Phoenix Yard Books - Spring Summer 2013

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Phoenix Yard BooksSpring / Summer 2013


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Glenda Millard, The Naming o Tishkin Silk

Geraldine McCaughrean, Monacello: The Little Monk

Johanne Mercier,Arthur

Daniel Hahn, Happiness is a Watermelon on your Head

As they dragged themselves homeward, in gloom and despair,

a giant green something came ying through the air

It brushed past the top of the rocking-horse hat as it

whizzedthrough the air and came down

It was such a surprise, because Grifn had been

the ull stop at the end o the Silk amily. Daddy

had said so at the Naming Ceremony. He had

reminded Daddy about that, and Daddy had

laughed and said that he had made a mistake and

that Grifn would be a comma instead.

Im Arthur,

and Im seven.

Strange little creature.Strange pale eyes, so full of fear.

Strange little monk,his habit black as nightmares,

his surplice grubby as spilt milk.Strange little boy

shaped like a question mark,who are you?

andcamedownwitha...whizzedthroughth

eairSPLAT!


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Phoenix Yard Books is an independent childrens publisher situated in between

wobbled cobbled walls and wooden beams o a converted yard and brewery near

Kings Cross in London.

Our fction list is growing!

We always intended to publish both the

best quality picture books and fction.

So we are delighted to introduce you totwo new series that were more than a

little bit excited about.

First, meetArthur, our seven-year-old

protagonist and narrator. Wed been

hoping to fnd a great voice or this age

group, and these illustrated early readers

with their quirky, subtle humour really

hit the mark.

Secondly, we have the Kingdom of

Silk, the multi award-winning series

by Australian author, Glenda Millard.

These mini novels are beautiully written,

whimsical, literary fction; frst class

storytelling with a lyricism that ew can

master. We dont have the words to tell

you quite how good these books are.

You need to read them.

Meanwhile, our picture book list goes

rom strength to strength with Lollipop

and Grandpas Dinosaur Hunt, theourth adventure or our intrepid duo.

Hot Airis a quirky, sideways look at

climate change and environmental

politics, accompanied by spectacular

artwork, o course.

News o more new fction or

autumn 2013 coming soon

Phoenix Yard Books


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Kingdom o Silk The Naming o Tishkin Silk Layla Queen o Hearts

ISBN 978-1-907912-24-5

RRP 5.99

Pub. date 01 March 2013

Age group 9 12

Extent 96pp

Format PB 198 x 130 mm

Rights UK English language

ISBN 978-1-907912-25-2

RRP 5.99

Pub. date 01 June 2013

Age group 9 12

Extent 112pp


Rights UK English language

Author

Glenda Millard

Illustrator

Stephen Michael King

Grins daddy used to say that

Layla had been sent to comort

them ater Tishkin went away, like

an arm about their shoulders, a

candle in the dark or like golden

syrup dumplings or the soul. When

Senior Citizens Day is announced

at school, Layla wishes or someone

special to take. It is then that the

intriguing Miss Amelie comes into

their lives. Through their new

riendship, Layla and Grin learn

the importance o memories,

generosity o spirit, and the small

miracles that warm the heart.

This is a special, lyrical and

lovely story. It gives you a

vibrant sense o the Australian

countryside, and even more,

it takes you inside the mind

o an ordinary but most

extraordinary boy, Grin Silk.

It will surely touch your heart.Berlie Doherty

Author Illustrator

Glenda Millard Caroline Magerl

Introducing Glenda Millards

award-winning Kingdom o Silk

series, nally publishing in the

UK. Meet the Silk amily romCamerons Creek. These are amily

based stories: beautiully written,

whimsical , eloquent l ittle novels

that eel very gentle but explore

some really important themes,

including the value o love. They are

quite simply exceptional!

Grin Silk is an uncommon sort o boy

rom an uncommon sort o amily, but

when he meets Layla, a princess with a

daisy-chain crown, he k nows hes ound

a riend. Finally, Grin shares his inner

thoughts, and together they deal with

his secret. Just like the mythical beast

whose name he bears, Grin discovers

he has the courage o a lion. But it will

take a riend like Layla to help him nd the

answers to his biggest questions.


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Kingdom o Silk The Naming o Tishkin Silk


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Arthur and the Mystery o the Egg Arthur and the Earthworms

Author Illustrator

Johanne Mercier Clare Elsom

Translator

Daniel Hahn

Meet Arthur

Arthur is a seven-year-old boy who is

brilliant at being a seven-year-old-boy.

When Arthur visits his grandparents

house by the lake, he becomes

entangled in a new adventure, which

he must resolve with the help o his pet

duck and useless dog and hopeully

without too much help rom eccentric

Cousin Eugene.

These are illustrated early readers, ull o

witty, understated humour; narrated byArthur who has the rational world view that

comes exclusively rom being seven-years-old.

