A&CB Frontlist Catalog

8/9/2019 A&CB Frontlist Catalog

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Adult TradeFall 2015 Titles 4

Childrens Fall 2015 Titles 40

Gift Fall 2015 Titles 72

Gift Backlist Titles 94

Index 151

CONTENTS


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[P ] 800 759 0190 / [F ] 800 286 9471 / CHRONICLEBOOK S.COM4

Also available:

I Could Pee on This

£8.99 HC

978-1-4521-1058-5

I Knead My Mommy

£8.99 HC

978-1-4521-3291-4

I Could Chew on This

£8.99 HC

978-1-4521-1903-8

You Need More Sleep

Advice from Cats • By Francesco Marciuliano

Our feline friends have spent eons observing, napping,

pondering, napping, and taking notes about the human

condition. In between naps, they’ve realised that we humans

could use some catlike guidance when it comes to handling

the ups and downs of life. In this book they’ve condescendedto share their invaluable wisdom in short advice columns

such as “Always Stay at Least 30 Feet from a Loved One”

and “Never Let Anyone Dress You.” Whether it’s coping

with romance, surviving a social gathering, or clawing your

way to the top of the corporate ladder only to realise you

can’t get down, the cats in this book will have you relaxed

and ready to take on the world! Just after one more nap.

You Need More Sleep£8.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3891-6

152 x 114 mm (6 x 4∑ in), 112 pp,

full-colour photographs throughout,

jacketed

Rights: WE

Humour/Cats

Pub Month: October

Includes advice on how to:

Enter a room like you own it and everyone inside it

Look upon your loved one as if you remember their name

Know the difference between a hug and a trap

Withstand criticism by not listening to what anyone is

talking about

Stay quiet just long enough to be taken seriously

Francesco Marciuliano is the author of the bestselling I Could Pee

on This, I Could Chew on This, and I Knead My Mommy, as well

as Sally Forth, an internationally syndicated family comic strip that

appears in nearly 800 newspapers around the world.

From theNew York Times

bestsellingauthor of I Could

Pee on This

ANew York

Times Bestseller


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Have a Little Pun

An Illustrated Play on Words • By Frida Clements

Artist Frida Clements playfully combines colourfully detailed

flora and fauna drawings with funny hand-lettered wordplay

in this collection of beautifully illustrated puns. Honey, bee

yourself! Gopher it. Don’t be koi. Like puns? That’s coo, says

the pigeon. Hate puns? Birch, please. Bringing a giggle(and sometimes a groan) with each inspired page, this

clever volume makes a lovely and lighthearted gift for fans

of witty humour and illustration. Having a bad hare day?

Feeling a little antsy? What the hail, just dill with it, and for

fox sake, have a little pun.

Frida Clements is an illustrator and graphic designer who keeps an

ever-growing list of puns with her wherever she goes.

Also available:

NEW

Have a Little Pun

Notecards

£9.99 HC

978-1-4521-4417-7

Whatever You Are,

Be a Good One

£9.99 HC

978-1-4521-2483-4

Have a Little Pun£9.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4416-0

152 x 203 mm (8 x 6 in), 80 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout,

unjacketed

Rights: W

Gift Books/Humour

Pub Month: August


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Darth Vader™ and Son / Vader’s™ Little Princess

Deluxe Box Set

By Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown’s beloved reimagining of the Star Wars

universe featuring Darth Vader as a devoted dad to young

Luke and Leia has charmed and captivated fans of all ages,

in books that have become galactic bestsellers and classicsin their own right. This deluxe gift box set reproduces the

first two books in the series in a large format—perfect for

sharing with young Jedis—that showcases Brown’s funny,

colourful work. The slipcase edition also includes two

unique, frameable art prints created just for this set as well

as custom artwork for the slipcase box.

Jeffrey Brown is a two-time Eisner Award–wining artist and writer

of Darth Vader ™ and Son, Vader’s ™ Little Princess, Goodnight Darth

Vader ™, and Darth Vader ™ and Friends.

Darth Vader™ and Son / Vader’s™ Little Princess

Deluxe Box Set£21.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4487-0

203 x 203 mm (8 x 8 in), 2 hardcover books, 64 pp each,

slipcase with liner, 2 full-colour prints in full-colour printed

paper sleeve, shrink-wrapped

Rights: US, CAN, UK, AUNZ, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan

Humour/Star Wars

Pub Month: August

Two New York Times bestsellers

in one deluxe boxed set!More tha

1.5 millicopies sold

the serie

Copyright © by Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. All Rights Reserved.

Used under Authorization.

Includestwo unique,frameable

art prints

Don’t Fart When You Snuggle.

Lessons on How to Make a Human Smile. • By Frank the Dog

Meet Frank. His goal in life is to make humans smile. And

that’s exactly what he and his wisecracking pals do in this

guide to living the good life—of a dog! From the creator of

the popular greeting card line From Frank™, this playful

book offers advice for dogs, by dogs, that’s sure to brightenany human’s day. Photographs accompany unfiltered

insights into the weird and wonderful relationship that pets

share with their loved ones. Anyone who follows Frank’s

advice is in for some extra belly rubs, guaranteed.

From Frank™ is the bestselling line of greeting cards and more

featuring Frank, a hilarious French bulldog.

Don’t Fart When You Snuggle£8.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4177-0

152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 136 pp,

full-colour images throughout, unjacketed

Rights: W

Humour/Pets

Pub Month: August

Copyright © From Frank, LLC and TM. All rights reserved.


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Droll Pranks for Rich Boys

The Wealthy Young Gentleman’s Guide to Horseplay

By Dan Bulla • Illustrations by Ethan Rilly

Looking for a laugh at a spoiled young rich boy’s expense?

This deliciously mischievous volume is worth its weight in

gold. Combining sharp wit and a deadpan style, this witty

collection of more than 100 droll pranks harkens back to asimpler, and sillier, time. Featuring spirited black-and-white

illustrations that depict the poking and prodding of naïve

young chaps, Droll Pranks for Rich Boys will make even

the most refined reader fall into thrillingly unsuitable fits

of laughter.

Dan Bulla is a writer, comedian, and droll prankster.

Ethan Rilly is a cartoonist and illustrator.

Droll Pranks for Rich Boys£6.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4305-7

114 x 152 mm (4∑ x 6 in), 108 pp, 50

two-colour images and photographs,

debossed cover, unjacketed

Rights: W

Humour/Pop Culture

Pub Month: September

Ninjas Have Issues

By Greg Stones

Ninjas are awesome—stealthy, cunning experts of infiltra-

tion and close combat. But like us all, they must sometimes

grapple with the small but significant problems of everyday

life. For instance, ninjas have issues with squirrels. They

also have trouble with chimneys, pigeons, blow darts, andmimes. They really like hiding, going undercover, and

piñatas, but have MAJOR issues with samurai, giant fight-

ing robots, and unicorns. Through it all, they secretly long

for just one thing. Author of the breakout hit Zombies Hate

Stuff, Greg Stones turns his popular, playfully absurd illus-

tration style to the badass but surprisingly issue-fraught

world of ninjas, detailing their inner lives and mortal combat

with a subversive sense of the absurd.

Greg Stones is an artist and the author of Zombies Hate Stuff,

Penguins Hate Stuff, Zombies Have Issues, and Sock Monkeys

Have Issues.

Also available:

Zombies Hate Stuff

£6.99 HC

978-1-4521-0740-0

Sock Monkeys Have Issues

£6.99 HC

978-1-4521-4005-6

Ninjas Have Issues£6.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4474-0

127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 in), 64 pp,

unjacketed

Rights: W

Pop Culture/Humour

Pub Month: August


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Also available:

The Grumpy Guide

to Life

£8.99 HC

978-1-4521-3423-9

Grumpy Cat ®:

A Grumpy Book

£8.99 HC

978-1-4521-2657-9

Grumpy Cat®: No-It-All

Everything You Need to No • By Grumpy Cat

Grumpy Cat is back with a mission: Teach the world to

“NO” everything. She’s collected all her least favourite

things and can’t wait to tell everyone what to think about

them. Grumpy Cat: No-It-All is packed with feel-good topics

just begging for a cranky makeover: kittens, rainbows,smiles, birthday parties, cuddles, and more. Anyone who

takes delight in sometimes seeing the glass half empty will

love the hilarious new photos and commentary from the

official mascot of misery. Where others say “aww!,” Grumpy

Cat teaches us to say “ugh.” Nothing sweet is safe from

this famous frown.

