Our Books
Browse our fabulous catalogue of exciting new titles and upcoming releases for 2024!
Pre-School
Elephant and Friends Manners
Llama Can’t Cook, But You Can! 
Orangutan Can’t Draw Comics, But You Can! 
Rhino Can’t Draw, But You Can! 
Sheep Can’t Bake, But You Can!: A first baking book It’s hard to always have good manners and even adults sometimes struggle!
These board books show young children that good manners make the world a much nicer place. Using friendly animal characters to explore different elements of etiquette, each book explains a specific area of manners to help little people realise that life is easier when we’re all being polite!
Illustrated by Mr Griff, Hastings, UK.
Griff has worked in the creative industry for over 25 years, as an illustrator, author, live action director and animator. He lives and works in Hastings with his family and Pepper the schnauzer. www.mrgriff.uk
NOT Just Another Board Books
This is definitely NOT just another boring My First concept series.
With a joke on every page and charming illustrations, this brand-new approach to first concept books will ensure that toddlers and parents will giggle together as they find out just how funny learning to count and the alphabet can be!
Illustrated by Jack Viant, Plymouth, UK.
Jack is inspired by cartoons, picture books, packaging, toys and advertising campaigns aimed at children. He crafts his images digitally using a mixture of software, machines and coffee. Jack wants to connect with adults and children through his work, teaching valuable lessons, and bringing joy where possible by channeling the ridiculous.
NOT Just Another Fact Books
This is definitely NOT just another boring early learning series.
With a joke on every page and charming illustrations, this brand-new approach to non-fiction will ensure that children and parents will giggle together as they find out just how funny learning about farm animals and things that mooove can be!
Illustrated by Jake McDonald, Brighton, UK.
Taking a playful approach to illustration, Jake is inspired by all things storytelling, from board games to Studio Ghibli. He credits a childhood meeting with Chris Riddell for showing him the potential for the career that he loves.
Non-Fiction
Little Book, BIG Idea
These delightful books build fun foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people.
Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to each subject and provides answers that make sense to young children. Stunning illustrations support the non-fiction narrative ensuring our picture book approach feels fresh and different.
Illustrated by Katie Rewse, Bournemouth, UK.
Since graduating in 2017, Katie has specialised in children’s book illustration. She is particularly interested in how illustration can be used to inspire positive change and she finds inspiration in travel, adventure and the outdoors.
Shortlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards. Longlisted for the Blue Peter Awards.
Coming in September ’24:
What is drama?
What is technology?
When I Grow Up, I Want To…
It’s never too early to start getting excited about the future! These charming books help little people understand some of the jobs that make the world work.
Using simple language to explain different jobs, each book takes a theme and demonstrates to young children how different roles can help to look after the planet, invent new things, help people and create wonderful stuff to improve our world.
Illustrated by Flavio Remontti, São Paulo, Brazil.
Flavio has worked for several years for game and animation studios. Since 2017 he has worked exclusively as a freelancer, producing art for children’s television series, publications, children’s books, advertising campaigns, and educational content in Brazil, Canada, Europe, and the United States.
Coming in Spring 2025:
Make & Create
Invent & Build
Clever Cogs Fact Books
Packed with fantastic facts, these hilarious books make learning fun for everyone, not just five – eight year olds.
Find out about amazing animals, spectacular space, exciting events, tricky technology, brilliant birds, glorious food, under the sea and many more brain-busting facts all surround by gags galore.
Illustrated by Rich Watson and Luke Newell.
Rich grew up in a small village in North Lincolnshire. He particularly remembers scribbling and doodling various characters over paper which had been brought home by his dad from work. Luke on the other hand originally started out creating animation for TV and advertising, as well as in computer games.
Express Yourself
In a modern world where creativity is more important than ever, these aspirational books will encourage and inspire the next generation of creative young minds.
From the ancient origins of performance to the emerging digital world fusing art and technology, this series gives children an amazing insight into today’s creative world.
Illustrated by Hannah Li, New York, USA.
Hannah Li is an award-winning Chinese illustrator based in Manhattan, NY. She started drawing when she was a kid, and amused herself by doodling. After she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in China, she moved to the US and pursued her MFA in illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design. Later, she moved to New York City and started her career as a freelance illustrator.
Feather Flower Forest Fur
Explore the natural world around us! Wander through forests of trees, spot our feathered friends as they flit from bush to bush, delight in springtime blossoms and catch a glimpse of our furred companions!
Experience the amazing world around us in this sumptuous gift book packed with stunning illustrations and information about some of the most popular flowers, trees, animals and birds of the northern hemisphere. Part spotter’s guide, part folklore, part recipe and part literary reference, enjoy poring over each entry while you learn and celebrate the power of nature.
Written by Sarah Walden and Caroline Rowlands.
Illustrated by Mary Atwood, Kelsey Collings, Claire LeFevre and Claudine Rose.
Coming in October ’24:
Fiction
Stories That Built Our World
A year full of stories from around the world!
Tales of adventure and wonder exist in every culture. Perrault’s fairy tales, Norse sagas, Scheherezade’s 1001 Arabian Nights, as well as Shakespeare’s comedies and African and Indian folk tales come together in a glorious collection of 52 retellings of the stories that built our world illustrated in sumptuous watercolour by Alette Straathof.
Written by Caroline Rowlands.
Illustrated by Alette Straathof
Activity
Clever Cogs Puzzle Books
Perplexing puzzles to feed hungry young brains.
These books are packed with over 100 puzzles, mazes, hidden objects, word searches, word ladders and more to keep children occupied for hours.
Christmas Activity Books
It’s time to celebrate Christmas with these fabulous activity books!
Christmas Is Coming Sticker Book is packed with 24 fill-in sticker activities to keep children aged 5-7 years busy every day of advent. Use the 150 stickers to decorate your own Christmas jumper, make your own Christmas card and decorate a gingerbread house! Then complete a Christmas wordsearch, spot Santa on his adventures and count up how many reindeer you can see. All the Christmas fun you could need.
Countdown to Christmas is an activity-packed guide for a family friendly celebration, with something for all the family to enjoy doing together. Make advent windows, a Christmas wreath, Christmas cards and tree decorations. Write a letter to Santa, create your own Christmas jokes or put on a Christmas play! You’ll be kept busy all the way up to the big day itself!
Illustrated by Liza Lewis.
Liza works in her studio in Southampton. She enjoys creating characters that spark a child’s imagination. She also works in home decor, card and gift wrap. Lisa has a passion for infusing her work with colour, texture, creativity and fun.
Coming: August ‘2024
Practically Awesome Animals
Learn how to bake, cook and draw with our hilarious animal friends!
Rhinoceros, Orangutan and their friends teach readers how to draw and create comics.
With step-by-step instructions and bright, colourful illustrations, these practical fill-in art activity books give children the basic skills to unleash their inner artist.
Sheep, Llama and their friends, on the other hand, teach readers how to bake and cook.
In Sheep Can’t Bake, readers will learn how to create delicious sponge cakes, tray bakes, breads, biscuits, gluten-free and dairy-free bakes plus much more. Llama handles the savoury side of life, from things on toast, through eggs, curries, pasta, rice and plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes, all the way to a roast chicken dinner. Essential life skills for readers of all ages.
Illustrated by Luke Newell and Mr Griff.
Photography by Tina Knowles.