Oxford Children's New Titles Catalogue January-August 2024

Little Bear

Join Little Bear as he looks for the perfect place to sleep in this dreamlike bedtime story. With accompanying mindfulness exercises, this book is perfect for creating calm bedtimes.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Bedtime

• Mindfulness

• Dreamscapes

PUB DATE January 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Sarah Cordingley

ILLUSTRATOR Kamala Nair

THEMA CODE YBCS1

BISAC CODE JUV010000 JUV002160 JUV039050

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278561-9

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

NEW SERIES

This soothing story in an atmospheric, dream-like setting is perfect to share at bedtime.

Includes expertly written mindfulness exercises, created in consultation with a qualified mindfulness teacher – ideal for helping children to settle down at the end of a busy day and prepare for sleep.

Accompanied by audio content accessible via QR code, which includes a reading of the story, mindfulness exercises, a soundscape which can be used while you read the book aloud, and a lullaby.

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EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

SARAH CORDINGLEY worked in picture book publishing for many years before moving to Surrey and becoming a freelance editor and writer. She has written an array of stories in prose and rhyme and loves working on books for young children that will hopefully inspire a love for reading. Her favourite things include building Lego with her two sons, muddy walks with her Labrador and digging in the garden.

KAMALA NAIR grew up in Kerala, India surrounded by exotic wildlife, stunning beaches, lush green hills, and turquoise backwaters. She is a professional architect and children’s book illustrator. Her works are inspired by a harmonious blend of nature and architecture.

Little Dragon

Join Little Dragon as she searches for a bedtime hug in this enchanting story. With accompanying mindfulness exercises, this book is perfect for calm bedtimes.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Bedtime

• Mindfulness

• Dreamsc apes

PUB DATE January 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Sarah Cordingley

ILLUSTRATOR Kamala Nair

THEMA CODE YBCS1

BISAC CODE JUV010000 JUV002160 JUV039050

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

NEW SERIES

This soothing story in an atmospheric, dream-like setting is perfect to share at bedtime.

Includes expertly written mindfulness exercises, created in consultation with a qualified mindfulness teacher – ideal for helping children to settle down at the end of a busy day and prepare for sleep.

Accompanied by audio content accessible via QR code, which includes a reading of the story, mindfulness exercises, a soundscape which can be used while you read the book aloud, and a lullaby.

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EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

SARAH CORDINGLEY worked in picture book publishing for many years before moving to Surrey and becoming a freelance editor and writer. She has written an array of stories in prose and rhyme and loves working on books for young children that will hopefully inspire a love for reading. Her favourite things include building Lego with her two sons, muddy walks with her Labrador and digging in the garden.

KAMALA NAIR grew up in Kerala, India surrounded by exotic wildlife, stunning beaches, lush green hills, and turquoise backwaters. She is a professional architect and children’s book illustrator. Her works are inspired by a harmonious blend of nature and architecture.

She listens to the trickle of water inside the caves. Then a sudden whoosh of sparkle nearly blows her away. A puff of strawberry-scented stars makes the creatures all around feel soothed and sleepy.

There’s someone inside the cave she knows very well

and plunges into a deep pool.

ROARRR —over the waterfall, Little Dragon f lies!

The beautiful bubble keeps Little Dragon safe and dry as she falls down, down, down . . .

Who Rules the Rockpool?

When a big wave sweeps Crab and Prawn into a much larger rockpool, he has to reevaluate his place in the hierarchy. If Crab doesn’t RULE THE ROCKPOOL, who does?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Natural habitats

• Food chains

• Rockpool life

PUB DATE February 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Matty Long

ILLUSTRATOR Matty Long

THEMA CODE YBCS, YQF, YFP, YNN

BISAC CODE JUV002170 JUV029000 JUV019000 JUV029000

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278455-1

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

ISBN 978-0-19-278455-1

Learning meets humour in a hilarious narrative non-fiction picture book that explores how life works in a rockpool.

9 780192784551

Full of the trademark offthe-wall humour and detailed artwork of Matty Long, author of Super Happy Magic Forest and Who Ate All the Bugs? This is a title that rewards multiple readings. Non-fiction spread and a huntthe-rockpool-animal activity at the end of the book.

Useful for starting conversations about ecosystems at home and in the classroom.

SCAN ME!

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

Praise for Who Ate All The Bugs?

‘Delightful and very funny cartoon-style guide to food chains’ BookTrust

’Brilliantly funny and informative cartoon-style examination of mini-beasts’ LoveReading4Kids

‘Packed full of bright, eye-catching, and humorous characters with just the right amount of grossness for the intended younger audience.’ Books For Keeps

MATTY LONG is an award-winning author and illustrator. He holds a first-class degree in Illustration and a Masters in Children’s Book Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge School of Art. His debut picture book Super Happy Magic Forest was voted best new picture book of 2015 by a voting panel of 12,000 children, and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

I Want To Be A Frog

A series designed to get little ones moving and playing! In this story, readers are encouraged to copy Frog as he leaps, hops, and swims around the pond. Featuring a cutout mask, song, and animation, this series is truly interactive and a lot of fun!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Practicing movement

• Animal behaviours

• Dancing and singing

PUB DATE February 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Oxford Children’s Books

ILLUSTRATOR Pintachan

THEMA CODE YBLL YBCS2 YBG

BISAC CODE JUV002120 JUV051000 JUV009110 JUV009080 JUV002000

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 210x210mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278463-6

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

Features 8 key actions for readers to copy that come together into a dance at the end of the book.

Supports children’s development of motor skills and imagination. Scan the book’s QR code to hear the song and dance along!

SCAN ME!

EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

The little frog has hopped to his favourite place—the pond! He leaps across the lily pads, to find the

Leap Leap

PINTACHAN has over a decade of experience as an illustrator, meeting the needs of some of the biggest brands in Spain and around the world.

Big eyes, lots of smiles, bright colors and plenty of fun—Pintachan creates lively and whimsical imagery that’s charming in its simplicity.

He is based in Gijón in the north of Spain.

I Want To Be A Penguin

A series designed to get little ones moving and playing! In this story, readers are encouraged to copy Penguin as he hops, huddles, and slides on the ice. Featuring a cut-out mask, song, and animation, this series is truly interactive and a lot of fun!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Practicing movement

• Animal behaviours

• Dancing and singing

PUB DATE February 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Oxford Children’s Books

ILLUSTRATOR Pintachan

THEMA CODE YBLL YBCS2 YBG

BISAC CODE

JUV002380 JUV051000 JUV009110 JUV009080 JUV002000

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 210x210mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278468-1

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

Features 8 key actions for readers to copy that come together into a dance at the end of the book. TO BE

Scan the book’s QR code to hear the song and dance along!

Supports children’s development of motor skills and imagination.

EARLY YEARS | AGE 2+

Hop Hop

PINTACHAN has over a decade of experience as an illustrator, meeting the needs of some of the biggest brands in Spain and around the world.

Big eyes, lots of smiles, bright colors and plenty of fun—Pintachan creates lively and whimsical imagery that’s charming in its simplicity.

He is based in Gijón in the north of Spain.

How To Cuddle A Crocodile

It’s very important to look after your pet properly. But when that pet has VERY SHARP TEETH and doesn’t really like cuddles, showing them you care can be . . . complicated. A hilarious story about what might happen if a crocodile came to stay.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Animals facts

• Pet ownership

• Responsibility

PUB DATE February 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Sam Wilde

ILLUSTRATOR Sarah Horne

THEMA CODE YBCS YNNH YNNM 5AC

BISAC CODE JUV002010 JUV002190 JUV019000

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278657-9

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

Explores crocodile facts in a fun-filled celebration of the joys and responsibilities of having a surprising

Presents ridiculous scenarios, full of humour and heart.

Includes extra facts at the back to help readers learn even more about their favourite animal.

Acclaimed illustrator Sarah Horne (Panda at the Door) brings an energetic hilarity to the artwork.

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

Praise for the series

‘A hilarious story, made even more so with Sarah Horne’s expressive illustrations.’

Armadillo Postbag Picks ‘Imaginative illustrator Horne lets loose her imagination on Wilde’s warm-hearted and fun-filled story.’

Lancashire Post

SARAH HORNE learnt to draw whilst trying to explain her reasoning for an elaborate haircut at the age of nine.

An illustrator for over fifteen years, she has illustrated over 70 books. She lives in London.

SAM WILDE is a children’s book author, published by Oxford Children’s, part of Oxford University Press.

Wanna See A Llama?

