CHILDRENS BOOKS

What is technology? Well, we have been using tools since prehistoric times... But what problems does technology solve? Who invents technology? How can technology save the planet? These are very big questions that need exploring and the sooner we start answering them, the better. Content includes: What is technology? How was technology first used? What came next? Who invents technology? What do engineers do? What powers technology? What are technology's greatest 21st century achievements? What do computers do? What can robots do? How can you work with technology? What is the future of technology? This delightful series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people. Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to that subject and provides answers that make sense to young children. Stunning illustrations support the non-fiction narrative ensuring that our picture book approach feels fresh and different and allows children to recognise themselves in the book. AGES: 5 plus

Why is drama important? Well, drama helps us understand the world around us. We learn how by asking questions such as these: What is drama? Where did drama start? Where is drama performed? What is a play? What is a film or TV programme? What are genres? What is a director? What do actors do? Why is costume important? Why are sound and lighting effects important? How do special effects and props work? What can you do with drama? How does drama help people? This delightful series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people. Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to each subject and provides answers that make sense to young children. Stunning illustrations support the non-fiction narrative ensuring our picture book approach feels fresh and different. AGES: 5 plus

Engaging first pop-ups featuring favourite animals and added play opportunities. Packed with fantastic fun and sturdy, colourful pop-ups, this First Pop-up and Play Book is a perfect introduction to favourite animals. With easy, rhyming text, and interactive play prompts, there's lots to learn and enjoy as you discover all about the animals in the world around us. The pop-up and mirror features will engage and entertain, while the join-in actions add an extra dimension to the reading experience. AGES: 1 plus AUTHOR: Angela Hewitt is one of those rare adults who has kept her vivid, childlike imagination, and this is reflected in her illustrations. Largely self-taught in illustration, she has been drawing since a young age, and with the support of her mum eventually made art her dream career. She loves a good book shop and can spend hours browsing the shelves children's books being her favourite! SELLING POINTS: . Featuring five favourite pop-ups and a mirror surprise . Full of fun and learning . Help develop communication and motor skills . Simple, fun, rhyming text

Artivities encourage exploration of both personal experiences and broader world perspectives through the engaging power of art. It is based on the artist Shilpa Gupta's original artivity sheets and her inflatable sculpture Untitled (2023). This new iteration has been developed collaboratively by Shilpa Gupta and therapist Rosie McGowan. The illustrated pages invite young minds to interact and navigate through complex emotions and reactions to conflict and other challenges. Thoughtfully designed, they engage children, parents, caregivers and teachers in a shared exploration of creativity, empathy and understanding. AGES: 5 plus AUTHOR: Shilpa Gupta is a contemporary Indian artist based in Mumbai, India. Gupta's artistic practise encompasses a wide range of mediums, including manipulated found objects, video art, interactive computer-based installations, and performance. Rosie McGowan employs experiential methods and incorporates a variety of counselling and creative modalities into her work.

My Pet ArchieHaving a pet like Archie is a wonderful adventure.He is fun, sweet and playful—and regularly misunderstood.This clever and engaging story is told in playful rhyme—each line beginning with the next letter of the alphabet.In between those pages, we see Archie behind-the-scenes, making a friend (out of a kit), creating art, crying, eating popcorn and playing music—all the things you don’t expect a dragon to do!The illustrations include lots of opportunity to play ‘find a word beginning with?’ and other alphabet-related games, supporting the learning while adding to the funny narrative and increasing interest for young readers.Well-timed for young fans of How To Train Your Dragon (live action movie releasing June 2025), this is an entertaining read-aloud story with amazing illustrations by illustrator Tamlyn Teow.

Too Small To Be A GiantIn this funny, delightfully warm-hearted story from the A Little Bit Lola series, Lola is on a mission to grow big enough for the water slides – even if it means eating broccoli.Lola’s big sister, Emma, and big brother, Max, are going to the water slides, but Dad says that Lola is too small to go. If Lola was a giant, Dad would have to take her. And how hard can it be to grow a bit taller? All Lola needs is some sunshine, a splash of water, a little love and maybe a sandwich or two …This laugh-out-loud early-reader series is perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory! With decodable text, accessible design and gorgeous full-colour art on every page, A Little Bit Lola is fun for the whole family and sure to spark a love of reading.Youngest sibling Lola inspires and delights with her limitless imagination, inventive problem-solving and determination to prove she’s NOT as little as she looks. No matter the obstacle, Lola always finds a way to be whatever she dreams and to be herself.PERFECT FOR:- Kids aged 4 to 8, especially kids who love pink, sparkles, stomping in mud and dreaming BIG.- Parents, grandparents and carers looking for a funny, engaging series for emerging or newly independent readers- Teachers and librarians wanting decodable texts with entertaining storylines- Fans of Billie B Brown, Ella Diaries, Juliet the Vet and Willa and WoofMORE LOLA! The fun continues in these A Little Bit Lola stories:- Too Big to Be a Fairy- Too Messy to Be a Princess (coming soon!)- Too Scared to Be a Knight (coming soon!)

Too Big To Be a FairyIn the hilarious first story from the A Little Bit Lola series, Lola has a BIG plan to get rich quick – and to buy the most beautiful pair of roller skates she’s ever seen!Everyone in Lola’s family has wheels except Lola. So, when she spots the perfect pair of roller skates, she has to have them! There’s just one problem: Lola doesn’t have any money. But the tooth fairy does …Can Lola figure out how to shrink down to the size of a fairy so she can be rich too?This laugh-out-loud early-reader series is perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory! With decodable text, accessible design and gorgeous full-colour art on every page, A Little Bit Lola is fun for the whole family and sure to spark a love of reading.Youngest sibling Lola inspires and delights with her limitless imagination, inventive problem-solving and determination to prove she’s NOT as little as she looks. No matter the obstacle, Lola always finds a way to be whatever she dreams and to be herself.PERFECT FOR:- Kids aged 4 to 8, especially kids who love pink, sparkles, stomping in mud and dreaming BIG- Parents, grandparents and carers looking for a funny, engaging series for emerging or newly independent readers- Teachers and librarians wanting decodable texts with entertaining storylines- Fans of Billie B Brown, Ella Diaries, Juliet the Vet and Willa and WoofMORE LOLA! The fun continues in these A Little Bit Lola stories:- Too Small to Be a Giant- Too Messy to Be a Princess (coming soon!)- Too Scared to Be a Knight (coming soon!)

Fold-Out + Play Doll's House A spectacular fold-out doll's house with press-out pieces from best-selling illustrator and product designer, Ingela P Arrhenius.