Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing

www.hardiegrant.com/au/hardie-grant-childrens-publishing Joanna Anderson | joannaanderson@hardiegrant.com

Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing is Australia’s largest independent children’s publisher, and the home of innovative, inclusive and entertaining books from tots to teens. With modern families and children at the core of everything we do, we have built our success on stories of kindness, diversity, resilience and courage.

MINTY MAE GRAY AND THE STRANGELY GOOD DAY

Fifi Box and Freda Chiu

An empowering story about self-confidence, and a unique introduction to some of the world’s greatest artworks and artists. Children follow Minty Mae Gray as she goes on an adventure through art history and discovers the power of finding beauty from within.

• A bright, funny celebration of self-love, this picture book challenges negative self-talk and shows that beauty is all about perception — and that YOUR perception is the most important one of all.

• Gentle education value with a very first introduction to famous works of art.

RELEASE DATE: 10/2021 ISBN: 9781760508722 RRP (AUD): $19.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World ex UK CATEGORY: Picture Book

MARKET DAY

Carrie Gallasch and Hannah Sommerville

When a girl is given a coin to spend at the market, she thinks carefully about how to use it. As her family revels in the wondrous atmosphere at the market, the girl sees lots of things she likes. But ultimately she finds a special way to use her coin.

• A story brimming with joy, generosity and magic from two of Australia’s beloved picture book creators.

• Explores themes of community and family, with soft, diverse illustrations.

RELEASE DATE: 01/2022 ISBN: 9781760504076 RRP (AUD): $24.99 FORMAT: HB, 32pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Picture Book

GUSTAV AND HENRI VOLUME #1

Andy Matthews and Peader Thomas

Opposites attract in this hilarious illustrated junior fiction series about best friends Gustav and Henri. Gustav is a goofy and naively enthusiastic pig, while Henri is a quietly sceptical dog. Includes two-colour internals, and three stories in one!

• With the visual appeal of Narwhal and Jelly, the irresistible humour of Dogman and the value of Real Pigeons (with three stories in one volume), this is the perfect series for kids who love comics and funny stories.

• Feel-good themes of friendship and loyalty.

• Meets the demand for graphic junior novels.

RELEASE DATE: 03/2022 ISBN: 9781760507909 RRP (AUD): $14.99 FORMAT: PB, 112pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Junior Fiction

BARKLY MANSION AND THE WEIRDEST GUEST

Melissa Keil and Adele K. Thomas

The goofiest and most adorably funny series about a household of dogs that is turned upside down when a gorilla named Edmund comes to stay. Highly illustrated with a comicstyle narrative, each book contains three adventures to keep kids entertained!

• Warm, wholesome, funny, and silly with a high-energy ensemble cast — much like Sesame Street, Sullivan Street will feel like your very own neighbourhood.

• Packed full of mischief and mayhem, every book will feature three fish-out-of-water episodes about the ongoing hijinks of the loveable canine crew at Barkly Mansion.

RELEASE DATE: 09/2021 ISBN: 9781760507978 RRP (AUD): $14.99 FORMAT: PB, 220pp RIGHTS: World CATEGORY: Junior Fiction