autumn/winter

templar publishing autumn/winter 2013

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ology world 04

little grey rabbit 07

fiction 08

classics 20

picture books 22

brubaker, ford & friends 34

ebooks 36

novelty books 38

non-fiction 49

index 52

publishing calendar 54

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02|highlights Book sniffers beware: the Templar 2013 Autumn/Winter programme may require you to invest in a new set of bookshelves. The latter part of our year promises some real beauties: books that really mean something, and in a gorgeous package to boot.

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action-packed drama in our twelfth ology

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scurvy sounds from Jonny Duddle

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a new star from the creator of Boris

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how many fairy tales can you spot?

As well as adding to our prize-winning fiction and picture book lists we will also be celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Ologies with our biggest action adventure yet: Dinosaurology, which tells the real story behind Conan Doyle’s novel The Lost World and is packed with all things palaeontological! In September we are also delighted to be launching a new imprint of highly illustrated titles: Big Picture Press. Created by some of the world’s best-loved designers and artists, these books champion Templar’s long-standing commitment to books that are visually intelligent, surprising and accessible to readers of all ages and abilities. Keep an eye out for launch events around the country later this year, and follow us at bigpicturepress.net. Happy book sniffing! – The Templar Team

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fantastic fiction, from wolves to war stories

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numbers made easy with novelty fun

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visit 8+ years

In 2003, the very first edition of Dragonology appeared in bookshops around the world and copies were soon found clutched in the arms of eager readers. Ten years on and with twelve core Ology books now available, 2013 provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate their impact on the publishing industry and the audience that loves them. The Ology books have inspired people around the world. Over the years we have been lucky enough to receive letters and messages from young readers, adults, parents and teachers. They pass on thanks, plead for the responsibility of a dragon's egg and tell us stories of how the books fuelled their love of reading. dinosaurology™

This year we are proud to present the latest Ology book: Dinosaurology. Prepare to be swept up in this romping adventure to a mysterious island, where prehistoric monsters can be found around every corner. Follow the team on their journey of exploration and discover all there is to know about these incredible ancient creatures – just as if you had seen them with your own eyes! – Nghiem Ta, Ology Designer

Raleigh Rimes, assistant to Colonel P.H. Fawcett • illustrated by Gary Blythe, Douglas Carrel, Nicki Palin, Helen Ward and David Wyatt September 13

In 1912, Arthur Conan Doyle published his widely acclaimed novel, The Lost World. Little did his fans know that his tale of a plateau where dinosaurs had survived was based on the real-life adventures of his friend Percy Fawcett. In this long-lost expedition journal to the wilds of South America, readers are introduced to a wealth of living, breathing dinosaurs, as our intrepid

explorers study them in their natural habitat. • • • •

32pp 300 x 254mm hardback foil, deep embossing and jewel on cover • paper and tactile novelties throughout • jewels in pop-up pouch*

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16 million Ology books have been sold worldwide

978 1 84877 693 7 £17.99

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In 2013, we’re excited to champion our loyal readers by releasing special titles that celebrate the first decade of the Ology publishing programme. In the past ten years, we have seen Dragonology venture beyond the covers of the book with a board game, handheld console games, figurines, plush toys, jigsaws and calendars. What will the next ten years bring?

new anniversary paperback editions available...

little grey rabbit’s story treasury Alison Uttley • illustrated by Margaret Tempest September 13

Now the first six original books republished by Templar are brought together in one timeless collection: The Squirrel, the Hare and the Little Grey Rabbit; How Little Grey Rabbit Got Back Her Tail; The Great Adventure of Hare; The Story of Fuzzypeg the Hedgehog; Squirrel Goes Skating; Little Grey Rabbit’s Christmas. This beautiful treasury contains a new note from Uttley’s last editor, along with biographies, a ‘meet the characters’ page, and a quiz for fans of the stories.

the dragonology™ chronicles Dugald A. Steer • illustrated by Douglas Carrel and Nick Harris September 13

the dragon’s eye 978 1 84011 533 8 (hardback) £7.99 978 1 84011 792 9 (paperback) 978 1 84877 105 5 (epub) 978 1 84877 111 6 (mobi) £5.99

dragonology™ anniversary edition

the dragon diary

written and illustrated by various authors and artists

978 1 84011 528 4 (hardback) £9.99

September 13

978 1 84877 095 9 (paperback) 978 1 84877 106 2 (epub) 978 1 84877 113 0 (mobi) £5.99

the dragon’s apprentice 978 1 84877 092 8 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84877 699 9 (paperback) 978 1 84877 119 2 (epub) 978 1 84877 118 5 (mobi) £6.99

the dragon prophecy 978 1 84877 214 4 (hardback) £9.99

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Since their first publication over eighty years ago, Alison Uttley and Margaret Tempest’s Little Grey Rabbit stories have captured readers’ hearts and become children’s classics.

To celebrate ten years of Dragonology and the Ology books, we’ve created a special anniversary edition. The Ologies have always been famed for their incredible covers, and this year Dragonology gets a makeover, making this fantastical book a true object to treasure. The perfect gift for dedicated Dragonology fans and collectors alike, this edition will only be available as we mark the first ten years of Ology success.

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the Ology brand has been sold worldwide in 35 languages

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32pp 300 x 254mm hardback jewels, embossing, foil and spot UV varnish on cover • 5th colour gold and various novelties throughout* 978 1 84877 697 5 £17.99

little grey rabbit’s snowy day Alice Corrie • illustrated by Jo Anne Davies September 13

It’s a snowy day and Little Grey Rabbit, Squirrel and Hare can’t wait to go tobogganing. When they plough into Fuzzypeg’s snow rabbit, Hare declares it “a calamity”! But Grey Rabbit soon knows how to fix things. This is the third title in our popular pop-out series that pays tribute to Alison Uttley’s original texts and Margaret Tempest’s timeless illustrations. • • • •

14pp 190 x 190mm hardback matt laminated cover with die-cut hole • 5 pop-out scenes*† 978 1 84877 870 2 £7.99

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180pp 246 x 190mm hardback with jacket matt lamination and spot UV on jacket • satin ribbon marker 978 1 84877 869 6 £14.99

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young fiction 6+ years

Whoever decided 13 was an unlucky number was clearly wrong, since 2013 has already been a brilliant year for Templar Fiction. So far, we’ve seen outstanding debuts, awesome new illustrated series and powerful YA page-turners, and I for one feel incredibly lucky to be at the heart of all the excitement. While our new arrivals from the first half of the year were tail-flipping, ferrying, fluttering and drumming their way into readers’ hearts, we’ve been busy preparing the next two seasons of Templar fiction treats. And so, by the end of 2013, you’ll have met a WW1 veteran (who happens to be a tortoise), gone UFO hunting, uncovered the truth behind the werewolf myth AND been to pony camp. You’ll have encountered more mythological beasties on the streets of San Fran, ridden out on the Grail quest, had your destiny decided by the United Commonwealth and been infected by an insidious evil at the heart of seventeenthcentury London. Oh, and as if that weren’t enough, you’ll have also been challenged to look at one of England’s most maligned monarchs in an astonishing new way. You’ll have laughed and cried, been terrified, uplifted and unnerved in equal measure, and been left wanting more. Which means your luck is most definitely in... just wait till you see what we’ve got planned for 2014! – Emma Goldhawk, Senior Fiction Editor

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lone shark

Davy Ocean • illustrated by Aaron Blecha

Davy Ocean • illustrated by Aaron Blecha

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August 13

ALERT! Harry's seen a great white in Shark Point… Oh, hang on, it’s only a basking shark. Alert over! But, after some minnow-sized mistakes, Harry sees a REAL great white... and it’s hungry. Can he get his neighbours to believe him before it’s too late?

