Frankfurt 2015 Picture Book Catalogue

Frankfurt 2015 Picture Book Catalogue
Erin Murphy Literary Agency
The Good-Pie Party
How to Put Your Parents to Bed
I Thought This Was a Bear Book
Sharing the Bread
Mansion Street Literary
Shake Cats
Maverick Arts Publishing
Aerodynamic of Biscuits
As Quiet As a Mouse
Hedgehugs: Hopping Hot
Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip
Strictly No Crocs
Red Fox Literary
My Friend Maggie
Pippin Properties
Beyond the Pond
Big Bot, Small Bot
Can I Tell You a Secret?
That's (Not) Mine
Click, Clack, Birthday
Octicorn
Over in the Wetlands
Toby Tiger
The Very Fluffy Kitty Papillon
The Good-Pie Party
by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Kady Macdonald Denton
Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
First publication: March 2014
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*The author of ALL THE WORLD and the illustrator of A VISITOR FOR
BEAR stir their talents together in a mix as sweet as spiced apples in a
buttery crust!*
Posy, Megan, and Mae have always been the best of friends -- but now Posy has
to move away. Only their favorite activity can comfort the girls: baking pie! And
when they realize they can host a good-pie party instead of a good-bye party, the
sad situation becomes a sweet gathering for their entire community.
THE GOOD-PIE PARTY celebrates good friends, good memories, and the joy of
the just-right good-byes.
Praise for THE GOOD-PIE PARTY:
"The pen-and-ink and watercolor drawings, soft in palette but with
sharp angles and lines, illustrate the shifts in Posy's mood. This sweet,
tender read is a good addition for those looking for books about
moving." - School Library Journal
"ink drawings with watercolor washes—portray characters as distinct
individuals who are as expressive as dancers in their movements and
gestures. Libraries may have dozens of picture books on moving, but
few acknowledge the child’s experience with such creativity and
compassion." - Booklist
Liz Garton Scanlon
Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous beloved books
for young people, including the highly-acclaimed, Caldecotthonored picture book All the World, illustrated by Marla
Frazee, and her debut novel for middle grade readers, The
Great Good Summer, as well as The Good-Pie Party; Happy
Birthday, Bunny!; Noodle & Lou, and several others. Ms.
Scanlon is also a poet, a teacher and a frequent & popular
presenter at schools, libraries and conferences. She grew up
in Colorado and Wisconsin, and now lives with her husband
and two daughters in Austin, Texas.
How to Put Your Parents to Bed
by Mylisa Larsen, illustrated by Babette Cole
Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher: Harper Collins Inc
First publication: Winter 2016
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*A humorous debut picture book by Mylisa Larsen! HOW TO PUT YOUR
PARENTS TO BED advises children about the best ways to tuck in
their parents at night*
Getting ready for bed is hard.
It’s even harder when you’re getting your parents into bed.
But come on; give it your best try.
I’ll help you. Follow my instructions.
Tuck them in. Kiss them good night.
Remind your parents that they are NOT to make phone calls
when you leave the room
Better yet, take their cell phones.
Close the door.
Listen to make sure they're quiet.
Mylisa Larsen
Mylisa Larsen grew up on a farm but always wanted to
explore. She’s lived in nine states and two countries and
enjoys traveling. For now she’s settled in upstate New York,
where she lives with her family. They all have a terrible time
getting to bed at a decent hour.
I Thought This Was a Bear Book
by Tara Lazar, illustrated by Benji Davies
Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher: Simon & Schuster Inc
First publication: August 2015
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*Once upon a time, there were three little bears…and an alien?*
After an unfortunate bookshelf mix-up, Alien suddenly finds himself tumbling out of
his pages with a zark, zook and zinder and into a very strange world, complete with a
talking Bear family. And Alien must return to his book before his beloved Planet
Zero is destroyed! They try crazy catapults, creaky chairs and bouncy springs, but
nothing is just right. Baby Bear might have the perfect solution to get the Alien out
of the woods and back to his planet....but will anyone listen to the littlest voice in the
story?
Tara Lazar
Tara Lazar writes quirky, humorous picture books featuring
magical places that adults never find. Her debut THE
MONSTORE released in June 2013, with I THOUGHT THIS
WAS A BEAR BOOK and LITTLE RED GLIDING HOOD to
follow in 2015. You can discover original stories, book reviews
and giveaways at her award-winning blog "Writing for Kids
(While Raising Them)" at TaraLazar.com. She lives in New
Jersey with her husband and her two daughters.
