| PICTURE BOOKS |
| THE SEA - 96pp Marianne Dubuc (La Pasteque, French Canada) A cat and a red fish. The cat is hungry but the fish has decided there is no way he is going to be eaten...A treasure of a book with no words but so much to look at and imagine. Rights sold in English, Italian & Chinese Simplified Also by Marianne Dubuc: "In front of my house", "The carnival of the animals", "My very first tale" series", "Baby's first library", "An elephant on a spider's web" |
| IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE - 120pp Marianne Dubuc La Courte Echelle, French Canada A beautiful first word book, with which children will love to match pictures and words! Rights sold in France, Spain, Germany, Italy ,Holland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, Korea, Canada/USA, China & Taiwan Also by Marianne Dubuc: "The sea", "The carnival of the animals", "My very first tale" series", "Baby's first library", "An elephant on a spider's web" |
| IVY LOVES TO GIVE - 24pp Freya Blackwood (Little Hare, Australia) Ivy is very generous. She gives gifts to all her family and pets...They are not always perfect but they are always well intentioned. This beautifully illustrated book captures the generosity and spirit of young children...something grown-ups sometimes forget. Rights sold in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland, China, Taiwan, Korea & USA. Also by Freya Blackwood:"Look a book", "Maudie and the bear" & "Clancy and Millie" |
| CLANCY AND MILLIE - 32p Libby Gleeson & Freya Blackwood Little Hare, Australia Clancy’s new house is too big and lonely. He misses his old home. That is until he meets his new friend Millie. Rights sold in Holland, Germany, China and Korea. Also by Freya Blackwood:"Look a book", "Ivy loves to give" & "Maudie and the bear" |
| THE CHERRY TREE - 44pp Alba Garcia I Puig (SD Edicions, Spain) It is summer time and Mariana spends the holidays with her grandparents, who give her a small cherry tree to plant. But despite her efforts, the tree does not grow. When the summer is over Marianna has to go back home, saddened at the thought it will probably not survive the winter.But what is not her surprise when she comes back in the spring time? Rights sold in French Also by Alba Garcia Puig: "Said", "Lolo and Lola"", |
| COUNT MY KISSES - 24pp Katie Mayes & Tamsin Ainsley Little Hare, Australia A delightful, rhythmic counting book for babies and toddlers Rights sold in Germany, US & Canada (English & French languages) Also by Tamsin Ainslie: "I can say please/thank you", "One sheep two sheep", "When I love you at Christmas" |
| LOLO AND LOLA - 32pp Alba Garcia I Puig (personal project) Lola used to be an only child until the arrival of her little brother Lolo....He is a happy, smiling baby but Lola feels all sad inside and left out. As the two children grow up, she rejects him. That is until the day the little boy finds himself in danger and Lola takes on the role of the big sister. Also by Alba Garcia Puig: "Said", "The cherry tree" |
| PIGEON AND PIGEONETTE - 32pp Dirk Derom & Sarah Verroken (Enchanted Lion, USA) Unable to fly South, Pigeonette has no choice but to spend her winter in the snowy forest. One day she meets Pigeon as he comes flying and crashing into the big forest trees. Left behind by the other birds, the two pigeons throw in their lots together and become friends, sharing stories, dreams and combining forces to conquer flight. Also by Sarrah Verroken:"Feeling sad" |
| FEELING SAD - 32pp Sarah Verroken (Enchanted Lion, USA) A story about a little duck that is feeling sad and trying to find a way to feel better. With her little toy Cuddly she sets off to find the sun. Will she find the sun? Or will it find her first? Rights sold in the US/Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea, China Also by Sarrah Verroken:"Pigeon and Pigeonette" |
| ONE SHEEP TWO SHEEP - 24pp Patricia Bayers & Tamsin Ainsley Little Hare, Australia A simple and sweet book to teach little ones about basic collectives Also by Tamsin Ainslie: "Count my kisses", "i can say please/hank you"", "When I love you at Christmas" |
| DADDY KISS - 24pp Margaret Allum & Jonathan Bentley Little Hare, Australia Big kisses and small kisses. Smelly kisses and snuggly kisses. Sad kisses, sorry kisses and happy kisses. You can kiss from all sorts of people and on all sorts of occasions, but there is one kind of kiss that is better than all of them: the one from daddy! Rights sold in French Canada, US & Korea Also by Jonathan Bentley: "Pink", "And red galoshes" |
