Quarto Childrens Autumn 2024 Catalogue

Contents Meet The Quarto Family.......................3 Pre-school and Early Years..................5 Picture Books......................................11 Non-fiction...........................................23 Young Adult.........................................54 Gift and Novelty...................................56 Contact Information............................69

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The Quarto Group Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Ivy Kids Eco

Established in 1983, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books publishes high-quality picture books, gift titles, poetry and voice-led non-fiction that celebrates the richness and diversity of our world today.

Boasting the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series created by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, award-winning picture books from David Litchfield, Bethan Stevens, Joseph Coelho, The Fan Brothers, and many others, as well as The Story Orchestra gift books and the New York Times bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, we are also the home of First Editions, dedicated to debut picture-book talent.

Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, eye-catching books for eco-conscious consumers. We publish joyful stories and non-fiction, predominantly about nature and the environment that look to the future with positivity and allay eco-anxieties.

Our planet-friendly mission is to endeavour, wherever possible, to print locally to where our books will be sold, on post-consumer recycled paper and employ carbon offsetting methods to reduce our environmental footprint. We are a fledgling imprint taking huge strides in creating a new vision for sustainable publishing.

Happy Yak

Wide-Eyed Editions

Happy Yak is Quarto’s new fun and funny imprint, launched in 2021. Our books make children smile, giggle and laugh out loud! We publish imaginative preschool novelty and board books, playful picture books and uproarious factpacked non-fiction titles. All our books burst with Happy Yak’s upbeat sense of fun. Look out for our eye-catching design, contemporary illustration style and colours that pop.

Wide-Eyed Editions is the home of illustrated non-fiction that opens eyes to a whole wide world of wonder. Our books are expertly written with well-crafted, engaging text, extraordinary illustration, innovative novelty elements, and outstanding design with beautiful, tactile cover finishes. We bring a fresh and contemporary eye to traditional non-fiction topics – on everything from art to armchair travel – crafting treasured titles that will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Words & Pictures Words & Pictures: two little words that, together, mean a lot. We provide what’s on the tin – literally: words, and pictures. It doesn’t get more accessible than that! Our books appeal to all sorts of kids, from fact-fans and visual learners for gentle education, to those who are tuned into popular culture, or excited to explore the world around them through engaging and easily digestible books. We also publish profile- or partnership-led books that bring people and brands closer to the children who love them.

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Holler Holler is the new 12+/YA non-fiction imprint within Quarto Kids. The name Holler was chosen to appeal to the YA and crossover markets and reflects the ambition for young people to be heard, to celebrate their lives loudly with bold voices and attention-getting topics. Holler books will publish in a range of formats and price points, colour and mono, in biography, social issues, self-help & wellbeing and graphic non-fiction.

The Quarto Group Quarry Books

Becker&Mayer! Kids

Quarry Books was started in 1997 to extend Rockport Publishers’ business to a nonprofessional audience. Dedicated to providing instruction and inspiration to creative makers everywhere, Quarry Books offers authoritative, beautifully designed and illustrated inspiration and reference books for a wide range of enthusiasts, including artists, illustrators, crafters, cooks, parents, and educators on subjects ranging from beekeeping and bread making to urban sketching and science activities for kids.

becker&mayer! kids publishes engaging books and craft kits for children on humorous, culturally significant, and trending topics, including popular licensed content. The imprint’s craft kits combine on-trend subjects with exciting activities that are both fun and educational. Its books are distinguished by their innovative formats that invite interaction and boost comprehension, with an element of whimsical and irreverent fun.

Walter Foster Jr

Kaddo

Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, edutainment, history, craft, nature, preschool concepts, and more.

As a creator of content for children and families, Walter Foster Jr. strives to bring out that childlike wonderment in all of us and inspire lifelong interests.

Kaddo is Quarto's gift imprint, publishing puzzles, games, card decks and stationery.

Our gifts encourage both adults and children to learn, play and explore the world in new, fun ways through our innovative formats and meaningful gameplay. Kaddo produce gifts that surprise and delight, engaging audiences of all ages.

Design Eye Always exciting, always creative, Design Eye make clever books for children to understand what’s under the surface of our beautiful, complex world.

Collaborating with expert authors and outstanding illustrators, our list spans novelty and high-interest STEAM and pop-culture topics; gift, activity, reference and picture books. We specialise in paper-engineering, kits and components. Design Eye is a B2B, coedition imprint, selling global rights to renowned publishers.

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Pre-school and Early Years My First Story Orchestra: Swan Lake

Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Introduce babies and toddlers to the magic of classical music with this reimagining of one of legendary composer Tchaikovsky’s most famous ballets. Read the story text in each circle aloud and press the buttons on each page to activate the sounds! This encourages interactive learning via an immersive experience.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711295469 September 5, 2024 £9.99 • Board Book • 14 Pages 16.7 cm H | 16.7 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

My First Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker

Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children aged 0–3 through illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and programme music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711295506 September 5, 2024 £9.99 • Board Book • 14 Pages 16.7 cm H | 16.7 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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Pre-school and Early Years Monsters at Bedtime Laura Baker, Illustrated by Nina Dzyvulska Happy Yak 9780711286573 October 3, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Children will love this super-fun picture book packed with hilarious monsters all getting ready for bed... well some of them! Follow the monsters as they go through the bedtime routine, in their very special monster way!

There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork and lots of amusing mishaps.

The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence.

ISBN: 9780711276383

ISBN: 9780711276703

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ISBN: 9780711286603

Pre-school and Early Years MiniTouch: Nature

Illustrated by Mini Magique Studio Welcome to MiniTouch: Nature! A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones from birth upwards. Introduce the natural world and first colours, and boost motor skills with sensory touch-and-feel fabrics.

Happy Yak 9780711291447 August 8, 2024

£6.99 • Board Book • 10 pages

MiniTouch: Toys

Illustrated by Mini Magique Studio The MiniTouch series for babies aged 0-3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text, each book makes a beautiful addition to your child's play space or bookshelf, forming an eyecatching collection.

Happy Yak 9780711291485 August 8, 2024 £6.99 • Board Book • 10 Pages

Also available:

ISBN: 9780711291423

ISBN: 9780711291409

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Pre-school and Early Years

Fish and Friends Surya Sajnani This sensory bath book magically changes colour when dipped in water!

Spark your baby’s imagination and make bath time awash with giggles with this fun version of peekaboo involving a vibrant range of sea creatures.

Happy Yak 9780711296190 September 5, 2024 £10.99 • Bath Book • 8 Pages 14.5 cm H | 17.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Frog and Friends Surya Sajnani Splish, splash and be amazed as the beautiful artwork in Frog and Friends comes to life when brushed or dipped in water, revealing a world of colour and hidden pond creatures.

