Sam Lloyd is the author and illustrator of many successful children's picture books. Her work is characterized by a playful style and a warm approach to children's emotions and experiences. Lloyd masterfully combines engaging stories with original illustrations that immediately draw children into the narrative. Sam Lloyd's creations are favored for their ability to connect with young readers on an emotional yet fun level.
Engage in a lively construction site adventure where toddlers can interact by helping animals with tasks like shoveling dirt and lifting heavy loads. The book features bright, durable felt flaps that encourage imaginative play, making it perfect for young readers who love to assist. Fans of Maisy and Uh Oh, Niko will find this board book particularly appealing. Additionally, it is part of a series that includes other fun titles such as Play Pals to the Rescue, Play Pals at the Park, and Play Pals at the Hospital.
Fire is a natural part of the Australian bush. This is a story about that relationship - fire that breathes life back into nature. Alight shares the story of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire. Discover how the fire helps Christmas Bells grow new flowers and Wallum Banksia to open its woody seed capsules. Follow Antechinus and a tiny Wallum Sedge Frog as they face the danger of the fire - and the challenges that come after. See how the bush recovers and flourishes after the fire, all under the watch of Old Eucalypt. With engaging text by Sam Lloyd, and stunning illustrations by Samantha Metcalfe, Alight is a gentle exploration of the importance and benefits of healthy fire in the bush. Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9. Features: Explores how planned fire is a necessary element in the fire-prone ecosystems of the Australian bush. Shows how different species of plants and animals respond to fire and can benefit from post-fire conditions. Illustrates how tiny animals can survive fire and how fire can trigger flower production, seed release and germination in plants. Demonstrates the challenges animals and plants can also face in the post-fire environment.
'Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear 'One thing I've learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...' SHE WATCHES THEM IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT Hidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better. BUT HE IS WATCHING TOO And he doesn't want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him. AND HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE Soon, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid. Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret . . . The People Watcher is a shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields and Catherine Ryan Howard.
High school can be hell. Literally. A demonic detective novel best devoured in a single sitting--from acclaimed TV writer Stephen Lloyd. Welcome to Danforth Putnam, boarding school for the elite, sprawled across its own private island off the coast of New England. Sam, a war vet who feels sure he’s seen it all, has been called here to find a stolen rare book. But as he corners D&D nerds, grills steroid-raging linemen, and interviews filthy-rich actresses, he soon senses that something far stranger—“witchy”, in fact—is afoot. When students start to meet mysterious and gruesome deaths, Sam realizes just how fast the clock is ticking. After joining forces with plucky, epilepsy-defying school reporter Harriet, Sam ventures into increasingly dark territory, unravelling a supernatural mystery that will upend everything he thinks he knows about this school—and then shatter his own reality. Toss Dracula into a blender, throw in a shot of hard-boiled detective fiction, splash in a couple drops of Stranger Things, and pour yourself a nice tall glass of Friend of the Devil.
HOW DID IT COME TO THIS? The news doesn't strike cleanly, like a guillotine's
blade. Nothing so merciful. This news is a slovenly traveller, dragging its
feet, gradually revealing its horrors. And it announces itself first with
violence - the urgent hammering of fists on the front door. Life can change in
a heartbeat. Lucy has everything she could wish for: a beautiful home high on
the clifftops, a devoted husband and two beloved children. Then one morning,
time stops. Their family yacht is recovered, abandoned far out at sea. Lucy's
husband is nowhere to be found and as the seconds tick by, she begins to
wonder - what if he was the one who took the boat? And if so, where is he now?
As a once-in-a-generation storm frustrates the rescue operation, Lucy pieces
together what happened onboard. And then she makes a fresh discovery. One that
plunges her into a living nightmare . . . Wherever her husband is, he isn't
alone. Because their children are missing, too. Review Beautifully written,
incredibly evocative with a real sense of place and of the sea. Heart-
stoppingly tense. ― Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet
Fiendishly clever. ― Sunday Times Lloyd is terrific on atmosphere, channelling
the hostile, volatile power of the sea both literally and metaphorically... He
excels at taking readers to very dark places ― Metro A cleverly crafted page-
turner ― Best Absorbing and deftly written . . . Each page promises the
literary equivalent of a fresh jab to the solar plexus. ― The Herald About the
Author Sam Lloyd grew up in Hampshire, where he learned his love of
storytelling. These days he lives in Surrey with his wife, three young sons
and a dog that likes to howl. His debut thriller, The Memory Wood, was
published to huge critical acclaim in 2020. His second thriller, THE RISING
TIDE, was published to great critical acclaim in 2021.
Set in a whimsical and eerie school, this story invites readers into a world filled with spooky adventures and playful frights. The narrative features a cast of quirky characters, each with their own unique traits, as they navigate the challenges and mysteries of their unusual educational environment. Themes of friendship, bravery, and the excitement of the unknown are woven throughout, making it an engaging read for those who enjoy a blend of humor and spookiness.
He's grumpy, he's sassy, he's the cat with serious cattitude. Join Mr Pusskins
as he learns how to deal with tricksy, pesty little sidekicks (otherwise known
as siblings) in this delightfully funny picture book.
He's grumpy, he's sassy, he's the cat with serious attitude. Learn how to love
your best sassy self, in this Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning picture book.
"Meet the world's grumpiest, sassiest, most loveable cat . . . Mr Pusskins! He's got cattitude. Mr Pusskins has an owner who adores him and wants to make his life utterly blissful. But Mr Pusskins doesn't want to play mouse games, he doesn't want snuggles and he certainly doesn't want cosy bedtime stories. What Mr Pusskins wants is . . . adventure! But, as he discovers, sometimes home is where the heart is (and maybe cuddles aren't so bad after all.)"--Provided by publisher
