Established in 1983, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books publishes high-quality picture books, gift titles, poetry and voice-led non-fiction that celebrates the richness and diversity of our world today.
Boasting the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series created by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, award-winning picture books from David Litchfield, Bethan Stevens, Joseph Coelho, The Fan Brothers, and many others, as well as The Story Orchestra gift books and the New York Times bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist, we are also the home of First Editions, dedicated to debut picture-book talent.
Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, eyecatching books for eco-conscious consumers. We publish joyful stories and non-fiction, predominantly about nature and the environment that look to the future with positivity and allay ecoanxieties.
Our planet-friendly mission is to endeavour, wherever possible, to print locally to where our books will be sold, on post-consumer recycled paper and employ carbon offsetting methods to reduce our environmental footprint. We are a fledgling imprint taking huge strides in creating a new vision for sustainable publishing.
Happy Yak is Quarto’s new fun and funny imprint, launched in 2021. Our books make children smile, giggle and laugh out loud! We publish imaginative preschool novelty and board books, playful picture books and uproarious fact-packed non-fiction titles. All our books burst with Happy Yak’s upbeat sense of fun. Look out for our eye-catching design, contemporary illustration style and colours that pop.
Wide-Eyed Editions is the home of illustrated non-fiction that opens eyes to a whole wide world of wonder. Our books are expertly written with well-crafted, engaging text, extraordinary illustration, innovative novelty elements, and outstanding design with beautiful, tactile cover finishes. We bring a fresh and contemporary eye to traditional nonfiction topics – on everything from art to armchair travel – crafting treasured titles that will be enjoyed by the whole family.
Words & Pictures: two little words that, together, mean a lot. We provide what’s on the tin – literally: words, and pictures. It doesn’t get more accessible than that! Our books appeal to all sorts of kids, from fact-fans and visual learners for gentle education, to those who are tuned into popular culture, or excited to explore the world around them through engaging and easily digestible books. We also publish profile- or partnership-led books that bring people and brands closer to the children who love them.
becker&mayer! kids publishes engaging books and craft kits for children on humorous, culturally significant, and trending topics, including popular licensed content. The imprint’s craft kits combine ontrend subjects with exciting activities that are both fun and educational. Its books are distinguished by their innovative formats that invite interaction and boost comprehension, with an element of whimsical and irreverent fun.
Quarry Books was started in 1997 to extend Rockport Publishers’ business to a non-professional audience. Dedicated to providing instruction and inspiration to creative makers everywhere, Quarry Books offers authoritative, beautifully designed and illustrated inspiration and reference books for a wide range of enthusiasts, including artists, illustrators, crafters, cooks, parents, and educators on subjects ranging from beekeeping and bread making to urban sketching and science activities for kids.
Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, edutainment, history, craft, nature, preschool concepts, and more. As a creator of content for children and families, Walter Foster Jr. strives to bring out that childlike wonderment in all of us and inspire lifelong interests.
Kaddo is Quarto's gift imprint, publishing puzzles, games, card decks and stationery. Our gifts encourage both adults and children to learn, play and explore the world in new, fun ways through our innovative formats and meaningful gameplay. Kaddo produce gifts that surprise and delight, engaging audiences of all ages.
Happy Yak
9780711276703
September 7, 2023
£7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages
25 cm H | 25 cm W
Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters preparing for Christmas! Follow the monsters as they play in the snow and slide on the ice, decorate the house and go shopping for presents... and watch out for Santa monster hiding in every scene!
There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork, and lots of festive, amusing mishaps.
Nina Dzyvulska is an illustrator from Kyiv, Ukraine. She is passionate about merging the world of motherhood with her art. Nina studied at the Kiev Academy of Arts and Architecture.
Carly Madden, Illustrated by Neil Clark
Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore under the Earth in this bright, layered board book which teaches kids all about the layers below the ground!
Happy Yak
9780711279018
August 3, 2023
£8.99 • Board Book • 18 Pages
17.8 cm H | 17.8 cm W
Carly Madden, Illustrated by Neil Clark
In this charming and innovative layered board book, Evie and her pet dog Juno visit all the layers of the rainforest, and tell readers what they found there. Watch them as they spot bugs playing hide and seek and soar above the trees!
Happy Yak
9780711279032
August 3, 2023
£8.99 • Board Book • 18 Pages
17.8 cm H | 17.8 cm W
Illustrated by Surya Sajnani
Open out the soft pages of this beautiful, sensoryrich organic cloth book to explore a world deep in the jungle, and play peekaboo with Monkey, Jaguar and Toucan.
Happy Yak
9780711275317
September 7, 2023
£14.99 • Rag Book • 8 Pages
15.5 cm H | 15.5 cm W
Illustrated by Surya Sajnani
Movable, crinkly, cloth pets are found inside, perfect entertainment for little hands and great at stimulating babies' senses. Move Dog's tail, Cat's body and Fish's tail to see what is hiding behind each!
