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Books to be published in February 2009

Me and My MumTime For BedSylvia and Bird     Silly GooseSuper Spud
Lullaby MoonFive Cheeky MonkeysMy Daddy and MeMy Mummy and Me


Books to be published in March 2009

When We're TogetherBabbity's Big Bad Mood    Little Bear's Big Jumper Three Horrid PigsHarris Finds His Feet

The Very Funny FrogThe Very Busy BearTen Chirpy Chicks


Books to be published in April 2009

    Sorry!Little Pip paperbackCrazy Sheep


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Books to be published in February 2009

Me and my Mum
by Alison Ritchie & Alison Edgson
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My mum is so special in every way.
I want to be just like my mummy one day!

Little Bear’s mum is so clever, she can do just about anything! She can roar and skate and swim like a fish, and she’s never afraid of the dark. But the thing she does best in all the world is holding her bear cub tight.

  • Beautiful, evocative illustrations
  • Perfect gift for Mother’s Day and for celebrating the special bond between mother and child
  • From the author-illustrator team of No. 1 New York Times Bestseller
    ME AND MY DAD!

Ages 3-7
275 x 225mm
32pp
HB
978 1 84506 846 2
£10.99

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Time for Bed, Little One
by Caroline Pitcher & Tina Macnaughton
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The sun is rising and Little Fox should be settling down to bed. But he doesn’t want to sleep all through the day, when everyone else is having fun! “Just one more play?” he asks his mum, and scampers off to find his friends. As he races and chases through the woods, he starts to feel tired. Maybe it’s time Little Fox was in bed after all…

  • Beautiful illustrations throughout
  • Soft, gentle bedtime story from the author-illustrator team who brought you THE LITTLEST OWL
  • Perfect for urging reluctant little ones to bed

Ages 3-7
260 x 260mm
32pp
HB
978 1 84506 834 9
£10.99

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Sylvia and Bird
by Catherine Rayner
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Sylvia is the only dragon in the whole world, and she is very lonely…until one day, she meets Bird. Tiny and chirpy, so different from the huge dragon, Bird somehow changes Sylvia’s life forever…

  • Catherine Rayner has been selected as one of The Big Picture 10 Best New Illustrators
  • Catherine won the Book Trust Best New Illustrator award for her first book AUGUSTUS AND HIS SMILE and was shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Ages 4-7
260 x 260mm
32pp
HB
978 1 84506 856 1
£10.99

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Silly Goose
by Marni McGee & Alison Edgson
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Newly released as a paperback

When Fox tells sweet, silly Goose that her ears are missing, Goose is all a-fluster. Then she meets Peacock, who just happens to be selling ears. Goose is so excited, she doesn’t notice his pointy ears, bushy tail and sharp teeth. Will her friends save Goose from a terrible trick?

  • A charming and funny tale, written with a delightful, light touch
  • Exciting, colourful illustrations from the illustrator of ME AND MY DAD! and FOLLOW THAT BEAR, IF YOU DARE!
  • With a gentle message of friendship and loyalty

Ages 4-7
230 x 265mm
32pp
PB
978 1 84506 634 5
£5.99

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Super Spud and the Stinky Space Rescue!
by Sam Lloyd & Ben Cort
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Newly released as a paperback

In a galaxy far, far away Spud’s alien friends are getting ready for bed. But what a stinky mess! They need some help and this is a mission for…Superhero Spaceboy Spud! Spud fires up his rocket and blasts off into space… Super Spud to the stinky rescue!

  • Fabulous new edition of 3, 2, 1, BEDTIME! by Sam Lloyd and Ben Cort
  • Hilarious story, that’s great for reading aloud
  • Great aid for installing a bedtime routine with your little one

Ages 3-7
275 x 225mm
32pp
PB
978 1 84506 994 0
£5.99

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Lullaby Moon
by Rosie Reeve
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Shadows are falling, the sun says goodbye.
Softly the moon rises into the sky.

Join mother and baby mouse as they make their way home at bedtime, in this lyrical lullaby, perfect for settling your little one into bed.

