JUNE2018 Pub Cat Updated

CH I LDREN ’S

J UNE 2018

Peeves M I K E VA N WA E S

Debut author and award-winning screenwriter Mike Van Waes brings original intelligence and wit to a magical coming-of-age story about facing your feelings and battling your anxieties.

Imagine if your worries and annoyances turned into real living creatures… That’s what happens to 12-year-old Steve Pickings in this hilarious adventure.

Steven (Slim) Pickings is on the edge of a breakdown and something’s caused his worries to come alive! He’s set loose a bunch of annoying, pesky, outrageously contagious creatures – and they’re infecting everyone they meet. To stop them, Slim will have to do more than just team up with his family and friends – he’ll have to face his fears, literally.

9780008249120 e 9780008249137 AU $14.99 NZ $16.99 Paperback | 368pp Released: 21/05/18

Ages: 8+

Publicity Contact: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au

Paddington at St Paul’s M I C H A E L B OND & R .W. A L L E Y

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Paddington, the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru, with this brand new picture book in a classic series. Paddington at St Pauls is the final Paddington book written by the late Michael Bond, CBE, and will be published just in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of A Bear Called Paddington . A must-have for all Paddington lovers, this hilarious and never-before-seen picture book continues to build on the heritage of Michael Bond’s classic stories and the many adventures of the world-famous bear cherished by generations of readers.

9780008272043 AU $24.99 NZ $29.99 Hardback | 32pp Released: 21/05/18

Ages: 2+

Publicity Contact: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au

Kenzie’s Rules for Life: How to be Happy, Healthy, and Dance to Your Own Beat MAC K E NZ I E Z I E G L E R An inspirational and upbeat collection of relatable lessons from teen influencer and award-winning dancer Mackenzie Ziegler. Growing up is hard, but growing up in the spotlight is even harder. However, Mackenzie Ziegler is taking it all in stride, thanks to her positive attitude on life. From getting her start on Dance Moms , to her sold-out tour alongside Johnny Orlando, there’s nothing that she can’t do. In Kenzie’s Rules for Life , the dance prodigy, singer/songwriter, actress and model offers her advice on friendship, family, fitness, style and positivity. She shares lessons drawn from her own experiences for those navigating through their tween years on how to be happy, healthy and confident in all aspects of their lives.

9781460754917 e 9781460709269 AU $24.99 NZ $26.99 Paperback | 240pp Released: 21/05/18

Publicity Contact: holly.frendo@harpercollins.com.au

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