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Titles You Shouldn't Miss This Week
July 17, 2017 - July 23, 2017
★PICTURE BOOKS
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What is Frontlist Report?
Every week, we review all the new releases from 13,723 children’s publishers in
8 countries and introduce 20 to 30 titles you should not miss. 8 countries include
US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Netherlands.
How do we select titles?
By tracking hundreds of sources, we select books that meet the following
criteria:
★ Recent acquisitions of other foreign publishers
★ Award winners / nominees
★ Bestsellers
★ Recommendation by book magazines and critics
★ New releases from notable authors
★ Noteworthy titles hand-picked by Frontlist editors
Titles that are not featured
★ Titles that had been already translated into your language of publication
★ Titles that have been previously featured in our reports
Due to the fact that we're not a rights holder, we may not guarantee rights availability for all of thefeatured titles. So we advise you check with each publisher/agency we listed, in case you're interestedin any of the titles.
All content copyright and other rights reserved by its respective owners.
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THIS WEEK'S SUMMARY
New Releases & Pre-pubs
3,269 children's books are newly published this week.
US UK Canada Germany France Spain Italy Netherlands Total
973 916 439 162 272 219 116 172 3,269
Among these new releases, the following 16 picture books are featured in this report.
Hide and Seek by AnthonyBrowne
Doubleday Children'sBooks / Random HouseGroup (UK)
Oct 5, 2017
New release from AnthonyBrowne (Notable author)
The T-Rex WhoLost His Specs!by Jeanne Willis,Tony Ross
Andersen Press (UK)
Nov 28, 2017
New release from JeanneWillis (Notable author)
When I GrowUp by Steve Antony
Scholastic UK (UK)
Oct 5, 2017
New release from Steve Antony(Notable author)
Simon Sock by Nick East,Sue Hendra
Hodder Children's Books(UK)
Oct 5, 2017
New release from SueHendra (Notable author)
Vie de fourmi by VéroniqueMassenot,Magali Clavelet
Élan vert (France)
Aug 17, 2017
New release from VéroniqueMassenot (Notable author)
The Stone Bird by PatrickBenson, JennyMccartney
Andersen Press (UK)
Dec 26, 2017
Strong debut by a new author
I Am a Cat Abrams Books (US) Strong debut by a new author
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by GaliaBernstein
Feb 6, 2018
After the Fall by Dan Santat
Roaring Brook Press /Macmillan (US)
Oct 3, 2017
Received a star from KirkusReviews: See Review
Draw the Line by KathrynOtoshi
Roaring Brook Press /Macmillan (US)
Oct 10, 2017
Received a star from KirkusReviews: See Review
DogosaurusRex
Henry Holt & Company /Macmillan (US)
Aug 1, 2017
School Library Journal's July 2017Popular Picks
Toad HasTalent
Frances Lincoln / QuartoPublishing Group UK(UK)
Sep 7, 2017
School Library Journal's July 2017Popular Picks
WhobertWhover, OwlDetective by JessPauwels, JasonGallaher
Margaret K. McElderryBooks / Simon &Schuster (US)
Jul 18, 2017
Featured in Publisher's Weekly:"New Kids' and YA Books: Week ofJuly 17, 2017"
Stay: A Girl, aDog, a BucketList by Kate Klise
Feiwel & Friends /Macmillan (US)
Jul 18, 2017
Featured in Publisher's Weekly:"New Kids' and YA Books: Week ofJuly 17, 2017"
Spider! by MarkChambers,Alison Steadman
Hodder Children's Books(UK)
Oct 5, 2017
Frontlist Staff Pick
Ready SteadyMo! by Kes Gray,Marta Kissi, Mo
Hodder Children's Books(UK)
Oct 3, 2017
Frontlist Staff Pick
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Farah
Milo: A MovingStory by Tohby Riddle
Allen & Unwin (Australia)
Oct 1, 2017
Frontlist Staff Pick
Notable Backlist
The following 12 picture books have made the significant achievements or been highly
recognized this week.
