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A glorious alien Romeo & Juliet love story of alien folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo. The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest […]
Kevin is a roly-poly flying pony. He has everything he needs – a constant supply of biscuits and his best friend, Max. Misty Twiglet is a famous pop star. She has everything she needs except for a perfectly quirky, one-of-a-kind pet. The roly-poly flying pony kind . . . When Kevin is kidnapped, Max and […]
Times Children’s Book of the Week, 17 Aug 2019 A funny, joyful story about friendship and the delights of outdoor adventures (even for the accident-prone) – wonderfully written by debut author Ben Manley and beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Plumdog and Blue Kangaroo. Waterstones No related posts.
Times Children’s Book of the Week, 3 Aug 2019 Come and be schooled in magic and wonder by the award-winning Rob Biddulph, in this brand-new story about how biggest isn’t always best! Packed to the brim with his trademark warm humour, life lessons and pitch-perfect rhyme, this is a story to read together, laugh out […]
“A charming look at playground dynamics that evokes pre-schooler feelings of being excited and overwhelmed.” Imogen Russell Williams, GUARDIAN REVIEW Hello Friend! tells the story of one big-hearted and enthusiastic little girl who is insistent on making friends with a certain little boy. And why wouldn’t he want to be friends with her? She’s very […]
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week The final work from the irreplaceable Judith Kerr, The Curse of the School Rabbit is suffused with her distinctive good nature and sly mischief. The tale of a naughty bunny and their exasperated young handler pops with Kerr’s singular artwork and stands as a shining testament to her […]
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Wee, 21 July 2019 Bear and Hamster are perfectly content… until gadget-mad salesman, Sneaky Beak, arrives. But when they finally have it all, will Bear and Hamster really be happier? A hilarious story with an important message about the pitfalls of materialism. Waterstones No related posts.
Translated from the French (Nous, notre Histoire 2014) and now presented in The New York Review Children’s Collection, this history book is notable for taking a consciously inclusive approach, adopting a first person plural point of view, and assuming the voices of Romans, Sumerians and ancient prophets, underscoring the fact that every human being has […]
Hello and welcome to Ella May, the girl who likes to do things her way. In the first of this brilliant new series all about an imaginative, strong-willed girl character with her own ideas, Ella May tries walking backwards, just to see how it feels. In her bedroom she tries reading her books backwards, and […]
A charming story for 5-7 translated from Norwegian. The author works in Norway as a journalist, TV scriptwriter, photographer and blogger. This was her debut children’s book. Alfred is scared of red lights, thick duvets and fireworks. And of jumpers with tight necks. Preparing a class talk on the Blue Whale gives him courage and […]
