Berbay Books

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Berbay is an award-winning independent children’s publishing house based in Melbourne, Australia with an established reputation locally and internationally for high-quality, original and enriching books for children up to 12 years. Berbay’s books contain stories with universal appeal and an eye for playfulness. We publish titles that provoke thoughtfulness, inspire empathy, and are directed towards children.

THE BEAR AND THE LITTLE GREEN THING

Diandian

When the little green thing is dropped from the mouth of a bird, it finds an unexpected home — on the back of a bear. The little green thing just needs to convince the bear to let it stay. But when the seasons change, and it’s time for the little green thing to become a big green tree, how will their newfound friendship survive?

• Jon Klassen meets Carson Ellis in this gorgeous debut picture book. • Features an eye-catching minimalistic colour palette and design and is printed on uncoated paper. • Introduces an unlikely and heart-warming friendship.

RELEASE DATE: 03/2022 ISBN: 9780645069648 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 40pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book

9 THINGS TO REMEMBER (AND ONE TO FORGET)

Alison Binks

9 things to remember (and one to forget) is an ode to nature. Each turn of the page reveals a small wonder, something to investigate, discover and remember. With her playful interest in inspiring awe, Binks reminds readers of the secrets nature tells us when we listen closely.

• Perfect for Earth Day and for inspiring an appreciation of the natural world. • For fans of Oliver Jeffer’s Here We Are and Sophie Blackall’s If You Come to Earth. • Features foil on the front cover.

RELEASE DATE: 03/2021 ISBN: 9780648785194 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book

HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS

A BEAR'S GUIDE

Cat Rabbit

Bear has lots of friends if you count her toys, but she’s not sure how to make real friends. And she especially wants to be friends with Koala and Lamb. They both have fluffy ears and like green things. This is a story about making friends while keeping the qualities (and quirks) that make you unique.

• Melbourne textile artist Cat Rabbit has an international fanbase that includes 161k followers on Instagram. • Cover features a die-cut design. • Irresistible felt characters practically jump off the pages. • Text and artwork are full of understated humour.

RELEASE DATE: 09/2021 ISBN: 9780645069600 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book

WHOSE DINOSAUR BONES?

Chihiro Takeuchi

Papercut artist Chihiro Takeuchi brings her talent to the world of dinosaurs in this scientifically accurate exploration of some of the most popular dinosaurs. This creative and inventive approach allows readers to identify dinosaurs by their bone structures and learn more about each of the creatures with the fun facts spread in the back of the book.

• Interactive format features dinosaurs with distinctive bone structures.

• Introduces readers to vertebrates and ties into STEM learning.

• Unique cut-paper artwork has made the author popular worldwide.

RELEASE DATE: 04/2022 ISBN: 9781922610409 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 40pp RIGHTS: World ex NA CATEGORY: Picture Book

NORTON AND THE BORROWING BEAR

Gabriel Evans

Wouldn’t it be fun to have a friend living right next door? Well, as Norton discovers, it can certainly pose some challenges when that friend wants to borrow all your favourite things. This is a story about setting limits and learning to accept you friends — flaws and all.

• A companion to CBCA Shortlisted Picture Book of the Year Norton and the Bear

• For fans of Gus Gordon, Jon Klassen, Jory John and Mac Barnett.

• A humorous approach to handling the sensitive topics of conformity, individuality and belonging. • Empowers readers to stand up for themselves.

RELEASE DATE: 09/2021 ISBN: 9780645069655 RRP (AUD): $25.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World ex Simplified Chinese CATEGORY: Picture Book