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Books to be published in March 2012

Down by the River – Very Special Friends
Written and illustrated by Jane Chapman

cover image Mouse is waiting by the river for her Special Friends. The clouds are drifting. The dragonflies are zipping by. Rabbit and Frog sit with Mouse while she waits. Turtle shares his picnic. It’s a lovely, sunny day for waiting, but all too soon the day is almost over. Where are Mouse's Special Friends?
Ages 3-7
280 x 260mm
32pp
HB
978 1 84895 304 8
£10.99

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Duck Says Don’t!
by Alison Ritchie & Hannah George
cover image Goose has gone on holiday and Duck is looking after her pond. But Duck is a bit TOO enthusiastic…
“No splashing! No fishing! No racing!” he quacks.
Soon Duck becomes very bossy and puts up signs EVERYWHERE! And all his friends start leaving…will bossy Duck learn his lesson before it’s too late?

 

  • A delightful story with a cast of amusing characters that children will love
  • Bold and brilliant illustrations by Hannah George, illustrator of BORIS’S BIG BOGEY
  • Written by Alison Ritchie, the author of the New York Times’ best-selling picture book ME AND MY DAD!

Ages 4-7
280 x 260mm
32pp
HB     
978 1 84895 297 3
£10.99

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Bright Stanley: Double Trouble
by Matt Buckingham
cover image Dennis is a little fish who wants a big adventure. His cousin Stanley says he is too small to join the big boy games. But when Stanley lands in trouble, it’s little Dennis who has all the big ideas!  
  • With shimmery golden foil throughout, this wonderful story is full of sparkle and fun
  • Sequel to bestselling BRIGHT STANLEY and BRIGHT STANLEY AND THE CAVE MONSTER
  • Wonderful story with bold and bright illustrations by Matt Buckingham
  • Simultaneous hardback and paperback publication

Ages 3-7
260 x 260mm
32pp

HB     978 1 84895 320 8
£10.99

PB     978 1 84895 321 5
£6.99

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It’s Potty Time!
by Tracey Corderoy & Caroline Pedler
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Newly released as a paperback

One, two, three, it’s time to wee,
Potties are the place to be!

Baby Bear is learning to use his new potty and Barnaby, his toy rabbit, is learning too! It’s sometimes rather trickybut Mummy knows what will help!

Ages 1-3
260 x 260mm
24pp
PB
978 1 84895 139 6
£6.99

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Books to be published in April 2012

Where’s My Teddy?
by Stephanie Stahl & Gail Yerrill

cover image It’s bedtime but Lily Mouse has lost her teddy.
“I can’t go to sleep without Teddy!” she squeaks. Lily looks everywhere. She has lots of surprises, but will she ever find Teddy?
  • Help Lily Mouse find Teddy in this fun lift-the-flap story
  • Children will love lifting the flaps and searching for Teddy in this wonderful interactive book
  • Beautiful illustrations by Gail Yerrill, illustrator of SANTA’S SPECIAL LETTER and THE FAIRY TALE WEDDING
Ages 1-4
250 x 230mm
16pp
BB with flaps
978 1 84895 296 6
£7.99

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The Monkey with a Bright Blue Bottom
by Steve Smallman & Nick Schon
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Newly released as a paperback & audio CD

When a mischievous monkey discovers a paintbox he has a brilliant idea, but things don’t go quite as monkey has planned…

Wittily narrated by Sophie Thompson, and Justin Fletcher, alias Mr Tumble.

  • Best-selling picture book in new audio format
  • From award-winning Steve Smallman, author of THE LAMB WHO CAME FOR DINNER
  • A great aid to improving reading skills, perfect for bedtime, for journeys or for listening together

Ages 4-7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB and audio CD
978 1 84895 282 9
£7.99

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A Little Fairy Magic
by Julia Hubery & Alison Edgson
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Newly released as a paperback

Little Phoebe Mouse loves her new fairy costume. “I’m a real fairy!” she cries, and spins and twirls her sparkly wand. Phoebe tries to fly but it’s a bit hard for a brand new fairy, so she decides to practise wishes. But can she really do fairy magic?

  • A heart-warming story with sparkling glitter on the cover and pages throughout
  • Soft, enchanting illustrations by Alison Edgson, illustrator of Red House Children’s Book award-winning title, YUCK! THAT’S NOT A MONSTER!
  • Written by Julia Hubery, the author of A FRIEND LIKE YOU

Ages 4-7
260 x 260mm
32pp

PB    
978 1 84895141 9
£6.99

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Books to be published in May 2012

My Dad
by Steve Smallman & Sean Julian

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All dads are different. They are clever, funny, brave, silly or simply wonderful.

But none is as special as your very own!

  • This warm and funny book is perfect for any child who simply adores their dad
  • With beautiful rhyming text by the award-winning Steve Smallman, author of best-selling picture books SMELLY PETER: THE GREAT PEA EATER and
    THE LAMB WHO CAME FOR DINNER
  • Perfect for Father’s Day and celebrating the special bond between father and child
Ages 3-7
280 x 260mm
32pp
HB
978 1 84895 317 8
£10.99

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Monty and Milli: The Totally Amazing Magic Trick!
by Tracey Corderoy & Tim Warnes
cover image Everything Monty does, Milli does too but Milli spoils everything and Monty has had enough. “I wish you’d turn into a Warty Toad then disappear!” he shouts.
Kazaam! Kazim! Kazoom!
Suddenly Milli is nowhere to be seen. Did Monty really make his little sister disappear?
  • A wonderful story for siblings to share with a magical surprise at the end
  • Written by Tracey Corderoy, the author of OH DYLAN! and THE LITTLE WHITE OWL
  • With rainbow glitter on the cover and exciting illustrations from award-winning illustrator Tim Warnes

Ages 4-7
280 x 260mm
32pp

HB     978 1 84895 306 2
£10.99

PB     978 1 84895 307 9
£5.99

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Mouse and the Moon
by M Christina Butler & Tina Macnaughton
cover image Before Little Harvest Mouse closes his eyes each night, he sings a lullaby to his very own moon. Then, one evening, the moon disappears. And Little Mouse discovers that he is not the only one looking for it… 
  • With beautiful soft illustrations and glitter on every page
  • By the author-illustrator team who created the bestselling Little Hedgehog books, ONE SNOWY NIGHT and ONE WINTER’S DAY
  • This beautiful book gently explores the importance of sharing and true friendship

Ages 3-7
280 x 260mm
32pp
HB
978 1 84895 308 6
£10.99

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Puppy Club – My Friendship Files
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This book is packed with puppy fun for everyone! Full of crafts, activities, quizzes and a brilliant puppy year planner. Plus there’s all you need to set up your very own puppy club.

It’s puppy party time!

  • A delightful friendship file filled with quizzes and activities
  • Packed with real photos of adorable puppies that any child would love to own
  • With elastic fastening to keep your secrets safe, this is the perfect gift for young puppy lovers
Ages 5-8
200 x 160mm
96pp
HB novelty
978 1 84895 326 0
£5.99

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