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New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
New Kelpies Books
Spring—Summer 2022   Illustration from The Sky Beneath the Stone
New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
Illustration from My First Nessie

Spring—Summer 2022
New Books for Children                                  Featured Titles
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A soaring journey of family, overcoming fear,
and realising we’re never as lost as we think we are
   Alex Mullarky is a captivating new talent in children’s fiction
   who effortlessly blends the magical and natural worlds
   Set in an enchanted version of the Lake District and inspired by
   local folklore
   Perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink and Stars and Glassheart
   						              With die-cut cover and flaps

Thirteen-year-old Ivy North is an adventurer, expert
map reader and can pitch a tent in four minutes flat.
There’s just one problem. She’s afraid to go outside.
But when her brother is turned into a kestrel, Ivy must
face her fear and enter the enchanted realm of Underfell
to rescue him.

               “Bright and brilliant – a                                          Alex Mullarky is an author, playwright, screenwriter and
                                          perfe
                  of magic, adventure and ct blend                                veterinary nurse who loves to tell stories about nature
            – sophie anderson (The Ho         heart.”                             and magic. Raised in Cumbria, she now lives on the
                                      use with Chicken Legs)                      edge of Edinburgh and spends her free time walking
             “A beautifully written ad                                            with her dog, wild swimming and playing roller derby.
           in the myths and magic venture steeped                                 The Sky Beneath the Stone is her debut novel.
                                     of the Lake District.”
            – ross mackenzie (the No
                                     where Emporium trilogy)                      Cover illustration by Diana Renjina

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                     198 x 130 mm | 288pp | 978-178250-787-1 | paperback | £7.99 | Age 10-13 | 24 February 2022

 More magical middle grade:
                                                                      New!
                                                                                                   “Exciting and action packed
                                                                                                   and one of our favourite
                                                                                                   reads of the year.”
                                                                                                   — roaring reads

                                                                                                   “Fantastic, fast-paced,
                                                                                                   thought-provoking.”
                                                                                                   — my book corner
                                                                                         New!
New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
Velda’s
                                                                                                                         Longship
                                                                                                                           Name
                                                                                                                         Generator

Velda the Awesomest Viking
and the Ginormous Frost Giants
   STORY BY DAVID MACPHAIL
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY RICHARD MORGAN
Move over Thor — Velda the Awesomest Viking is taking on
the frost giants in her second fierce and funny adventure
• Velda is a small girl with a big axe, a bigger attitude and some
  even bigger enemies
• David MacPhail’s short, easy-to-read chapters are accompanied
  by Richard Morgan’s quick-witted, dynamic illustrations
• Perfect for adventurous children and fans of How to Train Your Dragon

David MacPhail is the author of the         Richard Morgan has painted backgrounds
Thorfinn the Nicest Viking series and An    for Disney and now writes and illustrates
Amazing Illustrated Atlas of Scotland. He   children’s books.
lives in Perthshire, Scotland.

197 x 158 mm | 50 black and white illustrations | 160pp | 978-178250-785-7 | paperback | £6.99 | Age 7-10 | 24 March 2022

Also by David MacPhail and Richard Morgan:
                                                                                        “A delightful and truly funny series.”
                                                                                        — lovereading4kids
                        Book One!                                                       “A highly entertaining book celebrating
                                                                                        difference that will delight newly
                                                                                        confident readers.”
                                                                                        — school library association
                                                                                        on Thorfinn and the Awful Invasion
New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
My First Nessie
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY MELANIE MITCHELL
A unique novelty Nessie-shaped board book introducing
Scotland’s most famous resident to little readers
• Bright, colourful illustrations full of fun-to-spot details from the
  illustrator of Three Craws
• Children and adults alike will giggle along with Nessie’s antics in and
  around Loch Ness
• Fun for little hands to hold with sturdy, durable construction to
  withstand toddler play time
• The perfect souvenir for Scotland’s youngest visitors to enjoy

Melanie Mitchell is the illustrator of more than 25 children’s books.
She lives in Wales with her partner and children.

       150 x 200 mm | colour illustrations | 14pp | 978-178250-778-9 | shaped board book | £5.99 | Age 1-3 | 17 February 2022

More brilliant board books:
New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
There’s a Hole in my Bagpipes,
Wee Hamish, Wee Hamish
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY KATE MCLELLAND
A funny Scottish twist on the well-known song
There’s a Hole in my Bucket
• Meet a whole cast of Scottish characters, from a hungry stag to a sleepy
  Highland cow, in a Highland castle setting
• Kate McLelland, illustrator of the bestselling There Was a Wee Lassie Who
  Swallowed a Midgie, fills every page with bold colour and humour
• A lively, fun and rhythmic picture book to share aloud
• With a surprise pull-out page!

Kate McLelland lives in West Lothian and is the creator of the Isla and Pickle picture
book series. She has illustrated numerous books, including There Was a Wee Lassie
Who Swallowed a Midgie and Hello Scottish Animals.

