On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these famously…
A beautifully simple introduction to eggs of all kinds; from tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, from fossilised dinosaur eggs to gooey fish eggs, it’s an entirely fresh look at the familiar. Attractive and informative, this will find a home in classrooms and Easter baskets alike. Paperback Suited for 4-8 Year Olds 36 Pages
From wicked queens and fearsome beasts to sneaky witches and terrible giants, this stunning collection of darkly magical fairy tales gathers together stories of children who show true courage and face their fears.Rediscover seven classic emboldening tales, Hansel and Gretel, The Selfish Giant, Beauty and the Beast, The Spirit in the Bottle, Vassilissa, The Wild…
A thrilling and inspiring prose retelling of Finland’s national folk saga Presented in a sumptuously produced hardback gift edition that will be treasured by readers of all ages Stunning, delicate illustrations from acclaimed artist Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin bring the story to life in rich and exquisite detail Encounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying beasts in…
Dark dragons, ghostly pipers and sly wizards — discover the legends that dwell within the ancient castles of Scotland. Stories by Carnegie-medalist Theresa Breslin and illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper. A beautiful gift anthology. Hardback 278 x 216mm Best suited to 6 – 12 years 176 pages
Theresa Breslin s Scottish tales of selkies, giants, fairies and monsters and brought to life by Kate Leiper s exquisite illustrations. A companion volume to An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales. Hardback 278 x 216mm Best suited to 6 – 12 years 192 pages
Centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of classic stories illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer and told by well-known authors such as Sweden s best-loved writers, including Elsa Beskow, Anna Wahlenberg and others. Hardback 254 x 210mm Best suited to 6 – 12 years 256 pages
Welcome to Anatomicum. This museum is open all hours. It will take you on an incredible journey right around the human body, from the intricate workings of the brain to the tiny muscles used to show emotion. Have you ever wondered how each life starts with just one cell, or how many blood cells there…
A poetic picture-book biography about artist N.C. Wyeth’s daughter, Henriette, a talented painter in her own right And I think of the girl I am and the girl I’ll be: A painter, like Pa.. An actress (maybe)… A fairy with wings A father and daughter sneak away from their big, busy family to paint in…
Dive in and explore the ocean layer by layer in this tactile introduction to habitats, and the animals who live there, for the very young. Starting in the deepest parts of the ocean where no drops of sunshine can reach, there are weird and wonderful creatures who live there. Swimming up through the cold and…
Explore the rainforest layer by layer in this tactile introduction to habitats, and the animals who live there, for the very young. Starting on the forest floor, spot the critters and creepy crawlies, and the animals who look for tasty bugs to eat. Take a splash in the river where the pink dolphin lives. Then…
From animals that sing a tune to others that no longer fly, this mockumentary introduces us to magical beasts that we have never encountered! But do not assume that they do not exist . . . Professor O Logist has scrupulously examined them, Professor O Logist has traveled the world in search of astonishing animals…
Living in a grey and dreary room in a house that couldn t feel less like home, April dreams about how life could be. With happy, peaceful spaces. And somewhere to play. But every seed April plants refuses to take root. And her dreams start to feel hopelessly out of reach. April s Garden is…
Delightful verses and delicate, playful illustrations take young children through the special joys of each month of the year. Hardback 315 x 230 mm Best suited from 4 to 6 years 32 pages
Discover Benedict drinking hot chocolate in Paris, France; Mitko chasing the school bus in Sofia, Bulgaria; and Khanh having a little nap in Hanoi, Vietnam! Clotilde Perrin takes readers eastward from the Greenwich meridian, from day to night, with each page portraying one of (the original) 24 time zones. Strong back matter empowers readers to…
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