about… series. Older readers will love learning about this tumultuous but intriguing period in British history.’ He continues, ‘Words & Pictures, an imprint of Quarto Publishing, brings an eclectic offering of books to delight, inspire and amuse young minds. The charming Don’t Wake the Tiger and Meet Happy Bear by Carles Ballesteros help young children to explore emotions and expressions through cleverly moving panels, while Clayton Junior’s boldly graphic wordless picture book Cutting the Lines takes book-lovers of all ages on a thought-provoking journey out to sea. Clayton’s second title, Alone, Together, takes a light-hearted look at some of the more unusual examples of opposites and contrasts. For those with a love of nature, It Starts With a Seed employs enchanting etchings and a gentle rhyme to chart the growth of a tiny sycamore seed into mighty tree, home to a host of delightful woodland animals.’
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‘I’m incredibly excited about Dave Rudden’s brilliant Knights of the Borrowed Dark’ says Random House Children’s Books Editor Ben Horslen. ‘It’s the story of Denizen Hardwick, a geeky, bookish orphan who’s well aware that for boys like him, there’s no mysterious prophecy or unexpected inheritance that will transform his fortunes. Except for Denizen, there is. Whisked away from the orphanage and reunited with an aunt he never knew he had, Denizen finds himself on the front line of a war between our world and a race of shadowy monsters called the Tenebrous. Oh, and now he can do magic too… It’s a super debut novel, with echoes of Neil Gaiman and Derek Landy in the spooky atmosphere and black humour, and Rick Riordan in the edge-of-your-seat action sequences.’
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diverse that we felt the only way to do it justice was to handpick ten different illustrators to depict each topic. I’m a big fan of illustrator Hanako Clulow’s accessible and tactile depiction of the natural world. So I’m excited to be publishing two eye-catching books from her in 2016. In The River she depicts the journey of a fish downstream from the mountains to the sea and in Above and Below she explores the World’s habitats in an innovative split-page book.
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‘From Caterpillar Books comes Feelings, beautifully illustrated by Richard Jones and with a wonderful lyrical text by Libby Walden, perfectly capturing the nature of a child’s emotions while Britta Teckentrup brings nature to life with her beautiful vibrant artwork. In Bee we are taken on a journey from flower to flower as the miracle of pollination unfolds. Ingenious die-cuts add to the fun.’
Templar Publishing Publishing Director Lisa Edwards: ‘Spring heralds the return of the inimitable ‘Maps’
David Salariya MD Salariya Book Company: ‘This coming September, we are delighted to be publishing Happy Birthday Old Bear, a brand new story written and illustrated by the talented Jane Hissey. Featuring the return of the soft-toys characters belonging to Jane and her family, this new title marks the 30th anniversary of the publication of the first Old Bear book. Jane and I are also hugely looking forward to introducing Old Bear to a new generation of readers.’
Simon & Schuster Books Jane Griffiths: ‘Three authors return with sequels to their hit debut children’s books: The Shadow Keeper is Abi Elphinstone’s second adventure in the series that began with The Dreamsnatcher, Potion Diaries: Royal Tour from Amy Alward returns to the magical world of Nova, and Danny Wallace is back with Hamish and the Neverpeople, which is every bit as funny (if not more so!) as his first book. Plus we have the much-anticipated second novels from Clare Furniss and C.J. Flood: How Not to Disappear from Clare in January and Nightwanderers from Chelsey in June. Big launches come in the form of The Misadventures of Max Crumbly, a new series from the bestselling author of Dork Diaries, and I couldn’t talk about 2016 without mentioning Lady Midnight from Cassandra Clare! And, if all that wasn’t enough, I’m just about to sign-up something very exciting from a pairing of best-selling adult authors which should publish at the end of the year, so watch this space…’
Stripes will be celebrating its tenth birthday in 2016 ‘and we have plenty of treats lined up!’ says Publisher Jane Harris. ‘Vlad: The World’s Worst Vampire (Beth Chambers & Kathryn Durst) is a fiendishly fun book for young readers and Guy Bass reaches new heights of bonkers with Spynosaur – a dinosaur super-spy on a mission to make crime extinct. Fans of Tom Gates will love Beaky Malone, the toe-curlingly funny tale of a boy who can’t tell lies. For YA readers, Australian author Melissa Keil’s The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl is an offbeat tale about how to keep on being yourself when everything around you is changing. And from the much-loved Holly Webb, The Snow Cat is a perfect Christmas gift for young animal lovers.’
