Meet Barbara Hepworth
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Published to coincide with a major retrospective of Barbara Hepworth's work, Meet Barbara Hepworth introduces young readers to the sculptures of one of Britain's most significant modern artists.
Laura Carlin Books
Laura Carlin is an illustrator whose debut picture book, The Promise, showcases her distinctive artistic vision. Her work, recognized internationally, has graced the pages of prestigious publications, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and narrative power. Carlin brings a unique sensibility to storytelling, making her a noteworthy voice in contemporary illustration.
A picture book of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world.
King of the Sky
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A powerful and beautifully illustrated story about migration and the meaning of home, from the award-winning team behind The Promise. A breathtaking new picture book by children's author Nicola Davies, illustrated by Laura Carlin, winner of the Bratislava Illustration Biennale and the Bologna Ragazzi Prize for Illustration. Starting a new life in a new country, a young boy feels lost and alone - until he meets an old man who keeps racing pigeons. Together they pin their hopes on a race across Europe and the special bird they believe can win it: King of the Sky. Nicola Davies' beautiful story - an immigrant's tale with a powerful resonance in our troubled times - is illustrated by an artist who makes the world anew with every picture. A musical adaptation of King of the Sky has already met with success on the stage, shown two years running at the Hay Festival and due to tour Welsh theatres next spring
London: A History
- 216 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The book offers a vivid exploration of London's history, illustrated by Laura Carlin's stunning artwork. It spans from prehistoric times, featuring dinosaurs, to the contemporary era marked by the 2022 death of a monarch. The narrative captures significant events and eras, including the Ice Age, the Roman invasion, and major calamities like the Plague and the Great Fire. Curated excerpts from historical figures' writings enrich the storytelling, making it a captivating tribute for art enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
Requiem for a Knave
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A page-turning historical mystery full of twists and turns from the author of The Wicked Cometh.
This deliciously dark confection of a novel has as many twists and turns as the London backstreets of its setting and I devoured it in two sittings! Ruth Hogan, author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS
The iron man
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
When an iron giant topples over a cliff his scattered parts get up and try to search for each other.
