Welbeck Publishing Group - International Highlights (July – December 2022)

International New Titles Highlights

July July –– December December 2022 2022

Narrative and illustrated non-fiction and highly commercial fiction.

Children’s list covering science, nature, history, and hobbies for curious minds.

A diverse mental health, spirituality and wellness list.

High-end, beautifully illustrated children’s non-fiction.

Innovative, quirky gift books and non-book products that reflect style, popular culture and current trends.

Universal stories from debut and established writers to spark readers’ imagination.

OH Editions publishes carefully curated, gorgeous books, including interiors, food and drink, gift and ‘now age’ titles.

Design-led picture books perfect for the whole family, in partnership with Mosquito Books Barcelona.

Cutting-edge gaming, pop culture, sport and music books for adults and children alike.

The home for awardwinning authors and translators, bringing literary instinct and the craft of traditional publishing to new audiences.

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All descriptions in this catalogue are correct at the time of going to press and are subject to alteration without any notice.

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THE BROKEN TOWER Written by Kelly Braffet UK RRP £8.99 978-0-23300-652-9 7 July 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 464 pages 140,000 words Fiction / Fantasy

Second fantasy novel in The Barrier Lands series by Kelly Braffet, acclaimed author of Save Yourself.

Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Robin Hobb and Sarah J. Maas.

‘I can’t stop thinking about it’ – Stephen King

Kelly Braffet is the acclaimed author of the novels Save Yourself, Josie and Jack and Last Seen Leaving. Her writing has been published in The Fairy Tale Review, Post Road and several anthologies.

Judah the Foundling chose freedom over betrayal when she leaped from the top of the castle tower. Now she finds herself wandering an unknown forest, far from everything and everyone she loves. For the first time in her life, she’s alone and beyond the Great Wall that surrounds Highfall castle.

Away from the Seneschal, the power behind the throne; away from Nate Clare, the House Magus who was her teacher, friend, betrayer. Away from her foster brother, Gavin, with whom she has a mysterious bond that has kept them together – and kept her alive.

But Judah isn’t free. Fiercely sought by those who believe she holds the key to unlocking the power trapped in the world, she must learn to navigate the dangers of an unfamiliar place.

She knows that somewhere, Gavin is in peril. To save him, she must survive.

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THE UNWILLING 978-0-23300-647-5 UK RRP £8.99

THE DRIVER

YOU CAN’T OUTRUN YOUR PAST Written by Mark Dawson RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-704-0 7 July 2022 234 x 153 mm

Export Trade Paperback 432 pages 80,000 words Fiction / Thriller

The Cleaner, Mark Dawson’s first novel, was a Top 15 bestseller in hardback and has now sold over 50,000 copies in paperback.

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John Milton has started to hope that he might have a future.

Mark Dawson is the bestselling author of the John Milton, Beatrix Rose and Isabella Rose series, and has sold over 4 million books.

He has a job driving a taxi around the streets of San Francisco.

He has his anonymity and his solitude. He doesn’t want to be found. But when a girl he drives to a party goes missing, Milton is worried. Especially when two dead bodies are discovered and the police start treating him as their prime suspect. Milton is a fugitive from the British Secret Service and a man in his position needs extra attention like he needs a hole in the head.

THE CLEANER 978-1-78739-519-0 UK RRP £8.99

As unpleasant secrets leak out and the body count rises, one thing is for sure. Milton might just be the right guy in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Author Location: Wiltshire, UK. www.markjdawson.com

SAINT DEATH 978-1-78739-478-0 UK RRP £8.99

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LITTLE WING

WE ALL BELONG SOMEWHERE, AND TO SOMEONE Written by Freya North UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-763-7 1 September 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 400 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Contemporary

Also available in Hardback: UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-760-6

Freya North is the multiple Sunday Times bestselling author of 14 books with millions of copies sold.

Little Wing marks a wonderful new direction for Freya North’s writing – perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Maggie O’Farrell and Jojo Moyes.

One of Welbeck’s leading fiction titles of 2022, supported by a major year-long PR and marketing campaign.

The hardback edition was BA Fiction Book of the Month for January 2022.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com Little Wing is the powerful story of two families over three generations.

1969. Florence Lawson, a 16-year-old schoolgirl who dreams of being an artist, finds herself pregnant and banished to one of the most remote parts of the UK. 1986. Dougie Munro, searching for adventure, leaves the Isle of Harris – the island of his birth – for art college and a career in London as a photographer.

2005. Nell Hartley, content with her life managing a care-inthe-community cafe in Colchester, discovers a shocking truth about her family.

Between the sprawl of London, suburban Essex, and the wild, unpredictable Outer Hebrides, three lives collide and interweave as questions are asked and secrets surface. What happened to Florence? Why is Dougie now so reluctant to return home? How can Nell make peace with the lies she’s been told?

Little Wing is a novel about resilience, forgiveness and the true meaning of family, about finding one’s place in the world and discovering how we all belong somewhere and to someone.

Freya North is one of the UK’s bestselling writers. Her first novel, Sally, was published to great acclaim while she was still in her twenties. Her subsequent books have all been bestsellers. In 2008, she won the RNA Book of the Year award with Pillow Talk. Across all books and formats, she has sold over 3 million books to date.

Author Location: Hertfordshire, UK.

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SEPARATION FOR BEGINNERS

AN EMPTY NEST. TWO UNLIKELY HOUSEMATES. ONE BIG LESSON IN MOVING ON. Written by Joe Portman RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-176-1 21 July 2022 234 x 153 mm

Export Trade Paperback 400 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Contemporary

A refreshing, laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel about what happens when you let go of the past and make room for the unexpected later in life.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com

Joe Portman is the pen name for writer Tom Connolly, who has been longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize, shortlisted for the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Award and celebrated in publications such as the Financial Times, the Guardian and the Daily Mail. This is the first in a series of up-lit commercial novels.

Author Location: Brighton, UK.

There are millions of people who would be grateful to start over.

Pete Smith isn’t one of them. What with the divorce, the debt and the dying travel business, no one seems to need him any more. Except for his 23-year-old daughter Susie, who – jobless and unable to afford London rent – is moving back home.

Pete’s delighted – he’ll even put up with his daughter’s bothersome boyfriend, Niall, who only adds to Pete’s neglected to-do list. But when Susie lands a job in Stockholm and flies the nest for good, Pete finds himself stuck with a flatmate he never signed up for - and out of excuses to hold onto the past. It turns out there are some things you can’t put off until later – and some people who won’t let you.

AN ACCIDENT IN PARIS Written by Gavin Collinson UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80279-360-4 7 July 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 400 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Thriller

A high concept conspiracy thriller based on the real events surrounding the death of Princess Diana.

Publication will align with the 25th anniversary of the event.

25 years after Diana’s death, private investigator Marc Novak is hired by a mysterious collective to find out what – and who – really caused that fatal crash in Paris, 1997. Novak is initially reluctant to take the case – after all, as one official source put it, her death was just ‘an accident in Paris’. Right?

Gavin Collinson is a writer, producer and journalist, with credits on Doctor Who, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. He lives in Surrey.

Author Location: Guildford, UK.

However, he is soon drawn into a world of powerful people with secrets they’ll kill to protect. As he relentlessly closes in on the truth, he doesn’t uncover crazy conspiracies or lone wolves, but a brutal, covert world where murder is legal and the truth can be tailored to suit the highest bidder.

Several questions remain central to his quest: Who killed the Princess of Wales; And why? The third feels more dangerous: Why does nobody seem interested in the obvious inaccuracies in the official investigation into her death?

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THE R AVEN HALL SAGA: BOOK 1

A MOTHER’S WAR EVERY HEART HAS ITS SECRETS Written by Mollie Walton UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-941-9 4 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 400 pages 70,000 words Fiction / Sagas

Also available in Hardback: 978-1-78739-940-2

UK RRP £12.99

This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Daisy Styles, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke.

Mollie Walton is the author of the Ironbridge trilogy: The Daughters of Ironbridge, The Secrets of Ironbridge and The Orphan of Ironbridge.

Author Location: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK.

Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, the only surviving member of her family and widowed by forty-four, has lived at Raven Hall all her life.

With war approaching, Rosina must be strong for her daughters.

When the RAF come to stay, Rosina finds herself intrigued by their charismatic young officer. But is there time for love with the war looming and her eldest daughter leaving home?

Grace Calvert-Lazenby, twenty-one years old and newly graduated from Oxford, is determined to live a fuller life.

Leaving behind her mother and sisters at home, she joins the Women’s Royal Naval Service. Trading the safety and familiarity of Raven Hall for exhausting drills, difficult training and conflicting acts of secrecy will not be easy. But Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in the war and she is ready for a brave new adventure.

THE GAME

COME FOR THE QUEEN, YOU’D BETTER NOT MISS Written by Linda Calvey UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-945-7 29 September 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 400 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Thriller

Also available in Hardback: 978-1-78739-943-3

UK RRP £12.99

The first in the series, The Locksmith, reached Number 11 on the HB chart.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com She built an empire. Now she needs to protect it.

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From the dark underbelly of London to the scorching Spanish riviera, Ruby Murphy has built a crime syndicate to be feared.

Linda Calvey served 18 years behind bars, making her Britain’s longest-serving female prisoner. She moved to 14 different prisons during her time inside, sharing a prison with Rose West and Myra Hindley.

Since her release, Linda has gone straight and leads a quiet life.

Author Location: Essex, UK.

When her husband is murdered in cold blood, she is devastated. But with a firm to run and a business partner to please, there’s no time for tears.

In Ruby’s world, family is everything. So when her beloved daughter gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost. But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood?

THE LOCKSMITH 978-1-78739-755-2 UK RRP £8.99

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HAVE YOU GOT ANYTHING STRONGER? Written by Imogen Allen RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-484-7 10 November 2022 234 x 153 mm

Export Trade Paperback 368 pages 80,000 words Fiction / Contemporary

A sharp, furiously funny and emotional novel about middle age, marriage and family that will appeal to readers of Why Mummy Drinks and Bridget Jones’s Diary.

Have You Got Anything Stronger? is a comedy about being married with two children and having a husband whose chest is bigger than yours.

Imogen Allen is the author of 20 books including Sunday Times bestsellers and the hugely successful Babylon series, which sold over one million copies in the UK alone, has been translated into twenty languages worldwide and was made into two BBC primetime TV shows.

Follow a year in the life of four good friends as they navigate husbands, lovers, children, careers (what’s left of them), and question their harassed realities: Why did they get married? Do they like their children? Does lemon in your vodka tonic count as one of your five-a-day? Will they ever get a bloody break?

This book will resonate with women who, between running late for playdates, meetings and Ocado deliveries, have realised that the hamster wheel never stops turning, and it may be too late to crash out.

Author Location: Brent Cross, London, UK.

THE FOREST OF VANISHING STARS Written by Kristin Harmel UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80279-362-8 4 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 432 pages 110,000 words Historical Fiction

Inspired by true stories of Polish Jews who survived WW2 by hiding in the woods.

A deeply atmospheric and evocative novel with an inspirational heroine who risks her life to save hundreds of innocent people.

After being stolen from her wealthy German parents and raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe, a young woman finds herself alone in 1941 after her kidnapper dies.

Kristin Harmel is the internationally bestselling author of over a dozen novels, including The Book of Lost Names and The Winemaker’s Wife. Her work has featured in People, Women’s Day, Men’s Health and Ladies’ Home Journal, among many others. She lives in Florida.

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Her solitary existence is interrupted, however, when she happens upon a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror.

Stunned to learn what’s happening in the outside world, she vows to teach the group all she can about surviving in the forest – and, in turn, they teach her some surprising lessons about opening her heart after years of isolation.

But when she is betrayed and escapes into a Germanoccupied village, her past and present come together in a shocking collision that could change everything.

THE WINEMAKER’S WIFE 978-1-78739-484-1 UK RRP £8.99

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A WINTER’S WISH Written by Judy Summers UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78739-947-1 27 October 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 400 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Sagas

Victorian saga perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Emma Hardwick and Nell Harte.

Regional saga is incredibly popular, for example Nadine Dorries’ Four Streets series, also set in Liverpool, has sold over 100k copies.

An inspiring and uplifting story of one girl’s struggle to support her family in 1840s Liverpool.

Sequel to The Forgotten Sister, set during a simultaneous timeline but revealing another sibling’s experiences.

Can she save her family when they need her the most?

Liverpool, May 1847. At 17, Delilah Shaw is the eldest of the eight Shaw siblings, and the one who must take charge when her mother and brother are tragically killed, and her father is left disabled in an accident.

Taking care of the cooking, cleaning, washing and childcare is hard enough, but when they can no longer afford to live in the family home, Delilah must make the heartbreaking choice to take her siblings to the workhouse.

Determined to earn enough to get them back, Delilah comes up with a plan to start a small business of her own selling flowers, with the support of her new friends, Irish siblings Bridget and Frank, as well as trusted dockworker Abraham.

But as her father’s drinking habit gets worse, and her siblings grow weaker, Delilah must ask whether she can really forge a better life for her family before it’s too late?

Judy Summers is an avid reader, historian and mother of three.

Her forebears – some of whom probably entered England via Liverpool in the Victorian era – were miners, labourers and domestic servants. She finds these lives far more interesting than those of the upper classes. Judy lives in the English countryside with her family, and is a keen baker and gardener.

Author Location: Somerset, UK.

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THE FORGOTTEN SISTER 978-1-78739-690-6 UK RRP £7.99

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THE PLANT HUNTER Written by T.L. Mogford UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-938-9 18 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 432 pages 100,000 words Historical Fiction

Also available in Hardback: 978-1-78739-936-5 UK RRP £12.99

Taps into nostalgia for a time when the world was full of unexplored territory that was recently captured in Miss Benson’s Beetle, and harkens back to the greats, such as H Rider Haggard and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The Plant Hunter will be supported with a widespread marketing and PR campaign on launch, and throughout 2022.

A romantic adventure perfect for fans of reading-group novels such as The Binding and The Familiars.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com 1867. King’s Road, Chelsea, is a sea of plant nurseries, catering to the Victorian obsession with rare and exotic flora.

But each of the glossy exporia is fuelled by the dangerous world of the plant hunters – daring adventurers sent into uncharted lands in search of untold wonders to grace England’s finest gardens.

Harry Compton is as far from a plant hunter as one could imagine – a salesman plucked from the obscurity of the nursery growing fields to become ‘the face that sold a thousand plants’.

But one small act of kindness sees him inherit a precious gift – a specimen of a fabled tree last heard of in The Travels of Marco Polo, and a map.

Seizing his chance for fame and fortune, Harry sets out to make his mark. But where there is wealth there is corruption, and soon Harry is fleeing England, rounding the Cape of Good Hope and sailing up the Yangtze alongside a young widow – both in pursuit of the plant that could change their futures.

T.L. Mogford can trace his roots back to a line of famous horticulturalists – his great-grandfather has an apple tree named after him. Before becoming an author he worked as a journalist for Time Out and as a translator for the European Parliament. The Plant Hunter is his first historical novel.

Author Location: Battersea, London, UK.

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EYE OF THE STORM

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A DEVASTATING WAR. A LOVE THAT WON’T DIE. Written by Hilary Jones RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-778-1 1 September 2022 234 x 153 mm

Export Trade Paperback 400 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Historical Fiction

Hilary Jones is a widely-trusted and respected medical doctor with a longstanding media career. He is currently the medical advisor on GMTV. He is watched by millions of viewers every morning and has delivered a consistently sane and practical perspective on the Covid-19 pandemic.

The series appeals to fans of Jeffrey Archer, Ken Follett and Frederick Forsyth.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com In Jones’s sequel to Frontline, set in the interwar period, his cast of characters experience the various effects of postwar pressures in the UK: economic, social and political.

Some take serious paths, committing to causes of the era (workers’ rights, votes for women, an independent Ireland) while others seek frivolity and excess via the burgeoning ‘bright young things’ scene. All the while they care for family members: young, shellshocked, or ailing.

“The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read” – JEFFREY ARCHER

The book continues with an important concern of the first: medical advances throughout the period (of which there were many, including vaccines), especially via central characters Will and Grace, who are now young parents and both working in the medical field.

Hilary Jones is a General Practitioner and regular contributor to multiple newspapers and television shows. He is a well-known and trusted face to millions in the UK. Author Location: Kent, UK. Also available:

FRONTLINE 978-1-78739-767-5 UK RRP £8.99

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THE COMPLETE SHERLOCK HOLMES COLLECTION AN OFFICIAL SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM PRODUCT Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle UK RRP £35.00 978-1-80279-254-6 15 September 2022 232 x 151 mm

Hardback 1096 pages 550,000 words Fiction / Crime & Mystery

This definitive volume includes all four original Sherlock Holmes novels, and all 56 original short stories, complete and unabridged.

An authentic publication in partnership with The Sherlock Holmes Museum – the official home of Sherlock Holmes, located at the iconic address of 221B Baker Street.

A beautifully packaged gift edition, with a luxurious faux leather foiled cover, head and tail bands and ribbon bookmarks.

More than 30 original and evocative black-and-white illustrations help bring these classic tales to life.

Sherlock Holmes and its spinoffs remain as popular as ever, with Netflix’s Enola Holmes 2 set for release in 2022.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1859. He studied medicine at Edinburgh University, and it was as a student that he first began writing fiction. He created his most famous character, Sherlock Holmes, while working as a doctor in Portsmouth and would go on to become a prolific author writing science fiction, historical novels, romances, plays and poetry as well as his ground-breaking detective adventures.

When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in 1887’s A Study in Scarlet, a true icon of literature was born. Since then, their humble address at 221B Baker Street has become almost as famous as the great detective himself, with the incredible popularity of Sherlock Holmes’s adventures never wavering over the last 130 years.