Grumpy Cat is an Internet and international sensation, New York

Times –bestselling author of Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book and

The Grumpy Guide to Life, movie star, and certified no-it-all.

Grumpy Cat®: No-It-All£8.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4968-4

178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 96 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: W

Humour/Pop Culture/Pets


Copyright © by Grumpy Cat Limited and ® TM. All Ri ghts Reserved.

ANew York

Times Bestseller

AND MORE! U G H

A COLLECTION OF GRUMPY CAT’S

FAVORITE THINGS: L E A S T

N O

KITTENS

N O

FLOWERS

T O O M A N Y

COLOR S

RAINBOWS

N OA W A Y

G O

Spread the Grump with

Grumpy Cat Stickers! B E

A - I T - A

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Movie Title Typos

Making Movies Better by Subtracting One Letter

By Austin Light

In Movie Title Typos, artist Austin Light removes just one

letter from a well-known movie title to inspire a surprising

and hilarious visual scenario. There’s Obocop (a robotic

police officer works through his PTSD by playing smooth jazz), T. (a boy meets a jewellry-clad alien who pities fools),

Harry Otter, The Princess and the Fro, Finding Emo, Pup

Fiction , and many more. A massive viral hit when he first

posted sketches of the work online (1.2 million hits in the

first 6 hours), Light has created new full-colour illustrations

for all, with the majority of the book’s content never before

seen on the Web. Here is a parallel universe glimpse at

could-have-been films possibly better—definitely funnier—

than the originals.

Austin Light is a writer, illustrator, and pop culture obsessive.

This is his first book.

Also available:

Movies R Fun!

£8.99 HC

978-1-4521-2233-5

Name That Movie

£9.99 HC

978-1-4521-0497-3

Movie Title Typos£10.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4956-1

203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 112 pp,

full-colour images throughout, unjacketed

Rights: W

Humour/Movies

Pub Month: October

Making Movies Better

by Subtracting One Letter


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The Diva Rules

Ditch the Drama, Find Your Strength, and Sparkle Your Way to the Top

By Michelle Visage • Foreword by RuPaul

Michelle Visage is not your average diva. Powerful, positive,

and polished, this diva’s not only glamorous, she’s a savvy

businesswoman with serious credentials who works her tail

off. From her days vogueing in the downtown Manhattanclubs in the ’90s to her successful career in radio and her

ultimate cult status as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race,

Michelle has achieved her dreams and then some! In The

Diva Rules, Visage shares her rules and advice for living life

to the fullest and finding success no matter the hand you’re

dealt. With her no-nonsense style and super sassy voice,

Michelle tells readers to “Keep Your Shit Together,” “Give

Good Face,” and “Be Thankful You’re a Misfit,” in addition

to 22 other invaluable life lessons on finding your power

and sparkling your way to the top.

The Diva Rules£15.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4232-6

203 x 140 mm (8 x 5∑ in), 216

pp, 24 pages of full-colour

photographs, foil-stamped jacket

Rights: W

Pop Culture/Advice

Pub Month: November

Michelle Visage is a judge on the award-winning show RuPaul’s

Drag Race, which boasts over a million viewers every week. When

she’s not on TV, she tours the country as part of RuPaul’s Drag

Race tour.

RuPaul is the executive producer of the global phenomenon

RuPaul’s Drag Race.


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The Art of The Good Dinosaur

Foreword by John Lasseter • Introduction by Peter Sohn

What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth

missed the planet completely and dinosaurs never became

extinct? The Good Dinosaur expands on that premise in a

humorous and exciting original story about Arlo, a lively

Apatosaurus with a big heart. Showcasing the stunningartwork from the film’s creation—including sketches, story-

boards, maquette sculpts, colourscripts, and much more—

The Art of The Good Dinosaur offers the ultimate

behind-the-scenes look at the research and design that

went into the making of this innovative film.

John Lasseter is a two-time Academy Award®–winning director,

chief creative officer at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios,

and principal creative officer at Walt Disney Imagineering.

Peter Sohn is the director of The Good Dinosaur. He directed the

short Partly Cloudy, and was a story artist on the Academy Award ®–

winning features Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and WALL•E.

Also available:

The Art of Frozen

£24.99 HC

978-1-4521-1716-4

The Art of The Good Dinosaur£25.00

HC • 978-1-4521-2220-5

229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 168 pp, full-colour

images throughout, jacketed, shrink-wrapped

Rights: US, CAN, UK, EU, AUNZ,

Asia, Latin America, Middle East

Pop Culture/Film

Pub Month: Novemberr

© Disney/Pixar

© Disney/Pixar

The Art of Sanjay’s Super Team£15.99

HC • 978-1-4521-5206-6

222 x 203 mm (8¾ x 8 in), 128 pp,

full-colour images throughout, jacketed

Rights: US, CAN, UK, EU, AUNZ,


Pop Culture/Film

Pub Month: December

© Disney/Pixar

The Art of Sanjay’s Super Team

Foreword by John Lasseter • By Sanjay Patel

In the new short film from Pixar Animation Studios,

Sanjay’s Super Team, accomplished artist Sanjay Patel

uses his own experience to tell the story of a young, 1st

generation Indian boy whose love for western pop culture

comes into conflict with his father’s traditions. This art-filledpeek behind the curtain of this groundbreaking film is sure

to excite Sanjay’s legion of fans, and thrill animation lovers

around the world.

John Lasseter is a two-time Academy Award® winning director,



Sanjay Patel is an animator and short film director at Pixar Anima-

tion Studios. He is the author and illustrator of The Ramayana and

Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth .


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They Drew as They PleasedThe Lost Art of Disney’s Golden Age: The 1930s

By Didier Ghez • Foreword by Pete Docter

As the Walt Disney Studio entered its first decade and

embarked on some of the most ambitious animated films

of the time, Disney hired a group of “concept artists” whose

sole mission was to explore ideas and inspire their fellowanimators. They Drew as They Pleased showcases four of

these early pioneers and features artwork developed by

them for the Disney shorts from the 1930s, including many

unproduced projects, as well as for Snow White and the

Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and some early work for later

features such as Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. Intro-

ducing new biographical material about the artists and

including largely unpublished artwork from the depths of

the Walt Disney Archives, this volume offers a window into

the most inspiring work created by the best Disney artists

during the studio’s early golden age.

Also available:

The Noble Approach

£25.00 HC

978-1-4521-0294-8

They Drew as They Pleased£25.00

HC • 978-1-4521-3743-8

229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 208 pp,

full-colour images throughout, jacketed,

shrink-wrapped

Rights: US, CAN, UK, AUNZ, Asia,

Latin America, Middle East

Film/Animation

Pub Month: October

Copyright © 2015 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Artists included:

Ferdinand Horvath

Albert Hurter

Gustaf Tenggren

Bianca Majolie

They Drew as They Pleased is the first in what promises to

be a revealing and fascinating series of books about Disney’s

largely unexamined concept artists, with six volumes span-

ning the decades between the 1930s and 1990s.

Didier Ghez is the author of Disney’s Grand Tour and Disneyland

Paris: From Sketch to Reality, and the editor of the Walt’s People

book series.

Pete Docter is vice president of creative at Pixar Animation Studios

and the writer and director of Disney •Pixar’s Inside Out. He also

directed the Academy Award®–winning feature films Monsters,

Inc. and Up.


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Funny!

Twenty-Five Years of Laughter from the Pixar Story Ro om

Foreword by John Lasseter • Introduction by Jason Katz

From Toy Story to The Good Dinosaur, some of the most

iconic and hilarious moments in Pixar’s films were first

conceived by the artists featured in this book. But there are

hundreds of gags that don’t make it past the cutting roomfloor, like Mater as a ninja and Sadness wearing mum jeans.

The Art of Funny explores this material in depth, showcasing

classic moments from all of Pixar’s films to date, plus never-

before-published illustrations and doodles from the Pixar

archives. With an introduction by veteran story man Jason

Katz, this book is a must-have for any Pixar fan.

Also available:

The Art of Pixar

£35.00 HC

978-0-8118-7963-7

Funny!£18.99

HC • 978-1-4521-2228-1

203 x 222 mm (8 x 8∂ in), 160 pp,

full-colour images throughout, jacketed,

shrink-wrapped

Rights: US, Canada, UK, EU, AUNZ,


Pop Culture/Film

Pub Month: November

© Disney/Pixar

John Lasseter is a two-time Academy Award®–winning director,



Jason Katz is a veteran story supervisor, having worked on a

number of Academy Award®–winning features including Finding

Nemo, Ratatouille, and Toy Story 3.


