William Blake drew a ladder to the moon captioned "I want! I want"; here a little boy and his father attempt much the same. How will they fare? A kindly picture book for ages 3-6.
New edition of this delightful book about Mowzer the cat, old Tom the fisherman, and a dreadful storm, with Bayley's soft, rich illustrations. Ages 3-6.
History and culture, food, geography, wildlife and customs, region by region: a wonderful introduction to the sub-continent that takes in busy Delhi streets quite as much as gently rocking h... read more
In an alternate 19th century where America is at war with France and magical Oddities are hunted across impoverished frontiers, the daughter of a murdered physician must protect the Oddity h... read more
So the shortest day came, and the year died: a poem about how humans have responded to midwinter - the fading of the light and its mighty return - for millennia, by a well known children's a... read more
Humorous and feisty, another delicious outing for Mme Badobedah - this time to the Natural History Museum. O'Hara's illustrations are always a treat. For ages 4-8.
A wonderful introduction to gene theory for the young. ES is one of our foremost illustrators, with an eye for detail and lavish colour, all with a rather old-fashioned appeal. Ages 5-8.
A delicate exploration of the busyness of trees, and of the origins of plants: excellent and approachable non-fiction, beautifully illustrated. For ages 5-7.