Come on a llama chase with two friends around the city! There are wild and wacky animals to discover around every corner. But are any of them llamas? And can you follow the clues to where they might really be? A hilarious caper all about animal recognition with a fun fact file at the end of the book.

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Llamas

• Animal identification

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Simon Philip

ILLUSTRATOR Ian Smith YBCS

THEMA CODE

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

Brilliantly funny storytelling from Simon Philip, author of the award-winning You Must Bring A Hat.

ISBN 978-0-19-278354-7

9 780192783547

Ian Smith’s illustrations are packed full of humour and farce.

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278354-7

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

fun facts about a host of wild animals in the fact file at the end of the book.

A fantastically funny follow-up to Wanna See a Penguin?

A great way to practise animal recognition, featuring some familiar and not-so-familiar creatures.

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

Praise for Wanna See A Penguin?

‘I think this book is such good fun and would make a perfect read-a-loud book’

Bev Humphrey, School Library Association

SIMON PHILIP was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since. After studying History at Exeter University, he decided to become a primary school teacher. Teaching rekindled his love of children’s books, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is the author of I Don’t Know What to Call my Cat, You Must Bring a Hat, and the Waterstones Prize shortlisted I Really Want the Cake

IAN SMITH Ian Smith studied for a BA in Illustration at the University of the West of England and has been illustrating ever since. He is the illustrator of Wanna See a Penguin? and Wanna See a Llama? written by Simon Philip (OUP).

The Witches’ Sports Day

Winnie and Wilbur are taking part in the local witches’ sports day. The main event is the exciting broomstick obstacle race. Winnie is desperate to finally win it this year - but can they fly to victory? A spellbindingly sporty story that will have readers rooting for Winnie and Wilbur as they loop the loop and soar high in the sky.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Sports Day • Taking part • Competitions

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Valerie Thomas

ILLUSTRATOR Korky Paul

THEMA CODE YBCH YNWZ YNXW 5AC

BISAC CODE JUV032240 JUV032210 JUV032000 JUV037000

CBMC CODE A3M69

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 279x214mm

HARDBACK

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278778-1

HARDBACK PRICE AUD $27.95 | NZD $31.99

PUB DATE March 2024

32pp

A magically sporty story with relatable themes of taking part, team spirit and having a go.

Korky Paul’s intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief and mayhem!

Join Winnie and Wilbur as they tackle the high jump, cats’ tree climb and three-legged race.

Perfect for getting children in the sporty spirit ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

Winnie and Wilbur have been delighting fans all over the world for over 35 years.

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

Over 10 million Winnie and Wilbur books have been sold worldwide, in more than 44 languages.

‘Vivid and wondrous.’

The Sunday Times

HB: 978-0-19-278472-8

PB: 978-0-19-274816-4

HB: 978-0-19-277815-4

PB: 978-0-19-277813-0

HB: 978-0-19-278382-0

PB: 978-0-19-278383-7

VALERIE THOMAS was born in Australia and has lived there most of her life.

Since creating her characters Winnie and Wilbur in 1937, Valerie has taken them on all kinds of magical adventures.

KORKY PAUL was born in Zimbabwe and is a well-known illustrator the world over.

His drawings appear in more than 50 Winnie and Wilbur books, as well as many other titles.

Korky regularly visits schools and appears at festivals to promote his passion for drawing.

Gloria Goes for Gold

Gloria and her family of synchronized swimmers ALWAYS win gold at the Artistic Swimming Championships. But Gloria dreams of a prize she doesn’t have to share. So, when the Savannah Games come to town, Gloria decides to find a sport she can win all by herself!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Olympic and Paralympic G ames

• Sport

• Teamwork

• Ambition

• Family

PUB DATE June 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Marina Firth

ILLUSTRATOR Annabel Tempest

THEMA CODE JUV032000 JUV032240 JUV032060 JUV002000

BISAC CODE A3M79

CBMC CODE YBCS

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-1-38-205159-0

Perfect for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

Annabel Tempest’s joyous artwork brings energy and humour.

Themes of ambition and teamwork.

SCAN ME!

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

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978-0-19-277781-2

978-0-19-277866-6 978-0-19-278779-8

MARINA FIRTH lives in Hertfordshire, UK, where she takes inspiration from the nature around her. She likes to make up animal stories about the critters that visit her allotment, from the hungry mice who munch all her strawberries, to the local snake, who thankfully keeps a distance!

ANNABEL TEMPEST ‘s style is bright, bold and full of fun. She uses her experience as a surface pattern designer to bring lots of texture, layers, and patterns into her work. She is the illustrator of How to Change the World (Puffin), Daisy’s Dragons (Studio Press) and It All Began When I Said Yes (Simon & Schuster). Annabel lives in Somerset, UK.

Godfrey is a

Frog

Godfrey used to be a tadpole. Now he is a frog. He doesn’t think it’s a very exciting thing to be. Can his friends show him just how special he really is?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Self acceptance

• Loving yourself

• Frog life cycle

AUTHOR Alex Latimer

ILLUSTRATOR Alex Latimer

An important story about learning to love yourself will have readers jumping

Alex Latimer brings his trademark humour and wonderful characters to this affirming picture book.

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

Let Me Do It!

Teddy is NOT a baby anymore. So why won’t his family stop fussing over him? One day he decides to take matters into his own hands. Soon Teddy is brushing his own hair, buttoning his own coat, and even making his own breakfast. What could possibly go wrong?

KEY THEMES AND

TOPICS

• Toddler

• Independence

• Helping out

• Housework

PUB DATE August 2024

AGE 2+

AUTHOR Simon Philip

ILLUSTRATOR Ella Okstad

THEMA CODE JUV019000, JUV013070

BISAC CODE A3M79

CBMC CODE YBSC

RIGHTS World

A brilliantly funny story that deals with the highly relatable topic of children who just want to do things for themselves from award-winning author,

Perfectly balances chaos and mischief with a reassuring and empowering message.

Ella Okstad’s expressive illustrations perfectly capture Teddy’s stubborn yet lovable character.

SCAN ME!

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 2+

Praise for Simon Philip’s previous titles: ‘Another joyful story from Simon Philip with an important message.’

BookTrust

978-0-19-278354-7

SIMON PHILIP is the bestselling, awardwinning author of many picture books and fiction for children. He won the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book of the Year 2016 and was shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Simon’s books have been translated into 20+ languages.

ELLA OKSTAD Ella Okstad is the illustrator of the hugely popular Squishy McFluff series (Faber) and Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert series (Simon & Schuster). Her most recent picture book is The Drama Llama (Puffin). Her books have been translated into 20 languages and she lives in Norway.

EARLY YEARS | AGE 3+

Let’s Build

This little hardback book introduces the words little ones need to explore the science of building and engineering with confidence. The engaging art style and entertaining characters make the book fun to share, and because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Engineering

• Inventing

• Problem solving PART OF A 6 BOOK SERIES

PUB DATE January 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Helen Mortimer

ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Trapanese

THEMA CODE YBLA YNTP 5AC

BISAC CODE JNF013120 JNF007090

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 187x187mm

EXTENT 32pp

Ideas for grownups to get the most from reading this book with

Oxford language expertise provides just the right words to explore science with a key word glossary explaining tricky words.

Inspiring words that

explore the process

Hardback books that are the perfect size and shape for sharing and reading together.

Invent!

EARLY YEARS | AGE 3+

Engaging, friendly picture book approach to support vocabulary development.

Tinker

Tinkering and experimenting to shape your ideas are all part of getting the job done.

Will these pillars support the roof?

Praise for the Words For Little People series: ‘Empowering, interactive, fun, and with age appropriate language, these books are supportive, engaging and important’ Armadillo Magazine

Metal ones might be stronger?

Bzzz! Everyone learns by trying things out and making mistakes.

HELEN MORTIMER has had a career spanning more than 25 years and a number of leading children’s books publishers including HarperCollins and Oxford University Press.

Helen lives in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and when not at her desk she loves to explore the footpaths and towpaths close to her home.

CRISTINA TRAPANESE is an illustrator based in Naples, Italy where she also teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix. She works with traditional and digital art and likes to experiment with mixing media.

GLUE

Weather

This little hardback book introduces the words little ones need to talk about weather with confidence. The engaging art style and entertaining characters make the book fun to share, and because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Meteorology

• Seasons

• Climate

PUB DATE January 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Helen Mortimer

ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Trapanese

THEMA CODE YBLA YNNV 5AC

BISAC CODE JNF037080 JNF013120

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 187x187mm

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278704-0

EARLY YEARS | AGE 3+

Oxford language expertise provides just the right words to explore science with a key word glossary explaining tricky

Ideas for grownups to get the most from reading this book with children.

