HGBooks October Kit 2018 Part 3

Wittypedia Des McHale This book contains more than 5,000 quotations. From the funniest phrases by famous comedians to deep philosophy from the greatest thinkers of all time, via some highly amusing and downright dumb celebrity observations, Wittypedia has it all: insults, declarations of love, comments on others and general observations on the state.

Author Details Des MacHale is an Associate Professor at University College, Cork and the author of forty humour books. He has been collecting witty remarks for thirty years and his numerous books of funny quotations are a monument to his devotion - and great sense of humour. He is a regular delegate at humour conferences the world over. He lives in Cork, Ireland.

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01 October 2018

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Binding

Hardback

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Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

ISBN

9781853759833

Publisher

Carlton Publishing Group

Imprint

Carlton Books

Series

NA

Category

Humour

Format

198 x 129 mm

Extent

560pp

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NA

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NA

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A huge compendium of superb quotations.

Compiled by Des MacHale, who has racked up hundreds of thousands of book sales.

Includes quotes from all walks of life, from eminent politicians and philosophers to comedians and celebrities.

More than 5,000 funny quotes.

Best Damn Answers to Life’s Hardest Questions Tess Koman

Life is full of perplexing questions and complicated situations. Will I survive this hangover? (Probably not.) Should I cancel my plans? (YES! Cancel immediately.) Am I having a quarter-life crisis? (Probably.) Do I even like this person?

(Nope, nope, nope.)

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01 October 2018

A collection of 54 fully illustrated flowcharts, pros and cons lists, and rants, this inspired book of humour disguised as invaluable advice is a gift to make anyone feel better, proving that every question, thought, and decision, no matter how ridiculous or irresponsible, is completely valid. Fans of Broad City will recognise themselves and their friends in these laugh-out-loud (and laugh-at-yourself!) daily dilemmas, written by cosmopolitan.com editor and in-the-know internet lover Tess Koman.

Binding

Hardback

Author Details

Price

AU$27.99

ISBN

9781523501458

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

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NA

Category

Humour

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171 x 184 mm

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Extent

112pp

Illustrations

Full colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

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Tess Koman is an editor at cosmopolitan.com, which, unlike what Carrie Bradshaw may have led you to believe, involves spending 12 hours a day on the internet, writing about whatever young women want to read. She lives in New York City with her husband.

Katie Vernon is an illustrator who has worked with Anthropologie, IKEA, Papyrus, Hallmark, and Chronicle Books; and has been featured on HGTV and Design*Sponge. She lives in Dubuque, Iowa.

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A perfect gift of humour and attitude for women in their 20s and 30s All of life’s most important questions – How long can I put off answering this text? Is this sad desk salad worth it?

Am I turning into my mother? – answered!

Hilarious text comes to life through charming and quirky art – perfect for sharing on social media to help spread the word By an in-the-know internet lover and cosmopolitan.com editor

Weed all about it All you need to know to grow, roll, smoke, and eat marijuana Floyd Barrington Everything you need to know about growing your own cannabis, recipes for marijuana munchies, and a step-by-step guide for 20 innovative ways to roll a joint.

Sick of smoking low-grade weed? Fed up of paying increasingly high prices? Well, now it's time to do something about it and grow your own. With just a small investment in some basic equipment and this guide, you'll soon be raising two fingers to your dealer as you spark up some super-strong green you've grown entirely yourself.

And what about once you’ve cultivated your first harvest? The second section looks at recipes for cooking with weed – from hash brownies to ganja guacamole – and innovative, fun ways to smoke it. There are 20 different rolling projects to try, like the perfect, simple one-skin spliff for beginners or the more elaborate behemoth that is the The Scorpion.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$21.99

ISBN

9781911026655

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Humour

Format

186 x 123 mm

Extent

144pp

Illustrations

Full colour illustrations

Age Range

NA

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Floyd Barrington is a weed advocate and graphic designer by trade. He uses the same keen eye for detail and stylish presentation required for work as he does when cultivating his crops, baking cannabis treats, or constructing his perfectly rolled joints. The author is based in London, UK.

Wake and Bake Banana Pancakes

Cinnamon Dope-nuts

Wakey, wakey! Rise and shine! It's a beautiful day you're missing out on!

What's that? Your head's a bit groggy? I'm not surprised, with the amount of weed you smoked last night! Never fear, I've got just the thing for you: Wake and Bake Banana Pancakes! They're the tasty way of getting your breakfast buzz back on. These are small, American-style pancakes made with nutritious bananas and a generous Ingredients •1 o ver-ri b helping of canna milk to set you up for the day! pe

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sufficiently hot, melt a little butter in the pan. Then spoon or pour in enough batter to make a pancake about 4in (10cm) wide. Fill up any more space in the pan with pancakes, being careful not to let them spread into each other.

5 When bubbles start appearing on the surface of a pancake, flip it over with a spatula and cook for another minute or so on the other side.

6 When sufficiently cooked on both sides, remove from

You might think that cops and stoners don't have much in common, especially if you've ever had the misfortune of getting busted smoking or growing a bit of weed. Well, you're right for the most part, they don't usually see eye-to-eye, and cops should be avoided at all costs. However, one bond that we do share is a love for sweet and unhealthy food-especially donuts! So keep a stash of these handy, and if you're ever unlucky enough to have your rights read, offer some to the boys in blue and hopefully they'll soon be too baked to remember why they turned up in the first place.

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°(/gas

mark 4). Spray or grease two 6-hole donut pans well.

2 Sift the dry ingredients together into a large bowl. Melt the canna butter in another bowl in a microwave and then add the egg, milk, and vanilla. Then whisk it all together. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until it's all combined.

3 Pour the batter into the donut pans

so each hole is about three-quarters full.

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

They are ready when you poke them with a knife and it comes out clean.

4 While the dope-nuts are cooling, make the coating. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl then melt the remaining butter in a pan. Now dunk each dope-nut in the melted butter and roll it in the sugar and cinnamon.

Ingredients

•2 cups (9oz/250g) all-purpose (plain) flour •1 ½ cups (1O½oz/300g) superfine (caster) sugar •2 tsp baking powder •1 tsp ground cinnamon • ½ tsp ground nutmeg •½ tsp salt •1 oz (30g) canna butter •1 large egg •1 Ofl oz (300ml) full-fat (whole) milk •2 tsp vanilla extract For the coating: •½ cup (3½oz/100g) sugar •½ tsp ground cinnamon • 4oz (120g) canna butter Makes 12 dope-nuts

the pan and carry on cooking more pancakes with the remaining batter.

7 Serve with ma pie syrup at breakfast time or enjoy with ice cream for a dank dessert!

132 �, Wake and Bake Banana Pancakes

Cinnamon Dope-Nuts ::,k 133

Foodie Fight Revised A Trivia Game for Serious Food Lovers Joyce Lock Updated and with 50% all new content, this revised version of the bestselling game offers food lovers a refreshing new reason to play the game and compete with their friends to see who knows the most about food.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Games & Puzzles

Price

AU$50.00

ISBN

9781452169477

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Puzzles & Games

Format

121 x 171 mm

Extent

168pp

Illustrations

167 cards, 1 colour die, 6 game boards, 108 game pieces, 4-colour icon illustrations

Age Range

NA

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The original Foodie Fight came out in 2008 and in the nearly 10 years since publication, the food world has changed a great deal. With over 100,000 copies sold, this addictive, classic game is now revised and updated with 50 new content and questions. Players can challenge one another on their knowledge of celebrity chefs, food science, food history, cooking techniques, and world cuisine. With bright new colour palette and new challenging questions, this will satiate anyone hungering for a new Foodie Fight.

Author Details Joyce Lock is the creator of the games Foodie Fight, Wine Wars, and Foodie Fight Rematch. She has a master's degree in gastronomy from Boston University; Foodie Fight was her grad school thesis project. Currently, Joyce has been developing recipes and writing articles for a number of magazines from Oxmoor House and Meredith Corp. She is a member of the Practical Farmers of Iowa board and a judge for the James Beard Foundation book awards. She is also a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier.

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People are more food savvy today than they were when the game first came out. The new Foodie Fight will offer new questions targeting what's happening in the food world today.

With more young people staying in and taking advantage of food delivery options and hosting friends at home, Foodie Fight will be an entertaining alternative to Netflix and chill.

There are not very many competitors on the market at the moment and those have limited availability. Foodie Fight's compact package have resonated as a cool, adult game and there is space in the market for this to continue.

Recipe for Play Serves 2 to 6 players or teams

O B J EC T O F TH E GAM E To fill a game board with tokens collected for correctly answering questions in each of six categories: Foodiesphere, Food Stars, Company’s Coming, Lab and Field, Dining Out, and What’s Cooking? To win, a player (or team) must be the first to fill in all the spaces on the game board.

I N G R E D I E NTS 6 game boards, 1 categories card, 167 trivia cards, 1 color die, 108 scoring tokens S E T TI N G TH E TAB LE Each player or team gets one game board. Each player or team rolls the die; the first player or team to roll green goes first.

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(Whether playing as individual players or in teams, the same rules apply.)

On your first turn, roll the die. The colors on the die correspond to the categories on the trivia cards.

Another player or team draws the first card from the box and reads the question from the corresponding category. Answers are on the opposite side of each card.

If you answer your first question correctly, place a scoring token on the corresponding category on your game board and roll the die for another turn.

If you answer incorrectly, play passes to the player on your left, who rolls for a new question. When done with the question, place the card in the back of the box, behind the other cards.

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TAB LE MAN N E RS Players will agree on how long a person has to answer a question and how specific the answer must be.

WI N N I N G TH E FOO D I E FI G HT To win, a player (or team) must be the first to fill the game board with three tokens in each category.

FI N E P O I NTS If you roll a color for a category that has been closed out (three questions answered correctly), you must still answer that question before rolling again.

FA ST FOO D For a faster version of the game, players or teams need only to collect one (or two) scoring tokens per category to win.

TH E CATEG O R I E S

FOODIESPHERE Food people, world cuisines, and food places FOOD STARS Food online, on film, and in print, music, and art

COMPANY’S COMING Party planning,

table etiquette, and beverage and food pairing

LAB AND FIELD Cooking science, nutrition, and food production DINING OUT Eateries, chefs, menu matters, and restaurant service WHAT’S COOKING? Cooking techniques, tools, and ingredients

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FOODIESPHERE

Food people, world cuisines, and food places

FOOD STARS

Food online, on film, and in print, music, and art

COMPANY’S COMING

Party planning, table etiquette, and wine and beverage pairing

LAB AND FIELD

Cooking science, nutrition, and food production

DINING OUT

Eateries, chefs, menu matters, and restaurant service

WHAT’S COOKING?

Cooking techniques, tools, and ingredients

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Vampyre Hearts Chronicle Books

Raise the stakes on the classic game of Hearts in a bone-chilling twist to the trick-taking card game! With the Queen of Vampyres hiding amongst your number, her thirst for Hearts may send everyone to an early grave. Can you strike her down before time runs out? Housed in a gorgeous coffin-shaped box, this set includes a deck of unique illustrated playing cards and rules for standard Hearts play, as well as expanded rules and a token for a vampyric variation that adds hidden roles and ulterior motives to the fast-paced classic. Prepare for a thrilling and bloodthirsty game night for new players and experts alike!

Author Details Forrest-Pruzan Creative is a game developer based out of Seattle, WA. They are responsible for a number of award-winning games, including the Cranium game series, the Dr. Seuss games series, the Curious George games series, several games based off popular movies, and many more.

Key Information • Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Games & Puzzles

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9781452168418

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Puzzles & Games

Format

165 x 89 mm

Extent Illustrations

52pp coffin-shaped box with lift-off lid, full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

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Hearts is played with a traditional deck, so there are very few decks themed for this game with twists - only a few for children.

The beautiful design ensures the package stands out from the competition - less cheesy and more luscious.

A level above the competition for the standard playing deck, this is the right price for an impulse buy with keepsake quality - an object to display on the game shelf.

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3 - 5 P L AY E R S

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Vampyre Hearts

is a bloodthirsty game based on the classic game of Hearts. Sections denoted with a symbol explain rules that are specific to Vampyre Hearts and do not apply to classic Hearts.

OB J E C T A N D OV E RV I E W The game is played in rounds, with players trying to avoid taking points.

As soon as one player reaches or exceeds 100 points, the game is over and the player with the lowest score is the winner.

In each round, one player will secretly be the Vampyre, while the other players are Villagers. Certain cards will score differently depending on whether a player is the Vampyre or a Villager (see ROLES below).

SET UP 1. Grab a pencil and paper. Write the players’ names in separate columns on the paper in order to tally scores at the end of each round.

2. A) For a three-player game,

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After Dinner Amusements: Love Trivia 50 Questions Chronicle Books A mini and minty-fresh love-themed trivia game, perfect for bridal showers! Complete with fresh M-rated content, great packaging, and the bite-size appeal of the 52 decks.

Featuring fifty questions about love and romance drawn from history, literature, science, and pop culture, this sweet little trivia game is perfect for a cozy night in with close friends or loved ones.

For 2 or more players, ages 12 and up.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Games & Puzzles

Price

AU$14.99

ISBN

9781452173757

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Puzzles & Games

Format

62 x 62 mm

Extent

51pp

Illustrations

2 colour throughout

Age Range

12 and up

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Includes 50 question cards + 1 instruction card The After Dinner Amusements series offers a fun little twist on classic party games and activities. Each miniature deck of After Dinner Amusements: Love Trivia cards is packaged in a full-colour decorative tin box, charmingly evoking the look of after dinner mints! Compact and eye-catching, they're the perfect pocket-sized games to bring to any party and to add on to any gift.

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Love is an evergreen topic, but there's not much out there in the way of love-themed trivia. The compact package and charming aesthetic of this trivia deck really make our product turn heads.

Love Trivia is the perfect addition to Valentine's Day tables and assortments. This will make a great sweetheart gift for couples at any stage of their relationship.

Great price point makes this a great self-purchase bridal shower or bachelorette party hosts, as well as a charming gift or stocking stuffer. Will pair well with Truth or Dare for Couples or any of the other After Dinner Amusements titles.

The compact format allows you to take the game anywhere! These petite tins are perfect for slipping into a purse or pocket, or for on-the-go fun.

With bright decorative patterns and a format that evokes the look of after dinner mints, the tins are perfect for cash wrap displays.

This innovative format comes to us from the publisher of the Little Finger Puppet Books.

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LOVE STO RY The author and screenwriter of Love Story, Erich Segal, partially based the role of Oliver on his Harvard roommate, future US vice president Al Gore.

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The line “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” comes from what book and movie?

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What planet is named after the Roman goddess of love?

Venus and Mercury are the only two planets in our solar system that do not have moons.

VE NUS

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What is the name of the old-fashioned dance in which women ask men to be their dates?

The Sadie Hawkins dance is named after a character in the comic strip L’il Abner.

S A D IE HAW KIN S DANCE

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After Dinner Amusements: Name That Word!

50 Prompts for Family Fun Chronicle Books A mini and minty-fresh take on the classic party game Taboo! Complete with fresh content, great packaging, and the bite-size appeal of the 52 decks.

In this fast-paced, family-friendly word game, one player must quickly describe a mystery word for their teammates or partner without using any of the related terms listed on the card. The team that guesses the most words in the allotted time wins!

For 2 or more players, all ages Includes 50 prompt cards + 1 instruction card

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Games & Puzzles

Price

AU$14.99

ISBN

9781452173764

The After Dinner Amusement series offers a fun little twist on After Dinner Amusements: Name That Word! classic party games and activities. Each miniature deck of cards is packaged in a full-colour decorative tin box, charmingly evoking the look of after dinner mints! Compact and eye-catching, they're the perfect pocket-sized games to bring to any party and to add on to any gift.

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Key Information

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Puzzles & Games

Format

62 x 62 mm

Extent

51pp

Illustrations

2 colour throughout

Age Range

12 and up

Terms

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Taboo-style word guessing games are long-time favourites at parties and family gatherings. The compact package and charming aesthetic really make this product stand out from other versions of the game.

The compact format allows you to take the game anywhere! These petite tins are perfect for slipping into a purse or pocket, or for on-the-go fun.

The content is 100% family-friendly and kid appropriate-while most of the cards are everyday, household objects, some offer the opportunity to get kids thinking about the world beyond their home (Statue of Liberty, Solar Eclipse, Paris, etc.).

Great price point makes this a great self-purchase for party hosts. They also make for charming gifts or stocking stuffers, individually or as a set of two, three, or more.

With bright decorative patterns and a format that evokes the look of after dinner mints, the tins are perfect for cash wrap displays.

This innovative format comes to us from the publisher of the Little Finger Puppet Books.

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Scarf

FORBIDDEN WORDS:

cold neck cloth wrap shawl

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Tire

FORBIDDEN WORDS:

wheel car drive rubber flat

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Helicopter

FORBIDDEN WORDS:

blades spin fly machine hover

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Box of Dares 100 Sexy Prompts for Couples Chronicle Books A fun addition to our successful Truth or Dare publishing, this new format dispenses one naughty dare at a time. A titillating game of chance, guaranteed to keep things exciting!

This sleek foil-stamped box contains a roll of 100 naughty dares, perfect for couples looking for spontaneous fun and flirty surprises. From "Seduce me with the first object you see" to "Flip a coin: heads, I get oral; tails, you get it," prompts range from playfully provocative to X-rated. A great way to keep the romance and mystery alive, couples simply pull a dare from the box, never knowing what they're going to get.

Author Details

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Games & Puzzles

Price

AU$19.99

ISBN

9781452172170

In-house. Format idea from Robie Rogge: Robie Rogge developed publications for the Metropolitan Museum of Art before launching ROBIE, a book and novelty development company. She is also one of the creators behind Chronicle's Animals in the Stars Lacing Cards, 101 Smiles Make a Sunshine, 101 Joys Make a Rainbow, Peekaboo Stroller Cards, and Pen Pad Pals. She lives in New York City.

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Key Information

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Puzzles & Games

Format

79 x 79 mm

Extent

100pp

Illustrations

2 colour throughout

Age Range

18 and up

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Sexy games sell: As can be seen by Chronicle's sexy publishing, games that have a randomising element sell (83K of Sexy Truth or Dare cylinder, 68K of Truth or Dare box, and 62K of I Dare You). This dare-dispenser format offers just that. Players pull dares from a die-cut slit (in the box) to discover what naughty fun awaits them.

Housed in a sleek little box with foil stamping, this perforated roll of naughty dares is a steal. A great impulse buy in the same vein as Sex Scratchers (260K) and I Owe You Sex Checks (257K).

There are no other dares or (sexy) games in this dispenser format.

For couples of all ages and orientations, Valentine's day shoppers, anniversary shoppers. Can be played at home or on a romantic vacation.

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BOX of DARES TAKE ONE

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Copyright © 2018 by Chronicle Books LLC All rights reserved.

Manufactured in China.

Design by Michael Morris Package concept

by Robie Rogge, ROBIE LLC. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

$10.95 U.S./£9.99 U.K.

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Let’s get it on. If you’re normally loud, be quiet. If you’re normally quiet, turn it up.

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Play strip trivia. If you answer wrong, you lose an article of clothing.

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Make a naughty date night jar. We each have to put five ideas into the mix. Now let’s pick one.

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Let me blindfold you and touch you seductively with a mystery object. Let’s see if you can guess what it is.

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Write Bold!

Write in Color!

Chronicle Books Why only write in black or blue pen? Shake up your thinking and journal in colour!

Journal in colour! This guided specialty journal offers a veritable rainbow of prompts and exercises to make creative self-reflection simple, fun, and oh-so-vibrant. Journallers will explore the connection between colour and content, using every shade of yellow to write about things that make them happy or writing with forest greens about the first night they spent outside. Guaranteed to shake up the journaling practice and put all those art supplies to good use!

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Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks & Journals

Price

AU$24.99

ISBN

9781452167909

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

Series

NA

Category

Stationery

Format

203 x 152 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

Full colour throughout

Age Range

NA

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These days, bullet journallers make liberal use of aesthetically pleasing colour schema. But why should productivity journallers have all the fun? This is colour-coded journalling for everyone, where the focus is self-expression and creativity rather than organisation.

While the marriage of coloured pencils and guided journaling seems perfectly simple and obvious, no one else has done it yet!

More Answers Than Questions 50 Quizzes, 550 Questions - Thousands of Answers to Find More Answers Than Questions is a quiz book with a difference, with each quiz truly testing the depth and width of your knowledge.

More Answers Than Questions is a quiz book with a difference. Each quiz is composed of eleven questions.

Question 1 requires a single answer, question 2, two answers, question 3, three answers and so on, up to question ten. Then there is a bonus question, the answer to which comprises anything between ten and fifty answers. These are quizzes that all the family can work together to solve, rather than trying to out-do each other by being the first to shout out a single correct answer to each question.

Subjects covered include: The Arts, Cinema, Food and Drink, General Knowledge, Geography, History, Literature, Music, The Natural World, Science, and much more besides. With each quiz truly testing the depth and width of your knowledge, More Answers Than Questions will provide many hours of family fun – and perhaps some bouts of frustration!

Author Details Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 20 languages and sold over 413,000 copies worldwide. He is also a long-time contributor to The Statesman's Yearbook, the geo-political guide to the world that celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2013. He lives in London.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

ISBN

9781782439134

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

Imprint

Michael O'Mara

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NA

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Category

Puzzles & Games

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Format

234 x 153 mm

Extent

224pp

Illustrations

B/W drawings throughout

Age Range

NA

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A new general knowledge quiz format that’s challenging for all ages Test your knowledge, while also giving your memory and recall a vigorous workout Test yourself and challenge family and friends From the author of Think You Know It All? which has sold over 41,500 copies

Countries of the World

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What are the modern names of the countries known previously as Abyssinia, Ceylon, Kampuchea, Siam and Southern Rhodesia?

6

Which are the six largest countries by total area?

7

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Which country lies entirely within South Africa?

Hungary is bordered by which seven nations?

8

Which eight territories and states make up Australia?

9

2

There are nine countries where Portuguese is an official language. Can you name them?

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10

3

What are the three ‘Benelux’ countries?

more answers than questions

more answers than questions

New Zealand has two overseas territories. What are they?

Which ten countries boast the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

11

4

There are four sovereign nations beginning with the letter D. What are they?

Answers on page 132

The equator passes through which thirteen countries?

Answers on page 132

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6

Sport

Who were the first six soccer teams to win the UEFA Champions League?

7

What are the seven positions in netball?

8

1

Which American football team has won the most Super Bowls?

Up to 2014, which eight nations have won the soccer World Cup?

2

What are the nine fielding positions in baseball?

9

Which two heavyweight boxers competed in the fight known as ‘the Rumble in the Jungle’?

10

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Which three events make up a standard triathlon?

26

4

Golf’s majors comprise which four tournaments?

5

Up to the 2015 tournament, which five countries have contested Rugby Union’s World Cup final?

Answers on page 133

11

Can you name the host city for each Summer Olympic Games held between 1896 and 2020?

Answers on page 133

more answers than questions

3

Which ten male tennis players have been ranked World Number 1 for the longest time?

27

6

Space

What were the six NASA space shuttles called?

7

Which seven gases are the major constituents of dry air on Earth?

8

1

Who was the first woman to go into space?

2

What, in order of distance from the Sun, are the names of the eight known planets in the solar system?

What are Mars’s two moons called?

more answers than questions

Who were the three members of the legendary Apollo 11 crew?

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9

Who were the nine main characters in the first series of Star Trek: The Next Generation?

10

4

What are the four component parts of a comet?

5

Which five major space agencies participate in the International Space Station?

Answers on page 134

Aside from the two Apollo 11 members who walked on the moon, which ten other individuals have done so?

11

What are the twelve zodiac constellations?

Answers on page 134

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Paint by Sticker: Cats Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker, the latest rage in adult activity books, is now purrfect for cat lovers! Create gorgeous illustrations of felines in the new “low-poly” (geometric, polygon shapes) style, one sticker at a time.

The allure of cats meets the joy of Paint by Sticker! It’s an irresistible combination. With more than 1.75 million copies in print in less than two years, Paint by Sticker is the mindful and artistic activity that also delivers beautiful, satisfying results.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9781523504480

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

318 x 235 mm

Extent

56pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

And now comes a new title with tremendous appeal. Paint by Sticker: Cats includes everything needed to create 12 full-colour portraits of favourite felines – a playful ginger kitten hanging from her paws; a pair of sweet, cuddling cats; an elegant, smoky grey Siamese. Rendered in “low-poly” (a computer graphics style using geometric polygon shapes to create a 3D effect), each image is divided into hundreds of spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a particular sticker. Simply find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next, and the next – soon, a vibrantly colourful cat image emerges from the black-and-white template with dimension and spirit.

The satisfaction of watching a cat painting come to life will be completely engrossing to feline fans and crafters of all ages – and the perforated card-stock pages allow artwork to be easily removed for framing or display.

Author Details Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and children’s titles, as well as gardening, humour, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect® pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day® Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die® and Brain Quest® children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.

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In less than two years, the Paint by Sticker series has more than 1.75 million copies in print, with tremendous sales activity across all segments. People can't get enough of this mindful, artistic activity that delivers such beautiful results.

Cat lovers are huge drivers of sales. This new book will introduce Paint by Sticker to cat lovers, and bring delight to Paint By Sticker fans who will welcome these bright, beautiful images.

Published in time for holiday gift tables, Paint by Sticker: Cats is a fresh new offering for the season.

Handmade Living Crafting a beautiful home Willow Crossley Brighten your life with a splash of hand-made style by turning everyday items into something beautiful with these 40 inspiring projects for the home.

“Everything about this book is mouth watering.”– Nina Campbell Brighten your life with a splash of hand-made style by turning everyday items into something beautiful with these 40 inspiring projects for the home. Be inspired by master maker, Willow Crossley who will show you how to bring a touch of hand-made magic to your home by transforming everyday items into something beautiful with over 40 inspiring projects. Make floral napkin rings, seasonal wreaths, Christmas baubles and vintage-fabric bunting to decorate your home. Learn how to create pictures from buttons and redesign your own pinboard with fabulous ribbons. Turn grain sacks into cushions and pillows, block print napkins and heart-shaped lavender bags, or make fabric-twisted bracelets, silk-trimmed straw hats and simple linen aprons. Fashion your own fabric-covered books, make bath salts infused with lavender and decorate coat hangers with fabric scraps. Everything is simple to make, and you won't need any expert sewing or crafting skills, just a little patience and the desire to work some magic.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback with Flaps

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9781782496359

Author Details

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Craft/DIY

Willow Crossley has a background in design. After a degree in fashion journalism at the London University of the Arts, she worked on magazines before moving to the south of France. From here she began her online business Willow Rose Boutique, selling her word art designs, fabric-covered books and bespoke jewellery. Her first book was The Art of Handmade Living, followed by Inspire: the Art of Living with Nature (both CICO Books). Her popular blog is www.willowroseboutique.blogspot.co.uk. He is based in Oxfordshire, UK.

Format

235 x 190 mm

Key Information

Extent

176pp

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Illustrations

200 Colour photographs

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Age Range

NA

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‘I am passionate about homemade things and Willow Rose does this with great charm. It is homespun style at its very coolest.’ Anya Hindmarch Simple and inspiring projects to create a beautifully simple style.

Clear instructions, accompanied by beautiful step-by-step artworks, make all projects easy to complete.

Inspire: The Art of Living with Nature by the same author has sold over 6,000 copies

Metalwork Jewelry 35 step-by-step projects inspired by steampunk Linda Peterson Craft your way to a steampunk look with these 35 stunning metalwork designs for necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and more.

Craft your way to a steampunk look with these 35 stunning metalwork designs for necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and more. Linda Peterson shows you how to create gorgeous jewellery using items commonly found in your home, such as nuts and bolts, watch parts, beads and old keys. Each project has clear step-by-step photography, and there's a comprehensive techniques section and tips to teach you all you need to know about working with metal.

You'll learn the basics of metalwork, using brass, copper and silver, as well as how to add finishes, such as polishing and adding a patina to give an aged effect. You'll never need to buy jewellery again!

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback with Flaps

Price

AU$29.99

Linda Peterson has been a professional award-winning arts and crafts designer for the past 20 years, and is known for her unique eye for detail. Her dazzling designs have appeared in numerous magazines and advertising campaigns.

Her previous books include Paracord Jewelry, Upcycled Jewelry, Creative Ideas to Organize Your Home, How to Make Polymer Clay Beads and Art + Life Combined, all published by CICO Books. She lives in Missouri, USA.

ISBN

9781782496533

Key Information

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Craft/DIY

Format

276 x 208 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

200 Colour photographs

Age Range

NA

Terms

SOR

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Linda Peterson is an expert in the field of handmade jewellery. In a world of mass-produced accessories, making your own unique items is becoming an increasingly popular pastime.

People are looking for new ways to reuse and recycle unused household materials, such as metals, as we become more aware of the impact consumerism has on the environment. Visit her website at lindapetersondesigns.com.

How to Make Paper Dinosaurs 25 awesome creatures to fold in an instant: includes 50 pieces of origami paper Mari Ono and Hiroaki Takai Go back to the days when dinosaurs ruled the earth with How to Make Paper Dinosaurs, the great origami book containing 25 prehistoric paper-folding projects to sink your teeth into.

With big dinosaurs, small ones, ocean-dwellers, and high flyers, there are origami projects here to entertain any dino lover. Try your hand at the flying Pteranodon or fold one of the largest land animals that ever existed, the Apatosaurus. From the Cretaceous period you can make the king of dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, and from the Jurassic age comes the spiny Stegosaurus.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback with Flaps

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9781782496335

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Craft/DIY

Format

235 x 228 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

300+ colour photographs

Age Range

9 and up

Terms

SOR

Every project has simple step-by-step instructions and clear photographs, as well as helpful arrows showing you where to fold. Each design is allocated a skill rating – start with an easy one and once you’ve mastered that move on to something a bit more challenging. The book includes 50 specially designed pieces of origami paper so you can start folding right away.

Author Details Mari Ono is an expert in origami and all forms of papercrafts. Born in Japan, she has lived in the UK for many years with her artist husband, Takumasa, where they both work to promote Japanese arts and crafts.

Hiroaki Takai is a master of origami, running several websites dedicated to folding all kinds of amazing objects. He has a particular passion for dinosaurs and loves the challenge of making models of the latest archaeological discoveries. The author is based in Japan.

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Mari Ono's previous books include Origami for Children, which has sold more than 170,000 copies, More Origami for Children, Wild & Wonderful Origami, Origami Animal Friends, Origami Farm, Origami Cars, Boats, Trains and More and The Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts, all available from CICO Books.

Origami continues to be a popular pastime and is an excellent way to keep children entertained on rainy days.

Cath Kidston Cath Kidston first opened in West London in 1993, inspired by the idea of taking traditional prints and using them in a fresh, modern way. 25 years on, it is one of the most influential design brands in the UK.

Eiderdown Rose Wrapping Paper Book

Frames Sticky Notes Book Publication

01 October 2018

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Wrapping

Binding

Sticky Notes

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

ISBN

9781787132160

ISBN

9781787132177

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

Cath Kidston Stationery

Series

Cath Kidston Stationery

Category

Stationery

Category

Stationery

Format

297 x 220 mm

Format

210 x 148 mm

Extent

12 Sheets

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

4c illustrations throughout

Illustrations

4c illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

Terms

FS

Paperback book with 12 folded sheets of gift wrap, each with a different Cath Kidston design. Each sheet is 594 x 440mm and folded twice with a gummed edge for easy removal.

Hardback case with 5 different size sticky notes (50 of each size) on one side and a 128pp tear-off notepad on the other side. Secured with an elastic closure. Foil blocking on the front cover.

English Heritage English Heritage cares for over 400 historic monuments, building and places - from world famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edge of an empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year. A contribution from the sale of this product helps us to secure this spectacular and unique heritage for future generations to enjoy. By buying this product you're helping us to carry out vital conservation work to keep this story alive.

Boxed set of 16 stunning "Thank You" cards with matching envelopes in 4 different designs derived from original fabric and wallpaper interiors at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, a remarkable example of a mid-Victorian country house in South Yorkshire.

Message inside each card reads "Thank You".

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notecards

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

ISBN

9781787131804

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

English Heritage

Series

English Heritage

Category

Stationery

Category

Stationery

Format

250 x 182 mm

Format

180 x 140 mm

Extent

96pp

Extent

16 Cards

Illustrations

Illustrations

4c illustrations throughout

4c illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

Terms

FS

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notecards

Price

AU$22.99 | NZ$24.99

ISBN

9781787131798

Publisher

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks Hardback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

ISBN

9781787131811

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

English Heritage

Category

Stationery

Format

148 x 105 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

1c inside

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

The colourful floral design of this A6 hardback notebook is a contemporary reproduction of 19th century chintz in the private family rooms of Osborne, the seaside retreat of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children on the Isle of Wight. The perfect size to fit into your handbag, it has 128 lined pages and foil on the cover.

