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Rights Guide FRANKFURT 2021
Satoshi Kitamura and John Agard Satoshi Kitamura
Creature-Of-No-Words lives a happy life on his Lily loves taking her dog Nicky for a walk, and
own, but one day he gets a feeling like ‘the chill she spots beautiful and interesting things. But in
touch of ice’ and nothing can lift his sadness. Nicky’s overactive imagination the streetlights
Just then Creature-of-Words arrives and senses become staring eyes, the branches of a tree
ten pupps his despair. How can she help him communicate form into an evil face… the walk is a hair-raising
and become happy again? and exhausting experience!
• A powerful and poetic picture book about • Addresses the subject of childhood fears in a
communication and friendship humorous way
• A great tool to get children and adults engaging • Children will enjoy solving the visual puzzles to 216 x 216, 28pp with gatefold
with life again, after the isolation of lockdown find out what spooks Nicky Age 3+
March 2022 • Recognition that some emotions are too deep
• Each spread has a spooky surprise which is just China Ronshin
260 x 230, 32pp Romania Pandora
to be expressed by words enough to thrill the reader, and there’s an extra
Age 4+ Spanish Oceano
Praise for The Young Inferno from
surprise lurking behind the flap at the end!
the same award-winning author and artist
It’s a dark and stormy night and Toby cannot
‘The words are from the extraordinary John Agard whose sleep. The whole house seems to be tossing and
inventive verse is a constant wonder. Add the delights of turning like a ship in the middle of the ocean…
artwork by Satoshi Kitamura and the whole book is inspired
and tremendous; a total triumph.’
soon Toby enters a fantasy world where he is
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN indeed at sea, caught up in a strange and wild
adventure.
• Empowers children to unleash their imagination
and relish the idea of surreal adventures
• Enough drama and danger to give a thrill but 216 x 216, 28pp with gatefold
Age 3+
with a safe and happy ending
China Ronshin
• A gatefold flap at the end of the book reveals Romania Pandora
a surprising and endearing comedy
John Agard is a poet, playwright and short story writer who grew up in Currently living in Japan, Satoshi Kitamura has created over 20 of his
Guyana. He has won many prizes, including the Smarties Book Prize, own picture books, and illustrated the work of many prominent authors.
the CLPE Award and the Queen’s Gold Medal. He has been a writer-in- His books have been translated into more than 20 languages and
residence at the BBC, the South Bank and the National Maritime Museum, won awards including the Mother Goose Award, Silver Award for the
and he tours widely giving performances and speaking to students. Smarties Prize, and the National Art Library Illustrations Award.
Satoshi Kitamura Rose Robbins
A small boy has saved all his pocket money Abigail can’t concentrate in class, and gets
and visits the market with high expectations. bored and naughty! Luckily the teacher knows
Then disaster strikes and he loses all but one just what to do, and Abigail ends up finding a
coin! He is devastated... But wait, what’s special voice of her own
that? A Smile Shop? He could really do with a
smile. What will happen if he goes in? • A mainstream book that celebrates Special
• Celebrates the power of a smile Needs - readers and families will identify with the
• Shows that kindness is worth more than protagonist who displays symptoms of ADHD,
money but with the right encouragement, ends up
• Wonderful illustrations, full of humour and triumphing.
observation • Recognises a need for sensitive books about 270 x 245mm, 32pp
260 x 230mm 32pp neurodiversity Age 4+
Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award Spain - Santillana
Age 3+
USA Peachtree ‘A book to ponder upon and
Already published, two books featuring
discuss across a wide age range.’
Japan Iwamani Shoten an autistic sister and her brother.
RED READING HUB
Korea Better Books
‘A captivating and surprising picture book packed ME AND MY SISTER celebrates the highs
China Green Beans
with intricate illustrations and a strong message – and lows of having a much loved but
Romania Pandora differently abled sibling.
that kindness is more important than money.’
