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Adult TradeSpring 2016 Titles 4
Childrens Spring 2016 Titles 35
Gift Spring 2016 Titles 68
Gift Backlist Titles 94
Index 151
CONTENTS
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Journey in Color: Moroccan MotifsColoring BookBy Molly Hatch
Featuring bold geometric designs found in
Moroccan markets, tiles, and textiles, this stun-
ning colouring book is printed in black and bright
pops of neon turquoise inks throughout.
£10.99 UK • 978-1-4521-5150-2
paperback, 229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 92 pp, 40
images, 2-colour illustrations throughout
Rights: W
Activity/Art
Pub Month: March
Journey in Color: French BaroqueColoring BookBy Molly Hatch
These colouring book patterns are inspired by the
elegance of Marie Antoinette–era clothes, dishes,jewellry, and more. The ornate outlines are printed
in both black and shimmering bronze metallic
inks, making every coloured-in page a work of art.
£10.99 UK • 978-1-4521-5122-9
paperback, 229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 92 pp, 40
images, 2-colour illustrations throughout
Rights: W
Activity/Art
Pub Month: March
Fantastic StructuresA Coloring Book of Amazing Buildings
Real and Imagined
By Steve McDonald
In this eagerly awaited follow-up to the international
bestseller Fantastic Cities, artist Steve McDonald uses
his unique large-format approach working from actual
photographs to create beautifully detailed line drawingsof amazing buildings and other structures from around
the world. The globe-trotting selection includes build-
ings from six continents—including Prague’s
Astronomical Clock, Russia’s St. Basil’s Cathedral, a
Florentine bridge, a Romanian castle, an Indian palace,
and many dozens more—alongside fun-to-colour details
from iconic structures such as the Eiffel Tower, London
Bridge, and the Chrysler Building. The crisp white pages
are conducive to a range of applications, and a middle
margin keeps all the artwork fully colourable. A dozen
imaginative architectural mandala illustrations round
out this gorgeous adult colouring book.
£10.99 UK • 978-1-4521-5323-0
paperback, 292 x 298 mm (11∑ x 11∂ in), 60 pp,
58 b/w images
Rights: W
Activity/ArtPub Month: April
From theartist behind
Fantastic
Cities
JOURNEY IN COLO RCOLOURING BOOKS
COLOURING WITH CHRONICLE BOO KS
A creative escape that stands out from the crowd with metallic and neon inks.
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LondontownA Photographic Tour of the City’s Delights
By Susannah Conway • Foreword by Helen Storey MBE
Londontown is a love letter in pictures to this bustling world
capital. Photographer Susannah Conway takes us beyond
the familiar sights to capture an authentic local experience
of the city. Readers will travel with her as she crisscrossesLondon, shooting all the hippest, most exciting, and most
historic neighbourhoods, and sampling the city’s effortless
cool, vibrant street life, and timeless know-how. Mixing
signature Polaroid shots with modern digital photos, this
insider’s slice of London life will appeal both to those living
in the city and Anglophiles anywhere.
Susannah Conway’s writing and photography have been featured
in international publications and two previous books.
Helen Storey MBE is an award-winning designer and artist and a
professor at the University of the Arts London.
Also available:
Paris in Colour
£12.99 HC978-1-4521-0594-9
Londontown£9.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-3726-1152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 224 pp,
full-colour photographs throughout,
unjacketed
Rights: WTravel/Photography
Pub Month: June
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“It’s creative, expressive, and subversive. Drag
is about freedom of expression, performance
art, and illusion.”
—Courtney Act, from Why Drag?
“Why drag? Because I like to wear pantyhose.”
—Tammie Brown, from Why Drag?
CHRONICLE BOOKS • SPRING 2016 CATALOGUE
Why Drag?By Magnus Hastings • Foreword by Boy George
For over a decade, Magnus Hastings has been photo-
graphing the world’s greatest drag superstars and asking
each of them a simple question: Why drag? The result is
this mesmerising volume in which the queens strut their
stuff and reflect on their shared passion through a mixture
of quips and philosophising. Subjects include icons of real-
ity TV and underground drag royalty, and photographs
range from the divine to the trashy. Featuring the likes of
Bianca Del Rio and Courtney Act, this collection is a beau-
tiful celebration of drag as an art form and an exhilarating
exploration of what drag means to its greatest artists.
Magnus Hastings is a photographer whose work has been featured
in various books and magazines and shown in several solo
exhibitions.
Boy George is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, and fashion
designer.
Why Drag?£35.00 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4897-7305 x 254 mm (12 x 10 in), 224 pp,
full-colour and b/w photographs throughout,
jacketed
Rights: WEArt/Photography/Pop Culture
Pub Month: June
Also available:
The Diva Rules
£15.99 HC978-1-4521-4232-6
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FeathersDisplays of Brilliant Plumage
By Robert Clark • Preface by Carl Zimmer
Exquisite images from award-winning National Geographic
photographer Robert Clark offer a captivating perspective on
the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple
thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired withinformative text about the utility and evolution of the feather
it depicts, making this handsome marriage of art and science
the ideal gift for bird lovers, natural history buffs, and photog-
raphy enthusiasts.
Robert Clark is an award-winning freelance photographer and
frequent contributor to National Geographic magazine.
Award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer is author of twelve books
and a weekly column for the New York Times.
Feathers£19.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-3989-0235 x 184 mm (9£ x7£ in), 176 pp,
70 full-colour photographs,
jacketed
Rights: WArt/Birds
Pub Month: May
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Draw Your Big IdeaThe Ultimate Creativity Tool for Turning Thoughts into Action and
Dreams into Reality • By Heather Willems and Nora Herting
In this increasingly visual age, images speak louder than
words. Studies show that images also help people think.
Visual note-taking such as doodlng increases memory reten-
tion rates by nearly 30 percent, and opens creative pathways,strengthens focus, and inspires self-expression. Driven by
these groundbreaking findings, entrepreneurs Nora Herting
and Heather Willems founded ImageThink, a graphic facilita-
tion firm that has helped an elite roster of clients—from
Google to Pepsi to NASA—visualise their ideas and transform
their creative processes using simple drawing techniques
that anyone can master. Draw Your Big Idea presents their
sought-after guidance and more than 150 drawing exercises
tailored to brainstorming, refining, and executing ideas in the
home, design studio, and office. With this workbook, readers
will learn to beat creative block—for good!
Draw Your Big Idea£12.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-5292-9229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 160 pp, more
than 150 2-colour illustrations
Rights: WBusiness/CreativityPub Month: May
Heather Willems is a business strategy consultant with a back-
ground in art education and cofounder of ImageThink.
Nora Herting is a cofounder of ImageThink, a consulting firm serving
Fortune 500 companies and creative agencies around the world.
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The Pharos GateGriffin & Sabine’s Lost Correspondence • By Nick Bantock
A love story for the ages, the tale of Griffin and Sabine is
an international sensation that spent over 100 weeks on
the New York Times bestseller list and continues to beguile
readers 25 years after its original publication. Here to cele-
brate that anniversary is the final volume in Griffin and
Sabine’s story—a book that can be enjoyed as a singular
reading experience or in conjunction with the series as a
whole. The Pharos Gate rejoices in the book as physical
object, weaving together word and image in beautifully
illustrated postcards and removable letters that reveal a
sensual and metaphysical romance, one full of mystery and
intrigue. Published simultaneously with the 25th-anniversary
edition of Griffin & Sabine, The Pharos Gate finally shares
what happened to the lovers in a gorgeous volume that will
surely delight Griffin and Sabine’s longtime fans and a new
generation of readers.
The Pharos Gate£15.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5125-0197 x 197 mm (7∂ x 7∂ in), 60 pp,
full-colour images throughout, 27
handwritten pieces of correspondence
(including 6 pullout letters), jacketed
Rights: WArt/Literature
Pub Month: April
Nick Bantock is an acclaimed writer and artist, he is the author of
books ranging from fiction to creative inspiration. His art is
publicly and privately collected throughout the world.
Also available:
Sabine’s Notebook
£14.99 HC978-0-8118-0180-5
The Golden Mean
£14.99 HC978-0-8118-0298-7
25thAnniversary
Edition Griffin & Sabine:25th Anniversary Limited Edition£14.95 HC
HC • 978-1-4521-5595-1197 x 197 mm (7∂ x 7∂ in), 48 pp, full-colour
images throughout, 17 handwritten pieces of
correspondence (including 4 pullout letters), jacketed
Rights: WLiterature/Art
Pub Month: April
CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRIFFIN & SABINE
The finalvolume in
the Griffin &Sabine
Quartet
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How to Be a WildflowerA Field Guide • By Katie Daisy
A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adven-
ture about to begin—How to Be a Wildflower is the book
to celebrate these and other wide-open occasions.
Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with
nature, artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings
and lettering to this collection of things to do and make,
quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. A recipe
for strawberry rhubarb pie, a prompt to hike by the light of
the moon, a place to press flowers: every page inside the
charming textured two-piece case invites readers to wan-
der, gather, savour, and ponder the natural world around
them. For every wild and free spirit—and those who
aspire to be—this is a field guide to living life to the fullest.
Katie Daisy is an artist whose work captures the essence of living
with nature.
How to Be a Wildflower£12.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4268-5203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 208 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout,
unjacketed
Rights: WCreativity/Inspiration
Pub Month: March
The Joy of SwimmingA Celebration of Our Love for G etting in the Water
By Lisa • Foreword by Lynne Cox
From bestselling author Lisa Congdon, this lovely new book
invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming.
Congdon brings her personal passion as a lifelong swimmer
to this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in thewater. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes, watercolour portraits
paired with real people’s personal stories, illustrated collec-
tions of vintage objects, and more evoke the beauty and inspi-
ration of the subject. An emphasis on swimming as a way of
life—taking the leap, going with the flow—makes this delightful
volume one that will speak to serious swimmers, holiday pad-
dlers, and anyone pondering their next high dive.
Lisa Congdon is an artist, illustrator, author, and avid swimmer.
Lynne Cox is a record-breaking long-distance swimmer and best-
selling author.
The Joy of Swimming£12.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-4413-9203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 144 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout,
die-cut cover, flaps
Rights: WArt/Swimming
Pub Month: May
Also available:
Whatever You Are,
Be a Good One
£9.99 HC
978-1-4521-2483-4
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Thin Slices of Anxiety£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4579-2203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 104 pp,
full-colour images throughout, unjacketed
Rights: WE
Art/WellnessPub Month: May
Thin Slices of AnxietyObservations and Advice to Ease a Worried Mind
By Catherine Lepage
Not to worry, a book on anxiety is finally here! A clever
antidote to everyday angst, this illustrated book captures
universal truths and comforting revelations about being
human. Artist Catherine Lepage uses her wry humour tohelp us see that “thinly sliced and illustrated, emotions
are much easier to digest.”
Catherine Lepage is the award-winning author of four previous
books and the cofounder of the design studio Ping Pong Ping.
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The Little Pleasures of ParisBy Leslie Jonath • Illustrations by Lizzy Stewart
Take an enchanting tour of Paris’s most charming places,
objects, and pastimes in this lovingly compiled Francophile
handbook. Organised by season, The Little Pleasures of Paris
takes the reader through a year’s worth of quintessentially
Parisian experiences, from secret gardens bursting with
roses to exotic plumage at the city’s bird market, candied
violets at Paris’s oldest sweet shop, dazzling colours in the
stained glass at Sainte-Chapelle, and more. The friendly text
and whimsical illustrations make this delightful volume a
poetic letter to the City of Light. Unusual details that might
otherwise go unnoticed are celebrated and offer a uniquely
intimate perspective in this triomphe of je ne sais quoi and
joi de vivre!
Leslie Jonath is the author of ten books.
Lizzy Stewart is an artist and illustrator.
The Little Pleasures of Paris£12.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4172-5229 x 152 mm (9 x 6 in), 112 pp, 50
full-colour illustrations, unjacketed
Rights: WArt/ParisPub Month: June
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You Kiss by th’ BookNew Poems from S hakespeare’s Line • By Gary Soto
In his engaging new collection, National Book Award finalist
Gary Soto creates poems that each begin with a line from
Shakespeare and then continue in Soto’s fresh and acces-
sible verse. Drawing on moments from the sonnets, Hamlet,
Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet,
and others, Soto illuminates aspects of the source material
while taking his poems in directions of their own, strategically
employing the colour of “thee” and “thine,” kings, thieves,
and lovers. The results are inspired, by turns meditative,
playful, and moving, and consistently fascinating for the
conversation they create between the Bard’s time and lan-
guage and our own here and now.
Gary Soto is the author of 11 poetry collections for adults, including
New and Selected Poems, a finalist for the U.S. National Book
Award. His poems have appeared in many literary magazines and
publications.
You Kiss by th’ Book£9.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-4829-8229 x 152 mm (9 x 6 in), 108 pp
Rights: WPoetry/Shakespeare
Pub Month: April
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Create Now!A Systematic Guide to Artistic Audacity • By Marlo Johnson
The road to unfettered creativity begins here! Written in an
engaging choose-your-own-path format, this unique guide
transforms the creative process into a simple series of
multiple-choice questions and answers. The journey begins
with a simple question designed to spark inspiration: Do youhave a clear vision of what you would like to create and
why? Whatever the answer, creative coach Marlo Johnson
offers the encouragement and guidance needed to move
on to the next step. With tips for overcoming blocks, staying
motivated, and even sharing finished work with the world,
Create Now! is an invaluable tool for artists, writers, and
creatives, whether established or aspiring.
Marlo Johnson is a creative mentor and artist who used the Create
Now! process to write this very book.
Create Now!£8.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-4602-7178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 112 pp
Rights: W
Creativity/InspirationPub Month: March
Also available:
Start Now!
£12.99 PB978-1-4521-3929-6
Illustrators Annual 2016By the 2016 jury of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
A highlight of the time-honoured gathering of children’s
publishers in Bologna, Italy, the Illustrators Annual —juried
every year from the finest art at the show—celebrates
debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent
that engages a whole new generation of book lovers. This
glorious compendium can be read cover to cover or browsed
through at random. And it not only provokes envy of the
fair’s attendees, but also inspires readers to marvel at the
brilliance of the gifts shared by those whose work is discov-
ered in these pages and to gleefully anticipate the future of
children’s books.
Illustrators Annual 2016£25.00 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-5462-6279 x 229 mm (11 x 9 in), 192 pp,
full-colour images throughout, flaps
Rights: UK, AUNZArt/IllustrationPub Month: July
Featuring the hottest illustrators from
the Bologna Children’s Book Fair!
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Tiny CatTiny DogBy Yoneo Morita
Just when it seemed pets couldn’t get any more adorable,
we discovered Tiny Cat and Tiny Dog. Direct from Japan,
these are the sweetest—and smallest—pets around. Both
are the size of a macaron, and their mischievous adven-
tures in a full-size world are chronicled in the pages of
these pint-size volumes. Animal lovers of any size will enjoy
following along as Tiny Cat and Tiny Dog encounter every-
day objects like a strawberry, a ball of yarn, a rubber ducky,
and more. The resulting cuteness knows no limits, espe-
cially since each book in this new series includes a tear-out
postcard to send to a friend!
Yoneo Morita is a Japanese photographer who is well known for
his adorable photographs of cats and dogs.
Tiny Dog£6.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4974-5152 x 114 mm (6 x 4∑ in), 72 pp,
full-colour photographs throughout,
1 perforated postcard, jacketed
Rights: WPets/HumourPub Month: March
Tiny Cat£6.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4975-2152 x 114 mm (6 x 4∑ in), 72 pp,
full-colour photographs throughout,
1 perforated postcard, jacketed
Rights: WPets/HumourPub Month: March
Includesa very cute
postcard toshare!
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Cats of 1986: The Book
A celebration of cats and the totally awesome ’80s, this
book takes readers through the playful lives of furry felines
living in 1986. Filled with colourful snapshots of cats as
they go to school, hang at the mall, veg out at home, and
do their thing, this hilarious volume captures the essence
of the ’80s—and takes it to the max with cats! Featuring the
greatest trends of that decade—from fashion fads (neon,
big hair, and shoulder pads) to pop-culture highlights
(WHAM!, Jane Fonda, and more)—this paw-sitively irresist-
ible mash-up is sure to delight those who love cats and all
things ’80s. Radicat!