| WHEN I LOVE YOU AT CHRISTMAS - 24pp David Bedford & Tamsin Ainslie Little Hare, Australia As a little girl prepares for Christmas - smudging her nose with the cake mix, tangling the strings as she wraps the gifts, singing carols out of tune -her favourite toy watches on and reflects on how much it adores her. Rights sold in the US Also by Tamsin Ainslie: "Count my kisses", "One sheep two sheep", "I can say please/ thank you" |
| SAID - 32pp Alba Garcia Puig The moving story of a young boy who has to leave his home and adapt to life in a new country. Making new friends is not easy but he is helped by the memory of his grandpa and what he once told him about guardian angels who look after each one of us. Also by Alba Garcia Puig: "the cheery tree", "Lolo and Lola", |
| THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS - 120pp Marianne Dubuc La Courte Echelle, French Canada It’s Carnival and many animals are attending: big ones, small, scary, nice, ugly or funny ones. Up to you to recognize them in their costumes! Rights sold in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Holland, Hungary, Norway, Sweden, Canada/USA, Korea, China & Taiwan. Also by Marianne Dubuc: "In front of my house", "The sea", "My very first tale" series", "Baby's first library", "An elephant on a spider's web" |
| I CAN SAY PLEASE & I CAN SAY THANK YOU 24pp/title Tamsin Ainslie (Little Hare, Australia) I can say please: A delightful picnic between friends is made even sweeter by the ‘magic word’. Learning how to say please was never so much fun! I can say thank you: This companion book to I Can Say Please follows the same group of friends as together they combine the joys of play with the ones that nature provides. Rights sold in the US Also by Tamsin Ainslie: "Count my kisses", "One sheep two sheep", "When I love you at Christmas" |
| THE DAY THE COW SNEEZED - 48pp James Flora (Enchanted Lion, USA) “I’ll bet your cow never sneezed a hole in the school- house wall. Our cow did. Our old cow Floss sneezed so hard that she tore down the city hall, opened up the zoo, and scared the whole city of Sassafras Springs”! The crazy cascade of events following one cow's simple sneeze and how one small boy learns that “a little teeny-weeny error can grow into a whopping big mistake almost before you can say Ka-Chow”! Rights sold in Italy, Germany & China Also byJames Flora: "Kangaroo for Christmas" & "Leopold, the see-through Crumbpicker" |
| KANGAROO FOR CHRISTMAS - 32pp James Flora (Enchanted Lion, USA) The day before Christmas, an express truck leaves a large box on the porch of Kathryn’s house, with a card saying "Merry Christmas to Kathryn from Uncle Dingo”. The little girl excitingly opens the box, hoping for sweets but it looks like something brown and fuzzy is moving inside…and it is too big to be a kitty cat. Then a large kangaroo jumps out! Rights sold in France (rights for French Canada still available), Australia & China Also byJames Flora: "The day the cow sneezed" & "Leopold, the see-through Crumbpicker" |
| TOM'S ABC - 56pp Tom Schamp (JBZ, France) A unique alphabet book in which letters come to life, change shape and become animals, objects or characters. Tigers turning into As, bananas into Cs, seals into Is, Lions into Ms. An unconventional A-Z book that will delight children with its amazing illustrations. Rights sold in Germany & Italy |
| EMMA’S JOURNEY - 56pp Claire Frossard (Enchanted Lion, USA) Emma, a little sparrow, lives in New York City's Central Park. After her best friend Duckyduck departs on his first migration, she begins to spend time with her Uncle Bob, who entertains her with stories about his French ancestors. As Emma looks at his postcards of Paris, she begins to dream of seeing Paris for herself. Once winter arrives, she makes a very big decision! 56 pages mixing photos and illustrations, a real little treat! |
| THE GOBLIN AND THE GIRL - 32pp Neil Irani & Park Yun (Small Fish UK) The story of a little girl who feels so different from everyone else, she hides herself under a big hat at school. But one morning, the hat flies away… Running after it into the forest, she finds herself scared and alone, until a little boy hears her cry and offers her to share his umbrella. Rights sold in the UK & Spain (Spanish & Catalan) |
