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Audio 21, 22, 38, 43

Backlist 89–91

Bestsellers 86–88

Board Books 3–7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17

Fiction 40, 46–77

New Publisher Backlist 83–85

Nonfiction 18, 25, 78–81

Novelty 1–3, 8–17

Parenting/Family Care 82

Picture Books 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16–21, 27–39, 41–45

Religious 14–17, 19, 20, 22–25

Seasonal 2, 17, 19, 41, 56, 57

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Butterfly Girl

Simon Puttock Illustrations by Mique Moriuchi

Hodder Children's

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39 Fly Away Peter

21 The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories

2 Potty Time

54 Princess Hannah and the Little Black Kitten

36 Just Henry

32 Little Miss Muffet Counts to Ten

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Double Delight Pop-Up NumbersOne rocking horse . . .

Two elephants . . .

Three pigs . . .

Children will have double the fun learning the numbers oneto 10 with this brand new pop-up book.

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Double Delight Pop-Up AlphabetOpen the page . . . up pops a rocket ship.

Lift the flap . . . out pops a fish.

Spin the wheel . . . see the alphabet.

Children will have double the fun while learning the alphabet fromA to Z with this brand new pop-up book.

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DOUBLE DELIGHT POP-UP BOOKS

Mary NovickIllustrations by Sybel Harlin

The Double Delight books use flaps and colorful illustrations to reinforce the early childhood concepts they teach. The bright, fresh illustrations will

delight, and two pictures in one make them double the fun!

Mary Novick created the Double Delight concept for children to learn in a fun, interactive way.The series has sold more than one million copies worldwide. She has also created the Princess

Poppets and Mini Marvels series. Sybel Harlin’s illustrations are bold, bright, and child focused.

Each: 20 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–4 • NoveltyNovember • $12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth • Little Hare Books

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Who’s Yawning?9781921272486

Who’s Laughing?9781921049408

Moms9781921272424

Babies9781921272325

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Christmas SurpriseJonathan ReedIllustrations by Jenny Hale

Who sews Santa’s red warm suit? Lift the flap . . . Mrs. Claus. Who wears acarrot for a nose? Lift the flap . . . Snowman.

Featuring appealing Christmas characters, Christmas Surprise is an interactive lift-the-flap book full of vibrant, decorative illustrations. When the flaps are lifted oneach page, the original picture is transformed into a new picture that illustrates aChristmas concept. The mini format is perfect for little hands. Jonathan Reed is coau-thor of the Princess Poppets series, which includes All in a Day, Alphabet, and Aroundthe World. Jenny Hale is the illustrator of numerous books in the Double Delightand Princess Poppets series.

5 x 6.5 • 9781921272592 • October • $5.99 (Can $6.99)

Potty TimeDavid BedfordIllustrations by Leonie Worthington

Giraffe’s potty . . . lift the flap . . . is thin and tall. Elephant’s potty . . .lift the flap . . . is far too small.

From the team that brought us the hilarious and very successful titles Bums,Tums, Moms, and Dads comes this appealing and funny new lift-the-flappicture book. Potty Time acquaints children with the concept and purposeof a potty in a light and humorous way by describing the different qual-ities of various animals’ potties. David Bedford and Leonie Worthingtoncollaborated on the playful early childhood concept books In-o-saur, Out-o-saur; One-o-saur, Two-o-saur; Tails; Toes; Tums; and Who’s Laughing?Leonie Worthington is also well known as an illustrator of the Bananasin Pyjamas picture books.

8.5 x 9 • 9781921272738 • November$9.99 (Can $10.99)

LITTLE HARE LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOKS

Each: 16 pp • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Picture BooksCloth • Little Hare Books

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The Way I Love YouDavid BedfordIllustrations by Ann James

Told through beautifully observed moments between a little girl and her dog,The Way I Love You is a joyous celebration of affection and friendship.

“The simple language and clean, colorful artwork make this book justright for the youngest pet lovers.” —School Library Journal

“The cozy, satisfying refrain, ‘And that’s the way I love you,’ will easilyspill off the page and into lap-sitters’ dialogues with their own lovedones . . . the feathery, scribbly pastels exude an irrepressible joy that’svery much in the puppy spirit.” —Booklist

I love . . . the way you always care, the way you’re always there . . . That’s theway I love you.

A triumph of simplicity in words and pictures, it is impossible not to be movedby this story about a little girl with a big personality, and her long-suffering,much-loved dog. David Bedford’s picture books have been published aroundthe world. His books include Big; Big & Small; Bums; Tails; Toes; Tums; In-o-saur, Out-o-saur; and One-o-saur, Two-o-saur. Ann James is the illustratorof Little Humpty.

26 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Little Hare BooksNew in Board Book: 9781921272899 • September • $5.99 (Can $6.99) Paper: 9781877003813 • Available • $7.95 (Can $8.95)

What Day Is It, Missie Mouse?Maisie MunroIllustrations by Lorette Broekstra

In this flip-the-flap book, the charming MissieMouse returns, guiding the reader through atoddler’s typical week.

On each day of the week, it’s time to do something different. This en-gaging look at the concept of days features flaps that allow young read-ers to guess what activity the charming Missie Mouse is up to! The coverof the book includes a spinning wheel that introduces the idea of dif-ferent days to the very young. Maisie Munro is a former children’s bookeditor and the author of What’s the Time, Missie Mouse? Lorette Broek-stra is the author of the Baby Bear series and the Hugo series.

16 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781921272820 • September • $9.99 (Can $10.99) ClothLittle Hare Books

What’s the Time, Missie Mouse?

9781921272271 • $9.95 (Can $10.95)

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Bibs and BootsPut on your bib for nibbles and dribbles. Put on your old clothesto dig and to play.

From the breakfast table, to a party, to the beach, and finally intothe bath and bed, Alison Lester explores with charm and humor allthe clothes a little person wears in this colorful board book.

9781741755084 (Replaces 9781864481785)

Crashing and SplashingThe dog is barking. The pans are crashing. The monsters are growling.The water is splashing. The hammer is banging. The telephone is ring-ing. The trucks are revving. The birds are singing.

From imagining monsters with big sister to playing at the park with Dadand pretending to talk on the phone, Alison Lester explores all the noisesin a young child’s everyday life.

9781741755107 (Replaces 9781864481754)

Happy and SadBaby is good. Baby is bad. Baby is brave. Baby is scared.

With funny, affectionate pictures and simple text, Alison Lesterexplores the activities and feelings of young children.

9781741755091 (Replaces 9781864481761)

ALISON LESTER BOARD BOOKS

Alison Lester

“Infectiously enthusiastic . . . glossed with just the right amount of childlike detail.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review of Are We There Yet?

From patting the dog to making a mess in the kitchen and finally going to sleep, theseboard books are about everything a young child does in a day.

Alison Lester is the well-known creator of many popular and award-winning children’s books,including Are We There Yet?—winner of the 2005 CBC Book of the Year Picture Book award;

The Snow Pony—short-listed for YABBA and KOALA awards; and The Quicksand Pony, short-listed for the National Children’s Award.

Each: 16 pp • 5.5 x 6 • Ages Up to 4 • Board BooksSeptember • $5.99 (Can $6.99) Board Book • Allen & Unwin

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Go Baby Go!Illustrations by Ann James

“Witty, jewel-toned paintings capture the mood of zestful make-believe.” —Publishers Weekly on Midnight Babies

A lively, rhythmic text encouraging baby play is perfectly captured in warm, funnyillustrations. Ann James has illustrated more than 50 books, including MagnusMaybe, Missing Mem, and Midnight Babies. She was awarded the Pixie O’Har-ris Award for Distinguished Service to Australian Children’s Literature.

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SALLY RIPPIN BOARD BOOKS

Sally Rippin

The perfect start to a baby’s library, these delightful books each feature three multicultural babies doing everyday things with their favorite animal toys. Perfect for little hands, these bright and friendly books are aimed at reading aloud to and sharing with the very young.

Sally Rippin is the Crichton Award–winning author and illustrator of more than 20 books for young readers, including Becoming Buddha, Chenxi and the Foreigner, Gezani and the Tricky Baboon, and What Makes Me Me.

Each: 12 pp • 6.5 x 7 • Ages Up to 2 • Board BooksNovember • $5.99 (Can $6.99) Board Book • Allen & Unwin

Hush Baby HushIllustrations by Craig Smith

“Zany, exaggerated drawings in poster-bright colors add silliness that willbring guffaws from kids.” —School Library Journal on Yay!

A simple, rhythmic text about the journey between get-up time and bedtime is re-flected in engaging pictures. Craig Smith’s warm, exuberant illustrations have delightedchildren for more 25 years. His titles include Little Jingle Says No! and Yay!

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What’s That Noise?Illustrations by Lorette Broekstra

“A real child-pleaser.” —Kirkus Reviews on Hugo the Flying Firefighter

The sounds of everyday life are captured in a catchy, rhythmic text and boldillustrations. Lorette Broekstra is the author of the Hugo series, including Hugo’sMotorcycle Rescue, and the illustrator of What’s the Time, Missie Mouse?

9781741753899

Where Is Baby?Where is baby? On the chair. Where is baby? In the train.

Every baby’s favorite game of hiding and finding is brought to lifein a simple text and rich illustrations.

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An Australian 1 2 3 of AnimalsBronwyn Bancroft

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

A delightful counting book of Australian animals by acclaimed indigenousartist Bronwyn Bancroft, this stunning picture book has lizards hissing andwallabies hopping! Both a charming introduction to the numbers onethrough 12 and a unique exploration of Australian wildlife—some famil-iar, others more unusual—this book also features sugar gliders, emus, geckos,and many more. Bronwyn Bancroft is an Aboriginal artist and designerwhose artworks have been collected and shown by galleries around theworld. She is the illustrator of Malu Kangaroo, Patterns of Australia, andPossum and Wattle.

24 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Little Hare BooksNew in Board Book: 9781921541117 • October • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper: 9781921049828 • Available • $15.95 (Can $17.95)

An Australian ABC of AnimalsBronwyn Bancroft

A is for ant, B is for bandicoot, C is for cockatoo, D is for dingo, E isfor echidna . . .

Lavishly illustrated, this book is both a delightful introduction to the al-phabet and a unique exploration of Australian wildlife as seen through theeyes of an indigenous artist. Animals include: kangaroo, bandicoot, wom-bat, echidna, cockatoo, frog, goanna, and many more. Bronwyn Bancroftis an Aboriginal artist and designer whose artworks have been collectedand shown by galleries around the world. She is the illustrator of MaluKangaroo, Patterns of Australia, and Possum and Wattle.

24 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Little Hare BooksNew in Board Book: 9781921541124 • October • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper: 9781877003974 • Available • $10.95 (Can $13.95)

Quentin Blake’s Ten FrogsA First Book About Numbers

Quentin Blake

Illustrated by the acclaimed Quentin Blake, fish, frogs,chickens, and many more exciting animals help show howfun it can be to count to 10!

One crow, two goats, three dogs, and four cats! Featuringa fun die-cut cover, the quizzical animal friends in this earlycounting book help young readers get to 10. Quentin Blakeis best known for his illustrations of Roald Dahl’s novels.His previous works include Loveykins, Mister Magnolia, Mrs.Armitage, and Tell Me a Picture.

18 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5Picture Books • 9781843651284 • September$7.99 (Can $8.99) Board Book • Anova Children’s Books

Quentin Blake’s Ten FrogsA Book About Counting

in English and French 9781843651048 • $14.95 (Can $16.95)

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Who Is It? It’s a Princess!Who swims with dolphins? Who wears a pair of wings? Who plays amagical harp? Who has a big black cat? Who wears a pretty tutu? Readthe clues, touch the special finishes—feel the ballet dancer’s pretty tutu,touch the angel’s fluffy cloud, and rub the mermaid’s bumpy scales—and lift the flaps to reveal the characters hidden on each page. Youngreaders won’t be able to resist joining in the fun!

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WHO IS IT?

Helen Jackson

Helen Jackson is a greeting card illustrator and the author and illustrator offour “how to draw” children’s books, including Fun with Art: Learn How toDraw and Paint. Her greeting cards have sold more than two million copies.

Each: 12 pp • 8.5 x 8.5 • Ages 3–5 • Picture BooksSeptember • $9.99 Cloth • Hodder Children’s

Who Is It? It’s a Spaceman!Who uses a magic wand? Who wears a eyepatch? Who fights drag-ons? Who rides a horse? Who has green skin? Read the clues, touchthe special finishes—feel the alien’s green, scaly skin, the knight’s metalsuit, and the wizard’s long beard—and lift the flaps to reveal the char-acters hidden on each page. Young readers won’t be able to resist join-ing in the fun!

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Who Is It? It’s Sammy Snake!Who has long, floppy ears? Who catches rats and mice?Who has great big teeth? Who wags her tail? Who has along trunk? Read the clues, touch the special finishes—feelthe rabbit’s fluffy tail, the lion’s long, golden fur, and theelephant’s thick skin—and lift the flaps to reveal the char-acters hidden on each page. Young readers won’t be ableto resist joining in the fun!

9780340931967

Who Is It? It’s The Three Little Pigs!Who wears a red cloak? Who meets three bears? Who has a wickedstepmother? Who climbs a giant beanstalk? Who has a fairy god-mother? Read the clues, touch the special finishes—feel Little RedRiding Hood’s fuzzy red cloak, look in Snow White’s mirror, andtouch Cinderella’s sparkly ball gown—and lift the flaps to revealthe characters hidden on each page. Young readers won’t be ableto resist joining in the fun!

9780340931974

WHO IS IT?

Each: 12 pp • 8.5 x 8.5 • Ages 3–5 • Picture BooksNovember • $9.99 Cloth • Hodder Children’s

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Pocoyo and Friends9781862301528

Pocoyo Can Count9781862301559

Pocoyo Discovers Shapes9781862301788

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POCOYO FIRST BOOKS

Red Fox

Seen on Discovery Familia (all-family, Spanish-language network) and PBS affiliates

Pocoyo—Spanish for “little me”—is a curious, fun-loving, friendly little boy who’s always into somethingnew. Whether he’s on a quest with his friends in outer space or just cleaning up his building blocks, everyday is an adventure. Join Pocoyo and friends as they learn through laughter! Perfect for little hands, this

chunky, durable cased board book has a die-cut window on the cover.

Each: 16 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Ages Up to 3 • Novelty $6.99 Board Book • Red Fox

Pocoyo Discovers First WordsA First Book of Words

Pocoyo and his friends are going on a picnic on the beach. What fun! Theyare learning some new words on the way. Elly is bringing her backpack andPocoyo is bringing his camera. Don’t forget the umbrella in case it rains!Pocoyo makes learning new words interactive and fun.

9781862301542 • September

Pocoyo Discovers OppositesA First Book of Opposites

“Fun for toddlers from a favorite television character, in a boardbook that will shrug off wear and tear for many a year.” —Junior

Up and down, big and little, happy and sad. Children will love learningabout opposites with Pocoyo! This is the perfect book for inviting childrento talk about the world around them.

9781862301795 • November

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Pocoyo Bath Time9781862302341

Pocoyo Bed Time9781862301818

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POCOYO BOARD BOOKS

Red Fox

This interactive format features a sturdy Pocoyo-shaped cut-out on a ribbon for children to press into place on each spread.

Each: 16 pp • 6.5 x 6.5 • Ages Up to 3 • Novelty $7.99 Board Book • Red Fox

Pocoyo Play TimePocoyo’s friends are all having fun playing their favorite games. Pato hashis toy blocks, Elly is at the golf course, and Loula is chasing a ball—but Pocoyo has a great game for them all to play together! Little oneswill enjoy slotting Pocoyo into the pages among his friends and finallysee them all playing together in a fantastic game of dress-up, with thegrand Prince Pocoyo as their leader.

9781862302372 • September

Pocoyo Party TimePocoyo is feeling lonely. All his friends are far too busy to play with him.What can they be up to? What are Elly and Loula hiding and where is Patogoing with that cake? Of course, they’re throwing Pocoyo a surprise party!Toddlers will love slotting Pocoyo into the pages among his friends andthe final excitement of the party.

9781862302389 • November

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Pocoyo and the Camera9781862301504

Pocoyo Plays Hide-and-Seek9781862301764

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POCOYO LIFT-THE-FLAPS

Red Fox

Seen on Discovery Familia (all-family, Spanish-language network) and PBS affiliates

Pocoyo—Spanish for “little me”—is a curious, fun-loving, friendly little boy who’s always into somethingnew. Whether he’s on a quest with his friends in outer space or just cleaning up his building blocks, everyday is an adventure. Join Pocoyo and friends as they learn through laughter! Perfect for little hands, this

chunky, durable cased board book has a die-cut window on the cover.

Each: 24 pp • 8 x 8 • Ages Up to 3 • Novelty $6.99 Trade Paper • Red Fox

Pocoyo and the Toppling TowerPocoyo, Pato, and Elly are building a tower, and they’re all taking turnsadding a block to the top. They want to make their tower really, really tall,but someone keeps making it topple over . . . lift the flaps to find out who.Poor Elly has caught a cold and she keeps sneezing! Pato is getting a littlebit cross, but together the friends can all help to rebuild the tower, and Ellycan rest in bed until she feels a bit better.

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Pocoyo Ready, Steady, Go!Pocoyo and Elly are having a race across the desert. At first they’re neckand neck but then poor Elly gets stuck in the sand. Luckily, she managesto pull herself out and soon she’s whizzing past Pocoyo, who’s taking a much-needed ice-cream break! Pocoyo races to catch up with her and it’s look-ing very close until—CRASH! Oh dear. With Elly’s scooter and Pocoyo’scar in pieces, how will they finish the race? Together they create a car-ooterbut not before Sleepy Bird’s beaten them to the finishing line. Luckily, theysoon realize that it’s not who gets to the finishing line first that matters—it’s how you get there. Hooray for Pocoyo!

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Pocoyo Time to Play!9781862301801

Pocoyo Feelings9781862302891

Pocoyo Sharing9781862302907

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Pocoyo Story TimeWith Four Stories to Read & Share!

Pocoyo—Spanish for “little me”—is a curious, fun-loving, friendly little boywho’s always into something new. Whether he’s on a quest with his friendsin outer space or just cleaning up his building blocks, every day is an ad-venture. Join Pocoyo and friends as they learn through laughter! Four de-lightfully funny and imaginative stories follow the adventures of Pocoyoand his group of playful friends. Perfect for little ones, the tales cover ideasof friendship, playtime, sharing, and cleaning up. These tales are the per-fect accompaniment to any toddler’s bedtime!

48 pp • 8 x 8 • Ages Up to 3 • Picture Books9781862303911 • October • $9.99 Trade Paper • Red Fox

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Lost SheepA Touch and Feel Book

The furry lamb is lost, but luckily his shepherd is determined to find himin this hands-on retelling that features a surprise lift-the-flap ending.

The little lamb and his shepherd are out for a walk, when suddenly thelamb gets lost! Young readers can feel the lamb’s wooly coat and the soft,reassuring touch of the shepherd’s cloak when he is found. This is a cheeryretelling of the classic story.

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Baby Jesus9780745960166

Noah’s Ark9780745949796

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CreationA Touch and Feel Book

Featuring all sorts of furry animal friends, this is a retelling of thecreation story that young readers can really get their hands on!

God is busy creating all the animals in the world, and curious tod-dlers can pet the new animals on each page. Featuring a simple textthat allows the colorful illustrations to tell the story, this favorite taleis filled with bright characters and lots of fun.

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TOUCH AND FEEL BOOKS

Caroline Jayne Church

Caroline Jayne Church is the author of several children’s books, including Baby Jesus, Nine Naughty Kittens, Noah’s Ark,

Woolf’s Bathtime, and Woolf’s Bedtime.

Each: 12 pp • 8 x 8.5 • Ages Up to 3 • Religious/NoveltySeptember • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

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My Rainbow Book of Bedtime PrayersTabs colored for each shade of the rainbow will help young readersselect the best prayer to say before bed.

