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Dear Booksellers, Librarians, Teachers, Book Lovers, and Friends,
Break out the bubbly! The Bloomsbury USA Children’s list turns ten this fall. It is
with great pride (and an affectionate tear or two) that we reflect on a decade, and with
wholehearted excitement that we look to the next!
From our very first list of twenty books, we’ve quickly expanded to publish nearly
a hundred books a year. What an honor and joy it has been bringing these books into
the world—working with our outstanding authors and illustrators, and the talented,
dedicated in-house team. Even during such remarkable growth, Bloomsbury prides itself
on a unique, nurturing atmosphere that thrives on creating quality books for children.
Some of the very first authors we published continue to headline the list. Lyrical
and eloquent, Shannon Hale’s writing in her first novel, The Goose Girl, wowed us all.
Shannon went on to win a Newbery Honor with Princess Academy, so it is especially
fitting that we crown the Fall 2012 list with its highly anticipated sequel, Palace of Stone.
Likewise, bestseller E. D. Baker made her debut in 2002 with The Frog Princess, and
eleven books—and one Disney blockbuster film later—she is still going strong, with the
second book in her Tales of the Wide-Awake Princess series coming this season.
We are delighted to launch new talent as well. Online darling Sarah J. Maas makes
her print debut this fall with Throne of Glass, a young adult novel that we simply can’t
stop talking about. Evocative writing, breathless romance, and a page-turning plot—this
is an author we know we’ll be recommending for another ten years, at least.
From the start, the Bloomsbury list featured British and American fiction. We work
intimately with our UK editors and designers to share the best and brightest talent on
both sides of the pond. This season one of our marquee authors, Celia Rees, makes a
stunning departure from her sweeping, epic historical fiction. To see Celia in a whole
new but equally thrilling light, don’t miss This Is Not Forgiveness.
Together with our sister imprint, Walker Books for Young Readers, we thank you for
all the reading and recommending, the hand-holding and hand-selling you have done so
generously for us and our authors. We look forward to celebrating with you this year,
and to continuing to work together to create great books.
It is a very happy birthday, indeed!
With warmest regards from the entire team at Bloomsbury.
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No Other Story 14 You Are a Star! 36
Freaks Like Us 18 The Twelve Bots of Christmas 37
Blink Once 19 A Whole Lot of Lucky 38
Going Underground 29 Audition & Subtraction 39
Sean Griswold’s Head 29 TimeRiders: Day of the Predator 48
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budding future-president exactly how he or she can create a very special
place all their own.
RICK WALTON is the author of So Many Bunnies, One More Bunny and more than ninety
other picture books both bunny-and non-bunny-related. He lives with his family in Utah.
www.rickwalton.com

WES HARGIS is the illustrator of Jackson and Bud’s Bumpy Ride and “Weird” Al Yankovic’s
When I Grow Up. He lives in southern Arizona with his wife and some really sweet kids.
www.weshargis.com
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to run wild. It’s not long before Archie’s nimbleness with a needle catches
the attention of his friends and fellow dog walkers. Soon, the entire city is
straining at the leash for one of his couture concoctions… including a queen
and her two very royal corgis. This enchanting, nearly wordless picture book
about following your dreams wherever they may lead will inspire and delight
readers of all ages.
DOMENICA MORE-GORDON is an artist and textile designer whose miniature wool dogs
have found fame worldwide, and include customers such as Brad Pitt. She is married to the
author and screenwriter Charlie Fletcher, and lives just outside Edinburgh.
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Hardcover picture book
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32 pages; 9 5/8 X 10 3/4
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TAMMI SAUER is the author of Chicken Dance, Cowboy Camp, and other books for young
readers. She has also taught summer school, preschool, and middle school, and served as
a library media specialist. She loves to read, ski, spend time with family and friends, go to
the movies, and eat out as often as possible. She lives in Edmond, OK, with a husband, two
children, one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish. www.tammisauer.com

DAN KRALL is a cartoonist and illustrator whose previous books include Absolutely Beastly
Children and Being a Pig is Nice. When he’s not illustrating picture books, he works in the
animation industry as a producer and art director. www.dankrall.com
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the sloth! That is, until these chipmunks concoct a full-on campaign to become the most
popular animals in the zoo. But it won’t be easy. No matter what our heroes try, it’s hard
to upstage exotic creatures like zebras and wallabies and poison dart frogs. And when this
fame-hungry trio finally achieves the stardom they’ve been dreaming of, they may discover
it’s not all it was cracked up to be. Oh nuts!
Rising stars Tammi Sauer and Dan Krall have crafted a hilarious picture book for little
attention seekers everywhere – and the zookeepers who love them.
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Ages 0 to 3
26 pages; 6 11/16 X 6 11/16
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This romping text and stylishly bold art make for a delectable board book.
“This fun book has lots of descriptive
Parents (and the picky eaters they love) will recognize themselves in the
words that tickle the ear, great
colors and patterns, and a charming hilarious antics played out here, while the ending brings reassurance—and
protagonist.”—School Library Journal with a little luck, a clean plate.
“Fussy dressers, this one’s for you . . .
Clothing-decision screamers and their
caretakers will relate and laugh.” JEAN REIDY writes from her home in Colorado where she lives with her husband,
—Kirkus Reviews Mike. She has four children and hordes of nieces and nephews who provide her endless
inspiration. www.jeanreidy.com

GENEVIÈVE LELOUP studied graphic arts, animation, and printing in Belgium, where she
was born. Her whimsical illustrations have highlighted editorial articles, paper products,
ads, children’s furniture, and textiles (including lots of children’s clothes), but this is her first
picture book series. www.alulustudio.com
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Chick ‘n’ Pug meet The dude
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However that would require making Pug get up, first...and that could take all
day. Will Chick rescue the stolen squeaky toy? Will Pug nap through all the
best parts? And is The Dude’s bite as bad as his bark? Stay tuned!
CHICK ‘N’ PUG
978-1-59990-534-1 hc • $14.99/$18.50 Can.
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An IndieBound Next Pick
“This story about friendship will
resonate with children who find their
heroes in unlikely places.”—Publishers
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JENNIFER SATTLER is also the creator of the picture books Sylvie, Chick ’n’ Pug, and Pig
Kahuna. She is married and has two children and two dogs, both of which are part basset
hound (and thus aspire to be much bigger dogs than they really are.) www.jennifersattler.com
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Princess academy: Palace of stone
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10 and up; Grades 5 and up
300 pages; 5 1/16 x 7 3/4
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electronic adaptation: Barry Goldblatt Literary
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SHANNON HALE is the Newbery-Honor winning and New York Times bestselling author
of Princess Academy, The Books of Bayern, and the graphic novels Rapunzel’s Revenge and
Calamity Jack—as well as three novels for adults. She and her husband, the author Dean
Hale, have four children and live near Salt Lake City, Utah. www.shannonhale.com
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