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HIGHLIGHTS
AUTUMN 2020

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Highlights
Autumn 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introducing Ivy Kids 2

Fiction 3
Non Fiction 20
Novelty 44
Preschool 57
Notes 70
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INTRODUCING IVY KIDS FICTION

Love
Introducing the new Ivy Kids imprint...
Corinne Averiss & Kirsti Beautyman
A book is a magical thing. Like a seed, a book can plant
an idea in a young mind; an idea which might grow and Tess loves her family, but when she has to
flourish, and eventually inspire that reader to change leave for her first day of school, she is
the world. worried that the love might not stretch that
far.
But a book is also a physical thing. It is manufactured,
printed and shipped in ways that use energy, and so An uplifting picture book, bringing comfort
release carbon into the atmosphere. to children who are going to school for the
first time, have separation anxiety, have
At Ivy Kids, we had an idea. What if our books didn’t
lost a close family member, or are dealing
just tell stories that inspire readers to protect nature
with parental divorce.
and build a better world – what if the books themselves
were a part of that positive change?
Our new Ivy Kids list is printed on 100% post-consumer
recycled paper, meaning waste is reused instead of
going to landfill, and trees are left standing. Each 290MM x 235MM | 32PP
edition is printed locally to the region it will be sold, so
transport emissions are greatly reduced. Renewable
energy is used to power the presses, and remaining emissions from the production process are offset
with forest protection and planting schemes.
The leaves of these sustainably-printed books will carry knowledge and stories full of hope, rewilding
young minds.
Ways to Say I Love You
Marilyn Singer & Alette Straathof
When We Went Wild
A beautiful and heart warming picture book
Isabella Tree & Allira Tee which celebrates the ways in which all of
Nancy and Jake are farmers. They raise Earth’s creatures say “I love you.”
their cows and pigs, and grow their crops.
They use a lot of big machines to help
them, and spray a lot of chemicals to get rid
of the weeds and the pests. That’s what all 290MM x 235MM | 32PP
good farmers do, isn’t it? And yet, there is
no wildlife living on their farm. The animals
look sad. Even the trees look sad! One day,
Nancy has an idea... what if they stopped
using all the machines, and all the
chemicals, and instead they went wild?
The first book from the new sustainable Ivy
Kids imprint.

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A Helping Hand
Nancy Lowen & Elisa Paganelli
A picture book approach to the topics of bullying,
bereavement, divorce and adoption. The series aims to help
young children understand and cope with difficult situations
that they might face. Written in collaboration with acclaimed
child psychologist, Joanna Silver, A Helping Hand provides
expert guidance on how to frame these conversations with
children.
253MM x 230MM | 24PP
My Dad
Susan Quinn & Marina Ruiz
A beautiful and lyrical celebration of the
everyday little things that one child’s dad
does for him which makes him the best dad
in the world. Not all dads are high flying
businessmen, not all dads are strong and
brave, not all dads are adventurers. But all
dads are special to their child.
290MM x 235MM | 32PP
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If You See A Lion
Karl Newson & Andrea Stegmaier
A devious and poorly disguised Lion tells
the reader about a story that used to be in
this book until a lion ate it all. While
monologuing, a brave rabbit tries to
confront him. Can one brave little rabbit
save all the storybook characters?
290MM x 235MM | 32PP
Penelope Strudel
Brendan Kearney
It’s Penelope Strudel’s birthday! Her Uncle
Derek Custard has hidden her
birthday surprise somewhere in Custard
Manor and it’s up to you to help Penelope
find it. Can you help Penelope track it down
before the pesky puffins get there first?
Follow the clues, crack the codes and help
Penelope on her great birthday treasure
chase!
260MM x 260MM | 48PP
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A Home That Means the World
Victoria Turnbull
One day, a weaver ant family’s world is
turned upside down when their home is
destroyed. With only a few belongings on
their backs, they set off in search of a new
one, meeting many creatures on the way.
Some are kind, some are not so kind.
Some of the places are warm, some are
cold, but none feel quite right. Will the
weavers find a new place they can call
home?
275MM x 240MM | 32PP
My Beautiful Voice
Joseph Coelho & Allison Colpoys
From the duo behind If All The World Were
comes a story about a magical teacher who
inspires the shyest child to discover their
voice through poetry.
Not only do they find they’ve had a
powerful voice all along, but it is one that
everyone in the class wants to hear.
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Race Cars
Jenny Devenny & Charnaie Gordon
A children’s book about white privilege. It
was created to serve as a springboard for
parents and educators to facilitate tough
conversations with their kids about race,
privilege and oppression. Written by a
social worker with experience of anti-bias
training, Race Cars tells the story of 2 best
friends, a white car and a black car, that
have different experiences and face
different rules while entering the same race.
270MM x 215MM | 48PP
Thank You
Joseph Coelho & Sam Usher
Tatenda says thank you every day,
wherever he can. But lately, it seems no one
can hear his thank yous: their heads are too
foggy with worry. So Tatenda decides to
say his biggest 'Thank you' ever. He stands
on tiptoe, brings his arms down like a huge
rainbow… and this time, his thank you
helps the whole community feel better!
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Alex & Bee

Mike Henson
Alex and Bee are best friends. Alex is all
noise and energy, enthusiasm and speed.
Bee is quiet and careful, considered and
slow. But because of their differences, they
are perfect together; always there to help
each other through quiet discovery and
noisy adventure.
One night, Bee secretly eats Alex’s
chocolate and doesn’t tell him. Alex spies
footprints and starts to hunt for the
chocolate thief.

Little Brown Bear: It’s Okay to Need a Friend / It’s Okay to Make Mistakes 250MM x 250MM | 32PP

Anneliesdraws
Children will learn personal and social skills with this new series, focused on developing emotional
intelligence. Discover how to be a good friend by learning to be a good listener and to pay attention
to feelings. Develop self-confidence and a growth mindset in It’s Okay to Make Mistakes.

