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The Impossible Quest seriesKate Forsyth

Four unlikely heroes are forced on a perilous quest to save their people. But fi rst, Tom, Elanor, Sebastian and Quinn must escape the overrun castle. Only they can fi nd the four impossible elements needed to wake the sleeping warriors of legend. Only they can drive back the darkness that reigns over the land.

Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 192 ppPub date: September 2014

Four unlikely heroes Four unlikely heroes four mysterious gifts four mysterious giftsfour impossible elements four impossible elements five thrilling books five thrilling books

Book 1: Escape from Wolfhaven CastleWolfhaven Castle has been invaded by

dangerous enemies. Swarms of sinister creatures stalk the realm, enslaving all in their path.

Pig the PugAaron Blabey

Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. When Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys, something unexpected happens to him. Hopefully Pig the Pug has learned a lesson?

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: July 2014

The Ugly DucklingJustine Clarke, Nathaniel Eckstrom & Frank Loesser

This is a beautifully illustrated story about the importance of being yourself and fi nding a place in the world—just as you are. Includes bonus CD recording by popular Australian children’s entertainer, Justine Clarke.

Rights: Text ANZ only; Illustrations World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 267 x 288 mm (L) 24 ppPub date: October 2014

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Imagine a CityElise Hurst

In the city of imagination, anything is possible. For two lucky children on an outing with their mother, every kind of possibility seems to come to life . . .

Monster Chef Nick Bland

Marcel is not very good at being a monster. He doesn’t seem to be able to scare anybody . . . Then one day Marcel discovers that his gruesomely good cooking gives people the biggest fright of all, and Marcel quickly becomes the scariest Monster Chef in town!

Rights: World excl. ANZ & CanadaTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 32 ppPub date: September 2014

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 280 x 210 mm (P) 32 ppPub date: June 2014

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Rights: World excl. ANZ

Trim size & extent: 280 x 210 mm (P) 24 pp each

Pub dates: Hurry Up, Alfi e: September 2014

Alfi e’s Lost Sharkie: November 2014

Hurry Up, Alfi eAnna Walker

Alfi e is in no hurry to get up, until he fi nds out his mother’s taking him to the park! But getting ready in a hurry is tough, especially when you have other things to do!

Poppy Cat Sara Acton

Poppy Cat is a simple and beautiful story of a cat that likes to copy everything her owner—a playful little girl—does . . . And at the end of the day, they both love nothing more than curling up together on the sofa.

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 280 x 230 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: June 2014

Alfi e’s Lost SharkieAnna Walker

Alfi e can’t fi nd his toy Sharkie anywhere! After Alfi e puts

on his pyjamas, brushes his teeth and listens to a story,

he reluctantly hops into bed. And who do you think he

fi nds all tucked up on his pillow?


Rights: World excl. ANZ & USATrim size & extent: 270 x 245 mm (P) 32 ppPub date: September 2013

Snail and Turtle are Friends Stephen Michael King

Snail and Turtle are friends who love spending time together. Snail and Turtle like hiding, but never from each other.

The OctopuppyMartin McKenna

Meet Edgar. He’s determined to train his new puppy. Sit. Stay. Fetch. What could go wrong? It’s just that Edgar’s dog happens to be an octopus. A particularly brilliant octopus at that.

Rights: World excl. ANZ & BrazilTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: May 2014


I Wanna Be a Pretty PrincessHeath McKenzie

A colourful little girl desperately wants to become a pretty princess! But when a real-life princess begins to show her what it takes, the little girl decides she’d rather do it her own way!

What do Werewolves do when it’s not Halloween?Heath McKenzie

What do werewolves do when it’s not Halloween? Perhaps they’re lurking where you least expect! With vampires, witches, zombies and skeletons, this is a spooky and kooky Halloween treat for all to devour!

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: October 2013

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 32 ppPub date: February 2014


If You’re Cheeky and You Know ItP. Crumble & Chris Kennett

If you’re cheeky and you know it . . . come and pull a face, waddle around, chase your tail and even wriggle your rump with some animal friends! A cheeky reinvention of the familiar rhyme.