Bound in a rich, collector’s cover, this deluxe and expansive edition, produced in association with The Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221B Baker Street, is the definitive collection for fans of the great detective. It contains all of Conan Doyle’s stories – four novels and a colossal 56 short stories – complete and unabridged, encompassing the entirety of the legendary author’s Sherlock Holmes work.

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A TRAITOR’S HEART SOME SECRETS WON’T STAY BURIED Written by Ben Creed UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-627-2 13 October 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 448 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Thriller

Also available in Hardback: 978-1-80279-193-8

UK RRP £12.99

The first in the series was a Times ‘Thriller of the Year’ 2020.

For PR enquiries, please contact: publicity@welbeckpublishing.com Winter, 1952. An invisible killer stalks the streets of Leningrad.

Everywhere, the people whisper his name: Koshchei the Immortal has returned. A sinister figure from Slavic folklore, Koshchei leaves a gruesome mark upon his victims.

Ben Creed is the pseudonym for Chris Rickaby and Barney Thompson. Chris runs his own advertising agency. He has written and produced various TV programmes for ITV and Five and lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. Barney has worked at The Times and the Financial Times, and is now an editor, writer and speechwriter at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. He lives in Farringdon, London, UK.

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Three thousand kilometres away in a Gulag labour colony, former militia lieutenant Revol Rossel is close to death. But then a brutal saviour descends from the skies: state security interrogator Major Nikitin, the man who years ago ruined his life.

Reunited with his old tormentor, Rossel must hunt Koshchei down. As they pursue the murderer, the two men uncover more riddles. A strange cipher hidden within an infamous manual for tyrants. A ghost from the last days of the Third Reich. And a clue that leads to a weapon of unimaginable power – a weapon the scheming plotters of Stalin’s Kremlin will kill for.

CITY OF GHOSTS 978-1-78739-494-0 UK RRP £8.99

THE CHOICE

A STOLEN CHILD. A MISSING WOMAN. YOU CAN ONLY SAVE ONE. Written by Lucy Martin UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-773-6 13 October 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 384 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Thriller

A compelling, dilemma-based thriller, with a hook reminiscent of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain (PB TCM: 46k).

Intriguing and character-driven, Lucy Martin’s expertise lies in drawing complex female protagonists, similar to Gillian Flynn’s international sensation, Gone Girl.

A distressed and dishevelled young woman arrives at the police station in fear for her life, then vanishes. DS Ronnie Delmar is convinced her disappearance is related to a man she claimed to have met online, who fits the description of a wanted psychopath.

Lucy Martin spent ten years as a city lawyer before leaving to set up a language school and become a writer. Like her protagonist, women’s rights have always been important to her: in 2000, she wrote an article for The Times on sexual discrimination in law firms, before setting up Wimbledon Women in Business to support female entrepreneurs.

Author Location: Wimbledon, London, UK.

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Meanwhile, a boy from a local estate is snatched from his school playground, and Ronnie is forced to prioritise the missing child.

But it isn’t long before she finds that the two cases may be connected, and puts her life on the line to prove it.

What she uncovers is a web of deceit that shocks a community to the core, but her adversary is set on revenge, because to those who have created their own world of good and evil, the truth is worth killing for…

STOP AT NOTHING 978-1-78739-637-1 UK RRP £8.99

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EMPATHY

Written by Antoine Renand UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80279-036-8 4 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 400 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Thriller

Published in France in January 2019, Empathy sold 17,000 copies of the hardback edition and 42,000 copies of the paperback edition.

Empathy was a finalist for the prestigious Prix Maison de la Presse award in 2019.

Antoine Renand is best described as the French Val McDermid.

Antoine Renand has written and directed several short films that have won awards and been broadcast on television. He is the author of several feature film scripts in production. Empathy is his first novel.

Marion Mesny and Anthony Rauch, otherwise known as ‘La Poire’, work at the heart of the Sexual Assault Unit in Paris.

Renowned for their bravery and intelligence, the pair are not unfamiliar with violent crimes. Yet they are horrified when they discover a criminal who goes by the name of Alpha – a man filled with red-hot hatred, whose meaning of life lies in raping and torturing others.

As Alpha turns the streets of Paris into his hunting ground, little does he know that he’s being pursued by Marion and Anthony. But as they battle with secrets of their own, will they bring him to justice before it’s too late?

AIRSIDE

Written by James Swallow UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80279-175-4 22 December 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 400 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Thriller

Out in hardback on 26 May 2022: 978-1-80279-034-4

UK RRP £12.99

From BAFTA screenwriter and the bestselling author of Nomad, Exile and Ghost.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com Businessman Kevin Tyler’s life is imploding: he’s spent months setting up a major deal and risking everything he owns, when at the last possible moment it all falls apart.

James Swallow is a New York Times, Sunday Times and Amazon bestselling author, a BAFTA nominee, a former journalist and the award-winning writer of over fifty books, as well as scripts for video games, radio and television.

Author Location: Bromley, London, UK.

Tyler knows he is going home to bankruptcy and an uncertain future. And to add insult to injury, an overbooked flight sees him bumped off the last plane home, leaving him behind to wait out a storm until the next departure the following morning.

Stranded in a remote municipal airport, Kevin’s luck seems to have run out – until he stumbles upon an unattended bag of money that could be the solution to all his woes. There’s just one problem: the money is part of a conspiracy of blackmail and murder, and those involved are willing to do anything to keep it…

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A STREET SHAKEN

BY LIGHT

THE STORY OF WILLIAM NEILSON, VOLUME I Written by James Buchan UK RRP £16.99 978-1-91449-510-6 1 September 2022 193 x 135 mm

Hardback 272 pages 51,000 words Fiction / Historical Fiction

A romantic and picaresque masterpiece set in the eighteenthcentury in Scotland, France and India.

From an award winning author, including the Betty Trask Award and Whitbread First Novel Award for A Parish of Rich Women and the Guardian Fiction Prize for Heart’s Journey in Winter.

Written with a unique literary voice.

For fans of Patrick O’Brien’s Aubrey-Maturin series and George MacDonald Frasier’s Flashman series.

The first in a series of historical novels which begins with the young Scottish hero, William Neilson, meeting John Law in Paris and being almost immediately locked up in the Bastille for his briefest of associations with him. Briefer still, was the meeting of Neilson with a very young French beauty to whom he has irretrievably lost his heart. The love affair will last all of his life, a life spent at sea, at war, in India, in Persia and eventually in the service of Charles Stuart at the Battle of Culloden.

“I don’t believe that this country has a better writer to offer than James Buchan” – Michael Hofmann, London Review of Books

“There is really no word for it but ‘masterpiece” – Philip Hensher, Spectator

“A daringly ambitious, phenomenally accomplished novel” – John Dugdale, Sunday Times

“A remarkable book...”

– Jonathan Mahler, New York Times

James Buchan was born in Scotland and lives in Norfolk.

He’s a former Middle Eastern correspondent for the Financial Times. James is the son of the late William Buchan and grandson of John Buchan, the Scottish novelist and diplomat who served as the Govenor General of Canada. His novels include A Parish of Rich Women, Davy Chadwick, Slide, Heart’s Journey in Winter, High Latitudes, A Good Place to Die and The Gate of Air.

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WHO I AM

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MY STORY

Written by Melanie Chisholm RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-336-9 15 September 2022 234 x 153 mm

Export Trade Paperback 320 pages 110,000 words Autobiography

While the other Spice Girls have written their stories, Melanie has remained notoriously private, and this will be the first time she will open up about her struggles with mental health, body image, fame, family and being in the Spice Girls.

For the first time ever, Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her amazing life story in her own words and gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in the Spice Girls.

I never told my story before because I wasn’t ready. Now, finally, I am.

25 years ago, the Spice Girls, a girlband that began after answering an advert in the paper, released our first single.

‘Wannabe’ became a hit and from that moment, my life changed for ever.

I was suddenly part of one of the biggest music groups in history, releasing hit after hit, performing to our amazing fans and spreading the message of Girl Power to the world. It was everything I’d dreamed of growing up, and I’ve had some amazing times… The BRITs! The movie! Travelling the world playing iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, the O2, Wembley Stadium and at the London 2012 Olympics!!!

When you’re a woman, though, that power can be easily taken away by those around you, whether by pressure, exhaustion, shaming, bullying or a constant feeling like you aren’t enough.

I have been known as Sporty Spice, Mel C, Melanie C or just plain old Melanie Chisholm, but what you will read within the pages of this book is who I truly am, and how I found peace with that after all these years.

I have really enjoyed reminiscing and getting everything down on the page, and, though revisiting some of my darkest times was hard, I hope this book can be inspiring and empowering, as well as entertaining and give you a bit of a laugh.

Melanie Jayne Chisholm was born in Whiston, Lancashire, and grew up in Widnes, Cheshire. She rose to fame as a member of the Spice Girls, who would become the bestselling girl group of all time. In 1999, she released her first solo album Northern Star, which sold four million copies worldwide, and since then has released seven more albums, including the UK Top 10 album Melanie C in 2020.

Author Location: London, UK.

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IN SEARCH OF PERFUMES

A LIFETIME JOURNEY TO THE SOURCES OF NATURE’S SCENTS Written by Dominique Roques Translated by Stephanie Smee UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91449-516-8 13 October 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 272 pages with b/w illustrations 76,000 words Gift

A fascinating, personal, and life-long journey that unveils the secrets of a global industry by a leading expert in his field.

‘A fresh and informative book of warmth and intelligence’ – Virginie Bloch-Lainé, Libération ‘Dominique Roques’ passionate account of his journey in search of the world’s unique and sometimes ancient scents inspires us to join him’ – Rosan Hollak, NRC Handelsblad In Search of Perfumes is a fragrant journey across the world, revealing the beauty and mysteries of the perfume trade.

Fruits, flowers, spices, bark, leaves, and branches are just some of the natural ingredients from the plant world that are used in the creation of perfume. Dominique Roques, travelling from Andalusia to Somaliland by way of Bulgaria, Laos, El Salvador, Indonesia and Egypt, describes his search to find the best natural ingredients, precious to perfumers everywhere.

In Search of Perfumes demonstrates how the prestigious multi-million-pound perfume industry may begin its life as a single plant harvested by producers surviving on ancestral traditions and techniques and often risking their lives in the process as they combat the rising threat of climate change.

Roques reveals the beauty and mysteries of a familiar trade; a return to the source of the world’s scents.

Dominique Roques is the head of sourcing at Firmenich, a Swiss company that provides the world’s leading perfume brands with natural fragrances, essences, and extracts. Over the last thirty years, he has worked with companies, such as Bulgari, Thierry Mugler, Guerlain and Yves Saint Laurent.

Stephanie Smee is a translator into English of all things literary and French. Her recent translation of Pascal Janovjak’s The Rome Zoo was the winner of the Swiss Literature Award.

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TREE-SPOTTING

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BRITISH TREES Written by Ros Bennet Illustrated by Nell Bennett UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-870-2 4 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Hardback 256 pages 44,000 words Environmental Issues

A practical and charming guide to the natural world akin to The Cloudspotter’s Guide (182k) and The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs (128k).

A portion of the proceeds go to The Woodland Trust and The Wildlife Trust.

A beautifully illustrated guide to the marvellous and varied world of trees, and a fascinating introduction to the hidden secrets of 52 British species.

Botanist and ecologist Ros Bennett has spent a lifetime helping people understand and identify plants and always hoped her daughter Nell would grow up to share her love of the natural world.

During Nell’s childhood years they spent much time exploring the local woods together. Here Nell discovered the visual and tactile beauty of trees. She learnt to spot the important differences. Even at an early age she could pick out subtle differences in the pattern of veins in a leaf or the shape of a bud emerging from a twig.

In Tree-spotting, Ros and Nell have combined their background and talents to show you – through Ros’ long experience and Nell’s exquisite illustrations – how to identify 52 British trees simply and confidently.

A beautiful and captivating insight into the wonderful world of trees, Tree-spotting burrows down into the history and hidden secrets of each species. It explores how our relationship with trees can be very personal, and hopes to bring you closer to the natural world around you.

Ros Bennett gained degrees in Botany (BSc) and Ecology (MSc) at Aberdeen University before setting out on a lifetime of surveying, teaching and publication, helping people to understand the world of plants. In the field and classroom, she has inspired amateurs, professionals and post-graduate students, and has travelled widely, helping people to discover wild places in Europe and Africa.

Nell Bennett is a designer and freelance illustrator. She lives in Singapore.

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THE HUNT

THE TRUE STORY OF THE SECRET MISSION TO CATCH A TALIBAN WARLORD Written by Andy McNab RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-350-5 15 September 2022 234 x 153 mm

Export Trade Paperback 320 pages 90,000 words Military History

Never before told in book form, the hunt for Mullah Dadullah is an exciting story involving hostage negotiations and undercover missions, and culminating in an explosive assault on a Taliban compound.

From master storyteller Andy McNab, this is the opening book in an adventure-filled and action-packed new series telling, for the first time ever, the true stories of Special Forces missions.

Andy McNab has sold millions of books worldwide. As well as being synonynous with great fiction, many of Andy’s biggest books are non-fiction, including Seven Troop (233k TCM), The Good Psychopath’s Guide to Success (43k) and the seminal Bravo Two Zero (pre-TCM).

It is the early 2000s and 9/11 is fresh in the world’s memory.

The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan. And now a new threat is emerging in the country: suicide bombings, ordered by military commander of the Taliban, Mullah Dadullah.

Special Forces are sent in to stop him.

Using classified sources and his unique insight into the way the SAS works, Andy McNab gives a page-turning account of what it took the Special Forces to find their target and what they would have to do to take him down.

THE VACCINE

INSIDE THE RACE TO CONQUER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Written by Joe Miller UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80279-136-5 10 December 2022

Paperback 304 pages 80,000 words

198 x 129 mm

Popular Medicine & Health

The story of the Pfizer vaccine discovery. A race against time to cure Covid-19.

When the world stopped, all hopes rested on finding a vaccine. An unlikely team answered the call.

Joe Miller is the Financial Times’ Frankfurt correspondent who covered BioNTech’s Covid-19 project in real time. The book also has contributions from Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci themselves, giving rare firstperson accounts. It contains contributions from more than 50 scientists, politicians, public health officials and BioNTech staff.

Shedding a light on the science behind the breakthrough, The Vaccine tells the story of the trailblazers who led the fight back against Covid-19, whose discoveries could now help the world tackle cancer, along with many other pervasive diseases. It draws back the curtain on one of the most important medical achievements of our age, containing contributions from the fascinating couple themselves, as well as more than 60 scientists, politicians, public health officials and BioNTech staff.

More suspenseful than a novel, this is a real-life story of an extraordinary race against time to save the world.

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HOW MEN CAN HELP

A GUIDE TO ALLYSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPROVING THE FUTURE Written by Sophie Gallagher UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-297-3 7 July 2022 198 x 129 mm

Hardback 176 pages 50,000 words Feminism & Feminist Theory / Social Discrimination

Taking the feminist stance of Laura Bates and Florence Given, this will be What White People Can Do Next (18k TCM) and Me and White Supremacy (32k) for any and all men.

The first book that brings men into the conversation of how they can help with problematic gender inequality since the various tragic news stories in 2021.

Features a mixture of pratical advice and short pieces on a range of topics, from street violence and the gap to #NotAllMen and consent.

In addition to her extensive writing on violence against women, Sophie is also leading a campaign to have cyberflashing made illegal, which is likely to go through Parliament in 2022.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com The book for any and all men wishing to learn more about gender inequality, how it affects everyone and what they can do to help.

In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent how toxic the patriarchal society we live in is, and how damaging it is to both men and women. In this accessible and inclusive new book, award-winning journalist and campaigner Sophie Gallagher explores the various ways that men can help change our world for the better.

Looking at everything from damaging professional behaviour and the #NotAllMen debate to the importance of understanding The Gap and examining your role models, Sophie offers insight into the most harmful lessons we have all been taught and how we can unpick these.

In addition to useful lessons on the wider world, she also offers practical advice on how to behave in any number of difficult situations (including the small but important act of taking your hands out of your pockets on dark streets).

How Men Can Help is an essential book for anyone looking to understand the past, be better in the present or improve the future for men and women everywhere.

Sophie Gallagher is a journalist who has written on the subject of violence against women, and has been part of the campaign to criminalise cyber-flashing – the unsolicited sending of sexual images. Before becoming a freelance writer, she was Deputy Lifestyle Editor at the Independent and has also written for HuffPost UK, the BBC, Grazia and many other publications. She was voted Lifestyle Journalist of the Year at the most recent Words by Women awards. She lives in North London.

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WHEN YOU LOSE IT Written by Roxy and Gay Longworth UK RRP £14.99

978-1-80279-218-8 7 July 2022 216 x 135 mm

Hardback 352 pages 90,000 words Memoirs

A suspense-fuelled true story of a mother and daughter weathering the devastating effects of a psychotic breakdown.

Told from both of their perspectives, with the lines between two versions of true events being blurred – asking, what do parents and children really know about each other?

In the hugely successful genre of memoirs about mental health, along with titles such as Mad Girl (TCM 94k), Girl, Interrupted (TCM 37k) and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (TCM 11k).

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com A sharp-witted thirteen-year-old girl with a tendency towards self-destruction, Roxy Longworth’s life implodes before her teenage years have even really begun. Her sisters, her father, and above all her mother, Gay, end up buried in the shrapnel, desperately trying to claw their way out. The fault lies with the vulturous older boys who have been circling Roxy for months, pecking away at her spirit. Or perhaps it lies with the blank faced head teacher who let them get away with it. Or it lies with the counsellor, the professional who should have known better than to push her further into delusion and paranoia.