Happy Yak 9780711296213

September 5, 2024 £10.99 • Bath Book • 8 Pages 14.5 cm H | 17.5cm W | 350.2g Wt

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Pre-school and Early Years Discover more by Wee Gallery

Peekaboo Ocean 9780711275331 Cloth book | £12.99

Peekaboo Forest 9780711275294 Cloth book | £12.99

Peekaboo Jungle 9780711275317 Cloth book | £12.99

Peekaboo Pets 9780711275355 Cloth book | £12.99

Touch & Feel: Scales 9780711275430 Board book | £12.99

Touch & Feel: Tails 9780711275478 Board ook | £12.99

Touch & Feel: Ears 9780711275416 Board ook | £12.99

Touch & Feel: Wings 9780711275454̀ Board book | £12.99

Pitter Patter Penguin 9780711254060 Cloth book | £12.99

Tiptoe Tiger 9780711253971 Cloth book | £12.99

Roly Poly Panda Friendly Faces: In the Garden 9780711244863 9780711254176 Cloth book | £12.99 Cloth book | £12.99

Wee Gallery are the project of a husband and wife team who have built a fun and creative world of animals and nature themes, thoughtfully designed to entertain and educate. Their books take into account each stage of child development to encourage learning through play. Each of their safe and sustainable learning books for babies are founded on years of research to support your little one’s growing mind.

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Picture Books

Torla and Smorla and The Lower Than Average Cloud Kes Gray Illustrated by Chris Jevons Happy Yak 9780711288072 Paperback with gatefold flaps July 11, 2024 £7.99 • 24 pages

From the author of bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heartwarming lift-theflap picture book about two giraffe friends, who are out on a walk together.

At times whimsical, at others hilarious, this series by Kes Gray follows the characters Torla and Smorla, who enjoy a very unlikely friendship. One is a taller-than-average giraffe, the other is a shorter-than-average giraffe! Join them on their adventures as the love and trust they share take their companionship to new heights.

Also by Kes Gray: Kes Gray is a British author who exploded onto the shelves in 2000 with his debut and prize-winning picture book, Eat Your Peas. He has since published more than twenty-five Daisy books, with sales topping more than a million copies. In 2014, his picture book phenomenon Oi Frog! spawned the most popular picture book series of recent times, with sales of over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

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Picture Books

My Bright Shining Star Fatima Whitbread, Illustrated by Rhian Wright words & pictures 9780711296237 October 31, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Introduce young ones to the strength of love and hope in this touching story about children growing up in care and searching for their forever homes.

Join Little Fatima on a journey to find her forever home, even though it is not as easy as she had hoped. But through this journey, a bright shining star is always there to guide Fatima.

An inspiring true account of Fatima's own adoption and successful Olympic career follows the picture-book story, bringing the reality of growing up in care to life for readers in a gentle and comforting way.

FATIMA WHITBREAD MBE is a world javelin champion, world record holder and twice Olympic medallist. After Fatima's inspirational career as an athlete, the former BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner headed the Chafford Hundred Elite Runners Club. Fatima has served as a school governor, is a qualified javelin coach, and spent many hours reporting at the Olympics. Fatima has appeared on many popular TV shows including I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Come Dine with Me, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, and many more. Fatima works very closely with the charity 'Action for Children' to fundraise and raise awareness.

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Picture Books

The Not-So-Wicked Witch Bethan Stevens

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711275997 August 8, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

On the sleepiest of nights, when the air is still and the moon is full, the conditions are just right… for WITCHES TO TAKE FLIGHT! And among all these terribly wicked, cackling witches, is one… who is actually, surprisingly quite nice!

This playful take on spooky witches from the award-winning Bethan Stevens takes readers to a magical world of wickedness and kindness. This is the wonderfully funny follow-up to the prizewinning Grumpy Fairies and the fairytale twist A Damsel Not in Distress.

ISBN: 9780711249417

ISBN: 9780711275171

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Picture Books

Paul the Peacock Tilly Matthews

Happy Yak 9780711292246 August 8, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 180.1 g Wt

In this belly-laughing picture book, follow a very proud peacock named Paul as he tumbles down to earth from his treetop penthouse and learns to appreciate his helpful and caring friends.

This hilarious story with comic deadpan moments and vivid, expressive illustrations conveys an important message about kindness, friendship and humility.

This is a fantastically funny fable that gently shows young readers how to be less materialistic, and more modest and mindful of other people’s feelings.

Tilly Matthews completed an MA in illustration at Nottingham Trent University, and now freelance illustrates alongside working part-time at Nottingham Trent. She has her own range of prints and products under the brand Teshley Designs, and is now focussing on her picture books. After graduating, Tilly worked as a designer at Ladybird Books before going freelance in 2020 to focus on her illustration career.

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Picture Books

The Other Side of the Valley Ashling Lindsay

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711291140 August 8, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

The enchanting story of Pip and the grand yet lonely valley where he lived, and the comfort zone he stepped out of.

This is the second story from incredible author–illustrator Ashling Lindsay after An Unexpected Thing in 2022, shortlisted for the Academy of British Book Cover Design Award.

Pip lived all alone on one side of a beautiful, wide valley. And he had absolutely everything he needed.

This is a meaningful picture book all about travel, and trying new things, encouraging little ones who may be stuck in their ways to venture out of their comfort zones.

Also by Ashling Lindsay: An Unexpected Thing (ISBN: 9780711274891)

Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first book she illustrated was called The Night Box and was written by Louise Greig. It has sold in 10 territories, been nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Illustration award, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Klaus Flugge Prize for illustration, Teach Primary Book Awards and AOI illustration award picturebook category.

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Picture Books

The Bison and the Butterfly Alice Hemming, Illustrated

by Leschnikoff Nancy Ivy Kids Eco 9780711295377 July 4, 2024 £9.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

A touching ecosystem story about friends in nature and the nature of friendship, by the bestselling author of The Leaf Thief.

Produced in collaboration with Kent Wildlife Trust’s bison rewilding project, this is the heartwarming story of Bison and her forest friends.

Behind this sweet rewilding tale is the Kent Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Blean Bison Project, which has re-introduced three bison into woodland in Canterbury. The book includes a section explaining the science behind rewilding, and shows that, no matter who we are and what we like, we are all worthy of friendship and have a part to play…

Alice Hemming is a children's author who has had over 50 books published in the UK and internationally, including the bestselling The Leaf Thief. Previously a librarian, she has written for reading schemes, and two of her books were selected for the National Library Summer Reading Challenge.