Hardback books that are the perfect size and shape for sharing and reading together.

Rain

When the water

in

clouds get too

they fall as rain. Rainfall can be a short shower or a heavy downpour.

up!

Engaging, friendly picture book approach to support vocabulary development.

EARLY YEARS | AGE 3+

Let’s splash!

Bzzz! All plants need rain and sunshine to grow but too much rain can cause flooding.

Rain makes the ground wet and squelchy. It also makes puddles.

Climate

Climate is what the weather is like over a long period of time and in a particular place. A hot climate! A cold climate!

Praise for the Words For Little People series: ‘Empowering, interactive, fun, and with age appropriate language, these books are supportive, engaging and important’ Armadillo Magazine

Scientists believe the world’s climate is changing because of things people do like driving cars, and cutting down trees.

Let’s plant more trees!

HELEN MORTIMER has had a career spanning more than 25 years and a number of leading children’s books publishers including HarperCollins and Oxford University Press.

Helen lives in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and when not at her desk she loves to explore the footpaths and towpaths close to her home.

CRISTINA TRAPANESE is an illustrator based in Naples, Italy where she also teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix. She works with traditional and digital art and likes to experiment with mixing media.

The Dolls’ House

One day Mia and her mum find an abandoned dolls’ house. They give it a lick of paint and leave it on the porch to dry overnight. As children from the street come to play, Mia begins to make new friends. Just one little boy doesn’t join in and Mia wonders how to help him overcome his shyness.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Inclusion

• New friends

• Community

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Tanya Rosie

ILLUSTRATOR Claudia Ravalli

THEMA CODE YBCS, YFN, YFNR

BISAC CODE JUV074000 JUV039000 JUV039060

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278389-9

HARDBACK PRICE AUD $27.95 | NZD $31.99

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 3+

A warm story about community and inclusion from exciting new writer, Tanya Rosie.

A fold-out page at the back of the book opens up to show the inside of the dolls’ house.

Explores important themes of friendship and empathy.

Claudia Ravalli’s illustrations bring a classic twist to this contemporary story.

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 3+

TANYA ROSIE grew up in Milton Keynes in a household filled with Iranian traditions (from her Mum), and a few Scottish ones too (from Her Dad). She currently works as a commissioning editor at Walker Books in London, and loves to write poems and picture books of her own. In all her writing, she likes to capture something of the way it was being a child. She now lives in St Albans, UK.

CLAUDIA RAVALLI was born in New York City. She now lives in Switzerland with her husband and two children. Early on in childhood, she was already exploring her creativity by drawing, and painting whenever she had the chance. Her passion for children’s books is primarily inspired by the magical world she imagined as a child.

They all brought their own dolls, too:

Astronaut Elephant Troll Dinosaur and the nesting dolls

which were a sweet, wooden family of five.

The Ballad of Cactus Joe

A staunch loner saguaro cactus, the lean ‘n’ mean prickle machine Cactus Joe, learns to value having others in his life in this heartwarming story about friendship.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Desert wildlife

• Friendship

PUB DATE April 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Lily Murray

ILLUSTRATOR Clive McFarland

THEMA CODE YBCS YNNT

BISAC CODE JUV039060 JUV029040 JUV019000 JUV002000

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 3+

A catchy, rhyming tale about a saguaro cactus, drawing on the real-life symbiotic relationship that the cacti have with birds.

Includes a fascinating nonfiction spread at the end for readers to find out more about desert wildlife.

Eye-catching fifth colour printed in neon orange on cover and inside spreads.

SCAN ME!

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 3+

‘This is a beautiful picture book with heart and humour’

Conor Bredin, Children’s Books Ireland

978-0-19-278386-8

LILY MURRAY grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere, spending much of her time making up stories.

Lily writes fiction and non-fiction, is the author of many picture books including A Dress with Pockets (Macmillan) and Hello, Hot Dog (Frances Lincoln).

978-0-19-277781-2

CLIVE MCFARLAND was raised in Omagh, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland and graduated from the Liverpool School of Art and Design. He is an author and illustrator of picture books including A Bed for Bear, Caterpillar Dreams, and The Fox and the Wild

Can We Go To Space Today?

Join Evie and her best friend Dr Dino on an incredible adventure, and learn all about space along the way.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Imaginative play

• Space travel

PUB DATE April 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Rosalind Spark

ILLUSTRATOR Kate Anfilova

THEMA CODE YBCS YNNZ

BISAC CODE JUV036010 JUV053020 JUV051000

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278586-2

ISBN 978-0-19-278586-2

The perfect introduction to science topics for young explorers who have lots of curiosity and big imaginations.

Character-driven storytelling with humour, energy, and attitude.

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

9 780192785862

Includes a double gatefold spread packed with fascinating space facts.

ROSALIND SPARK lives in South London and fell in love with stories when she was very small and constantly pestered her dad to make up sequels to her favourite fairy tales. Her writing is inspired by the many things in life she finds fascinating, which range from how the galaxy works to why sandwiches cut in triangles taste better.

KATE ANFILOVA likes to combine digital tools with traditional materials such as watercolours, gouache, pencils, and good old brushes for her illustrations. Ekaterina is based in Canada.

Coding

This little hardback book introduces the words little ones need to explore the science of the coding with confidence. The engaging art style and entertaining characters make the book fun to share, and because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Commands, Sequencing, Inputs and Outputs

• Problem solving

PUB DATE April 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Helen Mortimer

ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Trapanese

THEMA CODE YBLA, YNTC, 5AC

BISAC CODE JNF007090, JNF013120

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 187x187mm EXTENT 32pp

EARLY YEARS | AGE 3+

Oxford language expertise provides just the right words to explore science with a key word glossary explaining tricky words.

Hardback books that are the perfect size and shape for sharing and reading together.

Coding skills

Coding means giving step-by-step instructions to a computer in a language that it understands. ALSO

Engaging, friendly picture book approach to support vocabulary development.

EARLY YEARS | AGE 3+

But you don’t need a computer to learn about coding. You just need to be ready to have FUN!

CODING FUN DAY

We’re ready to play!

Talk in code!

Computers need to be told what to do in their own language.

Bzzz! Coding is also called programming.

Praise for the Words For Little People series: ‘Empowering, interactive, fun, and with age appropriate language, these books are supportive, engaging and important’ Armadillo Magazine

Imagine trying to guide someone through an obstacle course if they can’t see where they are going.

One step forward, left turn, two steps forward!

HELEN MORTIMER has had a career spanning more than 25 years and a number of leading children’s books publishers including HarperCollins and Oxford University Press.

Helen lives in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and when not at her desk she loves to explore the footpaths and towpaths close to her home.

CRISTINA TRAPANESE is an illustrator based in Naples, Italy where she also teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix. She works with traditional and digital art and likes to experiment with mixing media.

EARLY YEARS | AGE 3+

Our Bodies

This little hardback book introduces the words little ones need to explore the science of the human body with confidence. The engaging art style and entertaining characters make the book fun to share, and because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness!

KEY THEMES AND

TOPICS

• Anatomy

• Body functions

PUB DATE April 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Helen Mortimer

ILLUSTRATOR Cristina Trapanese

THEMA CODE YBLA, YNTA, 5AC

BISAC CODE JNF00709, JNF013120

CBMC CODE A2M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 187x187mm

EXTENT 32pp HARDBACK

Oxford language expertise provides just the right words to explore science with a key word glossary explaining tricky words.

Ideas for grownups to get the most from reading this book with children.

Hardback books that are the perfect size and shape for sharing and reading together.

EARLY YEARS | AGE 3+

Unique!

We all have different bodies . . . each one is amazing and makes everybody unique.

Engaging, friendly picture book approach to support vocabulary development.

Praise for the Words For Little People series: ‘Empowering, interactive, fun, and with age appropriate language, these books are supportive, engaging and important’ Armadillo Magazine

Can’t wait for our next swim!

HELEN MORTIMER has had a career spanning more than 25 years and a number of leading children’s books publishers including HarperCollins and Oxford University Press.

Helen lives in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and when not at her desk she loves to explore the footpaths and towpaths close to her home.

CRISTINA TRAPANESE is an illustrator based in Naples, Italy where she also teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix. She works with traditional and digital art and likes to experiment with mixing media.

Martha Maps It Out in Time!

Martha LOVES making maps! Step back in time with Martha’s amazing maps, packed with cool facts and fun details. She meets dinosaurs, mammoths, and ancient sea creatures as she travels all the way back to the beginning of time . . . and forwards to some of the fantastical things the future might bring!