Happy Yak
9780711275355
September 7, 2023
£14.99 • Rag Book • 8 Pages
15.5 cm H | 15.5 cm W
Joseph Coelho, Illustrated by Allison Colpoys
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711279094
August 3, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 32 Pages
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt
A beautiful and moving picture book from Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho, tells the story of how a big, hairy argument gets in between two best friends.
This is an ode to the power of an apology, and to treasuring a special bond that runs deeper than even the friends realised. Coelho's lyrical verse pair perfectly with Allison Colpoys' beautiful illustrations create a book which will be treasured by young readers.
My Beautiful Voice
9780711248311
May 3, 2022
£7.99 | Paperback | 32pp
9781786036513
January 3, 2019
£7.99 | Paperback | 32pp
Joseph Coelho, Illustrated by Richard Johnson NEW in paperback!
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711268852
September 7, 2023
£7.99 • Paperback • 48 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
This magical story follows three children living in a tower block, as they embark on a fantastical adventure which helps them see their home in a new light.
A deeply personal story written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, drawn from his own experience growing up in a tower block and looking for adventure. This story is a celebration of, and a reclaiming of tower blocks as a place where magic and adventure can happen.
Joseph Coelho is an award winning poet and performer from London, although he now lives by the sea. In 2019 he won the Independent Bookshop Week Picture Book Award for If All the World Were. He has been long-listed for The Carnegie Children's Award with his poetry collection 'Overheard In A Tower Block', which was also shortlisted for the CLPE CLiPPA Poetry Award and Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards. He won the 2015 CLPE CLiPPA Poetry Award with his debut poetry collection Werewolf Club Rules.
40 ways to start a poem from Joseph Coelho
Joseph Coelho, Illustrated by Georgie Birkett, Amanda Quartey, Grasya Oliyko and Viola Wang
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711285118
October 12, 2023
£9.99 • Paperback • 64 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
A compendium of poetry prompts from Joseph Coelho collected from his weekly series of Poetry Prompts in partnership with the Book Trust.
Each fun and engaging prompt for writing a poem helps children discover how to write poems and then read them out loud. This is a book to build confidence and literacy skills through channeling children's imaginations.
Poems Aloud
9780711263925
January 18, 2022
£7.99 | Paperback | 40pp
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
Smile Out Loud
9780711284562
February 7, 2023
£7.99 | Paperback | 40pp
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
Courage Out Loud
9780711279193
March 21, 2023
£12.99 | Hardback | 40pp
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
NEW in paperback!
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711277960
October 5, 2023
£7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 29.6 cm H | 22.5 cm W
A new book from award-winning illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost, in a big concrete city.
He politely asks the city folk for help but everyone is much too busy and impatient to help the newcomer. He finds himself travelling on the subway only to be noticed, finally by a little girl.
This is a story about the power friendship has to help you feel found, and even to transport you home.
Mariajo Ilustrajo is a Spanish Illustrator based in the UK. She completed her MA in Children's Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge Anglia Ruskin course in April 2021. In November 2020 she was crowned the overall winner of the 2020 Association of Illustrators award, sponsored by Walker Books. Her debut picture book, Flooded, has been translated into over 15 languages.
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711271951
September 7, 2023
£7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
From the author of the Waterstones Children's Prize shortlisted Once Upon a Unicorn Horn comes a beautiful story of friendship and truly believing in yourself.
It all began once upon a magical town, when a little girl called Moira received a wondrous magic Relic. But try as she might, she couldn’t make her Relic blossom into life and make her magic powers shine like her best friend Lilly could. Can Moira learn to believe in herself and finally let her powers shine?
9780711248281
9781786035899
9781786035547
Beatrice Blue is a visual development artist and freelance illustrator currently living in Montréal, Quebec. As well as writing and illustrating picture books, she works in the animation industry. Beatrice lives with her husband, Dani, and her dog, Jungle, always surrounded by great adventures - and a lot of snow.
of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop
David Litchfield
This charming tale tells the story of little Nicky Claus, who wanted to make every child happy, if only just for one day. This magical and heartwarming story from best-selling authorillustrator David Litchfield is a true festive treat.
NEW in paperback!
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711262942
October 5, 2023
£7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 30 cm H | 22 cm W
Claire Clément, Illustrated by Genevieve Godbout
The Toys’ Christmas is a sweet and snuggly story about Santa making sure each child has the right gift, with a little help from their toys! Perfect to curl up with at bedtime, this sweet and magical tale is illustrated with magical artwork by the incredibly talented Genevieve Godbout.
NEW in paperback!
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711289062
September 7, 2023
£7.99 • Trade Paperback • 32 Pages 29.7 cm H | 24.4 cm W
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711283336
July 6, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 48 Pages 29.6 cm H | 22.2 cm W
Today is a terrible day for Wolfie: it's cloudy (there is a single cloud), the water in the bubble bath is ice cold, there aren't enough chocolate chips in the cookies and everyone else is having a nice day (lucky them). No one understands Wolfie at school. But then Penguin comes along... and she does understand. Suddenly things start to get a whole lot better.
A hilarious exploration of grumpiness - this is a story about how when you're feeling misunderstood, sometimes all it takes to change your perspective completely, is a likeminded friend.