Or does it lie with her mother, who was so hurt that she didn’t notice all the signs in time? The woman who never fully understood. Or with Roxy, after all she was the one who pressed send on those photos…

A gripping memoir of battling rival narratives, a crushing psychotic breakdown and a mother–daughter relationship stretched to its absolute limits.

Gay Longworth is the author of 11 books. She is the mother of three teenage daughters and has been married for 23 years.

Roxy Longworth was groomed, blackmailed, exploited and publicly humiliated by Sixth Form boys at 13. At 14, she began to self-harm, started hearing voices, suffered a psychotic break and was hospitalized. She came out of hospital and started the hellish climb to recovery, which took years. She wrote a diary all the way through, even when imaginary people were telling her what to write. At 17, she started putting her diary entries together, having not said what had happened out loud to anybody, not even her mother. She finished school with 3A* and is now doing a degree in maths and neuroscience. This is her first book.

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Welbeck Balance

KEY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DATES 2022 Acknowledging and looking after our mental health and wellbeing has never been more important. Welbeck Balance offers a broad range of life-enhancing books that provide advice and guidance, supporting readers in times of crisis, recovery and growth.

Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May 2022 Loneliness affects millions of people every year and is a key driver of poor mental health, the pandemic has only exacerbated this. The week will raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it.

World Mental Health Day 10 October 2022 Research has shown that some of the people struggling the most are those already facing challenges. This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘mental health in an unequal world’.

Little Moments of Light 978-1-80129-155-2 UK RRP £12.99 29 September 2022 How to Control the Uncontrollable 978-1-80129-042-5 UK RRP £12.99 9 June 2022 How to Listen So Men Will Talk 978-1-78956-292-7 UK RRP £10.99 14 April 2022 Positive Affirmations for Sensitive People 978-1-80129-080-7 UK RRP £9.99

Beat Stress at Work 978-1-80129-012-8 UK RRP £12.99 Own It 978-1-78956-286-6 UK RRP £12.99 Own Your Awkward 978-1-80129-005-0 UK RRP £12.99 Nurture Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence 978-1-78956-262-0 UK RRP £12.99 Navigating Loneliness 978-1-78956-020-6 UK RRP £8.99

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YOU CAN REMEMBER WHO YOU WERE BEFORE LIFE MADE YOU FORGET

HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR PAIN, REDEFINE YOUR STORY AND REDISCOVER YOUR SOUL SIGNATURE Written by Janny Juddly UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80129-101-9 7 July 2022 216 x 135 mm

Paperback 288 pages 67,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit / Self-Help

Fusing her work as a psychotherapist and an energy healer, Janny has created the original concept of Soul Signatures: each person’s unique energetic imprint.

She is known as The Therapist in my Pocket and now has over 121k followers on Instagram and 26k followers on her Facebook page by the same name.

Janny Juddly has been a practising psychotherapist and energy healer for over 30 years. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy, and became a professionally registered member of UKCP. Author Location: Leicestershire, UK.

We are all born with a unique Soul Signature – it is our essence, our truest self, but the truth is it’s so very easy to lose touch with this when life gets in the way.

We all experience challenging times – pain, fear and confusion can separate us from who we really are. Psychotherapist and energy worker Janny Juddly take you on a journey through seven stages of healing so that you can remember who you were before. life got in the way. Janny encourages you to listen once again to your Soul Signature, to let go of what does not serve you and to transform your pain into wisdom and resilience.

LOVE YOUR SOBER YEAR A SEASONAL GUIDE TO ALCOHOL-FREE LIVING Written by Kate Baily and Mandy Manners UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80129-071-5 1 September 2022 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 240 pages 45,000 words Self-Help & Personal Development

Published in time for ‘Sober October’.

Mandy and Kate are both certified Sobriety and Wellbeing coaches and founders of the Love Sober podcast, and together they run online coaching courses and group coaching events.

Kate Baily is an ICF accredited life coach specialising in wellness and sobriety with the world’s leading coaching program ‘The Coaching Academy’.

Mandy Manners is a certified professional life and recovery coach with the IAPRC, an official She Recovers designated coach and an IRSI International Recovery Coach and a Gray Area Drinking Coach.

Becoming and being sober requires more than just willpower and the abstinence from alcohol; it is about skilfully living with an intention of cultivating balance, calm and rest on an ongoing basis. We know from emerging science that the secret of success is hidden in our routines, so Love Your Sober Year will show readers how to develop healing routines for alcohol-free growth using the seasons as their guide.

Positive, upbeat, empowering and reflective, it is for all sober or sober curious readers, and it calls on the wisdom of nature, the seasons and moon cycles to support and respect the transitions of our lives as women and provides a holistic approach to wellbeing and sobriety.

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QUANTUM VIBES

7 TOOLS TO RAISE YOUR ENERGY, HARNESS YOUR POWER AND MANIFEST A LIFE THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND Written by Suzanne Adams UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80129-120-0 15 September 2022 216 x 135 mm

Paperback 256 pages 65,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit / Health & Personal Development

For anyone who is intrigued by the metaphysical and for fans of Deepak Chopra, Gabrielle Bernstein, Brenè Brown and Eckhart Tolle.

Suzanne Adams is a seasoned public speaker and has been featured on major TV stations and in several publications, including the Huffington Post, Effortless Living and UGA Magazine. A rising thought leader in personal development and consciousness, she has a loyal and growing audience.

Suzanne shares 7 ‘Quantum Tools’ she has created based on quantum physics, her interpretation of the Law of Attraction and neuroscience so that you can craft a meaningful and purposeful existence that is in flow with your personal energy. She includes a 6-week plan that shows you how to vibe up your energy, connect to your heart and embody a frequency that will create the results you have been dreaming of, and use any dark moment or world problem to catapult you forward rather than falling backward.

Quantum Vibes will provide you with a roadmap to navigate these uncertain times so that you can live with purpose, in alignment and manifest your true calling.

LEARNING TO LOVE THE SPACES INBETWEEN DISCOVER THE POWER OF LIMINAL SPACES Written by Claire Gillman UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80129-114-9 10 November 2022 216 x 135 mm

Paperback 224 pages 65,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit

The first mainstream book to explore the power of liminal spaces.

Feature interviews with leading luminaries from around the world and include practical ways the reader can explore liminality to enhance wellbeing.

The word liminal comes from the Latin word ‘limen’, meaning threshold. A liminal space is the ‘crossing over’ space, the time between ‘what was’ and the ‘what is to come’, and a place of transition and possibility.

Claire Gillman is ajournalist, former editor of Kindred Spirit Magazine and the author of over 30 books. Claire specializes in writing on wellbeing and alternative health, parenting and spirituality for magazines and national newspapers.

Author Location: Lancashire, UK.

Using a combination of commentary and interviews with leading luminaries within their specific fields, this book explores both physical and metaphysical liminal spaces, providing an explanation from both spiritual and scientific perspectives and also practical steps we can take to encourage us to explore the uncomfortable feelings that arise when we are in the unknown.

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LITTLE MOMENTS OF LIGHT

FINDING GLIMMERS OF HOPE IN THE DARKNESS AND EMBRACING EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN Written and illustrated by Ruby Warner UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80129-155-2 29 September 2022

172 x 148 mm

Paperback 128 pages 5,000 words Self-Help & Personal Development

Appealing and engaging illustrations providing encouragement and support.

Honest and realistic – addressing dark times in an empathetic way, offering hope.

Foreword by Psychologist Suzy Reading.

‘Ruby plants seeds of hope, instils belief that things can get better and empowers with the practical tools to make purposeful change.’ – Suzy Reading, Psychologist For those struggling with their mental health, artist and mental health advocate Ruby Warner shares her own journey, using colourful illustrations and reassuringly honest insights.

A hug in book form, Ruby’s art offers comfort, encouragement and simple ways to help you cope with life’s ups and downs.

Little Moments of Light offers a glimmer of hope in dark times.

Student and artist Ruby Warner posts honest and heartwarming illustrations on Instagram @WorryWellbeing.

She shares her own mental health journey through her struggles with anxiety, depression and OCD, in the hope that what helped her may help others.

Ruby also regularly collaborates with mental health and suicide prevention charity Beder, contributing to their social media content.

Author Location: Brighton, UK.

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Welbeck Balance A 52-CARD DECK WITH GUIDEBOOK

GUIDANCE FOR GRIEF

WISDOM TO HELP YOU STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR LOVED ONE AFTER LOSS Written by Julie Beischel, PhD

UK RRP £15.29 (incl. VAT) 978-1-80129-150-7 10 November 2022 130 x 100 mm

Cards / Box 64 + 52 pages 20,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit / Coping With Death & Bereavement

For those seeking to explore their loss through regular reflection and ritual, this deck offers hope and guidance.

‘Dr Julie Beischel is a courageous, innovative pioneer who has brought immense respectability to a controversial area.’

– Larry Dossey, MD, bestselling author Dr Julie Beischel has spent most of her career investigating grief and after-death communication. Her research, along with that of many others, demonstrates that one of the most effective ways of addressing grief is recognizing that our connections to our lost loved ones endure. The bereaved can – and regularly do – experience a ‘continuing bond’ with the deceased.

Dr Julie Beischel is a co-founder and the director of research at the Windbridge Research Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to performing rigorous scientific research and creating educational materials focused on dying, death and what comes next.

REBEL HEART TAROT

DISCOVER THE DIVINE POWER IN THE EVERYDAY Written by Alice Grist Illustrated by Niki Cotton UK RRP £18.99 (incl. VAT) 978-1-80129-158-3 8 December 2022 198 x 129 mm

Cards / Box 104 + 78 pages 21,000 words Tarot / Popular Psychology

A modern, unique and powerful take on Tarot.

A unique, modern Tarot Deck by Tarot Queen, Alice Grist and artist Niki Cotton. This deck focuses on enabling the reader to see and understand the lessons we can all learn in the grit and dirt of our everyday lives. Through Niki’s collage artwork and Alice’s text we explore the cards as a mirror into how we can connect our hearts and lives with the divine in our everyday actions. Rebel Heart Tarot takes us into what exists within our life circumstances and double dares us to jump into our hearts, ambitions and our own spiritual possibility.

Alice Grist, known as the ‘Queen of Tarot’, has been writing, speaking, reading and sharing her take on Tarot for 30 years.

Author Location: Leicestershire, UK. Niki Cotton is a visual artist based in North Wales, working out of a studio & gallery space by the beach in Colwyn Bay.

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TREE GLEE

HOW AND WHY TREES MAKE US FEEL BETTER Written by Cheryl Rickman UK RRP £16.99 978-1-80129-117-0 13 October 2022 227 x 165 mm

Hardback 192 pages 35,000 words Trees, Wildflowers & Plants / Self-sufficiency

Tree Glee fuses nature writing and self-help guidance on wellbeing/resilience with scientific details about trees. It combines three growing trends: rising interest in the natural world, practical activities to boost wellbeing/manage mental health and the concepts of rewilding (land and ourselves).

An ode and love letter to trees, a practical wellbeing guide, a nature connection manual and a call to action.

Tree Glee looks at the psychology behind our fascination with trees, examining what we can learn from the wisdom of woodlands to improve our own wellbeing and how, in celebrating, protecting and planting more of them, we and the trees that surround us can flourish together. It also explores the importance of trees in our leafy suburbs and urban landscapes, sharing magical stories of remarkable ancient trees across the globe and inviting readers to reflect on their own personal ‘treestory’.

With chapters on forest bathing, nature therapy and mindfulness, tree mythology, cultural history, environmental rewilding and creative activities for readers to participate in, Tree Glee is part ode and love letter to these widespread resilient plants we share our planet with and part practical guide on how we can deepen our connection to nature, tap into its nourishing healing power and do our bit to help celebrate and conserve these important members of our natural world.

Cheryl Rickman is an advocate for the power of nature as a healer and energy-giver. She is also a Sunday Times best-selling author and a qualified positive psychology practitioner. She owns her own parcel of ancient woodland and runs WildWood (Ad)Ventures – a 32-acre rewilding and conservation project.

Author Location: Hampshire, UK.

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BACK TO UNIVERSITY

September 2022

These easy-to-read pocket-sized guides will help any student to cultivate and maintain good mental health and wellbeing while they study.

Written by experts and offering advice, practical tips, exercises and featuring contributions from students these helpful little books provide the tools to help manage the most common student mental health stressors.

Stay Financially Healthy While You Study 978-1-78956-212-5 UK RRP £5.99 Stay Happy While You Study 978-1-78956-214-9 UK RRP £5.99 Stay Safe While You Study 978-1-80129-109-5 UK RRP £5.99 Stay Balanced While You Study 978-1-78956-190-6 UK RRP £5.99 Stay Organized While You Study 978-1-78956-192-0 UK RRP £9.95

Music

THE CURE: PICTURES OF YOU Foreword by Robert Smith Photographs by Tom Sheehan UK RRP £30.00 978-1-80279-396-3 13 October 2022 260 x 194 mm

Hardback 256 pages 10,000 words Rock & Pop Music

The definitive collection of renowed photographer Tom Sheehan’s images of The Cure – with photographs seen here for the very first time.

The Cure will be touring at the time of publication, playing 22 European countries starting in October – with seven sold-out UK stadium shows in December.

Spanning three decades, more than 20 sessions and hundreds of images, Tom Sheehan’s photographs of The Cure are a breathtaking visual chronicle of the most important alternative rock band in the world.

Beautifully presented and featuring new, original essays by acclaimed author Simon Goddard, this is the ultimate collection of Sheehan’s work, indispensable to any fan of The Cure.

Tom Sheehan is a renowned music photographer who has taken iconic images of artists including Mick Jagger, Oasis, The Smiths and many more. Tom was Chief Photographer for Melody Maker magazine, and has featured in the NME, The Times, the Guardian, the Observer, Q and Mojo.

PEPSI & SHIRLIE

IT’S ALL IN BLACK AND WHITE WHAM! LIFE AND FRIENDSHIP

Written by Pepsi Demacque-Crockett and Shirlie Kemp UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80279-216-4 7 July 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 336 pages 90,000 words Autobiography

Also available in Hardback: 978-1-78739-901-3

UK RRP £20.00

Pepsi and Shirlie met whilst performing in Wham! as backing singers and dancers. They went on to become singers in their own right widely known as Pepsi & Shirlie.

‘A wonderfully nostalgic read, full of heart’ – The Sun

Pepsi and Shirlie are British pop singers, who found fame as backing singers in Wham! going on to form their own band as Pepsi & Shirlie.

Author Location: Pepsi lives in St. Lucia and Shirlie lives in Hertfordshire, UK.

All you need in life are friends, love and a whole lot of faith.

Over the last 40 years we’ve been lucky enough to have it all. Together we sang, we danced, we celebrated and cried.

From the long days on the road to performing in front of thousands, we have lived our lives with a beat in our step and a lot of love in our hearts. This is our story. The story of Wham! life and friendship.

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LITTLE BOOK OF LONDON STYLE

THE FASHION STORY OF THE ICONIC CITY Written by Karen Homer UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-274-4 1 September 2022 180 x 125 mm

Hardback 160 pages 16,000 words Fashion

The Little Books of Fashion series has sold over 850k copies worldwide, with this newer series following in its footsteps.

Mary Quant. Vivienne Westwood. Alexander McQueen. Martine Rose. The list of designers inspired by the chaos and expanse of London is almost endless, as are the styles and subcultures born there. From the punks of King’s Road to the New Romantics of the Soho clubbing scene, London is entirely unique in its sprawling and often unorthodox range of fashions.

This illustrated reference is the perfect guide to embrace the enthralling mix of chic, edgy and novel that is London fashion.

Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for the Times and has contributed to The Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue. She is the author of The Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style.

Author Location: Wimbledon, London, UK.

LITTLE BOOK OF PARIS STYLE

THE FASHION STORY OF THE ICONIC CITY Written by Aloïs Guinut UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-261-4 1 September 2022 180 x 125 mm

Hardback 160 pages 16,000 words Fashion

Paris is still known as the epicentre of classic chic, from haute couture to street style.

Paris has always been the home of high fashion. The epicentre of classic chic, whether haute couture or street style, designers and fashion lovers travel from across the world to breathe in the understated and sensual style of the Parisian streets. From the iconic luxury of Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent, to the effortless sophistication of the typical Parisian, the city’s look is replicated the world over.

Following the evolution of a uniquely elegant capital – describing both the moments of ingenuity and enduring looks and icons that embody the city of light – this beautifully illustrated book is not only the perfect guide to embracing Parisian fashion, but to embracing the Parisian spirit itself.

Aloïs Guinut is an author, personal stylist and image consultant. She is the author of Dress Like a Parisian and Why French Women Wear Vintage. Aloïs lives in Paris.

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CULT T-SHIRTS

Written by Michael Reach and Phoebe Miller UK RRP £25.00 978-1-80279-098-6 18 August 2022 237 x 185 mm

Hardback 512 pages 15,000 words Fashion

A deep dive into the culture and art of collecting the tee.

Consumers are rejecting fast fashion in favour of resale, vintage and hire on Depop, eBay, The RealReal, Second Life, My Wardrobe HQ – the online secondhand market grew 69% between 2020 and 2021.

Old favourites and rare archive finds from punk, skate, surf, music film and TV prove there is no greater communication device than the T-shirt. Whether showing your brand loyalty or sticking it to authority, T-shirts show who you are and who you want to be. Cult T-shirts is a deep dive into the culture and art of collecting the tee. This phenomenal collection of over 500 vintage tees will be the envy of every vintage collector.

Michael Reach has worked in San Francisco, grading T-shirts and sourcing vintage clothes for a number of retailers, and dealt in vintage clothing at Portobello market in London. He and fashion journalist Phoebe Miller sold a range of their clothes under the Heart of Glass label at UK retailer Whistles and under the Upper Fifth range at Topshop.