In the third title of this hilarious series, Harry’s had the worse birthday ever. Sick of his stupid family and being a stupid hammerhead, he decides to become a Lone Shark and leave Shark Point forever. But the open ocean is full of dangers, including a hungry giant squid that wants him for lunch!

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128pp 184 x 129mm paperback gloss varnish and embossing on cover

978 1 84877 735 4 £5.99

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128pp 184 x 129mm paperback gloss varnish and embossing on cover

978 1 84877 734 7 £5.99

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stinky and jinks 3

stinky and jinks 1

my hamster is a spy

my hamster is a genius

Dave Lowe • illustrated by Mark Chambers

978 1 84877 293 9 stinky and jinks 2

July 13

my hamster is an astronaut 978 1 84877 294 6

available now... harry hammer 1

shark school 978 1 84877 732 3 harry hammer 2

shark star

A spate of burglaries has hit the neighbourhood, and the Jinks household hasn’t been spared. With only a baby monitor, some drawing pins and a penguin suit to hand, Stinky and Ben put together a plan to catch the criminals. But how will they cope when their scheme starts to unravel?

each title £5.99

978 1 84877 733 0 each title £5.99

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112pp 184 x 129mm paperback gloss lamination on cover

978 1 84877 295 3 £5.99

my fam ily

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fairythorn tales 1

fairythorn tales 2

rose and the friendship wish

posy and the trouble with draglings

Lara Faraway • illustrated by Jan McCafferty


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It’s May Day and the fairies are in high spirits. But not all around the Fairythorn Tree are so happy. When Rose spots a sad-looking ‘Big’ – a human girl – she decides to help her find a friend.

When the fairies’ pet draglings get scooped up with human child Anna’s pond-dipping for school, it’s up to Posy to rescue the draglings before the Bigs discover what they’ve caught.

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176pp° 198 x 129mm paperback gloss lamination on cover Smellessence touch and smell panel

978 1 84877 968 6 £4.99

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978 1 84877 970 9 £4.99

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A magical new series supported by a major marketing campaign, Fairythorn Tales combines the charm of The Flower Fairies with the humour and adventure of The Borrowers to create a modern fairy series that will enchant 6–8-year-old readers. Signature flower scent panels using the latest Smellessence technology add to the collectability of the series.

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fairythorn tales 3

fairythorn tales 4

the pony detectives 6


pendragon legacy book 4


fleur and the sunset chorus

honeysuckle and the bees

crown of dreams


foxy: rivalry at summer camp

grail of stars


stormchaser and the silver mist

Katherine Roberts

Katherine Roberts

Belinda Rapley

Belinda Rapley October 13

paperback October 13

available now

available now

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July 13

Fleur has the most beautiful singing voice of all the fairies, but she’s scared to use it. When a wasp nest threatens everyone in the Fairythorn Tree, Fleur must overcome her fears and sing to calm the angry insects.

Mother Nature is worried. Spring is coming, but where are the bees? Their numbers are down, and the ones that are about seem to be on strike! Can Honeysuckle come to the rescue and keep the flower pollination on track?

The future of Hope Farm is under threat, and the girls are drawn into the world of polo, in this wintry adventure.

When eventing celebrity Lily’s pony, Foxy, disappears from his field, it’s up to the Pony Detectives to crack the case.

King Arthur’s secret daughter Rhianna must find the Crown of Dreams that is hidden deep in Dragonland before Mordred steals it for himself.

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Rhianna Pendragon’s quest comes to its shattering conclusion in the final instalment of the Pendragon Legacy quartet. Rhianna and her friends must find the final magical Light – the Grail itself – and harness the power therein.


978 1 84877 972 3 £4.99


208pp° 198 x 129mm paperback gloss lamination on cover


208pp° 198 x 129mm paperback gloss lamination on cover


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480pp 178 x 125mm hardback pearlescent finish on cover

978 1 84877 853 5 £10.99

978 1 84877 969 3 £4.99

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480pp 178 x 125mm paperback matt lamination and foil on cover

978 1 84877 852 8 (hardback) £9.99 978 1 84877 787 3 (paperback) 978 1 84877 797 2 (epub) 978 1 84877 798 9 (mobi) £6.99

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Sword of Light is longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2013





moonlight: star of the show

scout and the mystery of the marsh ponies

sword of light

lance of truth

978 1 84877 387 5 (paperback) 978 1 84877 838 2 (epub) 978 1 84877 839 9 (mobi)

978 1 84877 390 5 (hardback) £9.99

978 1 84877 271 7 (hardback) £9.99



978 1 84877 386 8 (paperback) 978 1 84877 844 3 (epub) 978 1 84877 845 0 (mobi) the pony detectives 2

puzzle: the runaway pony


978 1 84877 835 1 (paperback) 978 1 84877 840 5 (epub) 978 1 84877 841 2 (mobi) each title £4.99

phantom: one last chance 978 1 84877 836 8 (paperback) 978 1 84877 842 9 (epub) 978 1 84877 843 6 (mobi)

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fiction From the award-winning artist and author Michael Foreman comes a moving tale of war, heroism and friendship, based on a true story.

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the amazing tale of ali pasha Michael Foreman September 13

On 6 May 1915, Henry Friston, a 21-year-old seaman, rejoined his battleship after ten days in Hell. Hell was just 180 metres long and seven metres wide and was otherwise known as ‘X Beach’, Gallipoli. Henry, ferrying the wounded from the battlefield, had not eaten or slept for three days. Then, somehow, in the midst of the bombardment, he met an unlikely companion – a tortoise. An evocative story, based on real events and beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman, author of War Game, War Boy and other children’s classics. • • • •

128pp 208mm x 160mm hardback 4 colour, linen-effect spine and debossing on cover

978 1 84877 999 0 £14.99

Head to page 32 to rediscover Michael Foreman’s first-ever picture book, The General

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“Remember, even when you can no longer see me, touch me, hear my voice, remember that I’m still your friend. I’ll be your friend forever.”

the shadow lantern

the blackhope enigma

the jade boy

ways to see a ghost

Teresa Flavin

978 1 84877 034 8 (paperback) 978 1 84877 042 3 (epub) 978 1 84877 045 4 (mobi)

Cate Cain

Emily Diamand

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July 13

the crimson shard

Eleven-year-old Jem Green works as a kitchen boy in the London household of a powerful duke. He doesn’t know who his father is and his life consists of neverending drudgery. But when the sinister Count Cazalon pays a visit to the duke, Jem’s world is turned upside down. The count is planning something terrible and Jem appears to be central to his wicked scheme. With the help of newfound friends – apprentice sorceress Ann, mind-speaking mute Ptolemy and his pet monkey Cleo, all prisoners of the count in his macabre mansion – Jem must find out why he is so important to Cazalon and stop the devastation the count is about to unleash.

Isis, the daughter of a charlatan psychic, can see ghosts – including that of her dead little sister, Angel. Gray is the son of a UFO-chasing conspiracy theorist. The two teenagers are forced together when their parents start dating. After a reluctant start, a friendship develops and Isis confesses her secret ability to Gray.

