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Scottish books for children everywhereSpring/Summer 2018

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EBOOKSMany of our Kelpies are also available as eBooks. Look for the eBook symbol throughout the catalogue.

Cover artwork: Front cover from A Super Scotland Activity Book (p.14); back cover from Rowan the Red Squirrel (p.8).

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@DiscoverKelpies

HiGHLiGHtsWee Kelpies p.2

KElpiEs map of sCotlanD p.43

KelpiesEdge p.42

Kelpies Classics p.24

Traditional Scottish Tales p.12

Young Kelpies p.16

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nEW booKs p.2—25

CoRE baCKlist p.28—42

RECEnt bEstsEllERs p.26

Picture Kelpies p.6

Kelpies p.20

Wee Kelpies p.28

Kelpies Classics p.41

Traditional Scottish Tales p.33

Young Kelpies p.34

Picture Kelpies p.29

Kelpies p.36

Kelpies World p.14

p.14

Lift and S

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a brilliant board book with flaps

and moving parts

3Age 1–3 | 180 x 153 mm | colour illustrations | 12 pp | 978-178250-478-8 | moving parts board book | £6.99 | 22 February 2018

A fun twist on the classic Scottish rhyme — with flaps and moving parts

Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny off a Bus

A Favourite Scottish Rhyme — with Moving Parts

iLLUstratiOns By KatHryn seLBert• ReallypushGrannyoffthebuswithfunmovingpartsandreveal

surprises under toddler-friendly flaps

• Atongue-in-cheekre-imaginingofthemuch-lovedScottishrhyme— perfect for reading with wee ones

• Fullofbright,colourfulillustrationsandlotsofdetailstospot

Ever thought about shoving your granny off a bus? See what happens when you try in this brilliantly cheeky board book. Sing and act out the favourite Scottish song as you really do push Granny off the bus!

Kathryn Selbert is a children’s author and illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She currently lives in Connecticut, USA, with her French bulldog Margot. She is also the illustrator of Ally Bally Bee (p.28).

Scottish board books for wee hands

You'll also love (p.28)

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The adorable baby puffin adventure, now a board book: perfect for wee hands

Skye the PufflingA Wee Puffin Board Book

STORY BY LYNNE RICKARDSILLUSTRATIONS BY JON MITCHELL

• Boardbookadaptationofthebestsellingpicturebook

• SetinScotlandaroundtheFirthofForthandtheBassRock

• Speciallyabridgedforsharingwithtoddlers,thischarmingstoryisbroughttolifewithdynamicwatercolourillustrations

OnemorningSkye,thecheekybabypuffin,sneaksoutofherparents’burrow,tumblesoffthecliffedgeandaccidentallylandsonapassinggannet’sback!Unexpectedadventuresawait,butSkyemissesherparents...

Scottishboardbooksforweehands

Age 1–3 | 180x153mm | colourillustrations| 14pp| 978-178250-487-0 | hardbackboardbook | £5.99 | 22February2018

LynneRickardslivesinScotlandwithherhusbandandtwochildren.SheistheauthorofRoyalMailBook Award-nominated Pink! and Rowan the Red Squirrel(p.8).

JonMitchellhasillustratednumerouschildren'sbooksincludingFlat Stanley.HelivesinEvesham,England.

MorepuffinadventuresbyLynneRickards(p.30)

Paperback format

The bestselling

story now in board book

format!

T e classic p cture book now in Sco s!

7Age 3–6 | 280 x 220 mm | colour illustrations | 32 pp | 978-178250-466-5 | paperback | £6.99 | 18 January 2018

A muckle, strippit Scots version of Judith Kerr's classic children's bookJudith Kerr OBE is one of the world's most beloved creators of children’s books. Her classic stories have been loved by generations and translated into many languages.

Susan Rennie is a renowned Scots language expert. She has translated several classic children’s books into Scots including The Tiger Who Came to Tea and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (p.29).

The Teeger that Cam for his Tea

The Tiger Who Came to Tea in Scots

stOry & iLLUstratiOns By JUditH KerrscOts transLatiOn By sUsan rennie

• Celebrating its 50th roaring anniversary in 2018, Judith Kerr's much-loved picture book gets a Scots makeover in this new edition

• ScotsexpertSusanRennieretainsalltheiconicelementsofthestorywhile giving the words a lively Scots twist as the big, furry, stripy tiger becomes a 'muckle, furry, strippit teeger'!

