'A match made in picture-book heaven' –The TimesThis brilliantly funny collaboration between two superstar creators about a tiny girl with superhuman strength has all the hallmarks of a future classic.Liliana wears her super power lightly, using it to help others in a crisis. A resilient child, she thinks nothing of singlehandedly rescuing a highland cow stuck in the mud, or of stopping an out-of-control steamroller in its tracks, or of throwing a beached whale back out to sea.With beautiful, detailed, humorous illustrations by the award-winning Emma Chichester Clark,Liliana the Strongis the perfect gift for any child who needs a little reminder that everything will be okay.
The Five of Us is a captivating tale of adventure, friendship and teamwork from one of Britain's best-loved illustrators. Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom
Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore!And you'll never guess what's in them... Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pock
Welcome to the wonderful world of Patrick! For when he plays his violin, the most extraordinary things start to happen: fish can fly, and cows can dance and trees grow cakes instead of apples. There's
An inspiring fable about the power of nature, encouraging children and adults alike to care for the environment and each otherThe members of the Meadowsweet family suddenly and unexpectedly find thems
This is a treasure trove of lickswishy language to inspire children to write creatively. Organised thematically, it dives into the Roald Dahl worlds of Human Beans, the Natural World, Magical World an
Develop creative writing skills with inspiration from the world of Roald Dahl.Who can be a writer? You can! Start the story machine, choose your heroes and villains, and you’re off – from brilliant beginnings to excellent endings!Supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7-11Packed full of fun activities and writing prompts to expand vocabulary and develop creative writing skills.Find out how to set the scene, give your characters a voice, and guide them through the action.By the end of this book you’ll have written your very own splendiferous story!How to Be a Writer gives aspiring writers to room to get creative. Pick up a pen and have a go at new techniques and styles! Filled with tips and examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl to spark ideas, and with plenty of space on the page to practise the skills needed for story writing.
Discover the sounds made by all sorts of marvellous animals with Roald Dahl! From curious cows to excited elephants, busy little hands will discover some truly splendiforous animals and fearsome beasts. With iconic illustrations from Quentin Blake, this sturdy, colourful board book is the perfect introduction to the world of Roald Dahl for toddlers. Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: WordsRoald Dahl: ShapesRoald Dahl; ColoursRoald Dahl: ABCRoald Dahl: 123Roald Dahl: OppositesMy Dad is FantasticMy Mum is Magnificent
Short listed for Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021The Enormous Crocodile is hungry and ready to use cunning plans and clever tricks to snap up a snack. Just be careful that he doesn't snap up . .. YOU!A finger puppet book that really bites, this is a laugh-out-loud book for adults and chiddlers to read together
A witty introduction to the Louvre’s many masterpieces, told from the perspective of the subjects themselves – including resident superstar Mona Lisa.Millions of people visit the Louvre Museum every year to gaze and gawp at its all-star art collection. But there’s one star who gets a lot more attention than anyone else – and her very own special queuing system, if you can believe it! Well, the Louvre’s many other masterpieces aren’t too happy about being overshadowed – and they’re here to tell everyone what makes them just as worthy of the Mona Lisa’s teeming crowds.With a focus on portraits and other person-centred artworks, Mona Lisa and the Others reveals the stories behind some of the Louvre Museum’s most famous artworks. Napoleon Bonaparte takes readers behind the scenes at his own coronation; the Venus de Milo explains what happened to her missing arms; the Seated Scribe lets slip some gossip about the ancient Egyptian royal family; and Madame le Brun has a polite moan about jugg
Develop creative writing skills with inspiration from the world of Roald Dahl.Who can be a writer? You can! Whether you want to write an epic narrative poem, say it all with a three-line haiku or get your friends laughing with a limerick, you can try them all here.Supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7-11Packed full of fun activities and writing prompts to expand vocabulary and develop creative writing skills.Find out how to use swashboggling synonyms, awesome alliteration, and whizz-popping onomatopoeia.By the end of this book you’ll have written your very own gloriumptious poetry collection!How to Be a Writer gives aspiring writers to room to get creative. Pick up a pen and have a go at new techniques and styles! Filled with tips and examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl to spark ideas, and with plenty of space on the page to practise the skills needed for poetry writing.
It's time for a gloriumptious game of hide and seek with Roald Dahl!Who's that hiding under the flap? Is it a ginormous giraffe or a friendly giant? Just watch out for the enormous crocodile... With iconic illustrations from Quentin Blake, this sturdy, colourful lift-the-flap book is the perfect way to introduce the youngest chiddlers to the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: WordsRoald Dahl: ShapesRoald Dahl; ColoursRoald Dahl: ABCRoald Dahl: 123Roald Dahl: OppositesMy Dad is FantasticMy Mum is Magnificent
What do you get if you add 25 and 917, then subtract 765 and divide the answer by 33?A headache. (Unless you're Matilda!)Matilda's Jokes for Awesome Kids would even make the Trunchbull laugh!Narrated by Matilda herself, this joke book is stuffed full of gigglesome gags, silly puns, brain-tickling riddles, and the Trunchbull's favorite insults, guaranteed to raise a chuckle from human beans young and old.
A fun and interactive book for all little chiddlers who are about to start school!This fabulous book is a funny and inspiring introduction for any little chiddler who is about to start school. Readers will love lifting the flap on every page to discover all the phizz-wizzing things they'll learn, the gloriumptious stories they'll hear and the fantastic friends they'll make. Because sometimes school will be hard and totally biffsquiggling, but mainly it will be magnificent, just like you.Look out for more marvellous books for little chiddlers-Roald Dahl- On the First Day of ChristmasRoald Dahl- Revolting Things to Touch and FeelRoald Dahl- Marvellous Magnet Book
With unmitigated honesty, a touch of humor, and sensitive illustrations by Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen explores the experience of sadness in a way that resonates with us all.Sometimes I'm sad and I d
Who would believe it could be so hard to get a drink of water? And to find it at last, cool and fresh but out of reach – that was a problem indeed for a young monkey. But luckily for him, he had an ob
"1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up" is the perfect introduction to the very best books of childhood: those books that have a special place in the heart of every reader. It introdu