  • Padded board book format, perfect for little ones
  • Gentle illustrations in this debut from a new talent
  • Soft, rhyming text, perfect for reading to little ones at bedtime

Ages 1-3
220 x 220mm
20pp
BB
978 1 84506 865 3

£5.99

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Five Cheeky Monkeys
by Susie Brooks & Debbie Tarbett
cover image Count the cheeky monkeys as one by one they swing into the jungle, looking for bananas, in this jolly book with a CHATTER! sound-button to press.
  • The chunky die-cut monkeys are perfect for little hands just learning to turn pages
  • Cheeky chatter sound-chip, which young children will really love!
  • Bright, bold illustrations from award-winning illustrator Debbie Tarbett

Ages 0-3
205 x 265mm
16pp
BB novelty
978 1 84506 550 8
£5.99

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My Daddy and Me
illustrated by Tina Macnaughton
cover image When Little Bear is with his daddy, he is the bravest, tallest and happiest Little Bear in the whole world!
  • A beautiful celebration of the special bond between parent and child
  • Padded board book format for young children
  • Perfect gift for Father’s Day

Ages 1-3
220 x 220mm
20pp
BB
978 1 84506 619 2
£5.99

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My Mummy and Me
illustrated by Tina Macnaughton
cover image Little Mouse loves nothing better than to skip and run, giggle and have fun with Mummy!
  • A beautiful celebration of the special bond between parent and child
  • Padded board book format for young children
  • Perfect gift for Mother’s Day

Ages 1-3
220 x 220mm
20pp
BB
978 1 84506 620 8
£5.99

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Books to be published in March 2009

When We’re Together
by Claire Freedman & Jane Chapman
cover image The hare family know that being together is about sharing special moments with family and friends. From lively adventure to quiet cuddles, these shared experiences bring pleasure and joy to all.
  • This lyrical, joyful book celebrates those times spent with family and friends that bring magic to a child’s world
  • Superb illustrations, that capture the fun of playing, by consistently best-selling illustrator Jane Chapman
  • Rhyming text in an easy to read aloud format
  • Simultaneous hardback and paperback publication

Ages 3-7
280 x 260mm
32pp

HB    978 1 84506 852 3
£10.99

PB    978 1 84506 853 0
£5.99

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Babbity’s Big Bad Mood
by M Christina Butler & Frank Endersby
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“Bother those noisy birds!” muttered Babbity.
“And bother the sun as well!”

Oh dear! What a bad mood Babbity is in! His friends try everything to cheer him up: cloud-gazing, silly tricks, even rolling down the hill. Until at last Babbity’s bad mood disappears. But where could it have gone…?

  • A perceptive and funny story about the bad moods that toddlers experience. It will strike a chord with parents and children
  • Great characters that children will instantly fall in love with
  • Fantastic illustrations, full of expression

Ages 3-7
260 x 260mm
32pp
HB
978 1 84506 858 5
£10.99

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Little Bear’s Big Jumper
by David Bedford & Caroline Pedler
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Newly released as a paperback

Big Bear’s jumper doesn’t fit him anymore, so he has to give it to his brother. Little Bear is delighted, but when he makes a mess of it, Big Bear is very angry. Will the brothers ever make friends again?

  • Stunning two-tone flocking throughout provides a touch-and-feel element which will attract young readers
  • A wonderfully accurate, funny and moving story of sibling rivalry and love
  • A gentle message about caring, sharing and understanding

Ages 3-7
280 x 260mm
32pp
PB
978 1 84506 756 4
£6.99

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The Three Horrid Pigs and the Big Friendly Wolf
by Liz Pichon
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Newly released as a paperback

Mother Pig has had enough of her three horrid little pigs. So she packs their bags and sends them on their way. The first two little pigs build their houses by stealing straw and pinching twigs. The third little pig is so lazy, he moves into a hen house! What horrid little pigs they are! Will the big, friendly wolf help them see the error of their ways?

  • Hilarious story that turns all the conventions of the traditional The Three Little Pigs upside down
  • Fantastic, fun-filled text and illustrations by award-winning picture book creator Liz Pichon
  • Vibrant, modern illustrations filled with quirky detail

Ages 4-7
260 x 240mm
32pp
PB
978 1 84506 628 4
£5.99

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Harris Finds His Feet
by Catherine Rayner
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Newly released as a paperback

Harris was a very small hare with very big feet. “Why do I have such enormous feet, Grandad?” Harris sighed.