Perfect for introducing the idea of saying prayers of remembrance andthanks at the end of the day, this colorful resource features seven tabbedpages, one for every color of the rainbow. Each tab features a simple prayeror blessing giving thanks for things that happen around bed time. Thewarm, friendly illustrations will appeal to toddlers and those who readaloud with them.

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My Rainbow Book of Everyday PrayersChoose a prayer to say every day—there is one for every color in the rainbow!

There are lots of things and people to be thankful for all throughoutthe day. Each of the seven color tabs in this colorful prayer book cor-responds to a different blessing. It presents a very simple prayer oneach spread featuring a theme or subject that relates closely to the worldand everyday experiences of a young child. Filled with cheerful il-lustrations, this is an ideal resource for toddlers and parents alike.

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MY RAINBOW BOOKS

Su BoxIllustrations by Jo Brown

Su Box is the author of several children’s books, including The Christmas Cat, TheChristmas Star, The First Rainbow, My Book of Poems, and Poems and Prayers for a

Better World. Jo Brown is the author of several children’s books, including Hoppity SkipLittle Chick and Knock Knock Who’s There, and has illustrated numerous children’s

books, including Farm! and Ocean!

Each: 16 pp • 8 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • ReligiousOctober • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Board Book • Lion Children’s

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Blessings for a Baby BoyA heartwarming collection of prayers styledin blue to welcome a new baby boy.

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Blessings for a Baby GirlA heartwarming collection of prayers styledin pink to welcome a new baby girl.

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BLESSINGS BOOKS

Sophie PiperIllustrations by Caroline Williams

From traditional favorites to new classics, the prayers and blessings in these delightfulcollections are perfect for saying over a newborn or for becoming part of a child’sbedtime repertoire. Filled with loving sentiments and charming illustrations, this is

the perfect gift for proud new parents of a baby boy or girl.

Sophie Piper is the author of numerous religious books for children, including the Bible StoryTime series, An Arkful of Animal Prayers, Goodnight Prayers, How to Be Good, The Lion Read

& Know Bible, and Thinking of Heaven. Caroline Williams is a professional illustrator.

Each: 48 pp • 5.5 x 6.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • ReligiousMarch • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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My Nativity Jigsaw Book 9780745949659

The First Christmas 9780745949567

The First Easter9780745949581

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My Noah’s Ark Jigsaw BookChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Rebecca Elliott

A big flood is coming, and Noah must build his ark quickly! Piece to-gether what happens next with six easy-to-solve puzzles.

Exciting scenes from the story of Noah’s ark are retold in this hands-on ac-tivity book. Young readers can assemble six nine-piece puzzles within thebook to reveal a new episode. Filled with cuddly illustrations, this is an en-gaging and fun look at how Noah helped to save all of the animals. ChristinaGoodings is the author of numerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymesand Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, I Want to Know About Jesus, Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories, and the Bartimouse series. Rebecca Elliott has illus-trated several children’s books, including Jungle Tumble and MonkeyTumbles. They previously collaborated on My Navitity Jigsaw Book.

12 pp • 8 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Religious/Novelty9780745960968 • September • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Board BookLion Children’s

The First RainbowLois RockIllustrations by Sophie Allsopp

A memorable retelling of the classic story of Noah and the ark.

From the building of the ark through the end of the rains and God’s newpromise, this is a simple retelling of the story of Noah that remains faithfulto the biblical accounts. Charming illustrations respectfully complement thismemorable story and add detail and warmth that will be appreciated by read-ers of all ages. Lois Rock is the author of numerous children’s titles that havebeen translated into more than 30 languages. Sophie Allsop is the illustra-tor of dozens of books, including Dear God . . . and Everybody Has a Teddy.They previously collaborated on The First Christmas and The First Easter.

28 pp • 9 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious9780745960555 • March • $12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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Ready, Steady, Grow!Sophie PiperIllustrations by Georgie Birkett

Promoting the values of healthy eating, exer-cise, and keeping clean, this first experiencebook for the very young is all about growingup strong and well.

Eat good food—vegetables in all sorts of colors! When you goout to play, choose the right clothes—a hat for sunshiny days,hat and scarf for chilly days! Charming pictures and simple textshow toddlers in a range of situations that help them to growup well—eating lots of vegetables, running, jumping, skipping,and cycling, and of course remembering to brush, brush, brushone’s teeth. The book ends with a detachable height chart, witheven more advice, so toddlers can see how they measure up.The concluding message is that it’s not all about being tall, butbeing truly well. Sophie Piper is the author of numerous reli-gious books for children, including the Bible Story Time series,An Arkful of Animal Prayers, Goodnight Prayers, and Think-ing of Heaven. Georgie Birkett has illustrated numerous booksfor young children, including Ben’s Book, Lila Pirate, the Lit-tle Peekaboo series, and the Noisy Little Animals series. Theypreviously collaborated on How to Be Good.

32 pp • 8 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Nonfiction9780745961606 • March • $12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

Are You Sad, Little Bear?A Book About Learning to Say Goodbye

Rachel RivettIllustrations by Tina Macnaughton

Little Bear’s friends help him understand what it meansto say goodbye.

Grandmother Bear has gone forever, and Little Bear is feel-ing sad. His mother wisely suggests that perhaps asking hiswoodland companions what saying goodbye means to themwill help him understand his loss. Little Bear’s day of ex-ploring and asking questions brings him comfort andhope. For the swallows, saying goodbye means flying towarmer lands; for the leaves of the trees it is a chance tobe free, leaving the tree at her most beautiful; for the moonit is to return to be with the Sun; and for the Sun it is torise in another sky; and just because Little Bear can’t seehim doesn’t mean he isn’t there. This charmingly illustratedbook will help young children in times of bereavement, loss,or change, gently exploring the reasons for saying goodbyeand giving reassurance that goodbye doesn’t mean the endof things. Rachel Rivett is the author of Little Grey and theGreat Mystery. Tina McNaughton is the author of My FirstValentine’s Day Book.

32 pp • 8.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5Picture Books • 9780745961378 • March$12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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The Angel and the DoveA Story for Easter

Sophie PiperIllustrations by Kristina Stephenson

From the duo of The Angel and the Lamb, this is a heartwarming Easterstory of rebirth and renewal.

A nesting dove and an angel have had a very sad day, but together theyfind happiness in the miracles of spring. This charming picture book gen-tly touches on the events of the first Easter with a heartwarming mes-sage about new life. Sophie Piper is the author of numerous religious booksfor children, including the Bible Story Time series, An Arkful of AnimalPrayers, Goodnight Prayers, How to Be Good, The Lion Read & KnowBible, and Thinking of Heaven. Kristina Stephenson is the illustrator ofnumerous children’s book, including Baby Boy Bible, The Story AboutMe, The Time-for-Bed Angel, and When You Were Very Small. They pre-viously collaborated on The Angel and the Lamb.

28 pp • 8 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5Religious/Seasonal • 9780745961231 • January$12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

The Easter AngelsBob HartmanIllustrations by Sophy Williams

A compelling retelling of a familiar Bible story, reformatted from anew perspective: that of the angels.

“Presents a magical yet accessible approach to the concept of resur-rection.” —Times Educational Supplement

“Prestigious illustrator Sophy Williams creates a detailed and vi-brant world.” —Guardian

As two angels watch over the crucifixion of Jesus, they experience thesadness that everyone on earth feels for his death. When he is resurrected,however, together they share an overpowering joy. Master storyteller BobHartman’s moving text, accompanied by wonderfully evocative illustra-tions, captures the mystery and miracle of the first Easter. Bob Hartmanis the author of numerous children’s books, including The Three BillyGoats’ Stuff!, The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller

Easter Book, and Noah’s Big Boat. He lives in Pittsburgh, Penn-sylvania. Sophy Williams has illustrated numerous children’s books,including Grandpa’s Boat, The Nativity Story, and Princess Sto-ries from Around the World.

32 pp • 8.5 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9Religious/Picture Books • 9780745969220 • February$14.99 (Can $16.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

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I Want to Know About the BibleChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Jan Lewis

A concise yet comprehensive introduction to the origins, lessons, and storiesof the New and Old Testaments.

Key episodes from the Bible are accompanied by mini features that provide glimpsesof how and why the Bible was compiled in this accessible guide. The subjects ad-dressed include storytelling, Bible languages, types of writing, the prophets, theGospels, the early Christians, gathering the books, and how to read the Bible. Aseries of spreads, feature boxes, and illustrations round out this simple-to-readyet scholarly first introduction to the Bible. Christina Goodings is the author ofnumerous children’s books, including Baby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings,Growing Green, Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories, and the Bartimouse series. Jan Lewisis an acclaimed children’s book illustrator and author whose previous books in-

clude Jan Lewis’ Bedtime Stories, and The Secret Angel

I Want to Know About JesusChristina GoodingsIllustrations by Jan Lewis

An engaging look at the life and lessons of Jesus, now in paper.

“Attractive . . . the illustrations clearly show life in 1st-century Palestine . . . Thebook is useful for church and in school.” —Association of Christian Teachers

Key events from the life of Jesus are presented in this accessible and warmly illus-trated book designed to educate young learners on the nature of Jesus’s teachingsand times. Some of the best-loved stories about Jesus are combined with his mostmemorable parables, and mini-features on how Christians today follow Jesus helplink first-century events to universal aspects of the Christian faith in the modernworld. Christina Goodings is the author of numerous children’s books, includingBaby Rhymes and Bedtime Blessings, Growing Green, Lift-the-Flap Bible Stories, and the Bartimouse series. Jan Lewis is anacclaimed children’s book illustrator and author whose previ-

Sleepover.

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ous books include Jan Lewis’ Bedtime Stories, and The Secret AngelSleepover.

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The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories

John GoodwinIllustrations by John Bendall-Brunello

A collection of 10 animal morality tales fromaround the world, featuring an accompanying CDfilled with lively sound effects and music to bringthe stories to life.

From China to India and Germany, the most famousanimal stories from around the world are gatheredin this memorable anthology. Each of the 10 tales—The Musicians of Bremen; Party Time; The Nightin-gale; The Cheeky Monkey; The Lion and the Mouse;Princess Petunia and the Pig; The Hare and the Hedge-hog; Fish Girl; The Talking Bear; and Chauntecleerthe Cockerel—are retold in an accessible style and ac-companied by lively illustrations. This is a fun andinformative look into world cultures and the wisdomof their stories. John Goodwin is the author of TheLion Book of Five-Minute Christmas Stories and NiceOne, Sam! John Bendall-Brunello is the illustrator ofnumerous children’s books, including Big Pig; Ros-alie, My Rosalie; and The Tale of Wagmore Gently.

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The Lion Day-by-Day Bible9780745961323

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The Lion Storyteller BibleBob HartmanIllustrations by Krisztina Kállai Nagy

A new edition of this classic collection of the best sto-ries from the Bible, accompanied by fresh new illus-trations and 4 audio CDs containing 20 favorite tales.

More than 70 stories from the Bible are retold in thisexpansive collection of tales that are perfectly format-ted for reading aloud. Old favorites such as David andGoliath, Jonah and the Whale, and Noah and the Arkare provided alongside lesser-known stories. A useful ap-pendix of hints and tips for storytelling is also included.Bob Hartman is the author of numerous children’s books,including The Three Billy Goats’ Stuff!, The Lion Sto-ryteller Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Easter Book,and Noah’s Big Boat. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl-vania. Krisztina Kállai Nagy is the illustrator of the An-imal Lullabies series.

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The Lion Book of Prayers to Read & KnowSophie PiperIllustrations by Anthony Lewis

A bright anthology of favorite prayers and blessings, featuring special sections thatexplain the fundamentals of prayer itself.

Designed to encourage thankfulness and thoughtfulness, this collection of both newand familiar prayers addresses everyday events as well as special occasions. Eight fea-ture spreads highlight different aspects of prayer—including Praising God theMaker; Thanksgiving; Forgiving and Forgiven; Choosing the Right Way; Praying forOne Another; For All the World; Praying as Jesus Taught; and Blessings—demonstratingwhy and how people pray around the world. Sophie Piper is the author of numerousreligious books for children, including the Bible Story Time series, An Arkful of An-imal Prayers, Goodnight Prayers, How to Be Good, and Thinking of Heaven. An-thony Lewis has illustrated numerous children’s books. They previously collaboratedon The Lion Read & Know Bible.

96 pp • 7 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Religious9780745961477 • January • $12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth • Lion Children’s

The Book of BooksThe Bible Retold

Trevor Dennis

A fresh and insightful retelling of the Bible, informed by a scholarly understand-ing of the ancient texts on which it is based.

This novelistic retelling of the Bible goes back to the roots of the biblical writingsand texts, bringing fresh insights into the familiar stories. It considers the contextsin which both the Old and New Testaments were shaped and organizes their history,poetry, chronicles, and prose in an engaging manner. Brimming with verve, humor,and originality, the stories of the Bible arebrought to life in a style that will appeal to read-ers of all ages. Trevor Dennis is a theologianknown for his Bible storytelling and is the au-thor of several books for adults, including TheChristmas Stories, The Easter Stories, andGod Treads Lightly Here.

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Stories include:The Mouse and the Lion (Greece)Silly Jack (England)The Girl Who Played with the Stars (Scotland)Three Months’ Night (North America)Arion and the Dolphin (Greece)Rabbit and Tiger Save the World (Puerto Rico)The Shepherd and the Clever Princess (Finland)Tortoise Brings Food (Africa)Polly and the Frog (England)Rabbit and Tiger Go Fishing (Puerto Rico)The Mouse Deer’s Wisdom (Java)The Four Friends (India)The Brave Bull Calf (England)Tiger Gets Stuck (Puerto Rico)The Clever Mouse (Wales)The Amazing Pine Cone (Finland)The Very Strong Sparrow (Africa)Simple John (Germany)The Selfish Sand Frog (Australia)The Mouse’s Bride (India)

The Big Wave (Japan)Tiger and the Storm (Puerto Rico)The Knee-High Man (North America)The Clever Baker (Scotland)How the Kangaroo Got Its Tail (Australia)The Greedy Farmer (Wales)The Generous Bird (by Bob Hartman)Tiger Eats a Monkey (Puerto Rico)Lazy Tom (Ireland)The Contented Priest (Spain)Olle and the Troll (Norway)The Steel Man (North America)The Crafty Farmer (Japan)Tiger Tries to Cheat (Puerto Rico)The Two Brothers (Brazil)Kayoku and the Crane (Japan)The Two Sisters (France)The Selfish Beasts (Africa)The Determined Frog (Russia)The Robber and the Monk (Egypt)

The Lion Storyteller Bedtime BookBob HartmanIllustrations by Krisztina Kállai Nagy

From master storyteller Bob Hartman, an anthology of international stories combining old favorites with little-known classics.

Featuring a selection of tales from around the world, this an-thology of 40 bedtime stories has been rewritten specificallyfor reading aloud. Each warm and reassuring story is accom-panied by colorful, comforting illustrations as well as usefulstorytelling tips. Bob Hartman is the author of numerous chil-dren’s books, including The Three Billy Goats’ Stuff!, The LionStoryteller Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Easter Book,and Noah’s Big Boat. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Krisztina Kállai Nagy is the illustrator of the Animal Lulla-bies series.

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The Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity

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The Lion Encyclopedia of the BiblePeter Atkinson

A one-stop reference guide to the history of the Bible, its con-tributors, texts, and influences, both past and present.

Taking a chronological approach to the story line of the Bible,this authoritative resource integrates and explores the Bible’s his-torical, geographical, and social origins. It also overviews thedifferent types of writing found within the texts and shows howthey relate to Christian beliefs. Lavishly illustrated with maps,diagrams, and feature boxes that highlight the salient points ofthe Old and New Testaments as well as their influences through-out the centuries, this is an essential guide to the Bible. PeterAtkinson is a theologist.

128 pp • 8.5 x 10 • 60 Color Photos • 60 Color Illustrations20 Maps • Ages 9–12 • Religious/Nonfiction 9780745960104 • March • $19.99 (Can $21.99) Cloth Lion Children’s

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The Astounding Astromaze

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AquamazeRolf Heimann

Dive into Rolf’s underwater world and discover a sea of mazes,puzzles, conundrums, quizzes, teasers, stumpers, and bafflers!

“These lively look-and-find puzzles are a delight . . . challengingbut fun. A good choice for readers who are beyond MartinHandford’s Where’s Waldo series.” —School Library Journalon Picture Puzzle Mysteries

Splash into the underwater world of Aquamaze and puzzle your waythrough shipwrecks, the lost world of Atlantis, and underwater caves.With more than 40 different puzzles, this book is bound to bemuse,confuse, and provide hours of fun for even the brainiest of kids! RolfHeimann has written more than 20 maze books, including AmazingMazes, Amazing Head Spinning Mazes, Amazing Mazes 2, MegaMazes, and Picture Puzzle Mysteries.

32 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 8 & Up • Activity9781921541025 • October • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper Little Hare Books

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Little BlueGaye Chapman

Gentle and visually rich, this tale tells of a girl who is lostand then found, and who in searching for her way homediscovers that it isn’t as hard to reach as she expected.

“My home has steps to the mountains and a woodenbridge,” said Little Blue. “I miss my mountains.”

“My home has a path to the hills and tall rocks,” said Will.“Almost like your home.”

They climbed the hills and gazed from the rocks. But theycouldn’t find Little Blue’s way home.

When Will discovers a little blue girl lost in the woods, hetries to help her. When they fail to find her way home, heinvites her home with him . . . only to find that their homesare one and the same place. Gaye Chapman is an award-win-ning artist and the illustrator of Kaito’s Cloth.

36 pp • 10 x 10 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781921049989 • September $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth • Little Hare Books

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Billy and BellaJane BowringIllustrations by Leonie Worthington

Baby elephant siblings may tease one another, yet they share a special bond—much like real kids!

Big sister elephant Bella teases little brother Billy because he can’t squirt waterthrough his trunk. But when Bella’s mischief lands them both in trouble, Billynot only comes to her rescue, but gives Bella her comeuppence as well. Bothsiblings are surprised to discover that the most challenging achievements some-times happen by accident. Jane Bowring writes both nonfiction and fictionfor children, and won the 2000 Whitley Award for The Rainforest. LeonieWorthington has collaborated extensively with David Bedford in a varietyof early childhood books, including the successful Bums and Dads.

32 pp • 8 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Picture Books9781921272813 • September • $16.99 (Can $18.99) Cloth Little Hare Books

Lucy GooseyMargaret WildIllustrations by Ann James

A heartwarming story about a child’s fear of the unknown, and how a mother’sunconditional love can make anything possible—especially a brave decision.

“Many books take on the theme of separation from a parent . . . This is an ad-mirable addition.” —School Library Journal

Lucy Goosey has been playing happily in the same pond all her life, but then thetime comes for her to fly away. She is so terrified of getting lost in the huge sky thatshe refuses to leave with the others. Is it more terrifying to be alone, or to face one’sgreatest fear? No matter what happens, Lucy Goosey’s mother will always come look-ing for her—only once she is reassured of this does Lucy Goosey feel brave enoughto make the flight. Margaret Wild is an award-winning author who has written morethan 40 novels and picture books for children, including Fox, Little Humpty, andWoolvs in the Sitee. Ann James is an award-winning illustrator whose other titlesinclude Ready, Set, Skip! and The Way I Love You.

40 pp • 9 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Picture Books • Little Hare BooksNew in Paper: 9781921272394 • March • $9.99 (Can $10.99)Cloth: 9781921049873 • Available • $15.95 (Can $17.95)

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Too Tight, Benito!Janeen BrianIllustrations by Judith Rossell

Benito has outgrown his bed . . . where will he sleep? This is a charmingstory all about growing up—new in paper.

Benito Bear had grown during the long days of summer . . .

Summer is over and Benito the bear cub needs a new place to hibernate forthe winter. His old cubby hole is now too small! Benito searches high and lowfor the perfect new home, but neither fox holes, rabbit burrows, nor ant holesare the right size. Just in the nick of time, this not-so-little cub finds the per-fect place for a long winter’s nap. Janeen Brian is the author of Where DoesThursday Go? and Party Time! Judith Rossell is a professional illustrator andthe author of the Explorers’ Club series, the Inspector Rockfort series, andJack Jones and the Pirate Curse.

