Every story starts with nothing, so ... why not an octopus
who wants to fly in a spaceship?
From Benji Davies, comes a metafictive story about ... how to build a story!
First, a story needs a character. So why not a ukulele-playing octopus? And
since this is a story, the octopus has to want something – maybe it dreams of
travelling to faraway galaxies in a purple spaceship. But every character needs
an obstacle to overcome, and when the octopus sets out to build its own
spaceship out of glue, umbrellas, glitter and waffles ... well, he doesn't have
much luck. Could there be another character that could help? Debut author
Maggie Tokuda-Hall sets up a funny, smart and warm-hearted story all about
storytelling, then hands the baton to imaginative readers, who will be more
than prepared to take it away.
“ [...] guaranteed to inspire readers to tell
tales of their own.” – The Bookseller
A charming ecological fable of community and friendship from
award-winning author-illustrator Simon James.
Frog and his friends all live happily together on the river.
At least they do until Beaver comes along. Beaver is determined to build the biggest
and best dam that anyone has ever seen, but it's so big that it stops all the
water and Frog and his friends are forced to move. Frog tries to warn Beaver
that his dam is too big, but inconsiderate Beaver just won't listen
An uplifting celebration of friendship and a powerful
depiction of imaginative play, this is the tale of two thrill-seeking friends
on a mission … a mission to find gold.
From the award-winning picture book creator of There are Cats in This Book comes a story of imaginative play and of two friends, Anna
and Crocodile, who are on the hunt for gold. But finding gold isn’t easy. Oh
no! It’s dangerous and difficult and requires planning. What
will the two friends discover? Teeming with adventurous spirit and boasting
wonderfully funny dialogue, this story introduces two unforgettable characters
in a gorgeous, classic new art style from Viviane Schwarz.
“utterly charming […] one of the most innovative and
creative picture-book makers we have. Anna and Crocodile are on the hunt for
gold and we follow their progress through eyecatching illustrations and
wonderfully funny dialogue.” – Chris Riddell in The Guardian
A charming and lyrical picture book that celebrates the
timeless bond between parent and child.
You've had a fun day and you're ready
for bed. This is the wave that led to the smile, that led to the giggle and the
kiss goodnight. A delightful story from Claire Harcup with beautiful
illustrations by Gabriel Alborozo, perfect for sharing at bedtime.
“Cosy, gentle bedtime tale with a Guess How Much I Love You
appeal.” – The Bookseller
Pick up copies of all these books at your local bookshop.
Pick up copies of all these books at your local bookshop.