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When a mysterious old lantern and a box of painted slides of ghosts and demons come into Sunni and Blaise’s possession, they are drawn back to Blackhope Tower, where they discover that the lantern allows them to journey into the images portrayed in the painted slides. But danger awaits them at every turn, with evil alchemist Soranzo blackmailing Blaise and Sunni to reveal the secrets of the slides. Ensuing events rock Blackhope Tower to its core. Can Sunni and Blaise rid themselves of Soranzo’s dark powers once and for all? • • • •

272pp 198 x 129mm paperback matt lamination and spot UV on cover


978 1 84877 073 7 (paperback) 978 1 84877 087 4 (epub) 978 1 84877 088 1 (mobi) each title £6.99

“... an intelligent, captivating story...” – The Scotsman

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But when Isis’s mum is initiated into an elite psychic society, run by charismatic Philip Syndal, Isis discovers there are sinister intentions beneath Philip’s charm. She and Gray find themselves in grave danger and Isis is forced to use her considerable powers to save them both. 400pp 198 x 129mm paperback matt lamination and spot UV on cover


From the awardwinning author of Flood Child

last chance angel Alex Gutteridge available now

When Jess is knocked off her bicycle she finds herself at the gates of Heaven early – before her actual death-date. Striking a deal with Darren, an angel of death, she is allowed to return to earth in invisible form. But saying goodbye to friends and family is harder than Jess ever imagined, and when Darren offers Jess a last chance at life she is faced with an impossible dilemma. • • • •



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Welcome to the historic town of Wolfstone, where dark secrets lurk in the shadows and strange beasts stalk the land. Can teenagers Peter and Carys uncover the real truth behind the legend of the werewolf, and will they survive the Wolfstone Curse?

longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2013

VIII 978 1 84877 499 5 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 500 8 (paperback) 978 1 84877 502 2 (epub) 978 1 84877 501 5 (mobi) £6.99

Read on, if you dare… the wolfstone curse Justin Richards July 13

When Peter joins his archaeologist father in the strange village of Wolfstone, he has no idea what dark secrets the village and its manor house hold. From ancient standing stones, to the genetically engineered Wolfen SS soldiers, he uncovers the real truth of the werewolf myth in this action-packed adventure. The plot is interjected with ‘source documents’, letters and other ‘authentic’ material. • 432pp •198 x 129mm • paperback • super-matt lamination and spot UV on cover


“... thoughtful and

Controlled and manipulated. Confused and alone. A pawn in her parents’ dangerous game. . .

involving, written in the present, making the past immediate...” – The Sunday Times

sisters of the half blood: mary H.M. Castor October 13

Discover the untold story of Mary Tudor’s childhood and teenage years in the muchantipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed VIII. H. M. Castor will complete her tudor trilogy with Sisters of the Half Blood: Elizabeth in 2015. • • • •

400pp° 216 x 138mm hardback with jacket matt lamination and spot UV on jacket

978 1 84877 946 4 £10.99


Our fantastic fiction titles are also available as ebooks.

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the summer of their lives. Instead, Lucy Gosling discovers Harper, her best friend and lead singer in their band, shot dead in their Los Angeles swimming pool. How did it come to this?

available now... sweet legacy

arcadia burns

arcadia awakens

drummer girl

Tera Lynn Childs

Kai Meyer

978 1 84877 008 9 (hardback) £10.99

Bridget Tyler

September 13

The concluding book in this kick-ass trilogy. Sisters Gretchen, Grace and Greer face their toughest test as the mythological and the modern collide in a fastpaced urban fantasy adventure. • • • •

368pp° 198 x 129mm paperback matt lamination and foil on cover


paperback September 13

sweet venom 978 1 84877 932 7 (paperback) 978 1 84877 937 2 (epub) 978 1 84877 938 9 (mobi)

sweet shadows 978 1 84877 940 2 (paperback) 978 1 84877 955 6 (epub) 978 1 84877 956 3 (mobi) each title £6.99

“A breathtaking book, not unlike the Mortal Instruments.” – Niamh, aged 11

Rosa has fled from Sicily to New York to consider her future. There she encounters the American branch of the rival Carnevare family, also Panthera Arcadians. Injected with a serum that prevents her metamorphosis, Rosa is pursued by the Panthera in a deadly chase. She returns to Sicily and to Alessandro, head of the Carnevare clan, and her lover. Hunted by their enemies and manipulated by their allies, Rosa and Alessandro face corruption, secrets and mortal danger at every turn. Will it force them together or drive them apart? • • • •


978 1 84877 640 1 (hardback) £10.99



14+ Joelle Charbonneau August 13

Sixteen-year-old Cia Vale is honoured to be chosen for The Testing – a series of exams set by the United Commonwealth that selects the brightest young adults to become leaders of their warstricken world. But when candidates start disappearing and Cia witnesses unimaginable horrors done in the United Commonwealth’s name it becomes clear that these are no ordinary exams, and Cia is forced to realise the truth: this is no longer about winning, but surviving…

available now 978 1 84877 631 9 (paperback) 978 1 84877 638 8 (epub) 978 1 84877 639 5 (mobi)bi) £6.99

“Romeo and Juliet meets Twilight by way of The Godfather.” – Guardian

Lucy Gosling is the drummer for Crush, the rock band formed by five London schoolgirls and redhot winner of the UK’s biggest TV talent contest. But when the band lands in Hollywood, things are not as they seem. Lead singer Harper has just one thing on her mind – winning back her ex-boyfriend – and she’ll use any means at her disposal. As the band’s dreams spiral out of control, Lucy must decide whether she’s playing to Harper’s tune, or setting her own rhythm for the band... • • • •

368pp 198 x 129mm paperback embossing, matt lamination and spot UV on cover


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384pp 198 x 129mm paperback silver foil and gloss lamination on cover


“A chilling and devious dystopian thriller that all fans of The Hunger Games will simply devour. Joelle Charbonneau writes with guts and nerves but also great compassion and heart. Highly recommended.” – Jonathan Mayberry, New York Times best-selling author of Rot & Ruin and Flesh & Bone

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20|classics Templar is honoured to continue working with Britain’s best-loved children’s illustrators to create stunning classics. Just So Stories is a delightful addition to the Robert Ingpen Classics collection, whilst Hans Andersen Fairy Tales completes Michael Foreman’s lavish series of some of the world’s oldest and best-known stories.

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michael foreman illustrates

michael foreman illustrates

robert ingpen classics

hans andersen’s fairy tales

the arabian nights

just so stories

translated by Brian Alderson • illustrated by Michael Foreman

978 1 84877 906 8

Rudyard Kipling • illustrated by Robert Ingpen

michael foreman illustrates October 13

brothers grimm folk tales

September 13

978 1 84877 993 8

Michael Foreman’s magical illustrations make this collection of much-loved Andersen stories a visual feast that will delight children and adults alike. ‘The Princess and the Pea’, ‘The Snow Queen’ and ‘The Little Match Girl’ are among the tales included. • • • •

192pp 235 x 189mm hardback matt lamination, spot UV, gold foil and debossing on cover

each title £16.99

This sumptuous new edition brings together the complete and unabridged text (including the thirteenth story, ‘The Tabu Tale’) from master storyteller Rudyard Kipling. How did the whale get his throat? And how did the elephant’s insatiable curiosity earn him a trunk? Award-winning artist Robert Ingpen has interpreted and enriched these imaginative tales with over 70 stunning new illustrations.