Barry Timms, Editorial Director at Little Tiger: ‘It’s always a treat to have a story from Jeanne Willis, and There’s No Such Thing As A Snappenpoop is an uncompromising cautionary tale in the tradition of Not Now Bernard. Goodnight Tiger contains a sprinkling of Narnia magic. Mess is inexorably part of family life, and The Messy Book sidesteps lectures to explore tidiness in a funny, creative way. The Great Aaa-Ooo! is a gloriously rambunctious, rhyming tale about spooky noises at night, and it’s impossible not to fall madly love with Jonny Lambert’s illustrations. But Nibbles – The Book Monster looks set to steal the show with its inventive blending of die-cuts, flaps and literary mayhem!
Thomas Truong, Publisher at new Stripes imprint 360 Degrees says: ‘Hello World.
It’s a celebration of languages and greetings
from across the globe in a unique and highly engaging lift-the- flap format. When we decided to create In Focus, a book of cross sections, close-ups and cutaways, the subject matter was so
Mizielinskis with their new title for Big Picture Press. Under Earth, Under Water dives below the surface of our world revealing hundreds of surprising facts in the duo’s uniquely visual way. Jonny Duddle’s Scurvy Sands picture book is set to appeal to all little landlubbers with the return of Mathilda and the Jolley-Rogers, while the glorious Botanicum, the stunning new title in our Welcome to the Museum series, will be this autumn’s must-have gift book.’
Illustrated by Carles Ballesteros
‘Usborne fiction is coming of age’ says Publisher Anne Finnis. ‘For younger readers, we’re building the Knitbone Pepper, Ghost Dog series with two gorgeous new hardbacks. Written by Claire Barker and illustrated by Ross Collins these tales are full of hilarity, warmth and undefeated love. We are delighted to introduce the wacky and Pythonesque humour of Simon Cherry in Eddy Stone and the Epic Holiday Mash-up which Sir Lenny Henry calls “charming, surreal and batty”. Ann M Martin’s heart-warming How to Look for a Lost Dog is narrated by autistic Rose whose dog is her anchor in a confusing world. Lara Williamson’s The Boy Who Was Ace introduces us to Adam Butters who is adopted. In her inimitable style Lara will have readers laughing out loud then crying – all on the same page. Lee Weatherly is back with the brave and bold Broken trilogy, an exhilarating epic of deception, heartbreak and rebellion. Holly Bourne is set to have a triumphant year. Am I Normal Yet? is included in World Book Night and for Valentine’s Day we have How Hard Can Love Be? the most gorgeous exploration of love in its many forms.’ Rebecca Hill adds: ‘Cogheart, by the incredibly talented Peter Bunzl, is a heart-pounding middle-grade adventure that we can’t wait to introduce to the world. A future classic in the making, it is the perfect bedtime read and I love it.’
Jane Winterbotham, Publishing Director, Walker Books says: ‘The stars of the Walker list on top form, with the 30th anniversary edition of Jill Murphy’s Five Minutes’ Peace, the first ever Where’s Wally? Colouring Book, and Chris Haughton’s bedtime book with a difference, Goodnight, Everyone. Jon Klassen returns to a favourite theme in We Found a Hat, while Sam Winston and Oliver Jeffers’ A Child of Books combines beautiful typography and illustration in celebration of storytelling. Raymie Nightingale, Kate DiCamillo’s poignant tale of unlikely friendship is guaranteed to make you laugh and cry. Teens and YAs will love Moonlight Dreamers, Siobhan Curham’s feel-good story about a club for misfit girls, and Alison Goodman’s supernatural Regency underworld in The Dark Days Club. For non-fiction fans there’s A First Book of Animals by Nicola Davies and Petr Horacek for the very young, while Young Rewired State will inspire everyone to Get Coding. The excitement at the end of the year is the film of Patrick Ness’s A Monster Calls, starring Liam Neeson!’
Debbie Foy, Editorial Director of Wayland Books highlights: ‘We’re thrilled to publish The Great Fire of London 350th Anniversary Edition by Emma Adams – a hauntingly beautiful retelling of one of the most famous disasters in London’s history to commemorate the 350th anniversary in September. This gorgeous rose-gold gift book edition follows the day-by-day progress of the fire and how it was eventually controlled. Littered with quotes from Pepys’ diary, the book features a stunning portrait of the Monument to the Great Fire today, as well as a glorious illustrated map of old East London.’
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