Ivy Kids Eco 9780711284869
September 7, 2023
£9.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
Have you ever wondered if trees can communicate with each other? Well they can. Recently, scientists have discovered that forests communicate via underground networks of fungal threads knows as 'the wood wide web'.
In this picture book for young children, we meet a little fir tree sapling who is stretching her first leaves into a dark ancient forest full of huge trees. She feels very lonely and she can't reach any light or water. Her worried feeling sinks down to the tips of her roots, which little does she know, are connected to the wood wide web.
Little Tree and the Wood Wide Web is a powerful picture book that teaches children about the world of trees and the community which they create.
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711285910
November 16, 2023
£14.99 • 24 Pages
27.8 cm H | 20 cm W
A Lift-The-Flap Lunar New Year Celebration
Vikki ZhangGet ready for Lunar New Year, following a little girl and her family as they get ready for and celebrate the Lunar New Year festival.
A celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration of Lunar New Year for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.
words & pictures
9780711287129
November 11, 2023
£7.99 • Paperback • 48 Pages
21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W
Ross Montgomery, Illustrated by Richard Johnson
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711279148
July 6, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W
The Thing at 52 is a touching and beautifully illustrated story about a young girl who befriends a lonely monster who lives on her street.
Written by one of the UK's best-loved children's authors, Ross Montgomery, and illustrated by the incredible Richard Johnson, this is a poignant story about loneliness, friendship, community and change.
Richard Johnson is an illustrator whose picture books are published by Penguin, Faber & Faber, Macmillan, DK and many other publishers. His work is deeply thoughtful and conjures powerful atmospheres with detailed, delicate pencil strokes.
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711289222
September 7, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 48 Pages
25.4 cm H | 24.1 cm W | 499.9 g Wt
A delectable picture book about midnight snacks, nocturnal creatures and unexpected generosity, inspired by lunch carts that were the predecessors of today’s food trucks and diners. For fans of It Fell from the Sky and Lizzy and the Cloud.
Eric Fan is an artist and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. Born in Hawaii and raised in Toronto, he attended the Ontario College of Art and Design, where he studied illustration, sculpture and f ilm. His children's books include The Night Gardener, The Antlered Ship and Ocean Meets Sky.
Dena Seiferling is a highly acclaimed picture book author and illustrator and needle-felt artist who graduated with a B.F.A. and Visual Communications Degree from the Alberta University of the Arts, where she now works as an instructor. She is the illustrator of King Mouse, which was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award, and its companion book Bear Wants to Sing.
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711264243
September 7, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
In this follow up to Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the hotel's prestigious baking competition. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case?
This stunning, beautifully illustrated and nostalgic picture book is a follow up to Incredible Hotel, from exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and the award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath. It visits the same unique hotel, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text.
Also available
The Incredible Hotel 9780711243934
Kate Davies was born and brought up in north-west London, UK. She studied English at Oxford University before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. She also writes comedy scripts and is the author of the best-selling novel for adults, In At the Deep End, which published in 2019. Kate lives in east London with her wife.
Isabelle Follath lives in Zurich, Switzerland with her husband, her daughter and her dog. She has been working as a freelance illustrator for advertising agencies, magazines and publishers for over 15 years, but Joy is her first picture book for children. Her work mainly uses ink, pencils and watercolour, alongside digital techniques.
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711283275
October 5, 2023
£14.99 • 24 Pages
27.8 cm H | 20 cm W
Join the Cat Family on a day out to the museum and discover the secrets behind artefacts from around the world and throughout history in this beautiful lift-the-flap book with 140 doors to open.
Richly illustrated in a nostalgic and whimsical style and complete with sturdy flaps for little hands, children will love poring over each scene and discovering charming details.
Also available Cat Family Christmas 9780711274907
Eunyoung Seo is an illustrator from South Korea. She has worked as a graphic designer for 9 years at NHN Korea before moving to Edinburgh to study illustration. She completed her Illustration MA in 2012, and has illustrated several children's books.
Lucy Brownridge is an author and editor of children's books based in London. She writes books for children about history of art, history, animals and science. She has an MA in history of art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and a BA in history of art from the University of Bristol.
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711277908
October 12, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 128 Pages
27.5 cm H | 24 cm W
Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends.
Featuring stories of Norse gods; hibernating bears; Christmas feasts and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories
The perfect anthology for Christmas, or any time you want to uncover chilly tales from lands near and far.
9781786030443
HB | £14.99 | 05.10.17
9780711256170
HB | £12.99 | 08.02.22
9780711266452
HB | £14.99 | 01.03.22
Angela McAllister took a degree in Humanities at Middlesex College before becoming a children's book author. To date, she has written more than 80 books for children, including Frances Lincoln Children's bestselling titles A Year Full of Stories and A World Full of Animal Stories.
words & pictures
9780711283541
August 3, 2023
£9.99 • Hardcover • 48 Pages
21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W
A Day in the Life of a Whale Calf
Anna Brett, Illustrated by Carmen Saldana
Discover what Little Whale gets up to and explore its world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series. This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects and a quiz section at the back of the book.
