A little girl has a pet cloud, which she takes for walks and waters carefully. It's getting bigger and bigger... Another delightful and imaginative picture book from the Fan brothers, whose ... read more
A picture book set in the circus of the von Trapeze family, complete with a fire-breathing grandmother and parents who - in a dash of romance worthy of Morticia and Gomez Addams - dance blin... read more
An Arctic hare inherits a fortune from a Venetian nun with a taste for very, very fast cars. This is a most frabjous tale, for ages 5-9 - or for older children too as long as they have not l... read more
Imaginative fantasy about a world in which immensely powerful trees are a source of gifts to those living nearby. But - of course - this peaceful balance is menaced and breathless adventure ... read more
Esiri has produced several fine poetry anthologies but this is her first for children. A good mix of traditional and modern, and brought alive by Faccini's delightful illustrations. Ages 3-6... read more
We are very fond of the blue-haired, feisty, funny Hilda: here are books 5 and 6 in this series of graphic novels, in one volume. (Hilda and the Stone Forest and Hilda and the Mountain King)... read more
An optimistic account of a successful tiger conservation programme in India: good non-fiction with many gorgeous illustrations. Large format, much information. Ages 7-9.
The perennial cry is uttered here by a bear travelling with a butterfly through the seasons back to the winter cave. Gently philosophical, for ages 4-6.
Charming tale of an architect-mouse whose designs for her friends - Owl, Mole, Caterpillar etc - are the ne plus ultra of imagination and comfort. First published in 1981, this is a happy re... read more