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Exclusive story companion to

Includes

seven removable

art i facts:

Folded full-city map

Transit card

And more!


Tom Clancy’s The Division: New York Collapse

A Survival Guide to Urban Disaster • By Alex Irvine

New York Collapse is an in-world fictionalised companion to

one of the biggest video game releases of 2015: Tom Clancy’s

The Division from Ubisoft. Within this discarded survivalist

field guide, written before the collapse, lies a mystery—

a handwritten account of a woman struggling to discoverwhy New York City fell. The keys to unlocking the survivor’s

full story are hidden within seven removable artifacts, rang-

ing from a full-city map to a used transit card. Retrace her

steps through a destroyed urban landscape and decipher

her clues to reveal the conspiracy at the heart of this highly

anticipated game.

Alex Irvine is an award-winning author of games and fiction.

Tom Clancy's The Division:

New York Collapse£15.99

PB • 978-1-4521-4827-4

216 x 140 mm (8∑ x 5∑ in), 176 pp, seven

removable artifacts, full-colour illustrations

throughout, bellyband, shrink-wrapped

Rights: WE

Pop Culture/Video Games

Pub Month: CLASSIFIED (please inquire)

© 2015 Ubisoft ® Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s The Division logo, the Soldier i con,Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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The World of Vikings™

By Justin Pollard • Foreword by Michael Hirst

MGM's hit show Vikings has drawn millions of viewers into

the fascinating and bloody world of legendary Norse hero

Ragnar Lothbrok, who led Viking warriors to the British Isles

and France. Covering the first three seasons of the series,

this official companion book delves into the real history aswell as the behind-the-scenes stories. Viking historian

Justin Pollard explains shipbuilding and navigation, Norse

culture and religion, and the first encounters between Viking

warriors and the kings of England and France. Interviews

with cast and crew reveal the process of dramatising this

gripping story, from reviving the Old Norse language

to choreographing battle scenes and building ancient

temples for human sacrifice. This spectacular package

is a must for fans of the show and history buffs alike.

Also available:

Homeland Revealed

£15.99 HC

978-1-4521-2840-5

The World of Vikings™

£21.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4545-7

279 x 229 mm (11 x 9 in), 160 pp,

full-colour images and photographs

throughout, ribbed spine, foil-

stamped and debossed cover, unjacketed

Rights: W

Television/History

Pub Month: November

“...such is the power of Vikings that we come to know

and even root for them, so enthralling are they and

almost everything else here.”

—The Wall Street Journal

VIKINGS © 2015 TM Prods Ltd/T5 Vikings Prods Inc.

VIKINGS™ TM Prods Ltd.

Justin Pollard has been historical advisor on such films and shows

as Elizabeth, Atonement, The Tudors, and Vikings. He lives in

Dorset, England.

Michael Hirst is one of the leading historical storytellers in the indus-

try. He created and wrote every episode of the Emmy-nominated

Vikings and the award-winning The Tudors. He lives in Oxfordshire,

England.


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Every Person in New York, Volume 1

By Jason Polan • Foreword by Kristen Wiig

Jason Polan is on a mission to draw every person in New

York, from cab drivers to celebrities. He draws people eating

at Taco Bell, admiring paintings at the Museum of Modern

Art, and sleeping on the subway. With a foreword by Kristen

Wiig, Every Person in New York, Volume 1 collects thou-sands of Polan’s energetic drawings in one chunky book.

As full as a phone book and as invigorating as a walk down

a bustling New York street, this is a new kind of love letter

to a beloved city and the people who live there.

Jason Polan is an illustrator whose work has been published in the

New Yorker, Metropolis magazine, and in the New York Times as

part of a weekly column. He has exhibited work internationally and

has also drawn every piece of art in the Museum of Modern Art,

twice. He lives in New York, of course.

Kristen Wiig is an actress, comedian, writer, and producer.

Every Person in New York,

Volume 1£15.99

PB • 978-1-4521-2823-8

235 x 184 mm (9£ x 7£ in), 408 pp,

one-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: W

Art


Fantastic CitiesA Coloring Book of Amazing Places Real and Imagined

By Steve McDonald

This unique colouring book features immersive aerial views

of real cities from around the world alongside gorgeously

illustrated, Inception -like architectural mandalas. Artist

Steve McDonald’s beautifully rendered and detailed linework offers bird’s-eye perspectives of visually arresting

global locales from New York, London, and Paris to Istanbul,

Tokyo, and Guadalajara, Rio, Amsterdam, and many more.

The book’s distinctive large square format offers absorb-

ingly complex vistas to colour—nearly 60—including a

selection of mind-bending labyrinthine architectural illus-

trations for still deeper meditative colouring adventures and

imaginative flights of fancy.

Steve McDonald is a Canadian artist who has lived and travelled

in cities around the world. This is his first book.

Fantastic Cities£10.99

PB • 978-1-4521-4957-8

292 x 298 mm (11∑ x 11∂ in), 60 pp,

58 b/w images

Rights: W

Activity/Art

Pub Month: July


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In Progress

See Inside a Lettering Artist’s Sketchbook and Process,

from Pencil to Vector • By Jessica Hische

This show-all romp through design-world darling Jessica

Hische’s sketchbook reveals the creative and technical

process behind making award-winning hand lettering. See

everything, from Hische’s rough sketches to her polishedfinals for major clients such as Wes Anderson, NPR, and

Starbucks. The result is a well of inspiration and brass tacks

information for designers who want to sketch distinctive

letterforms and hone their skills. With more than 250 images

and metallic silver ink printed throughout to represent her

penciled sketches, this highly visual book is an essential—

and entirely enjoyable—resource for those who practice or

simply appreciate the art of hand lettering.

Jessica Hische is a letterer and illustrator. Forbes has twice recog-

nised her in its annual 30 Under 30 list in the art and design

category.

In Progress£18.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3622-6

254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 176 pp,

full-colour (plus metallic silver)

images throughout, silver metallic

on cover, unjacketed

Rights: W

Art

Pub Month: October

Fortune Favors the Brave

100 Courageous Quotations • By Lisa Congdon

A treasure trove of inspiring quotations in the tradition of

the bestselling Whatever You Are, Be a Good One, this new

volume from beloved author and artist Lisa Congdon gathers

rousing wisdom from history’s great minds on how to be bold,

stay strong, and take courage. Congdon lends her signaturestyle of brilliant hand lettering to sage advice on such sub-

jects as perseverance (“If you fell down yesterday, stand up

today”—HG Wells), authenticity (“What should I be but just

what I am?”—Edna St. Vincent Millay), and confronting fear

(“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing

can be changed until it is faced”—James Baldwin). Filled

with uplifting reminders to seize the day, Fortune Favors the

Brave demonstrates that when embarking on a new adven-

ture, the right words of encouragement can be a priceless gift.

Lisa Congdon is an artist, illustrator, hand letterer, and author.

Fortune Favors the Brave£9.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4410-8

178 x 178 mm (7 x 7 in), 108 pp, 100

full-colour illustrations, unjacketed

Rights: W

Art/Quotations



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Ultimate Book of TriviaThe Essential Collection of over 1,000 Curious Facts to Impress

Your Friends and Expand Your Mind • By Scott McNeely

Did you know that cats can be left-handed?

Trivia fans will be eager to dive into this book for an edifying

and entertaining tour of all the things they didn’t know that

they didn’t know. There is something here for everyone and

every occasion, with topics including Space and Science,

Being Human, Sports, Music, Food and Drink, and Famous

Inventions. It’s full of conversation starters, from Herbert

Hoover’s pet alligators to the longest recorded bout of hiccups

(it lasted for 68 years). Brimming with surprising facts, this

comprehensive collection of trivia is sure to puzzle and delight.

Scott McNeely is the author of Ultimate Book of Card Games,

Ultimate Book of Jokes, and Ultimate Book of Sports.

Ultimate Book of Trivia£12.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3661-5

168 x 127 mm (6∞ x 5 in), 352 pp,

15 two-colour images, unjacketed

Rights: W

Trivia

Pub Month: October

Also available:

Happiness Is. . .

£7.99 PB

978-1-4521-3600-4

Friendship Is. . .

£7.99 PB

978-1-4521-3657-8

We Without You

£5.99 HC

978-1-4521-2232-8

I Love You! Around the World£6.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3601-1

152 x 114 mm (6 x 4∑ in), 96 pp,

full-colour illustrations, unjacketed

Rights: W

Gift Books/Love


A n s w e r s : a . H a w a i i a n b . G e r m a n c . I c e l a n d i c

Name the languages of

these sweet sentiments:

a. Aloha an ia oe!

b. Ich liebe dich!

c. Eg elska pig!

