freshmen at the Garrick School for the Performing Arts. It’s one of the best stage schools in the world and the girls have a lot to prove. There’s a big talent competition coming up and the three friends have entered. Will they succeed, or will it all go horribly wrong? 234 pp • 9780552560764 • May

Superstar High: The Time of Your Life Follow three young superstars in the making in the second title in a fabulous series about acting school! Holly is enjoying her new life at the Garrick School for the Performing Arts, but things are not so easy for her best friends. Belle is confused by her feelings for the gorgeous new boy Jack, and Cat doesn’t how she’s going to cope with everything on her plate. The girls will have to stick together to make it through the rest of the semester! 250 pp • 9780552560917 • July

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Think Yourself Gorgeous Anita Naik An honest and reassuring guide to help young girls negotiate their early teenage years. Showing that low self-esteem and bad body image happens to everyone, no matter how they behave in public—including the most popular girls—this guide demonstrates why it pays to love “the real you,” warts and all. Focusing on issues of weight, beauty, peer pressure, stress, body image, puberty, and emotions, this resource helps young girls to understand why their self-images are taking a downward turn, why it is natural for them to feel that way, and what they can do about it. Packed with body-conscious tips, quotes from other teenagers, and practical advice, it will address all the tricky areas that can damage a girl’s confidence and help them learn to feel gorgeous inside and out. Anita Naik is a freelance journalist who has written for magazines including Glamour and Red. Her previous books include Babe Bible, Flirtology, The Lazy Girl’s Guide to a Fabulous Body, and The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Good Sex. She is currently an editor on the Dove Campaign For Real Beauty website, writing about self-esteem issues for teenage girls and their mothers. 176 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • 20 Line Drawings • Ages 12+ • Nonfiction 9780749941819 • May • $14.99 Paper • Piatkus Books

Fly Away Home Christine Nostlinger In a moving, often funny coming-of-age story, a young girl recalls what life was like for her family in Vienna toward the end of World War II. “Realism devoid of self-pity.” —Booklist “Christine Nöstlinger is a reliably bad child-rearing influence of the same caliber as Astrid Lindgren. Her diversified and highly committed authorship is characterized by disrespectful humor, clear-sighted solemnity and inconspicuous warmth. She is a staunch supporter of children and those living on the margin of society.” —Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award jury When her family’s apartment in Vienna is bombed, Christel Goth and her family lose everything. They are offered the use of a summer villa in the suburbs and walk there bringing only the clothes on their backs. The war is ending, and there is a precarious existence eking out food stores while anticipating horrors from the oncoming Russian army. But when they come, the worst the soldiers do is get drunk and fire their guns. It’s a tense time, and Christel’s active curiosity leads her into all sorts of dangerous places. One of Austria’s most honored authors, Christine Nostlinger is the author of Contrad: The Factory-Made Boy and has received both the Hans Christian Andersen Medal and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Prize. 192 pp • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781842709207 • June • $7.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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LIZ RETTIG “Rettig combines quirky humor . . . witty observations, and endearing self-deprecation to create a Bridget Jones for the teenage crowd . . . The story line and characters are familiar, and readers will easily relate to the daily struggles and embarrassments of teen life.” —School Library Journal on My Desperate Love Diary Liz Rettig is the author of My Desperate Love Diary. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction $8.99 Paper • Corgi

Jumping to Confusions Sisters Cat and Tess both like the handsome new boy Josh, but soon Cat finds out why he seems to be ignoring the beautiful Tess in this humorous comedy of manners. “The writing is brilliant and very readable . . . it’s like Sophie Kinsella for younger audiences.” —Bookbag Cat thinks she is fat and boring. Meanwhile her twin sister Tessa is skinny as well as a brat who can get any boy she wants. Josh is the cute new arrival to their town and Tess seems keen to sink her teeth into him. But Josh seems strangely uninterested in Tess, and as he and Cat become friends, Cat thinks she’s got to the bottom of the mystery: maybe Josh just isn’t into girls at all! 314 pp 9780552557573 • May

My Dating Disasters Diary Presented as a hilarious teenage diary, the story of one girl’s entry into the horrifyingly complex world of dating. “A funny, touching, and heartfelt novel dealing with the angst of growing up . . . her take on the world will be much appreciated by girls who don’t want to conform to the standard pattern.” —Bookseller

