A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki,…
It s early spring and the mushroom folk are emerging into the bright sunshine. Meet the mischievous Fly Agaric Toadstools, the playful Porcini Mushrooms, the sleepy Slippery Jacks and the regal Button Mushrooms in this delightful picture book full of whimsy and vintage charm. As the seasons turn, readers are introduced to the different mushroom…
Tales of the Rails embraces travelling by train and explores the infinite discoveries to be made onboard, from spectacular scenery and colourful cities, to the many different characters in the carriage. Discover 13 impressive train routes from around the globe, learn about Japan’s record-breaking bullet train, then slow down to experience an overnight journey on one…
Have you ever wondered how a dinosaur would measure up against the Great Pyramids of Giza, if a hummingbird could outfly a jet plane, or how many atoms could fit inside a grain of sand? These are just some of the questions explored in this extraordinary book of comparisons.Detailed images drawn to scale, informative text…
Dragons come in every shape and size. In lyrical words and breathtaking pictures, children describe their dragons – and in a final gathering of fire, scales and claws you can imagine your own special dragon. In this enchanting picture book by award-winning artist and author Jackie Morris, explore a world of dragons through lyrical text…
Miyuki and her grandfather return in an enchanting intergenerational story enhanced by Seng Soun Ratanavanh’s gorgeous Japanese-inspired illustrations. Miyuki’s curiosity is piqued by her grandfather’s morning meditation routine, and she is eager to learn this new skill. Her wise and patient grandfather first takes her on a walk in the garden. “When do we start…
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the circus! Tonight you will witness the world premiere of the amazing, the incomparable, the unforgettable … Acrobat Family! Up and up they go, watch the family of acrobats balance on top of each other to create a magnificent show! This charming, collectable pop-up teaches valuable counting…
An old lady wants to bake an apple cake. She has everything she needs except apples. So she sets off to market to buy some apples, taking a basket of plums to trade along the way, just in case… Hardback 230 x 210 mm Best suited from 4 to 6 years 24 pages
A lyrical, richly illustrated storybook about community and family – set against the backdrop of a seaside fishing village. If you keep walking over the hills and across the fields, you will come to the edge, where the land meets the sea. And on this edge lies a village. This is my home. A young…
In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Deep underground beneath Perfect…
Molly Drummond is cursed: whenever a dog barks, she turns into a hare — which can make life quite dangerous… So she does the sensible thing and attends a curse-lifting workshop, run by a local witch. She tumbles into a world of magical beings, all desperate to reverse their curses. But will the power that…
The Cold is coming, and it s time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep? And so, Little Bear sets out…
A gorgeous picture book biography of botanist and photographer Anna Atkins–the first person to ever publish a book of photography After losing her mother very early in life, Anna Atkins (1799–1871) was raised by her loving father. He gave her a scientific education, which was highly unusual for women and girls in the early 19th…
A comprehensive guide to trees for the young reader, with abundant facts, descriptions, and activities and more than 200 detailed illustrations. What are roots for? Which role do flowers play? Which trees keep their leaves in winter? What is photosynthesis? Find out everything about the fascinating world of trees, from the fragrant butterfly bush to…
We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky.It s full of stars and planets and there s comets whooshing by.We want to go and see them, there s so much to explore.So let s count down and blast off – then we can find out more! Journey through space with 15…
A picture book meditation on curiosity, wonder, and finding one’s way In this lyrical picture book, readers follow one boy through his life as he returns to the seashore beside his home. The boy likes to think, and his thoughts turn into questions. He brings these questions to the sea. At times, he thinks he…