Być jak tygrys by Przemyslaw Wechterowicz,Emilia Dziubak
Ezop (Poland)
May 23, 2016
Recently acquiredby words & pictures (UK)
Baltasar, o Grande by Kirsten Sims
Orfeu Negro(Portugal)
Mar 1, 2016
Recently acquired byFrances Lincoln / QuartoPublishing Group (UK)
The Squirrels Who Squabbled by Jim Field, Rachel Bright
Orchard Books (UK)
Sep 7, 2017
Recently acquired byGottmer (Netherlands)
My New Mom & Me by Renata Galindo
Schwartz & WadeBooks / RandomHouse Children'sBooks (US)
Mar 22, 2016
Recently acquired byNordSüd (Switzerland)
もう ぬげない by Shinsuke Yoshitake
Bronze Publishing(Japan)
Oct 8, 2015
Recently acquired byAbrams Books (US)
삐약이 엄마 by Hee-Na Baek
Bear Books (SouthKorea)
Dec 10, 2014
Recently acquired byPicquier Jeunesse(France)
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Alors ça mord ? by Jean Gourounas
Atelier du PoissonSoluble (France)
Oct 12, 2015
Recently acquired byPhaidon (UK)
A Mighty Bitey Creature by Nikki Dyson, Ronda Armitage
Walker Books (UK)
Oct 5, 2017
Recently acquired byJ.P. Bachem Verlag(Germany)
Freedom Over Me: ElevenSlaves, Their Lives andDreams Brought to Life byAshley Bryan by Ashley Bryan
Atheneum Books forYoung Readers /Simon & Schuster(US)
Sep 13, 2016
Winner of 2017 Boston-Globe Horn BookAwards (Picture Book)
Town Is by the Sea by Sydney Smith, JoanneSchwartz
Groundwood Books(Canada)
Apr 11, 2017
Honor of 2017 Boston-Globe Horn BookAwards (Picture Book)
Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
Feiwel & Friends /Macmillan (US)
Jan 3, 2017
Honor of 2017 Boston-Globe Horn BookAwards (Picture Book)
Mighty Dads by Joan Holub, James Dean
Scholastic Press(US)
Apr 29, 2014
Newly enteredto Publishers WeeklyChildren's Picture Booksbestseller list
The Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the field of children’sand young adult literature. The winning titles must be published in the United States but they may bewritten or illustrated by citizens of any country.
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New release from Anthony Browne (Notable author)
New release from Jeanne Willis (Notable author)
New release from Steve Antony (Notable author)
Hide and Seek by Anthony Browne
English Oct 5, 2017 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9780857534910
When their dog goes missing, Cy and Poppy play hide andseek to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and looks forCy - but she can’t find him anywhere. But then there’s arustling from the woods – maybe someone else can help herfind him…?A reassuring tale of sibling love by the master AnthonyBrowne.
Rights Sold Chinese Simplified,
Contact Info Doubleday Children's Books / RandomHouse Group (United Kingdom)[email protected]
The T-Rex Who Lost His Specs! by Jeanne
Willis, Tony Ross
English Nov 28, 2017 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9781783445493
Meet the accident-prone T-Rex. First he loses his glasses,then he has one disaster after another: he can't tell hisbreakfast toast from a slipper, then he mistakes a prehistoricowl for his bath towel! A laugh-out-loud tale from legendarypicture book duo Willis and Ross.
Rights Sold Italian, Chinese Simplified, Danish,
Contact Info Andersen Press (United Kingdom)Sarah Pakenham [email protected]
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New release from Sue Hendra (Notable author)
When I Grow Up by Steve Antony
English Oct 5, 2017 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9781407180427
This hugely exciting picture book collaboration byinternationally celebrated musician-comedian Tim Minchin andaward-winning illustrator Steve Antony is a an absolute treatfor all ages. Inspired by Tim Minchin's hit song WHEN I GROWUP from MATILDA THE MUSICAL, the book takes ahumorous yet moving look at adult life from a child'sperspective. Grown-ups surely have all the fun as they musteat sweets every day, climb the biggest trees and watchcartoons till their eyes go square. But do they really...? A trulymagical picture book by two incredible talents.