Goodnight TruckSally Odgers & Heath McKenzie

Truck, Digger, Boat, Tractor and Rocket work very hard through the day, but once night falls it’s time to rest and say goodnight.

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: September 2014

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Mummy, You’re Special To MeLaine Mitchell & Kim Fleming

Follow Little Giraffe’s journey in this beautiful story to share with your special mummy.

How I Love YouAnna Pignataro

Little Sooty Owl nestles beneath Mummy’s feathery wings, and Little Red Dingo nuzzles Mummy’s nose. All the animals have their own special ways of showing their love.

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: April 2014

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: March 2014


Daddies Are LovelyMeredith Costain & Polona Lovšin

Daddies are lovely, they’re warm and delicious, they tickle and hug you and shower you with kisses. A book about the special relationship between fathers and their children.

My Dinosaur DadRuth Paul

Is your dad prickly? Does he snore? Is he tickly? Does he roar? Could he be a . . . DINOSAUR? Join Ruth Paul’s dino-dads for lots of stomping dino-fun, and fi nd out! Award-winning author/illustrator.

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 230 x 285 mm (P) 32 ppPub date: August 2013

My Dinosaur DadRights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 244 x 300 mm (P) 24 ppPub Date: July 2013


Don’t Wake the Troll!Ben Kitchin & Ben Redlich

Deep inside the mountain, at the end of a

cold, twisty tunnel, a giant troll sleeps on

a pile of stolen treasure. Can these brave,

bold dwarves get their treasure

back without waking him?

Don’t Wake the TrollRights: World excl. ANZ and Complex Chinese

Trim size & extent: 255 x 255 mm (P) 36 pp

Pub date: September 2013

Don’t Wake the TDBen Kitchin & Ben RedlichB

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Dragon IslandMartin Baynton & Terri Rose Baynton

All the dragons on Dragon Island are ferocious, except Norman. When one of his inventions makes him a hero, Norman tries to turn the other dragons away from their fi erce ways. Will they listen and learn? From the creator of Jane and the Dragon.

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 215 x 265 mm (L) 32 ppPub Date: June 2014


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Chick’s Sick!Kyle Mewburn, Ali Teo & John O’Reilly

Chick waits. Chick pushes. The farm animals help. Where is that egg? Could Chick be sick? A crack-up companion to the popular Duck’s Stuck!

The Moose and the GooseJuliette MacIver & Jenny Cooper

There’s a moose, some juice, big brown bear Bruce and a rollicking caboose … but most of all, there’s Miss Lucy-Ruth Goose! You’ll get your antlers in a twist and your feathers fl ying in this rollicking, riotous read!

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 32 ppPub Date: March 2014

Chick’s Sick!Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 265 x 215 mm (P) 32 ppPub Date: December 2013

Ten seriesCome along and join the animals in these fun counting books—it’s the most fun you’ll have counting sheep . . . and owls, wombats, crocs and bunnies!

10 Hooting OwlsEd Allen & Simon Williams

10 Silly WombatsEd Allen & Andrea Edmonds

10 Funny SheepEd Allen & Andrea Edmonds

10 Smiley CrocsEd Allen & Simon Williams

10 Hopping BunniesEd Allen & Simon Williams

10 Clumsy EmusEd Allen & Wendy Binks

10 Spooky BatsEd Allen & Shane McGowan

10 Jolly ReindeerEd Allen & Nathaniel Eckstrom

10 Cheeky PossumsEd Allen & Claire Richards

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: 10 Hooting Owls May 201310 Silly Wombats July 201310 Funny Sheep December 201310 Smiley Crocs February 201410 Hopping Bunnies March 201410 Clumsy Emus August 201410 Spooky Bats September 201410 Jolly Reindeer October 201410 Cheeky Possums December 2014


Whale’s First SongRuth Galloway

Finley’s mum warns him to stay close to her. But Finley

swims too far and soon he’s all alone! How will he fi nd

his way back?