978 1 84877 298 4 £16.99

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“Outstanding among the

978 1 84877 228 1 £16.99

ranks of Andersen editions in English.” – Times Educational Supplement

192pp 235 x 195mm hardback with jacket imitation cloth, debossing and foil on cover • foil on jacket

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Robert Ingpen won the prestigious IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Medal for a lasting contribution to children’s literature

“Robert Ingpen’s illustrations are breathtaking.” – The Sunday Times

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grahame baker-smith

This season we bring you MORE! More stunning picture book titles from some of our most wellknown and best-selling authors and illustrators. There’s more laughter from Jonny Duddle and Adam Stower, more magic from Angela McAllister and Grahame Baker-Smith, more charm from Emma Dodd, and more style from Owen Davey. Plus two classic stories are given the ‘Templar twist’ by illustrators Nahta Nój and Sophie Allsopp. With a Templar picture book, you always get more. Enjoy! – Mike Jolley, Art Director

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winter’s child

FArTHER won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal in 2011

Angela McAllister • illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith October 13

“Cleverly symbolic, underscoring immediately the conflict between reality and fantasy – a beautiful book…” – Books for Keeps on FArTHER

From Greenaway Medalwinner Grahame Baker-Smith and Red House Award-winner Angela McAllister comes this timeless fable of winter’s magic. When Tom wishes that winter would never end, he meets another boy who shares his love of snow and ice. But this new friend is Winter’s child, and while he stays with Tom the seasons cannot change.

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40pp 287 x 247mm hardback with jacket luminescent paper jacket with silver foil

978 1 84877 545 9 £12.99

FArTHER 978 1 84877 126 0 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 133 8 (paperback) £7.99

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owen davey

emma dodd

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Owen Davey won the Most Promising New Talent Award at Junior Magazine’s Design Awards in 2011

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Emma Dodd won Booktrust’s Early Years Award in 2010

everything...

me...

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when...

Emma Dodd

Emma Dodd

Emma Dodd

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What does Mother Koala love most about her cub? How long does Father Polar Bear’s love last? Everything... and Forever... both feature stunning illustrations embellished with foil.

In Me..., a little penguin gets lost in a huge world and discovers one big reason to feel important, whilst in When..., one little bear shares his dreams for the future with his adoring mother.

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24pp 200 x 200mm padded hardback matt lamination, spot UV and foil on cover • foil on every other spread

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Everybody is off to Prince Trunky’s ball – everybody except Cinderelephant. Luckily, the Furry Godmouse has a plan… but can Prince Trunky find the lady who fits the dainty (well – almost dainty) slipper? Dodd is on rip-roaring form with this hilarious retelling of a well-loved fairy tale.

everything... 978 1 84877 595 4

me... 978 1 84877 814 6

forever... 978 1 84877 977 8

when... 978 1 84877 825 2

978 1 84877 782 8 (hardback) £10.99

each title £7.99

each title £6.99

978 1 84877 796 5 (paperback) £6.99

cinderelephant laika the astronaut

knight night

Owen Davey

Owen Davey

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paperback July 13

Laika is a stray dog, chosen to be the first animal launched into orbit. When her rocket breaks down, everyone thinks she is lost. In this flight of imagination we discover a very different ending for the brave dog whose journey into space paved the way for humankind to follow.

Come on a bedtime quest with one little knight, as he battles crocodiles to brush his teeth and climbs the castle turret to get into bed. A perfect k-nightly read for a young adventurer.

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32pp 265 x 228mm hardback luminescent case with debossing

978 1 84877 878 8 £12.99

• 32pp • 265 x 228mm • paperback • matt lamination, spot UV varnish and die-cut hole on cover 978 1 84877 218 2 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 236 6 (paperback) £6.99

24pp 254 x 254mm paperback matt lamination and foil on cover • foil on every other spread

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32pp 300 x 254mm paperback matt lamination and glitter UV varnish on cover

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jonny duddle “... funny, superbly drawn... Children and adult co-readers will love the wit.“ – Telegraph on The Pirates Next Door

the pirates next door sound book Jonny Duddle October 13

Join pirate family the Jolley-Rogers as they move to Dull-on-Sea and get neighbourhood tongues wagging in Jonny Duddle’s award-winning tale. Sound buttons and page prompts mean even the youngest readers will love making a pirate cheer or a cannon fire!

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978 1 84877 219 9 (hardback with jacket) £10.99 978 1 84877 392 9 (paperback) £6.99

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The Pirates Next Door won the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize in 2012

The Pirates Next Door is longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013

978 1 84877 850 4 (paperback/audio) £7.99 978 1 84877 234 2 (sound book) £12.99

Head to page 37 to see Jonny Duddle’s The Pirate-Cruncher as an incredibly exciting enhanced ebook!

jonny duddle’s

jonny duddle’s

the king of space

pirates activity book

pirates colouring book

Jonny Duddle

Jonny Duddle

Jonny Duddle

available now

available now

Ahoy there briny rogues who love puzzles and games! Starring characters from Jonny Duddle’s massively popular pirate picture books and bursting with puzzles, games and over 80 stickers, this is the activity book for all budding buccaneers.

All hands on deck for this pirate-packed colouring book! Starring characters from Jonny Duddle’s pirate books, buccaneerartists can colour in, draw their own pictures and dot-to-dot, then pick from over 80 stickers to add that finishing touch.

• 20pp (including 4pp stickers) • 270 x 215mm • paperback • gloss lamination on cover • poster on reverse of cover • 80 stickers*†

• 20pp (including 4pp stickers) • 270 x 215mm • paperback • gloss lamination on cover • poster on reverse of cover • 80 stickers*†

978 1 84877 506 0 £3.99

978 1 84877 507 7 £3.99



Rex might seem to be an average boy, helping out on his parents’ moog farm and going to mini galactic citizen school, but in secret he’s making BIG plans... plans that will turn Rex into the KING of SPACE!

• 32pp + 2 x 6pp gatefold • 247 x 287mm • gloss lamination and gold foil on cover 978 1 84877 226 7 (hardback with jacket) £10.99 978 1 84877 227 4 (paperback) £6.99

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picture books | 29

nahta nój

adam stower the troll and the oliver Adam Stower September 13

Every day, Troll tries to eat Oliver. But catching an oliver is tricky. However hard he tries, Troll never quite manages it. Join in this slapstick fun as clever Oliver outwits Troll at every turn… or does he?

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40pp 265 x 228mm hardback matt lamination on cover die-cut hole on cover and 1 die-cut page • interiors on uncoated paper

This is Oliver...

978 1 84877 352 3 £10.99

the lion and the mouse Jenny Broom • illustrated by Nahta Nój August 13

One of Aesop’s best-loved fables gets a contemporary twist in this retelling with bright, graphic artwork. Ingenious die-cut holes enact the story with every turn of the page; release the mouse by lifting the lion’s paw and set the lion free by removing its net! • • • •

32pp 260 x 260mm hardback matt lamination and spot UV on cover • die-cut holes on cover and throughout interior

…and this is the troll that wants to eat him!

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Adam Stower’s Naughty Kitty is longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013

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Adam Stower won the Red House Children’s Book Award for Younger Children in 2010

978 1 84877 998 3 £10.99

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picture books | 31

britta teckentrup

up and down Britta Teckentrup September 13

Lift the flaps to follow Little Penguin on his journey to reach a friend. A beautiful book of opposites from Britta Teckentrup, filled with ups and downs.