32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 Picture Books • Little Hare BooksNew in Paper: 9781921272943 • September • $8.99 (Can $9.99)Cloth: 9781921049866 • Available • $15.95 (Can $17.95)

Two Tough TeddiesKilmeny Niland

This warm, affectionate story explores a theme familiar to all—sometimeswe get what we want only when we stop trying so hard—new in paper.

When two teddies, Tilly and Gruffy, are abandoned in a box of unwantedtoys, they decide to face the world and find someone else to love them. Theypractice being loud so that they will be noticed, but they only frighten awaysome cats. They practice being brave and bold, but they scare away a dog.Then, just at the point of giving up, a little girl discovers them and takesthem home. Kilmeny Niland is an artist whose illustrated titles include ABellbird in a Flame Tree and My Brother John.

24 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books • Little Hare BooksNew in Paper: 9781921272387 • January $8.99 (Can $9.99)Cloth: 9781921272059 • Available $14.95 (Can $16.95)

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Butterfly GirlIllustrations by Mique MoriuchiSimon Puttock

Follow Butterfly Girl on a journey to find a lost songand with it a brand-new friendship!

“A story about the power of friendship . . . toldusing language that is dreamy and poetic. Thesparkly cover will entice children. A gentle, happystory for under fives.” —School Librarian

“The lyrical language and affinity between the twomain characters is beautifully matched with colorful,stylized artwork.” —Books for Keeps

“An uplifting and touching bedtime story aboutfriendship and the rewards to be found by helpingothers. With heartwarming pictures and a delight-fully flittering cover, it’s a story that will ensuresweet dreams.” —Junior

At the edge of the forest where the bluebells grow tall, highin the branches of a silver birch tree lives Butterfly Girl.With breathtaking travels through golden meadows,winding rivers, purple mountains, and the wild sea, But-terfly Girl helps a sad little bird find his lost song. Mique Moriuchi is the illustratorof That’s Love. Simon Puttock is the author of many children’s books, including BigBad Wolf Is Good, Earth to Stella!, Squeaky Clean, and A Story for Hippo.

32 pp • 11 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Fiction9780340911464 • September • $9.99 Paper • Hodder Children’s

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The Fabulous Fairy FeastSue Heap

Welcome to a wild midnight feast in Fairyland! A charm-ing, whimsical story of magic gone awry from the acclaimedSue Heap.

“A spirited, spontaneous offering.” —Publishers Weeklyon What Shall We Play?

It is an exciting day in Fairyland: the Queen has invited all thefairies and their pets to a midnight feast. Lucy Little-Fairy andher frog Burp arrive at the Magical Meeting Place on Lucy’s fly-ing pink bicycle, and everyone is ready for the feast. But the FairyQueen’s mischievous monkey Maurice is in a mood, and whenhe steals the Queen’s handbag and drops her wand, all sorts ofunexpected magic is unleashed! Can Lucy and Burp help savethe day before things get out of hand? Sue Heap has illustratedmore than 30 books, including Cowboy Baby, winner of theSmarties Prize Gold Award; Red Rockets and Rainbow Jelly, nom-inated for the Kate Greenaway Medal; and Space Dogs.

32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781405236447 • September $8.99 Paper • Egmont UK

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Little Miss Muffet Counts to TenEmma Chichester Clark

A simple counting story elegantly woven into the well-known chil-dren’s rhyme, from the award-winning creator of Blue Kangaroo.

“Deliciously witty illustrations.” —Guardian

“A great new counting book with a witty story too.’’ —PracticalParenting

“A winning combination of delicious pictures and surreal rewrit-ings of the nursery rhyme.’’ —Evening Standard

“Among the many flowers of children’s books, that of EmmaChichester Clark’s—funny, elegant, and delicious—is unique.” —Quentin Blake, illustrator, Roald Dahl’s The BFG and Matilda

“The language of the story is comforting in its simplicity andrepetitive nature. The illustrations are soft, round, and appealing,but like the writing, they are understated . . . this book has po-tential as a soothing bedtime read.” —School Library Journal onEliza and the Moonchild

In the nursery rhyme, the spider frightened Miss Muffet away. Well,not this time. The spider asks her to stay, and politely she does. Thencome the animals: two, three, four, five—bearing gifts, delicacies, anddecorations. But why? Find out in this riotous new picture book. EmmaChichester Clark has written and illustrated numerous acclaimed chil-dren’s books, including Eliza and the Moonchild; I Love You, Blue Kan-garoo!; It Was You, Blue Kangaroo; Listen to This; and No MoreKissing. She won the Mother Goose Award in 1988.

32 pp • 8.5 x 10.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 3–5 • Picture Books9781842709559 • October • $9.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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Zebra’s HiccupsDavid McKee

The classic tale, from the acclaimed David McKee, of a zebra who is too proudto take his friends’ advice.

“An excellent first solo reader.” —Independent

Zebra is very proud and haughty. One day he gets the hiccups, but he is afraidto try the remedies suggested by his friends in case he looks silly. When the hic-cups get much worse, he realizes he may have to take their advice, or he mightlose his stripes for ever! David McKee is one of the best-known illustrators ofpicture books, having created such modern classics such as the Elmer series. Hisfirst book was published in 1964, and his books are now published in more than35 languages throughout the world.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books9781842709238 • September • $9.99 Paper • Andersen Press

All About MeA Hundred Things That Happened to Me Between 0 and 3

Selina Young

The delightful, witty, and real-life observations of precocious Alfie’s first three yearswill strike a chord with parents and feel immediately familiar to children.

“The pages are filled with lots of little vignettes and delightful details that willtickle readers’ fancies and have them begging to know of their own childhoods.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Has true-to-life illustrations presenting a toddler’s eye-view.” —Children’sBookseller

When Alfie was a baby he cried and smiled, and sometimes he slept. When he was onehe walked, ate bananas, crashed his building blocks, and pulled Mom’s hair. At two hetalked and put worms in his mouth, pulled up all the plants, and didn’t like having hishair washed. All sorts of things are happening now that he’s three, and they are all cap-tured in this charming account. Now he sleeps in his own big bed and rides his tricy-cle. He can count, draw nice pictures of Daddy, swim—and he can squeeze toothpasteall over the place! Selina Young wrote and illustrated numerous children’s books, in-cluding Ladybird, Ladybird; The Noisy Dog; The Story House; and A Summery Sat-urday Morning.

32 pp • 7.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books9781842555378 (Replaces 9781842551189) • September • $8.99 Paper Dolphin Paperbacks

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MATTY AND MILLY

Miriam MossIllustrations by Jane Simmons

“A sweetly reassuring tale . . . The appeal of the tale is in its simplicity; there is much that is univer-sal in Billy’s story.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Babysitter for Billy Bear

“A masterful piece of picture-book artistry.” —School Library Journal on Come Along, Daisy!

Each: 32 pp • 11 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books • Andersen Press

Miriam Moss is the award-winning author of more than 70 children’s books, including A Babysitterfor Billy Bear, Don’t Forget I Love You, The Horse Girl, and Snow Bear. Jane Simmons, winner of

the coveted Smarties prize, is the author and illustrator of the Daisy books.

Matty in a Mess!Another hilarious Matty and Milly adventure stars Matty, a trim,orderly bear, and Milly, his higgledy-piggledy, topsy-turvy sister.

Matty is a very orderly bear who lives with his not-so-orderly sister,Milly. But one day, when a strong wind turns everything upside down,Matty lands up in a bit of a mess, and finds, to his surprise, that hereally rather likes it!

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Matty Takes Off!One little bear learns that his belongings aren’t the key to con-tentment.

Matty bear lives in a neat, tidy house where everything has its ownspecial place. But when his sister, Milly, invites him to stay, Mattydiscovers that possessions aren’t always the key to happiness. Thisis a charming and funny picture book from Smarties Book Prize–winner Jane Simmons, teamed up for the first time with Miriam Moss.

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Little Howard’s Unpleasant LullabyHoward Read

Silly, irreverent, and slightly bonkers, this storybook listing the horrific con-sequences of not going to bed is a welcome alternative to the safe and snuglybedtime stories kids normally read.

Every child loves a lullaby. Every parent loves to get their children off to sleepso that they can have the rest of the evening to themselves. This hilarious pic-ture book turns the tables on grown-ups with a twisted tale that will havekids wetting themselves, quite possibly literally. Big Howard tries to get Lit-tle Howard to sleep with a beautiful song, but the song soon turns into a se-ries of spooky stories and nightmare-inducing tales of zombies, carpet sharks,and monsters under the bed. But Little Howard has the last laugh with a won-derful final scene. While parents will love it, children will love it even more.Howard Read is a comedian and writer who has written for and worked withRicky Gervais, Rik Mayall, and a host of other household names. He has ap-peared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and on The World Stands Up onBBC America.

24 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Picture Books9781906321277 • November • $8.99 Paper • The Friday Project

Bubble and Squeak: The Great Cheese HuntCharlie Fowkes

A cheese-filled adventure with hilarious artwork featuring a mouse anddog duo.

Bubble the dog and Squeak the mouse are the best of friends and they doeverything together. Their favorite thing to do is to eat and their favorite thingto eat is cheese, so when one day the fridge is empty, it’s a disaster! Now thehungry duo must search high and low in a quest to obtain a cheesy snack.Charlie Fawkes is the illustrator of the Astrosaurs series, which includes TheHatching Horror, The Mind-Swap Menace, and Riddle of the Raptors.

32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 2–5 • Picture Books9781843651062 • October • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper Anova Children’s Books

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Baby PieTom MacRaeIllustrations by Nick Ward

A deliciously spine-tingling tale in which three greedytrolls get their comeuppance.

“The absolute model of what a children’s bookshould be: funny, original, simple and charming . . .All the hallmarks of a classic.” —Stephen Fry, author, Revenge, on The Opposite

“Can you sniff it?”

“Can you whiff it?”

“Lick lips, pat belly, my oh my.”

When three little trolls, Oink, Boink, and Moink, go outhunting for a baby for the Baby Pie, they’re in for a bigsurprise, and get a great deal more than they bargainedfor! Small children will love wonderful read-aloud textwith plenty of rhyme and repetition. Tom Macrae is aBAFTA-winning scriptwriter for TV series such as Doc-tor Who and Miss Marple. His first book, The Opposite,won the 2006 Parents’ Choice Award. Nick Ward is theauthor of Don’t Eat the Babysitter, Don’t Eat the Teacher,and A Wolf at the Door.

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color InteriorAges Up to 5 • Picture Books9781842708248 • September • $16.99 Cloth Andersen Press

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Sheep in Wolves’ ClothingSatoshi Kitamura

Ewe’ll laugh out loud at the absurdly funny adventures of sheep who are fleeced oftheir outerwear by crafty wolves, in this paperback reissue.

“A funny, action-packed adventure . . . suffused with both warmth and wit.” —New York Times Book Review

“Controlled chaos-high comedy that stops just short of baa-laboring its ownjokes.” —Publishers Weekly

“Kitamura’s deadpan delivery and cinematic cartoons work together swimmingly. . . The enormously expressive characters are endearing . . . and absurdly funny.”

—School Library Journal

What happens when three sheep leave their coats in the safe-keeping of some wily wolves?Both wolves and coats disappear, of course! Enter Elliott Baa, Private Detective, who,together with the three friends and some rugby-playing cats, sets off to confront thevillains in this action-packed and off-beat tale. Satoshi Kitamura has created more than20 books for children, including Cat Is Sleepy, Duck Is Dirty, Me and My Cat?, andWhen Sheep Cannot Sleep.

40 pp • 8.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior Ages 2–5 • Picture Books9781842709078 (Replaces 9780374464561) November • $9.99 Paper • Andersen Press

MichaelTony BradmanIllustrations by Tony Ross

This hilarious classic tale of the worst boy in school perfectly demonstratesthe often unconventional nature of genius in this new reissue.

“A splendid collaboration . . . Bradman’s text is deadpan in its simplicityand amusing in its understatement, while Ross’s exuberant illustrationspresent . . . comic detail.” —Publishers Weekly

“Ross uses his bold, loud style to good effect.” —School Library Journal

Michael was . . . different. His teachers said he was the worst boy in the school.He was always late and he was a little scruffy.

Is there no hope for him at all? Or is it good to be different? It’s possible thatthe disruptive Michael could be doing something more interesting than his as-signed reading. Tony Bradman’s humorous text and Tony Ross’s zany illustra-tions make this the ideal picture book for all children, but particularly for childrenwho are “different” from their peers in some way. Tony Bradman’s previous ti-tles include Daddy’s Lullaby and The Magnificent Mummies. Tony Ross is theauthor of many books, including The Boy Who Cried Wolf and Wash Your Hands!

32 pp • 9.5 x 11 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781842709115 (Replaces 9780027118506) • October • $9.99 Paper Andersen Press

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Special KevChris McKimmie

From a unique and brilliant imagination comes the story of Special Kevand his eleventy million cousins.

“A playful world large enough to let young imaginations roam freely.”—Kirkus Reviews on Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow

On the day I was born . . . She called me Special Kev. I am the only one ofall my eleventy million cousins who has curly hair, red hair, and freckles. Any-way that thing that happened with Nicky Bathgate, well, it wasn’t my fault.

Chris McKimmie’s specialty is to evoke the emotions of childhood with achild’s clarity, unfiltered by adult language, visual or verbal. Kev is differentthan other members of his family. Through his conflict with Fatty Boombah,we experience not only his punishment but also his redemption through thelove of his parents and extended family. Chris McKimmie is the author ofnumerous children’s books, including Brian Banana Duck Sunshine Yellow,Maisie Moo and Invisible Lucy, and The Painted Bird.

32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 4–8 • Picture Books9781741755503 • October • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

I’m Still Awake, Still!Elizabeth Honey and Sue Johnson

A warm, comforting, gently funny story celebrating the natural world andfamily connections, paired with a CD of eight charming original lullabiesadds up to the perfect bedtime book.

“A loving celebration of sleeptime through story, pictures, and music.” —Margaret Wild, author, Kiss Kiss!

“One of Australia’s best exports.” —Vancouver Sun on Coco’s Lunch

“The humorous short chapters, informal tone, and camaraderie amongthe boys are sure to make Wombat! a hit, even with reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal on Don’t Pat the Wombat!

Fiddy is small and busy and quick. And at bedtime he’s still wide awake. Whenlittle Fiddy can’t get to sleep, his family, the animals, the flowers, and the bigfriendly bear all help him discover the world around him and the calm of sleep.The songs that children and adults are sure to adore are paired with a richlyillustrated story about a little boy exploring the world at bedtime. Listen tothe story with the songs, or settle down for musical enchantment with eighttimeless new lullabies, guaranteed to leave children feeling happy and at homein the world. Elizabeth Honey is an award-winning author and illustrator ofsuch titles as Don’t Pat the Wombat!, Fiddleback, and Remote Man. Sue John-son is a singer, pianist, composer, and cofounder of the vocal percussion groupCoco’s Lunch. Coco’s Lunch have two children’s CDs: Wally Wombat Shuffleand Rat Trap Snap!, nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Children’s Album.

32 pp • 9.5 x 9.5 • Four-color Interior • Includes Audio CD Ages Up to 6 • Fiction9781741753219 • October • $15.99 (Can $17.99) Cloth • Allen & Unwin

CD tracks include:

1. Story read by Elizabeth Honey,including songs

2. Goodnight My Little Darling 3. My Rainbow Pyjamas4. Goodnight Gumboots5. Furry Little Possum6. Fold Your Petals Up7. Hybernatin’8. I Pianeti (The Planets)9. It Will All Be There Tomorrow

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Fly Away PeterFrank DickensIllustrations by Ralph Steadman

Newly reissued and long out of print, thisclassic story from the 1960s shows that it’sok to be a little different.

This new edition features stunninglyreproduced artwork, created directlyfrom Ralph Steadman’s originalpaintings, and several additionalillustrations never before published

Jeffrey, the giraffe with a short neck, and Peter,the bird who can’t fly, quickly become friendsbecause they are both a little different. Whenthey decide to play together, they are surprisedto find that a game of hide-and-seek will notonly involve all the other animals but also helpsolve their problems! Frank Dickens is bestknown for his cartoons, including the popularcharacters Bristow, Albert Herbert Hawkins,and Boffo. He has won eight Cartoonist of theYear awards and published numerous books, in-cluding My First Bike Book. Ralph Steadmanis an acclaimed cartoonist and caricaturist whose work has appeared in the New YorkTimes and Rolling Stone. He is famous for illustrating the work of Hunter S. Thomp-son, and is also the author of several children’s books, including Garibaldi’s Biscuitsand Little.com.

32 pp • 10.5 x 9 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Picture Books9781843651222 • October • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Cloth • Anova Children’s Books

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Bambert’s Book of Missing StoriesReinhardt JungIllustrations by Emma Chichester ClarkTranslated by Anthea Bell

Hauntingly beautiful watercolors enhance this story aboutthe power of storytelling, kindness, and hope.

On the Daily Telegraph 2008 list of 100 BooksThat Every Child Should Read, alongside suchclassics as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Little Princess, and The Water Babies

Bambert lives alone in his attic home. He feels out of place inthe world, isolated by his physical disabilities, and finds sol-ace in the characters he creates in his stories. One day, he de-cides to send his 11 stories out into the world, to find theirown true setting. He attaches them to paper balloons and sendsthem out on a windy night. The 11th story is blank. Bamberthopes it will write itself. Gradually the stories return, with post-marks from all round the world. But Bambert’s life-work isnot complete until the return of the 11th story, the fate of whichis still unknown. Reinhardt Jung (1949–1999) is also the au-thor of Dreaming in Black and White. Emma Chichester Clarkis the author of numerous acclaimed children’s books, includingI Love You, Blue Kangaroo!; Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo?;No More Kissing!; and Little Miss Muffet’s Count-Along Surprise. Anthea Bell is an award-winning translator who isbest known for her translation of the French Asterix comics.

112 pp • 7 x 8.5 • 22 Color Illustrations Ages 7–11 • Fiction9781405236409 • September • $15.99 Cloth • Egmont UK

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How to Cook ChildrenA Grisly Recipe Book

Martin HowardIllustrations by Colin Stimpson

Attention gastronomical ghouls and culinary crones! A mouth-wateringcollection of child-based recipes from the top chef witches around!

“Quite simply the best book for cooking with children ever written.The recipes are mouth-watering and Esmelia Sniff is a laugh-out-loudkitchen nightmare. There are very few chefs who can change the waywe think about food, but thanks to Esmelia and her pointy-hattedfriends I’ll be putting youngsters on the menu in all my restaurantsfrom now on.” —Gordon Ramsay

Every dish in this very unique cookbook has one thing in common: the mainingredient is children! Many famous culinary witches have contributed—from Barfa Stew-Wart to India’s favorite Kideeta Skingh and Janie Grovillerfrom Britain—and each of their recipes is introduced by the general editorEsmelia Sniff. Recipes range from such tangy delights as Seared Tina in BoySauce on a Bed of Fragrant Lice to the more filling Bratwurst and Upset Cab-bage to sweet Flat Jacks. Featuring a dark subject matter but laugh-out-loudjokes, absurd characters, and beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect cook-book for parents and children alike. Martin Howard is the author of TheBad Dog’s Diary and Bad Dog’s Diary: Blake’s Progress. Colin Stimpson isan illustrator who has worked for Steven Spielberg’s Amblimation studio andfor Disney Feature Animation. He is the illustrator of The Poison Diaries.

80 pp • 8.5 x 11 • 50 Color Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Picture Books9781862057715 • September • $12.99 (Can $14.99) Cloth • Pavilion

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ALFIE

Shirley Hughes

“Hughes’s trademark illustrations capture, as always, the homey details of family life in a neighbor-hood where the kindness of others plays a large part in everyday events.” —Kirkus Reviews

“No one can match Shirley Hughes in the simple mastery of both words and pictures.” —Times Educational Supplement

Shirley Hughes has written more than 200 books, creating enduring characters like Alfie and Dogger, who havethrilled children and adults alike with their tales of growing up and everyday discovery. Her many awards includethe Kate Greenaway Medal and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for her services to children’s literature.

