We're starting to feel very autumnal here at Walker Books, and what better way to enjoy the evenings drawing in than with one of our fantastic new picture books from some award-winning authors and illustrators?
The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse
The award-winning Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Extra Yarn and Triangle offer a tale of cooperation and
creative cuisine that is sure to go down easy.
When a woeful mouse is swallowed up by a wolf, he quickly
learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs and, boy, has that duck
got it figured out! Turns out it’s pretty nice inside the belly of the beast - life's not so bad, considering the alternatives. That is,
until a hunter shows up...
We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.
Will you come, too? For over a quarter of a century, readers have been
swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favorite.
This new hardback gift edition includes a 3-D snow scene on the cover to add fun and festive flurries to your favorite family adventure story.
This new hardback gift edition includes a 3-D snow scene on the cover to add fun and festive flurries to your favorite family adventure story.
“La la la . . . la.” A little girl stands alone and sings,
but hears no response. Dejected, she falls asleep on the
ground, only to be awakened by an amazing sound... She has been heard.
Kate DiCamillo
conveys a lonely child’s yearning for someone who understands. With a subtle
palette Jaime Kim brings to life an endearing
character and a transcendent landscape that invite readers along on an
emotionally satisfying journey.
In this raucous jungle caper illustrated by Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes Nikki Dyson, something mighty with super-dooper sharp teeth
keeps biting Frog, Monkey and Zebra… right on their bottoms! “Ya-hoooooo!”
Delicious drama builds before the bottom-biting creature’s identity is
finally revealed in this hilarious tale brought brilliantly to life by the
read-aloud sound effects of Ronda Armitage and the exuberant, magnificent art
of Nikki Dyson.
Du iz tak? What is that? As a tiny shoot unfurls, two
damselflies peer at it in wonder. When the plant grows taller and sprouts
leaves, some young beetles arrive to gander.
With exquisitely detailed illustrations and tragicomic flair, Carson Ellis, author of New York Times Bestselling Home, invites
readers to imagine the dramatic possibilities to be found in even the humblest
backyard.
From award-winning author and illustrator, Marie-Louise
Fitzpatrick, comes a stunning wordless board book that celebrates family,
friendship and the power of togetherness. Mummy Owl and her three little owls
live happily on their spacious branch. That is, until the bat family move in.