BOARD BOOKS1 PICTURE BOOKS5 FAIRY TALES & MYTHOLOGY20 GRAPHIC NOVELS21 FICTION27 YOU CHOOSE46 BIOGRAPHIES49 CRAFTS & HOBBIES50 SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING 52 DESIGN $ TECHNOLOGY58 OUR WORLD59 HISTORY67 MATH68 BEST OF THE REST69 SCIENCE70 READING FOR PLEASURE91 Series Index97 Title Index98 CONTENTS2020 Rights Guide |1 BOARD BOOKS Find more titles in our backlist 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 age level: 2-4 • trim: 203 x 203 mm • pages: 20 Go to Bed Goat 9781398201231 Haircut for Lion 9781398201248 NEW Little Turtle Tries 9781398205826 NEW No Worries for Whale 9781398205819 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 off 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 age level: 2-4 • trim: 178 x 178 mm • pages: 20 Henry Helps with Dinner 9781474798754 Henry Helps with the Baby 9781474798723 Henry Helps with the Dog 9781474798730 Henry Helps with the Washing9781474798747 Find more titles in our backlist NEW TITLES2| 2020 Rights Guide BOARD BOOKS Find more titles in our backlist 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 Í Hidden mouse on each spread Í Exciting sound words are perfect for reading out loud CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level: 4-7 • trim: 178 x 152 mm • pages: 30 Dalmatian in a Digger 9781684460946 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 age level: 3-8 • trim: 178 x 178 mm • pages: 30 Herbie’s Big Adventure 97816844609222020 Rights Guide |3 BOARD BOOKS THE GOLDEN ACORN Whoosh! Squirrel takes off 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 Best-selling author Katy Hudson Í Seasonal appeal for fall/autumn promotions Í Theme of acceptance, cooperation, and teamwork CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level: 3-5 • trim: 178 x 178 mm • pages: 30 The Golden Acorn 9781684462124 THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY RECIPE Summer birthdays can be lonely, but not when you have great friends like Beavers! This year Tortoise, Bird, Rabbit, and Squirrel insist on baking Beaver’s 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 and final story in Katy Hudson’s best-selling set of seasonal picture books, including Too Many Carrots, A Loud Winter’s Nap, and The Golden Acorn. SELLING POINTS Í Best-selling author Katy Hudson Í Seasonal appeal for fall/autumn promotions Í Theme of acceptance, cooperation, and teamwork CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level: 4-7 • trim: 178 x 178 mm • pages: 30 The Perfect Birthday Recipe97816844629194| 2020 Rights Guide BOARD BOOKS 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 age level: 5-8 • trim: 178 x 178 mm • pages: 30 A Place for Pluto 9781684460939 The Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge 2019 2019 Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List2020 Rights Guide |5 PICTURE BOOKS BEARS MAKE THE BEST… All the students in the class are assigned buddies. Except for Adelaide. She already has one. A bear! These charming picture books are perfect for young learners and Adelaide is quite persuasive as she explains that bears really do make the best buddies… SELLING POINTS Í STEAM connection Í Perfect fit for story time Í Theme of acceptance and persuasion Í Contemporary illustrations RAINTREE UK age level: 4-6 • trim: 229 x 279 mm • pages: 32 Bears Make the Best Maths Buddies 9781474787222 Bears Make the Best Science Buddies9781684460830 Bears Make the Best Writing Buddies97816844608166| 2020 Rights Guide PICTURE BOOKS KATY HUDSON BOOKS Written and illustrated by bestselling author Katy Hudson, these charming seasonal picture books follow the adventures of Rabbit, Beaver, Squirrel, Tortoise and Bird. Will Rabbit learn to change his selfish ways? Will Tortoise go to sleep or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of the season? Will Beaver’s nitpicky ways ruin his birthday and his friendships? Perfect for younger readers, these books are perfect for exploring themes of acceptance and friendship. SELLING POINTS Í Written and illustrated by bestselling author Katy Hudson Í Appeal for seasonal promotions Í Adorable, reoccurring characters throughout Í Theme of acceptance, cooperation, and teamwork CAPSTONE EDITIONS age level: 3-5 • trim: 254 x 254 mm • pages: 32 The Golden Acorn 9781684460366 A Loud Winter’s Nap 9781479598519 The Perfect Birthday Recipe 9781474778077 Too Many Carrots 9781515830030 Find more titles in our backlist2020 Rights Guide |7 PICTURE BOOKS FLIP-SIDE NURSERY RHYMES Introduce even the youngest learners to perspective using beloved nursery rhymes. One half of these books has the original rhyme. Flip over the book and start from the “back” for a fresh, new rhyme from another character’s point of view. SELLING POINTS Í Full-color whimsical illustrations Í Common Core for very early readers RAINTREE UK age level: 4-6 • trim: 254 x 254 mm • pages: 24 Little Bo Peep Flip-Side Rhymes 9781474790574 Little Miss Muffet Flip-Side Rhymes 9781474790550 Find more titles in our backlist DO NOT TAKE YOUR DRAGON… Dragon wants to join in the fun and go to the library, to dinner, to the playground and to the last day of school...but is it a good idea? These interactive stories are perfect for storytime and will have kids laughing out loud! Using a diverse cast, relatable situations, and rhyming text, the importance of etiquette and manners has never been funnier! SELLING POINTS Í Fills a void in the market by addressing safe and hygienic personal and social practices in a fun and lighthearted way, thereby helping kids adapt to life after the arrival of the COVID-19 virus Í There are now six books in the popular Do Not Take Your Dragon series by Julie Gassman Í Each story is a rhyming read-aloud with opportunities for audience participation and fun RAINTREE UK age level: 4-7 • trim: 229 x 279 mm • pages: 32 Do Not Let Your Dragon Spread Germs9781684463657 Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Last Day of School 9781684460670 Do Not Take Your Dragon on a School Trip 9781474787246 Find more titles in our backlistNext >