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CHILDREN’SRIGHTSGUIDE

L O N D O N BOOK FAIR

2021

Contents

Some Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Hello Numbers! What Can You Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4If You Go with Your Goat to Vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Adventures with Zap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Paint This Book! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7The Planets Are Very, Very, Very Far Away . . . . . . . . . . .8

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Some DaysA Tale of Love, Ice Cream, and My Mom’s Chronic IllnessJULIE A. STAMMILLUSTRATED BY CHAMISA KELLOGG

Follow Wyatt and his mom, Rosie, as they embark on heartwarming adventures in this gentle tale about having a parent with a chronic illness

Even though Wyatt’s mom, Rosie, has multiple

sclerosis and doesn’t always feel her best, nothing

stops them from having the most exciting

adventures. Some days, when Rosie is tired, she

and Wyatt build a special fort in the living room just

for two.Some days, they cast spells on Wyatt’s toys

with Rosie’s magical walking stick—or even head

into town for the big “funraiser!”

Warm and uplifting, Some Days gently introduces

young readers to the concept of having a loved one

with a chronic illness. Although some days are fast,

and some are slow, each day is still an adventure

filled with love, excitement, and fun—not to

mention ice cream.

“I absolutely love this resource for families, and the courage [Stamm has] had to share this story.” —MONTEL WILLIAMS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND FORMER HOST OF THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW

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September 2021Hardcover with Dust Jacket32 pp. | $17.95 USColor illustrations throughoutFull manuscript available March 30, 2021

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JULIE A. STAMM was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie has made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling the disease, giving her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the globe. She lives with her partner, son, and two pups in Brooklyn.

CHAMISA KELLOGG s an illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She has made work for children’s books, brands, games, and animation. Chamisa enjoys creating art that celebrates compassion, hope and connection. In her free time, she bakes bread, wanders in the Oregon woods, and pokes around her garden. See more of Chamisa’s work at chamisakellogg.com.




Some DaysA Tale of Love, Ice Cream, and My Mom’s Chronic IllnessJULIE A. STAMMILLUSTRATED BY CHAMISA KELLOGG

Follow Wyatt and his mom, Rosie, as they embark on heartwarming adventures in this gentle tale about having a parent with a chronic illness

Even though Wyatt’s mom, Rosie, has multiple

sclerosis and doesn’t always feel her best, nothing

stops them from having the most exciting

adventures. Some days, when Rosie is tired, she

and Wyatt build a special fort in the living room just

for two.Some days, they cast spells on Wyatt’s toys

with Rosie’s magical walking stick—or even head

into town for the big “funraiser!”

Warm and uplifting, Some Days gently introduces

young readers to the concept of having a loved one

with a chronic illness. Although some days are fast,

and some are slow, each day is still an adventure

filled with love, excitement, and fun—not to

mention ice cream.

“I absolutely love this resource for families, and the courage [Stamm has] had to share this story.” —MONTEL WILLIAMS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND FORMER HOST OF THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW

TERRITORY World

September 2021Hardcover with Dust Jacket32 pp. | $17.95 USColor illustrations throughoutFull manuscript available March 30, 2021


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JULIE A. STAMM was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2007. Following her diagnosis, Julie has made it her mission to educate, advocate, and support others battling the disease, giving her the opportunity to work with physicians, patients, and foundations across the globe. She lives with her partner, son, and two pups in Brooklyn.

CHAMISA KELLOGG s an illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She has made work for children’s books, brands, games, and animation. Chamisa enjoys creating art that celebrates compassion, hope and connection. In her free time, she bakes bread, wanders in the Oregon woods, and pokes around her garden. See more of Chamisa’s work at chamisakellogg.com.


If You Go with Your Goat to VoteJAN ZAUZMERILLUSTRATED BY ANDREW ROBERTS

An eclectic menagerie of animals (and their adorable babies) visit the polls and vote—showing young readers what to expect on Election Day!

If you are a kid and you go with your goat to vote

. . . you may chew over the sample ballot.

If you are a bunny and you go with your rabbit

to vote . . . you may hop to the polling place on

Election Day.

If you are a hatchling and you go with your turtle to

vote . . . you may come out of your shell at the sign-

in desk.

If you are a porcupette and you go with your

porcupine to vote . . . you may be on pins and

needles as the results come in.

These adorable animal pairs, along with bears,

geese, octopi, and more, introduce young readers to

the voting process—and encourage civically minded

parents to bring their kids along on Election Day!