SNEAKERS

Written by Neal Heard UK RRP £25.00 978-1-80279-099-3 18 August 2022 141 x 222mm

Hardback 480 pages 42,000 words Fashion

Features a completely up to date anthology of sneakers, exploring new technologies and designs as well as continuing to embrace the old classics.

Brands like Yeezy and Balenciaga have brought sneakers into high fashion and to a new audience.

Neal Heard is a sneaker enthusiast and vintage dealer who has been collecting and dealing since the early 1990s. He now owns his own fashion label, Lover’s F.C, and in 2017, published his second book The Football Shirts Book: A Connoisseur’s Guide, firmly establishing him as an authority on athleisure wear.

Author Location: Monmouthshire, Wales.

Sneakers haven’t been considered the tools of exclusively sportsmen and women in a long time. From the runway to the track, sneakers have crept their way firmly into our lives and it looks like they’re here to stay. Now in its fifth edition, this comprehensive and highly illustrated edition of Sneakers spans over 300 shoes, while also giving advice on shoe care and maintenance.

This anthology pays homage to the cultural phenomenon that is the sneaker, from Adidas Superstars to Nike Air Max. With over 600 high quality photographs, Sneakers explores some of the world’s most iconic shoes and the incredible stories behind them.

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Little Book of Hermès

978-1-80279-011-5

£12.99

Hardback

160 pages

. 7 July 2022

180 x 125 mm

16,000 words

I L L U S T R AT E D S T O R I E S O F THE MOST ICONIC FA S H I O N B R A N D S

Little Book of Chanel

By Lagerfeld 978-1-80279-016-0

. 13 October 2022

Fashion & Design

Our classic series of fashion monographs, the Little Books are essential introductions to the most stylish brands and fashionistas in history.

Designed in a beautifully compact format, and featuring luxurious full-colour illustrations, each book is a chic accessory to be treasured.

Also available: Little Book of Chanel 978-1-78097-902-1 Little Book of Prada 978-1-78739-459-9 Little Book of Dior 978-1-78739-377-6

Little Book of Louis Vuitton 978-1-78739-741-5 Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent 978-1-78739-554-1

Little Book of Gucci 978-1-78739-458-2

Little Book of Balenciaga 978-1-78739-830-6

Little Book of Schiaparelli 978-1-78739-828-3

Little Book of Valentino 978-1-80279-014-6

Little Book of Christian Louboutin 978-1-78739-739-2

Little Book of Audrey Hepburn 978-1-78739-132-1

Over 850,000 copies sold

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THE STORY OF PORSCHE

A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY MANUFACTURER Written by Luke Smith UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-291-1 13 October 2022 180 x 125 mm

Hardback 160 pages 16,000 words Motor Cars / Car Racing

A compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer.

From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand’s success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction.

Luke Smith is a Formula 1 and motorsport journalist. He is the Formula 1 Reporter for Autosport and a contributor to the New York Times, having previously served as lead F1 writer at American broadcaster NBC Sports and F1 Editor for Crash.net.

Luke has also worked with Al Jazeera and CNBC, as well as hosting FIA press conferences. He is based in London.

Author Location: Chiswick, London, UK. .

THE STORY OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON

A TRIBUTE TO AN AMERICAN LEGEND Written by John Westlake UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-294-2 13 October 2022 180 x 125 mm

Hardback 160 pages 16,000 words

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Harley-Davidson is the world’s most iconic motorcycle brand and a mainstay of American culture, with a history stretching back more than a century.

John Westlake is a journalist and former editor of Bike, Ride and Motorcycle News. He has more than 20 years’ experience editing specialist titles and has written for dozens of magazines, national newspapers and websites including the Guardian, the Scotsman, Classic Cars and Performance Bikes.

Author Location: Peterborough, UK.

There are few silhouettes on the world’s roads as instantly recognisable as that of the Harley-Davidson. The iconic motorcycle brand is synonymous with myth, adventure and excitement, and its story is no different. From a small Milwaukee machine shop at the start of the 20th Century to global renown, The Story of Harley-Davidson charts the turbulent history of the most famous and infamous of the motorbike-making heavyweights.

From the Touring to the Softail, Harley-Davidson’s innovation and creativity has ensured its place at the pinnacle of the motorcycle industry for more than a century. Though its ascent has never been plain-sailing, Harley has balanced mechanical reliability and power, with delicate developments and restructurings, protecting the idiosyncrasies that have made the brand as popular worldwide as it is today.

THE STORY OF FERRARI 978-1-78739-924-2 UK RRP £12.99

THE STORY OF MINI 978-1-78739-926-6 UK RRP £12.99

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STRONG WOMEN FIFTY MODERN ICONS OF SPORT Written by Suzanne Wrack UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-225-6 27 October 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 304 pages 30,000 words Social & Cultural History / Feminism

The stories of 50 sportswomen who have achieved greatly, silenced the critics and smashed the patriarchy.

High profile stars such as Emma Raducanu, Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe are driving the surge in interest in women’s sport and feminist icon athletes.

Brands such as Nike are investing heavily in sponsorship of women’s sport, with the USA women’s football jersey outselling all others on their online store in 2019. Women’s sportswear also powering huge revenue for Adidas, Under Armour, Lululemon and Gap – women’s participation in sport is steadily rising year on year.

For fans of Difficult Women, Badly Behaved Women and Invisible Women.

Recounting how women have not only fought their way into the world of sport but to the top of their game, Strong Women explores the trials and triumphs that have led the world’s most inspiring athletes to the winner’s podium and into the annals of history.

From being banned from the Olympics to representing every country, and from tennis player Billie Jean King winning the battle of the sexes in the 1970s to gymnast Simone Biles shining a light on athletes’ mental health in 2021, 50 incredible icons’ achievements are described and illustrated in this glorious celebration of modern sporting icons.

Suzanne Wrack is a sports writer for the Guardian with a focus on women’s sports. She was highly commended in the Media Initiative of the Year category at the 2018 Women’s Sport Trust ‘Be A Game Changer’ awards, shortlisted for the Football Supporters’ Association writer of the year in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, and, in 2019, she was also shortlisted for sports journalist of the year at the British Press Awards and for Football Journalist of the Year by the Sports Journalists’ Association. Also in 2019, her writing on the abuses suffered by the Afghanistan women’s national team at the hands of the president of the Afghanistan Football Federation was a winner in one of two written categories at the AIPS (International Sports Press Association) awards. Her first book, A Woman’s Game, a social and political history of women’s football, will be published in Spring 2022.

Author Location: Walthamstow, London, UK.

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THE MAGIC OF MUSHROOMS

FUNGI IN FOLKLORE, SCIENCE AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Written by Sandra Lawrence UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-906-8 4 August 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 208 pages 30,000 words Botany / Mycology

Created in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, whose fungarium houses 1.25 million fungi specimens and countless botanical illustrations of interesting mushrooms.

Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet – fungi.

At the centre of superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers.

Featuring over 100 species, this book shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.

Sandra Lawrence writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian and the English Garden, among others. She is a columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine. She is based in Greenwich, UK.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

PLANT WORDS

Written by Joe Richomme and Emma Townshend UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-008-5 13 October 2022 198 x 129 mm

Hardback 208 pages 40,000 words Gardening / Botany

A gifty treasury for those new to plants or for experienced botanists looking to learn more.

Plant Words is an eclectic collection of 250 botanical terms curated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This treasury of horticultural terminology will introduce you to terraria, tulip mania and taxonomy, making you an expert in everything from arboreta to the wood-wide web.

The perfect gift for connoisseur and beginner botanists alike, Plant Words is beautifully illustrated with over 80 images from Kew’s collection.

Founded in 1840, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are home to the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world. Kew’s mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth.

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BADLY BEHAVED WOMEN THE STORY OF MODERN FEMINISM Written by Anna-Marie Crowhurst UK RRP £20.00 978-1-80279-236-2 18 August 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 352 pages 40,000 words History

An unique, visual celebration of feminism in the last century, with a focus on the last 50 years.

The illustrated story of the past 100 years of the women’s movement, from suffrage, alleged bra burning and the politics of hair to Beyoncé, body positivity and #MeToo. Accompanied by stunning photographs, personal testimony essays from key figures and archive material from sources around the world, Anna-Marie Crowhurst’s compelling and entertaining retelling of this multi-stranded, global and ongoing story also examines the flaws of the movement and the future of feminism.

Anna-Marie Crowhurst has worked as a freelance culture journalist and columnist for The Times, the Guardian, Time Out, Newsweek and Stylist, for which she wrote the Forgotten Women column, discovering the untold histories of inspirational women of the past.

Author Location: Walthamstow, London, UK.

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 POTS

THE STORY OF HUMANITY TOLD THROUGH BEAUTIFUL OBJECTS Foreword by Keith Brymer Jones UK RRP £20.00 978-1-80279-239-3 29 September 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 272 pages 40,000 words History of Art / Ceramic Arts

Perfect for watchers of National Geographic and BBC cultural/ historical programming – alongside viewers of Pottery Throw Down viewers and Grayson’s Art Club.

A journey through history and across cultures the Ashmolean Museum’s unrivalled ceramics collection.

From ancient Egyptian canopic death jars to ethereally beautiful porcelain, Around the World in 80 Pots is an eclectic journey across time and cultures. Expertly selected from the unrivalled collection of the University of Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum, this compendium shows that humankind’s oldest craft is the perfect prism through which to view human history.

The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Their world-famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art.

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Signed copies to be available

LIVES AND REIGNS FROM THE HOUSE OF WESSEX TO THE HOUSE OF WINDOR Written by Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan UK RRP £20.00 978-1-80279-003-0 13 October 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 320 pages 75,000 words History / Biography

Written by a much-loved broadcasters and bestselling authors Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan.

The story of the evolution of modern civilization, told through the lens of those who have ruled it.

29 million viewers tuned into Season 4 of The Crown on Netflix. Season 5 will broadcast in 2022.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com Historians and broadcasters Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan introduce the most powerful men and women in English, and later British, society.

Opening with the reign of King Alfred, during which the foundations of the nation were laid, The Kings and Queens of England introduces the monarchs who have ruled through personal and political strife, triumph, war and peacetime.

Snow and MacMillan offer a unique insight into the waxing and waning fortunes of these formidable rulers, from those such as devious King John who ruled with cruelty and fabled warrior-king William the Conqueror, to our own Elizabeth II, admired for her diplomacy and integrity while presiding over turbulent times.

Peter Snow is a highly respected journalist, author and broadcaster. He was ITN’s Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent form 1966 to 1979, and presented BBC’s Newsnight from 1980 to 1997. For many years, he was an indispensable part of Britain’s election nights.

Ann MacMillan was one of Canada’s first female reporters and moved to the London Bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) after she married Peter Snow in 1976. They co-authored War Stories: Gripping Tales of Courage, Cunning and Compassion in 2017.

Also available:

THE TREASURES OF WORLD HISTORY 978-0-23300-604-8 UK RRP £30.00

Author Location: Barnes, London, UK.

TREASURES OF BRITISH HISTORY 978-0-23300-562-1 UK RRP £20.00

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THE GHIBLIOTHEQUE ANIME MOVIE GUIDE

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF JAPANESE ANIMATED CINEMA Written by Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham UK RRP £20.00 978-1-80279-288-1 13 October 2022 237 x 185 mm

Hardback 192 pages 50,000 words Animated Films

An expertly assembled and beautifully illustrated guide to some of the greatest anime films ever made.

Explore the fascinating world of anime through 30 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.

For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com An accessible beginner’s tour to the wildly popular world of Japanese animated cinema, charting a path that takes in everything from titans of the industry like Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name, to deeper cuts, hidden gems, and future classics that any newcomer to the artform must see. This new guide provides a perfect entry point for film fans who want to expand their knowledge and appreciation of the genre.

Each chapter focuses on one of the all-time greatest anime films, with director biographies, recommendations for further viewing and other trivia titbits supplementing the core reviews and breakdowns of each movie. Combined with vibrant film stills and lush posters and portraits, authors Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham reveal the story behind each film, why it’s a must-see, and give readers a welcoming guide through the exciting world of anime.

Michael Leader is a writer and broadcaster whose writing has appeared in Sight & Sound and Little White Lies, and whose voice has appeared on podcasts and radio ranging from Ghibliotheque and Truth & Movies to BBC Front Row and BBC Radio 5 Live. At Little Dot Studios, he is a Senior Producer working on projects related to film and video games.

Author Location: West Sussex, UK. Jake Cunningham is a writer and producer working in film and audio. At Little Dot Studios, he works across podcasts and video essay production with a focus on film. As well as Ghibliotheque, he has appeared on air for the BBC World Service; and has written and voiced video essays for the BBC and Little White Lies. He has written about film for the i newspaper, BFI, NME and more.

Author Location: Walthamstow, UK.

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GHIBLIOTHEQUE 978-1-78739-665-4 UK RRP £20.00

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THE CRYSTAL MAGIC TAROT

MANIFEST YOUR DREAMS WITH THE POWER OF CRYSTALS & WISDOM OF TAROT Written by Kerry Ward and Clare Gregory UK RRP £20.00 (incl. VAT) 978-1-91431-754-5 13 October 2022 195 x 135 mm

Box 78 cards 30,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit / Tarot

Eye-catching design and artwork, making this both a practical and a beautiful Tarot pack to own.

Kerry Ward writes under the name TarotBella for Cosmopolitan. She also contributes to Soul & Spirit magazine, where she writes about Tarot, fortune telling, astrology and more.

Clare Gregory is the maker, designer and founder of Bonearrow, a jewellery workshop in Nottingham, England.

The Crystal Magic Tarot deck and guidebook expands the use of tarot into the world of manifesting and intention-setting.

This 78-card Tarot deck isn’t created to help explain your fate but to control it. Explore, clarify and take hold of your destiny and manifest what you want to happen in your life with a combination of tarot and crystals.

Each card is beautifully illustrated and will be linked to a crystal and its energy. Even if you don’t have crystals to hand, the pack will explain how you can pick up ‘wild stones’ in all different colours, and how you charge them up like crystals.

This dynamic, potent deck will empower you to navigate the universe, take charge of your life and manifest your ideal future.

What are you waiting for?

Author Locations: Nottingham, UK.

MAGPIES & RED SKIES THE ENCHANTING ORIGINS OF 100 SUPERSTITIONS Written by Willow Winsham UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-191-4 1 September 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 224 pages 40,000 words Myths & Legends / Hstory

Fiction and Netflix drive interest with novels such as The Once and Future Witches and film series such as Fear Street.

A fascinating and mystical tumble through thousands of years of curious traditions, Magpies & Red Skies gets to the root of just why we practise these rituals. From keeping new shoes off the table to nailing a horseshoe above the door, so many of our habits are informed by beliefs handed down through generations. Weaving between folklores, religions, cultures and traditions, Very Superstitious is a beautifully illustrated exploration of 100 of the most curious beliefs from around the world.

Willow Winsham is an author and historian specialising in witchcraft and folklore. She is the author of England’s Witchcraft Trials, Accused: British Witches Throughout History, and coauthor of Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers.

Author Location: Derbyshire, UK.

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Gain insight into your life with these highly-illustrated and giftable Tarot card packs and decks. Whether it’s the past, present, or future, these fashionable and collectable cards promote mindfulness and hold the answers you seek.

Good Karma Tarot Pack 978-1-78739-588-6 UK RRP £19.99 (incl. VAT)

The Celtic Tree Oracle 978-1-80069-162-9 UK RRP £22.99 (incl. VAT)

Sea Soul Journeys Oracle Cards 978-1-80129-073-9 UK RRP £16.99 (incl. VAT) 12 May 2022

The Witches’ Oracle 978-1-85906-454-2 UK RRP £18.99 (incl. VAT)

Lunar Oracle 978-1-9143-1-705-7 UK RRP £19.99 (incl. VAT) Beginner’s Guide to Tarot 978-1-85906-406-1 UK RRP £24.99 (incl. VAT) The Druid Craft Tarot Deck 978-1-85906-273-9 UK RRP £17.99 (incl. VAT) The Wildwood Tarot 978-1-85906-318-7 UK RRP £24.99 (incl. VAT)

Mystical Dream Tarot 978-1-80069-161-2 UK RRP £24.99 (incl. VAT) The Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck 978-1-80069-121-6 UK RRP £14.99 (incl. VAT) The Druid Craft Tarot 978-1-80069-117-9 UK RRP £25.99 (incl. VAT) The Druid Animal Oracle 978-1-80069-124-7 UK RRP £24.99 (incl. VAT)

The Druid Animal Oracle Deck 978-1-85906-172-5 UK RRP £14.99 (incl. VAT) Kabbalah: The Tree of Life Oracle 978-1-85906-465-8 UK RRP £24.99 (incl. VAT) The Lost Tarot of Nostradamus 978-1-80069-066-0 UK RRP £24.99 (incl. VAT)

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THE ART OF WHITTLING

A WOODCARVER’S GUIDE TO MAKING THINGS

BY HAND Written by Niklas Karlsson UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-213-3 15 September 2022 228 x 153 mm

Hardback 160 pages 25,000 words Rural Crafts

Whittling trend ties together trend for crafts, trees, mindfulness, and, the necessity for spending more time at home.

Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands – it is a pastime and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees.

This beautiful and practical guide to the art of whittling offers the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a means of getting back to basics and creating unique items from scratch.

Inside you will learn about the ancient art of whittling as one of the earliest forms of artistic expression; the different types of wood to use in your work; the simple tools you need to get started; and the various cutting techniques.