Cats of 1986: The Book£8.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4445-0178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 64 pp,
full-colour images throughout, foil-stamped
cover, unjacketed
Rights: WHumour/Pets
Pub Month: March
Also available:
NEWCats of 1986
2017 Wall Calendar
£10.99978-1-4521-5182-3
Totally Radicat! Notecards
£10.99978-1-4521-4959-2
Work It Out! Journal
£7.99978-1-4521-4958-5
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Why Boys Need ParentsBy Alex Beckerman
Boys will be boys. Unfortunately, they will also be arsonists,
wrecking balls, flooders, and eight-limbed ninjas of destruc-
tion. It is their nature. With photos pulled from the 1950s
on, this book celebrates the wacky, illogical, dangerous, and
ridiculous things boys do. Parents everywhere will laugh in
recognition at each bit of mischief and misadventure—all
proof that boys really do need parents.
Alex Beckerman parents a boy.
Also available:
I Was an Awesomer Kid
£8.99 PB978-1-4521-3653-0
Why Boys Need Parents£8.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4734-5178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 96 pp,
full-colour and b/w photographs
throughout, jacketed
Rights: WEHumour/Parenting
Pub Month: April
Garden Gnomes Have IssuesBy Greg Stones
Garden gnomes may be small, but their problems are often
very big. They have issues with snowmen, magnets, bubble-
gum, and mimes. They really enjoy romance, skinny-dipping,
and paper airplanes, but they have major issues with water-
melons, mousetraps, trampolines, and teddy bears—and
through it all they especially love one special thing. Artist
Greg Stones turns his popular, playful illustration style to
the tiny troubles of these beloved characters, presenting
their inner lives with a warm and witty sense of the absurd.
Greg Stones is an artist and the author of Zombies Hate Stuff,
Penguins Hate Stuff, Zombies Have Issues, Sock Monkeys Have
Issues, and Ninjas Have Issues.
Also available:
Ninjas Have Issues
£6.99 HC978-1-4521-4474-0
Sock Monkeys Have Issues
£6.99 HC978-1-4521-4005-6
Garden Gnomes Have Issues£6.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4475-7127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 in), 64 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout,
unjacketed
Rights: WPop Culture/Humour
Pub Month: April
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What’s It Like in Space?Stories from Astronauts Who’ve Been There
By Ariel Waldman • Illustrations by Brian Standeford
Everyone wonders what it’s really like in space, but very
few of us have ever had the chance to experience it first-
hand. This captivating illustrated collection brings together
stories from dozens of international astronauts—men andwomen who’ve actually been there—who have returned
with accounts of the sometimes weird, often funny, and
awe-inspiring sensations and realities of being in space.
With playful artwork accompanying each, here are the real
stories behind backwards dreams, “moon face,” the tricks
of sleeping in zero gravity and aiming your sneeze during
a spacewalk, the importance of packing hot sauce, and
dozens of other cosmic quirks and amazements that come
with travel in and beyond the Earth’s orbit.
What’s It Like in Space?£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4476-4152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 128 pp,
full-colour images throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W
Science/SpacePub Month: May
Ariel Waldman is the global instigator of Science Hack Day,
a fellow at the Institute for the Future, a National Academy
of Sciences committee member, a White House Champion of
Change for Citizen Science, and the founder of Spacehack.org,
a directory of ways to participate in space exploration.
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Exclusive story companion to
Features removaartifacts:
Folded full-city map
Transit card
And more!
Tom Clancy’s The Division: New York CollapseA Survival Guide to Urban Disaster • By Alex Irvine
New York Collapse is an in-world fictionalised companion to
one of the biggest video game releases of 2016: Tom Clancy’s
The Division from Ubisoft. Within this discarded survivalist
field guide, written before the collapse, lies a mystery—
a handwritten account of a woman struggling to discover
why New York City fell. The keys to unlocking the survivor’s
full story are hidden within seven removable artifacts, rang-
ing from a full-city map to a used transit card. Retrace her
steps through a destroyed urban landscape and decipher
her clues to reveal the conspiracy at the heart of this highly
anticipated game.
Alex Irvine is an award-winning author of games and fiction.
Tom Clancy's The Division:New York Collapse£15.99PB • 978-1-4521-4827-4216 x 140 mm (8∑ x 5∑ in), 176 pp, seven removable artifacts,
full-colour illustrations throughout, bellyband, shrink-wrapped
Rights: WE
Pop Culture/Video GamesPreviously AnnouncedPub Month: March
© 2016 Ubisoft ® Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s The Division logo, the Soldier icon,Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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The Art of Finding DoryPreface by John Lasseter • Foreword by Andrew Stanton • Introduction bySteve Pilcher
What can Dory remember? Who are her parents? In Finding
Dory, Pixar Animation Studios sets out to answer these
questions, to the delight of Finding Nemo fans. The Art of
Finding Dory offers a look at the creative process behindthe making of this much-anticipated sequel, shining a light
on the many inspiring and beautiful layers of creation the
artists at the studio explored during years of development.
John Lasseter is a two-time Academy Award® winner, director,
chief creative officer at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios,
and principal creative officer at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Andrew Stanton is the director of Finding Dory . He made his direc-
torial debut with the Academy Award®-winning feature Finding
Nemo , wrote and directed WALL•E , and co-directed A Bug’s Life .
Steve Pilcher is a production designer on Finding Dory . He worked
as a production designer on the Academy Award®-winning fea-
tures WALL•E and Brave .
The Art of Finding Dory£25.00 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-2224-3229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 176 pp,
full-colour images throughout, jacketed
Rights: UKE, AUNZ, Asia, Latin America,Middle EastPop Culture/Film
Pub Month: July© Disney
The Art of ZootropolisPreface by John L asseter • Foreword by Byron Howard and Rich Moore
Disney’s newest animated feature, Zootropolis, is a comedy-
adventure starring Officer Judy Hopps, a rookie bunny cop
who has to team up with fast-talking scam-artist fox Nick
Wilde to crack her first case in the all-animal city of Zootrop-
olis. This lushly illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenesview of the elaborate artistry involved in creating the film.
Byron Howard, director of Zootropolis, joined the Walt Disney
Animation Studios in 1994 and has served as an animator,
designer, and supervising animator for such classic films as Mulan
and Lilo & Stitch. He directed Bolt and Tangled.
Rich Moore, director of Zootropolis, directed 2012’s Oscar®-
nominated feature Wreck-It Ralph.
The Art of Zootropolis£25.00 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-5581-4229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 160 pp,
full-colour images throughout, jacketed
Rights: UKEPop Culture/FilmPub Month: March© Disney
Also available:
The Art of Frozen
£24.99 HC978-1-4521-1716-4
Also available:
The Art of The Good Dinosaur
£25.00 HC978-1-4521-2220-5
Timed with
the March 2016
theatrical
release
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Mon Cher ÉclairAnd Other Beautiful Pastries, Including Cream Puffs, Profiteroles,
and Gougères • By Charity Ferreira • Photographs by Joseph De Leo
Taking the love of French pastries into the kitchen, Mon Cher
Éclair shows how rewarding it is to make these delectable
treats at home. Using just a couple of simple techniques,
home cooks can easily master the basic recipe for pâte
à choux dough and use it to make beautiful éclairs with
modern flavour combinations such as butterscotch-bour-
bon or Meyer lemon cream. The dough is also the base for
an array of profiteroles and cream puffs, which make great
appetizers and desserts. With more than 40 recipes ranging
from traditional to trendy, savory to sweet, rustic to artistic,
this small cookbook will make home cooks look like a very
big deal.
Charity Ferreira is a food writer and recipe developer.
Joseph De Leo is a San Francisco–based photographer.
Mon Cher Éclair£10.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-4566-2229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 112 pp,
25 full-colour photographs
Rights: W
Baking/French/PastryPub Month: March
Recipes include:
Coconut Mango Éclairs
Tangerine Caramel Éclairs
Tahini Chocolate
Cacao-Nib Profiteroles
Sea Salt and Cracked BlackPepper Gougères
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Grilled Cheese KitchenBread + Cheese + Everything in Between
By Heidi Gibson with Nate Pollak
Melted cheese between slices of toasted bread—the ultimate
in comfort food. This mouthwatering cookbook features
39 grilled cheese recipes created by Heidi Gibson, winner
of seven grilled cheese championships and the co-owner(with husband Nate) of the American Grilled Cheese
Kitchen in San Francisco. The classic Mousetrap is drip-
ping with three kinds of cheese. The Piglet wows with its
thinly sliced ham and sharp cheddar. And grilled cheese
makes a great breakfast—just add an egg! With 40 addi-
tional recipes for great accompaniments and side dishes—
including hearty soups, many varieties of mac & cheese,
spicy pickles, and tangy spreads—plus tips on choosing
the best bread and cheese and techniques for grilling each
sandwich at just the right temperature, anyone can create
the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.
