Chronicle Books UK Spring 2016 Frontlist Catalogue

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Adult TradeSpring 2016 Titles 4

Childrens Spring 2016 Titles 35

Gift Spring 2016 Titles 68

Gift Backlist Titles 94

Index 151

CONTENTS


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Journey in Color: Moroccan MotifsColoring BookBy Molly Hatch

Featuring bold geometric designs found in

Moroccan markets, tiles, and textiles, this stun-

ning colouring book is printed in black and bright

pops of neon turquoise inks throughout.

£10.99 UK • 978-1-4521-5150-2

paperback, 229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 92 pp, 40

images, 2-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: W

Activity/Art

Pub Month: March

Journey in Color: French BaroqueColoring BookBy Molly Hatch

These colouring book patterns are inspired by the

elegance of Marie Antoinette–era clothes, dishes,jewellry, and more. The ornate outlines are printed

in both black and shimmering bronze metallic

inks, making every coloured-in page a work of art.

£10.99 UK • 978-1-4521-5122-9

paperback, 229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 92 pp, 40

images, 2-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: W

Activity/Art

Pub Month: March

Fantastic StructuresA Coloring Book of Amazing Buildings

Real and Imagined

By Steve McDonald

In this eagerly awaited follow-up to the international

bestseller Fantastic Cities, artist Steve McDonald uses

his unique large-format approach working from actual

photographs to create beautifully detailed line drawingsof amazing buildings and other structures from around

the world. The globe-trotting selection includes build-

ings from six continents—including Prague’s

Astronomical Clock, Russia’s St. Basil’s Cathedral, a

Florentine bridge, a Romanian castle, an Indian palace,

and many dozens more—alongside fun-to-colour details

from iconic structures such as the Eiffel Tower, London

Bridge, and the Chrysler Building. The crisp white pages

are conducive to a range of applications, and a middle

margin keeps all the artwork fully colourable. A dozen

imaginative architectural mandala illustrations round

out this gorgeous adult colouring book.

£10.99 UK • 978-1-4521-5323-0

paperback, 292 x 298 mm (11∑ x 11∂ in), 60 pp,

58 b/w images

Rights: W

Activity/ArtPub Month: April

From theartist behind

Fantastic

Cities

JOURNEY IN COLO RCOLOURING BOOKS

COLOURING WITH CHRONICLE BOO KS

A creative escape that stands out from the crowd with metallic and neon inks.


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LondontownA Photographic Tour of the City’s Delights

By Susannah Conway • Foreword by Helen Storey MBE

Londontown is a love letter in pictures to this bustling world

capital. Photographer Susannah Conway takes us beyond

the familiar sights to capture an authentic local experience

of the city. Readers will travel with her as she crisscrossesLondon, shooting all the hippest, most exciting, and most

historic neighbourhoods, and sampling the city’s effortless

cool, vibrant street life, and timeless know-how. Mixing

signature Polaroid shots with modern digital photos, this

insider’s slice of London life will appeal both to those living

in the city and Anglophiles anywhere.

Susannah Conway’s writing and photography have been featured

in international publications and two previous books.

Helen Storey MBE is an award-winning designer and artist and a

professor at the University of the Arts London.

Also available:

Paris in Colour

£12.99 HC978-1-4521-0594-9

Londontown£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3726-1152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 224 pp,

full-colour photographs throughout,

unjacketed

Rights: WTravel/Photography

Pub Month: June


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“It’s creative, expressive, and subversive. Drag

is about freedom of expression, performance

art, and illusion.”

—Courtney Act, from Why Drag?

“Why drag? Because I like to wear pantyhose.”

—Tammie Brown, from Why Drag?

CHRONICLE BOOKS • SPRING 2016 CATALOGUE

Why Drag?By Magnus Hastings • Foreword by Boy George

For over a decade, Magnus Hastings has been photo-

graphing the world’s greatest drag superstars and asking

each of them a simple question: Why drag? The result is

this mesmerising volume in which the queens strut their

stuff and reflect on their shared passion through a mixture

of quips and philosophising. Subjects include icons of real-

ity TV and underground drag royalty, and photographs

range from the divine to the trashy. Featuring the likes of

Bianca Del Rio and Courtney Act, this collection is a beau-

tiful celebration of drag as an art form and an exhilarating

exploration of what drag means to its greatest artists.

Magnus Hastings is a photographer whose work has been featured

in various books and magazines and shown in several solo

exhibitions.

Boy George is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, and fashion

designer.

Why Drag?£35.00 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4897-7305 x 254 mm (12 x 10 in), 224 pp,

full-colour and b/w photographs throughout,

jacketed

Rights: WEArt/Photography/Pop Culture

Pub Month: June

Also available:

The Diva Rules

£15.99 HC978-1-4521-4232-6



FeathersDisplays of Brilliant Plumage

By Robert Clark • Preface by Carl Zimmer

Exquisite images from award-winning National Geographic

photographer Robert Clark offer a captivating perspective on

the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple

thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired withinformative text about the utility and evolution of the feather

it depicts, making this handsome marriage of art and science

the ideal gift for bird lovers, natural history buffs, and photog-

raphy enthusiasts.

Robert Clark is an award-winning freelance photographer and

frequent contributor to National Geographic magazine.

Award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer is author of twelve books

and a weekly column for the New York Times.

Feathers£19.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3989-0235 x 184 mm (9£ x7£ in), 176 pp,

70 full-colour photographs,

jacketed

Rights: WArt/Birds

Pub Month: May


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Draw Your Big IdeaThe Ultimate Creativity Tool for Turning Thoughts into Action and

Dreams into Reality • By Heather Willems and Nora Herting

In this increasingly visual age, images speak louder than

words. Studies show that images also help people think.

Visual note-taking such as doodlng increases memory reten-

tion rates by nearly 30 percent, and opens creative pathways,strengthens focus, and inspires self-expression. Driven by

these groundbreaking findings, entrepreneurs Nora Herting

and Heather Willems founded ImageThink, a graphic facilita-

tion firm that has helped an elite roster of clients—from

Google to Pepsi to NASA—visualise their ideas and transform

their creative processes using simple drawing techniques

that anyone can master. Draw Your Big Idea presents their

sought-after guidance and more than 150 drawing exercises

tailored to brainstorming, refining, and executing ideas in the

home, design studio, and office. With this workbook, readers

will learn to beat creative block—for good!

Draw Your Big Idea£12.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-5292-9229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 160 pp, more

than 150 2-colour illustrations

Rights: WBusiness/CreativityPub Month: May

Heather Willems is a business strategy consultant with a back-

ground in art education and cofounder of ImageThink.

Nora Herting is a cofounder of ImageThink, a consulting firm serving

Fortune 500 companies and creative agencies around the world.



The Pharos GateGriffin & Sabine’s Lost Correspondence • By Nick Bantock

A love story for the ages, the tale of Griffin and Sabine is

an international sensation that spent over 100 weeks on

the New York Times bestseller list and continues to beguile

readers 25 years after its original publication. Here to cele-

brate that anniversary is the final volume in Griffin and

Sabine’s story—a book that can be enjoyed as a singular

reading experience or in conjunction with the series as a

whole. The Pharos Gate rejoices in the book as physical

object, weaving together word and image in beautifully

illustrated postcards and removable letters that reveal a

sensual and metaphysical romance, one full of mystery and

intrigue. Published simultaneously with the 25th-anniversary

edition of Griffin & Sabine, The Pharos Gate finally shares

what happened to the lovers in a gorgeous volume that will

surely delight Griffin and Sabine’s longtime fans and a new

generation of readers.

The Pharos Gate£15.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5125-0197 x 197 mm (7∂ x 7∂ in), 60 pp,

full-colour images throughout, 27

handwritten pieces of correspondence

(including 6 pullout letters), jacketed

Rights: WArt/Literature

Pub Month: April

Nick Bantock is an acclaimed writer and artist, he is the author of

books ranging from fiction to creative inspiration. His art is

publicly and privately collected throughout the world.

