Young Explorers Catalogue 2023

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Hello, Welcome to our Children’s Books Catalogue!

I’m Ruth Roff – I’ve been looking after the ‘small but mighty’ children’s list here at Hodder Faith since we started in 2020.

Hodder Faith Young Explorers is now three years old and just like any other three-year-old, the grown-ups always seem to be running to keep up! We’ve won a host of industry awards – two Christian Resources Together Awards in 2021 and 2022, a Certificate of Merit from the Christianity Today Awards, and the ECPA Gold Medallion for Young People’s Book of the Year 2023.

Look closely at our authors and you’ll see that many are writing for both our adult list and our children’s list. This is with good reason: one of our visions is to create a culture of reading Christian books that grows with the child, enabling a ramp up to the adult list, and having familiar, trusted voices is one way we’re developing this.

Watch out for new UK children’s authors too, as well as writers from across the pond such as J.D. Peabody and Emily Assell, who joined US stalwarts Joyce Meyer and Andrew Peterson.

I’m so proud of what we’ve already achieved and there are some exciting plans ahead so do keep in touch.

Ruth

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CONTENTS God’s Cosmic Cookbook

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Where Grandad Lives

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God Save the King

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P is for Pilgrim

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Mind Fuel for Young Explorers

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Soul Fuel for Young Explorers

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How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers

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The Wingfeather Saga

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The Whistlestop Tales Series

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The Bobby Dean Series

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The Inkwell Chronicles

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The Incredible Power of God's Word

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Uniquely You

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You Are

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Tonight

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The God Files NIV Bible

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JUNE 2023

New in 2023

God’s Cosmic Cookbook Elizabeth Cole Illustrated by Patrick Laurent

God’s Cosmic Cookbook opens kids’ eyes to the latest scientific theories on the origins, history, and future of the universe by showing them how to cook their own cosmos.

With gentle humour and fun illustrations, this book confidently combines faith and science as God-thechef helps readers navigate through the Big Bang, Inflation Theory, and getting to know your Goldilocks stars from your supermassive black holes. And that’s not all! As you explore God’s creative processes, you’ll also see some of the beauty and complexity involved in getting things just right for life as we know it to unfold.

NEW

This book has been created in partnership with The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, Cambridge, UK. They have helped in every part of the process to ensure our science and theology are in line with current understandings and discoveries.

9781399806480 • £10.99 TPB • 198x153mm • 19pp eBook: 9781399806497 Age range: 8-12 years Exclusive territories: World Digital spreads available

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About the Author After studying chemistry at university, Elizabeth Cole has enjoyed a long career specialising in chemical technologies.

She has a strong interest in the interface between science and faith and loves how they complement and enlighten one another. Elizabeth and her husband have four children, eleven grandchildren and live in Gloucestershire with a very wimpy cat.

About the Illustrator

Patrick Laurent is a freelance illustrator and designer. From a very young age Patrick was constantly drawing and creating things; he loves working with all kinds of materials, but his starting point is always the classic pencil and paper. He lives in London with his wife and three children.

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JUNE 2023

New in 2023

Where Grandad Lives Guvna B and Emma Borquaye

For their first co-authored book, husband and wife Guvna B and Emma Borquaye write a children’s book about grief and loss.

In 2019, Guvna B and Emma Borquaye had their first child, Ezra. As they began to navigate the word of parenthood, they soon realised the challenge of having to explain the concept of loss to their young son. After the award-winning rapper Guvna B lost his dad unexpectedly in 2017, Guvna B wanted Ezra to know about his grandad, even though he was no longer with them.

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9781529395136 • £9.99 HB • 240x240mm • 32pp eBook: 9781529395150

Where Grandad Lives answers the call to help parents and children discuss grief and loss together. Featuring characters based on Ezra and his friends, Ezra shares that his Grandad lives somewhere really special. When his friend Zadie is unsure she knows where - and when all her ideas of special homes are exhausted - she has to ask Ezra to show her... And Ezra shares what it’s like when someone you love lives in your heart: the good, the bad and the hard to explain.

Age range: 3-8 years Exclusive territories: World Digital spreads available

About the Authors Guvna B has won two Mobo Awards and three Unsigned Music Awards. His last two albums have amassed more than 15 million streams, the latest of which was the UK’s highest charting non-explicit rap album of 2020. Guvna B’s previous book was published in 2021, titled, Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man. Emma Borquaye is the founder of online platform, Girl Got Faith. She is passionate about young people realising their full potential and uses her platform to encourage positive body-image, faith and self esteem.