Grilled Cheese Kitchen£12.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4459-7229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 176 pp,
30 full-colour photographs, unjacketed
Rights: W
Food/SandwichPub Month: March
Husband and wife duo Heidi Gibson and Nate Pollak own the ever-
popular American Grilled Cheese Kitchen based in San Francisco.
Treat Yourself to a
Grilled Cheese Sandwich!
Cubano Grilled Cheese
Emmentaler, Muenster, pork shoulder, ham,pickled onions
Huevos Rollando Grilled Cheese
Pepper Jack, black beans, plum tomatoes,
avocado, egg
Basque Sheep Grilled Cheese
P’tit basque cheese, herbes de Provence,
honey, dijon mustard
Windy City Grilled Cheese
Provolone, roast beef, giardiniera
Wild Turkey Grilled Cheese
Havarti, smoked turkey, ancho chili jam
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SalmonEverything You Need to Know + 45 Recipes
By Diane Morgan • Photographs by Leigh Beisch
Salmon is popular for its exceptional flavor and versatility
as well as the health benefits. Rich in Omega-3s, it’s a
rich protein source for those looking to eat healthier, con-
sume less meat, or transitioning to a paleo or pescatariandiet. Salmon features 45 recipes showcasing the very best
ways to prepare this luscious, accessible fish. Acclaimed
author Diane Morgan has crafted a go-to reference for
home cooks who want to add more creative preparations
of salmon to their repertoire. Recipes include all savory
meal occasions—including appetizers, dinner, pizza,
brunch, and more—providing inspiration for healthy
eaters and fish lovers alike.
Diane Morgan is a food writer, recipe developer, and author of
more than a dozen cookbooks.
Salmon£12.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-4835-9229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 144 pp,
32 full-colour photographs
Rights: WFood/FishPub Month: April
From the
James Beard
Award–winning
author
Low-So GoodA Guide to Real Foo d, Big Flavor, and Less Sodium with
70 Amazing Recipes
By Jessica Goldman Foung • Photographs by John Lee
Hundreds of millions of people live with medical conditions
that require they lower their sodium intake—heart disease,
hypertension, kidney disease, and diabetes, to name a few—and research shows most of us would be healthier if we
consumed less salt. What could be a challenge becomes
an opportunity in Low-So Good, a beautifully photographed
book about living a rich life with a low-sodium diet. With
70 recipes for much-loved food (including fries, cake, and
dips) and chapters filled with information about how to
entertain, dine out, travel, and create a supportive commu-
nity, Low-So Good empowers anyone to become an expert
at living well with less salt.
Jessica Goldman Foung is a food writer, blogger and spokesperson
for the National Kidney Foundation.
Low-So Good£19.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-3508-3229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 272 pp,
30 full-colour photographs, unjacketed
Rights: WFood/Low Sodium
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Dried & TrueThe Magic of Your Dehydrator in 80 Delicious Recipes and
Inspiring Techniques • By Sara Dickerman
Dehydrators have transitioned from the kitchens of the
world’s best chefs onto the wedding registry—and this book
reveals why. There’s no dinner party with friends, school
lunchbox, or weekend-backpack dry bag that isn’t mademore delicious and nutritious thanks to a dehydrator. In this
book are the secrets of creating who-knew treats: all kinds
of jerky, fruit leathers, savory vegetable crisps, flavor-
packed powders that add oomph to your cooking, and per-
fect melt-in-your-mouth meringues. Eighty recipes include
ways to incorporate your dried creations in your baking,
cooking, and cocktails. Maybe you didn’t know you needed
a dehydrator. Now you do!
Sara Dickerman is a James Beard Award–winning food and
travel writer for Slate, the New York Times, Bon Appétit, and
Food & Wine.
Dried & True£12.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-3849-7235 x 184 mm (9£ x 7£ in), 168 pp,
30 full-colour photographs, flaps
Rights: WFood/DehydratorsPub Month: May
ROSE SUGAR
KIMCHI POWDER
THE DRIEDCHERRY
MANHATTAN
VERMOUTH
DRIED CHERRIES
SMOKY MAPLE
SALMON JERKY
CURRIED PARSNIP,
CARROT, AND
BEET RIBBONS
STRACHIATELLA
MERINGUES
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Legends of Texas Barbecue CookbookRecipes and Rec ollections from the Pitmasters • By Robb Walsh
If barbecue in Texas is a religion, this book is its bible.
Originally published in 2002, this revised and updated edi-
tion explores all the new and exciting developments from
the Lone Star State’s evolving barbecue scene. The 100
recipes include 32 brand-new ones such as Smoke-Braised
Beef Ribs and an extremely tender version of Pulled Pork.
Profiles on legendary pitmasters like Aaron Franklin are
featured alongside archival photography covering more than
100 years of barbecue history. Including the basic tools
required to get started, secrets and methods from the state’s
masters, and step-by-step directions for barbecuing every
cut of meat imaginable, this comprehensive volume presents
all the info needed to fire up the grill and barbecue Texas-style.
Robb Walsh is a food editor, food critic, radio commentator, cook-
book author, and three-time winner of the James Beard Award.
Legends of Texas BarbecueCookbook£14.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-3998-2235 x 184 mm (9£ x 7£ in), 304 pp,
more than 60 full-colour images
Rights: WFood/BarbecuePub Month: May
Southern Appetizers60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers
By Denise Gee • Photographs by Robert M. Peacock
Southerners adore their appetizers, and this collection of
60 recipes—served up with a healthy dose of Southern
hospitality—shows why. Smoked pecans on the sideboard,
cheese straws on the coffee table, an array of hot dips on
the dining table, and pickled shrimp on the porch are just
some of the myriad dishes found in this volume that prove
food is the life of the party. Tips on creating the ideal party
flow, being a gracious host, arranging flowers, sending out
invitations, and planning the perfect menu ensure any event
will go off without a hitch. Both a lovely hostess gift and a
party-planning idea book, Southern Appetizers is all anyone
needs for a successful gathering with Southern style.
Denise Gee and Robert M. Peacock are a wife-and-husband team
(she writes, he photographs) behind four successful titles with
Chronicle Books.
Also available:
Southern Casseroles
£15.99 PB978-1-4521-1228-2
Southern Soups & Stews
£15.99 PB978-1-4521-2485-8
Southern Appetizers£12.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-3296-9203 x 178 mm (8 x 7 in), 144 pp,
32 full-colour photographs, jacketed
Rights: WFood/AppetizersPub Month: June
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updated
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The Everyday Meat GuideA Neighborhood Butcher’s Advice Book
By Ray Venezia with Chris Peterson • Photographs by Antonis Achilleos
When Rachael Ray wants to tell her 2.6 million viewers how to
shop wisely at the meat counter, she invites veteran butcher
Ray Venezia on her show. This handbook condenses Venezia’s
expert advice from 25 years behind the butcher block, givingevery weeknight shopper and grill enthusiast the need-to-know
information on meat grades, best values, and common cuts for
poultry, pork, lamb, veal, and beef. The Everyday Meat Guide
includes easy-to-follow illustrations and instructions for the
questions butchers are most often asked, plus a handy photo
gallery for quick identification. This refreshingly simplified, con-
fidence-instilling take on the most intimidating part of food
shopping makes navigating the meat counter truly easy.
Ray Venezia is a third-generation master butcher. He frequently
appears on the Rachael Ray Show .
Chris Peterson is a former magazine editor and writer.
The Everyday Meat Guide£12.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-4288-3203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in, 184 pp),
100 full-colour photographs and
35 illustrations
Rights: WFood/Meat
Pub Month: May
Drink Like a ManThe Only Cocktail Guide Anyone Really Needs • Introduction by DavidGranger • Edited by Ross McCammon and David Wondrich
Drink Like a Man distills 83 years of drinking wisdom into
this indispensable manual. With more than 125 cocktail rec-
ipes and 100 photos, including 13 drinks every man should
know how to make, variations on classic cocktails, anddrinks batched large enough to satisfy a crowd, it’s an
essential guide to cocktail making, but also a manual for
how to drink. As a host, at a bar, with a friend, on your
own—whatever the situation may be—Esquire offers wis-
dom, encouragement, and instructions. And also a damn
good drink.
David Granger is the editor in chief of Esquire.