• Paleontology • Curiosity

PUB DATE April 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Leigh Hodgkinson

ILLUSTRATOR Leigh Hodgkinson

THEMA CODE YBCS, YNNA, YNM, 5AC

BISCAC CODE

JUV009070 JUV016090 JUV016000 JUV002060

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

PAPERBACK

2 The follow-up to the bestselling Martha Maps It Out

Introduces children to the fascinating world of maps, and how they help us make sense of big topics.

Rich STEM themes: all about the concept of time, geology, and the history of our universe.

Inspiring, informative, and joyful: Martha’s maps will spark children’s curiosity.

Leigh Hodgkinson’s stunning and distinctive illustrations are full of energy, life, and fun.

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 3+

Praise for Martha Maps It Out

‘...full of fun details and true facts that are perfect for curious minds. The book radiates a contagious energy and excitement for the wonders of the universe.’

BookTrust

‘...a glorious picture book. Just like Martha, it has limitless potential for the classroom... This is an essential picture book which should be in every Key Stage One classroom. Highly recommended’

Sam Keeley, Just Imagine

Leigh Hodgkinson has been shortlisted for the Road Dahl Funny Prize twice and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Prize four times.

LEIGH HODGKINSON has written and illustrated picture books for Orchard, Bloomsbury, Nosy Crow and Simon and Schuster, and has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize twice and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal four times. Leigh is co-creator and art director of CBeebies animated pre-school series Olobob Top.

Bear vs Dragon

When Bear meets Dragon on an old, rickety bridge, they both refuse to budge. But while they stand and argue, the bridge is getting creakier and creakier.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Conflict resolution

• Unlikely Friendship

• Teamwork

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 3+

PUB DATE May 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Marcella Ferreria

ILLUSTRATOR Mark Chambers

THEMA CODE YBCS, YFQ YFH, YXH

BISAC CODE JUV019000, JUV039060 JUV037000, JUV002030

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 245x245mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278433-9

A laugh-outloud picture book with a

In Mark Chambers’ fabulous illustrations, the characters burst off the page with energy.

Themes of conflict resolution, friendship and teamwork.

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‘Children will love the impending sense of doom, the idiotic cluelessness of the protagonists and the insults Bear and Dragon hurl at each other... Lively and hilarious.’

The Bookseller

MARCELLA FERRERIA Born in Rio de Janeiro, Marcela Ferreira moved to London as a teenager. She started reading picture books (in English) after her children were born and hasn’t been able to stop since! Her first two picture books The Treasure (Magic Cat) and The Queen Next Door (Hachette) published in 2023.

MARK CHAMBERS is a British children’s illustrator who lives surrounded by the snowy peaks of the French Alps. He was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013 and won the Sheffield Children’s Picture Book Prize in the same year. He has also been shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards.

PICTURE BOOK | AGE 3+

The Legend of the Wild West Twins

Buffalo Lil and Buffalo Jill looked just the same, but they were as different as apple-pie and cacti. When there’s a big HOO-HA at the Wild West competition, they learn that there’s more than one way to be a cowgirl.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Twin sisters

• Celebrating different personalities

• Girl power

• Rodeos

PUB DATE May 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Jodie Lancet-Grant

ILLUSTRATOR Katie Cottle

THEMA CODE YBCS, YXF, YFC,5AC, 5PS

BISAC CODE JUV013070, JUV014000 JUV042000

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World DIMENSIONS

ISBN 978-0-19-278691-3

9 780192786913

An original picture book about supportive sibling relationships, valuing different personalities, A fun adventure story with a Wild West setting, the book

From the bestselling author of The Pirate Mums.

From the bestselling author of TheMumsPirate

Jodie Lancet-Grant Katie Cottle

Illustrated by

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Praise for The Pirate Mums ‘A rainbow-hued riot of sea shanties and pirate banter. The Guardian

The Pirate Mums, published by Oxford University Press and an award-winning communications director at publisher Pan Macmillan. She has over ten years of publicity and marketing experience in the industry and has also worked as a freelance copywriter and journalist. Jodie lives in East London with her wife and their twin daughters.

KATIE COTTLE is an illustrator and print-maker living and working in Bristol. Her work is mainly based around a narrative and often informed by the marks and colours created through traditional lithography. She also works digitally, using an iPad, and occasionally paints with gouache.

The Boy Who Painted the World

When a boy stumbles into a blank book, he thinks it looks empty . . . until he meets a paintbrush. Although the boy is certain that he can’t draw or paint, the brush encourages him to try-and it soon becomes clear that anything can be turned into something. With a bit of imagination, the possibilities are endless-you can paint the world!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Creativity

• Making mistakes

• Art

• Painting

PUB DATE July 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Tom McLaughlin

ILLUSTRATOR Tom McLaughlin

THEMA CODE YBCS2, YNA, YPAB, 5AC

BISAC CODE JUV003000 JUV019000 JUV039140

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278534-3

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

ISBN 978-0-19-278534-3

A joyous exploration of artistic expression and imaginative play.

9 780192785343

Bright, bold artwork and energetic storytelling from bestselling author Tom Includes activity ideas after the story.

A strong counter to perfectionism, this book is all about embracing perceived mistakes and turning them into creative opportunities.

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TOM MCLAUGHLIN Before becoming a writer and illustrator, Tom McLaughlin spent nine years working as a political cartoonist for The Western Morning News thinking up silly jokes about even sillier politicians. Then, in 2004 Tom took the plunge into illustrating and writing his own books. Since then he has written and illustrated children’s books including the bestselling Accidental series, as well as working on animated TV shows for Disney and Cartoon Network.

Oh no, it’s getting messy again.

Finally, they had all the colours of the rainbow!

As they played on the rainbow slide, there were splats, splodges, drips, and blobs everywhere.

What the Crow saw Below

A curious little crow starts to question why the older crows always look for danger below. Maybe if she looks above she’ll find the courage to spread her wings?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Overcoming fears

• Prejudice

• Joy

PUB DATE August 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Robert Tregoning

ILLUSTRATOR Greg Stobbs

THEMA CODE YBCS, YFP YFV, YXP 5AC, 5PS

BISAC CODE JUV039120 JUV002040 JUV057000

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World DIMENSIONS

A beautifully written text from the author of The Dress in the Window with a strong theme about not making judgements based on the opinions of others.

Greg Stobbs’s graphic artwork makes this a stunning, original book to treasure.

A fable-like tale which explains an important idea to children through masterful storytelling.

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PICTURE BOOK | AGE 3+

Praise for The Dress in the Window

‘...warm, loving picture book, filled with sparkle, dash and unconditional acceptance.’

The Guardian

ROBERT TREGONING studied at the Glasgow School of Art before leaping into a career on the West End stage.

As an LGBTIQA+ writer, Robert hopes to help children and adults alike to accept and celebrate all that makes us uniquely ourselves. The stories Robert writes are the stories he wishes he could have read as a child.

GREG STOBBS is an illustrator, street artist and associate lecturer from the South East of the UK. He’s worked internationally on a range of projects, from installations to interactive art pieces. In 2020, Greg created the illustrated digital backdrops for the BBC’s Cbeebies Christmas Pantomime. His debut picture book, Don’t Ask the Dragon by poet Lemn Sissay, was published in 2022. Greg likes to develop work that crosses the boundaries between fine art, street art, and children’s book illustration.

The young crow followed suit, and joined the warbling, warning wail, for down upon the ground they glimpsed a bristly, bushy tail!

Rustle, rustle. What was moving on the forest floor? The birds began their danger call, Caw, caution, caw, caw, caw!’ ‘

The Twirly Wiggly Dance

Little Intisar has a BIG job at her Auntie Mahira’s wedding: she’s going to dance in the group performance! But as Intisar struggles with getting the routine right, her family of movers and groovers come to the rescue to show her being herself is far more fun than being perfect.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Muslim wedding

• Confidence

• Family

PUB DATE August 2024

AGE 3+

AUTHOR Farrah Riaz

ILLUSTRATOR Navya Raju

THEMA CODE YBCS2, YNMD YNMC, YNRP 1FKA, 5AC, 5HKU

BISAC CODE JUV051000 JUV017090 JUV030020 JUV074000

CBMC CODE A3M79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 270x230mm

EXTENT 32pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278967-9

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $18.95 | NZD $21.99

A story about trying your best, embracing your mistakes, and dancing to your own beat, with the joyful backdrop of a Muslim wedding.

Authentically written and illustrated by Farrah Riaz and Navya Raju—both exciting debuts!