A prequel to My Desperate Love Diary Kelly Ann is a total tomboy. She loves soccer and computer games and has no idea why anyone would want to bother with romantic stuff and stupid crushes on boys. Her best friend is Chris, and he’s not into that stuff either—or is he? Follow Kelly Ann’s ventures into the crazy world of love through her extremely funny diary. 360 pp 9780552557580 • July

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ISABELLE MERLIN “A terrific marriage of fairytale and internet thriller . . . The adventures come thick and fast and the characters spring to life on the page.” —Adele Geras, author, Troy, on Three Wishes Isabelle Merlin is the author of Pop Princess and Three Wishes. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Random House Australia

Cupid’s Arrow Love at first sight has never been so terrifying. It’s been a while since 16-year-old Fleur Griffon has had one of the weird and scary dreams that used to plague her childhood, so she’s really creeped out when she starts dreaming of being hunted through a dark forest by an unseen, sinister archer. When her bookseller mother unexpectedly inherits the magnificent library of a famous French author, however, Fleur forgets all about her fears. Excitedly, mother and daughter travel to Bellerive Manor, near the ancient French town of Avallon, reputedly the last resting place of the “real” King Arthur. It is there, in the magical green forest near Bellerive Manor, that Fleur meets a handsome, mysterious boy called Remy Gomert. It seems to be love at first sight, beautiful as a dream— but Fleur’s nightmare is just about to begin. 346 pp 9781741664379 • April

Bright Angel Sylvie is in the wrong place at the wrong time in this modern-day French fairy tale and exciting thriller for teen girls. When Sylvie and her older sister Claire survive a horrific encounter with a gunman, they’re sent to stay with their aunt in the south of France for a change of scene. Sylvie is charmed by Gabriel, a young child who tells her he can see an angel sitting on her shoulder. Not so charming is Gabriel’s older brother, Daniel, who is just plain rude. But it’s love at second sight when Sylvie gets to know Daniel better—until Gabriel is kidnapped, and Sylvie starts to wonder if Daniel is telling the truth about his family. And then there’s Mick, the geeky guy who has a major crush on Sylvie. Why does life have to be so complicated? And how can such a pretty village hide such dangerous secrets? Sylvie will need all the skills of the mysterious Houdini—and the blessing of the angels—to see her friends and family again. 336 pp 9781864719635 • August

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My Candlelight Novel Joanne Horniman Much like Secret Scribbled Notebooks, this companion novel features living, breathing characters that find their way into young imaginations. “Horniman’s writing is elegant, with a flowing language that embodies the mood of a lazy summer day.” —School Library Journal on Secret Scribbled Notebooks “Beautiful.” —San Diego Union-Tribune on Secret Scribbled Notebooks I am a reading girl, with a pale face, and glasses. People who become enthralled by the world of books, as I am, are often thought to have dull lives, but I feel that my own life is made of the stuff of myth. Or anyway, I intend to make it so. So this is my story. It will be about birth & death and love & sex. I will make it something after my own heart, tender and dark, a little candlelight novel, started this late summer night. Sophie is a 21-year-old single mother, and this beautifully written novel explores her relationships in all their surprising and sensuous complexities. Joanne Horniman is the author of Little Wing, Mahalia, and Secret Scribbled Notebooks. 186 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 13+ • Fiction 9781741754858 • June • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

