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Felt Flaps series and I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree shortlisted for the 2019 British Book Design & Production Awards!

We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for two awards in the 2019 British Book Design & Production Awards (BBD&PA) – the Felt Flaps series is a finalist in the Brand / Series Identity category and I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree is a finalist in the Children’s Trade 0 to 8 Years category. The BBD&PA promote and acknowledge the innovation of both book design and production by celebrating the best books of the year – and we’re incredibly proud to be nominated again this year!

Featuring one poem for every day of the year, I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree is a poetry collection selected by Fiona Waters and lavishly illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon. Filled with familiar favourites and new discoveries – from John Agard to William Blake, Emily Brontë to Carol Ann Duffy and many more – this is a book to enjoy with your little one again and again.

Take a look inside this beautiful collection below:

The Felt Flaps series feature bright hide-and-seek felt flaps on every spread – and a surprise mirror reveal on the final page! With bold, colourful artwork from Swedish illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius, these sensory reads are perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.

You can watch the video below to see the Felt Flap series in action, featuring Where’s Mr Penguin and Where’s Mr Unicorn:

The winners of each category will be announced at an award ceremony on Thursday 21st November. For more information about the awards, and the view the full shortlist, click here.

Congratulations Ingela, Fiona, and Frann!

I, Cosmo is the Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month for September!

Waterstones have announced their September Books of the Month, and we’re absolutely delighted that I, Cosmo by Carlie Sorosiak has been chosen as their Children’s Book of the Month!

A moving, funny, and tender story for 9-12 readers, with a wonderfully unique hero and an incredible voice, I, Cosmo is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Kate DiCamillo.

Cosmo’s family is falling apart.

And it’s up to Cosmo to keep them together.

He knows exactly what to do.

There’s only one problem.

Cosmo is a Golden Retriever.

Wise, funny, and filled with warmth, I, Cosmo is Charlotte’s Web meets Little Miss Sunshine – a beautiful and heartwarming story of one dog’s attempt to save his family, become a star, and eat a lot of bacon.

You can read the opening chapter of I, Cosmo below:

And you can also watch Carlie reading from the book, below!

You can find a copy of I, Cosmo in your nearest branch of Waterstones – and you can also buy a signed copy of I, Cosmo (numbers are strictly limited!) online from Waterstones, here.

We’ll be sharing lots more I, Cosmo news over the next month, and if you pick up a copy of I, Cosmo from Waterstones this month – or if you’ve already read the book, we’d love to hear from you – get in touch on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!

Thank you, Waterstones, for championing I, Cosmo – and we hope you fall in love with the book!

Take a look inside Incredible Jobs You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

October is just around the corner – and so are a bunch of brilliant new books from Nosy Crow! Today we’re introducing Incredible Jobs You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of – a fantastic new non-fiction book from Natalie Labarre, celebrating unusual or unexpected jobs you never knew existed.

Do you know what you want to do when you grow up? Why not work as a babysitter . . . for sloths? Or become a farmer . . . of corpses? You might even grow up to be someone who gets paid to actually sleep on the job! From taste testers to dinosaur dusters, there are all kinds of incredible jobs that you’ve probably never heard of . . . and one of them might be just right for you!

Here’s a sneak peek inside this fascinating new book – take a look at the first few pages below!

You can pre-order Incredible Jobs You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of from Waterstones here or fromThe Hive here – and if you’d like to stay up-to-date with all of our book news, you can sign up to our books newsletter at this page, or with the form below, and you’ll never miss a thing.

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Not My Fault is now available as an audiobook

Today we’re delighted to share a brand new audiobook edition of Not My Fault by Cath Howe – an uplifting story of family, forgiveness, and finding out who you are, from the author of the highly-acclaimed Ella on the Outside.

Maya and Rose won’t talk to each other.

Even though they are sisters.

Not since the accident.

Maya is running wild, and Rose doesn’t know what to do.