| MY DAD IS TALL AND STRONG BUT... 32pp Coralie Saudo & Kris Di Giacomo (Frimousse, France) Every night is the same: dad refuses to go to bed. He wants to play, read stories, sleep with me... Bedtime seen through the eyes of a little boy trying to put his dad to bed...Funny and so....tender! Rights sold in US/Canada, Italy, Spain, Latin America (Spanish language), Germany, Portugal & Korea Also byKris Di Giacomo: "Me first", "All monsters are scared of the dark", "the little ant's story", "Incognito" Also by Coralie Saudo: "When I grow up, I want to be" |
| THE LITTLE ANT'S STORY - 32pp Michael Escoffier & Kris Di Giacomo (Frimousse, France) Why is it that mum always insists on telling me nice stories? I want scary ones with dragons belching out fire, dangerous crocodiles and mammoths...not with a sweet little ant as a hero. But could it be the ant saving the day in the end? Rights sold in Spain Also by Kris Di Giacomo: "My dad is tall and strong but...", "Me first", "All monsters are scared of the dark" & "Incognito" Also by Michael Escoffier: "All monsters are scared of the dark", "Me first, "Incognito", "My dad is tall and strong but...", " Mr Tick-Tock's secret garden", "Super Nino", "The hungry mosquito" |
| INCOGNITO - 32pp Michael Escoffier & Kris Di Giacomo (Frimousse, France) When there is no more toilet paper left, little chameleon has to use what he finds. How about an old pair of pants hanging on a branch? All would be fine if it did not belong to someone who might not be too happy about it....Rights sold in Spain, Italy & Korea Also by Kris Di Giacomo: "My dad is tall and strong but...", "Me first", "The little ant's story" & "All monsters are scared of the dark" Also by Michael Escoffier: "All monsters are scared of the dark", "The little ant's story", "Me first", "My dad is tall and strong but...", " Mr Tick-Tock's secret garden", "Super Nino", "The hungry mosquito" |
| JESSICA'S BOX - 32pp Peter Carnavas (New Frontier, Australia) Fabulous first book by new author Peter Carnavas. Peter has portrayed with depth the trauma of a child’s first day at school & written a witty and warm book about finding new friends. This book will capture the heart of every child and parent. Rights sold in French, Holland, China, Korea, Taiwan, Italy & Portuguese (Brazil only) Also by Peter Carnavas: "Last tree in the city", "Mr Darcy", "The important things", "Sarah's heavy heart", "The great expedition" |
| THE IMPORTANT THINGS - 32pp Peter Carnavas (New Frontier, Australia) Christopher comes to terms with an absent father and celebrates the Important Things in his life. An insightful and perceptive story about remembering a father. Rights sold in Germany, Taiwan, China, Korea and Brazil. Also by Peter Carnavas: "Last tree in the city", "Mr Darcy", "Jessica's box", "Sarah's heavy heart", "The great expedition" |
| LAST TREE IN THE CITY - 32pp Peter Carnavas (New Frontier, Australia) Edward lived in the city. It was a place of concrete and cars, a world without colour. But Edward knew a part of the city that wasn’t like the city at all. At the end of his block, surrounded by buildings, stood the last tree in the city. That is until one morning, the tree was no longer standing… Rights sold in French, German, Catalan, Italian, Korean & Chinese Also by Peter Carnavas: "Jessica's box", "Mr Darcy", "The important things", "Sarah's heavy heart", "The great expedition" |
| SARAH'S HEAVY HEART - 32pp Peter Carnavas (New Frontier, Australia) Sarah knows her heart will always be hers to carry. She just wishes it wasn’ t so heavy. That is until the day she meets a little boy to bind her heart with... Rights sold in German, Italian, Portuguese (Portugal only), Slovenian, Korean & Chinese (Taiwan & China). Also by Peter Carnavas: "Last tree in the city", "Mr Darcy", "The important things", "Jessica's box", "The great expedition" |
| PINK - 24pp Janet A. Holmes & Jonathan Bentley (Little Hare Australia) Lily loves all things pink - her boots, her bicycle, the food she eats - but she has no one to share them with. She begs animals to play with her, but the snail is too slow, the chicken is too silly and the goat eats her clothes. Then along comes a perfect friend … who is perfectly pink, too! Rights sold in Norway Also by Jonathan Bentley: "Daddy kiss", "And red galoshes" |
| THE HOUSE OF 12 BUNNIES - 24pp Caroline Stills and Sarcia Stills-Blott & Judith Rossell (Little Hare, Australia) In the house of 12 bunnies, it's nearly bedtime but Sophia has lost something... With the help of her friends, she starts hunting through the cupboards, rooms and even the garden... A delightful picture book teaching young children about numbers Rights sold in the US, Korea & China (simplified Chinese) |