Also available:

Sabine’s Notebook

£14.99 HC978-0-8118-0180-5

The Golden Mean

£14.99 HC978-0-8118-0298-7

25thAnniversary

Edition Griffin & Sabine:25th Anniversary Limited Edition£14.95 HC

HC • 978-1-4521-5595-1197 x 197 mm (7∂ x 7∂ in), 48 pp, full-colour

images throughout, 17 handwritten pieces of

correspondence (including 4 pullout letters), jacketed

Rights: WLiterature/Art

Pub Month: April

CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRIFFIN & SABINE

The finalvolume in

the Griffin &Sabine

Quartet



How to Be a WildflowerA Field Guide • By Katie Daisy

A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adven-

ture about to begin—How to Be a Wildflower is the book

to celebrate these and other wide-open occasions.

Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with

nature, artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings

and lettering to this collection of things to do and make,

quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. A recipe

for strawberry rhubarb pie, a prompt to hike by the light of

the moon, a place to press flowers: every page inside the

charming textured two-piece case invites readers to wan-

der, gather, savour, and ponder the natural world around

them. For every wild and free spirit—and those who

aspire to be—this is a field guide to living life to the fullest.

Katie Daisy is an artist whose work captures the essence of living

with nature.

How to Be a Wildflower£12.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4268-5203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 208 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout,

unjacketed

Rights: WCreativity/Inspiration

Pub Month: March

The Joy of SwimmingA Celebration of Our Love for G etting in the Water

By Lisa • Foreword by Lynne Cox

From bestselling author Lisa Congdon, this lovely new book

invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming.

Congdon brings her personal passion as a lifelong swimmer

to this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in thewater. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes, watercolour portraits

paired with real people’s personal stories, illustrated collec-

tions of vintage objects, and more evoke the beauty and inspi-

ration of the subject. An emphasis on swimming as a way of

life—taking the leap, going with the flow—makes this delightful

volume one that will speak to serious swimmers, holiday pad-

dlers, and anyone pondering their next high dive.

Lisa Congdon is an artist, illustrator, author, and avid swimmer.

Lynne Cox is a record-breaking long-distance swimmer and best-

selling author.

The Joy of Swimming£12.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-4413-9203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 144 pp,


die-cut cover, flaps

Rights: WArt/Swimming

Pub Month: May

Also available:

Whatever You Are,

Be a Good One

£9.99 HC

978-1-4521-2483-4



Thin Slices of Anxiety£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4579-2203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 104 pp,

full-colour images throughout, unjacketed

Rights: WE

Art/WellnessPub Month: May

Thin Slices of AnxietyObservations and Advice to Ease a Worried Mind

By Catherine Lepage

Not to worry, a book on anxiety is finally here! A clever

antidote to everyday angst, this illustrated book captures

universal truths and comforting revelations about being

human. Artist Catherine Lepage uses her wry humour tohelp us see that “thinly sliced and illustrated, emotions

are much easier to digest.”

Catherine Lepage is the award-winning author of four previous

books and the cofounder of the design studio Ping Pong Ping.


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The Little Pleasures of ParisBy Leslie Jonath • Illustrations by Lizzy Stewart

Take an enchanting tour of Paris’s most charming places,

objects, and pastimes in this lovingly compiled Francophile

handbook. Organised by season, The Little Pleasures of Paris

takes the reader through a year’s worth of quintessentially

Parisian experiences, from secret gardens bursting with

roses to exotic plumage at the city’s bird market, candied

violets at Paris’s oldest sweet shop, dazzling colours in the

stained glass at Sainte-Chapelle, and more. The friendly text

and whimsical illustrations make this delightful volume a

poetic letter to the City of Light. Unusual details that might

otherwise go unnoticed are celebrated and offer a uniquely

intimate perspective in this triomphe of je ne sais quoi and

joi de vivre!

Leslie Jonath is the author of ten books.

Lizzy Stewart is an artist and illustrator.

The Little Pleasures of Paris£12.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4172-5229 x 152 mm (9 x 6 in), 112 pp, 50

full-colour illustrations, unjacketed

Rights: WArt/ParisPub Month: June

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You Kiss by th’ BookNew Poems from S hakespeare’s Line • By Gary Soto

In his engaging new collection, National Book Award finalist

Gary Soto creates poems that each begin with a line from

Shakespeare and then continue in Soto’s fresh and acces-

sible verse. Drawing on moments from the sonnets, Hamlet,

Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet,

and others, Soto illuminates aspects of the source material

while taking his poems in directions of their own, strategically

employing the colour of “thee” and “thine,” kings, thieves,

and lovers. The results are inspired, by turns meditative,

playful, and moving, and consistently fascinating for the

conversation they create between the Bard’s time and lan-

guage and our own here and now.

Gary Soto is the author of 11 poetry collections for adults, including

New and Selected Poems, a finalist for the U.S. National Book

Award. His poems have appeared in many literary magazines and

publications.

You Kiss by th’ Book£9.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-4829-8229 x 152 mm (9 x 6 in), 108 pp

Rights: WPoetry/Shakespeare

Pub Month: April



Create Now!A Systematic Guide to Artistic Audacity • By Marlo Johnson

The road to unfettered creativity begins here! Written in an

engaging choose-your-own-path format, this unique guide

transforms the creative process into a simple series of

multiple-choice questions and answers. The journey begins

with a simple question designed to spark inspiration: Do youhave a clear vision of what you would like to create and

why? Whatever the answer, creative coach Marlo Johnson

offers the encouragement and guidance needed to move

on to the next step. With tips for overcoming blocks, staying

motivated, and even sharing finished work with the world,

Create Now! is an invaluable tool for artists, writers, and

creatives, whether established or aspiring.

Marlo Johnson is a creative mentor and artist who used the Create

Now! process to write this very book.

Create Now!£8.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-4602-7178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 112 pp

Rights: W

Creativity/InspirationPub Month: March

Also available:

Start Now!

£12.99 PB978-1-4521-3929-6

Illustrators Annual 2016By the 2016 jury of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

A highlight of the time-honoured gathering of children’s

publishers in Bologna, Italy, the Illustrators Annual —juried

every year from the finest art at the show—celebrates

debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent

that engages a whole new generation of book lovers. This

glorious compendium can be read cover to cover or browsed

through at random. And it not only provokes envy of the

fair’s attendees, but also inspires readers to marvel at the

brilliance of the gifts shared by those whose work is discov-

ered in these pages and to gleefully anticipate the future of

children’s books.

Illustrators Annual 2016£25.00 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-5462-6279 x 229 mm (11 x 9 in), 192 pp,

full-colour images throughout, flaps

Rights: UK, AUNZArt/IllustrationPub Month: July

Featuring the hottest illustrators from

the Bologna Children’s Book Fair!


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Tiny CatTiny DogBy Yoneo Morita

Just when it seemed pets couldn’t get any more adorable,

we discovered Tiny Cat and Tiny Dog. Direct from Japan,

these are the sweetest—and smallest—pets around. Both

are the size of a macaron, and their mischievous adven-

tures in a full-size world are chronicled in the pages of

these pint-size volumes. Animal lovers of any size will enjoy

following along as Tiny Cat and Tiny Dog encounter every-

day objects like a strawberry, a ball of yarn, a rubber ducky,

and more. The resulting cuteness knows no limits, espe-

cially since each book in this new series includes a tear-out

postcard to send to a friend!

Yoneo Morita is a Japanese photographer who is well known for

his adorable photographs of cats and dogs.

Tiny Dog£6.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4974-5152 x 114 mm (6 x 4∑ in), 72 pp,


1 perforated postcard, jacketed

Rights: WPets/HumourPub Month: March

Tiny Cat£6.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4975-2152 x 114 mm (6 x 4∑ in), 72 pp,


1 perforated postcard, jacketed

Rights: WPets/HumourPub Month: March

Includesa very cute

postcard toshare!



Cats of 1986: The Book

A celebration of cats and the totally awesome ’80s, this

book takes readers through the playful lives of furry felines

living in 1986. Filled with colourful snapshots of cats as

they go to school, hang at the mall, veg out at home, and

do their thing, this hilarious volume captures the essence

of the ’80s—and takes it to the max with cats! Featuring the

greatest trends of that decade—from fashion fads (neon,

big hair, and shoulder pads) to pop-culture highlights

(WHAM!, Jane Fonda, and more)—this paw-sitively irresist-

ible mash-up is sure to delight those who love cats and all

things ’80s. Radicat!

