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ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction January 2021

Concrete Rose

by Angie Thomas

From the international phenomenon Angie Thomas comes a hard-hitting return to Garden Heights with the story of Maverick Carter, Starr’s father, set seventeen years before the events of the award-winning The Hate U Give.

The son of a drug king, seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter is negotiating life in Garden Heights as he balances school, slinging dope, and working two jobs while his dad is in prison. He’s got it all under control – until, that is, Mav finds out he’s a father. Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. Loyalty, revenge and responsibility threaten to tear Mav apart, especially after the brutal murder of a loved one. So when Mav is offered the chance to go straight, it's an opportunity – in a world where he’s expected to amount to nothing – to prove he’s different and figure out for himself what it really means to be a man.

A poignant and searing exploration of Black boyhood and manhood from the critically acclaimed and bestselling author, revisiting Garden Heights by focusing

• n Maverick's origins as he becomes a father.

Angie has over 114k followers on Twitter and 107k on Instagram. She is committed to engaging with her readers through events at schools, libraries, art centres and more. The Hate U Give has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 160 weeks and has sold 143k copies in the UK TCM. It has received numerous accolades, including the Carnegie CILIP Honour Award, and is now a major motion picture, starring Amandla Stenberg. Angie's second novel, On the Come Up, has sold over 22k copies in the UK TCM. Film rights have been sold to Fox 2000. "Angie Thomas is an African American woman who proves that blacks stories not

• nly matter, but they sell too." gal-dem

Angie Thomas is the author of the hugely critically acclaimed and bestselling The Hate U Give. She was born and raised in

Jackson, Mississippi. A former teen rapper, she is the recipient of a Walter Dean Myers Grant, awarded by the We Need Diverse Books campaign. Publication Date: 12 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $18.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $21.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781406384444

Age: 14 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 304 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION POS January 2021

CONCRETE ROSE DISPLAY PACK (12 COPY)

Publication Date: 12 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $227.88 NZ Price (incl. GST): $263.88 Binding: ISBN: 9789900091349

Age: Format: x Extent: pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Australian Distribution

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For any publicity enquires contact: PublicityWBA@walkerbooks.com.au For any marketing enquires contact: MarketingWBA@walkerbooks.com.au Promote Angie Thomas's latest breathtaking title with extra copies, bookmarks, a shelftalker, and a gorgeous counter standee.

INCLUDES Bookmarks: Concrete Rose (30 pack) x 1 Shelf Talker: Concrete Rose x 1 Counter Standee: Concrete Rose x 1 9781406384444 Concrete Rose x 12

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Concrete Rose will be a featured title in the 2021 YA Sampler, which will be printed and distributed across Australia and NZ. Point of Sale being created, including bookmark and shelftalker. Promotional pack available. Digital advertising across Facebook and Instagram

• n release.

Featuring in WBA newsletters and social media channels.

ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction March 2017

The Hate U Give

by Angie Thomas

A powerful and brave YA novel about what prejudice looks like in the 21st century. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018 #1 New York Times bestseller A Teen Vogue Best YA Book of the Year "Stunning."—John Green “A masterpiece.”—The Huffington Post “An essential read for everyone.”—Teen Vogue “Outstanding.” —The Guardian

Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the

• suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best

friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping YA novel about one girl's struggle for justice. Now a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox, starring Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games and Everything, Everything), K.J. Apa (Riverdale), Regina Hall (Girls Trip), Anthony Mackie (The Avengers: Infinity War), and Sabrina

Carpenter (Girl Meets World).

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. The Hate U Give film will be released in Australian cinemas in January 2019. To date rights have sold in 12 territories, with multiple-way auctions in the UK and the US. Supported by a major UK publicity and marketing campaign including sampling, teen media partnerships, blogger and social outreach. Winner of the 2018 Silver Inky Award

Angie Thomas was born, raised, and still lives in Jackson, Mississippi. A former teen rapper, she recently won a Walter Dean Myers Grant, awarded by the We Need Diverse Books campaign. The Hate U Give is her first novel. You can find her on Twitter@acthomaswrites or visit her website, acthomaswrites.com. Publication Date: 01 March 2017

AU Price (incl. GST): $17.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $19.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781406372151

Age: 14 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 448 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction February 2019

On the Come Up

by Angie Thomas

The highly anticipated second novel from one of the literary voices of a generation. Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning author New York Times #1 bestselling author

The award-winning author of The Hate U Give returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you. Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it – she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.

Inspired by Angie’s mom losing her job when Angie was a teenager, On the Come Up sheds light on child poverty in the US. Angie says: “Kids like Bri, who are facing homelessness and poverty, become statistics and numbers. Their stories are never told… I want to give those kids more books to see themselves in.” On the Come Up also draws on Angie’s experiences as a teen rapper. She says, “It takes us right back to Garden Heights post Khalil. Buildings are burned, and a struggling community is left in the ashes. Hip hop was birthed from similar conditions in the Bronx … [when] young people used their creativity to make themselves heard and so created one of the most influential cultures of modern history.” The Hate U Give has been on the New York Times bestseller list since publication. It was also #1 on Amazon UK, and it has received numerous accolades, including winning the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year. It is shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. It was named a New York Times Editors' Choice and a Teen Vogue Book of the Year. It was also voted one of Time Magazine's books of the year. The movie adaptation releases in Australia in January 2019.

Angie Thomas is the author of the hugely critically acclaimed and bestselling The Hate U Give. She was born and raised in

Jackson, Mississippi. A former teen rapper, she is the recipient of a Walter Dean Myers Grant, awarded by the We Need Diverse Books campaign. This is her second novel. You can find her on Twitter: @acthomasbooks or visit her website, angiethomas.com. Publication Date: 05 February 2019

AU Price (incl. GST): $17.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $19.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781406372168

Age: 14 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 448 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Picture Books January 2021

An Amazing Australian Road Trip

by Jackie Hosking illustrated by Lesley Vamos

Hop in for the rollicking, rhyming Australian road trip of a lifetime, as we travel all around Australia in search of the best spot to celebrate Aunty’s birthday!

We’re travelling from Melbourne on a birthday trip west,

• ur aunty is sixty and we’re off on a quest.

In An Amazing Australian Road Trip a family visits every state and territory of Australia, looking for the perfect picnic spot and experiencing all the landscapes, climates and wonders that Australia has to offer along the way. Each page has exuberant and dynamic artwork along with fun facts about the iconic locations and landmarks they visit, from Ningaloo Reef to Uluru, the Australian War Memorial to Coober Pedy and more.

Written in rollicking rhyming text, this colourful and accessible celebration of Australia is accompanied by salient facts and interesting information. This engaging celebration of the wonders of the Australian landscape is suitable for education, commercial and tourist markets. As our family travels around the country, young readers learn about iconic natural and cultural locations in each state or territory. The endpapers depict a map of Australia, outlining the journey and the locations.

Jackie Hosking began writing for children after completing a creative writing course and her first children’s poem, "If I Were a

Giant" was published by The School Magazine in 2005. Walker Books published her first picture book, The Croc and the Platypus, in

• 2014. It was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards in 2015. Jackie wrote the book as a writing

exercise to see if she could emulate Edward Lear’s The Owl and the Pussycat, with an Aussie twist. In 2019 she was awarded a May Gibbs Creative Time Fellowship where she worked on her writing in Canberra for a month. Jackie loves to write in rhyme and when she’s not writing in rhyme she loves to help others with their rhyme via her Rhyming Manuscript Editing Service or through her writing course, Metre Matters. Grown in Australia, Lesley Vamos received a high distinction in BA Design at COFA with a special honorary award in animation, although she still holds a pencil incorrectly. She spends her time doodling, travelling, running her design and illustration business (Striped Designs) and hanging out with her little family. A partial client list includes Sterling, Hardie Grant, Oxford, Usborne, Simon and Schuster and Macmillan. Lesley is represented by Kelly Sonnack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $24.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $27.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781760650766

Age: 5 years + Format: 260mm x 250mm Extent: 40 pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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ADVANCE INFORMATION POS January 2021

AN AMAZING AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRIP POSTER PACK (5 COPY)

Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $124.95 NZ Price (incl. GST): $139.95 Binding: ISBN: 9789900091325

Age: Format: x Extent: pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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For any publicity enquires contact: PublicityWBA@walkerbooks.com.au For any marketing enquires contact: MarketingWBA@walkerbooks.com.au Hit the accelerator on sales of this charming new Australian picture book with extra copies and a gorgeous poster.

INCLUDES Folded Poster: An Amazing Australian Road Trip (20 pack) x1 9781760650766 An Amazing Australian Road Trip x5

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A folded poster will be created as POS, styled like a map on one side with activities on the reverse folded panels. Featuring in newsletters and EDMs. Promotion on WBA social media channels. Classroom ideas being created.

ADVANCE INFORMATION Character and Series January 2021

Guess How Much I Love You - Blush Sweetheart Edition

by Sam McBratney illustrated by Anita Jeram

An elegant gift edition of the cherished classic, perfect for commemorating special moments with loved

• nes.

When you love someone right up to the moon and back, what better way to tell them so than with a tender universal story that has touched hearts across generations? Now dressed in a stunning blush-coloured cover accentuated with delicate rose gold foil details, this beautiful volume is perfect for gifting and a true treasure to hold.