Each: 32 pp • 10 x 10 • Four-color Interior • Ages Up to 5 • Picture Books$9.99 Paper Reissue (Larger Paper Format) • Red Fox

Alfie and the Birthday SurpriseAlfie’s neighbor needs to be cheered up, and Alfie thinks a surprise partymight be just the thing. Will Alfie be able to keep the big secret?

Alfie and Annie Rose’s neighbor, Mr. MacNally, is very sad. His old cat Smokeyhas died. As it is nearly his birthday, his family decides to hold a surprise partyand buy a particularly special present to cheer him up. It is left to Alfie tolook after the present until the big day. The loss of a family pet is skillfullyhandled within the secure world of Alfie and Annie Rose.

9781862307872 • November

Alfie Wins a PrizeWhen the winners of an art competition are announced, not everyone is happywith their prize, until Alfie saves the day!

Alfie and Annie Rose are at the Harvest Fair where Alfie enters his master-piece, Motor Bike Man, in the under-fives painting competition. As he checksout the prizes, he spots a rather sad-looking woolly sheep, the consolation prize.Alfie is delighted to win third place, but dismayed to see that consolation prizewinner, Louise, is not at all happy with the woolly sheep and dumps him onthe floor by her chair. Alfie feels sorry for Louise and the sheep, but then hehas a brilliant idea, one that makes everyone happy.

9781862307889 • January

An Evening at Alfie’sDrip drip drip . . . a leaky pipe leads to a big problem. Can Alfie help patcheverything up?

Mom and Dad have gone out for the night, leaving Maureen MacNally to lookafter Alfie and Annie Rose. Everything is quiet until water starts dripping fromthe ceiling! With a little help from Mr. and Mrs. MacNally, the leak is soonunder control, but only Alfie can figure out why Annie Rose is still upset.

9781862307865 • September

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Mog’s Amazing Birthday CaperJoin the loveable, accident-prone cat as she makes her way to Debbie’s birth-day party through an alphabet adventure!

On the day of Debbie’s birthday party, Mog sets off on an adventure throughthe alphabet. Along the way she meets the dragons in the dark and the jaguarwith a jug of jelly. M is for Mog, but to her surprise, it is also for the mad mousemonster of her dream. Relive another classic story about everyone’s favoritefamily cat in this beautiful new edition.

48 pp • 9780007296545 • November

Mog and the V.E.T.Mog doesn’t like going to the vet, but when she hurts her paw sheneeds to make a visit! So she makes sure everyone know how unhappyshe is to be there.

One day Mog was chasing a butterfly when something happened to herpaw. It was very sore. So sore that she couldn’t eat or sleep. “She’ll haveto go to the vee ee tee,” said Mrs Thomas. But Mog hates going to thevet and before her paw can be made better, she causes great confusionin the vet’s office!

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MOG

Judith KerrRead by Andrew Sachs

“Kerr’s winsome art captures the sincerity and spunk of the memorable—and, perchance, immortal—Mog.” —Publishers Weekly on Mog and the Granny

The works of Judith Kerr have been delighting children for nearly 40 years. The bestselling creator of theMog the cat books, Kerr is also known for The Tiger Who Came to Tea and When Hitler Stole Pink

Rabbit. Andrew Sachs is an actor best known for his role in Fawlty Towers.

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Katie and the British Artists9781846167362 • $16.99 Cloth

Katie and the Dinosaurs

A visit to a museum turns into a prehistoric adventure for Katie whenshe steps back in time!

“This humorous story is both fanciful and informative, concluding with adinosaur glossary and a few facts about fossils.” —School Library Journal

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

Entering a door at the Natural History Museum marked “No Admittance,” Katiefinds herself in the world of the dinosaurs. She helps a baby dinosaur find hisfamily, rides on the back of a Brontosaurus, and has a pinic with a Triceratops.But just what will she feed a very hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex?

9781843623960 • September

Katie’s Picture Show

Join the ever-curious Katie as she discovers that art can be fantas-tic fun—particularly when you step into the world inside the frame.

Katie visits the gallery for the first time with Grandma and discovers thatart is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings comealive for her! She spends the day enjoying The Hay Wain by John Con-stable, Madame Moitessier Seated by Ingres, Les Parapluies by Renoir,Tropical Storm with a Tiger by Rousseau, and Dynamic Suprematism byKaimir Malevich.

9781843623977 • September

KATIE BOOKS

James Mayhew

James Mayhew is a children’s author and illustrator whose other titles include Can You See a LittleBear, Katie and the Sunflowers, Katie Meets the Impressionists, The Knight Who Took All Day, andWho Wants a Dragon? In 1994 he received the New York Times Award for one of the 10 best illus-

trated books of the year for The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams.

Each: 32 pp • 10 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 4–8 • Picture Books$8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

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KATIE BOOKS

Each: 32 pp • 10 x 8 • Four-color Interior • Ages 4–8 • Picture Books$8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Katie in LondonKatie, Jack, and Grandma are off to London to see the sights!

“Children’s books set in London are always popular and this is a particularly charm-ing story of a girl having an adventure riding one of the Trafalgar Square lions.”—Times

When Katie and her cousin Jack visit London with Grandma, they don’t think there’smuch to see and do. At Trafalgar Square they meet a talking stone lion, and he takesthem on a wonderful tour of the city.

9781843622857 • November

Katie and the Spanish PrincessJoin Katie on her adventure inside five famous paintings as she gets tobe a real princess for a day!

“Mayhew’s lively pastiches are a lovely way to start a lifetime of en-joying art.” —Times

Katie is very excited—her birthday is coming, and she will be having afancy dress party! What Katie would like more than anything is to dressup as a princess, but Grandma can’t seem to get her costume quite right!Perhaps a trip to the art gallery will provide some inspiration. Join Katieon her trip into famous paintings—Portrait of the Infanta Margarita andPhilip IV of Spain in Brown and Silver by Diego Velázquez, Don ManuelOsorio de Zuniga and The Parasol by Francisco Goya, and A Peasant BoyLearning on a Sill by Bartolomé Murillo.

9781846162480 • November

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Tashi9781741149654 • $5.95

The Big Big Big Book of Tashi

9781865085630 • $15.95

The 2nd Big BigBook of Tashi

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Tashi and theMixed-Up Monster9781741751918 • $5.95

Tashi and theBaba Yaga

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Tashi and the PhoenixAnna Fienberg and Barbara FienbergIllustrations by Kim Gamble

Tashi and his new ally must once again save the day in this 15th volume of the adventure-packed Tashi series.

Short-listed for the 2008 Aurealis Award for Best Children’s Illustrated Work/Picture Book

Uncle Tiki Pu is in terrible trouble with the War Lord, and Tashi must rely on the helpof a phoenix—by a beautiful creature with eyes of crystal and tail feathers of gold—tosave him and his family. Then Princess Sarashina’s sister is told she must marry a manwho is sneaky and cruel instead of the good, kind Cha Ming who loves her best of all.How will Tashi persuade the powerful emperor to change his mind? It takes more thancourage to deal with warlords and emperors, but Tashi always has a clever idea and some-thing useful in his pocket. Anna Fienberg, Barbara Fienberg, and Kim Gamble are thecocreators of the Tashi series. Anna Fienberg and Kim Gamble have also previously collaborated on the Minton Goes! series.

64 pp • 5 x 8 • 60 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Fiction9781741754742 • September • $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

The Hottest Boy Who Ever LivedAnna FienbergIllustrations by Kim Gamble

Hector is so very hot that only Minton can be near him, so how will he ever havefriends? A touching story of friendship found from the cocreators of the Tashi series.

The first time Minton saw him, Hector was shooting right out of a volcano! Hector isthe hottest boy who ever lived, and no one can come near him except Minton, the firesalamander. Hector feels unbearably lonely despite Minton’s company until one day astorm sweeps the duo far away to the cold snowy lands. There they meet Gilda, a coolViking adventurer, and suddenly life for Hector changes forever. Anna Fienberg and KimGamble have previously collaborated on more than 20 children’s books, including theMinton Goes! series and the Tashi series.

64 pp • 5.5 x 7.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction9781741757057 (Replaces 9781865080932) • January$6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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Twisted TalesSix Fairy Tales Turned Inside Out

Richard TullochIllustrations by Terry Denton

From Hansel and Gretel to the Princess and the Pea, favorite stories are turnedon their heads in this amusing and fun to read anthology.

The so-called villains and innocent bystanders of six famous fairy tales share theirpoints-of-view in this hilarious collection of tales. Perhaps the big bad wolf was infact very kind and friendly, but just a little hungry; and maybe the princess couldn’tfeel the pea at all, but just couldn’t get to sleep! Quirky, funny, and full of rhyming,alliteration, and word play, these are rollicking rewrites of old classics. Richard Tulloch has written more than 60 books for children, including Freaky Stuff and WeirdStuff, and has contributed to the television show Bananas in Pyjamas. Terry Dentonhas written and illustrated several children’s books, including the Storymaze seriesand Wombat and Fox.

154 pp • 5.5 x 7 • 120 B/W Illustrations • Ages 5–7 • Fiction9781741662740 • October • $7.99 (Can $8.99) PaperRandom House Australia

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GREEN BANANAS

Green Bananas are the easiest books in the Bananas series, with each book divided into three simple stories that are linkedby character, setting, and often by theme. Small amounts of text on each page, plenty of dialogue, and brightly colored

illustrations help children stay engaged as they begin to learn the satisfaction of sustaining reading over a longer period.

Each: 48 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • $5.99 Paper • Bananas

Bill Bird’s New Boots9781405208734

Hoppy Birthday, Jo-Jo!9781405208741

Shout, Show and Tell!9781405208758

Flora the Fairy9781405217927

I Can, You Can, Toucan!9781405217934

The Magic Footprints9781405217941

Jungle School9781405219198

Jack’s Bed9781405220064

Diggers and Dumpers9781405222303

I Win!9781405227506

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Flora the Fairy’s Magic SpellsTony BradmanIllustrations by Emma Carlow

Flora is nervous about her upcoming test. Can her family help her perfect her magic skills?

One day, Flora the Fairy’s teacher tells the class that they will be tested on their magic skillsthe next day. They have to change the class dragon, Smoky, into something else and then backagain. All the children start practicing but Flora can’t remember the words of the spell. Luck-ily, Flora’s parents and grandparents show Flora that all she needs to do is relax. They havegreat fun practicing the changes, and the following day, Flora passes the test with flying colors! Tony Bradman is the author of more than 100 books, including Michael, The OrchardBook of Swords, Sorcerers & Superheroes, and Through My Window. Emma Carlow is thecoauthor of the Kitty Princess series and the author of the Masks series.

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BLUE BANANAS

Blue Bananas contain one single story and offer children the chance to read a longer book and learn how to sustain theirreading. Complex sentences, some unfamiliar vocabulary, and word play—such as humor that depends on understanding

that many words have two meanings—are all part of the challenge once children have moved on to the Blue Bananas series.

Each: 48 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • $5.99 Paper • Bananas

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Coconut JackJill LewisIllustrations by Erica-Jane Waters

This is the vine, knitted in twine; made by Jack’s grandma in double quick time. Fun rhymingcouplets tell the story of Jack’s special school project.

Jack’s homework is to make something for the jungle display at school. That evening Jack getssome modeling clay, rolls it into a ball, and—presto!—it’s a coconut. Jack thinks he’s finished,but his family wants to help make something more. Dad makes a tree and Grandma knits a vinewhile Mom makes a snake and little Fred donates a stuffed parrot. Together they make a perfect palm tree. But when Jack gets to school, he finds the pipes have burst right onto the jungle display. What will happen to everyone’s work? Jill Lewis is the author of A Mom in a Million. Erica-Jane Waters is the author of Mr. Pepper’s Perfect Pet Shop and the illustrator ofnumerous children’s books, including On the Sea Shore and The Perfect Monster.

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Magic Lemonade9780749746452

Spinderella9781405200721

“Here I Am!” Said Smedley9781405201353

Follow the Swallow9781405201414

Dilly and the Goody Goody9781405202497

Monster Eyeballs9781405202503

Mr Tubs is Lost!9781405205863

Sinclair Wonder Bear9781405205894

Matty Mouse9781405205917

Mairi’s Mermaid9781405209502

The Glow-WormWho Lost Her Glow

9781405209762

Big Dog and Little Dog Go Flying

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Mr Crookodile9781405222297

Who Loves Mr Tubs?9781405223041

Cake Test9781405229555

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Dragon MagicPippa GoodheartIllustrations by Lesley Danson

The dragons Huff and Puff help Jess and her father build a big new gate for their village,but then Puff gets sick. Can Jess help save her?

Jess and her blacksmith father have a dragon named Huff who helps heat their forge. They livein a mountain town, fenced to keep out the valley people, and the King charges Jess’s fatherwith making a strong gate for the town’s fence. But Huff is getting too old to provide enoughfire, so they get a new dragon who they call Puff. They work day and night to finish the gatefor the King. But the work has caused Puff to become ill, and it’s only with the help of a boyfrom the valley that Jess learns how to heal her new dragon! Pippa Goodhart has previouslybeen short-listed for the Kathleen Fidler Award and the Smarties Prize. She is the author ofRescued by a Dog Called Flow; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; and Three Little Ghosties. LesleyDanson is the author of Fairy Snap, Princess Snap, and Snow White and the illustrator of Hide-and-Seek Bunnies and Hide-and-Seek Penguins.

9781405246118 • November

RED BANANAS

For young readers who are ready for paragraphs and longer chapter stories, Red Bananas help children to make sense of longer units of text. Stories increase in complexity by featuring different voices within the story, as well as more

lyrical description.

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Dragon Boy9781405205931

The Surprise Party9781405207560

The Wrong Kind of Bark9781405210621

A Dog Called Whatnot

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Whatnot Takes Charge9781405212052

The Quick Brown Fox9781405212687

Helpful Helen the Robot9781405215947

Press Play9781405218566

The Mummy FamilyFind Fame

9781405218771

Little Fred Riding Hood9781405219174

The Football Ghosts9781405227490

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Littlenose the Hero9781416910893

Littlenose the Joker9781416926672

Littlenose the Explorer9781416926689

Littlenose the Leader9781847382009

Littlenose the HunterFishing, firebuilding, family time, an angry mammoth—it’s another collection of stories about the terrible twosome!

It’s time for Littlenose to learn a little responsibility—so he goes hunting with the adultsand is told to build the campfire. Chaos ensues when he stokes the fire a little too en-thusiastically, but, as always he manages to redeem himself. In other stories, Littlenosemanages to catch a huge salmon all by himself (but somewhat loses his appetite forit), and goes on an expedition to collect yellow bogweed from across the marsh. Healso has a holiday with his clever Uncle Redhead (who turns out to have a LOT totalk about), and goes to visit his cousins—who are scared of Bigfoot! Also, Two-Eyesloses his patience when Littlenose pelts him with berries (a mammoth, like an elephant,never forgets): but how will he get his revenge?

9781416910909 • September

Littlenose the MagicianThe little boy who lives in a cave just wishes to be able to do one simple thing—magic!

Littlenose wants to be a magician, pulling rabbits out of a fur hat, turning twigs intoflowers, and making things disappear. The doctor can do it, so why can’t he? But magicdoesn’t come easily to Littlenose, who seems to conjure up chaos without trying.

9781847382016 • November

LITTLENOSE

John GrantIllustrations by Ross Collins

John Grant is the author and illustrator of 13 books in the classic Littlenose series written between 1968and 1993. Ross Collins is the author of Busy Night and Germs and has illustrated many children’s books,

including Little Monster’s Book of Opposites; One Day, Daddy; and Trust Me, Mom!

Each: 112 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • $5.99 Paper • S&S Children’s UK

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Thunderbelle’s New HomeThunderbelle does not like her house anymore. Would it be better to campon Monster Mountain? Or to live with one of the other monsters? Howwill Thunderbelle find her perfect home?

9781843626268 • September

MONSTER MOUNTAIN

Karen WallaceIllustrations by Guy Parker-Rees

“Wallace is a supremely adept writer.” —Booklist on Wendy

Thunderbelle likes eating cake, climbing trees, dressing up, and living on Monster Mountain withher friends. Whenever she has a problem or a brilliant idea, the other monsters are never far away!

Karen Wallace is the author of numerous books for children, including Oh La La, Lottie; Raspberries on theYangtze; Wendy; and the Lady Violet’s Casebook series. Guy Parker-Rees is the illustrator of dozens of

children’s books, including Along Came a Bedtime and Come to Tea on Planet Zum-Zee.

Each: 32 pp • 6 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • $6.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Thunderbelle’s PartyThunderbelle loves dressing up and she loves parties. When she throws a party,it has to be fancy dress! There’s only one problem: what is she going to wear?

9781843626275 • September

Thunderbelle’s Spooky NightThunderbelle is frightened of the dark. All the scary noises keep her awake.But is nighttime really so spooky? And is it really so dark outside?

9781843626251 • September

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Thunderbelle’s Bad MoodThunderbelle is in a bad mood, and nothing is making her feel better—noteven stamping mud around the house. Then Roxorus, Pipsquawk, Clodbuster,and Mudmighty think of the perfect way to cheer her up.

9781843626299 • November

MONSTER MOUNTAIN

Each: 32 pp • 6 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–7 • Fiction • $6.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Thunderbelle Goes to the MoviesThunderbelle wants to be a movie star! She talks like a star and dresses likea star. She even has fans! But will she ever be a star in her very own movie?

9781843626329 • November

Thunderbelle’s Flying MachineWhen Thunderbelle wants to fly, her friends do their best to help make herdream come true. And it’s a wonderful surprise!

9781843626305 • January

Thunderbelle’s SongThunderbelle wants to make music with her friends on Monster Moun-tain. But none of them plays an instrument. How can they make beauti-ful sounds? And what can Thunderbelle do?

9781843626282 • January

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THE TIARA CLUB

Vivian French

“This attractively packaged book will surely appeal to girly girls who like royalty, fantasy, and adventure.” —School Library Journal on Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon

Meet the princesses of the Lily Room—Hannah, Isabella, Lucy, Grace, Ellie, and Sarah—as the Tiara Club moves to Pearl Palace!

Vivian French is the author of more than 100 children’s books, including Growing Frogs, A Present for Mom, and The Story of Christmas.

Each: 80 pp • 5 x 7.75 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Fiction $4.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Princess Hannah and the Little Black KittenPrincess Hannah is so pleased to be at Pearl Palace with her friends from LilyRoom! But when she finds a little kitten the nasty twins are determined toget her into trouble.

9781846164989 • September

Princess Isabella and the Snow-White UnicornA trip to Lord Henry’s castle in the Magical Mountains sounds so exciting!Princess Isabella hopes she will be lucky enough to see a unicorn. Will herwish come true?

9781846164996 • September

Princess Lucy and the Precious PuppyPrincess Lucy has a secret. She doesn’t like games—and it’s nearly Sports Day!But when Queen Molly asks her for a special favor, Lucy is in for a real surprise.

9781846165009 • November

Princess Grace and the Golden NightingaleFairy G is taking the princesses to the Museum of Royal Life! Princess Gracecan’t wait to hear the golden nightingale sing, but the horrible twins Diamondeand Gruella are determined to get her into trouble.

9781846165016 • November

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THE TIARA CLUB

Each: 80 pp • 5 x 7.75 • Four-color Interior • Ages 5–8 • Fiction$4.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Princess Ellie and the Enchanted FawnA little fawn has lost its way in Hollyberry Wood. Can the Pearl PalacePrincesses help Witch Windlespin find his mother? Princess Ellie has an idea,but nasty Princess Diamonde has one too.

9781846165023 • January

Princess Sarah and the Silver SwanIt’s the end of term at Pearl Palace. The magical silver swan must fly downto the lake before Princess Sarah can win her sash. But will the horrid twinsspoil the day?

9781846165030 • January

The Midnight Masquerade with Princess Emma and Princess Jasmine

Vivian French

Two fantastically fun stories about two brand new princesses who are looking to join the Tiara Club.