Cats of 1986: The Book£8.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4445-0178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 64 pp,

full-colour images throughout, foil-stamped

cover, unjacketed

Rights: WHumour/Pets

Pub Month: March

Also available:

NEWCats of 1986

2017 Wall Calendar

£10.99978-1-4521-5182-3

Totally Radicat! Notecards

£10.99978-1-4521-4959-2

Work It Out! Journal

£7.99978-1-4521-4958-5



Why Boys Need ParentsBy Alex Beckerman

Boys will be boys. Unfortunately, they will also be arsonists,

wrecking balls, flooders, and eight-limbed ninjas of destruc-

tion. It is their nature. With photos pulled from the 1950s

on, this book celebrates the wacky, illogical, dangerous, and

ridiculous things boys do. Parents everywhere will laugh in

recognition at each bit of mischief and misadventure—all

proof that boys really do need parents.

Alex Beckerman parents a boy.

Also available:

I Was an Awesomer Kid

£8.99 PB978-1-4521-3653-0

Why Boys Need Parents£8.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4734-5178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 96 pp,

full-colour and b/w photographs

throughout, jacketed

Rights: WEHumour/Parenting

Pub Month: April

Garden Gnomes Have IssuesBy Greg Stones

Garden gnomes may be small, but their problems are often

very big. They have issues with snowmen, magnets, bubble-

gum, and mimes. They really enjoy romance, skinny-dipping,

and paper airplanes, but they have major issues with water-

melons, mousetraps, trampolines, and teddy bears—and

through it all they especially love one special thing. Artist

Greg Stones turns his popular, playful illustration style to

the tiny troubles of these beloved characters, presenting

their inner lives with a warm and witty sense of the absurd.

Greg Stones is an artist and the author of Zombies Hate Stuff,

Penguins Hate Stuff, Zombies Have Issues, Sock Monkeys Have

Issues, and Ninjas Have Issues.

Also available:

Ninjas Have Issues

£6.99 HC978-1-4521-4474-0

Sock Monkeys Have Issues

£6.99 HC978-1-4521-4005-6

Garden Gnomes Have Issues£6.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4475-7127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 in), 64 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: WPop Culture/Humour

Pub Month: April



What’s It Like in Space?Stories from Astronauts Who’ve Been There

By Ariel Waldman • Illustrations by Brian Standeford

Everyone wonders what it’s really like in space, but very

few of us have ever had the chance to experience it first-

hand. This captivating illustrated collection brings together

stories from dozens of international astronauts—men andwomen who’ve actually been there—who have returned

with accounts of the sometimes weird, often funny, and

awe-inspiring sensations and realities of being in space.

With playful artwork accompanying each, here are the real

stories behind backwards dreams, “moon face,” the tricks

of sleeping in zero gravity and aiming your sneeze during

a spacewalk, the importance of packing hot sauce, and

dozens of other cosmic quirks and amazements that come

with travel in and beyond the Earth’s orbit.

What’s It Like in Space?£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4476-4152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 128 pp,


Rights: W

Science/SpacePub Month: May

Ariel Waldman is the global instigator of Science Hack Day,

a fellow at the Institute for the Future, a National Academy

of Sciences committee member, a White House Champion of

Change for Citizen Science, and the founder of Spacehack.org,

a directory of ways to participate in space exploration.



Exclusive story companion to

Features removaartifacts:

Folded full-city map

Transit card

And more!

Tom Clancy’s The Division: New York CollapseA Survival Guide to Urban Disaster • By Alex Irvine

New York Collapse is an in-world fictionalised companion to

one of the biggest video game releases of 2016: Tom Clancy’s

The Division from Ubisoft. Within this discarded survivalist

field guide, written before the collapse, lies a mystery—

a handwritten account of a woman struggling to discover

why New York City fell. The keys to unlocking the survivor’s

full story are hidden within seven removable artifacts, rang-

ing from a full-city map to a used transit card. Retrace her

steps through a destroyed urban landscape and decipher

her clues to reveal the conspiracy at the heart of this highly

anticipated game.

Alex Irvine is an award-winning author of games and fiction.

Tom Clancy's The Division:New York Collapse£15.99PB • 978-1-4521-4827-4216 x 140 mm (8∑ x 5∑ in), 176 pp, seven removable artifacts,

full-colour illustrations throughout, bellyband, shrink-wrapped

Rights: WE

Pop Culture/Video GamesPreviously AnnouncedPub Month: March

© 2016 Ubisoft ® Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Tom Clancy’s The Division logo, the Soldier icon,Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Timed with the March 2016 game release!



The Art of Finding DoryPreface by John Lasseter • Foreword by Andrew Stanton • Introduction bySteve Pilcher

What can Dory remember? Who are her parents? In Finding

Dory, Pixar Animation Studios sets out to answer these

questions, to the delight of Finding Nemo fans. The Art of

Finding Dory offers a look at the creative process behindthe making of this much-anticipated sequel, shining a light

on the many inspiring and beautiful layers of creation the

artists at the studio explored during years of development.

John Lasseter is a two-time Academy Award® winner, director,

chief creative officer at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios,

and principal creative officer at Walt Disney Imagineering.

Andrew Stanton is the director of Finding Dory . He made his direc-

torial debut with the Academy Award®-winning feature Finding

Nemo , wrote and directed WALL•E , and co-directed A Bug’s Life .

Steve Pilcher is a production designer on Finding Dory . He worked

as a production designer on the Academy Award®-winning fea-

tures WALL•E and Brave .

The Art of Finding Dory£25.00 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-2224-3229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 176 pp,

full-colour images throughout, jacketed

Rights: UKE, AUNZ, Asia, Latin America,Middle EastPop Culture/Film

Pub Month: July© Disney

The Art of ZootropolisPreface by John L asseter • Foreword by Byron Howard and Rich Moore

Disney’s newest animated feature, Zootropolis, is a comedy-

adventure starring Officer Judy Hopps, a rookie bunny cop

who has to team up with fast-talking scam-artist fox Nick

Wilde to crack her first case in the all-animal city of Zootrop-

olis. This lushly illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenesview of the elaborate artistry involved in creating the film.

Byron Howard, director of Zootropolis, joined the Walt Disney

Animation Studios in 1994 and has served as an animator,

designer, and supervising animator for such classic films as Mulan

and Lilo & Stitch. He directed Bolt and Tangled.

Rich Moore, director of Zootropolis, directed 2012’s Oscar®-

nominated feature Wreck-It Ralph.

The Art of Zootropolis£25.00 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5581-4229 x 279 mm (9 x 11 in), 160 pp,

full-colour images throughout, jacketed

Rights: UKEPop Culture/FilmPub Month: March© Disney

Also available:

The Art of Frozen

£24.99 HC978-1-4521-1716-4

Also available:

The Art of The Good Dinosaur

£25.00 HC978-1-4521-2220-5

Timed with

the March 2016

theatrical

release

Timed with

the July 2016

theatrical

release



Mon Cher ÉclairAnd Other Beautiful Pastries, Including Cream Puffs, Profiteroles,

and Gougères • By Charity Ferreira • Photographs by Joseph De Leo

Taking the love of French pastries into the kitchen, Mon Cher

Éclair shows how rewarding it is to make these delectable

treats at home. Using just a couple of simple techniques,

home cooks can easily master the basic recipe for pâte

à choux dough and use it to make beautiful éclairs with

modern flavour combinations such as butterscotch-bour-

bon or Meyer lemon cream. The dough is also the base for

an array of profiteroles and cream puffs, which make great

appetizers and desserts. With more than 40 recipes ranging

from traditional to trendy, savory to sweet, rustic to artistic,

this small cookbook will make home cooks look like a very

big deal.

Charity Ferreira is a food writer and recipe developer.

Joseph De Leo is a San Francisco–based photographer.

Mon Cher Éclair£10.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-4566-2229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 112 pp,

25 full-colour photographs

Rights: W

Baking/French/PastryPub Month: March

Recipes include:

Coconut Mango Éclairs

Tangerine Caramel Éclairs

Tahini Chocolate

Cacao-Nib Profiteroles

Sea Salt and Cracked BlackPepper Gougères



Grilled Cheese KitchenBread + Cheese + Everything in Between

By Heidi Gibson with Nate Pollak

Melted cheese between slices of toasted bread—the ultimate

in comfort food. This mouthwatering cookbook features

39 grilled cheese recipes created by Heidi Gibson, winner

of seven grilled cheese championships and the co-owner(with husband Nate) of the American Grilled Cheese

Kitchen in San Francisco. The classic Mousetrap is drip-

ping with three kinds of cheese. The Piglet wows with its

thinly sliced ham and sharp cheddar. And grilled cheese

makes a great breakfast—just add an egg! With 40 addi-

tional recipes for great accompaniments and side dishes—

including hearty soups, many varieties of mac & cheese,

spicy pickles, and tangy spreads—plus tips on choosing

the best bread and cheese and techniques for grilling each

sandwich at just the right temperature, anyone can create

the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.