Niklas Karlsson is a Swedish woodcarver who crafts unique utensils that he sells via his blog: ahardslojdlife.se. Inspired

by Barn the Spoon, who runs a spoonshop in central London, Niklas now runs workshops in his native Sweden.

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FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022

THE OFFICIAL GUIDE Written by Keir Radnedge

UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-988-4 13 October 2022 246 x 189 mm

Paperback 128 pages 45,000 words World Cup / Sports

The only tournament guide officially licensed by FIFA for the most prestigious sporting event in the world.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The Official Guide covers every aspect of the tournament, from the host cities to full profiles of all 32 qualified teams, along with features on the star players due to light up the competition and magic moments from FIFA World Cups past. Packed full of facts and statistics, and beautifully illustrated with a superb collection of photographs, this book is suitable for fans of all ages and is the perfect accompaniment to the year’s biggest football event.

Keir Radnedge has been covering football for more than 40 years. His journalism career included the Daily Mail for 20 years, as well as the Guardian and other national newspapers and magazines in the UK and abroad, and is a former editor of World Soccer. © FIFA, FIFA’s Official Licensed Product Logos, and the Emblems, Mascots, Posters and Trophies of the FIFA World Cup™ tournaments are copyrights and/ or trademarks of FIFA.

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FORMUL A 1

CIRCUITS FROM ABOVE Written by Bruce Jones UK RRP £27.00 978-1-80279-207-2 18 August 2022 245 x 283 mm

Hardback 224 pages 60,000 words Formula 1 / Sports

Incredible Google™ Earth photography showcases these race tracks in unsurpassed clarity and detail.

More than 25 legendary F1 race tracks as you’ve never seen them before.

Powered by unique Google™ Earth photography, this stunning illustrated book highlights the signature properties of iconic circuits including Monza, Interlagos and the Nurburgring in incredible detail, providing an unparalleled insight into the unique strengths and challenges of each.

This insightful commentary is accompanied by fascinating details on the history of each circuit, as well as the outstanding drivers and unforgettable moments that have defined them: the rivalries, the controversies and the spectacular feats of driving skill.

Bruce Jones, a former editor of Autosport magazine, is one of the most respected commentators and reporters on the motor racing scene globally. As well as the bestselling annual Formula One Guide, Bruce has written numerous other books.

FORMUL A 1

THE OFFICIAL HISTORY Written by Maurice Hamilton UK RRP £25.00 978-1-80279-222-5 13 October 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 288 pages 60,000 words Formula 1 / Sports

Ross Brawn, Managing Director of the Formula One Group, has contributed the Foreword.

Includes full coverage of the 2021 F1 World Championship, which has been one of the most exciting ever.

An electrifying account of the F1 phenomenon, telling the complete story of one of the world’s most popular, thrilling, and glamorous sports. Bringing together a superbly written account of the history of the sport by acclaimed author Maurice Hamilton, and an exceptional selection of stunning images from across seven decades of F1 racing, the book charts the FIA Formula One World Championship, from its first race at Silverstone in May 1950 right through to the present day.

Maurice Hamilton was the Observer’s motor racing correspondent from 1990 to 2010 and a summariser on BBC Radio 5 Live’s motor racing coverage. He has written more than a dozen F1 books, including most recently, Formula 1: The Pursuit of Speed – A Photographic Celebration of F1.

Author Location: Horsham, UK.

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WOULD YOU RATHER?

A BOOK OF HILARIOUS CONUNDRUMS FOR IMMATURE ADULTS UK RRP £9.99 978-1-80279-340-6 13 October 2022 178 x 111 mm

Hardback 176 pages 5,000 words Humour / Trivia & Quiz

Will appeal to those who love Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens and What Do You Meme, and anyone looking for a funny gift for friends or (trusted) colleagues.

Would you rather lick an Underground Tube seat or a Wetherspoons’ carpet? Would you rather smash up one of your fingers with a hammer or, for every single meal, have to eat roast dinners without gravy?

Author: Harrison Brocklehurst

The first Would You Rather? book exclusively for adults, this hilarious book contains over 250 head-scratching, heart-breaking and innocence-ruining questions to ask your friends.

THE GUARDIAN PUZZLE BOOKS

UK RRP £7.99 198 x 192 mm Paperback

288 pages 25,000 words Puzzles / Crosswords

Test your powers of deduction and lateral-thinking against classic puzzles from the Guardian’s extensive archives. Complete with an introduction and full solutions, these puzzles are guaranteed to provide hundreds of hours of puzzling enjoyment.

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THE GUARDIAN ALL-NEW SUDOKU 1 978-1-78739-695-1 UK RRP £7.99

THE GUARDIAN KILLER SUDOKU 1 978-1-78739-693-7 UK RRP £7.99

THE GUARDIAN CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS 1 978-1-78739-692-0 UK RRP £7.99

THE GUARDIAN CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS 2 978-1-80279-104-4 UK RRP £7.99

THE GUARDIAN QUICK CROSSWORDS 1 978-1-78739-693-7 UK RRP £7.99

THE GUARDIAN QUICK CROSSWORDS 2 978-1-78739-105-1 UK RRP £7.99

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BRIDGES OF THE WORLD

Written and illustrated by Giancarlo Ascari and Pia Valentinis UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91431-756-9 1 September 2022 142 x 199 mm

Hardback 136 pages 15,000 words Geography / Gift

Fifty stories about the creators of iconic bridges, the people who cross them and the legends that accompany them.

A small, illustrated and giftable book on a fascinating topic.

Pia Valentinis and Giancarlo are a creative duo who have published numerous books together: The Green Fingers of Monsieur Monet, Yum!, Zip!, Gong! and Lalala!

This book features fifty bridges of all description: great classics such as the Old Bridge (Wales), the Charles Bridge (Prague) and the Golden Gate (San Francisco) ; a precarious thread stretched between the Twin Towers by an acrobat (New York); treasures destroyed and rebuilt, like the Mostar Bridge (Herzegovina); a streak of frozen snow between the crevasses of a glacier. But it is also a book of stories that accompany these bridges: legends, anecdotes and the inspirational lives of those who designed, built and crossed them.

LONDON:

BLOCK BY BLOCK

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE BEST OF LONDON’S CAPITAL Written and illustrated by Cierra Block UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91431-755-2 15 September 2022 185 x 135 mm

Hardback 176 pages 15,000 words Travel & Holiday

Eye-catching, unique artwork which offers a fresh perspective on London’s geography, food and seasons.

Fifty maps showing the best places that London has to offer, whether it’s the food or history, culture, shopping, beautiful buildings or gardens. Each map starts with an idea – it might be, Where are the best pancakes in London? Or, Where in London can you lose hours browsing the shelves of a beautiful bookstore? From there, Cierra has curated a list of the best places and has painted a charming accompanying map. From afternoon tea to the best views, haunted places and things to do in summer, there really is something for everyone.

Cierra Block is a London-based artist and illustrator. With 20k followers on Instagram and a successful website, London Block by Block, her popularity is continuing to grow.

Author Location: North London, UK.

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CRAFT BRITAIN

THE UNIQUE, THE RARE, THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE INNOVATIVE Written by Helen Chislett and David Linley UK RRP £40.00 978-1-91431-786-6 13 October 2022 270 x 210 mm

Hardback 256 pages 40,000 words Decorative Arts & Craft

A celebration of world-renowned British craft, exploring almost-extinct crafts that were brought back to life, current ones that are thriving, and future makers who will inspire a younger generation.

Featuring stunning photography of both finished products and the behind-the-scenes process.

Britain-centric but with global appeal, will also crossover to lovers of art, interiors and design.

A luxury coffee table book celebrating British craft.

Once considered rather twee and nostalgic, in recent years, craft has begun to hold its own against art and design. Britain is a nation revered globally for its fine craftsmanship and heritage skills. Craftsmanship in Britain is neither dying nor dead, but is a continuing and exciting exploration of process, materials and ideas spanning architecture, interiors, fashion and art.

Craft Britain introduces the vast array of British craft, from the craftspeople who keep the heritage alive, such as Savile Row tailors and stained-glass makers, to crafts on the edge of extinction – clog makers, damask weavers – as well as urban craft, artists and more.

Illustrated throughout with stunning shots of the finished products, to behind-the-scenes images in studios and workshops or craftspeople at work, this timely publication celebrates the bespoke craft skills of Britain as a global force, and will inspire a new generation to seriously consider a professional life in craft.

Helen Chislett is a journalist and author who specialises in design at a luxury level, encompassing everything from interiors, art, antiques and architecture to craft, gardens and decoration. Helen has had work published in nearly every national UK newspaper and her writing has also appeared in well-known women’s titles such as Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors and Good Housekeeping.

Author Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, UK.

Photograph: © Alun Callender

David Linley has achieved international renown for his company, Linley, which provides luxury interior design, furniture and accessories of the highest quality. Established in 1985, Linley now has a world-renowned reputation for fusing striking design with exemplary craftsmanship. He has written numerous books and lectured around the world at venues including the V&A Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, the LA County Museum of Art, the Dallas Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Author Location: Chelsea, London, UK.

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CHRISTMAS TREATS

50 SWEET RECIPES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON Written by Guillaume Marinette UK RRP £9.99 978-1-91431-769-9 15 September 2022 190 x 190 mm

Hardback 112 pages 15,000 words Cookery

Festive treats for home bakers, including recipes for small snacks and main showstoppers.

With over 50 tasty recipes, Christmas Treats is a must for all festive gatherings.

There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by filling your house with the delicious aromas of a mouthwatering bake. Featuring recipes for cookies, truffles, festive bark, cupcakes, chocolate logs, stollen, frozen desserts, brioches, drinks and more, the book is packed with treats for beginners and baking experts alike. Written by experienced pastry chef and YouTuber Guillame Marinette, these failsafe recipes will delight your holiday meals.

Guillaume Marinette is a graduate of the Ferrandi gastronomy school. He participated in the development of ChefClub, the first Facebook page in France, thanks to the creation of more than 200 recipes. He now devotes himself to writing cookbooks as well as developing his site and his YouTube page: Apéro Addict (aperoaddict.tv). Guillaume lives in France.

A YEAR OF GOOD THINGS 365 MICRO-MOMENTS TO BRING YOU JOY Written by Jason Ward UK RRP £10.00 978-1-91431-766-8 29 September 2022 150 x 120 mm

Hardback 288 pages 20,000 words Self-help & Development

Perfect self-purchase or gift for anyone who needs cheering up.

Charming spot illustrations throughout.

Many of us start the year with best intentions but fail to keep up good habits, then enter a shame spiral when, in fact, the whole point is to feel better about things, not worse! Writer Jason Ward realises this, and to help anyone out who is struggling to fill in their gratitude journal, or is just having a bad day, has come up with 365 ‘micro-joys’ to look out for.

A feel-good collection of small, splendid things that can be dipped into for quick inspiration, and will allow anyone to hone their skills so that they notice the positive in life on a daily basis. Let your obsession with being happy begin today!

Jason Ward is a writer and journalist. He has written for publications including the Guardian, Little White Lies and Dazed.

Author Location: Glasgow, Scotland.

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TERENCE DONOVAN: ONE HUNDRED FACES Photographs by Terence Donovan Edited by Diana Donovan and David Hillman UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91431-760-6 13 October 2022 200 x 140 mm

Hardback 112 pages 10,000 words Photography

Stunning compilation of some of Terence Donovan’s finest fashion photography.

Foreword by photography expert and author Philippe Garner, formerly head of photographs and 20th century decorative arts and design at Christies.

Terence Donovan (1936–1996) was one of the foremost photographers of his generation, with a career spanning almost 40 years. He came to prominence in London as part of a post-war renaissance in art, design and music, representing a new force in fashion and, later, advertising and portrait photography.

Donovan was a master of his craft and was an acclaimed portrait photographer. Featuring some of his most striking and memorable portraits from a vast array of people, including iconic images of Sofia Loren, Naomi Campbell and Jimi Hendrix, as well as Jazzy B, Jarvis Cocker and Charlotte Rampling, this small edition is an affordable yet luxurious introduction to Donovan’s work, perfect for lovers of photography.

THE LAZY PERSON’S GUIDE TO EXERCISE

OVER 40 TONING FLEXERCISES TO DO FROM YOUR BED, CHAIR OR WHILE YOU WAIT Written by Susan Elizabeth Clark UK RRP £12.00 978-1-91431-792-7 27 October 2022 175 x 126 mm

Hardback 112 pages 15,000 words Fitness & Diet

Fun stocking filler/gift book for the lazy person in everyone’s life!

Accessible and humorous but grounded in science.

Proven benefits of stretching, including strength, flexibility and de-stressing.

Susan Elizabeth Clark is a self-help writer who specialises in shining a light on those topics that can help people overcome their challenges to live their best lives. She does not shy away from the thornier difficulties we may face as we navigate through life.

Susan lives in West Yorkshire with her kelpie dog.

For anyone who is sick of the sound of Joe Wicks, hates sweating or wants to do something to ensure they can pick up a dropped pen at the age of 70, this is the book for you.

Low impact is the new high intensity. And the joy of stretching – or flexercise – is that anyone can do it, any time and any place.

Each chapter will give a beginner’s top-to-toe stretch workout adapted for the location. Susan will describe the target muscles to be stretched and give a detailed ‘How To’ stretch them in a fun but still safe way to over-ride the stretch resistance of the muscle spindles and gain more strength and flexibility.

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TERENCE DONOVAN: 100 FASHION PHOTOS 978-1-91431-707-1 UK RRP £16.99

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102+ pages 50,000+ words Literature

With bold, eye-catching graphic covers by Evi O Studio, this collection aims to introduce a selection of the most celebrated works of the last thousand years to a new audience. Featuring tales of adventure, fiction from the 19th and 20th centuries, feminist writings, and reflections on art, politics, philosophy and the origins of man, this is a small, wide-reaching and essential collection, perfect for lovers of exceptional writing and design.

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THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES

Aristotle is a titan of classic philosophy, and one of the mostrecognised thinkers in global history. In Politics, Aristotle examines government, politics and how societies are run – from households to city states – and establishes how successful constitutions can best be initiated and upheld.

This quintessential collection includes many of the famous cases that made the legendary Sherlock Holmes one of fiction’s most popular creations. Set against the foggy backdrop of London and the English countryside, each story unravels an exciting new mystery.

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Mary Woolstonecroft is regarded as one of the founding feminist philosophers. A Vindication of the Rights of Woman launched a scathing attack on the understanding of women – as docile, domestic figures – and instead laid out the tenets for a new vision.

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With the earliest writing dating from when Jane Austen was just eleven, these stories are a fascinating insight into the polished writer she would later become. This is a fascinating and vital insight into Austen’s wider work, whether you are an Austen fanatic or just have a passing knowledge.

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The perfect gift purchase for your loved ones, our stocking fillers are ideal for adding the finishing touch over the festive period. From enticing recipe books to fun quizzes and books for children, there’s something for everyone.

The Little Book of Unicorns 978-1-80069-173-5 UK RRP £5.99 Christmas Treats 978-1-91431-769-9 UK RRP £9.99 15 September 2022 Would You Rather?

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Hope is the Thing 978-1-91431-700-2 UK RRP £10.00 Sketchbook Challenge 978-1-91431-704-0 UK RRP £15.00 The General Knowledge Pub Quiz Book 978-1-78739-831-3 UK RRP £7.99 Creative Crosswords 978-1-78739-905-1 UK RRP £5.99 Perplexing Logic Puzzles 978-1-78739-913-6 UK RRP £5.99 Simply Sudoku 978-1-78739-895-5 UK RRP £5.99

A Christmas Carol 978-1-91351-967-4 UK RRP £20.00 Paperscapes: The Nutcracker 978-1-78312-589-0 UK RRP £14.99 Christmas is Coming 978-1-78312-494-7 UK RRP £12.99

Mindful Wordsearch 978-1-78739-908-2 UK RRP £5.99

How Many Sleeps ‘Til Christmas 978-1-83935-087-0 UK RRP £6.99

Rén 978-1-78739-822-1 UK RRP £12.99

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Start the New Year off right with our range of inspiring, practical and essential reads. Whatever your New Year’s resolution, these books will help you get there and spark the change in your life you’ve been searching for.

The Little Book of Being Vegan 978-1-80069-010-3 UK RRP £5.99 Be More Vegan 978-1-78312-569-2 UK RRP £14.99 How to Go Meat Free 978-1-78739-197-0 UK RRP £7.99 How to Go Alcohol Free 978-1-78739-346-2 UK RRP £9.99 How to Go Plastic Free 978-1-78739-196-3 UK RRP £7.99 How to Go Digital Free 978-1-78739-507-7 UK RRP £9.99 Pocket Book of Happiness 978-1-80129-107-1 UK RRP £7.95 Positivity 978-1-78739-960-0 UK RRP £14.99 A Mindfulness Guide for Survival 978-1-78739-959-4 UK RRP £14.99 The Little Book of Yoga 978-1-91161-069-4 UK RRP £5.99 The Little Book of Detox 978-1-91161-090-8 UK RRP £5.99 Love Your Sober Year 978-1-80129-071-5 UK RRP £14.99 Ayurveda Detox 978-1-85906-475-7 UK RRP £16.99 Blue Spaces 978-1-78956-284-2 UK RRP £14.99 My Mind Won’t Shut Up 978-1-78956-219-4 UK RRP £8.99

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MAZY THE MOVIE STAR Written by Isla Fisher Illustrated by Paula Bowles

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UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80130-016-2 29 September 2022 251 x 280 mm

Hardback 32 pages 500 words Children’s Fiction

Funny, reassuring story about having the confidence to be yourself – set in Hollywoof, a version of Hollywood populated entirely by dogs.

First of three picture books written by actress and comedian Isla Fisher.

Isla’s fiction series Marge in Charge was a bestseller in the UK and Australia.