I Love You! Around the WorldBy Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar

Say “I love you”—literally!—with this adorable gift book

from the creators of Happiness Is . . . . Featuring dozens of

languages and vibrant colour illustrations depicting cultures

from all over the world, this extended love note is the perfect

I-love-you for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any day whenlove is in the air. What a lovely way to learn and share the

universal language!

Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, both from

the UK, are illustrators now based in Marin

County, California. They are the creators

of Happiness Is . . . , Friendship Is. . . ,

Me Without You, and We Without You.


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Radical Love

By Toni Greaves

The sudden revelation of a powerful religious calling was

an entirely unexpected event in the life of a college student

named Lauren. But when it became clear to her that she

had a spiritual vocation, she made the exceptional decision

to dedicate her life to God. Drawing upon many visits to thecloistered religious community of Dominican nuns in Sum-

mit, New Jersey, photographer Toni Greaves has created a

luminous body of work that follows the transformative journey

by which Lauren became Sister Maria Teresa of the Sacred

Heart. Presented in an exquisite photobook volume featur-

ing a luxe cloth case, these meditative photographs capture

the radical joy of a life dedicated unequivocally to love.

Toni Greaves is an award-winning documentary, portrait, and

commercial photographer.

Radical Love£25.00

HC • 978-1-4521-1940-3

254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 160 pp,


silk-screened cloth case with foil stamping

and debossed tip-on, unjacketed

Rights: W

Photography/Spirituality

Pub Month: October


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Dear SantaChildren’s Christmas Letters and Wish Lists, 1870–1920

Compiled by Mary Harrell-Sesniak • Commentary by J. Harmon Flagstone

This first-ever collection of children’s letters to Santa—

written between 1870 and 1920—presents more than

100 charming missives, each one yet more endearing.

Along with its vintage charm, timeless sentiments, andnon-denominational perspective, this heartwarming book

is filled with historical discoveries that will delight everyone

who loves this holiday ritual. Dear Santa is a celebration

of one of Christmas’s most enduring traditions, and a

tribute to the millions of households that keep it alive.

Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, historian, and author.

J. Harmon Flagstone is a specialist in 19th-century American

literature.

Dear Santa£9.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4018-6

178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 176 pp,

reproduced letters throughout, unjacketed

Rights: W

Gift Books/Christmas

Pub Month: October

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens • Illustrations by Yelena Bryksenkova

Charles Dickens’s beloved tale of the Christmas spirit is

beautifully presented in this deluxe new illustrated edition.

Contemporary artist and illustrator Yelena Bryksenkova has

created enchanting artwork to accompany Dickens’s classic

story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past,Present, and Future. Gorgeous watercolours evoke the

magic of a Victorian Christmas while simultaneously infusing

this timeless text with a touch of modern-day whimsy. With

gilded page edges and a satin ribbon marker, this lavish

keepsake volume is tomorrow’s cherished family heirloom—

an essential holiday treasure to read year after year around

the fire, under the tree, or with the plum pudding.

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is one of the most renowned and

beloved novelists of all time.

Yelena Bryksenkova is a painter.

A Christmas Carol£18.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3649-3

254 x 184 mm (10 x 7£ in), 144 pp,

40 illustrations, gilded edges, foil-stamped

cover, satin ribbon marker, unjacketed

Rights: W

Art/Literature

Pub Month: November


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Vintage Hairstyles

Simple Steps for Retro Hair with a M odern Twist

By Emma Sundh and Sarah Wing • Photographs by Martina Ankarfyr

From the finger waves of the romantic 1910s to the beehive

of the rebellious 1960s, retro hair has made a comeback.

Vintage Hairstyles presents all the tools, techniques, and

step-by-step instructions needed to achieve eye-catchinglooks for every occasion. Trendsetters, hairstylists, and fash-

ionistas will love creating elegant updos for special events or

playful curls for everyday excursions. Featuring a history of

beauty trends by the decades, a list of must-have hair prod-

ucts, and projects for making chic hair accessories, Vintage

Hairstyles showcases classic beauty with a fresh twist.

Emma Sundh is a freelance journalist, a vintage blogger, and

an illustrator.

Sarah Wing is a renowned vintage hairstylist.

Vintage Hairstyles£10.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4308-8

220 x 159 mm (8∞ x 6∂ in), 128 pp,

flexi-bound,full-colour photographs and

illustrations throughout, unjacketed

Rights: WE

Fashion/Hair

Pub Month: August

Sage Living

Decorate for the Life You Want

By Anne Sage • Photographs by Emily Johnston

Perfectly named style maven and City Sage blogger Anne

Sage knows a wise truth: decorating our living spaces for

our goals is the first step in making them happen. In Sage

Living, she opens the door to covetable dwellings designedto boost the dreams of their occupants, from the sunny,

open-air kitchen of a holistic nutritionist to the eclectic living

room of a world traveller ready to put down roots. With page

after page of stunning interiors, engagingly written home

stories, and hundreds of design tips for every room, Sage

Living goes beneath the stylized surface to help readers

decorate for the lives they truly want.

Anne Sage is a lifestyle writer and creative director. Her blog

The City Sage was named a must-read by Martha Stewart Living

and she is also a cofounder of Rue, the celebrated online shelter

publication.

Sage Living£18.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4006-3

254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 208 pp,

300 full-colour photographs, unjacketed

Rights: W

Interior Design/Décor

Pub Month: October


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The Artful Wooden Spoon

How to Make Exquisite Keepsakes for the Kitchen

By Joshua Vogel • Photographs by Seth and Kendra Smoot

Marvels of craftsmanship, beauty, and function, Joshua Vogel’s

hand-carved kitchenware is coveted far and wide. In The

Artful Wooden Spoon, Vogel shares more than 100 gorgeous

pieces from his workshop gallery, providing rich visual inspira-tion along with explaining the principles behind handcrafting

spoons and sharing simple instructions and step-by-step

photographs—no expertise and very few tools required. With

more than 225 photographs of Vogel’s stunning specimens,

this visual introduction to the craft is an invitation to explore

an age-old art and to create a timeless gift.

Joshua Vogel, artist, designer, and author, is the cofounder of

Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Seth and Kendra Smoot have created images for Kate Spade, Garnet

Hill, and Williams-Sonoma and have been published in Real Simple,

Anthology, and Country Living, among many other publications.

The Artful Wooden Spoon£15.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3772-8

254 x 184 mm (10 x 7£ in), 176 pp,


Rights: W

Craft/Woodworking

Pub Month: November


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Gjelina

California Cooking from Venice Beach

By Travis Lett • Photographs by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott

Gjelina is Los Angeles’s most talked-about restaurant, lauded

by critics from London to New York to San Francisco and

beloved by stars, locals, and out-of-towners alike for its

seductive simplicity and eclectic Cal-Med menu from tal-ented chef Travis Lett. This standout cookbook features

125 of the rustic and utterly delicious salads, toasts, pizzas,

vegetable and grain dishes, pastas, fish and meat mains,

and desserts that have had fans clamoring for a table since

the restaurant burst onto the scene. More than 150 colour

photographs from acclaimed photographer Michael Graydon

and stylist Nikole Herriott, plus a tactile, artisanal package,

evoke the vibe of Venice Beach and the Gjelina (the G’s

silent) aesthetic, and showcase the beautiful plated food of

Lett’s ingredient-based, vegetable-centric cooking. This is

the cookbook for the way we want to cook and eat now.

Gjelina£21.99

HC • 978-1-4521-2809-2

279 x 191 mm (11 x 7∑ in), 288 pp,

more than 150 full-colour photographs,

unjacketed, flush-cut

Rights: W

Food & Drink

Pub Month: December

Travis Lett is the chef at Gjelina, GTA, and Gjusta.

Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott are a food, lifestyle, and

interiors photography team.


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Also available:

The Chocolate

Tasting Kit

£18.99

978-1-4521-1164-3

Guittard Chocolate Cookbook

Decadent Recip es from San Francisco’s Premium Bean-to-Bar

Chocolate Company • By Amy Guittard • Foreword by Alice Medrich

Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

Chocophiles are discovering what professional bakers

such as Alice Medrich and David Lebovitz have known all

along: Guittard, San Francisco’s oldest continuously family-owned chocolate company, makes some of the best pre-

mium chocolate available. With 50 tempting photographs

and 60 simple recipes for every kind of indulgence, Amy

Guittard presents tried-and-true favourite recipes from five

generations of Guittards, ranging from start-your-day-right

Chocolate Cherry Scones to fudgey Mocha Cookies and

deep, dark Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bundt Cake. Leave it

to the people who really know chocolate to make a collection

of recipes that are sure to make every chocolate lover long for

one bite more.