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APRIL 2023

New in 2023

God save the king Anne-Marie Minhall Illustrated by Rosie Brooks

The guide to our National Anthem, with fascinating facts and the words to learn our most famous song, God Save the King is a beautiful souvenir gift!

The most iconic sound of the coronation will be the familiar song of our national anthem. First recorded as a prayer more than three thousand years ago and used at every coronation since 973AD, this prayer has become part of who we are as a nation.

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9781399809917 • £9.99 HB • 203x203mm • 32pp eBook: 9781399812368 Age range: 3-8 years Exclusive territories: World Digital spreads available

As featured recently in the Daily Telegraph, God Save the King is leading the conversation, as we ask - how well do we know our National Anthem? Should every child learn it ahead of the momentous celebration?

God Save the King uses the words of our national anthem (first and last verses) and takes us on a tour of the UK, celebrating so many aspects of our wonderful culture: our creativity and sportsmanship, our NHS and frontline services, our rich agricultural and maritime heritage, our forward-looking urban regeneration alongside our rural and seaside traditions and of course, our unrivalled ability to queue!

About the Author Anne-Marie Minhall is a broadcaster, journalist and voiceover artist who loves radio, cooking, cricket, music, theatre and art. She is well known for her hugely popular afternoon show on Classic FM.

About the Illustrator Rosie Brooks is an illustrator working in pen and ink and watercolour. She has created illustrations for a long list of international clients including Classic FM, Sir Paul McCartney and The Royal Opera House. This is her third book.

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FEBRUARY 2024

Coming Soon in 2024

P is for Pilgrim Stephen Cottrell

Fully illustrated with original lino artworks on every page, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell introduces the key words and concepts of the Christian faith in this A-Z journey.

A wonderful gift for celebrating confirmation or baptism and other family events. This A-Z of the Christian faith is written for beginners of all ages.

It is suitable for anyone aged 9 - 90.

It introduces the key words and concepts of the Christian faith and tells the story of how God’s heart is open to everyone through the life, death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ.

About the Author COMING SOON

9781399805278 • £12.99 HB • 246x189mm • 64pp eBook: 9781399805285 Age range: 8-12 years Exclusive territories: World Digital spreads available

Stephen Cottrell is the Archbishop of York and was for almost ten years Bishop of Chelmsford; before that he was Bishop of Reading. He has worked in parishes in London and Chichester, as Canon Pastor of Peterborough Cathedral, as Missioner in the Wakefield diocese and as part of Springboard, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s evangelism team.

He has written widely on evangelism, spirituality and discipleship. Among his most recent books are On Priesthood (2020), a series of Lent and Holy Week meditations, The Things He Carried (2008), a follow up of reflections for Easter Day, The Things He Said (2009), The Nail: Being part of the Passion (2011) and Christ in the Wilderness: Reflecting on the paintings of Stanley Spencer (2012). His bestselling I Thirst was the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book for 2004.

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FEBRUARY 2024

Coming Soon in 2024

Mind Fuel for Young Explorers Bear Grylls and Will Van Der Hart

The world’s most recognised adventurer Bear Grylls offers brilliant tips and activities to help you build mental resilience in this fully illustrated and designed book for older children and teens.

Bear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and live life with confidence.

Written with emotional health advocate Will Van Der Hart, this book explores topics like motivation, courage, relationships, self-care and determination, offering practical advice.

We’ve teamed up with children’s experts to handpick the best bits of Bear’s book for grownups – Mind Fuel – to create this relevant guide for whatever life throws at you.

COMING SOON

About the Authors 9781399806749 • £12.99 B Format Hardback • 192pp eBook: 9781399806763 Audio: 9781399813563 Age range: 10-14 years Exclusive territories: World

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A former Special Forces soldier and Everest mountaineer, Bear Grylls starred in Discovery’s hit TV series Man vs. Wild for seven seasons, before hosting the National Geographic Channel series, Running Wild with Bear Grylls. Bear is a dedicated family man to his wife and three sons, and they live on a remote island off the UK. Rev Will van der Hart is an experienced life coach, mental health first aider and emotional health expert who speaks at national forums. Will is the author of several successful books on emotional health and codirects a charity with an international reach focussing on mental health and the Christian faith: www.mindandsoulfoundation.org

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OCTOBER 2020

Bestseller

Soul Fuel for Young Explorers Bear Grylls Illustrated by Patrick Laurent

Inspiration for children from adventurer Bear Grylls, brilliantly illustrated throughout.

