Designed to introduce young children to the world in which we live, this is a fun and informative introduction to the countries of the world. Twenty-one pictorial maps, each accompanied by fact-packed accessible text, show landforms and cultural, industrial and agricultural features for each country. Children will love poring over these busy maps and searching the detailed pictures to discover more about each country.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 250 x 303 mm

Publication Date: 21-02-2020

A brave young girl, a whimsical house, and a ticklish dragon help young readers see the world through Gaudí’s eyes. Set in Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most renowned buildings, this joyful story introduces young readers to the architect’s work, inciting their curiosity and imagination along the way. While her nanny is sleeping, young Paloma hears a noise. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof, where a dragon is perched. Unafraid, Paloma reaches out to pet the dragon—but he is ticklish, and as he laughs, he spews a myriad of sea animals that he had unwittingly swallowed. The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof. Cécile Alix’s playful story and Fred Sochard’s boldly graphic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to Gaudí’s exuberant vision. As readers make their way through Paloma’s home, they are introduced to its fabulous elements—columns shaped like elephant legs; marine-inspired tiles, glass, and ironwork; and of course the spectacularly undulating, iridescent roof, which resembles a sleeping dragon. The end of the book includes a brief history of Gaudí’s career and provides helpful background to Paloma’s story. Kids will want to linger over the pictures and imagine what their own house would be like if a dragon were living on their roof.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 240 x 320 mm

Publication Date: 10-09-2019

An introduction to easy gardening so you can grow everywhere and anywhere. Whether you live in the city or the countryside, there are plenty of places you can plant and grow. For a new generation of green fingers there are different ways to bring nature into the home. Make your own pots, build balcony boxes, create your own bird feeders and even get friendly with worms! Each activity has been carefully chosen to create living, renewable and sustainable environments for kids and their families. Each activity has been carefully written by Kirsten Bradley, a leading practitioner in permaculture for kids and co-founder of Milkwood permaculture farm in Australia. The simple steps and beautiful spot illustrations make activities fun and easy to follow. The book will also feature non-activity spreads explaining the importance of why and how nature works. Illustrated by Aitch, a Romanian artist whose folkloric illustrations pay homage to vintage botanical books while giving each page a sense of modern magic.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 56

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 25-03-2019

Every explorer is a true adventurer: they all have in common a curiosity for the unknown. Across hundreds of years, they drew maps and gathered expansive knowledge of geography, climate, flora and fauna. The expeditions that shaped the world we are living in are gathered in this illustrated compendium. Explorers (working title) features a variety of explorers, from Europeans searching for new trade routes to Polynesians exploring the many islands in the South Pacific. Sail with the vikings, meet the sherpas climbing up Mount Everest, and get to know the astronauts who dared to fly into space. Explorers (working title) shines a light on the people that made these adventures possible with their knowledge of land and language, and tells the stories of teamwork, bravery and curiosity.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 56

Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm

Publication Date: 26-01-2021

Five little kea exploring in the shed, one fell over and bumped their head. The cheekiest birds in the world are getting up to mischief in Ranger Tui's shed. But what are they planning? Based on the nursery rhyme Five Little Monkeys, Five Little Kea is a fun counting book that showcases the beauty of New Zealand's flora and fauna.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 280 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 03-05-2021

Take on a magical journey through the world of healing flowers in this children's book by renowned artist Olaf Hajek. Olaf Hajek's fantastical and mesmerizing art is familiar to many adults. Now young readers can enjoy his work while learning about the fascinating health benefits of flowers they encounter every day. Hajek's paintings spring to life, populated by insects, birds, fruit, and fairytales that illustrate the drama of the natural world. Accompanying each painting are engaging texts that explore various cultural and medicinal aspects of the flowers as well as their importance to artists, writers, and healers. As they learn how iris roots were used to alleviate teething pain in babies and how poppy plants led to the invention of the salt shaker, kids will also get to know a garden's worth of blooms--from wild roses to carnations and peonies to marigolds. Kids will look at flowers in a whole new light and will delight in this beautiful keepsake of botanical illustrations by a celebrated artist.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 40

Dimensions: 260 x 350 mm

Publication Date: 16-03-2020

Goose is going out today, but there are lots of things he needs to do first to get ready. Let Goose and Sophie teach your little tots important routines in these short, simple sequence stories. Children can find routines boring, but nothing is dull with Goose around! With their bright, bold colours and favourite characters, these padded board books will delight toddlers, quickly becoming favourite books.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 16

Dimensions: 160 x 160 mm

It's nearly time for bed, but there are lots of things Goose need to do before he says goodnight! Let Goose and Sophie teach your little tots important routines in these short, simple sequence stories. Children can find routines boring, but nothing is dull with Goose around! With their bright, bold colours and favourite characters, these padded board books will delight toddlers, quickly becoming favourite books!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 16

Dimensions: 160 x 160 mm

Where along the Rhine does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian? Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian city of Benares? Why is the Mekong called the "Nine Dragon" river in Vietnam? How does the Mississippi divide and unite the United States? These and hundreds of other facts are explored in this wonderfully illustrated atlas of the world's great rivers. Each spread in this book offers a colorful map packed with drawings, figures, and facts. Cities that border the rivers are highlighted, as are distinct flora and fauna, significant natural and human- made features, and fascinating historical details. A "biography" of each river describes where it flows, and its importance to the communities it passes through. Special attention is given to the ecological health of the rivers-those that are thriving and those in danger of losing their valuable habitats. Along the way, young readers will come to understand the enormous impact that rivers have on our lives, while learning valuable information in a way that will spark their curiosity and imagination.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 40

Dimensions: 277 x 370 mm

Publication Date: 04-03-2021

This lavishly illustrated treasury contains eight of the classic fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, whose enchanting stories continue to delight children of all ages. This collection includes: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Elves and the Shoemaker Hansel and Gretel ...and many more

Bind: hardback

Pages: 198

Dimensions: 206 x 270 mm