Drawing from centuries of artistic and literary traditions from around the world, this gorgeous bedtime book pairs works of art with poems and short fiction. Divided into eight thematic sections it features dozens of double-paged spreads that families will turn to again and again as part of their bedtime routine. The carefully chosen, diverse selection of images includes works by John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keeffe, Utagawa Hiroshige and Henri Le Sidoner among many others, beautifully reproduced in luminous colour. Accompanying these artworks are poems, mediations and short fiction that range from lighthearted verse to eerie folktales. Together these words and pictures create meaningful impressions that children will treasure and remember as they drift off to sleep-and hold onto for the rest of their lives.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm

Publication Date: 30-09-2021

In her hugely successful books Creatures of the Deep and What's in the Egg, as well as her enormously popular series of greeting cards for the Museum of Modern Art, Maike Biederstaedt has established herself as one of the preeminent paper artists working today. Now Biederstaedt takes book engineering to new heights as she immerses readers in five electrifying weather scenarios. As each spread unfolds, a meticulously designed landscape emerges--a freighter balances like a nutshell between high waves in the sea; a tornado takes terrifying aim at a truck trying to outrun it; a rain-spewing storm cloud towers like a skyscraper over a farm house. Nature's delicate beauty emerges in the intricate shapes of a snowflake and in the luminous arc of a rainbow. Each page features an informative description of its weather event and the book closes with sobering commentary on the effects of climate change. A wondrous introduction to weather for budding climatologists, this is also an artistic tour de force that collectors will treasure.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 14

Dimensions: 210 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 07-09-2021

Now in paperback, this dreamy, gorgeously detailed picture book leads children on a journey to impossible but wonderfully imagined places. Upside-down mountains, volcanoes that spew bubble gum, a gentle humpback whale keeping an entire city afloat. These and other wonderful worlds may not exist on Earth, but elsewhere - who knows? Each spread of this captivating book invites readers on a fantastic voyage. Ana de Lima's whimsical, softly coloured illustrations are filled with surprising details that reward close examination, while Mia Cassany's soothing narrator is a nameless fellow traveller. A jungle where the animals exchange stripes, spots, and markings each time they sneeze, an archipelago made up of dessert-shaped islands, and a lighthouse so tall you can draw a new galaxy with your finger are just some of the wild places to visit. Perfect for before-bed reading, or daytime dreaming, this stunningly illustrated book will delight young readers and encourage them to conjure their own imaginary places. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Mia Cassany is the author of numerous children's books including Animalkind (Prestel). Ana de Lima is a Spanish illustrator with a background in fashion design. She lives in Nuremberg, Germany. SELLING POINTS: Colourful pages inspire children to use their own imagination and travel through imaginary worlds filled with surprising details. Readers are taken away to 15 unique places, including hidden nooks, far-flung islands and marvellously beautiful depths, that fall betwen reality and dreams.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 40

Dimensions: 230 x 320 mm

Publication Date: 07-09-2021

A young girl falls asleep and travels in her dreams through the sky, down to the ocean's depths, and into a jungle. She is accompanied by a lion friend, who eases her fears, gives her confidence, and helps her explore the world around her. Along the way she meets whales, jellyfish, grizzly bears and wolves. Then it is time for the moon balloon to take the girl home to her bed, where she awakes, snuggled safely next to the lion, who returns to being a stuffed toy. Award-winning children's illustrator Britta Teckentrup's collage-like artwork creates a magical world of captivating colors, classic shapes, and softly detailed textures. The gently told story reassures children that they are never alone, even in their dreams. Exquisitely produced, this book is certain to become a pre-bedtime favorite for children and their parents.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 56

Dimensions: 24 x 24 mm

Publication Date: 07-09-2021

It's Christmas time! Let's create some Christmas cheer with Donovan Bixley's My Kiwi Christmas. From Santa (Ko Hana Koko) to Christmas Tree (Rakau Kirihimete), decorations (He Whakarakei) to dessert (He purini), come explore Christmas with these brightly coloured illustrations and bilingual text.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 190 x 148 mm

Publication Date: 14-09-2021

Plunge into this exploration of the ocean, with poetic text and beautiful illustrations by Julia Groves. A die-cut hole encourages children to look carefully through the book and adds to the sense of discovery and explores concepts of size and scale. The perfect gift for fans of nature with an urgent message and practical tips about the importance of preserving this wonderful environment.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 250 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 15-09-2021

Two children are fascinated by the vehicles that surround them. Big, small, noisy, quiet, an endless stream passes through the streets each day, and the children wave them all goodbye. But exciting though they are, many vehicles also have a damaging impact on the environment. Is there a better way to get around? A greener alternative, BYE, CAR takes a positive look into the future.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 245 x 268 mm

Publication Date: 10-08-2021

Sasha's dads see the stains and scuffs on her old jumper as signs to buy a new one, but Sasha sees them as a list of adventures! Each mark reminds her of a day she spent doing something exciting with her friends and family - from muddy bike rides to painting a mural at school. Will her dads be able to convince her to discard her threadbare top or can they find a way to compromise?

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 250 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 02-09-2021

Smile shares the heart-warming adventures of young Collie Flower and the people he met along the way. Told through witty rhymes and a series of whimsical watercolour drawings, Collie discovers that life can be peppered with all sorts of inconveniences. His journey highlights resilience in a way that parents can relate to, and young minds can aspire to attain. Written and illustrated in a timeless fashion, Smile is set to become a humorous future classic.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 250 x 250 x 5 mm

Publication Date: 04-10-2021

Strap on your hiking boots! Hidden Puzzle Pictures in the Forest is filled with 50 black and white hidden puzzle pictures, all from deep inside the forest. With more than 400 secret items and animals for children to find within each illustration, from cute bear cubs to singing songbirds, they'll be on the prowl for hours! They'll also learn while they play by reading the mini fun facts in the margins that are all about forest animals. These black and white pages double as coloring activities, so go wild! Author and illustrator Liz Ball has over 3,000 hidden pictures published in newspapers, magazines, and publications both across the U.S. and internationally. Her work has also been recommended by doctors, teachers, and parents to help improve eye coordination, spatial skills, memory retention, and concentration. A member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, she is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers' conferences.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 21-09-2021