What distinguishes a mandarin orange from a clementine, an iris from a pupil, a tornado from a cyclone, and a bee from a wasp? The difference is in the details! This content rich illustrated extravaganza distills the distinctions between an impressive collection of pairs—from animals to food to geography and more—offering enlightening trivia, amusing tidbits,…
At the first morning light, everything is quiet. Or is it?Listen. Welcome the day by exploring the subtle wonders—and exciting sounds—of the morning with this lyrical and picturesque story. In the first morning light, all might seem quiet. In this companion to What Color Is Night? Grant Snider explores the sounds—and silences—of morning. Ending in an inspiring…
A stunningly atmospheric and warm-hearted picture book about the magic of dreams, with a beautiful, foiled cover. What will you dream of tonight? Will it be a midnight balloon ride, sailing on the tail of a whale or swinging through the leaves on a jungle trapeze? This dreamy, sumptuously illustrated tale takes us through deserts…
How is fog formed? What causes a rainbow? Why do thunder and lightning always come as a pair? Curious children can often ask questions that might be difficult for adults to answer, but Whatever the Weather knows the facts. Bursting with colourful illustrations, examples, and anecdotes, this book explains complex processes in a snackable way….
 A Walk in the Forest introduced the enormously talented Maria Dek, and When I Am Big is a beguiling follow up to her first success. Charming illustrations and text encourage young children to explore what they can do as they grow up. The adventurous child imagines “I will tie my shoes all by myself, make 3 knots with…
Little Owl and Little Rabbit live in the same oak tree, but they ve never met. While Little Rabbit hops through the forest by day, Little Owl soars over it by night. When they discover they are neighbours, the pair are desperate to meet. But how can they, when Little Owl is waking up just…
Discover the incredible story of how plant life grew to cover the surface of planet Earth, from long before human life existed up to the present day. This large-format, highly illustrated book will guide readers through the key aspects of the life of plants, from early ferns which were most certainly munched on by dinosaurs,…
A poetic and visually breathtaking look at what happens inside your body when you breathe What happens when you breathe? In this beautiful book, breath—the very air, stardust, the grand molecules of the universe—blossoms in the upside-down tree in your rising chest, animating and enlivening you. And when you breathe out, you send your song…
A marvelous exploration of the special relationship children find with the natural world and the fascination and friendship they find in special rocks, from poet Mary Lyn Ray and artist Felicita Sala. Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a…
Which pair of fish are heading in the wrong direction? Which two squirrels have lost their acorns? Can you spot the pair of dogs that are the same breed? Dazzlingly designed by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this interactive search-and-find book encourages young readers to test their visual acuity and find the pair. Each spread features…
Welcome to the secret world of skeletons! From the largest elephant to the smallest mouse, each animal is different, and that goes for their bones, too! Meet a whole host of amazing skeletons and learn about what makes each one unique, from how to tell a gorilla from a human to how to recognize a…
On a snowy winter s morning, footprints trace a path from a child s unmade bed, past discarded clothes and breakfast dishes to the front door where they re joined by excited pawprints. But who else is making the footprints and what are they doing? In this delightful wordless picture book, the story of a…
Grandad and Boy look after a cat for a friend. Boy does lots of reading up about what cats like, but the cat is having none of it. And then it runs off into the wild, leading Grandad and Boy into a wild jungle fantasy adventure of their own. Publication date: 23 July 2020 Format:…
One of a series of Gerda Muller chunky board books which lead young children through the seasons. Board book 180 x 153 mm Best suited from 1 to 3 years 12 pages
When Tom wishes winter would never end, he meets another boy who shares his love of snow and ice. Playing together every day, Tom hardly notices that spring doesn t come – until he realises the terrible effect of unending winter is having on the countryside and his sick grandma. His friend is Winter s…
A treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of winter, and the qualities within that warm our hearts through the long cold. This stunning book brings together a selection of wintery tales from all over the world – from North America to Siberia, Scotland, France, Russia and Norway. Written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and with…