Ross McCammon is a senior editor at Esquire.
David Wondrich is Esquire ’s longtime drinks correspondent and the
author of the James Beard Award–winning book Imbibe!
Drink Like a Man£14.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-3270-9203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 224 pp,
35 full-colour photographs
throughout, unjacketed
Rights: WFood/Beverage
Pub Month: June
Also available:
Eat Like a Man
£19.99 HC978-0-8118-7741-1
The Eat Like a Man
Guide to Feeding a Crowd
£19.99 HC978-1-4521-3184-9
Also available:
Whole Beast Butchery
£26.99 HC978-1-4521-0059-3
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Sunday Sews20 Inspired Weekend Projects
By Theresa Gonzalez • Photographs by Nicole Hill Gerulat
Sunday Sews presents 20 irresistible designs that can be
sewn on a weekend and enjoyed for a lifetime. Featuring
minimalist style and unfussy lightweight fabrics, they are
as functional as they are chic. Think drapey shift dresses,flattering tunics and skirts, tanks and tops perfect for
layering, pretty aprons, go-anywhere tote bags, and gifts
for children and loved ones. Step-by-step instructions and
technical illustrations make construction a breeze, what-
ever the reader’s skill level; and lush photographs show-
case the finished projects in clean, uncluttered settings.
Sleekly packaged and brimming with atmosphere, Sunday
Sews evokes everything we love about the most relaxing
day of the week.
Theresa Gonzalez is the coauthor of the sewing book Dorm Decor
and the former editor of several craft magazines.
Sunday Sews£15.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-3868-8254 x 184 mm (10 x 7£ in), 184 pp, 45
full-colour photographs, 150 2-colour
illustrations, front flap, 1 folded pattern
sheet enclosed in back pocket
Rights: W
Crafts/SewingPub Month: March
Amy Butler’s Piece Keeping20 Stylish Projects that Celebrate Patchwork • By Amy Butler
In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches
what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making.
From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry,
Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear
sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods,
this book will appeal to Amy’s core fans as well as those
simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The
20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams,
plus 9 sheets of full-size patterns stored in an attached
envelope. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a
source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration,
brimming throughout with Amy’s unique colour sense and
eye-catching textile designs.
Amy Butler is a designer of fabrics and textiles, home accessories,
fashion wearables, rugs, wallpaper, wall art, sewing patterns, and
craft patterns.
Amy Butler’s Piece Keeping£19.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-3447-5254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 176 pp, more
than 100 full-colour photographs,
pocket with 9 fold-out pattern
sheets, unjacketed
Rights: W
Crafts/SewingPub Month: June
Also available:
Style Stitches
£19.99 HC978-0-8118-6669-9
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Meaningful BouquetsCreate Special Messages with Flowers • By Leigh Okiesand Lisa M cGuinness • Photographs by Annabelle Breakey
Say it with flowers. This visual bouquet includes a photo-
graphic glossary of popular flower types and their Victorian
meanings, followed by step-by-step instructions for creating
25 beautiful arrangements. From Celebration and Luck, toHappiness and Forgiveness, each bespoke bunch of flowers
suits an important occasion or recipient. Blooming with
inspiring lifestyle photography and watercolour botanical
illustrations throughout, Meaningful Bouquets brings a
truly personal touch to flower arranging.
Leigh Okies is a floral stylist and designer. Her work has been
featured in many publications and wedding blogs.
Lisa McGuinness is a gardener, flower lover, writer, and editor.
Meaningful Bouquets£15.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4007-0229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 144 pp,
full-colour photographs and watercolour
illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: WCrafts/Flowers
Pub Month: April
Also available:
Furniture Makeovers
£15.99 HC978-1-4521-0415-7
Furniture Makes the RoomCreate Special Pieces to Style a Home You Love
By Barb Blair • Photographs by Paige French
Knack Studio founder Barb Blair is famous for her “knack”
with furniture: spotting classic pieces and transforming them
into modern showstoppers. In this inspiring book, Blair goes
beyond the nuts and bolts of furniture refinishing to show howto style rooms with each customised piece. For instance, she
transforms a well-worn coffee table with a painted ombré design,
and then reveals how to incorporate it into a bright and sunny
den, a cozy reading nook, and a cheerful bedroom. With instruc-
tions for 15 before-and-after furniture projects, a “toolbox” sec-
tion detailing her favourite techniques and materials, and photos
of dozens of inspiring interiors, Furniture Makes the Room
reveals the versatility of furniture and unlocks the secrets to
decorating livable rooms around statement pieces.
Barb Blair is the founder of Knack, a retail shop and furniture design
studio. Her work has been featured on dozens of top design websites.
Furniture Makes the Room£17.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-3999-9254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 192 pp,
250 full-colour photographs, unjacketed
Rights: WInterior Design/Furniture
Pub Month: April
15 before-and-after
furniture
projects
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Happiness Is . . .500 Ways to Be in the MomentBy Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar
Mindful living is happy living. This refreshing book from the
creators of Happiness Is . . . illustrates 500 inspiring ways
to slow down, unplug, de-stress, connect with others, and
relish the simple moments in life: sitting under a ceiling fan
on a hot day, taking lunch away from your desk, letting go
of negative thoughts, a beach yoga session, and more. Fea-
turing the brand’s signature charming illustration style and
friendly tone, this book sparks positive reflection and serves
to remind us that happiness is all around—and within.
Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are famed illustrators and the
authors of the bestseller Me Without You.
Also available:
Happiness Is. . .
500 Things to Be
Happy About
£7.99 PB978-1-4521-3600-4
Friendship Is . . .
500 Reasons to
Appreciate Friends
£7.99 PB978-1-4521-3657-8
Happiness Is . . .500 Ways to Be in the Moment£8.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-5201-1152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 272 pp,
500 2-colour illustrations, flaps
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See AmericaA Celebration of Our National Parks & Treasured Sites Illustrated by the Artist’s of Creative Action N etwork • Foreword by theNational Parks Conservation Association
To coincide with the 2016 centennial anniversary of the U.S.
National Parks Service, the Creative Action Network has part-
nered with the National Parks Conservation Association torevive and reimagine the legacy of WPA travel posters. Artists
from all over the world have participated in the creation of
this new, crowdsourced collection of See America posters for
a modern era. Featuring artwork for 75 national parks and
monuments across all 50 states, this engaging keepsake vol-
ume celebrates the full range of our nation’s landmarks and
treasured wilderness.
Creative Action Network is a marketplace for original, visual,
meaningful artwork that harnesses creative talents for good through
crowdsourced campaigns. National Parks Conservation Association
is the leading voice of the American people in the fight to safeguard
the U.S. National Park System.
See America£12.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4898-4203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 176 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout,
unjacketed
Rights: W
Art/TravelPub Month: April
Celebrate the centennial anniversary
of the U.S. National Park Service
RecessFrom Dodgeball to Double Dutch: Classic Games for
Players of Today • By Ben Applebaum and Dan DiSorbo
Remember playtime? It was that refreshing break between
classes that cleared the cobwebs, refreshed the mind, and
got everyone moving. Recess is the ultimate illustrated
guide to the best games of the playground, for inside and
outside. With detailed instructions, diagrams, and a can-do,
kick-butt attitude, this tome isn’t meant to be read—it’s
meant to be played! This fun and interactive guide includes
the rules to over 150 games and variations, including over
two dozen international games from schoolyards around
the world, plus various tips and strategies not just to play,
but also to win!
Ben Applebaum and Dan DiSorbo have coauthored several humor-
ous pop culture books together. Ben is a writer and creative direc-
tor who mastered jump rope and Dan is a designer and illustrator
who plays expert games of hide-and-seek.
Recess£12.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-3850-3235 x 184 mm (9£ x 7£ in), 240 pp,
2-colour illustrations throughout
Rights: WGames
Pub Month: March
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The ABCs of AdulthoodBy Deborah Copaken and Randy Polumbo
Here’s a book of wit and wisdom that’s perfect for gradua-
tion or any other “welcome to the adult world” moment.
From New York Times bestselling author Deborah Copaken
and noted sculptor Randy Polumbo come 26 genuine and
funny bits of advice as surprising as they are sensible. From“A is for Anger” through “Z is for Zzzzzzz,” each entry is
paired with the authors’ street-smart photography of the
matching alphabet letter to create a savvy gift. Based on a
viral article written by Copaken when her own firstborn left
for college, The ABCs of Adulthood is a delightful, worldly
riff on learning your ABCs all over again.
