Age 2 plus:
Follow the Star: A pop-up Christmas journey
Andy Mansfield
JOIN an enchanting pop-up journey, and follow the story of
the Christmas star on Christmas Eve… a night when magical things happen across
the world!
Little ones will be delighted as they discover a foil star
on every spread and intricate paper engineering pop-ups in this lavish novelty
book which is guaranteed to make the perfect present.
Discover the special star as it twinkles at the top of a
huge pop-up Christmas tree, shines above Santa Claus to light his way, sparkles
in the sky above a city of skyscrapers, and illuminates the three kings as they
journey to Bethlehem. With its glittering stars, beautiful rhyming story, rich
artwork, and Andy Mansfield’s ingenious pop-ups, this is an unforgettable
journey for all the family to enjoy.
Age 9 plus:
Tyrannosaurus Rex: A
Pop-Up Guide to Anatomy
Dougal Dixon and Rachel Caldwell
EXPLORE Tyrannosaurus rex, layer-by-layer, in this
eye-popping vintage-inspired, pop-up book which guides readers through a
real-life dinosaur dissection.
Millions of years after dinosaurs became extinct, the
complete body of a Tyrannosaurus rex has recently been uncovered, its remains
mysteriously preserved. It’s the discovery of a lifetime! Now a team of
palaeontologists are preparing to dissect the body… and you are lucky enough to
be able to join them. Under the watchful eye of the scientists, youngsters can
peel back the flaps, lift away layers of skin, and reveal the inner workings of
this prehistoric beast.
So grab your scalpel and prepare to get stuck in!
By combining incredible paper engineering with Victorian-inspired
illustrations by artist Rachel Caldwell, and fascinating anatomical notes
written by Dougal Dixon, an internationally recognised authority on dinosaurs,
Tyrannosaurus Rex provides a compelling and in-depth exploration of how a
dinosaur’s body worked. The perfect gift for budding palaeontologists, dinosaur fans…
and all curious kids!
(Templar Publishing, hardback, £25)
Age 9 plus:
Colossus
Colin Hynson and Giulia Lombardo
DISCOVER amazing facts and figures about some of the world’s
most remarkable feats of engineering in a brilliant, large-size illustrated book
from author and illustrator duo, Colin Hynson and Giulia Lombardo.
Did you know that the rocks used to build Stonehenge came
from hundreds of miles away, and yet nobody knows how they got to Wiltshire,
and did you know that the tallest buildings in the world can survive
earthquakes with barely a scratch?
Have you ever wondered how the Golden Gate Bridge was built,
how workers with basic tools created enormous monuments in ancient times… and
just how do you build a flying laboratory in space?
From enormous bridges and tunnels that run for hundreds of
miles, and energy-creating dams, to towering skyscrapers and massive space
stations, discover how some of Earth’s most colossal structures were made in
beautifully illustrated detail. Big is truly amazing in this celebration of engineering
wonders…
(Templar Publishing, hardback, £16.99)
Age 6 plus:
The Storm Dog
Holly Webb
ESCAPE into a magical wintertime adventure in a bewitching
time-travel story from popular children’s author Holly Webb.
Tilly is going to spend Christmas with her grandma and
great-gran deep in the countryside on the Welsh borders. She’s got a big school
project about the Second World War to do and great-gran, who was evacuated
herself during the war, will be able to help.
Travelling on the train alone for the first time, Tilly
falls asleep and wakes up to discover she has travelled all the way back to the
Second World War. She is being evacuated to Wales with her two younger brothers
Eddie and Alfie.
Stern old Mr Thomas offers to give them a home on his remote
farm, where he lives alone with his very special sheepdog Tarran. But as
Christmas approaches, the farmhouse gets cut off by the snow. And when Tarran
comes to Tilly for help one stormy night, she needs to be braver than ever
before…
Webb’s heartwarming story is brimming with adventure,
excitement and goodwill, and is the perfect gift for all animal-loving
youngsters.
(Stripes, paperback, £5.99)
Age 2 plus:
The Christmas Unicorn
Anna Currey
WISHES come true at Christmas in a beautiful, heart-warming
story, set in the days leading up to Christmas.
