RIGHTS: World English
The Movers WRITTEN BY CÉLINE CLAIRE; ILLUSTRATED BY THOMAS BAAS
A hilarious and lively story about dealing with unexpected situations and making new friends along the way!
SELLING POINTS A RIVETING BOOK: Claire’s powerfully written story and Baas’s compelling illustrations will hook young readers. LAUGH–OUT–LOUD READ: The expressive characters, repetitive patterns, and illustrations packed with funny details make for an engaging read. ADVERTISING PASTICHE: The story is a pastiche of a ’50s– inspired television ad, which sets the tone for the picture book. HIGH–END FABRICATION: The book will be printed in five Pantone colors. STRONG FOLLOWING: Baas has more than 12,600 followers on Instagram.
SPECIFICATIONS * Full-color illustrations throughout * 54 pages * WIDTH: 9" - 229mm * HEIGHT: 12" - 305mm * Hardcover PUB MONTH: MARCH
AGES 4 to 7 PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-990252-20-4 US $18.99 CAN $23.99 UK £13.99
The Movers, a friendly moving company operated by Uncle Charles and Theo, is well known for its efficient, error–free service. One day, as the pair get ready to start their delivery route, the two load parcels to be delivered into their truck—including one particularly large box. As they're driving, a gorilla suddenly emerges from the box and starts making a total mess of the other parcels! How will the pair keep their promise of delivering all of that day's packages— and, more importantly, will The Movers manage to deliver their new friend?
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Céline Claire is the author of many books published for children and young readers. Formerly a schoolteacher, she is well known for her quirky and unexpected stories that both parents and children love to share. She now resides in a small village in northeastern France with her family. Thomas Baas has illustrated dozens of picture books for children. Born in Strasbourg, where he studied under the French children’s book illustrator Claude Lapointe at L’École supérieure des arts décoratifs, his style is characterized by humor and softness, with a retro feel. His illustrations and visual art have been featured in numerous ad campaigns and featured at the Musée des arts Décoratifs de Paris.
MILKY WAY PICTURE BOOKS
SPRING 2023
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