TV star, former Special Forces soldier, Guinness World Record holder, author and the first ever Chief Ambassador to World Scouting, Bear Grylls is an inspiration for youngsters who want to make the most of life’s adventures. In his recent bestseller Soul Fuel Bear revealed, for the first time, the inspiration that helps him to stand strong and find peace each day.

Now Soul Fuel for Young Explorers takes his message and inspires children and young people to find courage and confidence in this source too.

Bear offers seventy reflections along with stories from his own life – brilliantly illustrated by Patrick Laurent – making it a vibrant and engaging devotional for young readers.

About the Author 9781529347746 • £10.99 B Format Hardback • 192pp eBook: 9781529347760 Exclusive territories: World Instagram: @BearGrylls Twitter: @BearGrylls #SoulFuel Reading copies are available on request

Bear Grylls is the author of over 85 books that have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. A former Special Forces soldier and Everest mountaineer, Bear now has a global TV presence and has become known worldwide as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure.

About the Illustrator Patrick Laurent is a freelance illustrator and designer.

From a very young age Patrick was constantly drawing and creating things; he loves working with all kinds of materials, but his starting point is always the classic pencil and paper. He lives in London with his wife and three children.

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MAY 2022

Bestseller

How to Pray:

A Guide for Young Explorers Pete Greig with Gemma Hunt

ECPA Christian Book Award Winner for Young People’s Literature - The bestselling book How to Pray in an accessible format for children and teenagers.

Inspired by the hugely successful How to Pray, Pete Greig takes his simple guide to prayer and gives children the same tools and encouragement. How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers is packed full of real life stories, teaching, fun facts, activities and inspiration to get creative and confident in prayer.

With insights and ideas from CBBC presenter and author Gemma Hunt, children’s workers and children from around the country, this is the go-to guide for prayer for a new generation.

9781529347746 • £10.99 TPB • 216x153mm • 256pp eBook: 9781529347760 Exclusive territories: UK; World (ex USA, Can) US Rights: Not for Sale Reading copies are available on request

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Bestseller

About the Authors Pete Greig is a writer, church-planter and bewildered co-founder of the 24-7 movement. He heads up Emmaus Rd in Guildford with his wife Sammy, serves as Vice-President for the NGO Tearfund and was part of the senior leadership team at HTB in London for seven years. Pete’s publications include Red Moon Rising, God on Mute, The Prayer Course and Dirty Glory. He loves art galleries, live music and knocking down walls.

Gemma Hunt presents CBBC‘s BAFTA award-winning children’s programme Swashbuckle. She features in the new video releases of the Alpha Course and the Prayer Course 2. A regular main stage host for Christian events such as Big Church Day Out and Spring Harvest, Gemma is also a children’s author and has extensive experience working with children.

Pete tweets regularly @petegreig

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Wingfeather Series

Wingfeather SAGA Andrew Peterson Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

About the Author Andrew Peterson is an award-winning author and also critically acclaimed in the music industry. He’s married to Jamie; they have two sons, Aedan and Jesse, and one daughter, Skye.

Andrew lives in Nashville, USA and is available for online events.

About the Illustrator Joe Sutphin was known in school as ‘that kid who can draw.’ He is the illustrator of Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions by Sheila Grau and the New York Times bestselling novel Word of Mouse by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein.

Did you know?

The Wingfeather Saga has now sold over a million copies worldwide!

The Wingfeather Saga is also available as an animated series and it can be watched online for free!

Season One has been viewed over five million times already!

Season Two is currently in production.