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A Little Bit of Courage / A Little Bit Different Let’s Tell A Story

Claire Alexander Create your own unique story in these build-your-own adventure books. Kids are given prompts to
The Ploofers are back for a second adventure in A Little Bit of Courage. With a subtle yet powerful create their own adventure and encouraged to make it as silly as possible. With loads of options to
message on overcoming anxiety and finding the courage to live life to its fullest, watch as the Ploofers choose from, each retelling is unique.
find the courage to try something new. 275MM x 250MM | 32PP
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Kid Christmas
David Litchfield
Find out how Father Christmas came to be
in this heart-warming story from the author
of The Bear and the Piano. Santa is 7 years
old and busy working in a toyshop. But this
isn’t just any toyshop... it has a little bit of
magic, for toy-maker Hans and his elves are
mysteriously able to tell which toy would
make a child truly happy. When Santa sees
a child peering longingly through the
window he has an idea of how to cheer up
children everywhere, for one night every
year.
300MM x 220MM | 40PP
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Once Upon A Mermaid’s Tail
Beatrice Blue
A beautiful story of friendship and
protecting the oceans. Theodore has a little
boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He
loves nothing better than discovering a new
fish for his collection. But one day, he finds
something he's never seen before: a tiny
creature in a beautiful shell. Ignoring the
voice that tells him to leave her alone, he
takes her home, but in a tank she gets
weaker and weaker. Can Theodore learn
that the creature belongs in the ocean,
before it's too late?
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Creatures Great & Small: Fluffles
Vita Murrow & Rachel Qiuqi Li
In this new series, based on real-life animal
stories, discover that not all heroes wear
capes. Some have four legs, a wet nose,
and a wild heart.
One day, Fluffles and his friends noticed
bush fires starting in the outback. There
was nowhere to escape so they climbed
up, up, up into the trees to wait it out until
the ashes cooled. Based on the koalas who
survived the Outback wildfires in Australia.
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Creatures Great & Small: Onyx
Vita Murrow & Anneli Bray
In this new series, based on real-life animal
stories, discover that not all heroes wear
capes. Some have four legs, a wet nose,
and a wild heart.
Onyx is the runt of the litter, but as he
grows up he becomes the leader of a new
pack and teaches them a different way to
survive. Based on a true story of the wolves
in Yellowstone National Park.
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Wolf Girl
Jo Loring-Fisher
Sophy doesn’t know how to fit in. She tries
to talk at school but the words get stuck in
her throat and everyone laughs and
whispers behind her back. But one day,
an extraordinary thing happens… Sophy
is whisked away to a magical snowy land
where she meets a wolf and her cub. This
is a story of overcoming the isolating
feeling of being shy, finding friends and
most importantly, finding your voice.
235MM x 276MM | 40PP
Here Be Dragons
Susannah Lloyd & Paddy Donnelly
This book is about a knight on a mission:
to find and slay a dragon. The other
knights have told him that there's no such
thing as dragons, but he doesn't care. For
he has a map, and the map says: "HERE
BE DRAGONS."
Young readers will love spotting the
dragon in the background in this laugh-
out-loud story from the author of This
Book Can Read Your Mind.
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Fairytale Land
Kate Davies & Lucille Clerc
Once upon a time, there was a magical
land where all the fairytale characters lived.
Open this immersive anthology to read
their stories and explore their
neighbourhood. Drop into Hansel and
Gretel’s cottage, explore the palace from
Beauty and the Beast, and dive deep
under the sea with the Little Mermaid. A
stunning gift book with beautiful artwork
and mesmerising stories to pore over for
hours.
341MM x 298MM | 112PP
A Natural History of Magick
Poppy David & Jessica Roux
A beautifully illustrated scrapbook that acts
like a natural history of magic, compiled
100 years ago by the renowned naturalist
Professor Gesner. The book features
sketches made by Professor Gesner and
details about the secret role of magic
throughout history and across the world.
From how to harness energy given off by a
full moon, to what ingredients are needed
to make the perfect truth serum.
265MM x 304MM | 64PP
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A Book Full of Bedtime Stories
Angela McAllister & Anna Shepeta
Look forward to bedtime with this beautiful
treasury of 50 bedtime stories, each the
perfect length to read aloud. This richly
illustrated compendium collects magical
tales from around the world, including The
Sword in the Stone, Tsar Trajan’s Ears, The
Emperor’s New Clothes, The Moon Maiden
and Aladdin.
275MM x 240MM | 128PP
The Grumpy Fairies
Bethan Stevens
Deep in the darkest forests, under rustling
leaves, live the fairies. You probably think
that fairies are good, kind and sweet. Well,
a lot of them are. But I'm sorry to tell you
that some of the fairies, particularly the
littlest ones, are GRUMPY. There's a goblin
about, and grumpy fairies happen to be a
goblin's favourite food… This wonderful,
funny debut will bring a smile to the
smallest (and grumpiest) of children.
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Friends Change the World 247MM x 220MM | 32PP

Zoe Tucker & Mark Wang / Salini Perera

This series tells the stories of friends and the power that strong friendships bring. Discover the story be-
hind two of the biggest bands in the world: the Beatles and the Supremes.