TERRITORY World

August 2020Paper Over Boards32 pp. | $16.95 US30 color illustrationsSample spreads availableFinished copies available now

JAN ZAUZMER makes her children’s book debut with If You Go with Your Goat to Vote. A graduate of Princeton University and Stanford Law School, Jan has published plucky civic opinion pieces in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal among others. Jan’s three children flocked with her to the polls every Election Day in the family’s hometown near Philadelphia, PA.

ANDREW ROBERTS is an illustrator and animator based in Brooklyn, NY, and Portland, OR. Working in a variety of styles, Andrew uses humor and whimsy to create striking images, infographics, and animations.

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Hello Numbers! What Can You Do?An Adventure Beyond CountingEDMUND HARRISS AND HOUSTON HUGHESILLUSTRATED BY BRIAN REA

The numbers zero through five come to life in Seussian rhyme, planting the seeds of important math concepts (beyond counting) in young minds

In the emptiest space, on the blankest of page, There exists so much nothing that it needs a name! Like Zip, Zero, Zilch, or Diddly-Squat, Null or Nil or Nada or Naught.

Can you think of nothing? Can you calm your brain? Till it’s still like a canvas just waiting for paint? Just the sound of your breath and the beat of your heart? This is the way that counting should start.

So begins this rhyming journey through the first five counting numbers (plus all-important Zero)! Playfully personified, each number plants the seeds of a deeper math concept it brings into play. Two creates the potential for symmetry. Four takes us from building shapes in two dimensions—to three.

This is the perfect math adventure for early-grade readers who already know how to count. Plus, littler ones will likely say (or shout) each new number as the catchy text introduces it by name!

TERRITORY World

September 2020Hardcover32 pp. | $17.95 US30 color illustrationsFinished copies available now

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EDMUND HARRISS is a mathematical artist and clinical assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Arkansas.

HOUSTON HUGHES was introduced to poetry slam at Hendrix College in 2006, and by 2010 had made the finals stage at the Individual World Poetry Slam.

BRIAN REA produces drawings and paintings for books, magazines, murals, fashion, and film projects around the world. He illustrates the long-running New York Times column “Modern Love.”


If You Go with Your Goat to VoteJAN ZAUZMERILLUSTRATED BY ANDREW ROBERTS

An eclectic menagerie of animals (and their adorable babies) visit the polls and vote—showing young readers what to expect on Election Day!

If you are a kid and you go with your goat to vote

. . . you may chew over the sample ballot.

If you are a bunny and you go with your rabbit

to vote . . . you may hop to the polling place on

Election Day.

If you are a hatchling and you go with your turtle to

vote . . . you may come out of your shell at the sign-

in desk.

If you are a porcupette and you go with your

porcupine to vote . . . you may be on pins and

needles as the results come in.

These adorable animal pairs, along with bears,

geese, octopi, and more, introduce young readers to

the voting process—and encourage civically minded

parents to bring their kids along on Election Day!

TERRITORY World

August 2020Paper Over Boards32 pp. | $16.95 US30 color illustrationsSample spreads availableFinished copies available now

JAN ZAUZMER makes her children’s book debut with If You Go with Your Goat to Vote. A graduate of Princeton University and Stanford Law School, Jan has published plucky civic opinion pieces in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal among others. Jan’s three children flocked with her to the polls every Election Day in the family’s hometown near Philadelphia, PA.

ANDREW ROBERTS is an illustrator and animator based in Brooklyn, NY, and Portland, OR. Working in a variety of styles, Andrew uses humor and whimsy to create striking images, infographics, and animations.

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Hello Numbers! What Can You Do?An Adventure Beyond CountingEDMUND HARRISS AND HOUSTON HUGHESILLUSTRATED BY BRIAN REA

The numbers zero through five come to life in Seussian rhyme, planting the seeds of important math concepts (beyond counting) in young minds

In the emptiest space, on the blankest of page, There exists so much nothing that it needs a name! Like Zip, Zero, Zilch, or Diddly-Squat, Null or Nil or Nada or Naught.

Can you think of nothing? Can you calm your brain? Till it’s still like a canvas just waiting for paint? Just the sound of your breath and the beat of your heart? This is the way that counting should start.

So begins this rhyming journey through the first five counting numbers (plus all-important Zero)! Playfully personified, each number plants the seeds of a deeper math concept it brings into play. Two creates the potential for symmetry. Four takes us from building shapes in two dimensions—to three.

This is the perfect math adventure for early-grade readers who already know how to count. Plus, littler ones will likely say (or shout) each new number as the catchy text introduces it by name!