Next in the series:

Arthur and the Yeti

Arthur and the Guard Dog

Im Arthur and Im seven,

and starting tomorrow Ive got a

new job: Im going to be selling

earthworms. I started getting

interested in worms because

o my duck. He lives at my

grandparents house and worms

are his avourite ood. When I

really want to give him a treat,

we go worm-hunting together. It

rained a lot on Sunday, so we

ound hundreds! This gave my

grandather an idea...

ISBN 978-1-907912-16-0

RRP 4.99

Pub. date 01 February 2013

Age group 58

Extent 48pp


Rights UK & Commonwealth

English language

Im Arthur and Im seven, and

the other day, behind my grandparents

house, I ound an egg. It was a

completely white egg, with no chickens

or miles around. I thought this was

great, but when I told my amily

they made the biggest uss ever. Mygrandather, my grandmother, my

parents and even the people rom the

television were trying to understand it.

We nally had the chance to get to the

bottom o the greatest mystery o all

time. Which came rst, the chicken or

the egg?

ISBN 978-1-907912-17-7

RRP 4.99


Age group 58

Extent 48pp


Rights UK and Commonwealth

English language


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Author

Sandrine Dumas Roy

Illustrator

Emmanuelle Houssais

Translator

Sarah Ardizzone

Things are hotting up...

The animals know something is

wrong with the planet. But what?

Farting cows, o course!

Can the animals ever agree on a

sustainable solution?

And will they nd it in time?

Hot Airis an unusual, sideways look

at global warming and environmentalpolitics. Or it could just be a load o

hot air...?

Accompanying teaching resources available.

Please visit our website or contact your

local Bounce rep or details.

Hot Air

ISBN 978-1-907912-22-1

RRP 7.99

Pub. date 01 April 2013

Age group 6+

Extent 32pp


Rights World Englis h language


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Author

Michal Leblond

Illustrator

Frdrique Bertrand

The astest selling picture book in France hasjust ar rived i n the UK. This is an animated

picture book like youve never seen beore!

New York never sleeps. At least not when

youre wearing striped pyjamas; or these are

no ordinary pyjamas, or stripes. Locate the

piece o acetate in the pocket on the inside

ront cover, move the acetate slowly over

the pages and watch the city come alive as

i by magic.

Join our hero as he leaves his bedroom on

a whirlwind tour o New York. Mingle with

the crowds, dodge the trac, visit Central

Park, be dazzled by the lights on Broadway

and take in the dizzying heights o the Big

Apples skyline. Welcome to the world o

Pyjamarama animation!

Next in the series: Luna Park in

Pyjamarama

New York in Pyjamarama

ISBN 978-1-907912-12-2

RRP 9.99

Pub. date 11 October 2012

Age group 5+

Extent 24pp


Rights World Englis h language

A notable curiosity. Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times

Pyjamarama animation

Warning: contains

ashing images.

I H h Ri h b Child


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I Have the Right to be a Child

ISBN 978-1-907912-11-5

RRP 7.99

Pub. date 10 September 2012Age group 6+

Extent 40pp


Rights UK and

Commonwealth

English language

A brilliant piece o work rom author, illustrator

and translator.

Books or Keeps

An important addition to every childs bookcase.

Guardian

Author

Alain Serres

Illustrator

Aurlia Fronty

Translator

Sarah Ardizzone

What are r ights? Why do we have

rights? What do rights mean to

diferent children in diferent parts

o the world?

Based on the Convention on the Rights o

the Child, this exquisitely beautiul picture

book takes some o the 54 articles o the

Convention and translates them into a

language children can understand.

I have the right to be a childis a multi-

layered resource or discussion, debate and

contemplation on the complexities inherent

by the term rights and the big questions

about what it means to have rights in the

world we live in today.

Teaching resources available v ia our website

and Amnesty International.

Endorsed by

Amnesty International UK

Lollipop and Grandpas Dinosaur Hunt & more rom this series


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Lollipop and Grandpas Dinosaur Hunt & more rom this series

Author Illustrator

Penelope Harper Cate James

Lollipop and Grandpa are

intrepid explorers, always on the

lookout or the next adventure.

Underpinning the series isthe relationship between an

intelligent, inquisitive litt le girl

and her mischievous grandparent.

On a amily outing to a blustery British

beach, Lollipop and Grandpa explore

the Jurassic coast. Following Grandpas

dinosaur trail, they encounter a DIG-

GERO-DOCUS, STAIR-GO-SAURUS

and a TRY-SEE-THE-TOPS. When they

stumble across a terriying PYLON-

A-SAURUS REX, Lollipop has to think

ast. In a ast-paced competition o hide-

and-seek, who is hunting who?