• Thisbrandnewtakeonachildhoodfavouriteisperfectforreadingaloud with young children

• LookoutforTeegerteaparties,andlistenforsamplereadingsonourwebsite and social media

Scottish picture books for 3–6 year olds

More bonny books in Scots (p.29)

9Age 3–6 | 230 x 265 mm | colour illustrations | 32 pp | 978-178250-477-1 | paperback | £6.99 | 22 February 2018

A wee red squirrel discovers he's braver than he thinks in this cute rhyming tale

Lynne Rickards lives in Scotland with her husband and two children. She is the author of Royal Mail Book Award-nominated Pink! and the bestselling puffin picture books (p.30).

Jon Mitchell has illustrated numerous children's books including Flat Stanley. He lives in Evesham, England.

Rowan the Red Squirrel

stOry By Lynne ricKardsiLLUstratiOns By JOn mitcHeLL

• Asweetredsquirrelstoryfromthecreatorsofthebestsellingpicturebook Skye the Puffling

• SetintheScottishHighlandsandstarringsomeofScotland'smostfamous wildlife

• WritteninLynneRickards'signaturerhymeandfeaturingdynamicwatercolour illustrations of Scottish wildlife and landscapes

Rowan the little red squirrel and his sister Hazel are leaving their drey on their own for the very first time. Hazel is eager to explore but Rowan is less sure. What dangers await them in the forest?

Scottish picture books for 3–6 year olds

Discover more Scottish wildlife (p.30–31)

new from the creators of

skye the puffling!

11Age 3–6 | 254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 32 pp | 978-178250-475-7 | paperback | £6.99 | 17 May 2018

Can the Scottish Mary Poppins and her magic bag help her new pirate friends?

Elizabeth McKay is from Ayrshire, Scotland. She has had around 300 stories and articles published. She is also the author of Wee Granny’s Magic Bag and Wee Granny and the Ceilidh (p.32).

Maria Bogade is an illustrator and 3D animation artist. She lives in Germany with her partner and two children.

stOry By eLizaBetH mcKayiLLUstratiOns By maria BOGade

• ThirdbookinthehugelypopularWeeGranny'sMagicBagseries

• Turneachpagetorevealabrilliantmixofcolourfulillustrationsandan exciting story full of surprises!

• This hilarious tartan Jolly Rodger mash-up has plenty of fun forpirates and landlubbers alike

Wee Granny is going on holiday with Emily and Harry to Arran but shiver me timbers, on their journey they meet Captain Shoogle and his pirate crew. Does Wee Granny have anything in her magic bag to help the pirates find their buried treasure?

Scottish picture books for 3–6 year olds

More adventures with Wee Granny (p.32)

Wee Granny’s Magic Bag and the Pirates

as seen on Cbeebies ‘bedtime stories’!

Age 4–7 | 294 x 219 mm | colour illustrations | 32 pp | 978-178250-480-1 | paperback | £6.99 | 22 March 2018 | NNA

This stunning tale is sure to become the classic Loch Ness Monster book

Lari Don is the author of the Spellchasers trilogy and the Fabled Beast Chronicles (p.37) for older children, as well as a number of picture books including The Secret of the Kelpie.

Nataša Ilinčìć's illustration work draws on folklore and mythology. In 2017 she was shortlisted for the Folio Society's Book Illustration Competition. She lives in Edinburgh.

The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster

stOry By Lari dOniLLUstratiOns By nataša iLinČÌĆ

• A new Loch Ness Monster story — inspired by local folklore — by renowned children's author and storyteller Lari Don

• AtimelesstaleofScotland'smostfamouscreatureisdramaticallybrought to life by Nataša Ilinčić's detailed illustrations

• TheperfectcompaniontoLariDon'sbestsellingpicturebook The Secret of the Kelpie

Ishbel and Kenneth set off across Loch Ness in a rowing boat to find the fabled treasure beneath Castle Urqhuart. But there’s another ancient story about a giant monster living in the depths...

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Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales

More Traditional Scottish Tales (p.33)

bestseller 2016

& 2017

dot-to-dot

colouring in

number puzzles

wordsearches

... and more!

with

fun

stickers!

15Age 3–6 | 276 x 215 mm | colour illustrations plus stickers | 40 pp | 978-178250-479-5 | paperback | £5.99 | 22 March 2018

Hours of entertainment for children with this fun-packed activity book

Susana Gurrea is a children’s writer and illustrator from Barcelona, Spain. Her previous books include A Super Scotland Sticker Book (p.33).

