Chronicle Books UK Autumn 2016 Catalog

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Adult Trade Autumn 2016 Titles 4

Childrens Autumn 2016 Titles 37

Gift Autumn 2016 Titles 68

Gift Backlist Titles 94

Index 151

CONTENTS


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Two New York Times bestsellers in onedeluxe boxed set + 2 frameable art prints!

More than

2 millioncopies sold

in the series

worldwideBox set includes:

CHRONICLE BOOKS • AUTUMN 2016 CATALOGUE4

Goodnight Darth Vader™ / Darth Vader™ and Friends Deluxe Box SetBy Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown’s bestselling reimagining of the Star Wars

universe, featuring Darth Vader™ as a devoted father to

young Luke and Leia, has charmed readers of all ages and

made the books galactic bestsellers and classics in theirown right. This deluxe gift set reproduces the last two

books in the series in a large format—perfect for sharing

with young Jedi—that showcases Brown’s funny, colourful,

and heartfelt artwork. This 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–winning artist and writer

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

Darth Vader ™, and Darth Vader ™ and Friends.

Also available:

Darth Vader ™ and Son /

Vader’s ™ Little Princess

Deluxe Box Set

£21.99 HC978-1-4521-4487-0

Goodnight Darth Vader™ / Darth Vader™ and Friends Deluxe Box Set£21.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5129-8203 x 203 mm (8 x 8 in), 2 unjacketed hardcover books,

64 pp each, slipcase with liner, 2 full-colour prints in

full-colour printed paper sleeve, shrink-wrapped

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

Humour/Star WarsPub Month: October

© & TM Lucsfilm Ltd.

Box set includes:

Plus 2 frameable prints:


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They Drew as They PleasedThe Hidden Art of Disney’s Musical Years: The 1940s—Part I

By Didier Ghez • Foreword by John Musker

The 1940s ushered in an era of musical experimentation

and innovation at the Walt Disney Studios. Artists from all

over the world flocked to California to be part of the magic,

and their groundbreaking styles influenced such classics asDumbo and Bambi as well as shaped the masterpieces that

followed such as Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. For

this volume, author Didier Ghez has unearthed hundreds of

enchanting images—from early sketches to polished con-

cepts for iconic features—by five exceptional artists who

defined the style of the Studio’s animation during this period

of unbridled creativity. With evocative descriptions and

excerpts from the artists’ journals and autobiographies, this

magnificent collection offers a rare look at the visionaries

who breathed life into some of the most beloved films of

our time.

Also available:

They Drew as They Pleased

The Hidden Art of Disney’s

Golden Age: The 1930s

£25.00 HC978-1-4521-3743-8

They Drew as They Pleased£25.00 UKHC • 978-1-4521-3744-5229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 208 pp,

full-colour images throughout, shrink-

wrapped, jacketed

Rights: UKE, Asia, Middle East

Film/Animation/ArtPub Month: September

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

and They Drew as They Pleased: The Hidden Art of Disney’s Golden

Age: The 1930s—Volume I.

John Musker is a 38-year veteran of Walt Disney feature animation.

Among the films he co-wrote and directed with Ron Clements are

The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess

and the Frog, and the upcoming Moana.

Artists included:

Walt Scott

Kay Neilsen

Sylvia Holland

Retta Scott

David Hall

© 2016 Disney Enterprises, Inc.


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The Art of MoanaBy Jessica Julius and Maggie Malone • Preface by John Lasseter

Foreword by Ron Clements and John Musker

The Art of Moana is the latest title in our exceptional series

showcasing artwork from the creation of Walt Disney Anima-

tions’ latest releases. Three thousand years ago, the greatest

sailors in the world ventured across the Pacific, discoveringthe many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their

voyages stopped—and no one today knows why. From Walt

Disney Animation Studios, Moana is a CG-animated adven-

ture about a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission

to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors’

unfinished quest. During her journey, Moana meets the once-

mighty demi-god Maui and together they traverse the open

ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enor-

mous fiery creatures and impossible odds. The stunning art-

work in this behind-the-scenes book includes character

designs, storyboards, colourscripts, and much more.

Also available:

The Art of Frozen

£24.99 HC978-1-4521-1716-4

The Art of Moana£25.00 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5536-4229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 160 pp,

full-colour images throughout, jacketed

Rights: UKE, Asia, Middle East

Pop Culture/Film/ArtPub Month: November

Jessica Julius is senior creative executive at Walt Disney Animation

Studios. She is the author of The Art of Zootropolis, as well as sev-

eral children’s books.

Maggie Malone is head of creative affairs at Walt Disney Animation

Studios.

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.

Ron Clements, director of Moana, started his career at Walt Disney

Animation Studios as an apprentice for Disney legend Frank Thomas

and went on to work on classics The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and

The Princess and the Frog.

John Musker, director of Moana, began at Walt Disney Animation

Studios in 1977 and collaborated with Ron Clements on several

award-winning, acclaimed features, including The Little Mermaid,

Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog.

© Disney



The Art of Kubo and the Two StringsBy Emily Haynes • Foreword by Travis Knight

From LAIKA, the Academy Award®-nominated studio behind

Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls, comes a new

adventure set in a mythical ancient Japan. In Kubo and the

Two Strings, scruffy, kind-hearted Kubo cares devotedly for

his mother while eking out a humble living in their sleepy sho-reside village. But when a spirit from the past appears, Kubo

suddenly finds himself entwined in a violent struggle against

gods and monsters. This fully illustrated book offers a behind-

the-scenes view of the amazingly detailed artwork and unique

stop-motion animation style involved in the film’s creation.

Emily Haynes is the co-founder of BluePen, an editorial development

agency. She is the author of numerous books.

Travis Knight is LAIKA’s president and CEO. He was lead animator of

LAIKA’s first feature, Coraline, as well as producer and lead

animator of both ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls.

Also available:

The Art of The Boxtrolls

£25.00 HC978-1-4521-2835-1

The Art of Kubo andthe Two Strings£25.00 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5315-5241 x 279 mm (9∑ x 11 in), 160 pp, full-colour

images throughout, shrink-wrapped, jacketed

Rights: WPop Culture/Film/ArtPub Month: August



Also available:

Creative Block

£18.99 PB978-1-4521-1888-8

Collage

£17.99 PB978-1-4521-2480-3

Your Inner Critic Is a Big JerkAnd Other Truths About Being Creative

By Danielle Krysa • Paintings by Martha Rich

This book is duct tape for the mouth of every artist’s inner

critic. Silencing that stifling voice once and for all, this salve

for creatives introduces ten truths they must face in order to

defeat self-doubt. Each encouraging chapter deconstructsa pivotal moment on the path to success—fear of the blank

page, the dangers of jealousy, sharing work with others—

and explains how to navigate roadblock. Packed with help-

ful anecdotes, thoughts from successful creatives, and

practical exercises gleaned from Danielle Krysa’s years of

working with professional and aspiring artists—plus riot-

ously apt illustrations from art world darling Martha Rich—

this book arms readers with the most essential tool for their

toolbox: the confidence they need to get down to business

and make good work.

Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4844-1203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 136 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout,

unjacketed

Rights: WCreativity/Inspiration

Pub Month: November

Danielle Krysa is the writer/curator behind the contemporary art

website the Jealous Curator, and the author of Creative Block

and Collage.

Martha Rich is a fine and commercial artist.

Topics include:

Everyone is creative

Excuses are the enemy

Labels are for canned peaches, not people

Blank paper can be blinding

Failure leads to genius

Creating in a vacuum sucks

Blocks are meant to be broken



Paths to Happiness50 Ways to Add Joy to Your Life Every Day • By Edward Hoffman, Ph.D.

From positive psychology expert Edward Hoffman, Ph.D.,

Paths to Happiness guides readers through 50 fun, stimulat-

ing, mind-opening ways to achieve greater joy and feel more

fulfilled. From dabbling in watercolours to expressing grati-

tude, embracing nostalgia to power napping, each sugges-tion in these pages has been shown by scientific research to

increase happiness and support well-being. Every topic is

explored in a digestible manner and invites readers to reflect

on their lives, with easy ways to cultivate a happier mindset.

The easy dip-in, dip-out style and engaging activities make

this accessible guide to finding happiness in daily living one

that people will want to revisit again and again.

Edward Hoffman, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and adjunct

associate professor at Yeshiva University.