Contact Info Scholastic UK (United Kingdom)[email protected]
Simon Sock by Nick East, Sue Hendra
English Oct 5, 2017 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9781444936827
A wonderful new character from the bestselling creators ofBarry the Fish with Fingers and the illustrator of GoodnightDigger.Simon is an odd, stripey sock. He lives in the drawers with allthe other socks. Every day two socks get picked to go on anadventure. The sparklies go to parties. The woolies go thepark. The smarts go to school. Everyone has a pair... exceptSimon. Will he ever find his perfect match?An hilarious story celebrating friendship and difference from anexciting new picture book partnership.
Contact Info Hodder Children's Books (United Kingdom)[email protected]
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New release from Véronique Massenot (Notable author)
Strong debut by a new author
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Vie de fourmi by Véronique Massenot, Magali Clavelet
Life of an Ant
French Aug 17, 2017 PRE-PUB 24 pages 9782844554697
He was an ant who lived at the foot of a date palm. One day,the anthill is upside down. Who digs through and through? Theant goes to find his neighbor.
Contact Info Élan vert (France)Christian Voges [email protected]
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Strong debut by a new author
The Stone Bird by Patrick Benson, Jenny Mccartney
English Dec 26, 2017 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9781783445509
It might look like a pebble from the beach, but Eliza knows thisis an egg. And one night when she hears cracking, shediscovers the Stone Bird. It might still look like a stone to hermum, but Eliza knows it's alive. Step into the magical world ofone child's imagination in this stunning debut by exciting newauthor Jenny McCartney, illustrated by luminary of children'sbooks Patrick Benson.
Rights Sold Chinese Simplified,
Contact Info Andersen Press (United Kingdom)Sarah Pakenham [email protected]
I Am a Cat by Galia Bernstein
English Feb 6, 2018 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9781419726439
A simple housecat named Simon encounters some biggercats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of thebig cats has something to say about Simon not being “cat”enough. According to them, he just doesn’t measure up. Hedoesn’t have Lion’s mane or Cheetah’s spots. He doesn’tsleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He’ssmall and fuzzy, not big and strong. But ultimately, Simonshows the big cats that he’s just like them . . . only smaller. A celebration of both individuality and community, I Am a Catis a strong debut that shows we’re all more alike than we think. . . if we look closely enough.
Contact Info Abrams Books (United States)Yulia Borodyanskaya [email protected]
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Received a star from Kirkus Reviews: See Review
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After the Fall by Dan Santat
English Oct 3, 2017 PRE-PUB 40 pages 9781626726826
From the New York Times–bestselling and award-winningauthor and illustrator of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friendcomes the inspiring epilogue to the beloved classic nurseryrhyme Humpty Dumpty.Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after? Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's poignant tale follows HumptyDumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be ishigh up on the city wall―that is, until after his famous fall. Nowterrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the thingshe loves most.Will he summon the courage to face his fear?This masterful picture book will remind readers of all ages thatLife begins when you get back up.
Rights Sold Chinese Simplified,
Contact Info Roaring Brook Press / Macmillan (UnitedStates)[email protected]
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Received a star from Kirkus Reviews: See Review
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Draw the Line by Kathryn Otoshi
English Oct 10, 2017 PRE-PUB 48 pages 9781626725638
Draw the Line is a powerful picture book about forgivenessfrom Kathryn Otoshi, author of the bestselling book One.When two boys draw their own lines and realize they canconnect them together―magic happens! But a misstep causes their lines to get crossed.Push! Pull! Tug! Yank!Soon their line unravels into an angry tug-of-war.With a growing rift between them, will the boys ever find a wayto come together again?Acclaimed author/illustrator Kathryn Otoshi uses black andwhite illustrations with thoughtful splashes of color to create apowerful, multi-layered statement about friendship,boundaries, and healing after conflict.
Contact Info Roaring Brook Press / Macmillan (UnitedStates)[email protected]
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School Library Journal's July 2017 Popular Picks
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Dogosaurus RexEnglish Aug 1, 2017 PRE-PUB 40 pages 9780805097061
Ben can't wait to adopt the best dog in the world. On a trip tothe shelter, he sees dogs of all kinds, but none of them arequite right. Then he finds Sadie. Sadie is big--really big. She says roarinstead of woof and she doesn't fit inside the house, but Benknows she's the best dog in the world. Now if only she couldstop causing so much trouble!This hilarious tale of a very special dog (with a prehistorictwist) will have you roaring just like Sadie.