Sharing the Bread
by Pat Miller, illustrated by Jill McElmurry
Proprietor: Erin Murphy Literary Agency
US publisher: Random House Inc
First publication: August 2015
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*A lyrical celebration of food and family and togetherness as seen during
one down-home Thanksgiving dinner.*
Journey back to nineteenth-century America and watch a family prepare a delicious
Thanksgiving feast together—one that’s not so very different from what we eat
today.
Here’s a mouthwatering read-aloud filled with spirit and perfect for families to share.
Grandma, bake your pumpkin pie.
Whip the topping light and high.
High enough to reach the sky.
Grandma, bake the pie.
Praise for SHARING THE BREAD:
“This is a warm and wonderful holiday treasure.” - Publishers Weekly starred
review
"This book captures the spirit of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner but may
require hand-selling to kids to secure a trip to the circulation desk." - School
Library Journal
Pat Miller
Pat Zietlow Miller is a children's book lover and the creative
force behind the blog Read, Write, Repeat, where she reviews
books for young readers. SOPHIE'S SQUASH, her first picture
book, is based on a true story—her own daughter, Sonia,
once loved a squash.
Shake Cats
by Carli Davidson
Proprietor: Mansion Street Literary Management
US publisher: HarperCollins Inc First
publication: October 2015
Product line: Nonfiction/Photography
144 pages
*Inspired by the original title SHAKE, SHAKE CATS shifts gear by
offering a book for cat lovers.*
SHAKE CATS will appeal to a wide audience. Whereas SHAKE discussed dog
photography and gear, SHAKE CATS will highlight working with cats, and
encourage cat rescue. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a non-profit
animal rescue group of the author’s choosing.
Visually the book will follow a similar layout to SHAKE, presenting two images
of each cat on facing pages to amplify the idea of movement. It will be bold and
simple, allowing the photos to be the central focus of each page.
SHAKE’s worldwide success ensures a growing audience for Carli’s work. Her
animal series including SHAKE, LICK, INVINCIBLE, and FETCH continue to
go viral garnering millions of hits. Carli’s social media base grows at a rapid pace
and has well over 140,000 followers, and her press contacts ensure that SHAKE
CATS will be a sought out title with massive exposure.
Rights sold
Japanese (Nikkei National Geographic)
Also available
Shake (Oct 2013)
Shake Puppies (Nov 2013)
Carli Davidson
Carli Davidson is an internationally recognized, award-winning
photographer and animal trainer. Her photographs have been
featured in publications such as Vanity Fair, the New York
Times, the Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, and Slate. She
lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Tim, dogs
Norbert and Yushi, and a rotating cast of foster animals.
Aerodynamics of Biscuits
by Clare Welsh, illustrated by Sophia Touliatou
Proprietor: Maverick Arts Publishing
First publication: October 2015
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*A quirky story for children with big imaginations! From first-time author
Clare Welsh.*
When Oliver sneaks out of bed to pinch a midnight snack, he gets a surprise
when his kitchen is overrun by mice stealing his biscuits!
Captain McSqueaky and his crew of pirate mice are trying to fly to the moon to
steal moon cheese, but to get there they need help from Oliver and his biscuits.
Clare Welsh
Clare lives in Devon with her husband and two children. She has
over 10 years experience teaching Early Years and Key Stage One.
She is an active member of SCBWI.
As Quiet As a Mouse
by Karen Owen, illustrated by Evgenia Golubeva
Proprietor: Maverick Arts Publishing
First publication: September 2015
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*A sweet story about a young elephant who makes just too much noise, so
he turns to his friend for help.*
Edgar the elephant has a new baby sister but he is far too noisy so keeps waking
her up! He turns to his mouse friend, Ruby, for advice. Together they approach Mr
Cheddar, their teacher at the Mouse School, who agrees to teach Edgar to be as
quiet as a mouse.
At first it seems difficult, but with lots of hard work eventually Edgar is quiet
enough to take the Quiet Mouse test and pass, becoming the first ever elephant to
do so! But after the test it is the mice’s turn to sound like ‘a herd of elephants’
as they celebrate with lots of cheese!
Karen Owen
Karen Owen lives in London and has previously been published in
the UK and USA by Barefoot Books. She is an active SCBWI
member and is eager to get out and about once her new book is
published.