Paths to Happiness£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4907-3178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 240 pp, 2-colour

throughout, ribbon marker, unjacketed

Rights: WSelf-help/Happiness

Pub Month: September

Also available:

52 Small Changes for

the Mind

£10.99 PB978-1-4521-3167-2



Happiness Is . . . 500 Ways to Show I Love You By Lisa S werling and Ralph Lazar

From the creators of Happiness Is. . . (more than 100,000

copies in print!), this adorable gift book illustrates 500 ways

to share the love with that special someone. Capturing the

extraordinary little moments and feelings that make up true

love, this is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, anniversa-ries, or just to say “I Love You.”

Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are famed illustrators, authors

of the New York Times bestseller Me Without You, and the creators

of the internationally popular brand Happiness Is . . . .

Also available:

Happiness Is. . . 500 Things

to Be Happy About

£7.99 PB978-1-4521-3600-4

Happiness Is. . .500 Ways to Show I Love You£8.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-5202-8152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 272 pp, 500

2-colour illustrations

Rights: W

Gift books/Love & FriendshipPub Month: February

When you’re in love,happiness i s . . . :

Feeling safe in each other’s arms

Silly inside jokes

Letting go of the little things

Sneaking out of the party

and much, much more!



Also available:

We Without You

£5.99 HC978-1-4521-2232-8

How to Be a CatBy Lisa S werling and Ralph Lazar

From the creative duo behind the bestselling We Without

You and Happiness Is. .. comes How to Be a Cat, a light-

hearted illustrated guide to living life as a feline. Distinctive

artwork and quirky captions confirm what we already know:

cats actually rule the household. Ranging from simple tru-isms (“Look cute enough to attract cuddles”) to perceptive

observations (“Consider life a never-ending belly rub”), this

charming book is a must-have gift for anyone who shares

their life with a feline friend (or vice versa).

Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are the authors of the bestselling

books Happiness Is…, Friendship Is…, and We Without You.

How to Be a Cat£6.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3892-3152 x 114 mm (6 x 4∑ in), 96 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: WPets/Cats/Humour

Pub Month: October



Bad Girls Throughout History100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World • By Ann Shen

Aphra Behn, first female professional writer. Sojourner Truth,

activist and abolitionist. Ada Lovelace, first computer pro-

grammer. Marie Curie, first woman to win the Nobel Peace

Prize. Joan Jett, godmother of punk. The 100 revolutionary

women highlighted in this gorgeously illustrated book werebad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status

quo and changed the rules for all who followed. From pirates

to artists, warriors, daredevils, scientists, activists, and spies,

the accomplishments of these incredible women vary as

much as the eras and places in which they effected change.

Featuring bold watercolour portraits and illuminating essays

by Ann Shen, Bad Girls Throughout History is a distinctive,

gift-worthy tribute.

Ann Shen is an illustrator and graphic designer whose bright, colourful

style has been put to work all over the world.

Bad Girls Throughout History£12.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5393-3229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 224 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: WWomen’s Studies/History


Praise for the original

“Bad Girls Throughout History” zine:

“The images inside are vivid and distinct, sweet and cool at the

same time, and Shen’s portrait choices are perfectly on point.”

—Jennifer Romolini, editor-in-chief of HelloGiggles

“Each figure was hand-picked and then hand-painted, and we feel

just a bit fiercer reading the cheeky descr iptions that accompany

these forward-looking faces.” —Regas Paper blog

Also available:

Well-Read Women

£11.99 HC978-1-4521-1415-6



I Like You, I Love YouBy Carissa Potter

Like an extended valentine, I Like You, I Love You is an

illustrated ode to the feelings of seeking, finding, and falling

in love. Knowing drawings by artist Carissa Potter pop off

each page in striking neon and metallic inks, illustrating all

the moments between meeting that special someone (“Ilike you”), falling for them (“I like-like you”), and finding

the comfort of devotion (“I love you”). Potter’s unique visual

voice brings humour, reality, and poignancy to this univer-

sal human narrative, ensuring that everyone who has

known love will recognise themselves in her relatable art-

work. Seeming to say it all with a knowing nod, this charm-

ing little love letter of a book is an ideal gift for romantics

who are crushing, committed, or anywhere in between.

Carissa Potter is an artist whose work reflects her hopeless roman-

ticism. She is a founding member of Colpa Press and founder of

the stationery line People I’ve Loved.

I Like You, I Love You£8.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4498-6152 x 114 mm (6 x 4∑ in), 96 pp,

3-colour artwork throughout, metallic

and neon inks, jacketed

Rights: WRelationships/Gift books

Pub Month: February



Things I’d Do (But Just for You)By Jack Sjogren

Love comes and goes, but really liking someone? Now

that’s something special. Illustrator Jack Sjogren celebrates

the genuine, under-celebrated emotion of “like” with

moments we would happily endure for someone special.

This humorous gift book perfectly channels the boundlessgenerosity we feel for our BFFs, making it a charming and

eclectic look at unconditional affection in the modern age.

Jack Sjogren is a cartoonist and writer. His comics regularly appear

on Buzzfeed and Hyperallergic.

Things I’d Do (But Just for You)£8.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5638-5178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 112 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: WHumour/RelationshipsPub Month: September

All Black Cats Are Not AlikeBy Amy Goldwasser and Peter Arkle

Every cat owner knows that no two cats are alike. This pitch-

perfect illustrated book proves this simple fact by diving

whiskers first into the unique personality, charisma, and

character of 50 real all-black cats. From Alfie, who “has no

tolerance for wet humans or being ignored,” to Sashi, who“enjoys freeze-dried chicken by candlelight and full-on body

rubs,” each cat comes to life through a lovingly hand-drawn

portrait and quick-witted profile. Delightfully quirky and

utterly charming, this motley crew of black cats will win over

anyone with a dry sense of humour.

All Black Cats Are Not Alike£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5871-6152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 120 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout, jacketed

Rights: WE

Pets/CatsPub Month: October

Amy Goldwasser is an editor, writer, and brand strategist.

Peter Arkle is a freelance illustrator. They share a home, an office,

and two cats in New York City.


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Ladies Drawing NightMake Art, Get Inspired, Join the Party • By Julia Rothman,

Leah Goren, and Rachael Cole • Photographs by Kate Edwards

Speaking directly to today’s explosion of creativity, Ladies

Drawing Night is for women looking to deepen their creative

connections and expressions. Join rock star illustrators Julia

Rothman, Leah Goren, and Rachael Cole for ten eveningsof fun and art-making. Each night is led by a talented guest

artist and themed around a particular topic, from large-

scale ink painting to making art with kids. Samantha Hahn,

Mary Kate McDevitt, Joana Avillez, and many more share

their expertise. Each chapter includes loads of exciting

artwork, insights about drawing, and instructions for that

night’s project. A rare peek into the minds and sketchbooks

of some of the best female illustrators working today, this

inspiring volume is an irresistible invitation to host your own

Ladies Drawing Night !

Also available:

Bright Ideas:

10 Colored Pencils

£10.99 BOX978-1-4521-5437-4

Bright Ideas:

10 Neon Colored Pencils

£10.99 BOX978-1-4521-5478-7

Bright Ideas:

10 Metallic Colored Pencils

£10.99 BOX978-1-4521-5479-4

Ladies Drawing Night£16.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-4700-0279 x 229 mm (11 x 9 in), 160 pp,

full-colour photographs throughout

Rights: WArt/Drawing


Julia Rothman, Leah Goren, and Rachael Cole are Brooklyn-based

illustrators. Julia is the author or coauthor of six books. Leah sells

objects and textiles made with her original print designs in her

popular online shop. Rachael is a children’s book art director and

illustration teacher.

Kate Edwards is a fashion and lifestyle photographer.



50 Ways to Wear DenimBy Lauren Friedman

On the heels of the breakout hit 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf

comes a celebration of a timeless and universally loved fab-

ric: denim! 50 Ways to Wear Denim is an illustrated guide to

styling denim in 50 different looks. Each one spotlights an

iconic denim garment (think denim shirts and skirts, jeansfor every figure, overalls, jean jackets, and more) or suggests

unexpected ways to incorporate denim into an outfit, from

dressing up denim for a fancy event to mix-and-matching

it with leopard print, florals, and plaids. Lively introductory

sections explore denim’s history, anatomy, and key terminol-

ogy, plus tips for shopping and caring for this staple fabric.

