from Floris BooksScottish books for children everywhereAutumn/Winter 2018

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Front cover artwork: The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle by Mairi Hedderwick (p.13)

Back cover artwork: Internal cover illustration from The Elsewhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie (p.2)

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p.4

HighlightsWee Kelpies p.4

KELPIES MAP OF SCOTLAND p.41

KelpiesEdge p.39

Young Kelpies p.14

p.20p.14

NEW BOOKS p.2–21

CORE BACKLIST p.24–39

RECENT BESTSELLERS p.22–23

Picture Kelpies p.6

Kelpies p.18

Wee Kelpies p.24

Kelpies p.34

Traditional Scottish Tales p.29

Young Kelpies p.30

Picture Kelpies p.25

Kelpies Classics p.33

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Feature Title p.2

KelpiesEdge p.20

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Traditional Scottish Tales p.6

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Age 8-12 | 198 x 130 mm | 288pp | 978-178250-519-8 | paperback | £6.99 | 13 September 2018

“See that one there? With the coloured flags? That’s the lion-taming room. And the big gold tent over there? There’s a maze inside made of marshmallow. If you get lost you just eat your way out!”

Daniel stopped then, fished a golden pocket watch from inside his grey suit jacket. “Blimey, look at the time! We have to open up!”

In the very centre of the Carnival of Wonders stood a wrought iron archway, hung with a familiar pair of rich red velvet curtains. When Daniel and Ellie pushed through them, the sounds and smells of the carnival, the music, the dusky caramel sky,

all disappeared, and they were standing in the shop front.

This had been the first part of the Nowhere Emporium Daniel had ever encountered, when he'd stumbled in accidentally off the street one day, and the sight of the uncountable number of treasures, the smell of dust and polish and old books, still made him smile, took him back to those exciting early days.

The changes he was making inside the Emporium were necessary. The place was too big, too hard to navigate and control,

but this was the one part he would never alter. It was perfect.

RETURN TO THE EMPORIUM

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Age 8-12 | 198 x 130 mm | 288pp | 978-178250-519-8 | paperback | £6.99 | 13 September 2018

Ross MacKenzie is the multi-award-winning author of Shadowsmith and highly acclaimed fantasy novel The Nowhere Emporium. Ross lives in Renfrew, Scotland, with his wife and two daughters, but spends most of his time in another world.

Return to the Nowhere Emporium and experience another astounding adventure

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The Elsewhere Emporium

ROSS MACKENZIE• Highly anticipated sequel to the Blue Peter Book Award winner

The Nowhere Emporium

• Bestselling author Ross MacKenzie imagines a wondrous world akin to the work of Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke and Neil Gaiman

• Significant trade advertising and author tour; ARCs are available from May 2018 – email us to request your copy

The Nowhere Emporium has been stolen.

On their race to recover it, Daniel and Ellie discover deserted islands, ride enchanted carpets, and meet an illusion of magicians (both dead and alive). But their journey reveals that the Emporium isn't the only thing that has vanished...

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More from Ross MacKenzie (p.34)

Die-cut cover

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Age 1-3 | 180 x 153 mm | colour illustrations | 12pp | 978-178250-511-2 | hardback board book with flaps | £6.99 | 21 June 2018

lift the flapbook

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Age 1-3 | 180 x 153 mm | colour illustrations | 12pp | 978-178250-511-2 | hardback board book with flaps | £6.99 | 21 June 2018

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

An all-singing, all-flapping version of the favourite Scots rhyme

Three CrawsA Lift the Flap Scottish Rhyme

ILLUSTRATIONS BY MELANIE MITCHELL• A sturdy lift the flap book perfect for wee hands

• Sing along to this playful re-imagining of the traditional Scottish nursery rhyme

• Full of bright, colourful illustrations and lots of details to spot

The first craw is crying for his mum, the second falls and skins his jaw and the third can’t fly at all. But where is the fourth little craw? Sing along and lift the flaps to discover what the cheeky – and chilly – little craws get up to sitting on their wall!

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Even more hands-on fun! (p.24)

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Age 2-5 | 230 x 240 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-509-9 | paperback | £5.99 | 21 June 2018

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Kate McLelland is an accomplished illustrator and printmaker. She trained in illustration at Edinburgh College of Art. She is the illustrator of bestselling picture book There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie and the My First Scottish board book collection.