Elegant correspondence has never been so easy. This book features 48 tear-out writing sheets, ready creased and gummed for you to write on, then fold and post. The 4 different designs are derived from original 19th century floral prints found in the family bedrooms at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland.

Inspired by original fabric and wallpaper detail at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, a Victorian country house in South Yorkshire, this hardback guest book contains a ribbon marker and 96 deluxe cream coloured pages to provide plenty of space for recording guests’ names, addresses, comments or memories.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Address Book

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

ISBN

9781787131828

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

English Heritage

Category

Stationery

Format

163 x 239 mm

Extent

96pp

Illustrations

1c inside

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

I Like Birds: A Parliament of Owls Family Planner I Like Birds An essential 144-page non-dated planner for organising every aspect of family life.

Wir-o bound planner with 4 tabbed, ring bound inserts including 52 non-dated weekly planner pages, tear-off shopping lists, monthly budget pages, notes for holidays/special occasions, sticker sheet and elastic closure to keep everything secure. The cover design features a collection of owls, otherwise known as "a parliament of owls". Owls are generally solitary birds but come together for the mating season, during which some species have the same mate for life. The male and the female will take turns watching the eggs, tending the nest, and bringing food back to the young owlets.

Author Details I Like Birds is a Scottish brand producing bird-themed designs with universal appeal for use on stationery, household textiles, mugs, greetings cards, prints, calendars and all manner of other bird-based bits and bobs.

Distilling the natural world into something simple and beautiful, I Like Birds blends a passion for aerial wildlife with fresh design to create products that are fawned over by nature lovers and the design cognoscenti alike. I Like Birds was named a competition finalist by the Brand Licensing Europe committee in 2016 and has a dedicated cult-like following on Facebook (@ilikebirds) with 27k followers and Instagram (@ilike.birds) with 1k. All the stationery products are printed on environmentally friendly FSC paper.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Organiser

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

ISBN

9781787132399

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

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Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

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Series

I Like Birds

Category

Stationery

Format

210 x 148 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

3c throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

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A stunning fresh design approach to meet our enduring global interest in birds and bird watching. competition finalist at Brand Licensing Europe that is taking the licensing world by storm. essential non-dated planner for organising every aspect of busy family life.

WEEK BEGINNING:

WEEK BEGINNING:

M O N D AY

M O N D AY

T U E S D AY

T U E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

W E D N E S D AY

T H U R S D AY

T H U R S D AY

F R I D AY

F R I D AY

S AT U R D AY

S AT U R D AY

S U N D AY

S U N D AY

SHOPPING LIST

SHOPPING LIST

SHOPPING LIST

SHOPPING LIST

SHOPPING LIST

BUDGET FOR:

BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAYS

I Like Birds: An Alphabet of Birds Address Book I Like Birds 128pp address book featuring a unique bird design for each letter of the alphabet.

This charming A6 address book features a different bird design for each letter of the alphabet from A for Avocet to Z for Zebra Finch. The individual birds are named inside for ease of reference. With 128 pages there is plenty of room under each letter of the alphabet to write the name, address, telephone and email details of your contacts. Includes a ribbon marker.

Author Details I Like Birds is a Scottish brand producing bird-themed designs with universal appeal for use on stationery, household textiles, mugs, greetings cards, prints, calendars and all manner of other bird-based bits and bobs.

Distilling the natural world into something simple and beautiful, I Like Birds blends a passion for aerial wildlife with fresh design to create products that are fawned over by nature lovers and the design cognoscenti alike. I Like Birds was named a competition finalist by the Brand Licensing Europe committee in 2016 and has a dedicated cult-like following on Facebook (@ilikebirds) with 27k followers and Instagram (@ilike.birds) with 1k. All the stationery products are printed on environmentally friendly FSC paper.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Address Book

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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ISBN

9781787131491

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Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

I Like Birds

Category

Stationery

Format

148 x 105 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

Full colour

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

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a stunning fresh design approach to meet our enduring global interest in birds and bird watching competition finalist at Brand Licensing Europe that is taking the licensing world by storm compact address book with sufficient space to write down all your contacts' details

I Like Birds: Flying Puffins Guest Book I Like Birds Hardback guest book with ribbon marker and 96 pages to provide plenty of space for recording guests’ names, addresses, comments or memories. Perfect for B&Bs, birthdays and special occasions such as christenings, engagements and anniversaries.

Hardback 96pp guest book with soft touch matt lamination and foil on the cover, ribbon marker and FSC paper. The cover features puffins in flight. Their short wings are adapted for swimming with a flying technique under water. In the air, they beat their wings very quickly, often flying low over the surface of the sea. Although puffins are rather vocal at their breeding colonies, they are silent when out at sea.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks Hardback

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

ISBN

9781787132382

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

I Like Birds

Category

Stationery

Format

163 x 239 mm

Extent

96pp

Illustrations

Full colour

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

Author Details I Like Birds is a Scottish brand producing bird-themed designs with universal appeal for use on stationery, household textiles, mugs, greetings cards, prints, calendars and all manner of other bird-based bits and bobs.

Distilling the natural world into something simple and beautiful, I Like Birds blends a passion for aerial wildlife with fresh design to create products that are fawned over by nature lovers and the design cognoscenti alike. I Like Birds was named a competition finalist by the Brand Licensing Europe committee in 2016 and has a dedicated cult-like following on Facebook (@ilikebirds) with 27k followers and Instagram (@ilike.birds) with 1k. All the stationery products are printed on environmentally friendly FSC paper.

Key Information • • •

A stunning fresh design approach to meet our enduring global interest in birds and bird watching.

Competition finalist at Brand Licensing Europe that is taking the licensing world by storm.

This guest book is perfect for all occasions from engagements and weddings to B&Bs and birthday parties.

I Like Birds: Flying Puffins Spot & Jot I Like Birds 128pp flip-up jotter pad with pencil. Secured with an elastic.

Ideal for shopping lists, reminders or even jotting down which birds you’ve spotted in your garden, this flip-top notepad features a "circus" of flying puffins on the cover, 128pp tear-away blank pages and a pencil secured with an elastic closure.

Author Details I Like Birds is a Scottish brand producing bird-themed designs with universal appeal for use on stationery, household textiles, mugs, greetings cards, prints, calendars and all manner of other bird-based bits and bobs.

Distilling the natural world into something simple and beautiful, I Like Birds blends a passion for aerial wildlife with fresh design to create products that are fawned over by nature lovers and the design cognoscenti alike. I Like Birds was named a competition finalist by the Brand Licensing Europe committee in 2016 and has a dedicated cult-like following on Facebook (@ilikebirds) with 27k followers and Instagram (@ilike.birds) with 1k. All the stationery products are printed on environmentally friendly FSC paper.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notepads & Jotters

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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ISBN

9781787131484

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Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

I Like Birds

Category

Stationery

Format

125 x 90 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

Full colour

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

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a stunning fresh design approach to meet our enduring global interest in birds and bird watching competition finalist at Brand Licensing Europe that is taking the licensing world by storm jotter pad can be used when out birdwatching or for recording sightings and thoughts at home

I Like Birds: Nesting Set of 2 Paperback Notebooks I Like Birds A set of two A5 48pp paperback notebooks, one lined and one plain, secured with a belly-band.

With designs featuring the Great Crested Grebe noted for its elaborate mating display, this elegant pair of FSC paperback notebooks is a must-have addition to any stationery lover's collection. One notebook is lined, the other is plain. They are wrapped in a polybag.

Author Details I Like Birds is a Scottish brand producing bird-themed designs with universal appeal for use on stationery, household textiles, mugs, greetings cards, prints, calendars and all manner of other bird-based bits and bobs.

Distilling the natural world into something simple and beautiful, I Like Birds blends a passion for aerial wildlife with fresh design to create products that are fawned over by nature lovers and the design cognoscenti alike. I Like Birds was named a competition finalist by the Brand Licensing Europe committee in 2016 and has a dedicated cult-like following on Facebook. All the stationery products are printed on environmentally friendly FSC paper.

Key Information

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks Paperback

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Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

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ISBN

9781787132375

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

I Like Birds

Category

Stationery

Format

210 x 148 mm

Extent

48pp

Illustrations

b/w throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

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A stunning fresh design approach to meet our enduring global interest in birds and bird watching.

Competition finalist at Brand Licensing Europe that is taking the licensing world by storm.

Elegant set of two paperback notebooks - perfect for keeping one at home and one at the office.

I Like Birds: Oyster Catcher Boxed Notecards I Like Birds Boxed set of 16 blank notecards in 4 different bird-themed designs with matching envelopes.

Nesting in an attractive box this set of 16 cards features 4 different bird-themed designs with matching envelopes.

The designs include oyster catchers, puffins, sandpipers and gannets. They are blank inside so can be used on any occasion.

Author Details

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notecards

Price

AU$22.99 | NZ$24.99

ISBN

9781787131507

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

I Like Birds

Category

Stationery

Format

150 x 150 mm

Extent Illustrations

16 notecards Full colour

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

I Like Birds is a Scottish brand producing bird-themed designs with universal appeal for use on stationery, household textiles, mugs, greetings cards, prints, calendars and all manner of other bird-based bits and bobs.

Distilling the natural world into something simple and beautiful, I Like Birds blends a passion for aerial wildlife with fresh design to create products that are fawned over by nature lovers and the design cognoscenti alike. I Like Birds was named a competition finalist by the Brand Licensing Europe committee in 2016 and has a dedicated cult-like following on Facebook (@ilikebirds) with 27k followers and Instagram (@ilike.birds) with 1k. All the stationery products are printed on environmentally friendly FSC paper.

Key Information • A stunning fresh design approach to meet our enduring global interest in birds and bird watching • Competition finalist at Brand Licensing Europe that is taking the licensing world by storm • Boxed set of 16 individual cards represents great value for money

I Like Birds: Swallows On a Line Hardback Notebook I Like Birds 128 pp lined hardback notebook featuring a flight of swallows on the front cover.

Get your notes off to a flying start with this stunning A5 hardback notebook containing 128 lined pages and a ribbon marker. The cover image represents a flight of swallows which can be frequently spotted resting on a telegraph wire.

Author Details I Like Birds is a Scottish brand producing bird-themed designs with universal appeal for use on stationery, household textiles, mugs, greetings cards, prints, calendars and all manner of other bird-based bits and bobs.

Distilling the natural world into something simple and beautiful, I Like Birds blends a passion for aerial wildlife with fresh design to create products that are fawned over by nature lovers and the design cognoscenti alike. I Like Birds was named a competition finalist by the Brand Licensing Europe committee in 2016 and has a dedicated cult-like following on Facebook (@ilikebirds) with 27k followers and Instagram (@ilike.birds) with 1k. All the stationery products are printed on environmentally friendly FSC paper.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks Hardback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$21.99

ISBN

9781787131514

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

I Like Birds

Category

Stationery

Format

210 x 148 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

Full colour

Age Range

NA

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A stunning fresh design approach to meet our enduring global interest in birds and bird watching Competition finalist at Brand Licensing Europe that is taking the licensing world by storm Invaluable notebook for use when out birdwatching or for recording sightings and thoughts at home

I Like Birds: When Puffins Go Shopping Gift Wrap Book I Like Birds 12 folded sheets of gift wrap in 4 different bird-themed designs complete with a sticker sheet.

Stunning bird prints adorn 12 folded sheets of gift wrap in 4 different designs. Each sheet size is 594 x 440mm and folded twice with a gummed edge for easy removal. A sticker sheet is included to complete your gift wrapping. The front cover, also one of the internal designs, features a group of puffins which are also known collectively as a "burrow", "circus", "colony", "improbability" and "puffinry".

Author Details I Like Birds is a Scottish brand producing bird-themed designs with universal appeal for use on stationery, household textiles, mugs, greetings cards, prints, calendars and all manner of other bird-based bits and bobs.

Distilling the natural world into something simple and beautiful, I Like Birds blends a passion for aerial wildlife with fresh design to create products that are fawned over by nature lovers and the design cognoscenti alike. I Like Birds was named a competition finalist by the Brand Licensing Europe committee in 2016 and has a dedicated cult-like following on Facebook (@ilikebirds) with 27k followers and Instagram (@ilike.birds) with 1k. All the stationery products are printed on environmentally friendly FSC paper.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Wrapping

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$21.99

ISBN

9781787131521

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Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

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Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

I Like Birds

Category

Stationery

Format

297 x 220 mm

Extent

12pp

Illustrations

Full colour throughout

Age Range

NA

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A stunning fresh design approach to meet our enduring global interest in birds and bird watching.

Competition finalist at Brand Licensing Europe that is taking the licensing world by storm.

Meets all your gift wrapping needs for family and friends, young or old.

LULU GUINESS Lulu Guinness stores have thrived in the UK, China, Taiwan and Thailand and Lulu has been awarded an OBE. Her creations are critically acclaimed and have become cult classics, resulting in her iconic Rose Basket Handbag now being a permanent exhibition piece in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Lulu Guinness has over 43k Facebook followers (@LuluGuinnessOfficial), 23k Twitter followers (@LuluGuinness) and 60k Instagram followers (@lulu_guinness). Website: https://www.luluguinness.com

Lulu Guinness: Doll Face Boxed Notecards Boxed set containing 16 cards in 4 different Lulu Guinness designs with matching envelopes. Blank inside so can be used for any occasion.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notecards

Price

AU$24.99 | NZ$27.99

ISBN

9781787132313

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

Lulu Guinness

Lulu Guinness: Optical Stripe Set of 3 Notebooks A beautiful set of 96pp paperback notebooks, one lined, one plain, one graph, in a foil-blocked slipcase box featuring 3 original Lulu designs - so you can keep one at home, one at work and another in your bag.

Lulu Guinness: Doll Face Memo Pad Playful Lulu Guinness memo pad containing a ‘To Do’ list and 5 sets of sticky notes to ensure you never forget to write anything down. Individually shrink-wrapped.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notepads & Jotters

AU$19.99 | NZ$21.99

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$21.99

ISBN

9781787132337

ISBN

9781787132320

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Publisher

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Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks Hardback

Price

Category

Stationery

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Format

152 x 120 mm

Series

Lulu Guinness

Series

Lulu Guinness

Extent

16pp

Stationery

Stationery

Illustrations

4c illustrations

Category

Category

Format

148 x 105 mm

164 x 174 mm

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Format

Age Range

FS

Extent

96pp

Extent

84pp

Terms

Illustrations

4c illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

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Illustrations

2c illustrations

Age Range

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V&A: Arts & Crafts Boxed Notecard Set V&A A boxed set of 16 blank notecards with matching envelopes featuring Arts and Crafts designs from the V&A collection.

A beautiful boxed set of 16 cards with matching envelopes in 4 different designs that feature prints inspired by the foliage-filled fabrics of the Arts and Crafts Movement, with details from William Morris and C.F.A. Voysey designs held in the museum's stunning collection. Inspired by the ideas of John Ruskin and William Morris, the Arts and Crafts Movement began in Britain around 1880 and quickly spread to America, Europe and Japan. Nature was an important source of inspiration for Arts & Crafts designers and patterns were inspired by the flora and fauna of the British countryside.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notecards

Price

AU$22.99 | NZ$24.99

ISBN

9781787131323

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

V&A

Category

Stationery

Format

180 x 140 mm

Extent

16pp

Illustrations

Full colour throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

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Author Details The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. They have over 607k Facebook followers (@victoriaandalbertmuseum), 639k Instagram followers (@vamuseum) and 1.29m Twitter followers (@V_and_A).

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The Victoria & Albert Museum is the world's leading museum of art and design Gorgeous boxed set of 16 notecards represents great value for money Published in time for Chrismas 2018

Special Offer: Mixed Stationery Pack Available Order 18 items and receive 50% discount! *Order through your rep*

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Crystals: The Stone Deck 78 Crystals to Energize Your Life Andrew Smart With gorgeous photography, engaging descriptions, and a sleek contemporary design, this deck of 78 powerful crystal cards makes it easy to bring healing, strength, and positive energy into everyday life.

Featuring beautiful photography and engaging descriptions, Crystals Deck makes it easy to bring crystal energy and healing to modern life. The deck includes 78 cards, each with a stunning crystal on the front and a description of the stone's powers on the back. Users can select a crystal based on their needs or pull a card at random to see what the universe has in store. Plus the accompanying booklet explains how to use and care for crystals. Energising and enlightening, this deck makes it easy to cultivate love, passion, clarity, calm, courage, and strength-whenever, wherever.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Andrew Smart is the co-creator of STONE, an app that brings crystal energy and light to modern life. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Binding

All Cards

Key Information

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9781452173283

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

New Age/Inspirational

Format

NA

Extent

78pp

Illustrations

Full colour photography throughout

Age Range

NA

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Using crystals and gem stones for healing is a popular theme in the beauty and wellness industries. Millennials are responding to spirituality and energy healing that's delivered in a contemporary, non-prescriptive way.

Crystals Deck delivers an ancient healing practice for modern times in a way that's playful, engaging, and fun to interact with.

Most of the crystals decks and books on the market come across as too new-agey, woowoo spiritual, or down-right encyclopedic for a contemporary audience. Our deck will have a fresh, modern design that appeals to millennials who are interested in incorporating spirituality into their everyday lives.

With its competitive price, this beautifully packaged deck will be an attractive purchase for people considering the competition.

Sleek, contemporary, and eye-catching, this deck will merch perfectly alongside crystals, gemstones, smudge sticks, candles, essential oils, and other healing gifts.

HOW TO MEDITATE WITH CRYSTALS A lot of people say, “I don’t know how to meditate.” But, it’s the easiest thing ever. In its simplest form, meditation is the practice of not being judgmental and self-critical. Emphasis on “practice.”

It’s not not thinking. It’s not being perfectly still, Zen, enlightened, peaceful, whatever. It’s just sitting comfortably, concentrating on your breathing, and definitely not checking your phone.

Adding stones to your meditation practice can transform your experience.

You can place a stone on an altar or on the ground in front of you and call upon its energy with a deep breath. Or, you can hold stones in your upturned palms.

The left hand is your receiving hand.

The right, your grounding hand.

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Try meditating with an activating stone like Moldavite in your left hand. And a grounding stone like Jet in your right.

If you have trouble focusing, choose a focusing stone like Fluorite.

If you notice that stones of a certain color make a certain area of your body vibrate or light up, you are already a pro.

Usually, white stones like Scolecite, Howlite, and Magnesite tend to bliss out the brain.

Clear stones like Apophyllite and Danburite might deliver an illuminating, white light sensation around your body. Meditating with stones like Pyrite or Carnelian for a few minutes might leave you feeling activated, energized, even overcome with carnal desire. Easy, tiger.

The key is to experiment and be open to a stone’s energy on the day you need it.

If you pull a card from the deck today, try taking a few minutes to meditate with an intention that reflects that stone’s unique vibe. It might be just what you need.

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JE T Earthy and grounding, this true-black mineraloid variety of coal is an ancient fossilized driftwood.

W H AT I T I S :

WHO NEEDS IT:

Empaths; witchy types.

WHERE TO PUT IT: To clear a physical space or your body of uninvited vibes, swipe Jet over the affected area and tell toxic energies, spirits, and tensions to peace out.

When asking for guidance from elsewhere. Think: sĂŠance, guided meditation, hardcore Tarot session. Jet can take the edge off of high-vibe stones like Moldavite and Serpentine and is a wise old friend to bring as your +1 wherever your triggers are sure to be on the guest list.

WHEN TO USE IT:

Claim your space.

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SMOK Y QUARTZ Ranging from almost clear to nearly black, Smoky Quartz pairs the clarity-inducing vibes of clear stones with the protective do-not-cross-over-this-line vibes of black ones.

W H AT I T I S :

W H O N E E D S I T:

Glass-half-empty types;

space cadets.

WHERE TO PUT IT: On a chain around your neck or hidden in your pocket whenever you’re certain to find difficult people in your path—family dinner tables, conference rooms, subway cars.

W H E N T O U S E I T : When you fall prey to emotional vampires. When you’re just to o sp acey and “can’ t even.” When you’re embarking on a spiritual journey or a journey to pick up your dry cleaning.

Extra points if you’re thinking, “What’s the difference?”

Arm your spiritual warrior.

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JA SPER “Jasper ” describes a huge variety of opaque quartz stones. From Picasso Jasper (“I’m gonna be prolific!”) to Mookaite Jasper (“I’m gonna lay low and power up!”) to Red Jasper (“You’re gonna want to move out of my way!”), these earthy babies help align us to our core powers.

W H AT I T I S :

WHO NEEDS IT:

Air signs; city folk.

WHERE TO PUT IT: Wherever you are when you’d rather be barefoot, pulling vibes from the earth below. Think: white sand, green grass, yoga mat.

WHEN TO USE IT: When you want to get back into your body after a stressful work week, a long flight, or a lit meditation session.

Strengthen your foundation.

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AGATE Agate—a banded chalcedony— comes in many forms. Elegant Blue Lace Agate and iridescent Fire Agate are two.

Each Agate has its own unique vibe. But they all promote an energy of: Wherever you are, be there.

WHAT IT IS:

WHO NEEDS IT:

Work-life balance strugglers.

WHERE TO PUT IT: Wherever you need more stability in your life.

W H E N T O U S E I T: When you want to get into your body, tr y Fire Agate. When too much “screen time” has you feeling disconnected from anything the slightest bit “eco,” try the far-from-aptly named Moss Agate (which neither contains moss, nor is technically an agate, but can still hold it down).

Find your solid ground.

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Peace Journal Chronicle Books A timely celebration of peace, in the form of a colourful quote-filled journal. A must-have accessory for any peace-seeker and do-gooder.

With "PEACE" embossed on the colourful front cover, this eye-catching journal is filled with inspiring peace-themed quotes from historical and cultural figures, past and present. Celebrating a positive and timeless message, this journal will appeal to activists, pacifists, and all who seek (inner and outer) peace!

Author Details Andrew Kolb is an Ontario-based illustrator who loves to draw and tell stories. He is the author and illustrator of Peace: A Card Game (Chronicle Books, S18). http://www.kolbisneat.com/about/

Key Information • Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks & Journals

Price

AU$19.99

ISBN

9781452173153

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

New Age/Inspirational

Format

181 x 127 mm

Extent

192pp

Illustrations

4-colour cover, 1-colour interior

Age Range

NA

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Today's social and political climate give this message of peace the ""much-needed"" factor. In addition to being currently relevant, "peace" is perennial.

Same successful format as the Feminist Journal (12 peace-themed quotes interspersed throughout interior) The fun packaging, colourful and engaging cover, and low price point make this a great gift or self-purchase.

Most of the "peace" journals available are what you might expect, either cheesy peace signs, overly floral or sedate, and aesthetically unappealing. This journal offers a fresh and hip alternative to the marketplace.

This journal will merch well with Peace: A Card Game

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Peace is not the absence of anything.

Real peace is the presence of something beautiful. Both peace and the thirst for it have been in the heart of every human being in every century and every civilization. —Maharaji

Birds in Color 50 Postcards Thayer Walker

In 2014 artist Jane Kim created a 70 x 40-foot mural at the esteemed Cornell Lab of ornithology called "From So Simple a Beginning: Celebrating the Evolution and Diversity of Birds" (also known as "The Wall of Birds"). It features paintings of all 270 bird species placed on the region they inhabit, and took 2 ½ years to complete. It depicts the 375 million year evolution of birds, all painted to scale.

This set of 50 postcards feature birds selected from the mural and arranged by colour in a stunning spectrum, along with the name and region of the bird on the back. With a 25 vibrant birds repeating twice, these beautiful postcards are perfect for any bird lover.

Author Details Jane Kim is an artist, science illustrator and founder of Ink Dwell. She received a Certificate in Science Illustration at Cal State Monterey Bay and has created works for Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Aquarium, de Young Museum, Smithsonian, and Yosemite National Park. She lives in Half Moon Bay. Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Postcards

Price

AU$27.99

ISBN

9781452171876

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Stationery

Format

159 x 111 mm

Extent

50pp

Illustrations

25 4-colour illustrations, repeating twice

Age Range

NA

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Thayer Walker is the co-founder of Ink Dwell, a journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine, and advisor at Summit where he previously led efforts to purchase and develop Powder Mountain. He lives in Half Moon Bay.

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O Magazine, Fast Company, Time, The Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, and more have all praised Jane's murals. She is recognised by the environmental world, birding world, and art world alike for making beautiful art that also creates awareness.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University is a leader in bird studies and in their conservation work.

They have 100,000 members, and millions of birders contribute their observations to the Cornell Lab each month.

They are highly respected in the birding world, so bring authority and clout to the products.

Between birders and those who love bird art, there is a huge fan base for bird products.

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North America Color can be an indicator of health. Male cardinals with brighter coloration have been proven to provide more food to their offspring than duller-colored males.

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Copyright Š 2018 by Jane Kim From Birds in Color: 50 Postcards, published by Chronicle Books LLC.

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Birds in Color Notebooks Thayer Walker

In 2014 artist Jane Kim created a 70 x 40-foot mural at the esteemed Cornell Lab of ornithology called "From So Simple a Beginning: Celebrating the Evolution and Diversity of Birds" (also known as "The Wall of Birds"). It features paintings of all 270 bird species placed on the region they inhabit, and took 2 ½ years to complete. It depicts the 375 million year evolution of birds, all painted to scale.

This set of 3 notebooks will capture an array of beautiful birds from the stunning mural. With a variety of vibrant birds on each cover and black and white illustrations throughout, these notebooks are perfect for any bird lover.

Author Details Jane Kim is an artist, science illustrator and founder of Ink Dwell. She received a Certificate in Science Illustration at Cal State Monterey Bay and has created works for Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Aquarium, de Young Museum, Smithsonian, and Yosemite National Park. She lives in Half Moon Bay.

Publication

01 October 2018

Thayer Walker is the co-founder of Ink Dwell, a journalist and a correspondent for Outside magazine, and advisor at Summit where he previously led efforts to purchase and develop Powder Mountain. He lives in Half Moon Bay.

Binding

Notebooks & Journals

Key Information

Price

AU$27.99

ISBN

9781452171883

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Stationery

Format

216 x 152 mm

Extent

64pp (3 notebooks)

Illustrations

16 B/W illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

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They have 100,000 members, and millions of birders contribute their observations to the Cornell Lab each month.

They are highly respected in the birding world, so bring authority and clout to the products.

Between birders and those who love bird art, there is a huge fan base for bird products.

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Here's to You My Love Mini Gifts, Memories, and Tokens of Affection Lucy Mail

This little booklet of love notes is full of surprises: Inside, pockets and envelopes on every page contain mini gifts to personalise just for your sweetheart, like date coupons, memories of special moments, book lists to read together, or romantic getaways to share. Enclosed in a hardcover portfolio with a magnetic clasp and featuring the sweet paintings of stationery sensation Lucy Mail (@lucy_mail), this is a one-of-a-kind way to show a special someone how you feel on Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or whenever the love bug bites.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks & Journals

Lucy Halcomb (aka Lucy Mail) is a New York-based artist with a passion for snail mail. Her clever hand-painted envelope designs have been featured on Design Sponge, Brown Paper Bag, Frankie Magazine, and Oh Happy Day.

Price

AU$24.99

Key Information

ISBN

9781452164595

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Stationery

Format

165 x 165 mm

Extent

12pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations

Age Range

NA

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A romantic gift that's literally full of surprises including experiences to share and personalised love notes, this is an easy, last-minute but meaningful gift for a sweetheart on Valentine's day and beyond.

This unique format captures the nostalgic appeal of snail mail, coupons, certificates, tickets, and all things analog that are increasingly in demand in an era in which more and more people are seeking ways to unplug and treasure the tactile.

Increasingly we are seeing that people want to engage in and gift experiences rather than stuff. This format combines the best of both worlds: It's a personalised collection of things you love about your partner, and it's also the gift of activities that you'll share together.

Lucy Halcomb (aka Lucy Mail) posts her cleverly painted envelopes on her Instagram feed (@lucy_mail) where they attract an ever-growing fan base of snail-mail enthusiasts. With several recent collaborations and launches-in 2017 she launched a self-published line of single greeting cards and a pop-up clothing line with Print All Over Me for Target. The audience for her distinctive illustration style continues to widen. This unique gift channels exactly the charming qualities that attract her fans.

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Letters for a Year of Gratitude Lea Redmond Letters For a Year of Gratitude extends a bestselling line with a unique way to cultivate your gratitude practice.

Letters for a Year of Gratitude packs 52 tear-off-and-send letters into one booklet for a weekly gratitude practice. With one letter for every week of the year, this is the perfect self-buy for devoted or aspiring letter writers, offering a wide variety of prompts to help fuel a year's worth of love, appreciation, and thanks to share with loved-ones.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks & Journals

Price

AU$34.99

ISBN

9781452159461

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Stationery

Format

95 x 202 mm

Extent

104pp

Illustrations

Full-colour spot illustrations

Age Range

NA

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Lea Redmond crafts objects, writes books, and plays with ideas in her studio in Oakland, California. She is the author of the bestselling Letters To My. . . series, Paint Chip Poetry, Conversation Dice, World's Smallest Post Service, Connexio, My Museum: A Journal for Sketching and Collecting, Lucky You!, and Tandem Activity Book. Participate in creative projects and keep in touch with Lea at LeaRedmond.com.

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Overall, the series has sold nearly 1.5 million copies! The original Letters to My Future Self has sold more than 500,000 copies. Oprah has chosen titles as her favourites in 2015 and 2017!

Our first tear-and-send Letters for the Year has advanced well and this tear-and-send format will generate even more surprise, delight, and gratitude!

There are endless benefits to practicing weekly gratitude, including gaining a more positive outlook, expressing more compassion and kindness, feeling more energised, having a stronger immune system, and more. Regularly practicing gratitude increases one's overall life satisfaction by allowing them to actively prioritize the positive aspects of their experiences.

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Letters to My Grandparent Lea Redmond Next in the bestselling (Oprah's favourite) Letters to My . . . series! The most meaningful gift for grandparents, these letters are wonderful to receive and simple to complete.

This keepsake book of letters lets grandchildren stay connected to their grandparents with twelve guided writing and drawing activities. Once filled with memories, drawings, reflections, and well wishes, grandparents will have these letters to cherish forever.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks & Journals

Lea Redmond crafts objects, writes books, and plays with ideas in her studio in Oakland, California. She is the author of the bestselling Letters to My . . . series, Paint Chip Poetry, Conversation Dice, World's Smallest Post Service, Connexio, My Museum: A Journal for Sketching and Collecting, Lucky You!, and Tandem Activity Book.

Participate in creative projects and keep in touch with Lea at LeaRedmond.com.

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AU$27.99

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ISBN

9781452159485

Publisher

Chronicle Books

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Chronicle Gift

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NA

Category

Stationery

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95 x 202 mm

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12pp

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12 fold-and-mail style envelopes bound together, full-colour sticker sheet, full-colour spot illustrations

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Overall, the series has sold over 1.5 million copies! The original Letters to My Future Self has sold more than 500,000 copies.

Letters to My Grandparent makes it easy to share memories and reflections in a novel format that will become an extra-special keepsake gift.

Letters to My Baby, Letters to My Grandchild, and Letters to Me, When I Grow Up are among the most popular!

This is a novel format that garners good gift guide coverage (including Oprah's Favourite Things!).

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Pregnancy Brain Lists and To-Dos Chronicle Books This notepad is the perfect funny gift for a mama-to-be, brings some humour to pregnancy, and also makes it a bit easier to manage the brain melt.

This sweet notepad adds a humour to the very-real phenomenon of pregnancy brain and makes it just a bit easier to remember all the things you somehow forgot. With two lists, one short and one long, for things to remember and things you already forgot, there's plenty of space to write down to-dos, make lists, and take notes so you can keep track of daily life during this busy and brain-melting time.

Key Information • • • Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks & Journals

Price

AU$24.99

ISBN

9781452170107

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Family/Pregnancy

Format

229 x 92 mm

Extent

120pp

Illustrations

Spot illustrations

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NA

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A great gift or add-on for a baby shower to congratulate a new mom that will merchandise easily with other baby-related items for mamas-to-be.

There are lots of jokes about pregnancy brain, but no widely available journals that match that humour with a space to write down all the things you would otherwise forget.