A must-have fashion resource brimming with colour and

inspiration, 50 Ways to Wear Denim will delight fashionistas

and denim lovers of all ages.

Lauren Friedman is the author of 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf and creator

of the blog My Closet in Sketches.

Also available:

50 Ways to Wear a Scarf

£9.99 HC978-1-4521-2597-8

50 Ways to Wear Denim£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4999-8203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 128 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: WFashion/Style


Featuring 50 irresistibl e

head-to-toe looks, including:

The Sugar Plum

(Or, How to Wear Denim on a Date)

The Ankle Grazer

(Or, How to Wear Cropped Jeans)

The Wonder Woman

(Or, How to Wear Jeans with Boots)



Wild BabiesPhotographs of Baby Animals from Giraffes to Hummingbirds

By Traer Scott

Bestselling author and photographer Traer Scott captures

the magic and wonder of a young animal’s first weeks of life

in this heartwarming collection of photographs. Featuring

portraits of more than 30 baby animals, Wild Babies providesa glimpse into the rarely seen world of newborn creatures.

From rambunctious little kangaroos and fluffy fox cubs to a

wide-eyed elephant seal pup and a tiny painted turtle, these

playful images are paired with engaging text that highlights

the remarkable moments in wild infants’ first days as they

learn to eat, walk, swim, and fly. Animal lovers will delight

in these close-up shots and fun trivia celebrating the unique

personalities of irresistibly cute creatures navigating their

way out into the world for the very first time.

Traer Scott is a photographer and a bestselling author. She teaches

photography at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Wild Babies£15.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3486-4203 x 222 mm (8 x 8∂ in), 136 pp,

full-colour photographs throughout,

jacketed

Rights: WPhotography/Animals




Dogs of InstagramBy @dogsofinstagram

Dog lovers are a passionate bunch, and Instagram is the

perfect platform for expressing their devotion. The curators

behind @dogsofinstagram channel this passion perfectly in

this delightful book, a must-have collection featuring over

400 of the best crowdsourced dog photographs from theirwildly popular feed. For dog lovers by dog lovers, this eclectic

compilation celebrates the full spectrum of things to love

about our four-legged friends.

@dogsofinstagram posts daily doses of canine cuteness for their

more than 2.7 million followers.

Dogs of Instagram£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5197-7178 x 178 mm (7 X 7 in), 144 pp,


jacketed

Rights: W

Pets/DogsPub Month: August

Cats of InstagramBy @cats_of_instagram

Cat lovers, rejoice! This irresistible book compiles over

400 photos from the hugely popular Instagram profile

@cats_of_instagram into a keepsake treasure. Playful

categories including “bowties,” “surprise!,” and “happy

cats” showcase all the charm and delightful quirks of thewide world of cats. This is a gift that will have feline fans

smiling in recognition, surprise, and appreciation.

@cats_of_instagram is the Internet’s go-to destination for cat

photography, with over 5.5 million followers and counting.

Cats of Instagram£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5196-0178 x 178 mm (7 X 7 in), 144 pp,


jacketed

Rights: W

Pets/CatsPub Month: August



Two of a KindBy Sandrine Kerfante

Two of a Kind gathers images from photographers around

the world in a striking celebration of visual symmetry. Twins,

reflections, doubles, duplicates, and pairings are brought

together in these dreamy images compiled by French photo

curator and blogger Sandrine Kerfante. Fashion-forward,smart, and beautiful, this is the perfect gift for girlfriends with

great taste who feel as close as sisters, actual sisters who

feel as close as twins, and actual twins who will see their

duality reflected in all kinds of intriguing new ways. A survey

of 21st-century photography and an exploration of shared

identity, this atmospheric collection, with metallic-tone and

debossed cover, will transport its viewers, awakening the

imagination and capturing the heart.

Sandrine Kerfante has a background in art, fashion, and photogra-

phy. Her blog, Twin-Niwt, has been featured on numerous art and

design websites around the world.

Two of a Kind£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4016-2203 x 178 (8 x 7 in), 144 pp, 5-colour

metallic cover, full-colour photographs

throughout, unjacketed

Rights: WPhotography




Also available:

Farts: A Spotter's Guide

£10.99 HC978-0-8118-6609-5

Farts Around the World

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-0281-8

Farts in the Wild

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-0631-1

Old FartsA Spotter’s Guide • By Amos Tinker • Illustrations by Hugo Cuellar

This newest title in the wildly popular Spotter’s Guide series

leads readers through the distinct field marks of flatulence

in the latter years of life, from “The Crank” (the fart that

chases pesky kids—and everyone else—off the lawn)

through “The ReAnimator” (the sudden eruption of post-holiday meal flatulence that brings Great Aunt Gladys back

from the brink). Each spread is devoted to a singular fart

profile and includes helpful information such as age of onset,

key characteristics for identification, and prominent sub-

types. Detailed “in situ” illustrations and ten distinct push-

button sounds complete this indispensable reference to

farting happily and healthfully into the autumn years of life.

Amos Tinker, Ph.D. (Doctor of Pharts), is an internationally

recognised authority who has conducted fartological fieldwork

for decades.

Hugo Cuellar is a London-based artist, designer, and director.

Old Farts£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5826-6203 x 165 mm (8 x 6∑ in), 22 pp,

full-colour images throughout, battery-

powered sound module, unjacketed

Rights: WEHumour/Sound Books


More than half

a million sold

in the series

worldwide!



The Pregnancy Journal, Fourth EditionA Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy

By A. Christine Harris, Ph.D.

A new and updated edition of the bestselling pregnancy

journal of all time—and #1 girlfriend recommendation—

is packed with daily entries on baby’s development and the

most up-to-date health and nutrition advice for both mumand baby. With a slightly refreshed cover, a new sleek con-

cealed spine, and additional space for personal reflection,

this one-of-a-kind journal is the ultimate resource for today’s

expecting mother.

Dr. A. Christine Harris is an emeritus professor of psychology at

Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California, where she

taught for more than thirty years.

The Pregnancy Journal,Fourth Edition£14.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5552-4260 x 178 mm (10£ x 7 in), 206 pp,

2-colour illustrations, pocket,

semi-concealed wire-o binding

Rights: WPregnancy/Journals


More than 1.5 Million Copies Sold Worldwide!

Welcome to the Club100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming

By Raquel D’Apice

From the comedian behind the popular parenting blog

The Ugly Volvo comes a refreshing spin on the baby mile-

stone book. Instead of a place to lovingly capture the first

time baby sleeps through the night, this book shows whatit’s like the first time baby rolls off the bed/sofa/changing

table, leaving mum or dad in a state of pure terror (it

happens). These 100 rarely documented but all-too-realistic

milestones—such as “First Time Baby Says a Word You

Didn’t Want Her to Say”—provide comfort, solidarity, and

comic relief for new parents. Laugh-out-loud relatable text

and distinctive paper-cut illustrations of these “bad” parent-

ing moments make this a must-have book for anyone enter-

ing the mysterious club of parenthood.

Raquel D’Apice is a humour writer and founder of the popular blog

The Ugly Volvo.

Welcome to the Club£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5347-6178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 144 pp,


rounded corners, unjacketed

Rights: WParenting/Humour

Pub Month: October



Nature’s RemediesAn Illustrated Guide to Healing Herbs

By Jean Willoughby • Illustrations by Katie Shelly

Throughout history, herbs have been used medicinally to

promote healing and vitality. Think chamumile for enhanced

sleep, milk thistle for detox, and elderberry for an immunity

boost. Today, herbal remedies are more popular than ever,celebrated not just for their effectiveness but also as all-

natural and affordable. This beginner-friendly guide wel-

comes a new generation to the trusted tradition. Engagingly

written for a wide audience of homemakers, nature lovers,

and fans of organic living, it presents richly detailed profiles

of more than 65 herbs, including historical overviews,

usages, how-to tips, and beautiful watercolour illustra-

tions—all in a gif t-worthy, hardcover package.

Jean Willoughby is a writer who farms and lives in North Carolina.

Katie Shelly is an illustrator and media designer.