A beautiful pale pink midi edition with rose gold lettering makes a special gift for Valentine's Day. Guess How Much I Love You is a classic story that highlights the bond between parent and child. Guess How Much I Love You has been one of the world's best-loved picture books for 25 years. The Guess How Much I Love You series has sold over 47 million copies worldwide.

Sam McBratney, author of one of the world’s bestselling picture books, Guess How Much I Love You, has won the Bass Ireland

Arts Prize and the Bisto Award, twice. He is also the author of the bestselling You’re All My Favourites.

Anita Jeram is the highly-acclaimed illustrator of the globally adored picture book Guess How Much I Love You, as well as You're

All My Favourites and I Love My Little Storybook, which she also wrote; and Skip to the Loo, My Darling! written by Sally Lloyd- Jones. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $19.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $21.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781406396812

Age: 0 years, 6 months + Format: 183mm x 160mm Extent: 32 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Character and Series January 2021

Maisy's Chinese New Year

by Lucy Cousins illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Maisy is celebrating one of the world's biggest festivals: Chinese New Year! From hanging up lanterns to receiving lucky red packets and joining in the dragon dance at the parade, this bright and colourful storybook is a perfect introduction to the many joys of Chinese New Year.

Maisy's friend Tiger is coming home especially for Chinese New Year! Once the house is tidy and the decorations are up, Maisy changes into her lovely red dress and throws a big party for all her friends. They have a delicious feast, tell stories, see the fireworks together and, on new year's day, watch a spectacular parade – with an amazing dragon dance! Richly illustrated in Lucy Cousins' vibrant and colourful style, this exciting and gently informative story from the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy is ideal for sharing the excitement of Chinese New Year with little ones.

This delightful First Experience story covers many Chinese New Year's traditions, including the giving of red packets, receiving gifts such as kumquat and flowers, and learning all about the Chinese zodiac. A lovely, gently informative picture book which captures the key features of one of the world's biggest annual festivals. Lucy Cousins' books have sold over 38 million copies worldwide and are available in 33 different languages.

Lucy Cousins is the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy. Her unique titles fascinate toddlers with their child-like simplicity, bold

• utlines and vivid colours. "Maisy does things that children all over the world do," Lucy Cousins says of her superstar mouse. "The

way she dresses, the way she acts, are typical of children all over the world." Lucy Cousins works from her home in Hampshire,

• England. Other titles include the Smarties Book Prize-winner Jazzy in the Jungle; Hooray for Fish! – which has appeared in animation

in Japan; the bestselling New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Book Yummy; the critically acclaimed Peck Peck Peck, which won Best Picture Book in the Booktrust Best Book Awards, as well as the British Book Design and Production Award in the Children's Trade category; and more recently A Busy Day for Birds and Splish, Splash Ducky! Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $19.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $22.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781406395341

Age: 3 years + Format: 190mm x 230mm Extent: 32 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Character and Series January 2021

Happy Birthday, Maisy - 30th Anniversary Edition

by Lucy Cousins illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Celebrate 30 years of Maisy with this extra-special anniversary edition of the classic pop-up book Happy Birthday, Maisy!

Cards, presents, balloons ... it's party time! Join Maisy and her friends in a fun interactive adventure, with flaps to lift and tabs to pull on every page. Walker Books is proud to present this extra-special anniversary edition of the classic pop-up story - originally published in 1998 - Happy Birthday, Maisy to celebrate 30 years of our beloved mouse. From friends to learning to fun, it's always more fun with Maisy

A special, sparkly edition of the classic pop-up story to celebrate 30 years of

• Maisy. Features a brand new anniversary logo in Lucy's signature bright and

colourful style. Children will love to lift the flaps and pull the tabs to help Maisy celebrate her birthday! Lucy Cousins' books have sold over 38 million copies worldwide and are available in 33 different languages.

Lucy Cousins is the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy. Her unique titles fascinate toddlers with their child-like simplicity, bold

• utlines and vivid colours. "Maisy does things that children all over the world do," Lucy Cousins says of her superstar mouse. "The

way she dresses, the way she acts, are typical of children all over the world." Lucy Cousins works from her home in Hampshire,

• England. Other titles include the Smarties Book Prize-winner Jazzy in the Jungle; Hooray for Fish! – which has appeared in animation

in Japan; the bestselling New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Book Yummy; the critically acclaimed Peck Peck Peck, which won Best Picture Book in the Booktrust Best Book Awards, as well as the British Book Design and Production Award in the Children's Trade category; and more recently A Busy Day for Birds, Splish, Splash, Ducky! and Let's Play Monsters! Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $19.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $22.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781406397604

Age: 0 years, 6 months + Format: 190mm x 190mm Extent: 16 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Picture Books January 2021

Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover)

by Helen Yoon illustrated by Helen Yoon

Hungry Wolf disguises himself as a sheep and nobody suspects a thing! (Or do they?)

Wolf dreams of tasty sheep—sheep sandwiches, sheep sushi, sheep tacos! In his clever sheep costume, he infiltrates the friendly neighborhood herd, blending in by helping with chores, reading bedtime stories to the lambs, and working up a sweat in sheep aerobics class. Wolf’s sneaky plan works so well, he becomes part of the family. And suddenly, the sheep don’t seem quite as tasty. . . . With a charming twist ending and lots of visual fun—including the running theme of Wolf’s disguise not being quite as convincing as he thinks—this hilarious take on the wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing will have readers howling for more.

A hilarious debut picture book by new talent Helen Yoon, sure to be loved by fans

• f Pete the Cat, the books of Mo Willems; the books of Ryan Higgins, especially

We Don't Eat Our Classmates; Dragons Love Tacos; Giraffes Can't Dance; and The Day the Crayons Quit. The utterly winsome baby sheep that melts Wolf's heart and kills his appetite for mutton is guaranteed to also melt and win the heart of every reader The classic "wolf–in–sheep's clothing" tale gets turned on its head, much to the chagrin of the wolf itself. A great jumping–off point for exploring Aesop's fables, folk tales, and cautionary tales and their origins as well as new takes on other old adages like, "don't judge a book by its cover." Vegetarians, young or old, rejoice! The perfect gift for that independent–minded child who has declared a strike against eating the flesh of animals for moral reasons

Helen Yoon is a freelance illustrator and creative consultant operating in the greater Los Angeles area. Sheepish is her first picture

book. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $29.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $32.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781536207323

Age: 3 years + Format: 260mm x 215mm Extent: 40 pages Imprint: Candlewick

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Picture Books January 2021

An Interesting Word for Every Day of the Year: 365 words for clever kids

by Dr. Meredith L. Rowe illustrated by Monika Forsberg

Learn a new and inspiring word every day of the year

Learn a new and inspiring word every day of the year with this book, arranged into 52 themed spreads. Each fully illustrated scene provides a fun and supportive platform to introduce little readers to big words and extend their vocabulary, which studies have recently proven to be the biggest indicator of a child’s potential later in life. Curated by a literacy expert, these 365 aspirational words will fire your child’s imagination, help them label their emotions and expand their

• comprehension. Each word is explained beneath in simple language to aid understanding and inspire a love of language.

365 interesting words; one for every day of the year Arranged into 52 seasonally themed spreads. Word list compiled in consultation with Meredith Rowe, Professor of Early Learning and Development at the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University Illustrator Monika Forsberg has lines at John Lewis, Liberty London and Jarrolds

• Dr. Meredith L. Rowe is Professor of Early Learning and Development at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. Her

previous titles include Learning Through Language: Towards An Educationally Informed Theory Of Language Learning and Literacy And Mothering: How Women’s Schooling Changes The Lives Of The World’s Children.

Monika Forsberg is a freelance illustrator, born and raised in Luleå, a coastal town in Swedish Lapland, now living in London. Her

recent clients include: Anthropologie, NY Review, Unicef, John Lewis, Liberty London, and the United Nations. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $29.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $32.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781913520045

Age: 4 years + Format: 210mm x 195mm Extent: 112 pages Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

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Nimble Nimble Altitude Altitude Summit Summit Gradient Gradient Temperature Temperature

What do What do these words these words mean? mean?

Temperature Temperature

An amount of heat in a place or in the body.

Nervous Nervous

Being worried and afraid about what might happen.

Altitude Altitude

Height of an object in relation to the ground.

Gradient Gradient

How steep a slope is.

Nimble Nimble

Quick and light in movement or action.

Summit Summit

Highest point of a hill or mountain.

Attempt Attempt

To make an effort to achieve

• r complete

something.

Nervous Nervous

Week 1 Week 1

Attempt Attempt

Week 4 Week 4

Fatigue Fatigue

What do What do these words these words mean? mean?

Banish Banish

To send someone away and not allow them to come back.

Feud Feud

A disagreement between people,

• ften long-running.

Fatigue Fatigue

A feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness.

Rivalry Rivalry

A situation in which different sides compete for the same thing.

Tactical Tactical

An action or plan which helps someone achieve what they want.

Competition Competition

An event in which people take part in order to find

• ut who is best.

Substitute Substitute

To put someone in the place of someone else.

Competition Competition Substitute Substitute Tactical Tactical Rivalry Rivalry Banish Banish Feud Feud

What do What do these words these words mean? mean?

Passion Passion

A strong liking and interest for doing something, like a hobby or activity.

Composition Composition

A piece of music that someone has written.

Choreographer Choreographer

A person who puts together the moves for a dance performance.