978-0-19-278967-9

Features a non-fiction spread about the events in

FARRAH RIAZ grew up listening to the soundtrack learnt about the joys of storytelling through reading, playing with Barbies and The Sims. The Twirly Wiggly Dance is her first picture book, based on a real childhood memory.

NAVYA RAJU Navya Raju (pronounced Now-ya) is an illustrator from Hyderabad, India, although she has just moved to Manchester, UK. Navya has a background in architecture, which inspires many of her illustrations. The Twirly Wiggly Dance is her first picture book.

Mirabelle and the Midnight Feast

Best friends Mirabelle and Carlotta sneak into big sister Edith’s bedroom during a sleepover and accidentally break one of her prized possessions. If Edith finds out, they’re in big trouble. Does this mean the end of their planned midnight feast?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Sleepovers

• Older siblings 9 780192783783

PUB DATE February 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

BISAC

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World excl. US

From the creator of Isadora Moon, featuring Isadora’s half witch, half fairy naughty cousin, Mirabelle Starspell! Perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a healthy dose of mischief and magic. This book will have you cackling with glee!

Explores in a fun and gentle way the idea that older siblings need their own space.

Includes themes of honesty and the importance of owning up to your mistakes.

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YOUNG

FICTION | AGE 5+

‘The cheerful two-tone illustrations are beautifully simple, and you can’t help but love Mirabelle’s cheeky expressions’ BookTrust

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Illustrated throughout in witchy purple and black.

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HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

Kitty and the Snowball Bandit

Meet Kitty. A superhero-in-training, with cat-like superpowers. Join Kitty in a snowy adventure! In this story the young superhero is on a mission to track down the Snowball Bandit and stop them from ruining everyone’s snow day fun!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Superheroes

• Making new friends • Winter fair

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Paula Harrison

ILLUSTRATOR Jenny Løvlie

THEMA CODE YFF YFCF YFP

BISAC CODE JUV071000 JUV017010 JUV002110 JUV002050 JUV032080

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World excl. US

This is the purrfect series for newly confident readers, cat lovers, and fans of superhero stories, Isadora Moon, and

illustrated in twocolour throughout by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner Jenny Løvlie and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison.

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4

Kitty stood at the edge of the fairground and peered into the darkness. Beyond the Winter Fair, there was a row of steps leading down to the riverbank. The squeaking noise had stopped, and Kitty hesitated, unsure which way to go.

Sienna hurried down the steps, sniffing the air. ‘It definitely smells like danger!’ she muttered to herself.

‘This way, Kitty! We’ll be able to see everything from up there.’ She pointed to a bridge with icicles hanging from the railings.

‘Jenny Løvlie sets an incredible scene with her dramatic black and orange illustrations on almost every page’

Kirkus Reviews

The girl threw another lump of snow which hit Kitty on the forehead. Snow dripped down Kitty’s mask and she wiped it off quickly.

‘Got you!’ called the Bandit, running off again.

‘Hold on! I just want to talk to you,’ cried Kitty.

‘You’d

me

PAULA HARRISON is the bestselling author of series such as The Rescue Princesses and The Secret Rescuers and now the Kitty series.

JENNY LØVLIE won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for her debut picture book, The Girls, and illustrates the internationally successful Kitty series.

She is fascinated by the strong bond between humans and animals and loves using bold colours and shapes in her work.

better catch

then!’ The girl grinned and dashed away into the dark. Kitty chased the other girl across the park. They raced around trees and jumped over bushes. Kitty worked hard

The Wind in the Willows

Enter the world of The Wind in the Willows, where Mole and Ratty explore the riverbanks with new friend Toad. This heartwarming tale of friendship, with stunning illustrations and a new introduction from David Roberts, is perfect for all ages.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Friendship

• Countryside

• Manners & etiquette

AUTHOR Kenneth Grahame

ILLUSTRATOR David Roberts

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YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

‘I realized I had illustrated a story about love and friendship [...] and the story of love between friends, who chose each other to create for themselves a family’

David Roberts

The River Bank

ere’s cold chicken inside it,’ replied the Rat brie y; ‘coldtongue coldhamcoldbeefpickledgherkinssaladfrenchrollscresssandwichespottedmeatgingerbeerlemonadesodawater—’

‘O stop, stop,’ cried the Mole in ecstacies: is is too much!’

‘Do you really think so?’ inquired the Rat seriously. ‘It’s only what I always take on these little excursions; and the other animals are always telling me that I’m a mean beast and cut it very ne!’

e Mole never heard a word he was saying. Absorbed in the new life he was entering upon, intoxicated with the sparkle, the ripple, the scents and the sounds and the sunlight, he trailed a paw in the water and dreamed long waking dreams. e Water Rat, like the good little fellow he was, sculled steadily on and forebore to disturb him.

‘I like your clothes awfully, old chap,’ he remarked after some half an hour or so had passed. ‘I’m going to get a black velvet smoking-suit myself one day, as soon as I can a ord it.’

‘I beg your pardon,’ said the Mole, pulling himself together with an e ort. ‘You must think me very rude; but all this is so new to me. So— this—is—a—River!’

e River,’ corrected the Rat.

‘And you really live by the river? What a jolly life!’

‘By it and with it and on it and in it,’ said the Rat. ‘It’s brother and sister to me, and aunts, and

KENNETH GRAHAME was born in Scotland in 1859. On leaving school he worked at the Bank of England during the day and also wrote articles, stories, and poems, which he submitted to many publications. He married in 1899 and had a son, Alastair.

The Wind in the Willows was originally a story for Alastair, and was spoken aloud as short stories. Only after that did Grahame put them into one book which was published in 1908. He died in 1932 and is buried in Oxford.

DAVID ROBERTS was born in Liverpool. He always loved drawing from an early age and couldn’t wait to escape high school and go to art college. There he developed a keen interest in pottery and fashion and went on to study a degree in fashion design at Manchester Metropolitan University.

After university he worked as a milliner and began to get work as a fashion illustrator, but always felt his true calling was in children’s book illustration.

Isadora Moon Helps Out

When Isadora’s mum gets fairy flu, Isadora is determined to be the best nurse possible. But Isadora’s attempts to help go a bit wrong, and she accidentally makes baby sister Honeyblossom magically grow to giant proportions! Can she find a cure before the situation gets even bigger?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Looking after others

• Family

• Empathy

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR

Muncaster

BISAC CODE JUV037000 JUV013060 JUV017150

CBMC CODE B3L69

RIGHTS World excl. US

The Isadora Moon series has sold nearly 5 million copies worldwide. In this brand-new story, Isadora practices her nursing skills and takes care of her mum.

for newly independent

who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite.

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YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

‘The

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

Rudy and the Ghastly Gathering

Rudy and Femi have been invited to Edie’s birthday party! But ghost parties are a little different to what they’re used to, and there are spooky pranks, ghastly games, and a hunt for a missing poltergeist to deal with. Will they conquer their fears and give Edie the best birthday ever? Prepare for a hauntingly good time with Rudy and his friends.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Mystery

• Friendship

• Teamwork

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Paul Westmoreland

ILLUSTRATOR George Ermos

THEMA CODE YBD YFMF YNWY YNXB3 5AF

BISAC CODE JUV039060 JUV079000 JUV032140 JUV069000

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World excl. US

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278259-5

Rudy’s distinctive wolf boy qualities (his heightened senses, impulsive and mischievous nature, rapacious appetite, and loyalty to his friends) all come into play in his adventures.

Bridges the gap between picture books and independent reading. Perfect for reluctant readers.

Celebrating an exuberant boy character with a nose for adventure, powered by strong friendships and a belief that kindness and empathy for others will always win the day.

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YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

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‘Paul Westmoreland’s debut gothic-inspired middle grade series will forge a love of reading in little ones with an appetite for adventure. Packed with mischief, irresistible characters, colourful illustrations & lots of heart, Rudy’s werewolf skateboarding escapades are the perfect spooky read for Halloween!’ London Mums Magazine

PAUL WESTMORELAND has been a professional writer for over 25 years, creating award-winning advertising for TV, cinema, radio and digital campaigns. He is now a full-time author, and this is his first children’s book series. He writes about Rudy and his friends in the comfort of his own home, tucked away in South London.

GEORGE ERMOS is an illustrator, maker, and avid reader from Derbyshire, England. He works digitally and loves illustrating all things curious and mysterious. He is always trying to incorporate new artiness from the various world cultures he reads about and explores.