Hedgehugs: Hopping Hot
by Steve Wilson, illustrated by Lucy Tapper
Proprietor: Maverick Arts Publishing
First publication: January 2016
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*The third story in the popular and successful Hedgehugs series.*
Horace and Hattie are the very best of friends. They like to do everything
together. One day they are trying to play their favourite hopping game with their
grasshopper friend, but it’s too hot!
Horace and Hattie try many different ways to hop and stay cool with
hilarious consequences until they stumble upon the perfect solution.
Also available
Hedgehugs
(Sep 2014)
Horace and Hattiepillar
(May 2015)
Steve Wilson & Lucy Tapper
This husband and wife team live in a little cottage in Devon
with their two daughters.
Lucy Tapper is an illustrator and entrepreneur. She is never
without her sketchbook and pencil. Steve Wilson is a
television presenter and author, with a long history in kids TV
and music. Their combined talents created the adorable
Hedgehugs series of books and products, starring Horace &
Hattie.
Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip
by Lou Treleaven, illustrated by Julia Patton
Proprietor: Maverick Arts Publishing
First publication: January 2016
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*A fast-paced, rhyming tale of a professor with a marvellous inventing brain.*
Professor McQuark has a marvellous brain, as big as her head and half bigger
again…
One day a fantastic idea pops into Professor McQuark’s head. She immediately
runs to her shed to bring her ‘Oojamaflip’ to life. She takes it to the town’s
Science Fair, but it won’t fit through the door! McQuark gives up hope, but
soon her marvellous invention catches the attention of the children at the fair and
she ends up getting a very special award indeed.
Lou Treleaven
Lou Treleaven lives in Luton and is an avid writer. As well as writing
children’s stories, she writes screenplays and short stories. Lou
also runs a popular blog on writing and publishing. Professor
McQuark and the Oojamaflip is her first children’s picture book.
Strictly No Crocs
by Heather Pindar, illustrated by Susan Batori
Proprietor: Maverick Arts Publishing
First publication: January 2016
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*A humorous story about three mischievous crocs who scheme to crash
Zebra’s birthday party and eat everyone up!*
Zebra invited everyone to her party except of course the crocs. Cruncher, Chomper
and Snapper are annoyed that they have been excluded until Snapper comes up
with the plan to disguise themselves, go to the party and eat everyone up!
With their costumes on, the crocs are welcomed to the party and make quick work
of blending in, but they soon forget their plan as the party proves to be too much
fun!
Heather Pindar
Heather Pindar lives in Guildford and teaches 3 to 7 year olds in an innerLondon school. Strictly No Crocs is her first published
picture book.
My Friend Maggie
by Hannah E. Harrison, Proprietor: Red Fox Literary
US publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
First publication: Fall 2016
Productline: Picture Book
32 pages
Paula and Maggie have been best friends forever. Paula’s never noticed how
clumsy Maggie is, or how snugly Maggie’s clothes fit, until Veronica points it
out. It isn’t long before Paula is spending more time with Veronica than Maggie.
That is, until Veronica starts making fun of Paula’s buck teeth. But guess who
comes charging in to defend Paula?
MY FRIEND MAGGIE is the story of true friends and the power of the bystander
in bullying situations. As with Hannah Harrison’s previous picture books,
EXTRAORDINARY JANE and BERNICE GETS CARRIED AWAY, the
sensitive characterizations capture the emotional underpinnings of the story
with both economy and poignancy.
Also available
EXTRAORDINARY JANE
(February 2014)
BERNICE GETS CARRIED AWAY
(July 2015)
Praise for BERNICE GETS CARRIED AWAY:
"Cleverly juxtaposes an accomplished classical painting style with a contemporary
sensibility, and her emotionally astute and elegantly understated story will strike a chord
with any social animal." - Publishers Weekly starred review
Praise for EXTRAORDINARY JANE"
*Winner of the 2015 Oklahoma Book Award for Illustration
" This is an exceptionally polished first book. Harrison's acrylic paintings, which blend
realistic animal portraits with a charmingly old-fashioned circus setting to very funny
effect, are the star of the show, but her understated storytelling and pacing are equally on
the mark.” - Publishers Weekly starred review
“A touching, delectably illustrated circus story that applauds the underdog.” - Kirkus
starred review
“In a world full of competition for kids to be the fastest, smartest, and best at everything,
this story’s message is a worthy one. “ - SLJ starred review
Hannah E. Harrison
Hannah E. Harrison is an award-winning artist, illustrator,
and internationally recognized miniature painter. She
worked as an assistant to Kevin Hawkes for the book
Handel, Who Knew What He Liked, and is a member of
SCBWI, the Hilliard Society, and the Cider Painters of
America. She currently lives in Oklahoma with her
husband and their daughter. Visit
www.hannaheharrison.com.
