Winner of the Oscar’s Book Prize 2019 “ This witty, resonant picture book is a manual for anyone’s life, young or old.” Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week You don’t have to ROAR to be heard… Meet Leonard – a lion like no other. Leonard’s best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don’t they? What will the pair do when their way of life is threatened? From the New York Times-bestselling author of Max the Brave comes a powerful story celebrating daydreamers, individuality & the quiet courage to be yourself. “ Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few & far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job.” Kirkus “ Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength & self-awareness. Thoughtful & provocative words to live by.” School Library Journal “gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh” Book Trust “ Framed by a glowing palette of burnt yellows & oranges, & infused with humour & warmth, this thought provoking fable celebrates courage, individuality & the power of words.” The Bookseller “A philosophical tale so, so full of heart, celebrating the quietest & gentlest among us.” Library Mice “A gentle read with an overwhelming power. How to be a Lion by Ed Vere italicises the need to speak up for yourself & those less strong than yourself. With his signature bold artwork this is another crowd pleaser from the author & illustrator ” Picture Books Blogger ...

Meet the not-so-mighty warrior from the amazing films in this first picture book for all you lucky smallies. ...

A beautiful, moving story of family, friendship & self-discovery. ...

Anna & Crocodile are back in a br&-new companion title to How to Find Gold. Praise for How to Find Gold: “ This book is gold, put it on your bookshelf where it can be easily found & treasure it!” – Chris Riddell, Children’s Laureate In the sequel to the bestselling How to Find Gold, best friends Anna & Crocodile are going on another intrepid adventure – this time, to the moon! But soaring into the space is no simple task. To start with, it’s very far away. Then there’s the not-so-simple matter of building a rocket. & there are the sandwiches to make for the journey. But when Anna & Crocodile set their sights on something, nothing can stand in their way… Bursting with sharp, funny dialogue & illuminated by Viviane’s out-of-this-world illustrations, this is a story that celebrates irrepressible curiosity & the magic of imaginative play. ...

Charlie is finally testing her powers as a witch. But when new boy Zack joins the school, everything goes wrong. He seems perfect – but Charlie is sure there’s more to him than meets the eye… Another enchanting exploration of friendship & magic, from best-selling author Abie Longstaff. ...

Moving house is weird. So spare a thought for Charlie. She’s moved to a creepy village where witches, curses & magic are totally real. Double weird! You know when you have a dream where everything feels just a little bit wrong? That’s how Charlie feels there. She lives in a spooky old cottage. She has to start at a tiny new school (no chance of hiding in the crowd). & the villagers are just plain freaky! There’s Suzy Evans, a beautiful young singer who glows with a strange light only Charlie can see. Nosy classmate Cat, who keeps prying into Charlie’s business. Finally, grumpy Agatha – who may not have a broomstick or a cauldron, but is definitely a witch. The only problem: what if Charlie is one too? A witty & magical fantasy from a fabulous new talent Heartwarming & witty story of friendship & identity Abie is already a highly successful young fiction author Her books include the popular Fairytale Hairdresser series halloween-1016 dahl-rr ...

The first book for younger readers by internationally bestselling social activist Naomi Klein: the most authoritative & inspiring book on climate change for young people yet. ...

Could you & your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who’ve changed the world. Discover the astonishing things humans can achieve: from the campaign for women’s votes, to the efforts to heal the ozone layer. Or travel back to the start of democracy in Ancient Greece, & into space to see the incredible teamwork on the international space station. Above all, uncover just some of the MANY ways we can work together to change our world – all brought to life with astonishing story-telling & illustration. ...

Learn to draw a whole host of cute animal characters in Lulu Mayo’s unique & quirky style, using simple shapes & 5 easy-to-follow steps. From a cuddly panda & a jolly llama to a chilled-out sloth & a unique unicorn, there are over 30 drawing exercises to complete. ...

Cool tips from a top fantasy artist. Get your dragons out of your imagination – & onto the page! ...