Can Isla help best pal Pickle become a perfect pony in their new adventure?

Isla and PickleThe Highland Show

KATE MCLELLAND• The second adventure for Isla and her best friend – a cheeky miniature

Shetland pony, Pickle

• From the bestselling illustrator of There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie

• A bright, fun and colourful picture book perfect for pony lovers

Isla really wants Pickle to win the Perfect Pony prize at the Highland Show, but mischievous Pickle has other ideas! Wee ones will giggle their way through Isla and Pickle’s light-hearted adventures. Maybe together they’ll discover there’s more to life than being perfect.

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Picture Kelpies Scottish picture books for 3—6 year olds

Age 2-5 | 230 x 240 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-509-9 | paperback | £5.99 | 21 June 2018

More from Kate McLelland (p.24-28)

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Age 2-5 | 254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-508-2 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018

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Age 2-5 | 254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 24pp | 978-178250-508-2 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018

Jo Allan studied at Telford College in Edinburgh and has worked on commissions for Edinburgh Council, The Forestry Commission and the Royal Botanic Gardens. She illustrated a book of the Gaelic alphabet, which won the Best Children’s Book of the Year in the Gaelic Literacy Awards.

Play peek-a-boo with everyone's favourite Highland coo

Hide-and-Seek HettieThe Highland Cow Who Can’t Hide!

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JO ALLAN• Bathtime gets messy in this third adventure in the bestselling series

starring a loveable Highland cow

• A giggle-inducing story of hide-and-seek antics perfect for children who like to avoid bathtime!

• Full of warm, bright pastel artwork by award-winning illustrator Jo Allan

Hettie the Highland cow is very mucky. Calum and Kirsty think it’s time for a wash but Hettie isn’t keen. Quick – hide! Hettie’s attempts to avoid a bath lead to a hilarious game of hide-and-seek in this lively story.

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Picture Kelpies Scottish picture books for 3—6 year olds

Say hello to Hettie the Highland Cow (p.26)

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Age 4-7 | 230 x 265 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-512-9 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018

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Age 4-7 | 230 x 265 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-512-9 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018

Theresa Breslin is the Carnegie Medal-winning author of over fifty books for children and young adults. Her work has been filmed for television, broadcast on radio, and is read world-wide in many languages.

Teresa Martinez lives in Monterrey, Mexico. She studied graphic design and painting before becoming a children’s book illustrator.

The true story of Mary's daring escape, brought to life for young readers

Mary, Queen of Scots: Escape from Lochleven Castle

STORY BY THERESA BRESLINILLUSTRATIONS BY TERESA MARTINEZ

• A true tale from Scottish history, brought to life by Carnegie Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin

• A perfect introduction to the life of the infamous queen and a beautiful souvenir for visitors to Scotland

• 2018 marks 450 years since Mary’s infamous escape from Lochleven Castle — look out for Mary, Queen of Scots, a major film, coming in late 2018

Through stunning illustrations and a gripping story, both packed with historical detail, children will feel the tension of Mary’s imprisonment and the excitement of her escape plans, gaining insight into this fascinating period of Scottish history.

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Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales

More terrific tales from Theresa Breslin (p.29)

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Age 4-7 | 254 x 210 mm | colour illustrations | 32pp | 978-178250-510-5 | paperback | £6.99 | 21 June 2018

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Rumer Godden OBE was one of the UK’s most notable writers. She won the Whitbread Award for Children’s Literature in 1972.

Mairi Hedderwick is the author and illustrator of the best-selling Katie Morag picture books. She received the Scottish Book Trust’s inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award in 2017.

A re-imagined Grimm tale illustrated by Katie Morag creator Mairi Hedderwick

STORY BY RUMER GODDENILLUSTRATIONS BY MAIRI HEDDERWICK

• The first book Katie Morag creator Mairi Hedderwick ever illustrated!