            248 x 286 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-777-2 | paperback | £5.99 | Age 3-6 | 17 February 2022

Also illustrated by Kate McLelland:

                                                                                                                      Best-
                                                                                                                      seller!
New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
Oran the Curious Otter
   STORY BY LYNNE RICKARDS
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY ABIGAIL HOOKHAM
An adorable otter pup has a big adventure in this
charming rhyming story
• Oran the otter learns about the wonders of the ocean, and the dangers,
  thanks to new friend Camille the seal
• A tale of friendship and courage, with a gentle message about ocean
  conservation
• From the author of the bestselling Skye the Puffling, Harris the Hero
  and Rowan the Red Squirrel

Lynne Rickards lives in Glasgow and   Abigail Hookham is an illustrator and
is the author of many much-loved      artist based in Lincolnshire, England. Oran
picture books.                        the Curious Otter is her first book.

          230 x 265 mm | colour illustrations | 28pp | 978-178250-783-3 | paperback | £6.99 | Age 3-6 | 24 February 2022

Also by Lynne Rickards:
New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
Stirling Castle for Kids                                                  Fun FACTS
   Fun Facts and Amazing Activities
                                                                            A mazing
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY MORENO CHIACCHIERA                                    ACTIVITI ES
The ultimate children’s guide to one of
Scotland’s most visited castles
• Royals and heroes, feasts and murders, battles and unicorns: everything
  you need to know about one of Scotland’s most important castles
• Created in partnership with history experts from Stirling Castle and
  Historic Environment Scotland
• Simple words and loads of lively and historically accurate illustrations
  will appeal to a wide age range of young readers
• Children will love the fun activities like doodling, colouring, spot the
  difference, untangle, search and find, and join the dots
Moreno Chiacchiera is a children’s book illustrator from Italy. His books include               in partnership
Edinburgh Castle for Kids and Awesome Scottish Castles.                                              with

            240 x 195 mm | colour illustrations | 40pp | 978-178250-711-6 | paperback | £5.00 | Age 6-10 | 17 March 2022

Discover Scotland with Kelpies books in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland:

                                                                                                     Companion
                                                                                                       book
New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
“Memorable, endearing and so much fun!”
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New Kelpies Books Spring-Summer 2022
Illustration from Mama
Mama                                                                           Download
   A World of Mothers and Motherhood                                              on
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   WORDS BY HÉLÈNE DELFORGE
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY QUENTIN GRÉBAN
Powerful, emotive, unforgettable: Mama speaks to all
mothers in the international language of love
• Over 250,000 copies sold in more than 27 languages
• Twenty-one stunning imagined portraits by Quentin Gréban feature
  mothers from different eras and cultures, showing that the shared
  experiences and emotions of motherhood are universal and timeless
• Hélène Delforge’s accompanying text, inspired by her own experiences
  as a mother, sensitively tackles feelings of worry, joy, frustration,
  nostalgia, guilt and love
• This is a gorgeous, large-format hardback with decorative endpapers and
  luxury paper – a perfect gift for mamas everywhere

Hélène Delforge is a journalist, writer,   Quentin Gréban is a world-renowned
mother and stepmother from Brussels,       illustrator and artist who has published
Belgium. Mama is her first book.           more than forty-five children’s books.
                                                                                              Read an interview with the creators

      300 x 238 mm | colour illustrations | 50pp | 978-178250-771-0 | hardback with jacket | £14.99 | Age 6+ | 17 February 2022

               You don’t need to be perfect.
               You must be yourself.                                          Does the perfect mother exist?               Watch
               You have the right to fail, to be exhausted,                   She does.                                    Video
               And to ask for help when you need it.                          She’s you.                                   Trailer
                                                                                                  – Hélène Delforge
A Billion Balloons of Questions
   STORY BY AMY MORENO
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY CARLOS VÉLEZ
A funny, quirky story about curiosity and exploration,
told in English with Spanish words and phrases
• Grown-ups will chuckle at Eva’s familiar, endless curiosity whilst children
  will love the fun illustrations and imaginative questions
• With emotional learning messages about the importance of questions
  and accepting that sometimes there’s no right answer
• Bold, colourful artwork from Mexican illustrator Carlos Velez is full of
  life and character, perfect for inquisitive young minds
• Inspired by author Amy Moreno’s Scottish-Peruvian children
  and her experience living in a bilingual household
Amy Moreno grew up in Scotland and          Carlos Vélez is the award-winning
speaks fluent Spanish. A Billion Balloons   illustrator of over twenty books for
of Questions is her first picture book.     children including Sleeping with the
                                            Light On. He lives in Coyoacán, Mexico.