Guittard Chocolate Cookbook£15.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3533-5

254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 184 pp,


Rights: W

Food/Baking


Amy Guittard is the great-great-granddaughter of the founder of

the Guittard Chocolate Company and the company’s marketing

director.

Alice Medrich is a lauded baking instructor and award-winning

cookbook author, who received her formal training at Êcole Lenôtre

in France.

Antonis Achilleos is a food photographer whose work has been

published in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and many cookbooks.


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Cider Made Simple

All About Your N ew Favorite Drink

By Jeff Alworth • Illustrations by Lydia Nichols

Cider has become the new “it” drink, with a wide range of

styles popping up on restaurant menus and at neighbour-

hood bars everywhere. Sweet, tart, sparkling, still—cider has

many wonderful (and sometimes unexpected) qualities. Buthow to choose? For this gateway guide, author Jeff Alworth

travelled to France, England, Spain, Canada, and the United

States, asking questions and drinking every variety of cider

he could find, resulting in a compact yet comprehensive

overview. An ideal introduction to this complex and always

refreshing beverage, Cider Made Simple will give imbibers

the tools they need to choose the cider that’s right for them.

Also available:

Mastering Homebrew

£19.99 PB

978-1-4521-0551-2

Cider Made Simple£12.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3445-1

203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 176 pp,

two-colour illustrations

throughout, unjacketed

Rights: W

Food & Drink

Pub Month: October

Jeff Alworth writes the blog Beervana and is an avid beer and

cider connoisseur.

Lydia Nichols is an illustrator who has created work for Family

Circle magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Hasbro.


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Dips & Spreads45 Gorgeous and Good-for-You Recipes

By Dawn Yanagihara • Photographs by Angie Cao

Everyone loves a good dip, but these dips love you back.

There’s no mayo- and sour cream–laden guilt here! These

festive, healthful options are a snap to whip up, travel well,

and are sure to be the talk of the party. With inspirationfrom the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the

Americas, these 45 go-to recipes featuring root veggies,

legumes, pulses, and nuts are guaranteed palate and

waistline pleasers.

Dawn Yanagihara is a professional recipe developer and tester,

food writer, and editor.

Angie Cao is a food and lifestyle photographer.

Cookies & CocktailsRecipes for Good Times

It wouldn’t be the holidays without cookies and cocktails!

These ever-popular recipes, culled from Chronicle Books’

best cookbooks through the years, make the perfect

collection for anyone planning a festive little fête. With

12 classic cookies and 12 sparkling cocktails, rangingfrom Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Bark and Pistachio and

Cranberry Biscotti to Blood Orange Martinis and Cham-

pagne Cocktails—these evergreen favourites will always

make the gathering merry and bright.

Also available:

Cake & Ice Cream

£9.99 HC

978-1-4521-4116-9

Grill Eats & Drinks

£9.99 HC

978-1-4521-4117-6

Cookies & Cocktails£9.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4837-3

203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 64 pp,

22 full-colour images, unjacketed

Rights: W

Food/Cocktails

Pub Month: November

Dips & Spreads£10.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4908-0

203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 112 pp,


Rights: W

Food

Pub Month: January


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Marvelous Cornelius

Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans

By Phil Bildner • Illustrated by John Parra

In New Orleans, there lived a man who saw the streets as

his calling, and he swept them clean. He danced up one

avenue and down another and everyone danced along.

The old ladies whistled and whirled. The old men hootedand hollered. The barbers, bead twirlers, and beignet bakers

bounded behind that one-man parade. But then came the

rising Mississippi—and a storm greater than anyone had

seen before. In this heartwarming book about a real garbage

man, Phil Bildner and John Parra tell the inspiring story of

a humble man and the heroic dif ference he made in the

aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Phil Bildner is the author of numerous children’s picture books.

John Parra is an award-winning illustrator, designer, teacher, and

fine art painter.

Marvelous Cornelius£10.99

HC • 978-1-4521-2578-7

241 x 279 mm (9∑ x 11 in), 44 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: W

Ages 3 to 5

Pub Month: August

“Sweep the streets so well that all the hosts

of heaven and earth will have to pause. . . .

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tree of Wonder

The Many Marvelous Lives of a Rainforest Tree

By Kate Messner • Illustrated by Simona Mulazzani

Deep in the forest, in the warm-wet green, 1 almendro tree

grows, stretching its branches toward the sun. Who makes

their homes here?

2 great green macaws, 4 keel-billed toucans,8 howler monkeys, 16 fruit bats,

32 fer-de-lance vipers, 64 agoutis,

128 blue morpho butterflies, 256 poison dart frogs,

512 rusty wandering spiders, 1,024 leafcutter ants.

Count each and every one as life multiplies again and again

in this lush and fascinating book about the rainforest.

Kate Messner is the author of several books for young readers

including Over and Under the Snow and Down in the Dirt.

Simona Mulazzani has illustrated more than 60 books and has

received a Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators.

Also available:

Over and Under the Snow

£10.99 HC

978-0-8118-6784-9

Up in the Garden and

Down in the Dirt

£10.99 HC

978-1-4521-1936-6

Tree of Wonder£10.99

HC • 978-1-4521-1248-0

229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 36 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: W

Ages 5 to 8

Pub Month: August

A picture book about the dazzling multiplicity

of life in one rainforest tree



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House Arrest

By K.A. Holt

Timothy is on probation. It’s a strange word—something

that happens to other kids, to delinquents, not to kids like

him. And yet, he is under house arrest for the next year. He

must check in weekly with a probation officer and a thera-

pist, and keep a journal for an entire year. And mostly, hehas to stay out of trouble. But when he must take drastic

measures to help his struggling family, staying out of trouble

proves more difficult than Timothy ever thought it would be.

By turns touching and funny, and always original, House

Arrest is a middlegrade novel in verse about one boy’s path

to redemption as he navigates life with a sick brother, a

grieving mother, and one tough probation officer.

K. A. Holt is the author of Rhyme Schemer, along with several other

books for young people.

Also available:

Rhyme Schemer

£10.99 HC

978-1-4521-2700-2

NEW

£5.99 PB

978-1-4521-4570-9

House Arrest£10.99

HC • 978-1-4521-3477-2

207 x 143 mm (8ø x 5∞ in), 304 pp

Rights: W

Ages 10 and up

Pub Month: October

It’s only a year. Only 365 days.

Only 8,760 hours. Only 525,600

seconds. What could go wrong?

The Chess Queen Enigma

A Stoker & Holmes Novel • By Colleen Gleason

Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes have reluctantly agreed

to act as social chaperones and undercover bodyguards for

Princess Lurelia of Betrovia, who has arrived in London to

deliver a letter that details the secret location of an ancient

chess queen that’s been missing for centuries. But when theletter—which will heal a centuries-old rift between England

and the Betrovians—is stolen out from under Evaline and

Mina’s watchful eyes, the two girls are forced into a high-

stakes race to ensure they find the chess queen before

anyone else does. The Stoker and Holmes series is as

culturally popular and compulsively readable as the Sher-

lock Holmes stories and Dracula were in the Victorian era.

Colleen Gleason is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling

author of more than two dozen novels, including the Stoker &

Holmes series and the international bestselling Gardella Vampire

Chronicles.

The Chess Queen Enigma£10.99

HC • 978-1-4521-4317-0

207 x 143 mm (8ø x 5∞ in),

360 pp

Rights: W

Ages 12 and up

Pub Month: October

Also available:

The Clockwork Scarab

£10.99 HC

978-1-4521-1070-7

£6.99 PB

978-1-4521-2873-3

The Spiritglass Charade

£10.99 HC

978-1-4521-1071-4


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Praise for Going Over :

★“Beautiful characters bring to light the power of love in its

various facets.”

—Shelf Awareness, starred review

“Beth Kephart has done it again. She’s spun gold out of the

language of longing and has shown us how to make room

for miracles. Going Over—about a boy and girl separated by

the cruelest of fates—will inspire any reader to make the leap

for love.”