A Day in the Life of a Baby Chimp
Anna Brett, Illustrated by Rebeca Pintos
Beautiful and bright illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of chimpanzees will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and all its creatures.
words & pictures
9780711283572
August 3, 2023
£9.99 • Hardcover • 48 Pages
21.6 cm H | 21.6 cm W
Happy Yak
9780711282803
September 7, 2023
£7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 25 cm H | 25 cm W
Huw Lewis Jones, Illustrated by Sebastien Braun
A bright, bold and bonkers reimagining of the familiar song Old MacDonald Had a Farm, starring a cheeky crocodile, this book will have children and adults singing along and laughing out loud as they follow along with this hilarious story.
Sean Taylor, Illustrated by Zehra Hicks
Set back in the days WHEN DINOSAURS WALKED THE EARTH, this is a hilarious picture-book about Smallasaurus, who enjoys a plant-based diet, and Badasaurus who likes to eat small dinosaurs who enjoy a plant-based diet.
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711277212
July 6, 2023
£7.99 • Paperback • 40 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
Little People, BIG DREAMS is the original and best-selling series of illustrated biographies that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Available in a range of formats, we provide beautiful, perfectly plotted first biographies for children aged 3-7+.
Gorgeously illustrated and highly collectable, we are published in 30 languages with 9 million copies sold worldwide.
Frances Lincoln Children's Books | £9.99 | 32pp | 195 x 240 mm | Hardcover
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Archita Khosla 9780711283060
September 7, 2023
Known for her kind-hearted nature from a young age, Diana touched the hearts of many. She was working as a primary school teacher when she met Prince Charles and they married in front of millions of people.
With her sudden fame, Diana used her status to bring awareness to a number of charitable issues across the globe, whilst raising her two sons to be more in touch with the world outside of the palace. And even after her divorce, she remained in the public eye, working to make the world a kinder place. An icon of style and grace, Diana is remembered as the princess of the people, who encouraged us all to stand for what we believe in.
9780711290570
October 5, 2023
Discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the world's most skilled and celebrated footballers.
As a child, Leo developed his passion for football playing games with his brothers and cousins in the streets of Rosario, Argentina. He later honed his skills on the pitch as part of the local youth team, Newell's Old Boys – who famously won every tournament whilst Leo was with them.
But life wasn't without its challenges. Aged 9, he was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency, which meant he had to inject himself with hormones from the doctor every day to help him growth.
But nothing was going to stop Leo from following his dreams. He debuted with FC Barcelona in 2004 and across the next 17 years scored 672 goals for the club and helped them to win 35 trophies. Leo has also received seven Golden Ball awards, more than any other football player in history, and won 4 trophies with Argentina's national football team, including the 2022 World Cup, where he captained the team to victory.
Today, he is considered by many to be 'The Greatest of All Time' – and is a hero off the pitch, too, as a committed ambassador for UNICEF and founder of his own children's charity.
Mozart
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
9780711285521
October 5, 2023
Discover the incredible life of Mozart, worldrenowned classical musician and composer whose music became a key part of western music education, from the smallest school hall to the biggest opera house.
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Beatriz Castro
9780711289185
November 2, 2023
Read about the incredible life of Jürgen Klopp, the game-changing football manager and inspirational leader, admired for his leadership style, which champions hard work, compassion and team spirit!
Steve Irwin
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Sonny Ross
9780711285613
October 12, 2023
Read all about Steve Irwin, animal lover and wildlife conservationist and how his legacy continues to inspire young animal lovers and eco warriors everywhere.
Freddie Mercury
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Ruby Taylor 9780711271067
February 9, 2023
Learn about the amazing life of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world and became the biggest glam-rock star ever!
Lewis Hamilton
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Fernando Martín 9780711283152
March 9, 2023
Learn all about the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion. Today he is a campaigner for racial justice and racial diversity in sport.
Vanessa Nakate
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Olivia Amoah 9780711285446
April 13, 2023
Discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandian climate-justice activist. Vanessa Nakate is the 100th Little People, BIG DREAMS title!
Louis Pasteur
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Illustrated by Shelly Laslo 9780711283121
March 9, 2023
Learn about the inspirational life of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and the father of modern medicine.
40 ways to start a poem from Joseph Coelho
Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Georgie Birkett, Amanda Quartey, Grasya Ollyko and Viola Wang
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711285118
October 12, 2023
£9.99 • Paperback • 64 Pages 27.6cm H | 23.5cm W
A compendium of poetry prompts from Joseph Coelho collected from his weekly series of Poetry Prompts in partnership with the Book Trust. Each fun and engaging prompt for writing a poem helps children discover how to write poems and then read them out loud. This is a book to build confidence and literacy skills through channeling children's imaginations.
Poems Aloud
9780711263925
January 18, 2022
£7.99 | Paperback | 40pp
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 230.9 g Wt
Smile Out Loud
9780711284562
February 7, 2023
£7.99 | Paperback | 40pp
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 230.9 g Wt
Courage Out Loud
9780711279193
March 21, 2023
£12.99 | Hardback | 40pp
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 230.9 g Wt
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711289161
November 9, 2023
£16.99 • Hardcover • 24 Pages 26.5 cm H | 30.4 cm W
Discover the spellbinding magic of The Planets in this musical reimagining of one Gustav Holst’s most famous suites. Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Holst’s score.