Explore the lives of remarkable people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists, with the
bestselling series Little People, Big Dreams! This empowering series offers inspirational messages to
children of all ages in a range of formats. With 51 titles published and another 16 being published in
2021, this is an unstoppable brand. Published in over 22 languages and over 3 million copies sold in
worldwide!
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Delightfully Different Dilly
Elizabeth Dale & Liam Darcy
A touching and heart warming story of
Dilly, a little penguin who is different. When
the adults aren't sure of her way of doing
things, Dilly's friends stand up for her,
convincing the adults that positive change
is good.
275MM x 250MM | 24PP
The Moose Fairy
Steve Smallman
Moose wants to join The Secret Fairy Club,
but when he arrives he realises that
everyone else is… little! Moose completes
all the club tasks, but the members say he
just doesn't fit in.
A funny and touching picture book with a
positive message about being kind and
accepting those who are different from
ourselves.
275MM x 250MM | 24PP
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Animal Stories for All Seasons
Join four sweet animal characters and learn
about the changing seasons in this
illustrated treasury. Combines delightful
stories with seasonal activities and
discussion points for further learning.
Also available as four individual titles.
253MM x 230MM | 96PP
Gerald Needs a Friend
Robin Boyden
A fun, heartfelt new picture book about the
power of making friends.
Gerald lives alone. He has everything he
needs. Every day is the same, and that suits
Gerald just fine. Until one day, when an
amazing travelling market comes to town!
Gerald has so much fun playing with the
two mice that run it that he forgets all about
his routine. Can Gerald learn that having
everything you need is no fun unless you
have someone to share it with?
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Inside Animals
Explore the inner workings of over 20
incredible creatures, from the bony to the
brainy, the brawny and bizarre. Featuring
mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish,
insects, spiders and other invertebrates,
children will be fascinated as they turn the
page to uncover what happens beneath
the surface. Kaleidoscope of Creatures
The animal kingdom is explored like never
before in this richly detailed natural history
book, bursting with life and colour.
Discover why some animals are stripy and
others are spotty. This is a beautifully
illustrated first look at the colourful
and kaleidoscopic world of animals
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for young children.

Invented by Animals
Meet real animals who inspired every day 303MM x 236MM | 64PP
things. Humans think they invent
everything, but the fact is, us animals have
invented ways to solve problems, make
unbelievable materials, and survive on our
own for millions of years. In this book you
will meet the animal inventors who have
shared their super inventing powers to
make amazing things for humans and learn
all about biomimetics.

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The Secret Life of Bees The Dinosaur Awards

A beautiful non-fiction guide to bees and Celebrate 50 of the most amazing
the great outdoors, with additional fictional dinosaurs in this pre-historic prize-giving
narrative. Imparts the next generation with ceremony. From the smallest to the biggest
a love of nature and everything in it. and the pointiest talons to the stompiest
feet, this book introduces you to the crème-
de-la-crème of dinosaurs. With humorous
Also available The Secret Life of Trees descriptions and
artwork, this is a
funny take on
everyone’s favourite
prehistoric
creatures.
Also available
People Awards &
290MM x 235MM | 48PP Animal Awards

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The World’s Most Pointless Animals My First Book of Dinosaur

A witty, quirky, colourfully-illustrated book
featuring some very silly animals. With a
humorous tone throughout, it contains
funny labelled diagrams and some
excellent made-up Latin names (n.b. the
jellyfish’s scientific name is not actually
wibblious wobblious ouchii…) but,
importantly, it conveys genuinely
fascinating facts about these animals, who
are perhaps not so pointless after all.
Comparisons
Discover all about your favourite prehistoric
creatures. Readers can compare the fastest
dinosaurs with today’s speediest animals,
discover which teeny dinos size up with our
pets, and find out just how much an
Argentinosaurus ate – and pooped!
Also available My First Book of
Comparisons

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Busy Spring
After a long sleepy winter, the trees,
flowers and animals are getting ready for a
busy spring. Discover all the different ways
nature wakes up when spring arrives in this
fresh and fun story of a family exploring
their garden. With further non-fiction
information about animals and plants at
the back, this picture book is the perfect
introduction to the science behind spring.
290MM x 235MM | 32PP
North Pole, South Pole
A beautifully illustrated guide with a fun
and innovative flip book format that allows
the reader to explore and compare the two
poles.
Find out which animals live in the Arctic and
Antarctic, what the weather and climate is
like and the effect global warming is
having.
296MM x 235MM | 64PP
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World of Wonder: The Deep Blue
Swim through tropical seas and dive into
the darkest depths of the ocean to discover
Earth's diverse and delicate ocean
ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to
mysterious deep-sea trenches, this lyrical
picture book takes the reader on an
amazing journey.
Also available World of Wonder Mountains
290MM x 235MM | 64PP
Animal BFFs
Even animals have best friends. Someone
that’s always there for them through thick
and thin, to help them out with all of the
usual things that friends do. You know, like
picking fleas off your back, letting you know
when a lion is about to make you its dinner
and helping you hunt down some tasty
prey. The animal kingdom is full of odd
couples that prove that sometimes it’s
better to be together!
Also available The Not Bad Animals
253MM x 185MM | 160PP
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Climate Change and How We’ll Fix It The Story of Climate Change
We know what we need to do – so why Discover all the causes of global warming,
don’t we just sort out climate change? the effect that it has on our world and what
Many kids (and quite a few adults) have can be done to solve the climate
asked the question; this book will answer emergency. Fact-filled text by Catherine
it, with a positive but realistic vision of what Barr and engaging artwork from Amy
the solution to our global crisis looks like. Husband take us through history, from the
Facing the challenges of climate change creation of Earth’s atmosphere, to the
involves all of us. This book offers children beginnings of man-made climate change,
truth without despair, hope without right up to modern-day alternatives for
deception, and a road map to a better green energy.
future.

The latest title in our successful Story of

series.

250MM x 195MM | 64PP

275MM x 240MM | 40PP

What On Earth? The Environment

Part of the established What on Earth?
series, this is an essential introduction to
the environment, helping children to
understand the natural world around them
and giving them the knowledge to help
take care of it.

Also available Trees, Water, Wind, Bees,

Birds, Robots

Nature Heroes series

240MM x 18\5MM | 64PP
This narrative non-fiction series provides an engaging and simple introduction to birds, insects, (and
other subjects)! The Nature Heroes club is a group of friends who all have a passion for different
things relating to the natural world. It aims to provide children with a wider understanding of what you
can be, what you can see and what you can do to be part of something bigger than you.

