Alfie in the Bath Debi Gliori The second picture book about Alfie, the little rabbit with the BIG imagination. A gatefold page takes Alfie on a magical deep-sea adventure at bathtime Alfie Rabbit is splashing around in the bath. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he’s on an amazing deep-sea adventure. Alfie is a deep-sea monster waving his tentacles, a little pink crab snapping his claws, a whale spouting water high in the air … A delightful book for toddlers, celebrating their irrepressible imagination, with exquisite illustrations featuring all sorts of ocean creatures. Debi Gliori is a much-loved and bestselling author of over 80 books for children, including the bestselling No Matter What (Bloomsbury) and the Mr Bear series (Orchard). Debi lives near Edinburgh and has twice been writer in residence in the Shetland Isles. Her favourite colour is blue or, more precisely, four different shades of blue: cerulean blue, cobalt blue, Mediterranean turquoise blue and warm ultramarine blue.
10 SEPTEMBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408853528 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
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Amelie and Nanette: Snowflakes and Fairy Wishes Sophie Tilley A glittery Christmas story, featuring best friends Amelie and Nanette in this charming series from Sophie Tilley, bestselling illustrator of the Princess Evie’s Ponies series Amelie and Nanette are very excited! Christmas is coming, and they are making fairy costumes to wear at school. But on the day of the party, poor Nanette starts to shiver and sneeze and has to stay at home! They are both sad, but when Nanette gets better, a special fairy comes to visit, and Pilou the dog delivers a sack full of cards from her school friends! An enchanting festive story featuring two special girls, who discover that the best gift of all is to share Christmas. Includes delightful make-your-own paper chains!
8 OCTOBER 2015 PAPERBACK / 9781408836651 / £6.99 EBOOK / 9781408838624 / £6.99 TRANSLATION RIGHTS: BLOOMSBURY TERRITORY: WO
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Sophie Tilley began her career as a writer for IPC magazines. Now, as well as being a successful author and illustrator, she designs and develops a range of children’s soft toys, character dolls and decorative stationery items. Amelie and Nanette is illustrated in a charming new style that demonstrates Sophie’s versatility as an illustrator. This is the second book in the series. Sophie lives in North Wales. BLOOMSBURY PICTURE BOOKS 15