Nancy Leschnikoff (AKA Nancy Noodle Doodles) is an illustrator and designer specialising in children's books.

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Picture Books The Spotless Giraffe Peter Millett, Illustrated by Alison Hawkins In this funny picture book, meet a shy little giraffe named Kipekee. She’s a bit different from the other giraffes – she was born with no spots. A touching story about inclusivity and looking beyond what people look like, it teaches kids that we are all unique in our own ways.

Happy Yak 9780711296336 October 3, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

All You Need To Know About Dogs Fred Blunt From award-winning author-illustrator Fred Blunt comes this fantastically funny, spectacularly silly picture book about everything wrong with dogs, as told by a very stubborn cat.

Whether you're a cat or dog lover, the heartwarming ending is sure to put a smile on your face.

Happy Yak 9780711290624

July 4, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W | 499.9 Wt

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Picture Books

A Home That Means the World Victoria Turnbull

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9781786031785 September 5, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.5 cm H | 24 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Learn the importance of home and welcoming new people into communities with this beautifully illustrated picture book.

One day, a weaver ant family’s world is turned upside down when their home is destroyed.

With only a few belongings on their backs, they set off in search of a place to live, meeting many creatures on the way.

This heartwarming read from award-winning illustrator Victoria Turnbull teaches values of inclusivity and community, putting the concepts of displacement and asylum into terms that young children can easily understand.

VICTORIA TURNBULL is an emerging star in the picture book world, whose talent led her to win& the 2013 Association of Illustrators New Talent Award, Children's Book category. The Sea Tiger was one of the hot debuts of 2014 and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway 2015 medal. Key bloggers are taking note, with The Sea Tiger described as 'quite heart-stoppingly beautiful' (The Book Sniffer),'A book full of life, movement and fluidity, and yet at times utterly still... Truly magical' (The Illustrated Forest), and demonstrating 'echoes of Sendak' (Jill Bennett).

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Picture Books

In Time Marina Ruiz

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711285194 July 4, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Follow the story of a little girl as she learns to slow down, be patient and appreciate that some things in life are worth waiting for.

This book is all about a little girl learning to be patient. As she slowly opens her eyes to the wonder of nature, she uncovers that some things are really worth waiting for. Animals wake from hibernation, seeds bloom into flowers, trees turn into forests and snails form beautiful, glittering trails.

A wonderful book for kids who always ask, ‘are we there yet?!’ Encourage them to go with the flow with this relatable story that has stylish and soothing illustrations on each page.

Marina Ruiz is a Spanish illustrator based in Cambridge, UK. She studied Fine Arts in Madrid and then moved to the UK to study at the Cambridge School of Art, where she graduated with a Distinction in MA Children's Book Illustration.

Marina includes small narratives in her images, creating genuine warmth in the interactions between her characters across every page.

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Picture Books A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel Kate Davies, Illustrated by Isabelle Follath

In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case?

With a strong and smart female lead, this is a principled and entertaining story.

NEW in paperback!

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711264250 July 4, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Apple Cake

Dawn Casey, Illustrated by Genevieve Godbout In this simple rhyming story from the author of Held in Love, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something special . . . a delicious apple cake!

NEW in paperback!

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711297999 September 5, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Picture Books Night Lunch

Eric Fan, Illustrated by Dena Seiferling Teach values of generosity, understanding and community with this calm and scrumptious story about a lunch cart that feeds the wildlife creatures in the local area. From the imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to Victorian lunch wagons.

NEW in paperback!

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711289239 September 5, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 48 Pages 25.4 cm H | 24.1 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Silent Night

Lara Hawthorne Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world's best-loved carol. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory – from quaking shepherds to heavensent angels. Part of 'The Christmas Choir', a series of festive, lovingly illustrated lyric books. See also The Twelve Days of Christmas.

NEW in paperback!

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711298019 October 3, 2024 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Little People, BIG DREAMS is the original and best-selling series of illustrated biographies that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Available in a range of formats, we provide beautiful, perfectly plotted first biographies for children aged 3-7+.

Gorgeously illustrated and highly collectable, we are published in 33 languages with 12 million copies sold worldwide.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books | £9.99 | 32pp | 195 x 240 mm | Hardcover

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Non-fiction

Stan Lee

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Ana Albero 9780711292093 July 4, 2024

Be inspired by the amazing life of Stan Lee, the comic book genius who created Spider-Man, The Hulk and Iron Man! Little Stan grew up in New York City. As a child, he loved reading books, poems and newspaper strips. And when he didn't have his head in a book, he was writing stories of his own.

After he graduated, Stan got his big break in the form of a job as an assistant at a small comic book publisher called Timely Comics. He started by helping the editors with their work, but before long, he was helping to write the comics. He contributed to a Captain America story but soon started to create his very own characters.

Stan created a whole universe of connecting characters and stories which leapt off the page and into the hearts of millions of fans around the world!

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Non-fiction

Vincent van Gogh

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Agathe Bray-Bourret 9780711292017 September 5, 2024

Little Vincent was a quiet child. He loved spending time in nature and playing with his brother Theo.

After leaving school, he began working as an art dealer. Vincent showed promise, but he found it more and more difficult to control his emotions and eventually had to leave. He had a go at many different jobs, including a teacher and a bookseller, but nothing felt right.

When he wasn’t working, he wrote Theo long letters that included beautiful drawings.

Theo loved his work and suggested that he try being an artist.

Vincent dedicated himself to painting and never looked back! He developed his own style and expressed his emotions through his art: from sorrow to joy and everything in between.

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Non-fiction Salvador Dalí Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara 9781836000198 October 3, 2024

Discover the life of Salvador Dalí, one of the pioneers of the Surrealism movement. Salvador created some of the most iconic and enduring artworks to have ever graced the world, his life inspiring generations of little creators to follow their own style.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara 9780711292055 November 7, 2024

Learn all about the life of Antoine de SaintExupéry, the talented pilot and writer. During WWII, Antoine wrote Little Prince, a captivating story of love and loss, which went on to become one of the bestselling children's books of all time.

Leonard Cohen Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara 9780711294721 August 8, 2024

Read all about Leonard Cohen, the inspiring singersongwriter who shared songs of hope, love, loss and everything that makes us human. Using emotion and creativity, Leonard touched the hearts of people around the world with his famous song ‘Hallelujah’.