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The Everyday Workings of Machines
How does a train stay on the tracks? What’s
going on inside a pogo stick? How do
cranes work? And what happens when you
flush a toilet? These and many more
important questions are answered in this
fascinating book. From toasters and
telephones to hovercrafts and robots – the
inner workings of machines big and small
are brought to light using a stunning mix of
cross-sections, close-ups and cutaways.
Also available The Everyday Journeys of
Ordinary Things
297MM x 250MM | 48PP
Experiment with Engineering
Science isn’t limited to the classroom – it
can be found out in the garden, cooked up
in the kitchen and brought to life with
paper and paints! This photographic series
of experiments and projects features clear,
step-by-step instructions and a fresh,
contemporary design, with an emphasis on
fun, achievable experiments to give kids
hands-on experiences
Also available Outdoor Science & Kitchen
Science
246MM x 190MM | 80PP
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You and Your Strange Brain
An unusual mix of surprising science,
history, natural world examples, cultural
amusement and astonishing stories all
focused on brains, intelligence and
learning in humans and other animals.
270MM x 210MM | 80PP
Leeches, Wee, and a Hole in the Head
Learn about ancient civilizations, the
evolution of science and what life was like
in the past - all through the lens of medicine
through the ages. From leeches and frogs
to electrocution, gross and funny text links
to science and history curriculums, while
the quirky illustrations help to bridge the
gap between education and entertainment.
290MM x 210MM | 64PP
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That’s A Job? I Like Space
The perfect first guide for children who
love space and want to work in this area
when they grow up. With a variety of
careers covered, including astronaut,
scientist, sci-fi writer, astronomer,
engineer, and architect, this book is sure to
inspire children’s ambitions and get them
excited for their futures. Aimed at space-
loving readers aged 7 and older, the
illustrated narrative approach tells the story
of each career and helps introduce
children to the world of work in a playful,
engaging way.
Also available Animals, Outdoors, & Sports
297MM x 250MM | 48PP
That’s A Job? I Like Art
The perfect first guide for children who love
art and want to discover the careers they
could have. With a variety of careers
covered, from jobs in design, museums and
galleries, teaching and more, this book is
sure to inspire children’s ambitions and get
them excited for their futures. Aimed at art-
loving readers aged 7+, the illustrated
narrative approach tells the story of each
career and helps introduce children to the
world of work in a playful, engaging way.
Also available Animals, Outdoors, & Sports
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The Human Race
We are always striving to be the first, the
fastest, the best – be it at sports or
technology. This book explores every kind
of human achievement. Split into four
chapters, the book begins by exploring
physical achievements, moving to
exploring ground-breaking journeys and
expeditions, while the transport chapter
includes the fascinating story of flight and
the race to reach the moon. The final
chapter explores science and technology.
225MM x 300MM | 64PP
Football Atlas
Go on a journey across the globe and onto
the pitch to learn about the world of
football. A comprehensive and inclusive
exploration of football, covering players,
teams, stadiums and competitions across
the world.
Publishing in time for the postponed Euro
2020 Championship.
290MM x 235MM | 64PP
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Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures
Go on a record-breaking trip around the
world and learn about the most extreme
creatures, sublime places, and the most
incredible feats of human endurance. From
racing against the cheetah in Botswana to
white water rafting along the world’s
highest river in Tibet, these 30 adventures
will take armchair travellers on a rip-
roaring ride.
The sixth adventure in the Atlas of
Adventures series
370MM x 272MM | 96PP
Norsologica
Uncover the colourful lives of 50 powerful
gods and goddesses, monsters, and
mythical lands as you journey back in time
with this exquisite anthology of Norse
Mythology, like no other. With startlingly
beautiful portraits and authoritative text on
their attributes and history.
Also available Mythologica
340MM x 280MM | 112PP
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Atlas of Lost Kingdoms
On this quest around the world, you will
find lost kingdoms, islands, even continents
that people have searched for for millennia
and are now only known of through stories
and myths.
All of these places have been believed to
exist by a people or a group of peoples at
some point in history, but none of them, in
recent times at least, have been found and
explored. Many people still believe them to
exist, so why not try and find them?
310MM x 256MM | 96PP
The World Around Me
A beautifully illustrated concertina book
that takes the reader on a journey around
the world. One side travels through diverse
cultures and landmarks in many different
countries, while the other side explores the
amazing diversity of nature around the
world.
320MM x 250MM | 20PP
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World Politics in 100 Words

Discover the world of politics with this
collection of 100 words, each explained in
just 100 words. Complicated concepts are
broken down into bite-sized nuggets –
perfect for anyone aged 7 to 70. Stunning
illustrations capture the essence of each
word making this a beautiful guide to be
enjoyed again and again.

Also available Ancient World in 100 Words.

Art and Inventions coming in 2021!

290MM x 235MM | 112PP

A Quick History of Money / Politics 224MM x 171MM | 128PP

A new non-fiction series that explains important topics in a fun, humorous way. Why is a £5 note worth
£5? Where do coins come from? What do banks actually do? All this and so much more is answered in
A Quick History of Money. Money might sound serious, but the history of buying, selling, saving and
stealing is full of crazy stories and unbelievable facts. The latest in the Quick Histories series proves that The Encyclopaedia of Unbelievable
while it might make the world go round, money sure is funny. Facts
What do you think of when you hear ‘politics’? Is it grey-haired men in suits, shouting at each other in a Test your knowledge with more than 400
weird room? Well, you’re partly right… but there’s also a whole lot of crazy stories and weird history in perplexing questions to bamboozle and
the political world. A Quick History of Politics takes a look at the silly side of government from plutocrats delight trivia buffs both young and old. The
to people power, and also explains the important stuff, like suffrage, elections and getting your voice facts are split out into 10 chapters,
heard. Readers will discover the women who used ju-jitsu to campaign for equal rights, the dictator including: The Human Body, Space,
who banned beards, and the rhino that became a council member in Brazil. Animals, History, The Natural World, Art
and Entertainment, and Science and
Technology. Written in simple, easy-to-
understand language by author Jane
Wilsher, this stunning visual encyclopaedia
is ideal for fact-loving kids and a perfect
excuse to bring the family together for
some trivia fun.