Lollipop and Grandpas

Back Garden Saari

ISBN 978-1-907912-09-2

RRP 6.99


Age group 3 6

Extent 32pp


Rights Worldwide

As seen on

CBeebies

ISBN 978-1-907912-26-9

RRP 6.99


Age group 3 6

Extent 32pp


Rights Worldwide

Nonsense! says Grandpa. Dinosaurs are not

extinct. Theyre just very good at hiding.

A gentle, humorous and sweet tale

that is absolutely ideal or grandparents

to read with young children.

Martin Chilton, The Telegraph

Lollipop and Grandpa

and the Wobbly Tooth

ISBN 978-1-907912-14-6

RRP 6.99

Pub. date 13 September 2012

Age group 36

Extent 32pp


Rights Worldwide

Lollipop and Grandpa

Go Swimming

ISBN 978-1-907912-13-9

RRP 6.99

Pub. date 15 June 2012

Age group 36

Extent 32pp


Rights Worldwide

Lollipop has her rst wobbly tooth: a

wibbly-wobbly, bibbly-bobbly tooth

thats busy coming loose. What do

you do with an indecisive wobbly

tooth? As always, Grandpa has a plan

o action...

Fantastic or encouraging adventurous

games and challenging gender

stereotypes, as well as or developing

word play and experimentation.

The School Librarian

Witty and characterul, with stylish

cartoons. Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times,

Childrens Book o the Week

The Wish-Bringer Monacello: The Little Monk


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The Wish-Bringer Monacello: The Little Monk

Author

Geraldine McCaughrean

Illustrator

Jana Diemberger

In the second instalment o this newtrilogy rom multi-award winning

author Geraldine McCaughrean,

the Little Monk who brings both

good and bad luck is begrudgingly

transormed into the Wish-Bringer.

Encouraged by his mysterious

riend Napolina, only when she isnt

looking too closely does he return to

mischie-making.

There is one wish, however, that

Monacello cannot grant; he still does not

know the rest o his story. In The Wish-Bringer, once again beautiully illustrated

with Jana Diembergers stunning artwork,

Monacello comes one step closer to

discovering the truth about his past. When

it comes to the Little Monk though, bad

luck can never be ar away, and soon

Monacello is called upon to grant the

hardest wish o all...

Nominated or the Kate

Greenaway Medal 2012

An orphaned child is dressed as a

monk and ostracised by everyone

except the roaming wild cats o

Naples or his scary looks and his

seeming ability to bring both good

and bad luck. Monacello searches the

streets o Naples and the undercity

or his parents, and encounters help

and riendship rom Napolina, a street

child with mysteries o her own.

The rst instalment o a new trilogy

rom acclaimed childrens author

Geraldine McCaughrean, combining

superb storytelling with spectacular

double-page colour artwork rom a

talented new illustr ator.

ISBN 9978-1-907912-03-0

RRP 7.99


Age group 8 11

Extent 64ppFormat PB 206 x 150 mm

Rights Worldwide

ISBN 978-1-907912-06-1

RRP 7.99

Pub. date 04 October 2012

Age group 811

Extent 56pp


Rights Worldwide

Very moving; really well written

with such atmosphere.

The landscape within this world

will stay with you or days.

Waterstones , Exeter High Street

Unorgettable.Armadillo Magazine

Designed with such care, this

layered tale will demand to

be revisited many times.

Books or Keeps

Freight Train Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head


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Freight Train Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head

Author & Illustrator

Donald Crews

First published in 1978, Freight

Trainhas sold over a million copies

worldwide. Long out o print in the

UK, Phoenix Yard Books are proud

to reissue this modern classic. The

reight train moves along through

tunnels, past cities, over bridges,

in darkness and in daylight with its

assorted multi-coloured cargo.

As the train goes aster and aster the

colours o the dierent trucks merge,

until nally the whole train disappears.

Stunningly simple in language and design,

Freight Trainis a perect book or very

young children.

ISBN 978-1-907912-04-7 (HB)

978-1-907912-10-08 (PB)

RRP 10.99 (HB) 5.99 (PB)

Pub. date 01 May 2012

Age group 2+

Extent 24pp

Format 203 x 251 mm

Rights UK & Commonwealth

English language

Author Illustrator

Daniel Hahn Stella Dreis

It brushed past the tip of a rocking-horse hat

As it whizzed through the air and came

down with a.....SPLAT!

One ridiculously joyul lady, caulifower hats,

sh bonnets, other assorted crazy headgear,

a ew very large animals, a pet boar called

Melvin and a whole lot o watermelons.

Three miserable women discover that thekey to happiness is very pink and very messy.

Its completely mad!

An extraordinary illustrators UK debut paired

with quirky rhyming text rom award-winning

translator/writer Daniel Hahn.