Princess Emma and Princess Jasmine are visiting the Tiara Club Academy to determine if they wouldlike to become members. Together with the other princesses, they early await the Midnight Masquerade,a huge party complete with masks and ice skating! But will someone try to spoil the fun, and whowill win the chance to be taken to the ball in style on a dog-driven sleigh? Vivian French is the au-thor of more than 100 children’s books, including Growing Frogs, A Present for Mom, and The Storyof Christmas.

160 pp • 5 x 7.75 • Four-color interior • Ages 5–8 • Fiction9781846168826 • December • $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

Emerald BallVivian French

Princess Leah and Princess Amelia are so excited!

The princesses at Emerald Castle are going on a hot-air balloon race to the Princes’ Academy! Andonce there, the princesses are going to have a croquet match against the princes! Who will win thematch? And will the nasty twins Diamonde and Gruella spoil everything for all the other princessesat the grand Emerald Ball that night? Vivian French is the author of more than 100 children’s books,including Growing Frogs, A Present for Mom, and The Story of Christmas.

160 pp • 5 x 7.75 • Four-color interior • Ages5–8 • Fiction9781846168819 • February • $8.99 Paper • Orchard Books

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The Sleepover Club: Best FriendsRose Impey

Meet Frankie, Kenny, Fliss, Rosie, and Lyndz—best friends who just want to have fun!

In this introductory story from series originator Rose Impey the five girls have their firstever sleepover together and become best friends. When their school rivals, the horrible M & Ms, steal their club mascot, the girls are determined to get revenge! Rose Impey’s manyother children’s titles include the Creepies series and Wanda Witch and Too Many Frogs.

128 pp • 9780007264940 • September

THE SLEEPOVER CLUB

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

When you’re 12 years old, there’s a fine line between loving and hating boys. The Sleepover Club is about five fabulous friends who stay over at each other’s

places—and that’s how the Sleepover Club is born. It’s a secret society with rules . . .

The Sleepover Club: Trick or TreatJane Hunter

Hop on your broomstick and join the girls for some spooktastic revenge!

It’s Halloween and the Sleepover Club girls have organized a special spooky sleepover at Kenny’shouse. Then her horrible big sister Molly goes and ruins everything. But Molly had betterwatch out as the girls are determined to get her back, with a plan involving a geeky boy anda witchy little love potion. Sue Mongredien is the author of Tigers Love to Say Goodnight.

112 pp • 9780007272549 • September

The Sleepover Club: Dance OffHarriet Castor

The Sleepover Club is on a mission to win the school dance competition!

When dancers from the National Ballet come to Cuddington Primary to teach the pupils afew moves, it’s time to get grooving! But the Sleepover Club has a few moves of its own,particularly when their rivals, the M & Ms, start getting snotty! Who will have the best danceroutine for the end-of-school party? Will it be the M & Ms with their ballet pointe shoes,or the Sleepover Club with their funky dance routine? Harriet Castor’s other titles includeThe Dinosaurs Next Door and Pirouette.

144 pp • 9780007264926 • November

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The Sleepover Club: TV Stars!Fiona Cummings

The girls get into the acting groove, and are determined to climb the ladder to stardom!

Fliss persuades the rest of her pals to come along for moral support when she goes to audition fora TV commercial, and the girls are really excited. Maybe Fliss could become a TV star! But whenall five girls decide to try out for the same commercial, Fliss is not happy at all, and rivalry threat-ens to ruin their friendship. Could this be the end for the Sleepover Club? Fiona Cummings is alsothe author of The Extremely Very Scrambled Up World of Little Doogs.

144 pp • 9780007264933 • November

THE SLEEPOVER CLUB

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

The Sleepover Club: Be My ValentineSue Mongredien

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air!

Fliss gets a card from Ryan Scott, asking her to the school Valentine disco. But is Ryan really interested, or are the M & Ms up to their usual tricks? And who is Lyndz’s secret admirer!? Packup your sleepover kit and jump on the love train! Sue Mongredien is the author of Tigers Love toSay Goodnight.

128 pp • 9780007277056 • January

The Sleepover Club: Pet DetectivesLouis Catt

When Lyndz’s cat disappears, the Sleepover Club girls turn detective.

In their search for a missing cat, Frankie ends up buying a kitten, without asking her parents. Willshe be allowed to keep it, and will they ever track down Lyndz’s gorgeous cat Truffle? Don’t letthe cat out of the bag—just come along and join the club! Sue Mongredien is the author of TigersLove to Say Goodnight.

144 pp • 9780007277032 • January

The Sleepover Club: Hit the Beach!Harriet Castor

Grab your shades and catch some waves—it’s a week away from home with the best friends!

The surf is up, the tide is high, and it’s time for the Sleepover Club to hit the beach during theirschool activity week at the coast. A whole week of secret midnight feasts! The girls have surfinglessons from cool instructor Bethany, but will they spend more time in the water than on the board?One thing is for sure, there’s always trouble ahead when the Sleepover girls are involved! HarrietCastor’s other titles include The Dinosaurs Next Door and Pirouette.

128 pp • 9780007272563 • March

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Little FoxesMichael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo’s compassionate story finds hope—and finally happiness—in the lifeof a vulnerable child, with beautifully detailed observations of wildlife.

“Imaginatively written . . . Highly recommended.” —Guardian“Combines suspense, surprise, and a tear or two.” —Observer

Bullied at school, nagged in Aunty May’s 10th-floor tenement, there’s only one place Billyreally feels alive: in the wilderness by the canal. There he watches a cygnet on the waterand he protects a family of fox cubs. Then his secret place is discovered and the fox fam-ily is decimated. Unwanted and unloved, Billy and the last fox run for their lives. MichaelMorpurgo has been awarded the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award, the Circle of GoldAward, and the Children’s Book Award for his children’s fiction. His books include AnimalTales, Beowulf, Out of the Ashes, Private Peaceful, and War Horse.

208 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 7–9 • Fiction 9781405233392 (Replaces 9781405201902) • November • $7.99 Paper • Egmont UK

Audrey Goes to TownChristine Harris

Audrey is back! This time the irrepressible girl from the bush is experiencing townlife for the first time.

The Barlows have come to the tiny outback town of Beltana, and Audrey’s enjoyingmaking new friends and seeing amazing sights like houses with real glass in the win-dows! But when Audrey’s mom is suddenly taken to the hospital, Audrey and her lit-tle brother are stranded with strict Mrs. Paterson, who has some very particular ideasabout “good” behavior. Can Audrey make friends with this lonely old lady who keepsher heart in a cage? A glossary of “Interesting Words” makes learning Aussie slangfun and easy. Christine Harris is also the author of Audrey of the Outback and theUndercover Girl series.

192 pp • 5.5 x 7.5 • 49 B/W Illustrations • Ages 6–10 • Fiction9781921272677 • September • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper • Little Hare Books

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BELMONT AND THE DRAGON

Robin GoldIllustrations by Mark Zarb

A would-be knight and a chicken of a dragon rock the Olde Worlde town of Old York in this series for boys who like plenty of action, madness, and mayhem.

Robin Gold has written for children’s television and film. Mark Zarb has been an illustrator, production designer, and storyboard artist for more than 15 years. He is the illustrator of Pearlie.

Each: 48 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Four-color Interior • Ages 7–9 • Fiction $5.99 (Can $6.99) Paper • Random House Australia

The Forest of Doom and GloomA would-be knight finds a fearful dragon and plenty of trouble in this mad-cap adventure!

In the medieval metropolis of Old York lives a small but courageous boy called Belmont,who is always on the lookout for action and adventure. When he decides to set off on aquest to find a dragon, he finds Burnie, a goofy, accident-prone dragon who is afraid ofeverything! But Belmont finds more than he bargains for along the way. Will he fall intothe clutches of the evil Redwitch? Can he outsmart the putrid pink pixies? Join Belmonton an adventure that takes him from the medieval metropolis of Old York deep into thefrightening Forest of Doom and Gloom.

9781741663204 • September

The Wand and the SwordBelmont and Burnie are back, and they’re on the hunt for King Arthur’s legendary sword.

The Redwitch has seized control of Old York with the awesome magic of Merlin the Ma-gician’s wand. Only the legendary Excalibur, sword of King Arthur, has the power to over-come her power, but Excalibur has been lost for centuries. Belmont and his hapless sidekickdragon Burnie must face danger and adventure on their exciting quest to find Excaliburand save Old York before it’s too late!

9781741663211 • January

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Curly and the FentA monster that adults can’t see is making Curly’s life miserable!

“A breathless read that keeps reader’s attention to the very end . . . With an ear fromauthentic dialogue the story is a real delight for young readers” —Reading Time

Curly gets in trouble enough already, but it really starts when he discovers a monster calleda Fent (from Fent Land) that lives in the cupboard. Adults can’t see the Fent, so when ittickles Curly in the car until he shrieks and eats Dad’s new invention, there’s no one to blamebut Curly! To make matters worse, Billy the school bully can see the Fent too, and he wantsit for himself. What’s poor Curly to do?

128 pp • 9781741662924 • November

Curly Saves Grandma’s HouseA fun trip to Grandma’s turns into a big headache for Curly and his monster friend, Pook,in this romping adventure.

Curly is visiting his Grandma Rose by the ocean, and his friend Pook the mischievous Fenthas come along. They soon discover that Mr. Smythe, the man offering to buy Grandma’shouse, will do anything to get it—even if it means tearing up Grandma Rose’s garden, record-ing secret meetings with the mayor, destroying the local beach, and sending a shark after Curlyand Pook. In all the confusion, will Curly and Pook be able to find the evidence that willsave Grandma’s house?

112 pp • 9781741662931 • January

CURLY

Sally Morgan, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Blaze Kwaymullina, and Ezekiel KwaymullinaIllustrations by Adam Hill

This new series from the bestselling author of My Placeand her three children is full of imagination, mischief, and adventure.

Sally Morgan is best known for her book My Place and is an acclaimed Aboriginal illustrator and artist. Ambelin, Blaze, and Ezekiel Kwaymullina are her children. Ambelin and Ezekiel previously collaborated on The Two-Hearted Numbat. Adam Hill is an Aboriginal artist.

Each: 5 x 8 • 40 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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Goblin at the Zoo9780759321007

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Goblin in the Bush9781740517706

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Goblin on the Reef9781740518505

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Goblin in the Rainforest 9781740519823

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Goblin in the Snow9781741660258

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Goblin at the Beach9781741662344

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Gibblewort the Goblin9781741660050

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The Return of Gibblewort the Goblin

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GIBBLEWORT THE GOBLIN

Victor KelleherIllustrations by Stephen Michael King

Also available:

The Big Big Book of Gibblewort the Goblin7 Books in 1

The travel-weary Gibblewort explores Australia but can’t ever seem to get homein this side-splitting anthology.

From the spiky outback to the ski slopes of the Snowy Mountains, Gibblewort theGoblin blunders and crawls his way through Australia’s vast landscape in this col-lection of hilarious stories. Whether he’s cuddled by a python in the rainforest, cagedwith a love-struck chimp in the zoo or strapped to a runaway snowboard in the SnowyMountains, trouble sticks to Gibblewort. Wherever he goes across the continent, henever can find any peace! Will he ever be able to get back home? Victor Kelleher isthe author of numerous books for children and young adults, including Del-Del, Dog-boy, and Master of the Grove. Stephen Michael King is the author of Leaf; Milli, Jackand the Dancing Cat; and Mutt Dog!, and has illustrated numerous children’s books,including Piglet and Papa and Wacky Families.

28 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 7–9 • Fiction 9781741663150 • October • $12.99 (Can $14.99) Paper Random House Australia

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Scratch Kitten Goes to SeaTired of life on the docks, Scratch Kitten runs away to sea, keen to make a namefor himself as a brave ship’s cat—and that’s the start of this new series of Scratch’ssailing ship adventures, complete with a glossary of words sailors use!

“The author makes her point about friendship without ever becoming didactic,and her thoroughly delightful look at universal middle-grade concerns willwork equally well for reading aloud or reading alone.” —Booklist on Diary of a Would-Be Princess

Once Scratch has stowed away on the Silk ’n’ Spice, a sailing ship bound for theSouth Seas, he discovers that life on the ocean waves is harder than he thought. Scratchquickly learns he must earn his keep to avoid being thrown overboard, and he thinksthe best way to do this is to befriend the ship’s cook, Pegleg. The only problem isthat Pegleg doesn’t seem to like Scratch very much! How will Scratch and Peglegfare when they are set adrift in a lifeboat to await capture by pirates?

9781921272448 • September

Scratch Kitten on the Pirate’s ShoulderAhoy mateys! In part two of his adventures, Scratch Kitten is just getting used tolife as a brave ship’s cat when he is captured by pirates!

Scratch Kitten must find out how to win over the captain or else he’ll be made towalk the plank! But what is the captain thinking by letting Squawk, the hearing-impaired parrot, sit on his shoulder all the time? Doesn’t he realize Scratch coulddo a much better job? Will Scratch find a way to get Squawk out of the picture andclaim his place on the captain’s shoulder, or will he find himself in trouble? And whathappens when the pirates sail into a hailstorm and think they are under attack froman enemy ship?

9781921272455 • November

Scratch Kitten and the Ragged ReefScratch Kitten has just gotten used to life as a pirate’s cat when he is forced tofind a new ship, in this third swashbuckling installment.

Finding a new ship is not a problem for a brave ship’s cat, and when Scratch jumpsaboard a fishing boat called the Great Sardine, he thinks he’s onto a winner. But whereare all the sailors, the fishing nets, and the fish? And who are the two annoying younghumans that keep on calling Scratch “Miss Fluffy?” Scratch wonders if he will makeit to the end of his journey without becoming a children’s toy, but will anyone onboard make it to the end of the journey if they don’t all watch out for the RaggedReef?

9781921272684 • January

SCRATCH KITTEN

Jessica GreenIllustrations by Mitch Vane

Jessica Green is the author of A Diary of a Would-Be Princess. Mitch Vane is an illustrator of children’s books, including Monkey Talk, Little Lunch Four, and Poodle and Hound.

Each: 96 pp • 5 x 8 • 49 B/W Illustrations • Ages 7–9 • Fiction $6.99 (Can $7.99) Paper • Little Hare Books

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Hootcat HillLucy Coats

“What makes this novel special is the fey, fantastical atmosphere it creates.” —Times

“A lyrical fantasy full of old, dark magic entertainingly bound up with ordinary life.” —Sunday Times

“An assured debut novel, set in a familiar-but-different world, steeped in myth and legend.”—Sunday Telegraph

Linnet Perry is a 13-year-old girl living in Wyrmesbury. Though ordinary on the surface, shehas hidden powers that she must be taught to use. When the ancient worldwyrm stirs, fear spreadsthroughout the town and people begin to disappear. Unless the wyrm is returned to sleep therewill be natural disasters and worse—too much old magic will leak into the world, disturbingthe careful balance of modern life. Only Linnet has the rare combination of magic needed toembark on the dangerous quest through the natural and spiritual world to redress the imbal-ance and restore order. But is she strong enough—and willing enough—to confront her gifts,and use them—especially since all she has ever wanted was to fit in and be like everyone else?Lucy Coats is also the author of Down in the Daisies.

240 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 8–12 • Fiction 9781842556887 • November • $10.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

The Giant Under the SnowJohn GordonIllustrations by Gary Blythe

First published in 1968, this enthralling, timeless Green Man fantasy by a master story-teller created a fascinating world of magic, ancient evil, and curses long before Harry Pot-ter and His Dark Materials.

“The welcome return of a beautiful tale beautifully wrought . . . has lost none of itsmagic . . . since it was first published.” —Herald

“A stirring tale of the Green Man which has not dated since publication in 1968.” —Evening Standard

Three children find an ornate Celtic buckle. To them it is treasure, a fantastic find but theyhave no idea that it has awakened a giant who has lain at rest for centuries. Little do theyknow that an evil warlord and his leathermen have also awaited this moment, this chance towield their deadly power. In a chilling tale full of menace and suspense the final battle be-tween good and evil must be fought. Beautifully written, subtle, and evocative, this story tran-scends age, transporting the reader into an intensely atmospheric world where the imaginationknows no bounds. John Gordon has written 19 books for children, including The BurningBaby and Other Ghosts, The Flesh Eater, Gilray’s Ghost, and The Midwinter Watch.

208 pp • 5 x 8 • 20 B/W Illustrations • Ages 8–12 • Fiction9781842555453 • October • $10.99 Paper • Orion Children’s Books

Greek RansomMichael Malaghan

Action, adventure, and Greek history are rolled together in this high-energy quest story,capturing the imagination of the most reluctant of readers.

When their archaeologist parents are kidnapped on a Greek island, Callie and Nick must bat-tle a psychotic millionaire, deadly helicopters, booby-trapped tombs, earthquakes, and a lion-headed monster to reach a Mycenaean treasure fabulous enough to pay their parents’ ransom.Michael Malaghan has written for television; this is his first children’s novel.

272 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–11 • Fiction 9781842707869 • January • $9.99 Paper • Andersen Press

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The MurrianRobert Dodds

Dripping ghosts, self-rolling golf balls, rebellious dwarves, unmanned fishing craft, mer-men, and a man-eating queen ant menace a small town dominated by a mad geneticist.

“Should be in every library for its vocabulary and the quality of its writing.” —School Librarian on Nightland

Ben and Clare are staying with Aunt Gwen in Antmouth for the summer. They’ve been toldthe coast there is haunted by the ghosts of smugglers, but they are soon much more alarmedby the living residents of the village. There’s the tall thin fellow in charge of the Insect Zoo,who acts like the worst kind of mad scientist. And then there are all the fish-eyed golfers whoseem to be spying on them. Why do their golf balls seem to go everywhere—even into thecottage itself? And what is going on in the big estate at the top of the hill, where a mysteri-ous dome rises above the trees? Most frightening of all, why do people from the village keepvanishing? The thin curtain of normality is ripped aside, plunging the reader into a bizarreworld of hidden terror! Robert Dodds is also the author of Nightland, Rattlesnake, and TheSecret of Iguando.

160 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–11 • Fiction 9781842708453 • November • $8.99 Paper • Andersen Press

The OK TeamNick Place

They think they’re freaks but really they’re superheroes!

Hazy Retina was born out of focus. He’s all blurry around the edges. And when he’s nerv-ous or embarrassed, he disappears completely. He always thought of himself as a freak,until he got a visit from the Australian Federation of Hero Types. It turns out he’s anEntry Level Grade Two Superhero! Now he just has to find some equally low-grade he-roes who are prepared to join his team—the OK Team. This hilarious adventure storyfeatures newspaper articles, cartoons, collector’s handwritten notes, photographs, tran-scripts, and graffiti.

9781741751864 • November

The OK Team 2Better Than OK

Nick Place

Hazy Retina, a.k.a Focus, is back at the helm of his special superhero squad, and theyare up to their capes in strife.

Focus and his team are Level D, Third Grade Heroes who are finding their feet. But thebad guys have a new secret weapon—the Serum That Overly Magnifies Powers(S.T.O.M.P.). And Focus has agreed to a Knighthood Pact without checking the fine print.Can the OK Team overcome the effect of S.T.O.M.P and survive the Knighthood Pact?Or has Hazy lost his focus for good? Laugh-out-loud funny, this series has themes in-cluding confidence, identity, leadership, and teamwork, and features a range of text andgraphic elements such as “hero cards” to break up the story for easy reading.

9781741751871 • February

THE OK TEAM

Nick Place

Nick Place has been a professional writer for more than 20 years, in newspapers, magazines, TV, radio,and online. He currently runs a media company called Media Giants. He is the author of Kazillion Wish.

Each: 288 pp • 5 x 7.5 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 8–12 • Fiction $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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Chelonia GreenChampion of Turtles

Christobel Mattingley

Chellie loves her island and its turtles, but they are in danger, and it’s up to her to teachher neighbors how to be conscious of their beautiful natural environment.

