MMS for Redback Publishing 2023

GLOBAL CATALOGUE 2023 INCLUDING RIGHTS

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Death Metal Emo Elves AUTHOR:

Dean Rankine PRICE:

£7.99 F O R M AT:

Paperback, 130x200mm, 234 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

DEATH METAL EMO ELVES

Children’s Humerous Fiction AGE:

9+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

When tragedy threatens his gherkin‑height chances at the prestigious Battle of the Bands, Emo’s mysterious encounter with an Elfender Spellcaster might just save his people from a lifetime of Polk music AND raise the most Elvish of All to rock more than his comfy chair.

PB ISBN 978-1-761400-00-1

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

BOOK

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PB ISBN 978-1-76140-002-5

PB ISBN 978-1-76140-003-2

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PB ISBN 978-1-76140-001-8

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LILY THE INVENTOR

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Lily the Inventor AUTHOR:

Claire Thompson I L L U S T R AT O R :

Zoe Bennett PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

STEM AGE:

8+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

Lily’s mind is full of wonderful ideas and WHIZZ-BANG inventions! She ponders, puzzles and plans. She studies, sketches and scribbles.

When her biggest hero needs a little extra help, Lily knows just what to do. She sets to work on her most important invention yet!

PB ISBN 978-1-76140-025-4

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Into The Ocean AUTHOR:

Caroline Thomas and Jordana Marshall PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages

INTO THE OCEAN

GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

2+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

It’s a sparkling day in the park and spring brained birds are building a beautiful nest. But there is something that does not belong there.

As the seasons change, the mask does not. Instead, it begins a journey around the world, encountering wildlife from all over.

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-94-4

A story about protecting our oceans and the life within it.

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THE KANGAROO WHO COULDN’T BELIEVE IT

The Kangaroo Who Couldn’t Believe It AUTHOR:

Robert Cox & Jim Robins PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 270x215mm, 32 pages GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

4+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

There has been no rain for months and all the watering holes are dry. Terrifying winds have brought dust storms and bush fires. But worst of all is what the humans have brought.

Then, one day, Keith wanders off alone and sees something he just CANNOT BELIEVE!

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-37-5

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-24-4

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-35-1

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Ultimate Adventure Sports AUTHOR:

Sally Warren PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

Sports, People and Places AGE:

8+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-98-2

ULTIMATE ADVENTURE SPORTS

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-99-9

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-96-8

This awesome series takes the pursuit of thrill-seeking to crazy, daring levels, giving kids an insight into the amazing world of adventure sports. Inside these books you will learn about each sport, where to do it, how to do it and what gear you’ll need. Challenge yourself and step up to the edge with this adrenaline-packed adventure sports series.

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HB ISBN 978-1-922322-97-5

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CONTINENTS OF THE WORLD

STEM Is Everywhere AUTHOR:

John Lesley PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

Geography & History AGE:

8+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-39-5

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-41-8

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-43-2

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-44-9

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-45-6

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-50-0

Find out all about Earth’s continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live.

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-51-7

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NON-FICTION SERIES:

Globetrotters AUTHOR:

Jane Hinchey PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

Geography & History AGE:

GLOBETROTTERS This exciting new series for young globetrotters explores the landscapes, culture and people of countries around the world.

Inside each book you’ll find current information, maps, statistics, fun facts, timelines and photographs.

20+ TITLES COMING SOON

10-14 years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

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HB ISBN 978-1-922322-09-8

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-06-7

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-08-1

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-29-6

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-34-0

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-31-9

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-27-2

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-37-1

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-26-5

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-07-4

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-48-7

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-38-8

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-35-7

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-42-5

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-33-3

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-36-4

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-95-1

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-28-9

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-32-6

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-40-1

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NON-FICTION

STEM IS EVERYWHERE

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STEM Is Everywhere AUTHOR:

John Lesley

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Universe, including us and our daily lives, can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series, you will find out how easy STEM is to understand and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.

PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

STEM AGE:

8+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-86-3

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-80-1

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-84-9

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-90-0

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-82-5

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-85-6

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-87-0

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-88-7

HB ISBN 9781925860832

HB ISBN 9781925860818

HB ISBN 9781925860894

HB ISBN 9781925860795

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NON-FICTION SERIES:

Amazing Structures AUTHOR:

Caroline Thomas PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

Physics/History AGE:

8+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

AMAZING STRUCTURES Find out how some o f the world’s most amazing buildings and structures were b uilt and how they shape our u rban environment.

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-94-8

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-92-4

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-93-1

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-91-7

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NON-FICTION

AUSTRALIA’S REMARKABLE WILDLIFE

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Australia’s Remarkable Wildlife AUTHOR:

John Lesley PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

Biology AGE:

8+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-99-3

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-38-2

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-01-6

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-95-5

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-96-2

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-02-3

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-98-6

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-39-9

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-00-9

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-97-9

Australia has been an isla nd continent surr ounded by oceans for m illions of yea rs.