Rights: World excl. ANZ and Simplifi ed ChineseTrim size & extent: 225 x 275 mm (L) 32 ppPub date: July 2013

The Cuddliest HugMeredith Costain & Cee Biscoe

Little baby Kanga can’t fi nd his mother to give him his special sleepy-time cuddle. Where could Mama be?

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 280 x 230 mm (P) 32 ppPub date: February 2014


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a Old Lady who

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Conga DanceAmanda Tarlau & Jane Chapman

One by one, animals join the conga line, dancing

together until they fall in a tangle at the end!

A delightful and energetic rhyming romp.

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 243 x 300 mm (L) 28 ppPub date: October 2014


Trim size & extent:

250 x 240 mm (P) 24 pp

Pub date: December 2013

There Was an Old Lady

Who Swallowed a MeerkatP. Crumble & Louis Shea

The old lady is visiting the zoo—and

she’s still hungry! Surely the animals

will be safe in their cages. Or will they?


Rights: Text ANZ only; Illustrations World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 267 x 288 mm (L) 24ppPub Date: September 2013

Baby Elephant WalkHal David, Henry Mancini & Rhiannon Mowat

Come to the jungle and see the animal attraction, baby elephants in action walk . . . This best-loved song is now a beautiful book to treasure forever.

Rights: World excl. ANZ Trim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub Date: March 2014

We’re Going on an Egg HuntLaine Mitchell & Louis Shea

We’re going on an egg hunt. We’re going to fi nd the biggest one! I can’t wait. Chocolate for you and me! Join the animals on their egg hunt as they fi nd an uneggspected surprise!


She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain

She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain

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She’ll Be Coming Round

the MountainThe Topp Twins & Jenny Cooper

This favourite traditional children’s song is

taken to the farmyard, and all the animals

join in the party when ‘she’ arrives! Catchy

music and riotous illustrations that will have

everyone dancing.

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 32 ppPub Date: October 2013

My Daddy Ate an AppleCraig Smith & Scott Tulloch

What happens if you eat an apple with a

green worm inside? Not just any worm . . .

but a fuzzy one, a buzzy one, a great big fat

juicy one! Children will love this story about

Daddy Zebra’s trip to hospital—and the

surprise ending. From the creator of

bestseller The Wonky Donkey.

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 pp

Pub Date: October 2013


MY MERRY CHRISTMAS

My Merry ChristmasRights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: October 2013

My Merry ChristmasRosie Smith & Bruce Whatley

Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My Merry Christmas captures the fun of sharing at Christmas time. Whether big or small, feathered or furry, everyone loves coming together at Christmas!

Get the GigglesBronwyn Davies

What did the cat say after

it fell out of the tree?

“Meowch!”

Calling all young comedians! With hilarious

full-colour illustrations

and a contemporary look,

this is the perfect joke

book for the whole family.

Where’s Santa? Around the WorldLouis Shea

Santa is on a holiday around the world! But he is being followed by Naughty Nat, who is trying to steal his naughty-and-nice list. Can you fi nd Santa wherever he goes?


Trim size & extent: 225 x 165 mm (P) 48 pp

Pub date: March 2014

Around the WorldRights: World excl. ANZ Trim size & extent: 300 x 235 mm (P) 24 pp Pub date: October 2013


BACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS

For more information contact our Foreign Rights team:

World (except South Korea): Claire PretymanTelephone: +61 2 9413 8305

Email: [email protected]

South Korea only: Renelle MowerTelephone: +61 2 9413 8374

Email: [email protected]

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.


FICTION TITLESPICTURE BOOKS

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The Impossible Quest seriesKate Forsyth

Four unlikely heroes are forced on a perilous quest to save their people. But fi rst, Tom, Elanor, Sebastian and Quinn must escape the overrun castle. Only they can fi nd the four impossible elements needed to wake the sleeping warriors of legend. Only they can drive back the darkness that reigns over the land.


Four unlikely heroes Four unlikely heroes four mysterious giftsfour mysterious giftsfour impossible elements four impossible elements five thrilling booksfive thrilling books

Book 1: Escape from Wolfhaven CastleWolfhaven Castle has been invaded by

dangerous enemies. Swarms of sinister creatures stalk the realm, enslaving all in their path.

