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Cover illustration: A Mouse Called Julian by Joe Todd-Stanton
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Weare packed to the flying eyeballs with amazing facts and colourful fictions!
If you are Fanatical About Frogs, fascinated by The Secret Lives of Unicorns or even curious about Ancient Wonders we have a non-fiction (yes, unicorns are real!) book for you.
When you are searching for a cosy bedtime story, it's Joe Todd-Stanton to the rescue with A Mouse Called Julian – his second picture book after The Secret of Black Rock. It's delightful. And no picture book list is complete without a cheeky little dog (Monty and the Poodles) or a cheeky little red panda for that matter (Pip and the Bamboo Path).
We also complete our seasonal series, Tales from the Hidden Valley by Carles Porta, with two new titles ( The Band and Under the Water ). If you are a fan of Akissi we have Akissi: More Tales of Mischief . Last but not least, stay tuned for more chapter book adventures from our favourite blue-haired heroine with Hilda and the Great Parade .
MARCH
7+ | Hardback | 40pp | 290 x 230 mm £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-912497-05-8
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you know that there are over 4,000 known species of frog? Some are bigger than your dinner plate, while others are small enough to sit on your fingernail, and in between is about every colour and size you can imagine!
Leap into this fascinating illustrated guide to the most diverse amphibians in the world, from the lumbering common toad to the beautiful but deadly poison dart frog.
Owen Davey is an award-winning illustrator, living and working in Worthing, UK. He graduated with a first class degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and his work has since been published in every continent except Antarctica!
MAD ABOUT MONKEYS
Owen Davey
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SMART ABOUT SHARKS
Owen Davey
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‘Clear, accessible science, humorously illustrated’ – The Metro
CRAZY ABOUT CATS
Owen Davey
HB | 40pp | 290 x 230 mm | £12.99 7+ | ISBN 978-1-911171-16-4
BONKERS ABOUT BEETLES
Owen Davey
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exactly was the Great Pyramid at Giza made? Were the mystical Hanging Gardens of Babylon even real? What became of the Lighthouse of Alexandria? Find out ... in Ancient Wonders.
No one knows quite who decided the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but thrilling accounts of their wonder have left us yearning to know more about their great mysteries. Go on a journey across the world and through time, exploring these and many more impressive monuments through stunning artwork.
Avalon Nuovo is an illustrator and writer from LA who graduated with a BFA from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. She has worked for clients such as The New York Times and Natur Och. She currently lives in Cambridge.
Iris Volant is a researcher and writer for Flying Eye Books, specialising in non fiction for children. She lives in London.
ALSO IN THE SERIES... LONGLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS, 2019
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you thought unicorns were strictly imaginary, think again. Meet species from the fjords of the North to the unforgiving deserts of the equator as you discover the wonders of this enchanting creature from past to present.
Anatomy, evolution, life cycle, magical properties – discover just how much you didn't know about unicorns. Dive into the life's work of famed unicornologist Dr Temisa Seraphini with this beautiful, fully illustrated encyclopaedic volume of unicorn knowledge.
Sophie Robin is a freelance illustrator who graduated with Honours from Edinburgh College of Art in 2017. She lives in Glasgow.
Dr Temisa Seraphini grew up in Nottingham where she first encountered a unicorn in the wild, igniting a lifelong passion for their study and conservation. She is now a leading expert on unicorns and Unicornology.
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3+ | Paperback | 32pp | 230 x 270 mm £6.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-76-8
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breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love spending the day with this curious lion cub.
Now in paperback, this is the first in the acclaimed series of children’s books focused on the way our young animal friends spend a day.
Minding his mother and playing with his father, this curious little lion cub can’t help chasing trouble and fun as he explores his corner of our big, blue planet.
Also available in hardback
HB | 32pp | 230 x 270 mm | £11.99
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Ella Bailey is an illustrator and writer who graduated from Falmouth University with a first class honours in illustration and is now based in Nottingham.
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is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest...
When the fox tries to sneak into Julian's burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian's front door! At first alarmed and wary, they soon find themselves having a lovely dinner together, and it's not long before each realises that they have found a lifelong friend.
Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton and studied at Bristol University, where he received a first class degree in Illustration. He lives and works in London.
ALSO FROM JOE TODD-STANTON, WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2018
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FEBRUARY
5+ | Paperback | 56pp | 295 x 215 mm £7.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-82-9
Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone’s vault, lie his most prized possessions – a humble collection of books. Filled with stories from his ancestors, they contain tales of fearless fighters, unlikely heroes and legends from years gone by.
Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined to bring out Marcy’s adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn’t return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the Great Sphinx?
Also available in hardback
HB | 56pp | 260 x 190mm | £12.99
5+ | ISBN 978-1-911171-19-5
Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton and studied at Bristol University, where he received a first class degree in Illustration. He lives and works in London.
MARCH
3+ | Hardback | 40pp | 270 x 230 mm £11.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-77-5
Monty had never met a poodle before and Ginger had never met a stray dog before ... neither could have guessed what a great friendship theirs could become!
Monty is a scruffy, homeless pooch with a taste for fine art, and Ginger is a pampered poodle who doesn't mind getting her paws a bit dirty. Monty, Ginger and the poodles long to live together at the warm and cosy Poodle Mansions, but the strict poodles-only policy is rather inconvenient ... so these crafty canines decide to create their own home where everyone is welcome!
Katie Harnett studied Illustration at the University of the West of England, followed by an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. She received the Bologna Children’s Book Fair ARS IN FABULA Grant Award in 2015 and has exhibited her work at the Bologna Book Fair twice.