Contact Info Henry Holt & Company / Macmillan (UnitedStates)[email protected]
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School Library Journal's July 2017 Popular Picks
Featured in Publisher's Weekly: "New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 17, 2017"
Toad Has TalentEnglish Sep 7, 2017 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9781786030115
Every year when Moonlight Pond freezes over, a talent contesttakes place deep in the woods. Ducks dance, mice perform…But there is one animal that never competes.Toad watches the talent show from behind his rock, careful tokeep himself hidden. Because Toad doesn't have a specialtalent--or so he thinks! When Toad is finally discovered, heslips on the icy pond and realises he does have an incredibletalent himself ice-skating!This hilarious, heart-warming, story shows the reader that younever know what you can do unless you try.
Contact Info Frances Lincoln / Quarto Publishing GroupUK (United Kingdom)[email protected]
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Whobert Whover, Owl Detective by Jess
Pauwels, Jason Gallaher
English Jul 18, 2017 40 pages 9781481462716
Help Whobert Whover, Owl Detective, keep his woods safe inthis hilarious who-who-dun-it.What happened to Perry the Possum? Whobert Whover, OwlDetective, is on the case!Did Debbie the Duck whack Perry with her wicked wings?
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Featured in Publisher's Weekly: "New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 17, 2017"
Or did Freddie the Frog soak Perry in his sickening slime?And what if the culprit is closer to home than Whobertexpects?
Contact Info Margaret K. McElderry Books / Simon &Schuster (United States)Samantha [email protected]
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Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List by Kate Klise
English Jul 18, 2017 32 pages 9781250107145
Eli the dog has been with Astrid since her parents brought herhome from the hospital as a baby. Now Astrid is getting older,and so is Eli. Before he slows down too much, Astrid wants tomake fun memories with him. So she makes a bucket list forEli, which includes experiences such as eating with him in arestaurant, and taking him down a slide at the playground. But in the end, what is most important to Eli is the time hespends with Astrid, whom he loves dearly. Sisters Kate and M.Sarah Klise have created a story that reminds readers of allages that time with our loved ones is the most precious gift ofall.
Contact Info Feiwel & Friends / Macmillan (UnitedStates)[email protected]
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Frontlist Staff Pick
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Spider! by Mark Chambers, Alison Steadman
English Oct 5, 2017 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9781444933499
Award-winning actor and national treasure Alison SteadmanOBE has written a story which will win over parents andchildren alike.
'I hate spiders!' says Rafael. At least, he thinks so. But whenhe really gets to know the BIG, HAIRY, SCARY SPIDER hefinds a new, eight-legged friend.
This hilarious, action-filled look at spiders will fascinate allchildren, with plenty of spider facts and figures throughout thebook to entertain and delight.
Contact Info Hodder Children's Books (United Kingdom)[email protected]
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Frontlist Staff Pick
Ready Steady Mo! by Kes Gray, Marta Kissi, Mo Farah
English Oct 3, 2017 PRE-PUB 32 pages 9781444934076
From Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestsellingauthor of Oi Frog, Kes Gray, comes a fun and action-packedpicture book that will get kids reading - and running too!
So, what are you waiting for? Warm up, do the MOBOT, andthen ...
Run on the pavementRun on the grassRun in the playgroundPerhaps not in class!
This must-read picture book debut includes bright vibrantillustrations and rhyming text.
Contact Info Hodder Children's Books (United Kingdom)[email protected]
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Milo: A Moving Story by Tohby Riddle
English Oct 1, 2017 PRE-PUB 48 pages 9781760111632
Milo's life is almost entirely unremarkable. He lives in a solidkennel in an okay part of town. Every other day he has a jobdelivering parcels. Then Milo's life is turned upside down by anargument with his friend Snombo, followed by a strange wildstorm that leaves him and his kennel in a precarious place. Sobegins Milo's surprisingly remarkable journey back to hisfriends. A warm and whimsical adventure exploring the natureof friendship, with a cast of endearing characters.