Now Maya and Rose have to go away together on a week-long school journey. But will the trip – and a life-threatening adventure – fix their relationship… or break it for good?

Beautifully narrated by Louiza Patikas, you can buy the audiobook of Not My Fault from Audible, Amazon, and Apple now – and you can listen to a preview of the audiobook below.

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You can also read the opening of the book below:

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And here’s author Cath Howe discussing some of the inspirations behind Not My Fault:

 

Ingela P Arrhenius’s Felt Flap series is a Progressive Preschool Awards finalist!

We are really proud that our Felt Flaps series, including the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award winning Where’s Mr Lion, has been selected as one of six finalists in the Best Preschool Publishing Range category of the Progressive Preschool Awards (PPS). Now in their 7th year, the PPS awards are organised by Max Publishing and Progressive Preschool Magazine, and aim to recognize and celebrate excellence across both product and retail.

These bright hide-and-seek board books feature a felt flap on every spread – and a surprise mirror reveal on the final page! With bold, graphic artwork from Swedish illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius, these sensory reads are perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers. There are fifteen books so far in this successful series, with more in the works.

“A proven baby pleaser.”

– Publisher’s Weekly Shelftalker Blog (US)

“A perfect book to share with very little ones, who will enjoy the bright felt flaps as a change from card.”

– Parents In Touch

“This is a lift-the-flaps book but with one amazing difference. The flaps are made of felt! They’re so perfect for little fingers that I am genuinely in shock that all picture books don’t do this.”

– From Baby to Brontë (blog)

“All with bold, clear, colourful illustrations and minimal text, these titles are ideal for very young children.”

– Carousel

“This board book is ideal for babies and those starting to explore (and chew!) books for themselves.”

– Folded Corners (blog)

“Even the tiniest book-lovers will be able to interact with this board book with its easy-to-turn and sturdy card pages. The bold colours and gloriously bright felt make it a treat for the senses – even heavy-handed children won’t be able to tear these flaps off. Ingela P Arrhenius’ stylish illustrations look young and fresh so it’s an ideal gift for a first book or Christmas present.”

– BookTrust

Watch the video below to see Where’s Mr Penguin and Where’s Mr Unicorn in action:

See our full list of Felt Flap titles here.

The winners will be announced at the Progressive Preschool Awards ceremony on the 5th November 2019. Congratulations, Ingela!

Watch Chris Naylor-Ballesteros reading The Suitcase

Today we’re excited to share a brand new video of Chris Naylor-Ballesteros reading The Suitcase – a powerful picture book full of heart and humanity.

When a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A teacup? Maybe. A table and chair? Perhaps. A whole home and hillside with trees? This stranger must be fibbing! But when the animals break into the suitcase and discover a very special photograph, they begin to understand what the strange creature has been through, and together they create a very special welcome present . . .

You can watch Chris reading The Suitcase in the video at the top of this post!

‘A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children’– Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo

“At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children.” – Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner

Take a sneak peek inside The Suitcase below:

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Take a look inside Icarus Was Ridiculous!

Next month we’re thrilled to be publishing Icarus Was Ridiculous, the latest book in the hilarious Baby Aliens series by award-winning Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham, published in collaboration with the British Museum. Featuring laugh-out-loud retellings of Greek myths and unusual facts, this is a great way to introduce new readers to tales from Ancient Greece!

Izzy LOVES all the stories the Ancient Greeks told! She can’t wait to tell her friends about Icarus, who was a TOTAL NUMPTY, and the Trojan Horse, which ended a war and wasn’t even REAL! Pull up a plinth and enjoy all the DRAMA of the original Greek myths – now with even more SANDALS!

Here’s a sneak peek inside this hilarious new book – you can read the extract below:

Icarus Was Ridiculous will be flying the crow’s nest on September 12th – you can pre-order your copy from Waterstones here or from The Hive here.