• The classic Grimm tale of being careful what you wish for is retold with humour and plenty of Scottish character

• Re-imagined by Rumer Godden OBE, one of the twentieth century’s best-loved writers

The old woman is happy living in her modest vinegar bottle house by a loch, until one day she saves a magic fish who grants her wishes in return. Featuring beautiful Scottish landscapes and lively characters, this is a wonderful traditional tale to share with young children.

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The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle

Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales

Discover more Traditional Scottish Tales (p.29)

Also illustrated by Mairi Hedderwick (p.33)

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Age 7-10 | 197 x 158 mm | 40 b/w illustrations | 144pp | 978-178250-527-3 | paperback | £6.99 | 26 July 2018

The f irst book in a brand

n e w s e r i e s i n t rod u c i n g

young readers to fascinating,

fact-stuffed Scottish history.

Based on the diary of a real Edinburgh teenager

who fought on the Western Front.

Stuffed with diagrams and REAL historical details – perfect for First

World War topic teaching.

Real-life examples make often-difficult topics

engaging and accessible for younger readers.

Easy-to-read chapters mix James's story with timelines,

letters, diagrams and illustrations to create a

fact-tastic account.

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Age 7-10 | 197 x 158 mm | 40 b/w illustrations | 144pp | 978-178250-527-3 | paperback | £6.99 | 26 July 2018

Gill Arbuthnott is the author of numerous fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults, including Chaos Clock and Winterbringers.

Darren Gate is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Glasgow. He won the Kelpies Design and Illustration Prize in 2016.

Young Kelpies Early readers for 6—9 year olds

The first book in a brand new series telling fact-tastic stories from Scotland's history

A Secret Diary of the First World War

A Fact-tastic Story from Scotland’s History

STORY BY GILL ARBUTHNOTTILLUSTRATIONS BY DARREN GATE

• Inspired by the real-life diary of a Scottish teenager who fought on the Western Front, retold for the centenary of First World War armistice

• Blends fascinating facts with gripping fiction plus plenty of lively illustrations, timelines, letters and diagrams

• The new Fact-tastic series brings the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers

What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old James Marchbank and experience the most important, incredible, peculiar, poignant, remarkable and revolting bits of World War 1.

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More books inspired by the World Wars (p.36)

NEW SERIES

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978-178250-363-7Age 6-9 | 197 x 158 mm | 50 b/w illustrations | 128pp | 978-178250-365-1 | paperback | £5.99 | 25 October 2018

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‘Well-written, fun and wonderfully illustrated.' — YOUTH SERVICES BOOK REVIEW

‘Fast-paced and entertaining.' – CAROUSEL

‘Utterly unique and fun.'– MANHATTAN

BOOK REVIEW New for 2018!

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

Mike Phillips ha been an illustrator for over twenty years, and has worked on series such as Horrible Histories: Gruesome Guides and Horrible Geography.

The Squad investigates legendary longships and hidden hoards in their latest case

STORY BY MIKE NICHOLSONILLUSTRATIONS BY MIKE PHILLIPS

• Scooby Doo meets Night at the Museum in this entertaining mystery series, presenting museums as exciting places for kids

• Vikings, legendary longships, rare runes and hidden hoards all combine in another baffling case for the Museum Mystery Squad

• Fun facts, activities and dynamic illustrations engage young and reluctant readers, whilst amateur detectives will be entertained by the riddles, red herrings and big reveals

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong!

A Viking figure has vanished from the museum's longship. Can the Squad solve the mystery, or will they be all at sea?

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Museum Mystery Squad and the Case of the Vanishing Viking

Young Kelpies Early readers for 6—9 year olds

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Age 8-11 | 198 x 130 mm | 12 b/w illustrations | 176pp | 978-178250-516-7 | paperback | £6.99 | 16 August 2018

Grandad scoffed at me, then turned to fellow guest,

Mr Starkey. “Nice hotel, eh?”

Starkey suddenly started sniffing the air. “Ewww!

What’s that funny smell?” Then he screwed up his

face. “And what’s that awful taste?”

“Eh?” Grandad looked affronted. He sniffed his own

ghostly armpits. “Well, it is not me.”

Starkey leapt to his feet. His face turned bright purple

and his lips even purpler. His eyes bulged and his

hands flew to his throat. For a brief second, I thought

he was doing some kind of weird dance routine.