Deborah Copaken is a prolific journalist, photographer, former
Emmy-winning TV producer, and author of several books .
Randy Polumbo is a sculptor and the father of a 17-year-old.
The ABCs of Adulthood£9.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-5191-5203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 64 pp, 26
full-colour photographs, jacketed
Rights: WGift Books/InspirationPub Month: May
Cat ZodiacAn Astrological Guide to the Feline Mystique
By Maeva Considine • Illustrations by Vikki Chu
Brand-new cat owners or those who have lived with a feline
companion or two for years need only look to the stars to
demystify cat behaviors. This zodiac collection delves into
the inner lives of cats, exploring each sun sign and offeringcharacter traits, lifestyle insights, and relationship inclina-
tions to help cat owners learn to live in harmony with their
unique pets. Filled with whimsical illustrations, this book
unlocks the secrets of the feline mystique.
Maeva Considine is a Taurus, cat lover, and writer. She lives
with two cats named Bill Murray and Liz Lemon.
Vikki Chu is an illustrator and a Sagittarius.
Also available:
The Circadian Tarot
£10.99 HC978-1-4521-4195-4
Cat Zodiac£9.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4828-1178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 112 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout,
unjacketed
Rights: WPets/Metaphysics
Pub Month: March
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This Book Is a PlanetariumAnd Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions • By Kelli Anderson
Never has humble paper had such radical ambitions. Defy-
ing every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up
extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools: a real
working planetarium projecting the constellations, a musical
instrument complete with strings for strumming, a geometric
drawing generator, an infinite calendar, a message decoder,
and even a speaker that amplifies sound. Artist Kelli Ander-
son contributes enlightening text alongside each pop-up,
explaining the scientific principles at play in her construc-
tions and creating an interactive experience that’s as edu-
cational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts long
after the initial pop, This Book Is a Planetarium leaves
readers of all ages with a renewed appreciation for the way
things work—and for the enduring magic of books.
Kelli Anderson is an artist, graphic designer, and self-identified
“tinkerer.”
This Book Is a Planetarium£25.00HC • 978-1-4521-3621-9305 x 241 mm (12 x 9∑ in), 5 spreads,
6 different pop-ups, full-colour illustrations
throughout, shrink-wrapped, unjacketed
Rights: WArt/Gift Books
Pub Month: April
Also available:
Paper Blossoms,
Butterflies & Birds
£28.99 HC978-1-4521-1391-3
Paper Blossoms
£28.99 HC978-0-8118-7419-9
Flip Book FanA Breezy Little Book • By Gui Borchert
Literally the coolest book ever. Breezing through the pages
of this handy flipbook offers the illusion of standing in front
of a refreshing fan as it cycles back and forth. While clever
colourful photos suggest a warm summer day, the cool
wind produced by the movement of the pages will soothe
away the heat.
Gui Borchert is an award-winning creative director and designer.
Flip Book Fan£3.99 UK
PB • 978-1-4521-5128-173 x 114 mm (2∆ x 4∑ in), 112 pp,
full-colour photographs throughout
Rights: WNovelty/FlipbooksPub Month: May
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Apples and RobinsBy Lucie Félix
All you need for apples . . . are circles and the colour red.
In this extraordinary book, one thing transforms into
another as each page turns—a circle becomes an apple,
an oval becomes a bird, winter becomes spring. Con-
stantly surprising and brilliantly constructed, Lucie Félix’s
Apples and Robins is full of the magic of shape, colour,
and imagination. All you need to do . . . is turn the page.
Lucie Félix grew up in a tiny village in France. After studying
biology and visual arts, she started creating children’s books in
2012. This book, about the robins that live in her garden year-
round, is her second children’s book.
Apples and Robins£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-3264-8279 x 203 mm (11 x 8 in), 56 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout with
die-cuts, unjacketed
Rights: WE
Ages 5 to 8Pub Month: March
Over the OceanBy Taro Gomi
Renowned children’s book creator Taro Gomi has created
another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wonder-
ing, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the
sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled
with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled with
families? Or, maybe, over the ocean stands someone not
so different from the girl herself, returning her gaze. In this
celebration of imagination’s power, young readers will find
joy in the mystery of the faraway, the unknown, and the
just-beyond.
Taro Gomi has created more than 350 books for readers of all
ages, including Bus Stops, My Friends, Spring Is Here, Scribbles,
and Doodles.
Also available:
The Great Day
£10.99 HC978-1-4521-1125-4
Peekaboo!
£4.99 BB978-1-4521-0835-3
Mommy! Mommy!
£4.99 BB978-1-4521-0834-6
Over the Ocean£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4515-0238 x 207 mm (9ß x 8ø in),
36 pp, full-colour illustrations
throughout, jacketed
Rights: WE
Ages 3 to 5Pub Month: May
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A br i l l ia nt
com pa n i on t o t h e
N e w Y o r k T i m e s b ests el l ers
P r e s s H e r e and
M i x I t U p !
Also available:
Press Here
£9.99 HC978-0-8118-7954-5
Mix It Up!
£9.99 HC978-1-4521-4057-5
Press Here: The Game
£14.99 BOX978-1-4521-4057-5
Let’s Play!By Hervé Tullet
It’s only a yellow dot. . . but what a dot it is! Readers won’t
be able to resist this jaunty, adventurous dot, nor its invita-
tion to play along. Thus begins a spectacular ride of colour,
motion, shape, and imagination, filled with the artistry and
delight that we know and love so well from Press Here and
Mix It Up! But on this journey, prepare to leap headlong
into a completely new dimension: emotion. Connecting not
only to the mind but also to the heart, this dot expresses an
extraordinary sense of humour, fear, joy, and more as it
pushes, lurches, wiggles, and slides its way through—and
even off!—the pages of this glorious companion to Press
Here and Mix It Up!
Hervé Tullet is known for his prodigious versatility, from directing
ad campaigns to designing fabric for Hermès. His real love is work-
ing with children, for whom he has created dozens of books .
Let’s Play!£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5477-0219 x 219 mm (8∞ x 8∞ in), 68 pp,
full-colour images throughout, unjacketed
Rights: XAUNZ, XAsia
Ages 3 to 5Pub Month: April
A Handprint Book
NEW YORK
TIMES
BESTSELLER
4 YEARS
ON THE
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TIMES
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Also available:
TouchThinkLearn: Farm
£9.99 BB978-1-4521-4517-4
TouchThinkLearn: Vehicles
£9.99 BB978-1-4521-4516-7
TouchThinkLearn: Colours
£9.99 BB978-1-4521-2828-3
TouchThinkLearn: Homes£9.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-4518-1184 x 184 mm (7£ x 7£ in), 16 pp,
full-colour images throughout
Rights: XAsia
Ages Infant to 2Pub Month: March
TouchThinkLearn: Baby AnimalsTouchThinkLearn: HomesBy Xavier Deneux
Featuring spreads with raised, shaped objects that fit
into scooped cutouts on their opposite page, these new
TouchThinkLearn books offer the youngest learners an
opportunity to explore in a hands-on, multisensory way.
Seeing the image, tracing its shape, saying its name—
these modes of perception combine to stimulate under-
standing of essential concepts. Discover a polar bear by
tracing its raised outline on one side, and the concave
shape of its cozy den on the other! Related words on each
spread offer a springboard for further conversation to
encourage the language skills crucial to later successful
learning. In a format unlike any other, these groundbreaking
books translate abstract thought into tangible knowledge.
Xavier Deneux has applied a lifelong passion for child development
to more than 100 books.
Baby Animals and Homes add a new dimension
to the bestselling TouchThinkLearn series!
TouchThinkLearn: Baby Animals£9.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-4519-8184 x 184 mm (7£ x 7£ in), 16 pp,
full-colour images throughout
Rights: XAsia
Ages Infant to 2Pub Month: March
A Handprint Book
AWARD
WINNER
TouchThinkLearn: Opposites
£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1725-6
TouchThinkLearn: Numbers
£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1724-9
TouchThinkLearn: Shapes
£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1727-0A Handprint Book
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All Aboard Train Matching GameBy Marc Boutavant
The fanciful art of Marc Boutavant is on display in this
matching game inspired by the All Aboard Train Puzzle.
Oversized cards feature detailed train cars brimming with
adorable characters, detail-rich scenes, and whimsy galore!