Grilled Cheese Kitchen£12.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4459-7229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 176 pp,

30 full-colour photographs, unjacketed

Rights: W

Food/SandwichPub Month: March

Husband and wife duo Heidi Gibson and Nate Pollak own the ever-

popular American Grilled Cheese Kitchen based in San Francisco.

Treat Yourself to a

Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

Cubano Grilled Cheese

Emmentaler, Muenster, pork shoulder, ham,pickled onions

Huevos Rollando Grilled Cheese

Pepper Jack, black beans, plum tomatoes,

avocado, egg

Basque Sheep Grilled Cheese

P’tit basque cheese, herbes de Provence,

honey, dijon mustard

Windy City Grilled Cheese

Provolone, roast beef, giardiniera

Wild Turkey Grilled Cheese

Havarti, smoked turkey, ancho chili jam



SalmonEverything You Need to Know + 45 Recipes

By Diane Morgan • Photographs by Leigh Beisch

Salmon is popular for its exceptional flavor and versatility

as well as the health benefits. Rich in Omega-3s, it’s a

rich protein source for those looking to eat healthier, con-

sume less meat, or transitioning to a paleo or pescatariandiet. Salmon features 45 recipes showcasing the very best

ways to prepare this luscious, accessible fish. Acclaimed

author Diane Morgan has crafted a go-to reference for

home cooks who want to add more creative preparations

of salmon to their repertoire. Recipes include all savory

meal occasions—including appetizers, dinner, pizza,

brunch, and more—providing inspiration for healthy

eaters and fish lovers alike.

Diane Morgan is a food writer, recipe developer, and author of

more than a dozen cookbooks.

Salmon£12.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-4835-9229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 144 pp,


Rights: WFood/FishPub Month: April

From the

James Beard

Award–winning

author

Low-So GoodA Guide to Real Foo d, Big Flavor, and Less Sodium with

70 Amazing Recipes

By Jessica Goldman Foung • Photographs by John Lee

Hundreds of millions of people live with medical conditions

that require they lower their sodium intake—heart disease,

hypertension, kidney disease, and diabetes, to name a few—and research shows most of us would be healthier if we

consumed less salt. What could be a challenge becomes

an opportunity in Low-So Good, a beautifully photographed

book about living a rich life with a low-sodium diet. With

70 recipes for much-loved food (including fries, cake, and

dips) and chapters filled with information about how to

entertain, dine out, travel, and create a supportive commu-

nity, Low-So Good empowers anyone to become an expert

at living well with less salt.

Jessica Goldman Foung is a food writer, blogger and spokesperson

for the National Kidney Foundation.

Low-So Good£19.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-3508-3229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 272 pp,


Rights: WFood/Low Sodium

Pub Month: March



Dried & TrueThe Magic of Your Dehydrator in 80 Delicious Recipes and

Inspiring Techniques • By Sara Dickerman

Dehydrators have transitioned from the kitchens of the

world’s best chefs onto the wedding registry—and this book

reveals why. There’s no dinner party with friends, school

lunchbox, or weekend-backpack dry bag that isn’t mademore delicious and nutritious thanks to a dehydrator. In this

book are the secrets of creating who-knew treats: all kinds

of jerky, fruit leathers, savory vegetable crisps, flavor-

packed powders that add oomph to your cooking, and per-

fect melt-in-your-mouth meringues. Eighty recipes include

ways to incorporate your dried creations in your baking,

cooking, and cocktails. Maybe you didn’t know you needed

a dehydrator. Now you do!

Sara Dickerman is a James Beard Award–winning food and

travel writer for Slate, the New York Times, Bon Appétit, and

Food & Wine.

Dried & True£12.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-3849-7235 x 184 mm (9£ x 7£ in), 168 pp,

30 full-colour photographs, flaps

Rights: WFood/DehydratorsPub Month: May

ROSE SUGAR

KIMCHI POWDER

THE DRIEDCHERRY

MANHATTAN

VERMOUTH

DRIED CHERRIES

SMOKY MAPLE

SALMON JERKY

CURRIED PARSNIP,

CARROT, AND

BEET RIBBONS

STRACHIATELLA

MERINGUES



Legends of Texas Barbecue CookbookRecipes and Rec ollections from the Pitmasters • By Robb Walsh

If barbecue in Texas is a religion, this book is its bible.

Originally published in 2002, this revised and updated edi-

tion explores all the new and exciting developments from

the Lone Star State’s evolving barbecue scene. The 100

recipes include 32 brand-new ones such as Smoke-Braised

Beef Ribs and an extremely tender version of Pulled Pork.

Profiles on legendary pitmasters like Aaron Franklin are

featured alongside archival photography covering more than

100 years of barbecue history. Including the basic tools

required to get started, secrets and methods from the state’s

masters, and step-by-step directions for barbecuing every

cut of meat imaginable, this comprehensive volume presents

all the info needed to fire up the grill and barbecue Texas-style.

Robb Walsh is a food editor, food critic, radio commentator, cook-

book author, and three-time winner of the James Beard Award.

Legends of Texas BarbecueCookbook£14.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-3998-2235 x 184 mm (9£ x 7£ in), 304 pp,

more than 60 full-colour images

Rights: WFood/BarbecuePub Month: May

Southern Appetizers60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers

By Denise Gee • Photographs by Robert M. Peacock

Southerners adore their appetizers, and this collection of

60 recipes—served up with a healthy dose of Southern

hospitality—shows why. Smoked pecans on the sideboard,

cheese straws on the coffee table, an array of hot dips on

the dining table, and pickled shrimp on the porch are just

some of the myriad dishes found in this volume that prove

food is the life of the party. Tips on creating the ideal party

flow, being a gracious host, arranging flowers, sending out

invitations, and planning the perfect menu ensure any event

will go off without a hitch. Both a lovely hostess gift and a

party-planning idea book, Southern Appetizers is all anyone

needs for a successful gathering with Southern style.

Denise Gee and Robert M. Peacock are a wife-and-husband team

(she writes, he photographs) behind four successful titles with

Chronicle Books.

Also available:

Southern Casseroles

£15.99 PB978-1-4521-1228-2

Southern Soups & Stews

£15.99 PB978-1-4521-2485-8

Southern Appetizers£12.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3296-9203 x 178 mm (8 x 7 in), 144 pp,

32 full-colour photographs, jacketed

Rights: WFood/AppetizersPub Month: June

Revisedand

updated



The Everyday Meat GuideA Neighborhood Butcher’s Advice Book

By Ray Venezia with Chris Peterson • Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

When Rachael Ray wants to tell her 2.6 million viewers how to

shop wisely at the meat counter, she invites veteran butcher

Ray Venezia on her show. This handbook condenses Venezia’s

expert advice from 25 years behind the butcher block, givingevery weeknight shopper and grill enthusiast the need-to-know

information on meat grades, best values, and common cuts for

poultry, pork, lamb, veal, and beef. The Everyday Meat Guide

includes easy-to-follow illustrations and instructions for the

questions butchers are most often asked, plus a handy photo

gallery for quick identification. This refreshingly simplified, con-

fidence-instilling take on the most intimidating part of food

shopping makes navigating the meat counter truly easy.

Ray Venezia is a third-generation master butcher. He frequently

appears on the Rachael Ray Show .

Chris Peterson is a former magazine editor and writer.

The Everyday Meat Guide£12.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-4288-3203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in, 184 pp),

100 full-colour photographs and

35 illustrations

Rights: WFood/Meat

Pub Month: May

Drink Like a ManThe Only Cocktail Guide Anyone Really Needs • Introduction by DavidGranger • Edited by Ross McCammon and David Wondrich

Drink Like a Man distills 83 years of drinking wisdom into

this indispensable manual. With more than 125 cocktail rec-

ipes and 100 photos, including 13 drinks every man should

know how to make, variations on classic cocktails, anddrinks batched large enough to satisfy a crowd, it’s an

essential guide to cocktail making, but also a manual for

how to drink. As a host, at a bar, with a friend, on your

own—whatever the situation may be—Esquire offers wis-

dom, encouragement, and instructions. And also a damn

good drink.