Contact Info Allen & Unwin (Australia)Angela Namoi [email protected] Schroeter [email protected]
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Recently acquired by words & pictures (UK)
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Text Language: PolishPub Date: May 23, 2016ISBN: 9788365230072Format:Page: 32
Published In
English-UnitedKingdom: words &pictures
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Być jak tygrysSecret Life of a Tiger
Tiger says he is a cat with simple pleasures. He likes tospend his days wandering about, chatting with friends andhaving a little snack. And despite the gossip concerninghis ferocious appetite, he's a modest creature. It’s only atnight that his surprising - and heart-warming - hobbiescome to light. The Secret Life of a Tiger is a wonderfullyfunny and irreverent picture book that reminds us thatsometimes animals (and people) behave in unexpectedways.
Author | Przemyslaw Wechterowicz (Poland)
Przemyslaw Wechterowicz, Polish author of children'spicture books, poetry and theatre plays. He has published27 titles, and his works have been translated into English,German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese andKorean. His books have received prestigious awards inPoland and abroad (such as Warsaw Book Award, “Whiteravens” for four titles) and critical acclaim. He lives inWarsaw with with his wife, daughter and an elderly cat.
Author | Emilia Dziubak (Poland)
Emilia Dziubak is graduated of The Academy of Fine Artsin Poznan, Poland. She's been distinguished with manyawards in her home country of Poland.
Publisher | Ezop (Poland)
http://www.ezop.com.pl
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Recently acquired by Frances Lincoln / Quarto Publishing Group (UK)
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Text Language:PortuguesePub Date: Mar 01, 2016ISBN: 9789898327680Format: HardcoverPage:
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English-UnitedKingdom: FrancesLincoln / QuartoPublishing Group UKFrench-France: ActesSudPolishChinese Simplified
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Patrícia Nunes (ForeignRights) [email protected]
Baltasar, o GrandeBalthazar The Great
BALTHAZAR WAS THE WORLD'S GREATEST VIOLINPLAYING POLAR BEAR!
Well, at least he used to be the greatest... Now he was theONLY polar bear left in all the world's circuses. One night,he is set free and begins the long journey home. He saysgoodbye to old friends, visits new places and makes newfriends, too. But the journey seems endless and days aregetting colder... Will Balthazar find his way home?
A touching story about freedom, homesickness and thequest for a safe place on the planet.
Author | Kirsten Sims (South Africa)
Kirsten Sims is a visual artist and illustrator currentlybased in Cape Town, South Africa. She studied illustrationand design at the Stellenbosch Academy of Design andPhotography and the Stellenbosch University and dividesher time between exhibiting her paintings, doingcommercial work and making children's books. Balthazar,O Grande is her first picture book.https://kirstensims.myportfolio.com/
Publisher | Orfeu Negro (Portugal)
http://www.orfeunegro.org
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Recently acquired by Gottmer (Netherlands)
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Text Language: EnglishPub Date: Sep 07, 2017ISBN: 9781408340486Format: HardcoverPage: 32
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Dutch-Netherlands:GottmerFrench-Canada:Scholastic CanadaWelsh-United Kingdom:Atebol
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The Squirrels Who SquabbledTwo greedy squirrels learn to share in the third hilariousrhyming adventure from the bestselling creators of THELION INSIDE.
Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights ona very special prize: THE VERY LAST NUT OF THESEASON! As the nut bounces crazily though the forest,the squirrels race after it, between the trees, overboulders, down the river and - ARGH! - right to the edgeof a waterfall! Working together might be the only way tosave themselves now ...
A laugh-out-loud tale about friendship and sharing fromthe bestselling creators of THE LION INSIDE and THEKOALA WHO COULD. Perfect for competitive friends andsibling rivals!
Author | Jim Field (United Kingdom)
★ Won Kate Greenaway Medal and 1 other award★ Bestselling author
Jim Field loved drawing from a very early age and had aburning ambition to make cartoons. He studied animationat Hull School of Art and Design, graduating in 2002. He isthe illustrator of the multi-award-winning Oi Frog and TheLion Inside, as well as fiction series Rabbit and Bear andThe Parent Agency by David Baddiel. He has beenlonglisted twice for the Kate Greenaway Medal, for TheLion Inside and Oi Frog, and nominated for the sameaward for Cats Ahoy!, which also won the Booktrust RoaldDahl Funny Prize in 2011. Jim lives with his family in Paris.