A Super Scotland Activity Book

Games, Puzzles, Drawing, Stickers and More

iLLUstratiOns By sUsana GUrrea• Findtherealnessie, play a few Highland games, take a trip on the

north coast 500 and much more

• Packedwithdot-to-dots,mazes,spotthedifference,wordgames,picture and number puzzles, things to spot, plus lots of fun stickers!

• Keepchildrenentertainedforhours

A Super Scotland Activity Book is a must-have for holidays in Scotland and a wonderful souvenir for remembering Scottish adventures.

Fun and engaging Scottish non-fiction for kids

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More fun activities for kids (p.33)

a brilliant boredom-buster for youngsters

2017 bestseller!

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Praise for the series:

“Well-written, fun and wonderfully illustrated” — youth services Book revieW

“captured the mind and imagination of a 9-year-old boy who never would have thought stepping into a book could be so much fun!”— Parent oF jonah, age 9

Facts, games and activities

to engage readers

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Early readers for 6—9 year olds

The Squad investigates ancient treasure, mystery mosaics and suspicious centurions

Mike Nicholson lives in Edinburgh and won the Kelpies Prize for new Scottish children’s fiction in 2005. He is the author of many children’s books including the Museum Mystery Squad series and the Thistle Street picture books (p.29).

Mike Phillips is the illustrator of many children’s books including Horrible Histories: Gruesome Guides and the Horrible Geography series.

Age 6–9 | 197 x 158 mm | 50 b/w illustrations | 128 pp | 978-178250-364-4 | paperback | £5.99 | 26 April 2018

Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Roman Riddle

stOries By miKe nicHOLsOniLLUstratiOns By miKe PHiLLiPs

Strange lights, eerie sounds — there's something spooky happening with a Roman helmet at the museum. Could it be haunted? The Squad aren't convinced but what better place is there for a ghost to hide than in a museum full of seriously old and rather dead things?

• Afun-packedseriesforearlyreaders,perfectforamateursleuthsand quiz fanatics

• ScoobyDoomeetsDoctorWhoastheSquadsolveaseriesofstrangemysteries

• Interactivegamesandpuzzlesthroughoutthetext,tokeepyoungreaders engaged

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits the Museum Mystery Squad are ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems.

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Praise for the series:

“if you like crazy word play and off-beat adventures this could be just what you're looking for... a giggle-inducing scottish story.” — Playing By the Book

“Frequent line illustrations reminiscent of Quentin Blake enrich the story’s zippy pace and comedic effect.”school liBrary journal

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Early readers for 6—9 year olds

Brilliant finale to the weird and wonderful series — full of jokes and fun characters

Alan Dapré is the author of more than fifty books for children and over one hundred television scripts. His plays have been on BBC Radio 4 and published for use in schools worldwide.

Yuliya Somina is an award-winning illustrator from Moscow. She illustrated Michael Rosen’s I Never Know How Poems Start and Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything.

Age 7–10 | 197 x 158 mm | 40 b/w illustrations | 152 pp | 978-178250-360-6 | paperback | £5.99 | 21 June 2018

Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Pet Show Show-Off

stOries By aLan daPrÉiLLUstratiOns By yULiya sOmina

Porridge the Tartan Cat has lost his tail, or rather, it's invisible and so is Isla! When pesky Auntie Hettie and her pampered pooch enter the perfect pet show, they will stop at nothing to WIN. But Porridge and Invisible Isla have different ideas. Vanishing cream, dancing dugs and a Best Pet Trophy — how much trouble can a tartan cat get into?

• Packedwithnon-stopactionandfunwordplay,allwithacat’s-eyeview of a zany Scottish family

• Filled with forty lively black & white illustrations of Porridge’sadventures

• Purr-fectseriesforyoungreadersthatwillhavethemlaughingoutloud — alongside their adults

When Porridge was a wee kitten he toppled into a tin of tartan paint — which is easy to do and not so easy to say. Now he lives with the quirky McFun family, and is always there to help when things go awry...

we sit and watch the sunlight sparkling on the water

until the rays turn from bright yellow to golden honey.

Then I help Caylin gather up the fishing nets and the remains of the picnic.

“Come on, pour those back in,” Caylin tells Sara and Johnny when they beg to bring their jars home.

“But I want to keep them!” Johnny wails.