Discover the full Story Orchestra series
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711280625
October 5, 2023
£20.00 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 34 cm H | 28 cm W | 749.8 g Wt
The ocean is a big, mysterious place. With the magic three-colour lens included in Illuminoceans, shed some light on the darkest depths of our watery world, and encounter the creatures, seascapes and surprising underwater features of all of Earth's oceans.
With expert insight from author Barbara Taylor and innovative, eye-popping interactive art from Milan-based design duo Carnovsky, Illuminoceans is sure to delight any budding marine biologist looking to while away hours in a nature book like no other.
Also in the series
Barbara Taylor has written more than 120 children's books and encyclopedias. She was previously Science Editor at London's Natural History Museum. She has won the American Association of Physics Science Award and the National Literacy Association Wow Award.
Milan-based design duo Carnovsky was started by Silvia Quintanilla and Francesco Rugi in 2007. They have gained wide recognition for their RGB project, first displayed in 2010. Their work has been published in magazines around the world, such as Vogue, Wired, Frame, Wallpaper, Elle Decor, and Whitewall. Their wallpaper 'Jungla' won the 2012 Wallpaper Magazine Design Award for Best Wallpaper.
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711260771
October 5, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages
26 cm H | 20.1 cm W
Legends of Norse Mythology is a fully illustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes retold anew.
Featuring beautiful and otherworldly portraits of mythological characters from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birkett, this collection of timeless tales is the perfect gift for lovers of Viking myths as well as readers looking for an introduction to this epic world ofmystical power, battles, quests and intrigue.
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711280489
October 5, 2023
£20.00 • Hardcover • 112 Pages 31 cm H | 25.6 cm W
Why do we dream? How come more people are right-than left-handed? What’s inside a black hole? Science is pretty amazing, but even though we know more about our universe than ever before, there still remain lots of unanswered questions that fascinate and perplex even the greatest scientific minds.
Divided into chapters on People, Earth, Nature, Space and Miscellaneous Mysteries, this visually stunning compendium breaks down even the most complex topics and theories so everyone can puzzle over unanswered questions. The colourful and arresting artwork, draws readers in further to ask How? What? And Why?
Clive Gifford has travelled to more than 70 countries, climbed rocket launch towers, ridden on robots and flown gliders. He's had more than 200 books published and received nominations for or won Royal Society, School Library Association, Smithsonian and TES awards. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts 2019 for his title The Colours of History (QED). Clive lives in Manchester, UK.
Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell formed the creative partnership Good Wives & Warriors having studied together at Glasgow School of Art. Their experimental collaborative approach to illustration and installation has led to exhibitions on just about every continent and projects with Adidas, MTV and Comme des Garcons.
Emily Hawkins, Illustrated by Jessica Roux
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711278806
September 7, 2023
£20.00 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 26.5 cm H | 30.4 cm W
Following on from the enchanting A Natural History of Fairies, Magick, and Mermaids comes the spellbinding A Natural History of Magical Beasts. This beautifully illustrated title is presented as the notebook of a (fictional) zoologist who dedicated his life to finding out everything he could about captivating magical beasts from around the world.
Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes on magical creatures from every corner of the globe.
Also available: A Natural History of Fairies • 9780711247666
Emily Hawkins, Illustrated by Ruby Fresson
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711281608
September 7, 2023
£20.00 • 64 Pages
34 cm H | 28 cm W | 499.9 g Wt
The third book in the unique Spin to Survive series takes you centuries into the past and onto the high seas, where you will cross swords with swashbuckling scoundrels and mutinous marauders.
Play your way past a barrage of dangers as you fight to survive, facing off against hurricanes, sharks, cannon-fire and cut-throats. Prepare for adventure... the journey is bound to be stormy!
Also in the series
Spin to Survive: Frozen Mountain
9780711255197
HB | £20.00 | 02.11.21 | 64pp
34 cm H | 28 cm W | 499.9 g Wt
Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle
9780711265721
HB | £20.00 | 14.09.22 | 64pp
34 cm H | 28 cm W | 499.9 g Wt
Claire Cock-Starkey, Edited by Alex Hithersay, Illustrated by Hannah Bess Ross
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711282001
October 5, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages
29 cm H | 23.5 cm W
Look up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond.
You will uncover the secrets of augury, the meanings of types of weather, stories explaining the birth of the Milky Way, and the beings and deities said to govern the worlds above.
Also in the series
Lore of the Wild 9780711260696
HB | £14.99 | 21.09.21
29 cm H | 23.5 cm W
Lore of the Land
9780711269828
HB | £14.99 | 13.09.22
29 cm H | 23.5 cm W
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711280854
September 7, 2023
£20.00 • Hardcover • 96 Pages 31 cm H | 25.6 cm W | 749.8 g Wt
What happens after we die? This difficult question has fascinated people for thousands of years.