        250 x 270 mm | colour illustrations | 28pp | 978-178250-776-5 | hardback with jacket | £12.99 | Age 3-7 | 19 May 2022

More books for enquiring minds:
                                                              New!                                        New!
When Little Owl
Met Little Rabbit
   STORY BY PRZEMYSŁAW WECHTEROWICZ
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY EMILIA DZIUBAK
A celebration of the joy of making new friends and
embracing our differences
• A warm story, full of heart, about two little neighbours who share their
  oak tree home, and the magic of a wish that comes true
• The delightful artwork is full of fun play and gentle humour
• Illustrated by Emilia Dziubak, award-winning co-creator of USBBY
  Outstanding International Book The House of Lost and Found

Przemysław Wechterowicz is a poet,        Emilia Dziubak is an award-winning
children’s playwright and award-winning   Polish artist who has illustrated numerous
author from Poland.                       children’s picture books.

             280 x 250 mm | colour illustrations | 40pp | 978-178250-774-1 | hardback | £12.99 | Age 3-6 | 23 June 2022

Also illustrated by Emilia Dziubak:                                                You might also like:
                                                                         New!

                                                                                                   New!
The Fearless Little Farm Boy
   STORY BY ASTRID LINDGREN
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARIT TÖRNQVIST
New, updated edition of a much-loved Astrid Lindgren
story about kindness and bravery
• A charming, classic story by Astrid Lindgren, acclaimed author of Pippi
  Longstocking
• This traditional story about an angry bull has a touching message of
  kindness and not underestimating people
• Illustrations by acclaimed Swedish artist Marit Törnqvist beautifully
  depict a Swedish village from long ago
• Previously published as Goran’s Great Escape
Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) is best known    Marit Törnqvist is an award-winning
for creating Pippi Longstocking. Her books   illustrator from Sweden. She has illustrated
are loved all over the world and have sold   several Astrid Lindgren picture books, as
over 145 million copies.                     well as creating books of her own.

             212 x 270 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-764-2 | hardback | £12.99 | Age 5-8 | 20 January 2022

Also by Astrid Lindgren:
                                                                                            “A Swedish Goodnight Moon.”
                                                                                            – kirkus reviews, Starred Review
                                                                                            “The illustrations are soft and cozy and
                                                                                            filled with all kinds of little details.”
                                                                                            – midwest book review
The Musicians of Bremen
   A Grimm’s Fairy Tale
   ILLUSTRATIONS BY GERDA MULLER
A beautiful new edition of a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale,
from much-loved illustrator Gerda Muller
• A gently told version of the classic Grimm’s tale about rediscovering
  your worth and finding a new home
• Illustrated by award-winning artist Gerda Muller in her characteristically
  detailed and charming style
• Gerda Muller is the creator of the bestselling Seasons board books and
  the USBBY Outstanding International Book, A Year in Our New Garden
                                                                                          Find out
Gerda Muller is an acclaimed Dutch children’s author and illustrator who has lived      more about
in France for over 70 years. She has illustrated over 120 books for children, many of   Gerda Muller
which have been translated into multiple languages.

              275 x 295 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-792-5 | hardback | £12.99 | Age 4-7 | 16 June 2022

Also by Gerda Muller:

                                                                                                                           New!
An Illustrated Collection of
Nordic Animal Tales
   PIRKKO-LIISA SUROJEGIN
Meet the animals of the north in this illustrated
collection of traditional animal tales
• The animals of Nordic folklore — Fox, Wolf, Bear and more — star in this
  sparkling and authentic collection of tales for readers of all ages
• Created by author-illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, renowned for her
  characterful portrayals of the creatures and landscapes of Finland
• This stunning hardback with ribbon marker is a charming introduction
  to the tradition and magic of Nordic culture

Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin is a well-known Finnish author and illustrator of many books
loved by children and adults, including Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas,
co-created with her daughter Nora, and An Illustrated Kalevala.

             254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 152pp | 978-178250-744-4 | hardback | £14.99 | Age 6-10 | 19 May 2022

Also by Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin:                                 Discover more beautiful story collections:

                                                                                                                           New!
Elsa Beskow Calendar 2023
   ELSA BESKOW
Discover a favourite illustration by Elsa Beskow every
month with this gorgeous calendar
• Beautiful and practical — this month-to-view wall calendar features
  charming seasonal images from Elsa Beskow
• Lots of room to keep track of family schedules — with UK, US and
  Swedish holidays marked
• Calendar comes shrink-wrapped with a cardboard strengthener
• The Elsa Beskow Calendar has been a perennial bestseller for 10 years

Elsa Beskow (1874—1953) is the most popular children’s author-illustrator in Sweden.
Often described as Sweden’s Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow’s picture books have been
known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical
folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are cherished the world over.

     305 x 305 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-781-9 | month-to-view wall calendar | £9.99 inc VAT | 19 May 2022

More Elsa Beskow gifts:                                                                              2022 Calendar still available!
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Beautiful new editions of Elsa Beskow’s
beloved picture books:
• New cover designs with
  gold foil details
• Unique, handcrafted endpapers
• Premium-quality paper
• Cloth spines
• Mini and full-size         New!
  editions available

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