FALL 2020FALL 2020 RIGHTS GUIDERIGHTS GUIDE BACKLIST2020 Rights Guide | BOARD BOOKS1 PICTURE BOOKS5 FAIRY TALES & MYTHOLOGY16 CANTATA17 FICTION20 BIOGRAPHIES42 CRAFTS & HOBBIES46 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING 47 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY52 OUR WORLD55 HISTORY59 MATH63 BEST OF THE REST64 SCIENCE69 SPORTS84 READING FOR PLEASURE87 Index92 Contact Information98 CONTENTS2020 Rights Guide |1 BOARD BOOKS NURSERY RHYME BOARD BOOKS Sing along with Nursery Rhyme Board Books! With charming illustrations, traditional songs such as Old MacDonald and Wheels on the Bus come to life. Children will delight in these die-cut board books that are perfectly sized for little hands. SELLING POINTS Í Die-cut, shaped board book Í Perfect size for little hands Í Traditional rhyming song paired with colourful, charming illustrations Í Easy to read and sing along Í Perfect for home and pre-school settings. RAINTREE UK : 1-3 • : 127 x 133 mm • : 10 NEW Wheels on the Bus 9781474790840 NEW Old MacDonald Had a Farm 9781474790857 NEW SERIES BASIC TRAINING Transform toilet training into an action-packed, fun-filled mission! There comes a time when every toddler must answer the call -- the call of doodie! Their mission: identify the target (the toilet), open fire (pee and poo), and make a clean getaway (wash those hands). With each success, little soldiers move up the ranks, from rookie privates to full-fledged poo-tenants! SELLING POINTS Í From Lemke & Lentz, the two-dad team behind the acclaimed BOOK-O-BEARDS: A WEARBLE BOOK Í A hilarious, imaginative approach to toddler etiquette Í Laugh-out-loud text and illustrations charm babies, toddlers and adults alike CAPSTONE EDITIONS : 2-4 • : 7 x 7 in • : 30 NEW A Few Good Manners 9781684460656 The Call of Doodie 9781684460083 NEW TITLE2| 2020 Rights Guide BOARD BOOKS HENRY HELPS Studies have found that participating in household activities at a young age is the best predictor of future success. Henry Helps is a series about a sweet little boy who really wants to help out around the house. From sorting the washing to setting the table, his parents find routine and predictable activities that Henry can accomplish to feel helpful. Topped o with a touch of humour, these board books will soon become family favourites. SELLING POINTS Í Board book format handy for toddlers and first readers Í Teaches important PSHE values at a young age Í Promotes self-esteem and self-worth through contributing to daily family chores RAINTREE UK : 2-4 • : 178 x 178 mm • : 20 Henry Helps with Dinner 9781474798754 Henry Helps with the Baby 9781474798723 Henry Helps with the Dog 9781474798730 Henry Helps with the Washing 9781474798747 HELLO GENIUS The Hello Genius series is sure to capture the hearts of the youngest learners. These fun, cheerful read- alouds help guide a child’s first steps in learning and growing. SELLING POINTS Í Award-winning author Michael Dahl Í Much-sought-after topic for parents of toddlers Í Humorous and relateable stories that toddlers will want to read over and over again Í Hello Genius series has sold more than 400,000 copies worldwide RAINTREE UK : 2-4 • : 203 x 203 mm • : 20 Go to Bed Goat 9781398201231 Haircut for Lion 9781398201248 Find more titles in our backlist NEW TITLES NEW NEW2020 Rights Guide |3 HERBIE’S BIG ADVENTURE Herbie is a little hedgehog who is perfectly happy at home with his mother. But one day Mommy tells Herbie that it’s time to go exploring-all by himself! Herbie is not so sure, but ready or not, a westerly wind sweeps Herbie into the wide world ... and Herbie’s Big Adventure begins! Little Herbie finds that he’s braver than he thinks and even makes a friend before coming safely back home. SELLING POINTS Í Great for kids starting school or needing courage for a big change Í Celebrates independence and reaching milestones Í Gorgeous, charming illustrations (Superfairies illustrator) Í Features positive mother/child relationship CAPSTONE EDITIONS : 3-8 • : 7 x 7 in • : 30 Herbie’s Big Adventure 9781684460922 A PLACE FOR PLUTO Pluto got the shock of his life when he was kicked out of the famous nine. His planet status was stripped away, leaving him lost and confused. Poor Pluto! On his quest to find a place where he belongs, he talks to comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. He doesn’t fit it anywhere! But when Pluto is about to give up, he runs into a dwarf planet and finally finds his place in the solar system. This feel-good board book combines a popular science topic with character education themes of self discovery, acceptance, and friendship. SELLING POINTS Í A fresh approach to a common science theme - mixes science with Character Ed Í Addresses the need for books on acceptance and self-awareness CAPSTONE EDITIONS : 5-8 • : 7 x 7 in • : 30 A Place for Pluto 9781684460939 BOARD BOOKS The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge 2019 2019 Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List4| 2020 Rights Guide BOARD BOOKS FAIRY TALE TUNES Music breathes new life into these old classics, allowing students to sing along and join in on the adventure with their favourite fairy tale characters. Each book is accompanied by online access to MP3 song recordings and sheet music. SELLING POINTS Í Access the song on your phone