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The Birthday Almanac
What does your star sign mean? What are
your birth crystals, flowers and lucky
talismans? How can you celebrate
birthdays in harmony with your astrological
calendar? Find out all this and more in this
birthday-tastic book celebrating the most
exciting day of the year and the special
meanings behind it.
276MM x 235MM | 96PP
How to Spot A Mum
A tongue-in-cheek tribute and ode to all
mums, everywhere. Young readers aged 5+
and parents alike can learn all about mums,
from what they are (super-humans!), to
some of the special skills they have,
including detecting fibs, solving mysteries
and conflict resolution. This beautifully
illustrated book is the perfect ‘Spotter’s
Guide’ to mothers and includes fun profiles
of different types of mum – from the Chatty
Mum who’s always got a story to the Rebel
Mum who never reads the instructions.
240MM x 195MM | 32PP
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Lore of the Wild
Did you know that people used to believe
that rabbits’ ears would twitch in the
direction of a thunderstorm? That lilies
could be used as fairy lamps? And that
taking dandelions into the house would
make you wet the bed? Containing natural
folklore and wild wisdom from all around
the world, this book provides for
appreciation of different cultures, as well
as an engagement with the beauty of the
natural environment.
340MM x 280MM | 80PP
Strange But True: The Future
Have you ever wondered about or
imagined what the future may look like?
This book is for you. You’ll explore 10 ways
in which technology could change our
world and decide what type of
future you want to live in.
Discover how likely these
amazing futures will be,
according to the scientists
working on making them
reality. Which strange
Visions of the future
do you hope to be
true?
276MM x 235MM |
128PP
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Journey to the Last River
This thrilling adventure into the Amazon
begins with a map discovered in the Royal
Geographical Society showing a river that
has been mysteriously rubbed out. It leads
the Unknown Adventurer and his
companion Bibi into a search for this ‘last
river’. The gripping story features
encounters with caiman and anacondas,
incredible flora and fauna, survival tips and
much, much more. The first title in a new
series of spin-off adventures from the Lost
Book of Adventure.
205MM x 265MM | 128PP
Rescuing Titanic
This beautiful book tells the detailed story
of the Carpathia and its heroic journey
rescuing passengers from the Titanic.
Along the journey you will learn all about
Morse code, how the ships found each
other and the details of exactly what
happened on this cold and fateful night.
The illustrations set the scene and take the
reader into the frozen eerie night in the
North Atlantic. Beautiful full bleed
illustration and vignettes give great detail
about how everyone on the ship made their
own contribution and showed true bravery.
290MM x 235MM | 80PP
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It’s OK Not To Be OK
It's OK not to be OK acknowledges and
explores common mental health disorders
such as depression, eating disorders and
anxiety. Get the low down on these issues,
why they happen and discover ways of
looking after mental health in our fast-
moving world.
This book will help children and young
people develop the resilience to cope with
whatever life throws at them and grow into
well-rounded, healthy adults.
240MM x 195MM | 64PP
Own Your Period
A book focused entirely on periods,
helping young readers understand their
bodies, hormones and emotions. This
sensitive, detailed book will provide all the
facts, feelings and frustrations about living
with periods. By providing period facts in a
friendly accessible way, they can feel more
comfortable in their skin during such a
tough time of change.
210MM x 160MM | 96PP
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This Book Is Feminist
A vibrantly illustrated introduction to
intersectional feminism for preteens and
teens, This Book is Feminist explores the
history and meaning of the movement
through 20 reasons feminism improves
life for everyone. By exploring who has
been left out, author Jamia Wilson makes
sure everybody is included. You will close
the book with an understanding that history
and culture play a role in shaping systems
of power and of what we can do with
our strengths, community and values to
help change course when needed.
198MM x 129MM | 160PP
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Can We Talk About Consent?
A fresh and frank approach to the topic of
relationships and respect, providing
essential understanding for boys and girls.
Consent is a powerful word, but not
everyone understands exactly what it
means. With honest explanations by
experienced sex and relationships educator
Justin Hancock and Fuchsia MacAree’s
striking illustrations, this clear and stylish
guide to respecting ourselves and others
makes a valuable handbook for readers
aged 14 years and older.
198MM x 129MM | 160PP
This Book Is Anti-Racist Journal
A new journal to accompany the New York
Times bestseller This Book is Anti Racist.
Within the pages you’ll find new reflections,
prompts and 40 activities, as well as familiar
information. There’s space to learn and
grow through activities centred around
identity, history, family history, disruption,
self-care, privilege, art expression, and
much more. This is your must-have anti-
racist toolkit.
200MM x 142MM | 96PP
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Be A Writer Every Day
365 writing activities— one for each day of
the year. Packed full of playful prompts
and imaginative step-by-steps, this book is
designed to unleash creativity and nurture
the writer within.
Also available Be An Artist Every Day
210MM x 148MM | 144PP
50 Maps of the World
Travel around the world without ever
leaving your chair and learn everything you
ever wanted to know about countries near
and far. From Argentina to New Zealand
prepare for a journey like no other, lavishly
illustrated and annotated with key cultural
icons, from famous people and inventions
to events, food and monuments.
Also available 50 Maps of the World
Activity Book
340MM x 280MM | 112PP
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Make Your Own Graphic Novel
Learn to make your own graphic novels
with this guide to everything you need to
know. With tips and tricks for drawing and
writing, this is a must-have guide to
creating your own stories. Includes a
stencil.
216MM x 260MM | 64PP
Brief History of Underwear
From bloomers to boxers, everyone wears
underwear! One part humour, one part
history, explore the evolution of fashion's most
unmentionable garment. Interact with the
reveal wheel on the cover to see underwear
through the ages, then open the book to learn
which ruler was buried with over 100 pairs of
underwear, how people kept their underclothes
from falling off before elastic was invented, and
much more!
229MM x 152MM | 48PP
Yoga Animals on the Seashore
Discover a range of simple yoga poses and
mindfulness techniques through a gentle
narrative. Learn to stretch and balance at
the seaside with the animals.
Also available In the Forest
229MM x 229MM | 32PP
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Ancient World Magnified Spin to Survive

