New Books in September from Andersen Press
Check out our new titles publishing in September, including an exciting YA sequel to Pride and Prejudice and many more iconic Elmer adventures!
Kitty and Mary
Elizabeth married Mr Darcy; Jane married Mr Bingley; Lydia married Mr Wickham. But what happened to the forgotten Bennet sisters? Through intimate letters and journals, we learn to understand and love the other Bennet sisters.
Written by Julia Gray and Imogen Russell Williams, this Regency romance set six months after Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice is a stunning hardback gift edition.
Naughty
Nigel’s done a naughty thing, and he’s giving it some thought in a quiet spot. But it gets hard to focus as he quickly becomes surrounded by wild, animal naughtiness! Mole has been ruining the lawns, Bull’s been charging around with his horns…even Daddy admits it’s hard to be perfect all the time! But can you guess what naughty thing Nigel has done?
From award-winning Jeanne Willis, with chaotic illustrations from Paddy Donnelly, this cheeky and funny picture book has an important message about learning from mistakes.
Keith’s Big Leap
The seasons have changed, and Keith is the last leaf on the big oak tree. When his friend Tod the blackbird suggests he might want to float down and join his fellow leaves on the ground, Keith refuses. Why should he, when he’s happy where he is? But when he learns how everything is connected in one big ecosystem, Keith thinks it might finally be time to take the ride of his life…
From author, poet and Private Eye cartoonist Mike Barfield, wonderfully illustrated by Momoko Abe, this is a unique and fresh story about the circle of life.
Tony Rex’s Seven Stomps to Success
Meet Tony Rex, one of Earth’s most successful predators and part-time life coach. In Seven Stomps to Success, Tony offers children a unique take on self-help. With killer advice like, ‘Stay out in the open where I can spot you!’ and ‘Keep hustling, keep moving, keep waving your arms and screaming!’ Tony wants you to know: however you are feeling, no matter how fast you run…he’s right behind you.
Children and parents alike will love this hilarious spoof motivational book from award-winning picture book maker Alex Latimer.
The Elmer Jigsaw Book
Dive into Elmer’s world with this chunky, large board book containing six brightly coloured 12-piece jigsaw puzzles to solve again and again. A fun spotting activity at the end makes this the perfect gift to keep toddlers entertained at home, at bedtime, or on the go.
Elmer and the Monster
There’s pandemonium in the jungle! A strange roaring sound sends the animals stampeding, convinced there’s a monster. But only Elmer is brave enough to investigate, and what he discovers comes as quite a surprise! The ‘monster’ isn’t so scary after all.
This neon green board book edition of the classic Elmer story is a fantastic Halloween gift for the youngest children who aren’t quite ready for a scare this spooky season, with a subtle message of accepting others and not judging a book by its cover.
Elmer and the Tug of War
When the hippos challenge the elephants to a game of tug of war, all the animals are excited to find out who will win. But when the teams start to pull, no one moves! Days later, they are still competing and the other animals have lost interest, but luckily Elmer has a plan that will finally end the game…
From master storyteller David McKee (1935-2022) and illustrated by his dear friend Marysia Milewski, the 32nd Elmer story has a subtle, humorous message that winning isn’t everything.