Chellie loves the big green turtles in their secret pool on the island where she lives. Everyday, when the tide is right, she goes to be with her turtle family, and when she learns theirscientific name, Chelonia, she decides to call herself Chelonia Green. One day she is dev-astated to find Caretta, the only loggerhead turtle in the pool, choked to death on discardedfishing line. Chellie decides to take action and begins cleaning up all the flotsam and jet-sam along the island’s beaches; she even begins a campaign to persuade fishermen not tothrow their garbage into the sea. Her efforts help bring together her island community, andproduce some surprising results! Christobel Mattingley is the author of several books, in-cluding Battle Order 204; First Friend; Hurry Up, Alice!, and No Gun for Asmir.

100 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781741751710 • September • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

Mahtab’s StoryLibby Gleeson

Based on a true story, this vivid and compelling story of a young girl fleeing Afghanistanwith her family and their journey to Australia touches on topical themes of displacement,citizenship, and loss.

“Subtle, direct, and profound.” —Booklist starred review of Half a World Away

Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly throughthe rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to faraway Australia. Months go by, monthsof waiting, months of dread, with only memories and hopes to sustain them. Will they everbe reunited with their father, will they ever find a home? The plight of refugees from war-torncountries, and what it really means to leave everything behind, and the difficulties of start-ing a new life are vividly explored in this unforgettable story. Libby Gleeson is a highly ac-claimed writer who has published more than 30 books for children and teenagers, includingCuddle Time, Half a World Away, and The Great Bear (with Armin Greder), which won theprestigious Bologna Ragazzi in 2000. She has been short-listed for the CBC Awards 12 times.

186 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction 9781741753349 • October • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

Twist of GoldMichael Morpurgo

A Dickensian tale of two orphans escaping the Irish potato famine from the author of Kensuke’s Kingdom.

“Sentimental in the best sense of the word . . . the novel remains a colorful, engaging,Dickensian read to its happy and affecting conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly

“Will keep readers avidly turning the pages.” —Kirkus Reviews

Sean and Annie have one chance to escape the potato famine in Ireland, and after surviving ashipwreck they land safely in America in search of their father. But their new land is one ofhardship and they live in poverty on the streets of Boston. However, their adventure is just be-ginning. After first living aboard a steamboat, they then join pioneers traveling across the prairies.Their music and dancing bring joy to all they meet, but their family “torc”—a golden neck-lace—brings both blessings and curses, and thieves prowl to get hold of it. Annie and Seanmust protect their torc as they search for their father: their family’s survival depends on it.Michael Morpurgo has been awarded the Smarties Prize, the Whitbread Award, the Circle ofGold Award, and the Children’s Book Award for his children’s fiction. His books include An-imal Stories, Beowulf, Out of the Ashes, Private Peaceful, and War Horse.

304 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 9–12 • Fiction9781405229289 (Replaces 9780749746872) • September • $7.99 Paper • Egmont UK

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Charlotte and the StarletA would-be equestrian champion finds out that her Hollywood diva horse can talk!

“Mr. Ed meets the Saddle Club in this sassy, feel-good tale of a girl and hertalking horse . . . extremely enjoyable—it’s funny, escapist, wish-fulfillmentreading.” —Australian Bookseller & Publisher

Charlotte is a natural horse person, and now she has the chance to try out forthe Junior Olympic Equestrian Squad. But the academy head dislikes her, and Char-lotte’s roommates aren’t above playing dirty tricks to get ahead. Leila is a movie-star horse with a diva attitude, but when she is suddenly kidnapped, she ends upat Charlotte’s riding academy. Her only way back to Hollywood is to reveal her bigsecret to Charlotte: Leila can talk! Can the two work together to achieve their dreams?

240 pp • 9781741661248 • September

CHARLOTTE AND THE STARLET

Dave Warner

Dave Warner has written for television and film, including the screenplays for the feature films Cut and Garage Days.

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

A Friend in NeedLeila gets jealous when Charlotte makes a new friend, but a daring rescueattempt proves that Charlotte will always be her closest pal!

Charlotte has made it into the prestigious Junior Olympic Equestrian Squad andLeila is having so much fun with Charlotte that she’s given up her sparkling Hollywood movie career for now. Charlotte has also made a friend in the newrecruit Hannah, but this means she has less time to spend with Leila—and Leilais a horse who doesn’t like to be ignored! Things get a whole lot worse whenCharlotte returns from an academy to discover that Leila has been sold to a dis-reputable showman. Charlotte has to get Leila back, and it will take all her courageand brains as well as help from Hannah to rescue her best friend.

256 pp • 9781741663068 • November

Hooray for HollywoodLeila is back in Hollywood, but will her film be able to save Charlotte’s riding school from being closed?

When Charlotte’s riding school is sued by one of the Evil Three, there is only onesolution: Leila must return to her beloved Hollywood and make a movie to savethe academy. But Hollywood has its own problems: snobby stars, rival filmmakers,disgruntled employees, and the lure of glamorous parties. While Leila is away,someone kidnaps Sarah-Jane, and no one knows why. Now Charlotte and herfriends have to find out before the film is cancelled and the academy is shut down.

240 pp • 9781741663075 • February

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The Lost CastleFeaturing a cast of dinosaur warriors as well as dark and powerful magic, a gripping tale of an ancient land under siege, and the heroic trio that must try to save it.

When Queen Tayesha threatens to conquer all seven kingdoms of Krangor andbreak the ancient bond between the saur and the land, a young noble named Adalonvows to stop her. He and his loyal friends Targesh and Simangee must find a safehaven, far from the queen’s bloodthirsty soldiers. Beyond a river of fire, a lostcastle beckons them. Mysteries and magical wonders await the three friends atthe castle, but awakening ancient magic brings its own dangers.

240 pp • 9781741662047 • September

The Missing KinJust when all hope seems lost, Adalon stumbles upon a secret that may bethe key to winning the great war in this classic fantasy quest with a di-nosaur twist.

While Adalon and his friends Targesh and Simangee gather supporters at the LostCastle, the mad Queen Tayesha and her ruthless general continue to wage waron the Seven Kingdoms of Krangor. It is only when Simangee finds a legend inan ancient text that the rebels begin to have renwed hope. Do the Missing Kinof the saur really exist? Can the three friends find the winged saur and convincethem to join their cause before the war is lost?

208 pp • 9781741661750 • November

The King in ReserveThe third installment of the gripping fantasy series features betrayals, battles, and beguiling enchantments.

Queen Tayesha’s plan to rule all the saur is tormenting the land itself. Earthquakes,volcanoes, and vast crevasses are threatening to tear Krangor apart. To halt thequeen’s plans, Adalon and his must rescue a young king in exile. Their missionis thrown into turmoil, however, when the mysterious and terrible A’ak redoubletheir efforts to return from their magical banishment. Adalon, Targesh, andSimangee must rise to challenge after challenge as their lives hang in the balanceand the fate of the world rests in their claws.

240 pp • 9781741661811 • February

THE CHRONICLES OF KRANGORMichael Pryor

Michael Pryor is the author of the Quentaris Chronicles series and the Laws of Magic series.

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TIME RUNNERS

Justin Richards

Jamie Grant is a Time Runner, recruited by his friend Anna to help fix problems with time and keep history on track—all while battling their arch enemy Darkling Midnight.

Justin Richards is the author of The Death Collector; the Invisible Detective series, which includesDouble Life; and many Doctor Who novelizations, including The Resurrection Casket.

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Time Runners: Freeze FramedJamie could not be a more normal 12-year-old boy—but add evil timecreatures and the mysterious Anna, and his world changes completely!

Let me tell you about the day my life ended. I remember it as if it was yes-terday which, maybe, it was. Or perhaps it will be tomorrow. I lose track. Afterall, it was a long time ago.

At first, Jamie Grant thinks people are just ignoring him. His teacher, hisclassmates, even his own mother! Everyone—apart from his little sister, Ellie—is suddenly acting as if he’s not around. He’s fallen off the register at school,people don’t reply to his questions, and he’s not even showing up in old fam-ily photos. Creepy or what? Eventually, with the help of the friendly but mys-terious Anna, he comes to realize that he doesn’t exist—and he never has.He’s fallen through a time break and is living in a parallel world in whichhe was never born. What’s more, Jamie discovers that although he is out-side time, he has the power to control it—and so he and Anna are employedas Time Runners to fix the rips in time. But they must work against the sin-ister Darkling Midnight, who is intent on causing chaos throughout history,to prevent time from falling apart.

208 pp • 9781416926429 • September

Time Runners: Rewind AssassinThe Time Runners head back to Elizabethan London in their second adventure, to try to prevent an assassination that may change history.

The man Jamie and Anna are looking for is no ordinary killer. Dressed in amodern business suit and with a high-powered sniper rifle, his sights are seton Will Shakespeare and changing history—if the Time Runners don’t stophim. Their old enemy, Darkling Midnight, wants to form an alliance againstthe assassin. But can he be trusted? As the Spanish Armada, wrecked anddefeated eight years previously, surfaces from the watery depths, and soldierswho should be long dead leap ashore to invade England, Jamie and Annarealize that nothing is quite as it seems. It will take all their courage and in-genuity to defeat their sinister enemy.

208 pp • 9781416926436 • November

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Time Runners: Past ForwardThe third adventure in the series fast forwards to a lawless U.S. in 2021—who’s tampering with time?

The U.S. in 2021 is not a pleasant place—after the death of President Carl-ton in 2016, civilization has broken down. Several states have ceded, andthe people fear for their lives. There are gun battles on the city streets andbarely enough food to go around. Jamie and Anna are with a group of chil-dren at a scientific facility on the outskirts of Washington, DC—a compoundguarded by the army, with rioters clamoring to get inside this safe haven.But Jamie and Anna don’t care about that—they’re here because someoneat the facility is developing time travel, and that shouldn’t happen for cen-turies yet. With rioters breaking in from outside, and a terrifying monsteron the loose inside, our heroes meet the businessman who’s funding the re-search: Darkling Midnight. Can Jamie and Anna stop the monster, escapethe rioters, and discover what Midnight’s up to? How is it all tied up withthe death of the president? And why are the children here—unless they arepart of the time experiments themselves?

176 pp • 9781416926443 • January

Time Runners: Wipe OutBack to the 1950s for the fourth book in the series—a time Anna knows well.

Jamie and Anna are Time Runners—they keep history moving in the rightdirection. Their latest mission takes them to Britain in the 1950s, during theCold War—when Anna was from before she fell through the cracks in time.But something’s terribly wrong. Why is a Russian spy attending a dinner partyheld by the man in charge of Britain’s nuclear development? Why is a ghostlyimage of Anna being dragged away by grotesque imp-like creatures? Whydoes the mysterious Mr. Prophecy never leave his room? And why is there acorridor reaching back through time hidden in the cellar? If Jamie and Annadon’t find out quickly, it could be too late. It could be the end of the world.

192 pp • 9781416926450 • March

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Consequences: Don’t Call Me BabyIs seeing the truth behind closed celebrity doors all Katie dreams it will be?

Seventeen-year-old Katie is overwhelmed when she lands a job as a nanny for Premier Leaguesoccer player Brett Ballentine and his wife Kassie’s kids. Arriving at the Ballentine mansion inLondon, Katie feels as though she’s living in a magazine. She’s got a whole floor of the house toherself, her own car, and the inside scoop on Britain’s most notorious celebrity couple. But thereis a downside. Katie has to learn to keep her mouth shut when it comes to some of Kassie’s strangeand desperate behavior. And Brett is like the ice man—he barely acknowledges her. As time goeson the “happy couple” reveals their true colors, and the true state of their volatile marriage. Kassiehas a twisted secret, and Brett’s getting too fond of “playing away.” Katie feels like she and thekids are caught in the middle of a war zone, culminating in a shocking revelation about Brett.But while Katie struggles with her predicament, a budding young photographer snaps the pic-ture the tabloids have been waiting for and catapults herself into the limelight.

256 pp • 9780340930397 • September

Consequences: The Camera Never LiesDoes Natalie’s dream of being a photographer have to mean destroying lives?

Natalie has dreamed of being a serious photographer ever since she got her first camera at eightyears old. She aspires to be like her heroine, Annie Leibowitz, and take fabulous soulful pictures.But then she took the picture that would shoot her straight into the world of celebrity cultureand the pages of Heat. Natalie couldn’t resist snapping ace athlete Brett-Ballentine in a clinchwith his childhood sweetheart. Selling the picture to the taboids was a no-brainer. Now she canset herself up with all the best equipment. Poor naïve Natalie didn’t realize that the media wouldturn her into a wannabe celebrity monster, falling out of cabs. Nobody’s interested in her pho-tography. Natalie’s only option is to take a controversial undercover job as a paparazzo, earnenough money to free herself from her devious agent, and resign herself to life in “ordinaryville”again. On an exclusive beach on location, Natalie can’t resist capturing beautiful model Jen Jonesas she bends to snort a line of coke as the sun sets. When Jen begs her to delete the picture Na-talie flashes back to what got her into her mess in the first place. She gives Jen what she wants,and Jen’s story begins.

224 pp • 9780340930403 • October

Consequences: Secrets, Lies and VideotapeWill Dan give up everything he’s worked for to snag the girl of his dreams?

Dan has escaped an oppressive family background for a job as a TV runner for a hip Londonstudio. He’s basically a glorified gopher, ordered around and shouted at, but he’s loving life inthe center of London. This is where it all happens! Dan’s on a mission to win over Katrina, aprecocious, game-playing young model, but his crappy apartment and lack of cash do not bodewell for a girl who clearly wants nothing less than champagne, beautiful people, and swank par-ties in her life. So when Dan is entrusted with the company credit card, he can’t see why the odddinner or champagne banquet for his conquest will do any harm. But one thing leads to anotherand before he knows it, Dan is up to his eyes in fraud. But he doesn’t know how to stop. Then,when things finally come to a head, Dan sees a chance to take the last fragment of control in amessed-up situation. It means throwing away his dreams, but it’s a chance to tell his story, andspeak to the world through his camera, for the very first time.

240 pp • 9780340930427 • November

CONSEQUENCES

Laurie Depp

A nanny. A photographer. A model. A TV runner. A journalist. A musician. Six teenagers whose lives areentwined, yet they’re strangers to each other. There is no action without consequence as they’re each

about to discover in this cleverly interlinked six-title teen miniseries.

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Consequences: Runway GirlHow does going from outcast to It Girl change Jennifer?

Jennifer Jones has been the gangly, weird-looking one at school, the girl none of the boys crushedon and none of the girls understood. Jennifer has wanted to escape her eccentric control freakof a mother and her boring judgemental peers at school for as long as she can remember. Andthen it happens. When Jen and her only friend Stevie are shopping, Jen is picked up and toldshe’s got what it takes to be a model: edgy, unconventional, and gloriously tall. From her life-changing encounter with young paparazzi princess, Natalie, on the beach in the West Indies,Jen tells her story in flashback—from gawky modeling ingénue to seasoned and lonely super-model. As her story closes, Jen is on her way out of Channel Z studios, having just given herlast-ever interview as a model, she collides with a young, eager-looking guy around her age whoappears awestruck at meeting her face to face. He wants her advice and all she can tell him iswhat she has learned during her time in the public eye. “Smash and grab,” she says sagely. “Lookafter Number One . . . nobody else will do it for you.”

224 pp • 9780340930410 • January

Consequences: Holding the Front PageIs Becky in over her head with a scandalous story and an older man?

Becky is thrilled to get a summer placement on a weekend style magazine. She’s always wantedto be a journalist, but Becky’s ambitions are for serious journalism—politics and current af-fairs, exploring topical issues with real depth. Becky’s resigned to doing the frothy stuff though,until one day on a train she overhears an intriguing and sinister phone conversation and clev-erly switches on her dictaphone. It seems that the conversation is about illegal gold bullion andimplicates some high-standing politicians. Becky and her new “colleague” Ben are determinedto get to the bottom of it, but there are distractions; she’s getting very close to Ben, who’s muchtoo old for her, and her dad—a politician—seems intent on thwarting the investigation. Beckysoon realizes she’s in deep water, both with the reportage and with Ben. It’s a relief when Jake,a boy her own age, starts taking an interest in her. She’ll never forget her passion and is drivento succeed, but Becky realizes that she needs to enjoy being a teenager for a while longer, be-fore the serious stuff sets in. And it’s while she’s hanging out with her new boyfriend that shemeets Ellie, a wannabe pop star, in line for the bathroom at an outdoor festival.

256 pp • 9780340930434 • February

Consequences: I’m With the BandWhich is more important to Ellie—being successful or being in a band she loves?

Dylan, Andy, and Elliana (Ellie to her friends) have been passionate about their band, Black-star, for as long as Ellie can remember. She loves the buzz of performing and the magical adu-lation from the crowd, and she counts the boys as her best friends, even if they do fight likecat and dog all the time. But just lately Ellie’s feelings for Dylan have turned from platonic tosomething else and that’s tricky because Ellie is going out with Andy. It’s getting more difficultto cope with her feelings and with Dylan’s moody, self-destructive impulses, so when Ellie se-cretly auditions for a Pop Idol-style talent show, she knows she’s going to have to make a de-cision about where her musical future lies—as a mass-market pop act or a credible indie singerwith a cool and original band like Blackstar. Ellie sings a song written by Dylan for her finalperformance on the talent show and wins. The crowd can’t get enough of her, or the song itseems, and that’s when Ellie’s conscience kicks in. Can she really betray Dylan to serve her ownneeds? And does her heart really belong with Blackstar after all? As she stands to receive herwinning ovation, Ellie makes a courageous decision.

240 pp • 9780340930441 • March

CONSEQUENCES

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LIVING BLONDE

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How to Date a MillionaireAllison Rushby

Nessa’s trip to Hawaii turns out to be anything but relaxing. Can she help salvage a trip gone horribly awry?

“A clever remake of a classic tale of transformation and self-discovery.” —Publishers Weekly on Hating Valentine’s Day

Nessa Joanne Mulholland is about to become a big sister. Her movie-star stepmother,Holly, is very pregnant with twins when suddenly her parents decide they need to getaway from it all. Within hours, Nessa, her dad, Holly, her best friend Alexa, and hertag-along cousin Nat are on a private jet that is headed for some rest and relaxation,Hawaiian-style. But once the group arrives, the penthouse apartment they’ve bookedis suddenly unavailable, Holly’s blood pressure skyrockets, and Nat goes beach-boycrazy. Now Nessa is stuck on an island and it’s all spiraling out of control! AllisonRushby’s other books include Hating Valentine’s Day, Friday Night Cocktails, and It’sNot You It’s Me.

224 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781741661699 • September • $7.99 (Can $8.99) PaperRandom House Australia

Ocean PearlJ. C. Burke

The pressure builds for Kia, Georgie, Micki, and Ace in the exciting sequel toStarfish Sisters.

“Starfish who surf together stick together.” It was Ace who wrote that in Kia, Georgie, andMicki’s blue booklets on the last day of camp. Yet it’s Ace who’s ended up ruining every-thing—ending the Starfish Sisters before they’ve even begun. The Starfish Sisters—Ace, Kia,Georgie, and Micki—should be happy that they’re on track to make the Junior Female Surf-ing Team. But Ace has begun to tear their friendship apart. Will lies, secrets, fighting—and love—keep them from ever being friends again? J. C. Burke is the author of severalbooks, including The Red Cardigan and White Lies.

332 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781741661613 • March • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper • Random House Australia

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MishapsNansi Kunze

Bad luck turns out to be more than just coincidence in this thrilling novel.

‘Becky,’ I said, grinning, ‘I have a feeling this is going to be a fantastic day.’As usual, I was spectacularly wrong.

Pen O’Connell is without a doubt the unluckiest girl at school. Her dreamdate has just fallen through, and her dog has literally eaten her homework.But when Pen meets Sebastian Meyer—teenage genius and genetics expert—she begins to wonder if everything that happens to her really is just bad luck.Pen questions whether Sebastian’s bizarre theory can explain why she is morelikely to get a head injury than a hot date. Nansi Kunze is a former teacher.

284 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781741662757 • October • $8.99 (Can $9.99) PaperRandom House Australia

Love You TwoMaria Pallotta-Chiarolli

Pina must wrestle with a terrible truth in this honest and straightfor-ward coming-of-age story.