Pig the PugAaron Blabey

Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. When Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys, something unexpected happens to him. Hopefully Pig the Pug has learned a lesson?

Rights: World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 250 x 240 mm (P) 24 ppPub date: July 2014

The Ugly DucklingJustine Clarke, Nathaniel Eckstrom & Frank Loesser

This is a beautifully illustrated story about the importance of being yourself and fi nding a place in the world—just as you are. Includes bonus CD recording by popular Australian children’s entertainer, Justine Clarke.

Rights: Text ANZ only; Illustrations World excl. ANZTrim size & extent: 267 x 288 mm (L) 24 ppPub date: October 2014

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THIRTEEN BOOKS. THIRTEEN NIGHTMARES. ONE DESTINY.THIRTEEN BOOKS. THIRTEEN NIGHTMARES. ONE DESTINY.

1 nighTTmare will cHHange the world

7 b llion souls in dangeRR

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My NName is Sam. My battle begins . . . 20THIRTEENTHIRTEEN

The Last Thirteen seriesJames Phelan

In recent weeks, a group has emerged with what can perhaps be described as a special ‘gift’ or ‘ability’: their dreams come true.

Although unaware of it now, these individuals will not only save the world, but change it forever. They are our last hope in a battle of good versus evil.

This transformation from ordinary to extraordinary, this journey, will not occur overnight. Every story has a beginning.

Rights: World excl. ANZ, Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Turkey & USAExtent: Bk 1: 216 pp; Bks 2-13: 192 ppPub dates:Book One 13: September 2013Book Two 12: December 2013Book Three 11: February 2014Book Four 10: March 2014Book Five 9: April 2014Book Six 8: May 2014Book Seven 7: June 2014Book Eight 6: July 2014Book Nine 5: August 2014Book Ten 4: September 2014Book Eleven 3: October 2014Book Twelve 2: November 2014Book Thirteen 1: December 2014

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CrossingCatherine Norton

Cara lives in the shadow of the Wall. Soon all her family will work for the Department. But by then she and her friends, Leon and Ava, will have made a diffi cult choice . . .

Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 192 ppPub date: May 2014

WeirDoAnh Do & Jules Faber

Weir Do (rhymes with ‘go’) is the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some seriously weird habits, fi tting in won’t be easy . . . but it will be funny! Hilarious new series from best-selling author.

Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 144 ppPub dates: Book 1: October 2013 Book 2: June 2014


Figgy in the WorldTamsin Janu

A young girl, her goat and a friend they make on the way. Will they reach the United States of America and fi nd the medicine to make Grandma Ama well again?

Tales from the Half-ContinentDM Cornish

The follow-up to the award-winning Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy comprises two new stories from the world of the Half-Continent in one volume, The Corsers’ Hinge and The Fuller and the Bogle.

Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 224 ppPub date: March 2014

Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 192 ppPub date: June 2014


Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 208 ppPub date: August 2013

Little Chef, Big CurseTilney CottonEleven-year-old Matty Swink will do almost anything to become a famous chef and escape Fenella’s Food Fort, the miserable diner where he is the live-in dish washer.

Holiday of a Lifetime: Disaster DiaryMegan de KantzowIf you ever get stuck on the Holiday of a Lifetime with your family, read this. And good luck. You’ll need it. But Anna fi nds out that sometimes luck has nothing to do with it.

Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 216 ppPub date: February 2014


Redcap’s ChristmasSusan Cason & Ben Wood

Redcap the elf wants to work at Santa’s Workshop. But more than that, he wants to meet Santa. He’ll have to work hard and think hard if he wants his dream to come true. Rights: World excl. ANZ

Extent: 128 ppPub date: October 2013

Wheelnuts #1: Desert Dust-UpKnife & PackerSix crazy cars, fi ve outlandish courses, one winner … buckle up for WHEELNUTS, the craziest race on earth! Eccentric billionaire Warren ‘Wheelie’ Wheelnut has created fi ve of the most extreme race tracks ever, from outer space to under the sea! Race 1, Desert Dust-Up, takes us through the Gulch of a Thousand Mirages and on to the Valley of Skulls before the fi nish in Wheelie City, a glitzy holiday resort in the middle of the desert! Which team will come out on top?



