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THE MAGIC JUNGLE
Giant floor puzzle with 120 pieces
Shows 35 jungle animals and plants from rainforests around the world the illustrator
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HELENA PEREZ GARCIA After completing a Fine Arts Degree in Spain, Helena relocated to London in 2012 where she lived and worked for six years. During this period and driven by the artistic history and cultural influences of the city, Helena developed her characteristic style. Her illustrations are rich in detail and colour and have appeared in magazines, newspapers, packaging and books for children and adults.
Selling points
Puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and motor skills
They develop problem-solving and memory skills as well as the ability to plan and test ideas
The MAGIC JUNGLE book is packed with fun facts on jungle animals from around the world
The Four Seasons
Illustrated by Qian Ling the illustrator
Open up the stunning carousel book to create a fabulous PLAYZONE. Tie the ribbon to hold the pages in place, then play with 20 press-out animals, flip the flaps and unfold the information sheet to learn all about the four seasons.
QIAN LING is a Chinese illustrator living in Shanghai, China. She completed her BA in Visual Art from University of Finance and Economics in 2017 and received her MFA in Illustration from Syracuse University in 2021.
£14.99 | 978-1-912944-87-3
Board book with flaps, fold-out info card & 20 press-outs, 276 x 216 mm, 8 pages + cover | Ages 5+
November
LISA REGAN is a children’s writer and editor specialising in STEM subjects, including dinosaurs, inventions, space, weather, natural history and more. After many years as inhouse managing editor at several UK trade publishers, in her freelance career she has written a range of children’s titles published by Scholastic, Parragon, DK, Ticktock, Carlton, Bloomsbury and many others.
The Age Of Dinosaurs
ORIGINS - DAILY LIFE - EXTINCTION
Written
by Jamie Collins
Illustrated by Leonello Calvetti, Luca Massini et al.
Discover the world of dinosaurs in this action-packed bumpber book of dinosaurs. Organised chronologically, it has 3D illustrations so realistic it’s like stepping back in time.
£14.99 | 978-1-912944-81-1
Hardcover, matt lam, spot UV, 295 x 240 mm, 160 pages | Ages 7+
Selling points
Compelling introductory texts on each spread set the scene, with scientific information given in boxes and borders
Dinosaur ID boxes summarise comparative size, weight, diet, habitat and special features for over 100 dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures
3D dinos!
JAMIE COLLINS is a freelance author and editor of children’s non-fiction based in London. He is the author of many books, including a children’s encyclopaedia of science and natural history.
Scenes so real it’s like being there!
WHAT WOULD YOU BE IN ANCIENT EGYPT?
Written by David Owen • Illustrated by Steph Marshall
Learn about the annual flood and agriculture with the farmers’ children, Kia and Woser. Meet the young Pharaoh Kawab and his Great Royal Wife Maia, as you discover what the kings and queens of Egypt did in their daily lives. Help Sabu the student scribe learn to spell, and the young musicians Sadek and Ana get their first job.
Hardcover,
The Author
DAVID OWEN worked as an editor in children’s reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor.
WHAT WOULD YOU BE IN ANCIENT ROME?
Written by David Owen • Illustrated by Steph Marshall
Meet Velia the Etruscan girl who lived before the Republic was founded, at the origins of Roman civilisation. Learn about the Vestal Virgins with Claudia as she joins the cult at the age of seven. Discover Roman roads and aqueducts with the Tarquinius, the apprentice engineer. Enjoy the thrills and spills of chariot racing with Felix, the young charioteer.
Hardcover,
The Illustrator
STEPH MARSHALL is a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Berkshire. She has a particular fascination with maps and her work is often inspired by travel. Working predominantly with digital media, she creates bright, bold and playful illustrations.
what would you be?