| AND RED GALOSHES - 24pp Glenda Millard & Jonathan Bentley (Little Hare, Australia) Playing in the rain, leaves and cool windy weather in red galoshes is joyful wintery fun. But what do you do when your red galoshes are too big? This beautiful text by multi-award-winner Glenda Millard is brought to whimsical life by Jonathan Bentley’s dreamy and enchanting illustrations. Rights sold in Korea Also by Jonathan Bentley: "Pink", "Daddy kiss" |
| THE GREAT EXPEDITION - 32pp Peter Carnavas (New Frontier Australia) On August 20, a group of young explorers was charged with a dangerous mission. They were to travel across wild country to deliver a valuable parcel. The journey would be punishing and would test the resolve of the brave young explorers. This is their story. A delightful parody about five children attempting to cross the park to deliver…cake to Grandma! Also by Peter Carnavas: "Last tree in the city", "Mr Darcy", "The important things", "Sarah's heavy heart", "Jessica's box" |
| Peter Carnavas titles also now available in a small paperback format with display! Little Treasures: Love Self worth Environment Family |
| ME FIRST! - 32pp Michael Escoffier & Kris Di Giacomo (Frimousse, France) Little goose wants to do everything first, from fishing to bathing, to playing...until she realises being first is not always the best position to be in! Also by Kris Di Giacomo: "My dad is tall and strong but...", "All monsters are scared of the dark", "the little ant's story", "Incognito" Also by Michael Escoffier: "All monsters are scared of the dark", "The little ant's story", "Incognito", "My dad is tall and strong but...", " Mr Tick-Tock's secret garden", "Super Nino", "The hungry mosquito" |
| WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE... - 32pp Coralie Saudo & Nicolas Gouny (Frimousse, France) "When I grow up, I want to be a teacher" says Lola. "Me, I prefer animals, I will be a veterinarian" says Thibault. Or how about becoming a sharks' trainer, a pilot or a fireman? Because each child has a different dream about what they want to become when they grow up! Also by Nicolas Gouny: "Leopold the millipede knight", "Saving Marguerite", "Mr Tick-Tock's secret garden" Also by Coralie Saudo: "My dad is tall and strong but..." |
| ALL MONSTERS ARE SCARED OF THE DARK - 26pp Michael Escoffier & Kris Di Giacomo (Frimousse, France) What is this whispering at the bottom of the cupboard? This light shiver behind the curtains? It is not the wind, it is not the rain. What if the monsters who scare you were in fact more scared than you? Also by Kris Di Giacomo: "My dad is tall and strong but...", "Me first", "The little ant's story" & "Incognito" Also by Michael Escoffier: "Me first", "The little ant's story", "Incognito", "My dad is tall and strong but...", " Mr Tick-Tock's secret garden", "Super Nino", "The hungry mosquito" |
| CHILL - 24pp Carol Thompson (Little Hare, Australia) Dolly and Jack fall out over portraits they have painted of each other. They are so offended they can hardly breathe. But as they calm down, they discover it is not their collections or their bubble baths they love the best, but one another. A story of friendship and making up, as well as a unique guide to stress management for the young! Rights sold in France, Germany, US, Korea,Taiwan & China. |
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| E-book also available! Sequel for 2012 |
| LOOK A BOOK - 24pp Libby Gleeson & Freya Blackwood (Little Hare, Australia) When two children stumble across a book in the dust, their world begins to change. It becomes an object to cherish and protect against the wind, the rain and to hold on close to. A book they can read and read again, share with others and trough which their familiar becomes fantastical. Rights sold in France, Italy, USA & Italy Also by Freya Blackwood:"Maudie and the bear", "Ivy loves to give" & "Clancy and Millie" |
| MAUDIE AND BEAR - 48pp Jan Ormerod & Freya Blackwood (Little Hare, Australia) Maudie‟s world revolves around Maudie and so does Bear‟s world. He is the little girl‟s rock, her confident and remains patient whatever situations she puts him through. So sure of his unconditional love, Maudie often puts hin to the test. Rights sold in France, Italy, Germany, Finland, USA, Russia, Japan,Taiwan, Chinese complex and Korea. Also by Freya Blackwood:"Look a book", "Ivy loves to give" & "Clancy and Millie" |