Ensemble Ensemble

A group of musicians, actors

• r dancers who

perform together.

Accomplish Accomplish

To achieve

• r complete

something.

Gratuitous Gratuitous

Something that is uncalled for, done without good reason.

Pressure Pressure

The force that is produced when someone pushes something.

Week 13 Week 13

Choreographer Choreographer Pressure Pressure Composition Composition Gratuitous Gratuitous Accomplish Accomplish Passion Passion Ensemble Ensemble

ADVANCE INFORMATION Picture Books January 2021

Queen Celine

by Matt Shanks illustrated by Matt Shanks

A funny, eco-friendly, politically-relevant picture book by super-talent Matt Shanks.

Celine Beaufort was an ordinary girl. She did ordinary things, On ordinary days, In ordinary ways. But every now and then, Celine was a Queen, Of a kingdom by the sea. Celine Beaufort is queen of what she is quite certain is the most beautiful rock pool in the world. It's perfect. And to make sure nothing ever changes, she decides to build a wall around it. Unfortunately, that turns out to be a royal mistake. As self-proclaimed ruler, it's up to Celine to right her wrong and restore her rock pool to its former glory, this time with everyone welcome.

Perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Andrea Beaty, and David Roberts, this is a humorous, kid-friendly read with a strong environmental message, delivered in a non-didactic way. Not only is the environmental message here timely; the discussion of inclusion-- and taking down walls--certainly reflects the current political dialogue. Matt Shanks is a talent to watch. He illustrated Jackie French's Koala Bare, and has been on the CBCA Notables list for his own books and books he has illustrated.

Matt Shanks was born in Sydney and now resides in Melbourne. Sandwiched between the bush and beach, the inspiration for his

short stories comes from a love of his unique country. His early fascination for the combination of words and pictures saw him complete a Bachelor of Design at the University of Sydney in 2003. It took him 10 years while working as a Creative Director at some of Melbourne’s best design agencies to realise that this ‘watercolour hobby’ of his needed to be shared with more than just his wife and cat. He has written and illustrated books for Scholastic and illustrated Jackie French's Koala Bare with Harper Collins. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $16.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $18.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781760653446

Age: 3 years + Format: 230mm x 270mm Extent: 40 pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Picture Books January 2021

Would You Like a Banana?

by Yasmeen Ismail illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail

Award-winning illustrator Yasmeen Ismail's delightfully funny picture book featuring a very stubborn gorilla will have the whole family laughing!

Gorilla is hungry but there is absolutely no way he’s going to eat a banana. Not even a teeny taste. Not with some bread or standing on his head. Even if you eat one too, which is something you might do. This brilliant and hilarious picture book from award-winning illustrator Yasmeen Ismail will have everyone laughing at this all-too familiar family situation!

Yasmeen's brilliantly interactive text and silly, playful humour is perfect for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus. Yasmeen Ismail is an award-winning illustrator and animator. Her debut picture book "Time for Bed, Fred!" won The New York Times' Best Illustrated Book Award and the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award and was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. This will be Yasmeen's fourth book with Walker Books, joining Kiki and Bobo's Super Surprise and Kiki and Bobo's Sunny Day, and Joy, her collaboration with Jenni Desmond.

Yasmeen Ismail is an award-winning illustrator and animator who has a love of inks, paints and watercolours. Her debut picture

book Time for Bed, Fred! won The New York Times' Best Illustrated Book Award and the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award, and was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Her previous books for Walker include Kiki & Bobo's Birthday Surprise and Kiki & Bobo's Sunny Day. Yasmeen is originally from Ireland, but now lives in Bristol. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

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Age: 3 years + Format: 250mm x 230mm Extent: 32 pages Imprint: Walker

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Love from Alfie McPoonst, The Best Dog Ever

by Dawn McNiff illustrated by Patricia Metola

Dear Izzy, I’m a Sky Dog now. I live in Dog Heaven, because I died...

When Alfie the dog dies, he sends his owner Izzy letters in the post from his new address: The Nicest Cloud, Dog Heaven, The Sky. He wants her to know that he misses her – so much! – but his new home in heaven is BRILLIANT. There are postmen to chase, angels to tickle his tummy, and he never even has to take a bath! Can his letters comfort Izzy, who is is feeling lost without him? Sensitively balancing humour and raw emotional truth, this is a beautifully observed tale sure to reassure children experiencing loss and grief for the very first time.

A reassuring book to help young children make sense of their first experience of loss and grief. A rare epistolary picture book. Told through the therapeutic act of letter-writing, the story encourages children to express their loss creatively – by writing a story, drawing a picture or even sending a letter. A new go-to book about mortality, in the same space as Goodbye Mog and John Burningham’s Granpa.

Dawn McNiff worked as a bereavement counsellor, a copywriter, a teaching assistant and a children’s bookseller before enrolling

• n Bath Spa University’s MA course in Writing for Young People. She is the author of three middle-grade novels, How Not to Be

Weird, Little Celeste and Worry Magic, and the author of one picture book, Mummy’s Little Monster, illustrated by Kate Willis-

• Crowley. Born by the sea in Sussex, Dawn now lives in Gloucestershire. Find her online at dawnmcniff.com and on Twitter as

@DawnMcNiff.

Patricia Metola is an illustrator from Madrid, Spain. After studying Graphic Design, she spent several years working as an art

director before focussing on her own illustration. Since then, she has illustrated more than fifteen books and her art has been displayed internationally, at the ABC Museum, the Madrid National Library and the Itabashi Art Museum of Japan. Love From Alfie McPoonst will be her first picture book in English. Find her online at patriciametola.blogspot.com.es and on Instagram as @patriciametola. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

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I Am a Bird: A Story About Finding a Kindred Spirit Where You Least Expect It

by Hope Lim illustrated by Hyewon Yum

On her daily bike ride with her dad, a bird-loving little girl passes a woman who frightens her—until she discovers what they have in common.

I am a bird. Ca-Caw! Ca-Caw! Every day, a little girl rides to school on the back of her father's bike. As they twist and turn through the streets, the little girl spreads her arms like wings and sings her birdsong for all to hear. But when they pass a strange woman in blue who carries a mysterious bag, the girl goes quiet until the woman is out of sight. One day, when they’re running late, the little girl discovers what the woman does with her bag each morning—a surprise that transforms her wariness into a feeling of kinship to be celebrated. Hope Lim’s simple text and Hyewon Yum’s delicate, expressive illustrations create a touching story that encourages readers to embrace

• ur similarities rather than focus on our differences.

A debut #ownvoices picture book that encourages children to look for ways to relate to people that they may find frightening An ode to bike riding, expressing yourself, and empathy Depicts a father-daughter relationship in an urban setting

Hope Lim is a debut children's book author. She has a bachelor’s in English literature and has worked as a conference interpreter

for the US State Department. Hope Lim lives in San Francisco.

Hyewon Yum is the author and illustrator of several acclaimed books for children, including Mom, It’s My First Day of

Kindergarten!, which earned her an Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, and Saturday Is Swimming Day. She is also the illustrator

• f A Piece of Home, written by Jeri Watts. Hyewon Yum lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.

Publication Date: 06 January 2021

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Two Can Toucan

by David McKee illustrated by David McKee

Discover the first picture book from master story-teller David McKee, the creator of favourite childhood characters Elmer, Mr Benn and King Rollo.

There’s a bird in the forest that is completely black (except for his white eyes), and very unhappy. When the other animals tease him because he has no name, he decides he must leave the forest to find his fortune... and his place in the world. Find out how the toucan got his name, and his amazing colours in this modern classic by picture book legend David McKee – the creator of children’s favourites Elmer the patchwork elephant, Mr Benn, and King Rollo.

First published in 1964, this is David McKee's very first picture book. A touching, classic tale about finding your place in the world. David McKee is published in over 50 languages all over the world, and Elmer as a brand has its own highly successful global merchandise and apparel programme.

David McKee is the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is

now published in more than 50 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

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Age: Format: 230mm x 200mm Extent: 32 pages Imprint: Andersen Press

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I Can Be A ... Firefighter

by Spencer Wilson

Find out what it takes to be a firefighter in this exciting board book with press-out models!

Race to the rescue and discover what it takes to be a firefighter! Follow the story of firefighters answering an emergency call and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of a firefighter, a fire engine and a fire dog. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be a firefighter!

Three easy-to-make press-out card models embedded in pages. Completed models are sturdy and stand up on their own. Eye-catching narrow format perfect for little hands. Beautiful vintage-style illustrations create engaging scenes and models.

Spencer Wilson is a highly experienced illustrator, printmaker and co-founder of an award-winning illustration, design and

animation company. His work has appeared on advertising billboards across Europe, animated on television, in newspapers and magazines and more. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $19.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $22.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781406397901

Age: 3 years + Format: 250mm x 120mm Extent: 14 pages Imprint: Walker

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When the emergency When the emergency call comes in at the fjre call comes in at the fjre station, I leap into action! station, I leap into action! I can be a fjrefjghter I can be a fjrefjghter and race to the rescue. and race to the rescue.

F I R E A L A R M

I climb up I climb up a tall ladder a tall ladder to rescue to rescue the people the people in danger. in danger.

Ladder Fire Smoke

I put on my uniform, then I put on my uniform, then jump in the fjre engine! jump in the fjre engine!

Fireproof jacket Helmet Gloves Boots

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I Can Be An ... Astronaut

illustrated by Spencer Wilson

Find out what it takes to be an astronaut in this exciting board book with press-out models!