Facebook: The Wingfeather Saga Website: wingfeathersaga.com #WingfeatherSaga

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OUT NOW

Wingfeather Series

On the Edge of the DARK Sea of Darkness Adventure, Peril, Lost Jewels and the fearsome toothy cows of Skree Andrew Peterson

9781529359800 • £9.99 Demy Trade Paperback • 304pp eBook: 9781529359817 Audiobook: 9781529371147 Age range: 8+ years

Exclusive territories: BCN ex Can, ex EU US Rights: PRH Reading copies are available on request

North! Or Be Eaten Wild escapes, a desperate journey and the ghastly Fangs of Dang Andrew Peterson

9781529359831 • £8.99 Demy Trade Paperback • 352pp eBook: 9781529359848 Audiobook: 9781529371154 Age range: 8+ years

Exclusive territories: BCN ex Can, ex EU US Rights: PRH Reading copies are available on request

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OUT NOW

Wingfeather Series

the Monster in the hollows Bearded warriors, tasty fruits and the deadly secret of Chimney Hill Andrew Peterson

9781529359855 • £9.99 Demy Trade Paperback • 352pp eBook: 9781529359862 Audiobook: 9781529371376 Age range: 8+ years

Exclusive territories: BCN ex Can, ex EU US Rights: PRH Reading copies are available on request

The warden and the wolf king Winter, Green Hollows and the final battle Andrew Peterson

9781529359879 • £9.99 Demy Trade Paperback • 512pp eBook: 9781529359886 Audiobook: 9781529371383 Age range: 8+ years

Exclusive territories: BCN ex Can, ex EU US Rights: PRH Reading copies are available on request

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Wingfeather Series

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MARCH 2023

Wingfeather Series

Wingfeather tales Andrew Peterson

Return to the world of the Wingfeather Saga with Andrew Peterson and his all-star author friends.

Immerse yourself in a land of bomnubbles and quarrelling cousins, sea dragons and book publishers, thieves and Fangs and secret maps. Here within this book lie seven stories of the distant past, lost adventures, forgotten songs, and heartbreaking histories. The Shining Isle is restored, but Aerwiar is vast – and these authors have tales yet to tell...

• Explore the inner walls of Yorsha Doon, from the creator of Aewiar, Andrew Peterson • Jennifer Trafton’s warm and whimsical writing in “The Wooing of Sophelia Stupe” • Learn the origins of Ollister Pebmrick’s encounter with a raggant in “Willow Worlds”

by N. D. Wilson 9781399807012 • £12.99 Royal Trade Paperback • 348pp eBook: 9781399807029 Age range: 8-12 years Exclusive territories: Cw (ex Can); Ire; UK US Rights: Not for Sale Reading copies are available on request

• Travel with young Podo Helmer on an epic hunt for sea dragons by A. S. Peterson • Jonathan Rogers presents “The Ballard of Lanric and Rube” • Douglas McKelvey’s epic, heartbreakingly hopeful novella “The Places Beyond the Maps” • And discover what life was like for Maraly and Gammon in the first-ever Wingfeather comic!

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MARCH 2023

Wingfeather Series

Pembrick’s Creaturepedia Andrew Peterson

This detailed companion is essential to all who travel to the lands of Skree, and a must-have for all Wingfeather Saga fans. Now with allnew illustrations!

Sketcher, adventurer, disguiser, and sneaker Ollister B. Pembrick roamed all of Skree with a sketchbook and pen, searching behind every tree stump and under every stone, in every river and on every hill, to discover and document the endless living wonders of the Maker’s world. He risked life and limb – quite literally – to compile sketches and details of the creatures of Skree, usually from the cover of a hollow log, a hedge, or a pile of leaves.

9781399807036 • £8.99 B Format Paperback • 128pp eBook: 9781399807043 Age range: 8-12 years Exclusive territories: Cw (ex Can); Ire; UK US Rights: Not for Sale Reading copies are available on request

Refer to this carefully documented Creaturepedia before traversing through the Stony Mountains or harvesting fartichokes within a fortnight after a sandstorm. The drawings and field notes about squeeblins, toothy cows, oiples, and more will surely save any explorer’s life and will definitely keep them – and their appendages – from being gobbled. Tread carefully, young adventurer. The creatures within are not to be trifled with.

About the Author Andrew Peterson is an award-winning author and also critically acclaimed in the music industry. He’s married to Jamie; they have two sons, Aedan and Jesse, and one daughter, Skye.

Andrew lives in Nashville, USA and is available for online events.

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JULY 2021

Whistlestop Tales Series

Whistlestop Tales:

Paperback coming

october 2023

Around the World IN 10 Bible Stories

Krish and Miriam Kandiah | Illustrated by Andy Gray

Award-winning Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God! Voted Children’s Book of the year 2022 at the Christian Resources Together Awards, Whistlestop Tales also gained an Award of Merit at the Christianity Today 2022 Book Awards.

