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Macmillan Children's Books has acquired a new picture book series, Zoe and Beans, from father and daughter team Chloë and Mick Inkpen.
Suzanne Carnell, publishing director for Illustrated Publishing, bought world rights directly from the two authors. The series will feature Zoe and her dog Beans and the first title, Where is Binky Boo, will be published in January 2011. The Magic Hoop will follow in July, Zoe’s Christmas List in September and Pants on the Moon in 2012.
Carnell said: "This is a wonderfully exciting new creative partnership. I know that the adorable Zoe and Beans will win the hearts of all who meet them—just as they won ours from the very first. Fresh, funny and full of energy, the adventures of Zoe and Beans are quite irresistible."