YOUNG

Emerald and the Lost Treasure

When Emerald finds a precious teddy lying in a clump of seaweed, she’s tempted to keep it for herself, but the tag says it belongs to a human called Jack. Emerald asks her land-loving friend, Isadora Moon, and Isadora’s cousin, Mirabelle, to help her return it and together they embark on an exciting adventure across the land and sea!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Mermaids

• Blended families

• Being yourself

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

THEMA CODE YBD YNXB6 YFMF 5AF

BISAC CODE JUV066000 JUV039060 JUV037000

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World excl. US

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278401-8

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $16.95 | NZD $18.99

From the creator of Isadora Moon, featuring Isadora’s mermaid friend, Emerald!

Isadora Moon, Emerald, and Mirabelle appear in a story together for the first time ever!

Explores themes of the importance of looking after our planet and the challenges of trying to act unselfishly.

Perfect for readers who are looking for a mermaid story with a splash of wildness and wonder.

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YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

‘I am so excited about my new MERMAID series! I have always wanted to write a book about mermaids and it’s been so

much fun getting to explore a new corner of the Isadora Moon

universe’

Harriet Muncaster

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HB: 978-0-19-278397-4

PB: 978-0-19-278873-3

978-0-19-278399-8

A charming and funny series of first chapter books beautifully illustrated in two-colour.

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch.

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

Search for the Sasquatch

When Croaky Hopper joins the Woggle Scouts, he gets more than he bargains for. Instead of bake sales and crafting, Croaky’s whisked away on an expedition to search for a Sasquatch! Suddenly the excitable young frog is thrust into the kind of daring escapade he’s always dreamed of, and best of all, he’s got new friends to share the adventure with.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Adventure

• Scouts

• Friendship

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Matty Long

ILLUSTRATOR Matty Long

THEMA CODE YFP YFC

BISAC CODE JUV002120 JUV001000 JUV039060 JUV052000

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World excl. US

DIMENSIONS 184x142mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278518-3

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $16.95 | NZD $18.99

NEW SERIES

Written by the awardwinning creator of Super Happy Magic Forest Matty Long - packed with his trademark humour and lovable characters.

A story of friendship; lonely Croaky bonds with his fellow Woggle Scouts, Sheena the Mouse and Winston the Puffin, through their love of adventure.

Full of colourful illustrations and action-packed text –ideal accessible fiction for emerging readers.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

But they got there eventually. Winston unpacked the van, and it quickly became obvious he didn’t travel light. The puffin’s pack was ginormous.

‘Looks like you brought the whole Woggle Scout hall with you,’ said Sheena, as the three of them set out into the woods.

Croaky wasn’t interested in what was in Winston’s bag. He had other questions on his mind. And pretty soon, one of them leapt right out.

MATTY LONG is an award-winning author and illustrator. He holds a first-class degree in Illustration and a Masters in Children’s Book Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge School of Art. His debut picture book Super Happy Magic Forest was voted best new picture book of 2015 by a voting panel of 12,000 children, and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

Mirabelle and the Haunted House

When Mirabelle gets so cross with her brother, Wilbur, that she says she wishes he would just disappear, she doesn’t actually think it will happen. How will she get him to come back? Hopefully a new friend can lend a ghostly hand. . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Siblings •Brothers

• Halloween • Ghosts

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

the creator of Isadora Moon, featuring Isadora’s half witch, half fairy naughty cousin, Mirabelle

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YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

‘The cheerful two-tone illustrations are beautifully simple, and you can’t help but love Mirabelle’s cheeky expressions’ BookTrust

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES

Illustrated throughout in witchy purple and black.

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

Supersized Squirrel and the Great Wham-OKablam-O!

When a meteor crashes into a woodland, some of the residents find that they have gained strange new superpowers. Some will use it for evil, but others, like Sonny the Squirrel, will always use his super size and strength for good.

A graphic novel series full of supersized heart, adventure, and laughs!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Graphic novel

• Superpowers

• Friendship

PUB DATE April 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Luke Séguin-Magee

ILLUSTRATOR Luke Séguin-Magee

THEMA YNUC YFF YFP

BISAC JUV008050, JUV008110 JUV008020, JUV002230 JUV002210, JUV039060

CBMC CODE B3N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS

Packed with large colourful comic book panels and plenty of funny text and illustrations!

A BIG bold actionadventure series with teamwork and friendship at its heart.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

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Canadian author-illustrator LUKE SÉGUIN-MAGEE grew up reading comics and then doodling his own characters and creating stories to make his little sister laugh. Later in life, he went on to study fine art in Canada and multimedia design in Denmark, before designing graphics, illustrations and animations for a wide range of clients in Denmark, Canada, and USA. These days he has returned to doing what he loves most, creating characters and stories for picture books, comics, and single illustrations. Luke is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

Marv and the Humongous Hamster

When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit, he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . . Disaster strikes when Dr Boom uses his latest invention to make Nibbles the classroom hamster HUMONGOUS! Armed with his super-suit and robot sidekick, Pixel, Marvin leaps into action to become the invincible, unstoppable superhero, MARV!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Superheroes

• Classroom pets

• Responsibility

PUB DATE May 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Alex Falase-Koya

ILLUSTRATOR Paula Bowles

THEMA CODE B3N79

BISAC CODE JUV002180, JUV071000

CBMC CODE YFF

RIGHTS World excl. North America

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

PAPERBACK ISBN 978-0-19-278052-2

PAPERBACK PRICE AUD $16.95 | NZD $18.99

Celebrating the powers of kindness and imagination! An adorable robot sidekick, superpower suit, and brand-new baddie in every

Humongous Hamster offers readers a fun action-packed look at the responsibilities of pet ownership.

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ALEX FALASE-KOYA has been writing children’s fiction since he was a teenager and was a winner of Spread the Word’s 2019 London Writers Awards for YA and Children’s.

Marv is his debut series and he is the co-author of The Breakfast Club Adventures, the first fiction book by England footballer Marcus Rashford.

PAULA BOWLES studied

Illustration at Falmouth College of Art and is a children’s book illustrator working for Nosy Crow, Simon and Schuster, and Oxford Children’s.

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Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth

Gordon is the Meanest Goose on Earth. Until, that is, one day an act of kindness changes Gordon’s world. And for some reason, he can’t find enjoyment in things he used love – like shouting at babies, or punching sharks. Which sets him a rocky road of redemption, where he needs to find the courage to say sorry for all of his misdeeds.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Bullying

• Kindness

• Redemption

• Forgiveness

PUB DATE June 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Alex Latimer

ILLUSTRATOR Alex Latimer

THEMA CODE B3N79

BISAC CODE JUV002280, JUV019000 JUV039000

CBMC CODE YFQ

RIGHTS World excl. North America

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

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ISBN 978-0-19-278865-8

A hilarious new children’s book character. This book is packed with laugh-out-

9780192788658

The debut chapter book series from bestselling picture book creator Alex Latimer.

Incredible visual storytelling with black and red illustrations on every page.

A heartwarming tale of redemption.

Isadora Moon Sunny Days Activity Book

Take Isadora on holiday with this fun-filled activity book, perfect for keeping Isadora Moon fans entertained!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Holidays

• Summer

• Magic

• Activities

PUB DATE June 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

THEMA CODE B2L79

BISAC CODE JUV054000, JUV037000

CBMC CODE YBGC, YBGH

RIGHTS World excl. North America

DIMENSIONS 230x180mm

EXTENT 64pp

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Sunny Days Activity Book

Packed with 50 activities, perfect for the summer

Packed with spellbinding puzzles, colouring-in, and more!

Harriet Muncaster

A school holiday essential for Isadora Moon fans.

Encourages problem solving, play and creativity.

Contains puzzles, colouring, drawing, word searches, look-and-find and more.

Harriet Muncaster

Praise for the Summer Fun Activity Book

Packed with activities including colouring-in, search-and-find, simple maths puzzles and much more, this seasonal activity book is perfect for keeping fans of the bestselling Isadora Moon and Mirabelle series busy over the summer holidays. Parents in Touch

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

Isadora Moon and the Frost Festival

In this brand-new story Isadora has a festive adventure full of frosty winter magic!

Isadora is so excited to be going to the Frost Festival, a huge celebration of the winter fairies. But in the hustle and bustle Isadora loses sight of Pink Rabbit. Can she find him before the grand fairy lights are switched on?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Winter

• Festivities

• Fairs • Getting lost

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

Isadora Moon series has sold over 4 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 37 languages.

with lots of fun

and things to make and do in the back.

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flew along, the air began to sparkle and I noticed tiny snowflakes swirling about in the frozen air. The clouds below started to look like snowy landscapes. I could see mountains and valleys, icy waterfalls, and glittering snowy houses! I munched on the

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

‘The most lovable vampire ever created.’ Guardian

snowballs and snuggled back into my seat between Aunt Crystal and Uncle Wren at the front, as the wind whipped at my hair and nipped at my nose.