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paperbacks Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and in paperback for the first time, discover two hilarious tales, each with a twist!

28pp 300 x 235mm hardback matt varnish on cover 10 lift-flaps*†

978 1 84877 504 6 £14.99

hans and matilda Yokococo paperback November 13

There was once a little cat called Matilda and a little cat called Hans. They were SO different! Matilda is very good and Hans is very naughty – he’s noisy, squirts his

water pistol and daubs graffiti. But one day he goes a little bit too far… Can Matilda put things right? A fun, comical tale of naughty and nice. • • • •

32pp 240 x 240mm paperback matt lamination and spot UV varnish on cover

978 1 84877 213 7 (hardback) £10.99

jack and the baked beanstalk Colin Stimpson

978 1 84877 231 1 (paperback) £6.99

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longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013

paperback November 13

Jack and his mum run a little burger café that’s almost broke, so when he

spends their last pennies on a can of baked beans, his mum throws them out... starting a GIANT adventure! Discover what happens when money becomes more precious than happiness in this modern fairy tale. • • • •


978 1 84877 215 1 (hardback) £12.99 978 1 84877 237 3 (paperback) £6.99

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longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013

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picture books | 33

paperbacks

Discover prestigious picture books in paperback for the first time, including works by Carol Ann Duffy, Michael Foreman and Graham Oakley.

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Michael Foreman has won the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal twice

the general

the princess’ blankets

alex and lulu

Janet Charters • illustrated by Michael Foreman

Carol Ann Duffy • illustrated by Catherine Hyde

two of a kind


paperback October 13

paperback November 13

A glorious restoration of award-winning illustrator Michael Foreman’s first picture book from the early 1960s, telling the humorous tale of a general who falls off his horse and discovers the beauty of nature.

Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy tells a powerful new fairy tale of a princess who cannot get warm, no matter what is done for her. Then one day a musician wanders into the land, and her heart melts with warmth and love. This brooding story is illustrated by a series of dramatic paintings by artist Catherine Hyde.

Meet best friends Alex and Lulu. Everyone says how different they are, but they always have fun together. Alex loves doing noisy, exciting things, whereas Lulu likes watching and painting. Now Alex is worried that they might be too different... that they might be opposites!

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48pp 265 x 228mm paperback matt lamination and gold foil on cover


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40pp 314 x 247mm paperback gold foil and spot UV on cover

978 1 84011 201 6 (hardback with jacket) £14.99

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Lorena Siminovich

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the tin forest Helen Ward • illustrated by Wayne Anderson paperback November 13

40pp 254 x 219mm paperback spot UV varnish on cover

978 1 84877 439 3 (hardback) £10.99

the church mice

978 1 84877 910 5 (paperback) £6.99

Graham Oakley

the church mice at christmas paperback November 13

978 1 84011 173 6 (signed limited edition slipcase) £25.00

Head to page 12 to discover Michael Foreman’s upcoming fiction title The Amazing Tale of Ali Pasha

978 1 84011 339 6 (deluxe paperback) £12.99 978 1 84877 161 1 (paperback) £6.99

40pp 219 x 254mm paperback matt lamination on cover

The church mice don’t have enough money to pay for a Christmas party, so Humphrey and Arthur dress up as Father Christmas to cheer everyone up. But a sprinkling of festive luck is heading their way and

they might be able to have their party after all...

the church mice

• • • •

Graham Oakley

40pp 219 x 254mm paperback matt lamination and silver foil on cover


the church mice in action paperback November 13

In a bid to save the leaky vestry roof, the church mice decide to raise some money by entering Sampson into a cat show. But as readers know, the best laid schemes of mice and thingummies often end in a mess!

In a forest filled with rubbish lives an old man who dreams of a better place. With ingenuity and hard work he transforms the landscape. Told with spare poetic text, this is a wonderfully modern fable in which the storyteller’s voice rings clear and true. • • • •

32pp 287 x 247mm paperback matt lamination on cover

978 1 84877 667 8 (paperback) £6.99 978 1 84011 743 1 (paperback/audio) £7.99

“There was once a wide, windswept place, near nowhere and close to forgotten that was filled with all the things that no one wanted...”

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34|brubaker, ford & friends available now...

i spy

pets... Edward Gibbs August 13

Smooth or fluffy – there are so many pets to spot in this fun take on the ‘I Spy’ game. Look through the spyhole and use the texture word clues to guess; then turn the page to reveal the animal. Watch as toddlers quickly become engaged – learning what animals eat along the way.

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32pp 274 x 232mm hardback matt lamination on cover die-cut holes in front and back of case and throughout

978 1 84877 230 4 £10.99

i spy

on the farm... Edward Gibbs paperback July 13

Explore the farmyard and all of its colours in Edward Gibbs’ popular title, now available in paperback. With bold, dramatic illustrations and noisy animal clues, the reader must peep through the die-cut holes to guess which farm animal will be revealed.

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32pp 274 x 232mm paperback matt lamination on cover die-cut holes in front and back of case and throughout

978 1 84877 206 9 (hardback) £10.99

i spy

under the sea... 978 1 84877 209 0 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 731 6 (paperback) £6.99

little bee

that dog!

turtle and me

Edward Gibbs

Edward Gibbs

Nanette Newman • illustrated by Flora Daneman

Robie H. Harris • illustrated by Tor Freeman

moon dreams

paperback August 13

paperback August 13 paperback available now

paperback available now

paperback December 13

All the animals want to eat the little acorn, but the acorn tells them to wait. What they don’t know is that by leaving the acorn to grow, it will become a huge oak tree with enough acorns for everyone.

The chase is on! Follow Little Bee as he flees from the hungry frog, who in turn flees from the scary snake and so on. The surprise ending brings you back to the beginning, with a hunter fleeing from Little Bee!

Actress and writer Nanette Newman has written this touchingly beautiful book that will help young readers to deal with bereavement. Ben adores his pet dog, Barney. It doesn’t matter what anybody else says about “that dog” – Ben knows he is wonderful! One day Barney dies and Ben is left heartbroken. When a lost puppy turns up in need of a good, loving home, can Ben learn to love again?

A charming tale about the adventures a little boy has with his cuddly toy turtle. Turtle gets covered in spaghetti, chewed by a puppy and ripped in a tug of war. Despite all this the boy still loves him, but will this love last forever?

To a monkey, the crescent moon looks like a delicious banana; to the mice, the half-moon looks like cheese. Only the child knows that the moon is the Moon and that it is time to go to sleep... With clever die-cut holes on every spread, watch the moon change shape.

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978 1 84877 479 7 (hardback with jacket) £10.99

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32pp 215 x 275mm paperback matt lamination and spot UV varnish on cover • gatefold on penultimate spread*

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32pp 215 x 275mm paperback matt lamination and spot UV varnish on cover • gatefold on final spread*

i spy

with my little eye... 978 1 84877 235 9 (paperback) £6.99

the acorn


978 1 84877 010 2 (hardback) £10.99

978 1 84877 040 9 (hardback) £10.99

978 1 84877 909 9 (paperback) £6.99

978 1 84877 879 5 (paperback) £6.99

978 1 84877 270 0 (board book) £6.99

978 1 84877 269 4 (board book) £6.99

40pp 230 x 270mm paperback gloss lamination on cover


• • • •


978 1 84877 665 4 (paperback) £6.99

Gleb Toropov

• • • •

24pp 265 x 228mm paperback gloss lamination and die-cut hole on cover • die-cut holes throughout 978 1 84877 288 5 (hardback) £10.99 978 1 84877 162 8 (paperback) £6.99 * please see page 55 for safety notices

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ebooks | 37

ebooks Templar Publishing is excited to announce that best-selling picture books Man on the Moon and The PirateCruncher are now available from digital bookshops as enhanced ebooks.

the pirate-cruncher Jonny Duddle

One dark and stormy night, a salty old sea dog tells the tale of a mysterious island bursting with pirate booty! Captain Purplebeard and his crew have already set sail by the time the dastardly cove mentions the hideous Pirate-Cruncher who guards the gold…

Beautifully reproduced for the iPad, each book has gentle animation designed to increase the child’s enjoyment of certain aspects of the story, whilst reinforcing the wonderful and unique reading experience that picture books offer.