Author | Rachel Bright (United Kingdom)
★ Won Kate Greenaway Medal★ Bestselling author
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Rachel Bright is a writer, illustrator, printmaker and eternaloptimist. She is the creator of the award-winning stationeryand homewares range, The Bright Side, which has soldover 2 million cards worldwide. Rachel has written andillustrated a string of successful books for children,including the bestselling The Lion Inside, Amazing Daddy,Love You Hoo, All I Want For Christmas and LoveMonster. She lives in Dorset with her partner and youngdaughter.
Publisher | Orchard Books (United Kingdom)
http://www.orchardbooks.co.uk/
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Recently acquired by NordSüd (Switzerland)
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Text Language: EnglishPub Date: Mar 22, 2016ISBN: 9780553521344Format: HardcoverPage: 32
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German-Switzerland:NordSüd
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My New Mom & Me★ 2017 Charlotte Zolotow Award, Highly Commended
A heartwarming "tail" about adoption, diversity, andacceptance that's perfect for young readers!
Told from the point of view of a puppy who is adopted by acat, this gentle and reassuring tale is perfect for veryyoung readers and listeners.
When the puppy comes to live with his new mom, he isnervous. After all, his mom has stripes and he doesn’t. Buthis mom says she likes that they look different, and soonthe puppy likes it, too. (And who cares what anyone elsethinks!)
The puppy’s new mom does all the things other parentsdo. She plays with him, takes care of him, and sometimeseven makes him mad! But that’s okay, because when he’sfeeling sad, she knows just what to say.
"A gentle, comforting story about nontraditional families."—Booklist
Author | Renata Galindo (United States)
★ Won Charlotte Zolotow Award
Renata Galindo received her MA in Children’s BookIllustration from the Cambridge School of Art. My NewMom & Me is her picture book debut in the United States.She lives and works in Mexico City. https://renatagalindo.com/
Publisher | Schwartz & Wade Books / RandomHouse Children's Books (United States)
http://www.randomhousekids.com/
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Recently acquired by Abrams Books (US)
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Text Language:JapanesePub Date: Oct 08, 2015ISBN: 9784893096098Format: 単⾏本Page: 28
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French-France:KaléidoscopeEnglish-United States:Abrams Books
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Naoko Takano(International DivisionDirector) [email protected]
もう ぬげないStill Stuck
★ 2017 BolognaRagazzi Award, Special Mentions
Getting dressed and undressed can be difficult, especiallyfor little ones. While getting ready for a bath one evening,a little boy gets stuck in his clothes. He panics and startsto fear what life would be like if he never got unstuck. Howwill he play outside? How will he stop the cat from ticklinghis tummy? It’s good thing that Mom is around to help. Butwhen it’s time to put on his pajamas, the boy finds himselfwith a whole new problem . . . This fresh, laugh-out-loud funny picture book shows ayoung boy’s feelings of frustration—and his determinationto do things himself. With this whimsical and highly originaltale, young readers can imagine what life would be like ifthey got stuck in their clothes but still kept on going . . .
What the BolognaRagazzi Jury said
A delightful funny book for the very young describing allthe silly things that can happen when a little child getsstuck in his shirt. It is an example of how deep you can goin exploring emotions using only very simple drawings.Like an animated story, every picture is a surprise. Youcan read it again and again and again, and still laugh.
Author | Shinsuke Yoshitake ヨシタケ シンスケ (Japan)
★ Won BolognaRagazzi Award
Shinsuke Yoshitake is an award-winning author andillustrator who creates inventively humorous and livelyillustrations. Though based in Japan, his picture bookshave been translated and published in nine languagesaround the world.http://www.osoraku.com/
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Publisher | Bronze Publishing (Japan)
http://www.bronze.co.jp
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Recently acquired by Picquier Jeunesse (France)
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Text Language: KoreanPub Date: Dec 10, 2014ISBN: 9791185564227Format:Page: 44
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삐약이 엄마There was a notorious, fat cat named NiYang. He liked tobully small and weak animals. One spring day, NiYanggulped up a freshly-born, warm egg. Day after day,Niyang's fat belly were getting fatter and fatter.