A picture book told in Isla Fisher’s original comedic voice that resonates loud and clear – always be true to yourself.

Mazy is a famous movie star who has her fur fluffed twice a day. While other dogs chase sticks at the park, Mazy chases her acting dreams.

Then one morning Mazy’s agent delivers bad news. Hollywoof has changed and there are no jobs for Mazy anymore.

Can Mazy embrace what it is that makes her special and find her perfect role?

Isla Fisher has worked in TV and film for more than 25 years. She has played many fun and different characters, but her favourite role is being a mummy to her three children and she has been making up stories at bedtime for them every night since they were born.

Paula Bowles lives in Bristol, where she has worked as an illustrator for over 10 years. As well as drawing, she used to work as a pre-school teacher and also knows how to walk the tightrope.

Photograph: Sarah Mendenhall

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WHERE DOES MY FOOD COME FROM? THE STORY OF HOW YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD IS MADE Written by Annabel Karmel Illustrated by Alex Willmore UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-859-4 13 October 2022 275 x 245 mm

Paperback 48 pages 5,000 words Picture Books / Cooking & Food

Out in hardback on 13 October 2022: 978-1-78312-933-1

UK RRP £12.99

First ever picture book from Annabel Karmel, the UK’s No. 1 children’s cookery author.

Perfect for parents who trust Annabel and want their children to understand the role food plays in their world.

Annabel Karmel brand has worldwide appeal and recognition.

Discover how your favourite foods are grown and made – with exclusive recipes from Annabel Karmel.

Images from renowned children’s artist Alex Willmore make each food cheekily spring to life on the page, telling the story of its creation to the reader. Find out how eggs, cheese, tomatoes, pasta, strawberries, honey and chocolate are grown and made, and enjoy the fun, step-by-step food activities in each section too. Best of all, Annabel includes two fantastic, child-friendly recipes for each food. They’re perfect for getting kids to create and eat wonderful meals with their favourite food -and for getting fussy eaters to try new foods, too.

Annabel Karmel is the UK’s best-selling children’s cookbook author, with over 4 million copies of her Complete Baby And Toddler Meal Planner sold worldwide. She has written over 40 books on baby, toddler, child and family food and nutrition.

Author Location: St John’s Wood, London, UK. Alex Willmore studied Illustration for Children’s Publishing at the North Wales School of Art and Design and has won the 2020 Shrewsbury Book Fest award and The FCBG 2020 award for his illustrations in The Runaway Pea, as well as being nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and was a finalist in the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize.

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ANNABEL KARMEL’S FUN, FAST AND EASY CHILDREN’S COOK BOOK 978-1-78739-816-0 UK RRP £14.99

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JUNK MODELLING Written by Sara Stanford UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78312-893-8 7 July 2022 262 x 228 mm

Paperback 112 pages 8,000 words Handicrafts

24 easy craft creations that encourage children to look again at humble everyday household items (no need to buy anything!) and give them a new lease of life.

Encouraging readers to recycle materials, this is a book that conscientious parents will enjoy too.

Gather up your empty toilet rolls, cereal boxes, egg cartons and even old socks to give them a new life as a shark, a dragon, a pirate ship and more!

These 24 simple craft projects offer the perfect boredombusting activity for rainy days. Encouraging reuse and recycling with stuff you already have around the house, these fun crafts are sure to keep kids happy and engaged with hours of imaginative play. Includes clear step-by-step instructions and handy cut-outs at the back of the book to customise and decorate your makes.

Sara Stanford is a writer and editor with a passion for arts and crafts. She has worked for Egmont, Scholastic, Hachette and Eaglemoss.

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BODIES, BRAINS & BOGIES Written by Dr Paul Ian Cross Illustrated by Steve Brown UK RRP £5.99 978-1-78312-872-3 21 July 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 208 pages 10,000 words Body & Health / Humour

Filled with hilarious and detailed black and white artwork that bring the science to life.

The funny, accessible format ensures the book appeals to avid and more reluctant readers curious about how the body works.

A whirlwind tour of everything that’s disgusting, unusual and amazing about the human body. Find out everything about poo, pus and bogies, while learning about how our bodies work hard to keep us alive. With tons of hilarious and informative illustrations, it includes lashings of Paul Ian Cross’s trademark laugh-out-loud humour, in-depth knowledge and infectious optimism.

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Dr Paul Ian Cross holds a degree in Microbiology, a Master’s in Clinical Research and a PhD in science communication. He enjoys introducing children to the wonders of science. He lives in Leyton, London, UK. Steve Brown is an accomplished illustrator who has worked with publishers including Scholastic, HarperCollins, and many more.

HOW TO VANQUISH A VIRUS 978-1-78312-708-5 UK RRP £5.99

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THE HISTORY OF OUR PLANET IN 24 HOURS Written by Tom Jackson Illustrated by Nic Jones UK RRP £16.99 978-1-78312-798-6 4 August 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages 12,000 words Science & Nature

Charting the formation of Earth and the evolution of life through the analogy of a 24-hour clock.

Includes what tomorrow may hold for us in the near future, and what might happen later on down the line. It also includes a clear timeline for readers to refer to.

Features impactful full-bleed illustrated scenes that really bring the early periods of our world to life.

Our planet has been spinning in the blackness of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on the scene? Before animals, dinosaurs and even trees? Imagine if we could discover Earth’s history in one day…

Starting the clock from the formation of the Earth, discover each significant moment in time on the clock, counting down to midnight. Earth Clock covers the most interesting and highimpact moments of our planet’s geological history with stunning, detailed illustrations, while charting the evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to the species we know today, until modern humans appear – at just four seconds to midnight. What will tomorrow bring?

Tom Jackson has written and contributed to many books covering everything from axolotls to zoroastrianism, including titles such as So You Want to Build a Human and Basher Science: Engineering. His specialties are natural history, technology and all things scientific.

Author Location: Bristol, UK. Nic Jones graduated from the University of Bolton with a degree in Animation and Illustration. She often finds herself inspired by the intricacy and beauty of the natural world, and applies this to her illustration and design. Nic has illustrated the charming flip book North Pole / South Pole.

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INTERVIEW WITH A KANGAROO AND OTHER MARSUPIALS TOO Written by Andy Seed Illustrated by Nick East UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-676-7 18 August 2022 246 x 189 mm

Hardback 48 pages 7,000 words Wildlife

Humorous bite-sized text great for reluctant readers.

Innovative delivery of non-fiction information covers 10 wildly interesting animals.

Information is presented in a conversational manner allowing readers to explore different styles and manners of writing Includes information about how the readers can help out the animals and their habitats.

Interview with a Tiger has been selected for the UKLA Book Awards longlist for 2022.

Interview with a Tiger was included in the BookTrust Great Books Guide 2021.

If you could talk to animals, what would you ask?

Get familiar with 10 extraordinary marsupials as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell… and its own attitude!

In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-andanswer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour!

Features ‘interviews’ with a kangaroo, koala, Virginia opossum, Tasmanian Devil, numbat, bandicoot, sugar glider, quokka and spotted cuscus. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.

Look out for other titles in the series: Interview with a Tiger and Interview with a Shark!

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Andy Seed is a Blue Peter award-winning author who has written books for adults and children, and gets most of his ideas from his love of reading.

Author Location: Gloucestershire, UK. Nick East is a museum and exhibition designer turned illustrator, known for his Toto the Ninja Cat series.

He has been shortlisted for several awards.

INTERVIEW WITH A SHARK AND OTHER OCEAN GIANTS TOO 978-1-78312-567-8 UK RRP £9.99

INTERVIEW WITH A TIGER AND OTHER CLAWED BEASTS TOO 978-1-78312-566-1 UK RRP £9.99

POS available including: Sticker sheets Double-sided poster Bookmark packs

Please contact us on: bookshops@welbeckpublishing.com

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LAND OF GIANTS

THE BIGGEST BEASTS THAT EVER ROAMED THE EARTH Written by Clive Gifford Illustrated by Howard Gray UK RRP £15.99 978-1-78312-839-6 18 August 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages 6,000 words Nature / Wildlife

Covers the giants of land, sea and sky, from past and present, in their natural habitats.

Double gatefold extends to show a line-up of the giants to scale.

Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and present, from the outright biggest – such as the colossal blue whale – but also species that grew to monstrous sizes compared to others of their kind, such as the giant kangaroos of Australia, otters the size of wolves, and Argentavis, a giant bird with a wingspan almost as long as a bus!

Clive Gifford is an award-winning author of over 150 books for children and adults, including the Blue Peter Book Awardwinning The Colours of History.

Author Location: Manchester, UK. Howard Gray is an illustrator who has a BSc in Zoology and a PhD in Arabian bottlenose dolphin genetics!

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SUPERHEROES ALWAYS FIGHT BACK… OR DO THEY? Written by Kate Thompson Illustrated by Clare Elsom UK RRP £6.99 978-1-78312-876-1 1 September 2022 250 x 250 mm

Paperback 32 pages 500 words Picture Storybooks

Awesome rhyming text, featuring a host of lovable characters and using the ever-popular superheroes theme.

Arthur is scared of the baddies. He wishes he was fast and strong so he could fight them all, because superheroes always fight to save the day… or do they?

Grandpa shows Arthur that most superheroes save the day by being kind. He explains that even the strongest baddies can feel alone and blue and a superhero’s biggest superpower is to be kind, and Arthur can do that too! With a relatable take-away message about normalizing feelings, this book is an amazing addition to any little hero’s bookshelf.

Kate Thompson is a solicitor turned author, based in West Sussex, UK. Clare Elsom is a children’s illustrator and author.

She is the creator of the series Horace & Harriet. Elsom is based in Devon, UK.

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SUPERHEROES DON’T GET SCARED... OR DO THEY? 978-1-78312-786-3 UK RRP £6.99

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INTERVIEW WITH...

Perfect for fans of the Horrible Histories books, this series offers a fun, fresh take on history, featuring true stories from historical figures from across the world. With bitesized text in a question-and-answer format, paired with engaging illustrations this series is perfect for reluctant readers and humour-seeking history fans.

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INTERVIEW WITH BLACKBEARD & OTHER VICIOUS VILLAINS Written by Andy Seed Illustrated by Gareth Conway UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-832-7 18 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 128 pages 15,000 words History / Humour

Compares and contrasts viewpoints of historic figures and their legacies.

In this series we will raise the issue that things that were done in the past are often seen as awful today, and that some of those ‘great’ historical figures were not so great by today’s standards..

If you could go back in time and talk to famous rulers from the past, what would you ask?

Brave animal interviewer and author Andy Seed has adapted his incredible ‘tranimalator’ device into a time machine, allowing him to go back and talk to all kinds of figures from history! Get to know 10 famous villains who take a quick break from dastardly deeds to answer all sorts of (very nosy) questions about their actions and unique perspectives. Are they as wicked as we’ve been led to believe? Will Andy make it out alive? Discover the good, the bad, and the unexpected as each villain reveals the truth about their lives – and attempts to find out about the future!

In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-andanswer format is paired with engaging illustrations, perfect for reluctant readers and humour-seeking history fans. Featuring interviews with Blackbeard, Vlad the Impaler, Nero and more – plus bonus facts about the time period and its events.

Andy Seed is a Blue Peter Award-winning author, based in Gloucestershire. He has written both adult and children’s books and has been writing since 2000. He says he gets most of his ideas from his own love of reading. Andy is the author of the popular Q&A Animals series: Interview with a Tiger and Other Clawed Beasts Too and Interview with a Shark and Other Ocean Creatures Too. Author Location: Gloucestershire, UK. Gareth Conway graduated from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design with a degree in animation. He has worked on several successful children’s animated television series as well as illustrating books.

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INTERVIEW WITH VAN GOGH & OTHER ASTONISHING ARTISTS Written by Andy Seed Illustrated by Gareth Conway UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-833-4 10 November 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 128 pages 15,000 words History / Humour

Q&A format is easy and entertaining to read.

A new humorous series to take the baton from Horrible Histories.

If you could go back in time and talk to famous artists from the past, what would you ask?

Get to know 10 famous artists who briefly pause their creative flow to answer all sorts of questions about their art and unique perspectives. Discover the good, the bad, and the unexpected as each artist reveals the truth about their lives – and the secrets behind their artwork.

Featuring interviews with Van Gogh, William Blake, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Renoir, Monet and more – plus bonus facts about key events in each artist’s life.

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INTERVIEW WITH CLEOPATRA 978-1-78312-831-0 UK RRP £7.99

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BOATS!

(AND OTHER THINGS THAT FLOAT) Written by Bryony Davies Illustrated by Maria Brzozowska UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-835-8 27 October 2022 298 x 250 mm

Paperback 48 pages 2,500 words Transport

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Featuring recordbreaking sail boats, speed boats, tankers, hovercraft, submersibles, houseboats and more.

Take to the water with this fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything boat related! Explore helpful lifeboats, record-breaking catamarans and boats that people live on, and discover some of the more surprising things that float on water.

Filled with hundreds of different boats, ships, subs, and other watercraft from around the world, even the most avid young boat fanatic will discover new vessels they haven’t seen before!

PLANES! (AND OTHER THINGS THAT FLY) 978-1-78312-834-1 UK RRP £7.99

Bryony Davies works in children’s publishing where she edits, writes and commissions a wide variety of books.

Maria Brzozowska is a visual storyteller who enjoys taking a poetic approach to her art creating new, unknown lands.

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THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR ENCYCLOPEDIA THE AMAZING VISUAL GUIDE TO PREHISTORIC CREATURES Written by Chris Barker UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78312-882-2 27 October 2022 283 x 245mm

Paperback 160 pages 27,000 words Non-fiction / Animals

Also available in Hardback: UK RRP £19.99

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Dinosaurs are shown fully up-to-date – with many new scientific discoveries depicted, making older encyclopedias obsolete.

Unlike other encyclopedias, this reveals the living world of dinosaurs – revealing prehistoric creatures interacting with their natural environments.

Explore every era of prehistoric life, beginning with the origins of life in the world’s oceans, moving to the first land-based vertebrates, and on to the reign of the dinosaurs and beyond.

Based on only the most modern and authentic science, some familiar dinosaurs take on a whole new appearance.

Chris Barker is a palaeontologist and writer with a BSc in Palaeobiology and MRes in Vertebrate Palaeontology.

This brand-new updated paperback edition also includes brand new carnivorous dinosaurs discovered by the author himself, which have never before been seen in print. Please note that this edition does not include augmented reality elements.

TRUCKS! (AND OTHER THINGS WITH WHEELS) 978-1-78312-702-3 UK RRP £7.99

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SING LIKE A WHALE LEARN HOW TO MAKE A NOISE LIKE THE ANIMALS DO! Written by Moria Butterfield Illustrated by Gwen Millward UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80338-009-4 4 August 2022 260 x 250 mm

Paperback 32 pages 1,000 words Picture Books / Wildlife

Dynamic type and lively illustrations encourage children to try out the animal noises themselves, from the quietest peep to booming calls.

Perfect for both one-to-one reading experiences or group settings such as nursery and preschool.

Learn how to squeak, roar and hoot like the animals do with this bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them in exploring sound! Meet a collection of 12 animals from around the world and discover the sounds they make, and why.

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Moira Butterfield is the author of many internationally successful titles spanning non-fiction and fiction for all ages.

A number of her books have featured on the national UK school curriculum.

Gwen Millward has published several successful picture books with Puffin, Egmont, Candlewick and Welbeck. She lives in Bristol with her young son.

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ALL THINGS CHANGE

NATURE’S RHYTHMS FROM SPROUTING SEEDS TO SHINING STARS Written by Anna Claybourne Illustrated by Sarah Edmonds UK RRP £9.99 978-1-80338-010-0 1 September 2022 280 x 230 mm

Paperback 64 pages 9,000 words Nature / Science

Also available in Hardback: UK RRP £12.99

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A holistic approach, covering geology, biology, ecology, and more, with captivating illustrations that show a moment of change, such as a sunny sky becoming stormy.

A lyrical and beautifully illustrated book looking at the many different processes of change in the natural world, covering geology, ecology, biology and more. It also embraces the philosophical topic of change: How do we approach changes that make us feel sad? How do we cope with changes we can’t control?

Anna Claybourne is the author of many books on the natural world for young readers. She is based in Edinburgh.

Sarah Edmonds is a freelance illustrator who works on projects with publishers, museums, national parks and charities.

DANCE LIKE A FLAMINGO 978-1-91351-928-5 UK RRP £6.99

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BRIGHT NEW WORLD BUILDING A BETTER PLANET Written by Cindy Forde Illustrated by Bethany Lord UK RRP £18.99 978-1-91351-949-0 1 September 2022 340 x 260 mm

Hardback 80 pages 10,000 words Nature / Science & Technology

Unique new take on environmental and social awareness that focuses on the amazing possible future rather than just the negatives.

Inspires children to take action against climate change, poverty, inequality and pollution.

Stunning illustrations show a glimpse into a possible amazing eco-friendly future.

Bright New World is a lavishly illustrated glimpse into a future not too far from our own time – a world in which today’s children have grown up and tackled the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems. In a series of lush, detailed scenes, readers will enter a world of solar-powered vehicles, regenerated rainforests, skyscraper farms, insectbased snacks, recovering coral reefs, wave-powered electricity, and much more.

Bright New World’s ‘solarpunk’ vision may be bold and optimistic, but everything in the book is based on genuine science, including many projects which are currently being developed. Once readers have seen the possible bright future, they will also learn all about the perils facing the Earth, as well as the solutions to each problem, with practical steps that they can take to help save the planet and make the dream a reality.

Cindy Forde is the founder of Planetari, the organisation dedicated to worldwide environmental education. She has worked with the UN, the government and numerous NGOs. She was CEO of the Cambridge Science Centre and Managing Director of the Blue Marine Foundation.