David Granger is the editor in chief of Esquire.

Ross McCammon is a senior editor at Esquire.

David Wondrich is Esquire ’s longtime drinks correspondent and the

author of the James Beard Award–winning book Imbibe!

Drink Like a Man£14.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3270-9203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 224 pp,


throughout, unjacketed

Rights: WFood/Beverage

Pub Month: June

Also available:

Eat Like a Man

£19.99 HC978-0-8118-7741-1

The Eat Like a Man

Guide to Feeding a Crowd

£19.99 HC978-1-4521-3184-9

Also available:

Whole Beast Butchery

£26.99 HC978-1-4521-0059-3



Sunday Sews20 Inspired Weekend Projects

By Theresa Gonzalez • Photographs by Nicole Hill Gerulat

Sunday Sews presents 20 irresistible designs that can be

sewn on a weekend and enjoyed for a lifetime. Featuring

minimalist style and unfussy lightweight fabrics, they are

as functional as they are chic. Think drapey shift dresses,flattering tunics and skirts, tanks and tops perfect for

layering, pretty aprons, go-anywhere tote bags, and gifts

for children and loved ones. Step-by-step instructions and

technical illustrations make construction a breeze, what-

ever the reader’s skill level; and lush photographs show-

case the finished projects in clean, uncluttered settings.

Sleekly packaged and brimming with atmosphere, Sunday

Sews evokes everything we love about the most relaxing

day of the week.

Theresa Gonzalez is the coauthor of the sewing book Dorm Decor

and the former editor of several craft magazines.

Sunday Sews£15.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-3868-8254 x 184 mm (10 x 7£ in), 184 pp, 45

full-colour photographs, 150 2-colour

illustrations, front flap, 1 folded pattern

sheet enclosed in back pocket

Rights: W

Crafts/SewingPub Month: March

Amy Butler’s Piece Keeping20 Stylish Projects that Celebrate Patchwork • By Amy Butler

In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches

what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making.

From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry,

Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear

sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods,

this book will appeal to Amy’s core fans as well as those

simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The

20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams,

plus 9 sheets of full-size patterns stored in an attached

envelope. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a

source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration,

brimming throughout with Amy’s unique colour sense and

eye-catching textile designs.

Amy Butler is a designer of fabrics and textiles, home accessories,

fashion wearables, rugs, wallpaper, wall art, sewing patterns, and

craft patterns.

Amy Butler’s Piece Keeping£19.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3447-5254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 176 pp, more

than 100 full-colour photographs,

pocket with 9 fold-out pattern

sheets, unjacketed

Rights: W

Crafts/SewingPub Month: June

Also available:

Style Stitches

£19.99 HC978-0-8118-6669-9



Meaningful BouquetsCreate Special Messages with Flowers • By Leigh Okiesand Lisa M cGuinness • Photographs by Annabelle Breakey

Say it with flowers. This visual bouquet includes a photo-

graphic glossary of popular flower types and their Victorian

meanings, followed by step-by-step instructions for creating

25 beautiful arrangements. From Celebration and Luck, toHappiness and Forgiveness, each bespoke bunch of flowers

suits an important occasion or recipient. Blooming with

inspiring lifestyle photography and watercolour botanical

illustrations throughout, Meaningful Bouquets brings a

truly personal touch to flower arranging.

Leigh Okies is a floral stylist and designer. Her work has been

featured in many publications and wedding blogs.

Lisa McGuinness is a gardener, flower lover, writer, and editor.

Meaningful Bouquets£15.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4007-0229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 144 pp,

full-colour photographs and watercolour

illustrations throughout, unjacketed

Rights: WCrafts/Flowers

Pub Month: April

Also available:

Furniture Makeovers

£15.99 HC978-1-4521-0415-7

Furniture Makes the RoomCreate Special Pieces to Style a Home You Love

By Barb Blair • Photographs by Paige French

Knack Studio founder Barb Blair is famous for her “knack”

with furniture: spotting classic pieces and transforming them

into modern showstoppers. In this inspiring book, Blair goes

beyond the nuts and bolts of furniture refinishing to show howto style rooms with each customised piece. For instance, she

transforms a well-worn coffee table with a painted ombré design,

and then reveals how to incorporate it into a bright and sunny

den, a cozy reading nook, and a cheerful bedroom. With instruc-

tions for 15 before-and-after furniture projects, a “toolbox” sec-

tion detailing her favourite techniques and materials, and photos

of dozens of inspiring interiors, Furniture Makes the Room

reveals the versatility of furniture and unlocks the secrets to

decorating livable rooms around statement pieces.

Barb Blair is the founder of Knack, a retail shop and furniture design

studio. Her work has been featured on dozens of top design websites.

Furniture Makes the Room£17.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-3999-9254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 192 pp,


Rights: WInterior Design/Furniture

Pub Month: April

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Happiness Is . . .500 Ways to Be in the MomentBy Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar

Mindful living is happy living. This refreshing book from the

creators of Happiness Is . . . illustrates 500 inspiring ways

to slow down, unplug, de-stress, connect with others, and

relish the simple moments in life: sitting under a ceiling fan

on a hot day, taking lunch away from your desk, letting go

of negative thoughts, a beach yoga session, and more. Fea-

turing the brand’s signature charming illustration style and

friendly tone, this book sparks positive reflection and serves

to remind us that happiness is all around—and within.

Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are famed illustrators and the

authors of the bestseller Me Without You.

Also available:

Happiness Is. . .

500 Things to Be

Happy About

£7.99 PB978-1-4521-3600-4

Friendship Is . . .

500 Reasons to

Appreciate Friends

£7.99 PB978-1-4521-3657-8

Happiness Is . . .500 Ways to Be in the Moment£8.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-5201-1152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 in), 272 pp,

500 2-colour illustrations, flaps

Rights: WGift Books/InspirationPub Month: March



See AmericaA Celebration of Our National Parks & Treasured Sites Illustrated by the Artist’s of Creative Action N etwork • Foreword by theNational Parks Conservation Association

To coincide with the 2016 centennial anniversary of the U.S.

National Parks Service, the Creative Action Network has part-

nered with the National Parks Conservation Association torevive and reimagine the legacy of WPA travel posters. Artists

from all over the world have participated in the creation of

this new, crowdsourced collection of See America posters for

a modern era. Featuring artwork for 75 national parks and

monuments across all 50 states, this engaging keepsake vol-

ume celebrates the full range of our nation’s landmarks and

treasured wilderness.

Creative Action Network is a marketplace for original, visual,

meaningful artwork that harnesses creative talents for good through

crowdsourced campaigns. National Parks Conservation Association

is the leading voice of the American people in the fight to safeguard

the U.S. National Park System.

See America£12.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4898-4203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 176 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: W

Art/TravelPub Month: April

Celebrate the centennial anniversary

of the U.S. National Park Service

RecessFrom Dodgeball to Double Dutch: Classic Games for

Players of Today • By Ben Applebaum and Dan DiSorbo

Remember playtime? It was that refreshing break between

classes that cleared the cobwebs, refreshed the mind, and

got everyone moving. Recess is the ultimate illustrated

guide to the best games of the playground, for inside and

outside. With detailed instructions, diagrams, and a can-do,

kick-butt attitude, this tome isn’t meant to be read—it’s

meant to be played! This fun and interactive guide includes

the rules to over 150 games and variations, including over

two dozen international games from schoolyards around

the world, plus various tips and strategies not just to play,

but also to win!

Ben Applebaum and Dan DiSorbo have coauthored several humor-

ous pop culture books together. Ben is a writer and creative direc-

tor who mastered jump rope and Dan is a designer and illustrator

who plays expert games of hide-and-seek.

Recess£12.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-3850-3235 x 184 mm (9£ x 7£ in), 240 pp,

2-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: WGames

Pub Month: March



The ABCs of AdulthoodBy Deborah Copaken and Randy Polumbo

Here’s a book of wit and wisdom that’s perfect for gradua-

tion or any other “welcome to the adult world” moment.