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Non-fiction

Advent Calendar Book Collection Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara 9781836000808 September 5, 2024 £21.99 44.5 cm H | 29.6 cm W | 749.8 g Wt

Unwrap some Christmas magic with this advent calendar of 24 mini books from the iconic Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

This luxury set contains 24 mini books from the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Inside each envelope, children will find stories about inspirational people from across the world, from groundbreaking musician Elton John and eco hero Steve Irwin, to freedom-fighter Martin Luther King and visionary artist Frida Kahlo.

A fantastically festive way to enjoy the series and the perfect pre-Christmas gift for young children!

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Non-fiction NEW Related Little People, BIG DREAMS Products Little People, BIG DREAMS Puzzle A double-sided puzzle

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Piece together two big pictures of Little People and their BIG DREAMS! One side of this 100-piece puzzle shows 32 inspiring figures as children, the other shows them living their dreams as grown ups.

Kaddo 9780711287044 August 29, 2024 £14.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle 22cm H | 22cm W | 249.9g Wt

Dream Big BINGO! An inspiring bingo game

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara A bingo game with a difference! Choose one of history's most inspirational figures and collect all the qualities and experiences they need to help them fulfil their big dreams. Be the first to complete your card and shout 'bingo' to win!

Kaddo 9780711293960 August 29, 2024 £17.99 • Game 20.3cm H | 27.5 cm W | 749.8g Wt

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Non-fiction Also available related Little People, BIG DREAMS Products

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Amazing Women A Memory Game Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Kaddo 9780711287037 February 22, 2024 £14.99 • Cards 10 cm H | 14.4cm W | 249.9 g Wt

Pair up Jane Austen, Marie Curie, Mary Anning and many more iconic women with their outstanding achievements. Featuring 20 inspirational women and their incredible life stories. Packed in a sturdy gift box containing 40 cards and a 28-page booklet. Screen-free fun for the whole family!

Little People, BIG DREAMS: Who Am I? A Guessing Game Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Discover history’s favourite characters in this guessing game with a difference. Choose one of the inspirational figures – from designers and artists to scientists and activists – and try to outsmart your opponent by guessing their character before they guess yours. Focus on characters’ achievements to win and discover their incredible life stories as you play.

Kaddo 9780711290310 February 22, 2024 £17.99 • Game 20.3cm H | 27.5cm W | 700 g Wt

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Non-fiction

Pet Selector!

Russell Kane, Illustrated by Erica Salcedo words & pictures 9780711290181 September 5, 2024 £14.99 • Hardcover • 112 Pages 27 cm H | 21 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Join comedian Russell Kane on this HILARIOUS journey to select your next cat, dog, hamster or rabbit, or snake, or gecko, or rat, or…

Each entry includes an overview of the breed, an account of its temperament, the history of the breed or pet, and a handy score so you can rank each pet based on playfulness, lovingness and more.

Pet Selector! is a perfectly hilarious guide to pet personalities, from their quirky characters to special skills, wants, needs and even cuddling capabilities.

Russell Kane is a multi-award winning comedian, presenter, actor and author. Host of two chart-topping iTunes podcasts and over 1.7 million engaged social media followers, he is obsessed with animals and his pets!

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Non-fiction

Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale Tom Read Wilson

words & pictures 9780711291638 October 3, 2024 £14.99 • Hardcover • 112 Pages 27 cm H | 21 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story.

Unlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales.

Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language through beautiful stories and artwork, a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again.

Also by Tom Read Wilson: Every Word Tells a Story (ISBN: 978071127751)

Tom Read Wilson is a TV presenter, actor, and singer. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2011, where he studied Musical Theatre and performed in plays and musicals all over the world, Tom stole the nation's hearts as the hilarious receptionist on Celebs Go Dating. Tom continues to be a regular on our TV screens, among other things, having won Celebrity Mastermind (BBC1), placed 2nd on Celebrity Best Home Cook (BBC1), and appearing on a multitude of shows such as The Wheel (BBC1), 8 out of 10 Cats (Ch4), and Celebrity Juice (ITV).

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Non-fiction

Amazing Asia Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Illustrated by Jason Lyon Wide Eyed Editions 9780711288317 October 3, 2024 £20.00 • Hardcover • 112 Pages 25.6 cm H | 31 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Welcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. We dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions – East, West, North and Central, South and South East.

Amazing Asia brings readers bang up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration, to pockets of Asian culture all over the planet. Respectful, celebratory and allencompassing, this is the go-to illustrated children's reference on Asia.

Also available in the series: Africana (ISBN: 9780711269781)

Rashmi Sirdeshpande is an award-winning children's author who writes a happy mix of fiction and non-fiction. She was an official World Book Day author for 2022. She loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. When she's not playing with words, you'll find her on her yoga mat twisting herself into all sort of shapes.

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Non-fiction The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711297388 October 3, 2024 £16.99 • Hardcover • 24 Pages 26.5 cm H | 30.4 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Discover the spellbinding magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream in this musical reimagining of one of Mendelssohn’s most famous suites – push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Mendelssohn’s score.

Discover the full Story Orchestra series

In The Hall of the Mountain King 9780711271975

The Magic Flute 9780711260139

Carnival of the Animals 9780711249523

The Nutcracker 9781786030689

Swan Lake 9780711241503

Sleeping Beauty 9781786030931

Four Seasons in One Day 9781847808776

Peter and the Wolf 9780711294172

Jessica Courtney-Tickle is an illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in July 2014. Her absolute favourite thing to draw or paint is nature, finding a focus on foliage of any kind as well as children's stories about adventure and exploration. She also has a penchant for drawing theatre from music makers to dancers and even singing animals.

Jessica is most influenced by vintage picture books, travel posters and folk art as well as numerous painters and printmakers.

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Non-fiction

Listen to the Music: The Instruments Mary Richards Wide Eyed Editions 9780711293625 September 12, 2024 £16.99 • 24 Pages 26.5 cm H | 30.4 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Press the buttons to hear the music in this time-travelling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through classical music!

Covering 10 different, beloved orchestral instruments, from different pieces from around the world, readers hear music composed and can press them to hear clips of musical masterpieces!

This is a beautiful first introduction to the history of music as told to the tune of the key instruments in the orchestra. Perfectly pitched to inspire and instill a love of music from a young age.

Also available in the series: Listen to the Music (ISBN: 9780711274235)

Mary Richards is a writer, publisher and musician. Mary was Publisher at the Hayward Gallery in London's Southbank Centre and Editor at Tate Publishing, commissioning and editing books for all the Tate galleries. She lives in London with four children, two cats and a large collection of Lego.

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A Natural History of Dragons Emily Hawkins, Illustrated by Jessica Roux Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711290969 September 5, 2024 £20.00 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 26.5 cm H | 30.4 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this lavishly illustrated volume details the secret lives of dragons making it the perfect gift for all fantasy enthusiasts.