‘Good idea,’ I said, feeling relieved that Estrella was here. ‘Maybe we’ll even spot the star at the same time.’ We fluttered up into the air together, looking down at the huge clearing from up above. We hovered over the gleaming

Highly illustrated throughout in black and pink.

ice rink swarming all over with fairies, at the striped canopies of all the stalls, at the pointed roof of the carousel spinning round and round, and at the green fir trees all around, their snowy tops glowing white in the moonlight.

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HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

Mirabelle and the Picnic Pranks

When Mirabelle plays too many pranks and isn’t allowed at her parents’ picnic party, she has a brilliant idea: she’ll take a shrinking potion, so she’ll be too tiny for anyone to see! But Mirabelle discovers that the garden is a little more dangerous when you’re no taller than a blade of grass. Has the mischief gone too far this time . . . ?

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Summer party

• Minibeasts

• Mischief & Magic

PUB DATE July 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

THEMA CODE B3N79

BISAC CODE JUV013070, JUV037000

CBMC CODE YFN, YNXW

RIGHTS World excl. North America

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

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A hilarious Mirabelle story involving shrinking adventures in the garden and trampolining on trifle.

Includes theme of honesty, and considers the highs and lows that come with being a mischief maker.

From the creator of Isadora Moon, featuring Isadora’s half witch, half fairy naughty cousin, Mirabelle.

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Praise for Praise for Mirabelle and the Haunted House Book

‘Young readers, especially Mirabelle’s countless human friends, will delight in this the ninth adventure... ‘ Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub

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Illustrated throughout in witchy purple and black.

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES

HARRIET MUNCASTER is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

YOUNG FICTION | AGE 5+

Emerald and the Royal Runaway

The palace are busy preparing for a very important visit from another royal family, The Seadragons, so Emerald must be on her best, most princess-like behaviour.

When Prince Mola Seadragon takes a Manta Ray from the royal stable and runs away, Emerald follows and discovers they have much more in common than she thought.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Expectations

• Self-confidence

• Friendship

PUB DATE August 2024

AGE 5+

AUTHOR Harriet Muncaster

ILLUSTRATOR Harriet Muncaster

THEMA CODE B3N79

BISAC CODE JUV013080, JUV066000, JUV034000

CBMC CODE YFN, YNXB6

RIGHTS World excl. North America

DIMENSIONS 185x129mm

EXTENT 128pp

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From the world of

The most rebellious princess under the sea

The most rebellious princess under the sea Harriet Muncaster and the Runaway Royal

Perfect for readers who are looking for a mermaid story with a splash of wildness

Emerald is spiky and wild and absolutely NOT like a normal mermaid princess.

Explores themes of how to deal with other people’s expectations, and feeling comfortable in your own skin.

SCAN

My stepsister, Delphina, was doing excited somersaults in the water, leaving trails of sparkling bubbles behind her.

‘I can’t wait for our guests to arrive!’ she squealed. ‘What do you think they’ll be like, Emerald?’

‘I don’t know,’ I shrugged.

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Praise for Emerald and the Ocean Parade

‘With themes of being true to yourself, and being a good friend, this gentle chapter book will delight all young mermaid and under-the-sea fans ‘ BookTrust

All I wanted to do was find a quiet place to start on my school project. My teacher, Mrs Shell-Clacker, wanted us all to write about something new we had learned over the summer holidays to share with the rest of the class. It was almost time for school to start again and I hadn’t got around to writing anything!

Mola and I grinned at each other. The day had turned out to be so much fun after all. Just being ourselves seemed to have turned everything magic!

‘I really hope you’ll visit again,’ I said. Mola nodded. ‘And you should come and visit us in the Kingdom of Aquilla too!’

‘I’d love to,’ I replied. ‘Let’s make sure we always stay in touch!’

‘Always!’ agreed Mola.

HARRIET MUNCASTER

is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series, Mirabelle and Emerald, companion series to Isadora Moon, and stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch.

Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.

Reggie Rabbit and the Great Carrot Heist

He might be small, but Reggie Rabbit, Detective, will keep the city safe!

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Mystery

• Urban setting

• Crime noir

• Graphic novel

PUB DATE May 2024

AGE 6+

AUTHOR Swapna Reddy

ILLUSTRATOR Becka Moor

THEMA CODE YFCF, XQYFCF, YFD YFP, 5AH

BISAC CODE JUV021000, JUV008120 JUV008040, JUV001000 JUV002210

CBMC CODE C3N79

RIGHTS World excl. North America

DIMENSIONS 190x152mm

EXTENT 176pp

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An adventurepacked detective series full of

Half traditional fiction, half graphic novel, Reggie Rabbit has a stunning visual style, influenced by crime noir and vintage comics.

Written by Swapna Reddy,

pen name of DAVE PIGEON author Swapna Haddow.

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Chapter One

SWAPNA REDDY also writes as Swapna Haddow. Her first published book, Dave Pigeon (Faber), illustrated by Sheena Dempsey, received rave reviews and went on to win three regional awards in the UK and was shortlisted for the prestigious Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award. Friendship and humour are always at the heart of what she loves to write. Swapna now lives in New Zealand with her husband, son, and their dog, Archie.

BECKA MOOR lives in Manchester with her partner and two cats, Hank and Martha. Since graduating in 2012, Becka has illustrated over 70 books (and counting!).

She has a real passion for strong character design and funny stories. Her work is often described as cute and a little bit quirky, with lots of detail and humour!

Jack the Fairy: The Day the Unicorns Stopped Farting

On Jack’s tenth birthday he discovers that he’s a fairy. A real one, With magical powers. Now he must save humanity from a terrible threat - the unicorns have stopped farting, which means human happiness has dropped to dangerous levels.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Secret magical world

• Friendship

• Identity

PUB DATE May 2024

AGE 7+

AUTHOR Tom McLaughlin

ILLUSTRATOR Tom McLaughlin

THEMA CODE YFQ, YFH, YFC, 5AF

BISAC CODE JUV019000 JUV037000 JUV001000

CBMC CODE C3N79

RIGHTS World excl. North America

DIMENSIONS 190x152mm

EXTENT 192pp

A fabulously flatulent adventure from the author of The Accidental Prime Minister In Mark Chambers’ fabulous illustrations, the characters burst off Themes of conflict resolution, friendship and teamwork.

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Praise for The Accidental Prime Minister

‘A totally hilarious story, brilliantly written and amusingly illustratedwith clear undercurrents of reality.’

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TOM MCLAUGHLIN Before becoming a writer and illustrator, Tom McLaughlin spent nine years working as a political cartoonist for The Western Morning News thinking up silly jokes about even sillier politicians. Then, in 2004 Tom took the plunge into illustrating and writing his own books. Since then he has written and illustrated children’s books including the bestselling Accidental series, as well as working on animated TV shows for Disney and Cartoon Network.

Uncle Dave croaks.

DICTIONARIES & THESAURUSES | AGE 8+

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 8+

THEMA CODE YRD, YPC, CBD

BISAC CODE JNF048030 JNF029000 REF008000

CBMC CODE C4N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 210x148mm

EXTENT 608pp

HARDBACK ISBN 978-0-19-279487-1

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Oxford Primary Dictionary

This new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary has contemporary and comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It’s complete with new words, up-to-date definitions, appropriately levelled examples and expanded end matter to support and empower young learners to explore words.

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Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boosts skills for tests and exams.

DICTIONARIES & THESAURUSES | AGE 8+

Clear, simple and accessible with numbered meanings, word classes and inflections in full. New words and up-to-date definitions provide support with contemporary language and spelling.

Created using the Oxford Children’s Corpus, a unique database of millions of words written for and by children.

HB edition end matter 'Language Toolkit' has been revamped, reworked and redesigned for the new edition. The Export edition end matter includes some of the new content (word origins, word classes, spelling, punctuation) but differs with am Export edition only vocabulary boosting colour illustrated section covering thematic topics such as writing letters and emails, human body, food and healthy living, technology, and more.

THEMA

BISAC CODE JNF048030 JNF029000 REF022000

CBMC CODE C4N79

RIGHTS World

DIMENSIONS 210x148mm

608pp

Oxford Primary Thesaurus

The new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Thesaurus contains new words emerging from significant events. Comprehensive and appropriate coverage on synonym usage, examples, word webs, writing tips and overused word panels make this thesaurus the perfect companion to empower young learners to explore words.