From New York Times bestselling author Deborah Copaken

and noted sculptor Randy Polumbo come 26 genuine and

funny bits of advice as surprising as they are sensible. From“A is for Anger” through “Z is for Zzzzzzz,” each entry is

paired with the authors’ street-smart photography of the

matching alphabet letter to create a savvy gift. Based on a

viral article written by Copaken when her own firstborn left

for college, The ABCs of Adulthood is a delightful, worldly

riff on learning your ABCs all over again.

Deborah Copaken is a prolific journalist, photographer, former

Emmy-winning TV producer, and author of several books .

Randy Polumbo is a sculptor and the father of a 17-year-old.

The ABCs of Adulthood£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-5191-5203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 64 pp, 26

full-colour photographs, jacketed

Rights: WGift Books/InspirationPub Month: May

Cat ZodiacAn Astrological Guide to the Feline Mystique

By Maeva Considine • Illustrations by Vikki Chu

Brand-new cat owners or those who have lived with a feline

companion or two for years need only look to the stars to

demystify cat behaviors. This zodiac collection delves into

the inner lives of cats, exploring each sun sign and offeringcharacter traits, lifestyle insights, and relationship inclina-

tions to help cat owners learn to live in harmony with their

unique pets. Filled with whimsical illustrations, this book

unlocks the secrets of the feline mystique.

Maeva Considine is a Taurus, cat lover, and writer. She lives

with two cats named Bill Murray and Liz Lemon.

Vikki Chu is an illustrator and a Sagittarius.

Also available:

The Circadian Tarot

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-4195-4

Cat Zodiac£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4828-1178 x 127 mm (7 x 5 in), 112 pp,


unjacketed

Rights: WPets/Metaphysics

Pub Month: March



This Book Is a PlanetariumAnd Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions • By Kelli Anderson

Never has humble paper had such radical ambitions. Defy-

ing every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up

extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools: a real

working planetarium projecting the constellations, a musical

instrument complete with strings for strumming, a geometric

drawing generator, an infinite calendar, a message decoder,

and even a speaker that amplifies sound. Artist Kelli Ander-

son contributes enlightening text alongside each pop-up,

explaining the scientific principles at play in her construc-

tions and creating an interactive experience that’s as edu-

cational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts long

after the initial pop, This Book Is a Planetarium leaves

readers of all ages with a renewed appreciation for the way

things work—and for the enduring magic of books.

Kelli Anderson is an artist, graphic designer, and self-identified

“tinkerer.”

This Book Is a Planetarium£25.00HC • 978-1-4521-3621-9305 x 241 mm (12 x 9∑ in), 5 spreads,

6 different pop-ups, full-colour illustrations

throughout, shrink-wrapped, unjacketed

Rights: WArt/Gift Books

Pub Month: April

Also available:

Paper Blossoms,

Butterflies & Birds

£28.99 HC978-1-4521-1391-3

Paper Blossoms

£28.99 HC978-0-8118-7419-9

Flip Book FanA Breezy Little Book • By Gui Borchert

Literally the coolest book ever. Breezing through the pages

of this handy flipbook offers the illusion of standing in front

of a refreshing fan as it cycles back and forth. While clever

colourful photos suggest a warm summer day, the cool

wind produced by the movement of the pages will soothe

away the heat.

Gui Borchert is an award-winning creative director and designer.

Flip Book Fan£3.99 UK

PB • 978-1-4521-5128-173 x 114 mm (2∆ x 4∑ in), 112 pp,

full-colour photographs throughout

Rights: WNovelty/FlipbooksPub Month: May

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Apples and RobinsBy Lucie Félix

All you need for apples . . . are circles and the colour red.

In this extraordinary book, one thing transforms into

another as each page turns—a circle becomes an apple,

an oval becomes a bird, winter becomes spring. Con-

stantly surprising and brilliantly constructed, Lucie Félix’s

Apples and Robins is full of the magic of shape, colour,

and imagination. All you need to do . . . is turn the page.

Lucie Félix grew up in a tiny village in France. After studying

biology and visual arts, she started creating children’s books in

2012. This book, about the robins that live in her garden year-

round, is her second children’s book.

Apples and Robins£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-3264-8279 x 203 mm (11 x 8 in), 56 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout with

die-cuts, unjacketed

Rights: WE

Ages 5 to 8Pub Month: March

Over the OceanBy Taro Gomi

Renowned children’s book creator Taro Gomi has created

another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wonder-

ing, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the

sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled

with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled with

families? Or, maybe, over the ocean stands someone not

so different from the girl herself, returning her gaze. In this

celebration of imagination’s power, young readers will find

joy in the mystery of the faraway, the unknown, and the

just-beyond.

Taro Gomi has created more than 350 books for readers of all

ages, including Bus Stops, My Friends, Spring Is Here, Scribbles,

and Doodles.

Also available:

The Great Day

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-1125-4

Peekaboo!

£4.99 BB978-1-4521-0835-3

Mommy! Mommy!

£4.99 BB978-1-4521-0834-6

Over the Ocean£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4515-0238 x 207 mm (9ß x 8ø in),

36 pp, full-colour illustrations

throughout, jacketed

Rights: WE

Ages 3 to 5Pub Month: May



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com pa n i on t o t h e

N e w Y o r k T i m e s b ests el l ers

P r e s s H e r e and

M i x I t U p !

Also available:

Press Here

£9.99 HC978-0-8118-7954-5

Mix It Up!

£9.99 HC978-1-4521-4057-5

Press Here: The Game

£14.99 BOX978-1-4521-4057-5

Let’s Play!By Hervé Tullet

It’s only a yellow dot. . . but what a dot it is! Readers won’t

be able to resist this jaunty, adventurous dot, nor its invita-

tion to play along. Thus begins a spectacular ride of colour,

motion, shape, and imagination, filled with the artistry and

delight that we know and love so well from Press Here and

Mix It Up! But on this journey, prepare to leap headlong

into a completely new dimension: emotion. Connecting not

only to the mind but also to the heart, this dot expresses an

extraordinary sense of humour, fear, joy, and more as it

pushes, lurches, wiggles, and slides its way through—and

even off!—the pages of this glorious companion to Press

Here and Mix It Up!

Hervé Tullet is known for his prodigious versatility, from directing

ad campaigns to designing fabric for Hermès. His real love is work-

ing with children, for whom he has created dozens of books .

Let’s Play!£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5477-0219 x 219 mm (8∞ x 8∞ in), 68 pp,


Rights: XAUNZ, XAsia

Ages 3 to 5Pub Month: April

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Also available:

TouchThinkLearn: Farm

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-4517-4

TouchThinkLearn: Vehicles

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-4516-7

TouchThinkLearn: Colours

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-2828-3

TouchThinkLearn: Homes£9.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-4518-1184 x 184 mm (7£ x 7£ in), 16 pp,

full-colour images throughout

Rights: XAsia

Ages Infant to 2Pub Month: March

TouchThinkLearn: Baby AnimalsTouchThinkLearn: HomesBy Xavier Deneux

Featuring spreads with raised, shaped objects that fit

into scooped cutouts on their opposite page, these new

TouchThinkLearn books offer the youngest learners an

opportunity to explore in a hands-on, multisensory way.

Seeing the image, tracing its shape, saying its name—

these modes of perception combine to stimulate under-

standing of essential concepts. Discover a polar bear by

tracing its raised outline on one side, and the concave

shape of its cozy den on the other! Related words on each

spread offer a springboard for further conversation to

encourage the language skills crucial to later successful

learning. In a format unlike any other, these groundbreaking

books translate abstract thought into tangible knowledge.

Xavier Deneux has applied a lifelong passion for child development

to more than 100 books.

Baby Animals and Homes add a new dimension

to the bestselling TouchThinkLearn series!

TouchThinkLearn: Baby Animals£9.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-4519-8184 x 184 mm (7£ x 7£ in), 16 pp,

full-colour images throughout

Rights: XAsia

Ages Infant to 2Pub Month: March

A Handprint Book

AWARD

WINNER

TouchThinkLearn: Opposites

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1725-6

TouchThinkLearn: Numbers

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1724-9

TouchThinkLearn: Shapes

£9.99 BB978-1-4521-1727-0A Handprint Book


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All Aboard Train Matching GameBy Marc Boutavant

The fanciful art of Marc Boutavant is on display in this

matching game inspired by the All Aboard Train Puzzle.

Oversized cards feature detailed train cars brimming with

adorable characters, detail-rich scenes, and whimsy galore!