"I have a stomachache!"
NiYang ran to the bathroom. But what came from NiYangis not a poop, but a small and cute chick.
"Oh my god. Yeah ... I'll call you BbiYack."
Could NiYang be a good mother to BbiYack?
Author | Hee-Na Baek 백희나 (South Korea)
Born in 1971, Hee-na Baek studied education in Seoul andanimation in the United States. She was a notableillustrator of the year at the Bologna International BookFair in 2005 for her bestselling book, Breads to the Cloud .She is an illustrator of many children's books in Korea.
Publisher | Bear Books (South Korea)
http://www.bearbooks.co.kr
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Recently acquired by Phaidon (UK)
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Text Language: FrenchPub Date: Oct 12, 2015ISBN: 9782358710831Format:Page:
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English-UnitedKingdom: Phaidon
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Daniela Bonerba (ForeignRights) [email protected]
Alors ça mord ?Something’s Fishy
This ice fishing mystery features a grumpy penguin, atroupe of curious onlookers, and a surprise ending!
An ice fishing penguin grows increasingly aggravated ashis line fails to attract fish, but his activity attracts a cast ofcuriously chatty polar characters. Hilariously expressiveanimals and their repetitive questions dramaticallyaccumulate until finally, in the climactic finale, the penguinhears something under the water, and everyone silencesfor the big reveal. A fast-paced and entertaining read-aloud that provides ample opportunity for character voicesand multiple punchlines. Children will wager predictionsthroughout, and crack up at the clever and comical ending!
Publisher | Atelier du Poisson Soluble (France)
http://www.poissonsoluble.com
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Recently acquired by J.P. Bachem Verlag (Germany)
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Text Language: EnglishPub Date: Oct 05, 2017ISBN: 9781406361551Format: HardcoverPage: 40
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A Mighty Bitey CreatureIn this raucous jungle caper illustrated by Dinosaurs Don'tHave Bedtimes' Nikki Dyson, something mighty withsuper-dooper sharp teeth keeps biting Frog, Monkey andZebra … right on their bottoms! "Ya-hoooooo!" So,guarding their beautiful behinds, the trio run as fast asthey can through the jungle. They're looking for big, braveKing Lion, who just might know what to do… Deliciousdrama builds before the bottom-biting creature's identity isfinally revealed in this hilarious tale brought brilliantly to lifeby the read-aloud sound effects of Ronda Armitage andthe exuberant, magnificent art of Nikki Dyson.
Author | Nikki Dyson (United Kingdom)
Nikki Dyson, since receiving her degree in illustration, hasworked for Hallmark and National Geographic Kids, andhas illustrated a number of books for children.http://www.nikkidysonillustration.co.uk/
Author | Ronda Armitage (United Kingdom)
Ronda Armitage is the author of many children's books,including the much-loved Lighthouse Keeper series ofstories, illustrated by her husband, David Armitage, A VeryStrange Creature, illustrated by Layn Marlow, and TheBungle Jungle Bedtime Kiss, illustrated by Edward Eaves.Born in New Zealand, Ronda now lives in East Sussex.
Publisher | Walker Books (United Kingdom)
http://www.walker.co.uk
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Winner of 2017 Boston-Globe Horn Book Awards (Picture Book)
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Text Language: EnglishPub Date: Sep 13, 2016ISBN: 9781481456906Format: HardcoverPage: 56
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Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves,Their Lives and Dreams Brought toLife by Ashley Bryan★ 2017 Boston-Globe Horn Book Awards, Winner★ 2017 Newbery Medal, Honor
Using original slave auction and plantation estatedocuments, Ashley Bryan offers a moving and powerfulpicture book that contrasts the monetary value of a slavewith the priceless value of life experiences and dreamsthat a slave owner could never take away.
Imagine being looked up and down and being valued asless than chair. Less than an ox. Less than a dress.Maybe about the same as…a lantern.
You, an object. An object to sell.
