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An achingly beautiful, timeless picture book by bestselling author Jonathan Freedland and illustrated by Emily Sutton, inspired by a story from Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz, author of The Passenger
It's King Winter's birthday, and he wants his party to be really special. He asks all of his brothers and sisters to be there: Queen Spring, King Summer and Queen Autumn.
But the wind and the trees whisper a warning, and as the four play magical games, something strange begins to happen outside.
Inspired by a story from Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz, written while he was interned on the Isle of Man during the Second World War, this timeless fairy tale is a celebration of nature's rhythms, and of a chaotic world restored to balance.
The first-ever illustrated children's edition of William
Shakespeare's First Folio, published to celebrate its 400th
anniversary – a sumptuous gift book to treasure for ever.
Published in association with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust,
Shakespeare's Plays is the first-ever illustrated children's
edition of the First Folio, one of the greatest books ever
published which celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2023. The
sumptuously illustrated book, with luminous and detailed artwork by
Emily Sutton, includes all 36 plays in the original volume, in the
same order. The plays preserve Shakespeare's original dramatic
language, but have been abridged so they can be performed by a
minimum of eight children in under twenty minutes. The perfect
accessible introduction to Shakespeare in his own words for a
child, this is a very special gift book that will be returned to
time and time again.
Clara Button loves hats, and when her older brother Ollie breaks
her favourite, Mum takes them on a special hat day out. While
visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum, Clara gets lost and
embarks on an exciting journey of discovery. Meanwhile, Ollie is
having adventures of his own, with swords and tigers! This lovely
paperback edition includes a free set of Clara Button stickers.
An ultimately inspiring story of how giraffes have dealt with
modern climate change, beautifully told and illustrated – and
marking the launch of an exciting new series. Once, this season of
rains was the season of giraffes... In this powerful picture-book,
bestselling children's author Nicola Davies writes in collaboration
with conservationist Kisilu Musya to explain how one of the world's
best-loved animals has dealt with the challenges of climate change.
Giraffes were once a part of daily life in Niger – but after
severe droughts one year, when the rains eventually return, the
giraffes are nowhere to be seen. However, as award-winning artist
Emily Sutton's magnificent illustrations capture, The Beauty of
Giraffes ultimately has a hopeful, celebratory story to share ...
and an important point to make about how human beings can change
for the better. "Nicola Davies is one of the best children's
writers in the business." Huffington Post "Emily Sutton is one of
our greatest children's illustrators." The Times
Clara Button returns - alongside her brother Ollie - in another
charming and beautifully illustrated story. After the postman
delivers their invitation to a wedding, Clara and Ollie begin
careful preparations. Clara imagines what the bride might wear, and
might have worn in the past, but disaster strikes the night before
the big event! Can Ollie and his inventions - and a visit to the
haberdashery - save the day? Playful and whimsical while packed
with beautiful details from the V&A, this wonderful story is
sure to enthrall and enchant.
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One Christmas Wish (Paperback)
Katherine Rundell; Illustrated by Emily Sutton
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NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019
NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL 2019
It's Christmas Eve and Theo - left at home with a babysitter - sees an odd-looking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready to wreak a little havoc .
Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless Christmas story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year. With breathtaking illustrations by Emily Sutton capturing the magic of the season in stunning detail, this modern classic from master storyteller and bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell makes the perfect Christmas gift.
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The Tale of the Castle Mice (Paperback)
Michael Bond; Designed by Emily Sutton; Edited by Sue Buswell; Illustrated by Emily Sutton
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The Earl's Castle is home to a magnificent doll's house, and inside
lives a family of mice. Mr and Mrs Perk and their thirteen children
live happily together and work hard to maintain their splendid
home. But one day their beloved doll's house is taken away . . .
Full of humour and warmth, this nostalgic tale by Michael Bond, the
author of Paddington Bear, and is brought to life with exquisite
detail by Emily Sutton.
Roll up! Roll up! And meet the incredible, the colossal, the world-famous . JUMBO!
Our story begins in 1860, in the mountains of East Africa, where a baby elephant struggles to his feet and takes his first shaky steps .
This is the deeply touching story of an elephant who captured the world's imagination, brought beautifully to life with enchanting storytelling and gorgeous artwork. Follow Jumbo's amazing journey from his remote home in the rugged mountains of East Africa and the time he spent delighting visitors with elephant rides and comedy routines at London Zoo. Be amazed by his spectacular stint in P.T. Barnum's 'Greatest Show on Earth' and how he led a herd of elephants across the newly-built Brooklyn Bridge to test its strength. Discover how Jumbo's remarkable life and legacy transformed our understanding and treatment of these magnificent creatures.
With a page-turning narrative by Alexandra Stewart and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Emily Sutton, the true story of Jumbo's incredible life will fascinate young and old alike.
A touching celebration of nature by debut author Anne Twist,
illustrated by world-renowned children's book artist Emily Sutton.
