James Mayhew Books

On a visit to the museum, Katie climbs into five Impressionist paintings and has wonderful adventures. Includes information about Impressionism, the paintings shown, and their artists.

Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to some of Britain's most famous artists! Featuring paintings by Turner, Constable, Gainsborough and Stubbs.

Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to five of Monet's most magical paintings.

Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to some of the world's most famous paintings!

Learn how to draw with Katie, the star of James Mayhew's much-loved Katie books.

Five of Shakespeare's most beloved histories-- Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Richard III, Henry IV, and Henry V --are included in this one handy volume.

A mischievous little girl discovers that an art gallery is not the dull place she expected when five famous paintings come to life for her. The book includes reproductions of the paintings and information about visiting a gallery. The artist's other books include Five Mice and the Moon.

Come on a fun-packed tour through Scotland's best-known landmarks in this classic Katie picture book!

Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to three of Spain's most famous artists!

Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to five of Van Gogh's most brilliant paintings!

Can Katie capture the magic of the Monet masterpieces? There's an art competition at the gallery and Katie is desperate to win. All she has to do is paint a picture in the style of Claude Monet. Surely Katie can manage that ... can't she?

Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London's most famous sights! When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens . . . One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of all the best sights! Including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye. 'London comes to life in this magical adventure' - Independent Featuring many of London's key landmarks, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and is perfect for children visiting the city for the first time.

Six wonderful stories that inspired world-famous music, accompanied by brilliant illustrations

Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie! Featuring famous paintings by Van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin.

Sail away to dreamland! As you journey through the night, you will meet all kinds of curious and magical creatures. An ideal bedtime read, it encourages children to dream and imagine, with beautiful illustrations and high production

A special slipcase edition of this perfectly festive new Katie story. Join Katie and Jack as they help Father Christmas to deliver presents all over London - visiting some of the best landmarks the capital has to offer!

A stunning reimagining of the classic tale, The Frog Princethat proves anyone can have their happily ever after!

Katie just can't decide what she wants to be when she grows up. Perhaps a trip to the gallery to see five famous paintings by world-renowned British artists might give her some ideas. And can she help the shepherd boy from Constable's The Cornfield round up all those pesky sheep? For almost two decades, the Katie series has been bringing art to life for young children.

Help Cinderella to get to the ball and enter the magical world of the ballet with the adorable Ella Bella Ballerina!

Another sumptuous story featuring the delightful Ella Bella Ballerina in the most famous ballet of all, Swan Lake!

Ella Bella captures all the festive sparkle of Christmas with this glorious introduction to The Nutcracker ballet

Look for the little bear in each beautiful drawing.

While visiting the art museum, Katie has an adventure stepping in and out of five paintings by van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. Includes information about postimpressionism and the particular paintings and artists in the story.

Come on a prehistoric dinosaur-packed adventure with Katie in this classic picture book.

Five famous Italian Renaissance paintings come alive for Katie in this third adventure in the art gallery. What makes the Mona Lisa smile? Katie wants to find out so she climbs into the Leonardo Da Vinci painting. But the Mona Lisa is not really feeling very happy so Katie tries to cheer her up . . . with disastrous results!

Every day holds a new surprise for Mole. He just can't help getting into scrapes, whether picking the first daffodil of spring or trimming his lopsided whiskers. But with the help of his best friend Mouse, things generally turn out for the best - especially when Mole least expects it.

Enter the magical world of the Sleeping Beauty ballet with the adorable Ella Bella Ballerina!

First published in 2015 by Orchard Books, London.

Everyone's favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps into an enchanted toyshop in this magical ballet adventure.

Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book.

"At last all were gathered inside the ark. It heaved with animals, large and small. Mrs Noah wore a brand-new coat, with a hood and a cape - and very deep pockets. Lots of pockets."When Mr Noah builds the ark, he makes two lists - one for all the animals who will come on board and one for those troublesome creatures he will leave behind. Meanwhile, Mrs Noah gets out her sewing machine and makes a coat with very deep pockets. Lots of pockets.