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—HERE BE MONSTERS, Alan Snow

a chance to pounce.

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TO DESCRIBE AN ANIMAL’S BODY:

• agile, nimble, sinewy, wiry; lumbering, majestic, mighty, muscular, powerful The cheetah stretched its long, sinewy body.

TO DESCRIBE AN ANIMAL’S SKIN OR COAT:

• coarse, fluffy, furry, glistening, glossy, hairy, leathery, matted, prickly, scaly, shaggy, shiny, silky, sleek, slimy, slippery, smooth, spiky, thick, thorny, tough, wiry, woolly; dappled, mottled, piebald, spotted, striped She was a strong, well-made animal, of a bright dun colour, beautifully dappled, and with a dark-brown

announcement NOUN 1 The head reads the announcements in assembly.

• notice 2 The prime minister issued an announcement • statement, declaration, proclamation, pronouncement 3 heard the announcement on TV.

• report, bulletin, newsflash

VERB 1 I was annoyed that I missed the bus.

• irritate, bother, displease, exasperate, anger, upset, vex, trouble, worry

OPPOSITE please

2 Please don’t annoy me while I’m working.

• pester, bother, harass, badger, nag, plague, trouble, try (informal) bug

annoyance NOUN

•

1 Mrs Garcia’s face showed her annoyance

Up-to-date and relevant vocabulary to support today’s students with language and writing.

2 ‘I’m quite well,’ I answered • reply, respond, return To answer quickly or angrily is to retort.

➤ to answer back She doesn’t like it when I answer back

• argue, protest, object anthology NOUN

collection

VERB I anticipate that the result will be a draw.

• expect, predict, forecast, foretell

Boosts vocabulary with thousands of carefully chosen words, synonyms and antonyms.

The answers to the quiz are on the next page.

• solution, explanation answer VERB

1 You haven’t answered my question.

• give an answer to, reply to, respond to, react to, acknowledge

Gives clear, accessible, ageappropriate examples, relevant to the language children use inreal life in their reading and writing.

Builds essential literacy and writing skills with spelling, grammar, and punctuation support and tips for creative writing.

• sorry, repentant, remorseful, regretful, penitent, contrite OPPOSITE unrepentant

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Pollyanna

This stunning Oxford Children’s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Pollyanna – the ultimate tale of the power of positivity.

Features an introduction by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Optimism

• Belonging

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Eleanor H. Porter

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Each classic features a personal introduction from a contemporary author, with insights on how their work was inspired by the story.

Packed with bonus material providing insights for readers, facts, activities, and more.

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ELEANOR H. PORTER was born in Littleton, New Hampshire in 1868. She studied at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and married in 1892. She then began writing short stories which were published in newspapers and magazines such as Harper’s Weekly. Her first novel, Cross Currents, was published in 1907 but she is best-known for her internationally-acclaimed novel, Pollyanna, which was published in 1913 and went on to be adapted for theatre, television, and screen productions. Eleanor Porter died in 1920 in Massachusetts.

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

This stunning Oxford Children’s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Alice in Wonderland – the famous story of one girl’s adventure to a fantastical realm. Features an introduction by Frances Hardinge and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Growing up

• Manners

• Dream world

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Lewis Carroll

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CBMC CODE D3N79

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DIMENSIONS 198x129mm

EXTENT 304pp

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CHARLES LUTWIDGE DODGSON (1832–1898), known by his pseudonym Lewis Carroll, was an English mathematician, lecturer, and writer. He was born in Daresbury, England, and excelled academically, becoming a Mathematics Lecturer at Christ Church, Oxford. Carroll is most famous for his timeless stories, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass

The Call of the Wild

This stunning Oxford Children’s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to The Call of the Wild –an ultimate survival story.

Features an introduction by Anthony McGowan and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Nature and instinct

• Wilderness and freedom

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Jack London

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CBMC CODE D3N79

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DIMENSIONS 198x129mm

EXTENT 304pp

These stunning Oxford Children’s Classics are the perfect addition to any young reader’s

Each classic features a personal introduction from a contemporary author, with insights on how their work was inspired by the story.

Packed with bonus material providing insights for readers, facts, activities, and more.

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JOHN LONDON (1876–1916) was born in San Francisco, California. He authored numerous works, including The Call of the Wild and White Fang, which featured his deep love of nature. He married twice, had two children, and lived an adventurous life, traveling the world and writing about his experiences.

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Heidi

This stunning Oxford Children’s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Heidi – a heartwarming tale about the power of nature.

Features an introduction by Julia Green and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Power of nature

• Perseverance

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Johanna Spyri

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BISAC CODE JUV007000

CBMC CODE D3N79

RIGHTS World excl. US

DIMENSIONS 198x129mm

EXTENT 384pp PAPERBACK

FICTION | AGE 9+

These stunning Oxford Children’s Classics are the perfect addition to any young reader’s bookshelf.

Each classic features a personal introduction from a contemporary author, with insights on how their work was inspired by the story.

Packed with bonus material providing insights for readers, facts, activities, and more.

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19

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JOHANNA SPYRI was born in 1827 near Zurich in Switzerland, the daughter of the village doctor. In 1852 she married and moved to Zurich, publishing her first book in 1871. She was a prolific writer for both adults and children but is now chiefly remembered for Heidi, which was published in 1880 and inspired by the landscape of the Alps. Her husband and only son died in 1884 and she devoted the rest of her life to writing and charitable causes. She died in 1901.

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Pride and Prejudice

This stunning Oxford Children’s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Pride and Prejudice – the classic love story. Features an introduction by Malorie Blackman and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Marriage

• Matchmaking

• Reputation

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Jane Austen

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BISAC CODE JUV007000 JUV026000

CBMC CODE D3N79

RIGHTS World excl. US

DIMENSIONS 198x129mm

EXTENT 488pp

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Packed with bonus material providing insights for readers, facts, activities, and more.

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JANE AUSTEN (1775-1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen’s plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

This stunning Oxford Children’s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – the iconic adventure novel.

Features an introduction by Candy Gourlay and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Slavery and freedom

• Society and identity

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Mark Twain

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CBMC CODE D3N79

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DIMENSIONS 198x129mm

EXTENT 416pp

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Packed with bonus material providing insights for readers, facts, activities, and more.

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MARK TWAIN was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1935 in Missouri, USA. He trained and worked as a printer until 1857 when he became an apprentice pilot on the steamboats of the Mississippi River. After a brief spell as a miner in Nevada he took up journalism and began using the pen name Mark Twain. Some years of travelling and lecturing followed and in 1870 he married and settled in Connecticut where, in 1876, he wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The sequel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, was published eight years later.

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

This stunning Oxford Children’s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – a timeless tale packed with adventures.

Features an introduction by Candy Gourlay and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Rebellion and growing up

• Loyalty and friendship

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Mark Twain

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CBMC CODE D3N79

RIGHTS World excl. US

DIMENSIONS 198x129mm

EXTENT 304pp

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ISBN 978-0-19-278926-6

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Each classic features a personal introduction from a contemporary author, with insights on how their work was inspired by the story.

Packed with bonus material providing insights for readers, facts, activities, and more.

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MARK TWAIN was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1935 in Missouri, USA. He trained and worked as a printer until 1857 when he became an apprentice pilot on the steamboats of the Mississippi River. After a brief spell as a miner in Nevada he took up journalism and began using the pen name Mark Twain. Some years of travelling and lecturing followed and in 1870 he married and settled in Connecticut where, in 1876, he wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The sequel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, was published eight years later.

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The Jungle Book

This stunning Oxford Children’s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to The Jungle Book – the world-famous adventures of the boy raised by wolves. Features an introduction by Nizrana Farook and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS

• Fostering

• Identity and belonging

PUB DATE March 2024

AGE 9+

AUTHOR Rudyard Kipling

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DIMENSIONS 198x129mm

EXTENT 256pp

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ISBN 978-0-19-278931-0

These stunning Oxford Children’s Classics are the perfect addition to any young reader’s bookshelf.

Each classic features a personal introduction from a contemporary author, with insights on how their work was inspired by the story.

Packed with bonus material providing insights for readers, facts, activities, and more.

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RUDYARD KIPLING was born in India, in 1865. Just before his sixth birthday Rudyard and his sister were sent to England to receive their formal education. At the age of sixteen he returned to India and worked as a journalist on a local newspaper. In 1886 his first book, Departmental Ditties, was published, and during the years that followed he had success with many more books including, in 1889, The Jungle Book. He married in 1891 and settled for a while in the USA, however he then returned to England and from there moved to South Africa. He continued to write until his death in 1936.