The enhanced ebook edition of this beloved picture book (of which over 100,000 copies have sold in the UK) includes text highlighting so children can follow Jonny Duddle’s narration of the text.

Look out for further digital editions of our picture books in upcoming months, as Templar continues to explore this exciting new medium.

man on the moon Simon Bartram

Spend a day with Bob as he goes about his work on the moon, and patiently explains to tourists that aliens really don’t exist… Overall winner of the 2004 Blue Peter Book Award, voted for by viewers of the programme, highly commended for the 2003 V&A Illustration Award and shortlisted for the 2004 Kate Greenaway Medal, this iconic picture book has sold over 160,000 copies worldwide.

Fans new and old will love this enhanced edition, which includes an audio narration by the author himself linked to text highlighting, so that readers can follow what they hear on-screen. Engaging animation includes Bob cycling to his rocket and performing acrobatics across the moon. Children can also discover aliens lurking in the background by touching the gold stars (not that Bob notices, of course). A fun musical soundtrack completes the Man on the Moon ebook experience. 978 1 84877 751 4

In addition, thought and speech bubbles appear as Jonny reads them, creating a great read-along ebook that is sure to be a hit. Fun animations add even more life to Jonny Duddle’s fantastic illustrations. See the fiddler playing his fiddle, hear the parrot squawk and, out of the corner of your eye, witness a rather sinister tentacle moving in the background of every spread. 978 1 84877 851 1

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38|novelty books 2+

2+

years

years

It is with great pride that I am introducing Templar's novelty section. Continuing our legacy of innovative products, we are collaborating with talents new to Templar as well as faithful favourites. From puppets, models and lift-flaps that engage through to illustrations, pop-ups and sounds which excite, these pages contain a cornucopia of books designed to bring a sparkle to the eye of anyone who discovers them. Produced with our trademark passion and creativity, Templar’s new array of memorable novelty titles is sure to keep kids (including the grown-up ones!) entranced for hours.

H cuddly koala Emma Goldhawk • illustrated by Jonathan Lambert September 13

– Jenny Hilborne, Designer and Paper Engineer

The creator of UK best-seller Calm Down, Boris!, award-winning author, artist and all-round crafty inventor Sam Lloyd, brings us her new friend Nurse Mousey. In the first book of this fresh novelty series, children will love to help Nurse Mousey as she goes about her day. A great way to make the world of hospitals, doctors and nurses a fun place to visit.

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over 210,000 books in puppet book series sold in the UK

Meet Cuddly Koala, the sixth lovable character in our best-selling puppet series, who lives up in the trees with his friends, Snake, Tree-frog, Owl and Parrot. Help feed him some leaves, wave hello and, most importantly, give him a big cuddle before nap time. • • • •

10pp 260 x 260mm cased board book matt lamination and spot UV on cover • die-cut hole throughout reveals koala puppet • belly-band wrapped around puppet*+

“This is great fun! A super way to encourage discussion and interaction, whoever

Sam Lloyd has won the Richard and Judy Best Book for Children Award and the Sheffield Baby Book Award

nurse mousey and the happy hospital

nurse mousey Sam Lloyd September 13

Nurse Mousey has a very special job – she works at Happy Hospital, making sure all the poorly animals get better. Can you help her get ready, then save the day when Cheeky Monkey falls over? Kids will love moving Nurse Mousey around this action-packed first title in Sam Lloyd’s new series. • • • • •

16pp 254 x 254mm hardback gloss lamination on cover cover with flocked character attached by ribbon • die-cut slots throughout*+

is puppetmaster.“ 978 1 84877 795 8 £12.99

– parentsintouch.co.uk

978 1 84877 329 5 £12.99 *+ please see page 55 for safety notices

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novelty books | 41

novelty fiction 4+ years

5+ years

the secret fairy travel guide

story town

Libby Hamilton • illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff and Faye Simms

Jenny Broom • illustrated by Tim Martyn

September 13

3+

My gold coins have gone missing!

years

October 13

A tiny fairy book found by a little boy in his garden is reproduced here at human size. This unique travel guide gives humans a glimpse into the world of fairy holidays, where Big People Land is an exotic getaway for adventurous sprites. But above all else, fairy visitors must make sure they are not seen!

how to find a fairy tale Libby Hamilton • illustrated by Tomislav Tomi´c October 13

Explore the world of your favourite fairy tales, from Cinderella and the Gingerbread Man to troublesome folk like the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch! Featuring lift-the-flap maps, miniature storybooks and fairytale secrets hidden throughout, this novelty-packed guide is a feast of words and pictures for children to delve into again and again. 22pp 230 x 270mm hardback matt lamination and gold foil on cover • card novelty elements throughout*

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22pp 270 x 230mm hardback matt lamination and gold foil on cover • card novelty elements throughout* 978 1 84877 978 5 £14.99

Discover all of your favourite characters from classic stories, myths, legends and fairy tales on every page of this lavishly illustrated book. Explore castles, dark woods, dingy dungeons and more by lifting the flaps to reveal surprises on every page. • • • • •

18pp 335 x 235mm hardback gloss lamination on cover lift-flaps throughout*

We cannot find our croquet balls.

978 1 84877 788 0 £12.99

Who’s go my ladde


• • • •

978 1 84877 741 5 £14.99

Toto! Where have you gone?

Where is my red rose?

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novelty books | 43

novelty fiction

maurice pledger board books 4+

3+

years

years

fish food Andy Mansfield • illustrated by Henning Löhlein available now

One little sea worm is writhing around when… SNAP! He becomes fish food. But what about the little fish who swallows him? Andy Mansfield’s innovative die-cut, pop-up pages tell an often surprising, always hilarious tale of a fishy food chain. 14pp 327 x 175mm hardback matt lamination and spot UV on cover • interiors feature 3 pop-ups and die-cut holes throughout*†

make your own model

make your own model

my town

my zoo

Ellen Giggenbach

Ellen Giggenbach

available now

available now

Stage your own town tales! Paper craft artist Ellen Giggenbach has created a whole colourful metropolis inside a single book – pull out the cover to form the town map, then populate it with over 40 shops, people and vehicle models. Also included is a guide to making the models and playing storytelling games.

Be head keeper and storyteller at your very own zoo! Paper craft artist Ellen Giggenbach has squashed a whole colourful menagerie into a single book – pull out the cover to form the zoo plan, then populate it with over 40 animal, people, building and vehicle models. Also includes a guide to making the models and playing storytelling games.