—Patricia McCormick, author of National Book Award Finalists

Sold and Never Fall Down

★“A stark reminder of the power of hope, courage,

and love.”—Booklist, starred review

Going Over

By Beth Kephart

It is February 1983, and Berlin is a divided city with a miles-

long barricade separating east from west. But the city isn’t

the only thing that is divided. Ada lives among the rebels,

punkers, and immigrants of Kreuzberg in West Berlin.

Stefan lives in East Berlin, in a faceless apartment bunkerof Friedrichshain. Bound by love and separated by circum-

stance, their only chance for a life together lies in a high-

risk escape. But will Stefan find the courage to leap? Or will

forces beyond his control stand in his way? National Book

Award finalist Beth Kephart presents a story of daring and

sacrifice in this three-starred reviewed Junior Library Guild

Selection and Booklist Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth.

Beth Kephart is the award-winning author of books for both adults

and young readers, including You Are My Only, Small Damages,

Handling the Truth, and One Thing Stolen.

Also available in hardcover:

Going Over

£10.99 HC

978-1-4521-2457-5

One Thing Stolen

£10.99 HC

978-1-4521-2831-3

Going Over£5.99

PB • 978-1-4521-2886-3

207 x 143 mm (8ø x 5∞ in), 304 pp

Rights: W

Ages 14 and up

Pub Month: November

3starredreviews!★★★

EW IN PAPERBACK ★ NEW IN PAPERBACK ★ NEW IN PAPERBACK ★ NEW IN PAPERBA


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Get creative

with the one and only

Curious George!

Includes:

12 notecards

12 envelopes

A sticker sheet!


Curious George® Notecards

Celebrate Curious George with this charming collection of

shaped notecards, matching envelopes, and stickers!

Curious George® Journal

Curious George has been climbing into hearts, capturing

imaginations, and endearing himself to countless children

and adults around the world for more than 60 years. Fans

of all ages will enjoy using this beautiful journal featuring

the curious monkey.

Also available:

Curious George ®

Baby Journal

£11.99 HC

978-1-4521-2786-6

Curious George® Journal£9.99

HC • 978-1-4521-2787-3

184 x 125 mm (7£ x 5 in), 144 pp,

lined pages

Rights: WE

All Ages

Pub Month: August

Curious George® Notecards£9.99

PB • 978-1-4521-2788-0

216 x 165 mm (8∑ x 6∑ in), 12

notecards, 12 envelopes, sticker sheet

Rights: WE

Ages 3 and up

Pub Month: August

Curious George® and related characters, created by Margret and H.A. Rey, are copyrighted and registered

by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios

Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Also available:

Curious George ®

Stroller Cards

£6.99 BOX

978-1-4521-2749-1

Curious George ®

Growth Chart

£9.99 PB

978-1-4521-2752-1

Curious George ®

Lacing Cards

£11.99 BOX

978-1-4521-2785-9


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What Are You Going to Wear, Pascal?

By Magali Le Huche

It’s morning and Pascal the Platypus has a really big prob-

lem: there’s nothing, absolutely nothing, in his closet to

wear. His friends all want to help, but can Cardigan, Fancy,

Ringo, and Zelda really pick out an appropriate outfit?

Pascal is off on a search that will take him all around town.He discovers that you can only ever find what you’re looking

for in the last place you look. . . . A delightful companion to

What Do You Want to Eat, Pascal? and The Wonderful

World of Pascal the Very Brave.

Magali Le Huche discovered a passion for illustrating children’s

books in Claude Lapointe’s illustration program. Since then she

has published many children’s books and her work can be seen in

children’s magazines.

Also available:

What Do You Want to Eat,

Pascal?

£7.99 HC

979-1-02760-034-2

What Are You Going to Wear,

Pascal?£8.99

HC • 979-1-02760-078-6

184 x 193 mm (74 / 5 x 73 / 5 in), 30 pp,

full-colour illustrations and lift-the-flaps

throughout

Rights: XFrance

Ages 4 to 8


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Silly Little Animals All Day Long

By Marie Fordacq • Illustrated by Paper & Cloth Studio

There’s a hustle and a bustle. All the animals are ever so

busy. But why? Find out by spending the day with Robinson

Bear and five daffy friends as they prepare for. . . exactly.

There’s terrific visual storytelling to stimulate a child’s natural

curiosity and nine sturdy puzzle cubes to be assembled intosix hilarious scenes that will promote sequencing abilities,

encourage abstract visual thinking, and develop hand-eye

coordination. But delightfully whimsical art, by cutting-edge

design studio Paper&Cloth, ensures that here’s a package

that will always be fun, fun, fun!

Marie Fordacq is the cofounder and publisher of Editions Tourbillon.

Paper & Cloth is a UK design studio with a strong focus on illustra-

tion talent.

New Homes for Our Little Friends

A Magnetic Play-and-Learn ™ Book

By Marie Fordacq • Illustrated by Peggy Nille

What a mess! Brand new homes, empty rooms—now what?

It’s preschool readers to the rescue as they get to arrange—

nd rearrange—all the furniture and accessories in every

house on the street. Fifty magnetic pieces to place onmagnetized pages—from bathroom rugs to the kitchen

sink—will unleash the inner interior decorator in every

four- and five-year-old, whether they’re restless in the back-

seat of the car, bored on a jet plane flight, or simply playing

on the living room floor.

Marie Fordacq is the cofounder and publisher of Editions Tourbillon.

Peggy Nille studied painting and design at the Beaux-Arts de

Paris. She has been illustrating full time since 2005.

Also available:

Jojo’s House

£11.99 BB

979-1-02760-032-8

My Little Library

£9.99 BB

978-2-84801-981-9

Also available:

My First Color Dominoes

£10.99 BOX

978-2-84801-946-8

New Homes for Our Little Friends£12.99

BB • 979-1-0276-0076-2

324 x 248 mm (12∂ x 9∂ in), 12 pp,

50 magnets

Rights: XFrance

Ages 4 to 8


Silly Little Animals All Day Long£10.99

BOX • 979-1-0276-0075-5

Box with hinged lid: 197 x 197 mm (7∂ x 7∂

in); Board book: 14 page board book,

full-colour images throughout; 9 puzzle cubes

Rights: XFrance

Ages 18 months and up


TURNING HEADS,


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Marimekko Large Cloth-Covered JournalThis bold oversized journal is wrapped in fabric printed with

a classic Marimekko pattern, Kivet, making it the perfect

luxe journal, elegant guestbook, or treasured keepsake.

£14.99 • 978-1-4521-3879-4hardcover, 10 x 8 in, 176 pp, colour silk-screened case

wrap, smythe-sewn binding, 1-colour interior, unlined,

shrink-wrapped

Rights: W

Journals

Pub Month: October

Marimekko Box of LabelsThis desirable box of labels makes both a thoughtful

gift and a practical desk tool. More than 100 labels

featuring Marimekko’s bright designs will add flair to

packages, mail, folders, kitchen projects, and more.

£12.99 • 978-1-4521-3876-3

box with Plexiglas window in lid and die-cut

bellyband, 7∑ x 5∑ x 1 in, 30 sheets, more

than 100 labels, shrink-wrapped

Rights: W

Stationery/Labels

Pub Month: October

Marimekko PencilsFeaturing the iconic design house’s most beloved

pattern Unikko in 5 different colourways, this chic

set of 10 graphite pencils brings lively style to

every writing endeavor.£9.99 • 978-1-4521-3877-0

box with sleeve and shrink-wrapped tray,

7∂ x 3£ x ∂ in, 10 sharpened pencils

Rights: W

Stationery/Pencils

Pub Month: October

Marimekko Small Cloth-Covered JournalThis petite fabric-wrapped journal pops with one

of Marimekko’s most eye-catching prints:

Räsymatto. Slip it in a bag, tuck it in a pocket,

or proudly display it as a chic desktop accessory.£10.99 • 978-1-4521-3878-7

hardcover, 6 x 4∑ in, 176 pp, colour silk-

screened case wrap, smythe-sewn binding,

1-colour unlined interior, shrink-wrapped

Rights: W

Journals

Pub Month: October

MARIMEKKO

Bold gifts featuring the world-famous colours and patterns of the legendary design brand.

MARIMEKKO is a Finnish fashion

and design house celebrated

worldwide for its original prints

and colors. More than 140

Marimekko stores serve customers

around the globe.

Marimekko Stationery BoxCreate distinctive correspondence with this

deluxe box of patterned writing sheets and

envelopes featuring Marimekko’s bold

graphic patterns.