Children will marvel at the richly imaginative illustrations
and revel in this spirited, artful challenge that hones mem-
ory, concentration, and matching skills.
Marc Boutavant is a graphic artist and comic strip author, and the
illustrator of For Just One Day.
Bumper-to-Bumper Cars PuzzleIllustrated by Nick Lu
With 10 colourful double-sided puzzle pieces shaped like
vehicles—including a bus, sports car, cement mixer, rub-
bish truck, food truck, and more—young children will enjoy
creating a parade of cars or a bumper-to-bumper traffic
jam! The large, easy-to-assemble puzzle pieces are ideal for
small hands and can be arranged in countless ways for
extended play.
Also available:
All Aboard Train Puzzle
£10.99 BOX978-0-8118-7850-0
Also available:
Steam Train, Dream Train
Puzzle
£10.99 BOX978-1-4521-2587-9
Bumper-to-Bumper CarsPuzzle£10.99 UKBOX • 978-1-4521-3476-5127 x 191 mm (5 x 7∑ in), 10 full-colour
double-sided puzzle pieces
Rights: W
Ages 2 and upPub Month: March
All Aboard TrainMatching Game£10.99 UKBOX • 978-1-4521-4861-8229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 36 full-colour
illustrated cards
Rights: W
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Baby Tiger£4.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-4236-4111 x 111 mm (4ß x 4ß in),
12 pp, full-colour illustrations
throughout, attached plush
finger puppet
Rights: XChina/TaiwanAges Infant to 2
Pub Month: March
Baby Bear£4.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-4235-7111 x 111 mm (4ß x 4ß in),
12 pp, full-colour illustrations
throughout, attached plush
finger puppet
Rights: XChina/TaiwanAges Infant to 2
Pub Month: March
Baby Bear Finger Puppet BookBaby Tiger Finger Puppet BookIllustrated by Yu-Hsuan Huang
What does Baby Bear eat when he’s hungry? How does
Baby Tiger play? Follow along with these cute baby animals
as they experience their world, from playtime to bedtime.
These simple, comforting stories feature a permanently
attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in
every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive
way to play and read together.
Yu-Hsuan Huang is a graphic designer from Taiwan.
An adorable new finger puppet series!
Also available:
Little Lion
Finger Puppet Book
£4.99 BB978-0-8118-6788-7
Little Panda
Finger Puppet Book
£4.99 BB978-0-8118-6999-7
Little Moose
Finger Puppet Book
£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4231-9
Little Fox
Finger Puppet Book
£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4230-2
Also available:
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Bye-Bye BinkyI Use the PottyBy Maria van Lieshout
Babies use a binky. Do big kids? No! Big kids say, “Bye-
bye, binky!”
Babies wear diapers. Do big kids? No! Big kids use the potty!
Every child’s life is filled with milestones. Some happen
easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mum
Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own
experiences, she has created an engaging series of books
that are just right for children on the brink of major
changes and the caregivers who encourage them.
Maria van Lieshout is the author-illustrator of several picture books,
including Backseat A-B-See and Flight 1-2-3.
Also available:
Backseat A-B-See
£9.99 HC978-1-4521-0664-9£4.99 BB978-1-4521-3732-2
Flight 1-2-3
£9.99 HC978-1-4521-1662-4£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4291-3
Bye-Bye Binky£7.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-3536-6203 x 203 mm (7 x 7 in),
24 pp, 3-colour illustrations
throughout, unjacketed
Rights: WAges 2 to 4
Pub Month: March
I Use the Potty£7.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-3535-9203 x 203 mm (7 x 7 in),
28 pp, 3-colour illustrations
throughout, unjacketed
Rights: WAges 2 to 4
Pub Month: March AWARDWINNER
AWARD
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D Is for Dress UpThe ABC’s of What We Wear • By Maria Carluccio
Maria Carluccio’s playful fashion alphabet celebrates the
fun of getting dressed—and getting dressed up! From
a sophisticated bow tie to a warm wool hat, this diverse
celebration of what we wear from A to Z invites kids to
get creative and embrace their own unique style.
Maria Carluccio grew up turning bath towels into ball gowns and
enlisting her little brother to model her fashion creations. Since
then, her love of colour, design, and dressing up has translated
into a career as a textile and product designer and an award-win-
ning illustrator.
D Is for Dress Up£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4025-4229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 36 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout,
jacketed
Rights: W
Ages 3 to 5Pub Month: April
Little HootBy Amy K rouse Rosenthal • Illustrated by Jen Corace
It’s not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reason-
able hour, like his friends do. But Mama and Papa say little
owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all
night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and
doing tricks on his skateboard—but he’s hooting mad
about it! Children who have a hard time going to bed will
love this fun twist on the universal dilemma.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal is the author of the bestselling books
I Wish You More, Duck! Rabbit!, and the beloved Little Pea and
Little Oink.
Jen Corace received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island
School of Design and has illustrated a number of children’s books,
including Little Pea, Little Oink, and her newest Chronicle Books
title, Telephone .
Also available:
Little Hoot
£9.99 HC978-0-8118-6023-9
Little Pea
£9.99 HC978-0-8118-4658-5£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4289-0
Little Hoot£5.99 UK
BB • 978-1-4521-5207-3140 x 140 mm (5∑ x 5∑ in),
28 pp, full-colour illustrations
throughout
Rights: WAges 3 to 5
Pub Month: March
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Steam Train, Dream Train 1-2-3By Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld
Cuddle up with the animal friends from the bestselling
Steam Train, Dream Train and count on lots of fun! Little
train enthusiasts will love counting from one to ten along
with the dreamy train cars!
Steam Train, Dream Train ColorsBy Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld
All aboard for a rainbow of train cars and their lively animal
crew! Vivid colours and cozy rhyming text inspired by the
bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train will make learning
colours a rich experience for the smallest readers.
Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of #1 New York Times bestsellers
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream
Train, created with Sherri Duskey Rinker, and Duck! Rabbit! and
I Wish You More, created with Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
Steam Train, Dream TrainColors£5.99 UK
BB • 978-1-4521-4915-8152 x 213 mm (6 x 8∑ in), 20 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout
Rights: WAges Infant to 2Pub Month: March
Steam Train, Dream Train1-2-3£5.99 UK
BB • 978-1-4521-4914-1152 x 213 mm (6 x 8∑ in), 20 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout
Rights: WAges Infant to 2Pub Month: March
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction SiteGlow-in-the-Dark Edition
By Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld
The phenomenal New York Times bestseller and beloved
bedtime go-to read now glows in the dark!
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction SiteGrowth ChartBy Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld
Reaching, stretching, lifting high, your little Crane Truck will
touch the sky! Track every step along the way with this
appealing growth chart. And when the lights go out, Crane
Truck will glow in the dark. Includes feet and metres.
Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream
Train.
From the bestselling team behind Goodnight, Goodnight,
Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train!
Goodnight, Goodnight,Construction SiteGlow-in-the-Dark Edition £11.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5215-8241 x 254 mm (9∑ x 10 in), 32 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout
with glow-in-the-dark ink, jacketed
Rights: WAges 2 to 4Pub Month: March
Goodnight, Goodnight,Construction SiteGrowth Chart£9.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-5463-3241 x 191 mm (9∑ x 7∑ in), accordion-
fold card, full-colour illustrations throughout,
stickers, glow-in-the-dark ink, polybagged
Rights: WAges 3 and upPub Month: March
More than
4 years on theNew York Times
bestseller
list!
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Cozy ClassicsBy Jack and Holman Wang
The Cozy Classics series is the brainchild of two brothers,
both dads, who were thinking of ways to teach words to
their very young children. They hit upon the classics as the
basis for their infant primers, and the rest, as they say, is
history. Every classic book in the series is condensed to
12 child-friendly words—accompanied by beautiful hand-
felted illustrations—that accurately and humorously sum-
marize each book’s plot. From War & Peace to Moby Dick,
here are The Great Books of Western Literature for toddlers
and their parents in board book form—a little bit serious, a
little bit ironic, entirely funny and clever, and always a wel-
come gift.
As well as being the creators of the Star Wars Epic Yarns board
books, Jack and Holman Wang are twin brothers. Jack is a professor
of writing at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, and Holman,
a former middle school teacher, is an artist and author.