Blast off to the moon and discover what it takes to be an astronaut! Follow the story of astronauts preparing for their mission and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of an astronaut, a rocket and a moon buggy. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be an astronaut!

Three easy-to-make press-out card models embedded in pages. Completed models are sturdy and stand up on their own. Eye-catching narrow format perfect for little hands. Beautiful vintage-style illustrations create engaging scenes and models.

Spencer Wilson is a highly experienced illustrator, printmaker and co-founder of an award-winning illustration, design and

animation company. His work has appeared on advertising billboards across Europe, animated on television, in newspapers and magazines and more. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $19.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $22.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781406397598

Age: 3 years + Format: 250mm x 120mm Extent: 14 pages Imprint: Walker

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When I travel to When I travel to the moon, I wear a the moon, I wear a spacesuit to protect me. spacesuit to protect me. I can breathe inside I can breathe inside my space helmet! my space helmet!

Spacesuit Helmet Space rocket

LIFT OFF!

Our rocket blasts off Our rocket blasts off into outer space. into outer space.

Moon Launch tower Rocket Engines

Moon lander

When it’s time to When it’s time to go home, the moon go home, the moon lander takes us lander takes us back to the rocket. back to the rocket.

Landing legs

Before our fjrst Before our fjrst mission, we do lots mission, we do lots

• f special training.
• f special training.

I can be an astronaut I can be an astronaut and travel to the moon. and travel to the moon.

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Wheels

by Sally Sutton illustrated by Brian Lovelock

An ode to things-that-go from the internationally bestselling creators of Roadworks.

Rumbly wheels, grumbly wheels, Hauling-up-the-hill wheels. Wheels go fast, wheels go slow. Shout what’s coming, if you know! On the heels of Dig, Dump, Roll, comes another interactive read-aloud from Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock. In this story, a boy and his sister watch vehicles pass on a town street and have to guess what's coming, each time they see the wheels. In the end, they get to be the ones with wheels, as they ride their scooters away.

Share this book with vehicle-obsessed toddlers and fans of the bestselling Roadworks series. It features a firetruck AND a rubbish truck, among other favourites. Sally Sutton's interactive rhyming text invites reader participation and makes this a natural read-aloud for parents and educators. In the back of the book, a labelled illustration provides details on all the different parts that combine to make a wheel.

Sally Sutton is the award-winning and bestselling author of Roadworks, Demolition, Construction, Dig, Dump, Roll and Wheels. In

2009, Roadworks won the Picture Book category of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, and in 2015 Construction was a

• finalist. Sally has also written many other books for children. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and two

daughters.

Brian Lovelock is an award-winning illustrator of 10 picture books including the Roadworks series, The Raintrain, Flight of the

Honey Bee, Gecko and Ambulance, Ambulance! His illustration awards include Best Picture Book in the 2009 New Zealand Book Awards (for Roadworks) and the 2014 LIANZA Russell Clark Medal for illustration (Flight of the Honey Bee). Brian was long-listed for the 2013 CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition and in 2019 he was a finalist in the Nami Concours illustration

• competition. Brian lives in Auckland where he works as a scientist in the power industry.

Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $15.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $17.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781760653453

Age: 2 years + Format: 185mm x 178mm Extent: 28 pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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Little Farm Animals: A Finger Wiggle Book

by Sally Symes illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this joyful finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight adorable animals as they go about their day on the farm! The little hen lays eggs, the little goat chews socks, the little duck goes for a paddle and the horse jumps over a wall – all with a little bit of help from you and your baby as you share the joy of reading together. With bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, this book is the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

A simple and amusing interactive book for babies and toddlers of six months and

• lder.

Nick Sharratt is one of the UK's most-loved children's illustrators, with over 250 different books to his name!

Sally Symes trained as a designer and has worked as a paper engineer, before she started to write her own books. Nick and Sally

have worked together on Something Beginning with Blue (9781406334630); A Boot, a Hat, Now Who Is That?(9781406340983), Whose Nose and Tail and Toes Are Those? (9781406340976) and Yawn (9781406336122). She lives in Cuckfield, Sussex with her husband, two children and a cat called Bumble.

Nick Sharratt is an award-winning popular children's book artist, well known for illustrating the books of Jacqueline Wilson. He

has written and illustrated many of his own books including What's in the Witch's Kitchen? (9781406384079), Once Upon a Time (9781406331929), Pirate Pete (9781406331912) and The Foggy, Foggy Forest (9781406327847). Nick lives in Brighton, Sussex. www.nicksharratt.com Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $12.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $14.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781406397161

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Little Wild Animals: A Finger Wiggle Book

by Sally Symes illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this joyful finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight wonderful wild animals. Run with the zebra, doze with the hippo, splash in the swamp with a crocodile – but watch out for that lion! With bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, this book is the perfect start to a lifelong love of books as you share the joy of reading together.

A simple and amusing interactive book for babies and toddlers of six months and

• lder.

Nick Sharratt is one of the UK's most-loved children's illustrators, with over 250 different books to his name!

Sally Symes trained as a designer and has worked as a paper engineer, before she started to write her own books. Nick and Sally

have worked together on Something Beginning with Blue (9781406334630); A Boot, a Hat, Now Who Is That?(9781406340983), Whose Nose and Tail and Toes Are Those? (9781406340976) and Yawn (9781406336122). She lives in Cuckfield, Sussex with her husband, two children and a cat called Bumble.

Nick Sharratt is an award-winning popular children's book artist, well known for illustrating the books of Jacqueline Wilson. He

has written and illustrated many of his own books including What's in the Witch's Kitchen? (9781406384079), Once Upon a Time (9781406331929), Pirate Pete (9781406331912) and The Foggy, Foggy Forest (9781406327847). Nick lives in Brighton, Sussex. www.nicksharratt.com Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $12.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $14.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781406397154

Age: 0 years, 6 months + Format: 180mm x 180mm Extent: 18 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction January 2021

The Broken Raven (Shadow Skye, Book Two)

by Joseph Elliott

Shadows are gathering over Scotia, in the second book in the thrilling Shadow Skye trilogy.

The battle may be over, but the war is just beginning… Agatha and Jaime have returned home as heroes, but peace on Skye doesn’t last long. When Agatha uncovers a terrible secret, she unwittingly unleashes a force that threatens to destroy every living thing on their island. Meanwhile, Sigrid, a Norveg girl with unusual gifts, is forced on a journey to the court of Ingland, where a dangerous alliance is forming – one that will soon turn its eyes to Scotia. Sigrid, Agatha and Jaime must each set out on a dangerous journey if Skye, and Scotia, are to survive the gathering shadows…

The dramatic second book in the epic new fantasy adventure trilogy aimed at young teens. Protagonist Agatha has Down's syndrome in a world where her condition is unnamed, making her an unusual and much-needed fantasy protagonist. Elliott is an actor and screen-writer, known for his work in children’s television and an engaging online presence. "So gripping and compelling that I could hardly turn the pages fast enough." Holly Jackson on The Good Hawk "A fresh and exciting debut." Kirkus on The Good Hawk

Joseph Elliott is a writer and actor, well-known for his work in children’s television including CBeebies series "Swashbuckle". His

commitment to serving children with special education needs was instilled at a young age: his mother is a teacher trained in special needs education, and his parents provided respite foster care for children with additional needs. He has worked at a recreational centre for children with learning disabilities and as a teaching assistant at Westminster Special Schools. The heroine of his debut series, the Shadow Skye trilogy, was inspired by the many incredible children he has worked with, especially those with Down’s

• syndrome. Joseph lives in London. Say hello to Joseph at @joseph_elliott.

Publication Date: 06 January 2021

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Age: 12 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 384 pages Imprint: Walker

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The Good Hawk (Shadow Skye, Book One)

by Joseph Elliott

A rich fantasy adventure trilogy, full of warring clans, deadly shadows and devastating plagues...

If everything was taken from you, what would you do to get it back? Agatha patrols the sea wall with pride, despite those in her clan who question her right to be there, because of the condition she was born with. Jaime is a reluctant Angler, full of self-doubt and afraid of the sea. When disaster strikes, the pair must embark on a terrifying journey to a land where forgotten magic and dark secrets lurk in every shadow... Thrilling and dark, yet rich with humour and compassion, this novel marks the debut of a wonderful new voice in fantasy and a welcome new kind of protagonist - perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Garth Nix and Michelle Paver.

The first in an epic new fantasy adventure trilogy aimed at young teens. The Good Hawk aligns most closely with Michelle Paver’s internationally acclaimed and bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, which is set in a pre-agricultural Stone Age Europe. It is also perfect for fans of Garth Nix’s Old Kingdom series (Sabriel etc.), Christopher Paolini's Eragon and Kiran Millwood Hargrave's The Girl of Ink and Stars. Protagonist Agatha has Down's syndrome in a world where her condition is unnamed, making her an unusual and much-needed fantasy protagonist. Set in a pseudo-Britain of warring clans, this book draws on the enthralling world

• f Norse myths and the magic of ancient legends.

Elliott is an actor and screen-writer, known for his work in children’s television and an engaging online presence. Simultaneous publication planned with Walker US.