Little ones will be enchanted by Anna Currey’s gorgeously
illustrated picture book tale featuring a young girl’s magical encounter with a
unicorn.
Christmas is just days away and Milly and her Mum are
staying at Grandpa’s house. Dad hasn’t been able to come with them but will
join them just as soon as he can. Unfortunately, Milly is feeling a little
forlorn, away from her friends and without her Dad.
And then something wonderful happens. Milly meets Florian, a
unicorn. One snowy night, he patters into Grandpa’s house and transforms Milly’s
Christmas, filling it with friendship, surprise and sparkle. And somehow,
Florian makes all Milly’s wishes come true!
Currey’s beautifully written and exquisitely illustrated
book is filled with the spirit of wonder and kindness that are the traditional
hallmarks of the Christmas season as families come together to celebrate. A charming story for everyone who believes in the magic of
Christmas!
(Oxford University Press, paperback, £6.99)
Age 5 plus:
Winter Tales
Illustrated by Alison Edgson
LET your little ones steep themselves in the magic of
wintertime with this anthology of cosy, heart-warming animal stories. Perfect for snuggling up with on cold winters nights, these
snow-filled stories are beautifully illustrated by Alison Edgson and are an
ideal choice for bedtime reading.
Far away in a snowy land, a polar bear wishes to become a
penguin, two playful snow leopards explore a frozen mountain and a girl goes on
an adventure with a flying musk ox.
There is so much to love in this book of winter treasures
which includes stories by much-loved authors, including Michael Broad, Julia
Green, Holly Webb, Caroline Pitcher, Malachy Doyle, Karen Wallace, Penny Dolan
and Elizabeth Baguley. Beautifully created for sharing…
(Stripes, paperback, £5.99)
Age 5 plus:
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
CAN you ever be too young to stand up for what you believe
in? Meet Sofia Valdez, the new, feisty female star of the
brilliant Questioneers series from author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David
Roberts, the top team that created the inspirational stories of Iggy Peck,
Architect, Rosie Revere, Engineer, and Ada Twist, Scientist.
Little Sofia, a Mexican-American girl with big ideas, is determined
to get things done in her community to make the world a better place for
everyone. Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school… until one day
Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer take her. Sofia
(fondly known as Sofi) misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the
dangerous landfill site, Mount Trashmore.
Then she gets an idea that the town can turn the slimy mess
into a park! She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go
to City Hall, only to be told by a clerk that she can’t build a park because
she is just a child. Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove just what
one kid can do!
Beaty’s inclusive, rhyming story about a girl prepared to
take on the powerful authorities is brought to life by Roberts’ bright and
colourful illustrations, and will resonate with any youngster who also wants to
play their part in saving the planet.
(Abrams Books for Young Readers, hardback, £12.99)
Age 2 plus:
Seasons: Four-Book Boxset
Sam Usher
ENJOY author and illustrator Sam Usher’s acclaimed and
much-loved seasonal picture books about a little boy and his grandad in a
gorgeous boxed set which is just perfect as a special Christmas gift.
This beautifully packaged mini hardback set contains Snow,
Sun, Storm and Rain, with each book in this warm, original and inspirational
series for pre-schoolers delivering wise and whimsical adventures celebrating
the power of the imagination and the special bond between the older and younger
generations.
Usher’s quirky and charmingly atmospheric stories are
complemented by a palette of gorgeous watercolour illustrations which add extra
character and texture to funny, enchanting and life-affirming adventures. A joy to read and a joy to behold…
(Templar Publishing, hardbacks, £25)
Age 3 plus:
The Most Wonderful Gift in the World
Mark Sperring and Lucy Fleming
TALENTED team, author Mark Sperring and illustrator Lucy
Fleming, put friendship at the heart of a warm and endearing Christmas picture
book.
On Christmas morning, Esme and Bear wake up to find a beautifully
wrapped gift under the tree that isn’t for either of them. So the two of them set
out to find Little Bunny Boo-Boo, the present’s rightful owner.
They travel on
the Treacherous Path through the snow, encounter the Howling Gale, and push
their way through deep, deep snowdrifts to Little Bunny Boo-Boo’s house. Little
do they know that the gift they are bringing is the greatest gift in the world…
friendship.