| From Freya Blackwood, winner of the 2010 Kate Greenaway Prize |
| MISS COLDNOSE - 32pp Ann Cathrin Raab (Mixtvidion, Germany) A very special egg has caught the attention of Mrs Coldnose and the forest fairy. Curious they immediately start hatching it. But what comes out of is a huge surprise! |
| From award-winning Ann Cathrin Raab |
| FISH ON A WALK - 32pp Eva Muggenthaler (Mixtvision, Germany) A beautifully illustrated picture book, with no text other than two words at the bottom of each picture. This unusual format serves to suggest ideas that are central to each illustration without telling the story, thereby encouraging children to imagine and invent. Packed with many funny details, this book is made for young picture book explorers who tend to seek out small, almost hidden surprises. Rights sold in the US/Canada (English) |
| BOBBY - 240pp (4 stories) Melanie Baillairge (La Pastèque, French Canada) Bobby, an adorable bear cub, explores the world around him as a young child would do. He introduces us to his family, takes us around his home, imagines diving into the water with Kiki his fish at bath time, goes to the park and experiences his first day at kindergarten. |
| LILYS’ WISH - 32pp Barbara Pyett & Serena Geddes (New Frontier Publishing, Australia) Lily has a special Christmas wish, but only Santa can make it come true.She writes him a letter and another and another. He finally writes back, but will he be able to make her dream come true? |
| MR DARCY - 32pp Peter Carnavas (New Frontier Australia) Mr Darcy is a rather reserved and gentle duck. He likes to tip his hat and say good morning. He would never want to bother anybody. Unfortunately his life is a little lonely. But he will discover that it’s okay to let his friends know he needs some help. Also by Peter Carnavas: "Jessica's box", "Sarah's heavy heart", "The important things", "Last tree in the city", "Great expedition" |
| THE FIVE SENSES OF LOVE - 24pp Janet Parsons & Claire Richards (Potoroo Publishing, Australia) I can see love in mum's eyes.... I can hear love when my brothers pushes me on my swing... I can smell love in the kitchen when my dinner is being cooked... A beautiful book about feeling love with your five senses. |
| LEOPOLD, THE MILLIPEDE KNIGHT - 21pp Nicolas Gouny (32pp - Frimousse, France) Winning the heart of a princess is not an easy thing! Leopold, the bravest of knights, will have to climb on the highest tree of the kingdom, dip into an enchanted pond and crawl in an underground maze to impress his princess.But once love is conquered, what’s left to do? “Love without adventure is like a slice of bread and jam without the jam”. So the two take off together for new exciting adventures! Rights sold in Spain & Germany Also by Nicolas Gouny: "When I grow up, I want to be...", "Saving Marguerite", "MrTick-Tock's secret garden" |
| Winner of the 2011 Picture Book of the year (Children's Book Council of Australia) |
| OLIVER EGG AND THE BIRDS - 32pp Felicity Greig Koala Books, Australia Oliver Egg hates having his hair cut, so one day he decides he never wants to go back to the barber and lets it grow and grow. Some friendly birds notice his new hairdo and make it the perfect nest. Oliver loves his new friends. Until autumn arrives and they have to fly south. So Oliver asks them to take him along…. Rights sold in Simplified Chinese & Korean |
| A HOME FOR LITTLE HARE - 32pp Jean Leroy & Marie-Anne Abesdris Frimousse, France Little hare is tired of not having a real home and decides to build one. But what should it be like? He doesn’t quite like the idea of living in a burrow like his friend the mole or high on a nest like the stork. And a brick home, like the one of his friend the pig, seems quite dark and unappealing. What is he to do? Can his friends come together to help him build his dream home? |
| SOLD IN 13 LANGUAGES! |
| SOLD IN 12 LANGUAGES! |
| © 2011, VeroK.Agency. |
| I WILL NOT GO BACK TO SCHOOL! 24pp Séverine Vidal & Cécile Vangout Frimousse, France The holidays are over. It’s time to get back to school for the little ones…and some grown-ups too! But sometimes, it’s not only children who are worried about going back to the classroom, teachers can be too. |
| SHIPS ON THE FIELD - 32pp Susanne Gervay & Anna Pignataro Ford Street, Australia Brownie’s dad was a farmer and her mum a teacher before the war arrived and changed everything. They had to move country, jobs and learn a new language. But together, they build a new life and memories, far away from the fear of war. A story inspired by the author and illustrator’s parents, who emigrated from Europe to Australia. |