This exquisitely illustrated album, that delves deep into the world of dragons, will delight all truebelievers and fantasy enthusiasts.

Also available in the series:

ISBN: 9781786037633

ISBN: 9780711266490

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ISBN: 9780711278820

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Lore of the Deep Claire Cock-Starkey, Illustrated by Stacey Rozich Wide Eyed Editions 9780711287709 October 3, 2024 £15.99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Discover the world beneath the waves with this magically illustrated treasury of folklore from the ocean deeps. Lore of the Deep takes readers out to sea and onto the tides of time to discover the myriad answers to our most ancient questions.

ISBN: 9780711260696

ISBN: 9780711269828

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ISBN: 9780711282001

Non-fiction

Autumn Feast Sean Taylor and Alex Morss, Illustrated

by Cinyee Chiu Happy Yak 9780711278653 August 8, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Discover the wonder of autumn and learn how wildlife prepares for the colder months ahead with this heart-warming non-fiction picture book.

Filled with fascinating facts and stunning illustrations, the books in this popular series encourage children to discover more about nature and the seasons.

ISBN: 9780711276383

ISBN: 9780711255371

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ISBN: 9780711269729

Non-fiction

Illumipedia Illustrated by Carnovsky

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711297036 October 3, 2024 £20.00 • 160 Pages 28.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

In Illumipedia, discover animals, insects, dinosaurs and the ocean deeps with your threecolour lens as you explore the world and its natural phenomena like never before.

Bringing together content from five books in the iconic Illumi series, this new treasury spans the best of Nature, Oceans, Bugs and Dinosaurs – across six continents. Each spectacular artwork is really three images in one: use the magic lens to reveal different layers to the environment you’re in.

Also available

9780711275119 HB | £20.00 | 18.10.22

9780711252486 HB | £20.00 | 6.10.20

9781847808868 HB | £20.00 | 6.10.16

Milan-based design duo Carnovsky was started by Silvia Quintanilla and Francesco Rugi in 2007. They have gained wide recognition for their RGB project, first displayed in 2010. Their work has been published in magazines around the world, such as Vogue, Wired, Frame, Wallpaper, Elle Decor, and Whitewall. Their wallpaper 'Jungla' won the 2012 Wallpaper Magazine Design Award for Best Wallpaper.

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Non-fiction A World Full of Christmas Crafts Helen Mortimer, Illustrated by Joy Laforme Craft around the world this Christmas and find out how children from different cultures celebrate the festive season. Children will delight in the wide range of activities to choose from. Each craft features a little description about the tradition it’s inspired by.

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711293502 October 3, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover • 68 Pages 24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Joy to the Whole World Lucy Brownridge, illustrated by Sang Miao Discover the unique ways children across the world celebrate Christmas in this captivating festive guide with 144 flaps to open. Each twopage spread covers the traditional Christmas foods, decorations and symbols of 10 different countries, complete with warm and merry illustrations.

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711297913

November 7, 2024 £14.99 • Hardcover • 24 Pages 27.8 cm H | 20 cm W | 499.9 Wt

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Non-fiction Christmas

Annette Whipple, Illustrated by Emma Randall Discover the true meaning of Christmas and learn how children all around the world celebrate the festive period. In this book, kids join a practising family as they celebrate the true meaning of advent. This is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this special period.

words & pictures 9780711289994 October 3, 2024 £7.99 • Trade Paperback • 48 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Hanukkah

Lesléa Newman, Illustrated by Rotem Teplow Lior and his parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents and cousins are inviting you to celebrate Hanukkah with them! Join in as they make latkes, light the Menorah, recite the Hanukkah blessings, play the dreidel game and share presents.

words & pictures 9780711287211 October 3, 2024 £7.99 • Trade Paperback • 48 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Non-fiction Diwali Sital Gorasia Chapman, Illustrated by Darshika Varma words & pictures 9780711287181 August 8, 2024 £7.99 • Trade Paperback • 48 Pages 21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Learn all about how Diwali is a fun five-day celebration, all about the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

This heart-warming book covers the preparations on Dhantera, the cooking and baking on Kali Chaudas, the delicious feast and fireworks on Diwali and the special breakfast and gifts on Nutan Varsh. Also includes a 16-page factivity section including a salt dough diva recipe, instructions to make a rangoli pattern, a colourful fact-file and a fun quiz to complete together!

Also available in the series:

ISBN: 9780711287129

ISBN: 9780711287150

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Poetry From Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho Spooky Poems Aloud

Joseph Coelho, Illustrated by Daniel GrayBarnett Wide Eyed Editions 9780711287396 September 5, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

From Children’s Laureate (2022–2024), Joseph Coelho, comes a giggling and ghoulish compendium of 25 spooky poems to perform.

With a delightful blend of giggles and ghouls, this collection is designed for young readers and budding performers.

Spooky Poems Aloud is the perfect collection of Halloween-themed poems for children to build confidence in reading aloud and nurture their speech and drama skills. Joseph Coelho's imaginative words will transport young readers into the world of whimsical and eerie tales, making this book a treasure trove for children of all ages and reading abilities.

Poems Aloud 9780711263925 January 18, 2022 £7.99 | Paperback | 40pp

Smile Out Loud 9780711284562 February 7, 2023 £7.99 | Paperback | 40pp

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Courage Out Loud 9780711279193 March 2024 £7.99 | Paperback | 40pp

More From Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho

Discover more by Joseph Coelho

Our Tower 9780711268852 PB | £7.99 | 07.09.23

One Little Word 9780711279124 PB | £7.99 | 08.02.24

My Beautiful Voice 97807112483111 PB | £7.99 | 03.05.22

If All The World Were...

9781786036513 PB | £7.99 | 03.01.19

Poetry Prompts 9780711285118 PB | £9.99 | 12.10.23

Poems Aloud 9780711263925 PB | £7.99 | 18.01.22

Smile Out Loud 9780711284562 PB | £7.99 | 07.02.23

Courage Out Loud 978071128579 PB | £7.99 | 08.02.24

Thank You 9780711262034 PB | £6.99 | 29.09.20

A Year of Nature Poems 9780711262034 PB | £6.99 | 7.01.23

Werewolf Club Rules 9781847804525 PB | £7.99 | 01.09.14

Poetry Play Kit 9780711297302 Game | £14.99 | 29.08.24

JOSEPH COELHO is the Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024. In 2019 he won the Independent Bookshop Week Picture Book Award for If All the World Were which has been translated into over 10 languages. He has been long-listed for The Carnegie Children's Award with his poetry collection 'Overheard In A Tower Block', which was also shortlisted for the CLPE CLiPPA Poetry Award and Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards.

