Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three autumn stories, is the perfect seasonal gift for children. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a…
A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things aeroplane, Aviation celebrates the ingenuity of aeroplanes, biplanes, monoplanes and helicopters past, present and future. From the first hot air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers, through to the the legendary Wright Flyer and the revolutionary Concorde, this beautifully illustrated book by the award-winning artist Dieter Braun is…
Fairies are real, and they re all around us! Award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl offers a fanciful and beautifully illustrated peek into the hidden world of fairies, sprites, and other magical creatures. A girl searches for fairies in her backyard and the woods beyond, following little clues and traces of magic. Fairies and other magical creatures…
A lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees—and what humans can learn from them Stand tall.Stretch your branches to the sun.Be a tree! We are all like trees: our spines, trunks; our skin, bark; our hearts giving us strength and support, like heartwood. We are fueled by air and sun. And, like humans,…
An inspirational story of parental love, belief and embracing individuality told through Geoff Mead s charming words and Sanne Dufft s ethereal illustrations. Who are the bear folk and what makes them special? Hardback 235 x 209 mm Best suited from 4 to 7 years 32 pages
One bear is facing winter alone for the first time in his life. Just like his father showed him, he gathers leaves for his cave, and just like his mother showed him, he catches fat silver fish to eat. The bear meets his mate and both sleep away the winter in his cosy cave, snuggled…
A picture book of haiku-inspired poems celebrating the four seasons Beautiful day! Teach me, too, how to fly,mother swallow! In simple, poetic verse, a child observes their world from spring to summer, and autumn through winter, in this gentle ode to the seasons, accompanied by exquisite illustrations. Hardback 56 pages 279 x 216mm
Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant and animal connect to one another in spiralling circles of life. An…
People fear death (apparently just a tiny bit less than public speaking). We don’t know how to talk about it, especially to children, and we’re afraid to bring it up for fear of making people sadder. Yet children, especially, have questions, and this incredibly gentle and surprisingly light story is full of both comfort and…
A grandmother and grandchild nurse an injured bird together in this touching story about caring for all creatures, the wonder of nature, and letting go On a snowy day, a grandmother and grandchild find an injured bird. They take it home and care for it until it can fly around the living room. It is…
One day an enormous black dog comes to visit the Hope family.. only Small has the courage to go outside and meet him. She has no fear of him, and so as he chases her through the forest he gets smaller and smaller. Publication date: 1 Aug 2012 Format: Paperback Number of pages: 32 Dimensions:…
In the tradition of Virginia Lee Burton s The Little House comes a heartfelt story about a father and son learning to accept the new while honoring and celebrating the old.For as long as he can remember, Leo has lived in the blue house with his dad, but lately the neighborhood is changing. People are…
A beautiful fact-filled sticker book perfect for nature lovers. The sixth in a series of sticker books created with the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about all kinds of British plants and flowers. With four pages of stickers and 11 glorious scenes, you can add bees buzzing around the flowers, underground roots…
Botanicum is a stunningly curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, Botanicum gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a wonderful feast of botanical knowledge complete with superb cross sections of how plants work. Publication date: 8 Sep 2016…
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!. Bad weather is on the way and the autumn stores are still not gathered in! Quickly, all the mice of Brambly Hedge set to work to finish the harvesting before the rain begins. Primrose, Lord Woodmouse s daughter, meant to help,…
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge! It was summer and Primrose woke knowing that it was going to be a very special day. The sun was already warm and a light breeze stirred the leaves and branches of Brambly Hedge. It was a perfect day for an…