Beyond the Pond
by Joseph Kuefler
Proprietor: Pippin Properties
US publisher: HarperCollins Inc.
First publication: Fall 2015
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*A suspenseful and skillfully illustrated picture book debut from
author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler - a future classic!*
Just behind an ordinary house filled with too little fun, Ernest D. decides that today
will be the day he explores the depths of his pond. Beyond the pond, he discovers a
not-so-ordinary world that will change him forever.
An ode to childhood imagination in which a boy discovers that the pond in his
backyard contains a whole world, frightening, thrilling and full of adventure,
ready to be explored.
HarperCollins has signed up two more books with Joseph Kuefler!
Rights sold
Chinese-simplified (Beijing Baby Cube), Korean (Neungyule Education)
Praise for BEYOND THE POND:
"Newcomer Kuefler reveals an impressive toolbox of visual storytelling skills in a
story whose wide-eyed characters and broad washes of limpid hues carry echoes
of Jon Klassen and Wes Anderson...It’s a witty, auspicious debut..." - Publishers
Weekly starred review
"Kuefler answers the age-old question, “What lies beneath?” in this tale of
transformation and wonder...Kuefler uses a combination of mixed media and
photographed textures in his digital illustrations on heavy matte paper to create
a nearly tangible reading." - School Library Journal
"This lovely picture book is a tribute to imagination and the wonder in everyday
spaces...The quirky cadence of the lilting text makes this a great candidate for a
read-aloud, and the happy ending, a return to his surroundings, now “a little
less ordinary", will resonate with young readers." - Booklist
Joseph Kuefler
Joseph Kuefler is an author/illustrator who lives in St. Paul,
Minnesota. BEYOND THE POND is his first picture book. Visit
him online at ruckusandwit.com
Big Bot, Small Bot: A Book of Robot Opposites
by Marc Rosenthal
Proprietor: Pippin Properties
US publisher: POW
First publication: June2015
Product line: Picture Book
16 pages
*Lift the flaps and discover opposites with these friendly robots!*
I MUST HAVE BOBO illustrator Marc Rosenthal's interactive BIG BOT,
SMALL BOT concept series, featuring a group of retro-futuristic robots who
demonstrate opposites, colors, shapes, and counting (sometimes losing their
heads as they do so), using lift-the-flap gatefolds that transform each
illustration into something fun and unexpected.
Praise for I MUST HAVE BOBO
"Hilarious for adult readers; an exercise in self-recognition and empathy
for the intended audience." - Kirkus starred review
Praise for I'LL SAVE YOU BOBO
"Kids will relate to having someone in their life who just plain bugs
them… The charming humor in the Sunday-funnies-style illustrations
perfectly enhances the story.” - School Library Journal starred review
Marc Rosenthal
Marc Rosenthal is the illustrator of many books for
children, including I MUST HAVE BOBO, I'LL SAVE YOU
BOBO, and BOBO THE SAILOR, all by Eileen Rosenthal;
THE STRAIGHT LINE WONDER by Mem Fox; and
PHOOEY, which he wrote. Marc’s illustrations can be seen
regularly in The New Yorker, Time, Forbes, Fortune, The
Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, Boston Globe, The
Washington Post, and others. Visit him online at MarcRosenthal.com.
Can I Tell You a Secret?
by Anna Weyant, illustrated by Christopher Weyant
Proprietor: Pippin Properties
US publisher: HarperCollins Inc, UK publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Product line: Picture Book
First publication: Fall 2016
32 pages
*New title from award-winning husband wife duo Anna Kang and Chris
Weyant!*
Pssst! Monty the frog has a secret. Promise not to tell? He can't swim! And he's
terrified of water! What is he going to do?
Luckily, when he's persuaded to tell his parents, they are very understanding. In
fact, his dad has a secret of his own…
A charming tale about being brave and sharing your worries.
