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CATALOGUE AUTUMN 2018

FICTION | NON-FICTION | PICTURE | ACTIVITY BOOKS

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Catalogue ISBN: 978-1-912497-13-3

Cover illustration: Everest / Lisk Feng

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It’s not every year that we get to witness the worldwide launch of an animated TV series based on one of our books. We are all so excited for our beloved Hilda to make her Netflix debut this September! To top it all off, our first ever middle grade fiction series kicks off this season with Hilda & The Hidden People.

In picture books we have some eagerly anticipated titles, starting with our second book from award-winning author and illustrator Francesca Sanna. Sandra Dieckmann’s second book, The Dog that Ate the World, is as empowering as it is adventurous. Carles Porta’s new series, Tales from the Hidden Valley will immerse you in a stunning world with a quirky and endearing cast of characters. And for a tender, wintry bed time story, Mika by Erik Kriek might be just what you are searching for.

In non-fiction, Everest by Sangma Francis and Lisk Feng takes a fresh view of this famous mountain and delivers beyond expectations. Ancient Warriors, illustrated with an expert historical eye by Joe Lillington, has more action and adventure than you can shake a pointy stick at.

We hope you enjoy this season’s list!

SEPTEMBER

Ages 7 to 9 | Hardback | 216pp | 130 x 197 mm £9.99 | ISBN 978-1-912497-97-3

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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, coming soon to Netflix!

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?

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.

HILDA AND THE HIDDEN PEOPLE

Luke Pearson & Stephen Davies

Ages 6+ | Paperback | 80pp | 211 x 295 mm

£7.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-71-3 JULY

The city of Trolberg has some dark secrets to reveal… and our favourite blue-haired adventurer is about to discover them! The exciting fifth instalment of the acclaimed Hilda series is coming to shelves in paperback.

Hilda is starting to shirk her responsibilities, seeking days filled with excitement instead of spending time at home... and her mother is getting worried. While trying to stop Hilda from sneaking out into the house spirits’ realm, the pair find themselves flung far away into a mysterious, dark forest – the land of the trolls! Will they be able to work out their differences in time to rescue each other and get back 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.

SEPTEMBER

Ages 5+ | Hardback | 40pp | 260 x 230 mm £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-53-9

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A heart-warming and relevant new tale from Francesca Sanna, the bestselling author and illustrator of The Journey, about sharing and overcoming one’s fears in a new and unfamiliar home.

When a young girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, her Fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn’t understand their language? This book helps young readers understand what it might be like for a friend who is new to their school or town, and shows the importance of sharing our fears in order to connect with one another.

Francesca Sanna is an Italian illustrator and graphic designer who studied in Cagliari before moving to Germany and then Switzerland. She graduated in 2015 from the Lucerne School of Art and Design with a Master of Design with focus on Illustration.

“Beautiful

and powerful”

– The Guardian

HB | 48pp | 280 x 208mm | £12.99

All ages | ISBN 978-1-909263-99-4

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JULY

Ages 5+ | Hardback | 32pp | 270 x 230 mm £11.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-60-7

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lush and richly textured illustrations, Sandra Dieckmann’s vibrant second book is a folktale-inspired tale of friendship and community in uncertain times.

Down in the valley, all the animals live in peace among their own kind, happy but not quite united... until the day the dog appears. The great beast is so terrible and so greedy that he swallows them all one by one! With their whole world in darkness, they have no choice but to band together to rebuild their lives, and in the process form a diverse and loving community of friends.

Sandra Dieckmann is an artist, illustrator and potter. Her first picture book, Leaf, was nominated in 2018 for a Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's book prize. She runs a successful Etsy store and also sells her work through her studio, Mama Wolf, in East London.

ALSO BY SANDRA DIECKMANN

“The intricate images, filled with polychromatic leaf-patterns and dynamic stillness, are too good to miss.”

– The Guardian

HB | 32pp | 270 x 230mm | £11.99

3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-911171-31-7

PB | 32pp | 230 x 270 mm | £6.99 3 to 7 |

Welcome to the beautifully imagined world of Carles Porta's new series, Tales from the Hidden Valley, where tiny onionheaded ballerinas dance among multicoloured autumn leaves, and new friends are found in the strangest ways.

SEPTEMBER

Ages 5+ | Hardback | 48pp | 270 x 190 mm £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-39-3

It's autumn in the hidden valley and change is in the air. Ticky is about to fly away to warmer places, and Yula is painting him a farewell gift. But when Yula draws she loses track of time altogether, and before she knows it she may miss her chance to say goodbye!