Cozy Classics:Great Expectations£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5243-1191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),
24 pp, 12 full-colour
photographs
Rights: W
All AgesPub Month: March
Cozy Classics:Moby Dick£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5246-2191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),
24 pp, 12 full-colour
photographs
Rights: W
All AgesPub Month: March
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Also available:
Star Wars Epic Yarns:
A New Hope
£5.99 HC978-1-4521-3393-5
Star Wars Epic Yarns:
The Empire Strikes Back
£5.99 HC978-1-4521-3499-4
Star Wars Epic Yarns:
Return of the Jedi
£5.99 HC978-1-4521-3500-7
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
This brand-new addition to the Cozy Classics series retells
the beloved Dickens tale of the orphan Pip’s rise to fortune.
MOBY DICK
Thrill to Melville’s masterpiece of the epic battle between
man and whale, told in twelve words.
PRIDE & PREJUDICEJane Austen fans rejoice—Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy’s
romance can now be shared with newborn fans.
WAR & PEACE
Tolstoy’s long (very long) tour de force of love and war can
be enjoyed in a minute!
Cozy Classics:Pride & Prejudice£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5244-8191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),
24 pp, 12 full-colour
photographs
Rights: WAll AgesPub Month: March
Cozy Classics:War & Peace£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5245-5191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),
24 pp, 12 full-colour
photographs
Rights: W
All AgesPub Month: March
COZY CLASSICS“So adorable it makes our hearts hurt.”
—Vulture.com
Praise for Cozy Classics
“Quite simply, delightful.” —The Paris Review
“Enchanting. . . a service to literatefamilies everywhere.” —The Wall Street Journal
“Real tenderness and occasionalprofundity.” —The Telegraph (UK)
“Boy, are they cute.” —The Huffington Post
“A magnificent and breathtakingretelling.” —Buzzfeed
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The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer...By Davide Cali • Illustrated by Benjamin Chaud
What really happened over the summer break? A curious
teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started
out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning
treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an
outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievousbird! Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting
to be revealed? From the team behind I Didn’t Do My
Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on
the Way to School . . . comes a fantastical fast-paced, detail-
rich illustrated summer adventure that’s so unbelievable
it just might be true!
Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud are the author/illustrator team
behind A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School. . .
and I Didn’t Do My Homework Because. . . .
Also available:
I Didn’t Do My Homework
Because . . .
£8.99 HC978-1-4521-2551-0
A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to School. . .
£8.99 HC978-1-4521-3168-9
The Truth About MyUnbelievable Summer. . .£8.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4483-2203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 44 pp, full-colour
illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: WAges 6 to 9
Pub Month: July
An action-packed sequel to I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . .
and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . .
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The Sandwich ThiefBy André Marois • Illustrated by Patrick Doyon
Marin loves the sandwiches his parents make for him—every
day they’re different and more delicious than the last. One
morning, someone dares to steal his favourite sandwich: ham-
cheddar-kale. Furious, Marin begins a fevered and famished
investigation to unmask the thief. The days go by, the suspectsmultiply, and Marin’s sandwiches continue to disappear. This
droll, graphic caper is a funny school mystery exploring the
high stakes of low blood sugar. The first in a series, the book’s
witty text and graphic illustrations make this funny school
mystery perfect for early and advanced readers alike—and
for anyone who’s been the victim of lunchtime crime.
André Marois writes crime novels for adults and detective stories for
children, in addition to running workshops in schools and regularly
contributing to journals and magazines.
Patrick Doyon is an animator and a book and magazine illustrator.
The Sandwich Thief is his first book.
The Sandwich Thief£9.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4659-1213 x 168 mm (8∑ x 6∂ in),
160 pp, full-colour illustrations
throughout, unjacketed
Rights: WEAges 6 to 9
Pub Month: March
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Monster & SonBy David LaRochelle • Illustrated by Joey Chou
Romp along with parent and child yetis, werewolves, giant
lizards, and more as they stir up some monster-size fun!
Readers big and small, young and old, wild and tame, will
roar with laughter and take this book by the horns, teeth,
and fur. . . discovering that monsters and humans aren’t so
different—especially in the ways they love each other.
David LaRochelle has been creating books for young people for
more than 25 years. His picture books include It’s a Tiger!, How
Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans, Moo!, and Arlo’s
ARTrageous Adventure!
Joey Chou was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States
when he was 15 years old. His art is influenced by prominent
and obscure artists as well as by Southern California lifestyle
and culture.
Also available:
It’s a Tiger!
£10.99 HC978-0-8118-6925-6
Monster & Son£10.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-2937-2229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 36 pp,
full-colour images throughout,
jacketed
Rights: WAges 2 to 4
Pub Month: April
Perfect for Mother’s or Father’s Day,
and for little monsters everywhere!
AWARD
WINNER
MamasaurusBy Stephan Lomp
This colourful and reassuring picture book follows
Babysaurus on an adventure as he enlists his prehistoric
friends to seek his Mamasaurus. Is his Mamasaurus the
fastest in the jungle? No. Is she the loudest? No. Is she the
best flyer? No! Of course, Mamasaurus has been right there
all along. And when Babysaurus needs a little help, she is
ready with a big hug and a sweet, leafy snack. For
Babysaurus, his Mamasaurus is the best mamasaurus in
the world! Stephan Lomp has illustrated several books in
his native Germany, and in this debut as both author and
artist, he has created a fresh twist on a perennial theme
that will win the hearts of little ones and their mamas as
they snuggle up to read a new favourite.
Stephan Lomp is the cofounder of an award-winning underground
comic anthology and has previously published three picture books.
Mamasaurus£10.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-4424-5229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 40 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout,
jacketed
Rights: WAges 3 to 5
Pub Month: March
Also available:
Mama, Do You Love Me?
£5.99 PB978-1-4521-3149-8
£4.99 BB978-0-8118-2131-5
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Tell Me a Tattoo StoryBy Alison McGhee • Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler
A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a
modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son
the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they
go on a beautiful journey through family history. There’s a
tattoo from a favourite book his mother used to read him,
one from something his father used to tell him, and one
from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart
with numbers inside—which might be the best tattoo of
them all. Tender pictures by New York Times bestselling
illustrator Eliza Wheeler complement this lovely ode to all
that’s indelible—ink and love.
Alison McGhee is the New York Times bestselling author of
Someday, Little Boy, and Making a Friend.
Eliza Wheeler is the author and illustrator of several acclaimed
books for young readers.
Also available:
Papa, Do You Love Me?
£9.99 HC978-0-8118-4265-5
Tell Me a Tattoo Story£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-1937-3254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 32 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout, jacketed
Rights: W
Ages 3 to 5Pub Month: April
A father-son love story from two
New York Times bestselling talents!
This Is Not a Picture BookBy Sergio Ruzzier
In this quirky yet sweet picture book about the joy and power
of reading, Duck learns that even books without pictures can
be fun. While he and his friend Bug may struggle at first to
decipher their book, they stick with it, and before long they
discover that not only can they read it, but it deserves a place
on the shelf with all their favourite picture books. Author-
artist Sergio Ruzzier has created a fanciful tribute to books
of all kinds. It includes both words AND pictures.
Sergio Ruzzier was born in Milan, Italy. He is the creator of a series
of comic strips for Linus, the Italian comics magazine. His work
has received accolades from Parents’ Choice, American Illustra-
tion, the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, the Society of
Publication Designers, and more.
Also available:
Open This Little Book
£10.99 HC978-0-8118-6783-2
How to Read a Story
£10.99 HC978-1-4521-1233-6
This Is Not a Picture Book£10.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-2907-5229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 40 pp,
full-colour illustrations throughout,
jacketed
Rights: WAges 3 to 5
Pub Month: May
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Flora and the PeacocksBy Molly Idle
The darling, dancing Flora is back, and this time she’s
found two new friends: a pair of peacocks! But amidst the
fanning feathers and mirrored movements, Flora realises
that the push and pull between three friends can be a deli-
cate dance. Will this trio find a way to get back in step? In
the third book featuring Flora and her feathered friends,
Molly Idle’s gorgeous art combines with clever flaps to
reveal that no matter the challenges, true friends will always
find a way to dance, leap, and soar—together.
Molly Idle began her career as an artist working for DreamWorks
Feature Animation, and from there she leapt into the world of chil-
dren’s books. She is the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning
Flora and the Flamingo as well as its companion, Flora and the
Penguin, among other picture books.
Also available:
Flora and the Penguin
£10.99 HC978-1-4521-2891-7
Flora and the Peacocks£11.99 UK
HC • 978-1-4521-3816-9254 x 254