Nature's Remedies£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5602-6178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 160 pp,

4-colour interior, rounded corners,

unjacketed

Rights: W

Health/HerbsPub Month: January

Yoga 365Daily Wisdom for Life, On and Off the Mat

By Susanna Harwood Rubin

Yoga 365 presents a year’s worth of daily readings that

invite yoga lovers of every skill level to bring the revela-

tions they experience on their mats into their everyday

lives. Each entry explores a mind-body theme such asbalance, strength, and resilience in short, illuminating

paragraphs that can be enjoyed in the morning or at bed-

time, incorporated into a yoga session, or read on the go.

Featuring a serenely beautiful hardcover and a spacious,

colour-washed interior, the package is as calming in the

hand as the readings are to the eye, offering inspiration

inside and out. Yogis will find Yoga 365 to be a motivating

tool for personal growth, and a light of heart, gift-worthy

way to share the joys of their practice with others.

Susanna Harwood Rubin is a yoga teacher, yoga writer, and

yoga scholar.

Yoga 365£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4500-6156 x 95 mm (6ø x 3∂ in), 372 pp,

2-colour interior, 40 illustrations, padded

cover, ribbon marker, unjacketed

Rights: WHealth/YogaPub Month: January



Soup SwapComforting Recipes to Make and Share

By Kathy Gunst • Photographs by Yvonne Duivenvoorden

There’s no better way to cultivate community, foster friend-

ship, or simply nourish family than over heartwarming bowls

of homemade soup. And here, soup lovers will find 60 ter-

rific recipes, featuring such classics as creamy TomatoSoup with Grilled-Cheese Croutons plus international favou-

rites like Thai Red Curry-Chicken Noodle Soup. Each rec-

ipe has suggested sides to make it a meal and tips for easy

transporting, which makes them just right to bring to a

soup swap where everyone can sample the offerings and

then take home a variety of leftovers to enjoy all week.

Whether taken to the party or savoured at home, this

trusted collection of soups, stews, and chowders is sure to

satisfy all year long.

Chef and writer Kathy Gunst has authored 14 books and is resident

chef on NPR’s award-winning public radio show Here and Now .

Soup Swap£15.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-4836-6203 x 222 mm (8 x 8∂ in), 176 pp,

24 full-colour photographs

Rights: WFood/SoupPub Month: October

Best Dressed50 Recipes, Hund reds of Ideas

By Dawn Yanagihara and Adam Ried • Photographs by Nicole Franzen

What makes the tastiest salad? Great ingredients, of course,

plus a beautifully balanced dressing and a bit of crunchy

texture. This book has all the fixings for those looking for

lunch or savoury supper ideas and inspirations: 35 recipesfor dressings, 10 toppings, 10 composed salads that bring

all the elements together perfectly, and more than 20 vibrant

photographs. Each dressing recipe is paired with sugges-

tions for which greens work best, and add-ons (toasted

nuts, roasted vegetables, cooked grains) that provide great

options for the best salads all year long.

Dawn Yanagihara is a cookbook author and editor.

Adam Ried is the Boston Globe Magazine cooking columnist.

Also available:

Dips & Spreads

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-4908-0

Best Dressed£11.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5514-2203 x 178 mm (8 x 7 in), 112 pp, 24

colour photographs, unjacketed

Rights: WFood/SaladsPub Month: October



Also available:

Eat Pretty

£10.99 PB978-1-4521-2366-0

Eat Pretty, Live Well

£12.99 PB978-1-4521-5192-2

Eat Pretty Every Day365 Daily Inspirations for Nourishing Beauty, Inside and Out

By Jolene Hart, CHC, AADP

Breakout hit Eat Pretty continues to win over audiences of

all ages with its groundbreaking and user-friendly exploration

of beauty nutrition. The author’s hotly anticipated new book

welcomes existing fans and newcomers alike, presenting365 bite-size daily readings that make it easy to put beauty

nutrition know-how to use in everyday life. Organised by the

four seasons, the readings explore every aspect of what it

means to eat pretty, offering simplified nutritional science,

seasonal recipes, motivating goals and challenges, self-care

exercises, and uplifting “mealtime mantras.” Providing the

dedicated support of a personal wellness coach at a fraction

of the cost, Eat Pretty Every Day is for women of all ages who

want to learn the secrets to living well.

Jolene Hart is a beauty and health coach.

Eat Pretty Every Day£10.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-5162-5178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 352 pp,

2-colour interior, flaps

Rights: W

Nutrition/BeautyPub Month: January

Praise for Eat Pretty:

“A must-read for every woman who wants to glow.”

—Sophie Uliano, New York Times bestselling author of Gorgeously Green

“[Eat Pretty] is a fascinating guide to daily health and beauty

for the modern woman.” —Tata Harper, founder, Tata Harper Skincare

“That beautiful glow you get from your green smoothies? Eat

Pretty has it down to a science. This book has everything

you need to boost the pretty in your plant-based diet.”

—Kris Carr, New York Times bestselling author, Crazy Sexy Kitchen



Small VictoriesRecipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home-Cooking Triumphs

By Julia Turshen • Foreword by Ina Garten • Photographs by Gentl + Hyers

“I can’t wait to cook my way through this amazing new book,”

Ina Garten writes in the foreword to this cookbook of more

than 400 recipes and spin-off ideas from Julia Turshen, co-

author for bestselling cookbooks such as Gwyneth Paltrow’sIt’s All Good . The process of great home cooking is demysti-

fied via more than 100 lessons or “small victories” in the

encouraging headnotes. This go-to collection emphasises

bold-flavoured food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

More than 160 mouthwatering photographs provide instruc-

tion and inspiration, and a fabric spine elevates this enter-

taining and essential kitchen resource into a covetable gift for

cooks of all levels. Destined to become a definitive fixture in

the home cook's kitchen.

Julia Turshen is a writer and recipe developer.

Ina Garten is a cookbook author and host of Barefoot Contessa .

Small Victories£21.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4309-5254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 304 pp,

160 colour photographs, 3-piece case

with textured spine, unjacketed

Rights: WFood/Cooking Technique


Forewordby Ina

Garten

One Pan, Two Plates: Vegetarian SuppersMore than 70 Weeknight Meals for Two

By Carla Snyder • Photographs by Jody Horton

More and more people are making the shift to a vegetable-

centric diet. Yet, in a two-person household i t can be chal-

lenging to find quick, easy, and satisfying recipes to cook

up at the end of a busy workday (especially without leftovers).This follow-up to the successful One Pan, Two Plates pro-

vides 70 perfectly sized vegetarian entrées—think Butternut

Risotto, Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Edamame, and

Eggplant Rollatini—all requiring only one pan and one hour

or less to prepare. With beverage pairings for each recipe

and an “Extra hungry?” feature for heartier appetites, each

dish is one that home cooks will make again and again.

Carla Snyder, cookbook author and cooking school teacher.

One Pan, Two Plates:Vegetarian Suppers£15.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-4583-9254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 208 pp,

25 full-colour photographs

Rights: WFood/Vegetarian




Cookie Advent CookbookBy Barbara Grunes and Virginia Van Vynckt

Inspired by the Cookie Advent we hold every December at

Chronicle Books, here is a unique twist on the traditional

Advent calendar. Starting on December 1 through Christ-

mas Eve, the cover of the book invites readers to peek

under an ornament flap to discover the cookie of the day—then turn the pages to find the appropriate recipe. Begin-

ner and experienced bakers alike will enjoy these simple

recipes for beautifully decorated homemade cookies count-

ing down to December 25. With its mix of familiar and

global Christmas treats and entirely new ones, this festive

calendar and cookbook will create new cookie-baking tradi-

tions, bringing tidings of great family and community joy.

Barbara Grunes and Virginia Van Vynckt are the authors of The

Very Merry Cookie Party.

Cookie Advent Cookbook£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5566-1279 x 210 mm (11 x 8£ in), 56 pp, 24

full-colour photographs, poly-sleeve

Rights: WFood/HolidayPub Month: November

Rice CraftYummy! Healthy! Fun to Make!

By Sonoko Sakai • Photographs by Matt Armendariz

There’s not a lunch box, birthday party, or afternoon snack

that isn’t made more delicious and fun with onigiri! These

bite-size balls of rice can be made with favourite and nutri-

tious ingredients, and are easily shaped and decorated tomake animals, flowers, and more. This book features more

than 30 recipes for flavoursome onigiri with a range of fillings

as well as master recipes for cooking rice, plus extras to

round out the meal: a miso soup to float the rice balls in,

perfect soft eggs to wrap in rice, and pickled ginger to serve

on the side. More than 20 colour photographs inspire new

creations and teach kids and adults alike to make these cre-

ative treats.