Grandad stared at him like he was mental.

There was a colossal choke, then Starkey’s mouth

started frothing.

He slumped back

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seat, and his face

fell forward into

his soup...

PLOP!And with that, he was still.

The whole restaurant stopped. Many, for one hushed,

stunned moment, thought it was a practical joke or

one of those weird theatre dining experiences. But

then gasps of shock went up from the other diners,

some of whom tossed their napkins aside and ran to

Mr Starkey’s table as they realised he wasn’t moving.

Grandad jumped to his feet and held up his hands. “It

was not me! It was not me!”

The first person to reach Starkey was the well-

groomed posh man who had laughed at us in

reception earlier. He’d been dining in the far corner

with his glamorous lady friend, who had changed into

an emerald green evening dress for dinner. The man

carefully retrieved Starkey’s face from

the soup and took his pulse.

“I think he’s dead.”

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Age 8-11 | 198 x 130 mm | 12 b/w illustrations | 176pp | 978-178250-516-7 | paperback | £6.99 | 16 August 2018

David MacPhail left home at eighteen to travel the world. He now has the sensible job of writing about yetis, Vikings and ghostly detectives, in books including Yeti on the Loose and the Thorfinn the Nicest Viking series.

Laura Aviñó is an illustrator who lives in Barcelona, Spain.

Detective Jay and his ghostly grandad take on a wacky and wonderful new case

STORY BY DAVID MACPHAILILLUSTRATIONS BY LAURA AVIÑÓ

• The latest comic mystery from LOLLIES-shortlisted author David MacPhail

• David Walliams meets Robin Stevens in the soup-er second book of a new laugh-out-loud, weird-and-wacky children’s crime series

• Jay and Grandad think they’ll be bored to death at a country house hotel, but souprisingly they get more than they bargained for!

Jay Patel has turned detective, and now, with the help of his ghostly grandad, he’s on a new case. While Jay is surrounded by suspects, Grandad has his own informants – the ghosts haunting the hotel. But will they catch the killer before it’s too ladle?

Top-Secret Grandad and Me: Death by Soup

Kelpies Novels for 8—

12 year olds

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More mayhem and hilarity from David MacPhail (p.31 & p.37)

Summer Reading

Challenge 2018

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“Was that jerk for real?” asked Daffodil. “Are the two of us supposed to take on some giant evil corporation on our lonesome?”

“Jeez,” Charlie groaned. “My dad’s a criminal on the run and he wants me to follow the instructions of some glorified laptop he doesn’t trust.” He gritted his teeth. “I can’t do it. I’m just a kid.”

“If you were any more cautious you’d have your own shell.” Daffodil tapped her neck. “I say we talk to Nostradamus. I got a few choice words for him.”

“Don’t you dare!”

“You must be curious about what he wants us to do.” she said. “Or why you’re your dad sounded like this A.I. was in charge of him and not the other way round.”

“No.” Charlie flopped face down onto his bed. “No, I’m not. I just want this to go away. I want you to go away.”

Daffodil plopped down next to him. “You ain’t gettin rid of me that easy, Chaz. I want answers. Like, what are these ‘extraordinary abilities’ Nostradamus thinks you have? Can you fly? Breathe underwater? Run at super speed?” She nudged him conspiratorially. “You got a cape? Or d’ya just wear underpants on top of your jeans?”

“I don’t have any special abilities!” Charlie put the pillow over his head. “I’m completely average in every way.”

The girl wasn’t put off. “But you said you always come in fifth at sports. That sounds like you do it on purpose.”

“You’re a moron. Now sod off.”

“Nostradamus has us both over a barrel, my friend.” Daffodil jerked the pillow away and pulled him to his feet. “And your pop, too, from what I heard. I see how much you miss him and how protective you are of your mom. No matter how crazy this story seems, you can’t ignore it, in case he’s telling the truth.”

“How can you act so chirpy after what you just heard?”

“Cause, if I didn’t, I’d be like you.”Age 12+ | 198 x 130 mm | 256pp | 978-178250-517-4 | paperback | £7.99 | 16 August 2018

Seriously unprepared

Super-human,

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J. A. Henderson is an award-winning author for children and young adults. Originally from Dundee, he now splits his time between Brisbane, Australia, and Edinburgh.