Children will marvel at the richly imaginative illustrations

and revel in this spirited, artful challenge that hones mem-

ory, concentration, and matching skills.

Marc Boutavant is a graphic artist and comic strip author, and the

illustrator of For Just One Day.

Bumper-to-Bumper Cars PuzzleIllustrated by Nick Lu

With 10 colourful double-sided puzzle pieces shaped like

vehicles—including a bus, sports car, cement mixer, rub-

bish truck, food truck, and more—young children will enjoy

creating a parade of cars or a bumper-to-bumper traffic

jam! The large, easy-to-assemble puzzle pieces are ideal for

small hands and can be arranged in countless ways for

extended play.

Also available:

All Aboard Train Puzzle

£10.99 BOX978-0-8118-7850-0

Also available:

Steam Train, Dream Train

Puzzle

£10.99 BOX978-1-4521-2587-9

Bumper-to-Bumper CarsPuzzle£10.99 UKBOX • 978-1-4521-3476-5127 x 191 mm (5 x 7∑ in), 10 full-colour

double-sided puzzle pieces

Rights: W

Ages 2 and upPub Month: March

All Aboard TrainMatching Game£10.99 UKBOX • 978-1-4521-4861-8229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 36 full-colour

illustrated cards

Rights: W

Ages 3 and upPub Month: March



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Baby Tiger£4.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-4236-4111 x 111 mm (4ß x 4ß in),


throughout, attached plush

finger puppet

Rights: XChina/TaiwanAges Infant to 2

Pub Month: March

Baby Bear£4.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-4235-7111 x 111 mm (4ß x 4ß in),


throughout, attached plush

finger puppet

Rights: XChina/TaiwanAges Infant to 2

Pub Month: March

Baby Bear Finger Puppet BookBaby Tiger Finger Puppet BookIllustrated by Yu-Hsuan Huang

What does Baby Bear eat when he’s hungry? How does

Baby Tiger play? Follow along with these cute baby animals

as they experience their world, from playtime to bedtime.

These simple, comforting stories feature a permanently

attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in

every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive

way to play and read together.

Yu-Hsuan Huang is a graphic designer from Taiwan.

An adorable new finger puppet series!

Also available:

Little Lion

Finger Puppet Book

£4.99 BB978-0-8118-6788-7

Little Panda

Finger Puppet Book

£4.99 BB978-0-8118-6999-7

Little Moose

Finger Puppet Book

£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4231-9

Little Fox

Finger Puppet Book

£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4230-2

Also available:



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Bye-Bye BinkyI Use the PottyBy Maria van Lieshout

Babies use a binky. Do big kids? No! Big kids say, “Bye-

bye, binky!”

Babies wear diapers. Do big kids? No! Big kids use the potty!

Every child’s life is filled with milestones. Some happen

easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mum

Maria van Lieshout has been there. Drawing upon her own

experiences, she has created an engaging series of books

that are just right for children on the brink of major

changes and the caregivers who encourage them.

Maria van Lieshout is the author-illustrator of several picture books,

including Backseat A-B-See and Flight 1-2-3.

Also available:

Backseat A-B-See

£9.99 HC978-1-4521-0664-9£4.99 BB978-1-4521-3732-2

Flight 1-2-3

£9.99 HC978-1-4521-1662-4£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4291-3

Bye-Bye Binky£7.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3536-6203 x 203 mm (7 x 7 in),

24 pp, 3-colour illustrations


Rights: WAges 2 to 4

Pub Month: March

I Use the Potty£7.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3535-9203 x 203 mm (7 x 7 in),

28 pp, 3-colour illustrations



Pub Month: March AWARDWINNER

AWARD

WINNER



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D Is for Dress UpThe ABC’s of What We Wear • By Maria Carluccio

Maria Carluccio’s playful fashion alphabet celebrates the

fun of getting dressed—and getting dressed up! From

a sophisticated bow tie to a warm wool hat, this diverse

celebration of what we wear from A to Z invites kids to

get creative and embrace their own unique style.

Maria Carluccio grew up turning bath towels into ball gowns and

enlisting her little brother to model her fashion creations. Since

then, her love of colour, design, and dressing up has translated

into a career as a textile and product designer and an award-win-

ning illustrator.

D Is for Dress Up£9.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4025-4229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 36 pp,


jacketed

Rights: W


Little HootBy Amy K rouse Rosenthal • Illustrated by Jen Corace

It’s not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reason-

able hour, like his friends do. But Mama and Papa say little

owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all

night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and

doing tricks on his skateboard—but he’s hooting mad

about it! Children who have a hard time going to bed will

love this fun twist on the universal dilemma.

Amy Krouse Rosenthal is the author of the bestselling books

I Wish You More, Duck! Rabbit!, and the beloved Little Pea and

Little Oink.

Jen Corace received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island

School of Design and has illustrated a number of children’s books,

including Little Pea, Little Oink, and her newest Chronicle Books

title, Telephone .

Also available:

Little Hoot

£9.99 HC978-0-8118-6023-9

Little Pea

£9.99 HC978-0-8118-4658-5£4.99 BB978-1-4521-4289-0

Little Hoot£5.99 UK

BB • 978-1-4521-5207-3140 x 140 mm (5∑ x 5∑ in),


throughout


Pub Month: March



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Steam Train, Dream Train 1-2-3By Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld

Cuddle up with the animal friends from the bestselling

Steam Train, Dream Train and count on lots of fun! Little

train enthusiasts will love counting from one to ten along

with the dreamy train cars!

Steam Train, Dream Train ColorsBy Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld

All aboard for a rainbow of train cars and their lively animal

crew! Vivid colours and cozy rhyming text inspired by the

bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train will make learning

colours a rich experience for the smallest readers.

Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of #1 New York Times bestsellers

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream

Train, created with Sherri Duskey Rinker, and Duck! Rabbit! and

I Wish You More, created with Amy Krouse Rosenthal.

Steam Train, Dream TrainColors£5.99 UK

BB • 978-1-4521-4915-8152 x 213 mm (6 x 8∑ in), 20 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout

Rights: WAges Infant to 2Pub Month: March

Steam Train, Dream Train1-2-3£5.99 UK

BB • 978-1-4521-4914-1152 x 213 mm (6 x 8∑ in), 20 pp,


Rights: WAges Infant to 2Pub Month: March

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction SiteGlow-in-the-Dark Edition

By Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld

The phenomenal New York Times bestseller and beloved

bedtime go-to read now glows in the dark!

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction SiteGrowth ChartBy Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld

Reaching, stretching, lifting high, your little Crane Truck will

touch the sky! Track every step along the way with this

appealing growth chart. And when the lights go out, Crane

Truck will glow in the dark. Includes feet and metres.

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream

Train.

From the bestselling team behind Goodnight, Goodnight,

Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train!

Goodnight, Goodnight,Construction SiteGlow-in-the-Dark Edition £11.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-5215-8241 x 254 mm (9∑ x 10 in), 32 pp,


with glow-in-the-dark ink, jacketed

Rights: WAges 2 to 4Pub Month: March

Goodnight, Goodnight,Construction SiteGrowth Chart£9.99 UKPB • 978-1-4521-5463-3241 x 191 mm (9∑ x 7∑ in), accordion-

fold card, full-colour illustrations throughout,

stickers, glow-in-the-dark ink, polybagged

Rights: WAges 3 and upPub Month: March

More than

4 years on theNew York Times

bestseller

list!



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Cozy ClassicsBy Jack and Holman Wang

The Cozy Classics series is the brainchild of two brothers,

both dads, who were thinking of ways to teach words to

their very young children. They hit upon the classics as the

basis for their infant primers, and the rest, as they say, is

history. Every classic book in the series is condensed to

12 child-friendly words—accompanied by beautiful hand-

felted illustrations—that accurately and humorously sum-

marize each book’s plot. From War & Peace to Moby Dick,

here are The Great Books of Western Literature for toddlers

and their parents in board book form—a little bit serious, a

little bit ironic, entirely funny and clever, and always a wel-

come gift.

As well as being the creators of the Star Wars Epic Yarns board

books, Jack and Holman Wang are twin brothers. Jack is a professor

of writing at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, and Holman,

a former middle school teacher, is an artist and author.