Lots of babies born every year, means lots of opportunities to discover or repurchase this item. And the focus on pregnancy itself, not advice or information about pregnancy, means it can be just as great a gift for a second or third baby too.

The market for pregnancy and parenting humour is huge, judging by the number of books existing on the topic.

This is for that same audience, but offers a different kind of product that's not currently being offered.

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The Official Bob's Burgers Sticker Book 20th Century Fox Over 50 removable stickers featuring the characters of Fox's Emmy Award-winning television show Bob's Burgers, along with 16 pages of trivia, quotes, and songs from the show, this is the perfect gift for any fan.

Sure to decorate more walls than a gallery of animal butts, these hilarious and irreverent stickers feature Bob, Linda, Tina, Gene, Louise, and the other characters of the animated hit show. These stickers, which can be used to adorn everything from your Erotic Friend Fiction journals, notebooks, restaurant menus, or computers, will let fans of the show proudly and publicly show off their love of Bob's Burgers.

Whether slapping a kuchi kopi on your travel mug, adding a Linda "Oh, my face!" to a mirror, or writing in personalised pun-filled burger creations items on the oversized menu stickers, readers of all ages will revel in creating their own Bob's Burgers experience.

Key Information Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$24.99

ISBN

9780789334480

Publisher

Rizzoli International

Imprint

Rizzoli

Series

NA

Category

Non Fic General

Format

165 x 121 mm

Extent

66pp

Illustrations

100 Removable Colour Stickers

Age Range

NA

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Bob's Burgers is an Emmy Award-winning animated show that has grown from a cult classic to an all-out smash hit show. A feature length film is scheduled to premiere in 2019.

Each show's moments becomes the topic of water cooler conversation, and have attracted an enormously loyal, and vocal, fan base.

Universe's Bob's Burgers wall calendars and colouring book are annual best sellers, and our Bob's Burgers Burger Book was a New York Times Bestseller.

Bob's Burgers merch appeals to the millions of devoted fans. Stickers are back: They're new, fun, and collectible for kids, and nostalgic and fun for older generations.

Timed to hit store shelves around the start of the show's new season.

A perfect gift for a special birthday, life event, as a holiday gift, it has the potential for year-long gift giving.

Bob's Burgers 20th Century Fox Based on the hit television show Bob's Burgers and its stories of the Belcher family, this replica of Tina's journal provides inspiration for fans to take notes, draw pictures of horses, write songs, or fictionalise stories about their own friends and classmates.

Don't have a crap attack – be the strong, smart, sensual woman you are and write your own stories.

Inspired by the show's eldest daughter Tina's musings on her classmates (and their butts), this guided journal is filled with more than 100 prompts that will encourage fans of the show to put pen to paper and document their own pre-and post-pubescent awkward experiences.

Based on the journal featured in the Emmy Award winning hit television show about the Belcher Family, this guided journal provides a framework for fans to unleash their imaginations and write their own stories about butts.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9780789334497

Publisher

Rizzoli International

Imprint

Rizzoli

Series

NA

Category

Non Fic General

Format

181 x 127 mm

Extent

176pp

Illustrations

100 Colour Illustrations

Age Range

NA

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Inspired by Tina Belcher's journal of the same name, this guided journal is filled with more than 100 prompts, including "They met behind the bleachers and ...," "She slowly took off her glasses and...," and "The thing about butts is...". It will encourage fans of the show – as well as anyone who wants to "ship" their own friends – to put pen to paper and fan the fic up.

Key Information • Bob's Burgers is an Emmy Award-winning animated show that has grown from a cult classic to an all-out smash hit show.

• A feature length film is scheduled to premiere in 2019.

• Each show's moments becomes the topic of water cooler conversation, and have attracted an enormously loyal, and vocal, fan base. Universe's Bob's Burgers wall calendars and colouring book are annual best sellers, and our Bob's Burgers Burger Book was a NY Times Bestseller.

• Bob's Burgers merch appeals to the millions of devoted fans.

• Journaling and diary-writing are making a comeback, with people of all ages going back to pen-and-paper to record their thoughts.

• A perfect gift for a special birthday, life event, as a holiday gift, it has the potential for year-long gift giving.

“I DON’T NEED A BOY TO PAY ATTENTION TO ME. I CAN PAY ATTENTION TO MYSELF.”

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“TIME FOR THE CHARM BOMB TO EXPLODE.”

“I’M NO HERO. I PUT MY BRA ON ONE BOOB AT A TIME, JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.”

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Cycle Notes Hit the road and record a year’s worth of rides with this bespoke, cycle-focused journal. Whether your riding style is that of a lightweight mountain goat or you’re more comfortable taking big turns at the front of the bunch, a bike rider travels hundreds of miles year. Be it rural touring, club sportives, or city commuting, you will experience stunning vistas, deserted back roads, endurance-testing climbs, and the thrill of a high-speed decent. And where better to record these memories of life in the saddle than in this specially designed journal? Packed with enough specially designed pages to record a year on the road, alongside profiles of some of the best cyclists ever to take to the saddle, Cycle Notes is an essential addition to the bike shed.

Key Information • Keen cyclists will love this journal, allowing you to keep track how far, how high, and how much you cycle in a 12-month period.

• Illustrated with incredible photos of the icons of cycling

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Notebooks & Journals

Price

AU$24.99

ISBN

9781911026648

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Stationery

Format

220 x 160 mm

Extent

160pp

Illustrations

40 illustrations

Age Range

NA

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A Creativity Journal Rediscover your creativity and live the life you truly want Liz Dean Tap into your creativity with this inspiring journal – full of helpful prompts and tips – to lead a happier and more mindful life.

Liz Dean firmly believes that we’re all born creative but that this innate creativity gets sidelined as we get older and day-to-day work and home life take centre stage. In this interactive journal, learn simple ways to rediscover your creativity and unlock your hidden passions and talents. Liz shows you how spending just ten minutes a day on a creative project is enough time to spark new ideas and nurture your creative power. By doing her specially designed exercises, as well as using the fill-in pages, you will gain the confidence to explore your creativity and reap the rewards of living a more creative life, such as being more true to yourself and tuning into the things you really enjoy.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$17.99

ISBN

9781782496618

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Stationery

Format

190 x 143 mm

Extent

144pp

Illustrations

80 colour artworks

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NA

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Author Details Liz Dean is an author, editor and poet. She was co-editor of 'Kindred Spirit' and is the author of the 'Art of Tarot' (over 250,000 copies sold), 'The Golden Tarot', and 'The Victorian Steampunk Tarot', all published by CICO Books.

She has run workshops on tarot and the creative process for writers and artists, and currently teaches at Selfridges, London, on working with angels, intuition and the higher self. The author is based in Leicester, UK.

Key Information • This powerful journal has tried-and-tested exercises that work – it will make a positive difference to a person’s everyday life and wellbeing.

• It has a colourful, uplifting design and plenty of journal pages where you can write and sketch.

• Journalling brings you into a state of mindfulness, which has been shown in studies to improve wellbeing.

Melbourne City Streets & Suburbs Map 362 7th ed (waterproof) UBD Gregory's

The latest edition of the Melbourne City streets and suburbs city map has been fully revised and updated.

It includes Melbourne suburban coverage north to Sunbury, east to Healesville, south to Flinders and west to Melton plus suburban coverage for Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, Phillip Island plus a suburbs & localities index on one side and on the other side there is street level mapping for Melbourne and surrounding suburbs at a scale of 1: 25 000 plus a suburbs and localities index.

With all this information contained in this handy waterproof and tear resistant map it is an essential tool when travelling around Melbourne and the surrounding region.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Waterproof Map

Price

AU$11.99 | NZ$14.99

ISBN

9780731931835

Publisher

Universal Publishers

Imprint

Maps

Series

City Map

Category

Travel

Format

1000 x 690 mm

Extent

1 map

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N/A

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NA

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NSW State & Suburban Map 270 28th ed UBD Gregory's

The latest edition of the New South Wales state and suburban map has been fully revised and updated.

It includes state mapping at a scale of 1: 1 600 000 plus an index to towns and localities on one side and on the other side there is Sydney and surrounds suburban coverage north to Gosford, south to Douglas Park and Stanwell Park, along  the coast from Palm Beach to Coalcliff and west to Springwood plus an index to the suburbs and localities included on this map.

With all this information contained in this handy fold up map this is an essential tool when travelling around New South Wales and the Sydney region.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paper Map

Price

AU$9.99 | NZ$12.99

ISBN

9780731931828

Publisher

Universal Publishers

Imprint

Maps

Series

State Map

Category

Travel

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1000 x 690 mm

Extent

1 map

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N/A

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NA

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Southern Highlands & South Coast NSW Map 283/298 3rd ed UBD Gregory's

The latest edition of the Southern Highlands and South Coast NSW regional touring map has been fully revised and updated.

It includes a regional touring map covering the coast from Shellharbour in the north to Eden in the south and west to Goulburn & Braidwood. There is also street level mapping and indexes at a scale of 1: 25 000 for the towns of Batemans Bay Mogo, Milton Mollymook Ulladulla and Nowra and street level mapping at a scale of 1: 25 000 for the towns of Bega, Berrima, Bowral, Eden, Huskisson Vincentia, Merimbula, Mittagong, Moruya, Moss Vale, Narooma, Sussex Inlet & Tathra. There is also a list of regional touring attractions and advertisers.

With all this information contained in this handy fold up map it is an essential tool to have when either travelling or living in this region. Â Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paper Map

Price

AU$9.99 | NZ$12.99

ISBN

9780731931804

Publisher

Universal Publishers

Imprint

Maps

Series

Touring Map

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Travel

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1000 x 690 mm

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1 map

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N/A

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NA

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Victoria State & Cities Map 319 8th ed (waterproof) UBD Gregory's

The latest edition of the Victoria state and cities map has been fully revised and updated.

It includes a state map at a scale of 1: 975 000 plus an index to towns and localities on one side and on the other side there is street level mapping for the major town centres of Melbourne City, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Albury Wodonga, Sale, Mildura and Warrnambool plus some handy touring information on discovering Victoria.

With all this information contained in this handy fold up map it is an essential tool when touring around Victoria.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Waterproof Map

Price

AU$11.99 | NZ$14.99

ISBN

9780731931811

Publisher

Universal Publishers

Imprint

Maps

Series

State Map

Category

Travel

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920 x 690 mm

Extent

1 map

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N/A

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NA

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Living Maps An Atlas of Cities Personified Adam Dant Discover the human side of the city in this fascinating and richly illustrated collection of personified maps.

This gorgeously illustrated atlas personifies 28 cities around the world. Each map sheds light on the strange and marvelous ways in which humans interact with the places they call home. Artist and creative cartographer Adam Dant dissects Manhattan in an anatomical diagram, traces the form of a Picasso nude in the streets of Monaco, and transforms the crisscrossing paths of boats on the Bosporus into the nerves of Istanbul. Dant draws on the history, culture, and geography of each city and on the aesthetic of antique maps to create works of cartographic art. With a light touch in the introduction, the maps are framed with the intriguing fictional narrative of Dr. London, a collector of anthropomorphised maps. Each map is preceded by text exploring the theme of the map, written as though by a scholar studying Dr. London's collection. This conceit, combined with Dant's gorgeous faux-vintage style, makes the book a unique and beguiling gift.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$60.00

ISBN

9781452149523

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Adam Dant was born in Cambridge and studied at the Royal College of Art in London and the Maharaja Sayajirao University Faculty of Fine Arts in Baroda, India. His previous publications include 50 People of East of London and a series of 18th century-style pamphlets entitled Donald Parsnips' Daily Journal. His upcoming publishing includes Adam Dant's Maps of London and Beyond, a volume of maps representing London's history and culture. He is the recipient of the Jerwood Drawing Prize, and his work has been exhibited internationally and features in several private and museum collections. In 2015, he was appointed the official artist of the U.K. general elections. He lives and works in London.

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Chronicle Adult

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NA

Category

History

Format

330 x 229 mm

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128pp

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Full colour illustrations throughout

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NA

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Creative maps resonate strongly with today's readers, who love getting complex information through ingenious visuals. This book will follow the success of other publishing that blends cartography with commentary. But it also stands out from the crowd with an inimitable style that blends modern and vintage aesthetics, a narrative frame tinged with mystery, and a distinctive, super-smart voice.

The cities included in the book range across the globe, from London to Hong Kong and from Dallas to Dubai. Whether well-traveled or driven by hometown pride, readers of all backgrounds will find a favourite city in this very international collection.

Oversize and glittering with gold foil, this package is designed to make fans of vintage books drool. The cover evokes the beauty of a classic leather-bound volume, and the large size conjures up the nostalgic joy of poring over an atlas-and showcases the stunning detail of Dant's art.

Dant is an artist brimming with ideas and unique projects. His work has been exhibited worldwide, has won a number of prizes, and is featured in several museum collections. His projects have been featured in The Guardian and on various blogs and are perfect fodder for blog and Pinterest love.

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The city as an embodiment of God’s greatest creation bears the same perfect symmetry as man. Bisected by a central spine, which leads from a cerebral point of entry to a crucial crux, everything falls into place as nature intended.

However, the perfect order of such a place, because of its primacy among its kind, is spoiled in monstrous fashion by the intervention of its own creator.

The appearance of the puppet master’s arms, however convincing the puppet, always severs the strings of belief.

The marionette is made inanimate or, if it remains alive, is rendered grotesque by additional limbs.

Here in the extra-limbed city, the creator and the creation, puppet master and puppet, coexist, exposing the fallacy that the city governs itself or that it has come into existence without agency.

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In reality, as opposed to the fake visions found in guidebooks, the anthropomorphic quality of a city is best appreciated from afar. To enter a city is to be consumed by it. Its presence as a single entity is soon forgotten as the visitor becomes entangled in its tripes.

It could be said that the city must consume its own citizens and its visitors in order to survive. Without the nutritional constituents required for life, growth, and transformation, the city atrophies like a caged, starving beast.

Do the perennial attractions of the city exist merely as bait to lure the unsuspecting traveler into its open maw?

It would appear so, as the twinkling lights of the harbor draw in vessels from far and wide, and what appeared from a distance to be the gleaming marble cupolas of churches and palaces turn out to be rows of sharp, white teeth.

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Rome Dario Cestaro After the success of the volumes on Venice, Florence, and Milan with thousands of copies sold all over the world, another pop-up book devoted to a great Italian city.

The first pop-up book on Rome, a 3D guide for children and adults with evocative images and texts that stimulate the curiosity.

Author Details Dario Cestaro is an author of children's books, coming up with concept, story and illustrations. He has specialised in the creation of pop-up books, taking care of the technical aspect too. The media he uses range from watercolour to colouring on the computer to collage. He has also worked as a stage designer.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$39.99

ISBN

9788831726733

Publisher

Rizzoli International

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Rizzoli

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Travel Writing

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222 x 222 mm

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12pp

Illustrations

30 Colour

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NA

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Franca Lugato has devoted herself for years to popularisation of the historical and artistic heritage of Venice, working with various museums and cultural institutions. In 1996, together with Alessandra Bassotto, she founded the ARTEmisia group in Venice, which develops innovative approaches to education for museums.

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Beautiful, original drawings.

Short, clear and informative text.

The perfect gift for anyone going to Rome and for all lovers of Italy.

The Continental Divide Trail Barney Scout Mann The Continental Divide Trail explores this iconic wilderness footpath with more than 250 spectacular contemporary images, historical photos and documents from the Continental Divide Trail Coalition archives, and detailed maps.

Readers can experience the trail as if their boots were on the 3,100-mile path. This beautifully produced volume makes accessible the highest and most remote of the three crown jewel trails--following the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide, the backbone of America.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$85.00

ISBN

9780847863013

Publisher

Rizzoli International

Imprint

Rizzoli

Series

NA

Category

Travel Writing

Format

254 x 254 mm

Extent

288pp

Illustrations

250 Colour Photographs

Age Range

NA

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The Continental Divide Trail presents the full glory of this challenging trail in breathtaking images, ephemera, and maps. While untold thousands of day hikers take advantage of the CDT each year, thru-hiking the entire trail is not for the faint-hearted. In 2017, only 250 people will attempt to hike it end to end. The Continental Divide Trail is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or American history, or for those who dream of one day becoming thru-hikers themselves.This is the first large-format book published in conjunction with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, and the breathtaking photographs make you feel as if you were on the trail. The book includes maps and rarely seen archival images, as well as a written backstory of this great trail. This photo- and information-packed book is a must-have for anyone who has ever caught the magic of the nation's rooftop, the Great Divide. It's an inspirational bucket list for everyone who wants to get outdoors – day hiker, backpacker, fisherman, hunter, and those rare souls--thru-hikers – who dare to attempt hiking it all in one go. With text by Barney Mann, who has thru-hiked all three Triple Crown trails, and a foreword by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, this book makes the trail come alive for both veteran hikers and armchair travellers alike.

Author Details Barney Scout Mann is author of Rizzoli's The Pacific Crest Trail, which Backpacker magazine named Coffee Table Book of the Year. Mann's articles have appeared in Backpacker,The Oregonian, and the New York Times online. The New York Times calls him "the unofficial historian of the trail." He thru-hiked the Continental Divide Trail in 2015. He was the chair of the Pacific Crest Trail Association's board of directors from 2012 to 2015 and now serves on the board of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition.

Nicholas D. Kristof, a columnist for The New York Times since 2001, is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who writes oped columns that appear twice a week. He is an avid backpacker who is section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with his family. The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) is the national nonprofit working to protect, promote, and preserve the Continental Divide Trail. The CDTC's mission is to complete, promote, and protect the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The CDTC does this by building a strong and diverse trail community, providing up-todate information to the public, and encouraging conservation and stewardship of the Trail, its corridor, and surrounding landscapes.

Key Information • The Continental Divide Trail Coalition has more than 12,000 Facebook likes, 3,000 Twitter followers, and 1,900 Instagram followers.

• The trail has more than 100,000 hikers each year.

• Previous success of The Appalachian Trail, America's Great Hiking Trails, and Great Hiking Trails of the World • Beautiful photographs place the reader on the trail – making it perfect for the armchair hiker Content will appeal to readers and hikers of all levels.

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The Grand Canyon Pete Mcbride This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience--an end-to-end, rim-to-river exploration of the Grand Canyon.

Award-winning photographer Pete McBride, along with best-selling authors Kevin Fedarko and Hampton Sides, takes us on a gripping adventure story told through stunning, never-before-seen photography and powerful essays. By hiking the entire 750 miles of Grand Canyon National Park – from the Colorado River to the canyon rim – McBride captures the majesty of as well as calling us to protect America's open-aired cathedral. This is the most spectacular collection of Grand Canyon imagery ever seen, showing beauty from vantages where no other photographers have ever stood. It will also highlight the conservation challenges this iconic national park faces as visitation numbers grow and development pressures surrounding it mount. This photography will inspire and remind us why we protect such a cherished public space.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$85.00

ISBN

9780847863044

Publisher

Rizzoli International

Imprint

Rizzoli

Series

NA

Category

Travel Writing

Format

330 x 267 mm

Extent

224pp

Illustrations

200 Colour Photographs

Age Range

NA

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Proceeds benefit the Grand Canyon Association, and an accompanying documentary will tentatively release at Sundance in 2018 – all in time for the national park's centennial.

Author Details A self-taught photographer, filmmaker, writer, and public speaker, Pete McBride has traveled on assignment to more than 75 countries for the National Geographic Society, Smithsonian, Outside, Esquire, Microsoft, and The Nature Conservancy. Recently McBride has focused his cameras on his backyard river, the Colorado. Four years and 1,500 river miles later, McBride produced a book, filmed three award-winning short documentaries, and hosted a PBS TV program.

Kevin Fedarko lives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. He is the author of the New York Times best seller The Emerald Mile. In addition to his travel narratives in Outside, where he worked as a senior editor, Fedarko's work has appeared in Esquire, National Geographic Adventure, and other magazines.

Hampton Sides is editor-at-large for Outside magazine and the author of the international bestseller Ghost Soldiers, which was the basis for the 2005 Miramax film The Great Raid.

The Grand Canyon Association is the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, working to support projects including trails and historic building preservation, educational programs for the public, and the protection of wildlife and their natural habitat.

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McBride has a reach of 650K via social media and also has access to National Geographic's 80 million social media audience.

McBride and Fedarko were named Adventurers of the Year by National Geographic in 2016.

Six million annual visitors to Grand Canyon National Park (5,969,811 in 2016).

2019 is the centennial of Grand Canyon National Park.

FOREWORD HAMPTON SIDES

Let’s not hide our light under a bushel: The Grand Canyon of Arizona is our mightiest of landscapes. It is the Big Ditch, the Mother Groove, the Timeless Fold. And the river that carved it is the Ganges of the American environmental movement, the hallowed waterway of John Wesley Powell, David Brower, and Ed Abbey. Mile for mile, it’s perhaps the most regulated, most studied, and most politicized gulch on the planet. There is simply nothing like it.

Sadly, most people only see it from up high, from a crowded “scenic lookout.” They peer down into the abyss, dutifully awestruck and mystified. Then they hop back in their cars. It’s grand alright, but there’s just too much there there: Too much to take in, too much to see and think about, too much to feel.

And to be honest, there’s something a little scary about it. It’s a terrain stamped with terrific violence, on a scale that dwarfs human beings, not only spatially but chronologically. It suggests chasms of time that mock our relevance in the story of creation.

To even begin to understand the Grand Canyon, you have put in some sweat equity. You have to get down in there and fuss with those puzzles of water and rock. You have to explore the broiled mazes, the slot canyons, the endless notches and alcoves. You have to read the runes. This takes a lot of effort, more effort than most people are willing or able to expend. Most people are content to let the thereness be.

I’m certainly no expert on the Grand Canyon, but I’ve experi-

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enced it a half-dozen times, on foot and by boat. I’ve walked across it, rim to rim. I’ve felt its seductions. I get why Barry Goldwater once said that if he were to have one, this place would be his mistress. I get why

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INTRODUCTION KEVIN FEDARKO

Exactly 101 years after its inception in 1916, the U.S. national park system boasts a network of more than 417 parks, monuments, and other sites, all of them splayed across the country like the gemstones of an enormous coronation cape whose hemline stretches from the coast of Florida to the Pacific Ocean, and whose collar extends across the neck of the Arctic Circle.

Within the folds of that tapestry, the Grand Canyon falls a notch or two short of the number-one position in almost every conventional metric by which supremacy is conventionally judged. It fails to qualify as either the first park in the system (a distinction that belongs to Yellowstone) or the largest (Alaska’s Wrangle-St. Elias is nearly seven times bigger), nor does the park rank as the most popular or heavily visited. (Great Smokey Mountains, which straddles North Carolina and Tennessee, draws almost twice as many people each year.)

As for the canyon itself, it’s certainly not the deepest declivity on earth (which is located in Peru or Tibet, depending on how you do the measurements) or the longest (which is on the Indian subcontinent). It doesn’t even contain the oldest rocks on earth (which are to be found in Canada).

And yet, few would argue that this mile-deep abyss in northern Arizona, a subsurface amphitheater of sun-dappled stone that was carved and sculpted over uncountable eons by the Colorado River, stands not only as the centerpiece of America’s national park system but

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also as the signature touchstone of the nation’s topography and geology.

A place whose contours and horizon-line, instantly recognizable to virtually every citizen of this country, render it “one of the great sights,” in

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Commuting Commandments The rules the world needs to know to ensure a smooth journey to work A laugh-out-loud look at the 50 rules every commuter must adhere to – from moving down the carriage to never manspreading.

Enraged by yet another cancelled train? Has another selfish arse tried to push his way onto the bus before you’ve had the chance to get off? Been cut up by yet another inconsiderate driver? Don’t worry, you’re not alone—millions of us share your pain. And if we all get together and follow the rules of commuting outlined in this hilarious look at the journey to work, we can all change those torturous moments for the better. So be gone morons who eat stinking food on the subway, see you later red-light jumping cyclists, if you ignore these commandments may your roads be permanently blocked and your trains constantly delayed. And to the person who insists on listening to techno music extremely loudly via the loudspeaker on the iPhone: there’s a special circle of hell reserved just for you :)

Key Information

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$17.99

ISBN

9781911026631

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Humour

Format

186 x 123 mm

Extent Illustrations

64pp 30 colour illustrations

Age Range

NA

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• A fun gift for anyone who’s been frustrated by a delayed train, been sneezed on by another passenger, or who’s been stuck in traffic for hours on end.

• Commuting woes are rarely out of the press in the UK, with over 240,000 cancelled or delayed trains in 2016 alone.

• The ONS states that 3.7 million Britons commute for 2 hours or more five days a week.

The Little Book of Health & Happiness 101 Ways to Brighten Up Your Day Cath Kidston

Little changes can make a big difference, especially when it comes to your everyday wellbeing. So put a spring back into your step with Cath Kidston: The Little Book of Health and Happiness, which includes everything from the perfect feel-good gym kit to keep you motivated, to practical but oh-so-cute accessories for all your adventures.

Whether you want to set health and fitness goals, feel more fulfilled, or you're looking to up your happiness quota, everything you need is right here. Each page is packed with practical advice and motivation, combined with a selection of our popular, pretty prints. Dip in for encouragement and a daily insights, or read it all in one go to unleash a happier and healthier you.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

ISBN

9781787132528

Publisher

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Imprint

Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Series

Cath Kidston

Category

Health/Related

Format

155 x 120 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

Full colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

SOR

Author Details Inspired by growing up in the British countryside and a love of vintage prints, Cath Kidston opened her first shop in West London in 1993. More than 20 years later, we still take inspiration from quirky British finds, designing pretty, colourful prints that turn modern products into something witty, fresh and fun. Our unique range of everyday, practical products is designed to brighten up your day. Explore the full collection at www.cathkidston.com and in our stores worldwide. Welcome to the Home of Modern Vintage.

Key Information • Cath Kidston remains on of the UK's most recognised brands, with a huge and loyal customer base • The first book to combine the Cath Kidston brand and the ever-popular area of wellness • Beautifully produced and illustrated with Cath Kidston's signature prints

INTRODUCTION Ever since the first Cath Kidston shop opened its doors in London’s Holland Park in 1993, our brand has been devoted to brightening up your day by using pretty, colourful prints with a nod to nostalgia to turn modern products into something witty, fresh and fun.

A brighter day means a happier, healthier day – and we firmly believe that a positive outlook is the best place to start. Little changes can make a big difference, so to help you on your way, we’ve compiled Cath Kidston: The Little Book of Health and Happiness: 101 ways to brighten up your day.

Whether you’d like to up your positivity, master a new yoga pose or simply prep a healthy packed lunch, on every page you’ll find uplifting, inspirational tips paired with our unique prints to create a bible of brightness, just for you. Dip in for encouragement and a daily insight, or read it all in one go!

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STAY HYDRATED.

GO OFF GRID.

Drink more water! To keep things fresh, why not add a sprig of mint or a slice of lemon or cucumber to your glass?

Take a day for a digital detox. Put your phone/laptop/iPad away – without the buzzing and beeping, you’ll feel more peaceful and start to connect more with those around you.

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SET YOUR ALARM 10 MINUTES EARLIER THAN NORMAL – IT’LL HELP REDUCE STRESS AND YOU’LL AVOID THE MORNING RUSH.

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JUST BREATHE.

GO FOR A BIKE RIDE.

When you’re feeling stressed, give yourself a moment to close your eyes, sit up straight and focus on nothing but your breathing.

Make the most of pedal power to explore a new part of town or take a trip out to the countryside. (We won’t tell if you stop off for a cuppa along the way!)

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SMILE – IT’S CONTAGIOUS. Turn that frown upside down. Each time you smile it’s like a feel-good party in your brain, plus you’ll find others are more likely to smile back at you too. Go ahead and share the happiness.

We Inspire Me Cultivate Your Creative Crew to Work, Play, and Make Andrea Pippins Build your own creative squad and start living your most creative life!

There's virtually nothing more helpful for artists, designers, and creative aspirants than a crew of friends who support one another's creative endeavours. We Inspire Me offers loads of inspiration and advice-in the form of short essays, illustrated quotes, inspiring illustrations, interviews, lists, tips, and more on how to nurture and activate a network of genuine and supportive relationships. Authored and illustrated by rising-star artist and designer Andrea Pippins and featuring loads of examples from her own creative tribe-a group of unique and diverse people from a range of disciplines-this book is packed with expert advice, words of wisdom, and real-life experiences that will help readers cultivate a creative squad of their own.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$35.00

ISBN

9781452164236

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Gift

Series

NA

Category

Self Help

Format

235 x 184 mm

Extent

160pp

Illustrations

4-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

Andrea Pippins is a designer, illustrator, author, and educator. She is the creator of the very successful kid's colouring book I Love My Hair and kid's specialty journal Becoming Me: A Work in Progress, as well as a featured contributor to Ladies Drawing Night. She is based in Baltimore, Maryland, but currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden.

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The be-more-creative and self-help-creativity trends are still going strong, and this will fit right into that zeitgeist-while offering fresh new content and an intuitive approach not seen elsewhere.

As we know, diverse perspectives on the visual arts are lacking. We Inspire Me is written from the perspective of a woman of colour, and it documents stories, advice, and tips from a diverse and varied range of artists and designers.

In addition to loads of inspiring content and beautiful visuals, this book will serve as the only "how to" guide out there for young, diverse creatives looking to build and leverage their personal, professional, and creative networks.

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What is a salon, you ask? Generally, a salon is a gathering, usually in someone’s home, where like-minded folks come together to talk, share ideas and new work, and just hang.

Salons are great ways to be inspired by your friends (or to make new connections). Here are some tips for hosting a salon.

If you have an influential friend or colleague in your clique, invite them to speak about their skills, interests, or talents with the group.

By meeting on a regular basis, guests can build on the relationships established at the salons and feel they have a safe place to go for inspiration.

Bringing guests together for a conversation is an engaging way to spark new ideas and give insight on what’s happening in the world. As the host, you can have a list of topics ready to go or invite one of the guests to introduce a topic.

Have like-minded people on the guest list, but make sure there’s also a diverse group of interests and backgrounds so folks can learn something new from one another.

If you have writers, designers, or artists on the guest list, invite them to bring their recent works and allow others to give feedback.

Keep artwork visible and coffee-table books and curiosities handy. They all make great conversation starters.

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This designer reflects on how a special personal project led him to some unexpected connections and creative opportunities.

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I was unhappy with my job and living in New York City, so in the summer of 2013, I moved back to Philadelphia to start a design practice and pursue happiness. I called my business This Makes Me Happy as a constant reminder of my mission. Mentioning my company name invited others to share their happiness stories—it started with talking about what I do, and led to sharing inspiring anecdotes about the pursuit of happiness. After a couple of years of hearing these stories, I decided to turn them into a podcast, and now I talk all the time with people about what makes them happy.

If you research how to start a podcast, you’ll likely read about building an audience and monetiz­ing the show. While the podcast wasn’t my why, I figured, sure, it wouldn’t hurt to get into the iTunes top 100, reach thousands of down­ loads, and find sponsors. I quickly learned two things: Podcasts that successfully monetize are the exception, and having a podcast is a great way to strengthen my creative relationships. Having a community has always been important to me, and I’m happy this side project has helped me nurture it. In the end, that’s turned out to be way more beneficial than turning it into a moneymaker.

Asking people what makes them happy gives me a reason to reconnect with old friends or approach people whose work I follow and admire. My friends and guests introduce me to other people they think would be a good match for the project. I even have people asking to be guests who wouldn’t even know about me without this project.

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podcast about people and what makes them happy, as a passion project.

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I STARTED This Makes Me Happy, a

Because I seek diverse guests, I meet people from all over the world with different backgrounds. I interviewed a Chabad rabbi in Brooklyn on how having a sense of higher purpose and service makes him happy. I spoke with a writer and entrepreneur in Bulgaria on how new beginnings make her happy, and I met with a crochet artist in Australia to hear about how he enjoys meeting new people. These are just a few of the wonderful conversations I’ve had.

Sometimes I connect with people for only that one conversation; others come back into my life in different forms. Shortly after recording with a woman in Germany, we jumped onto Skype so I could help her with InDesign, a software program. My friend Rachel lives in Los Angeles, and the podcast became a catalyst for us to support each other’s content creation. My sister introduced me to author Ben Kassoy, and after our recording, he invited me to participate in a couple of artist collaborations. Because of my podcasting experience, I now lead a series of interviews with prominent designers for a design organization in Philadelphia.

Having a podcast where I ask people what makes them happy has been a very rewarding experience. Recording an episode or getting listener feedback makes my day. The topic fills me with joy, but the most exciting part is that I get to connect—or reconnect—with people who enhance my creative community.