£12.99 • 978-1-4521-3875-6

box with pull-off lid, 6∂ x 9∑ x 1∑ in, 24

full-colour sheets (6 designs repeating 4 times),

24 full-colour envelopes, shrink-wrapped

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Stationery

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Over half amillion copies

sold in the

642 series!

642 Tiny Things to DrawThis pocket-sized drawing journal is packed with just as

much clever, imaginative fun as the original bestselling

642 Things to Draw. All 642 drawing prompts invite

doodlers to draw teeny-tiny things—from “a keyhole” and

“a marble” to “an atom” and “your house, from space.”

Sure to keep creative folks inspired on the go, or wher-

ever the doodle bug strikes!

£6.99 • 978-1-4521-3757-5

paperback, 5£ x 4∑ in, 304 pp

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Journals/Drawing


642 Tiny Things to Write AboutBy the San Francisco Writers’ Grotto

Introduction by Po Bronson

The next installment in the bestselling series presents

642 writing prompts in an irresistible new format.

Delightful and thought-provoking, this book is perfect

for stumped writers, journalers, or any creative type

needing a tiny flash of inspiration.

£6.99 • 978-1-4521-4217-3paperback, 5£ x 4∑ in, 304 pp

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Journals/Writing

Pub Month: October

24-copy Display978-1-4521-8752-5

FREE with purchaseof 24 units.

See www.abramsandchronicle.co.uk for more

titles in the 642 series.


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Happiness Is . . .A JournalBy Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar

Happiness is. . . a new journal ready for scribbles,

doodles, thoughts, and dreams! Brimming withcharming illustrations, this sweet journal reminds

users that there is much to be happy about every day.

£6.99 • 978-1-4521-4574-7

paperback, 5 x 5 in, 252 pp, 126 two-colour

illustrations, lined pages

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Journals

Pub Month: August

Happiness Is . . .Sticky NotesBy Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar

Feel happy while staying organised with these

cheerful sticky notepads featuring artwork from

Happiness Is .. . .

£7.99 • 978-1-4521-4573-0

paperback portfolio, 6 x 6 in, 5 notepads,

full-colour illustrations, polybagged

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Sticky notes

Pub Month: August

Happiness Is . . .20 Notecards and EnvelopesBy Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar

Send the gift of happiness with these cute-as-can-be notecards—

birthday, thank you, congratulations, friendship, and just because!

£10.99 • 978-1-4521-4572-3

box, 4∞ x 4∞ x 1½ in, 20 cards (20 different designs), 20

envelopes

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Notecards

Pub Month: August

LISA SWERLING and RALPH LAZAR are

British illustrators and the authors of

Happiness Is.. . , Friendship Is.. . , We

Without You, and We Without You.


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A Village Christmas:20 Exquisite Punch-Out OrnamentsBy Pamela Dalton

Carolers singing at the door, a boy bringing home the Christmas tree, children skating on a

frozen lake—these are images which evoke warm memories of a simpler time. Working in the

traditional folk art medium of scherenschnitte, “scissor cutting,” Pamela Dalton painstakingly

cuts paper into scenes celebrating the holiday. Ten of the ornaments apply a high-tech laser-

cutting process to precisely translate the meticulous detail and delicate filigree of her works;

each is then set in its own gilded frame. All 20 are easy to punch out and take only moments

to assemble with the decorative string supplied, creating festive ornaments to adorn a tree or

window, or to brighten a greeting or gift.

£14.99 • 978-1-4521-2746-0

box, 7∑ x 9∑ x 1∑ in, 6 metallic gold die-cut sheets,

2 cream-coloured laser-cut sheets, and thread

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Accessories/Ornaments


PAMELA DALTON is a master of scherenschnitte,

the centuries-old technique first developed in

Germany and Switzerland. Her artwork has

enthralled collectors worldwide for more than

two decades.

Includes

20ornaments

Autumn Scene StencilsCreate Sweet Seasonal Displays with

20 Reusable Stencils!Illustrated by Lydia Nichols

Maple leaves, pumpkins, owls, apples. . . autumn is

in the air! Mix and match 20 seasonal stencils to

create a dazzling array of scenes. Simple step-by-

step instructions show children of all ages how to

spruce up windows or decorate wrapping paper with

their seasonal favourites. A crafter’s delight!

£13.99 • 978-1-4521-2890-0

paperback, 8 x 8∂ in, 88 pp

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Stencils


CthulhuThe Ancient One Tribute BoxThe signature character of author H. P. Lovecraft’s darkly fantastic

fiction, Cthulhu is as emblematic for Lovecraft’s fans as Darth Vader

is for Star Wars adherents. Both feared and worshipped in the

stories, Cthulhu has since been the subject of new fiction, artwork,

role-playing games, toys, and other items celebrating Lovecraft andfandom for weird tales. This totemic set includes a hand-painted fig-

urine suitable for display or dark contemplation, an altarpiece stand,

and a booklet discussing the Ancient One’s place in Lovecraft’s

works and in popular culture.

£14.99 • 978-1-4521-4477-1

box, 6∑ x 4£ x 3 in, 48-page booklet, hand-painted figurine

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Novelty/Pop Culture

Pub Month: October


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Letters to My Love

Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.By Lea Redmond

Nothing is more romantic than a handwritten love letter. Like a dozen

grand gestures in one, this innovative format invites romantics to declare

their affection to their beloved in 12 fold-and-mail letters to be opened

in the future. Ideal for wedding anniversaries, long-distance relation-

ships, or engaged couples, this paper keepsake captures a moment in

time and serves as an enduring expression of love.

£10.99 • 978-1-4521-4267-8

hardcover, 3∂ x 8 in, 12 fo ld-and-mail-style envelopes bound together,

full-colour sticker sheet

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Journals/Relationships


Letters to My GrandchildWrite Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.By Lea Redmond

Twelve prompted letters offer an immediate way for grandparents to give the gift of a

lifetime to their grandchild of any age. When favourite memories and words of wisdom

are sealed with the included stickers and postdated for future opening, this paper time

capsule becomes a priceless heirloom for generations to cherish.

£10.99 • 978-1-4521-4575-4

hardcover, 3∂ x 8 in, 12 fold-and-mail-style envelopes bound together, full-colour

sticker sheet

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Journals/Parenting


SAMPLE PROMPTS:

When we first met . . .

I knew you were the one for me when . . .

What I love about us is . . .

I never want to forget this . . .

Here’s a story I never told you . . .

I wish for us a future full of . . .

LETTERS TO M Y. . .

The bestselling new way to reflect and connect.

SAMPLE PROMPTS:

Here is a special story about our family. . .

My wishes for you are . . .

It may surprise you to learn that when I was young . . .

One positive change in the world I have witnessed is. . .

The best advice anyone ever gave me was . . .

What I want you to know about me . . .


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Geometrics JournalBy Molly McGrath

This striking hardcover journal features a laser-cut

front cover over an intricate neon-coloured design

inspired by the screen blocks common in mid-

century modern architecture, creating a multi-

layered visual and tactile experience.

£12.99 • 978-1-4521-4245-6

hardcover journal, 9£ x 7£, 128 pp, laser-cut

front cover, 4-colour endsheets, 1-colour unlined

interior, poly-sleeve

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Journals

Pub Month: November

Geometrics Notecards12 Die-Cut Notecards and EnvelopesBy Molly McGrath

Featuring four eye-catching, frame-worthy designs,

each with a die-cut panel folded over a bright neon

pattern, this innovative notecard collection raises

correspondence to new heights of art and elegance.

£10.99 • 978-1-4521-4246-3

box with lift-off lid, 6∂ x 5ø x 1ß in, 12 die-cut

and tri-paneled notecards (4 designs repeating

3 times), 12 envelopes, j-wrap sticker

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Notecards

Pub Month: November

Power Tools Forever NotepadBy Hugo Guinness

This handsome notepad combines artist

Hugo Guinness’s bold linocut style with

his trademark humour.£7.99 • 978-1-4521-4494-8

paperback, 5∑ x 3∑ in, 40 sheets,

pocket, dyed edges, blank pages

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Notepads

Pub Month: October

Power Tools Forever30 PostcardsBy Hugo Guinness

From briefs and binoculars to cars and corkscrews,

Hugo Guinness’s stark linocuts redefine power tools.This collection of 30 postcards (to mail or display)

includes an exclusive introduction by the artist.

£10.99 • 978-1-4521-4492-4

hardcover, 6 x 4£ in, 30 one-colour postcards,

24 pages of two-colour text, jacketed

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Postcards

Pub Month: October

HUGO GUINNESS

Powerful pocket tools packed with quick wit.