Taiwan Sun Color BOOK TRUST
Shortlisted for the Waterstones
Children’s Book Prize
Meet Hattie the Magician – she may be little Shortlisted for the BookTrust TALKING IS NOT MY THING explores the 270 x 245mm, 32pp 270 x 245mm, 32pp
but she is a born performer! Hattie conjures an Storytime Prize many ways a non-verbal person can Age 4+ Age 4+
communicate, contribute and have fun. Finland Makela Finnish Makela
amazing succession of animals out of her hat,
Nominated for the Dutch De Vries Spain Santillana
and for a grand finale produces a wonderful
Greenaway Award Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award Aus Allen and Unwin USA Eerdmans
habitat where they can all live! Israel Steimatzky Dutch De Vries
‘Robbins creates a sensitive portrait of
Spain Santillana French Bayard
France Gallimard accommodating different needs within
USA Eerdmans
Dutch De Vier Windstreken a family unit.’ IRISH TIMES
Brazil L&PM
Slovakia Fortuna Libri
Japan BL Shuppan ‘A masterfully crafted
story for tots, impeccable Since her debut in 2019, Rose is fast making a name for herself as a
Korea Interpark
in its apparent simplicity, creator of appealing and mainstream books about differently abled
Spanish Oceano yet with all the elements characters. Rose is an Inclusion Ambassador for Inclusive Minds, and
USA Peachtree of tension, resolution and
her books have been shortlisted and nominated for major awards.
China Folio surprise needed in a good
story. Perfection!’ Rose’s brother is autistic and she teaches autistic young people.
Hebrew Steimatzky
240 x 275mm, 32pp, 2+ CAROUSEL
Ruth Brown Ruth Brown
Come on a playful journey through the day ’Ten little dogs, sitting in a line,
from dawn to dusk, through a beautiful One chased a butterfly
landscape, where the reader is challenged And then there were nine . . .’
to guess which animal is hiding in the picture
and then spot where they are. Then 8, then 7 and so on, until only one
little dog remains. Will there be none? Turn the
page for the exuberant denouement of this
• Hours of entertainment with a satisfying
adorable count-down book by household
bedtime ending.
name, Ruth Brown.
• Exquisite, intricate illustrations encourage
young readers to learn about the natural world • Combines the basic skill of counting
• The text provides the clues – and the pictures (backwards!) with hugely appealing artwork
provide the answers. • Subtly introduces the concept of subtraction 275 x 240mm, 32pp,
• Will appeal to all dog lovers with small Age 4+
• Clever use of the page turn to reveal the
May 2022 children French Gallimard Jeunesse
answers
275 x 240mm
32pp Shortlisted for the Teach Early Years Awards
‘exceptional draughtsmanship makes
Age 3+ ‘An extremely enjoyable and satisfying reading
all Ruth Brown’s books a feast . . .’
SUNDAY TIMES experience for both adult and child.’
BOOKS FOR KEEPS
In a brilliant introduction to the world of fine art,
Ruth Brown has created her own unique and
amusing masterpieces in the style of thirteen
well known painters from around the world.
• Intriguing for children and adults alike
Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award
‘Brown, whose exceptional
draughtsmanship makes all her books a
feast, visits a gallery with a difference in 275 x 240mm, 32pp, Age 4+
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain’s best loved children’s this picture book about cats and artists. A Israel Steimatzky
books. Born in Devon, she now lives in London and Kent. Ruth’s books book to lead readers to 13 painters from Dutch De Vier Windstreken
are translated into many languages, and she has won the Earthworm China Gingko
Mondrian to Munch and Kahlo to Klimt.”