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is a former recruiter and creative strategist at Airbnb who mentors and speaks about building a community that supports one’s professional growth. She gives us a few bits of advice on how to utilize our crew as we travel along our career paths.

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Understand Your People

Credit Your People

Ask for a Critique

Take time to observe and understand the strengths, gifts, and subject matter expertise of each member of your circle. This helps you identify the right person to approach when you need specific advice, critique, resources, and so on. It can be counterproductive to ask the wrong person for advice, so avoid that trap.

Understanding your crew also helps you identify unexpected opportunities that are well suited for them that might emerge along your journey.

If people have helped you along the way, acknowledge that support. This is so important.

Sometimes people feel the need to support the myth that success is a solo effort for them (when it isn’t) because they feel it reinforces their talent to an external audience. Make it a point to continually thank the team of people who helped you arrive at your destination.

When celebrating milestones, my friends and I always say, “When one of us rises, we all rise,” and we genuinely mean it.

It’s easy to use your friends to reinforce your good ideas. As vulnerable as it can be, it’s also important to rely on them for feedback regarding gaps or opportunities to improve your work. Your tribe is your creative safe space—they believe in you and want you to succeed. They also aren’t as close to your work as you are, so they can be more objective when you need that outside perspective. Their feedback can make your work more well-rounded.

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Lisa Nicole Bell With your career path in media and tech as a writer, director, and producer, your work overlaps multiple disciplines and industries.

How has your professional network helped you navigate those different worlds?

My network has supported me in a variety of ways. Sometimes it means encouraging me to simply keep going and working in the direction of my vision. Other times it means they help with introductions, referrals, and tangible support. Because I work in different verticals, I have the pleasure of working with an array of smart and interesting people. By having access to them, I’ve been able to expand my understanding of what’s possible and be more creative in my work.

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Family Celebrations June Cotner A collection of poems, graces, toasts, and traditions that celebrate and nurture family togetherness.

Family Celebrations offers over 240 inspiring and uplifting selections for everyday occasions as well as special events, including holidays, weddings, graduations, housewarmings, and more. The diverse toasts, poems, and rituals offered here cultivate a sense of gratitude while enriching the family bond.

Author Details June Cotner – author, anthologist, and speaker – hails from Poulsbo, Washington. She has appeared on national radio programs, and her books have been featured in many national publications including USA TODAY, Better Homes and Gardens,Woman's Day, and Family Circle. Collectively, her books have sold nearly one million copies.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$29.99 | NZ$32.99

ISBN

9781449495138

Publisher

AMP

Imprint

Andrews McMeel Books

Series

NA

Category

Family/Pregnancy

Format

152 x 127 mm

Extent

240pp

Illustrations

2c throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

FS

Key Information • • •

June Cotner's inspirational gift books have sold over 1 million copies. Her 1999 book of the same title sold over 54,000 units.

This is a fully redesigned and greatly expanded version of June and Nancy's earlier book, Toasts, containing over 80% new material.

Because the book contains blessings for nearly every type of family event – anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, baptisms, Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc.—it makes a great gift for any occasion.

all-occasion toasts To blue skies and green lights! author unknown

toast to a good life (Excerpt from The Merry Wives of Windsor)

Heaven give you many, many merry days! william shakespeare

Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow you diet! old scottish proverb

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May life protect us and surprise us and be no more harsh than our spirits may bear.

Amen. congregation of abra x as

Call frequently, Drink moderately, Park friendly, Pay today, trust tomorrow. author unknown

Each day the first day: Each day a life. dag hammarskĂśld

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toast to the now I heard someone say: Yesterday is history tomorrow is a mystery today is a gift and this is why this moment is called the Present Listen, look, taste, touch, breathe. The Present. susan j. erickson

Let today embrace the past with remembrance and the future with longing. khalil gibran

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gr aces & mealtimes No longer forward nor behind I look in hope or fear; But, grateful, take the good I find, the best is now and here. john greenleaf whittier

family blessing

May your troubles be less And your blessings be more.

And nothing but happiness Come through your door. author unknown (irish blessing)

We gather in gratitude— May our present, past and future Be honored and blessed.

May we, as family, Be stitched together as One heart, one home— One everlasting love. annie dougherty

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a child shall lead us My daughter and son-in-law have three young children: Grace, Sarah, and William. Sarah has Down syndrome; William has autism. At mealtime, we used to struggle to get everyone settled to offer grace. When Sarah was about five, she initiated a simple method. We join hands, say, “Amen,” and trust that the Lord understands our intent and sincerity. One grandfather adds the Doxology. This amuses William and he laughs during the singing.

His pleasure is our family’s special blessing.

eat your veggies and make a wish!

A rather unusual, unexpected and FUN ritual in our family was one my mother created when my sisters and I were very young.

In order to get us to eat our vegetables, she told us every time we took a first bite of a new kind of vegetable we were allowed to make a wish! From broccoli to Brussels sprouts, we all quickly learned to look forward to every new veggie she served! charles ghigna

madonna dries christensen

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Invitation to Dream Workman Publishing This bedside book pairs lush, evocative photographs with quotes and excerpts from classic literature about the magic of dreaming. Turning the pages, the reader enters enchanting worlds that inspire restful and wonderful dreams.

Many books put you to sleep without meaning to. But here is a book specially created to send the reader on a long, restful voyage to slumberland and inspire beautiful and creative dreams along the way. It is a soothing bedtime companion, a portal that takes you from the busyness and distraction of the day into an ocean of calm.

Words from poets and writers set the mind on a path of discovery and reflection and a celebration of dreams and dreaming: “We all have forests on our minds. Forests unexplored, unending. Each one of us gets lost in the forest, every night, alone.” —Ursula K. Le Guin. “Yes: I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight.” —Oscar Wilde. "If we walk far enough,’ says Dorothy, ‘we shall sometime come to someplace." – L. Frank Baum.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$24.99

ISBN

9781523504732

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Author Details

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

New Age/Inspirational

Format

178 x 152 mm

Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and children’s titles, as well as gardening, humour, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect® pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day® Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die® and Brain Quest® children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.

Extent

160pp

Illustrations

Full-colour photographs throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

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Paired with them are lush, romantic images – forests at dusk, castles at the end of a winding road, lanterns swaying in the evening breeze, moonlight on new-fallen snow. The combined effect is like a mandala, something that pulls you in, stills thoughts, inspires mindfulness and dreaming. The book is organised into thematic sections, almost like a menu.

When you close your eyes, what do you want to discover? New Worlds, Magic, Love, Mystery, or Peace? Open the book to any page, and may your dreams come true.

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Books on dream interpretation and lucid dreaming are perennial sellers, but there's nothing quite like this book that inspires soothing sleep and interesting dreams through photographs and quotes. Just the act of looking at these pages is a step toward restful sleep. Consider this book of images to inspire dreams the equivalent of mandalas to focus meditation.

This book grants the same wishes for rest, calm, and inspiration that lead people to purchase lavender sleep masks, soothing candles, or scented bath salts. It's a perfect gift for the bedside table.

From J. M. Barrie to Emily Bronte to Victor Hugo, this book collects thoughtful, dreamy quotations and pairs them with quiet, lush, beautiful photos that invite the reader in and inspire creative dreaming.

Creativity Takes Courage Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst

It’s not always easy to be creative – to give your mind space to roam while ignoring your inner critic, to stare down a blank page and make the leap from nothing to anything. It takes courage.

Finding the courage to create is something the editors of Flow know a lot about. Creativity is a central value of the Flow mission, evident in every issue that bursts with the wild imaginations of its artists, writers, and editors. In Creativity Takes Courage, Flow brings together inspiration, hands-on projects, boundary pushing activities, and special paper goodies to show readers how to unleash their inner artist.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$39.99

ISBN

9781523503551

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Organised around a series of twelve “dares” – including Dare to Fail, Dare to Be a Kid, Dare to Be Bored, Dare to Go Offline, Dare to Collaborate – Creativity Takes Courage encourages you to be fully present . . . and spend idle time staring out the window. To leave your comfort zone and start a project, without hesitation . . . and nourish yourself with museum visits and reading time. Each dare includes fill-in pages to go deeper into what hinders or motivates you, like prompts to help identify fears of failure, or a pullout Dare to Commit notebook for recording both daily and weekly projects. It’s the illustrated and fully interactive gift of how to live more creatively and enjoy every minute of the process, no matter what the result.

Imprint

Workman

Author Details

Series

NA

Category

Craft/DIY

Format

152 x 152 mm

Extent

208pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

SOR

Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst are the creative directors of Flow magazine, the international publication that, with its unique combination of paper goodies and beautiful illustrations, celebrates creativity, imperfection, and life’s little pleasures.

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An inspiring creativity workbook from the creative leaders of Flow.

12 “dares” to silence your inner critic, take you out of your comfort zone, and help you find the courage to create.

For artists, entrepreneurs, crafters, makers, creatives, fans of Flow magazine, and all other readers who make creativity books perennial bestsellers.

Filled with paper goodies, including hand-lettered posters, a quietness diary, postcards, Polaroid frames, and more.

Be Your Own Astrologer A step-by-step guide to unlocking the secrets of the signs and planets Joanna Watters Lift astrology out of the sun-sign columns, interpret your birth chart and discover the true meaning of the stars and planets, and their influence on your personality.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$17.99

ISBN

9781782496557

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

New Age/Inspirational

Format

152 x 115 mm

Extent

160pp

Illustrations

75 colour artworks

Age Range

NA

Terms

SOR

“It's unusual for a beginner's astrology book to contain anything that might make a professional astrologer sit up and take notice but Joanna's elegant guide to being your own astrologer does just that. […] Even with just a downloaded chart from the internet and no prior knowledge, the reader will have hours of fun with this book and learn many important new insights into their life.” Review of Be Your Own Astrologer, Cygnus Community Lift astrology out of the sun-sign columns, interpret your birth chart and discover the true meaning of the stars and planets, and their influence on your personality. Most people know their sun sign and the broad character traits that go with it: Leos are leaders, Scorpios are secretive and Cancerians are sensitive. However, there is much more to astrology than this broad brushstroke approach, and in Be Your Own Astrologer, best-selling astrologer and tarot reader Joanna Watters gives you the tools you need to gain a deeper understanding of your sign and insights into hidden aspects of your personality. Joanna goes beyond the sun signs to look at the importance and influence of every planet’s position in your birth chart. She will guide you, step by step, on your personal astrological journey and you will soon be able to interpret your own natal chart.

Author Details Joanna Watters is an expert astrologer and tarot reader. She runs courses in astrology and tarot interpretation and writes a regular column for 'Chat It’s Fate'. The author is based in Lefkas, Greece.

Key Information • Astrology is said to be the new religion for millennials • ‘The rise of astrology, Instagrammable crystals and generalised coven-talk all evokes a throwback for ’90s kids (‘How astrology took over the internet’, New York Times, Jan 2018) • Astrology is incredibly popular: the website astrologyzone.com, which offers monthly horoscopes, receives upward of 10 million visitors a year (‘In 2017, We Have Questions. Does Astrology Have The Answers?’, Buzzfeed, Sep 2017).

The Crystal Healer: Volume 2 Harness the power of crystal energy. Includes 250 new crystals Philip Permutt Renowned crystal expert Philip Permutt reveals the amazing ability of crystals to heal and energise and introduces 250 new crystals in the eagerly anticipated follow-up to his best-selling book, The Crystal Healer.

“Philip Permutt's classic title is the ultimate go-to guide for finding out more about your favourite gems...this book will have you clued up on crystals in no time.” Review of Crystal Healer, Volume 1, Soul & Spirit Magazine.

Renowned crystal expert Philip Permutt reveals the amazing ability of crystals to heal and energise and introduces 250 new crystals in the eagerly anticipated follow-up to his best-selling book, The Crystal Healer.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback with Flaps

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9781782496540

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

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This fantastic essential guide explores diverse ways of working with crystals, some ancient and some new, and explains how we are getting a better understanding of how crystals work thanks to current research. The colour-coded crystal finder introduces 250 new crystals, some of which have only been discovered since the publication of the first book and others which have become more widely available. Also included is a guide to crystal remedies – search by ailment or symptom to find the crystal best suited to facilitate healing.

Author Details Philip Permutt (www.thecrystalhealer.co.uk) is the author of several books, including The Little Pocket Book of Crystal Tips & Cures and The Little Pocket Book of Crystal Chakra Healing, both published by CICO Books. He also writes a regular magazine column for Fate & Fortune magazine, as well as contributing to other magazines. Philip discovered crystals almost 25 years ago, after a severe illness, and has been practicing as a crystal healer and teacher ever since. He owns a successful retail and wholesale business importing crystals from around the world, runs crystal courses and workshops, and has lectured on crystal healing and pain relief as a visiting lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire. He also has an honors degree in Applied Biology and has recorded several meditation and workshop albums (Paradise Music). He lives in Hertfordshire, UK, with his wife, Lyn.

Key Information • Includes a directory of 250 new crystals arranged by colour, each with clear photographs and descriptions, so you can identify your stones instantly and discover their healing properties.

• Philip Permutt has been described as ‘Britain's leading crystal expert’ (Daily Mail, Feb 2017).

• Philip Permutt is a best-selling author: The Crystal Healer has sold over 56,000 copies worldwide and The Complete Guide to Crystal Chakra Healing has sold over 30,000 copies worldwide.

CB1215 The Crystal Healer Volume 2 DSJ - v1

CONTENTS Crystal Shapes

Introduction 6

HELPFUL TIP

Brandberg amethyst

ENERGY INFLUENCE and EFFECT of shapes

Try shaking your hands The shapes of crystals can affect the focus and intensity of

ZMKSVSYWP] JSV X[S

CHAPTER 1

IRIVK] XLI GV]WXEP GLERRIPW JSV LIEPMRK *SV I\EQTPI E TSMRXIH

QMRYXIW FIJSVI ]SY

How Crystals Work 8

crystal will direct energy both through the point and in a

EXXIQTX XLI IRIVK]

REVVS[ ½IPH [LIVIEW E WTLIVI [MPP VEHMEXI IRIVK] JEMVP]

sensing exercise, as it

IUYEPP] MR EPP HMVIGXMSRW 2IMXLIV MW MRXVMRWMGEPP] QSVI TS[IVJYP

QEOIW ]SYV LERHW

CHAPTER 2

NYWX HMJJIVIRX E GV]WXEP TSMRX QE] FI QSVI FIRI½GMEP HMVIGXMRK

QSVI WIRWMXMZI

Crystal Communication 20

LIEPMRK XS E WTIGM½G EVIE SJ XLI FSH] [LMPI E WTLIVI MW FIXXIV

physically to energy.

CHAPTER 3

T]VEQMHW GYFIW QIVOEFE SXLIV KISQIXVMG WLETIW ERH ERMQEPW

The Colors and Shapes of Crystals 26

%W IEGL MW GEVZIH F] LERH XLI WGYPTXSV TYXW XLIMV MRXIRX ERH IRIVK] MRXS GVIEXMRK XLI

'VIEXIH REXYVEPP] EW E YRMUYI QM\XYVI SJ EQIXL]WX GPIEV UYEVX^ ERH WQSO] UYEVX^ [MXL TLERXSQW IRL]HVSW MRGPYWMSRW MRGPYHMRK lepidocrocite, goethite, and occasionally ITMHSXI ERH WOIPIXEP GV]WXEPW JSVQMRK TVMWQEXMG GV]WXEPW WXYFF] GV]WXEPW HVYWIW ERH QEWWMZI JSVQW EPP WSQIXMQIW GVIEXMRK T]VEQMH GPYWXIVW 'SPSVW ZEV] HITIRHMRK SR IEGL GV]WXEP´W GSQTSWMXMSR ERH GER FI TYVTPI GPIEV FVS[R SV tinted yellow or gray. Translucent to transparent.

ANIMALS &VMRKW XLI UYEPMXMIW SJ XLI WTIGM½G ERMQEP XS XLI energy (see page 28)

Solid, supporting, reliable energy equally distributed on XLI WMHIW IRIVK] QE] FI QSVI JSGYWIH MR XLI GSVRIVW

CUBE

MJ ]SY [ERX XLI IRIVK] XS ½PP E VSSQ 'V]WXEPW XLEX LEZI FIIR GEVZIH MRXS SXLIV WLETIW WYGL EW

WII TEKI EPP HMVIGX XLI GV]WXEP´W IRIVK] HMJJIVIRXP] ERH XLIVIJSVI GLERKI XLI IJJIGX

EGG 'VIEXIW ER IRIVK] ½IPH XLEX MW SZSMH MR WLETI QSVI TS[IVJYP EX XLI FSXXSQ ERH WMHIW XLER XLI XST

Common source: Only source is The &VERHFIVK 2EQMFME´W LMKLIWX QSYRXEMR Astrological association: Sagittarius, Pisces Chakra: All chakras but especially crown, brow, heart

WLETI 8LMW IWWIRXMEPP] TVSKVEQQIW XLI GV]WXEP ERH VIJSGYWIW MXW IRIVK] -X HSIWR´X GLERKI XLI FEWMG TVSTIVXMIW SJ E GV]WXEP NYWX MXW JSGYW *SV I\EQTPI EZIRXYVMRI LIPTW

CHAPTER 4

Advanced Crystal Healing Techniques 34

HEART &VMRKW E PSZMRK IRIVK] XS XLI GV]WXEP´W REXYVEP IJJIGXW

EPP QYWGPIW XLVSYKLSYX XLI FSH] ERH LEW E VIPE\MRK ERH GEPQMRK MR¾YIRGI [LIR MX MW HEALING QUALITIES

WLETIH EW E LIEVX MX JSGYWIW XLMW MR¾YIRGI SRXS XLI LIEVX GLEOVE QEOMRK EZIRXYVMRI TEVXMGYPEVP] KSSH JSV XLI LIEVX QYWGPIW ERH WSSXLMRK IQSXMSRW

OBELISK

Emotional/spiritual: (MZMRI PSZI HIIT LIEPMRK of the heart, releasing binds that hold us, JVIIMRK ]SY XS LIPT ]SY ½RH ]SYV WSYP TEVXRIV &VMRKW FEPERGI ERH LEVQSR] VIPMIZMRK WXVIWW ERH STIRW IRIVK] TEXL[E]W QERMJIWXMRK EFYRHERGI GVIEXMZMX] NS] ERH MRRIV TIEGI -X

Directs energy towards the sky

8LI GLEVX STTSWMXI KMZIW ]SY XLI QEMR WLETIW ERH QIERMRKW

CHAPTER 5

The Crystal Finder 42

Try this

Find your crystal by color

TEXXIVRW GVIEXIH F] XLI ZEVMSYW WLETIH

POINT Focuses and directs energy towards the point

XIVQMREXMSR SJ XLI GV]WXEP

See if you can sense the different energy

EPSRI SR E XEFPI SV ¾EX WYVJEGI [MXL MX PYRAMID )RLERGIW XLI WM^I SJ IRIVK] ½IPHW ERH JSGYWIW

pointing up in the air. Hold your hand

Crystal Remedies 120

IRIVK] EX IEGL SJ MXW ½ZI TSMRXW IWTIGMEPP] XLI XST

EFSYX MR ¯ GQ JVSQ XLI VMKLX WMHI JSV

Find which crystal to use according to ailment

E QMRYXI SV WS ERH XV] XS WIRWI XLI IRIVK] 6ITIEX SR XLI PIJX WMHI ERH XLIR EFSZI SPHERE

the point. Can you sense the difference?

Unfocused, equal spread of energy all round

Conclusion 150 Glossary 154

26 THE COLORS AND SHAPES OF CRYSTALS

Indigo gabbro Black, white, and gray colors showing a PEZIRHIV TYVTPI LYI MR WYRPMKLX 1EWWMZI GSEVWI KVEMRIH JSVQ SJ FEWEPX GSRXEMRMRK WSQI SV EPP SJ E QM\XYVI SJ feldspar, plagioclase

GSQQSRP] PEFVEHSVMXI or bytownite), clinopyroxene (augite), GLPSVMXI QYWGSZMXI WIVTIRXMRI ERH QEKRIXMXI 3XLIV QMRIVEPW QE] FI TVIWIRX 7SQI WTIGMQIRW QE] FI QEKRIXMG Common alternate names: Purple gabbro, Q]WXMG QIVPMRMXI Common source: 1EHEKEWGEV Astrological association: +IQMRM Chakra: Crown, base HEALING QUALITIES

Physical: ,IPTW [MXL W]QTXSQW SJ QIRSTEYWI MR¾EQQEXMSR ERH MRJIGXMSR ERH KIRIVEPP] FSSWXW XLI MQQYRI W]WXIQ 8LI QEKRIXMG KEFFVS [MPP EPWS EMH EVXLVMXMW VLIYQEXMWQ ERH joint pains.

Emotional/spiritual: +IRXP] IRIVK] QEOMRK XLMW MW E VIEP JSPPS[ ]SYV LIEVX WXSRI LIPTMRK XS FVMRK ]SYV S[R WTMVMXYEPMX] MRXS ]SYV HEMP] PMJI -X FVMRKW YT HIIT VSSXIH MWWYIW XLEX GER QEOI you aware of your dark side and let it go, and

crystals. To start with, stand a crystal point

CHAPTER 6

TVSZMHIW E FVMHKI XS WTMVMX KYMHIW ERKIPW ERH SXLIV LIPTIVW -R QIHMXEXMSR &VERHFIVK EQIXL]WX GER LIPT ]SY XS ½RH LMHHIR ERW[IVW

CRYSTAL SHAPES 27

FVMRKW FEPERGI XS JIQEPI ERH QEPI IRIVKMIW ]MR and yang). Good for releasing energy blockages that create anger, and breaking repeated TEXXIVRW ERH G]GPIW WYGL EW HIXVMQIRXEP personality traits. A great stone for underdogs in any situation to bring strength and courage and to help you see the opportunities that WYVVSYRH ]SY %PWS LIPTW IQSXMSR XLI LIEVX ERH XSPIVERGI 4VSQSXIW TW]GLMG EFMPMXMIW IWTIGMEPP] GSQQYRMGEXMSR ERH MW GSRRIGXIH XS HVIEQW ERH QIHMXEXMSR

Lavender amethyst *SVQW PEZIRHIV GSPSVIH GV]WXEPW ERH GPYWXIVW Common source: 1EHEKEWGEV Astrological association: Pisces Chakra: Crown, throat HEALING QUALITIES

Physical: 'SSVHMREXMSR ERH IEWIW GPYQWMRIWW both physical and of thought.

Emotional/spiritual: 4VSQSXIW HVIEQW MRXYMXMSR centering, inspiration, and free thinking. Can LIPT [MXL VIPEXMSRWLMTW ERH GSQQYRMGEXMSR

Super seven %TTIEVMRK TVMQEVMP] TYVTPI MR GSPSV MX GSQTVMWIW WIZIR HMJJIVIRX QMRIVEPW EQIXL]WX cacoxenite, goethite, lepidocrocite, quartz, VYXMPI ERH WQSO] UYEVX^ (YI XS XLI MRGPYHIH QMRIVEPW MX QE] EPWS WLS[ EVIEW SJ FVS[R VIH [LMXI FPEGO ERH GPIEV -X LEW FIIR JSYRH XLEX WQEPPIV WIKQIRXW SJ XLI QMRIVEP I\LMFMX EPP XLI LIEPMRK UYEPMXMIW IZIR XLSYKL EPP WIZIR HMJJIVIRX QMRIVEPW QE] RSX FI TVIWIRX MR XLI WTIGMQIR -X MW XLI IRIVK] SJ XLI SVMKMREP QEWW XLEX WIIQW XS KMZI WYTIV WIZIR MXW [SRHIVJYP LIEPMRK TSXIRXMEP Common alternate names: Super 7, Sacred 7IZIR XLI 1IPSH] 7XSRI EJXIV XLI %QIVMGER GV]WXEP LIEPIV ERH EYXLSV 1IPSH] Common source: 7YTIV WIZIR MW JSYRH MR SRP] one location in Brazil Astrological association: All Chakra: All HEALING QUALITIES

Emotional/spiritual: Helps aura, seeing auras, connection to spirit, psychic awareness, truth, WTMVMXYEP GSRRIGXMSR EHZERGIQIRX ERH JYP½PQIRX SJ HVIEQW KSEPW ERH MHIEPW OEVQE VIMRGEVREXMSR TEWX PMZIW TIEGI LEVQSR] PSZI XIPITEXL] GPEMVEYHMIRGI GPEMVZS]ERGI GVIEXMZMX] and Earth healing. :- 30)8 91

Index 157 Specifications

Acknowledgments 160

mindfulness

etc

Binding: Paperback with flaps Format: 7½ x 9¼ in./235 x 190 mm Extent: 160 pages Illustrations: 250 color photographs and 25 color artworks Price: US $19.95 / Priced higher in Canada / UK £12.99 Publication date: September 2018 Text: 35,000 words ISBN: 978-1-78249-654-0

Text © Philip Permutt Design, illustration, and photography © CICO Books Uncorrected proofs

wellness, meditation & spirituality

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Be Your Own Dream Interpreter Uncover the meanings of symbols and themes to bring clarity and insight to your life Tony Crisp Learn what your dreams mean to maximise your dream power for success in love, work and personal achievement with this compact guide, which includes an A–Z directory of dream images.

Are you aware that you spend one-third of your life sleeping and, on average, dream for two hours every night?

Dreams are the way in which your unconscious, instinctive self processes experiences, revitalises you, and sends you powerful messages about your life. Understanding the important communications in dreams is the key to a successful life. If you want to understand more about your own and others’ behaviour and gain greater insight into your inner self, this fact-packed guide will provide a wealth of fascinating information to help you unlock the power of your dreams.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

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Hardback

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AU$17.99

ISBN

9781782496564

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CICO

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Cico Books

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New Age/Inspirational

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152 x 115 mm

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160pp

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50 colour artwork

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Tony Crisp is an internationally renowned expert on dreams and their interpretation and author of over 10 books, including the best-selling Dream Dictionary (Penguin Random House). He was the dream columnist for the Daily Mail for a number of years and his work has featured in The Sunday Times, the Wall Street Journal, Harpers and Queens, Cosmopolitan, the Age, and the Herald Sun. He has also appeared on television in the UK, Australia, and the US. Visit his website at dreamhawk.com. He lives in Wales, UK.

Key Information • Find common dream themes and images in the easy-to-use, comprehensive A-Z directory.

• Tony Crisp is a best-selling author.

• Sleep is a popular topic of the moment – how sleep works, why we need it and how to sleep better – and dreaming is of course intrinsically linked to it.

• Dreaming has been said to serve an important function to our wellbeing – it is like overnight therapy and enhances creativity and problem-solving (Dr. Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, writing for Greater Good Magazine, Oct 2017).

The Green Wiccan Magical Spell Book A compendium of magical knowledge Silja This is the must-have grimoire for every modern-day witch who wishes to discover a world of boundless possibilities, with spells for attracting more love, money and luck into your life, cleansing your home, healing a rift in a friendship, and much more.

An “enchanting compilation of spells.” Review of The Green Wiccan Magical Spellbook by Soul and Spirit.

This is the must-have grimoire for every modern-day witch who wishes to discover a world of boundless possibilities, with spells for attracting more love, money and luck into your life, cleansing your home, healing a rift in a friendship, and much more.

This lavishly illustrated compendium, written by Celtic Wiccan High Priestess Silja, covers a wide-ranging array of spells. With an easy to difficult rating system, Silja makes it simple for anyone to learn the basics and then progress to more advanced practices. Silja shares love spells and potions, seasonal rituals, vision quests and meditations, information about the history of magic, tips, tricks and magical theory as well as handy advice about how to continue your magical journey.

Whether you are looking to practise your craft alone or with a coven, The Green Wiccan Magical Spell Book has everything you need to advance your magical studies.

Publication

01 October 2018

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Paperback with Flaps

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AU$29.99

ISBN

9781782496595

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CICO

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Cico Books

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144pp

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Author Details Silja writes the highly popular ‘Herbal Magic’ column for Soul & Spirit magazine, feature articles for Spirit and Destiny magazine and is the author of The Green Wiccan Year and The Green Wiccan Herbal, both published by CICO Books. As a Wiccan High Priestess, she has led a Celtic training coven in Ireland, where she grew up loving the outdoors and the forest near her rural home. She divides her time between Dublin, Ireland and Arkansas, USA.

Key Information •

With simple spells and a background to magic, this is perfect for new Wiccans as well as those who are looking to further their existing knowledge.

Wicca and witchcraft has seen a huge rise in popularity.

The Green Wiccan Herbal by the same author, has sold over 6,750 copies, and The Green Wiccan Year sold 8,600 copies in its first edition.

The Modern Wiccan Box of Spells Includes 52 enchanting cards and a 64-page spell book Gillian Kemp Do you want to charm the love of your life, instigate a promotion at work or banish a bad friend? With this fun book and card set, get in touch with your inner witch and ensure life goes as planned!

Do you want to charm the love of your life, instigate a promotion at work or banish a bad friend? With this fun book and card set, get in touch with your inner witch and ensure life goes as planned!

Use these adorable cards and book to predict the future or to help weave white magic around you and your loved ones. But be careful! Not all magic is benevolent and with this boxed set you’ll also be able to dip into your more devilish desires and curse those that cross you. But embrace your inner bad witch with caution – after all, you never know who might curse you back!

The 52 cards come in two suits – one for bad witches and one for good witches. Simply lay them out like tarot cards to divine your future and the spells you may use. All you need is this charming kit and a little bit of magic.

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01 October 2018

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All Other Merchandise

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AU$34.99

ISBN

9781782496601

Gillian Kemp is a bestselling author and clairvoyant who can divine the future using astrology, tarot cards, playing cards, crystal balls, palmistry, tea-leaves, flowers and dreams. She lives in Bedfordshire, UK.

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CICO

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Cico Books

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New Age/Inspirational

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64pp

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52+ colour illustrations

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Gillian’s books and packs have been popular in many countries including the UK, US, Canada, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, France and Japan, among many others.

Magic and spell books always capture the imagination and can provide both light entertainment for an afternoon or a means of projecting positive/negative energy and thoughts.

Over the last couple of decades witchcraft has permeated the media and the collective psyche, making wicca and spellcasting both fascinating and trendy. With the massive successes of TV shows such as Charmed and Game of Thrones, as well as the Harry Potter books and the Discovery of Witches series, more and more people are looking to learn witchcraft as a fun pastime and as a serious practice.

Hello Baby A record book of milestones and memories in the first 12 months Record every precious moment of your baby's first year in this beautiful journal from that very first smile to those amazing first steps and when completed will be a wonderful memento of your child's first year.

Like all new mums and dads, you no doubt need a helping hand and this illustrated record book, with a handy storage pocket, is just that. It helps you to provide practical care for your baby, from storing health records and establishing a sleep routine to keeping feeding logs. And amidst all the practical day-to-day routines, it also makes sure that you do not miss out on your baby’s special moments with space to record those precious firsts.

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Publication

01 October 2018

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Hardback

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AU$24.99

ISBN

9781782496656

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CICO

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Cico Books

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Family/Pregnancy

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235 x 190 mm

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96pp

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40 colour artworks

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NA

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• A beautiful and invaluable gift for new parents.

• It includes a pocket for storing important documents, such as health notes, and there is space throughout for your photos.

• The completed journal makes a wonderful keepsake full of precious memories that will bring pleasure for years to come.

From Bump to Baby A record book of pregnancy and beyond A beautiful journal to use throughout pregnancy and in those all-important first weeks after the birth of your baby.

This invaluable record book is useful on a practical level, including pages to keep notes of hospital appointments, antenatal classes and contact details, and on an emotional level as you gradually bond with your unborn baby. There is also plenty of space to record special moments, such as that first ultrasound scan and when your baby kicks for the first time, and essential information on how your unborn baby is developing week by week. Later in the pregnancy, using the journal will help to focus your mind as you make decisions about the type of birth you want. Elated but exhausted after the birth, everything can become a bit of a foggy haze, which is why there is a special section at the end to record your newborn baby’s first precious weeks.

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01 October 2018

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Hardback

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AU$29.99

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9781782496663

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CICO

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Cico Books

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Family/Pregnancy

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235 x 190 mm

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96pp

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40 colour illustrations

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NA

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• This journal, with both self-purchase and gift market potential, is the perfect way for women to focus on their pregnancy and get organised as they prepare for the birth.

• It includes a pocket to keep important documents, such as hospital notes, and there is space throughout to include scan pictures and photos of the newborn baby.

• The completed journal makes a wonderful keepsake full of precious memories that will bring pleasure for years to come.