TERRITORY World

September 2020Hardcover32 pp. | $17.95 US30 color illustrationsFinished copies available now

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EDMUND HARRISS is a mathematical artist and clinical assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Arkansas.

HOUSTON HUGHES was introduced to poetry slam at Hendrix College in 2006, and by 2010 had made the finals stage at the Individual World Poetry Slam.

BRIAN REA produces drawings and paintings for books, magazines, murals, fashion, and film projects around the world. He illustrates the long-running New York Times column “Modern Love.”

Adventures with Zap107 Creative Prompts for Beginning Writers — for Earthlings Ages 4 and UpDIANE LANDY AND ALLISON HERSHEY

Calling all Earth kids!

Meet Zap, a spunky blue alien from the planet Vox

Nova. When a stowaway from Earth sneaks onto

his spaceship, he makes lots of mistakes. Is the furry

creature friendly? Or dangerous? Zots! Quick, grab a

pencil to teach Zap about our world. Share memories,

too, and make up adventures of your own. Writing

coach Diane Landy brings years of elementary and

preschool classroom experience to this one-of-a-kind

book, in which each writing and drawing prompt is

carefully crafted around a comic story. Kids will:

• create characters, settings, and action scenes

• bring pictures to life with words

• brainstorm when stuck

• write thoughts and dialogue

• use “power words”

• express feelings and wishes

Adventures with Zap introduces the magic of

storytelling through playful writing practice. Children

build skills and confidence while creating a precious

keepsake.

“Both simple and clever. Kids won’t realize how much they’re learning as they have fun writing and drawing with Zap. And, what’s this? A creative star award at the end!” —EVE BUNTING, award-winning children’s book author

TERRITORY World

June 12, 2018Paperback Original128 pp. | $10.95 USFinished copies available now.

DIANE LUNDY i is a writer and longtime volunteer for writing projects in elementary and preschool classrooms. She lives in Santa Cruz, CA, with her husband and two empty nests for daughters away in college.

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Paint This Book!Watercolor for the Artistically UndiscoveredTHACHER HURD AND JOHN CASSIDY

Put the brush in your hand. Stick it in water, then smush it around in one of the colors. Now take a deep breath and plo[p it down on the page. . . You’re an artist.

Yes, really! Young or old, there is an artist in each

of us. If yours is hiding (perhaps behind a shred of

self-consciousness?), just remember: Art is personal

expression. You have your talent. Nobody else has

anything like it! If you are ready to discover (or re-

discover) your genius, Paint This Book! is here to help.

The paints, the brush, and the watercolor paper are

all included—plus irresistible encouragement and

exercises from authors John Cassidy and Thacher

Hurd s spaceship, he makes lots of mistakes. Is the

• Work small: Quick, spontaneous strokes will

happen more naturally.

• Trust your instincts: Watercolor can turn to mush

with a lot of revision. You’re better than you think

you are!

Don’t forget: Sometimes a shimmer of color on the

page can look even fruitier than a real bowl of fruit.

Between these covers, there are no mistakes. Just add

imagination (and water)!

TERRITORY World

RIGHTS SOLD Germany

May 2, 2017Hardcover (Hidden Spiral) 72 pp. | $24.95 USFinished copies available now.

JOHN CASSIDY cofounded the children’s book publishing company Klutz Press in 1978, and served as its creative head until 2000. He has written over 200 books and is a recipient of the Legacy for Children Award.

THACHER HURD has received the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and the New York Times Best Illustrated Award. He cofounded Peaceable Kingdom Press in 1983.

Adventures with Zap107 Creative Prompts for Beginning Writers — for Earthlings Ages 4 and UpDIANE LANDY AND ALLISON HERSHEY

Calling all Earth kids!

Meet Zap, a spunky blue alien from the planet Vox

Nova. When a stowaway from Earth sneaks onto

his spaceship, he makes lots of mistakes. Is the furry

creature friendly? Or dangerous? Zots! Quick, grab a

pencil to teach Zap about our world. Share memories,

too, and make up adventures of your own. Writing

coach Diane Landy brings years of elementary and

preschool classroom experience to this one-of-a-kind

book, in which each writing and drawing prompt is

carefully crafted around a comic story. Kids will:

• create characters, settings, and action scenes

• bring pictures to life with words

• brainstorm when stuck

• write thoughts and dialogue

• use “power words”

• express feelings and wishes

Adventures with Zap introduces the magic of

storytelling through playful writing practice. Children

build skills and confidence while creating a precious

keepsake.