In his gentle yet deeply powerful way, Ashley Bryan goesto the heart of how a slave is given a monetary value bythe slave owner, tempering this with the one thing thatCAN’T be bought or sold—dreams. Inspired by the actualwill of a plantation owner that lists the worth of each andevery one of his “workers”, Bryan has created collagesaround that document, and others like it. Through fiercepaintings and expansive poetry he imagines and interpretseach person’s life on the plantation, as well as the life theirowner knew nothing about—their dreams and pride inknowing that they were worth far more than an Overseeror Madam ever would guess. Visually epic, and neverbefore done, this stunning picture book is unlike anythingyou’ve seen.
Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers /Simon & Schuster (United States)
http://imprints.simonandschuster.biz/atheneum
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Honor of 2017 Boston-Globe Horn Book Awards (Picture Book)
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Text Language: EnglishPub Date: Apr 11, 2017ISBN: 9781554988716Format: HardcoverPage: 52
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Town Is by the Sea★ 2017 Boston-Globe Horn Book Awards, Honor
A young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits hisgrandfather's grave after lunch and comes home to asimple family dinner, but all the while his mind strays to hisfather digging for coal deep down under the sea. Stunningillustrations by Sydney Smith, the award-winning illustratorof Sidewalk Flowers, show the striking contrast between asparkling seaside day and the darkness undergroundwhere the miners dig.
With curriculum connections to communities and thehistory of mining, this beautifully understated and hauntingstory brings a piece of history to life. The ever-presentocean and inevitable pattern of life in a maritime miningtown will enthrall children and move adult readers.
"This quietly devastating book … stirs timeless, elementalemotions." ― The New York Times
"Hauntingly beautiful." ― Booklist, starred review
"A quiet book that will stay with readers long after theyhave closed it." ― Kirkus, starred review
"Art and text meld for a powerful glimpse at a way of lifethat begs inspection." ― School Library Journal, starredreview
"This is a moving story, and a fine example of text andpictures in perfect harmony." ― Horn Book, starred review
"Smith’s expressive, evocative spreads contrast the light-soaked landscape above with the night-black mine below… a sensitive way of helping readers understand that, forsome, the idea of choosing a career is a luxury." ―Publishers Weekly
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Author | Joanne Schwartz (Canada)
★ Won Boston-Globe Horn Book Awards
Joanne Schwartz was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.Her first picture book, Our Corner Grocery Store,illustrated by Laura Beingessner, was nominated for theMarilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. Joanne has been achildren’s librarian for more than twenty-five years. Shelives in Toronto.
Publisher | Groundwood Books (Canada)
http://www.groundwoodbooks.com
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Honor of 2017 Boston-Globe Horn Book Awards (Picture Book)
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Text Language: EnglishPub Date: Jan 03, 2017ISBN: 9781250076366Format: HardcoverPage: 48
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Wolf in the Snow★ 2017 Boston-Globe Horn Book Awards, Honor
A girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. Howwill they find their way home? Paintings rich with feelingtell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Here is abook set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations andwarm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of TroubleGum and Another Brother.
Author | Matthew Cordell (United States)
★ Won Boston-Globe Horn Book Awards
Matthew Cordell is the author and illustrator of TroubleGum, Another Brother, hello! hello!, and Wish. He hasillustrated numerous books by renowned authors includingPhilip Stead (Special Delivery), Rachel Vail (the JustinCase series), and Gail Carson Levine (Forgive Me, IMeant to Do It: False Apology Poems). He lives with hisfamily in Gurnee, Illinois.
Publisher | Feiwel & Friends / Macmillan (UnitedStates)
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Newly entered to Publishers Weekly Children's Picture Books bestseller list
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Text Language: EnglishPub Date: Apr 29, 2014ISBN: 9780545609685Format: HardcoverPage: 40
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Mighty DadsMighty dads, strong and tall,help their children, young and small.
They keep them safe and bolted tightand show them how to build things right.
Inventively told through James Dean's colorfulconstruction vehicle characters, MIGHTY DADS is anadoring dedication to hardworking fathers and the subtleways they teach their boys and girls to follow in theirtracks. The Dump Trucks learn to get dirty. Crane keepshis little one safe from harm. The busy Cement Mixer giveshis daughter a hug. The Forklift cheers his son on.
A surprising and touching view of a father's love for hischildren, MIGHTY DADS is the perfect way to say: I'mproud of you!
Publisher | Scholastic Press (United States)
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