New

format!

New

format!

HUGO GUINNESS is a London-born

and New York–based artist and

illustrator known for his bold block

prints. He also writes for the movies,

including the Oscar-nominated

The Grand Budapest Hotel.

MOLLY M

An innovative and elegant new stationery line from San Francisco–based laser-cut designer.


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Wild Kingdom Box of LabelsAt once a practical gift and an elegant desktop

statement, this sturdy box features an elegant

painted pattern. Tucked within are more than 180

labels in a variety of designs perfect for adorning

packages, folders, homemade treats, and more.

£12.99 • 978-1-4521-4433-7

box with Plexiglas window in lid, 7∑ x 5∑ x 1 in,

30 sheets of labels, die-cut bellyband,

shrink-wrapped

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Stationery/Labels


Wild Kingdom Notebook CollectionLush illustrations of tropical plants and animals

adorn this trio of notebooks bundled together with

colourful twine and a bellyband shaped like a

palm leaf. Each notebook features red foil stamp-

ing on its cover and has unlined interior pages.£9.99 • 978-1-4521-4431-3

3 paperback notebooks, 8∑ x 6 in, 64 pp each,

1-colour unlined interiors, centre-sewn binding,

rounded corners, textured and foil-stamped covers,

packaged with baker’s twine and die-cut belly-

band, polybagged

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Journals


Take NoteLists & To-Do’sFor taming to-do’s on the go, this slender hardcover

ledger contains four colourful notepads for lists and

memos. The portfolio pops with a red foil-stamped

spine and closes securely with a coordinating pencil

slipped through elastic loops.

£10.99 • 978-1-4521-4432-0

hardcover portfolio, 9 x 3∞ in, textured and foil-

stamped cover, 4 notepads (30 sheets each), elastic

loop closure, pencil with eraser, polybagged

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Stationery/Notepads


HAPPY MENOCAL

Jungle flora and fauna bring new life to beloved botanicals.

HAPPY MENOCAL is a New York–based illustrator and fineartist. Her watercolours are inspired by traditional heraldry,

botanicals, and the vast animal kingdom.


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The Art of Disney:The Renaissance and Beyond (1989–2014)100 Collectible PostcardsThis box of postcards representing Disney’s modern

classics collects concept art—many pieces never

before published—and final frames from ten

iconic films made since Disney’s renaissance

spanning from The Little Mermaid in 1989 to

Big Hero 6 .

£14.99 • 978-1-4521-2230-4

box with hinged lid, 6∑ x 4ß x 2∑ in,

100 postcards, lifting ribbon, shrink-wrapped

Rights: UKE (XFrance, XItaly)

Postcards/Disney

Pub Month: August

Copyright © 2015 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

The Animator’s SketchbookCreating an animated film takes a lot of work, from the texture

of a character’s hair to the shot sequence of a high-speed car

chase. This Pixar-branded sketchbook provides a single volume

in which to record the incredible journey of the making of an

animated film. It covers the full preproduction process with dis-

crete sections for Concept, Colour, Story, Characters, and

Worlds. Each section includes an introduction, a handful of

inspiring quotes from some of the best artists working at Pixar,

and a few key examples of related art. Useful and inspiring, this

journal provides a structured space for aspiring filmmakers to

workshop their ideas through all phases of development.

£13.99 • 978-1-4521-4216-6

Paperback with lay-flat flexi-binding, 8 x6 in, 176 pp,

5 waterfall tabs, elastic band

Rights: UK & EU

Sketchbooks/Art


© Disney/Pixar

SECTIONS INCLUDE:

Concept

Story

Colour Script

Characters

Worlds

“We always start way out there. A lot of the early drawings are

really wild and crazy, just to stir up people’s imaginations. In

the 2-D world of flat graphics, you can cheat a lot, there are no

limits. And then, slowly, the process reins you in a little bit.”

—Randy Berrett, Set Designer


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Have a Little Pun16 Notecards and EnvelopesBy Frida Clements

Artist Frida Clements’ beautiful illustrations of flora and

fauna paired with witty hand-lettered puns will brighten u

correspondence for any occasion with such colourful say-

ings as “You’re So Coo,” “Hay There,” “Fawned of You,”

“Hey Gull Friend,” “Gopher It,” and more.

£10.99 • 978-1-4521-4417-7

box with lift-off lid, 5£ x 7 x 1£ in, 16 cards (8 designsrepeating twice), 16 envelopes, full-colour illustrations

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Notecards

Pub Month: August

Kisses10 Pop-Up Notecards & EnvelopesAdorable animals exchange sweet kisses in these insanely cute

pop-up notecards. With a love-themed greeting on the front of

each card, this collection is perfect for expressing affection to

family, friends, and sweethearts.

£10.99 • 978-1-4521-4306-4

box with hinged lid: 6∑ x 4∑ in; 10 pop-up cards (5 designs):

4 x 6 in; 10 envelopes, full-colour images throughout

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Notecards/Humour

Pub Month: August

Drop Caps100 Postcards

By Jessica Hische

An A to Z of good design, this alphabetically

oriented set of 100 postcards features the best

hand-drawn letters from Daily Drop Cap, Jessica

Hische’s popular typography website. Bright

colours and highly illustrative letters make a

uniquely personal impression in the mail or on

display as miniature monograms.

£14.99 • 978-1-4521-3623-3

box with hinged lid, 6£ x 4ß x 2£ in, 100 full-

colour postcards, lifting ribbon, shrink-wrapped

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Postcards/Design

Pub Month: October


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Sweet Treats Wrapping Paper12 sheets + 20 gift tagsThese adorable sheets of wrapping paper are just

right for packaging up treats and gifts. And with

12 irresistible designs and colour combinations—

including playful lollipops, dancing cookies,

mustachioed madeleines, and more—gift giving

just became sweeter than ever.

£12.99 • 978-1-4521-4521-1

paperback: 13∑ x 10∑ in; 12 sheets: 21 x 27 in

unfolded; 1 sheet of adhesive gift tags,

shrink-wrapped

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Wrapping Paper

Pub Month: August

Literary Life Wrapping Paper12 sheets + 24 gift tagsFeaturing colourful literary motifs throughout, this

collection celebrates the joy of reading and writing.

Gift givers can wrap presents for their book-loving

friends and family year round.

£12.99 • 978-1-4521-4913-4



shrink-wrapped

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Wrapping Paper

Pub Month: August

Party Animals! Wrapping Paper12 sheets + 24 gift tags

This humourous collection features images of the

wildest party animals in town. Whether dancing in

confetti or jumping out of cakes, these animals

will turn any gift into a roaring good time.£12.99 • 978-1-4521-4286-9



shrink-wrapped

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Wrapping Paper

Pub Month: August

WRAPPING PAPER BOOKS

Showcasing unique designs in a handy format, each wrapping paper book

includes 12 different sheets, plus 24 adhesive gift tags. Sheets are folded

and perforated for easy removal and are perfect for a range of occasions.

New

format!


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CITY SCRATCH-OFF MAPS

The fun new way to uncover city treasures now

brings the adventure to London and San Francisco.

City Scratch-Off Map: London

City Scratch-Off Map: San FranciscoA Sightseeing Scavenger Hunt

These portable scratch-off maps—one for San Francisco and another for London—transform

a trip through each city into a scavenger hunt to 30 of its most popular destinations. As travel-ers make their way to an attraction, they scratch to reveal fun facts and activities that lead to

new discoveries and must-see highlights. With vibrant full-colour artwork and text by the author

of the bestselling City Walks decks, Christina Henry de Tessan, these unique maps lead travel-

lers on a sightseeing adventure packed with fun for all ages.

City Scratch-Off Map: LondonA Sightseeing Scavenger HuntText by Christina Henry de Tessan

Artwork by Debbie Powell

£9.99 • 978-1-4521-4497-9

20 x 16 in map folded to 4 x 8 in,

scratch-off on

1 side, 4-colour illustrations,

bellyband, polybagged

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Travel


City Scratch-Off Map: SanFranciscoA Sightseeing Scavenger HuntText by Christina Henry de Tessan

Artwork by Scotty Reifsnyder

£9.99 • 978-1-4521-4496-2

20 x 16 in map folded to 4 x 8 in,

scratch-off on 1 side, 4-colour

illustrations, bellyband, polybagged

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Travel


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101 Joys Make a RainbowA Gratitude JournalBy Hannah Rogge

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