At bedtime, a mysterious yellow dot appears above the top of Nasla’s wardrobe—the new home for her toys now that she’s decided she’s too old to sleep with stuffed animals. Could it be Timboubou the elephant, or her hippo with the broken foot? As a wondrous, dreamlike world with dancing moons and swinging elephant trunks…
Delve into this beautiful treasury of stories, inspired by nature. This collection features 18 folk tales, myths and age-old stories of animals, birds and plants from all around the world – from North America to Brazil, Ireland, Morocco, Finland, Mexico, Poland, Japan, Germany and Siberia. Retold by award-winning author Dawn Casey and with intricate artwork…
Neighbors is a contemplative picture book about the lives of our neighbors—who are all around us and ever-present, yet somehow surprisingly elusive. They’re everywhere: next door, above, and even below. More often than not, theyare a mystery, a presence suggested by low hums, footfalls, or perhaps a slammed door. This book explores the ways that we…
*2022 New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Winner* Teach values of generosity, understanding and community with this calm and scrumptious story about a lunch cart that feeds the wildlife creatures in the local area. Furry noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl….
Most living things are active as long as the sun shines on the sky, but at dusk, when the light dims, life continues. The moonlight illuminates the Earth, plants come to life, animals awaken and some organisms glow like jewels in the dark. For these creatures, plants and natural phenomena, the night falls and another…
Winter has arrived, and the forest is covered in snow. But with the tree branches bare and the grass frozen, what will the forest animals eat?Norbert the Winter Gnome decides to visit his hungry friends, trekking through the icy forest to bring each of them a delicious gift.From Daniela Drescher, the much-loved creator of Pippa…
Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and…
A beautifully illustrated anthology of some of Charles Dickens’s greatest works retold and adapted by the incredibly talented Angela McAllister. Including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, A Christmas Carol and several more, these much loved classics are brought to life with perfectly paired artwork from Jannicke Hansen. 27.5 × 24 × 1.6 cm 64 pages Hardback Best…
A soothing bedtime story set in Sweden’s midsummer landscapes Written by Astrid Lindgren, the bestselling author of Pippi Longstocking Stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Marit Törnqvist brings the gentle story to life It s bedtime, and in the countryside, everyone is getting ready for sleep. But a curious cat isn t tired just yet. This…
An artistic picture book about an autumn leaf’s journey that beautifully evokes the season A lone autumn leaf falls and flies away on a breeze. It travels up and over the world and down again―where it finally lands on the page of a little girl’s open book and becomes a keepsake. Hardback 40 pages Suitable…
This museum is open all hours, and there are hundreds of specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet deadly sharks, colourful tropical fish, tiny seahorses and enormous whales in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures found in every corner of the ocean. This new edition of the bestselling Oceanarium includes text especially…
Olwen the baby owl isn t happy. Sitting on her branch is boring. What else can little owls do?Olwen longs to be just like hare, squirrel and bear but no matter how hard she tries she can t hop, scamper or roar. That s not what owls do. But the little owl soon discovers that…
Travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life. Jennifer Berne lives in Copake, New York. Vladimir Radunsky is an award-winning illustrator. He lives in Massachusetts. 245x256mm Paperback
An inspiring and accessible biography of one of the world’s most famous poets. Emily Dickinson, who famously wrote “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul,” is brought to life in this moving story. In a small New England town lives Emily Dickinson, a girl in love with small things—a flower petal,…
The second title in a new series about how magical creatures came to have their gifts. Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifying dragon stalked the land. He was so mean he ate kittens for breakfast, he was so scary he made…
A beautiful story of friendship and protecting the oceans. Theodore has a little boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He already has all different kinds of fish: golden fish, spotty fish, colourful fish and more. Theodore loves nothing better than discovering a new fish for his collection. But one day, he finds something he…