Sonoko Sakai is a cooking teacher and co-founder of Common

Grains and the Southern California Heritage Grain Project.

Rice Craft£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4287-6127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 in), 124 pp, 24

full-colour photographs, unjacketed

Rights: WFood/RicePub Month: August



Ultimate Appetizer Ideabook225 Simple, All-Occasion Recipes • By Kiera and Cole S tipovich

Ultimate Appetizer Ideabook is a cook’s gold mine. Chock-a-

block with updated classics, modern-day favourites, and

totally unique recipes for hosts of all skill levels, every single

preparation is photographed so party planners can envision

their array of treats. The 225 recipes cover everything fromdips, spreads, and one-bite nibbles to heartier fare requiring

a fork or a spoon as well as a section of little sweets perfect

for an all-dessert soiree. Whether hosts want to add snazzy

new offerings to their repertoire, establish a set of quick reci-

pes for impromptu gatherings, or just learn to make basic

appetizers, this chunky, distinctively packaged little volume

makes an exceptional pair with our bestselling Ultimate Bar

Book.

Kiera and Cole Stipovich are the founders of C + K Photography, a

wedding and family photography business. Kiera also runs a blog and

custom-baking service at SweetKiera.com.

Also available:

Ultimate Bar Book

£12.99 HC978-0-8118-4351-5

Ultimate Appetizer Ideabook£12.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4019-3178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 408 pp,

225 full-colour photographs,

paper over board with

bellyband, unjacketed

Rights: W

Food/AppetizersPub Month: October

Shake. Stir. Sip.40 Effortless Cocktails Made In Equal Parts

By Kara Newman • Photographs by John Lee

Some of the best cocktails are the easiest to make, and

author Kara Newman figured out the secret—using equal

parts of the main ingredients and adding a dash of bitters

or a splash of seltzer to gild the lily. Take the CucumberGimlet: Combine one part each vodka, lime juice, and

lemonade; 2 cucumber slices; then garnish with a basil

leaf ! And beverages like this are a breeze to size up for

parties—just double, triple, or quadruple the proportions.

This book contains 40 simple recipes, from two-ingredient

sips like the Bamboo Cocktail to timeless classics like

the ever-popular Negroni, proving that great, artisanal

cocktails don’t have to come from a bar.

Kara Newman is the spirits editor at Wine Enthusiast magazine.

Shake. Stir. Sip.£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5247-9178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 128 pp, 40

colour photographs, unjacketed

Rights: WFood/CocktailsPub Month: October



Parson Gray Trade Quilts20 Rough-Hewn Projects

By David Butler

Quilting gets a rustic modern treatment in this 20-project

sewing book that celebrates American trade quilts, with

touches of Native and early American influences. The time-

less style of these DIY designs will inspire quilters of everyskill level to make cozy style statements for their home or

office. Clear, step-by-step instructions detail how to use

inventive techniques such as coffee staining and bleaching

to achieve a perfectly distressed vintage feel, while dozens

of helpful diagrams and photographs make these projects

even more accessible. From a stunning Navajo blanket to a

World’s Fair design comprising international antique flags,

this compilation is ideal for anyone looking to create gor-

geous quilts and blankets in the spirit of a bygone era.

David Butler is the artist behind the folk modern brand Parson

Gray.

Parson Gray Trade Quilts£18.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3448-2254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 176 pp,


step-by-step diagrams throughout, envelope

with pattern sheets, unjacketed

Rights: W

Crafts/QuiltingPub Month: November

CeramicsContemporary Artists Working in Clay

By Kate Singleton • Foreword by Danielle Krysa

This beautiful modern volume presents the work of 45 con-

temporary artists who have turned to clay to shape their

most innovative ideas into stunning works of art. From cups

shaped like crystals to a tree trunk made of porcelain andstoneware planters painted to look like ladies, popular curator

and blogger Kate Singleton collects here whimsical pieces

with narrative, graphic, curious, and organic qualities that

blur the line between fine art, design, and craft. Featuring a

unique package with a die-cut, foil-stamped cover, this book

is a vital guide to an evolving medium and a thoughtful

present for those interested in the future of art and craft.

Ceramics£16.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4809-0235 x 184 mm (9£ x 7£ in), 176 pp,

foil-stamped and die-cut cover, full-colour

images throughout, unjacketed

Rights: WArt/CeramicsPub Month: October

Kate Singleton writes the blog Art Hound and runs Buy Some

Damn Art, an online gallery featuring original work.

Danielle Krysa is the author of several books and the blogger

behind the Jealous Curator.



Celtic TalesFairy Tales and Stories of Enchantment from Ireland, Scotland,

Brittany, and Wales • Illustrations by Kate Forrester

Selkies, wyverns, witches, and giants. Perilous quests, true

love, and animals that talk.

The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, andWales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore.

Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the late 19th

and early 20th centuries, the 16 stories in this compilation

conjure forgotten realms and rare magical creatures in

vivid prose. These timeless tales brim with wit and magic,

and each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art

by Kate Forrester in this special illustrated edition.

Kate Forrester is an illustrator based in Brighton, England.

Tales include:

The Clumsy Beauty andHer Aunts

The Kildare Pooka

The Giant’s Stairs

The Witch of Fife

Assipattle and theMester Stoorworm

The Seal Catcher and theSelkies

The Brownie of Fern Glen

The Witch of Lok Island

The Black Bull ofNorroway

Meredydd and the Wyvern

Also available:

A Christmas Carol

£18.99 HC978-1-4521-3649-3

Celtic Tales£14.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5175-5229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 176 pp,

16 colour illustrations, ribbon

marker, unjacketed

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Illustration from The Tailor of Gloucester. © Frederick Warne & Co., 1903, 2002

Image courtesy Frederick Warne & Co. & The Victoria and Al bert Museum

Image courtesy Frederick Warne & Co. & The National Trust

CHRONICLE BOOKS • AUTUMN 2016 CATALOGUE

The Art of Beatrix PotterSketches, Paintings, and I llustrations • By Emily Zach

Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Beatrix

Potter’s birth, this magnificent collection celebrates the art-

ist behind The Tale of Peter Rabbit and numerous other

beloved children’s books. Brimming with famous images

and rarely seen gems—ranging from character sketchesand notebook pages to watercolour landscapes and natural

history illustrations—this monograph explores Potter’s artis-

tic process and reveals the places that inspired her time-

less work. Organised geographically and featuring more

than 200 images from the artist’s oeuvre, The Art of Beatrix

Potter includes illuminating essays by Potter scholar Linda

Lear, illustration historian Steven Heller, and children’s

book illustrator Eleanor Taylor. It is the definitive volume on

one of the world’s most influential authors, a woman whose

artistry, until now, has not been fully celebrated.

The Art of Beatrix Potter£25.00 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5127-4279 x 203 mm (11 x 8 in), 256 pp, 200

full-colour images, jacketed

Rights: WArtPub Month: November

Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) was a children’s book author best

known for her books featuring animals. She wrote and illustrated

more than 20 books for children in her career.

Emily Zach is an author, editor, and image researcher specialising in

art history, modern and contemporary art, illustration, and design.



Other-WordlyWords Both Strange and Lovely from Around the World

By Yee-Lum Mak • Illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley

Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamour. Learn

terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees,

for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look

shared by two people who each wish the other would speakfirst. Other-Wordly is an irresistible gift for lovers of words

and those lost for words alike.

Yee-Lum Mak loved long words best as a kid, but she’s since learned

that lovely words come in many shapes.

Kelsey Garrity-Riley studied illustration at the Savannah College of

Art and Design.

Other-Wordly£8.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-2534-3203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 64 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: WEReference/Words

Pub Month: October



Includes

magnifying

glass on ribbon

marker!

Boundless Books50 Literary Classics Transformed into W orks of Art

By Postertext

In this book, a picture is indeed worth a thousand words.

Within its covers are 50 literary classics, deconstructed and

then put back together word by word to create singularly

beautiful pieces of art. The silhouettes that emerge fromthe text illustrate the central characters, landscapes, and

themes of each story. This collection ranges across the

canon, from 620 BCE to 1937. Bibliophiles will find many of

their favourite reads as well as lesser-known gems to dis-

cover or rediscover. Each piece of art contains an entire

text in legible type, so that, with the help of the magnifying

glass on a ribbon marker, readers can enjoy both the strik-

ing images and the timeless words themselves.