An Atlas of Afterlives sets out to explore and explain the many underworlds, otherworlds, heavens and hells believed in by cultures from across the world, throughout history. From paradise gardens to fiery kingdoms, from shadowy isles of the dead to ghostly galleons on an eternal voyage, these visions of eternity are fascinating examples of human creativity and storytelling.
Once a children's book editor, Emily Hawkins is now a full-time author. Her work has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list (Oceanology, 2009) as well as winning the Children's Travel Book of the Year Award (Atlas of Animal Adventures, 2016). Along with her background in children's non-fiction Emily has a strong interest in myth, folklore and storytelling, and has written several titles in the Lost Atlases series (Wide Eyed Editions).
MANASAWii is an artist and illustrator from Thailand, based in Bangkok. Working with diverse mediums such as graphite drawing, acrylic painting, printmaking, and digital techniques, she has worked with Fullstop Publishing, Alipay, Muzik Move, Welearn Publishing and Wide Eyed Editions.
9780711266933
September 28, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages
31 cm H | 25.6 cm W
This compelling and important history of the British Empire, told from the perspective of 20 people who lived through it, tells the story of one of the largest and most powerful empires in human history.
These engaging true stories of resistance, community, struggle and hope will spark conversations, foster a broader, decolonized understanding of the reaches and impacts of colonialism and ultimately leave readers inspired.
Radhika Natarajan is assistant professor of history and humanities at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. She is a historian of Modern Imperial Britain and her research focuses on decolonisation and citizenship in the British imperial world.
Chao Tayiana is a Kenyan digital humanities scholar and historian. She is a co-founder of the Museum of British Colonialism. She is also also a co-founder of the Open Restitution Africa project, an Africa-led initiative seeking to open up access to information on restitution of African material culture and human ancestors.
Alexander Mostov is a Seattle-based illustrator whose work has been featured by Google, Facebook, and the Columbus Museum of Art.
9780711287099
September 7, 2023
£16.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 32.5 cm H | 20 cm W
From the winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's book, comes a beautiful meditation on what makes a home.
Each creature featured in this beautiful collection shows a unique way that they build their home, and poetic text accompanies each, making this both a narrative, non-fiction treasury and a poetic reflection on what nature can teach us. Discover how a beaver builds a safe dam for it's family and how a tailor bird forages for grasses and animal hairs to use as threads, to sew a truly
ISABELLE SIMLER has written and illustrated over twenty books for children. Sweet Dreamers, My Wild Cat, Plume, and The Blue Hour (all Eerdmans) were all featured in the Society of Illustrators "The Original Art" annual exhibition. Plume was also named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book 2017. Isabelle lives in France.
Wide Eyed Editions
9781847806475
September 3, 2015
£20.00 • Hardcover • 48 Pages
34 cm H | 28 cm W
Open the gates of the Wonder Garden to explore five of Earth's most extraordinary habitats, each filled with incredible creatures and epic scenery. Trek through the Amazon Rainforest, travel to the Chihuahuan Desert, dive in the Great Barrier Reef, delve deep into the Black Forest and stand on the roof of the world – the Himalayan Mountains – to see nature at its wildest. Breathtaking, engraved illustrations bring to life Earth's spectacular Wonder Garden in this stunning book which takes you on an adventure around the world. A must for all young nature lovers!
Icelandic born artist KRISTJANA S WILLIAMS studied graphic design and illustration at Central St Martins and quickly gained critical acclaim as Creative Director of Beyond the Valley for 8 years. Williams' work has become well known throughout the industry, 2013 saw the studio Highly Commended for ˜Best Use of Colour' at the Dulux Colour Awards. Kristjana has won a D&AD award, a New York Festivals Grand Prix & First Prize and been shortlisted for the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
Author JENNY BROOM studied at the Slade before becoming a writer and editor of children's books. Her natural history title Animalium was awarded Children's Book of the Year by the Sunday Times, and shortlisted for the National Book Awards and Blue Peter Award. She lives and works in London.
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711280342
October 5, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages
25.3 cm H | 18.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt
In every part of the globe, in every pocket of the sea, in ancient ground beneath your feet, up tall mountains you can’t see, in stones, in plants, in birds and beasts, lie nature’s secret stories.
This beautiful field-guide explores the histories and mysteries hidden in the wild, just waiting to be shared.
The fascinating information is brought to life with meticulously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this book a true treasure trove for the whole family to enjoy.
Saskia Gwinn has spent nearly 20 years carefully crafting beautiful books to inspire kids of all ages. She has worked as Head of Children’s Non-fiction for Bloomsbury Publishing, as Editorial Director for A&C Black and as Editor for educational publishers and magazines. She has written and published award-winning books for every age and on every topic from how time began to the silliest things in the world today. Saskia lives in Hertfordshire with her two boys.
Vasilisa Romanenko is a New England-based illustrator, designer, and fine artist. Vasilisa's primary medium is acrylic on canvas, although she works with watercolor, ink, and digital mediums as well.