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Nosy Crow snaps up two thrilling standalone titles from Alastair Chisholm

Nosy Crow is delighted to announce the acquisition of two middle-grade standalone novels by author Alastair Chisholm. The first novel, Orion Lost, is a hugely gripping science-fiction adventure – perfect for fans of Star Wars and Mortal Engines. UK publication is scheduled for January 2020, with a second standalone title to be published in January 2021.

Tom Bonnick, Senior Commissioning Editor at Nosy Crow, bought world rights in all languages from Caroline Montgomery at Rupert Crew.

Orion Lost follows Orion, a transport ship which is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes – leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep space. Suddenly it’s up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate through treacherous and uncharted territory to reach safety. But a heavily-damaged ship, space pirates, a mysterious alien species, and an artificial intelligence that Beth doesn’t know if she can trust means that getting home has never been so difficult… With incredible twists and a fast-paced, action-packed story, this is an unputdownable science fiction adventure from an exciting new voice in middle-grade fiction.

Alastair Chisholm is a children’s author and puzzle creator. As a puzzle creator he wrote quite a lot of books of Sudoku and other puzzles for kids and grown-ups, and as an author he writes picture books and middle-grade fiction. Orion Lost is his first novel. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, two teenagers, and a cat named Maudie.

Alastair comments: ‘With Orion Lost, I wanted to write the kind of story I loved when I was young – with danger, and mystery, and cool sci-fi, and kids who sometimes get it right but sometimes don’t (because that’s what people do) but who are, in the end, awesome. And I’m delighted to be bringing it to life with Nosy Crow – their support and help has been fantastic, and I’m really excited to join the team!’

Tom Bonnick, Senior Commissioning Editor at Nosy Crow, comments: ‘From the first page, I could not put this book down. Thrilling, atmospheric, and with some of the best twists I’ve ever come across, Orion Lost is a fantastic blend of classic science fiction and contemporary storytelling. I’m delighted to be working with Alastair – a hugely exciting new voice in middle-grade fiction.’

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The Same But Different Too has been shortlisted for a Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award!

The shortlist for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards has just been announced, and we’re thrilled that The Same But Different Too, written by Karl Newson and illustrated by Kate Hindley, has been recognised in the Baby and Toddler category!

Now in their sixth year, the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards in partnership with BookTrust aims to highlight the best children’s books for families to share together.

Jill Coleman, BookTrust’s director of children’s books, said:  “This year, we have had more nominations than ever; the shortlist is fantastic and it’s going to be a very tough job to pick the winners in August.”

And with such competition, we’re so excited that The Same But Different Too has made the shortlist!

With charming, brilliantly witty artwork and hilarious rhyming text, this funny and heart-warming picture book is a wonderful way to introduce children to opposites and comparisons.

These children and animals are all very different to each other. Some are big, some are small. Some are gentle, some are rough. Everyone is playful, but who’s the best at hiding? One thing’s certain: they all love a good bedtime story! The perfect picture book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world.

The award winners will be announced on the 28th of August – you can find out more about the prize, and see the full shortlist, here.

Here’s a sneak peek inside The Same But Different Too:

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Congratulations, Karl and Kate!

Take a look inside WildLives: 50 Extraordinary Animals that Made History

Next month we’re proud to be publishing WildLives: 50 Extraordinary Animals that Made History written by Ben Lewill and illustrated by Sarah Walsh – a fascinating and touching book about 50 courageous creatures from around the world. And today we’re pleased to share an early preview – you can take a look at the first few pages below!

Compelling and visually arresting in equal measure, this is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history. This captivating collection gathers heart-warming, surprising and often emotionally powerful stories of bravery, discovery and friendship. Featuring a range of animals – from heroes, helpers and adventurers to achievers and many more – you readers will discover some of the most famous and unforgettable animals of all time…

Here’s a first look inside this fascinating new book:

WildLives will be flying the crow’s nest on September 5th – you can pre-order your copy here.

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