So Grandad shows Harris how to hop high into the sky, to climb to the tops of the mountains, and to run very fast. Harris not only learns about the world around him but also the importance of finding his own feet…
  • This beautifully illustrated book conveys a touching message about the importance of growing up
  • Catherine Rayner has been selected as one of The Big Picture 10 Best New Illustrators
  • Catherine won the Book Trust Best New Illustrator award for her first book AUGUSTUS AND HIS SMILE

Ages 4-7
260 x 260mm
32pp
PB
978 1 84506 590 4
£5.99

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The Very Funny Frog
illustrated by Jack Tickle
cover image The garden animals are brought to chasing, racing life in this playful pop-up that toddlers will adore.
  • Clever, stunning pop-ups that will make children giggle time and again!
  • Another great title in the hugely successful Peek-a-Boo pop-ups series
  • Illustrated by Jack Tickle, illustrator of THE VERY SILLY SHARK and THE VERY SMILEY SNOWMAN

Ages 3+
260 x 240mm
16pp
HB pop-up
978 1 84506 796 0
£8.99

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The Very Busy Bear
illustrated by Jack Tickle
cover image The forest animals are brought to chasing, racing life in this playful pop-up that toddlers will adore.
  • Clever, stunning pop-ups that will make children giggle time and again!
  • Another great title in the hugely successful Peek-a-Boo pop-ups series
  • Illustrated by Jack Tickle, illustrator of THE VERY SILLY SHARK and THE VERY SMILEY SNOWMAN

Ages 3+
260 x 240mm
16pp
HB pop-up
978 1 84506 797 7
£8.99

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Ten Chirpy Chicks
illustrated by Debbie Tarbett
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Follow the adventures of those bright, bold 3D chicks as one-by-one their numbers diminish in this fun and funky counting book. But don’t worry! All ten chicks are reunited in a surprise pop-up ending!

  • The moulded chicks are perfect to touch and count
  • Simple rhyming text, brilliant for encouraging early counting
  • Fourth title in the hugely successful series that includes TEN WRIGGLY WIGGLY CATERPILLARS

Ages 1-5
220 x 225mm
24pp
HB novelty
978 1 84506 791 5
£8.99

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Books to be published in April 2009

Sorry!
by Norbert Landa & Tim Warnes
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Bear and Rabbit are the very best of friends. They live in their Bear-Rabbit house and cook their Bear-Rabbit meals in their Bear-Rabbit kitchen. But one day they spy a wonderful shiny thing and they can’t agree who it belongs to. Could this be the end of a very special friendship?

  • A lively, heart-warming story packed full of humour and fun
  • Foil finish throughout the story provides an added point of interest
  • Wonderfully emotive illustrations that will entertain and captivate
  • Simultaneous hardback and paperback publication

Ages 3-7
280 x 260mm
32pp

HB   978 1 84506 850 9
£10.99

PB   978 1 84506 851 6
£6.99

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Little Pip and the Rainbow Wish
by Elizabeth Baguley & Caroline Pedler
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Newly released as a paperback

Poor little Pip is just too shy to join in the games with Milly and Spike. If only he had something to give them so that they would be his friends. Then Pip sees a rainbow. What a wonderful present that would be! But the rainbow is so far away and, as hard as Pip tries, he can’t quite catch it

  • An inspiring story of friendship and caring
  • With holographic foil throughout that adds detail to the captivating rainbow
  • Wonderfully written text from Elizabeth Baguley and bright, beautiful illustrations from Caroline Pedler

Ages 3-7
280 x 260mm
32pp
PB
978 1 84506 639 0
£6.99

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It's Time to Sleep, You Crazy Sheep!
by Alison Ritchie & Cornelia Haas
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Newly released as a paperback

Phoebe is in bed, trying to get to sleep, so she shuts her eyes and starts to count sheep. But the crazy sheep have other plans. Soon they have Phoebe all worn out with their mad-cap adventures. Will they ever let Phoebe go to sleep?

  • A laugh-out-loud, action-packed picture book story that’s perfect for little ones who won’t go to sleep
  • Hilarious rhyming text from the author of ME AND MY DAD!
  • Bold, lively illustrations from a new illustrator to the Little Tiger Press list

Ages 3-7
275 x 225mm
32pp
PB
978 1 84506 630 7
£5.99

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