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. 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.

OCTOBER

Ages 5+ | Hardback | 48pp | 190 x 270 mm £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-56-0

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Carles Porta’s Tales from the Hidden Valley series returns for its second instalment with snowy forests, enchanting music, and no shortage of new and curious friends!

It's winter in the hidden valley now. A strange, trumpet-playing new visitor has appeared, and word is that he has kidnapped Yula! One can only hope that Sarah and friends can save the day with some trumpeting of their own...

COMING SOON…

THE BAND

MAY 2018

HB | £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-67-6

UNDER THE WATER

JUNE

2018

HB | £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-68-3

OCTOBER

Ages 3 to 5 | Hardback | 40pp | 230 x 270 mm £11.99 | ISBN 978-1-912497-01-0

A charming winter tale from celebrated Dutch illustrator Erik Kriek that introduces children to animals’ winter habits and the dazzling beauty of the Northern Lights.

Mika the little bear loves to run and play all about the forest, but he soon learns that he is meant to spend the long, cold winter months hibernating with his mother and father. When the old owl tells Mika about the Northern Lights that appear every winter, he can't stand the thought of missing something so beautiful, and so he sets out on a secret, snowy adventure to find them!

Erik Kriek is a freelance illustrator and comic artist who has worked with clients around the world including De Volkskrant, Boston Globe, and Weltwoche. His popular comic book series, Gutsman, received national acclaim and was adapted for the stage, earning Erik the 2008 Stripschapprijs. He is currently based in Amsterdam.

MIKA:

JULY

Ages 3+ | Paperback | 32pp | 299 x 214 mm £6.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-72-0

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A powerfully simple and sensitively illustrated story which will touch the hearts of young and old readers alike, about the times when we just need a hug.

Ever feel like you just really need a nice, big hug? That’s how Felipe the young cactus feels, but his family just isn’t the touchy-feely kind. Cacti can be quite prickly sometimes you know… and so can Felipe. But he’ll be darned if this one pointy issue will hold him back, so one day Felipe sets off on his own to find a friend and, just maybe, that long awaited hug.

Simona Ciraolo is a Sardinian author and illustrator whose witty and endearing tales recently won her the Sebastian Walker Award. She has worked as a freelance 2D animator for children’s TV shows and illustrated a number of picture books internationally. She currently lives in London.

OCTOBER

Ages 7+ | Hardback | 80pp | 245 x 305 mm £14.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-43-0

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It is the highest spot on planet Earth, known to many as the roof of the world, and the ultimate challenge for mountain-climbing adventurers. Welcome to Mount Everest.

Mount Everest is undoubtedly one of the most famous mountains on Earth. Hundreds of people clamber to its summit every year, following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s footsteps… but there is so much more to this mountain than the people who climb it. With sumptuous and stylish illustrations by Lisk Feng, this dynamic book reveals the great mountain’s ancient origins, the flora and fauna that thrive upon its great flanks, and the rich mythology of Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky.

Sangma Francis is a freelance writer and editor based in Berlin. Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China who now lives in New York. She has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts among others, for work with clients including the New York Times, Monocle, Time Out and HSBC.

Sangma Francis &

Lisk Feng

Ages 7 to 11 | Hardback | 64pp | 245 x 310 mm £12.99 | ISBN 978-1-909263-61-1

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In the beginning, we were all warriors. Our first fights for survival eventually became fearsome clashes of powerful armies which have shaped the world we know today.

Famous battles, brave generals, and ingenious weapons all come alive with the immersive, breath-taking illustrations of Joe Lillington. Trace the history of combat from the first warriors of the Stone Age all the way up to the noble knights of the Crusades, and learn how the greatest strategic minds in history defended their homes and achieved victory on the battlefield.

Joe Lillington is an illustrator from London who studied illustration at Falmouth University. He has worked in the past with clients such as the New York Times, Oxford University Press and Cricket Magazine, among many others. He lives in Bristol.

Iris Volant is a researcher and writer for Flying Eye Books, specialising in non-fiction for children. She lives in London.

Ages 3 to 7 | Hardback | 32pp | 240 x 240 mm £9.99 | ISBN 978-1-911171-55-3 AUGUST

Professor Astro Cat and his friends are back for another galactic adventure in learning for young readers in this new addition to the bestselling series.

Have you ever wondered how a rocket works? Do you dream of becoming an astronaut? Get ready for blastoff as we find out more about all the exciting ways we can travel into space. Easy-to-understand facts and descriptions introduce rockets, astronauts, satellites and the space station, all while married with beautiful and informative illustrations from Ben Newman.