During this lo ng, long time , its animals h ave evolved into species that are uniq ue and preciou s. Covered w ith feathers, fur, spikes or sca le s, Australia’s w ild creatures can be beautiful, frightening a nd even dange rous. Find ou t about Austra lia’s remarka b le wildlife in this series, then lo ok at them in a whole new w ay.

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NON-FICTION SERIES:

Exploring the World of Computers AUTHOR:

Frances Payne PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages

EXPLORING THE WORLD OF COMPUTERS

SUBJECT ARE A:

Digital Technology AGE:

10-14 years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E

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Computers are everywhere, from watches to satellites, and toys to vacuum cleaners. Just knowing how to switch computers on is no longer enough.

Start your knowledge journey right here in this series for kids who want to be at the leading edge as computers evolve into the future.

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-70-2

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HB ISBN 978-1-925860-71-9

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-72-6

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HB ISBN 978-1-925860-73-3

NON-FICTION

COUNTRIES OF ASIA-PACIFIC

This exciting series explores the landscapes, culture and people of the Asia Pacific region. Inside each book you’ll find current information, maps, statistics, fun facts, timelines and photographs.

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Countries of Asia Pacific AUTHOR:

Jane Hinchey PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x233mm, 32 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

Geography, History & Environment AGE:

10-14 years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-86-2

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-01-5

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-02-2

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-03-9

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-00-8

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-06-0

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-05-3

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-04-6

HB ISBN 9781925630305

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-29-9

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-28-2

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-31-2

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-82-4

HB ISBN 9781925630855

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-83-1

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-84-8

HB ISBN 9781925630077

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YA SERIES:

Lost Girls AUTHOR:

Jane Tara PRICE:

£7.99 F O R M AT:

Paperback, 210x135mm, 256 pages SUBJECT ARE A:

YA Fiction AGE:

12+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

LOST GIRLS • 5 FRIENDS • 8 COUNTRIES • 1 AMAZING ADVENTURE!

An exciting new series filled with friendship, travel and love…

COMING SOON

PB ISBN 978-1-925860-44-3

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PB ISBN 978-1-925860-45-0

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PICTURE BOOK

MY AMAZING ANIMAL ALPHABET ALLITERATION BOOK

TITLE:

My Amazing Animal Alphabet Alliteration Book AUTHOR:

Rachael Robertson PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 200x287mm, 32 pages GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

2+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-92-0

Angry ants, curious caterpillars and elegant elephants are just some of the magnificent creatures you will meet in My Amazing Animal Alphabet Alliteration Book. Follow along from A to Z and become immersed in incredible illustrations and clever alliterations to ignite the imagination of the reader.

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PICTURE BOOK TITLE:

KOALAS DON’T RUN

Koala’s Don’t Run AUTHOR:

Janet White PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

2+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-47-0

A bushfire is coming! All the animals are trying to escape. They fly, slither, hop, run...but what about the koalas? Can Mother Koala and Joey run faster than the flames that are coming after them? An exciting and touching story about animals in the Australian bush, and how people help them in times of natural disasters.

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PICTURE BOOK

BOOGIE WOOGIE BIRD

TITLE:

Boogie Woogie Bird AUTHOR:

Alison Stegert & Sandra Severgnini PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 230x240mm, 32 pages GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

2+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-93-7

Curlew’s lonely shrieking frazzles his friends. They beg him to try fancy dancing to woo a mate, sending him to the best birdy dancers in the bush. But clumsy Curlew can’t find his groove until the right bird comes along...

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PICTURE BOOK TITLE:

The Platypus Who Couldn’t Swim AUTHOR:

Robert Cox & Jim Robins PRICE:

£12.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 277x223mm, 32 pages

THE PLATYPUS WHO COULDN’T SWIM

GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

4+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

Poor Penny Platypus has never been able to swim, and what makes it worse is she just doesn’t know why.

All she knows is that she’s terrified of the water and is cruelly teased by one bully in particular.

TITLE:

The Koala Who Couldn’t Sleep AUTHOR:

Robert Cox & Jim Robins PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 276x235mm, 32 pages GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

2+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-922322-55-5

THE KOALA WHO COULDN’T SLEEP Everyone knows that what koalas do best is sleep. That’s why young Clive feels different.

He doesn’t want to sleep, he just wants to play.

He thinks maybe he’s really a monkey who was mixed up at birth.

HB ISBN 978-1-925860-55-9

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PICTURE BOOK

THE KOOKABURRA WHO COULDN’T LAUGH

When two kookaburras fall in love and their three eggs hatch into babies, it seems they have the perfect family all ready to do what kookaburras do best... laugh.

TITLE:

The Kookaburra Who Couldn’t Laugh AUTHOR:

Robert Cox & Tim Robins PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 276x235mm, 32 pages GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

2+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-925630-80-0

TITLE:

THE TOOTH FAIRY

The Tooth Fairy

Join Tara in her adventure to Fairyland, as she finds the answer to where her lost teeth go!

AUTHOR:

Marisa Alo PRICE:

£11.99 F O R M AT:

Hardback, 276x235mm, 32 pages GENRE:

Picture Book AGE:

2+ years R I G H T S AVA I L A B L E :

World ex Au

HB ISBN 978-1-92586-03-6-8

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