Caylin bends down and looks him in the eye. “Those fish all have a home of their own,” she tells him. “If you put them back then they’ll still be there next time we come here to look at them.”

Johnny solemnly nods his understanding, and he and Sara pour all the jars of sticklebacks carefully back into the canal. I have a feeling those are not Caylin’s words.

I think she heard them many years ago from her grandfather when she was a small girl.

It is nice to see her sharing with other children instead of taking for once.

There is one more thing she has to give though, something even more special than her stories and her memories. Caylin has a talent, and if she would only use it, let people see she is good at running, then I think it would make her happy.

I USED TO THINK CAYLIN TODD DID NOT DESERVE TO BE HAPPY,

BUT NOW I KNOW I WAS WRONG.

REEMA RUNS TO REMEMBER THE LIFE SHE LEFT BEHIND IN SYRIA. CAYLIN RUNS TO FIND WHAT SHE’S LOST.

Victoria Williamson has taught science and teacher training in Cameroon and Malawi and English as a foreign language in China. She has also worked with young children from deprived areas in the UK, many of whom were asylum seekers. The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle is her first novel.

Age 10–12 | 198 x 130 mm | 272 pp | 978-178250-490-0 | paperback | £6.99 | 19 April 2018 21

Novels for 8—

12 year olds

The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle

VICTORIA WILLIAMSON• Astunningstoryofdisplacementanddiscoverythatwillspeakto

anyone who has ever asked 'Where do I belong?'

• Inspired by debut author Victoria Williamson's work with youngasylum seekers

• Anupliftingstoryoftwoyounggirls—oneaSyrianrefugee,theotherfrom Glasgow — who have more in common than they ever thought possible

When they discover an injured fox and her cubs hiding on their estate, twelve-year-old refugee Reema and her Glaswegian neighbour Caylin form a wary friendship. And they are more alike than they could have imagined: they both love to run.

As Reema and Caylin learn to believe again, in themselves and in others, they find friendship, freedom and the discovery that home isn’t a place, it’s the people you love.

A beautiful, lyrical debut novel about the power of friendship and belonging

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The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries: The Gravediggers' Club• WillArtiesurviveencounterswithgraveyards,houndsandghostsin

foggy Edinburgh?

• Thefirstbookinthisingeniousnewdetectiveserieswillappealtoamateur sleuths everywhere!

| 978-178250-353-8 | £6.99

The World’s Gone Loki!• Thewise-cracking,havoc-wreakingNorsegodofmischief,Loki,has

been unleashed!

• CanbrothersLewisandGreg—withalittlehelpfromyourfavouriteNorse gods — save St Andrews and the ENTIRE UNIVERSE?

• Populartrilogypackedfullofmonsters,mischiefandmayhem

978-178250-030-8 | 978-178250-122-0 | 978-178250-262-3

£6.99

“i loveD it! a perfect combination of a classic mystery and a new adventure”— sharleen creasey, seven stories

“Brilliant dialogue... fantastic ending.”— mr riPley's enchanteD Books

2017 bestseller!

Also by Robert J. Harris (p.38)

rOBert J. Harris• BeforetheworldmeetsSherlockHomes,twelve-year-oldArtieConan

Doyle has his own mysteries to solve

• Adetectivestoryfulloftwists,turnsandshockingreveals

• Setintheamazingworldofmagicandillusionsinnineteeth-centuryEdinburgh

Artie and his friend Ham are hired to investigate a series of suspicious accidents that have befallen world-famous magician, the Great Wizard of the North. It seems someone is determined to sabotage his spectacular new illusion.

When the huge mechanical dragon created for the show vanishes, the theft appears to be completely impossible. Artie must reveal the trick and unmask the villain or face the deadly consequences.

The cards have been dealt, the spell has been cast, and the game is afoot!Robert J. Harris was born in Dundee and now lives in St Andrews with his wife, sons and his dog. He is the author of many children’s books, including Will Shakespeare and the Pirate’s Fire, Leonardo and the Death Machine and Norse-god trilogy The World’s Gone Loki!

New book in the ingenious new detective series starring the young creator of Sherlock Holmes

Age 8–12 | 198 x 130 mm | 192 pp | 978-178250-483-2 | paperback | £6.99 | 22 March 2018

Novels for 8—

12 year olds

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The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries: The Vanishing Dragon

before there was sherlock...

Haki the Shetland PonyKatHLeen fidLer

• HakiandhisownerAdammustleavetheircroftintheShetlands,sothey decide to join a travelling circus — but life on the road is full of surprises!