Award, the English Association Award, the Prix Sorcière and been Korea Hansol
SUNDAY TIMES
shortlisted 3 times for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Afrikaans Lapa
Romania RAO
Deborah Chancellor & Julia Groves Marjoke Henrichs
FOLLOW MY FOOD is a new series which aims to help Rabbit doesn’t want to listen to his mum telling him
children understand and appreciate where their to get up, get dressed, have breakfast, play outside,
food comes from. Learning respect for animals and come inside and least of all... have a bath! NO, NO,
people who produce food encourages children to NO! he says. But at last they hit on something they
be environmentally aware. both love - cuddle time.
• Shows animals and insects in a relatable way, • Perfectly pitched and re-assuring for parents
enjoying a regular routine, living with their friends, and whose child is being contrary
producing food that humans can harvest and eat ‘A thoroughly delightful, warmhearted bedtime story.’
• Each title is introduced by a different child who KIRKUS, starred review
observes the production of the milk, honey or eggs
‘Potential to become a classic like Guess How Much
• Full of information and new vocabulary, but I Love You… It’s a declaration of love through 275 x 240mm, 32pp, Age 3+
presented in a simple and stylish way using colourful everyday actions.’
Sweden Alfabeta
paper cut art SWEDISH LIBRARY SERVICE
USA Peachtree
• Quiz and fun facts at the end, to challenge both Short listed for the Book Trust Story Time Prize Italy Salani
young children and their parents to find out more
Netherlands Querido
• Written by an experienced children’s author in
240 x 240mm, 32pp, Israel Matar
consultation with a dairy farmer, vet and bee expert Rabbit and Dad are going to the
Age 3+ Korea Neungyule
• Book 4 will be about a granny growing fruit. park. But will they ever be ready
China Beijing Tianlue
to leave the house?
‘Bright, clean, papercut illustrations... Taiwan Les Gouttes
The text is fact-filled but never dull.’ • Tolerance and patience are Norway Gyldendal
BOOKS FOR KEEPS needed on both sides as each Turkey Okuyan Koala
‘Teaches young children to appreciate waits for the other Japan BL Shuppan
their environment.’ Spanish Akal
ENGLISH ASSOCIATION • Another universal topic that
adults and children will all relate to
‘A factual picture book with simplistic
yet adorable illustrations.’
April 2022 • Wonderful handling of mounting tension with a
BIG ISSUE NORTH
happy ending
Deborah Chancellor has written over a hundred books for children, from Marjoke Henrichs graduated from the MA Children’s Book Illustration
toddlers to teenagers, and been shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award. course at Cambridge School of Art in 2019. She is also a theatre
designer and a painter. Marjoke was born in the Netherlands and now
lives in Suffolk; this is her first picture book.
Julia Groves has designed and illustrated a range of baby books and picture
books, and been nominated for the Progressive Pre-School Awards. (photo)
Nigel Gray and Bethan Welby Karen Swann & Padmacandra
Grace is a little girl; Phyllis is the old lady next
One misty seaside evening, a little girl meets a
door. Phyllis lives alone and her memory is whale, who takes her on a voyage. They see
fading, but that doesn’t stop Grace from many wonders, but return saddened by the
liking her. They find that, despite the gap in amount of rubbish in the ocean.
their ages, they have much in common and
a moving and enduring friendship is born. •A beautifully poetic debut text full of joy and
wonder and friendship
• A deeply touching story of friendship rooted •A direct appeal to the reader to change our
in everyday life polluted world for the better
• Full of empathy and humour •Stunning textured but bright illustrations from a
picture book debut artist
• Text is long enough to read aloud to an older
child and introduce the topic of dementia Short listed for the North Somerset
April 2022
and caring for others Teachers’ Book Award 280 x 240mm, 32pp, Age 4+
275 x 240mm
• Sensitive and engaging illustrations are
32pp Age 3+
beautifully observed Dutch Levendig Portugal Edicare Slovenia HKZ
Greece Epomenos Stathmos Turkey Bilgi Australia UQP
Praise Praise for Nigel Gray’s Welsh Rily Australia UQP USA McElderry
A Balloon for Grandad:
‘Filled with genuine feeling.’