A searing, sassy and smart-mouthed thriller — Christopher Brookmyre for teens

Age 12+ | 198 x 130 mm | 256pp | 978-178250-517-4 | paperback | £7.99 | 16 August 2018

It’s Only the End of the World

J. A. HENDERSON• Charlie Ray: like Alex Rider, just with more sarcasm and less patience

• Features one reluctant hero, a tough-talking heroine, a rogue A.I., an evil corporation and a sprinkling of almost certain Armageddon

• An adrenaline-filled thriller with plenty of black comedy where brilliant dialogue meets slapstick fight scenes in a teen take on Christopher Brookmyre

Charlie thinks he’s a pretty normal guy, until someone breaks into his room one night and reveals that everything he’s ever thought about anything is wrong. Jacked up with the Jekyll serum, he's almost super-human and probably the only one who can stop THE END OF THE WORLD!

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KelpiesEdge Scottish books with attitude for readers 12+

Scottish books with attitude from KelpiesEdge (p.39)

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A muckle, strippit Scots version of Judith Kerr's classic children's book

978-178250-466-5 | £6.99

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The third book in the hugely popular Wee Granny's Magic Bag series has plenty of swashbuckling fun for pirates and landlubbers alike.

978-178250-475-7 | £6.99978-178250-478-8 | £6.99

‘Maw Broon meets Mary Poppins.'– SCHOOL LIBRARY

ASSOCIATION

Sing along with this brilliantly fun and cheeky re-imagining of the classic Scottish rhyme, perfect for wee hands.

978-178250-487-0 | £5.99

Really push granny off the bus with this moving parts book!

A board book adaptation of the bestselling picture book, with Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme abridged for younger readers.

The favourite baby puffin story, now extra toddler-friendly

Celebrating its 50th roaring anniversary, The Tiger Who Came to Tea gets a Scots makeover. This bright and bonnie take on a childhood favourite is perfect for reading aloud with wee ones.

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Recent Bestsellers

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A lyrical and aspirational novel about the power of friendship and belonging, inspired by debut author Victoria Williamson's work with young asylum seekers.

‘A beautiful story singing with love and hope.'– SARAH DRIVER, AUTHOR OF

THE HUNTRESS SERIES

978-178250-490-0 | £6.99

A brand new Loch Ness Monster story – inspired by local folklore – from renowned children's author and storyteller Lari Don and illustrator Nataša IlinČiČ. A perfect companion to bestselling picture book The Secret of the Kelpie.

Destined to become the classic Nessie story.

978-178250-480-1 | £6.99

978-178250-422-1 | £5.99

978-178250-479-5 | £5.99

Discover the best things about Scotland in these brilliant boredom-busters

Visit cool castles, have fun at the Edinburgh festival, spot noisy bagpipes and even meet the Loch Ness Monster! Packed with over 250 stickers alongside colouring, join-the-dots and counting.

Join the Highland Games fun, or take a trip on the North Coast 500. Puzzles and activities inspired by all the things that make Scotland special.

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978-178250-183-1board book | £5.99

978-178250-250-0board book | £5.99

My First Scottish...

Note: Books are paperback unless specified

978-178250-251-7board book | £5.99

978-178250-371-2hb board book | £5.99

978-178250-370-5hb board book | £5.99

978-086315-465-8board book | £5.99

with a peekaboo

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978-086315-439-9hb board book | £6.99

978-178250-441-2hb board book | £5.99

Braw Board Books

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Super Scots Language

978-086315-910-7£5.99

978-178250-049-0£5.99

978-178250-254-8£5.99

978-178250-322-4£6.99

978-178250-316-3£6.99

Scottish Traditions

978-086315-746-2£5.99

978-086315-911-4£5.99

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978-178250-466-5£6.99

‘A visual feast.'— ARMADILLO

New for 2018!

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978-086315-779-0£6.99

978-178250-368-2£6.99

Favourite Scottish Animals

978-178250-095-7£5.99

978-178250-202-9£5.99

978-178250-369-9£6.99

978-086315-952-7£6.99

978-086315-843-8£6.99

978-178250-255-5 | £6.99978-178250-487-0 | £5.99

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978-178250-181-7£6.99

978-086315-777-6£5.99

978-178250-477-1£6.99

978-178250-020-9£5.99

978-086315-953-4£6.99

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978-178250-421-4£5.99

978-178250-003-2£5.99

Nessie!