“Both simple and clever. Kids won’t realize how much they’re learning as they have fun writing and drawing with Zap. And, what’s this? A creative star award at the end!” —EVE BUNTING, award-winning children’s book author

TERRITORY World

June 12, 2018Paperback Original128 pp. | $10.95 USFinished copies available now.

DIANE LUNDY i is a writer and longtime volunteer for writing projects in elementary and preschool classrooms. She lives in Santa Cruz, CA, with her husband and two empty nests for daughters away in college.

CHILDREN’S | BACKLIST


CHILDREN’S| BACKLIST


Paint This Book!Watercolor for the Artistically UndiscoveredTHACHER HURD AND JOHN CASSIDY

Put the brush in your hand. Stick it in water, then smush it around in one of the colors. Now take a deep breath and plo[p it down on the page. . . You’re an artist.

Yes, really! Young or old, there is an artist in each

of us. If yours is hiding (perhaps behind a shred of

self-consciousness?), just remember: Art is personal

expression. You have your talent. Nobody else has

anything like it! If you are ready to discover (or re-

discover) your genius, Paint This Book! is here to help.

The paints, the brush, and the watercolor paper are

all included—plus irresistible encouragement and

exercises from authors John Cassidy and Thacher

Hurd s spaceship, he makes lots of mistakes. Is the

• Work small: Quick, spontaneous strokes will

happen more naturally.

• Trust your instincts: Watercolor can turn to mush

with a lot of revision. You’re better than you think

you are!

Don’t forget: Sometimes a shimmer of color on the

page can look even fruitier than a real bowl of fruit.

Between these covers, there are no mistakes. Just add

imagination (and water)!

TERRITORY World

RIGHTS SOLD Germany

May 2, 2017Hardcover (Hidden Spiral) 72 pp. | $24.95 USFinished copies available now.

JOHN CASSIDY cofounded the children’s book publishing company Klutz Press in 1978, and served as its creative head until 2000. He has written over 200 books and is a recipient of the Legacy for Children Award.

THACHER HURD has received the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and the New York Times Best Illustrated Award. He cofounded Peaceable Kingdom Press in 1983.

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The amazing scale of the solar system unfolds before your eyes

Quick: Picture the solar system. Do you see nine

planets on tidy rings around the Sun? Then you

have been lied to!I

It’s not without reason: We have to draw the solar

system that way to fit it on a placemat, a lunchbox,

or in an ordinary book. But that familiar diagram is

wrong about almost everything—and so this is no

ordinary book. Seven gatefold pages open out not

once but twice, capturing our planetary neighbors

at scale.

At a trillion-to-one scale, the Sun is about the size of

a dime. And five feet away from the Sun, we find . . .

Earth, the size of a pinhead. A trillion-to-one scale is

not nearly small enough to fit our solar system into a

book (or onto a soccer field)! How small do we need

to go? Unfold the next three spreads to find out . . .

TERRITORY World

October 2021Paper Over Boards56 pp. | $14.95 US7 double-gatefold pages| Color photographs and diagrams throughoutSample pages available.

MIKE VAGO is the creator of the bestselling The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf, The Pocket Book of Pocket Billiards, and the interactive board books Train and Rocket. He’s a graphic designer and a regular contributor to The A.V. Club. He tells people he lives in New York, but he actually lives in New Jersey.


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The amazing scale of the solar system unfolds before your eyes

Quick: Picture the solar system. Do you see nine

planets on tidy rings around the Sun? Then you

have been lied to!I

It’s not without reason: We have to draw the solar

system that way to fit it on a placemat, a lunchbox,

or in an ordinary book. But that familiar diagram is

wrong about almost everything—and so this is no

ordinary book. Seven gatefold pages open out not

once but twice, capturing our planetary neighbors

at scale.

At a trillion-to-one scale, the Sun is about the size of

a dime. And five feet away from the Sun, we find . . .

Earth, the size of a pinhead. A trillion-to-one scale is

not nearly small enough to fit our solar system into a

book (or onto a soccer field)! How small do we need

to go? Unfold the next three spreads to find out . . .

TERRITORY World

October 2021Paper Over Boards56 pp. | $14.95 US7 double-gatefold pages| Color photographs and diagrams throughoutSample pages available.

MIKE VAGO is the creator of the bestselling The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf, The Pocket Book of Pocket Billiards, and the interactive board books Train and Rocket. He’s a graphic designer and a regular contributor to The A.V. Club. He tells people he lives in New York, but he actually lives in New Jersey.


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CHILDREN’S RIGHTS GUIDE - The Experiment · 2021. 3. 29. · Jan’s three children flocked with her to the polls every Election Day in the family’s hometown near Philadelphia,