Cozy Classics:Great Expectations£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5243-1191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),

24 pp, 12 full-colour

photographs

Rights: W

All AgesPub Month: March

Cozy Classics:Moby Dick£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5246-2191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),


photographs

Rights: W


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Also available:

Star Wars Epic Yarns:

A New Hope

£5.99 HC978-1-4521-3393-5


The Empire Strikes Back

£5.99 HC978-1-4521-3499-4


Return of the Jedi

£5.99 HC978-1-4521-3500-7

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

This brand-new addition to the Cozy Classics series retells

the beloved Dickens tale of the orphan Pip’s rise to fortune.

MOBY DICK

Thrill to Melville’s masterpiece of the epic battle between

man and whale, told in twelve words.

PRIDE & PREJUDICEJane Austen fans rejoice—Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy’s

romance can now be shared with newborn fans.

WAR & PEACE

Tolstoy’s long (very long) tour de force of love and war can

be enjoyed in a minute!

Cozy Classics:Pride & Prejudice£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5244-8191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),


photographs

Rights: WAll AgesPub Month: March

Cozy Classics:War & Peace£6.99 UKBB • 978-1-4521-5245-5191 x 140 mm (7∑ x 5∑ in),


photographs

Rights: W


COZY CLASSICS“So adorable it makes our hearts hurt.”

—Vulture.com

Praise for Cozy Classics

“Quite simply, delightful.” —The Paris Review

“Enchanting. . . a service to literatefamilies everywhere.” —The Wall Street Journal

“Real tenderness and occasionalprofundity.” —The Telegraph (UK)

“Boy, are they cute.” —The Huffington Post

“A magnificent and breathtakingretelling.” —Buzzfeed



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The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer...By Davide Cali • Illustrated by Benjamin Chaud

What really happened over the summer break? A curious

teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started

out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning

treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an

outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievousbird! Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting

to be revealed? From the team behind I Didn’t Do My

Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on

the Way to School . . . comes a fantastical fast-paced, detail-

rich illustrated summer adventure that’s so unbelievable

it just might be true!

Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud are the author/illustrator team

behind A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School. . .

and I Didn’t Do My Homework Because. . . .

Also available:

I Didn’t Do My Homework

Because . . .

£8.99 HC978-1-4521-2551-0

A Funny Thing Happened

on the Way to School. . .

£8.99 HC978-1-4521-3168-9

The Truth About MyUnbelievable Summer. . .£8.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-4483-2203 x 152 mm (8 x 6 in), 44 pp, full-colour

illustrations throughout, unjacketed


Pub Month: July

An action-packed sequel to I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . .

and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . .



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The Sandwich ThiefBy André Marois • Illustrated by Patrick Doyon

Marin loves the sandwiches his parents make for him—every

day they’re different and more delicious than the last. One

morning, someone dares to steal his favourite sandwich: ham-

cheddar-kale. Furious, Marin begins a fevered and famished

investigation to unmask the thief. The days go by, the suspectsmultiply, and Marin’s sandwiches continue to disappear. This

droll, graphic caper is a funny school mystery exploring the

high stakes of low blood sugar. The first in a series, the book’s

witty text and graphic illustrations make this funny school

mystery perfect for early and advanced readers alike—and

for anyone who’s been the victim of lunchtime crime.

André Marois writes crime novels for adults and detective stories for

children, in addition to running workshops in schools and regularly

contributing to journals and magazines.

Patrick Doyon is an animator and a book and magazine illustrator.

The Sandwich Thief is his first book.

The Sandwich Thief£9.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4659-1213 x 168 mm (8∑ x 6∂ in),



Rights: WEAges 6 to 9

Pub Month: March

CHRONICLE BOOKS • SPRING 2016 CATALOGUE 4



Monster & SonBy David LaRochelle • Illustrated by Joey Chou

Romp along with parent and child yetis, werewolves, giant

lizards, and more as they stir up some monster-size fun!

Readers big and small, young and old, wild and tame, will

roar with laughter and take this book by the horns, teeth,

and fur. . . discovering that monsters and humans aren’t so

different—especially in the ways they love each other.

David LaRochelle has been creating books for young people for

more than 25 years. His picture books include It’s a Tiger!, How

Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans, Moo!, and Arlo’s

ARTrageous Adventure!

Joey Chou was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States

when he was 15 years old. His art is influenced by prominent

and obscure artists as well as by Southern California lifestyle

and culture.

Also available:

It’s a Tiger!

£10.99 HC978-0-8118-6925-6

Monster & Son£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-2937-2229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 36 pp,

full-colour images throughout,

jacketed


Pub Month: April

Perfect for Mother’s or Father’s Day,

and for little monsters everywhere!

AWARD

WINNER

MamasaurusBy Stephan Lomp

This colourful and reassuring picture book follows

Babysaurus on an adventure as he enlists his prehistoric

friends to seek his Mamasaurus. Is his Mamasaurus the

fastest in the jungle? No. Is she the loudest? No. Is she the

best flyer? No! Of course, Mamasaurus has been right there

all along. And when Babysaurus needs a little help, she is

ready with a big hug and a sweet, leafy snack. For

Babysaurus, his Mamasaurus is the best mamasaurus in

the world! Stephan Lomp has illustrated several books in

his native Germany, and in this debut as both author and

artist, he has created a fresh twist on a perennial theme

that will win the hearts of little ones and their mamas as

they snuggle up to read a new favourite.

Stephan Lomp is the cofounder of an award-winning underground

comic anthology and has previously published three picture books.

Mamasaurus£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-4424-5229 x 229 mm (9 x 9 in), 40 pp,


jacketed


Pub Month: March

Also available:

Mama, Do You Love Me?

£5.99 PB978-1-4521-3149-8

£4.99 BB978-0-8118-2131-5



Tell Me a Tattoo StoryBy Alison McGhee • Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler

A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a

modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son

the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they

go on a beautiful journey through family history. There’s a

tattoo from a favourite book his mother used to read him,

one from something his father used to tell him, and one

from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart

with numbers inside—which might be the best tattoo of

them all. Tender pictures by New York Times bestselling

illustrator Eliza Wheeler complement this lovely ode to all

that’s indelible—ink and love.

Alison McGhee is the New York Times bestselling author of

Someday, Little Boy, and Making a Friend.

Eliza Wheeler is the author and illustrator of several acclaimed

books for young readers.

Also available:

Papa, Do You Love Me?

£9.99 HC978-0-8118-4265-5

Tell Me a Tattoo Story£10.99 UKHC • 978-1-4521-1937-3254 x 203 mm (10 x 8 in), 32 pp,

full-colour illustrations throughout, jacketed

Rights: W


A father-son love story from two

New York Times bestselling talents!

This Is Not a Picture BookBy Sergio Ruzzier

In this quirky yet sweet picture book about the joy and power

of reading, Duck learns that even books without pictures can

be fun. While he and his friend Bug may struggle at first to

decipher their book, they stick with it, and before long they

discover that not only can they read it, but it deserves a place

on the shelf with all their favourite picture books. Author-

artist Sergio Ruzzier has created a fanciful tribute to books

of all kinds. It includes both words AND pictures.

Sergio Ruzzier was born in Milan, Italy. He is the creator of a series

of comic strips for Linus, the Italian comics magazine. His work

has received accolades from Parents’ Choice, American Illustra-

tion, the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, the Society of

Publication Designers, and more.

Also available:

Open This Little Book

£10.99 HC978-0-8118-6783-2

How to Read a Story

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-1233-6

This Is Not a Picture Book£10.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-2907-5229 x 191 mm (9 x 7∑ in), 40 pp,


jacketed


Pub Month: May



Flora and the PeacocksBy Molly Idle

The darling, dancing Flora is back, and this time she’s

found two new friends: a pair of peacocks! But amidst the

fanning feathers and mirrored movements, Flora realises

that the push and pull between three friends can be a deli-

cate dance. Will this trio find a way to get back in step? In

the third book featuring Flora and her feathered friends,

Molly Idle’s gorgeous art combines with clever flaps to

reveal that no matter the challenges, true friends will always

find a way to dance, leap, and soar—together.

Molly Idle began her career as an artist working for DreamWorks

Feature Animation, and from there she leapt into the world of chil-

dren’s books. She is the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning

Flora and the Flamingo as well as its companion, Flora and the

Penguin, among other picture books.

Also available:

Flora and the Penguin

£10.99 HC978-1-4521-2891-7

Flora and the Peacocks£11.99 UK

HC • 978-1-4521-3816-9254 x 254

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