Natural Beauty 35 step-by-step projects for homemade beauty Karen Gilbert In Natural Beauty, natural skincare and fragrance expert Karen Gilbert shows you how to make your own lotions and potions at home, using readily available, natural ingredients and home-friendly methods that are designed to be kind to your skin and the environment.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$24.99

ISBN

9781782496588

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CICO

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Cico Books

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NA

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Health/Related

Format

210 x 170 mm

Extent

144pp

Illustrations

200+ colour photographs

Age Range

NA

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Most of us use a huge variety of beauty products on our skin and hair every day, but the majority of these products contain a variety of chemicals and toxins that can be harmful to you and to the environment. Now you can create your own beauty essentials with these pampering recipes for face, body and hair. From a neroli hydrating spritz to a macadamia and jojoba moisturiser, a mango and lime body butter to lemon and tea tree foot balm, bergamot and grapefruit wake-up wash to cocoa butter lip balm – the hardest part is choosing which of the pampering projects to try first! Each recipe has clear step-by-step photographs to guide you, comprehensive lists of equipment and ingredients, as well as easy-to-follow instructions. With numerous variations to try, you'll wonder why you ever bought beauty products in the first place!

Author Details Natural skincare and fragrance expert Karen Gilbert originally trained as a make-up artist and cosmetic scientist at The London College of Fashion. As part of the product development team at Neal’s Yard Remedies, Karen helped to create many of their award-winning formulas. She now runs artisan perfumery workshops in the UK and online. Karen is the author of Perfume and The Little Pocket Book of Natural Beauty (CICO Books). She is based in the New Forest in southern England, UK. Her website is www.karengilbert.co.uk.

Key Information • Includes a foreword by Romy Fraser, founder of Neal’s Yard Remedies.

• Influential wellbeing website mindbodygreen.com listed the ‘green beauty boom’ as one of its top wellness trends for 2018, stating that consumers are more concerned than ever about the ingredients of beauty products.

• Previous editions have sold 15,000 copies in total.

Mindfulness and Grief With guided meditations to calm your mind and restore your spirit Heather Stang Experiencing grief and loss is one of life’s greatest challenges. Mindfulness & Grief is your self-care toolkit, designed to give you the coping skills you need for the short term, and help you cultivate a life of wellness and meaning, even in the wake of loss.

Combining inspirational stories of hope and healing with contemporary grief research, evidence-based meditation techniques and the knowledge that each of us grieves in our own way, Mindfulness & Grief has helped thousands of people worldwide navigate the disorienting path of loss. Based on the 8-week program developed by thanatologist and meditation teacher Heather Stang, there are over 35 meditation, yoga, journalling and expressive arts exercises.

They are designed to help you ease your physical symptoms of grief, calm your mind and regulate difficult emotions.

You will discover how to increase compassion towards yourself and others, make meaning from your loss and honour your loved one, and develop your new self-narrative for moving forward. The program is accessible to anyone – regardless of physical ability – and does not require any previous meditation or yoga experience.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback with Flaps

Price

AU$21.99

ISBN

9781782496731

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Self Help

Format

234 x 153 mm

Extent

144pp

Illustrations

NA

Age Range

NA

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Author Details Heather Stang offers private Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy sessions, day retreats, and 8-week Mindful Grief courses to the bereaved. Her focus is on helping the bereaved to stay healthy and experience post-traumatic growth through mindfulness-based practices. The author is based in Frederick, Maryland, USA.

Key Information • Loss and bereavement are an inevitable part of life and affect everyone.

• Evidence-based research supports the positive effects of meditation on the symptoms of grief, and illustrates a positive correlation between meditation practice and the reduction of suffering after grief.

• Mindfulness continues to be a best-selling topic in books: The Little Pocket Book of Mindfulness has sold 77,500 copies.

The Dress Code A man's guide to flawless style Robert O'Byrne Want to know whether to match your belt with your shoes or how to establish a regular grooming regime? The timeless advice in this book will help any man master classic style.

Learn everything there is to know about how to look sharp and dressing well. By following the simple rules and advice outlined, any man will be sartorially on point whatever the occasion. Whether you need advice on picking the ideal accessories, choosing a hairstyle that best suits your face shape, need help with manscaping or want to know why the best fashion investment you can make is buying a good dark suit, The Dress Code is an invaluable guide to immaculate grooming and men’s style.

Author Details Robert O’Byrne is a perfect gentleman. Among his books for CICO are 'The Perfectly Behaved Gentleman', 'The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman' , 'The Perfectly Groomed Gentleman', and 'Luggala Days'. The author is based in County Meath, Ireland.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$21.99

ISBN

9781911026662

Publisher

CICO

Imprint

Cico Books

Series

NA

Category

Self Help

Format

186 x 123 mm

Extent

160pp

Illustrations

70 colour illustrations

Age Range

NA

Terms

SOR

Key Information • • • •

A great gift or self purchase for any man interested in taking pride in his appearance.

In 2017 Barclaycard reported that British men now spend more money on clothes than women.

According to the Financial Times, the male grooming industry is now worth close to $50 billion.

Robert's previous book, The Perfectly Dressed Gentleman (CICO Books: ISBN 978 1 907563 88 1), has sold 15,000 copies.

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Dump Truck's Colours and Cement Mixer's ABC Colour and ABC concept board books featuring the characters from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Perfect for parents of toddlers, nursery schools, and baby showers.

It's a COLOURFULLY busy day for Dump Truck at the construction site. RED Cement Mixer makes him laugh. There are GREEN pipes for Dump Truck to carry in his YELLOW bed. All the work is done just before the WHITE moon rises, bringing an end to this rollicking rhyming book in the world of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site.

9781452176505

ISBN

Sing along with these construction ABCs! Cement Mixer churns out a rollicking alphabet rhyme that makes work light and teaches little readers the words of the construction site from A to Z. ISBN

9781452153186

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01 October 2018

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 Each

ISBN

9781452153186

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Fright Club. The sequel to his Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner, Up, Tall and High!, In, Over and On! was featured in the New York Times

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Chronicle Child

Book Review Back to School Issue. His Chamelia and the New Kid in Class was a 2014 Children's Choice Honor Book. He is also the creator of the Emmy-nominated preschool series Tasty Time with ZeFronk. He lives in Orlando, Florida.

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NA

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Child Picture

Format

146 x 152 mm

Extent

20pp

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Full colour illustrations 1+ SOR

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; Steam Train, Dream Train; and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site. She loves cooking, gardening, and old oil paintings. Sherri lives with her photographer husband, two sons, one dog, and one hedgehog in St. Charles, Illinois. Find out more about her at Sherriduskeyrinker.com.

Ethan Long is an internationally recognised children's book author and illustrator with over 70 titles to his credit, which includes PW starred

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This concept-driven board books features characters from the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, continuing the brand and reaching a new (younger) audience.

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More than 2 million GNGNCS books sold across the series!

Construction vehicles are perennially popular, as are colour and ABC concept books.

Great for parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for an engaging, action-packed book on team-building and friendship.

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he begins to spin a little tune.

“A is for ALL the words I’ll find, construction words of every kind, from A to Z. Just wait and see! But . . .

I wish my friend would sing with me!”

FO

Cement Mixer starts to work, and soon

Nearby, ’Dozer clears some land and gets the site in shape, as planned.

“No thanks,” he says, “there’s work to do.

I’ll just keep listening to you.”

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“There’s B for Bulldozer and his blade.

C for concrete that I made.”

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“D for Dump Truck, on the road.

E for Excavator with his load.”

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“F is for the form I fill.

G’s for the gravel Dump Truck spills.

And H is for the hazard lights that mark the sides of construction sites.”

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Dump Truck’s really working hard!

Underneath a bright BLUE sky, Dump Truck’s bed lifts way up high.

FO

In a new construction yard,

Cement Mixer is working near, laughing, smiling, full of cheer.

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Dump Truck’s GRAY smoke fills the air— he’s running fast, no time to spare.

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Cement Mixer starts to make a street: He pours a load of GRAY concrete.

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His bed is full, he’s off to race, when Cement Mixer makes a silly face.

Now Dump Truck’s laughing as he runs.

Cement Mixer makes the work more fun!

Dump Truck moves BROWN loads of rock, tons of BROWN dirt, brick, and block.

This job is very serious stuff.

Dump Truck looks ready, rough and tough.

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He hauls BLACK dirt . . .

then comes right back!

Dump Truck’s great big tires are BLACK.

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Construction Site on Christmas Night Sherri Duskey Rinker

It's Christmas Eve, and the construction site is bustling with activity. But one by one, as they head to bed, the trucks find gifts waiting for them – for Crane, it's a new wrecking ball! For Dump Truck, it's a set of new tires! For Excavator, it's a shiny new scoop! Each truck gets a present that excites them and makes them feel appreciated on Christmas.

But what have they been so busy building? It's the gift of a new fire station for the town's firetrucks! A celebration of friendship, hard work, and giving thanks, this latest-and-greatest construction site book is sure to be a hit – just in time for the holidays!

Author Details Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; Steam Train, Dream Train; and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site. She loves cooking, gardening, and old oil paintings.

Sherri lives with her photographer husband, two sons, one dog, and one hedgehog in Illinois. Find out more about her at sherriduskeyrinker.com.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$27.99

ISBN

9781452139111

Publisher

Chronicle Books

A recipient of the NAACP Image Award, AG Ford has illustrated many award-winning books for children including Goal! by Mina Javaherbin and the New York Times bestseller Barack, by Jonah Winter. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Imprint

Chronicle Child

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Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

244 x 254 mm

Extent

40pp

Illustrations

Fully illustrated throughout

Age Range

3+

Terms

SOR

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Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 109 weeks and counting, and Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site burst on the scene as a #1 New York Times bestseller.

Both GNGNCS and MMCS have won starred reviews and awards. Construction Site on Christmas Night is sure to follow suit.

GNGNCS has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over four years (with over 1.3 million net sales) and MMCS has also starred on the bestseller list week after week (with over 216K net sales). This construction Christmas book will become a classic.

Kids love construction sites! The added thrill of firetrucks will excite this young audience even more.

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Down in the big construction site,

there’s work to do for Christmas night!

The last big project of the year; the team is slamming into gear.

A special house is being built.

The trucks are racing at full tilt.

This important work can’t wait; they’ll get it done and make it great.

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they have a major job to do!

FO

So much is riding on the crew—

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FO

Working at full-speed all day (rooaaar!), he pushes hard to clear the way.

Bulldozer’s deadline is almost here.

He has a lot of ground to clear!

For hours he powers, this way and that, and clears the site in no time flat.

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AVAILABLE BY SHERRI DUSKEY RINKER

Steam Train, Dream Train Price ISBN

AU$29.99 9781452109206

Steam Train, Dream Train Puzzle

ISBN

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train Board Books Boxed Set

Price ISBN

AU$27.99 9781452146980

AU$22.99

Price

9781452125879

Steam Train, Dream Train Board Book Price ISBN

AU$14.99 9781452152172

12 Sleighs of Christmas Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Glow-in-the-Dark Growth Chart

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AU$24.99 9781452154633

Price ISBN

AU$21.99 9781452145143

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Unicorn Theater (Phoebe and her Unicorn 8) Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 8 Dana Simpson

The eighth Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novel!

Phoebe and Marigold Heavenly Nostrils are off to drama camp, a natural destination for the imaginative duo. When they arrive, they're surprised to see frenemy Dakota and Marigold's sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils. Their assignment? To write and produce a whole play! Yikes, that's a lot of pressure. Only time will tell if they will be able to work together to make sure the show goes on!

Publication

01 October 2018

Author Details Dana Claire Simpson grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington, drawing the entire time. She eventually graduated from The Evergreen State College, despite having spent all her time drawing, and not always for credit.

Attempts at doing real work along the way are hardly worth mentioning; the relevant fact is that, from 1998 to 2008, she drew the internet comic strip Ozy and Millie. After winning the Amazon-sponsored Comic Strip Superstar Contest in 2009, Andrews McMeel Syndication signed her to a development deal for Heavenly Nostrils, which was later renamed Phoebe and Her Unicorn.

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$16.99 | NZ$18.99

ISBN

9781449489816

Publisher

AMP

Imprint

Andrews McMeel Books

Series

NA

Category

Child Fiction

Format

229 x 152 mm

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Extent

176pp

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Illustrations

Full colour illustrations

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Age Range

7 and up

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Terms

SOR

She currently lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her tech genius husband and her fairly stupid cat.

Key Information Unicorn vs Goblins, the third Phoebe and Her Unicorn book, hit the New York Times Best-Seller List Unicorn on a Roll won a Pacific Northwest Book Award Phoebe and Her Unicorn won the Washington State Book Award Phoebe and Her Unicorn had one of the largest roll-outs in Universal Uclick history and is in more than 150 newspapers . It was nominated for a 2016 Harvey Award for "Best Syndicated Strip or Panel".

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9781449446208

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9781449470760

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9781449489663

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9781449487256

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Tales of an 8-Bit Kitten: Lost in the Nether An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure Cube Kid

Eeebs isn't a very disciplined kitten. His mom warned him not to play in the forest, but he didn't listen. That's how he found himself in the Nether, a bizarre world inhabited by scary creatures. In the company of a ghast, almost cheerful witch, Eeebs develops supernatural powers. Will this be enough to fight against Endernova's army, the Enderman, who want to rule over the Overworld? In order to save his friends, Eeebs must become the champion of the Nether, as the prophecy of The Chosen One tells. . .

Author Details

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Cube Kid is the pen name of Eric Gunnar Taylor, a 33-year-old author who lives in Alaska. A fan of video games – and particularly Minecraft – he started writing fanfiction at a very young age. His first novel, The Diary of a Minecraft Villager, was self-published as an ebook in February 2015 and quickly became tremendously successful in the Minecraft community. The novel was acquired by the French publisher Édi8, and was published for the first time in France in February 2016 under the title LE JOURNAL D'UN NOOB, with new illustrations by Saboten. The Diary of a Minecraft Villager sparked worldwide interest. When he is not writing, Cube Kid loves travelling, fixing his car, voraciously reading fanfiction . . . and gaming!

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$16.99

Key Information

ISBN

9781449494476

Publisher

AMP

Imprint

Andrews McMeel Books

Series

NA

Category

Child Fiction

Format

203 x 140 mm

Extent

256pp

Illustrations

Full colour illustrations

Age Range

8+

Terms

SOR

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A new series from Cube Kid, the author of the 6-book Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series that is published in 11 different languages and has sold over 260,000 copies in North America.

A diary-like format embellished with Minecraft illustrations.

Will both horrify and delight. Parents may not get the jokes but kids will be slapping the knees. more people play Minecraft on a monthly basis than the populations of France, UK, Italy, or South Korea Minecraft – a game and franchise that launched in 2011 – has had an astounding growth rate in the active user-base. The end of Jan 2018 saw Minecraft with 74 million active users.

But Eeebs loved exploring the woods. He didn’t think the forest

was dangerous at all. No, it was an interesting place. Interesting and mysterious. He went there at least once a week—like today—

“Well, you never said no tripping,” she said.

Tufty only flattened his ears and glared at her.

She presented her

colorful collection, fanned out like a

along with his closest friends, Tufty and Meowz. The three of them

rainbow. “Look at all these flowers,” she said, beaming like the square

had found a new meadow to play in. The meadow was filled with all

sun. “I guess that means I

kinds of beautiful

flowers. They were racing to see who could pick

the most.

Eeebs watched Meowz and Tufty fight over a lovely blue orchid.

At last, Meowz tripped

Tufty, who went tumbling into the grass.

Then, she hurried to pick the orchid before he could get back up.

“Hey!” Tufty hissed. “Not fair!”

win, huh?”

“Whatever,” said Tufty. He threw his clump of dandelions onto the ground. “It was a stupid game, anyway.”

“I agree,” said Eeebs. “I’m

bored. Maybe we should just head back?”

“You can’t be serious,” said Meowz.

Tufty stepped forward. “We’re not gonna get caught again, okay?”

“I know,” said Eeebs. “But—” “Look,” said Tufty. “The only reason our parents don’t want us playing here is because they’re jealous. They can’t stand us kittens having so much fun.”

“He’s right,” said Meowz. “I mean, have you ever seen any

zombies around here? The truth is they just cooked up that story to keep us closer to home. Easier to make us do chores that way.”

Eeebs sighed. Maybe they were right. And anyway, the forest really was the best place to play in. There were so many mysteries just waiting to be discovered.

“Fine,” he said. “How about we go play some hide-and-seek?”

The other two patted him on the back.

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“Now you’re talking!”

He reached twenty, called out, and began the hunt. Eeebs bounded

“Yeah! That’s the Eeebs I know!”

through the hills, through the trees. He peeked in every crevice, every

But Eeebs had no idea

clump of tall grass. He raced up and down all the nearby valleys.

how much this suggestion was

going to affect him. He could have seen those dark rain clouds in the distance as a sign of things to come. Or the chilly breeze that blew through the meadow just then . . .

He didn’t, though. Eeebs was just thinking about how

fun

this day was going to be. A day of playing and exploring. And

misbehaving.

The three kittens began their new game.

“I think you should go first,” Tufty said.

“Why me?” Eeebs asked.

“Because this was your idea, silly.”

Eeebs nodded. He didn’t mind. He liked being it way more than he liked hiding. And he knew the real reason why Tufty wanted to hide: he liked sitting around, doing nothing. He was a bit out of shape and already out of breath after all of that flower collecting.

As Tufty lumbered off into the bushes, Meowz smirked at Eeebs.

“I almost feel sorry for you,” she purred. “I know the ultimate

hiding spot. You’re gonna be searching forever.”

Eeebs flicked his tail. “I like a challenge.”

A real challenge. He wasn’t going to be disappointed. . . .

He waited for Meowz to scamper off before starting to count.

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But he never found them, not even Tufty, who was normally easy to find. Were they hiding together?

Yes, Eeebs thought. Meowz must have felt sorry for him and taken him into her fantastic hiding spot.

He searched and searched to no avail. Perhaps twenty minutes passed, then thirty. The first drop of rain hit Eeebs square on the nose. It started

pouring soon after.

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some sprinkle! At this rate, I’ll need a boat! What happened next sent

The rain grew heavier. Eeebs began shivering. He decided to go back into the forest and look for them. It was the right thing

a shiver down his spine. He walked through some tall ferns . . . and

to do. With a sinking

found himself standing at the edge of a mountainous biome.

mountains one last time. A flash of lightning suddenly lit up the

Grandpa said it was just going to sprinkle, he thought. This is

feeling in his heart, he turned back to the

gray expanse, revealing . . . wolves.

I’m . . . on the other side of the forest.

He had never been this far away from home before. He was so focused on finding them that he hadn’t paid attention to his surroundings. He

was lost.

“Hey!” he called out. “I give up! Guys?”

His thin voice was drowned out by the torrential rain. Even if his friends were nearby, they wouldn’t have been able to hear him. And

they weren’t nearby. Eeebs was sure of that. They were smart.

They never would have gone this far.

I’m smart too, Eeebs thought. I’ll figure something out. I can just follow the edge of the forest. Yeah, as long as I stick to the edge, I’ll end up home on the other side. Right?

He paused. But what about Tufty and Meowz? Are they looking for

They were moving slowly toward him. His heart sank even deeper.

If he had seen them, they must’ve seen him, too. Then he heard a howl.

His heart was no longer sinking. It was pounding

wildly,

jumping into his throat.

So he started running. He ran fast, very fast. Eeebs had always been good at running, but he’d never run faster in his life. Trees blurred

me right now? Or are they still waiting for me? I can’t just leave them.

past. Blind

panic set in. He had no idea where he was going and

What should I do?

didn’t care, as long as it was away from those howls and snarls. Yet

no matter how fast he went, the sounds stayed behind him.

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Wolves could run fast, too.

Very fast.

Eeebs dashed into a thicket. Cries echoed through the trees. He could hear the wolves snuffling, sniffing, searching for his scent.

purple glow coming from farther in the thicket. He turned away and crept closer to the light.

That was when he noticed a

Was this the

purple light his mother had warned him of?

It didn’t seem that dangerous. The light glowed in a calm way.

Gentle, even. For some reason, Eeebs felt he should approach it. It was almost as if the doorway was calling to him, inviting him to come closer.

And why shouldn’t he? By now, those mangy mutts were just

outside the thicket. Anything was better than facing them. And the light was so warm. Warmer than any sunlight. Warmer than the

furnace he had slept on that time he snuck into a farmer’s house. As Eeebs drew closer, the heat washed over him, removing the rain’s

damp chill.

Then, three wolves

To a kitten like him, it looked like a

burst through the undergrowth.

screen of violet water . . .

floating in the air . . . framed in black stone. For a moment, he forgot about the wolves completely. He didn’t understand what he was looking at. He had never seen anything like this before. Well, the humans made things that resembled it called . . . doors, but this was something different. Whatever it was, it was very old. It seemed as if the forest had grown up around the strange object.

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Dress Up Meghan Dress Up Meghan, the most stylish royal of the moment. Mix-and-match a host of chic-sticker outfits and accessories for a range of occasions, as well as dressing up other royals, friends and family.

DRAF T

C OV E R

Radiant, creative and a fearless feminist … who wouldn’t want to be in Meghan’s gang? Well, now you can be her personal stylist, mix-and-matching a host of chic-sticker outfits and accessories for a range of occasions, as well as dressing up other royals, friends and family. From a classy engagement shoot with Prince Harry and a glamorous red-carpet appearance, to a wild safari holiday and a sunny Californian road trip, not forgetting the event of the year: the celebration of Meghan and Prince Harry’s marriage at Windsor Castle.

Meghan and Harry fever is sweeping the nation, and this fun sticker book won’t fail to bring a smile, and hours of entertainment, to children and adults alike.

Author Details

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

ISBN

9781780555799

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

Imprint

Buster Books

Georgie is a London-based illustrator, designer and storyboard artist. For the last decade, she has worked across many different areas of the industry, from Fashion and Lifestyle to the fun and exciting world of children’s books.

Georgie’s titles include a range of celebrity children and crossover activity books, including the bestselling Dress Up Sticker Book series.

Clients include Buster Books, Studio Press, Ransom, Reader’s Digest, Scholastic, C ico Books, Headline Publishing, Little Black Dress Ltd, IPC Media, S Magazine, National Geographic TravelerPan Macmillan AU, Faber & Faber and many more …

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NA

Key Information

Category

Child Novelty

Format

297 x 210 mm

Extent

34pp

Illustrations

Over 450 stickers

Age Range

7 and up

Terms

SOR

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Mix and match over 450 stickers to create unique looks, and add accessories and fun items to the background to complete the scenes.

Features loads of real-life occasions Part of the bestselling sticker series from Buster Books, including Dress Up Kate, Dress Up One Direction and Dress Up Taylor Swift Perfect crossover title for children and adults, and the ideal gift 24 pages of full-colour illustrations and 10 pages of stickers

A Royal Engagement Harry popped the question over a roast chicken dinner and Meghan said, “YES!” Dress these royal lovebirds for their super-stylish engagement photo shoots.

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Meghan’s Look Wherever she is, Meghan never fails to step out in style. Mix and match outfits to create looks for all occasions - from dog walking to street chic.

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Merry Christmas It’s Christmas Day and Meghan is joining the Royal Family for their annual appearance at Sandringham. Finish their festive looks with smart outfits and jazzy hats.

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A Glitzy Gala

The stars are out in style on the red carpet at this glamorous gala in New York City. Meghan, Kate and Pippa are stealing the spotlight, and the Princes know all eyes are on their dazzling ladies. Dress them to impress in stunning outfits.

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15

Meghan’s hat

Kate’s coat & accessories

Meghan’s coat

Meghan’s bag & boots

Look 2 Look 1

Pages 8 – 9 Kate’s tights

Look 4

Pages 6–7 Beatrice’s hat

Camilla’s hat

Eugenie’s hat

Queen’s brooch

Queen’s hat

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Where's the Elf? A Magical Seach-and-Find Book Chuck Whelon

C OV E R

Santa’s elves are hard at work. Aren’t they?

DRAF T

With just days to go before Christmas, ten of Santa's naughty elves have gone missing. The workshop is in chaos, and there are still presents to make. Santa must launch a worldwide search to find his pesky elves and save Christmas before it’s too late. Can you help find the ten elves, and Santa Claus himself, on each of the fun, action-packed pages?

Test your spotting skills with this wintry search-and-find title. Each colourful page is filled with fun illustrations, hard-to-find elves, Santa Claus himself, as well as extra bonus items.

Where’s the Elf? is the perfect search-and-find challenge for children of all ages.

Publication

01 October 2018

Author Details

Binding

Paperback

Chuck Whelon is an artist and author who creates original comics, games, puzzles and books for readers of all ages.

He lives in San Francisco.

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

ISBN

9781780555904

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Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

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Imprint

Buster Books

Series

NA

Category

Child Non Fiction

Format

280 x 216 mm

Extent

48pp

Illustrations

Fully illustrated throughout

Age Range

7+

Terms

SOR

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• • •

From the publisher of the Where’s the… series, including the bestselling phenomena Where’s the Unicorn?

Illustrated by Chuck Whelon, creator of Where’s the Penguin, sold in over 11 territories.

Perfect for children, with crossover appeal and novelty potential for adults.

Great stocking filler or Secret Santa gift.

Lots of fun scenes, including Santa’s Workshop, Christmas Markets and festive scenes from around the world.

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ISBN

9781782439950

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

ISBN

9781789290301

THE NORTH POLE WORKSHOP

THE MISSING ELVES

Christmas is approaching fast. At Santa’s Workshop everyone is busy making presents. Soon it will be Christmas Eve, when Santa will load up his sleigh and deliver gifts to children around the world. But Santa’s elves have other ideas.

Look closely at the ten elves that have gone missing. Then, get the search underway. Santa can also be found in each scene.

Just days before Christmas, ten elves have disappeared. Without them, the chaotic workshop will never finish making all the presents in time. Can you help Santa find the ten elves hidden in each picture, as well as the bonus items listed in the Spotter’s Checklists at the back of the book? If you can, you might just save Christmas.

Dash

Chief Toy Maker

Those pesky elves are always up to something!

Buddy

Reindeer Wrangler

Jolly

Chief Stocking Stuffer

Jingle

Christmas Carol Conductor

Frosty

Max

Snowball Maker

Chestnut Roaster

Mop

Santa’s Stylist

Charlie

Christmas Cracker Joke Writer

Holly

Christmas Tree Grower

Heidi

Present Wrapper

A Wintry Village Santa has tracked down the elves to an icy, English village. The residents are outside braving the cold and having fun in the snow.

Frosty the elf has started a big snowball fight. Jingle is singing along to Christmas carols.

Santa is searching hard.

Can you spot Santa and the ten elves?

On Safari The elves have snuck away from Santa again and gone on a sunny safari. They’ve never seen so many noisy and colourful animals.

Santa thought elves were naughty, but that was before he met the cheeky monkeys. It turns out that elephants and rhinos are even stinkier than his reindeer.

Can you find Santa and the ten elves?

On Your Marks ... ... get set. Go, go, go!

The elves have made a pitstop. It’s time for some high-octane go-karting and thrilling, four-wheeled fun.

Dash is in her element – she can’t wait to get behind the wheel and start whizzing round the track. Santa better be quick if he wants to catch up with the speedy little racers.

Can you pick out Santa and all ten elves?

Maze Quest Travis Nichols Choose-Your-Own-Adventure with mazes!

This maze adventure book is a thrilling fantasy adventure and maze book hybrid. Upon opening the book, the reader is immersed in a quest to capture the missing pieces of a famous sword, and the mazes provide hands-on action as the reader flees from mysterious monks, escapes from exploding cities, and hunts down treasure. Throughout the book, the reader must collect gems, booty, and other treasure to make his way through the mazes. This analog video game is perfect for a screen-free epic adventure.

Author Details Travis Nichols is a writer and illustrator in San Francisco. He's the creator of many tomes for kids and post kids, including Fowl Play and Betty's Burgled Bakery. He enjoys conjuring ancient and forgotten behemoths, leading adventures through strange, new worlds, collecting talismans of great power, using his third wish for three more wishes, and eating watermelon over the sink. Find him at iamtravisnichols.com.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99

ISBN

9781452169897

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

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Series

NA

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Category

Child Novelty

Format

229 x 191 mm

Extent

64pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

8 and up

Terms

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Maze books in general have done quite well (see comps). With the perennial appeal of mazes, they could easily become the next colouring book craze.

This book is aimed at fans of Minecraft, gaming, and Dungeons & Dragons fans-a large audience that spends a lot of money.

The narrative storytelling enhances the maze experience and vice versa.

The hands-on aspect and adventure theme will appeal to reluctant readers.

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A Day Like Any Other—HOLD IT.

Ooh! Elaborate tunnels! Make your way to the Quest Office.

It’s just another normal day. There’s absolutely nothing out of the ordinary in your ordinary life in your messy room, and—hey, that’s strange . . . that little green door wasn’t there yesterday.

So. Here’s how this whole thing is gonna work. You, Dear Reader, are going to be guided through words and mazes on a Quest, should you choose to accept it. Most mazes will start with a green arrow pointing into the maze and end with a red one pointing toward an exit. Other instructions will be listed.

And there you have it! Your first task is to find a path through the chaos of your room to that little door marked QO.

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The aged wooden doors to the Quest Office slowly and dramatically creak open. Inside, a super tough-looking warrior/manager shuffles paperwork. ‘‘Ah, greetings. I am Anirak, Firstborn of the Itchy Islands,’’ she says, her voice gravelly with an unplaceable accent. ‘‘So, you want to try your hand at being an adventurer, eh? To leave the comforts of home and trudge through the darkest horrors the underworld can conjure and achieve immortal glory in the realm-or-whatever?’’

You nod. ‘‘Okay,’’ she says. ‘‘I suppose you’re looking for a proper Quest, then. Let’s see . . . no princes or princesses are currently being held captive, so that’s out. There haven’t been any reports of dragons in a few years. Hmm. Frankly, it’s the low season for Questing, so I’m afraid I don’t really have anything right now. Unless . . . no, you wouldn’t be interested. And, really, I’m not sure you’re up for it.

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No no no. I’m sorry, that Quest isn’t for you. Come back in a few months. Plenty of helpless royals need rescuing in the high season.’’

You muster your best I’m-not-leaving-without-a-Quest look and aim it squarely at Anirak’s left eye—an eye that has seen some things beyond the filing cabinets and stacks of papers in this office. The other eye doesn’t see much of anything these days.

Anirak nods. ‘‘All right. I’ll tell you about this Quest, but honestly, I just don’t think you’re ready for it. A couple hundred years ago, the Sword of Lacidar was stolen from the Chamber of Priceless and Ridiculously Fantastic Treasures. The thieves quickly realized that they couldn’t sell such a famous weapon, so for fear of being caught and thrown into the Forgotten Prison, they broke it into five pieces and hid them around the realm. So, the Board of Directors at the Chamber is offering a sack of gems and various treasures to the adventurer who collects the pieces and returns them so that tourists can ooh and ahh and make big donations at the annual fundraiser.’’ ‘‘But like I said, I don’t think this particular Quest is for you. Too treacherous. Too dark and scaaary. Come back later.’’

If you choose to give up, put down this book and walk away. Ask a teacher or family member to recommend a book about people sitting quietly in a restaurant trying to choose between soup options.

To insist that you’re up for the Quest, thrust your fist in the air and yell, ‘‘I’m up for it!’’ Then keep reading.

Anirak smiles slyly. ‘‘Fine. Look. I can’t promise you’ll succeed or survive, but go for it. The first piece of the Sword of Lacidar can be found in the forest just outside of the Quest Office. The others are in Drymouth Desert, inside Shinsplint Mountain, across the Sea of Sickness, and at the top of the Mazing Temple.’’

She wishes you good luck and sends you on your way.

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Hey there. ’Tis your faithful Game Master again. Let’s get started.

Here’s your inventory. Dog-ear this page so you can flip back to it quickly. The colored-in stuff are your supplies. The grayed-out stuff is what you should be looking for. Keep track of the things you find by drawing them in. The pieces of the sword are crucial to your Quest.

The gems and coins are always good to have. You’ll be needing keys eventually, so grab any you see. There are also a couple of items that aren’t necessary, but can help you get even more treasure.

Ready to go? Remember, the first thing you need is the first piece of the Sword of Lacidar. Go!

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It’s getting warmer out.

Good thing you dressed in layers. Make sure to snag the green key, and keep an eye out for a legendary gauntlet called the Bronze Fist of Punching. This is the last time I’m going to remind you about those keys, by the way, so keep your eyes peeled.

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Little Bear's Big House Benjamin Chaud In the fourth book in The Bear's Song series, Little Bear has a big house all to himself! Can he handle it?!