Posse Kate Welshman Handling such complex issues as friendship, rivalry, teenage sexuality, GLBT issues, and teacher/student relationships and their consequences, this is a refreshingly honest portrayal of girls on the brink of womanhood. “Not afraid to tackle hard issues, Kate Welshman’s coming-of-age debut novel captures the essence of the senior schoolgirl life . . . difficult topics are handled sensitively and sensibly . . . A great read!” —Australian Bookseller and Publisher “Amy is the real deal. A gutsy, flawed and instantly likeable heroine.” —J. C. Burke, author, Ocean Pearl Amy and her best friends—the Posse—are bored at camp. In the scorching summer heat, sparks start to fly. Clare and Amy might be best friends, but they’re sniping as if they’re enemies. Camp leader Bevan is singling Amy out for attention, and Clare is jealous. Amy is feeling reckless enough to do something major. In one night everything will change. Friendships will be tested and broken; careers will hang in the balance; and everything Amy knows about her friends and her family will be ripped away. What really happened when Clare disappeared that night? Who’s telling the truth? And when things go too far, should you save your friends— or save yourself? This tale of girls pushing the boundaries is always sharp and sassy, often hilarious, and occasionally shocking—you won’t be able to put this down. Kate Welshman writes young adult fiction. 288 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14+ • Fiction 9781741663358 • May • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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Somebody’s Crying Maureen McCarthy A murder in a country town is the backdrop for this story of three young people who are inextricably bound together. “Crisp writing perfectly captures this novel’s fascinating internal and external landscapes.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review on Rose by Any Other Name “Should be an easy sell to fans of authors like Deb Caletti.” —School Library Journal on Rose by Any Other Name “A complicated soap opera of a book, one full of fresh, authentic characters and a setting that readers will enjoy visiting. Rose and her family bring to mind a wild, contemporary update of the Marches in Little Women, and even the peripheral characters are lovingly and intricately drawn . . . will resonate with teen readers as well as many adults.” —Booklist on Rose by Any Other Name When Alice looks up and sees Tom staring at her, everything closes down around them and becomes very still. No one is breathing. No one else is in the room. Tom feels as if he can see right into the soul of Alice Wishart. It lies open before him, like a wide, long pane of glittering glass. So delicate and beautiful and . . . ready to break. Three years have passed since the murder of Alice’s mother, but still the killer is unknown. Alice, her cousin Jonty, and his friend Tom are drawn together by the mystery, but what is each of them hiding? Will their secrets bind them tighter or tear everything apart? These intensely real characters will draw readers deep into a world of suspicion, betrayal, desire, and redemption. Maureen McCarthy is the author of Rose by Any Other Name. 384 pp • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 14+ • Fiction 9781742370248 • July • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

Riding the Black Cockatoo John Danalis Foreword by Boori Monty Pryor With themes of racism and the possibility of righting old cultural thefts, this inspiring true story follows one man’s reconciliation journey. All through his growing-up years, John Danalis’s family had an Aboriginal skull on the mantelpiece; yet only as an adult after enrolling in an Indigenous Writing course did he ask his family where it came from and whether it should be restored to its rightful owners. This is the compelling story of how the skull of an Aboriginal man, found on the banks of the Murray River more than 40 years ago, came to be returned to his Wamba Wamba descendants. It is a story of awakening, atonement, forgiveness, and friendship. Part history, part detective story, part cultural discovery and emotional journey, this is a book for young and old, showing the transformative and healing power of true reconciliation. John Danalis is the author and illustrator of Bath Monster, Dog 37, and Uncle Lou’s Tattoos. He has illustrated numerous other titles, including Licking Lizards, Girl in the Cave, and Loku and the Shark Attack. Boori Monty Pryor is the coauthor of Flytrap and Njunjul the Sun. 276 pp • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 13+ • Nonfiction/Australian Studies 9781741753776 • April • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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THE ROMAN MYSTERIES Caroline Lawrence Caroline Lawrence is the author of The Roman Mysteries, which have been turned into a television series for BBC. Each: 5 x 8 • Ages 12–14 • Fiction • Orion Children’s Books

The Man from Pomegranate Street At last, many of the questions Roman Mysteries fans have been burning to have answered are revealed in the final book of the series. September AD 81. Returning from Ephesus to Rome, Flavia and her friends learn of the mysterious and sudden death of the Emperor Titus. Was his death natural or was it murder? As the four detectives investigate this mystery, they little dream how much their lives— as well as the future of Italia—will be changed as a result. 224 pp • 9781842556085 • June • $8.99 Paper

The Roman Mysteries Omnibus “Pulse-pounding chase scenes, risky behavior, vivid descriptions, hidden treasure, and, best of all, plausible clues.” —Booklist starred review on The Thieves of Ostia “Vivid descriptions of the architecture, economy, and politics lend an authentic note. The information is skillfully woven into the story, providing details that heighten readers’ interest. An enjoyable mystery, and more.” —School Library Journal on The Thieves of Ostia “Mystery fans will have the chance to watch this Roman Nancy Drew in action while witnessing one of the world’s worst natural disasters through her eyes.” —Booklist on Secrets of Vesuvius Combining the first three books in popular the Roman Mysteries series, this value-priced omnibus edition brings together The Thieves of Ostia, The Secrets of Vesuvius, and The Pirates of Pompeii. 576 pp • 9781444000986 • May • $19.99 Paper