| WOLF THE SUPER HERO Series - 30pp/title Jean Leroy & Eléonore Thuillier Frimousse, France First title “Wolf the superhero”: Nothing and no one has ever scared Wolf the Super hero, whether hunters, ogres or witches. No one except…his mum! Because behind every super hero always hides a super mum! Second title “Superwolf and the three little pigs”: Superwolf is always trying to save people in danger. Today he is rescuing the three little pigs! But are wolves not supposed to eat pigs rather than saving them?! |
| WHAT’S THE MATTER AUNTIE MAY? 24pp Peter Friend & Andrew Joyner Little Hare, Australia Why is Auntie May shouting and screaming at her nephew when all he is trying to do is helping her clean her house? Maybe it is because the little boy is a bit of a disaster: knocking the broom through the door, breaking furniture, spilling red ink on her cat and causing a flood in the lounge…A bit too much to take on for the old lady! |
| BIG, MIDDLE AND LITTLE ONE - 30pp Alice Brière-Haquet & Célia Chauffrey Frimousse, France It’s the story of three friends: big one, middle one and little one. But everything in a story is not always as you expect it to be. Little one does not live in the smallest house but the biggest one as he likes to feel like a king, Big one lives in the middle house because he does not like what is too big and Middle one lives in the tiniest house. An imaginary world where exchanging with friends is so much fun! Rights sold in Italy. |
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| THE HUNGRY MOSQUITO - 34pp Michael Escoffier & Matthieu Maudet Frimousse, France Odette is not the same anymore since she lost her dog Lionel, when he sought refuge in her old stove on a cold winter night. That is until, one day, she comes face to face with a very hungry little mosquito that strangely reminds her of her dear companion… Also by Michael Escoffier: "Mr Tick-Tock's secret garden", "Me first", "Incognito", "The little ant's story", "Monsters are scared of the dark", "Super Nino", "Babies' practical guide" |
| THE QUEEN WITH THE WOBBLY BOTTOM Philip Gwyn & Bruce Whatley 32pp - Little Hare, Australia The Queen is beautiful, clever and popular, but all she can think of is her bottom. It wobbles like raspberry jelly, and the queen doesn't like it. When she offers a reward for a solution to the royal wobble, hopeful candidates turn up in droves with cures of every kind. But none of them work, and the queen eventually discovers that real beauty comes from within. |
| BABIES' PRACTICAL GUIDE - 30pp Michel Escoffier & Séverine Duchesne Frimousse, France Congratulations! You’ve just got a new baby brother or sister, who we hope, will be entirely satisfactory! An hilarious practical guide to babies for any child who suddenly sees his world turned upside down with the arrival of a new sibling. Rights sold in Italy. |
| MR TICK-TOCK’S SECRET GARDEN - 32pp Michael Escoffier & Nicholas Gouny (Frimousse, France) Mr Tick-Tock likes to lead a well-ordered life. Every morning, he takes the 7:45 am bus, goes to work in a bank as an accountant and comes back home at 6:03p.m, without even glancing at his new neighbour Odette. Until one day, little noisy and funny people burst into his life, finally making him realise a bit of unknown in life can be fun too and love might be waiting for him…just around the corner. Also by Nicolas Gouny: "Saving Marguerite", "When I grow up, I want to be..." & "Leopold the millipede knight" Also by Michael Escoffier: "Super Nino", "Me first", "Incognito", "The little ant's story", "Monsters are scared of the dark", "The hungry mosquito", "Babies' practical guide" |
LEOPOLD, THE SEE-THROUGH CRUMBPICKER - 32pp James Flora (Enchanted Lion, USA) Leopold, an invisible creature, can’t help but devour every crumb in sight and creates havoc, as he follows his friend Minerva to school and through town! Kids’ sandwiches start disappearing, so do the cookies and pastries in Mr Kluckhorn’s bakery, the fruits and vegetables at the grocer’s next door... What will happen next when Leopold heads to the bank and try to eat money? Panic is spreading through town and the police is called to the rescue. But how do you arrest an invisible offender?! Rights sold in France (rights for Quebec still available) & China Also by James Flora: "The day the cow sneezed" & "Kangaroo for Christmas" |