• AnauthenticandcharmingdepictionoflifeonShetland

• Aheartwarmingandclassicstory,perfectforponyloverseverywhere

This classic children's novel from much-loved author Kathleen Fidler takes the reader on an entertaining journey — from a small Scottish crofting community to the bright lights of the circus.

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new Edition!

A new edition of the much-loved Scottish classic to enthrall the next generation of readers

Also by Kathleen Fidler (p.41)

Age 8–10 | 198 x 130 mm | 144 pp | 978-178250-493-1 | paperback | £6.99 | 19 April 2018

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Kathleen Fidler (1899—1980) was the author of over eighty books for children, many of which were broadcast on BBC Radio Children's Hour and Schools programmes. She had a long-standing affection for Scotland and lived in Midlothian for most of her life.

Age 8–10 | 198 x 130 mm | 176 pp | 12 b/w illustrations | 978-178250-492-4 | paperback | £6.99 | 19 April 2018

over 50 years

in print

Flash the Sheep DogKatHLeen fidLer

• Amuch-lovedstoryoffindinganewhomeintheScottishBordersby children's author Kathleen Fidler

• SheepdogpuppyFlashhelpsorphanTomadjusttohisnewlifeinrural Scotland. Tom is determined to make Flash a champion!

• Flash the Sheep Dog has been loved by generations of children and remains an unrivalled portrait of rural Scotland

Flash is a loving, clever, brave sheep dog and orphan Tom is determined to make him the best sheep dog he can be — perhaps even a champion! But when the day of the competition arrives, Tom faces a difficult decision — will he leave his new life, and Flash, behind?

Babe meets Lassie in this classic story of friendship, set in the Scottish Borders

“a home-grown story that will delight youngsters.”— greenock telegraPh

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• Anexcitingtreasurehuntthrough Scotland's past

• Bringsmuseumstolife—with dinosaurs, animals and characters from Scottish history!

• CanIslaconvinceDadthatPickleshould be her pet? Not if he won't stop eating Dad's flowers!

• Firstinanewseriesaboutalittlegirl and her pet Shetland pony, set on a Scottish island

• ThefinaleofthedramaticfantasySpellchasers trilogy

• Packedwithmagic,adventureandthrilling plot twists

• Bybestsellingandaward-winningauthor Lari Don

• Afreshdebutnovelfullofheart,gutsand raw emotion

• TerminallyillConnorLambertsetsoff on a crazy tour across Scotland dodging the police, joy riding and looking for answers

• Athrillingexplorationoffriendship,identity and mortality populated with witty, sharply drawn characters

“a bold and brilliant debut” — keith gray, author of ostrich Boys

“a real treat.”— kirkus revieWs (us)

“the next big thing in children's books.”— lothian liFe

“the colourful illustrations are simple and satisfying.” — youth services

Book revieW

“max looked around. the museum had come to life! and so had Zap, max's toy robot. hey Zap!”

in case you missed them!

978-178250-423-8 | £6.99 978-086315-421-4 | £5.99

978-086315-307-1 | £6.99 978-086315-424-5 | £6.99

age 3–6

age 14+

age 8–12

age 3–6

From the illustrator of There was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie (p.32)

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• Pre-teenwitchRubyMcCrackenisforced to move to the Ordinary World and give up spells, Hex factor and her broomstick: tragic!

• Packedwithhumour,magicandridiculous moments

• PerfectforfansofWitch Wars and children who loved The Worst Witch

• Twelve-year-oldwannabedetectiveJay Patel has a new top-secret sidekick — his ghost grandad! Shame he's such a rubbish ghost...

• Firstbookinanewweird-and-wackymystery series by the author of Thorfinn the Nicest Viking

• Athought-provokingandtrulyoriginal story of a love that refuses to be limited by death

• Revisedreissueofthestunning,award-winning debut novel

• Overamillioncopiessoldworldwide

• Trespassers continues the epic love story of Dylan and Tristan, in the stunning sequel to the award-winning debut novel Ferryman

“touching, often funny and sometimes harrowing... the 39 steps crossed with the lord of the rings.”— the guarDian

“Forget j.k. rowling... mcFall mixes realism, romance and the gothic to impressive effect.”— south china morning Post

“it's lots of fun... guaranteed to be a page-turner.” — carousel

“a witch without magic? that's literally tragic!”