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711280588
September 7, 2023
£16.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages
30.5 cm H | 24.8 cm W | 499.9 g Wt
Welcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of mischief and magic! This playful book explores the world of deception and trickery – learn the secrets of infamous magic illusions and discover the stories of some of history’s most notorious hoaxes, pranks, and cons
Tom Adams is an award-winning television producer and author. He was born in Yorkshire but now lives in Kent, UK. With a science background, he was inspired to turn his hand to writing children's books once his eldest son, then 5, started asking questions about how the world worked. He won the Society of Authors/ ALCS Award for Educational Writing for his book Molecule Mayhem.
Happy Yak
9780711283664
July 6, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages 29 cm H | 23.5 cm W
This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet!
With hilarious text throughout and bright, contemporary illustrations, this guide to terrifying animals contains funny labelled diagrams and fabulous facts. It will help teach kids about the animals we fear and whether their gruesome reputation is deserved!
Also available in the Quirky Creatures series
The World's Most Pointless Animals
9780711262393
HB • £12.99 • 22.06.23
The World's Most Ridiculous Animals
9780711276437
HB • £12.99 • 05.07.23
Ivy Kids Eco 9780711280526
September 7, 2023
£9.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 350.2 g Wt
A fresh and fun outdoors activity book to learn about and make friends with your very own (chosen) tree! This playful approach to an outdoor activity book supports learning, helps foster a vital bond with nature and stimulates creative and imaginative play for children of 6 and over.
Jane Wilsher is an author and editor based in London. She has over 20 years' experience publishing and making awardwinning best-selling children's books for all ages.
Ivy Kids Eco 9780711285842
October 5, 2023
£9.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
The newest addition to the joyful Happy Stories series, this cheerful compendium of true tales explores animal stories around the world, from incredible conservation efforts to wholesome community projects.
The What You Can Do section at the back of the book lets children know how the choices they make can help change the world, with information on building a bug hotel, becoming a wildlife watcher, working together and using your voice to raise awareness.
Anna Shepeta is an illustrator, painter and ceramist originally from Crimea and based in Moscow, Russia. Her artwork is inspired by fairy tales, Scandinavian patterns, Baltic storytelling and Russian folklore.
Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is an author of children's non-fiction and picture books. Her works include the companion books to the BBC's Blue Planet II, The Green Planet and Frozen Planet II, as well as Happy Stories for Animal Lovers (Ivy Kids, 2023) and The Comeback Creatures (Wide Eyed Editions, 2024). Leisa lives in England with her family.
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711265363
September 7, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages
31 cm H | 25.6 cm W
A Whole World of Art opens your eyes to a global view of art by taking you on a whirlwind tour around the world and through time. With two companions – a boy and a girl – travel through 25 destinations from the history of art, circling the globe.
Step into the shadows and uncover the centuries-old myths and legends that lie beneath the figure of the vampire, with this magical compendium of facts and fiction.
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711285064
August 10, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 80 Pages
26 cm H | 20.1 cm W
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
9780711278035
August 3, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 40 Pages
27.5 cm H | 24 cm W
A first book about protecting nature
With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband, this next title in the best-selling Story of... series is all about shifting attitudes to our natural world, inspiring children to protect our precious planet.
Endangered Animals Atlas is a richly informative, beautifully illustrated book for animal lovers everywhere, with an important and timely focus on the endangered animals around the world that need our protection.
words & pictures
9780711283459
October 5, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages
29 cm H | 23.5 cm W
words & pictures
9780711279551
August 31, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 96 Pages
29.7 cm H | 25 cm W | 499.9 g Wt
What is time? How does it work? And is it even real? The book uses time as a lens to explore a wide variety of STEAM subjects that kids know and love—such as space, dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and machinery—with a completely fresh perspective.
Eat, Sleep and Party Like an Ancient Egyptian!
Pack your bags and have a sleepover in Ancient Egypt! Join two friends and their mischievous cat who happen to be able to time travel!
Happy Yak
9780711281394
August 3, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 52 Pages
29 cm H | 23.5 cm W
words & pictures
9780711283480
October 26, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 20 Pages 32 cm H | 25 cm W
This richly illustrated concertina book takes the reader from the top of a mountain spring and follows a river's journey from its source to the sea. With a focus on the important role waterways play in environmental survival, The River That Flows Beside Me explores the changing landscapes along a river's journey.
Explore the earth's habitats during the day and night
Take a trip around the world to discover the busy animals active during the day, and the magical creatures that come out at night in 12 unique habitats in this extensive exploration of the natural world.
words & pictures
9780711283510
September 28, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages
29.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
words & pictures
9780711283756
September 28, 2023
£10.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt
Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world’s favourite children’s games.
Let's Play! is a gorgeously illustrated collection of games from all around the world for children to discover and enjoy. From puzzle games like Jegichagi (South Korea) to big party games like Catch the Dragon's Tail (China), this book provides endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe.
becker&mayer! kids
9780760385180
September 14, 2023
£12.99 • Hardcover • 24 Pages 20.3 cm H | 20.3 cm W | 340.2 g Wt
A Stinky Book of Monsters
Eric Geron, Illustrated by Dean Gray
He farts! She farts! We all fart—but why? Combining science and history with humuor, Farty Pants explains it all—complete with all-new illustrations and hidden buttons that trigger ten unique fart sounds.
