New Books and Illustrations
Ghosting by Keith Gray (Barrington Stoke)
Nate and his sister Sandy are fake mediums and don't believe in the ghosts they pretend to see. That is, until the real ghosts of a serial killer's victims appear with a message for Sandy.
Out 20 January 2008
You can read more about Keith Gray and his work or buy this book.
One Ted Falls Out of Bed by Julia Donaldson (Campbell Books)
When Ted falls out of bed, three tearaway mice whisk him off on a breathtaking adventure. They zoom around in fast cars, go on a balloon ride and climb a building-block mountain. It's all very exciting, but will it get Ted back to bed? This book's counting theme is perfectly woven into a magical, rhythmic text. This is a future classic from the award-winning author of "The Gruffalo" and "The Gruffalo's Child".
Out 1 February 2008
You can read more about Julia Donaldson and her work, see her video podcast or buy this book.
Into the Storm by Stephen Potts (Barrington Stoke)
A fire on board changes a normal father-son sailing trip into a nightmare. With his dad knocked out, David will need to use all the skills his father has taught him. Will he be able to negotiate one of the world's most dangerous whirlpools single-handed?
Out 20 January 2008
You can read more about Stephen Potts and her work or buy this book.
Curses by Nicola Morgan (Barrington Stoke)
Do you believe in curses? From Tutankhamum's tomb to the Curse of Superman, Nicola Morgan offers a fascinating and light-hearted look at how curses work and why people believe in them.
Out 22 February 2008
You can read more about Nicola Morgan and her work or buy this book.
The Fancy Dress Party by Janey Jones (Corgi Picture)
Poppy is desperate to win the prize for the best costume at Madam Angelwing's annual Honeypot Hill fancy dress party so she asks her cousin Saffron to make one for her. But much to Poppy's disappointment, Saffron says no as she thinks it will not only spoil the fun but also give her young cousin an unfair advantage over the other children. Instead, Saffron suggests a sewing bee for all the village children, which turns out to be great fun, even for the boys. The day of the party arrives at last, but when Madame Angelwing has to choose the winner, she simply can't decide since the costumes are all so wonderful, so she gives each and every child a special prize. So although Poppy doesn't win first prize, she is very happy because she is still a fancy dress princess, along with all her friends.
Out 6 March 2008
You can read more about Janey Jones and her work or buy this book.
Harris Finds His Feet by Catherine Rayner (Little Tiger Press)
Harris was a very small being with very big feet. "Why do I have such enormous feet, Grandad?" Harris asked? So Grandad shows Harris how to hop high into the sky, to climb to the tops of the mountains, and to run very fast. This book is the second book from an award-winning author-illustrator.
Out 1 April 2008
You can read more about Catherine Rayner and her work or buy this book.