Joseph Elliott is a writer and actor, well-known for his work in children’s television including CBeebies series "Swashbuckle". His

commitment to serving children with special education needs was instilled at a young age: his mother is a teacher trained in special needs education, and his parents provided respite foster care for children with additional needs. He has worked at a recreational centre for children with learning disabilities and as a teaching assistant at Westminster Special Schools. The heroine of his first book, The Good Hawk, was inspired by the many incredible children he has worked with, especially those with Down’s syndrome. Joseph lives in London. Say hello to Joseph on Twitter: @joseph_elliott. Publication Date: 01 February 2020

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Age: 12 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 368 pages Imprint: Walker

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Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $57.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $59.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781760653675

Age: 14 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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The Tribe Trilogy Boxset

by Ambelin Kwaymullina

Palyku author Ambelin Kwaymullina's critically beloved trilogy is collected for the first time in an exciting boxset. Join Ashala Wolf, Ember Crow, and Georgie Spider as they use their powers to resist an oppressive government, protect their tribe of outcasts and the sentient forest that hides them, and race to save the world in this sharply written dystopia woven with Kwaymullina's own Aboriginal heritage. They’re known as Firestarters. Boomers. Skychangers. The government calls them Illegals — children with inexplicable abilities — and detains them in menacing facilities so that society is kept

• ut of harm’s way. Ashala Wolf and her Tribe of fellow Illegals have taken refuge in the Firstwood, a

forest eerily conscious of its inhabitants, where they do their best to survive and where they are free to practice their abilities. As the world shifts around the Tribe, Ashala Wolf and her allies fight to protect those they love in a thrilling new dystopian world. Author Ambelin Kwaymullina draws inspiration from the people, lands, and history of her native Australia to deliver a powerful saga about respect for others and the earth.

'If an "exhilirating dystopia" strikes you as oxymoronic, this vivid, original debut just might change your mind.' - Kirkus Reviews Written by an Indigenous Australian author who mines her own culture to explore contemporary and historical perspective on race, culture, and the environment. This exciting Australian YA trilogy is now available in a beautifully published boxset.

Ambelin Kwaymullina loves reading sci-fi and fantasy and has wanted to write a novel since she was six years old. She comes

from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. When not reading or writing, she teaches law, illustrates books, and hangs out with her dogs. She lives in Australia.

ADVANCE INFORMATION Graphic Novel January 2021

Ever After

by Olivia Vieweg illustrated by Olivia Vieweg

Two young women trek through a zombie-filled countryside—and bond in the process—in this gripping YA graphic novel

Vivi and Eva are two travelers in a countryside filled with the undead. After a train breaks down, stranding them between safe zones, the young women partner up to stay alive. Vivi is struggling with grief—and guilt—over the loss of her sister. Eva is hiding the start of a horrifying transformation. Together they'll face heat, zombie hordes, and their own inner demons, searching for signs of life in a land of the dead. This graphic novel addition to an enduring genre is thoughtful and emotion-driven, but also full of zombie scares and action.

Vivid, colorful artwork A thoughtful, emotional take on an enduring genre Multi-dimensional characters (vulnerable but resilient) Zombie scares for horror fans The success of Zombieland: Double Tap shows that this undead genre is far from dead

Olivia Vieweg was born in Jena, Germany, and received her degree in visual communications at Bauhaus University, Weimar. In

addition to creating comics, she also illustrates children's books. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $29.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $32.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781728412924

Age: 14 years + Format: 229mm x 152mm Extent: 288 pages Imprint: Graphic Universe – Lerner Publishing Group

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I can’t remember the last time we had a summer like this. Let’s go to my office. It’s more bearable in there. Greta, please put together the therapy schedule for station 2. Sure, Warden Ritter.

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For ghosts who’d steal my breath.

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Well, let’s get to it! There’s lots to do. Let’s start with the rotten plank right here. Okay. Quick! Find some nails! Long nails!! Um . . . I only see short

• nes!

And a file . . . ? Oh God, we are so getting in trouble! Yeah.

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction January 2021

The House at the Edge of Magic

by Amy Sparkes

A quirky, funny and fast-paced middle grade fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Kaye Umansky, Sophie Anderson and Peter Bunzl.

Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. When she steals a house-shaped

• rnament from a mysterious woman's purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggeldy house.

Inside she finds a host of magical and brilliantly funny characters, including Flabberghast – a young wizard who’s particularly competitive at hopscotch – and a hideous troll housekeeper who’s emotionally attached to his feather duster. They have been placed under an extraordinary spell, which they are desperate for Nine to break. If she can, maybe they can offer her a new life in return…

Debut middle grade fiction from an established author of picturebooks and early readers. Author previously shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the BookTrust Best Books Awards. A bold, sparky protagonist who loves books and treasures the library – and her librarian! Fast-paced, funny and exciting plot. "An exciting, imaginative and hilarious adventure" – LoveReading4Kids on picture book Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo First in a two-book series.

Amy Sparkes studied English Literature and Theology at the University of Kent, and began writing after moving to Devon with her

husband, six young children and an overactive imagination. Her books have appeared on CBeebies storytime and been shortlisted for several book awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the BookTrust Best Books Awards for Do Not Enter the Monster

• Zoo. She runs author events for children, writing workshops for aspiring children’s writers, produces the Writing for Children pages for

bestselling Writing Magazine, and writes short stories for Aquila magazine. She co-founded the Writing Magazine Picture Book Prize for aspiring picture book authors. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $14.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $16.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781406395310

Age: 8 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 240 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Middle-grade Novel January 2021

Otherwood

by Pete Hautman

“Stuey’s story will set imaginations spinning with possibilities about other worlds, ancient sins, and the power of truth.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Hatred combined with lies and secrets can break the world.” Grandpa Zach used to say that before he died, but Stuey never really knew what he meant. It was kind of like how he used to talk about quantum physics or how he used to say ghosts haunted their

• vergrown golf course. But then one day, after Stuey and his best friend, Elly Rose, spend countless afternoons in the deadfall in the

middle of the woods, something totally unbelievable happens. As Stuey and Elly Rose struggle to come to grips with their lives after that reality-splitting moment, all the things Grandpa Zach used to say start to make a lot more sense. A 2019 Edgar Award Winner, this is a book about memory, loss, and the destructive nature of secrets, but also about the way friendship, truth, and perseverance have the ability to sew a torn-apart world back together.

Otherwood received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, and was a 2019 Edgar Award winner Master world-builder Pete Hautman has created a wholly accessible and engaging sort of fantasy for middle-grade readers Now in paperback this gripping story is, at once, a crime story, a coming of age tale, and a fantasy about parallel worlds with a wholly satisfying ending

Pete Hautman is the author of many books for young adults and adults, including the National Book Award–winning Godless, the

Klaatu Diskos trilogy, and Eden West. His most recent book for middle-grade readers is Slider, which Booklist lauded for its “crystalline prose, delectable detail, and rip-roaring humor.” Pete Hautman divides his time between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $16.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $18.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781536215793

Age: 8 years + Format: 209.6mm x 139.7mm Extent: 320 pages Imprint: Candlewick

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction - Middle Grade January 2021

Boy, Everywhere

by A. M. Dassu illustrated by Zainab 'Daby' Faidhi

Sami and his family are forced to flee their comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler's den in Turkey, to an uncertain life beyond. A story of survival, of family, of bravery ... and of how thin the line is between "them" and "us".

Boy, Everywhere chronicles the harrowing journey taken by Sami and his family. From privilege to poverty, across countries and continents, from a comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler's den in Turkey, to a prison in Manchester. Once safe in the U.K., Sami is bullied and decides he'd do just about anything to return to Damascus - including, possibly, becoming a stowaway. His is a story of survival, of family, of bravery... and of how thin the line is between "them" and "us". How far would you go to find your way back home?

Brings the hidden reality of immigration to life Empathy-building adventure Challenges stereotypes Debut author available for events

A.M. Dassu is a writer and magistrate. She is the Deputy Editor of SCBWI-BI's Words and Pictures magazine and a Director of

Inclusive Minds. In 2017 she won the international We Need Diverse Books YA mentorship award. Her work has been published by The Huffington Post, TES, SCOOP, Lee & Low and DK Books. 'Boy, Everywhere' is her debut novel and she has used her publishing advances to assist Syrian refugees in her city and set up a grant to support an unpublished refugee or immigrant writer. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $18.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $21.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781910646649

Age: 9 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 288 pages Imprint: Old Barn Books

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Mega-Dogs of New Kansas

by Dan Jolley illustrated by Jacques Khouri

A middle-grade graphic novel about the bond between a girl and her gigantic dog, featuring a wild outer- space setting and a tribute to the power of animal friendship

The story of a girl and her dog—in space. Sienna Barlow loves nothing more than riding around New Kansas on top of her mega- dog, Gus. He's one of the massive pooches protecting the human settlers of a strange planet. In fact, Sienna connects better with Gus than with other kids. So when a visiting official threatens to shut down the mega-dog program, Sienna sneaks off with her best

• friend. After she, Gus, and a stowaway crash their escape ship, they discover a danger to every human in their community—and

launch a wild plan to save New Kansas.

Great graphic novel for dog lovers Cool, colorful retro sci-fi artwork Positive message about appreciating differences An outer space adventure story with laughs, heart, and surprises

Dan Jolley began writing professionally at the age of 19. Since starting out in comic books, he has worked for DC (Firestorm),

Marvel (Dr. Strange), Dark Horse (Aliens), and Image (G.I. Joe). He lives in northwest Georgia.

