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.
Lovely anthology of poetry edited by the author of The Poetry Pharmacy and the energy behind the Forward poetry prize. With delightful illustrations. Ages 6-11.
A Childrens edition of the complete Shakespeare, carefully abridged to be performed by eight or so children at twenty minutes per play. Lovely illustrations. For precocious thesps ages 7-12.