Author Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames, London, UK. Bethany Lord is a children’s illustrator working in London.

Despite having only been in the industry for a few years, she has already been shortlisted for several awards and worked with many high-profile publishers.

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SOMETIMES I’M A BABY BEAR, SOMETIMES I’M A SNAIL WAYS TO SAY HOW WE FEEL Written by Moria Butterfield Illustrated by Gwen Millward UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80338-025-4 7 July 2022 260 x 250 mm

Hardback 32 pages 1,000 words Personal & Social Issues

A picture book to give nursery-age children the tools to express feelings, through simple and charming animal analogies.

Tackles feelings of shyness, social anxiety and respecting physical boundaries in a positive and age-appropriate way.

Written with the support of a child psychotherapist.

Perfect for fans of The Worrysaurus by Rachel Bright and The Colour Monster by Anna Llenas.

Today I’m a baby bear I want to hug.

I wouldn’t mind a cuddly squeeze.

I’m baby bear, so yes, please!

Developing emotional and social intelligence is a huge part of young children’s development, and parents are often left grappling with how best to discuss feelings of shyness, social anxiety and physical boundaries with their children.

Moira Butterfield deftly broaches the many different feelings children face - from feeling cuddly like a baby bear or playful like a puppy, to wanting some peace and quiet alone, like a snail curled up in its shell. Through these charming animal comparisons, we see that all feelings are valid and are given tools for how to respect boundaries. Gwen Millward’s lively illustrations bring every emotion vividly to life.

A final spread provides extra tools to parents and carers to help young children express their feelings in a calm and constructive way.

Moira Butterfield’s list of children’s books includes a number of internationally-successful titles spanning non-fiction and fiction for all ages up to 11. She has been highly-commended by the US Library of Congress for her work and a number of her books have featured on the national UK school curriculum.

Author Location: Bath, UK. Gwen Millward studied Illustration in Edinburgh where she was awarded the Helen A. Rose Bequest for art. Most recently, she has illustrated Stories from Bug Garden (Candlewick), happily combining her love of art and insects.

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WHAT THE MACAW SAW Written by Charlotte Guillain Illustrated by Sam Usher UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91351-973-5 29 September 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 32 pages 2,000 words Picture Books

Follow the lives of a colourful macaw family in the Amazon Rainforest as they witness their habitat change around them.

Told in rhyming verse, this non-fiction picture book follows a flock of macaws as they live their lives in the Amazon rainforest.

Through the voice of one of the macaws, we hear about the bounty of the rainforest, as well as the challenges they have faced – threatened by the destruction of their home through machinery and forest fires to make room for vast plantations.

Still, there are some areas where the land is protected and they can live a life of freedom among the trees. Perhaps in the future, humans will learn the true value of the forest once again?

Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on endangered macaws, the importance of the rainforest, and the causes of deforestation, as well as what we can do to help.

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WHAT THE ELEPHANT HEARD Written by Charlotte Guillain Illustrated by Sam Usher UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80338-011-7 29 September 2022 280 x 230 mm

Paperback 32 pages 2,000 words Picture Books

Also available in Hardback: UK RRP £12.99

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Includes extra non-fiction content on African elephants, their migrations, the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and poaching, and what we can do to help.

Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a heard of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search for a water hole.

The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her.

Also available:

Charlotte Guillain writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the George’s Amazing Adventures series, featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

Author Location: Oxfordshire, UK.

Downloadable teacher resources available on our website: www.welbeckpublishing.com/trade

Sam Usher has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal. He is admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour. He lives in Somerset.

WHAT DID THE TREE SEE 978-1-91351-929-2 7 July 2022 £6.99

Children's 6+

ONE MILLION INSECTS Written by Isabel Thomas Illustrated by Lou Baker Smith UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80338-008-7 21 July 2022 280 x 230 mm

Paperback 64 pages 20,000 words Wildlife

Also available in Hardback: UK RRP £12.99

978-1-91351-902-5

Discover the variety of insects within a playfully designed, illustrated compendium. ` Includes information on why insects are so vitally important to humans and the rest of the natural world, and what we can do to help protect them.

This illustrated, fact-filled book explores the huge variety of insects on the planet, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between the groups, and why insects are the most important animal group on Earth.

Each section explores the main types of insect and takes a playfully visual approach to capture the character of the insects in the order being explored.

Isabel Thomas is an award-winning science and nature writer.

She is the author of more than 150 books for children.

Lou Baker Smith is a freelance illustrator and designer.

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THIRTY TRILLION CELLS Written by Isabel Thomas Illustrated by Dawn Cooper UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80338-013-1 10 November 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 64 pages 15,000 words Science & Human Body

An in-depth look at the intricate machine that is the human body, beautifully illustrated.

A detailed look at the topic of the human body, covering of the body’s major systems and organs, as well as looking at the cellular level and at the genetics that play a part in making us who we are. Readers will also explore the human body as a microbiome, discovering the trillions of ‘good’ microbes that live on and do their bit to keep us healthy. Features expansive, artistic illustration that is as beautiful to look at as it is educational.

Isabel Thomas is an award-winning author. Her book Moth: An Evolution Story, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, was awarded the 2020 AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books.

Author Location: Cambridge, UK. Dawn Cooper graduated from Bath School of Art & Design in 2011, and has since worked on a range of non-fiction children’s books, maps and packaging.

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 FESTIVALS Written by Nancy Dickmann Illustrated by Lucy Banaji UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91351-988-9 13 October 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 72 pages 12,000 words

Also available:

People & Places

Features festivals from all around the world, from ancient to new.

Includes a beautiful central gatefold that opens up to display all 80 featured festivals on a calendar.

When do you eat ‘bread of the dead’, or walk barefoot across red hot coals? When might you dress up as a demon in a huge horned headdress? This is a visual celebration of festivals from across the globe. Explore celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 978-1-91351-935-3 £14.99

Nancy Dickmann is an experienced children’s non-fiction writer, a Mastermind champion, and a classically trained pianist. She lives in Oxfordshire.

Lucy Banaji is an illustrator from London who trained in painting but now mixes traditional materials and digital artwork.

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MARVELLOUS MAPS

OUR CHANGING WORLD IN 40 AMAZING MAPS Written by Simon Kuestenmacher Illustrated by Margarida Esteves UK RRP £16.99 978-1-80338-023-0 27 October 2022 225 x 335 mm

Hardback 96 pages 5,000 words People & Places

A new take on a map book which goes beyond a traditional atlas to present facts with beautiful and fascinating maps.

This collection of astounding, fun and beautiful maps explains everything about Planet Earth (and some other places!), including everything from the travels of Marco Polo to a map of the world’s most unique food.

It’s a treasure trove of quirky and essential data, presented in fun, fascinating map form. If you want to know where the world’s dog and cat breeds come from, what the Earth looked like 170 million years ago, and even what the Earth looks like to dolphins, then this is the book for you.

Simon Kuestenmacher is a rising star in data animation and interpretation. He was named by carto.com as one of the world’s Top 50 influencers in data science.

Margarida Esteves is an illustrator, living and working in London. Her work is colourful, layered, textured and detailed.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TREES 978-1-91351-936-0 £14.99

Children's 4+

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

WHEN POEMS FALL FROM THE SKY Written by Zaro Weil Illustrated by Junli Song UK RRP £9.99 978-1-80338-060-5 13 October 2022 210 x 170 mm

Paperback 166 pages 3,000 words Poetry

Wriiten by the winner of the CLiPPA Award for best children’s poetry 2020 and stunningly illustrated by printmaker and illustrator, Junli Song.

Inspired by the magic and wonder of the natural world.

In this poetry anthology, Mother Nature shares dazzling poems and hilarious rhymes with us. Every page bursts with the colour, mystery and sheer delight of the natural world.

Zaro Weil lives in southern France. Her book, Cherry Moon, won the prestigious CLiPPA Award for outstanding children’s poetry in 2020.

Junli Song has a Masters in Children’s Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin. In 2018, she won a fellowship at Spudnik Press, a printmaking collective in her home town of Chicago.

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AN INVITATION TO THE BALLET THEATRE Written by Charlotte Guillain Illustrated by Helen Shoesmith UK RRP £16.99 978-1-91351-916-2 1 September 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 48 pages 4,500 words Dance

Produced in consultation with the English National Ballet.

Large gatefolds open up to reveal even more information.

Take a tour and peek behind the scenes to see what goes on between performances. Explore the lesser known areas of the theatre, such as the shoe room and the healthcare suite. Open the gatefolds to display the costume department, the setbuilding workshops and a performance live on stage. Learn about famous ballets such as Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake as you turn the pages.

Charlotte Guillain writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the George’s Amazing Adventures series, featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. She lives in Oxfordshire, UK. Helen Shoesmith is based in Lancashire and has a Masters in Illustration for Children.

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THE ESSENTIAL HANDBOOK FOR NINTENDO SWITCH INDEPENDENT AND UNOFFICIAL UK RRP £7.99 978-1-83935-156-3 29 September 2022 246 x 189 mm

Paperback 80 pages 12,000 words Computer Game Guides

With the launch of a new Switch model in October 2021, sales will continue to rise through 2022.

With a massive installed userbase bolstered by millions of new buyers, this is the perfect time for an all-in-one unofficial guide to everything Switch.

If you own a Nintendo Switch, or you want to get one, this is the book for you. It’s filled with everything a Switch owner needs to know, from the very best games for the system to all the tips, hacks and insider secrets to get the most from your Switch. Inside, readers will find a comparison of all the Switch models, a timeline of Switch game and hardware releases, and the best way to set up, care for, store and transport your console. Not to mention a guide to going online, customising your Mii and tweaking the settings for the best home and on-the-go experience.

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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO RETRO GAMING UK RRP £12.99 978-1-83935-186-0 27 October 2022 229 x 153 mm

Paperback 208 pages 10,000 words Computer Game Guides

Older gaming titles are available on young-reader-friendly formats such as, phones, tablets, and consoles, but there’s currently no guide to choosing the best ones.

Draws on the popularity of huge gaming icons like Mario, Sonic Hedgehog, Pac Man and many more.

Aimed at new young gamers who want a guide to the world’s best classic games.

How can you access the fantastic videogames from the 80s, 90s and beyond? You need this essential guide to the very best retro games out there – including how to play them, the best versions of each title, and lots of tips, hints and hacks for beating them.

This guide includes reviews and ratings for over 120 amazing games from Super Mario Brothers to Street Fighter II, Sonic the Hedgehog, Doom, Donkey Kong, Pac Man, and many more, for formats including tablet, mobile, Switch, PC and consoles. There are even cool, fact stats, and timelines about the original consoles comparted with today’s machines. Every modern gamer needs this fun and accessible gaming guide.

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SPORTS & FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS

Written by Simon Mugford and illustrated by Dan Green, these are the next books in a series aimed at young sports fans everywhere. Each book tells the story of a different superstar’s rise to glory, and includes all kinds of facts, stats, jokes, cartoons and more.

Posters available. Please contact: bookshops@welbeckpublishing.com Downloadable activity sheets and resources available on our website: www.welbeckpublishing.com/trade

UK RRP £5.99 128 pages 198 x 192 mm 4,000 words Paperback Sports 5+

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SPORTS SUPERS TARS

FOOTBALL SUPERS TARS

RADUCANU RULES

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Is the newly crowned US-Open champion Emma Raducanu your ultimate sporting hero? The 18-year-old British tennis star has taken the game by storm! Now you can read her story.

Packed with facts, illustrations and quotes, this book promises to be a page turner for young fans.

BRONZE RULES

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Is Lucy Bronze your ultimate football heroine? Her story is one of defying the odds: she overcame career-threatening knee injuries and was told she would never again play for England to become one of the finest and most-decorated English players in women’s football.

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FOOTBALL SUPERS TARS

GREALISH RULES

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Is Jack Grealish your ultimate football hero? Grealish made his name at Aston Villa before making the move to Manchester City for a reported £100 million, a British transfer fee record.

The England football star became a trend-setter during the delayed Euros 2020 last summer – read his story so far.

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FOOTBALL SUPERS TARS

LEWANDOWSKI RULES

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Is Poland’s premier striker Robert Lewandowski your ultimate football hero? One of the best strikers of all time, he has netted more than 500 senior career goals for club and country in his career. Discover how Lewandowski was always destined for a career in sport and became a world beater!

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2022™

For the first time in its history, the FIFA World Cup™ will be held in the winter and hosted in Qatar – a Muslim-majority country. The tournament will see 32 teams battle it out for the most prestigious international prize in world football.

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FIFA WORLD CUP Q ATAR 2022™

KIDS’ FACT FILE UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-794-8 13 October 2022 280 x 216 mm

Hardback 64 pages 15,000 words Football

This in-depth official guide is illustrated with more than 120 amazing images of teams, players and bigmatch moments, and profiles all the finalists together with a rundown of all the star players predicted to light up the tournament, including the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Neymar Jr, Virgil van Dijk, Lionel Messi and many more. Read special features on the teams and complete the fill-in match schedule as the drama of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ™ unfolds.

Author: Kevin Pettman 5+

FIFA WORLD CUP Q ATAR 2022™

KIDS’ ACTIVITY BOOK UK RRP £5.99 978-1-78312-791-7 13 October 2022 280 x 216 mm

Paperback 32 pages 2,500 words Football

With its inventive mix of on-the-page activities, this official book is guaranteed to appeal to every young football fan. Filled with an array of games, puzzles and colouring and drawing activities, the book guarantees to stimulate the creativity of young football fans while greatly enhancing their appreciation the tournament.

The FIFA Official Product Licence guarantees the high quality of this package, making this book a superb gift for all budding fans of the beautiful game.

Author: Emily Stead 8+

FIFA WORLD CUP Q ATAR 2022™

KIDS’ HANDBOOK UK RRP £6.99 978-1-78312-793-1 13 October 2022 246 x 189 mm

Paperback 48 pages 8,000 words Football

Bursting with information about the host country (Qatar), plus the stadiums, star players, FIFA World Cup facts, statistics, and more. A fill-in progress chart lets young fans record match results as the tournament progresses makes this book a great souvenir the perfect World Cup companion for young football fans.

Author: Kevin Pettman

© FIFA, FIFA’s Official Licensed Product Logos, and the Emblems, Mascots, Posters and Trophies of the FIFA World Cup™ tournaments are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA.

Children's 8+

MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS DISCOVER EARTH’S MIGHTY PEAKS Written by Mia Cassany Illustrated by Marcos Navarro UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91451-912-3 1 September 2022 355 x 285 mm

Hardback 48 pages 5,000 words Nature

Features 16 of the most spectacular summits, mountains and valleys on earth.

Includes a special counting game feature throughout the book, enabling the reader to find out how many species are featured on each spreads, with answers at the back of the book.

Mountains are home to 25% of terrestrial biodiversity and a multitude of fragile ecosystems. What if you could fly and discover those places and the incredible wild animals hidden at high altitude?

This large format book transports you to inaccessible places and helps you discover the incredible fauna that live in these mountains, volcanoes, hills or valleys.

Throughout the book is a search and find counting game enabling you to spot bats ready to take flight, sloths hanging from branches, wallabies and their babies, and butterflies aplenty.

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MAJESTIC OCEANS

DISCOVER THE WORLD BENEATH THE WAVES Written by Mia Cassany Illustrated by Marcos Navarro UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91451-914-7 1 September 2022 355 x 285 mm

Hardback 48 pages 5,000 words Nature

Features 16 of the most beautiful ocean habitats, focusing on their biodiversity but also highlighting how fragile they are.

Includes a special counting game feature throughout the book.

This large format book transports you underwater and helps you discover the different habitats, the incredible biodiversity and the wild animals that live beneath the waves.

Throughout the book is a search and find counting game enabling you to spot groups of orcas, starfish, dolphins and clownfish. Can you count them all?

Mia Cassany is editor, creative director, and founder of Mosquito Books and has written several books for children.

Marcos Navarro (19.6k IG) is an illustrator and painter. His work was shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards in 2019.

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HIMALAYA

THE WONDERS OF THE MOUNTAINS THAT TOUCH THE SKY Written by Soledad Romero Marino Illustrated by Maria Beorlegi UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91451-910-9 7 July 2022 355 x 285 mm

Hardback 48 pages 4,500 words Children’s Reference

A spectacular journey through the sacred mountain range.

A comprehensive and panoramic view featuring the many aspects of the area: nature, human and animal life, spirituality, cities and summits.

About 50 million years ago, a colossal clash between India and Asia resulted in the tallest landform on earth, the Himalayas, with 14 peaks reaching over 8,000 meters above sea levels as it journeys through Nepal, India and Tibet.

Discover the towns that inhabit its rugged lands, its legends and colours in an extraordinary way and features information on the culture and spirituality of this beautiful part of the world.

Soledad Romero Marino has written several titles with Mosquito Books including the bestselling title Awesome Accidents.

Maria Beorlegi is an illustrator with a master’s degree in Illustration and Comic from the Elisava School in Barcelona.

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COLOURFUL KINGDOM HOW ANIMALS USE COLOUR TO SURPRISE AND SURVIVE Written by Anna Omedes Illustrated by Laura Fraile UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91451-906-2 27 October 2022 320 x 257 mm

Hardback 48 pages 6,000 words Picture Books

An informative book highlighting surprising animal behaviour through their use of colour. Find out how the animal kingdom utilizes colour to find a mate, hide, hunt and rest.

Highlights biodiversity, ecology and the respect of nature.

Colour is a tool that animals use to achieve various goals.

Read through the colour-related stories and find out how those animals use those unique powers to thrive in their habitat!

Learn about the venomous spiders from the jungle, how tigers use camouflage to hunt their preys or how coral and fish have learned to live in harmony with each other.

