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New Frontier scoops picture book series from the Duchess of York
Independent children’s publisher New Frontier has scooped Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson’s Flora and Fern: Wonder in the Woods, the first in a new picture book series, illustrated by Denise Hughes.
Publishing director Sophia Whitfield acquired worldwide rights from Joe Sisto at Planet Partners. Flora and Fern: Wonder in the Woods will be published in October 2024.
A festive book with "a message of community and sustainability at its heart", Flora and Fern follows titular characters Flora and Fern on a snowy adventure.
The synopsis reads: "Flora & Fern are getting ready for their festive party. But when they head out into the snow to gather everything for the occasion, things don’t go according to plan. Will they still be able to have their woodland friends over and celebrate?"
The Duchess of York said: "I am so thrilled to be working with New Frontier on my brand-new children’s picture book series and I can’t wait for families to meet Flora and Fern and join them on this festive adventure. And I can’t thank Denise Hughes enough for bringing their woodland world to life with the most beautiful illustrations. Alongside plenty of joy and celebration, I also wanted to leave readers with a message about the power of community and being connected to the world around you—an ethos which is very close to my heart."
Whitfield said: "Sarah, Duchess of York, is a talented new addition to the creators at New Frontier. Her energy, humour and creativity shine through in the Flora and Fern series."
