This author brings stories to life with a unique perspective and a keen eye for detail. Their journey from graphic design to writing imbues their work with visual flair and a fresh viewpoint. With a deep understanding of childhood imagination, this author crafts books that are both engaging and thought-provoking. Each narrative is carefully constructed to captivate young readers while offering parents moments of reflection.
Aldrin the raccoon likes to think he knows it all. And if he doesn't know the answer to a question - no problem, he just makes something up! Are the bears really the reason for the disappearing moon? It's the biggest puzzle in the pine forest . . . and the best story to land on your bookshelf!
Ben and Bella are playing with Ben's remote controlled fire engine. So why doesn't it turn or spin or sound its siren when Ben presses the buttons? And why are strange things happening to Bella's dog? This is a book that's out of control and only the reader can help get things back to normal.
Focusing on professional development, this practical guide assists both new and seasoned health and safety professionals in maximizing their skills and collaboration with colleagues. It emphasizes effective communication and situates safety within the broader business context, making it essential for anyone looking to enhance their career in health and safety.
The littlest always goes last. That's the elephant rule. But Elphie really wants to go first. Luckily, he knows someone who can help. It's you! With real audience participation all the way through, this is the latest imaginative story from innovative picture book maker Richard Byrne.
When a little dinosaur called Finlay meets a big show-off dinosaur who wants to eat his jelly beans, his really, really, really big friend comes in very handy! From talented picture-book maker, Richard Byrne, this is a hugely original exploration of friendship in a playful prehistoric world.
In this wonderfully inventive book, Bella is taking her dog for a stroll across the page but halfway across, he disappears! Unable to quite believe what's just happened Bella watches, transfixed, with changing emotions of surprise, indignation, moments of renewed hope (as the authorities arrive to take control) followed by shock (as they too succumb to the book's inexplicable behaviour) and finally action when Bella marches toward the dangerous middle of the book . . . only to disappearherself! At this point, the book has consumed its characters and it's down to the reader to step in to help. A note from Bella appears directly appealing for assistance and, with a rigorous shake, the characters reappear. Normality is restored and Bella is finally able to take her dog for an uninterrupted walk . . . or is she?!
Joey has chicken pox and has to stay at home. But being ill is boring. His mother tells him he can play with a friend, but only a spotty friend as he is infectious, so he sets off to search for one. Will Joey find anyone to play with who isn't scared of his spots?
From the creator of This Book Just Ate My Dog! comes another hugely inventive story where Ben and Bella are transported to all sorts of different books, just with the turn of a page.
When Ben is tempting his cat across the page with a fluffy mouse, his cat . . . disappears! Then his best friend Bella disappears, too. Sniffer dogs and rescue teams can't help . . . When Ben also vanishes, it's up to the reader to sort the situation in this playful and funny story.
Someone is stealing the chalks' lovely drawings. But he leaves some dust at the scene of the crime and only one suspect has a dusty red bottom! Sergeant Blue is quick to solve the investigation and bring the case to a happy conclusion for all!