A superspy from Syria on a surprising secret mission.

An ancient mystery unlocked by a senator from Sudan.

A brave refugee from Jordan who makes history.

An Italian soldier whose world is turned upside down.

Discover these and other brilliant Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God!

9781529377538 • £10.99 HB • 216x153mm • 240pp 9781529377545 • £8.99 B Format Paperback • 240pp

Winner of the Children’s Book of the Year Awards 2022 Christian Resources Together Winner of the Award of Merit in the Children’s Category at Christianity Magazine Books Award

eBook: 9781529377552

About the Authors

Age range: 8-12 years

Dr Krish Kandiah is a theologian, author and activist, and works with the government to improve the lives of vulnerable children in the care system. He and his wife, Miriam, are birth parents, adoptive parents and foster carers and are passionate about helping children to flourish. Together they have authored fourteen books.

Exclusive territories: Cw (ex Can); EU; UK US Rights: Not for Sale Reading copies are available on request

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JULY 2022

Whistlestop Tales Series

Whistlestop Tales:

Paperback coming

oct0ber 2023

Around the Bible with 10 Extraordinary children

Krish and Miriam Kandiah | Illustrated by Andy Gray

Celebrate diversity and difference in the Bible with the next instalment from the awardwinning Whistlestop Tales.

A prince who was lost for words.

A sister who worried far too much.

A brother who walked differently through the world.

A girl who had to be seen to be believed.

Join Krish and Miriam Kandiah on another adventure through 10 retellings of stories from the Bible!

9781399801300 • £12.99 HB • 216x153mm • 240pp 9781399801324 • £8.99 B Format Paperback • 240pp eBook: 9781399801317 Audio: 9781399806510 Age range: 8-12 years Exclusive territories: Cw (ex Can); EU; UK US Rights: Not for Sale

While many people with disabilities, differences and disadvantages are often under-valued in our society, under-acknowledged in history and underrepresented, Krish and Miriam Kandiah team up again with illustrator Andy Gray to show how God gives people with disabilities a special mention, special honour and very special jobs.

About the Illustrator Andy Gray has been drawing for as long as he can remember. He’s also a DJ, producer, speaker, magician, and even a Church of England minister.

He’s worked professionally with children and young people for over thirty years in schools and churches.

Sometimes he gets bored. He is proud to be autistic and encourages people to embrace their uniqueness and live life to the full.

Reading copies are available on request

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OCTOBER 2021

Bobbie Dean Series

Bobby Dean Saves Christmas Aled Jones Illustrated by Rosie Brooks

From the nation’s best-loved choir boy, Aled Jones shares the adventures of Bobby Dean in his first ever children’s book.

Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-yearold Bobby Dean is more than a little nervous. Busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying not to laugh at all of the head teacher’s terrible jokes, he soon discovers that when he sings magical things can happen!

From rescuing kidnapped dogs to seeing ghosts, helping Santa, and even travelling back in time to make friends with a weary soldier at a very special football match, Bobby Dean’s first term is going to be one full of wonder, adventure and the magic of song!

Ideal for children aged 5-7 this Christmas!

About the Author 9781529376128 • £8.99 B Format HB • 192pp eBook: 9781529376142 Age range: 5-7 years Exclusive territories: World Reading copies are available on request

Aled Jones MBE has been a household name since the 1980s and will forever be remembered as one of the world’s most successful boy sopranos. He made his professional debut as a 12-year-old performing the role of the Angel in Handel’s Oratorio ‘Jeptha’ on BBC Two and BBC Radio 3 and aged 15 captured the hearts of the nation with his cover of the signature tune to The Snowman: ‘Walking in the Air’. He has performed for Pope John Paul II, HM the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales in a private recital, as well as presenting numerous radio and television programmes, including for children. To date, he has released forty albums which have sold millions of copies around the world and he has written four books, the most recent being Everyday Blessings, released with great success in 2020. Bobby Dean is Aled’s brand new and first-ever collection of books for children.

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APRIL 2022

Bobbie Dean Series

Bobby Dean and the Golden Egg Aled Jones Illustrated by Rosie Brooks

The second instalment in the Bobby Dean series Spring Term is here and if Bobby Dean thought his adventures were over, he couldn’t be more wrong!