Dr Dominic Walliman loves explaining science. As well as writing the award-winning Professor Astro Cat books, he produces popular science videos on his YouTube channel, Domain of Science.

Ben Newman is an award winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC, and the New York Times, amongst many others. He lives in Hastings.

Non-fiction | 3 to 7

HB | 32pp | 240 x 240mm | £9.99

ISBN 978-1-91171-37-9

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We need to use a special vehicle with a huge amount of energy to beat the powerful pull of gravity. This vehicle is called a rocket.

Non-fiction | 7 to 11

HB | 64pp | 290 x 290mm | £15.99

ISBN 978-1-909263-07-9

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Non-fiction | 7 to 11

HB | 64pp | 290 x 290mm | £15.99

ISBN 978-1-909263-60-4

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‘Clear,

Non-fiction | 7 to 11 HB | 64pp | 290 x 290mm | £15.99 7 to 11 | ISBN 978-1-911171-14-0

Activity | 7 to 11 PB | 88pp | 225 x 280mm | £9.99 ISBN 978-1-909263-46-8

Walliman & Ben Newman

The Dog that Ate the World /

Hilda and the Hidden People / Seaerra Miller

HILDA AND THE HIDDEN PEOPLE

Stephen Davies & Luke Pearson

COMING JANUARY 2019

HILDA AND THE GREAT PARADE

Stephen Davies & Luke Pearson

The Best Book in the World / Rilla Alexander

Rilla Alexander

Ella Bailey

THE DIVER

Veronica Carratello

Simona Ciraolo

Pippa Goodhart & Rebecca Crane

Sandra Dieckmann

Simona Ciraolo

Marianna Coppo

Sandra Dieckmann

Joshua Seigal & Amélie Falière

HUGO MAKES A CHANGE

Scott Emmons & Mauro Gatti

Mauro Gatti

HB | 32pp | 240 x 240mm | £9.99 3 to 6 | ISBN 978-1-911171-38-6

ARCHIE SNUFFLEKINS

CUPCAKE TIBERIUS CAT

Katie Harnett

THE LAND OF NOD

Katie Harnett

HB | 32pp | 195 x 255mm | £11.99 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1-911171-15-7

781911 9 90000 HB | 32pp | 195 x 255mm | £11.99 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1-909263-37-6

Robert Louis Stevenson & Robert Hunter HB | 32pp | 270 x 230mm | £11.99 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1-911171-04-1

MIKA: THE BEAR WHO DIDN’T WANT TO SLEEP

Erik Kriek

Yann & Gwendal Le Bec HB | 40pp | 180 x 255mm | £10 3+ | ISBN 978-1-909263-42-0

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DANNY

Emily Hughes

HB | 40pp | 270 x 230mm | £11.99 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1-909263-08-6 263086 781909 9 90000

PB | 40pp | 230 x 270mm | £6.99 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1909263-62-8 263628 781909 9 90000

A LETTER FOR BEAR

David Lucas

HB | 32pp | 180 x 200mm | £10 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1-909263-13-0 263130 781909 9 90000

THE LITTLE GARDENER

Emily Hughes

HB | 40pp | 230 x 260mm | £11.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-909263-43-7

PB | 40pp | 230 x 260mm | £6.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-911171-24-9 263437 781909 9

THIS IS MY ROCK

David Lucas

Jesse

Hodgson

32pp | 240 x 268mm | HB | £11.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-909263-09-3 263093 781909 9 90000 OUT, OUT, AWAY FROM HERE

Rachel Woodworth

& Sang Miao HB | 32pp | 230 x 270mm | £11.99 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1-911171-33-1 171331 781911 9 51695

Keith Negley

HB | 32pp | 230 x 270mm | £11.99 3+ | ISBN 978-1-909263-66-6

Negley

Ben Newman

Carles

Porta

HB | 48pp | 190 x 270 mm | £12.99 5+ | ISBN 978-1-911171-56-0

THE JOURNEY

Francesca Sanna

J.C. Hsyu & Kenard Pak

HB | 32pp | 270 x 210mm | £11.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-909263-41-3

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IMELDA & THE GOBLIN KING Briony May Smith

HB | 32pp | 260 x 220mm | £11.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-909263-65-9

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HUNGRY ROSCOE

David J. Plant

Joe Todd-Stanton

Secret of Black Rock / Joe Todd-Stanton

THE SECRET OF BLACK ROCK

Joe Todd-Stanton

HB | 40pp | 230 x 270mm | £11.99

3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1-911171-25-6 171256 781911 9 90000