Postertext is a small team of people who love art and literature.

Also available:

Sorted Books

£14.99 HC978-1-4521-1329-6

Art Made from Books

£16.99 HC978-1-4521-1710-2

Boundless Books£25.00 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4864-9381 x 254 mm (15 x 10 in), 128 pp, 50

b/w images, magnifying glass attached to

ribbon marker embedded in front

cover, shrink-wrapped, unjacketed

Rights: W

Art/LiteraturePub Month: October

The books in this book include:

Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

by Lewis Carroll

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

by William ShakespeareMy Man Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse

And 45 more literary classics!

Use the attached magnify ingglass to read the full text!



Safari as a Way of LifeA Visual Biography of Dan Eldon • By Jennifer New

When he lost his life at age 22 while on assignment in

Somalia, photojournalist Dan Eldon left behind much more

than the astonishing illustrated journals that would form

the basis of The Journey Is the Destination. He left behind

a life story that has inspired students, teachers, artists, andactivists, as well as a forthcoming film. Raised in Kenya,

Dan grew up with a unique outlook on life. Through adven-

turous safaris and benevolent crusades around the world,

he crafted a philosophy of curiosity, creativity, and charity.

Showcasing personal letters, snapshots, and artwork from

his acclaimed journals, this teen-appropriate visual biogra-

phy takes young readers on a profound, impactful journey

through Dan’s life and beyond.

Jennifer New is the author of Dan Eldon: The Art of Life. She

worked extensively with Dan Eldon’s family and friends to research

his life story.

The Journey Is the Destination Artist’s JournalBy Dan Eldon

Inspired by Dan Eldon’s wildly creative journals, this note-

book allows anyone to create their own artist’s journal.

Appealing for artists of all ages, the notebook features Dan

Eldon’s artwork and hand-lettered quotes from his journals,

as well as room to draw, collage, dream, and write.

The Journey Is the DestinationArtist’s Journal£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-0282-5229 x 178 mm (9 x 7 in), 208 pp,

full-colour images throughout, unlined

Rights: W Journals/CreativityPub Month: November

Safari as a Way of Life£10.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-5799-3210 x 165 mm (8£ x 6∑ in), 194 pp,

full-colour illustrations and photographs

throughout

Rights: WBiography/Art

Pub Month: November

N E W I N P A P E R B A C K

H“As beautiful as it is inspiring.”

—Library Media Connection, starred review


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Soon to be a

major motion

picture!


The Journey Is the Destination, Revised EditionThe Journals of Dan Eldon • By Dan Eldon • Edited by Kathy Eldon

Foreword by Kweku Mandela • Afterword by Alicia Dougherty

The extraordinary life of photojournalist, artist, and avid

adventurer Dan Eldon inspired a bestselling book, a foun-

dation to support creative activism, and now a major feature

film. Gathering together over 200 pages from Eldon’s journals,this revised edition of the critically acclaimed book features

a new foreword by Kweku Mandela, a new afterword by

Alicia Dougherty, and approximately 20 new pieces of art.

It is the legacy of a young artist killed by an angry mob in

Somalia just as his creative powers were beginning to be

recognised by himself and others. Through these elaborately

collaged and colourful pages, Eldon’s journey will continue

to inspire many future generations to come.

The Journey Is the Destination,Revised Edition£25.00 UKHC • 978-1-4521-0163-7297 x 203 mm (10∑ x 8 in), 256 pp,

full-colour illustrations and photographs

throughout, unjacketed

Rights: W

Autobiography/ArtPub Month: November

Dan Eldon was born in London in 1970 and raised in Nairobi,

Kenya. He travelled as a photojournalist for Reuters, and his photo-

graphs of Somalia’s brutal famine helped trigger an outpouring of

international aid.

Kathy Eldon is the author of 16 books and was the executive pro-

ducer of the documentary Dying to Tell the Story.

Kweku Mandela is the founder of the Africa Rising Foundation and

the production company Out of Africa Entertainment.

Soon to be a

major motion

picture!



Picture ThisHow Pictures Work • Revised and Expanded

25th Anniversary Edition • By Molly Bang

Molly Bang’s brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is

now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. Bang’s

powerful ideas—about how the visual composition of images

works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of anartwork can give it the power to tell a story—remain unpar-

alleled in their simplicity and genius. Why are diagonals

dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot

and blue feel cold? First published in 1991, Picture This

has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics,

and readers look at and understand art.

Molly Bang has authored and illustrated more than three dozen

books and has won three Caldecott Honors, a Kate Greenaway

Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Award, among other accolades, in

her long career as a writer and artist.

“The Strunk and White of visual literacy.”

—Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal winnerfor The Invention of Hugo Cabret

“A peerless handbook and guide for any-

one who wishes to make picture books

or understand how visual narrative

works.”

—Leonard S. Marcus, children’s bookhistorian and critic

Picture This£17.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3515-1245 x 254 mm (9∞ x 10 in), 152

pp, full-colour illustrations

throughout, jacketed

Rights: WArt/Storytelling

Pub Month: August

Picture This£13.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-5199-1245 x 254 mm (9∞ x 10 in), 152


throughout

Rights: WArt/Storytelling

Pub Month: August

I feel very differently when... the wolf is made much smaller,

or the points are changed to curves, or the wolf is made from a paler color

Available insimultaneoushardcover and

paperbackeditions!


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When an Elephant Falls in LoveBy Davide Cali • Illustrated by A lice Lotti

From the bestselling author of I Didn’t Do My Homework

Because... comes an irresistible meditation on the quest

for connection. When an elephant falls in love, he does

many foolish things. He hides when the elephant-object of

his affection is around. He writes dozens of letters that hewill never send. And he tries to be healthy, but ends up

finishing the cheesecake. This soulful book is at once relat-

able and revealing, a reminder that love is worth striving for,

and that the very best things in life will come to those who

wait.

Davide Cali is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist based in

France and Italy who has published more than 40 books,

including I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny

Thing Happened on the Way to School. . . .

Alice Lotti is an illustrator and graphic designer.

Also available:

The Memory of an Elephant

£12.99 HC978-1-4521-2903-7

When an Elephant Falls in Love£8.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4727-7254 x 184 mm (10 x 7£ in), 32 pp,


Rights: WEAll AgesPub Month: December



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Bunny SlopesBy Claudia Rueda

Time to tackle the bunny slope! Shake to help Bunny make

it snow, tilt to help Bunny ski down the slope, and turn to

help Bunny escape a cliff in his path. Is there any obstacle

Bunny can’t conquer? Bringing grins and guffaws with each

turn of the page, readers will find Claudia Rueda’s innova-tive bookmaking as entertaining as the twists and turns of a

ski slope—and as satisfying as a cozy cup of hot cocoa.

Claudia Rueda is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling

author and/or illustrator of more than 30 books for children, avail-

able in more than 10 languages.

Bunny Slopes£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4197-8203 x 222 mm (8 x 8∂ in), 60 pp,

3-colour illustrations throughout, 3 die-cut

holes, jacketed

Rights: WAges 3 to 5

Pub Month: October

Also available:

Press Here

£9.99 HC978-0-8118-7954-5

Duck! Rabbit!

£10.99 HC978-0-8118-6865-5

Good News, Bad News

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-0110-1

Shake, tilt, and turn the book to help Bunny hit the slopes!

AWARD

WINNER

New YorkTimes

Bestseller

AWARD

WINNER

New YorkTimes

Bestseller

From the

New York Times

bestselling

illustrator!



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The Wish TreeBy Kyo Maclear • Illustrated by Chris Turnham

Charles wants to find a wish tree. His brother and sister

don’t believe there is such a thing, but his trusty compan-

ion Boggan is ready to join Charles on a journey to find out.

And along the way, they discover that wishes can come

true in the most unexpected ways. The poetic text andheartwarming illustrations evoke the true essence of the

Christmas season and will inspire wishers everywhere. This

gem of a book deserves centre stage year round.

Kyo Maclear is a critically acclaimed author whose books have

received starred reviews, appeared on numerous “Best of” lists,

and been published in multiple languages around the world.