ISBN 978-1-907912-05-4

RRP 6.99


Age group 4+

Extent 40pp


Rights World Englis h languag e

You dont have to like trains

to love this simple and

witty book. Julia Ec clesh are,

Guardian (Best Books o 2011,

Best Childrens Books or Giving)

Bold and modern

illustrations reect a simple

poetic narrative that will

captivate little train lovers.

Very stylish.Junior Mag azine

A richly rewarding rst

picture book, this is a

most welcome reissue.

Books or Keeps

Full o creative

imagination, this is

an inspiring story

to be loved by all.

Booktrust

This is a book o

craziness that

children willlove...Why the

watermelons?

Who cares?


Mr Leons Paris Little Red Hood


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Author & Illustrator

Barroux

Translator

Sarah Ardizzone

Introducing the phenomenal

French talent that is Barroux.

Mr Leon is a Parisian taxi driver who

spends his days errying colourul

characters to destinations corresponding

to his passengers personalities and

nationalities. From behind the wheel o

his little yellow taxi, Mr Leon travels the

world: rom the North Pole to the Eiel

Tower to the Congo.

A sophisticated and stylish

picture book to be savoured

again and again. Booktrust

This is a wonderully stylish

book which will work as a great

introduction to the city or the

little globetrotters. Library Mice

ISBN 978-1-907912-07-8 (HB)

978-1-907912-08-5 (PB)

RRP 11.99 (HB) 6.99 (PB)


Age group 5+

Extent 32pp

Format 280 x 220 mm

Rights World English

language

Its totally brilliant.

Amanda Craig, The Times

An elegant and sophisticated

tease o a book.

Julia Ec clesh are, Guardian

Shortlisted or the

UKLA Book Award 2012

ISBN 978-1-907912-00-9

RRP 7.99


Age group 5+

Extent 40pp

Format HB 125 x 206 mm

Rights World English

language

Author Translator

Marjolaine Leray Sarah Ardizzone

She started lie as a little red scribble

and then, there she was: a Little Red

Hood, barely recognisable as the

legend rom the airy tale. The wol is

still big and bad, but he also happens

to be really, really dumb. Our Little

Red Hood questions the wols

personal hygiene beore tricking her

predator into his demise: this is onecool little red scrawl with her head

screwed on.

Falling somewhere between high art and

grati, the very edgy style o illustration

is complemented by minimal, snappy and

hugely entertaining text rom an award-

winning translator.

I theres anyone out there who

is worried about the uture o

childrens publishing, heres

a book to cheer them. Its

all righteningly good: author,

translator, publishing house - all

young, resh, independent, and

talented. Proessor Peter Hunt,

Books or Keeps

Coping with Chloe Lyra and the Adventure o the Flying Fish


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I loved this book. I read it in

two sittings as I was so keen

to keep racing on to the end.

Beautiully written. Emotional

and moving, but real as well.

Liz Kessler, Author

Such an unusual piece - and in

the end I elt it was dead-on

psychologically. Its a superb

book. I hope it receives the

acclaim it deserves.

Donna Jo Napoli, Author

A beautiully written YA

novel about coping with

the death o a twin.I was ghting of tears

at about six diferent

points in this book.

The BookBag

A lovely and

engaging tale

which will appeal

to young readers.


Author Illustrator

Peter Emina Alice Ridley

When Peter Emina and Alice Ridley

met their niece, born over 13 weeks

early and struggling to stay alive,

they were inspired to write a story o

hope. Journey beyond the incubator

and into the imagination with a story

based on a real premature baby.

Lyra is peaceully foating in the sea whenher beloved W.Rabbit is carried o by an

unschooled, whooshing jumble o fying sh.

Unwittingly, Lyra nds hersel caught up in

an amazing watery adventure beneath the

surace o the ocean. Helped by her new

riend, Timothy the turtle, Lyra bravely

vows to nd W.Rabbit at all costs.

Beautiully illustrated young ction designed

and produced with a distinct treasury eel.

ISBN 978-1-907912-01-6

RRP 11.99

Pub. date 28 March 2 011

Age group 79

Extent 56pp


Rights Worldwide

Author

Rosalie Warren

Anna and Chloe are twins. They

share everything: rom schoolwork

to clothes, rom ending of the

school bully to dealing with their

parents separation. Even Chloes

terrible accident hasnt split them

apart. Ater all, twins have a special

bond, right?

Told through the mind o 12-year-old

Anna, this powerul debut teen novel

explores the mystery o twins and the

process o grieving.

ISBN 978-1-907912-02-3

RRP 6.99Pub. date 21 March 2012

Age group 11+

Extent 240pp


Rights Worldwide


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Cover images

Arthur and the Mystery o the Egg Clare Elsom

Layla Queen o Hearts Stephen Michael King

Lollipop and Grandpas Dinosaur Hunt Cate James

Hot Air Emmanuelle HoussaisDesign A+B Studio

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