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10pp gatefold + 12pp gatefold 293 x 253mm hardback gloss lamination on cover die-cut gatefolds contain over 40 press-out models • removable cover becomes playboard for models* 978 1 84877 307 3 £12.99 inc. VAT

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10pp gatefold + 12pp gatefold 293 x 253mm hardback gloss lamination on cover die-cut gatefolds contain over 40 press-out models • removable cover becomes playboard for models*

2+ years

Incredible natural history illustration combines with lovable characters and gentle storytelling in this series from the incomparable Maurice Pledger. oscar otter and the goldfish

ozzy owl finds a friend

Maurice Pledger

Maurice Pledger

available now

available now

Oscar Otter has always wanted to meet a goldfish, so when he spots one flashing past, he’s determined to say hello. But it seems goldfish are so speedy they’re impossible to follow! Lift the flaps to meet a host of animal friends who help him in his quest.

Ozzy loves to have fun, but he doesn’t have any other owls to play with. As he sets off to find some, lift the flaps to discover that friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Soon Ozzy’s surrounded by animal playmates of many kinds.

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16pp + 2pp gatefold 180 x 228mm board book gloss UV varnish and fluffy texture on cover • 4 kiss-cut flaps and 1 gatefold*+ 978 1 84877 355 4 £6.99

Head to page 49 to discover another great animal book by Maurice Pledger!

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16pp + 2pp gatefold 180 x 228mm board book gloss UV varnish and fluffy texture on cover • 4 kiss-cut flaps and 1 gatefold*+ 978 1 84877 354 7 £6.99

978 1 84877 809 2 £12.99 inc. VAT

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978 1 84877 981 5 £10.99

*†+ please see page 55 for safety notices

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44 | novelty books

christmas novelties -

3+ years

mr grizzly’s christmas Libby Hamilton • illustrated by Maggie Kneen October 13

Everyone loves getting ready for Christmas in Bear Town, everyone except for one grumpy bear… Mr Grizzly owns the town bookshop and he can’t stand giggly, sticky bear cubs. However, this year one little bear cub and a

2+ years

special book might just help him find his festive cheer in this story inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol.

are you ready for christmas?

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This stylish pop-up book presents Helen Lang’s decorative artwork in a festive setting. A reindeer looks forward to the Christmas ball, but is sad not to be able to help out with the preparations – that is, until a stunning circular pop-up on the

18pp 210 x 210mm hardback gloss lamination and red foil on cover*†

978 1 84877 510 7 £9.99

Jenny Broom • illustrated by Helen Lang October 13

final spread reveals his unique contribution to the party…

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18pp 190 x 190mm hardback matt lamination and silver foil on cover • 3 pop-ups and 1 oversized pop-up • foil on every other spread*+ 978 1 84877 903 7 £9.99

*†+ please see page 55 for safety notices

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46 | novelty books

pop-up stories

classic fairytale pop-up book with sounds 3+ years

Our ever-popular pop-up stories are back with two new titles for the festive season. The series has sold over 260,000 copies so far worldwide.

pop-up stories

pop-up stories

the great elf escapade Jenny Broom • illustrated by Lucy Barnard October 13

When one of Santa’s elves stows away in his sleigh on Christmas Eve, little does the elf imagine how his evening will unfold...

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18pp 240 x 240mm hardback gloss lamination on cover 7 pop-ups*†

978 1 84877 158 1 £7.99

santa’s new suit Jenny Broom • illustrated by Clare Caddy October 13

When Santa pulls out his suit, he’s horrified to discover stains and rips. He tries on an elf ’s suit and Snowman’s hat and scarf, but nothing seems to fit. Thankfully Mrs Claus has a surprise...

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18pp 240 x 240mm hardback gloss lamination on cover 7 pop-ups*†

978 1 84877 740 8 £7.99

4+ years

a classic fairytale pop-up book with sounds

snow white Katie Cotton • illustrated by Richard Johnson October 13


This timeless tale of a girl with skin as white as snow, hair as black as ebony and lips as red as blood is brought to life with four different sounds and pop-up scenes. Hear the evil stepmother cackle with laughter or the dwarves whistle as they work, and watch the magic mirror and the dwarves’ mine rise from the pages.

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14pp 300 x 254mm hardback gloss lamination and foil on cover • 4 pop-ups and 4 sounds*† 978 1 84877 958 7 £14.99

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embossed books

At Templar we are renowned for delivering non-fiction in a fresh and innovative way, and this year we promise to serve up a whole feast of books to massage young readers’ brains! Follow the sounds of the seashore in our latest Sounds of the Wild title from Maurice Pledger, go on a pop-up journey of survival in How Animals Live, and look out for our calculating Marvellous Maths book – guaranteed to inspire a whole new generation of number crunchers!

the steadfast tin soldier retold by Katie Cotton • illustrated by Sophie Allsopp October 13

In this tragic but beautiful story, a brave tin soldier faces a perilous journey because of the anger of a jealous jack-in-the-box. Only the soldier’s love for a beautiful ballerina can sustain him. Gorgeous, nostalgic illustrations from Sophie Allsopp make this a wonderful gift for any child’s nursery.

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24pp 300 x 300mm hardback matt lamination and debossing on cover • embossing throughout interiors 978 1 84877 511 4 £12.99

– Hannah Pang, Editor

6+ years

sounds of the wild

seashore

H 4+ years

over 6 million Maurice Pledger books have been sold worldwide

Head to page 43 to discover more animal books from Maurice Pledger!

Valerie Davies • illustrated by Maurice Pledger October 13

Immerse yourself in the delights of the seashore with intricate pop-ups and sounds. Hear a scarlet ibis on a tropical beach,

the roar of a polar bear in the Arctic and a seal basking beneath the cliffs. Also features a northern hemisphere rock pool and a mangrove swamp. Information pages follow each pop-up.

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18pp 220 x 280mm hardback gloss lamination on cover 5 pop-ups and 5 multilayered sounds*†

978 1 84877 513 8 £14.99


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50 | non-fiction

how it works

novelty non-fiction 7+ years

Award-winning team Christiane Dorion and Beverley Young join forces again to bring us the fourth beautiful book in this highly acclaimed series, helping inspire a curiosity about the world around us in young readers. How the World Works won the prestigious Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize in 2011, voted for by readers all over the country.

available now...

7+ years

Making maths irresistibly fun, this book is guaranteed to get kids fired up about all things numerical.

marvellous maths

everyday life. A world of mathematical merriment awaits!

Jonathan Litton • illustrated by Thomas Flintham August 13

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Why are four-leaf clovers so rare? How big is infinity? And why do mathematicians think a coffee mug and a doughnut are the same shape? With pop-ups, spinners, booklets, flaps and even a wrecking ball, this book explains how maths is at the heart of

18pp 226 x 242mm hardback gloss lamination on cover novelties include flaps, pulltabs and a spinner*

978 1 84877 302 8 £14.99


how it works series

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how animals live

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Learn to detect and reject dodgy data!

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95% of news is made up!

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won the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize in 2011

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978 1 84877 195 6 £14.99

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(infinity)

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978 1 84877 721 7 £14.99

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how we make stuff

978 1 84877 189 5 £14.99

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how the world works

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978 1 84877 739 2 £14.99

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18pp 254 x 275mm hardback matt lamination and spot UV on cover • novelties include pop-ups, booklets and pull-tabs*

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how it works series

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how it works series

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How do polar bears survive in the cold? And if sloths are so slow, why don’t they all get eaten? Find out in this guide to amazing animals and their habitats – you’ll see the natural world in a whole new light!