CAROUSEL
I’ll take you to Mrs Cole: Bethan Welby
‘Funny, touching and true.’
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
On a cold afternoon in January, Brian
Praise for Bethan Welby’s
sees a little Christmas tree, stripped of its
The After Christmas Tree:
‘A skilled debut picture book’ decorations and discarded by the roadside.
THE TIMES He immediately decides to take it home with
him and look after it . . . But will it be as easy
‘Expressive illustrations to do much
of the talking.’ as he thinks, and will his family be pleased?
RED READING HUB
• Exciting debut title that is both empathetic
and endearing
• Evocative watercolour artwork reminiscent
Nigel Gray is the author of many much-loved and award-winning picture of Posy Simmonds and Raymond Briggs
books; winner of the Prix Chronos, shortlisted for the Smarties Prize, German • Themes of responsibility for your own
Book Award, Mother Goose Award, and much more. He lives in Australia. decisions, and for the environment
• Contains a touch of magic, perfect for
275 x 200, 32pp, Age 4+
Bethan Welby lives in Devon, UK. A graduate of the MA in Children’s Book Christmas!
German Atlantis Verlag
Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, her debut picture book THE AFTER Long listed for the Klaus Flugge Award 2021
CHRISTMAS TREE was longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Award.
Inbal Leitner Rob Ramsden
We are moving to a new home, where the IN THE GARDEN: A collection of
lakes freeze in winter. Grandma isn’t coming, titles which encourage young
she is staying in her sewing studio. She says children to relate to the natural
I mustn’t worry that my new home is so very world.
far away, as we are joined by the longest,
strongest thread in the whole world. We planted a seed,
• Deals with the anxiety of moving to a new
to grow a pumpkin
home and country for Halloween . . .
• A useful tool to approach the subject of
migration
Rob Ramsden’s joyous and seasonal picture book
• Poetic text full of imagery and emotion, by follows the journey from tiny seed to fat, orange
an Israeli debut author/illustrator pumpkin – just in time for Halloween.
• Specially relevant during social distancing
240 x 240mm, 32pp, 4+ • Celebrates the excitement of having a ‘project’ – in this case, growing a
Denmark Flachs Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award pumpkin from seed in time for Halloween
France Bayard
‘This gorgeous book shares an enduring message of love • Explores emotions: enthusiasm, anxiety, encouragement, joy and a sense of
USA Charlesbridge
between a grandma and granddaughter. No matter the achievement
China Ginkgo miles, the thread of love links them together.‘
ARMADILLO MAGAZINE • Shares with young readers the delight of working with nature
240 x 240 mm, 32pp, Age 2+
Elena Arevalo Melville France
Israel
Gallimard
Steimatzky
Korea Kizm
Portugal Horizonte
275 x 200mm, 32pp Age 4+ Clara has
German CBJ
Slovenia Avrora gone to the
Spanish Oceano
China Oriental Babies park, but
Italy Bohem Italia there’s nobody to play with.
Turkey Lades When she finds an umbrella on ‘effectively simple...conveys its ‘This simple look at a sunflower life cycle
LONGLISTED FOR
Korea Neungyule the ground and does a good crucial environmental message and the seasons is again pitch perfect for
THE KLAUS FLUGGE
Swedish Idus Forlag without a hint of preachiness.‘ the very young. A small piece of brilliance.‘
deed by putting it on a bench, AWARD
BOOKS FOR KEEPS RED READING HUB
the umbrella says ‘thank you’
‘Forges its own
and invites Clara to make a
eccentric and wish. So unfolds a magical chain
A graduate of the MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School
appealing of events where kindness and
path through a of Art, Rob Ramsden lives in Suffolk and teaches graphic illustration and
forgiveness go hand-in-hand.
landscape that feels
animation to pupils from 5 years old to university level. Rob set up Fictional
WINNER OF THE QUEEN’S fresh and new.‘ ‘Lovely bold, expressive drawing conjures a
BOOKS FOR KEEPS Space, a screen printing studio in Suffolk dedicated to collaboration,
KNICKERS AWARD magical story that brings the needy what they
A WHITE RAVEN lack and the greedy what they deserve.‘ editions and limited-edition prints.