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Non-fiction

Gold Rush Flora Delargy Wide Eyed Editions 9780711263871 October 3, 2024 £16.99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

A powerful illustrated book that tells, for the very first time, the story of the courageous women of the Klondike Gold Rush.

Written and illustrated by Northern Irish artist Flora Delargy, the award-winning illustrator of Rescuing Titanic, this exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells, in rich detail, how Shaaw Tláa (Kate Cormack), a First Nations woman, discovered the gold that led 100,000 gold diggers to descend on the region.

Flora Delargy’s style takes in minute and exhilarating non-fiction details, from the beautifully rendered train tickets and maps of the mountains, a step-by-step look at how to pan for gold, to breathtaking illustrations of the Yukon mountains.

Also by Flora Delargy: Rescuing Titanic (ISBN: 9780711262768)

Flora Delargy is an author and illustrator from Belfast. She has a master's degree in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. In 2019, she was selected for the Illustrators Exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.

Rescuing Titanic is her debut book for children.

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Non-fiction

The Story of Dinosaurs Catherine Barr and Steve Williams, Illustrated by Amy Husband Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711290877 August 8, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages 27.5 cm H | 24 cm W | 749.8 g Wt

With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband, readers will walk across continents with a titanosaurus, stalk prey with a T-rex and care for a baby velociraptor. This is an engaging first look at the incredible world of dinosaurs, written especially for young children.

Also in the series:

ISBN: 9780711256286

ISBN: 9780711278035

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ISBN: 9781786033420

Non-fiction

Respect the Insect Jules Howard, Illustrated by Gosia Herba

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711283305 July 4, 2024 £14.99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Find out the real story about the bugs all around us. Creepy crawlies do so much for us!

They make honey, eat waste, help make chocolate and more.

And in this wacky book, these helpful critters are taking you on a grand tour of their homes!

They just can’t wait to tell you about all the good they do. They’ll show you the special skills and features they have, explain why they’re so important to the ecosystem, and generally make their case for why they deserve a little more credit.

Support your child’s learning and gently introduce them to environmental issues with this colourful and fun book that’s packed with fascinating facts.

Jules Howard is an author, zoology correspondent, and science presenter. As well as writing regularly for The Guardian and BBC Wildlife Magazine, Jules appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast. He has written numerous books for both adults and children on the natural world.

Gosia Herba is an illustrator and art historian originally from Poland. She's worked as an illustrator of children's books, graphic novels, magazines, music labels, and advertisements for over 12 years. www.gosiaherba.pl

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On Track Tom Adams, Illustrated by Tom Jay Wide Eyed Editions 9780711284838 October 3, 2024 £20.00 • Hardcover • 96 Pages 31 cm H | 25.6 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

All aboard for a journey through time and across continents!

Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world.

This book showcases the railway’s incredible engineering breakthroughs – from the earliest trains used in underground mines, to the advent of the steam train, right up to the latest driverless trains and mag-lev technology.

Look no further for the perfect gift for young train enthusiasts.

Tom Adams is an award-winning television producer and author. He was born in Yorkshire but now lives in Kent, UK. With a science background, he was inspired to turn his hand to writing children's books once his eldest son, then 5, started asking questions about how the world worked. He won the Society of Authors/ ALCS Award for Educational Writing for his book Molecule Mayhem.

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Non-fiction 12 Ways to Get a Ticket to Space Kate Peridot, Illustrated by Terri Po

Discover the many exciting ways that we could travel to space, now and in the future, with this colourful fact file for budding astronauts and space tourists. This book is a launchpad for the curiosity and intrepid nature that any young space traveller will need to have in our solar system and beyond.

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711286368 September 5, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Deep Space Danger

Giles Sparrow, Illustrated by Ruby Fresson The innovative Spin to Survive series boldly goes where no game-in-a-book has gone before with its fourth instalment. Play your way through a host of hazards as you fight to survive, enduring solar flares, asteroid belts, space-walks and more interplanetary challenges. Prepare for adventure... and take to the stars!

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711287761 September 5, 2024 £20.00 • 64 Pages 34 cm H | 28 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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It Starts With A Raindrop Aimee Gallagher, Illustrated by Sally Garland words & pictures 9780711285934 September 26, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover • 34 Pages 29.5 cm H | 21 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Follow a tiny raindrop as it brings the world to life in this beautiful water cycle story with gentle, rhyming text to read aloud.

See how life-sustaining water falls as rain, surges in tropical storms and flurries in snow storms in this enlightening story.

Also available in the series:

ISBN: 9780711244078

ISBN: 9780711270336

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Non-fiction 21 Things to Do With a Mud Pie An Outdoor Activity Book

Build towers out of baked mud bricks, gather soil to make a home for worms or ants, and decorate a gigantic mud pie with flowers, twigs and leaves.

Ivy Kids Eco 9780711292635 September 5, 2024 £9.99 • Paperback

32 Pages

Packed with arts and crafts, games, thought exercises, science experiments and more, this educational book gets kids to experience the wonder of nature – and talks them through how to safely (and cleanly!) play with slimy, squelchy mud. This book is a companion to all sorts of outside activities that can be done wrapped up warm on a muddy autumn day, or baking in the sun at the height of summer.

27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Happy Stories for Animal Lovers

Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, Illustrated by Anna Shepeta

Kids will be amazed by these incredible stories of people coming together to understand and protect a variety of animals who share our precious planet.

Ivy Kids Eco 9780711285842 July 4, 2024 £9.99 • Paperback

32 Pages

From outstanding conservation efforts to wholesome community projects, this newest addition to the joyful Happy Stories series is a cheerful compendium of true animal stories from around the world.

This anthology is a warming reminder of the good things happening in the world of animal conservation.

27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Creaturepedia NEW in paperback!

Meet the animal kingdom's greatest talents in this illustrated encyclopedia of curious creatures!

Drawn in a fun and vibrant style, this book groups animals by their special skills. Flick through these amazing animals that think, look, sound and act in incredible ways!

Wide Eyed Editions 9780711295773 August 8, 2024 £12.99 • Paperback

Filled with fascinating facts, curious creatures and characterful cartoons, this book will keep young explorers busy for hours.

The perfect gift for any young animal lover!

216 Pages

25.5 cm H | 18.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Non-fiction Beat This Book!

Howard Calvert, Illustrated by Gemma Correll

I am a book. And I want to beat you! Think you can beat me? First, you’ll have to complete my ridiculous, ludicrous, yet absolutely hilarious challenges.