Explore the ancient civilisations and use
your magnifying glass to find all of the
hidden details in this intricate, illustrated
search-and-find book. Packed with over
200 things to spot, discover how people
from these vanished civilisations lived and
how their societies evolved. Explore the
lives of ancient Greek Gods, meet powerful
gladiators from ancient Rome, and uncover
the mystery of the Aztecs.
A game in a book! Decide your destiny with a
pop-out fortune spinner and 25 story
outcomes.
After an emergency landing, you become lost
in the mountains. You must decide which route
to take and which dangers to face. One bad
decision could lead to disaster… Have you got
what it takes to survive?
310MM x 256MM | 64PP | REMOVABLE SPINNER IN COVER

Latest title in the successful Magnified

310MM x 256MM | 48PP | MAGNIFYING GLASS IN

COVER

Illumisaurus
Explore the prehistoric world of the
dinosaurs with your magic three-colour
lens. Use the green lens to see the different
prehistoric habitats, the blue to reveal the
epic plants and creatures found there, and
the red lens to meet the most amazing
dinosaurs from the Jurassic, Triassic, and
Cretaceous periods.

The latest instalment in our hugely

successful Illumi series.

340MM x 280MM | 64PP | 3 COLOUR ACETATE LENS

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Story Orchestra
The Story Orchestra takes on opera! The
Magic Flute is one of the best and most
influential operas in all of history. It is an
operatic fairy tale for children – and a
perfect introduction to classical music.
The prince is chased into the forest by a
dragon. He is rescued by three fairies who
belong to the Queen of the Night. The
prince sees a vision, and falls in love with
the Queen of the Night’s daughter, who
has been captured by an evil sorcerer. He
sets out to find her and is given a magic
flute as a way of charming people and
animals. Adventure awaits...

265MM x 304MM | 24PP | 10 SOUND CLIPS

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Hydraulic Science
An interactive guide that looks at the
history and science behind different
applications of hydraulic technology and
gives readers the opportunity to build their
own hydraulic-powered digger.
240MM x 267MM | 48PP | MODEL PIECES AND
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
Magnetic Science
An interactive guide that looks at the
history and science behind different
applications of magnetic technology and
gives readers the opportunity to build their
own working maglev train.
240MM x 267MM | 48PP | MODEL PIECES AND MAG-
NETIC COMPONENTS
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Your World Through A Telescope
Take a close-up look at objects in the sky
with a build-your-own telescope and star
planetarium. With detailed illustrations and
educational text, this kit is perfect for kids
who are always dreaming of the stars.
240MM x 267MM | 48PP | TELESCOPE MODEL PIECES
The Science of series
Discover the science behind how we see, hear, and the games that we play.
Each book comes with 20 projects and several models, as well as a booklet
with fascinating facts and fun illustrations. As the book introduces the basic
science concepts, readers are presented with projects and experiments that
make them come to life.
240MM x 267MM | 48PP | MODEL PIECES AND COMPO-
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Busy Builders: Pirate Ship Atlas of series

This fascinating, 32-page book gives an Ancient Rome, Imperial China, Incas and Aztecs
insight into pirate life and everything you -explore the fascinating legacy of these and
can find on a pirate ship. It comes with its many other civilisations in this enchanting
own pirate ship scene with punch-out and book, then build your own spinning globe from
slot-together models, including a ship, the kit to locate them in the context of today’s
pirates, sea-creatures and much more. world. Past wonders and everyday life are
dramatically brought to life by evocative
artwork that is matched in style by the globe
model pieces, creating a stunning object to
explore and display.

Also available Atlas of Space

325MM x 210MM| 48PP | CARD MODEL PIECES

250MM x 180MM | 32PP | PIRATE SHIP MODEL AND
PIECES

Build The Fire Truck

Build and Discover series
The latest title in our successful Build A
series focusses on fire trucks and other An in-depth guide to the world
emergency vehicles. Learn all about the of dinosaurs and creepy
emergency services and the different crawlies. With simple, slot
vehicles they use, then build your very own together moving models that
1.5 foot fire truck! focus on the unique
movement of these creatures.
Includes 3 wind-up motors to
make your models move.