SinkingDavid Hill

Conrad’s life keeps colliding with the horse-mad new girl from school and her crazy grandfather, despite his best efforts to steer clear. What’s the old man’s connection to a death from long ago? And whose life is in danger now…? Award-winning author.

Monkey BoyDonovan Bixley

Jimmy Grimholt, the

youngest on board

HMS Fury, can see

the dead … and they

scare the fl apping

halibut out of him! As

the ship heads towards

battle, can Jimmy

turn his secret curse

into a super power?

Illustrated adventure,

packed with humour,

horror and grossness.


Extent: 288 pp

Pub Date: June 2014

Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 176 ppPub Date: May 2013


Book 3: Eric Vale

Off the Rails

Eric and his parents

and baby sister are in

the Principal’s offi ce to

hear Eric explain why

he has gone completely

off the rails. It’s a long

story involving being

kidnapped by aliens …

Eric Vale SeriesMichael Gerard Bauer & Joe Bauer

Funny new junior series

from popular, award-

winning author.

Book 2: Eric Vale

Super MaleCan Eric salvage

some self-respect

by shining in

Superhero Week?

Yes he can, but

not in a way he

would ever have

imagined.

Book 1: Eric Vale

Epic FailEric Vale has a

stupid nickname,

a best friend who

always looks on

the bright side, and

a run of bad luck.

He’s headed for

the EPIC-EST of

EPIC FAILS!

Secret Agent Derek ‘Danger’

Dale and the Case of

Animals Behaving Really,

REALLY Badly

Secret Agent Derek ‘Danger Dale’ is

back in his own series, battling his

evil nemesis Doctor Evil MacEvilness

in even more impossible situations,

against a ghastly collection

of deadly animals!


Extent: 128 pp

Pub date: July 2014

Rights: World excl. ANZ, Brazil, Germany, Latin America,

Poland, Spain & Turkey

Extent: Bk 1: 192 pp; Bks 2 & 3: 208 pp

Pub dates:

Book 1: November 2012

Book 2: April 2013

Book 3: August 2013


Rights: World excl. ANZ, Brazil and TurkeyExtent: 128 ppPub date: Already published

EJ12: Girl Hero seriesSusannah McFarlane

Secret Agent EJ12 cracks codes and foils evil plans all over the world. EJ12 is Emma Jacks. Emma Jacks worries about mean girls, gym comps and not having perfect hair. Saving the world is the easy part.

EJ Spy School seriesSusannah McFarlane

Based on the bestselling EJ12 Girl Hero series for older

girls, EJ Spy School brings spy adventure to the youngest

readers! The series introduces the much-loved character

Emma Jacks as she joins the secret agency SHINE and begins training as an agent.

Rights: World excl. ANZExtent: 48 ppPub dates: Books 1 & 2: February 2014 Books 3 & 4: May 2014


Rights: World excl. ANZ, Brazil, Canada & SloveniaExtent: 80 ppPub date: Already published

Boy vs Beast seriesMac Park

High in energy but low in word count, Boy vs Beast brings reading to new and reluctant readers. Only a wall divides Earth from the Beasts of Beastium. Only a boy defends the wall and protects Earth. Kai Masters—border guard and beast battler.

Prank AlertFiona Regan & Louis Shea

Skateboard StarsFelicity Carter & Louis Shea

Dinosaur DangerSarah Fraser & Louis Shea

Midnight MischiefFiona Regan & Louis Shea


& BrazilExtent: 64 pp

Pub dates:

Books 1 & 2: February 2014

Books 3 & 4: June 2014

Double Trouble series

Meet identical twins Tommy and Coop. They are seven years old,

and love playing pranks on everyone! But having twice as much

fun always means double the trouble!


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