Hollie Hughes Books

A masterpiece of storytelling with evocative and stunning illustrations, destined to be read for years to come.The wishing stars burn bright tonight, the air is thick with dreams,And a deeply sleeping dinosaur is waking up, it seems . . . In a town by the seaside, Marianne is often seen foraging on the beach. But she isn't playing with children her own age. Instead Marianne is alone, and digging for dinosaur bones to build a special sort of companion. Then, one night, she goes to sleep wishing with all her heart that her dinosaur might come to life . . . A very rare and special book where the words and pictures take you on a magical journey far beyond the page.

"Once upon a time, in a far off land and place, there lived a frog princess - with a green and slimy face. Her name was Princess Swashbuckle - swashbuckling was her game. She was swashbuckling by nature, and swashbuckling by name. Her royal mum and dad want Princess Swashbuckle to marry a prince, but they never turn into frogs when she kisses them ... So instead she stows away on a pirate ship. When she is captain, she and her motley crew find a way to help creatures everywhere they go. And soon they amass a treasure hoard, from thank-you gifts. A story about following your dreams, Princess Swashbuckle also shows that kindness reaps its own reward!"--Publisher's description

The story features a brave little dinosaur on a heartfelt journey to reunite with his mother, emphasizing the strong, unbreakable bond between parent and child. With beautiful illustrations and a rhythmic, rhyming narrative, it captures the warmth and love inherent in their relationship, making it a delightful read for young children.

Set in a vibrant minibeast world, this heartwarming rhyming story focuses on themes of self-esteem and kindness. As part of the 'Little Bugs, Big Feelings' series, it encourages young readers to embrace their feelings and celebrate the importance of kindness in their interactions.

An uplifting rhyming story about dealing with worries and change, set in an exciting minibeast world, brought to life by Hollie Hughes and Nila Aye.

A heartwarming story of winter magic from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur. Here's a city hard at work, with a billion bustling feet - its spires and domes all stretching up from cobbled knobbled streets . . . In the heart of a great city lives a little boy without a home. But when Quinn finds a magical snow globe, everything begins to change . . . For when snow begins to fall, magic and kindness start to find their way out into the world. A beautiful, wintery story with a kernel of magic at its heart, this heartwarming tale is destined to become a new favourite at Christmas. With stunning illustrations by Anna Wilson, it's perfect for fans of The Snowflake by Benji Davies.

Get ready for an epic journey of friendship and discovery from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur. There's a shape up in the hills, where a giant's said to sleep, beneath a grassy blanket, on a bed of moss and peat . . . Then, one day, the sleeping giant wakes - and a small boy called Tom is plunged into an unforgettable adventure. Along the way, he'll discover what it means to be a true friend - and that even an ordinary boy can have the heart of a giant. With a beautiful rhyming text by bestselling Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur, and gorgeous illustrations from debut talent Anna Wilson, this beautiful book is an unmissable treat!

Alina and her granny live in a lighthouse by the sea: a home filled with the warmth of Granny's magical stories. But Alina is worried. Granny's memories and stories are starting to fade away, and she doesn't know how to bring them back. Then one day, she meets a mermaid on the rocks near the lighthouse - and she's swept into a magical deep-sea adventure that will change everything. An instant classic from the bestselling creators of The Girl and the Dinosaur.

An empowering rhyming story about an adorable bee, who find the confidence to buzz to his own beat! Set in an exciting minibeast world as part of the 'Little Bugs, Big Feelings' series.