Chris Turnham has had a long career working as a visual develop-

ment artist in the animation industry for clients including Sony

Pictures Animation, LAIKA, and DreamWorks Animation. This is

his debut picture book.

The Wish Tree£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5065-9254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 40


throughout, jacketed

Rights: WAges 3 to 5Pub Month: October



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Because of an AcornBy Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer

Illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon

Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed

becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital

connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this

magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn howevery tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another

in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning.

Lola M. Schaefer is the author of many children’s books and the

winner of a Charlotte Zolotow Honor and the Children’s Choice

Book Award.

Adam Schaefer is a writer by night, city government worker by day.

Adam grew up climbing trees and still does.

Frann Preston-Gannon is a London-based illustrator and author.

Her picture books have been shortlisted for many awards. In April

2011, she became the first UK recipient of the Sendak Fellowship.

Because of an Acorn£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-1242-8203 x 203 mm (8 x 8 in), 36 pp,


2 die-cuts, jacketed


Pub Month: August

Also available:

Lifetime

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-0714-1

Tree of Wonder

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-1248-0

AWARD

WINNER



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First SnowBy Bomi Park

Look out. Now look up. From the sky one flake falls, then

another. And just like that—it’s snowing.

In this beautiful book from debut creator Bomi Park, a

young girl wakes up to the year’s first snowy day. From her

initial glimpse out the window to her poignant adventures—

rolling a snowman, making snow angels—the girl’s quiet

quests are ones all young readers will recognise. Simple,

muted text and exquisite, evocative art conjure the excite-

ment of a day spent exploring the wonder of snow—and

the magic that, sometimes l iterally, such a day brings.

As subtly joyful as a snow day itself, this book will find its

home in the hearts of young adventurers everywhere.

Bomi Park discovered drawing was a perfect way to communicate

love to her family and friends. First Snow is her debut book.

First Snow£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5472-5230 x 189 mm (7∑ x 9 in), 40 pp,


Rights: WEAges 2 to 4Pub Month: September

Also available:

Pool

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-4294-4



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Things to DoBy Elaine Magliaro • Illustrated by Catia Chien

With playful prose and vivid art, Things to Do brings to life

the small moments and secret joys of a child’s day. There

are wonders everywhere. In the sky and on the ground—

blooming in a flower bed, dangling from a silken thread,

buzzing through the summer air—waiting. . . waiting to befound. In this thoughtful and ingenious collection of poems,

Elaine Magliaro, an elementary school teacher for more

than three decades and a school librarian for three years,

and illustrator Catia Chien provide a luminous glimpse of

the ordinary wonders all around us.

Elaine Magliaro is now retired from teaching and writes poetry for

children and serves as a member of the NCTE Poetry Committee.

Catia Chien happily works as a children’s book artist from her art

studio in New York.

Things to Do£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-1124-7267 x 241 mm (10∑ x 9∑ in), 40 pp,



Pub Month: February



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How to Be a HeroBy Florence Parry Heide • Illustrated by Chuck Groenink

Once upon a time, there was a nice boy and his name was

Gideon. He lived in a nice house, and he had nice parents

and lots of toys. But Gideon wasn’t satisfied. He wanted to

be a hero. You know, a hero, with his name on the front page

of the newspaper. That sort of thing. So how does anyoneget to be a hero, anyway? Heroes have to be strong. Heroes

have to be brave. Heroes have to be clever. Don’t they?

With wry humour, Florence Parry Heide and Chuck Groen-

ink explore how we choose our idols in a witty story that

leaves it to readers to decide the real nature of heroism.

Florence Parry Heide is the author of many acclaimed books,

including The Shrinking of Treehorn, which was illustrated by

Edward Gorey. She passed away in 2011.

Chuck Groenink is an illustrator who lives with his wife and their

two cats.

Also available:

The Quickest Kid

in Clarksville

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-2936-5

How to Be a Hero£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-2710-1245 x 254 mm (9∞ x 10 in), 40 pp,


Rights: WAges 5 to 8Pub Month: October



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They All Saw a CatBy Brendan Wenzel

Introducing a remarkable new talent on the picture book

scene. In simple, rhythmic prose and ingenious pictures,

Brendan Wenzel takes readers on an imaginary walk along-

side a cat. But while the child sees a cat that is soft and

fuzzy, the dog sees a cat that is long and skinny and scratchy,and the fox sees a cat that is mouthwateringly plump. Each

creature who meets the cat experiences something different,

making the reader wonder: is this really a story about a cat,

or is it about how others seem to see it? A glorious celebra-

tion of observation, curiosity, and perspective, They All Saw

a Cat invites discussion, delight, and immediate re-reads—

an instant classic.

Brendan Wenzel is a graduate of the Pratt Institute and his work

has appeared internationally in children’s books, animations, and

magazines. They All Saw a Cat is his debut as both author and

illustrator.

They All Saw a Cat£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5013-0229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 44 pp,


jacketed



Also available:

Press Here

£9.99 HC978-0-8118-7954-5

Goodnight, Goodnight,

Construction Site

£11.99 HC978-0-8118-7782-4

AWARD

WINNER

AWARD

WINNER

New YorkTimes

Bestseller

New YorkTimes

Bestseller



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Top DogAnd Other Doggone Delightful Expressions • By Carli Davidson

From the lens of expert animal photographer and New York

Times bestselling author Carli Davidson, an adorable cast

of canine characters star in this doggone delightful tribute

to everyone’s favourite idioms, from “working like a dog” to

“the dog days of summer.” These endearing and hilariousimages are sure to make any animal enthusiast smile in

“two shakes of a dog’s tail!”

Carli Davidson is an internationally recognised, award-winning

photographer and animal trainer. Her photographs have been

featured in publications such as Vanity Fair, the New York Times,

and Rolling Stone, and online at the Huffington Post and Slate.

Also available:

Boo: Little Dog

in the Big City

£8.99 HC978-1-4521-0971-8

Top Dog£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5134-2222 x 241 mm (8∂ x 9∑ in), 36 pp,


jacketed

Rights: WEAges 3 to 5Pub Month: October



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Cozy ClassicsBy Jack and Holman Wang

The Cozy Classics series is the brainchild of two brothers,

both dads, who were thinking of ways to teach words to

their very young children. They hit upon the classics as the

basis for their infant primers, and the rest, as they say, is

history. Every classic book in the series is condensed totwelve child-friendly words—accompanied by beautiful

hand-felted scenes—that accurately and humorously sum-

marise each book’s plot. Here are some of the Great Books

of Western Literature for toddlers and their parents in board

book form—a little bit serious, a little bit ironic, entirely

funny and clever, and always a welcome gif t.

Jack and Holman Wang are twin brothers who created the Cozy

Classics series together. As well as being the creators of the Star

Wars Epic Yarns board books, Jack is a professor of writing and

Holman, a former middle school teacher, is an artist and author.

Cozy Classics:The Nutcracker£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5248-6191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑

in), 24 pp, 12 full-colour

photographs

Rights: W

All AgesPub Month: September

More Cozy Classics:

Great Expectations

£6.99 BB978-1-4521-5243-1

Moby Dick

£6.99 BB978-1-4521-5246-2

Pride & Prejudice

£6.99 BB978-1-4521-5244-8

War & Peace

£6.99 BB978-1-4521-5245-5

“Quite simply, delightful.”

—The Paris Review

THE NUTCRACKER NEW!

E. T. A. Hoffmann’s classic Christmas story, and the beloved

ballet based on his tale, now brings Christmas cheer to the

youngest dancers and dreamers!

THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

Mark Twain’s masterful satire featuring Huck Finn and Jim’s

journey on the Mississippi River, retold in just twelve words.EMMA

Rediscover the escapades of Jane Austen’s vivacious match-

maker in this pint-size adaptation, published to coincide with

the 200th anniversary of the book.

LES MISÉRABLES

Victor Hugo’s epic drama of love and redemption comes to

life in twelve captivating felt scenes and twelve simple words.