363MM x 192MM | 32PP | MODEL PIECES OF FIRE TRUCK 240MM x 140MM | 64PP | MODEL PIECES AND WIND-UP MOTORS

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Build Your Own Science Museum
You have received a crate of rare scientific
objects from around the world, and it’s up
to you to place them in the correct rooms!
Follow the instructions to create five
amazing pop-ups and assemble the
objects in a series of exhibition spaces in
the museum. Learn about everything from
space rockets to the human body.
Also available Dinosaur Museum and
History Museum
260MM x 281MM | 24PP | 5 POP OUT OBJECTS TO
BUILD
Dig and Discover series
Explore detailed, busy scenes from history, then get hands-on with the scratch off layers. Spot ancient
objects in bustling scenes from history, then uncover those same items thousands of years later, on an
archaeological dig. Find precious jewels, famous artefacts and prehistoric fossils and more, in this
young history series.
290MM x 235MM | 26PP | SCRATCH AWAY MAGIC
INK
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Magic Flashlight
Children will love exploring the ocean,
forest and jungle after dark with this
revealing series. Use the die-cut
mechanism to shine your flashlight over
different dark scenes, and see the animals
magically illuminated. Packed with
information, humour and beautifully vivid
illustrations, the Magic Flashlight series
uses an ingenious mechanism that reveals
different parts of a scene as readers move
their ‘flashlight’, providing hours of
fascination and learning.
320MM x 236MM | 24PP | DIE-CUT WINDOWS AND
FLASHLIGHT MECHANISM
Let’s Go into the Centre of the Earth
Follow Allie, Ollie and their dog, Yowzer, as
they discover all sorts of wonders in this
entertaining journey into the centre of the
Earth. Each layer uncovers a different level
as the characters travel down underground
and see the animals, objects and artefacts
that can be found there. It offers 5+ readers
a tactile and visually interesting way of
learning about the world around them.
Also available Rainforest, Ocean,
Dinosaurs, Space, & History
340MM x 210MM | 23PP | MULTI-LAYERED WITH DIE
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Life Size Series Making History Series

A new series exploring the incredible lives Discover the history of these amazing
of prehistoric creatures, from sabretooth engineering feats in this new model series.
tigers and dinosaurs to buzzsaw sharks. Uncover the story of the Titanic, the Mars
Bring the amazing world of prehistoric Rover, and the Golden Gate Bridge and
mammals alive with this book of life-size then build your very own model. Complete
illustrations and accompanying life-size with cut aways to reveal the inner workings
head models. Build a life-size sabretooth of these amazing structures.
tiger skull and marvel at the size of these
predators.
Also available Prehistoric Oceans &
Dinosaurs

347MM x 217MM | 64PP | MODEL PIECES

267MM x 240MM | 48PP | MODEL PIECES

Squishy Human Body

Take the journey of a lifetime and enter the
world of the human body, complete with
organs, muscles, and bones to dissect and
inspect!

Includes a human body model and stand,

9 squishy organs, forceps and tweezers to
operate with, an instruction sheet and an
organiser that helps you learn all about the
human body.

Biggest Longest Tallest Fastest series

Some books give you big. Others give you bigger. This one gives you biggest! With innovative double
gatefolds that unfold twice, both vertically and horizontally, these giants are literally bursting out of the
330MM x 177MM | 24PP | HUMAN BODY MODEL
page. Gatefolds are accompanied by a wealth of flaps to open and explore. Combined with beautiful
illustrations and informative text, it adds up to a comparisons book that goes further than the rest.

307MM x 247MM | 80PP | FLAPS AND GATEFOLDS

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A World Full of Animals
Learn to draw over 150 animals from
around the world in this cute drawing
activity book. With over 40 sticks and a
double sided poster, there is so much fun
to be had.
279MM x 216MM | 96PP | STICKER SHEETS AND
POSTER
Ice Dyeing: The Coolest Tie-Dye Kit
The perfect kit with everything you need to
create brightly tie-dyed fabric using the ice-
drying technique. Includes powdered due
in two colours, a spoon, and fabric, as well
as lots of tips for creating textures and
patterns and mixing your own colours.
247MM x 196MM | 32PP | BOX WITH TIE-DYE
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Parp!
This simple but incredibly funny story will
bring delight to toddlers and their parents!
A group of animals enter a lift, at each floor
one of them parps, producing a really
pongy whiff! But who did it? As each animal
exits the lift it slowly becomes clearer who
the ‘parper’ might be! This sturdy board
book includes pull-out sliders, which reveal
extra story details –whether it’s the giraffe’s
incredibly long neck or the mystery parp
culprit!
180MM x 180MM | 24PP | BOARD WITH SLIDERS
My Little Forest
Join owl as he flies through the forest at
night time gathering his friends for his
birthday party. As you turn the page, you
find a new character to press out and take
through the rest of the story. On the last
spread, all the cut out characters come
together in a party scene.
230MM x 210MM | 12PP | BOARD WITH 5 PRESS OUT
MODELS
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First Animals
A fresh and funny first concept board book
with colourful and striking illustrations from
Emmy award winning production artist, Nik
Ilic. This bold board book provides
genuinely FUN early learning, guaranteed
to be enjoyed by children and parents
alike.

Coming soon My First Colours & Numbers

Trace A Shape series 150MM x 150MM | 26PP | BOARD BOOK

This innovative format is the perfect thing to get kids thinking about shapes. They will love seeing parts
of the illustration poke through the page, and flipping the cut-out that fits around it, leaving a matching
hole in the opposite page.

178MM x 178MM | 16PP | BOARD BOOK WITH DIE-CUTS & RAISED SHAPES

Touch and Feel - Who Am I?

Who am I? Farm introduces babies and
toddlers to farm animals through touch-and
feel tactile textures, and bright, friendly
illustrations. A great introduction for babies
and toddlers to much-loved farm animals.
Each die-cut reveals a different texture for
little hands to stroke and explore, from a
woolly sheep to a fluffy duck.

178MM x 178MM | 16PP | BOARD BOOK WITH TEX-

5 Wild Series
TURED SPOTS & DIE-CUTS
This innovative board book series uses colourful spreads with sliding discs to introduce young children
to basic shapes, numbers, animals and the world around them. Young readers can look at the bold
scenes, listen to the gently rhyming text and trace their fingers over the shapes, which helps to develop
their motor skills.
Also available Shapes & Numbers
218MM x 218MM | 10PP | BOARD BOOK WITH SLIDING
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The Great Unicorn Search Young, Gifted, and Black

Lift the flat, pull the tabs, and open the pop- Introduce your baby to Black excellence
up to help find Amelia’s unicorn! With with this lyrical board-book edition
loveable characters and amusing stories, of Young, Gifted and Black. Includes a
this is a brand new series of board books mirror at the back so young dreamers can
that provide an interactive reading see themselves next to their heroes.
experience that children will adore.
A collection of positive, yet simple,
affirmations to encourage the next
178MM x 178MM | 12PP | BOARD BOOK WITH generation. Highlighting the talent of Black
FLAPS, SLIDERS, & POP-UP
leaders and changemakers from around
the world, young dreamers will develop
confidence, self-assurance, and self-belief.

