A mysterious painting leads a young boy to investigate the fate of one soldier on the Normandy beaches. By the author of War Horse and much else. Ages 7-11.
Charming and gentle tale about a mouse who sets off down the river in his red rowing boat to visit a friend; the journey takes a day and night. Flaps reveal the deeply cosy dwellings of the ... read more
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.
A novel set in 1846, during the Great Famine in Ireland: a young woman works in the big house and must struggle to help her family. A doomed romance, love and tragedy. For ages 12 and over.
Alexander's life interwoven with myths and legends from the countries he conquered. Gavin is a wonderful storyteller. First published in hardback in 2012 and long out of print. For ages 8-12... read more
Flora lives in her garden with Robert the Bird, who can fly away to see the world. Two friends join them and they make a house out of paper - but then the wind gets up... A gentle story with... read more
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.
Left behind by his brother on a bike ride, our hero makes an unexpected friend and learns the value of taking your time. For slow pokes 2-5. Please note this will be publishing in early Dece... read more
"That must be a terrible thing to make a railway engine weep" quoth Dai Station: what oh what is the matter with Ivor, the little green steam engine of the Merioneth and Llantisilly Rail Tra... read more
A delightful book of postcards sketched by the anthropologist on his travels, for his granddaughter. A moon stung by wasps, a pumpkin harvest, a wild boar racing through the forest...
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.
The erstwhile Laureate's latest Christmas miniature: a horse walks into a bar where an owl is pulling a pint. Duffy conjures a peaceable kingdom. For all ages from about 6.
Oscar wakes up one morning to find his parents gone and a shapeshifting lion installed as his babysitter. Adventure awaits, along with deeper themes of loss. For readers aged 7+.