Jacques Khouri makes animated films, works on commercials, teaches, and draws comics for a living. His influences range from

animated cartoons to European and American comics. He currently lives in Montreal. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $18.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $21.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781728412894

Age: 8 years + Format: 228mm x 178mm Extent: 144 pages Imprint: Graphic Universe – Lerner Publishing Group

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction - Junior January 2021

A Dog Called Grk

by Josh Lacey

When Tim discovers an abandoned dog, he has no idea what he is letting himself in for. A thrill-ride for middle-grade readers, packed with spies, helicopters, and a dramatic dash across an international border.

When Tim finds an abandoned little dog outside his house, he can't just leave him there, even though his parents hate the idea of pets in their house. But it turns out that this is no mere homeless pooch - he's Grk, the missing pet of the ambassador of Stanislavia. Tim wants to reunite them, but it means that he will become embroiled in the dangerous politics of a secretive Eastern European country. It's not long before Tim finds himself breaking into a high-security prison, flying a helicopter, and making a nail-biting race for the border - all for the love of a very special dog. Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award.

Over 100,000 copies of this series sold in the UK alone. A gripping must-read thriller, perfect for fans of Alex Rider, Young Bond and Rick Riordan With a brand-new cover from Garry Parsons, illustrator of the Dinosaur That Pooped series

Josh Lacey is the Author Biography of many books for children including The Island of Thieves, Bearkeeper, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $14.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $16.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781783446834

Age: 8 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 240 pages Imprint: Andersen Press

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction - Junior January 2021

Grk and the Phoney Macaroni

by Josh Lacey

Tim and Grk's eighth amazing adventure takes them to the home of pizza, pasta and the leaning tower of Pisa.

Dognapped! Grk is walking happily through the park, sniffing trees and chasing squirrels, when he's suddenly snatched by two men in black suits. Where are they taking him? And how can Tim get him back? Tim and Grk's eighth amazing adventure takes them to the home of pizza, pasta and the leaning tower of Pisa. There they meet the Duke of Macaroni, a man with a terrible secret which he will do anything to hide.

Grk series described as: 'Smart and pacy' Sunday Times and 'A delight', The Times Award-winning series - books have been shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award, the Blue Peter Award and won the East Sussex Primary Schools Award A Dog Called Grk was on the first Booked Up list of 12 titles to be given to Year 7s The series has been sold into 13 languages. Film rights to the GRK series were optioned by Sting's wife, Trudi Styler, for her company Xingu.

Josh Lacey is the Author Biography of many books for children including The Island of Thieves, Bearkeeper, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $14.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $16.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781842709320

Age: 9 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 192 pages Imprint: Andersen Press

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Grk Down Under

by Josh Lacey

Another gem of a story in this exciting adventure series. Can Tim and his dog, Grk, stop the Red Jelly Gang from blowing up the Sydney Opera House?

When Grk sniffs some succulent sausages, he can't resist following his nose - and ends up on the other side of the world. He's in Australia, the land of surfing, sharks and the Red Jelly Gang, a ruthless band of crooks who have taken over the Sydney Opera

• House. Somehow, Tim will have to travel halfway around the planet, rescue his beloved dog and outwit the most wicked villains in

the Southern Hemisphere.

Grk series described as: 'Smart and pacy' Sunday Times and 'A delight', The Times Award-winning series - books have been shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award, the Blue Peter Award and won the East Sussex Primary Schools Award A Dog Called Grk was on the first Booked Up list of 12 titles to be given to Year 7s Film rights to the GRK series were optioned by Sting's wife, Trudi Styler, for her company Xingu. London-based author happy to do events. A great boys-own read, with no magic, no fairies, but plenty of action!

Josh Lacey is the Author Biography of many books for children including The Island of Thieves, Bearkeeper, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

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Age: 9 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 192 pages Imprint: Andersen Press

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Grk Smells a Rat

by Josh Lacey

Tim and Grk are back in another fast-paced adventure, this time in India.

• India. The country of curry, chutney, tigers, the Taj Mahal... and the blue rat gang.

In Delhi, hundreds of children have been enslaved. Will no one help them? Does no one care? One person does. And one dog too. On trains and rickshaws, travelling from slums to palaces, Tim and Grk plunge into the heart of India for the most exciting adventure of their lives.

A Dog Called Grk is part of the Booked Up list of 12 titles to be given to Year 7s. Film rights to the GRK series have been optioned by Sting's wife, Trudi Styler, for her company Xingu. 110,000 copies of Grk books sold so far. Award-winning series - books have been shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award, the Blue Peter Award and won the East Sussex Primary Schools Award. "The portrayal of Krishnan and the forced child labour of his sister is totally

• authentic. ... Many slums have racketeer landlords, some of whom are ex-street

children themselves who were given no respect or way out by their society." David Maidment, Chairman, Railway Children Charity London-based author happy to do events.

Josh Lacey is the Author Biography of many books for children including The Island of Thieves, Bearkeeper, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $14.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $16.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781842706602

Age: 9 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 208 pages Imprint: Andersen Press

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Fiction - Junior January 2021

Grk Takes Revenge

by Josh Lacey

The eagerly anticipated sixth adventure of the globe-trotting dog called Grk.

Tim and Natascha realise to their horror that Max has gone to Paris to confront their first adversary, Colonel Zinfandel, the dictator of

• Stanislavia. They rush after him, with their intrepid dog Grk. Will Max overstep the mark and do something dangerous? Will Colonel

Zinfandel be a ruthless and violent as he is has been before? And how can two children and a dog do any good? All will be revealed when they reach Paris!

Award-winning series - books have been shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award, the Blue Peter Award and won the East Sussex Primary Schools Award. Film rights to the GRK series have been optioned by Sting's wife, Trudi Styler, for her company Xingu. A Dog Called Grk was on the first Booked Up list of 12 titles to be given to Year 7s and also on the 2008 Boys into Books list. Over 60,000 copies of A Dog Called Grk sold. A great boys-own read, with no magic, no fairies, but plenty of action! Ideal for readers still too young for the Alex Ryder, SilverFin or Chris Ryan books

Josh Lacey is the Author Biography of many books for children including The Island of Thieves, Bearkeeper, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $14.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $16.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781842706619

Age: 9 years + Format: 198mm x 129mm Extent: 192 pages Imprint: Andersen Press

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Poetry Anthology April 2018

Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship- Library Bound

by Irene Latham and Charles Waters illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko

Beautiful poems that offer an accessible way for kids to think about and talk about race in America.

How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. Accompanied by artwork from acclaimed illustrators Sean Qualls and Selina Alko (of The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage), this remarkable collaboration invites readers of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.

A diverse book at a much-needed time Illustrators Selina Alko and Sean Qualls are a married interracial couple and have become known for their collaborations on books like The Case for Loving and Two Friends. Addresses a range of topics including hair, church, family, police violence, crime, and music

Irene Latham's passion for poetry started as soon as she could read and write, with Shel Silverstein and love poems crafted for

her mother. Named Alabama State Poetry Society 2006 Poet of the Year, Irene has published poems for adults and children in anthologies, journals, and literary magazines. She is also the author of two award-winning novels for children: Leaving Gee's Bend and Don't Feed the Boy. Her collections of children's poetry include Dear Wandering Wildebeest, When the Sun Shines on Antarctica and Fresh Delicious. She lives with her husband and three sons in Birmingham, Alabama. Charles Waters grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, and currently works as a poet and actor. His poems for children have appeared in anthologies including One Minute Till Bedtime, and The National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry. Charles conducts poetry performance workshops for elementary and middle school audiences across the nation, and he has performed in more than thirty states. He makes his home in New York City. Sean Qualls is an award-winning children's book illustrator, artist, and author. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Selina Alko, and their children. Sean has illustrated more than 10 picture books, including Emmanuel's Dream and The Case for Loving. Selina Alko is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Sean Qualls, and their children. Selina wrote The Case for Loving, which she co-illustrated with Sean.

Sean Qualls is an award winning, Brooklyn-based children's book illustrator, artist, and author. He has illustrated a number of

celebrated books for children, including, Giant Steps to Change the World by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis-Lee, Little Cloud and Lady Wind by Toni and Slade Morrison, and Before Jon was a Jazz Giant, for which he received a Coretta Scott King Illustration Honour. His work has received two Blue Ribbon citations from the Bulletin of the Centre for Children's Books, where he was also cited for his "serious craftsmanship" and "original stlye". He lives in Brooklyn (where you can find him DJing on occasion) with his wife, illustrator/author Selina Alko and their two children, Ginger and Isaiah.

Selina Alko was born in Vancouver, British Colombia. Growing up in a house with a Turkish father who spoke seven languages

exposed Selina to many different sounds from a young age. Her father also taught her how to paint and gave her a starter course in self-expression. Her mother's involvement in the family's century-old metal recycling business yielded Alko's affinity for collage and mixing media ("trash art") in her work today. Selina's picture books include the highly acclaimed B is for Brooklyn. Recently, Selina has embarked on a new chapter in her career: collaborated with her husband, the award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls, Selina wrote The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage which she co-illustrated with Sean. Their second illustrated book, Two Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Fredrick Douglass (by Dean Robbins) came out in January 2016.