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| SUPER NINO - 18pp Michael Escoffier & Matthieu Maudet (Frimousse, France) Laura is cold. But Super Nino is here to help! He nicely lends her his underwear, T-shirt, socks, pullover, trousers…and even his mask! But now he seems to be the one freezing without his clothes on! Quick, time to turn the book and dress him again! Also by Michael Escoffier: "Mr Tick-Tock's secret garden", "Me first", "Incognito", "The little ant's story", "Monsters are scared of the dark", "The hungry mosquito", "Babies' practical guide" |
| SAVING MARGUERITE! - 28pp Catherine Lafaye-Latteux & Nicolas Gouny (Frimousse, France) Two flies decide to stand up for their friend Marguerite the cow - accused of polluting the planet with her farting! In fact, whose fault is it really if Marguerite can’t stop doing it? Could it be because of humans, feeding cows all sort of bad food rather than letting them feed peacefully on fresh grass in fields? It’s time to save Marguerite’s skin before she ends up on a plate and change mentalities! The story of two activist bees in their quest of the truth! Also by Nicolas Gouny: "Mr Tick-Tock's secret garden", "Leopold the millipede knight", " When I grow up, I want to be" Also by Catherine Lafaye-Laffeux: "Mrs Me" |
| THE LISPING BIG BAD WOLF - 38pp Jean-Marc Derouen & Laure Du Fay (Frimousse, France) Being a lisping wolf if not easy! Every time Big Bad Wolf tries to catch a rabbit for dinner, he seems to miserably fail. Little White Rabbit fools him by telling him he needs to go and get tweezers to take the unwanted hair from his tongue and Red-haired Rabbit escapes his fangs, pretending to teach him how to successfully catch his prey. Enough is enough for Big Bad Wolf! When he catches sight of his next prey, he decides nothing is going to stop him this time! Unfortunately, as he crunches into his victim, he realizes this is not a rabbit…. but a Big Red-haired Bear! |
| FLYING AWAY - 46pp Corinne Dreyfus (Frimousse, France) As he grows up, little bird’s parents help him in every new step, feed him, teach him how to fly…. Until one day, something happens to his mum…. A wordless book that magnificently captures the feeling of losing a dear one, the sadness, kissing them goodbye and learning that life does go on, with new hopes and experiences to look forward to. |
| MRS ME - 32pp Catherine Lafaye-Latteux & Pauline Comis (Frimousse, France) Mrs Me loves winter, when everyone stays at home and she can wear layers of clothes, to hide the curves she doesn’t like. At least, when she goes out, passers-by won’t make fun of her. Lone in her ivory-tower, she feels safe - far from people’s glances. One day, a little bird hurts itself on the barbed wire surrounding her house. Listening to her heart, she takes it into her home and heals it. But the little bird craves for its freedom and Mrs Me has to let it go. As it flies away, she soon realises it has freed her from her own fears and gilded cage too. Also by Catherine Lafaye-Laffeux: "Saving Marguerite" |
| CUTTING THE PEAR IN HALF! - 28pp Geraldine Collet & Yannick Thomé ( Frimousse, France) One tree, one pear, two gourmands…. Eennie Meenie Miney Moe. Who will end up biting into it? Learning how to share is not always easy but as our two little fellows will learn in this story, it can be way more fun that keeping it all to yourself! |
| RABINGUIN - 28pp Estelle Billon (Frimousse, France) Born from a rabbit mum and a penguin dad, Rabinguin is like no one else - a bit rabbit, a bit Penguin, nor one or the other, just different. So different that everyone finds him strange, ugly and even scary. Rabinguin just wants to be normal and loved. Alone and sad, it will take an encounter with a very hungry wolf - wanting to devour him - to show him and everyone around him that difference is what makes him so strong. |
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| SPRING - 20pp Roxane Marie Galliez & Cathy Delanssay (Tournez La Page, France) Daisies in the fields, animals coming out of their lairs, plants burgeoning, caterpillars turning into butterflies, bees gathering pollen from the trees…spring is here! A magical moment, where the five senses come to life again: touching the new leaves of a tree, smelling the heady perfume of flowers, listening to the chirping of the birds... A gorgeous book illustrated by internationally acclaimed French artist Cathy Delanssay. |