This follow-up to Benjamin Chaud's critically acclaimed The Bear's Song and its sequels is graced with detail-rich art, immersive scenes, and an irresistibly sweet story! Little Bear is embarking on his biggest adventure yet. After discovering an empty house, Little Bear's wish is granted: He can play all day and stay up as late as he wants! But he also gets a big scare. There are mysterious noises downstairs-could there be monsters . . . or ghosts?! Will Little Bear be able to brave the big house all by himself? In-step with the previous books in the series, Little Bear may venture far and wide, but his loving family is never far behind!

Author Details Benjamin Chaud is the author and illustrator of New York Times Notable Book The Bear's Song, The Bear's Sea Escape, and The Bear's Surprise, and he is the illustrator of Junior Library Guild selections The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer... and I Didn't Do My Homework Because..., for which there are 21 international editions to date.

He lives in the South of France.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9781452173719

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

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Series

NA

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Category

Child Picture

Format

359 x 235 mm

Extent

40pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

3 and up

Terms

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Benjamin Chaud's bears are back! In this The Bear's Song follow-up, young readers are treated to a spirited extension of Little Bear's entertaining adventures.

Benjamin Chaud's star continues to be on the rise. This book will resonate with his fan base, not to mention with accounts, reviewers, and librarians who are always eager for the latest Chaud.

Bears are perennially popular with children whether they're of the "Teddy" variety or a character in children's literature.

An oversized, luxe package establishes this picture book as the perfect holiday-or anytime-gift.

As with all of the "Bear" books in the series, this edition affirms an important, kid-appropriate takeaway: The world is yours to explore, and your family will always be there for you, no matter how far you go.

The Bear's Song was well-received, receiving a New York Times Notable Book of the Year accolade, the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, and a number of best books of the year.

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Little Bear is tired of forest life. “I don’t think little boys are stuck sitting around with napping brothers,” he pouts.

“Little boys have big adventures!” Little Bear announces.

“I’m going to explore far, far away from the forest.”

“Don’t go too far,” Papa Bear says.

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The sun sets as Little Bear arrives at a secret clearing. What could this be?

Little bears usually aren’t allowed inside houses, but Little Bear has

he wonders. His little feet have led him to the most beautiful house he has

decided to act like a little boy now. Little boys live in houses, and they can

ever seen.

go wherever they want! After all, the front door is ready to be opened . . .

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Little Bear is inside! And there are so many rooms to explore!

Toys are everywhere! And there are hundreds of stairs to climb!

Little Bear’s big adventure has begun.

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Uh-oh. What was that?!

I Hate My Cats (A Love Story) Davide Cali A tribute to cats and their impurrrfections.

Ginger is the weird one. She plays with peas, purrs at artichokes, and has a penchant for chicken (but only the neighbor's chicken). Then there's Fred. His life achievement? Sleeping. And resting. Oh, and hiding. And when he isn't hiding, he's conspiring with Ginger to destroy the house! Such is life with cats: Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em-if you love them, that is. And yet the question remains: Why are these captivating creatures so marvelously maddening?! This humorous picture book by internationally bestselling author Davide Cali about a cat owner and his beguiling felines is a spirited celebration of our coveted, albeit quirky, companions, impurrrfections, and all.

Author Details Davide Cali is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist who has published more than 40 books, including Junior Library Guild selections and international bestsellers I Didn't Do My Homework Because... and The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer..., as well as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School..., and When An Elephant Falls in Love. He lives in Italy and France.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$27.99

Anna Pirolli is an illustrator living in Milan, Italy. This is her first book.

ISBN

9781452165950

Key Information

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

254 x 184 mm

Extent

44pp

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Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

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Age Range

1 and up

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There are an estimated 74-96 million cats owned in the United States, and approximately 30-37% of households have a cat. And as sales of previous titles cat-ering to this demographic have revealed, quirky, catcentric humor books go paw-in-paw with this cat-loving crowd (and the friends/family/dog-lovers who know and love them, too)!

For every kid that has ever dreamed of owning a cat, this picture book offers a relatively realistic (albeit stylised) glimpse at what having a cat can be like.

The comic hook is key to broad consumer appeal. This picture book taps into humour forged by titles like Grumpy Cat to Tiny Cat to I Could Pee On This.

Author Davide Cali is a rising star, already well-known in the U.K. and Europe (there are 21 international editions of I Didn't Do My Homework Because... to date, and nearly 50 foreign editions across the series).

An edgy tone and dazzling illustrations will raise this book's profile among reviewers, as well as at the consumer level. There isn't anything in the market quite like this!

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Shoes amuse her . . .

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Barkus Book 1 Patricia MacLachlan Fresh, new series now in a consumer-friendly paperback edition.

Paperback edition of Book 1 in the early chapter book Barkus series.

Author Details Patricia MacLachlan's books range from picture books to chapter books and novels, and in all categories her reviews and her sales are consistently strong. She won the Newbery Medal for her book Sarah, Plain and Tall, and, more recently, wrote a picture book biography of Henri Matisse, The Iridescence of Birds, illustrated by Hadley Hooper. She based Barkus on the imagined adventures of her too-friendly neighbour's dog. She lives in Massachusetts.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$12.99

ISBN

9781452172620

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

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Series

NA

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Category

Child Picture

Format

203 x 187 mm

Extent

56pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

6 and up

Terms

SOR

Marc Boutavant is a prolific author and illustrator who lives in France. His previous titles for Chronicle include Around the World with Mouk; For Just One Day; the All Aboard Train Puzzle, which was featured on the Today Show; the All Aboard Train Matching Game; The Night Before Christmas Pop-Up Advent Calendar; and the Sky High Building Puzzle.

Key Information

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Book 1 has received enthusiastic reviews and initial sales are strong.

Patricia MacLachlan's books have received many accolades, and she is one of the most beloved children's books writers working today.

Marc Boutavant is well known in France and has a rising profile throughout the world. His colourful and energetic art style brings a fresh look to this category.

The underlying theme of this book is friendship-in this case between the young protagonist and an exuberant dog.

A dog. And a kitten. Need we say more? The two bestselling dog series in the early reader category, Biscuit and Henry and Mudge, were both started in the '90s. They're still going strong, but there's room for a new dog series on the block! This series was inspired by the antics of the author's real-life (maybe a bit too friendly) neighbour's dog.

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BARKUS

On a windy day, my favorite uncle, Uncle Everton, knocked on our door. He wore a long plaid overcoat and black wool cap.

“I’ve brought a present!” he called.

“Who is the present for?”

I asked.

“You, Nicky!” roared Uncle Everton happily.

Uncle Everton held a leash.

At one end was Uncle Everton.

At the other end was . . .

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. . . a very big brown dog!

“Oh my,” said my mother.

“He’s big,” said my father.

“His name is Barkus,” said Uncle Everton.

“I’ll be traveling around the world. Barkus does not like to travel. He would rather stay with you.”

I patted Barkus.

“Barkus is very smart,” Uncle Everton said. “Smartest dog in the whole world.”

“Does he sit?” I asked.

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Barkus sat on my foot.

Barkus jumped.

“He likes you already!” said Uncle Everton.

“Whirl around,” said Uncle Everton.

Barkus whirled and whirled.

“Does he do tricks?” I asked.

“Yes,” said Uncle Everton. “Many tricks.

Jump, Barkus.”

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“Does he get along with people?” asked my mother.

“Yes,” said Uncle Everton.

“Does he bark?” asked my father.

“Only when he wants to,” said Uncle Everton.

“Is there anything Barkus doesn’t do?” I asked.

“Yes,” said Uncle Everton. “Barkus doesn’t bite.”

“Then I’ll keep him!” I said. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome,” said Uncle Everton.

And that is how Barkus became my dog!

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BARKUS SNEAKS It was Monday morning.

I put on my sweater and coat and boots.

Barkus watched me.

I put on my gloves.

Barkus watched me.

“Goodbye, Barkus. I’ll see you after school.”

I patted him on the head.

I went out the door.

When I looked back Barkus was watching through the window.

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Barkus Dog Dreams Book 2 Patricia MacLachlan Latest from the Newberry-winning author, Patricia MacLachlan.

Book 2 in the heartwarming early chapter book series about an enthusiastic dog named Barkus and his lucky young owner.

Author Details Patricia MacLachlan's books range from picture books to chapter books and novels, and in all categories her reviews and her sales are consistently strong. She won the Newbery Medal for her book Sarah, Plain and Tall, and, more recently, wrote a picture book biography of Henri Matisse, The Iridescence of Birds, illustrated by Hadley Hooper. She based Barkus on the imagined adventures of her too-friendly neighbour's dog. She lives in Massachusetts.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$27.99

ISBN

9781452116761

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

Series

NA

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Category

Child Picture

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Format

203 x 187 mm

Extent

56pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

6 and up

Terms

SOR

Marc Boutavant is a prolific author and illustrator who lives in France. His previous titles for Chronicle include Around the World with Mouk; For Just One Day; the All Aboard Train Puzzle, which was featured on the Today Show; the All Aboard Train Matching Game; The Night Before Christmas Pop-Up Advent Calendar; and the Sky High Building Puzzle.

Key Information

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Book 1 has received enthusiastic reviews and initial sales are strong.

Patricia MacLachlan's books have received many accolades, and she is one of the most beloved children's books writers working today.

Marc Boutavant is well known in France and has a rising profile throughout the world. His colourful and energetic art style brings a fresh look to this category.

The underlying theme of this book is friendship-in this case between the young protagonist and an exuberant dog.

A dog. And a kitten. Need we say more? The two bestselling dog series in the early reader category, Biscuit and Henry and Mudge, were both started in the '90s. They're still going strong, but there's room for a new dog series on the block! This series was inspired by the antics of the author's real-life (maybe a bit too friendly) neighbour's dog.

“Barkus looks sick,”

WHAT BABY FOUND Barkus was quiet.

said my mother.

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“Barkus looks sad,” I said.

My father called the vet.

“She says to bring Baby, too. She is due for a shot.”

He didn’t eat his food.

He didn’t play with Baby.

He just lay behind the couch.

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Barkus lay on the backseat of the car. He

Robin sat down on the floor next to Barkus.

didn’t sit up and make dog nose smudges on

He didn’t try to lick Robin’s face the way he

the window.

always did.

Baby sat in her cat carrier, looking at Barkus.

Robin looked in his ears.

“I think Barkus has an ear infection,” she said. “He’s going to need to take some pills.”

Barkus wagged his tail a bit when we got to the vet’s clinic. He liked Robin the vet.

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Every day Barkus took his pills, then went Robin taught my father how to give Barkus his pills.

She put the pill in some cheese

behind the couch.

Then one day he came out from behind the couch.

and opened Barkus’s mouth. She held his

Soon Barkus wagged his tail at me.

mouth shut. After a minute Barkus swallowed.

He played with Baby.

“Bring him back next week,” she said.

Barkus was better! The pills had worked!

Then Robin took Baby out of her carrier and gave her a shot.

Baby didn’t care. She jumped out of Robin’s arms and ran over to be with Barkus.

“Friends,” said Robin with a smile.

Every day, my father wrapped the pills in bread, or cheese, or turkey, or ham, or peanut butter.

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She looked at one ear, then the other.

“You’re all better, Barkus,” she said.

“But he didn’t take the pills,” I said. “Baby found them behind the couch.”

Robin laughed. “I guess Barkus got better without them,” she said.

She led him to the scale.

But Baby surprised us. She batted Barkus’s pills out from behind the couch!

“That’s a week of pills!” said my mother.

“Barkus didn’t swallow any,” I said.

It was time to take Barkus back to the vet.

Barkus sat and looked out the window, his nose on the glass.

He was happy to see Robin.

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could that happen?” she said.

“I know how it happened,” said my mother.

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“He gained weight while he was sick! How

Barkus didn’t care.

He licked Robin’s face anyway.

“Ham and turkey and bread and cheese . . .”

“And peanut butter,” I said. “Barkus likes peanut butter much better than pills.”

“He likes peanut butter better than everything,” said my mother.

Barkus wagged his tail and whirled around, excited. He barked.

“I think Barkus said ‘peanut butter,’” said Robin.

“He did,” I said.

“No more peanut butter, Barkus,” said Robin. “You’ll get fat.”

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Baby See, Baby Do Lift & look in the mirror!

Robie Rogge A picture-perfect first book of emotions: adorable photographs of expressive babies, simple text, plus a fold-out mirror!

This playful photographic lap board book features bright, cheerful photos of a diverse group of babies that will inspire little ones to practice their own facial expressions-from smiling to pouting to playing peekaboo-in the attached mirror that folds out to accompany every page.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Board Book

Robie Rogge developed publications for the Metropolitan Museum of Art before launching Robie, a book and novelty development company. She lives in New York City.

Price

AU$17.99

Key Information

ISBN

9781452168906

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

178 x 178 mm

Extent Illustrations

20pp Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

0-3

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Being able to find the baby in the mirror, realising the baby in the mirror is you, mimicking facial expressions/gestures, and identifying emotions are all important milestones in the development of children ages 0 through 3.

Babies love to look at themselves in mirrors so much that books with mirrors sell extremely well. By having the mirror fold out to sit beside each page, babies can look back and forth between the photos and their own ever-fascinating faces!

This book showcases a cast of adorable and diverse babies from many different backgrounds.

The photographs and design elements are bright and playful, and look different from other similar books in the market, which tend to use stock photography of babies against a plain white background.

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Door JiHyeon Lee A new title from the critically acclaimed creator of Pool.

A young child opens the door to an unexpected and magical world. JiHyeon Lee's magical tale of an unexpected world reminds us that curiosity and open-mindedness are the keys to adventure and friendship.

Author Details JiHyeon Lee is a South Korean artist. She studied media art at Kaywon School of Art & Design and illustration at HILLS (Hankuk Illustration School). She lives in Seoul, South Korea. This is her second book.

Key Information • • Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$29.99

ISBN

9781452171425

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

305 x 229 mm

Extent

56pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

3 and up

Terms

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Compelling images and story by an up-and-coming talent.

This book is created by an artist from Korea, bringing a culturally different perspective to storytelling and art. It adds "passive diversity" to the list via the main character – a Korean boy – in a book that is not about ethnicity in any way.

Jihyeon's debut title (Pool) was highly lauded, with awards including NYT Notable Book, an ALA Notable, an USBBY Outstanding International Book, and the Gold Medal at the SOI Original Art Exhibit. iHyeon's style is unmistakably her own. In this title she revisits the important theme that curiosity and open-mindedness are the keys to adventure and friendship.

Using magical realism, the book reminds us not to fear "the other."

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The Great Escape Loic Mehee

This is a seek-and-find book like no other! With huge pop-ups on every spread, intricate illustrations, and an exciting story, children will spend hours looking at every nook and cranny of this book to help find the bad guys! There’s chaos in the big city of Criminopolis, as X-Unit plot to take over, and turn it upside down with their evil schemes. They must be stopped immediately! Young readers have to help Irix, the superhero with super sight, find the five members of the gang, plus hundreds of objects that are hidden all over the city . . . before it’s too late!

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$32.99

ISBN

9782408004538

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

NA

Extent

18pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

6 and up

Terms

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Loïc Méhée creates illustrations for all kinds of media, including books and advertising. His work can also be seen in sets for concerts and shows. He lives in Poitiers, France.

Camille Baladi is a paper engineer who works on interactive books with various children's publishers. Her passion for paper and movement has led her to create all kinds of effects with paper, from the simplest to the most elaborate pop-up. She lives in Toulouse, France.

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Monster School Kate Coombs Whether for the holidays or "just because" occasions, this collection of poetry is the perfect gift for your favourite young monster.

A charismatic book of poems that empathetically casts various monsters as recognisable child characters.

Author Details Kate Coombs is an award-winning author of original fairy tales, poems, and middle grade fantasy novels. She is also the author of Chronicle's critically acclaimed Water Sings Blue. Coombs has worked as a K-12 and college teacher, and is currently an education editor for a small publisher. She also blogs about children's books at Book Aunt. To learn more about Kate, visit her website at http://www.katecoombs.com/index.html.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$27.99

ISBN

9781452129389

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Child

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

235 x 184 mm

Extent

40pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

5 and up

Terms

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Growing up in southern Alabama, Lee Gatlin's favorite things to draw were monsters, and they still are. Lee makes monsters and art in Athens, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, son, and two cats, who are all very tolerant of his occasional banjo racket.

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This poetry collection vividly brings to life a classroom of ghosts, vampires, and werewolves who might just resemble some human monsters that you know.

Accessible readability, not to mention an introduction to poetry! Perfect for librarians, parents, and teachers who want books to recommend to reluctant young readers.

Child readers will be able to see their classmates and themselves in a new light. For the shy, outgoing, funny, prickly, or proud, there's a monster poem to match.

The love for "scary" extends beyond Halloween, and readers show again and again their enjoyment of the monstrous.

Walk up the weary, dreary path where scarab beetles crawl.

Come in the sneaky, creaky door and pace the doom-dark hall.

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Climb up the wistful, mistful hill where weeping gargoyles sit.

Slip past the gloomful, moonful graves where small ghosts peer and flit.

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First Night

Twilight’s here.

The death bell rings.

Everyone knows what the death bell brings . . .

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It’s time for class. You’re in the place where goblins wail and zombies drool.

(That’s because they’re kindergartners.)

Welcome to . . .

Kate Coombs Illustrated by Lee Gatlin By

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Stevie always loses things.

Today he lost his arm.

He lost his mittens yesterday and his anti-lose-things charm.

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Stevie the Loser

Stevie lost his kneecap.

Stevie lost his nose.

He lost his homework, lost his snack, and now he’s lost his toes.

“Come on,” calls Mrs. Appleby.

“Everyone help look!”

Now Stevie’s lost an eyeball and his backpack and a book.

The backpack’s in the corner.

The book’s beneath a desk.

We find the homework and the toes but give up on the rest.

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Monster Mash Me? I’m multicultural. I come from here and there.

That’s why I have a bunch of claws and floating purple hair.

Great-grandma Exomandras had a wand for zapping things.

Great-grandpa Fog had seven horns and two enormous wings.

Great-grandma Jane liked bridges, and her favorite meal was goat.

She met Great-grandpa Anton in a deep and slithery moat.

Great-grandma Rose was elven, and she always dressed in green.

Great-grandpa George was boggart and was just a little mean.

The last of my great-grandmas built her houses out of cake.

The last of my great-grandpas often turned into a snake.

And now I’m me, but as you see, I come from everyplace.

That’s why I have three scaly tails and move with fairy grace.

I’m really multicultural.

Are you multicultural too?

I see a lot of things now that I take a look at you.

Art Boss Kayla Cagan Jandy Nelson meets The Hate U Give in this honest, accessible YA book about art, activism, and coming of age in a new place.

Artist Piper Perish has moved from her hometown of Houston, Texas, to New York City. Her days are spent exploring; her nights are filled with painting. It's her lifelong dream come true . . . Except life in the city isn't as glamorous as it looks from afar. Piper's high-pressure work as an assistant to a famous modern artist takes away time from her own art. And Piper's new friend Grace, a budding activist, has Piper beginning to wonder if making great art is really enough.

In a story that stands alone but can be read as a companion novel to Piper Perish, acclaimed author Kayla Cagan returns with Piper's powerful and utterly authentic journey of growing up into a strong, independent young woman-as she learns how to make life about art, and how to make that art matter. Art Boss will have readers asking big questions along with Piper. What is art for? What can art do? And how can a young artist change the world?

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$34.99

ISBN

9781452160375

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Imprint

Chronicle Adult

Series

NA

Category

Art/Fashio/Photography

Format

229 x 152 mm

Extent

384pp

Illustrations

b/w illustrations

Age Range

14 and up

Terms

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Author Details Kayla Cagan is a writer and playwright based in Los Angeles. Her first book, Piper Perish, received universal praise and was a Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Month.

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Unlike in most contemporary YA fiction, Piper's arc in this book is about wanting to make art that makes a difference. She goes from making art commercially to making art that raises money for causes. This book is the story of one girl getting woke to the ways she can use her talent to change the world.

The book is set in New York City and gives a wonderful, visceral sense of what it's like to live in the biggest city in the world as a young adult.

This book continues the story of Piper Perish, but it also sets off on a brand new journey to New York. Readers won't have to have read the first book to be immersed in Piper's fast-paced, whirlwind world, but there are also some callbacks for the readers who have been with Piper from the beginning.

In a perfect marriage of truly gifted, gritty, real writing and a commercial premise, this book is for everybody. The book is very accessible, with visual elements that make it a fun read, but still very well-written.

Rookie Magazine artist Maria Ines Gul will be illustrating 10-15 spot illustrations throughout the text, which functions as Piper's journal, to give a sense of a real-life element. The result is a very commercial book that looks specific, thoughtful, and different from what's on the shelf next to it.

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8/12 3:13 pm How can so much happen in three days?

I’m here! I made it! The Dream! I lost my journal somewhere in LaGuardia, I can’t freaking believe it. I even called the airport to see if someone turned it in, but nope, so I’m starting new with this notebook. Now I’m drinking an iced coffee and writing on the subway train like I live here or something and I do because this is my life!

This couple balancing against the train pole in front of me are in a fight. She just said, “What did you expect from a new hire?

They’re never as good as they seem on paper” and he said, “Just once, I’d like you to have my back” and she said, “Nothing’s

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what it seems, I told you that.” Now they’re glaring at each

Everything has been a total bizarro version of what I thought.

other and he just turned away to his phone. DRAMA!

Tonight I go on a do-over date with Silas since our first the

Oh, so many good overhears and quotes just by being alive in New York. I love all the accents and funny shit I’m hearing.

“Nothing’s what it seems.” –Woman on the train

night I got here was a disaster. Hoping that things might go better, but that whole online love connection thing? Yeah, I dunno. IRL, not sure either of us is feeling it. Yet.

I need Kit and Enzo to be here to see all of this but that’s not

And I’m totally feeling that because everything is weirder than

gonna happen so I texted them that I’m posting new sketches

I thought, both good and bad weird and not at all what I’ve been

online and they can check out the local scene whenever they

expecting!

want—and I can keep them all together for me, too, like a little

The guy with the dark blond hair I thought was Jamie Silas at the airport? Nope! Just a guy waiting for someone else.

Mortifying.

Staying in a big loft apartment? Not even. I mean, not like I was

#NYSeen city-sketching home-base collection. That’s me, the real-deal real-local now. Ha. Kit, my OG bestie best of all times, said: Thank god. Been waiting for the Piper Perspective! and Enzo, my second best bestie/greatest hometown heartbreak and newly out main man wrote: Brilliant! Loves it, Needs it! 

promised that I guess I just kinda assumed, and as Dad says, “Assume makes an ass out of U and me.” Yep, that’s me for sure.

My apartment at the Webster Residence for Women (that’s what

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it’s called!) is super tiny and plain old weird, but um, I also kind of love it. The look is sooo Metro-Retro. I came up with that.

Scheduling an appt. with NYSCFA? That’s what Helen my aid advisor said to do once I was here, but they are all backed up dealing with current incoming students and that kind of made me feel like a loser. I can’t meet with Helen until September at least. No big deal, just worrying my brain out until then.

Silas is scrawny and curved in, like if a human was a comma, his silhouette is all bow and he has sleek black hair and the greenest eyes and really, really pale skin, like watery skim milk.

He’s got a cool super-sharp dimple, almost like a scar, that runs up his pale pink cheeks. It was like meeting a real live Edward Gorey character. I didn’t know how tonight would go, with just the two of us, since Mo (the roommate) came the last time. At

Meeting Carlyle and Kennedy? Tomorrow. I’ve had to wait a

least Mo’s funny even if he’s kind of pretentious. He talks about

whole four days, which is kind of awesome because I’ve got to

himself in the third person: “Mo doesn’t do that, Mo is happy

run around and settle in some but I’m so ready to get started!

to meet you.” The opposite of Silas, who’s real down on himself.

Oh, and bringing enough clothes? Try again, I’ve already

Tonight, Si was wearing a thin black T-shirt, faded black

sweated through everything I own. Guess I have to shop.

jeans, black Converse, and a tan backpack when he met me in

Poor me.

front of the Web. I wore the black dress I wore on the plane—I

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Febreezed it first!—with my Adidas, and matte red lips. We

I got him to laugh. Victory! Things weren’t tense over email

looked pretty cool.

this summer but in front of each other, we’re both real awkward.

He looked down at the paper bag I had with me. “Do a little shopping?”

“You’ll have to wait and see.” I pulled it closer to me, careful not to crush it. I kept sneaking peeks at him. His dimple is cute.

Maybe he’s cute. He is definitely friend-cute, but I don’t know if he is boyfriend-cute. All summer, I had known for sure that he was boyfriend-cute. Dang.

“You know this is on me, right?”

He said it in a way that was both a question and an answer.

“What do you mean?” I thought I got what he was asking but I wasn’t sure.

“I don’t want to assume—” “I don’t want to assume either,” I said.

Then we goofed at each other, kind of waiting for the other person to say the next thing.

We crossed the gold-yellow safety line painted on the train platform and got on the A train. The line is the same shade of sunflower on the city cabs, marigold-mustard. There were so many people crammed in our subway car and I was trying not to push against anyone, but I couldn’t get to one of the bars that were over our heads and he just kind of slid between me and this other dude and moved my hand to the bar and said, “Don’t worry, we only have a few stops,” which was the first SummerSilas thing he’d done since I’d met him, which made me happy, even though I was smushed between a guy shouting about how it was “too fucking hot,” which was true but don’t yell dude we’re all dealing with it, and another guy behind me who was taking up way too much room just so he could balance himself

He finally said, “I don’t know how they do it in Texas, but I would like this to be a date.”

“Me too,” I said and reached for his arm. Maybe Si had never had a girlfriend before. Huh, I hadn’t imagined that until then.

We got to Tavern on Jane and the waiter appeared almost immediately. “Well if it isn’t Mr. Sunshine himself. I see you put on your best T-shirt this evening, youngster.”

“This is Piper,” he said, introducing me to Harvey.

“What can I get started for you guys?”

“Um . . . how are the spaghetti and meatballs?” I asked and he

while reading an opened-up newspaper. So annoying. Obviously

said, “Marvelous” and took my menu. Silas ordered a grilled

he didn’t care about the rest of us squeezed in! Thank god not

hangar steak with fries and Harvey went off to put in our order.

all rides are squeezy-squeezy like that.

I could see the POS machine was the same one we used when

“We’re eating at one of my favorite places,” Silas said. “But it’s not fancy.”

“WHAT? Why, I never!” I put my hand to my mouth like,

I was waitressing at the 610 but then I felt Silas watching me and I tried to make my face normal. How could I explain feeling comforted just seeing the same work computer program we had at our diner back home?

the horror!

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“So, when should I start calling you Mr. Sunshine?”

“Ha. Yeah, no thanks. I’ve known Harv since I was a kid. When you’ve lived here your whole life, the city” (Note to self: the city, not New York City! The train, not the subway!) “is pretty small town. Everybody knows everybody, for better or worse.”

Harvey was back at the table with calamari. Calamari!

“Chef says have a wonderful night out, guys.”

“Mr. Sunshine for the win!” I tapped my glass to his Coke and said, “Cheers, Si.” He smirked or looked embarrassed, I couldn’t tell which.

“Here,” I said, handing him the paper bag around the table.

“Open it!”

A new Silas in two seconds flat: His smile was lit, dimple half his cheek.

“Could it be—” He started to tear through the tissue paper and then sat back. “You didn’t.”

“You said you wanted one!”

“I can’t believe it!” He said, pulling out the brand-spanking-new cowboy hat. I was pretty sure it was the exact midnight blueblack he liked.

“I can’t believe I have a genuine cowboy hat from Texas.” He put it on his head. “How’s this?”

I tipped it down in the front, just a little. “You’re the real deal, dude.”

He checked himself out in the mirror behind the bar and did a little mosey back to our table. “I belong in this hat.

Yee-fucking-haw.”

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I had never seen anyone so happy to be wearing one. It didn’t

really match his look, but he didn’t care and I was delighted he was showing me anything other than nerves and weirdness!

On the first date, he barely talked to me, except to explain why

he wasn’t at the airport (a last-minute school orientation thing, I understand, I wouldn’t want to miss anything cool going on either, but still, really? He could have emailed me! Guess I’m not quite over that yet . . .) and other than that, he and Mo just talked like almost the whole time. It was so weird. At least we can text each other now.

Harvey put our dinners down on the table. He straightened Silas’s hat and said to me, “Who does he think he is, Johnny Cash?” Then he winked and walked away.

Si was still beaming. It was like it was the first time anybody had ever gotten him anything. Maybe he needed it.

“I wish I had something for you.” Something clicked when he said that and he was back to robotic/awkward.

“It’s okay,” I said. “You’ll make it up to me.” I was working my eyelashes overtime, trying to flirt again.

“Let’s eat.”

Okaaaaaaaaay.

I expected to be all nerves around him, not vice versa. Maybe the idea of a New York boyfriend was better over email than over calamari. On the bright side my spaghetti and meatballs were better than anything I had eaten at the Web so far. It’s awesome that the Web comes with free meals, but like . . . the free part is the best part. The meals, not so much.

“So tell me more about Mo,” I said, hating to do it but not knowing what else to talk about. “What’s his story?”

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Silas drained his Coke.

“The thing is,” he said, wiping his mouth, “Mo is a really decent guy. He can rub some people the wrong way, but that’s just how he is. Honest. He’s not afraid to tell the truth. So he’ll tell me if I make something that sucks.”

“Oh yeah, I got that impression!” I leaned in, relaxing. “But I bet you don’t make anything that sucks.”

“Whaaat?”

“Yeah.”

“They can do that? Just cause he’s working with food? Didn’t

they know that when they accepted him? They shouldn’t kick him out.”

“Don’t say any of that in front of him—please. He’ll accuse me of dooming him as a failure. I don’t really think they’re aiming

Si winced. “Well. I don’t know about that. But anyway, the

to push him out, I think it’s more about him not meeting his

thing is, he’s in a little trouble.”

deadlines, and his attitude defending his work. They encourage

“Like, with the law?”

us to stick up for ourselves as artists, as creative warriors—” I must have made a face because Si was like, “School motto. But

“What?” Silas snorted, right next door to a smile. “No, at school.

then when we test it by disagreeing with them, it’s like we’re

So OK, he focuses on food politics. He designs his work out of

messing with the gods. It’s all one big pissing contest. They

food, then lets it decay. That’s part of the work, the time and

try to break us down to build us back up. Some students prac-

the rot. It’s his comment on consumerism and commercialism

tically get away with murder. Mo can’t. I can’t. Someone like

and time and food culture, but sometimes it causes him to miss

Gillman, for example”—he shook his head—“he could give them

deadlines. Our profs are kind of sticklers for turning stuff in on

an empty water bottle and they’d pee their pants.”

time. You’ll see.”

“Wow. His work sounds epic. And really smelly.” I laughed, but it did made me feel like an ounce more cool toward Mo. Like he was doing something semi-thoughtful, in addition to being a know-it-all.

“Agreed, especially when you live with him. But the faculty was really stubborn last semester, and they might have clashed.”

“Might?”

“Okay,” he laughed, “did. Don’t say anything, but . . . ” I put my fork down mid-meatball and held up my Scout fingers.

“He’s on probation.”

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“Gillman?”

“Joe Gillman. I might have mentioned him in an email. Or not. I try not to think about him.”

“So, he’s not good.”

Silas shrugged and tried to get another another sip out of his Coke, shaking the ice around the glass. “Depends on how you define good.”

“Does Gillman also work with food?” I smirked. “Is it like Iron Chef between them?”

“No, Mo’s the only food geek.” He smiled and plucked up a fry.

“Lucky for us.”

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“So what’s that guy do that’s so great the teachers love him so

and I missed meeting you at the airport. It wasn’t really an

much?” All the talk about Mo’s probation makes me nervous. I’ll

orientation. It was a probation hearing for him. I met him after-

have to up my game when I finally start classes in January. I’m not

ward, before we met you for dinner.”

great with deadlines either.

Aha! Well. Si lied for his friend. I can’t go back and ask him to

“The faculty thinks he’s changing the world being a

fix three days ago but I wish he had just been honest about it. I

‘conceptualist.’”

was going to say something and then he said, “He gets a little

“What is that?” God, I need school. I don’t know any of these terms. Si probably sees the big flashing lights over my head blinking IDIOT-IDIOT. “You ready for this?” Silas did a drumroll with his fingers. “He has a lot of concepts. And that’s his art. His concepts.”

“That’s it?” He nodded and I have to admit, I had a flash of excitement that we were finally gossiping about art the way I thought we always would. “I don’t get it.”