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The Beggar of Volubilis

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The Road to Camelot Tales of the Young Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot and More Edited by Sophie Masson Acclaimed fantasy writers tackle tales of the young Merlin, Arthur, and Lancelot. The heroes and heroines of Arthurian legend have never ceased to fascinate, but what were they like before they knew their destiny? How did they cope with the idea that, one day, they’d be on the road to Camelot—and immortal fame? Fourteen of Australia’s best writers of fantasy have imagined what it’s like to be a child of destiny with stories of the adventures and life-changing moments that help to make each of these characters the legends they become. Join Merlin, Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Morgana, Gawain, Gareth, Galahad, Iseult, Elaine, Perceval, Mordred, Nimue—and even Arthur’s jesting dwarf—as they set out on the road to Camelot. Sophie Masson is the author of Snow, Fire, Sword and the Thomas Trew series. 282 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction/Fantasy 9781864719482 • May • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Random House Australia

Contributing authors include: Allan Baillie

Isobelle Carmody

Maggie Hamilton Garth Nix

Ursula Dubosarsky

Richard Harland

Sally Odgers

Dave Luckett

Felicity Pulman

Kate Forsyth Juliet Marillier

Lucy Sussex

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The Anarchist’s Angel Gareth Thompson A haunting novel about a disfigured teenager and a gypsy girl with a knack for deception. “Teeters on a precipice between savagery and immense compassion, it crackles with energy and the searing heat of deep felt, raw human emotions.” —Bookseller Fifteen-year-old Samson Ashburner has always felt like an outsider—even before the accident that left his face scarred and his confidence shattered. With the jeers and taunts of the local children ringing in his ears, Samson’s only refuge is his ancestor’s hut deep in the nearby woods. It is here that he encounters Angel Obscura, a gypsy girl who teachers Samson that not everybody takes him at face value. But Angel is not all that she seems, and Samson is soon drawn into a web of deceit and shady dealings with an explosive outcome. Gareth Thompson is the author of Sunshine to the Sunless and The Great Harlequin Grim. 234 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781862304680 • May • $8.99 Paper • Definitions

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The Strawberry Picker Monika Feth A fantastic cat-and-mouse psychological thriller that gets inside the minds of the victims, the police, and the murderer himself—Ruth Rendell for teens. “Young mystery readers . . . will find in this novel everything that is fascinating in mysteries for adults: extraordinary characters and a tension that remains taut long after the readers have realized who the murderer is.” —Suddeutsche Zeitung Eighteen-year-old Jenna is sharing an apartment in Bröhl, Germany, with her friends Caro and Merle when a girl is killed nearby. The murder seems to have parallels with two other frightening crimes. Then one day Caro is found murdered—stabbed seven times—and with her necklace missing, just like the other girls. At the funeral Jenna swears revenge in front of everybody, and in turn attracts the attention of Nat, a handsome and mysterious strawberry picker. With Jenna sidetracked by love, Merle sets about solving Caro’s murder herself. But as the answer dawns on her, another horrifying reality emerges. Monika Feth is a former journalist. 304 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14+ • Fiction 9780099488460 • April • $8.99 Paper • Definitions

Blue Noise Debra Oswald A story about love of music, finding your voice, surviving the family you were born into, and the passion and thrills of being in a band with your friends. “One of the best young adult novels I’ve read this year . . . deftly explores the tensions between youth and authority, and the nature of friendship, grief and small-town prejudice. Oswald’s prose is animated by vivid characterization, the self-mocking humor typical of teens and by an unexpected tragedy that (unusually for YA fiction) isn’t treated gratuitously.” —Weekend Australian on Getting Air Ash is drooling over his favorite guitar—the one he can’t afford—when he meets Charlie Novak. One jam session later and Charlie convinces Ash to play in his band. But it’ll never work. Bands never do. Erin is wandering down a corridor at school, overthinking things as usual, when she runs into Charlie—literally. The guy is a fruit loop with his weird hair and hyperactive rantings. When Charlie invites her to be the band’s keyboard player, Erin can’t get a word in to say no. She’s a classical pianist. It’ll never work. But maybe this time things will be different. Maybe blues music is just what Ash and Erin need. Debra Oswald is a writer for film, television, stage, radio, and children’s fiction. Her books include Getting Air, Me and Barry Terrific, The Return of the Baked Bean, and The Fifth Quest. 282 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781741663754 • April • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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Confessions of a Liar, Thief and Failed Sex God Bill Condon It’s 1967. The world is rocking, and Neil is growing up fast. “Condon captures Neil’s voice perfectly and the character has depth and authenticity . . . witty with a delightfully dark sense of humor.” —Good Reading “Condon is an excellent storyteller . . . each character feels so real the emotions throb from the page straight to the reader’s heart. . . [his] ability to balance the highs and lows, while using dialogue, descriptions and images that are concise and believable, makes his story memorable.” —Sydney Morning Herald on Give Me Truth I have this annoying problem that gives me a lot of trouble: a conscience. Neil Bridges attends a Catholic boys’ school in which teachers rule with iron fists and thick leather straps. Some crumble under the pressure but Neil toughs it out, just as his Vietnam-bound older brother has done before him. He has to be a man, after all. But at 16, how can he be sure of himself when he’s not sure of anything else? He loses a friend and finds another, falls in love, and unwittingly treads a path that leads to revenge and possibly murder. Bill Condon is the author of Dogs, No Worries, Give Me Truth, and Daredevils. 240 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14+ • Fiction 9781741664546 • April • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Woolshed Press