With its enchanting story, glorious illustrations, and
reassuring messages, this delightful Christmas tale is the perfect fit for the
season of affection, shared hope and giving.
(Little Tiger Press, hardback, £11.99)
Age 3 plus:
Just Like You!
Jane Chapman
TRAVEL through a glittering icy landscape with a little woolly
mammoth in a stunning picture book from author and illustrator Jane Chapman.
Piccolo the little mammoth dreams of being big and strong… just like Pops, her hero. When the two set out on a special adventure across the icy plains, Piccolo wonders what they will discover. Could she grow up to be more like Pops than she knows?
Filled with the warmth of a father and daughter
relationship, Just Like You! really does tug on the heartstrings while the
melt-your-heart illustrations and a soothing, winter-themed gallery of
enchanting illustrations add a visually spectacular layer to the story. A heart-warming and uplifting celebration of the journey of
life and parental love… perfect for your little ones who long to grow up!
(Little Tiger Press, paperback, £6.99)
The Snowiest Christmas Ever!
Jane Chapman
JOIN a family of bears as they discover that getting snowed in is the best fun ever! Author and illustrator Jane Chapman is on top form in a clever, cute and comical picture book that is ideal for the run-up to the Christmas season.
JOIN a family of bears as they discover that getting snowed in is the best fun ever! Author and illustrator Jane Chapman is on top form in a clever, cute and comical picture book that is ideal for the run-up to the Christmas season.
It’s Christmas time and snowflakes swirl around the bears’
cosy cabin. ‘Yippee!’ cheer the bear cubs. ‘More snow! More snow!’ Little cub
Button wishes that it would snow forever and sure enough, the snow gets deeper…
and deeper. But soon it’s right up to the windows and Button starts to worry
that her wish was a big mistake. Will it ever stop?
Filled with Chapman’s warm and evocative illustrations, cute characters and humorous, fun-filled storylines, this is a reassuring celebration of wintertime, family life, and the loving hugs of a parent. An affectionate and madcap story will delight readers both young and old.
(Little Tiger Press, hardback, £11.99)
Pip Finds a Home
Elena Topouzoglou
A LITTLE penguin’s journey to the South Pole turns out to be a voyage of self-discovery in a beautifully created picture book from author and illustrator Elena Topouzoglou.
Pip Finds a Home is a wintertime story that speaks loudly
but gently to young children about all the amazing types of penguins on our
planet, and the importance of protecting some of these endangered species.
When an explorer finds Pip in the North Pole, she takes him
to the South Pole so he can be with the other penguins. Pip makes friends with
lots of different penguins, but Pip isn’t an Adélie penguin or a Macaroni
penguin, a Gentoo penguin or even an Emperor penguin. Is Pip really a penguin?
And is the South Pole really where Pip belongs? With its beautifully evocative illustrations and creative
story, this a picture book that both entertains and educates.
(New Frontier Publishing, hardback, £11.99)
Santa’s High-Tech Christmas
Mike Dumbleton and Angela Perrini
MODERN technology has its pitfalls… as Santa finds out in this funny and clever picture book from author Mike Dumbleton and illustrator Angela Perrini.
Santa has discovered high-tech gear. With his techno-pad, a
flip-top roof on his sleigh, a soft reclining seat and a rocket pack, he is
well prepared to deliver presents for Christmas Day. But as things start to go
wrong, Santa needs help from a young girl so that all the presents get
delivered on time!
Dumbleton’s very modern take on Santa will leave little ones
giggling as the kindly old man is forced to turn to the younger generation for
help with his technology while Perrini’s atmospheric illustrations capture the
essence of the story and the Christmas spirit of giving and generosity.
(New Frontier Publishing, paperback, £6.99)
Age 3 plus:
Clarice Bean, That’s Me
Lauren Child
LAUGHTER and chaos reign again as the irrepressible picture
book star Clarice Bean returns in a special 20th anniversary edition
which is set to delight a new generation of mischief-makers.