“Well, I suppose you’re not a genius, then.” His dimple popped up.

“That’s so gimmicky.” We were both laughing.

“Yeah, but he has them wrapped around his finger. He had a ‘show’ where it was an empty gallery space, and there was nothing inside

paranoid. I know he comes off as confident, but he gets pretty down, and I was worried.”

“You’re a good friend.” Kit and Enzo had come to my rescue too many times to count. I couldn’t blame the guy for helping his bud. I was kind of touched by what a true blue he was. Even if so far he was kind of a lame crush.

“Yeah, you get it.” Even though he didn’t really know if I got it or not, it felt good hearing him say so.

I finally felt relaxed for a second. “Well, that explains why he’s so uptight. I’d love to see some of Mo’s work and y’know, yours, too.”

“Right, yeah.”

“Because now I know about Mo’s work. And Joe’s work. Ha, that

of it except for a sign-in book, wine, and cheese. And people

rhymes! But um, it’s your art that I want to see.” Silas finished

wandered around, looking at the white walls, with lights shining

off his plate, nodding. I waited for more of an invitation. “Like

where art should have been hanging, and he had just written in

before next semester starts?” I said, pushing. “You could come

really faint script, “Untitled Concept 1, 2, 3, etc . . .”

see the stuff I’m making for Carlyle, too. I could use some real

“And that worked?”

Si nodded and was shaking his head at the same time.

“I wish I saw it just because it sounds so awful. Maybe he’s an idiot AND a genius.”

“You got the first part right. But anyway, that’s why Mo’s a little

feedback. I have to impress him, like kill it, or I could be like on probation with him, too. Or worse, just out, period, back to Texas.”

“Nah, he won’t fire you. He needs you.”

That kind of made me a little pissy. How did he know? Even I hadn’t met the guy yet. I had no real idea what I was walking

more . . . clingy this semester, why he wanted me to go with him

into. “Maybe not exactly the same, but we’re both making art

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that’s being judged, right? And Carlyle could actually fire me

making throughout the summer, and now trying to shoot new

anytime he feels like it. Which would be worse than probation.”

stuff, I’m just distracted.”

He shrugged. “Okay, maybe he will, but I doubt it. Your work is strong. Mine stuff is all wip.”

“Wimpy?” I had never heard anyone call their art wimpy before.

“WIP. W-I-P. Work in progress.”

Omg, I need school. I am legit-talk deficient.

“You already know what you’re making for Carlyle and you know how it ends.”

“Actually, I don’t know how any of it ends. I’ve only talked with him on the phone. We haven’t even met face-to-face yet. My job working for him could end this week if he doesn’t like my art in real life.”

“Doubtful. But you’re missing the point.”

“Excuse you?” I laughed but I kind of wanted to thump him.

“You have an endpoint and I’m in this endless loop. I’m back in

“By?”

“The world! The news! Everything going on, my mind can’t

slow down, it’s a tornado in here, and I’m trying to keep it all out of my work.”

“Well, maybe you should stop fighting it and use it. Let it in.”

He sat back, exhaling hard.

“Oh, come on.” I shook his wrist, forgetting I wasn’t with Kit or Enzo, and he pulled back quickly. I wasn’t being flirty, but he apparently didn’t like it. My bad.

“I’ve been shooting all summer. There’s nothing behind my photos. No cohesion, no story. I haven’t found my thread. It’s boring. You don’t want to talk about that and neither do I.” “Yeah, I do,” I said. Jeez, I had waited all summer to talk face to face with Silas. Of course I wanted to talk about art with him. “It was so hard for me to figure out what I was making

lab at school and all the photos I’ve been shooting this summer,

in school and every thought I had was this is bad, this isn’t

they aren’t telling my story. I thought it would all come to me,

enough, this isn’t right. When I was working on my senior

match up and make sense and it all’s missing links. Nothing’s

project I got so bored sometimes, like just ugh! The day to day?

connecting. No story.”

The not knowing, the frustration of trying to make something

“Well, what is your story?”

He shook his head. “You wouldn’t get it.”

I narrowed my eyes and crossed my arms. “Because?”

“Oh, shit, don’t take it personally. It’s not YOU wouldn’t get it, it’s that I can’t explain where I’m headed yet. That’s not how I work. I have a while until midterms, but everything I’ve been

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out of nothing? The drive, the why—besides getting graded.

Who’s really gonna care? So I had to find my way back into it.

And then, people did care. I got reviewed. Kennedy and Carlyle found my work online and then me, and now I’m here. So, I get being stuck. But sometimes it’s the only way to get out.” Super cheese. But true.

He sighed.

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Hello, so rude. I was trying to get him to talk about his art!

“I bet your photos aren’t as unconnected as you think,” I said. “If you’re stuck, you’ll find your through-line, right?”

He nodded but I could tell he wasn’t feeling it.

BRB—MANDATORY PEE BREAK LIKE RIGHT NOW

“Okay. STUDIO 54! I made a list of all of Andy Warhol’s hot

spots and that’s the top of my list, besides the Factory, obvi.”

His mouth pursed together in a smile. He looked like he was going to laugh.

“Studio 54 might be closed tonight. I don’t know if we’ll be able to go inside or anything, but let’s try.” His cheeks rose, deepening his dimple. Borderline cute.

8/13 2:40 am—omg, it feels so early!

So, we rolled out of the restaurant and a breeze was blowing litter around the street, and some crunchy leaves levitated above the sidewalk. Poetry is everywhere. We turned onto another café/tree-lined street and Silas explained we were in Greenwich Village on Greenwich St., not Greenwich Ave. I guess I should learn the differences but I assume they all wind into each other in one way or another.

Kit and I used to dream of coming here together. I was wishing she was in the Village with me, not because I felt lonely with Silas, but because K and E and me had talked about it so much.

But the NYC3 that was to be is now just the NYCMe, and I have to stop pretending otherwise.

“Hey.” He waved his hand in front of my face, breaking my daydream-nightmare. “You okay?”

“Yep. Just spaced for a sec. It’s all so new. And old.”

“Soooo, if you could go anywhere right now in this new-old place, where would you go?” He held his arms out like the city was ours.

“Seriously?” He nodded.

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“Are you laughing at me?”

“You just . . . like it here so much. It’s adorable.” I know he wasn’t trying to sound condescending, but it sounded condescending.

“I don’t like it. I love it!”

He shook his head like, too lame for words, but in a cute way like he liked me, but then just looked at the ground.

Then I realized: maybe he’s shy?!? He did like me, does like me, I think, but he’s shy! I never thought about it before, because I guess I don’t know many shy people. Maybe that’s why he felt so different in emails. IRL, he was shy. It wasn’t a New York thing, it was a shy thing. Maybe he thought I would be too? Or maybe that’s why he likes me? Because I’m not?

It felt like I had decoded life as we kept walking and walking and walking and I was obsessing on every person, every shop, every street we were passing, I had a flash of feeling like everything might be working out. It was the middle of the night and we were running around in the coolest city with the longest blocks and a million people still out eating and drinking and dancing and walking and I was free! Electric! Infinite! I could— can—become a whole new me if I wanted and nobody would ever know who I was before I was NYCMe.

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My Brilliant Big Activity Book Andrea Pinnington

Packed with brilliant activities for kids, this book guarantees hours of fun! From solving mazes, connecting the dots, colouring in pictures or spotting the difference, kids will love coming back to this book to complete these fun activities.

Grab your pencils and complete the activities in this jam-packed activity book for kids! Covering a wide range of topics, including dragons, pirates, space and holiday fun! It's the ultimate activity book to keep kids busy and entertained, full of clever colouring pages, drawing tips and tricks, puzzles and mazes, make-and-do activities and games.

Author Details Publication

01 October 2018

Andrea Pinnington has written and edited all kinds of books for children and is the creative whizz behind a stack of children's craft and activity books.She lives in Guildford, Surrey.

Binding

Paperback

Key Information

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

ISBN

9781783123674

Publisher

Carlton Publishing Group

Imprint

Carlton Books

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

270 x 216 mm

Extent

192pp

Illustrations

One-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

5 and up

Terms

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A fantastic bumper book of diverse activities for kids.

Activities include drawing, colouring in, dot to dot, mazes and makes.

Perfect for kids to come back to again and again and complete over time.

Bold illustrations perfect for youngsters.

My Perfect Puppy (AR) Kay Woodward

With the My Perfect Puppy book and app, you can take care of your very own Augmented Reality pup! After all, what's better than a cute, bright-eyed and waggy-tailed puppy that can't wait to meet you?

Publication

01 October 2018

My Perfect Puppy is a unique puppy care book and app. The pages are bursting with the cutest puppy photos imaginable, plus all the info you need to know about keeping a new dog in tip-top condition. And that's not all, there are 13 special interactive pages. Download your free app, point your phone or tablet's camera at the book and say hello to your new virtual friend! You can name your puppy, feed it, play with it, and even choose the latest accessories. Keep it healthy and happy with exercise, tricks and training challenges, and capture photos of your favourite moments – ready to take pride of place in the My Perfect Puppy Hall of Fame.

Binding

Hardback

Author Details

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

ISBN

9781783123476

Publisher

Carlton Publishing Group

Imprint

Carlton Books

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Series

NA

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Category

Child Non Fiction

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Format

228 x 262 mm

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Extent

32pp

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Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

NA

Terms

SOR

Kay Woodward has written over 80 children's books, including storybooks and series fiction like the Skate School series for Usborne. Along with classic fairy tales, her wide-ranging interests include Roald Dahl, Christmas and chocolate, all of which she has written about.

Key Information The only puppy care title on the market that pairs a book with an Augmented Reality app.

The book combines the cute-factor of photographic puppy titles with simple and practical "how to" information about caring for a new puppy as it grows to adulthood.

Easy-to-download free app for iOS and Android.

The book and app seamlessly combine to create an immersive interactive nurturing experience.

Point your smartphone or tablet's camera at the special trigger pages in the book to interact with your Augmented Reality puppy – from petting and feeding to choosing accessories, playing fetch, and teaching tricks.

My Favourite Me A Fill-In-Yourself Journal All About You! Anna Brett

My Favourite Me will be your new best friend! Following the popular "bullet journal" format, it will allow you to learn more about yourself as you fill in the blanks in this fun journal just for girls. What's your perfect start to the day? What is your favourite hobby and how do you relax? What goals would you like to achieve in the next year? This book will help you dream, plan and track who you are now and shape the person you want to become. With inspirational quotes for children and practical tips and tricks along the way this book will bring out your favourite "you"!

Author Details Anna Brett is used to thinking upside down and back to front when it comes to creating exciting new material for children to enjoy – she's a Brit living down-under in Australia after all! A creative author and editor, her 10+ years of experience spans everything from curriculum-based reference to popular culture and books with digital extras, pop-ups and stickers. She's worked with publishers such as Carlton Books, Lonely Planet Kids, Wide Eyed Editions, Templar, Parragon, New Holland and Arcturus.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$17.99 | NZ$19.99

ISBN

9781783123421

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Publisher

Carlton Publishing Group

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Imprint

Carlton Books

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Series

NA

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Category

Child Novelty

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Format

246 x 189 mm

Extent

128pp

Illustrations

Colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

9 and up

Terms

SOR

Key Information

• •

Keepsake journals and diaries are a perennial bestseller for girls.

Tapping into the "bullet journal" look, this book uses high quality typographic design with vignette illustrations to recreate a pretty stationery feel.

Book includes recording/logging spreads, list pages and aspirational planning-ahead features.

Competitor title "All About Me" (Buster Books) sold 30k copies in the UK. Special cover finishes and rounded edges make this a gorgeous gift purchase.

Perfect way to capture a special time in your life – as a keepsake or to start a time capsule!

Ideal antidote to digital overload: this book taps into the digital detox and mindfulness trend.

Fantomorphia Kerby Rosanes Enter the fantastic fantasy world of epic doodler Kerby Rosanes in his creepiest collection yet. From skulls that morph into butterflies to clockwork dragons and vine-entangled pumpkins – there's plenty of gothic-inspired scenes and creatures to bring to life in colour.

From skulls that morph into butterflies to clockwork dragons and vine-entangled pumpkins – there's plenty of gothic-inspired scenes and creatures to bring to life in colour.

As an extra challenge, seek out the search items at the back of the book – there’s more to discover within these pages than you ever dreamed possible.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

ISBN

9781910552865

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

Imprint

Buster Books

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

250 x 250 mm

Extent

48pp

Illustrations

b/w illustrations

Age Range

NA

Terms

SOR

Author Details Philippines-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes is steadily building his reputation with his unique style of intricate drawings. Working mainly with ordinary black pens, Kerby's art is characterised by whimsical lines, patterns and doodle creatures which are combined to create massive compositions.

Kerby's colouring and doodling books, Animorphia and Imagimorphia, published by Michael O'Mara, have been hugely successful.

Check out his website at www.kerbyrosanes.com and subscribe to his sensational 'Sketchy Stories' on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sketchystoriesblog

Key Information • • •

The inimitable Kerby Rosanes is back with his unique and intricate ink drawings in Fantomorphia, a stunning collection of animals morphing and shape-shifting across the page in breath-taking scenes.

Readers can colour in and complete these super-detailed designs as well as keep their eyes peeled for a selection of hidden items throughout the book.

On top of the success of Animorphia, Imagimorphia and Mythomorphia, Kerby's skills have earned him a solid fan base. His 'Sketchy Stories' Facebook page has more than 1,500,000 likes, he has had 380,000 project views on Behance and his incredible website (www.kerbyrosanes.com) is getting more and more hits by the day.

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Find Me Play for Little Hands A finger-play activity board book for young children from new talent Lucie Sheridan. Find Me features simple liftthe-flap activities that can be completed by little hands.

Find Me invites young children to interact with bright, bold artwork to find cute creatures hiding in playful scenes.

The final page reveals the animal friends that have been found along the way going wild at a party.

TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK , who’s crept inside the cuckoo clock? Who's playing hide and seek? TAP, TAP, TAP on every shell and take a peek. Rhyming text and sound inspired words encourage kids to interact with each scene and lift the large flaps to find which creature is hiding underneath.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

ISBN

9781910552810

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

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Imprint

Buster Books

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Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

178 x 178 mm

Extent

14pp

Illustrations

Full colour throughout

Age Range

1 and up

Terms

SOR

Author Details Lucie Sheridan is an illustrator and screen printer based in Bristol. Alongside making and selling her own prints and greetings cards throughout the UK, her recent clients include Penguin Books, Conran Designs and Heals. Find her on her website: www.luciesheridan.co.uk, and Instagram: @luciesheridan

Key Information

• •

Bold and contemporary artwork from emerging illustrator Lucie Sheridan A playful first activity board book, designed to be shared with parent and child Rhyming text and sound-inspired words to engage young readers Large flaps in every scene that are easily lifted by little hands and ideal for honing motor skills Simple sound effects to copy on every page

The giraffes are eating lunch.

I’m hiding in the tree ‌ can you find me?

Munch!

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nc

h!

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Knock! Knock! Knock!

on every door.

I spy a paw ...

Who’s playing hi

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on every

dt s h e l l a n a k e a pe e k .

Having fun in the sun.

SQUEAK.

.

K A E U Q S

SQUEAK.

I’m hiding in the flowers, can you find which one?

Follow Me Play for Little Hands Follow, point, press! A finger-play activity book for young children from new talent Lucie Sheridan. Follow Me features simple puzzles that can be completed using just a finger.

Children are invited to interact with the bright, bold artwork to complete simple activities using their fingers. Follow the wiggly dog to pat him on the head, help the butterflies get to the flowers and lots more. Features tactile embossing on every page.

These activities are perfect for encouraging the development of fine motor skills.

Author Details

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

ISBN

9781910552803

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

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Imprint

Buster Books

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Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

178 x 178 mm

Extent

14pp

Illustrations

Full colour throughout

Age Range

1 and up

Terms

SOR

Lucie Sheridan is an illustrator and screen printer based in Bristol. Alongside making and selling her own prints and greetings cards throughout the UK, her recent clients include Penguin Books, Conran Designs and Heals. Find her on her website at: www.luciesheridan.co.uk, and Instagram: @luciesheridan

Key Information •

•

Bold and contemporary artwork from emerging illustrator Lucie Sheridan Features tactile embossing on every page A playful first activity board book, designed to be shared with parent and child Ideal for honing fine motor skills

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Jungle Pops 3D Models to Colour Beautifully illustrated by emerging talent Natasha Durley, children can bring the jungle to life with this collection of beautiful press-out animal models to create. Colouring them in is a fun extra!

Each simple design is reversible, with a fully coloured animal on one side. On the reverse, the same design is repeated in black line for children to colour. From a mighty lion to a striking tiger, and a characterful orangutan to a colourful giraffe, there’s a whole host of characters to discover. Fun facts accompany each animal.

The book also features two background scenes to display the completed models against. Model list: Leopard, Giraffe, Gorilla, Tiger, Rhinoceros, Zebra, Giant Anteater, Elephant, Lion, Orangutan, Toucan, Hippopotamus.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$17.99 | NZ$19.99

ISBN

9781780555362

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

Imprint

Buster Books

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

189 x 260 mm

Extent

30pp

Illustrations

Full colour and B/W illustrated models and background scenes

Age Range

5 and up

Terms

SOR

Key Information • • • • •

Bold and characterful artwork from new talent Natasha Durley Sturdy, card models that feature 12 animals Simple, reversible model design Fun facts for children (aged 5 and over) to discover Other titles from Natasha Durley include Creature Features (Big Picture Press)

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I am a skil le and spen d clim b d m y t i m e a l o t o er in tr f ees .

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Maybe the Moon Elspeth Beard Maybe the Moon tells the story of Eric, a little boy who moves from his forest home to the city and in doing so discovers that community and beauty can come in all guises – whether it is from the wild green spaces and creatures of the countryside or from the vibrant, diverse and exciting urban landscape and the people who live there.

Eric's journey shows him that whatever the differences between people and places, we are all united and are never alone when we share the same moon.

Frances Ives’ beautiful illustrations bring to life this charming story that features a rhyming refrain to enchant both children and parents alike.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$14.99 | NZ$17.99

ISBN

9781910552841

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

Imprint

Buster Books

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

245 x 278 mm

Extent

32pp

•

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

•

Age Range

2 and up

Terms

SOR

Author Details Winner of the 2016 LOM ART PRIZE, Frances Ives’ “inventive and original” entry was selected unanimously by the judges, who remarked that her “stunning” watercolour illustration helped this “very talented” illustrator stand out in the crowd. She completed her MA in Illustration from University of the Arts London in 2014. Maybe the Moon is Frances’ first picture book. Find her on her website at: www.francesives.com, and on Instagram: @francesives

Key Information • •

In this highly visual LOM Art picture book, Frances Ives’ enchanting illustrations show that beauty can come in many different guises.

Topical in the current political world climate, this title promotes core values of tolerance and friendship – what we, as separate communities and cultures, have in common, starting a conversation about the shared qualities that bind us and recognising the feeling that you can be different but that these differences don’t separate us.

Suitable for ages 2 and up Comp titles include the bestselling The Storm Whale (Simon and Schuster), The Promise (Walker Books) and Wild (Flying Eye Books)

At night, he liked to look up at the sky.

Eric felt like the happiest boy in the world.

" I see the moon so high above is shining on me and the friends I love," sighed Eric.

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That night, when he gazed up at the moon, it looked so different that it made Eric sad.

He missed his life in the forest more than ever.

"Maybe the mo on s o hi g h a b ov

Eric and his mother walked through busy streets to their new house.

nd the f riends e is shinin g on me a I love."

Sherlock Bones and the Addition and Subtraction Adventure Diana Craig Sherlock Bones and Dr. Catson are entangled in an arithmetic adventure. They must follow a teasing trail of addition and subtraction-themed puzzles, and it's up to the reader to solve each sum, all in the hope of foiling Professor Moriratty’s evil plan.

This charming activity book features 'Sherlock's Secret Solver' which reveals the answer to each puzzle when placed over a moiré area, allowing children to test their numeracy skills again and again.

Author Details John Bigwood is an illustrator and graphic designer who illustrates titles for children and adults across a range of genres. John studied Illustration and Animation at Falmouth College of Art and currently lives and works in London.

Jonny Marx (Author) is a book editor and bibliophile. He grew up in Stamford and has commissioned and edited more than 50 titles and worked with dozens of talented illustrators and authors along the way. He is the author behind 'The Book of Beasts' series. Jonny lives in London.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

ISBN

9781780555508

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Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

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Imprint

Buster Books

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

297 x 210 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full colour illustrations

Age Range

7 and up

Terms

SOR

Kirstin Swanson (Consultant) is an Assistant Head Teacher at Bourne Abbey Primary Academy. She was an Educational Consultant on the Sherlock Bones series for Buster Books.

Key Information

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A terrific addition and subtraction activity book with a built-in 'reveal' device Children aged 7+ can test themselves again and again as no pens or pencils are required so the book can be reused Charming characters and a crime caper make learning fun Puzzles are categorised into chapters (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) focussing on number bonds, fractions, number sequences, decimal numbers and algebra Suitable for KS2, Educational Consultancy by Kirstin Swanson (Assistant Head Teacher at Bourne Abbey Primary Academy)

BRONZE LEVEL

Elementary Addition Catson and I use addition (+) to calculate a total.

This week, for instance, I have eaten 3 + 2 + 10 cans of dog food, which makes a whopping 15 cans in total. Solving crimes is hungry work!

DOCTOR CATSON

PROFESSOR MORIRATTY

SHERLOCK BONES

Use your awesome addition skills to solve the following puzzles:

Use my Secret Solver to check that you have the right answer.

PUZZLE 1 Catson is about to promote some of the cadet cats and dogs. She needs to count how many police badges are in the stock room. Can you help her calculate the total?

M

y name is Sherlock Bones (world-class detective and professional calculation cracker). It is my job to solve conundrums using my superb maths skills and to catch cunning criminals when I can.

Can you help me in my Addition and Subtraction Adventure and track down my evil archenemy, Professor Moriratty, in the process? You will earn medals as you progress, and the puzzles will test different numeracy skills as you work your way through the book. My faithful accomplice, Dr Catson, and I are on board to offer you some helpful hints throughout.

The challe nges in th is book are organized

into the fo llowing

2 SHERLOCK BONES - +/-.indd 2-3

You can use a piece of paper to jot down your workings.

=

PUZZLE 2 OH NO! There has been a robbery at Mrs Moo’s shop.

Can you add up the cost of the stolen items to calculate the total? £3

levels: Pages 3 -9 : BRONZ y Additio E n | Simple Subtractio n | Nifty Number B Pages 10onds 17: SILV Crazy Co ER lumn Puz zles | Form idable Fra ctions | M oney Mag P ages 18-2 ic Subtle Nu 5 : GOLD mber Sequ ences | Nip py Negati ve Numbe rs | Devilis Pages 26h Decimals Different 31 : PLAT Denomina I N U M tors | Aw esome Alg ebra | Rad ical Roma Page 32 : n Numera MIXED ls MADNE SS

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3 + 7 = 10 21 and 10 + 11 =

£ PUZZLE 3

Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Adding together two odd numbers ALWAYS creates an even number.

The answer is 3 17/01/2018 09:52

Simple Subtraction

PUZZLE 4 Catson has been dusting for prints at the crime scene. She’s been using different colours (blue, green, red and yellow) for different animals. How many paw prints did she find altogether?

Catson and I use subtraction (-) to take away from a number.

On Monday, for example, Dr Catson bought 4 cans of cat food and she ate 3 of them. We can, therefore, work out that Catson only has 1 can left:

-

=

Use your superb subtraction skills to solve the following puzzles: PUZZLE 5 Catson and I have followed some of Moriratty’s gang into the sewers, but several of the rungs on the ladders are missing. Can you use your super subtraction skills to help us get to the bottom of each ladder safely?

LADDER 1

How many blue prints are there?

How many red prints are there?

How many green prints are there?

How many yellow prints are there?

Add the blue and green prints together. What is the total?

Add the red and yellow prints together. What is the total?

Should have 10 rungs

LADDER 2

Should have 15 rungs

QUICKFIRE QUIZ

5+2=

7+6=

9+3=

3 rungs missing

6+5=

8+4=

6+4=

This puzzle can be written as 10 - 3 = ?

12 + 9 =

21 + 10 =

17 + 4 =

13 + 5 =

36 + 11 =

43 + 10 =

4 SHERLOCK BONES - +/-.indd 4-5

How many rungs are left on the ladder?

LADDER 3

Should have 20 rungs

6 rungs missing

7 rungs missing

How many rungs are left on the ladder?

How many rungs are left on the ladder?

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PUZZLE 6 Success! We’ve found one of Moriratty’s safe houses. Catson has been watching the property for some time. She saw 50 rats enter the house. After that, 26 left, followed by a further 19. How many rats remain in the house?

This is a number bond.

It shows the relationship between numbers when you add or subtract from them.

By looking at this number bond, you can determine the following:

10 6

4

That … 4 + 6 = 10 That … 10 - 6 = 4 That … 10 - 4 = 6

In order to be a world-class detective, your mental agility has to be lightning quick.

Use your number knowledge to find the missing numbers in this puzzle section.

The answer is

50

PUZZLE 7 Pablo Pollock had two paintings in his gallery. The pictures were collectively worth £50 in total. One of the paintings was stolen by a mystery thief. The stolen painting was worth £13. What is the value of the remaining painting?

PUZZLE 8 Catson and I use number bonds to crack cases.

Can you crunch the numbers and find the hidden answers?

Here’s an example of a puzzle that has been completed.

The answer is

£

QUICKFIRE QUIZ

9–5=

12 – 7 =

15 – 13 =

17 – 7 =

18 – 5 =

28 – 6 =

33 – 4 =

46 – 8 =

58 – 9 =

51 – 10 =

65 – 30 =

83 – 21 =

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22

9

10

50 28

23

17

10

25

12

8

7

6

22

4

15

3

14

6

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PUZZLE 9

PUZZLE 11

Dr Catson and I think we may have uncovered one of Professor Moriratty’s secret hideouts. However, in order to uncover the access code for the door, we need to solve the puzzle. Put your number skills to the test to gain the correct code.

A purse was reported stolen a few days ago. Catson and I raced to the scene of the crime, but could not catch the culprit. A few days later, the purse was handed in to the police station by an anonymous mouse. Curious indeed!

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THE ACCESS CODE IS:

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MORIrATTY MiSCHIEF BRONZE

PUZZLE 10 Catson thinks Moriratty’s gang has been using a network of sewer systems to commit some of their crimes. She has noticed that they enter and exit using different manhole covers, the sum of which always adds up to 100. If, for example, the gang entered a manhole with the number 20 on it, the other end would have 80 on it. Can you trace the routes of the rats and work out which number should appear on each cover?

Someone has stolen the Diamond of Digits from the National Museum of Priceless Artefacts. The diamond was on display atop the Pyramid of Peril.

We suspect Professor Moriratty may have been up to his dirty tricks again, but we need to scale the pyramid in order to dust for paw prints.

Can you solve the puzzle below to earn your BRONZE-level medal?

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To solve the yellow brick, you will have to work out which numbers belong in the two bricks beneath it.

9 17/01/2018 09:52

Sherlock Bones and the Time-Tables Adventure Kristin Swanson A terrific times-table activity book with an excellent ‘reveal’ feature that uses a moiré device to unveil each answer.

Sherlock Bones and his trusted accomplice Dr. Catson are embroiled in a frenetic times-table adventure. They must follow a teasing trail of multiplication-themed puzzles, and it's up to the reader to find the answer to each fiendish problem, all in the hope of foiling Professor Moriratty’s evil plan.

This charming activity book features 'Sherlock’s Secret Solver', which reveals the answer to each puzzle when placed over a moiré area, allowing children to test their numeracy skills again and again.

Author Details John Bigwood is an illustrator and graphic designer who illustrates titles for children and adults across a range of genres. John studied Illustration and Animation at Falmouth College of Art and currently lives and works in London.

Jonny Marx (Author) is a book editor and bibliophile. He grew up in Stamford and has commissioned and edited more than 50 titles and worked with dozens of talented illustrators and authors along the way. He is the author behind 'The Book of Beasts' series. Jonny lives in London.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$12.99 | NZ$14.99

ISBN

9781780555348

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

Imprint

Buster Books

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NA

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Category

Child Novelty

Format

297 x 210 mm

Extent

32pp

Illustrations

Full colour illustatrations

Age Range

7 and up

Terms

SOR

Kirstin Swanson (Consultant) is an Assistant Head Teacher at Bourne Abbey Primary Academy. She was an Educational Consultant on the Sherlock Bones series for Buster Books.

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A terrific times-table activity book with a built-in ‘reveal’ device Children aged 7+ can test themselves again and again as no pens or pencils are required so the book can be reused Charming characters and a crime caper make learning fun Puzzles are categorised into chapters (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum), focussing on times tables ranging from 2-12 Suitable for KS2, Educational Consultancy by Kirstin Swanson (Assistant Headteacher at Bourne Abbey Primary Academy)

BRONZE: 2x, 5x, 10x TABLES

PORTRAIT OF SHERLOCK

Use Sherlock’s magic device to see how the BRONZE times tables work:

PORTRAIT OF CATSON

PORTRAIT OF CATSON

DR. CATSON

PROF. MORIRATTY

SHERLOCK BONES

M

y name is Sherlock Bones (world-class detective, professional puzzle solver and times tables master). It is my job to solve conundrums using my superb maths skills and to catch cunning criminals when I can.

Can you help me in my Times Tables Adventure and track down my evil archenemy, Professor Moriratty, in the process? The puzzles will test different times tables skills as you progress through the book, but my faithful accomplice, Dr Catson, is on board to offer you some helpful hints.

The times tables challenges in this book are organised into the following leve ls:

2x

3x

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10x

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Pages 10-17: SIL VER 4x

8x

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Pages 18-25 : GO LD 6x

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Pages 26-31 : PL ATINUM 11x

12x

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Page 32 : MIXE D MADNESS 2x — 12x

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TOP TIP:

Before you begin, here’s my best BRONZE-level tip:

an Remember that whenever you multiply wer odd number by an even number, the ans r end will ALWAYS be even. You will only eve ly up with an odd answer when you multip two odd numbers together.

CATSON HEAD

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2X TABLES

PUZZLE 4

The 2x table is useful when you want to count pairs of things, such as socks, shoes, gloves, ears, eyes and candle sticks.

Moving through squares which contain only MULTIPLES OF 2, can you work out where Catson and I are trying to get to?

CATSON HEAD

START

One important thing to remember is that all of the numbers in the 2x table are even, NEVER odd. When a number is in the 2x table it is called a MULTIPLE of 2.

PUZZLE 1 Catson and I are trying to count how many mice are in the kitchen. Luckily, the mice are all dancing in pairs. Can you use your 2x tables to solve the puzzle?

Don’t forget to use Catson’s device once you think you have the answer.

There are 6 pairs of dancing mice, so this puzzle can also be written as:

6x2=

PUZZLE 2 I asked Catson to check the police station’s lost property for shoes. Can you work out how many pairs he found?

The answer is Once you have counted the pairs, the puzzle can be written as:

x2=

PUZZLE 3 This one has really confused Catson, but I think I know the answer. Can you solve it, too? You just need to work out how many paw prints have been found at the crime scene.

The puzzle can be written as eight times two. What is the answer?

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SHERLOCK’S HEAD

QUICKFIRE QUIZ

2x2=

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10 x 2 = 5

5X TABLES

The 5x table is useful when you want to count the fingers on each hand and toes on each foot.

PUZZLE 7

How many days would it take me to solve three cases if they all took five days to crack?

Numbers in the 5x table will ALWAYS end in a 5 or 0.

x5=

PUZZLE 5 Our police badges are pentagonal, meaning that they have five sides.

How many sides, in total, do the badges below have?

PUZZLE 8 I’ve been busy digging up bones – it’s one of my favourite hobbies.

There are five bones in each pile. Can you solve the calculation?

x5=

The conundrum could also be written as:

PUZZLE 6

We could also write this problem as:

Work out which suspect committed the crime, based on the following clues:

x5=

The criminal is shorter than 12 x 5 centimetres. Therefore, it’s not …

The criminal is taller than 7 x 5 centimetres. Therefore, it’s not …

The criminal is NOT 9 x 5 centimetres tall. Therefore, it’s not …

IS the criminal!

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QUICKFIRE QUIZ

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10X TABLES

The 10x table is useful when you want to count the fingers on both hands and toes on both feet. The tables in the BRONZE section are vital if you’re trying to count money. Most currencies use 2, 5 and 10 as their denominations or values.

Numbers in the 10x table will ALWAYS end in a 0.