Ironbark Barry Jonsberg A compelling novel about a powerful relationship between a troubled teenager and his grandfather, set in the Tasmanian Wilderness. “Hilarious (unless you are a teacher) opening scene . . . The plot moves briskly from one calamitous misstep by the would-be detectives to another . . . Calma’s assured and mostly comical account is well-nigh irresistible.” —Publishers Weekly on The Crimes and Punishments of Miss Payne “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? I’m miserable and 16. In that order. Sixteen can be a tough age, and it’s almost unmanageable for a wisecracking boy whose temper is white-hot. As a consequence he is sentenced to a time-out with his reclusive grandfather in a primitive shack in the forest. There is little to do except chop wood and watch the red-eyed wallabies gather at dusk. They are an unlikely pair: a taciturn old man who prefers the simple life and a volatile boy addicted to the technology of the 21st century—and yet a bond blossoms between them. But denied access to much he desires, and feeling provoked by a local cop cynical of city folk, the boy’s frustration grows. When he encounters situations he can’t control, anything could happen. Barry Jonsberg is the author of Am I Right or Am I Right?, The Crimes and Punishments of Miss Payne, and Dreamrider. 210 pp • 5 x 7.5 • Ages 13 & Up • Fiction 9781741149555 • May • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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GINA FORD “For me she was an absolute godsend.” —Kate Winslet “The Delia Smith of parenting . . . while Delia tells you how to make the perfect omelette, Gina tells you how to nurture the perfectly happy baby.” —You magazine “For an astonishing number of mothers she has proved a savior.” —Daily Telegraph “I devoured it (Contented Little Baby Book) in one sitting . . . The claim that a baby of five months could be trained to sleep from 7am to 7pm made me laugh out loud. Little did I realize that this was the start of my conversion to the gospel according to St. Gina.” —Evening Standard Gina Ford has more than 30 years of experience as a maternity nurse, runs the website contentedbaby.com, and is the author of many parenting books, including The Complete Sleep Guide for Contented Babies & Toddlers and The Contented Little Baby Book.

The Contented Baby with Toddler Book Written in the same reassuring, accessible style as her bestselling The Contented Little Baby Book, Gina Ford provides practical tips and adaptable solutions to support all busy parents. The prospect of bringing a tiny baby home when you already have a toddler can be extremely daunting. Life with a newborn baby is tiring and challenging enough, but how do parents cope with a demanding older brother or sister too? Gina Ford’s practical tips and sanguine advice will calm and reassure all panicked parents. A major feature of the book is the adaptable routines, specifically designed to help parents structure their day to meet all the needs of their toddler and their new baby, and still have time for lots of cuddles. By using Gina’s easy-to-follow methods, parents will not only have a contented baby—who feeds regularly and sleeps through the night from an early age—but also a happy, involved toddler who remains calm and cooperative during this unsettled time. 338 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Parenting & Family Care 9780091929589 • April • $17.95 Paper • Vermilion

From Crying Baby to Contented Baby Expert advice on common crying triggers and how to remedy them. All parents relish that very first cry from their newborn baby, yet as the crying continues it can become deeply stressful. No sooner have parents worked out what a baby is trying to communicate—often hunger, fatigue, or discomfort—than they grow older and the reasons get more complex—teething pain, anxiety, or simply frustration. Here, Gina Ford outlines the common triggers for each specific age group—whether it’s a five-week-old or a 10-month-old—to help determine the most likely cause for a baby’s distress and reveals how to respond to their needs and quickly comfort and settle them. Full of practical tips such as encouraging parents to “stop, look, listen,” and lots of reassuring advice, both baby and parents will soon be calm and content once more. 192 pp • 5.5 x 5.5 • Parenting & Family Care 9780091929596 • June • $11.95 Paper • Vermilion