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52|index VIII

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A Acorn, The Alderson, Brian Alex and Lulu series

35 21 32 Two of a Kind Allsopp, Sophie 48 Amazing Tale of Ali Pasha, The 12–13 Andersen, Hans 21 Anderson, Wayne 33 Arabian Nights, The 21 Arcadia Awakens 18 Arcadia Burns 18 Are You Ready for Christmas? 45

B Baker-Smith, Grahame 22–23 Barnard, Lucy 46 Bartram, Simon 36 Bitskoff, Aleksei 40 Blackhope Enigma, The 14 Blecha, Aaron 9 Blythe, Gary 4 Broom, Jenny 28, 41, 45, 46 Brothers Grimm 21 Brothers Grimm Folk Tales 21 Brubaker, Ford & Friends 34–35

C Caddy, Clare 46 Cain, Cate 14 Carrel, Douglas 4, 6 Castor, H.M. 17 Chambers, Mark 9 Charbonneau, Joelle 19 Charters, Janet 32 Childs, Tera Lynn 18 Church Mice series, The 33 Church Mice at Christmas, The Church Mice in Action, The Cinderelephant 25 Classic Fairytale Pop-up Book with Sounds series 47 Snow White Corrie, Alice 7 Cotton, Katie 48 Crimson Shard, The 14 Crown of Dreams 11 Cuddly Koala 38

D Daneman, Flora 35 Davey, Owen 24 Davies, Jo Anne 7 Davies, Valerie 49 Diamand, Emily 15 Dinosaurology™ 4–5 Dodd, Emma 25 Dorion, Christiane 50 Dragonology™ Anniversary Edition 6 Dragon Diary, The 6 Dragon Prophecy, The 6

Dragonology™ Chronicles, The 6 Dragon Diary, The Dragon Prophecy, The Dragon’s Apprentice, The Dragon’s Eye, The Dragon’s Apprentice, The 6 Dragon’s Eye, The 6 Drummer Girl 19 Duddle, Jonny 26–27, 37 Duffy, Carol Ann 32

E Ebooks Everything…

36–37 25

34 I Spy on the Farm... I Spy Pets... I Spy Under the Sea... I Spy With My Little Eye...

N

Jack and the Baked Beanstalk 31 Jade Boy, The 14 Johnson, Richard 47 Jonny Duddle’s series 26 Pirates Activity Book Pirates Colouring Book Just So Stories 21

O

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Nój, Nahta 28 Newman, Nanette 35 Nurse Mousey and the Happy Hospital series 39 Nurse Mousey

J Oakley, Graham Ocean, Davy Ology World Oscar Otter and the Goldfish Ozzy Owl Finds a Friend

33 9 4–6 43 43

P F

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Fairythorn Tales series 10 Fleur and the Sunset Chorus Honeysuckle and the Bees Posy and the Trouble with Draglings Rose and the Friendship Wish Faraway, Lara 10 FArTHER 22 Fish Food 42 Flavin, Teresa 14 Fleur and the Sunset Chorus 10 Flintham, Thomas 51 Foreman, Michael 12–13, 21, 32 Forever… 25 Foxy: Rivalry at Summer Camp 11 Freeman, Tor 35

King of Space, The Kipling, Rudyard Kneen, Maggie Knight Night

G General, The Gibbs, Edward Giggenbach, Ellen Goldhawk, Emma Grail of Stars Great Elf Escapade, The Gutteridge, Alex

32 34–35 42 38 29 46 15

H Hamilton, Libby Hans and Matilda Hans Andersen Fairy Tales Harris, Nick Harris, Robie H. Harry Hammer series

40, 44, 47 31 21 6 35 9 Lone Shark Shark Alert Shark School Shark Star Honeysuckle and the Bees 10 How It Works series 50 How Animals Live How the Weather Works How the World Works How We Make Stuff How to Find a Fairy Tale 40 Hyde, Catherine 32

I Ingpen, Robert

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L Laika the Astronaut 24 Lambert, Jonathan 38 Lance of Truth 11 Lang, Helen 45 Last Chance Angel 15 Lion and the Mouse, The 28 Little Bee 35 Little Grey Rabbit 7 Little Grey Rabbit’s Snowy Day Little Grey Rabbit’s Story Treasury Litton, Jonathan 51 Lloyd, Sam 39 Löhlein, Henning 42 Lone Shark 9 Lowe, Dave 9

M McAllister, Angela 22–23 McCafferty, Jan 10 Make Your Own Model series 42 My Town My Zoo Man on the Moon (ebook) 36 Marvellous Maths 51 Meyer, Kai 18 Mansfield, Andy 42 Martyn, Tim 41 Me… 25 Michael Foreman Illustrates series 21 Arabian Nights, The Brothers Grimm Folk Tales Hans Andersen Fairy Tales Moon Dreams 35 Moonlight: Star of the Show 11 Mr Grizzly’s Christmas 44 My Hamster is a Genius 9 My Hamster is a Spy 9 My Hamster is an Astronaut 9 My Town 42 My Zoo 42

Palin, Nicki 4 Pendragon Legacy series 11 Crown of Dreams Grail of Stars Lance of Truth Sword of Light Phantom: One Last Chance 11 Pirate-Cruncher, The (ebook) 37 Pirates Activity Book 26 Pirates Colouring Book 26 Pirates Next Door Sound Book, The 26 Pledger, Maurice 43, 49 Pony Detectives series, The 11 Foxy: Rivalry at Summer Camp Moonlight: Star of the Show Phantom: One Last Chance Puzzle: The Runaway Pony Scout and the Mystery of the Marsh Ponies Stormchaser and the Silver Mist Pop-up Stories series 46 Great Elf Escapade, The Santa’s New Suit Posy and the Trouble with Draglings 10 Princess’ Blankets, The 32 Puzzle: The Runaway Pony 11

R Rapley, Belinda 11 Richards, Justin 16 Rimes, Raleigh 4 Robert Ingpen Classics series 21 Just So Stories Roberts, Katherine 11 Rose and the Friendship Wish 10

S Santa’s New Suit 46 Scout and the Mystery of the Marsh Ponies 11 Seashore 49 Secret Fairy Travel Guide, The 40 Shadow Lantern, The 14 Shark Alert 9 Shark School 9 Shark Star 9 Simms, Faye 40

Siminovich, Lorena 32 Sisters of the Half Blood: Mary 17 Sounds of the Wild series 49 Seashore Snow White 47 Steadfast Tin Soldier, The 48 Steer, Dugald A. 6 Stimpson, Colin 31 Stinky and Jinks series 9 My Hamster is a Genius My Hamster is a Spy My Hamster is an Astronaut Stormchaser and the Silver Mist 11 Story Town 41 Stower, Adam 29 Sweet Legacy 18 Sweet Shadows 18 Sweet Venom 18 Sword of Light 11

T Teckentrup, Britta Tempest, Margaret Testing, The That Dog! Tin Forest, The Tomi´c, Tomislav Toropov, Gleb Troll and the Oliver, The Turtle and Me Two of a Kind Tyler, Bridget

30 7 19 35 33 40 35 29 35 32 19

U Up and Down Uttley, Alison

30 7

V VIII

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W Ward, Helen Ways to See a Ghost When… Winter’s Child Wolfstone Curse, The Wyatt, David

4, 33 15 25 22–23 16 4

Y Yokococo Young, Beverley

31 50

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