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Kjartan Poskitt

    May 15, 1956

    Kjartan Poskitt is an author and television presenter whose works are characterized by a playful and engaging approach to science and mathematics. His writing aims to demystify complex concepts, making them accessible to young readers through humor and compelling examples. His style is known for its ability to transform mundane subjects into exciting explorations. Poskitt's books encourage readers to engage with the world around them using logic and creativity.

    Kjartan Poskitt
    Isaac Newton and His Apple
    Agatha Parrot and the Mushroom Boy
    The Fiendish Angletron: Trigonometry
    Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud
    Murderous Maths
    The Runaway Pea Left Behind
    • 2021

      The Runaway Pea Left Behind

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Runaway Pea is on a roll in this, the third installment of this bestselling series by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore, loved by parents and preschoolers alike!

      The Runaway Pea Left Behind
    • 2020
    • 2019

      MURDEROUS MATHS: All Shapes and Sizes is full of facts, tricks and tips about why shapes are super and measurements are magic! With a great new cover design for 2019, children can learn all about tricky triangles, vicious circles, spangled angles and much more with simple explanations and hilarious characters.

      All Shapes and Sizes
    • 2019

      Another addition to our hot new series of illustrated biographies for children - get on first name terms with the greatest people in history and living today.

      Harry
    • 2019

      MURDEROUS MATHS: The Brain-Bending Basics is full of facts, tricks and tips to give children a roller coaster overview into the world of murderous maths. With a fabulous brand-new cover design for 2019, children can learn to become mathematical masters with simple explanations and hilarious characters.

      The Brain-Bending Basics
    • 2019

      It's time for tea, but one pesky pea has decided to ping himself off the plate in search of a party! The rogue pea shoots, flings and bounces across the kitchen as he embarks on his perilous adventure - but will he find the fun he is looking for or is the kitchen a scarier place than he thought? This quirky caper from debut duo Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore will show you just what can happen when you take your eye off your dinner for a second! PRAISE FOR THE RUNAWAY PEA: 'A runaway success' - Philip Ardagh 'Kids will enjoy . . . Poskitt's lively rhyming verse as the pea plops, splashes, bangs and twangs his way across the kitchen' - The Observer

      The Runaway Pea
    • 2017

      Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Agatha Parrot is determined to help her friend Martha, who has been banned from playing soccer by her mother. As Agatha navigates this challenge, she also meddles in her brother James's email correspondence with an unknown girl, discovering that the girl's passion for spelling might be the key to securing Martha's soccer return. Through a series of forged emails and spelling tests, Agatha aims to change Martha's fate while also complicating James's budding relationship. Will Martha make it to the big game, and how will the truth affect everyone involved?

      Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud
    • 2017

      Set against the backdrop of Odd Street School, a mysterious bell tolling at night and a glowing face in a window spark rumors of a haunting. Agatha Parrott and her adventurous friends take on the challenge to uncover the truth. With the help of a quirky turtle named Tony, a peculiar snack, and the antics of prankster Gwendoline Tutt, the group finds themselves in a whirlwind of oddities and fun, turning their investigation into an unforgettable escapade.

      Agatha Parrot and the Odd Street School Ghost
    • 2017

      Escape from Hotel Infinity (Numbers)

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      In a mysterious hotel, you find yourself trapped amidst a storm, where each room presents a new numerical challenge. As you navigate through puzzles and riddles, the stakes rise, testing your mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities. The journey is not just about escaping the hotel but also about confronting your own fears and limitations. Will you be able to solve the enigmas and find your way out, or will the hotel keep you forever?

      Escape from Hotel Infinity (Numbers)
    • 2016

      Maths Adventure

      • 14 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      This interactive, narrative approach to a core subject supplements what children aged 5+ learn at school.The familiar environment with lots of real- life examples makes maths fun and accessible, and there are over 50 flip- tastic flaps!Maths Adventure is the third title in the fantastic Flip-Flap Journeys series.

      Maths Adventure