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The Guide for Separated Parents Putting Your Children First Karen and Nick Woodhall “There could be a tendency to preach but the book focuses on the positive aspects of working together and show light at the end of what can seem a very long tunnel. If you are in this situation, it is great to read this book and know that a happy medium can be reached.” —From Bump to Grump “Sensitive, practical, beautifully written . . . should be required reading for all professionals working in this field; and should always be offered to separating and separated mothers and fathers.” —Fatherhood Institute “The book is clearly set out and the chapters logically and thoroughly explore all the issues that might arise before reaching a conclusion with sound advice on each topic.” —Parenting Without Tears Children living in separated family situations fare best when their relationship with each of their parents continues to be close. Putting Children First helps mothers and fathers unlock and resolve the conflict around contact with children that can arise during and after separation. Using strategies such as parenting plans, scripted phone calls, and parenting meetings, the book will enable parents to communicate effectively on all the most important things in their children’s lives—and make relaxed arrangements for the continued involvement by both parents with their children. Karen and Nick Woodall, who both have experience of being separated parents, run the Centre for Separated Families, which Karen founded. The center offers support, advice, and information to everyone affected by family separation. 288 pp • 5 x 8 • Parenting & Family Care 9780749940003 • April • $14.95 Paper • Piatkus Books

The Modern Grandparents’ Guide Jackie Highe Explores all the heart-searching, humor, and absolute joy of being a grandparent through the stories of people who are experiencing the situation for themselves. Today, the role of the grandparent has never been more vital. Modern-day parents are under enormous pressure—they need to work, which means they don’t have enough time to spend with their children, and they look to their parents to fill the emotional gaps. Jackie Highe tackles in depth all the many aspects of being a grandparent today, dealing with delicate issues like separated parents, interference, and financial help—as well as the legalities of custody and rights access. Formerly editor-in-chief of Bella magazine, Jackie Highe is the author of Now, Where Did I Put My Glasses? 304 pp • 5 x 8 • Parenting & Family Care 9780749929497 • April • $14.95 Paper • Piatkus Books

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The Step-Parents’ Parachute The Four Cornerstones to Good Step-Parenting Flora McEvedy Foreword by Dr. Miriam Stoppard A must-read for any step-family member, this guide deals head-on with difficult emotions, while providing plenty of practical strategies to transform your family into a strong and loving one. As an ever-increasing number of marriages end in divorce, the traditional model of the nuclear family unit has begun to radically change over recent years. Yet raising another individual’s children remains hopelessly uncharted territory for most adults, and the image of the wicked step-mother still presides. Perfect for any step-parent, this practical and positive guide offers a wealth of advice and a clear, positive path through a subject that is full of negative assumptions. Neatly organized and easy to use, it enables the transformation of even the most problematic household into a happy, rewarding, and stable family. Flora McEvedy practices family-based law and is a step-parent. Dr. Miriam Stoppard is the author of numerous parenting books, including Baby’s First Skills; Conception, Pregnancy & Birth; and First Time Parents. 240 pp • 5 x 8 • Parenting & Family Care 9780749941246 (Replaces 9780751537574) • May • $14.95 Paper • Piatkus Books

More Peas Please Solutions for Feeding Fussy Eaters Kate Di Prima and Julia Cichero From first foods that won’t be rejected to lunch boxes that are the envy of the playground, this must-read guide offers nutritious solutions for fussy eaters. For parents who dream of enjoyable mealtimes with children who are adventurous about trying a variety of foods, this handbook provides a wealth of nutritious solutions for fussy eaters who harbor a dislike of certain foods, are averse to trying new things, or refuse to eat “lumpy” or “slimy” foods. Including loads of authoritative, sensible, practical advice about feeding children, along with easy recipes and a wealth of information about why kids sometimes have strange responses to certain foods, and how they can overcome them. This guide to helping children learn to happily eat a healthy and varied diet examines the importance of feeding kids a balanced diet, tackling the psychological side of eating as well as the significance of early feeding experiences on speech development. Kate Di Prima is a dietitian and an adult and infant nutritionist. She writes a regular nutritional column for three magazines, Mother and Baby, Pregnancy and Birth, and Little Kids and is interviewed regularly for magazines, including New Idea and Good Health. Dr. Julie Cichero is a specialist in feeding and swallowing disorders and former codirector of the No Fuss Feeding & Swallowing Centre. 279 pp • 6.5 x 8.5 • Parenting & Family Care/Cooking 9781741757156 • May • $19.99 (Can $21.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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