In the first book in the bestselling Fabled Beast Chronicles, an exciting four-book adventure series starring creatures from myth and legend, Helen meets the fabled beasts — a centaur, a dragon, a fairy and a phoenix. When Yann the injured centaur clip clops into Helen s life she decides to help him even though she…
A snuggly, seasonal celebration of a child s first snowfall and winner of the 2020 Stratford-Salariya Picture Book Prize! Two curious fox cubs scamper out from their den on an adventure to discover what snow is. Along the way, they encounter a cast of charming winter woodland creatures preparing for the cold, including wise old…
Fish, Octopus, turtles – what shape are they?! This latest collaboration between Gestalten and Marcos Farina and the followup to the much-loved and popular Little Gestalten board books, The Animal Show and How Many Birds?, Fishing For Shapes explores first shapes in Marcos’ colourful and fun way – with underwater creatures! 15x15cm Full colour, cardboard, 24 pages Best suits 0-3 year olds…
An Inspiring True Story about One Family’s Escape from Behind the Berlin Wall! Peter was born on the east side of Germany, the side that wasn’t free. He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy uniforms instead of blue jeans. His family endures long lines and early curfews. But Peter knows it won’t…
Flooded is the funny and beautifully illustrated tale of animals who live in a city that is ever so slowly flooding. The flood comes gradually at first. All the animals ignore the obvious and go about their busy lives, disjointed from one another and preoccupied by their own problems. Eventually, the flood water reaches a…
Fly is a fully-illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of birdlife around the world for young bird enthusiasts. A stunning collection of more than 150 birds awaits discovery in this beautiful book: meet the lesser flamingo – hero of the friendly flock – and discover other flocking birds, from the chimney swift to the starling,…
It s a warm summer s day, so Boy and Grandad pack up their provisions and head for the seaside. There s so much to do, from exploring rock pools to building a magnificent sandcastle. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught up…
Boy and Grandad take care of a little bird. When it gets better, Grandad puts it outside, but it keeps hopping back into the house, following Boy wherever he goes. Boy wonders what kind of bird it is. An eagle? An ostrich? A bird of paradise, perhaps? He wants to keep it, but Grandad says…
I wonder, then, what freedom is. Is it a place? Is it a thought? Can it be stolen? Can it be bought? As powerful as it is beautiful, Freedom, We Sing is a lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world. Molly Mendoza’s immersive, lush illustrations invite kids into…
“Two hundred and sixty nine days,” counts a freckle-faced, rosy cheeked boy. His goodbye to his best friend is still fresh within his young heart. Though his companion has moved away, she sends surprise notes and chocolate bars by post, assuaging his pain and bringing a smile to his face. The support of his loving…
One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad. A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my…
Join George and his adorable nighttime friends as they brave the dark together and learn how to overcome personal fears together. Curled up in his warm bed, George cannot go to sleep. The darkness that surrounds him almost chases his dreams away entirely until a little mouse appears. As they walk from room to room,…
Animals are so familiar but what makes an animal an animal? Produced in partnership with the Natural History Museum (NHM), this clever and clear explanation of animal classification puts your animals in order and explains why classifying animals is important. From whales to worms and snakes to stinkbugs, every creature ever discovered has been identified…
This collection of tales transports the reader to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind, or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, each story is illustrated with exquisitely…
A beautiful bedtime tale with luminous illustrations by much-loved artist Daniela Drescher. Can Jacob the Sandman collect the magic dream sand so that the children of the world can dream happy dreams? Hardback 230 x 202 mm Best suited from 3 to 6 years 26 pages
A charming story by Astrid Lindgren, acclaimed author of Pippi Longstocking. Full of exquisitely detailed illustrations of wooden houses and farming families, this book gives a vivid sense of springtime on a Swedish farm of long ago. It s a sunny Easter Sunday in Sweden and the farmer s family are having breakfast, when suddenly…