Anna Omedes is director of the Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona. She is a graduate in Biology and a doctor in Zoology from University College, in Wales, UK. Laura Fraile is a biologist specialising in biodiversity and holds a master’s degree in Science Communication.

Children's 8+

ILLUSTRATED BOTANY THE VIRTUAL PLANT MUSEUM Written by Carmen Soria UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91451-916-1 29 September 2022 360 x 250 mm

Hardback 58 pages + 10 pull-out posters 8,000 words Earth Sciences / Geography

Features 300 original illustrations and includes 10 pull-out posters, created in collaboration with the Royal Botanical Gardens of Madrid, one of the oldest botanical garden in the world.

Explore the treasures of botany and learn about the many amazing species of the world: from plants with medicinal properties, toxic ones, flowering beauties or ones thriving at the bottom of the sea.

An anthology of illustrations from the 17th and 18th centuries, when scientific illustrations were a necessity to the development of science, prior to the invention of photography.

The high quality vintage images are accompanied by informative text from biologist Carmen Soria and has been created in partnership with the National Museum of Natural History in Madrid, Spain.

Carmen Soria has a PhD in Biology from the University of Alicante, Spain.

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TUTANKHAMUN

THE TALE OF THE CHILD PHARAOH AND THE DISCOVERY OF HIS TOMB Written by Alex Novials Illustrated by Eva Palomar UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91451-956-7 1 September 2022 320 x 280 mm

Hardback 48 + 3 fold-out pages 11,000 words History

A timely publication to celebrate the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in November 1922.

A lavishly illustrated and interactive package with 3 fold-out pages with special features on hieroglyphs, papyrus, mummies and the treasures found in the tomb.

A superb introduction to Ancient Egypt and a must have for history enthusiasts and aspiring archaeologists.

Have you ever wondered what life was like in Ancient Egypt during the reign of Tutankhamun? This is the thrilling tale of his reign and Howard Carter’s discovery of his resting place – both stories cleverly intertwined for the first time ever. Àlex Novials is a journalist who confesses to being a frustrated Egyptologist – this book fulfills one of his dreams. Eva Palomar graduated in graphic design in Barcelona before completing her training as an illustrator at Teesside University, UK.

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UNDERCOVER BIRDS Written by Mia Cassany Illustrated by Gemma Pérez UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91451-952-9 13 October 2022 300 x 240 mm

Hardback 48 pages with die-cuts 1,800 words Nature

Beautifully packaged book with die-cut elements on the cover and internal pages.

Enables the reader to discover valuable information about birds in a playful manner: spot the hidden birds on the page!

Learn about the wonderful world of birds, including swallows, guinea fowls, seagulls, owls, birds of paradise or magpies. Find out what their key characteristics are, where they can be found, their role in the ecosystem and how they interact with each other.

Each page has a die-cut section where you get to spot the various animals hidden in their natural habitat.

Mia Cassany is editor, creative director, and founder of Mosquito Books and has written several books for children.

Gemma Pérez is a graduate in Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and has a Masters in Illustration and comic from the Elisava of Barcelona.

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UNDERCOVER BUGS Written by Mia Cassany Illustrated by Gemma Pérez UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91451-948-2 13 October 2022 300 x 240 mm

Hardback 48 pages with die-cuts 1,800 words Nature

Beautifully packaged book with die-cut elements on the cover and internal pages.

Enables the reader to discover valuable information about insects in a playful manner: spot the hidden bugs and insects on the page!

Discover all types of awesome bugs and insects hidden under the leaves, woods or vegetation recreated on these beautiful pages. You will learn about the wonderful world of insects: from ants, ladybugs, butterflies, bees, beetles, snails and spiders.

Mia Cassany is editor, creative director, and founder of Mosquito Books and has written several books for children.

Gemma Pérez is a graduate in Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and has a Masters in Illustration and comic from the Elisava of Barcelona.

Children's 3+

SANTA’S TRIP

THE FOLD-OUT BOOK THAT TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY Written by Mia Cassany Illustrated by Susie Hammer UK RRP £7.99 978-1-91451-944-4 29 September 2022 230 x 200 mm

Hardback 12 fold-out boards 300 words Picture Books / Early Learning

A unique fold-out story book that transforms into a colourful mat representing the most magical night of the year: elves, reindeers, snowmen and Santa, included!

Playful and entertaining rhyming text, for children aged 3-5.

This fold-out story book allows the readers to discover what goes on during the most magical night of the year!

It transforms itself into a mat where you can see Santa’s workshop, all the toys being wrapped up and how the elves and reindeers get to help Santa get ready for the big day.

Mia Cassany is editor, creative director, and founder of Mosquito Books and has written several books for children.

Susie Hammer is a Polish illustrator based in Madrid.

She uses simple shapes and vivid colours to create playful and happy imaginary worlds.

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ON THE MOVE!

THE FOLD-OUT BOOK THAT TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY Written by Mia Cassany Illustrated by Susie Hammer UK RRP £7.99 978-1-91451-940-6 29 September 2022 230 x 200 mm

Hardback 12 fold-out boards 300 words Picture Books / Early Learning

A unique fold-out story book that transforms into a colourful street mat for extra fun. Each page get unfolded and takes you on a journey, spotting different types of vehicles along the way.

Playful and entertaining rhyming text, for children aged 3–5.

This fold-out board book allows the readers not only to discover the many means of transportation within a city, but also to transform the book into a street mat where you can play and invent new stories. The engaging text promotes the sustainable use of public transport and the use of bicycles.

Mia Cassany is editor, creative director, and founder of Mosquito Books and has written several books for children.

Susie Hammer is a Polish illustrator based in Madrid. She uses simple shapes and vivid colours to create playful and happy imaginary worlds. She has published many children’s titles with Simon and Schuster, among others.

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ROBERT INGPEN: CHILDREN’S CLASSICS A portfolio of illustrated classics that readers will return to time and time again and re-imagine landscapes where their imaginations run free. Come with us on a journey to worlds within worlds, unleash your imagination and let your love of the classics be re-awakened, nurtured and never disappear.

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A brand new gift edition of Aesop’s Fables.

Retold by millioncopy-selling author Caroline Lawrence.

This brand-new translation of Aesop’s Fables has been retold by the celebrated author Caroline Lawrence and stunningly brought to life by the Hans Christian Andersen Awardwinning artist Robert Ingpen.

UK RRP £20.00 235 x 195 mm Hardback

AESOP’S FABLES

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192 pages 40,000 words Classic Fiction

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A beautiful picture book edition of a beloved classic.

Redesigned for parents to share with younger readers aged 3+.

Brings together the classic verse, first read by Clement C. Moore in 1822, with enchanting illustrations by Robert Ingpen that perfectly capture the magic of Christmas for young and old alike.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 978-1-80338-052-0

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UK RRP £6.99 280 x 251 mm Paperback

32 pages 500 words Picture Books

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Adapted for younger readers with simplified text and a child-friendly layout.

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER 978-1-80338-031-5

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4 August 2022

UK RRP £14.99 260 x 216 mm Hardback

64 pages 10,000 words Classic Fiction

Tom Sawyer is a mix of exuberance, bad behaviour and bravado. Whether he is running away to become a pirate with his friend Huck Finn, witnessing a murder, discovering treasure, or falling in love with the lovely Becky Thatcher, trouble, good humour and adventure are never far away.

Full colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen.

Adapted for younger readers with simplified text and a child-friendly layout.

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ 978-1-80338-032-2

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27 October 2022

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UK RRP £14.99 260 x 216 mm Hardback

64 pages 10,000 words Classic Fiction

Written by L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a classic.

Follow the story of Dorothy and her dog, Toto, as they’re whisked far away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. Together with her companions, Dorothy embarks on an enchanting adventure as she finds her way back home.

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Children's 7+

MY MUM IS A SPY

Written by Andy McNab and Jess French Illustrated by Nathan Reed UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-019-3 18 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 176 pages 15,000 words Fiction

First in a four book series.

Exciting collaboration – with each author bringing their own very different expertise to the creative process.

Lively and relatable storytelling.

You will view your family and pets in a completely new light!

My Mum Is a Spy is co-written by bestselling authors Andy McNab and Jess French.

My mum is absolutely definitely 100% NOT a spy…

When Lucia and her dad come to stay for half term, Idris can’t believe his bad luck. He had prepared himself to share the TV remote and maybe some of his toys – but he hadn’t prepared himself for Lucia.

Lucia LOVES spying. She creeps about, listens through doors, scribbles down anything that might be a clue and – worst of all – she is convinced that Idris’ mum is a spy.

And that just can’t be true… can it?

Andy McNab is a former British Army infantry soldier whose books have sold more than 15 million copies to date.

Jess French is a vet, zoologist, TV presenter and children’s author.

Author Location: Bristol, UK. Nathan Reed is a children’s illustrator whose recent books include Think Big by Kes Gray and the Sam Wu series by Kevin and Katie Tsang.

Children's 8+

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THE SECRET OF RAGNAR’S GOLD

THE AFTER SCHOOL DETECTIVE CLUB BOOK TWO Written by Mark Dawson and Allen Boroughs Illustrated by Ben Mantle UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-017-9 23 June 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 240 pages 35,000 words Fiction

Second in a page-turning new adventure series for readers aged 8+.

Taps into the enduring popularity of The Famous Five but with modern characters and a contemporary setting.

Great for reluctant readers - with short chapters and accessible writing.

Character profiles, map and integrated artwork by illustrator, Ben Mantle.

Great for fans of The Secret Lake by Karen Inglis.

Joe can’t believe his luck when his dad rents a castle for their Easter holidays – but is devastated when his mum receives a better invitation and the trip is cancelled. Determined to have his holiday, Joe develops an elaborate plan to go with his friends instead The castle is everything the friends had hoped for: a partially restored ruin with a moat, a Saxon chapel, spiral staircases and an ancient burial mound. When Sherlock falls through some rotten boards and into an old well, they discover an ancient box, containing a 200-year-old notebook and an incomplete treasure map.

The race is on. The After School Detective Club is on the trail of Ragnar’s gold – a hoard of treasure said to have been buried by a Viking warrior and guarded by his demon hound… that is, unless someone else gets there first.

Mark Dawson is the bestselling author of the John Milton, Beatrix Rose and Isabella Rose series, and has sold over 3 million books. He has co-written this series with children’s author Allan Boroughs.

ALSO AVAILABLE: THE CASE OF THE SMUGGLER’S CURSE 978-1-80130-006-3 UK RRP £6.99

Author Location: Wiltshire, UK. Ben Mantle has illustrated a number of children’s books including Rudey’s Windy Christmas (HarperCollins), and also Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont), which won the 2013 Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award. He is the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! (Macmillan Children’s Books).

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Children's 5+

LUMA AND THE HICCUPPING DRAGON LUMA AND THE PET DRAGON: BOOK TWO Written by Leah Mohammed Illustrated by Loretta Schauer UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-012-4 4 August 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 160 pages 15,000 words Fiction

Second in a delightful three-book series by debut author Leah Mohammed.

Gentle and feel-good storytelling, with a touch of magic.

Fully integrated black-and-white artwork.

For readers of The Boy Who Grew Dragons.

Perfect for reading aloud to ages 5+ – or for slightly older readers to read alone.

Two more stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.

Timir has the hiccups. Nothing seems to stop them. Small bursts of flame keep bursting from his nostrils and causing mayhem everywhere they hit. Luma is sure it has something to do with the flame charm on her bracelet – but has no idea what. It’s time to find out!

And that’s not the only discovery to be made. When practising for a dog show in the garden Timir realises something very unexpected: he can fly. But Luma feels worried – what if Timir flies away and never comes back? Is she brave enough to trust Timir and let him spread his wings?

Luma and the Pet Dragon was Leah Mohammed’s debut novel, inspired by her British-Pakistani heritage and by the kinds of story she would have loved to read as a girl, featuring children having magical adventures.

Author Location: Sunbury-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK. Loretta Schauer won the Waterstones ‘Picture This’ competition in 2011 and has since illustrated for various publishers. She lives in North London with her husband.

ALSO AVAILABLE: LUMA AND THE PET DRAGON 978-1-80130-002-5 UK RRP £6.99

Children's 10+

THE ASPARAGUS BUNCH

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Written by Jessica Scott-Whyte UK RRP £7.99 978-1-80130-046-9 21 July 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 240 pages 50,000 words Fiction

‘Adrian Mole meets The Rosie Project’.

A warm and funny middle-grade debut.

A fresh and irreverent comedy starring a cast of neurodiverse characters.

Uses dyslexic-friendly font.

A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time meets The Boy at the Back of the Class.

It’s often said that the first day at a new school can be nervewrecking, but for thirteen-year-old Leon Crothers, joining his seventh new school, simply raises the question of who or what will be the reason for his departure. You see Leon has an attitude problem. He also has an all encompassing passion for confectionery, something his mother Caroline, (messy hair, rides fairground attractions for a living, critical thinking processes as good as extinct), childishly calls his Hobby.

This time, however, things may turn out differently as help comes from where he least expects it: Dr Snot, a physician at pains to help Leon navigate ‘normal’ and two classmates, Tanya and Lawrence who both face their own challenges.

When school bully Glen Jenkins humiliates Leon in the school canteen and almost destroys Lawrence, Leon very reluctantly agrees to the formation of a club, The Asparagus Bunch, club motto: Just Do It, Differently. Teaching Glen a lesson (differently) is top of their to do list. That is until Leon uncovers clues that his mother might be about to embark on a relationship and Beeboy (aka Lawrence) and Scribs (aka Tanya) are brought in to help Leon expose her treachery.

How Leon comes to terms with this huge upheaval in his life and astonishingly ends up with not one, but two friends is nothing short of a miracle or maybe just simply down to being different.

Jessica Scott-Whyte studied History and French at University and worked as a lifestyle journalist before working in Comms for the Space Sector. She now lives in Paris with her husband and two young children in a neuro-diverse family.

She spends her spare time writing, reading and trying to keep her toddler away from glitter, with little success. The Asparagus Bunch is her first book.

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Children's 10+

THE MUMMY’S CURSE

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BOOK TWO IN THE BUTTERFLY CLUB SERIES Written by M.A. Bennett UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-023-0 13 October 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 304 pages 60,000 words Fiction

Second in a four-book middle-grade series by the author of the popular YA series, Stags.

M.A. Bennett was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize in 2018.

Cleverly weaves together fact and fiction.

Settings across the series include: The Titanic (Book One), Egypt’s Valley of the Kings (Book Two), Houdini and the Mona Lisa in Paris (Book Three) and the 1969 Moon Landings (Book Four).

The adventures of the time-travelling Butterfly Club continue…

Luna, Konstantin and Aidan travel to Egypt’s Valley of the Kings in 1922 where an Egyptologist called Harold Carter is about to discover Tutankhamun’s mummy. The time thieves have twenty-four hours to find out where Carter plans to dig and get to Tutankhamun first. But they find themselves grappling with the uncertainty of a world poised between two world wars and all the while a curse that they created seems to be taking on a life of its own…

ALSO AVAILABLE: THE SHIP OF DOOM 978-1-80130-004-9 UK RRP £6.99

M.A. Bennett was born in the north of England to an English mother and a Venetian father. She loved history so much she studied it at four different universities. She also studied art and worked as an illustrator, an actress and a film reviewer.

Now she has her dream job of being a writer and her books have been translated into more than 20 languages. She lives in London – the home of Greenwich Meantime – with one husband, two children and three cats.

Author Location: Hampstead, London, UK.

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Children's 10+

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BREAKING DOWN THE WALL BOOK TWO Written by Maximillian Jones UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-021-6 1 September 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 304 pages 60,000 words Fiction

Second in a gripping new duology set around the Berlin Wall.

Perfect for readers of Cherub and Alex Rider.

East Berlin, 1989.

Thirteen-year-old Greta feels stifled by her parents. Her dad, Jakob, is in prison and her mum is full of secrets. Greta longs for freedom and the truth.

Desperate to take a stand, she begins to circulate anticommunist fliers and graffiti through her school and neighbourhood. She is arrested and starts to question who she can trust.

But the Stasi are weaker than ever. Change is coming and Greta is determined to be a part of it.

The Berlin Wall is about to come down, but will it be too late for Greta, Jakob and their family?

ALSO AVAILABLE: THE BOY BEHIND THE WALL 978-1-80130-000-1 UK RRP £6.99

Breaking Down The Wall is published under the fictional author name Maximillian Jones. Welbeck and Tibor Jones – a new boutique packager – have developed the series with a team of new writers, who work collaboratively with a creative approach echoing the TV-script-writing model.

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Children's 8+

WISHTREE

Written by Katherine Applegate UK RRP £7.99 978-1-80130-070-4 21 July 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 224 pages 30,000 words Fiction

A story of tolerance and kindness.

First published by Macmillan US in 2017, it’s already a New York Times bestseller.

Named on Booklist’s 50 Best Middle Grade Novels of the 21st Century.

Bringing the critically acclaimed, bestselling Newbery Medalwinning Katherine Applegate to UK audiences.

Perfect for fans of War Horse, The Boy at the Back of the Class and Katherine Rundell.

Trees can’t tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories...

Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighbourhood wishtree – people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red’s branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red’s hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighbourhood.

You might say Red has seen it all.

Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red’s experience as a wishtree is more important than ever.

Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best – writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.

‘The simplicity of Newbery Medalist Applegate’s graceful novel contrasts powerfully with the prejudice it confronts…

It’s a distinctive call for kindness, delivered by an unforgettable narrator.’ – Publishers Weekly Katherine Applegate is the author of The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal. Her books have been widely acclaimed and New York Times bestsellers. She lives in Tiburon, California, with her family.

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