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Graphic Novel January 2021

Ever After

by Olivia Vieweg illustrated by Olivia Vieweg

Two young women trek through a zombie-filled countryside—and bond in the process—in this gripping YA graphic novel

Vivi and Eva are two travelers in a countryside filled with the undead. After a train breaks down, stranding them between safe zones, the young women partner up to stay alive. Vivi is struggling with grief—and guilt—over the loss of her sister. Eva is hiding the start of a horrifying transformation. Together they'll face heat, zombie hordes, and their own inner demons, searching for signs of life in a land of the dead. This graphic novel addition to an enduring genre is thoughtful and emotion-driven, but also full of zombie scares and action.

Vivid, colorful artwork A thoughtful, emotional take on an enduring genre Multi-dimensional characters (vulnerable but resilient) Zombie scares for horror fans The success of Zombieland: Double Tap shows that this undead genre is far from dead

Olivia Vieweg was born in Jena, Germany, and received her degree in visual communications at Bauhaus University, Weimar. In

addition to creating comics, she also illustrates children's books. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $61.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $64.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781541583924

Age: 14 years + Format: 229mm x 152mm Extent: 288 pages Imprint: Graphic Universe – Lerner Publishing Group

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Graphic Novel January 2021

Mega-Dogs of New Kansas

by Dan Jolley illustrated by Jacques Khouri

A middle-grade graphic novel about the bond between a girl and her gigantic dog, featuring a wild outer- space setting and a tribute to the power of animal friendship

The story of a girl and her dog—in space. Sienna Barlow loves nothing more than riding around New Kansas on top of her mega- dog, Gus. He's one of the massive pooches protecting the human settlers of a strange planet. In fact, Sienna connects better with Gus than with other kids. So when a visiting official threatens to shut down the mega-dog program, Sienna sneaks off with her best

• friend. After she, Gus, and a stowaway crash their escape ship, they discover a danger to every human in their community—and

launch a wild plan to save New Kansas.

Great graphic novel for dog lovers Cool, colorful retro sci-fi artwork Positive message about appreciating differences An outer space adventure story with laughs, heart, and surprises

Dan Jolley began writing professionally at the age of 19. Since starting out in comic books, he has worked for DC (Firestorm),

Marvel (Dr. Strange), Dark Horse (Aliens), and Image (G.I. Joe). He lives in northwest Georgia.

Jacques Khouri makes animated films, works on commercials, teaches, and draws comics for a living. His influences range from

animated cartoons to European and American comics. He currently lives in Montreal. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $55.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $58.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781541517332

Age: 8 years + Format: 228mm x 178mm Extent: 144 pages Imprint: Graphic Universe – Lerner Publishing Group

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Graphic Novel January 2021

Créele a tus ojos (Believe Your Eyes)

by Cori Doerrfeld illustrated by Tyler Page; Cori Doerrfeld

An endearing Latina protagonist struggles with everyday kid issues through the creative lens of magical powers - now in Spanish

A lot is changing for Cici. Her parents are separating, her wacky abuela is moving in, and on her tenth birthday, she wakes up with fairy wings! Cici's new magical powers let her see people as they truly are. But what she learns about her friends and family isn't always easy to accept. In this graphic novel—now available in Spanish—she has only one day to decide to keep her wings and all that comes with them. What will Cici choose?

An endearing Latina protagonist Everyday kid issues through the lens of magical powers A humorous, relatable supporting cast A bright, accessible early-level graphic format

Cori Doerrfeld is a freelance author and illustrator. She lives in Minneapolis and is the author of 2019 Charlotte Huck

Recommended Book and New York Times Notable Children's Book The Rabbit Listened.

Tyler Page is an Eisner-nominated and Xeric Grant-winning artist and educator. He illustrated the Graphic Universe series The

Chicagoland Detective Agency. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, author/illustrator Cori Doerrfeld, and their two children. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $49.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $52.99 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781541579354

Age: 7 years + Format: 229mm x 178mm Extent: 48 pages Imprint: Graphic Universe – Lerner Publishing Group

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Graphic Novel January 2021

Créele a tus ojos (Believe Your Eyes)

by Cori Doerrfeld illustrated by Tyler Page; Cori Doerrfeld

An endearing Latina protagonist struggles with everyday kid issues through the creative lens of magical powers - now in Spanish

A lot is changing for Cici. Her parents are separating, her wacky abuela is moving in, and on her tenth birthday, she wakes up with fairy wings! Cici's new magical powers let her see people as they truly are. But what she learns about her friends and family isn't always easy to accept. In this graphic novel—now available in Spanish—she has only one day to decide to keep her wings and all that comes with them. What will Cici choose?

An endearing Latina protagonist Everyday kid issues through the lens of magical powers A humorous, relatable supporting cast A bright, accessible early-level graphic format

Cori Doerrfeld is a freelance author and illustrator. She lives in Minneapolis and is the author of 2019 Charlotte Huck

Recommended Book and New York Times Notable Children's Book The Rabbit Listened.

Tyler Page is an Eisner-nominated and Xeric Grant-winning artist and educator. He illustrated the Graphic Universe series The

Chicagoland Detective Agency. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, author/illustrator Cori Doerrfeld, and their two children. Publication Date: 06 January 2021

AU Price (incl. GST): $14.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $17.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781728412887

Age: 7 years + Format: 229mm x 171mm Extent: 48 pages Imprint: Graphic Universe – Lerner Publishing Group

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Board Books September 2011

Roadworks

by Sally Sutton illustrated by Brian Lovelock

A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids. New board book edition!

"Load the dirt, load the dirt, scoop and swing and drop. Slam it down into the truck. Bump! Whump! Whop! Tip the stones, tip the stones, lift and slide and dump. Lay the groundwork for the road. Crash! Roar! Thump!" Roadworks takes the reader through all the stages of making a road; from planning to construction to driving on the finished road, the full journey is detailed for young and curious minds with a rhythmic text and bright illustrations.

Ideal for machine-mad kids, Roadworks fills the gap in the market for good machine books. A great book for active boys and girls. Describes the road building process from beginning to end. Full of onomatopoeic words to read aloud. Winner of the Picture Book category at the 2009 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards.

Sally Sutton has a keen interest in European languages. She has an M.A. (Hons) in German, and also enjoys writing plays for the

• stage. Her first picture book for Walker Books Australia, Roadworks, won the Picture Book category of the 2009 New Zealand Post

Children’s Book Awards, and was followed by Demolition and Farmer John’s Tractor. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and two daughters. Brian Lovelock is a scientist working in the power industry in New Zealand. He has painted all his life but has only recently ventured into the world of book illustration. His previous titles with Walker Books Australia include Your Mother Didn’t Do That! and Roadworks which won the Picture Book category in the 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults. In 2013, Brian was long-listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition. In 2014, Flight of the Honey Bee won the LIANZA Russell Clark Illustration Award, was a Storylines Notable Book and was a finalist for the LIANZA Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award and the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Publication Date: 01 September 2011

AU Price (incl. GST): $15.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $17.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781921529580

Age: 2 years + Format: 185mm x 178mm Extent: 28 pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Board Books December 2013

Demolition

by Sally Sutton illustrated by Brian Lovelock

New board book edition!

Swing the ball. Swing the ball. Thump and smash and whack. Bring the top floors tumbling down. Bang! Clang! Crack! Load the trucks. Load the trucks. Lift and shift and heap. Drive away the piles of junk. Whump! Whop! Beep! Busy workers and noisy machines demolish an old building and build a new playground in this fun picture book from the award- winning team of Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock.

Storylines Notable Picture Book, 2013 From the author and illustrator who produced the award-winning picture book Roadworks Includes a pictorial glossary of all the machines with a short caption of what each machine does

Sally Sutton has a keen interest in European languages. She has an M.A. (Hons) in German. Her first picture book for Walker Books Australia, Roadworks, won the Picture Book category of the 2009 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, and was followed by Demolition and Farmer John’s Tractor. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and two daughters. Brian Lovelock is a scientist and illustrator working in the power industry in New Zealand. He has painted all his life but has only recently ventured into the world of book illustration. His previous titles with Walker Books Australia include Your Mother Didn’t Do That! and Roadworks which won the Picture Book category in the 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults. In 2013, Brian was long-listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition. In 2014, Flight of the Honey Bee won the LIANZA Russell Clark Illustration Award, was a Storylines Notable Book and was a finalist for the LIANZA Elsie Locke Non- Fiction Award and the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Publication Date: 01 December 2013

AU Price (incl. GST): $15.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $17.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781922077196

Age: 3 years + Format: 185mm x 178mm Extent: 12 pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Board Books September 2015

Construction

by Sally Sutton illustrated by Brian Lovelock

The next offering from the award-winning duo that brought machine-mad kids Roadworks and Demolition. New board book edition!

Hoist the wood. Hoist the wood. Chain and hook and strap. Swing it round, then lower it down. Thonk! Clonk! Clap! Build the frame. Build the frame. Hammer all day long. Make the stairs and floors and walls. Bing! Bang! Bong!