He’s going to have to deal with a giant Easter Bunny, an evil wizard, and a trip to the zoo - and what is the story behind the strange golden egg? But massive news then comes in and Bobby Dean needs to rescue the school, and his home, from demolition!

With the help of his new pal, Noel the mouse, his fantastic gang of friends, and the magic of his voice, Bobby is in for another rollercoaster ride of a school term!

About the Illustrator

9781529376166 • £8.99 B Format HB • 208pp

Rosie Brooks is an illustrator based in London. Her illustrations have appeared in a large number of children’s books as well as across many advertising and marketing campaigns, for charitable and educational institutions.

eBook: 9781529376173 Age range: 8-12 years Exclusive territories: World Reading copies are available on request

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SEPTEMBER 2022

Inkwell Chronicles Series

The Inkwell Chronicles J.D. Peabody

Immerse yourself in this fast-paced middle-grade fantasy about magic ink, a secret society, and a boy who yearns to make his mark.

Eleven-year-old Everett wishes he were as brave as the characters in the comic books his dad draws. But when his father goes missing after a mysterious train crash in London, Everett and his little sister Bea are left with nothing but questions and a briefcase with a curious old pen. They soon discover that the pen is far from ordinary - in the right hands, its magical Ink can be used to create anything imaginable. But the Ink has dangerous enemies called Blotters, and soon Everett and Bea are running for their lives.

9781399805049 • £12.99 Demy HB • 384pp eBook: 9781399805063 Age range: 8-12 years Exclusive territories: Africa; ANZ; EU; Ind; Ire; M East; UK

Aided by Inklings, secret protectors of the Ink, Everett and Bea embark on a perilous quest across England and Scotland to track down a lost Inkwell that may be tied to their father’s disappearance. The magic of the Ink helps create escape routes and clever disguises, but the Blotters won’t stop until they’ve destroyed not just the Ink, but Everett and his family as well. Now it’s up to Everett to save the day, but he can’t seem to make the Ink work like everyone else can. Will Everett find a way to draw upon the most magical power of all - his courage - before it’s too late?

Not for Sale: Pacific Northwest

About the Author

Digital spreads available

J. D. Peabody has always loved stories, and his career has been spent improving his ability to write and tell them. The Inkwell Chronicles: The Ink of Elspet marks his first venture into children’s literature. J.D. is a native of the Pacific Northwest, where he lives with his wife, who offsets the perpetually gray skies. Learn more about J.D. and his books at www.jdpeabody. com.

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JULY 2021

Joyce Meyer

The Incredible Power of God’s Word Joyce Meyer

Newly adapted from #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer’s The Secret Power of Speaking God’s Word.

The Incredible Power of God’s Word will help children get to know God as they read his promises and apply his words to their lives. Grouped by topic, each entry in the book contains Bible verses, a child-friendly interpretation of each verse, and words of comfort and encouragement from Joyce Meyer. Topics include God’s care and protection of his children, being kind, loving family and friends, anxiety, hurt feelings and saying sorry.

About the Author

9781529375756 • £12.99 HB • 216x148mm • 96pp eBook: 9781529356120

Joyce Meyer is the bestselling author of more than 100 inspirational books, including The Power of Simple Prayer, Approval Addiction, Power Thoughts and Battlefield of the Mind. Joyce’s ‘Enjoying Everyday Life’ radio and television programmes are broadcast around the world.

Age range: 3-8 years Exclusive territories: UK Commonwealth ex Canada US Rights: HBGUS Digital spreads available

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JUNE 2022

Joyce Meyer

Uniquely You Joyce Meyer

From #1 New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer, this sweetly inspiring picture book encourages children to embrace their wonderfully unique God-given identities.

9781529375756 • £8.99 HB • 228x241mm • 32pp Age range: 3-8 years Exclusive territories: EU; Ire; UK US Rights: HBGUS Digital spreads available

Do you ever wish you looked more like your friend?

Or maybe you wish you were better at something, like soccer, or spelling, or drawing. Instead of comparing yourself to others or thinking about ways you could be different, remember this incredible truth – God made you the way you are for a reason, and you are amazing! You are beautiful and talented in your own unique ways, and you are exactly who God wants you to be. In this picture book, renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer invites children to find the joy that comes from embracing their own unique identities and celebrating the unique identities of those around them.