PB | 40pp | 270 x 230 mm | £6.99 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1-911171-74-4

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DOGS IN CARS

Felix Massie & Emmanuelle Walker

HB | 64pp | 289 x 200mm | £14.99 All ages | ISBN 978-1-909263-87-1 263871 781909 9 90000

BEAUTIFUL BIRDS

Jean

Roussen

& Emmanuelle Walker

HB | 56pp | 220 x 310mm | £14.99 5 to 9 | ISBN 978-1-909263-29-1 263291 781909 9 90000

Under the Canopy / C ynthia Alonso

HB | 56pp | 220 x 310mm | £14.99

6+ | ISBN 978-1-911171-42-3

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ONE DAY ON OUR BLUE PLANET…. IN THE RAINFOREST

Ella Bailey

HB | 32pp | 270 x 230mm | £11.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-9111171-08-9 171089 781911 9 90000

ONE DAY ON OUR BLUE PLANET…. IN THE SAVANNAH

Ella Bailey

HB | 32pp | 270 x 230mm | £11.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1909263-56-7

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ONE DAY ON OUR BLUE PLANET…. IN THE OCEAN Ella Bailey

HB | 32pp | 270 x 230mm | £11.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-911171-41-6

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ONE DAY ON OUR BLUE PLANET…. IN THE ANTARCTIC Ella Bailey

HB | 32pp | 270 x 230mm | £11.99 3 to 7 | ISBN 978-1-909263-67-3

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BIG MEALS FOR LITTLE HANDS

Marion Billet, Caroline Pellissier & Virginie Aladjidi

HB | 56pp | 256 x 210mm | £12.99 3+ | ISBN 978-1-909263-16-1

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Dr Nick Crumpton & Gaia Bordicchia

HB | 52pp | 274 x 375 mm | £25 6+ | ISBN 978-1-909263-11-6

WILD ANIMALS OF THE NORTH

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CRAZY ABOUT CATS

Owen Davey

HB | 40pp | 230 x 290mm | £12.99 5+ | ISBN 978-1-911171-16-4

Dieter Braun

HB | 152pp | 238 x 300mm | £20 All ages | ISBN 978-1-909263-96-3

BONKERS ABOUT BEETLES

Owen Davey

HB | 40pp | 238 x 300mm | £12.99 5+ | ISBN 978-1-911171-48-5

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WILD ANIMALS OF THE SOUTH

Dieter Braun

HB | 152pp | 238 x 300mm | £20 All ages | ISBN 978-1-909263-97-0

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SKYWARD: FEMALE PILOTS OF WWII

Sally Deng

HB | 88pp | 245 x 305mm | £14.99 7 + | ISBN 978-1-911171-51-5 171515 781911 9 52400

MOUNTAINS

Dieter Braun

HB | 96pp | 250 x 190mm | £18 All ages | ISBN 978-11171-70-6

MAD ABOUT MONKEYS

Davey

Sangma Francis & Lisk Feng

HB | 80pp | 245 x 305 mm | £14.99

7+ | ISBN 978-1-911171-43-0

SMART ABOUT SHARKS Owen Davey

WILD ABOUT SHAPES

Jérémie

Fischer HB | 70pp | 195 x 195mm | £12.99 3 to 5 | ISBN 978-1909263-38-3

William Grill

HB | 80pp | 245 x 305mm | £14.99 7+ | ISBN 978-1909263-10-9

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TOBY AND THE ICE GIANTS

Joe Lillington

THE WOLVES OF CURRUMPAW

William Grill

HB | 88pp | 245 x 305mm | £14.99 7+ | ISBN 978-1909263-83-3

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NEFFY AND THE FEATHERED DINOSAURS

Joe Lillington

HB | 40pp | 255 x 187mm | £11.99 3+ | ISBN 978-1-909263-25-3

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ANCIENT WARRIORS

Iris Volant & Joe Lillington

HB | 64pp | 245 x 310mm | £12.99 7 to 11 | ISBN 978-1-909263-61-1 SHACKLETON'S JOURNEY

HB | 32pp | 270 x 235mm | £11.99 5+ | ISBN 978-1-909263-58-1

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HB | 40pp | 270 x 230mm | £11.99 5+ | ISBN 978-1-909263-89-5 263895 781909 9 90000

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WILD AND TAME ANIMALS

Ancient Warriors / Joe Lillington

Jean Roussen & Loris Lora