978-086315-778-3£5.99

New for 2018!

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‘If you like crazy word play and off-beat adventures this could be just what you're looking for... a giggle-inducing Scottish story.' — PLAYING BY THE BOOK

‘Frequent line illustrations reminiscent of Quentin Blake enrich the story’s zippy pace and comedic effect.'– SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

‘Just the sort of books to encourage newly independent readers.'– SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

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‘Delightful and truly funny.'— LOVEREADING4KIDS

‘A perfect barrel of laughs for boys and girls alike.'— SUFFOLK LIBRARIES

‘The story will keep newly confident readers laughing to the end.'— CAROUSEL

Thorfinn and the Awful Invasion (Book 1) was shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards!

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STORIES BY DANNY SCOTTILLUSTRATIONS BY ALICE A. MORENTORN

‘A young football fan's dream story... A cracking addition to the team.'— MINERVA READS

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‘This is elegant writing... a pacey, thoughtful, scary, exhilarating read and highly recommended.'— THE SCHOOL

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‘From the first word, readers are dropped straight into the lively action, with nary a breather until the final page.'— KIRKUS

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‘A great read: convincingly narrated, a plot full of mystery and suspense, and a palpable sense of history.' – BOOKTRUSTED

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‘Funny, beautifully written, original and extremely moving.'— CAROUSEL

‘A touching, thought-provoking adventure.'– THE BOOKSELLER

‘An essential read in today's political climate.'— LU HERSEY

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‘Clough excels at drawing readers into her post-apocalyptic vision, suspenseful plot, and likeable characters.'– FOREWORD

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‘Plenty of action, larger-than-life (literally) characters and some very amusing jokes.'– THE SCHOOL

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‘A labyrinth of secrets and half-truths. A compelling story that will leave you guessing right up to the final page.'– THE SCOTSMAN

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

Ayrshire & ArranAwkwardAutumnofLilyMcLean,TheReally Weird Removals.comWee Granny's Magic Bag and the Pirates

The Scottish BordersAccidentalTimeTraveller,TheFirstAidforFairiesandOtherFabledBeastsFlash the Sheep DogMaze Running and other Magical MissionsReluctant Time Traveller, TheTale of Tam Linn, TheUnlikely Time Traveller, TheWishcatchers, The Witch Silver

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

Edinburgh & the LothiansArtieConanDoyleMysteries,TheCatscapeElsewhere Emporium, TheGiant Panda Party, The It'sOnlytheEndoftheWorldLewisClownsAround

Lost at the ZooMax and Zap at the MuseumMind BlindMuseum Mystery SquadRuby McCracken: Tragic Without MagicSilver StormSkye the PufflingSoldier’s Game

The Kingdom of FifeDark SpellDay the World Went Loki, TheHarris the HeroMary Queen of Scots: Escape from

Lochleven CastleOdinBlewUpMyTV!Thor is Locked in My Garage!

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

The Highlands & IslandsCan’t-Dance-CameronDesperate Journey, TheFarewellTourofaTerminalOptimistGrouse and the Mouse, TheIsla and Pickle

Magnus Fin TrilogyNoSuchThingAsNessie!OllieandtheOtterRowan the Red SquirrelSpeed Bonnie BoatSpellchasers TrilogyStorm Singing and other Tangled TasksTreasure of the Loch Ness Monster, TheWings of Ruksh, TheWolfNotesandOtherMusicalMishaps

OuterHebridesIsland and the Bear, The (Benbecula)Peg and Uan: Making FriendsPeg the Little SheepdogUan the Little Lamb

OrkneyBoywiththeBronzeAxe,TheSix Lives of Fankle the CatWee Seal, The

PerthshireHoglet the Spineless HedgehogRocking Horse War

StirlingshireChillGrimmShiver

ShetlandHaki the Shetland PonyStrangerCameAshore,A

Kelpies Map of Scotland

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

Highlands & Islands

Outer Hebrides

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