HB | 32pp | 255 x195 mm | £11.99
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FEBRUARY
3+ | Hardback | 32pp | 240 x 268 mm £11.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-46-1
Inthe great forested heights of the Himalayas, many species live peacefully ... but their lives are changing for ever as humans cut down the trees that they call home.
When Pip and her mother realise they are no longer safe in their familiar forest, the two red pandas embark on a journey to find the Bamboo Path, which should lead them to a new home. But the long road ahead is full of unfamiliar places, hidden dangers and something neither Pip, nor her mother, has ever seen before – a bustling city. This story is a charming tale of perseverance, which also highlights the plight of animals who have lost their homes due to deforestation.
Jesse Hodgson is a children's book illustrator who graduated in 2012 from Bristol UWE with a First Class Honours in Illustration. Her soft yet intricate illustrations are focused mainly on wildlife and nature. Pongo, her first project with Flying Eye Books, received the 'Highly Commended' award from the 2012 Macmillan Children's Book Awards. She lives in Bristol.
Welcome to the beautifully imagined world of Carles Porta's series, Tales from the Hidden Valley, where new friends are found in the strangest of ways.
5+ | Hardback | 48pp | 270 x 190 mm £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-67-6
Spring has arrived, and our friends of the hidden valley are celebrating in musical style! Mister Cold and his band of friends have played and danced their way to the Garden of Fairies and all the way to the Ogre's house.
Carles Porta is an award-winning Spanish illustrator, animator and graphic designer. His work has been featured in many national publications, and he has created the posters and promotional films for the International Animation Film Festival of Catalonia since 1997.
JUNE
5+ | Hardback | 48pp | 270 x 190 mm £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-68-3
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It's finally summer, and our friends from the hidden valley are gearing up for a dreamy summer afternoon! When a new watery friend appears, Ticky, Mister Cold and the rest of the Hidden Valley friends explore an exciting new underwater world. But a great monster lurks beneath the surface – will the gang be able to escape its terrible jaws before the summer party?
Carles Porta is an award-winning Spanish illustrator, animator and graphic designer. In 2001, his first animated film, François le Vaillant, won an award from Le Centre National du Cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC) in France. He currently lives in Spain.
ALSO IN THE SERIES...
HB | 48pp | 270 x 190 mm | £12.99
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3+ | Paperback | 32pp | 270 x230 mm £6.99 | ISBN 978-1-912497-157 MAY
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you know that wrestlers have feelings? Knights do too. Even superheroes feel sad sometimes. In fact everyone has feelings –even dads who love their children!
Now in paperback, children will love to recognise the feelings in Keith Negley’s bold illustrations which accompany a fun-to-read aloud narrative. Parents can enjoy and engage with children in a light-hearted discussion about emotions and how they affect us all.
Also available in hardback
HB | 32pp | 270 x 230 mm | £11.99 3+ | ISBN 978-1-909263-66-6 263666 781909 9 90000
Keith Negley is an award-winning editorial illustrator with a penchant for emotionally driven illustration. He's a frequent contributor to The New York Times and New Yorker and lives in Washington, USA.
HB | 32pp | 270 x230 mm | £11.99
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JUNE
6+ | Paperback | 144pp | 215 x 160 mm £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-912497-17-1
Akissiis back with more stories of silliness and chaos: there’s never a dull moment when she’s around!
Akissi is a true adventurer, nothing can stop her – not even a purple potion that gives her nightmares! Join her as she starts a new term at school and tackles scary teachers, an even scarier witchdoctor and meets her nemesis in the classroom.
Marguerite Abouet was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in 1971. Following the tremendous success of her comics Aya of Yop City, Marguerite now dedicates all of her time to writing. Akissi is based on her own childhood.
Mathieu Sapin was born in Dijon, France, in 1974. He studied in l’Ecole supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Strasbourg before becoming a renowned illustrator for many children’s magazines and publishers in France.
PB | 188pp | 215 x 160 mm | £12.99
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JANUARY
7+ | Hardback | 216pp | 197 x 130 mm £9.99 | ISBN 978-1-912497-79-9
Based on Luke Pearson’s award-winning Hildafolk graphic novels, the magical and mysterious world of Hilda continues in a new fiction series written by Stephen Davies. Catch the new Hilda series, now on Netflix!
Hilda and her mum have settled into their new home in the city of Trolberg and our heroine is trying to fit into this new and very different way of life. Though she's made a new friend, the city is vast and unfamiliar and, as night falls, both Hilda and her mum are lost in the bustling Bird Parade, desperate to reunite. Will this concrete labyrinth ever feel quite like home?
Luke Pearson is an illustrator and cartoonist who has become one of the leading talents of the UK comics scene. He is the creator of the original Hildafolk comics.
Stephen Davies is a British author living in London. He has written for the Guardian Weekly and the Sunday Times and is the author of several books for young readers.
JUNE
7+ | Paperback | 216pp | 197 x 130 mm
£6.99 | ISBN 978-1-912497-08-9
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Hilda – explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Well ... almost every creature.
Join our beloved heroine as she encounters her very first troll, negotiates peace with some very persnickety elves, and reunites two lovelorn ancient giants. Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda... But what will she do if she is forced to move to Trolberg city, far away from her beloved valley home?
Also available in hardback
HB | 216pp | 197 x130 mm | £9.99
7+ | ISBN 978-1-912497-97-3
Luke Pearson is an illustrator and cartoonist who created the original Hildafolk comics.
Stephen Davies has written for the Guardian Weekly and the Sunday Times and is the author of several children's books.