COZY CLASSICS

Cozy Classics:The Adventures ofHuckleberry Finn£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5249-3191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),

24 pp, 12 full-colour photographs

Rights: WAll Ages


Cozy Classics:Emma£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5255-4191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑

in), 24 pp, 12 full-colour

photographs

Rights: W


Cozy Classics:Les Misérables£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5251-6191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑

in),24 pp, 12 full-colour

photographs

Rights: W




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Who What Where?By Olivier Tallec

In this charming follow-up to 2015’s hit Who Done It?, each

page asks the reader a question about the lineup of char-

acters featured on the spread. Sharp eyes and keen obser-

vation are necessary. There’s only one right answer, and it’s

not always easy! Kids will love learning early concepts likeexpressions and positions as a natural consequence of

their hunt for clues in the details of the lineup. It’s a book

for all audiences: the seek-and-find call to action of every

page makes Who What Where? a wonderful lap or parent

read, while the whimsical art, distinctive horizontal format,

and hip exposed board ensures this book will be equally

appealing as coffee table décor.

Olivier Tallec graduated from the École Supérieure des Arts

Appliqués Duperré in Paris. His work has appeared in many

newspapers and magazines, and he has illustrated more than

60 books for children.

Also available:

Who Done It?

£9.99 HC978-1-4521-4198-5

Who What Where?£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5693-4143 x 295 mm (5∞ x 11∞ in), 32 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout, horizontal

spine opening upwards, rounded corners,

unjacketed with exposed boards

Rights: WE

Ages 3 to 5Pub Month: September

The sequel to last year’s loved Who Done It?



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One MinuteBy Somin Ahn

In one minute, you can blink your eyes twenty times,

hug your dog, plant seeds, say good-bye, watch the

rain, or even save a life. So much can occur in this

sliver of time—one minute can feel like a singular expe-

rience. This poignant picture book is at once an intro-duction to time for young readers, an ode to living each

moment with purpose, and a thoughtful exploration of

how children experience one minute (may it seem short

or long) playfully, profoundly, and with a boundless

sense of possibility.

Somin Ahn is an author and illustrator. This is her first book.

Also available:

At the Same Moment,

Around the World

£11.99 HC978-1-4521-2208-3

I Wish You More

£9.99 HC978-1-4521-2699-9

One Minute£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5564-7229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 36 pp,


jacketed

Rights: NAM, UK, AUNZ, Asia

Ages 3 to 5Pub Month: November

Sky High Building PuzzleBy Marc Boutavant

From internationally renowned French illustrator Marc

Boutavant comes a one-of-a-kind puzzle: twelve double-

sided puzzle pieces assemble to create a stand-out floor

puzzle. And the best part? The puzzle pieces may be

arranged in countless ways! Each puzzle piece featuresa story packed with detai l, colour, and personality. And

there are construction scenes, too! Large, sturdy pieces

are perfect for small hands, and the puzzle’s mix-and-

match potential provides hours of fun!

Marc Boutavant is an illustrator, author, and graphic artist living

in Paris, France. He is also the illustrator of the All Aboard Train

Puzzle, Around the World with Mouk, and For Just One Day.

Also available:

All Aboard Train Puzzle

£10.99 BOX978-0-8118-7850-0

All Aboard Matching Game

£10.99 BOX978-1-4521-4861-8

Sky High Building Puzzle£10.99 UKBOX • 978-1-4521-4860-1127 x 202 mm (7∑ x 5 in), 12 double-

sided full-colour puzzle pieces,

box with hinged lid

Rights: W

Ages 2 and upPub Month: September



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Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction SiteBook and Plush Gift SetBy Sherri Duskey Rinker • Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off

their engines and snuggle up with this sweet and soothing

story. This mini hardcover edition of the international best-

seller (four years and counting on the New York Times list!)features gentle rhyming text and vibrant art. With an ador-

able plush excavator included in this gift set, here is a bed-

time favourite for construction-crazy kids everywhere.

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream

Train.

Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of many bestsellers, including

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream

Train, created with Sherri Duskey Rinker, and Duck! Rabbit! and

I Wish You More, created with Amy Krouse Rosenthal.

Also available:MORE THAN 1 MILLION SOLD

Goodnight, Goodnight,

Construction Site

£11.99 HC978-0-8118-7782-4

Goodnight, Goodnight,Construction SiteBook and Plush Gift Set£14.99 UK

BOX • 978-1-4521-5596-8229 x 292 mm (9 x 11∑ in), 40 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: WAges 2 to 4Pub Month: August

The beloved bestseller, now a mini book with an adorable plush excavator!

“Delightful.” —New York Times

AWARD

WINNER

New YorkTimes

Bestseller


The #1New York

Times

bestseller!


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Who’s Hiding with Penguin?Who’s Hiding with Tiger?Illustrated by Vincent Mathy

The animals are playing hide-and-seek. Can you guesswhich animals are hiding? Look for the peekaboo reveal to

solve the mystery! Search for Reindeer’s antlers peeking

out from behind Polar Bear. Spy Chameleon’s long, curly

tail poking out from behind Panda. Guess one, then turn

the page for another, and another—all while listening for

the satisfying clap made by each page turn. With uniquely

shaped pages and brightly painted edges, these special

board books are easy to spot.

Vincent Mathy has published more than 40 children’s books in

12 languages.

Who’s Hiding with Penguin?£5.99 UK

BB • 978-1-4521-5661-3152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 10 pp,


die-cut pages with painted edges,

cloth binding

Rights: WE

Ages Infant to 2Pub Month: September

Who’s Hiding with Tiger?£5.99 UK

BB • 978-1-4521-5662-0152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 10 pp,


die-cut pages with painted edges,

cloth binding

Rights: WE

Ages Infant to 2Pub Month: September

Peek-a Choo-Choo!By Nina Laden

In this fourth title in Nina Laden’s Peek-a series, young

readers play the classic game of peekaboo with vehicles!

Colourful pictures and lively, rhyming text—featuring trains,

planes, and a bonanza of boats—help children predict

what is peeking through die-cut windows. Read the clue. . .guess the rhyme. . . giggle wildly. . . and repeat!

Nina Laden is the author and illustrator of many books for

children, including Peek-a Who?, one of Scholastic Parent & Child

magazine’s 100 Greatest Books for Kids, and Are We There Yet?

Peek-a Choo-Choo!£4.99 UK

BB • 978-1-4521-5473-2127 x 127 mm (5 x 5 in ), 22 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: WAges Infant to 2Pub Month: August

Also available:

Peek-a Who?

MORE THAN ONE MILLION

COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE!

£4.99 BB978-0-8118-2602-0

Peek-a Zoo!

£4.99 BB978-1-4521-1175-9

Peek-a Boo!

£4.99 BB978-1-4521-3396-6


With each

turn of the

page, listen for

a satisfying

clap!


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Baby Elephant Finger Puppet Book

Baby Reindeer Finger Puppet BookIllustrated by Yu-Hsuan Huang

How does Baby Elephant say hello to Mama? What

does Baby Reindeer find to eat in the snowy tundra?

Follow along with these cute baby animals as they

experience their world, from playtime to bedtime. The

simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series

feature a permanently attached plush finger puppet,

giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to

play and read together.

Yu-Hsuan Huang is a graphic designer.

Also available:

Baby Bear

Finger Puppet Book

£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4235-7

Baby Tiger

Finger Puppet Book

£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4236-4

Baby ReindeerFinger Puppet Book£4.99 UK

BB • 978-1-4521-4661-4111 x 111 mm (4ß x 4ß in),


attached plush finger puppet

Rights: XChina/TaiwanAges Infant to 2

Pub Month: August

Baby ElephantFinger Puppet Book£4.99 UK

BB • 978-1-4521-4237-1111 x 111 mm (4ß x 4ß in), 12 pp,


attached plush finger puppet

Rights: XChina/TaiwanAges Infant to 2

Pub Month: August


More than

3.5 millioncopies sold in

the series!


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A larger-than-life TouchThinkLearn book—

and an alphabet book unlike any other!

Also Available:

AWARD

WINNER

Also available:

TouchThinkLearn: Colours

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-2828-3

TouchThinkLearn: Opposites

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1725-6

TouchThinkLearn: Shapes

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1727-0

TouchThinkLearn: Numbers

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1724-9

TouchThinkLearn: ABCBy Xavier Deneux

Using the same innovative production technique and brilliant

aesthetic cheered by parents, educators, and children alike

in the acclaimed TouchThinkLearn series, here is an alpha-

bet that literally adds a new dimension to learning. Raised

die-cut pieces nestled in mirroring indented cut-outs engagereaders on both visual and tactile levels. An impressive gift,

this exquisitely executed design object is above all else a

fabulously fun and educationally essential alphabet book.

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