About the Author Joyce Meyer is the bestselling author of more than 100 inspirational books, including The Power of Simple Prayer, Approval Addiction, Power Thoughts and Battlefield of the Mind. Joyce’s ‘Enjoying Everyday Life’ radio and television programmes are broadcast around the world.

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SEPTEMBER 2021

Bedtime Book

You Are: A Book Of God’s Promises Emily Assell Illustrated by Lauren Copple

Blessings from the Bible, building confidence and faith in little ones.

You Are helps you share God’s promises in a natural, appealing way with little children. The delightful illustrations of parent and baby animals affirm the feeling of companionship and togetherness.

Each page includes a loving term of endearment, an encouraging spiritual affirmation, and a verse from Scripture to help imprint the Lord’s promises and truths on their hearts. You Are will teach your kids that they are cherished by you and by their heavenly Father.

9781529377576 • £6.99 Board Book with HB casing 150x150mm • 10pp

You Are is a delightful contemporary Christening, Dedication or New Baby gift.

This edition has been adapted for the UK market.

Age range: 0-5 years Exclusive territories: UK HH & Commonwealth (Ex Canada) US Rights: Tyndale House Reading copies are available on request

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SEPTEMBER 2021

Bedtime Book

Tonight: A Book of God’s Bedtime Promises Emily Assell Illustrated by Lauren Copple

Bedtime blessings from the Bible is a great way to end the day together.

The Bible speaks of God’s promises of protection and rest. Read these loving affirmations and encouraging Scriptures as you tuck your little one into bed.

Charming illustrations of baby animals and their parents bring a calming atmosphere and prepare your child for sleep. Creating a rhythm for peace and safety as part of the bedtime routine is proven to aid sleep for little ones.

Tonight is a delightful contemporary Christening, Dedication or New Baby gift.

9781529377569 • £6.99 Board Book with HB casing 150x150mm • 10pp Age range: 0-5 years Exclusive territories: UK HH & Commonwealth (Ex Canada) US Rights: Tyndale House

This edition has been adapted for the UK market.

About the Author Emily is a speaker, a nurse, an educator and a mum.

Her desire is to share the importance of speaking God’s Word over your littles and to create usable tools, in particular, books, that enable you to do just that. She believes that God’s Word has the power to change and impact lives. Emily lives in the USA.

Reading copies are available on request

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OCTOBER 2021

Children’s Bible

THE God Files NIV Bible Andy Robb

The number one Bible for every agent of God. This colourfully presented Bible – in which each book is styled as a ‘file’ – will invite children into the story of Scripture by encouraging them to play their part as agents with a mission, inspired by the adventures and impact of the special agents they read about, such as Joseph, David, Esther and Mary. In addition to the Agent Profiles, The God Files features a wealth of extra content to help children explore faith, learn about God and to start them off on a lifetime of Bible reading. Each book of the Bible has an introduction that informs agents of the key facts about the file, such as ‘Where the action happened’, and ‘Agents to look out for’. In each book, there are encoded verses to decipher, jokes, ‘Undercover Investigations’, ‘Fascinating Facts’, ‘Agent Essentials’ and much more.

9781529331653 • £19.99 HB • 197x130mm • 1536pp Age range: 7+ years Exclusive territories: UK; Ire; EU US Rights: NIV rights: Biblica Digital copies are available on request

The Bible also contains thirty two full-colour pages, packed with everything a young reader will need to become an agent of God – info on key agent activities, such as prayer, reading the Bible and what to expect at church (or, your ‘Agent Outpost’, as The God Files calls it), testimonies from famous Christians of the past and present, and notes on worship, the trinity and heaven – all vibrantly illustrated.

About the Author Andy Robb specialises in developing books for the Christian market and aimed at the 7-11 age range. He has authored nearly fifty books to date which includes the successful Boring Bible series of twelve books and the 50 Bible Stories series.

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For more information please contact the Hodder Faith Young Explorers Team:

Ruth Roff, Editor

Ruth.Roff@hodder.co.uk

Emily Short, Sales

Emily.Short@hodder.co.uk

Linda De Angelis, Marketing Linda.DeAngelis@jkp.com

Rhoda Hardie, Publicity

rhoda.hardie.pr@gmail.com

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