Rights sold
Korean (Pulbit)
Praise for YOU ARE (NOT) SMALL:
"Like Rosenthal and Lichtenheld’s Duck! Rabbit!, the debut husband-andwife team of Kang and Weyant use the picture book form for a sophisticated
philosophical debate. ...With these revelations, the creatures hone their
analysis...Start a discussion on the difficulty of establishing standards—or
else just read it and giggle." - Publishers Weekly
“Charming characters, a clever plot and a quiet message tucked inside a
humorous tale.” - Kirkus
Anna Weyant
Anna Kang, a native New Yorker, received an MFA from USC’s
School of Cinematic Arts, where the visual storyteller in her was
awakened, forever changing the way she saw art, life, and
everything in between. Anna has a few secrets—some are juicy
but most are boring. You can visit her online at
www.annakang.com.
Christopher Weyant
Christopher is a cartoonist and illustrator. His work can
regularly be seen in the New Yorker magazine. His cartoons
are syndicated worldwide and have been featured on the Today
show, Meet the Press, and World News Tonight. Visit him at
www.christopherweyant.com.
That's (Not) Mine
by Anna Kang, illustrated by Christopher Weyant
Proprietor: Pippin Properties
UK publisher: Hodder Children's Books, US publisher: Two Lions (Amazon)
First publication: September 2015
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*Hilarious picture book from husband and wife team.*
The two fuzzy creatures from YOU ARE (NOT) SMALL argue over a chair, each
shouting 'It's mine!' But they soon realise it's better to play than to fight with your
friend.
The simple text of Anna Kang and bold illustrations of The New Yorker cartoonist
Christopher Weyant tell an original and very funny story about sharing.
Rights sold
Chinese-Simplified (Beijing Baby Cube), French (Hachette), Italian (Terre Di Mezzo),
Korean (Pulbit)
Praise for YOU ARE (NOT) SMALL:
"Like Rosenthal and Lichtenheld’s Duck! Rabbit!, the debuting husband-and-wife
team of Kang and Weyant uses the picture book form for a sophisticated
philosophical debate. ...With these revelations, the creatures hone their
analysis...Start a discussion on the difficulty of establishing standards—or else just
read it and giggle." - Publishers Weekly
“Charming characters, a clever plot and a quiet message tucked inside a humorous
tale.” - Kirkus
Also available
YOU ARE (NOT) SMALL
(August 2014)
*Winner of the Geisel Award 2015
*An NPR Best Book of 2014
Anna Weyant
Anna Kang, a native New Yorker, received an MFA from
USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, where the visual storyteller
in her was awakened, forever changing the way she saw
art, life, and everything in between. Anna has a few secrets
—some are juicy but most are boring. You can visit her
online at www.annakang.com
Christopher Weyant
Christopher is a cartoonist and illustrator. His work can
regularly be seen in the New Yorker magazine. His
cartoons are syndicated worldwide and have been featured
on the Today show, Meet the Press, and World News
Tonight. Visit him at www.christopherweyant.com.
Click, Clack, Birthday
by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Proprietor: Pippin Properties
US publisher: Atheneum
First publication: Spring 2016
Product line: Picture Book
40 pages
*Latest title in the award-winning CLICK, CLACK series from the New York Times
bestselling, award-winning—and well loved—author and illustrator team of Doreen
Cronin and Betsy Lewin.*
It is a very big day on the farm...it's Little Duck's birthday!
Everyone wants to look their best for the party, including Little Duck. After getting
ready with all his snippity-clips, slurp-a-lurps, and shimmy-shakes, how will the
birthday duck look at his celebration?
Click, Clack, Peep! (February 2015)
Click, Clack, Ho Ho Ho! (October 2015)
Also available
Doreen Cronin
Doreen Cronin is The New York Times bestselling author
of favorite picture books such as THE DIARY OF A WORM
series, and CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE.
You can visit her online at www.doreencronin.com.
Betsy Lewin
Betsy Lewin is the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of
CLICK, CLACK, MOO and its sequels, GIGGLE, GIGGLE,
QUACK, DUCK FOR PRESIDENT, DOOBY DOOBY MOO
etc., in addition to a number of other picture books, including
YOU CAN DO IT! and THUMPY FEET. She lives in Brooklyn,
New York.
Hello, My Name Is Octicorn
by Kevin Diller, illustrated by Justin Lowe
Proprietor: Pippin Properties
US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: Spring 2016
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
MEET OCTICORN!
He’s half octopus, half unicorn, half confused . . .which sometimes makes it hard
to fit in. But maybe that’s not such a bad thing.
"Haven’t you ever seen an octicorn before?
We’re half octopus, half unicorn.
so okay, maybe we are kind of rare."
"I know I look different from everyone else,
but that’s okay.