and sing along! Í A catchy song and bright illustrations will capture the imagination of the youngest book-lovers Í Ideal for parents to share with babies and young children Í Encourages children to follow along with the song Í Well-loved songs with a fun new twist! RAINTREE UK : 4-8 • : 178 x 152 mm • : 20 NEW Jack and the Beanstalk: A Favourite Story in Rhythm and Rhyme 9781474798327 NEW Rapunzel: A Favourite Story in Rhythm and Rhyme 9781474798334 NEW Three Little Pigs: A Favourite Story in Rhythm and Rhyme 9781474798341 NEW SERIES DALMATIAN IN A DIGGER Dugger! Dugger! Dugger! What’s that noise? Little Dalmatian is about to find out as he follows the booming noises of big construction vehicles in this energetic board book. SELLING POINTS Í Transportation/vehicle theme mixed with animals, hidden mouse on each spread, exciting sound words are perfect for reading out loud CAPSTONE EDITIONS : 4-7 • : 7 x 6 in • : 30 Dalmatian in a Digger 9781684460946 2020 Rights Guide |5 PICTURE BOOKS THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY RECIPE Beaver’s friends are determined to make his birthday extra special this year! Tortoise, Bird, Rabbit and Squirrel insist on baking his birthday cake, but Beaver isn’t so sure. He is the ultimate perfectionist and would rather do it himself, following the recipe exactly. Will Beaver’s nitpicky ways ruin his birthday and his friendships? The Perfect Birthday Recipe is the fourth story in Katy Hudson’s best-selling collection of seasonal picture books, including Too Many Carrots, A Loud Winter’s Nap, and The Golden Acorn. SELLING POINTS Í Written and illustrated by best-selling author Katy Hudson Í Good seasonal appeal for spring promotions and/or birthday promotions Í Charming story-line RAINTREE UK : 3-5 • : 254 x 254 mm • : 32 The Perfect Birthday Recipe 9781474778077 THE GOLDEN ACORN Whoosh! Squirrel takes o at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race it is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Will Squirrel’s competitive spirit take over or will she learn how to be a team player? Best-selling author Katy Hudson (Too Many Carrots and A Loud Winter’s Nap) proves that winning isn’t everything in this energetic picture book about friendship, teamwork, and forgiveness—and that’s something to go nuts about! SELLING POINTS Í Written and illustrated by best-selling author Katy Hudson Í Good seasonal appeal for fall promotions Í Charming story-line CAPSTONE EDITIONS : 3-5 • : 10 x 10 in • : 32 The Golden Acorn 9781684460366 NEW TITLE NEW6| 2020 Rights Guide PICTURE BOOKS TOO MANY CARROTS The bestselling picture book that Publisher’s Weekly calls “simultaneously sassy and sweet.” Rabbit loves carrots and that’s a big problem! In this phenomenal bestseller, Rabbit loves carrots a little too much. In fact, his carrots are crowding him out of his cozy burrow. When his friends o er to help, they’re just asking for trouble, a lot of trouble! This charming and lovingly illustrated children’s book, by acclaimed author Katy Hudson (A Loud Winter’s Nap and Bear and Duck), shows how friendships get us over the rough spots in life, even if the going gets a little bumpy. Too Many Carrots is the perfect springtime, Eastertime, and anytime gift. SELLING POINTS Í Written and illustrated by best-selling author Katy Hudson Í Good seasonal appeal for spring promotions Í Charming story-line PICTURE WINDOW BOOKS : 3-5 • : 10 x 10 in • : 32 Too Many Carrots 9781515830030 A LOUD WINTER’S NAP Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn’t missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of winter? Best-selling author Katy Hudson’s charming picture book will have everyone excited for winter. SELLING POINTS Í Written and illustrated by best-selling author Katy Hudson Í Good seasonal appeal for winter promotions Í Charming story-line PICTURE WINDOW BOOKS : 3-5 • : 10 x 10 in • : 32 A Loud Winter’s Nap 9781479598519 2020 Rights Guide |7 PICTURE BOOKS BEARS MAKE THE BEST… Adelaide and Bear have tackled reading together, and now they are tackling maths. Adelaide stands up for her best friend Bear and his many talents. But will Adelaide be able to convince her teacher to let Bear be her maths buddy? SELLING POINTS Í Second book in the Bears Make the Best ... series by Carmen Oliver Í STEAM connection with a focus on maths Í Perfect for story time Í Theme of acceptance and persuasion RAINTREE UK : 4-6 • : 229 x 279 mm • : 32 Bears Make the Best Maths Buddies 9781474787222 BEARS MAKE THE BEST… Adelaide loves writing. Bear loves writing. But Theo does NOT love writing. Thankfully, Adelaide and Bear are ready to team up and persuade the entire class, including Mrs. Fitz-Pea, that Bears make the best writing buddies. After all, who better to teach you how to fish and forage for new ideas than a bear? This third picture book in Carmen Oliver’s Bears Make the Best...series is sure to encourage even the most reluctant writer to write a story. SELLING POINTS Í STEAM connection with a focus on writing Í Perfect fit for story time Í Theme of acceptance and persuasian Í Contemporary illustrations Í Third book in the Bears Make the Best ... series by Carmen Oliver CAPSTONE EDITIONS : 5-7 • : 9 x 11 in • : 32 Bears Make the Best Writing Buddies 9781684460816 Find more titles in our backlist NEW TITLE NEWNext >