Clarice Bean, That’s Me, the story that launched Lauren
Child’s award-winning, bestselling Clarice Bean series, is a true picture book
classic and this joyful new celebration comes with a gorgeous, foiled cover and
a CD featuring three Clarice Bean stories, read by Claire Skinner, star of the
BBC series Outnumbered, and featuring music and sound effects.
The current Children’s Laureate, Child is a
multi-award-winning author whose books are known and enjoyed the world over.
She is the creator of many much-loved characters, including Charlie and Lola, and
Ruby Redfort, and since her first book was published in 1999, she has sold over
six million books in 19 languages worldwide.
All Clarice Bean Tuesday wants is a bit of peace and quiet.
But that can be hard to find in a house where your little brother is being
utterly annoying, your big brother is in the dark tunnel of adolescence, and
your grandad is pouring soup on his cornflakes…
Funny, thoughtful and brimming with love and joie de vivre,
Clarice and her madcap siblings and parents are the epitome of happy family
life… enjoy!
(Orchard Books, paperback, £7.99)
The Night Before Christmas
Clement C. Moore and Roger Duvoisin
THERE'S nothing like a traditional rhyme to evoke all the magic and nostalgia of Christmas. In 1822, American scholar and poet Clement C. Moore wrote a poem for his children called A Visit from St Nicholas, later to become known as The Night Before Christmas.
A friend submitted it to a local newspaper, The Troy Sentinel, where it was published on December 23, 1823, and is now a much-loved classic.
And now you can rediscover both the story, which is loved the world over, and the late Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Roger Duvoisin’s eye-catching interpretation from 1954, published here by Scallywag Press in a tall, narrow format perfect for tucking into a Christmas stocking.
From the celebrated opening lines, ‘Twas the night before
Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a
mouse,’ to Santa’s final ‘good night’ wish, Moore’s unforgettable verse and
Duvoisin’s rich illustrations take us on an enchanting and colourful journey. A true classic and a gift to treasure…
(Scallywag Press, hardback, £12.99)
The Tree That’s Meant To Be
Yuval Zommer
A LONELY little fir tree becomes a beacon of love and hope in a picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Yuval Zommer. The Tree That’s Meant To Be, a gorgeous Christmas-themed book that is destined to become a festive classic, has all those perfect ingredients to delight both children and their parents… warm, gentle storytelling, stunning artwork, and heartfelt messages about love and embracing what makes us different.
A little fir tree is too small and too imperfect to be
chosen at Christmas time. But being left alone in the forest brings more
rewards than the tree could ever have hoped for when his animal friends turn
him into a tree of light and hope.
Zommer, who puts the living world at the heart of his powerful storytelling, brings the very youngest children a lyrically written, warm and festive story, the perfect book for families to share, and to talk about kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.
(Oxford University Press, hardback, £12.99)
Santa’s Tight Squeeze
Alex Field and Karen Erasmus
CHRISTMAS is going to be a squeeze for Santa this year if he eats all those tasty treats on offer!
Author Alex Field and illustrator Karen Erasmus have fun with this charming and colourful picture book tale that solves the age-old dilemma of how Santa fits down the chimney if he eats all the food that the children leave out for him. Miles of smiles are guaranteed as little ones fly round the world with Santa and discover the true meaning of Christmas as he kindly saves all his treats for his deserving reindeer and an army of hardworking elves.
(New Frontier Publishing, paperback, £6.99)
Marvin and Marigold: A Christmas Surprise
Mark Carthew and Simon Prescott
ENJOY a caring, sharing picture book that captures all the warmth and giving of Christmas! Author Mark Carthew and illustrator Simon Prescott work their special magic in the second adorable picture book in their beautiful Marvin and Marigold series which stars two little mice friends.
Here we find the two pals on the first day in December. Marigold receives a surprise gift from her mother. It’s a Christmas tree and all sorts of other treasures and trinkets to bring some festive cheer. And Marigold can’t wait to share her excitement with her best friend Marvin who has no tree or gifts to share. Carthew’s evocative verse is perfectly matched to Prescott’s endearing and colourful illustrations, making this the perfect book to make the magic of Christmas spring to life for the very youngest children.
(New Frontier Publishing, hardback, £11.99)
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