Happy Yak 9780711292208 September 5, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover

48 Pages

An entertaining book designed to be played with, packed with clever facts and comic genius. Gemma Correll’s funny comic-style illustrations bring the character of the Book to life and make for a fresh and exciting read.

Ideal for reluctant readers, as they become a vital part of the book’s story, using their imagination to outwit the book!

29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 539.8 g Wt

Time Travel Sleepover: Knights & Castles Timothy Knapman, Illustrated by Matt Robertson

Pack your bag for a fun sleepover in Medieval times! Join two friends and their cheeky ginger cat as they travel back in time.

Happy Yak 9780711287266 July 4, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover

Discover how Medieval kids lived with this book full of colourful and flashy speech bubbles, fact files and interactive maps. History is made fun and laid out across many pages to give you a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the past.

52 Pages

29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

Volcano Atlas

Tom Jackson, Illustrated by Maggie Li

Join us on a fiery tour of volcanoes around the world! Each ferocious volcano is brought to life with fact files and labelled diagrams.

words & pictures 9780711283787 September 26, 2024 £12.99 • Hardcover

Marvel at the eruption of Vesuvius that buried Pompeii, the lake of lava found at Erta Ale, the 450 volcanoes located in the Ring of Fire and the hidden power of the Yellowstone supervolcano, quietly waiting to erupt.

64 Pages

29 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

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Non-fiction Presidents

Eric Huang, Illustrated by Sam Caldwell 9780711292840 September 5, 2024 Do you know everything there is to know about the Presidents of the United States? OH NO YOU DON'T! This myth-busting guide is an irreverent, fun and enriching way to learn about US political history.

A Kids’ Guide to the National Baseball Hall of Fame James Buckley 9780760388365

Officially licensed with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, A Kids’ Guide to the National Baseball Hall of Fame is the young reader’s guide to all things baseball.

Stephen King

Bev Vincent, Foreword by Sarah-Jane Smith 9780760387726 September 5, 2024 A thrilling visual companion curated for young adults voraciously reading their way through Stephen King’s colossal corpus of creepy books.

50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks Stephanie Pearson, Illustrated by Madeline Kloepper 9780711285828

Immerse yourself in the wonder and diversity of America's great outdoors with 50 true stories inspired by some of its most iconic national parks.

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Young Adult Seriously HAPPY Ben Aldridge

Seriously Happy is the book to help you build resilience, restore calm, alleviate anxiety and instil confidence. With absolutely zero nonsense. This powerful guide is based on legit philosophical teachings and life stories, but made fun and bang up to date with simple tasks to get you to think differently!

Holler 9780711297791 September 5, 2024 £9.99 • Paperback • 176 Pages 19.8 cm H | 12.9 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Messi Mania In Messi Mania, discover the seismic effect Leo has had on MLS and global soccer, woven through with fascinating insights into his family background, childhood, teenage years and career to date.

Holler 9781836001195 September 5, 2024 £9.99 • Paperback • 176 Pages 19.8 cm H | 12.9 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Written by a top soccer journalist, commentator and life-long fan, discover how Messi overcame these setbacks and went on to become one of the most successful, celebrated and decorated players of all time. Following his inspiring journey from Barcelona’s youth academy to World Cup triumph with Argentina and then to MLS club Inter Miami, Messi Mania is the one-stop, ultimate guide to a motivating and inspiring global soccer icon!

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Dream Big BINGO! Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Kaddo 9780711293960 August 29, 2024 £17.99 • Game 20.3 cm H | 27.5 cm W | 749.8 g Wt

Dream Big BINGO! is a bingo game with a difference! Choose one of history’s most inspirational figures – from writers and artists to scientists and sports stars – and collect all the qualities and experiences they need to help them fulfil their big dreams. Race to be first to complete your card and shout ‘bingo’ to win! Learn about their incredible life stories and amazing achievements as you play, with mini biographies in the accompanying booklet.

From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS books, which have sold over 12 million copies worldwide.

Suitable for up to six players, aged 4 and up.

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Little People, BIG DREAMS Puzzle Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Kaddo 9780711287044 August 29, 2024 £14.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle 22 cm H | 22 cm W | 249.9 g Wt

Piece together two big pictures of Little People and their BIG DREAMS! Complete the class photo that dreams are made of in the Little People, BIG DREAMS Double Sided Puzzle, featuring 32 of history’s favourite characters. Then turn the pieces over and put together the yellow side of the puzzle to see them achieve their dreams as grown-ups. It's two puzzles in one! Read the stories of these outstanding people from the accompanying booklet as you build the puzzle together. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each of them began life as a child with a dream.

Screen-free fun for children aged 5–7!

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The Poetry Play Kit Joseph Coelho, UK Children's Laureate 2022–2024 Kaddo 9780711297302 August 29, 2024 £14.99 • Game 14 cm H | 18 cm W

Celebrate the power of poetry! Play with words and spark imaginations with this fun activity kit from Joseph Coelho.

Pick from more than 500 word cards to build your own poetry creations, with endless combinations. Twenty-five games and activities provide all sorts of ways to start your poem, from acrostics and rhyming dominoes to concrete poems and consequences. Spin the letter spinner to randomise the poetic fun, or use linguistic techniques like metaphor and simile to take your poetry skills to the next level.

Inspire your child’s love of language and give them the tools they need to express themselves and succeed in school – and in life!

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Match the Mermaids A Memory Game

Emily Hawkins, Illustrated by Jessica Roux Kaddo 9780711296299 September 5, 2024 £14.99 • Cards 10 cm H | 14.4 cm W | 250 g Wt

Discover enchanting mermaids from all around the world with this stunningly illustrated matching game.

Based on the A Natural History of Mermaids book from the popular Folklore Field Guides series, the cards feature naturalist illustrations of mermaid species from different regions.

To play the game, arrange the cards face down on a table, then flip two over – do they show the same species? If they do, you collect the pair. If not, try to remember where the different mermaid species are located so you can make a match on your next turn.

Also Available: Find the Fairies 9780711287877 August 10, 2023 £14.99 • Cards 10 cm H | 14.4 cm W | 250g Wt

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Enter the World of Dinosaurs Immersive 3D Viewer

Paul Upchurch, Illustrated by Santiago and Juan Calle and Jenny Wren, Concept by David Hawcock Kaddo 9780711295629 September 5, 2024 £12.99 6.8 cm H | 18 cm W | 500 g Wt

See 30 dinosaurs in incredible 3D with Enter the World of Dinosaurs: Immersive 3D Viewer.