Because in the end, we all want the same
things: cupcakes, friends, and a jet ski."
This utterly charming story is for anyone who’s ever felt a little different.
Kevin Diller
Kevin Diller started out as a screenwriter and playwrigt before
becoming a producer. Fatherhood brought him back to writing, and
he now happily works on children's books from his home in
Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife and two kids.
Justin Lowe
Justin Lowe is an artist and filmmaker who somehow entered
adulthood with his childlike imagination entirely intact. Justin was
raised on a steady diet of Dr. Seuss, Jim Henson, and apple juice,
which he's pretty sure helped pave the way for this book.
Over in the Wetlands: A Hurricane-on-theBayou Story
by Caroline Starr Rose, illustrated by Rob Dunlavey
Proprietor: Pippin Properties (illustration only)
US publisher: Schwartz & Wade
First publication: July 2015
Product line: Picture Book
40 pages
*Published in time for the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, here is a
beautiful read-aloud about animal families preparing for an impending storm
in their bayou habitat.*
Journey to the Louisiana wetlands and watch as all the animals of the bayou
experience one of nature’s most dramatic and awe-inspiring events: a hurricane.
The animals prepare—swimming for safer seas, finding cover in dens, and nestling
their young close to protect them. During the height of the storm, even the trees
react, cracking and moaning in the wind. At last, the hurricane yawns and rests,
and animals come out to explore their world anew.
Praise for OVER IN THE WETLANDS:
"Rose focuses on the actions of wetlands animals as they react to the approach,
arrival, and departure of a hurricane. Her poetic text avoids the temptation to
follow the familiar "Over in the Meadow" formula by varying rhythmic patterns
to mirror the storm's energy...Dunlavey's mixed-media illustrations reflect this
trajectory, growing darker as the storm intensifies. Double-page spreads of
bayou landscapes will capture and hold listeners' attention...Even collections far
from the Gulf Coast will benefit from adding this effective portrayal of how
weather affects the natural landscape and the animals that live there." - School
Library Journal
Rob Dunlavey
Rob Dunlavey’s whimsical artwork can also be seen in several
major children’s museums in the US (Miami, Long Island, and
New York City). His editorial illustrations have appeared in many
American magazines and newspapers and his fine art has been
exhibited in the United States and France. He lives in
Massachusetts with his wife, two daughters, two frisky cats, and a
tropical fish.
Hello, My Name Is Tiger
by Jennifer P. Goldfinger, Proprietor: Pippin
Properties US publisher: HarperCollins Inc
First publication: Summer 2016
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
Tiger likes being a cat more than a boy. He likes playing at home by
himself. So when it’s time to go to school, he becomes a timid kitten.
A girl asks Tiger to play, but he just scampers away. The rest of the kids
swing on the swings, but Tiger climbs up a tree. Because that’s what cats
do.
When Tiger finally decides to join in, he finds out it’s okay to just be
yourself—and that everything’s more fun with friends.
Jennifer P. Goldfinger
Jennifer Goldfinger drew most of the art for her debut picture
book, A FISH NAMED SPOT (2001, Little Brown) with a
baby bouncing on her lap and a toddler running around her
feet. Since then, she has written and illustrated MY DOG
LYLE, and illustrated THE KING’S CHORUS for Clarion
Books, as well as other books and magazines. She lives in a
town just outside Boston and Cambridge, with her husband
and two daughters, and she works on her new picture books
in her studio in an old mill.
The Very Fluffy Kitty Papillon
by A.N. Kang, Proprietor: Pippin Properties
US publisher: Hyperion
First publication: Summer 2016
Product line: Picture Book
32 pages
*An adorable debut picture book about a sassy cat who is so fluffy, he floats!*
Papillon is a big kitty. He is not fat, just very fluffy. And with all that puff, he is
lighter than air—which can get him into trouble.
Despite Miss Tilly's attempts to weigh him down, one day Papillon floats
away...and gets lost! How will Papillon find his way back home?
A.N. Kang
A. N. Kang was born in a little town in South Korea. There
was nothing but endless rice fields around her house, so
she grew up entertaining herself with picture books.
When she was 17, her family moved to the United States.
After graduating from Moore College of Art and Design,
she worked freelance for the Philadelphia Inquirer,
Bostonia Magazine, and Walker & Company. She has
designed jewelry, greeting cards, and holiday installations
all over New York City. She now lives and works as
freelancer in New Jersey with a sassy cat, Papillon.