Heather Alexander, Illustrated by Joseph Moffat-Peña
The next in this state-by-state strand of the bestselling 50 States series, Only in New York explores the most amazing sites, cities, history and natural landscapes of the Empire State.
Wide Eyed Editions
9780711281431
September 7, 2023
£14.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages
27.6 cm H | 23.5 cm W
9780760381977
August 17, 2023
£18.99 • Trade Paperback • 144 Pages
21.6 cm Wdth | 25.4 cm Lgth
A Year of DIY Craft Projects and Open-Ended Screen-Free Learning for Kids Ages 3-7
Caitlin Kruse and Mandy Roberson, With Emma Johnson
Discover simple ways to create rich, imaginative play experiences for your child using things you already have on hand.
Pretend Play Workshop for Kids will inspire you and deepen your understanding so that you can support your child in their play for years to come.
Make a home art space for kids; Spark exploration, independence, and joyful learning with invitations to create Megan Schiller
Learn how to set up an organized and inviting home art space for kids and keep them engaged with over 55 art prompts that encourage skill-building and creative exploration.
9780760381342
July 13, 2023
£18.99 • Trade Paperback • 144 Pages
25.4 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 544.3 g Wt
The Art Playroom, is for anyone who wants to foster creativity, independence, and ingenuity in the next generation.
With these simple-to-follow lessons, in no time kids will be painting just like television's favorite painter, Bob Ross! Bob Ross Inc
Young artists can learn to paint just like television’s favorite painter, Bob Ross, with these simple-to-follow lessons!
9780760385319
October 19, 2023
£10.99
• Trade Paperback • 64 Pages 27.9 cm H | 21.6 cm W | 340.2 g Wt
First learn how to set up a painting studio, and then dive into any painting to start. Follow along, step by step, using the Bob Ross method, and see how easy and fun it is to paint!
Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Kaddo
9780711287082
August 10, 2023
£17.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle + Educational Poster
31.2 cm H | 22 cm W | 749.8 g Wt
Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle.
Put together an enchanting illustration from The Nutcracker story – Clare and her grand Christmas tree, the nutcracker and some of the fantastic characters she meets on her adventure. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score.
Inside the box, you’ll find an educational poster with details on the story’s happy ending and biographical information about the composer and how the music connects with the story.
Kaddo
9780711287075
August 10, 2023
£17.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle + Educational Poster 22 cm H | 31.2 cm W | 749.8 g Wt
Swan Lake Musical Jigsaw is a 48-piece puzzle with shaped pieces and four musical excerpts: piece together the ending to this magical adventure using the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score – imagine the flock of swan ballerinas spinning gracefully and the four cygnets dancing in unison.
This musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle, The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Hall of the Mountain King and Four Seasons in One Day.
Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Kaddo
9780711287853
August 10, 2023
£12.49 • Jigsaw Puzzle + Booklet
21 cm H | 21 cm W | 450 g Wt
Count down to Christmas with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap puzzle with 12 flaps to open.
Piece together the puzzle to create your Cat Family Christmas scene, based on the popular children’s book series. Open the 12 flaps on the shaped pieces to reveal what the Cat Family have been up to as they decorate, bake and prepare the house for the holiday. Every flap leads to a heart-warming miniature scene that will fill you and your family with Christmas cheer.
Includes a booklet featuring the Cat Family Christmas story and 12 children’s holiday activities with a sustainability theme. Make your own holiday just as special as the Cat Family Christmas with this whimsical gift.
Lucy Brownridge, Illustrated by Eunyoung SeoKaddo
9780711287877
August 10, 2023
£14.99 • Cards
14.4 cm H | 10 cm W | 249.9 g Wt
Discover enchanting fairies from all around the world with this stunningly illustrated matching game.
Emily Hawkins, Illustrated by Jessica Roux matching game.
Based on the popular book from the Folklore Field Guides series A Natural History of Fairies, the cards feature naturalist illustrations of fairy species from different regions of the world, from the Alpine Sprite to the Savannah Fairy.
To play the game, they show the same fairy species?
If not, try to remember where
Put your memory skills to the test and learn about the diverse fairies of the world while you
Kaddo 9780711287051
August 10, 2023
£17.99 • Game
22 cm Wdth | 22 cm Lgth
A Bingo Game for Explorers
Kate Siber, Illustrated by Chris Turnham
Get ready for a big adventure! Immerse yourself in America’s great outdoors in this captivating bingo game featuring the United States’ aweinspiring national parks. Play a complete line for a short game or go for an impressive whole-card collection to win—bingo!
A 500-piece puzzle
Kate Siber, Illustrated by Chris Turnham
Piece together the beauty and diversity of America's great outdoors in the new National Parks of the USA 500-piece Jigsaw Puzzle, featuring the USA's most iconic national parks. The perfect gift for nature lovers and fans of Americana.
Kaddo 9780711287068
August 10, 2023
£12.99 • Jigsaw Puzzle
29.2 cm Wdth | 21.6 cm Lgth
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