Helen crafts enchanting stories for young readers, often exploring themes of friendship and bravery. Her narratives are characterized by a vibrant linguistic style and a warm, engaging tone that resonates deeply with children. With a keen eye for developing memorable characters and compelling plots, Helen has established herself as a celebrated author on the international stage. Her work consistently inspires and entertains, making a lasting impact on children’s literature.
In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... But then, one night, all the animals' bedtime story books start disappearing. Is there a book thief? And who could it be? One brave little rabbit sets out to solve the mystery... A captivating and atmospheric tale about the importance of bedtime stories.
A warm and funny celebration of love between friends, families, and the boy and girl next door from award-winning author Helen Docherty and rising star, Ali Pye
Leo isn't like the other knights. He'd rather read a book than fight, which is tricky when his parents send him off to tame a dragon. But Leo knows that books are mightier than swords - and the way to tame a dragon is to read him a story. With witty rhyming text and glorious illustrations, this is a magical picture book about the power of stories.
In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... But then, one night, all the animals' bedtime story books start disappearing. Is there a book thief? And who could it be? One brave little rabbit sets out to solve the mystery... A captivating and atmospheric tale about the importance of bedtime stories.
From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a book-filled adventure on the high seas!Nell is finally a pirate!And she has her trusty Pirate's Almanac to help her sail the seas, even if Captain Gnash doesn't like books on his ship. But when the journey gets rough and the captain is in trouble, it's Nell and all her pirate knowledge that saves the day and leads them to the greatest buried treasure of all...
Yawnalot is a sleepy old town until Abracazebra rides in on her bicycle. Suddenly, all the animals flock to see her magic show - except Goat, who is jealous. But in the end, even Goat realises that everybody needs a little magic. A wonderfully original picture book by the internationally award- winning creators of THE SNATCHABOOK (9781407116549).
A deeply moving, vitally important picture book encouraging empathy and kindness.
Screens away - it's time to play! The Snaffle just wants to play, but everyone's too busy staring at their screens. The Snaffle discovers that she likes screens, too - as a snack! She chomps down every phone, tablet and TV in the city. People are horrified, until they realise that life is more fun when you actually play together!
The book beautifully explores the concept of carrying various meaningful items, from tangible treasures like toys and art to intangible hopes and dreams. Through comforting rhymes and stunning illustrations, it offers a warm and reassuring message about the precious things we hold dear, making it a delightful read for children.
Luna, a little wolf with dreams of becoming a superhero, faces a significant challenge: her fellow animals are frightened of wolves. Despite her good intentions, her attempts to help only cause others to flee. Just as she considers giving up on her aspirations, she embarks on one last daring rescue that could change everything. This story explores themes of courage, identity, and the struggle to overcome stereotypes.