NOMINATED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES: BEST CHILDREN’S
GREENAWAY AWARD BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER
Derek Keilty & Mark Elvins Jeff Norton
MIDDLE GRADE MIDDLE GRADE
PIRATE INVESTIGATOR TRILOGY 178 x 126mm, 160pp,
b/w illustrations throughout
178 x 126mm
Age 7+, 16,000 words
176pp
b/w illustrations
French Albin Michel
throughout
Russian Eksmo
Age 7+, 15,000 words Audio Oakhill
Dutch De Fontein
Audio Bolinda A fast-paced
fantasy trilogy
When Flynn applies for the In book two, a priceless golden chalice has been featuring
job as cabin boy on the Black stolen from Fergus McSwaggers, fearsome chief dinosaurs and
Hound, he doesn’t expect it of the squelchy Bog Islands … and he wants it
knights
to be a pirate ship. But soon back!
he’s setting sail for the Seven
In a medieval land where dinosaurs still roam, lowly stable boy Henry Fairchild
Seas, on a perilous quest to And finally in the last volume, the Countess of
recover ancient treasure Bohemia’s jewels have been stolen by a ghost. joins the brave Dino Knights and rides into adventure on the back of a T-Rex.
bound by a magical curse… Not just any old ghost, but the ghost of Captain • Combines two popular and child friendly themes - knights on horseback and
Scarletbeard, the scariest pirate who ever lived!
dinosaurs: Camelot meets Cretaceous!
LONG LISTED FOR THE SPARK Flynn and the crew of the Black Hound descend
BOOK AWARD • For reluctant readers but not only. Themes of equality, kindness, loyalty,
the murky depths to Davy Jones’s Locker, where
they uncover a ghoulish plot that threatens the bravery and family.
THE TIMES top 20 survival of the Seven Seas… • Dramatic b/w ills by Jeff Crosby with map, gallery of characters, playful
children’s books of 2020 chapter headings and dino glossary
It’s a brilliant twist on pirate stories, combining all
THE WEEK The Best the best bits – think treasure maps, swashbuckling, • Film option sold, one of the 3 large global streamers is investing in development
summer reading suitably grumpy pirate cooks, walking the plank,
pirate grog – with a mystery thriller narrative’ ‘You like knights? You like dinosaurs? Watch out your
for children 2020 THE BOOK ACTIVIST head might just explode. A simple but effective ‘Combines a fun and imaginative story
mash-up for newish readers and fans of How to Train with some important messages of hope,
TOPPSTA best 100 books ‘Has a timeless, classic feel … illustrations that Your Dragon and the Beast Quest series. Norton courage, self-belief, and animal cruelty.’
of 2020 really have the wow factor’ imagines the medieval era but with dinos’ BOOKS FOR TOPICS
BOOK TRUST THE TIMES
Derek Keilty lives in Belfast. He has written over 10 novels, which have been Jeff Norton is an award-winning author and television writer-producer. As an
translated into many languages, selected for the Richard and Judy Club and author, Jeff has written ten books including MetaWars: Fight For The Future
shortlisted for the Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year. (Orchard) - a high-tech thriller about the fight for the internet that has spurred
three sequels, and Memoirs of a Neurotic Zombie (Faber).
Mark Elvins lives in Yorkshire. When he’s not drawing pirates he’s a print-maker
and recently won an English Heritage competition to illustrate the displays at Jeff Crosby has illustrated over a dozen children’s books and his clients include
Whitby Abbey. the New York Times, the Village Voice, Entertainment Weekly, and GQ.
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