“Gives an important voice to those juggling their way through thecomplexities of life, where lines have been blurred and normal is a state of mind.” —Melina Marchetta, author, Saving Francesca

Pina’s friends think that she’s lucky: her family is happy and her parents arefree spirited. But sometimes she wonders who the grown-up is: Pina or hermother. When she chances upon an email with some devastating informa-tion, everything Pina thought she knew about life and love unravels. Canher family survive what she has discovered? Two siblings, two boys, two cities,three generations, four friends. How many versions of the truth? Maria Pal-lotta-Chiarolli is the author of Someone You Know and the coauthor of Boys’Stuff and Girls’ Talk.

320 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781741660715 • November • $8.99 (Can $9.99) Paper Random House Australia

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Three WishesIsabelle Merlin

Silver shoes, a French castle, a dark mystery, and a thrilling love triangleall make Rose’s trip to France more than magical— a modern-day fairytale that fans of Meg Cabot will love!

“An absorbing mystery with romance thrown in.” —Good Reading

“Captures the ultimate desires of many young teenagers—travel, money,and romance with an adventure thrown in for good measure.” —Viewpoint

When Rose creates a blog for an English assignment, she doesn’t realize it willchange her life forever. An elegant stranger arrives to announce that Rose hasan aristocratic French grandfather who would like to meet her. Upon arriv-ing at her grandfather’s magnificent castle, Rose becomes enchanted with hernew life, and particularly with Charlie, a charming boy who is equally be-sotted with Rose. But as Rose begins to delve deeper into her family’s past,her fairy tale turns into a nightmare as it becomes clear that someone wantsher dead! Isabelle Merlin is the author of Pop Princess.

336 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781741662368 • November • $8.99 (Can $9.99) PaperRandom House Australia

Pop PrincessIsabelle Merlin

A glamorous trip to Paris has gone horribly awry in this modern-dayfairy tale.

A simple twist of fate catapults Lucie Rees from her ordinary life in an ordi-nary town to a strange, exciting job in Paris as friend to the ultra-famous buttroubled young pop star Arizona Kingdom. At first she is more than excited,but soon Lucie finds herself entangled in mysterious happenings that put herand Arizona in terrible danger. Lucie must discover the source of her trou-bles before it’s too late. Who can she trust? Will the holiday of a lifetime inParis turn into her last days on earth? Isabelle Merlin is the author of Three Wishes.

336 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781741663365 • February • $8.99 (Can $9.99) PaperRandom House Australia

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Tomorrow All Will Be BeautifulBrigid Lowry

Friendship, family, love, work, dreams, clothes, longing, losing, and beinghappy—intimate stories about the lives of teenage girls and women, bythe award-winning author of Guitar Highway Rose.

“A romantic, entertaining, and thoughtful novel.” —School Library Journal on Guitar Highway Rose

“Lowry’s careful choice of words, her rich, sensuous descriptions of na-ture, food, clothing—life!—are distinctive . . . An unassuming, charmingbook.” —Booklist on Guitar Highway Rose

“Imagine a more functional Georgia Nicolson (of Louise Rennison’sAngus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging) in Perth, Australia, and you’llhave the main character in this exhilarating novel.” —Booklist starred review of Follow the Blue

Winner of the Young Adult Fiction Prize in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award 2008

Short-listed for the New Zealand Post Book Awards 2008 forYoung Adult Fiction

Quirky, creative, and tender, this honest, beautiful anthology of stories and po-etry by an acclaimed young adult writer is about growing up and leaving home,about feeling wobbly and learning how to be wonderful, about friendships,freedom, and flaws. It deals with love, death, coffee, bad-hair days, and every-thing in between. For girls who are 13 and lonely, or women who are 30 andsinking, these stories—about the adult lives that teenagers long for or fear andthe teenage years that women remember with regret or relief—will resonate.With its charming scrapbook illustrated design and its variety of moods, thisbook will make readers laugh, cry, dance, and sing. Brigid Lowry is the authorof Follow the Blue, Guitar Highway Rose, and Things You Either Hate or Love.

192 pp • 5 x 7.5 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 14+ • Fiction 9781741751604 • January • $9.99 (Can $10.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

Just HenryMichelle Magorian

From the award-winning author of Goodnight Mister Tom comes a grippingmystery-thriller about the power of cinema, photography, and friendship inone boy’s life.

“The author has a wonderful gift for hanging a richly woven tapestryaround an essentially simple frame.” —Times Education Supplement

“A thrilling, richly detailed story that rips along to a hair-raising climax.” —Times

Winner of the 2008 Children’s Costa Book Award It’s 1949 and life is bleak for Henry. He misses his father who died a war hero,and he escapes from his annoying stepfather and stepsister whenever he can bygoing to the movies. One day he meets Mr. Beaumont, a man who also loves filmsand agrees to lend Henry a camera for his school project. Henry is disgusted tolearn that he’s been put in a group with Jeffries, the son of a man who went AWOL,and Pip, who was born illegitimate. Henry begins to learn that tolerance and friend-ship are more important than social stigmas when he processes the film and makesan alarming discovery. Like a bomb waiting to explode, Henry’s world is aboutto unravel, and he will need his new friends to keep disaster in check. MichelleMagorian is the author of several children’s books, including the acclaimed Good-night Mister Tom.

720 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 12+ • Fiction 9781405227575 • October • $11.99 Paper • Egmont UK

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The Beggar of VolubilisAn assignment from the Emperor of Rome takes Flavia and her sleuth friends on anadventure across the North African desert.

Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupus are on a quest for the Emperor Titus to steal a valu-able gemstone known as Nero’s Eye. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whomever ownsthe gem will rule the Roman Empire, so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Flaviaand her friends travel across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha to Vol-ubilis—or modern-day Libya to Morocco. As they travel on a caravan across the desertthey encounter slave traders, pantomime actors, and a wild animal stampede. Along theway, the young detectives must also try to determine what has happened to Uncle Gaius.

272 pp • 9781842556047 • October

The Scribes from AlexandriaFilled with perplexing puzzles, the four detective friends must follow a complicatedpath through ancient Egypt in search of treasure for the Roman Empire.

“If you were appointing a time-traveller to report back on life in first-centuryRome, you couldn’t do better than Caroline Lawrence.” —Daily Mail

A desperate quest begins in the Romano-Egyptian port of Alexandria, the magnificentcity of the great lighthouse, the Library, and the tomb of Alexander the Great. Codes,riddles, anagrams, and hieroglyphics lead Flavia and her friends down the river Nile topyramids and sphinxes, temples and tombs, crocodiles and hippos. But what lies at theend of their long journey? Treasure or death?

272 pp • 9781842556054 • January

The Prophet from EphesusThe courageous quartet of Roman Empire-era sleuths makes their way to Asia in searchof a kidnapped compatriot in this compelling mystery.

“The novel opens—and indeed ends—on a note of tension and excitement. This isan interesting, well researched, and well paced novel.” —The Bookbag

It is August, 81AD. Presumed dead by their families, Flavia and her friends feel very farfrom home. News of more kidnappings in Italia reaches them, and when they discoverone of Miriam’s twins is among the missing, the four detectives set out for Halicarnas-sus in the Roman province of Asia. There they find a countryside full of prophets whoclaim to heal the sick and cure the lame, but who may simply be tricksters and villainsin disguise. Once again, the detectives’ loyalties are tested as they are confronted withhopes for the future and grim legacies of the past.

224 pp • 9781842556061 • March

THE ROMAN MYSTERIES

Caroline Lawrence

Welcome to the world of Flavia Gemina. The year is 79AD and the place is Ostia, port of Rome. From here, FlaviaGemina, daughter of a roman sea captain, embarks on thrilling adventures with her three friends Jonathan, Nubia,

and Lupus. As she and her friends attempt to solve their first crime, the clues lead them around Ostia: to the harbor,the forum, the lighthouse, and the tombs of the dead. Later mysteries take them to Pompeii, Rome, Greece, North

Africa, Egypt, Turkey, and finally back to Ostia and Rome.

Caroline Lawrence grew up in California and went to England when she won a scholarship to Cambridge to studyclassical archaeology, which she followed with a degree in Hebrew and Jewish studies at the University of London.

She is the author of The Roman Mysteries, which has been turned into a television series for BBC.

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Trimalchio’s Feast and Other Mini-MysteriesFind out what else has been going on between each exciting installment of theRoman Mysteries series.

“A splendid appetite-whetter for new readers of the series.”—Times Educational Supplement

Full of the sights and sounds of ancient Rome, each of the stories in this thrilling col-lection brings to life events from the lives of Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupus thatwere alluded to in previous volumes of the Roman Mysteries series. Set during the dan-gerous, exciting reign of Emperor Titus, these stories are accompanied by notes that pro-vide background on their inspiration and relevance to rest of the series.

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There’s a Worm on My EyeballDr. Adam Taor Illustrations by Douglas Holgate

Featuring amazing facts about germs, viruses, and worms that in-habit the body, this is the perfect guide to finding an excuse to callin sick to school!

With inspections into more than 30 different tiny forms of life, this is afascinating collection of all the gross and icky things that call the humanbody home. Featured organisms include the African eye worm, which re-veals itself by squirming across your eyeball, and light-emitting bacteriathat often grow around paper cuts. Packed with detailed, technical draw-ings, comic illustrations, games, quizzes, and puzzles, this is the ultimateguide to the nastiest things that live inside you! Dr. Adam Taor is a healthjournalist. Douglas Holgate is a professional designer and the illustratorof the Zinc Alloy series of comic books.

192 pp • 6 x 8.5 • 100 B/W Illustrations • Ages 9–12 • Nonfiction9781741662139 • September • $7.99 (Can $8.99) Paper Random House Australia

The Make Your Own Joke BookSharon Holt

Ever wondered how to write a knock-knock joke? Do you know how toidentify a missing-link joke? In a tangle over tongue twisters? This bookis for you!

Why is the end of a joke called a punchline? Are there any health benefits oflaughter? Packed with riddles and hoaxes, instructions on making your ownjokes, facts about the funny bone, and humor in history, this is the best bookon jokes that a young comedian could ever read. Seriously. Sharon Holt haswritten a number of educational books and is the author of It’s True: You CanMake Your Own Jokes.

88 pp • 5 x 7.5 • 50 Line Drawings • Ages 8–12 • Nonfiction9781741755824 (Replaces 9781741147339) • November$5.99 (Can $6.99) Paper • Allen & Unwin

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Juicy WritingInspiration and Techniques for Young Writers

Brigid Lowry

From how to get started to how to deal when it gets difficult, atreasure-trove of inspiration and practical advice on creative writing—and on living a confident, creative life—especially for teenagers.

Why being a writer is good: you get paid to make stuff up, you get to travelbecause it’s research, you can stay home and work in your pajamas. Whybeing a writer is bad: sitting by yourself in your study for hours is lonely.Brigid Lowry knows the highs and lows of being a writer, but she still thinksit’s a joy. Speaking directly to young people, she offers her own uniquestories and techniques to inspire their creativity and motivate them to ex-plore the world of words. Taking young writers on a journey to discoverthemselves and what they really want to say, she explains how to makeit juicy and original, answering questions such as What do you need tobegin? Where can you find ideas? How can you make your writing bet-ter? and What can you do if you get stuck? This guide will bring out thebest in all young writers, with suggestions from the practical—buy a newjournal, dust off your diary, find a favorite pen—to the poetic—write hardand fast into the wild land of your imagination. Brigid Lowry is the au-thor of Follow the Blue, Guitar Highway Rose, and Things You EitherHate or Love.

216 pp • 5 x 8 • Ages 14+ • Nonfiction 9781741750485 • November • $10.99 (Can $11.99) Paper Allen & Unwin

Bras, Boys and Bad Hair DaysA Girls’ Guide to Living with Style

Anita Naik

A teen girl’s ultimate fairy godmother guide to living with style and more.

“Essential advice on everything you need to know . . . will help youbounce back from both little emergencies and full-scale disasters.”—Cosmopolitan on Babe Bible

For every girl who wants to know how to apply makeup, how to ask aguy out, how to survive school, how to be fashionably green, and of course,how to buy a bra that fits, this book is an oracle of knowledge that noteenage girl should be without! With advice on boys, friends, parents, school,and fashion, Bras, Boys and Bad Hair Days reveals it all in one stylish, ul-timate handbook. Anita Naik has written for Cosmopolitan, Glamour, NewWoman, Red, and Zest. Specializing in health and lifestyle issues, she isthe author of numerous books, including the Lazy Girl’s Guide series, BabeBible, and Flirtology.

172 pp • 5 x 8 • B/W Illustrations Throughout • Ages 12+ • Nonfiction 9780340970577 • September • $7.99 Paper • Hodder Children’s

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Collins Spanish Club: Book 148 pp • Ages 7–9 • 9780007287581

Collins Spanish Club: Book 260 pp • Ages 9–12 • 9780007287598

COLLINS SPANISH CLUB

Rosi McNab

Through a series of 10 units, Spanish Club uses activities, games, puzzles, stories, stickers, and songs toexplore grammar and vocabulary concepts in an entirely undaunting way. The recurring Detective feature

encourages learners to explore the language for interesting new facts and rules, while regular Q&A-style tipsaddress common queries about items such as spelling, usage, and irregularities. The sing-along CD, which canbe used independently of the book, features native Spanish-speaking children to ensure that users learn a realaccent from someone who is their own age. Each unit contains “Tips for parents,” explaining simple strate-

gies to ensure the child gets the most from the course. Collins Spanish Club books are the ideal way to ensurethat young learners not only excel in Spanish at school but also have great fun doing it.

Rosi McNab has produced bestselling courses and materials for Collins, Heinemann, Pearson Education, Hodder Education, BBC, and Goethe Institut.

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Collins French Club: Book 148 pp • Ages 7– 9 • 9780007287567

Collins French Club: Book 260 pp • Ages 9–12 • 9780007287574

COLLINS FRENCH CLUB

Rosi McNab

Through a series of 10 units, French Club uses puzzles, stories, songs, activities, and stickers to exploregrammar and vocabulary concepts in an entirely undaunting way. The recurring Détective feature encour-

ages learners to explore the language for interesting new facts and rules, while regular Q&A-style tipsaddress common queries about items such as spelling, usage, and irregularities. This refreshingly fun,

activity-based approach to French “Help your child” section explaining simple strategies for parents toensure that children get the most from the book. The CD, which can be used independently of the book,

features native French-speaking children to ensure that users learn a real accent from someone who is theirown age. Collins French Club books are the ideal way to ensure that young learners not only excel in

French at school but also have great fun doing it.

Rosi McNab has produced bestselling courses and materials for Collins, Heinemann, Pearson Education, Hodder Education, BBC, and Goethe Institut.

Each: 8.5 x 12 • Four-color Interior • Includes Audio CDEducation Resource • $15.99 Paper • Collins UK

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Feeding the BumpNutrition and Recipes for Pregnancy

Lisa Neal

Delicious recipes and nutritional advice for preconception, pregnancy, and beyond.

“Every pregnant woman who follows Lisa’s advice can be confident she will havedone her best for her unborn child.” —Professor Michael Bennett, the Royal Hospital for Women and Head of School, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of New South Wales

Divided chronologically into preconception, first, second, and third trimesters andpostpartum/breast-feeding, Feeding the Bump provides all the information about awoman’s own and their unborn child’s nutritional requirements and the best way tofulfill them. It is packed with useful information and nutrition tips, including tried-and-true remedies for common complaints, such as morning sickness and heartburn,along with more than 100 easy-to-follow and absolutely delicious recipes. This is amust-have resource for all women wanting to maximize their unborn child’s healthand their own through what they eat. Lisa Neal has worked closely with obstetri-cians, dieticians, a lactation consultant, a midwife, and a nutritionist to ensure thatall the information provided in the book is reliable and authoritative.

264 pp • 6.5 x 8.5 • Two-color Interior • Health/Cooking 9781741753714 • October • $19.95 (Can $21.95) Paper • Arena

Christian Christian NamesBaby Names Inspired by the Bible and the Saints

Martin Manser

From Aaron to Zipporah, parents wishing to celebrate their Christian heritage will findmore than 2,000 first names from which to choose.

Are you looking for a baby name with a deeper meaning? Or for a popular and resonant namethat has stood the test of time? If so, then Christian Christian Names is the only book you’llneed. There are many options that readers will recognize and some they won’t, but all of themhave their meaning explained as well as the story of the Biblical character or Saint withthe same name. Martin Manser is the author of The Guinness Book of Words and The Pen-guin Wordmaster.

256 pp • 5 x 8 • Parenting & Family Care/Religion & Theology 9780007297214 • October • $9.99 Paper • Collins UK

Baby-Led WeaningHelping Your Baby to Love Good Food

Gill Rapley and Tracey MurkettA commonsense guide to weaning that exchanges the purées and spoons for baby-selected solid foods.

“It sounds like common sense: after all, would you want to be strapped into a highchair and force-fed spoon after spoon of bland vegetables? It’s surely much more excit-ing to be able to exercise a bit of control over your diet.” —Guardian

Though many believe that babies should be weaned by being spoon-fed purées, self-feedingallows babies to use their natural abilities to explore taste, texture, color and smell. It alsoencourages independence and confidence by allowing them to experiment with foods at theirown pace. This practical guide offers parents information on how to introduce a child tosolid food and hints on developing a happy and confident eater. With practical tips for get-ting started and the lowdown on what to expect, this informed reference show why self-feeding from the start is the healthiest way for any baby to develop. Gill Rapley has workedas a nurse for 20 years and has also been a midwife and breastfeeding counselor. TraceyMurkett is a freelance writer.

