Anna McGregor is dedicated to creating modern, quirky, and conceptual stories from the heart for her young readers. She finds her ideas by turning the mundane on its head, merging two unrelated thoughts, or exploring wordplay—always with a story that connects to the human experience. Her work blends artistic sensibility with engaging storytelling that resonates with young readers. McGregor aims to bring freshness and originality to children's literature through her books.
Spiro's formula for spidery success: 11% hunger to succeed (or actual hunger) 34% trying again and again ... and again! 53% giving it another shot And 2% spider silk. A hilarious tale of one spider's determined search for a decent meal from award winning author and illustrator Anna McGregor.
Fergus lives down in the deepest, darkest sea and is scared of just one thing ... the light! Fresh and funny narrative nonfiction from the award-winning Anna McGregor. From award-winning creator Anna McGregor (author of Anemone is Not the Enemy) comes this hilarious tale of the deepest of sea creatures. Seamlessly combining humor, narrative, and nonfiction, McGregor introduces young readers to the wonders of the ocean's 'midnight zone', where no sunlight at all is able to penetrate. We meet Fergus as he hides from a parade of sea creatures that use bioluminescence to find their way in the dark. At least, we thinkhe is hiding ... or is it something else entirely? This book is ideal for: Educators and librarians looking for humorous stories to use as a launching pad for further nonfiction investigation into the ocean environment; Parents and carers looking to combine narrative and nonfiction to entertain and educate their children simultaneously; Kids who just want funny books!
A funny tale of mishap, misunderstanding, and the search for true friendship in an ocean rockpool. All Anemone wants is a friend, but friends are hard to make when you accidentally sting everyone who comes near you. Perhaps Clownfish has a solution to the problem... Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Mac Barnett, and Mo Willems. With bright, neon illustrations
An adorable story about making new friends and finding creative solutions to playground problems.A pair of pears rocked on a seesaw.A pair of pears played ping-pong.A pair of pears rode their tandem bike.Until one day, someone new wantedto join their fun.Big Pear and Little Pear love playing together. But when Orange joins in, their games don’t work and Big Pear feels left out. A relatable, hilarious, and kind-hearted tale about navigating friendship when three definitely starts to feel like a crowd! From the author of much-loved Anemone is not the Enemy.