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| RENAUD THE FOX - 96pp Katty Maurey & Véronique Boisoly (La Pastèque, French Canada) On Saturday mornings, Renaud likes to spend time at Mr Li’s launderette with his dad and away from his noisy baby sister. It is their special time… He draws while dad reads the newspaper; they like to mix patterns and make up stories, throw socks around and eat ice- creams on the bench outside the launderette. That is when Lily, Mr Li’s mischievous granddaughter, is not around. Because when she is, their quiet Saturday mornings can quickly turn into chaos! |
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| THE WATER WELL - 48pp Nadine Robert, Brigitte Henry & Squid Wool (La Pastèque, French Canada) What can be at the bottom of the water well he passes in front of every morning wonders Black Bear. One day, he decides to throw a big grey pebble in the bucket to see what happens. He turns the handle and splash! The bucket has landed at the bottom of the well. What will he find in it on the next morning, bringing it back up? A simple and touching story inspired by 70’s style children’s books photos. |
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| MY MUM CAN DO (ALMOST) EVERYTHING - 32pp Nicole Snitselaar & Eleonore Zuber (Frimousse, France) Apparently my family is not quite like any other ones but to me, we are all very normal. Mum likes to bake cakes and make our clothes. But that’s not all…she fixes the TV when it is broken, installed the wooden floor in my bedroom, changes the flat tires on my bicycle and mows the grass of our garden. Dad, meanwhile, likes to give my little sisters and I our bath, helps cleaning the house, does the ironing and cooks dinner. But most of all he is very proud of mum and always here to save her when she comes face to face with scary spiders! Because mum does need help too sometimes and with dad, they are the perfect team! |
| A HARE, A HOUND AND SHY MOUSEY BROWN - 32pp Julia Hubery & Jonathan Bentley (Little Hare, Australia) Hare is celebrating the joys of springtime. She whirls and bounds, laughs and sings as she tries to coax Hound to join her in the sun. But she hasn't thought of the dangers that a hound may pose to a hare, nor that behind Hound’s heavy eyelids is a sly dog waiting for his moment to pounce. Meanwhile, Shy Mousey Brown hides deep in the shadows, his heart full of love for Hare. His adoration soon turns to despair as he realises the danger, and the shy little mouse must summon the courage to save his beloved or lose her forever. |
| IMAGINE WE WERE - 32pp Renee Bennett & Claire Richards (Wombat Books, Australia) Imagine we were bees and you were my baby - We’d buzz round the cat while it lazed on the mat. And I’d whisper, ‘You’re precious to me.’ Imagine we were cats and you were my kitten - We’d hiss at the dog till he rolled off the log. And I’d whisper, ‘You’re clever to me.’ A tender picture book on baby animals and their mums having fun times, beautifully illustrated by Australian artist Claire Richards. Also by Claire Richards: The five senses of love |
| SAUSAGE CURLS - 40pp Annette Cordina & Heath McKenzie (Jojo Publishing, Australia) Everyone loves school holidays; everyone except Lucy. For her, it means staying at Grandma’s and the one thing she dreads more than anything in the entire world – having her hair twisted and twirled into a big, bouncy, shiny, ridiculous bundle of sausage curls! But this time, Lucy has a plan. She is going to put an end to her Grandma’s hair obsession – once and for all! |
| THE CHILDREN WHO LOVED BOOKS - 32pp Peter Carnavas (New Frontier Publishing, Australia) Angus and Lucy don’t have very much, no television, no car and no proper house but they have books, hundreds of them. So many that, one day, their little caravan home can’t take it anymore and they have to give the books away. But suddenly, things are not the same anymore. Until one afternoon, they stumble across a book Lucy brought back from the library and the whole family rediscovers the magic of getting together and reading. Also by Peter Carnavas: Mr Darcy, The Great expedition, Sarah's heavy heart, Jessica's box, Last tree in the city |
| THE RED WHEELBARROW - 64pp Briony Stewart (University of Queensland Press, Australia) With nothing but a paper bag full of lollies and a much-loved blanket, two sisters and a curious chicken share an adventure in a red wheelbarrow. A tender wordless story about the simple pleasures of childhood. |
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