256 pp • 5.5 x 8.5 • Parenting & Family Care 9780091923808 • November • $19.95 Paper • Vermilion

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Title Index

Consequences: Holding the Front Page ..............71Consequences: I’m With the Band ......................71Consequences: Runway Girl ................................71Consequences: Secrets, Lies and Videotape ........70Consequences: The Camera Never Lies................70Crashing and Splashing ........................................4Crazy Cosmos ....................................................26Creation..............................................................14Curly ..................................................................60Curly and the Fent ..............................................60Curly Saves Grandma’s House..............................60Dads ..................................................................86Diamonds Are a Teens's Best Friend,....................72Digger, Digger! ..................................................88Diggers and Dumpers..........................................48Dilly and the Goody Goody ................................49Dinomazia ....................................................26, 87Dog Called Whatnot, A ......................................50Dolphins of Laurentum, The ................................77Double Delight Pop-Up Alphabet ..........................1Double Delight Pop-Up Books ..............................1Double Delight Pop-Up Numbers ..........................1Dr Xargle’s Book of Earthlets ..............................87Dragon Boy ........................................................50Dragonmazia ......................................................26Dragons ..............................................................87Easter Angels, The ..............................................19Emerald Ball ........................................................55Enemies of Jupiter, The........................................77Evening at Alfie’s, An ..........................................42Fabulous Fairy Feast, The ....................................31Feeding the Bump ..............................................82Firestarter............................................................88First Christmas, The ......................................17, 88First Easter, The ..................................................17First Rainbow, The ..............................................17First Roman Mysteries Quiz Book, The ................77Flora the Fairy......................................................48Flora the Fairy’s Magic Spells................................48Fly Away Peter ....................................................39Follow the Swallow ............................................49Football Ghosts, The............................................50For Sale or Swap ................................................85Forest of Doom and Gloom, The ........................59Friend in Need, A ................................................66Friends Forever ....................................................83From Ostia to Alexandria with Flavia Gemina ......77Fugitive from Corinth, The ..................................77George, the Dragon and the Princess ..................87Giant Under the Snow, The ................................63Gibblewort the Goblin ........................................61Gladiators from Capua, The ................................77Glow-Worm Who Lost Her Glow, The ................49Go Baby Go! ........................................................5Goblin at the Beach ............................................61Goblin at the Zoo ................................................61Goblin in the Bush ..............................................61Goblin in the Rainforest ......................................61Goblin in the Snow ............................................61Goblin on the Reef ..............................................61Greek Ransom ....................................................63Green Bananas....................................................48Growing Green ..................................................87Happiest Day of My Life, The ................................4Happy and Sad......................................................4Harry ..................................................................84Helpful Helen the Robot ......................................50

Title Index2nd Big Big Book of Tashi, The ............................87Alfie ....................................................................42Alfie and the Big Boys ........................................86Alfie and the Birthday Surprise ............................42Alfie Wins a Prize ................................................42Alison Lester Board Books ....................................4All About Me ......................................................33Angel and the Dove, The ....................................19Aquamaze ..........................................................26Are You for Wheel? ............................................83Are You Sad, Little Bear? ....................................18Assassins of Rome, The ......................................77Astounding Astromaze, The ................................26Attica ..................................................................88Audrey Goes to Town..........................................58Audrey of the Outback........................................58Australian 1 2 3 of Animals, An ............................6Australian ABC of Animals, An ..............................6Babies ............................................................2, 86Baby Jesus ....................................................14, 87Baby Pie ..............................................................36Baby-Led Weaning ..............................................82Bambert’s Book of Missing Stories ......................40Beggar of Volubilis, The ................................76, 77Beginner’s Luck ..................................................85Belmont and the Dragon ....................................59Bibs and Boots ......................................................4Big and Little ......................................................83Big Big Big Book of Tashi, The..............................87Big Big Book of Gibblewort the Goblin, The ........61Big Dog and Little Dog Go Flying ........................49Bill Bird’s New Boots .......................................... 48Billy and Bella ......................................................28Blessings Book ....................................................16Blessings for a Baby Boy ......................................16Blessings for a Baby Girl ......................................16Blue Bananas ......................................................49Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat..................................83Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat and the Flying Trapeze ....83Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat and the Jewel Thief........83Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat and the Lion’s Claws ......83Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat series ........................83Book of Books, The ............................................23Bras, Boys and Bad Hair Days ..............................79Bridget’s Book of Nursery Rhymes........................88Bubble and Squeak: The Great Cheese Hunt ......35Build Your Own Pirate Ship..................................88Bums ..................................................................86Butterfly Girl........................................................30Cake Test ............................................................49Can You Keep a Secret? ......................................83Charioteer of Delphi, The ....................................77Charlotte and the Starlet ....................................66Chelonia Green ..................................................65Christian Christian Names ..................................82Christmas Surprise ................................................2Chronicles of Krangor, The ..................................67Coconut Jack ......................................................49Collins French Club ............................................81Collins French Club: Book 1 ................................81Collins French Club: Book 2 ................................81Collins Spanish Club............................................80Collins Spanish Club: Book 1 ..............................80Collins Spanish Club: Book 2 ..............................80Colossus of Rhodes, The......................................77Consequences ..............................................70, 71Consequences: Don’t Call Me Baby ....................70

“Here I Am!” Said Smedley ................................49Hide & Seek ........................................................85Hooray for Hollywood ........................................66Hootcat Hill ........................................................63Hoppy Birthday, Jo-Jo! ........................................48Hot Potato ..........................................................85Hottest Boy Who Ever Lived, The ........................46How to Cook Children ........................................41How to Date a Millionaire....................................72Hugo’s Motorcycle Rescue ..................................88Hush Baby Hush ....................................................5I Can, You Can, Toucan!......................................48I Want to Know About Jesus ..............................20I Want to Know About the Bible..........................20I Win! ................................................................48I’m Still Awake, Still! ..........................................38In the City ..........................................................87India, the Showstopper ......................................88In-o-saur, Out-o-saur ..........................................87Jack ....................................................................83Jack and the Prince of Dogs: World Cup Heroes ....83Jack King of the Dogs..........................................83Jack’s Bed............................................................48Juicy Writing ......................................................79Jungle Book, The ................................................87Jungle School ......................................................48Just Henry ..........................................................75Katie and the British Artists ................................44Katie and the Dinosaurs ......................................44Katie and the Spanish Princess ............................45Katie Books ..................................................44, 45Katie in London ..................................................45Katie’s Picture Show ............................................44King in Reserve, The ............................................67Kisses for Daddy..................................................86Kitty Princess and the Fantastic Frog ....................86Koala Who Bounced, The ....................................84Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories, The ......21Lion Book of Five-Minute Christmas Stories, The ....88Lion Book of Prayers to Read & Know, The ..........23Lion Day-by-Day Bible, The ..................................22Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity, The ..................25Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible, The......................25Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions, The ..........25Lion Read & Know Bible, The ..............................22Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The, ..............24, 86Lion Storyteller Bible, The ....................................22Lion Day-by-Day Bible, The ..................................86Little Blue ............................................................27Little Foxes ..........................................................58Little Fred Riding Hood ........................................50Little Hare Lift-the-Flap Books................................2Little Howard’s Unpleasant Lullaby ......................35Little Miss Muffet Counts to Ten..........................32Little Wing ..........................................................87Littlenose ............................................................51Littlenose the Explorer ........................................51Littlenose the Hero ..............................................51Littlenose the Hunter ..........................................51Littlenose the Joker ............................................51Littlenose the Leader ..........................................51Littlenose the Magician ......................................51Living Blonde ......................................................72Lord’s Prayer and Ten Commandments, The ........86Lost Castle, The ..................................................67Lost Sheep ..........................................................14Love Charms ......................................................84

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Love Notes ..........................................................84Love You Two......................................................73Lucy Goosey..................................................28, 86Mag Hags, The....................................................84Magic Footprints, The..........................................48Magic Lemonade ................................................49Maharaja’s Ghost, The ........................................84Mahtab’s Story ....................................................65Mairi’s Mermaid ..................................................49Make Your Own Joke Book, The..........................78Man from Pomegranate Street, The ....................77Matty and Milly series..........................................34Matty in a Mess! ................................................34Matty Mouse ......................................................49Matty Takes Off! ................................................34Max Remy Superspy ............................................84Max Remy Superspy: Mission in Malta ................84Max Remy Superspy: The Final Curtain ................84Max Remy Superspy: The French Code ................84Max Remy Superspy: The Venice Job ..................84Michael Pryor ......................................................67Michael ..............................................................37Midnight Masquerade with Princess Emma

and Princess Jasmine, The..................................55Mishaps ..............................................................73Missing Kin, The..................................................67MOG ..................................................................43Mog and the V.E.T. ..............................................43Mog’s Amazing Birthday Caper ..........................43Mog’s Bad Thing ................................................43Moms ............................................................2, 86Monster Eyeballs ................................................49Monster Mountain ........................................52, 53Mr Crookodile ....................................................49Mr Tubs Is Lost! ..................................................49Mr Wolf’s Pancakes ............................................86Muddled-Up Farm ..............................................84Mummy Family Find Fame, The ..........................50Murrian, The ......................................................64My Nativity Jigsaw Book ......................................17My Noah’s Ark Jigsaw Book ................................17My Pirate Ship ....................................................88My Rainbow Book of Bedtime Prayers ................15My Rainbow Book of Everyday Prayers ................15My Rainbow Books..............................................15Night Monkey Day Monkey ................................88Noah’s Ark ....................................................14, 87Obsidian Dagger, The ..........................................88Ocean Pearl ........................................................72OK Team, The......................................................64OK Team 2, The ..................................................64One Blue Sock ....................................................85One-o-saur, Two-o-saur ......................................87Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, The ................87Percy the Park Keeper..........................................86Perfect Gift, The ....................................................4Pirates of Pompeii, The ........................................77Pocoyo ................................................................13Pocoyo and Friends ............................................10Pocoyo and the Camera ......................................12Pocoyo and the Toppling Tower ..........................12Pocoyo Bath Time ..............................................11Pocoyo Bed Time ................................................11Pocoyo Board Books............................................11Pocoyo Can Count ..............................................10Pocoyo Discovers First Words ..............................10Pocoyo Discovers Opposites ................................10Pocoyo Discovers Shapes ....................................10Pocoyo Feelings ..................................................13Pocoyo First Books ..............................................10

Title Index

Pocoyo Lift-the-Flaps ..........................................12Pocoyo Party Time ..............................................11Pocoyo Play Time ................................................11Pocoyo Plays Hide-and-Seek ................................12Pocoyo Ready, Steady, Go! ..................................12Pocoyo Sharing ..................................................13Pocoyo Story Time ..............................................13Pocoyo Time to Play! ..........................................13Pop Princess ........................................................74Potty Time ............................................................2Press Play ............................................................50Princess Ellie and the Enchanted Fawn ................55Princess Grace and the Golden Nightingale ........54Princess Hannah and the Little Black Kitten..........54Princess Isabella and the Snow-White Unicorn ....54Princess Lucy and the Precious Puppy ..................54Princess Sarah and the Silver Swan ......................55Prophet from Ephesus, The..................................77Puberty Boy ........................................................87Puberty Girl ........................................................86Q Pootle 5 ..........................................................87Quentin Blake’s Ten Frogs ................................7, 86Quick Brown Fox, The ........................................50Rage of Sheep, The ............................................85Rapunzel and Other Magic Fairy Tales..................88Ready, Steady, Grow! ..........................................18Red Bananas ......................................................50Return of Gibblewort the Goblin, The ................61Right Book, Right Time........................................88Roman Mysteries Treasury, The ............................77Roman Mysteries, The ..................................76, 77Roman Mystery Omnibus II..................................77Sally Rippin Board Books ......................................5Scratch Kitten......................................................62Scratch Kitten and the Ragged Reef ....................62Scratch Kitten Goes to Sea ..................................62Scratch Kitten on the Pirate’s Shoulder ................62Scribes from Alexandria, The ..............................76Second Roman Mysteries, The Quiz Book ............77Secret Friends Stuff ............................................85Secret Life of Maeve Lee Kwong, The ..................87Secrets of Vesuvius, The ......................................77Seven Month Itch, The ........................................72Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing ..................................37Shelby and Blue ..................................................85Shout, Show and Tell! ........................................48Sinclair Wonder Bear ..........................................49Sirens of Surrentum, The ....................................77Skarrs..................................................................88Slave-Girl from Jerusalem, The ............................77Sleepover Club, The ......................................56, 57Sleepover Club, The: Be My Valentine..................57Sleepover Club, The: Best Friends ........................56Sleepover Club, The: Dance Off ..........................56Sleepover Club, The: Hit the Beach! ....................57Sleepover Club, The: Pet Detectives ....................57Sleepover Club, The: Trick or Treat ......................56Sleepover Club, The: TV Stars! ............................57Special Kev..........................................................38Spinderella ..........................................................49Starfish Sisters ....................................................72Steadfast Tin Soldier, The ....................................86Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business, The ..........................................86

Surprise Party, The ..............................................50Tails ....................................................................86Tashi..............................................................46, 87Tashi and the Phoenix..........................................46There’s a Worm on My Eyeball ............................78Thieves of Ostia, The ..........................................77

Three Wishes ......................................................74Thunderbelle Goes to the Movies ........................53Thunderbelle’s Bad Mood....................................53Thunderbelle’s Flying Machine ............................53Thunderbelle’s New Home ..................................52Thunderbelle’s Party ............................................52Thunderbelle’s Song ............................................53Thunderbelle’s Spooky Night ..............................52Tiara Club ....................................................54, 55Tiger Who Came to Tea, The ..............................88Time Runners ................................................68, 69Time Runners: Freeze Framed..............................68Time Runners: Past Forward ................................69Time Runners: Rewind Assassin ..........................68Time Runners: Wipe Out ....................................69Toes ....................................................................86Tomorrow All Will Be Beautiful ............................75Too Tight, Benito! ..............................................29Totem Pole ..........................................................50Touch and Feel Books ..........................................14Tractor, Tractor! ..................................................87Treasure Island ....................................................88Trimalchio’s Feast and Other Mini-Mysteries ........77Trouble on Tuesdays ............................................85Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina, The......................77Twist of Gold ......................................................65Twisted Tales ......................................................47Two Tough Teddies ..............................................29Wand and the Sword, The ..................................59Watchmaker Who Saved Christmas, The ............85Way I Love You, The ........................................3, 88What Day Is It, Missie Mouse? ..............................3What’s That Noise?................................................5What’s the Time, Missie Mouse? ..........................3Whatnot Takes Charge ........................................50Where Is Baby? ....................................................5Whispers in the Graveyard ..................................88Who Is It?..........................................................8, 9Who Is It? It’s a Princess! ......................................8Who Is It? It’s a Spaceman!....................................8Who Is It? It’s Sammy Snake! ................................9Who Is It? It’s The Three Little Pigs!........................9Who Loves Mr Tubs? ..........................................49Who’s Laughing? ..................................................2Who’s Yawning? ..................................................2Wind in the Willows, The ....................................86Wrong Kind of Bark ............................................50You Can Draw Anything......................................88You Must Be Skidding!........................................85Zebra’s Hiccups....................................................33

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Horniman, Joanne ..............................................87Howard, Martin ..................................................41Hughes, Shirley ............................................42, 86Hunter, Jane........................................................56Impey, Rose ........................................................56Jackson, Helen ......................................................8James, Ann ..........................................3, 5, 28, 58Johnson, Sue ......................................................38Joslin, Mary ........................................................86Jung, Reinhardt ..................................................40Kerr, Judith....................................................43, 88Kilworth, Garry....................................................88King, Stephen Michael ........................................85Kipling, Rudyard..................................................87Kitamura, Satoshi ................................................37Kwaymullina, Ambelin ........................................60Kwaymullina, Blaze ............................................60Kwaymullina, Ezekiel ..........................................60Lester, Alison ........................................................4Lewis, Anthony ..................................................23Lewis, Jan............................................................20Lewis, Jill ............................................................49Lobbecke, Eric ....................................................84Lynch, P. J. ..........................................................86Macnaughton, Tina ............................................18MacRae, Tom ......................................................36Masson, Sophie ..................................................84Mayhew, James ..................................................44McKee, David......................................................33McKimmie, Chris ................................................38Molloy, Sheila ......................................................83Mongredien, Sue ................................................57Morgan, Sally ......................................................60Moriuchi, Mique..................................................30Morpurgo, Michael ............................................58Moss, Miriam ......................................................34Movsessian, Shushann ........................................86Munro, Maisie ......................................................3Murphy, Jobi ......................................................85Murray, Kirsty ......................................................87Nagle, Shane ................................................83, 85Nagy, Krisztina Kállai ....................................22, 24Nieuwenhuizen, Agnes........................................88Niland, Kilmeny ..................................................29Novick, Mary ........................................................1Parker-Rees, Guy ................................................52Passes, David ......................................................87Piper, Sophie ....................................16, 18, 19, 23Prasadam, Smriti ................................................88Price, Geoff ........................................................87Puttock, Simon....................................................30Rawlins, Donna ..................................................83Read, Howard ....................................................35Red Fox ........................................................10–12Reed, Jonathan ....................................................2Rippin, Sally ..........................................................5Rivett, Rachel ......................................................18Rock, Lois................................................17, 86, 88Ross, Tony ....................................................37, 87Rossell, Judith......................................................29Sachs, Andrew ....................................................43Schattner, Gilie ....................................................84Schattner, Marc ..................................................84Simmons, Jane ....................................................34Smith, Craig ..........................................................5Steadman, Ralph ................................................39Stephenson, Kristina............................................19Stevenson, Robert Louis ......................................88Stimpson, Colin ..................................................41Strevens-Marzo, Bridget ......................................88

Author IndexAbela, Deborah ..................................................84Allsopp, Sophie ..................................................17Andersen, Hans Christian ....................................86Argent, Kerry ......................................................88Atkinson, Peter....................................................25Ballou, Emily........................................................85Bancroft, Bronwyn ................................................6Barr, Lollie ..........................................................84Bedford, David ......................................2, 3, 86–88Bell, Anthea ..................................................40, 88Bendall-Brunello, John ........................................21Birkett, Georgie ..................................................18Blake, Quentin ................................................7, 86Bowring, Jane ....................................................28Box, Su..................................................................5 Bradman, Tony ..............................................37, 48Breslin, Theresa ..................................................88Brian, Janeen ......................................................29Broekstra, Lorette........................................3, 5, 88Brown, Jo............................................................15Brugman, Alyssa..................................................85Butterworth, Nick..........................................86, 87Carlow, Emma ..............................................48, 86Carthew, Mark ....................................................83Castor, Harriet ..............................................56, 57Catt, Louis ..........................................................57Chapman, Gaye ..................................................27Chichester Clark, Emma ................................32, 40Church, Caroline Jayne..................................14, 87Clark, Margaret ............................................83–85Collins, Ross ........................................................51Cooper, Michelle ................................................85Cummings, Fiona ................................................57Danson, Lesley ....................................................50Davis, Tony ....................................................83, 85Dennis, Trevor ....................................................23Denton, Terry ......................................................47Dickens, Frank ....................................................39Dickinson, Trevor ................................................86 Donaldson, Julia ..................................................88Dumbleton, Mike ................................................85Elliott, Rebecca....................................................17Erlbruch, Wolf ....................................................86Fearnley, Jan........................................................86Fienberg, Anna..............................................46, 87Fienberg, Barbara ..........................................46, 87Forde, Catherine ................................................88Fowkes, Charlie ..................................................35French, Vivian................................................54, 55Gamble, Kim ................................................46, 88Gold, Robin ........................................................59Goodheart, Pippa ................................................50Goodings, Christina ................................17, 20, 87Goodwin, John..............................................21, 88Grahame, Kenneth..............................................86Grant, John ........................................................51Hale, Jenny............................................................2Harlin, Sybel ..........................................................1Harris, Christine ..................................................58Hartman, Bob....................................19, 22, 24, 86Harvey, Roland ....................................................87Heap, Sue ..........................................................31Heimann, Rolf ..............................................26, 87Hench, Larry........................................................83Hill, Adam ..........................................................60Holzwarth, Werner..............................................86 Honey, Elizabeth..................................................38

Tomlinson, Jill ......................................................87Tulloch, Richard ..................................................47Wallace, Karen ....................................................52Ward, Nick ..........................................................36Waters, Erica-Jane ..............................................49Watson, Richard ..................................................88Watts, Frances ....................................................86Webb, Catherine ................................................88Whatley, Bruce ....................................................85Wild, Margaret..............................................28, 86Williams, Caroline ..............................................16Williams, Sophy ..................................................19Willis, Jeanne ......................................................87Wormell, Chris ....................................................87Worthington, Leonie ......................................2, 28Young, Selina ......................................................33Zarb, Mark ..........................................................59

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Publisher ISBN Prefixes & Publisher IndexALLEN & UNWIN

(004442124, 186508, 1875680, 1875889, 1876351, 186448, 186373, 174175, 174114) ................................4, 5, 38, 46, 86–88

ANDERSON PRESS(184270, 086264) ..............32–34, 36, 37, 86, 87

ANOVAAnova Children’s Books (184458, 184365,

185602 ..................................7, 35, 39, 86, 87Pavilion (185145, 185793, 186205

184365) ........................................................41

BLOOMSBURY UK CHILDREN’S (07475, 15823) ................................................88

CAN OF WORMS KIDS PRESS (190487) ..........................................................83

EGMONT UK (14052, 06035, 07497) ............31, 40, 58, 86–88Bananas (14052, 07497) ............................48–50

HARPERCOLLINS UK The Friday Project (1906321) ............................35 Harper Children’s (000)..........................30, 43, 56, 57,

86–88

HODDER & STOUGHTON Orchard Books (184616, 184362,

184121) ......................................44, 52–55, 86

LION UKLion Children’s (07459,

184101) ......................................16–25, 86–88

LITTLE HARE BOOKS (1877003, 1921272,

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LITTLE, BROWN BOOK GROUPAtom (1904233) ..............................................88

ORIONDolphin Paperbacks (185881) ..........................33

PALAZZO EDITIONS (09545103, 09553046) ..............................86–88

Publisher Prefixes & Index

RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA(174106, 174051, 186325, 759320, 009183, 186471) ..........................47, 59, 60, 83

RANDOM HOUSE UK Jonathan Cape (0224) ......................................87

SIMON & SCHUSTER USS & S Children’s UK (14169, 0689) ..................51

TRANSWORLD PUBLISHERSBodley Head (0370)..........................................86 Doubleday UK (0385) ......................................88Red Fox (009, 186230) ........................10–13, 42

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