From the author and illustrator who produced the award-winning picture book Roadworks Includes a pictorial glossary of all the machines with a short caption of what each machine does A great book for active boys and girls. Describes the building of a library. Full of fun rhymes and onomatopoeic words to read aloud Companion to Roadworks and Demolition "Bread and butter for budding building boffins." Booklist "A pleasure to read from start to finish." Magpies magazine

Sally Sutton has a keen interest in European languages. She has an M.A. (Hons) in German. Her first picture book for Walker Books Australia, Roadworks, won the Picture Book category of the 2009 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, and was followed by Demolition and Farmer John’s Tractor. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and two daughters. Brian Lovelock is a scientist and illustrator working in the power industry in New Zealand. He has painted all his life but has only recently ventured into the world of book illustration. His previous titles with Walker Books Australia include Your Mother Didn’t Do That! and Roadworks which won the Picture Book category in the 2009 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults. In 2013, Brian was long-listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition. In 2014, Flight of the Honey Bee won the LIANZA Russell Clark Illustration Award, was a Storylines Notable Book and was a finalist for the LIANZA Elsie Locke Non- Fiction Award and the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Publication Date: 01 September 2015

AU Price (incl. GST): $15.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $17.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781925126358

Age: 3 years + Format: 185mm x 178mm Extent: 22 pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Picture Books October 2018

Dig, Dump, Roll

by Sally Sutton illustrated by Brian Lovelock

Guess what kind of truck is at work in this interactive book by the bestselling creators of Roadworks. Now in board book!

Crash-a-rumble, smash-a-grumble. What’s at work? Here’s a clue: It will clear the ground for you. Bulldozer! Bulldozer! Coming through! This follow-up to Roadworks will delight tiny truck enthusiasts. It's an engaging, interactive text that asks readers to guess what kind of vehicle is at work. Visual clues alongside the text help ensure that our readers are challenged but can still be successful with their guesses. In the end, the vehicles work together to build a surprise.

This is an expansion on our already-successful Roadworks brand, but it will also delight toddlers who love vehicles and haven't been introduced to Roadworks yet. The interactive format and rhyming text make this a strong read-aloud that is just as effective when read one-on-one as it is when read in front of a classroom. Bright colours, bold text and a graphic design make this an eye-catching package that truck-lovers and their big people will not be able to miss.

Sally Sutton is the award-winning and bestselling author of Roadworks, Demolition and Construction. In 2009, Roadworks won the Picture Book category of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, and in 2015 Construction was a finalist. Sally lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her husband and two daughters. She has a keen interest in European languages and has an M.A. (Hons) in German. Her latest picture books with Walker are When We Go Camping (illustrated by Cat Chapman) and Ambulance, Ambulance! (illustrated by Brian Lovelock). Brian Lovelock is a scientist and illustrator working in the power industry in New Zealand. He has painted all his life but has only recently ventured into the world of book illustration. His previous titles with Walker Books Australia include Your Mother Didn’t Do That! and Roadworks, Demolition and Construction. In 2009, Roadworks won the Picture Book category of the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. In 2013, Brian was long-listed for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Award for his work on Demolition. In 2014, Flight of the Honey Bee (written by Raymond Huber) won the LIANZA Russell Clark Illustration Award, was a Storylines Notable Book and was a finalist for the LIANZA Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award and the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. In 2015, Construction was a finalist at the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Brian has teamed up with Raymond Huber again for their latest picture book with Walker, Gecko. Publication Date: 01 October 2018

AU Price (incl. GST): $15.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $17.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781760650957

Age: 2 years + Format: 185mm x 178mm Extent: 28 pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Picture Books January 2019

The Croc and the Platypus

by Jackie Hosking illustrated by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall

An Australian reimagining of Edward Lear’s nonsense poem The Owl and the Pussycat.

The croc and the platypus trundled off in a rusty old Holden ute. They took some damper and tea in a hamper and bundled it up in the boot. Join Croc and Platypus for an Australian outback hullabaloo!

Short-listed for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, 5 to 8 years category, 2015 "... a fun, nonsense-filled buddy trip across the Australian outback ..." Books+Publishing "... a great bedtime book for young children." The Sunday Telegraph

Jackie Hosking is a Nigerian-born Cornish Australian. She moved to Victoria, Australia when she was ten. Jackie has always loved reading, but she didn’t start writing until her youngest child turned two. Her first poem for children was published by The School Magazine in 2005. In 2012, Jackie won a Maurice Saxby Mentorship, which helped her to polish the manuscript that was to become The Croc and the Platypus. Marjorie Crosby-Fairall was born in America and currently lives in Sydney, Australia. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Northern Illinois University. In 1997 she won the CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books and has since been short- listed for other awards. She currently works as a freelance illustrator for educational publishers, general editorial book publishers and

• magazines. Marjorie loves to experiment with new techniques for her illustrations, but always seems to return to her beloved and

well-used colour pencils. The Croc and the Platypus was her first Walker Books Australia title. Publication Date: 01 January 2019

AU Price (incl. GST): $16.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $18.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781760651053

Age: 3 years + Format: 260mm x 250mm Extent: 32 pages Imprint: Walker Books Australia

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Non-Fiction March 2020

Find Your Voice: A Guided Journal for Writing Your Truth

by Angie Thomas

An essential creative writing journal from Angie Thomas, the bestselling, award-winning author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up.

Angie Thomas brings her talents as an acclaimed speaker and writer to this inspirational guided journal. Packed full of advice, prompts and exercises, Find Your Voice encourages readers to ignite their creativity, write fearlessly and bring their own unique stories to life. From creating memorable characters to realizing a setting, Angie takes aspiring writers from idea to draft. With 24 illustrated quotes from Angie's acclaimed novels The Hate U Give and On the Come Up, and plenty of blank pages for a writer's own words, this is a must-have for Angie fans.

The Hate U Give has been on the New York Times bestseller list since publication and has sold over 135,000 copies in the UK TCM. It was also #1 on Amazon UK, and it has received numerous accolades, including winning the Carnegie Honour Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year. It was named a New York Times Editors' Choice and a Teen Vogue Book of the Year. It is now a major motion picture, starring Amandla Stenberg. Angie's highly anticipated second novel, On the Come Up, has sold 20,000 copies TCM since its publication in February 2019. It draws on Angie's experiences as a teen rapper and sheds light on child poverty in the US. Film rights have been sold to Fox 2000. Angie has over 105,000 Twitter followers and and 102,000 Instagram followers. She is committed to engaging with her readers through events at schools, libraries, art centres and more.

Angie Thomas was born, raised and still lives in Jackson, Mississippi. A former teen rapper, she holds a BFA in creative writing.

Her award-winning, acclaimed debut novel, The Hate U Give, won the Amnesty Carnegie Honour Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year. It is now a major motion picture from Fox 2000, starring Amandla Stenberg. Publication Date: 01 March 2020

AU Price (incl. GST): $19.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $22.99 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9781406397109

Age: 12 years + Format: 234mm x 145mm Extent: 192 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Books for Babies February 2020

Little Baby's Busy Day: A Finger Wiggle Book

by Sally Symes illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this joyful finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight little babies as they go about their busy day! Kick, shuffle, and tap those toes while you and your baby share the joy of reading together. With bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, this book is the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

A simple and amusing interactive book for babies and toddlers of six months and

• lder.

Nick Sharratt is one of the UK's most-loved children's illustrators, with over 250 different books to his name!

Sally Symes trained as a designer and has worked as a paper engineer, before she started to write her own books. Nick and Sally

have worked together on Something Beginning with Blue (9781406334630); A Boot, a Hat, Now Who Is That?(9781406340983), Whose Nose and Tail and Toes Are Those? (9781406340976) and Yawn (9781406336122). She lives in Cuckfield, Sussex with her husband, two children and a cat called Bumble.

Nick Sharratt is an award-winning popular children's book artist, well known for illustrating the books of Jacqueline Wilson. He

has written and illustrated many of his own books including What's in the Witch's Kitchen? (9781406384079), Once Upon a Time (9781406331929), Pirate Pete (9781406331912) and The Foggy, Foggy Forest (9781406327847). Nick lives in Brighton, Sussex. www.nicksharratt.com Publication Date: 01 February 2020

AU Price (incl. GST): $12.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $14.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781406390674

Age: 0 years, 6 months + Format: 180mm x 180mm Extent: 18 pages Imprint: Walker

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Books for Babies February 2020

Little Baby's Playtime: A Finger Wiggle Book

by Sally Symes illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this joyful finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight little babies as they go out to play! Kick, shuffle, and tap those toes while you and your baby share the joy of reading together. With bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, this book is the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

A simple and amusing interactive book for babies and toddlers of six months and

• lder.

Nick Sharratt is one of the UK's most-loved children's illustrators, with over 250 different books to his name!

Sally Symes trained as a designer and has worked as a paper engineer, before she started to write her own books. Nick and Sally

have worked together on Something Beginning with Blue (9781406334630); A Boot, a Hat, Now Who Is That?(9781406340983), Whose Nose and Tail and Toes Are Those? (9781406340976) and Yawn (9781406336122). She lives in Cuckfield, Sussex with her husband, two children and a cat called Bumble.

Nick Sharratt is an award-winning popular children's book artist, well known for illustrating the books of Jacqueline Wilson. He

has written and illustrated many of his own books including What's in the Witch's Kitchen? (9781406384079), Once Upon a Time (9781406331929), Pirate Pete (9781406331912) and The Foggy, Foggy Forest (9781406327847). Nick lives in Brighton, Sussex. www.nicksharratt.com Publication Date: 01 February 2020

AU Price (incl. GST): $12.99 NZ Price (incl. GST): $14.99 Binding: Board Book ISBN: 9781406390681

Age: 0 years, 6 months + Format: 180mm x 180mm Extent: 18 pages Imprint: Walker

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