Little Gems 2014 catalogue

Big authors for little readers

‘This year’s best stocking fillers for early readers’ The Telegraph

The Little Gems bring together a host of the best-loved authors in the UK, fabulous illustrators and clutch of clever design features to set early readers on the road to reading independence in style. The gorgeous chunky format is ideally suited to little hands and there are glow-in-the-dark finishes, cut-outs and foils galore to appeal to little magpies. Each book conceals activities in its jacket flaps and there are jokes and facts galore to up the fun factor.

Booksellers can give the Little Gems pride of place with our gorgeous dumpbin, hold storytime events with our events kits or display our Malorie Blackman/Michael Morpurgo double-sided poster. These items are gratis to the booktrade; please see the order form on the back page for details.

Happy reading!

Our Authors

Michael Morpurgo

Cornelia Funke

Ross Collins

Julia Donaldson

Eoin Colfer

Malorie Blackman

Ian Beck

Kevin Crossley-Holland

Geraldine McCaughrean

Activities & Sample Spreads

Michael Morpurgo

Minikid

April 2014

Illustrated by Faye Hanson A character-packed story of farm life from the master of the genre.

At school they call him Bullet, but Chris and Lisa call him Minikid. He’s only come for a visit, but wherever he goes, trouble seems to follow. From orphan calves to wasps’ nests, Minikid is drawn to any new sight the farm has to offer, making for some interesting learning experiences!

Michael Morpurgo OBE is the third UK Children’s Laureate and author of over fifty books, including modern children’s classics War Horse, Private Peaceful and The Butterfly Lion.

A character-packed story of farm life...

Michael celebrated his 70th birthday in 2013.

Barrington Stoke is delighted to complete its series of stories of Chris and Lisa’s life on the farm published to mark this milestone, adapted from Michael’s first published collection for children, It Never Rained.

Read more about Chris and Lisa in…

Morpurgo casts a warm and witty eye on the ups and downs of cat ownership in the tale of Lisa and her oldest friend, Snug.

An old WWII pillbox serves as an unusual gang-hut for Chris, Lisa and their friend Tom, but their reign in the Castle is soon threatened…

Cornelia Funke

The Moonshine Dragon

April 2014

Illustrated by Monica Armino Bestseller Funke weaves her magic in a warm tale of moonshine mayhem.

When a tiny silver dragon is chased out of Patrick’s storybook by an equally tiny knight, all sorts of mayhem breaks loose! Soon moonshine magic has shrunk Patrick too, and he is forced to hole up inside his toy castle as the knight attacks the ‘fire worm’. Can Patrick defeat the knight and make it to morning?

Bestseller Funke weaves her magic...

One of Germany’s best-loved children’s authors, Cornelia Funke first established her huge international fan base with the publication of the New York Times bestseller Dragon Rider.

Her Inkheart trilogy was adapted into a major Hollywood movie. Cornelia lives in California in the USA.

Cornelia Funke

Sea Urchins and Sand Pigs

April 2014

Illustrated by Sarah Horne With sea snails, sand pigs and the occasional mermaid, there’s never a dull moment on the beach in this sun-filled adventure.

The children visiting Sandy Cove this summer all have one thing in common – their visit will change them in ways they never imagined!

From firm new friendships to enchanting encounters with magical creatures, each visitor to the holiday village has an experience to remember. All together now: ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday…’

With sea snails, sand pigs and the occasional mermaid, there’s never a dull moment...

Ross Collins

Blamehounds Illustrated by the Author Dogs outsmart humans – for a while – in a stunningly-illustrated tale of cunning, deceit, and occasional messes on the pavement.

Whenever there’s a pong, poo or puddle that can’t be explained, Norman and Ringo are the hounds that take the blame. Determined to exploit their status for profit, Blamehounds Inc. is soon in business and small dogs the world over are admitting responsibility for accidents, eruptions and even the occasional war…

Dogs outsmart humans – for a while...

Ross Collins is one of the UK’s most popular illustrators and an award-winning picture-book author, most recently picking up the Royal Mail Award for Dear Vampa. His Elephantom provides the inspiration for the National Theatre’s 2013 puppet spectacular – from the team behind the smash-hit stage version of Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse!

Also by Ross Collins in the Little Gems…

When one boy and his fat dog try to get to the bottom of why cheese causes nightmares, they uncover something moooooonstrous.

Julia Donaldson

Ian Beck

Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door

The First Third Wish

Illustrated by Hannah Shaw Two kids set out to foil a kidnap in a warm story about house-moving, friendship and family. ‘a fun story with hilarious illustrations’ Bookbag

Julia Donaldson

The Snake who Came to Stay Illustrated by Hannah Shaw The race is on to find a missing snake before the snake can find the guinea pigs in this fun animal story.

‘An inviting choice for a new reader’ Carousel

Eoin Colfer

Mary’s Hair Illustrated by Richard Watson ‘Artemis Fowl’ creator Colfer proves his comedy credentials once again with the laugh-out-loud story of a misguided hairdresser and one very unfortunate dog. ‘it had me laughing to the point of tears in my eyes’ Bookbag

Malorie Blackman

My Friend’s a Gris-Kwok!

Illustrated by Andy Rowland Babysitting is tricky enough when the baby can’t turn into an elephant – but that’s the challenge two friends face in this zany comedy from the new Children’s Laureate.

Illustrated by the Author Magical storytelling and illustration blend seamlessly in a sparkling new fairy tale from beloved picture-book author Ian Beck.

Kevin Crossley-Holland

Stars of Mine A traditional English version of Rumpelstiltskin from a master storyteller.

‘Stunning retelling’ Love Reading

Geraldine McCaughrean

Go! Go! Chichico!

Illustrated by Tom Perceval A barefoot boy plays a trial for the greatest football team in Brazil in a story about friendship, football and much, much more.

‘A delightful story’ Parents in Touch

Your Order...

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Date: GBS Account No: Order ref: Account name: Title

ISBN

Price

Minikid by Michael Morpurgo

9781781123522

£5.99

Snug by Michael Morpurgo

9781781122860

£5.99

The Castle in the Field by Michael Morpurgo

9781781122877

£5.99

The Moonshine Dragon by Cornelia Funke

9781781123539

£5.99

Sea Urchins and Sand Pigs by Cornelia Funke

9781781123904

£5.99

Blamehounds by Ross Collins

9781781123928

£5.99

Cheesemares by Ross Collins

9781781121917

£5.99

Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door by Julia Donaldson

9781781120057

£5.99

The Snake Who Came to Stay by Julia Donaldson

9781781120088

£5.99

Mary’s Hair by Eoin Colfer

9781781122266

£5.99

My Friend’s a Gris-Kwok by Malorie Blackman

9781781122440

£5.99

The First Third Wish by Ian Beck

9781781122457

£5.99

Stars of Mine by Kevin Crossley-Holland

9781781121924

£5.99

Go! Go! Chichico! by Geraldine McCaughrean

9781781121931

£5.99

Empty Little Gems 24-copy dumpbin

9781781123126

Gratis

Little Gems events kit

9781781122396

Gratis

Little Gems poster

9781781123140

Gratis

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