167MM x 167MM | 20PP | BOARD BOOK

Flap Flap: What Is Daddy Going to

Do?
With sturdy flaps to aid hand-eye co-
ordination and a question on each page to
prompt conversation between parent and
child, this bright, engaging board book is
the perfect exploration of the activities that
make up a baby or toddler’s day.

170MM x 170MM | 14PP | BOARD BOOK WITH LARGE

FLAPS

First 50 Facts series

This beautifully illustrated collection of fascinating facts about the world’s animals
has five different habitats to explore. With 25 flaps throughout the book, readers
can discover cutaway images, hidden animals or a fun surprise. Packed with facts
that children will love learning and repeating, this book is the perfect guide to the
diversity of animal life on earth.
307MM x 247MM | 12PP | BOARD BOOK WITH FLAPS
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Stop That Virus!
A timely new board book with bright, bold
artwork by Susanna Rumiz, introducing
children to the concept of immunology.
Stop that Virus is a topical, relevant board
book using Venetian movements that
change the scenes, creating a fun visual
experience that children will love
interacting with.
203MM x 203MM | 18PP | VENETIAN WINDOW
DEVICES
People Who Help Us
The People Who Help Us board book series introduces children to the important jobs that our carers
and key workers do –something which is now more important and timely than ever. The innovative
venetian window technology brings these characters to life and creates an engaging and lively story.
144MM x 144MM | 18PP | VENETIAN WINDOW DEVIC-
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All Change series
Using the large venetian blind format, this
seasonal series is fresh, bright, and
interactive. Count the Easter eggs, spot the
animals, and change the scenes as you turn
the pages.
Other titles include Christmas and
Halloween.
203MM x 203MM | 18PP | VENETIAN WINDOW DE-
Press-Out Shapes
Shapes helps curious toddlers learn about
the world around them. This sturdy board
book includes a pull-out slider with four fun
shapes: square, circle, star and triangle.
These bright and colourful shapes can be
used throughout the book to create fun
scenes and objects.
200MM x 200MM | 12PP | SLIDER WITH REMOVABLE
SHAPES
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Push and Pull: Larousse edition
On each page, push and pull the
animations to discover animals from all
over the world, from hamster to hippo and
from sheep to deer, while learning more
about where they live. A game of hide and
seek perfect for little hands!
150MM x 150MM | 10PP | BOARD WITH PUSH / PULL
PANELS
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I Can Be… series
The I Can Be A... series presents boys and girls with a range of exciting jobs to imagine doing when
they grow up, and models that are simple to build and lots of fun to play with. The narrow format is eye-
catching, and each book comes with 3 easy-to-make press-out card models embedded in the pages
250MM x 120MM | 14PP | BOARD WITH 3 PRESS-OUT MODELS
I Am A… series
Small hands and big imaginations will
delight in this charming board book
series, with its stylish, graphic
illustrations and exciting stories about
times in history. Readers can learn what
it was like to be a Viking, a Roman, an
ancient Greek or an Egyptian – then
press out the chunky card pieces from
their place on the page, and build easy-
to-make models.
250MM x 120MM | 14PP | BOARD WITH 3 PRESS-OUT
MODELS
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Step Into series

Introduces the classic stories of The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book and Alice in
Wonderland. With gentle, engaging text, beautiful illustrations, die cut and layered pages, all of which
encourage the reader to interact with the book and turn each page to delight in the increasingly
expansive spreads.
260MM x 185MM | 12PP | LAYERED BOARD BOOK

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Earth Friendly Me
26 things kids can do to care for the earth! Kids
can plant flowers for pollinating bees, make art
on scrap paper, share or swap old toys, and learn
about animals and their habitats. A handy index
provides an at-a-glance reference for the 26
things any member of the family can do to be a
more environmentally conscious citizen of the
earth.

229MM X 229MM | 36PP | CASED BOARD BOOK

Snuggles series
A series of board books for babies and toddlers, which feature the key routines of daily life and family. Let’s Celebrate You & Me
Each book features a different animal character, with gentle illustrations and inviting text to
complement the adorable novelty ears and board book format. From a very early age, children are
inundated with messages that can damage
Also available Sleepy Bunny & Hungry Puppy their self-esteem. Let's Celebrate You & Me
is there to remind kids that there are so
125MM x 125MM | 12PP | BOARD WITH CLOTH EARS many things to appreciate about ourselves,
including our bodies, skin, eyes, and hair,
as well as our inner qualities: our choices,
kindness, respect, and so much more.

229MM X 229MM | 36PP | CASED BOARD BOOK

What Can I Be?

A whole alphabet full of things girls and
boys can do when they grow up. Whether
they’re fascinated by animals, fire trucks,
teaching, dancing, or any other thing, kids
can grow up to be whatever they want! This
Ribbon Pull Tabs series book shows that there are no limits to what
a kid can pursue.
It’s the end of the day, and little bear doesn’t want to go to sleep… This new series illustrated by
Michelle Carlslund has four colourful ribbons that you can pull to discover hidden elements and is the
ideal companion for little ones when it is time to go to bed!
229MM X 229MM | 36PP | CASED BOARD BOOK
178MM x 178MM | 8PP | BOARD BOOK WITH SLIDERS

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