978-086315-446-7 | £6.99 978-086315-426-9 | £6.99

978-086315-434-4 | £7.99 978-086315-435-1 | £7.99

our recent bestsellers

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My First Scottish...

Note: All books are paperback unless specified.

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Braw Board Books

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Super Scots Language

978-178250-003-2£5.99

978-086315-910-7£5.99

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978-178250-322-4£6.99

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“a visual feast”— armaDillo

Scottish Traditions

978-086315-746-2£5.99

978-086315-911-4£5.99

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Favourite Scottish Animals

978-178250-095-7£5.99

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978-086315-952-7£5.99

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978-086315-953-4£5.99

“a delightfully funny and heartwarming story.”— armaDillo

“Bright, colourful illustrations add warmth and gentleness to a lovely tale.”— carousel

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978-086315-778-3£5.99

978-178250-181-7£5.99

978-086315-777-6£5.99

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978-178250-368-2£6.99

“a truly delightful book.”— Books For keePs

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978-086315-209-8 £5.99

978-086315-844-5 £6.99

978-178250-048-3£6.99

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“Quirky illustrations and fabulously creative language.” — teachWire

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978-178250-130-5£6.99

978-178250-134-3£5.99

978-178250-252-4£6.99

978-178250-117-6£5.99

978-086315-907-7hardback | £14.99

978-178250-367-5£6.99

Beautiful Scottish Tales

978-178250-195-4hardback | £14.99

“captivating.”— julia DonalDson

978-178250-422-1£5.99

games, puzzles, colouring and stickers inspired by everything that makes scotland special!

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Awesome Activities 2017

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AberdeenshireAttack of the Giant Robot ChickensBlack TideFerrymanFirestarRed FeverRevenge of the Giant Robot ChickensYou Can’t Play Here!

Ayrshire & ArranAwkward Autumn of Lily McLean, TheReally Weird Removals.comWee Granny's Magic Bag and the Pirates

The Scottish BordersAccidental Time Traveller, TheFirst Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled BeastsFlash the Sheep DogMaze Running and other Magical MissionsReluctant Time Traveller, TheTale of Tam Linn, TheUnlikely Time Traveller, TheWishcatchers, The Witch Silver

Dundee & AngusBeneathFourth Bonniest Baby in Dundee, TheSlugboy Saves the World

Edinburgh & the LothiansArtie Conan Doyle Mysteries, TheCatscapeCat Who Decided, The Daemon ParallelGiant Panda Party, The Lewis Clowns AroundLost at the Zoo

Max and Zap at the MuseumMind BlindMuseum Mystery SquadRuby McCracken: Tragic Without MagicSign of the Black Dagger, TheSilver StormSkye the PufflingSoldier’s GameUnderground City, TheWerewolf Parallel

The Kingdom of FifeDark SpellDay the World Went Loki, TheHarris the HeroOdin Blew Up My TV!Thor is Locked in My Garage!Winterbringers

Glasgow & the ClydeBetween the LiesBlitz Next Door, TheDesperate Journey, TheDevil You KnowFox Girl and the White Gazelle, TheGinger NutMixed-Up Summer of Lily McLean, TheNicking Time Nowhere Emporium, ThePyrate’s BoySuperpower Project, TheTop-Secret Grandad and MeTrespassers

The Highlands & IslandsCan’t-Dance-CameronDesperate Journey, TheFarewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist

Grouse and the Mouse, TheHill of the Red Fox, TheIsla and PickleMagnus Fin and the Moonlight MissionMagnus Fin and the Ocean QuestMagnus Fin and the Selkie SecretNo Such Thing As Nessie!Ollie and the OtterRowan the Red SquirrelSpeed Bonnie BoatSpellchasers TrilogyStorm Singing and other Tangled TasksTreasure of the Loch Ness Monster, TheWings of Ruksh, TheWolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps

Outer HebridesChess Piece Magician, The (Lewis)Island and the Bear, The (Benbecula)Peg and Uan: Making FriendsPeg the Little SheepdogUan the Little Lamb

OrkneyBoy with the Bronze Axe, TheSix Lives of Fankle the CatWee Seal, The

PerthshireCloudberry CastleCloudberry Castle: Ballet School SecretsHoglet the Spineless HedgehogRocking Horse War

StirlingshireChillGrimmShiver

ShetlandHaki the Shetland PonyStranger Came Ashore, A

Kelpies Map of Scotland Note: Not all Kelpies have specific locations.

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