Betty loves visiting Grandma and playing in her beautiful garden,
Acorn Hollows. But when a mysterious creature starts destroying the
Hollows, Betty must come up with a plan to save it. Whatever will
she do? Anne Twist's joyous story is brought to life by Emily
Sutton's stunning illustrations.
A beautifully illustrated history of royal animals in Britain from
1066 to the present day, with a foreword by Sir Michael Morpurgo.
Why do the three lions on the British crest look so much like
leopards? When did the first elephant set foot on British soil? Was
there really a polar bear who fished in the river Thames? The
perfect sumptuous gift for animal lovers, this large hardback
includes a jacket with elegant red foil detailing, gold corgi
endpapers and stunning hand-painted illustrations on every page
from renowned artist Emily Sutton. Full of astounding facts and
amazing true animal stories, learn all about royal giraffes,
elephants, spaniels, parrots, ravens, pelicans and, of course,
Queen Elizabeth II's corgis. Royal Animals is engagingly written,
with artwork from Emily Sutton, the illustrator of Everyone Sang,
William Sieghart's poetry collection. Emily is also the illustrator
of Paddington creator Michael Bond's Castle Mice series. This
fascinating exploration of 1000 years of royal animals is written
by Julia Golding, the author of The Queen's Wardrobe, illustrated
by Kate Hindley.
A magnificent look at the science of plants from the
internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind
Tiny, Lots and Grow. This tree doesn’t look like it’s doing
very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But
this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree,
this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back
to the moment when plant life first appeared on our planet.
Covering its evolution, the steady emergence of fossil fuels and
the extraordinary communities of plants around the world today,
Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton combine essential biology with a
powerful message – a call to protect the most precious colour on
Earth ... GREEN. “Reveals the miraculous-ness of science with
sheer sharp edge precision and decorative charm.” The Sunday
Times on Tiny. “Clear, direct, involving text, coupled with
vivid, delicate illustrations make for a truly special work of
non-fiction.” Guardian on Lots “This beautiful volume uses
simple, crystal-clear text and exquisite illustrations… A
remarkable and very special work of non-fiction.” Independent on
Grow.
From the creator of Paddington Bear comes a tale of dastardly
villains and unlikely tiny heroes... The Perk family live in a
doll's house in a castle. The castle is their home - but when
someone new with devious plans comes to rule the roost, will our
family of mice come up trumps? Full of humour and warmth, this
nostalgic tale by Michael Bond is brought to life with exquisite
detail by Emily Sutton.
From Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins – all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton's exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child's first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages.
From the award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots comes a new book exploring another fascinating area of biology: growth.
A beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of DNA for younger readers. All living things grow – every plant and every animal, including human beings. Some things grow fast and others grow slowly; some things grow by tiny degrees, while others grow to be enormous. Yet there's something about the way we grow that links us all together. Ever since you were the size of a dot, your body has been following a set of instructions: a code, which connects you with every creature on the planet... With words from Nicola Davies and exquisite artwork by Emily Sutton, this groundbreaking book is certain to enchant and inspire children.
"Clear, direct, involving text, coupled with vivid, delicate illustrations make for a truly special work of non-fiction." - Guardian There are living things everywhere: the more we look, the more we find. There are creatures on the tops of the tallest jungle trees, at the bottom of the coldest oceans, even under the feathers of birds and in boiling volcanic pools. So how many different kinds are there? One, two, three ... lots! From the award-winning team behind Tiny: The Invisible World of Microbes comes Lots, a beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of biodiversity for younger readers. With words from Nicola Davies and exquisite artwork by Emily Sutton, this groundbreaking book is certain to enchant and inspire children.
This exciting non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to
the wondrous (and invisible) world of microbes. There are living
things so tiny millions could fit on a dot. Although they are
invisible, they are everywhere and they multiply very quickly. They
are vital for life on earth, and do all sorts of things - from
giving us a cold and making yoghurt to wearing down mountains and
helping to make the air we breathe. With charming illustrations by
Emily Sutton, this friendly, clever book succeeds in conveying the
complex science of micro-organisms simply and clearly, and opens up
an exciting new avenue for young non-fiction.
A magnificent anthology of poems themed around different moods,
collected by the bestselling creator of The Poetry Pharmacy and
illustrated by Emily Sutton. This exquisite gift-book contains over
a hundred poems, chosen by creator of the bestselling The Poetry
Pharmacy, William Sieghart, and illustrated in sensational style by
picture-book star Emily Sutton. Divided into four
thoughtfully-curated sections, including Poems to Make You Smile,
Poems to Move You, Poems to Give You Hope and Poems to Calm and
Connect You, the poems originate from an extraordinary and diverse
range of sources, from Maya Angelou to Roger McGough, Lemn Sissay,
Jackie Kay, Carol Ann Duffy, Joseph Coelho, Kae Tempest, W.B.
Yeats, Christina Rossetti and Emily Dickinson, among many others.
Combining traditional favourites with recent gems, here are poems
to delight, inspire, entertain, intrigue, console and uplift
readers of all ages.
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