Choose a dinosaur card and place it in the box, then look through the lenses to travel back to the time of the dinosaurs! See a charging triceratops, a T-Rex mid-roar, and many other dino favourites in three dimensions. Turn over the cards to discover fun facts, stats and test your knowledge with observation games.

The 3D viewer contains 3D lenses, 30 dinosaur cards, and an instructions and games leaflet.

Screen-free fun for dinosaur fans aged 3+!

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The Story Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty Musical Puzzle Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Kaddo 9780711293946 August 29, 2024 £17.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle 31.2 cm Wdth | 22 cm Lgth

Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle.

Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of Sleeping Beauty – from the birth of Princess Aurora and her curse by the evil fairy Carabosse, to when she pricks her finger on a spindle on her sixteenth birthday and falls into a deep sleep – and discover how the curse is finally lifted with the help of the lilac fairy. As you slot the shaped pieces into place. press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score.

Turn to the poster for a full-size puzzle image and additional details on the story’s happy ending, as well as a brief biography of the composer and how his music connects with the story.

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The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals Musical Puzzle Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Kaddo 9780711293953 August 29, 2024 £17.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle 31.2 cm Wdth | 22 cm Lgth

Piece together the magical adventure of Camille Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle.

Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of The Carnival of the Animals – from the elephants' double-bass waltz to the gently plinking melody of the aquarium, and from the chromatic scales of the lion's rumbling roar to the swan's rippling rolled chords. As you slot the shaped pieces into place, press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Saint-Saëns' original score.

Also available: The Story Orchestra Swan Lake Musical Puzzle The Story Orchestra The Nutcracker Musical Puzzle £17.99 | August 20, 2023 31.2 cm H | 22cm W | 749.8 g Wt

ISBN: 9780711287075

ISBN: 9780711287082

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The 50 States: A Bingo Game 9780711290327 Game | £17.99 August 10, 2023

The 50 States: A Trivia Game 9780711290334 Game | £17.99 August 10, 2023

National Parks of the USA Bingo 9780711287051 Game | £17.99 August 10, 2023

National Parks of the USA Jigsaw Puzzle 9780711287068 Game | £17.99 August 10, 2023

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Gift and Novelty

Santa's Workshop Fiona Munro, Illustrated by Harriet Seed

Design Eye 9781836001034 August 29, 2024 £20.00 • Kit • 32 Pages 23 cm H | 16.5 cm W | 899.9 g Wt

Step inside Santa’s Workshop with this magical box set, featuring an enchanting pop-outand-play model kit, as well as a handy guidebook to Santa’s busy headquarters.

This gorgeous boxed set is a ready-wrapped Christmas gift – perfect for any little elf who enjoys model building and imaginative play!

The box folds out into an illustrated, pop-and-play model of Santa’s Workshop, sure to inspire young imaginations. The workshop features 6 separate rooms over 3 floors, as well as a foldout snowy landscape.

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Gift and Novelty

Princess Castle Design Eye 9781836001454 September 12, 2024 £20.00 • Kit • 32 Pages 23 cm H | 16.5 cm W | 899.9 g Wt

Step inside a princess palace with this magical box set, featuring an enchanting pop-outand-play model kit, as well as a handy guidebook to Chrystalia Castle.

This gorgeous box set is a fairy-tale treasure trove – perfect for any little princess or prince who enjoys doll’s houses, model crafting and imaginative play!

The box folds out into an illustrated, pop-and-play model of a fairy-tale castle, sure to inspire young imaginations. The palace features 6 separate rooms over 3 floors, as well as a fold-out magical landscape of the castle grounds.

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Gift and Novelty Stickertopium: Enchanted Christmas Celebrate the festive season, with over 400 vintage art stickers, perfect for decorating, scrapbooking, crafting and collecting. Stuffed full of stunning vintageart, Stickertopium: Enchanted Christmas is the perfect gift for any craft lover at Christmas.

Design Eye 9781836001492 October 3, 2024 £10.82 • Hardcover • 96 Pages 19.5 cm H | 14.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

Stickertopium: Gorgeous Gothic Celebrate the gorgeousness of all things Gothic, with over 400 vintage art stickers, perfect for decorating, scrapbooking, crafting and collecting.

Use the stickers to personalise bags, laptops and accessories, to bring your own spooky style everywhere you go.

Design Eye 9781836001478 September 5, 2024 £10.82 • Hardcover • 96 Pages 19.5 cm H | 14.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt

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Gift and Novelty

Make Art Susie Hodge, Illustrated by Jenny Bowers

Design Eye 9781836001430 September 12, 2024 £16.66 • Kit • 48 Pages 23 cm H | 16.5 cm W | 899.9 g Wt

Learn about 21 key art movements across history, and create over 21 unique art projects inspired by them with a bumper pack of materials. The box kit is packed with sheets of art supplies, giving you everything you need for all the projects in the book.

Inspired by the art movements highlighted in the book, the step-by-step projects enable you to craft unique sculptures, model monuments, collages, paintings, and installations. Make Art promotes artistic freedom to inspire young minds aged 7 and up.

Susie Hodge is a UK author who has written widely on art, art history and art techniques. She has published over 100 books, including The Short Story of Art, Why Your Five Year Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art Explained and Modern Art Explained.

JENNY BOWERS is one tenth of the UK based illustration collective Peepshow. She studied Illustration and Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University and then did an MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art graduating in 1999.

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South-East England

Anna Randall anna.randall@quarto.com

Steve Parkin steve@pinnaclebooksales.co.uk

UK Online Sales Director

Scotland & Northern England

Tim Loynes tim.loynes@quarto.com

Anna Murphy info@annamurphy.co.uk

UK Head of Special Sales

Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Wales, East Anglia, the Midlands & Staffordshire, Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire

Kate Barber kate.barber@quarto.com

UK Head of Trade Sales Aneesa Mirza aneesa.mirza@quarto.com

Ian Tripp iantripp@ymail.com

SVP, Group Sales and Marketing

South-West England

Andrew Stanley andrew.stanley@quarto.com

Debbie Jones deborah7.jones@gmail.com

Distributor

Ireland

Hachette UK Distribution Hely Hutchinson Centre Milton Road, Didcot Oxfordshire, OX11 7HH

John Fitzpatrick johnfitz.books@gmail.com 00353 87 2469859

MARKETING & PUBLICITY

INTERNATIONAL SALES International Sales Director, ANZ and Rest of World (excluding US and UK)

For all queries, please contact: marketinguk@quarto.com

Matthew Fry Matthew.Fry@quarto.com

Area Sales Manager for Europe, Middle East, Africa Oliver Geary oliver.geary@quarto.com

International Sales Assistant Sarah Coughlan sarah.coughlan@quarto.com

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