PUZZLE 9 Catson and I have been collecting paw and claw prints as evidence.

Each suspect has 10 claws in total. Can you work out the answer?

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QUICKFIRE QUIZ

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PUZZLE 10

Catson and I get £10 for every case we solve. Look at all of the cases we’ve solved this week! Can you count them all up and calculate how much we’ve earned?

x 10 = PUZZLE 11

Oh no! Some items have been stolen from Mrs Moo’s shop. Can you solve her times tables clues to work out how many items, in total, have gone missing?

***************************** 3 x 10 apples + 5 x 10 bottles of milk + 1 x 10 books + 2 x 10 chocolate bars --------------------------------------------TOTAL = 8

4 = a 5 = b 6 = c 8 = d 10 = e 12 = f 14 = g 15 = h 16 = i 18 = j 20 = k 22 = l 24 = m 25 = n 30 = o 35 = p 40 = q 45 = r 50 = s 55 = t 60 = u 70 = v 80 = w 90 = x 100 = y 110 = z

MORIRATTY MISCHIEF: BRONZE Use the key on the left to decode the note left by Professor Moriratty at the crime scene. Solve the puzzle to earn your BRONZE-level badge.

LET’S SEE HOW GOOD YOU REALLY ARE AT MATHS. I BET YOU CAN’T CRACK MY CLEVER CODE …

8 x 2 / 2 x 2 12 x 2 / 2 x 2 11 x 5 / 11 x 5 3 x 5 2 x 5 / 6 x 5 1 x 5 10 x 5 5 x 2 9 x 5 7 x 10 2 x 2 11 x 5 3 x 10 9 x 5 10 x 10

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN ;)

Moriratty is at the:

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Destroy This Book in the Name of Maths: Pythagoras Edition A brand new addition to our 'Destroy This Book' series is the mind-boggling Destroy This Book in the Name of Maths: Pythagoras Edition.

Perfect for inquisitive children who love to have fun, there are a dozen press-out projects to create in this book, demonstrating some of the best bits of maths.

Projects include fiery flexagons, mathemagical card tricks and mind-bending Möbius strips.

There are also lots of fascinating facts, colouring and doodling activities that will keep children busy for hours (all in the name of maths, of course).

Author Details Mike Barfield is a writer, poet, performer, songwriter, ukulele player and cartoonist. He has written extensively for TV and radio — with credits as diverse as The Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Show and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. His cartoon drawings have been displayed in The Cartoon Museum, V & A Museum, Museum of London and beyond.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

ISBN

9781780555300

Publisher

Michael O'Mara Books

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Imprint

Buster Books

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Series

NA

Category

Child Non Fiction

Format

297 x 210 mm

Extent

56pp

Illustrations

b/w illustrations

Age Range

9 and up

Terms

SOR

When Mike isn’t busy writing and drawing, he performs shows and humour-filled workshops at schools, libraries and festivals across the country. www.mikebarfield.co.uk

Key Information •

This book explores all the best bits of maths, from fiery flexagons to mathemagical card tricks From colouring and doodling, to cutting and crafting, there's hours of fun to be had with this book Best of all, no expensive craft supplies are required

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2. Press it out, fold and glue as instructed.

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1. Colour the model on the page using a different colour for the background in each row as shown.

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Make an amazing fiery flexagon

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ring of fire

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CURL INTO RING AND GLUE CLOSED

FORM MODEL INTO A ‘TUBE’ AND GLUE CLOSED

DONE!

what’s the maths?

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How To Flex Your Kaleidocycle

Use these cards to read minds mathemagically!

Squeeze the edges to the centre.

The centre opens!

A new face!

How many faces can you find?

Your ‘Ring of Fire’ is a form of flexagon known as a kaleidocycle.

It consists of a ring of slightly stretched pyramids joined at their edges.

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Mind-reading maths magic!

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Tell a friend you will read their mind using the ‘magic of maths’. Have them think of a number from 1 to 60. Next, hand them all 6 cards and ask them to give back every card with their secret number on it. Now comes the magic!

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All Ants on deck

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Concentrate and pretend you are reading their mind.

Instead, sneakily add up the numbers in the top-left corner of each card you have been handed back. The total will give you the number they chose. WOW!

Make your own marvellous mÖbius strip

The ants opposite have a long walk ahead of them. Make up their special walkway according to the instructions below and you will see why.

1. Carefully cut out both double-sided strips.

2. Glue the strips together to complete arrow ‘A’.

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Now turn the page

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The cards use the binary or 'base 2’ system of numbers.

Instead of ‘units, tens, hundreds’ and so on, binary has ‘units, twos, fours, eights, sixteens, thirty-twos’ and so on.

Each ‘1 - 60’ number appears on a card according to how it can be broken down in binary. For example, the number 15 = 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 - so 15 appears on those four cards only. Maths magic!

B

WHAT’S THE MATHS?

3. Next, put a half-twist into the extended strip and glue to complete arrow ‘B’.

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(1790 - 1868)

Next, cut your ant band down the dotted middle line using scissors.

Can you guess what happens?

CUT!

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Make more Möbius strips from lengths of newspaper. Add extra twists and try cutting those down the middle too.

Prepare to be amazed!

What’s the maths?

CREASE IS THE WORD

August Möbius

The strip is named after its 1858 inventor, German mathematician August Frederick Möbius.

F

Follow the ants on their journey with your finger and you will see that it goes inside, outside and back to the start. It has only one surface!

3. As if by magic, a curve should begin to appear on the page!

JUST ONE SURFACE JUST ONE EDGE

2. Unfold the page then repeat both sides of the dot and all along the whole width of the paper. It’s cr-easy!

TWO SURFACES TWO EDGES

1. Starting anywhere fold up the bottom of the page so the black edge underneath touch the black dot ‘F’.

MÖBIUS STRIP/ANT BAND

CREASE ME UP

REGULAR BAND

Create an amazing mathematical curve just by repeatedly folding this page!

The ants are marooned forever on a mathematical oddity known as a Möbius Strip.

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Zoom! Beep! Vroom! Busy Cities duopress labs An innovative way to travel the world in a board book about cars, trucks, and all things that go.

A subway car whooshes, an airplane roars, and a police car goes weeeoooeee, weeeoooeee on the streets of the big city. Cities around the world are always on the move, and this lively book puts the little ones in the driver's seat with a cacophony of sounds right on the streets of some of the most exciting metropolis in the planet, including Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Vancouver and more. The sturdy pages feature fire trucks, diggers, motorcycles, and boats, as well as bicycles (ding-ding!), skateboards (swish!), and abundant strollers in the park. This book will surely charm any young vehicle enthusiast and the many tots that are intrigued by life in the big city.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Board Book

Price

AU$19.99

ISBN

9781947458277

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

152 x 229 mm

Extent

22pp

Illustrations

4C Illustrations throughout

Age Range

1–4

Terms

SOR

Author Details duopress labs is the creative team, led by Mauricio Velázquez de León, responsible for writing and developing dozens of books and games. Recent titles include 100 Pablo Picassos; My Fridge; Hello, Ocean Friends; My New York Puzzle; My San Francisco Puzzle; Match it! San Francisco; and Match it! Paris. Mauricio has written for Lonely Planet, Chouette, PowerKids Press, and the magazines Gourmet and Saveur. He resides wherever he can find a good Wi-Fi connection and strong coffee, mostly in the eastern United States.

Josh Cleland is an illustrator working out of his home studio just outside of Portland, Oregon, where he resides with his wife, Rayna. You will find his work in various children’s magazines including Highlights and Storytime, and in other avenues such as greeting cards, websites, billboards, and more. His recent illustrated children's books include TAD and Portland Baby.

Sticky Facts: Dinosaurs Workman Publishing A new kind of sticker book, packed with facts and interactivity, as well as cool images, for kids ages 6+ who love dinosaurs.

A sticker book that transforms into your own dinosaur dig as you use it! Designed for children ages 6 and up, Sticky Facts uses cutting-edge sticker technology so that as kids peel off a sticker of a dinosaur, a fun fact is revealed underneath! But the fun doesn’t stop there – kids can place each sticker on an interactive page to create a book they will cherish forever.

Do you know how wide the Allosaurus could open its jaws? Peel away the dino’s sticker, and underneath you'll find out that they could open their jaws almost three feet to swallow prey whole! Then personalise your book by placing the sticker on the page about your favourite dinosaurs or using it to create a dinosaur fight scene. Once every sticker is peeled off, peel the remaining overlay for a book that is still beautifully designed, colourful, information-rich, and full of diagrams, and facts to read again and again.

Inside Sticky Facts: Dinosaurs you’ll find:

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99

ISBN

9781523503582

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

260 x 213 mm

Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and children’s titles, as well as gardening, humour, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect® pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day® Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die® and Brain Quest® children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.

Extent

26pp

Key Information

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations and photographs throughout

Age Range

6 and up

Terms

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·Over 200 stickers of prehistoric animals, plants, fossils, and, of course – dinosaurs big and small! ·Tons of up-to-date, incredible facts and figures about dinosaur life and discoveries ·14 activity pages where you can place your stickers and record your own journey through time ·Includes extra stickers to decorate the pages, swap with family and friends, or use for crafting

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Sticky Facts uses cutting-edge sticker technology so kids can read a question about a stegosaurus or T. Rex, and then peel off a sticker to reveal the answer underneath! But the fun doesn’t stop there –kids can place each sticker on an interactive page to create a personalised book. Once every sticker is peeled off, peel the remaining overlay for a book that is still beautifully designed, colourful, and information-rich, packed with diagrams and facts to read again and again.

Each sticker will reveal up-to-date, fascinating facts and figures underneath – something never seen before in other books. Then, further the interaction by applying the sticker onto the facing activity page to make it yours.

By tying interaction with personalised learning, kids become active participants in the materials and engage deeply with the information. When learning is personalised, kids take ownership of their education, discover their passions and interests, and retain more information.

Our Eyelike Sticker sales prove the appeal of sticker books, with over 1.6 million copies in print. In that series, Dinosaurs has 140,000 copies in print.

Sticky Facts: Horses Workman Publishing A new kind of sticker book, packed with facts and interactivity, as well as cool images, for kids ages 6+ who love horses.

A sticker book that transforms into your own horse stable as you use it! Designed for children ages 6 and up, Sticky Facts uses cutting-edge sticker technology so that as kids peel off a sticker of a horse, a fun fact is revealed underneath! But the fun doesn’t stop there – kids can place each sticker on an interactive page to create a book they will cherish forever.

Do you know how soon a horse can run after it is born? Peel away the foal sticker, and underneath you'll find out that they can run within a few hours after they're born! Then personalise your book by placing the sticker on the page about your favourite horses or using it to create a barn scene. Once every sticker is peeled off, peel the remaining overlay for a book that is still beautifully designed, colourful, information-rich, and full of diagrams, and facts to read again and again.

Inside Sticky Facts: Horses you’ll find:

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99

ISBN

9781523503605

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Author Details

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

260 x 213 mm

Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and children’s titles, as well as gardening, humour, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect® pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day® Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die® and Brain Quest® children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.

Extent

26pp

Illustrations

Full-colour photographs and illustrations

Age Range

6 and up

Terms

SOR

·Over 200 stickers of horses of all sizes and breeds along with saddles, bridles, jumps, and treats! ·Tons of up-to-date, incredible facts and figures about horses and their amazing jobs ·14 activity pages where you can place your stickers and record your own equine journey ·Includes extra stickers to decorate the pages, swap with family and friends, or use for crafting

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Sticky Facts uses cutting-edge sticker technology so kids can read a question about a horse breed or how horseshoes work, and then peel off a sticker to reveal the answer underneath! But the fun doesn’t stop there – kids can place each sticker on an interactive page to create a personalised book. Once every sticker is peeled off, peel the remaining overlay for a book that is still beautifully designed, colourful, and information-rich, packed with diagrams and facts to read again and again.

Each sticker will reveal up-to-date, fascinating facts and figures underneath – something never seen before in other books. Then, further the interaction by applying the sticker onto the facing activity page to make it yours.

By tying interaction with personalised learning, kids become active participants in the materials and engage deeply with the information. When learning is personalised, kids take ownership of their education, discover their passions and interests, and retain more information.

Our EyeLike Sticker sales prove the appeal of sticker books, with over 1.6 million copies in print. In that series, Horses has 76,000 copies in print in less than 2 years.

Sticky Facts: Washington, DC Workman Publishing A new kind of sticker book, packed with facts and interactivity, as well as cool images, for kids ages 6+ who are interested in our nation's capital.

An activity book and guide to Washington, D.C. that transforms into a keepsake as you use it! Designed for children ages 6 and up, Sticky Facts uses cutting-edge sticker technology so that as kids peel off a sticker of a landmark or attraction, a fun fact is revealed underneath! But the fun doesn’t stop there—kids can place each sticker on an interactive page to create a book they will cherish forever.

How many items are inside the largest library in the world? Peel away the sticker, and underneath you'll find out that the Library of Congress needs 838 miles of bookshelves to hold over 164 million items--books, photographs, maps and more! Place the sticker on the page about your favourite landmarks and record your magical memories. Once every sticker is peeled off, peel the remaining overlay for a book that is still beautifully designed, colorful, information-rich, and full of diagrams, and facts to read again and again.

Inside Sticky Facts: Washington, D.C. you’ll find:

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99

ISBN

9781523503599

Author Details

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Workman Publishing Company has been producing award-winning calendars, cookbooks, parenting guides, and children’s titles, as well as gardening, humour, self-help, and business books, since 1968. From our What to Expect® pregnancy and parenting series and Page-A-Day® Calendars to the iconic 1,000 Places to See Before You Die® and Brain Quest® children's products, our wide range of high-quality non-fiction titles and products inspire, educate, and entertain readers around the globe.

Category

Child Novelty

Format

260 x 213 mm

Extent

26pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations and photographs throughout

Age Range

6 and up

Terms

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·Over 200 stickers of our capital's landmarks, must-see attractions, and more ·Tons of up-to-date, incredible facts and figures about D.C. ·14 activity pages where you can place your stickers and record your own journey through the city streets ·Includes extra stickers to decorate the pages, swap with family and friends, or use for crafting

Key Information •

Sticky Facts uses cutting-edge sticker technology so kids can read a question about the Lincoln Memorial or the source of DC's blossoming cherry trees, and then peel off a sticker to reveal the answer underneath! But the fun doesn’t stop there – kids can place each sticker on an interactive page to create a book they will cherish forever. Once every sticker is peeled off, peel the remaining overlay for a book that is still beautifully designed, colourful, and information-rich, packed with diagrams and facts to read again and again.

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Each sticker will reveal up-to-date, fascinating facts and figures underneath – something never seen before in other books.

Then, further the interaction by applying the sticker onto the facing activity page to make it yours. By tying interaction with personalised learning, kids become active participants in the materials and engage deeply with the information. When learning is personalised, kids take ownership of their education, discover their passions and interests, and retain more information.

With fascinating facts about America's capital city and government, as well as including all the key sights (a few off the beaten path!), Sticky Facts: Washington, DC is a perfect travel guide for a young explorer and a wonderful, personalised souvenir of a trip. And Washington is wildly popular as a family travel destination in America: it welcomed more than 20 million domestic visitors in 2016.

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Awesome Minds: Video Game Creators Alejandro Arbona A perfect book for middle graders interested in video games, technology, and biographies of famous people.

Did you know that Nintendo started in the mid-19th century as a playing card company and that the Japanese giant also sold rice and operated taxi cabs? And did you know that the very first video game was called Tennis for Two and was created by a US government scientist named William Higinbotham? Today, video games play a gigantic role in our culture and none of this would have been possible without people like Shigeru Miyamoto, the creative mastermind that turned a failed business venture into the game that eventually inspired him to build Donkey Kong and Mario Bros., or Donna Bailey, who created the arcade sensation video game Centipede. With full-colour illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: Video Game Creators tells the stories of these amazing men and women who turned a small hobby into a multimillion-dollar industry that changed the way we play and interact, from our living rooms to the arcades, on our computers to our hand-held devices. Awesome Minds: Video Game Creators is the perfect read for those with creative spirits, curious minds, and a love of technology and video games.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$24.99

ISBN

9781947458222

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Non Fiction

Format

203 x 140 mm

Extent

120pp

Illustrations

4C Illustrations throughout

Age Range

7 and up

Terms

SOR

Author Details Alejandro Arbona began his publishing career nearly fifteen years ago as an editor and writer at Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment, and Pop Culture, and his comic book writing has appeared in the Eisner Award-winning anthology Love is Love (DC Comics/IDW Publishing) and the independent sci-fi anthology Fearless Future. Alejandro was an editor at Marvel Comics and Valiant Entertainment; he currently edits Black Magick and The Old Guard for Image Comics, and Ghost in the Shell: Global Neural Network and Battle Angel Alita for Penguin Random House and Kodansha. He lives in New York City.

Chelsea O'Mara Holeman is a freelance illustrator located in The Shoals area of Alabama. She has done editorial illustrations for magazines like No'Ala, SET, and What's Up Annapolis, as well as numerous children's and adult books and interactive e-books from companies like Krullstone Publishing, Linxter, and Story Bayou. Chelsea works in a variety of different settings and mediums, expanding her work to include window murals, gaming apps, graphic novels, t-shirt and poster designs, podcast artwork, illustrated maps, and abstract paintings. In her down time she loves watching horror movies with her cats and drawing small illustrations that she hides around town for people to find.

Indestructibles: Hello, Farm!

For babies ages 0-2 who "read" with their mouths. An ideal baby shower or first birthday gift, this book lasts and lasts, and doesn't cost much more than a greeting card.

Built for the way babies read, Indestructibles has over 3 million copies in print, and shipped more than 700,000 copies in 2017. Sweet, soothing books, uniquely designed for safety and convenience, Indestructibles are printed on lightweight, nontoxic paper material, easy to clean (even dishwasher safe), and 100 chew, rip, bend, and drool proof.

Hello, Farm! introduces babies to farm animals: galloping horses, muddy pigs, shaggy sheep, and more. There's so much to see on every page!

Publication

01 October 2018

Delightful for babies to page through on their own or with Mom or Dad or an older sibling, this books, with its bright pictures and minimal text, is ideal for expecting parents, baby showers, or as a welcome-home gifts for a newborn.

Binding

Paperback

Author Details

Price

AU$9.99

Maddie Frost is an illustrator living in Arlington, MA.

ISBN

9781523504671

Key Information

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

178 x 178 mm

Extent

12pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

0–2

Terms

SOR

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Chew proof, rip proof, drool proof: Indestructibles are books made for the way babies read – with their mouths!

The series – with more than 3 million copies in print, and growing quickly – shipped more than 700,000 copies in 2017.

In these charming illustrations and simple text by Maddie Frost, babies are introduced to lively farm animals from cows to pigs to the farmyard dog.

Indestructibles: In My Neighborhood For babies ages 0-2 who "read" with their mouths. An ideal baby shower or first birthday gift, this book lasts and lasts, and doesn't cost much more than a greeting card.

Built for the way babies read, Indestructibles has more than 3 million copies in print and shipped more than 700,000 copies in 2017. Sweet, soothing books, uniquely designed for safety and convenience, Indestructibles are printed on lightweight, nontoxic paper material, easy to clean (even dishwasher safe), and 100 chew, rip, bend, and drool proof.

In My Neighborhood introduces babies to the concept of community as they meet the friendly people in their neighbourhood.

Publication

01 October 2018

Delightful for babies to page through on their own or with Mom or Dad or an older sibling, this books, with its bright pictures and minimal text, is ideal for expecting parents, baby showers, or as a welcome-home gifts for a newborn.

Binding

Paperback

Author Details

Price

AU$9.99

Maddie Frost is an illustrator living in Arlington, MA.

ISBN

9781523504695

Key Information

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

178 x 178 mm

Extent

12pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

0–2

Terms

SOR

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Chew proof, rip proof, drool proof: Indestructibles are books made for the way babies read – with their mouths!

The series – with more than 3 million copies in print, and growing quickly – shipped more than 700,000 copies in 2017.

In these charming illustrations and simple text by Maddie Frost, babies are introduced to the people they'll meet in their neighbourhood, from police to shopkeepers to mail carriers. The gentle introduction to your neighbourhood celebrates people helping each other and having fun together.

Indestructibles: Busy City For babies ages 0-2 who "read" with their mouths. An ideal baby shower or first birthday gift, this book lasts and lasts, and doesn't cost much more than a greeting card. Busy City is ideal for city book and gift shops, where gifts are purchased for city-dwelling babies and visitors.

Built for the way babies read, the Indestructibles series has over 3 million copies in print, and shipped more than 700,000 copies in 2017. Sweet, soothing books, uniquely designed for safety and convenience, Indestructibles are printed on lightweight, nontoxic paper material, easy to clean (even dishwasher safe), and 100 chew, rip, bend, and drool proof.

Busy City introduces babies to the bustling city, with lots of sights and sounds to experience on every page.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$9.99

ISBN

9781523504688

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

Format

178 x 178 mm

Extent

12pp

Illustrations

Full-colour illustrations throughout

Age Range

0–2

Terms

SOR

Delightful for babies to page through on their own or with Mom or Dad or an older sibling, this books, with its bright pictures and minimal text, is ideal for expecting parents, baby showers, or as a welcome-home gifts for a newborn.

Author Details Maddie Frost is an illustrator living in Arlington, MA.

Key Information • • •

Chew proof, rip proof, drool proof: Indestructibles are books made for the way babies read – with their mouths!

The series – with more than 3 million copies in print and growing quickly – shipped more than 700,000 copies in 2017.

In these charming illustrations and simple text by Maddie Frost, babies are introduced to the sights and sounds of bustling city life, from noisy construction sites and taxi cabs to busy people working, walking, and having fun in the park. There's so much to see on every page! (And what a perfect book to sell in city book and gift stores!)

Indestructibles Love You, Baby Stephan Lomp Waterproof, impossible to tear, easily washable, this cheerfully indestructible picture book introduces babies to all the physical ways parents show their love, including kisses, hugs, rocking, snuggles, and more!

Hug, kiss, snuggle, nuzzle, bounce, rock: There are so many ways to show your love to baby! Share the love on each spread with simple text prompts and adorable illustrations of baby animals and their families, from cats to bears to otters.

Indestructibles are printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it —gumming, spilling, dragging across the floor. And if they get dirty, just rinse them off. With more than two million copies in print and growing annual sales (more than 450,000 copies shipped in 2016 alone!), Indestructibles are the books built for the way babies read.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$9.99

Author Details

ISBN

9781523501229

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Stephan Lomp has been writing and illustrating books with publishers in Germany, the UK, France, Spain and the United States since 1996. He lives with his family in Du¨sseldorf, Germany.

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Picture

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Format

178 x 178 mm

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Extent

12pp

Illustrations

Full colour throughout

Age Range

1 and up

Terms

SOR

Key Information •

Indestructibles are books made for the way babies read – with their mouths!

The series sells more than 400,000 copies a year.

Books about a family's love for babies are perennial sellers and make ideal baby shower, welcome-baby, or Valentine's gifts. This book features adorable animal parent-and-baby pairs from otters to owls, and the many ways to love a baby, from hugging to nuzzling to rocking. It's a lovely read-aloud, snuggle-aloud experience to share with a baby.

Indestructibles Welcome, Baby!

Stephan Lomp Waterproof, impossible to tear, easily washable, this cheerfully indestructible picture book celebrates new babies, from their arrival through the joys of watching them grow. It’s the perfect first gift for a newborn.

Welcome, baby! We’ve been waiting for you. Simple text on each spread of this heartwarming baby book expresses the anticipation and joy of welcoming a newborn into the family. Full-colour illustrations by Stephan Lomp feature human babies and their families experiencing the joys of a newborn, from cuddling to tucking into bed to looking for a baby's first smile.Indestructibles are printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it – gumming, spilling, dragging across the floor. And if they get dirty, just rinse them off. With more than two million copies in print and growing annual sales (more than 450,000 copies shipped in 2016 alone!), Indestructibles are the books built for the way babies read.

Publication

01 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$9.99

Author Details

ISBN

9781523501236

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Stephan Lomp has been writing and illustrating books with publishers in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, and the United States since 1996. He lives with his family in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Amy Pixton is a mother of triplets who created Indestructibles after her mother-in-law, the artist Kaaren Pixton, began painting murals on Tyvek construction wrap. She lives with her family in Kansas City.

Category

Child Picture

Key Information

Format

178 x 178 mm

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Extent

12pp

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Illustrations

Full colour illustrations throughout

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Age Range

1 and up

Terms

SOR

Indestructibles are books made for the way babies read – with their mouths!

The series sells more than 400,000 copies a year.

Answering a need for the perfect gift, either for a baby shower, a visit to meet the baby at the hospital, or to welcome the baby home, this book celebrates how families welcome their babies home. Charming illustrations show different babies in some of the moments their families eagerly anticipate, including being introduced to family and friends, first smiles, and warm snuggles.

Strong Is the New Pretty: A Guided Journal Just for Girls Kate T Parker Following the tremendously successful Strong Is the New Pretty (200,000 copies in print in less than a year), this fill-in guided journal just for girls encourages them to explore and celebrate their strength, creativity, and true selves.

Fearlessly bold and gloriously girl-powered, Kate T. Parker’s Strong Is the New Pretty arrived, auspiciously, at a time when empowerment for women of all ages is at the forefront of our national conversation. An immediate bestseller, with strong sales in adult and children’s departments, it has reached more than 200,000 copies in print in under a year.

Publication

16 October 2018

Binding

Paperback

Price

AU$19.99

ISBN

9781523505500

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Novelty

Format

216 x 146 mm

Extent

176pp

Illustrations

4-colour photos throughout

Age Range

8 and up

Terms

SOR

For girls 8–12 who see themselves in Parker’s portraits, Strong Is the New Pretty: A Guided Journal for Girls celebrates courage and individuality, confidence, creativity, and joy, while building off the energy of both the journaling trend and the tremendous wave of female-forward storytelling. Illustrated throughout with favourite photographs from the book (as well as 20 brand-new images), each page features an inspiring, interactive prompt that encourages young girls to write, sketch, and express themselves freely: Draw a picture of yourself as a superhero —what is your superpower?

Invent a new language, and write down some translations here. What makes you unique? List three things about you that make you different.

This is the first guided, fill-in journal just for girls (rather than with their moms or sisters) that focuses specifically on strength. As girls make their way through the book, it becomes a source of motivation to be their most powerful selves, a personal keepsake to revisit again and again, a time capsule to cherish for posterity.

Author Details Kate T. Parker is a mother, wife, former collegiate soccer player, Ironman, and professional photographer who shoots both fine art projects and commercial work for clients across North America. Her Strong Is the New Pretty photo series has led to collaborations with brands like Athleta, Kellogg’s, Oxygen, and Girls on the Run. The project has also inspired Kate to launch a philanthropic arm of Strong Is the New Pretty, partnering with organisations that invest in girls’ health and education. When she’s not photographing, she can be found coaching her daughters’ soccer teams. She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia.

Key Information •

Kate T. Parker's book of photographs of strong girls struck a nerve when it was published in March 2017, with immediate bestsellerdom and more than 200,000 copies in print by the end of 2017. The pages of this guided journal are illustrated throughout with favourite photos from Strong Is the New Pretty, as well as brand-new photos of girls that weren't included in the original book.

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While Strong Is the New Pretty was positioned as a photography book for adults, it was embraced by girls of all ages, who saw themselves in the portraits and stories and were inspired by their peers (the book was sold very successfully in the children's sections in some stores). This guided journal is intended just for those girls (especially girls ages 8-12), as a hands-on way for them to discover and celebrate their own strengths, responding to prompts like "Draw a picture of yourself as a superhero" or "Use this page to thank a coach, teacher, or other adult who inspires you."

In this guided journal, the act of writing, sketching, and expressing oneself becomes a tool for empowerment for young girls. This book captures the energy of the journaling trend, as well as the reinvigorated commitment to growing strong women from an early age.

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Price

AU$39.99

ISBN

9780761189138

Room Away From the Wolves Nova R Suma A spellbinding ghost story set in a refuge for troubled girls deep in the heart of New York City, from the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Walls Around Us. Bina has never forgotten the time she and her mother ran away from home. Her mother promised they would hitchhike to the city to escape Bina’s cruel father and start over. But before they could even leave town, Bina had a new stepfather and two new stepsisters, and a humming sense of betrayal pulling apart the bond with her mother – a bond Bina thought was unbreakable.

Eight years later, after too many lies and with trouble on her heels, Bina finds herself on the side of the road again, the city of her dreams calling for her. She has an old suitcase, a fresh black eye, and a room waiting for her at Catherine House, a young women’s residence in Greenwich Village with a tragic history, a vow of confidentiality, and dark, magical secrets. There, Bina is drawn to her enigmatic downstairs neighbour Monet, a girl who is equal parts intriguing and dangerous. As Bina’s lease begins to run out, and nightmare and memory get tangled, she will be forced to face the terrible truth of why she’s come to Catherine House and what it will take for her to leave . . .

Publication

01 October 2018

Author Details

Binding

Hardback

Price

AU$34.99

ISBN

9781616203733

Nova Ren Suma is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Walls Around Us , a finalist for an Edgar Award. She also wrote Imaginary Girls and 17 & Gone and is co-creator of Foreshadow: A Serial YA Antholog y. She has an MFA in fiction from Columbia University and teaches at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She grew up in the Hudson Valley, spent most of her adult life in New York City, and now lives in Philadelphia.

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Key Information

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Fiction

Format

210 x 140 mm

Extent Illustrations

• • •

304pp NA

Age Range

14 and up

Terms

SOR

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A bone-chilling story of ghostly suspense: A Room Away from the Wolves is full of thrills and chills reminiscent of Shirley Jackson, Karen Russell, and Kelly Link.

Powerful, brutal prose: Author Nova Ren Suma's literary prowess is on full display, with gorgeous descriptive writing and powerful turns of phrase.

An unforgettable unreliable narrator: Is Sabina a liar? Confused? Or is something more sinister at work? It's clear Bina's not telling the whole truth, but readers will relish the clues and Easter eggs she drops as her story unwinds.

From an established literary star: Suma's previous novel, The Walls Around Us, received seven starred reviews and was named to "Best of the Year" lists by NPR, Boston Globe, Chicago Public Library, BookRiot, YALSA, Horn Book, and School Library Journal. Suma was also nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery.

Here to Stay Sara Farizan A powerful novel about fighting bullying and Islamophobia and finding your voice – told with humour and heart by the award-winning author of If You Could Be Mine.

For most of high school, Bijan Majidi has flown under the radar. He gets good grades, reads comics, hangs out with his best friend, Kenji, and secretly crushes on Elle, one of the most popular girls in his school. When he’s called off the basketball team’s varsity bench and makes the winning basket in a playoff game, everything changes in an instant.

But not everyone is happy that Bijan is the man of the hour: an anonymous cyberbully sends the entire school a picture of Bijan photoshopped to look like a terrorist. His mother is horrified, and the school administration is outraged. They promise to find and punish the culprit. All Bijan wants is to pretend it never happened and move on, but the incident isn’t so easily erased. Though many of his classmates rally behind Bijan, some don’t want him or his type to be a part of their school. And Bijan’s finding out it’s not always easy to tell your enemies from your friends . . .

Author Details Publication

16 October 2018

Binding

Hardback

Sara Farizan, the daughter of Iranian immigrants, lives near Boston. She is the award-winning author of If You Could Be Mine and Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel . She is an MFA graduate of Lesley University and holds a BA in film and media studies from American University. Here to Stay is her third novel.

Price

AU$34.99

Key Information

ISBN

9781616207007

Publisher

Workman Publishing

Imprint

Workman

Series

NA

Category

Child Fiction

Format

178 x 127 mm

Extent Illustrations

304pp NA

Age Range

12 and up

Terms

SOR

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An #OwnVoices story: Following the fallout of a hate-incident in a cloistered, private school, Here to Stay explores the ways, big and small, your race can effect your high school experience. Like Bijan, author Sara Farizan is of Persian descent.

Tackles racism and bullying with humor and heart: Bijan's narration is raw, honest, and often laugh-out-loud funny.

A sweet romance: Bijan's been harboring a long-time crush on popular girl Elle Powell, and she just might return his feelings.

Farizan's debut novel If You Could Be Mine won multiple awards, including Lambda Literary award for best LGBT Children’s/Young Adult novel, and was named to many "Best of..." lists, including Rolling Stone's "40 Best YA Novels," ALA's Rainbow Top 10 List, YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults, Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best for Teens. Her second novel Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel earned multiple starred reviews and was named a ALA Top 10 Rainbow List title.