Sean Taylor Books

Charming tales featuring Piglet and his friends introduce children to poetry through engaging narratives. Each story highlights a joyful childhood moment while teaching a specific poetic form, such as puddle poems and comparing poems. With practical tips and delightful illustrations by Sam Usher, this book encourages young readers to express themselves creatively and embrace their inner poet, making the art of poetry fun and accessible for all.

A laugh out loud tale of a lovably clueless dog and his owner

A collection of 21 riotous tales and riddles about the Mullah Nasruddin

A mix of narrative and factual content, offering a gentle introduction to the concept of hibernation, seen through the lens of a child's journey walking through a winter landscape.

When Humperdink the baby elephant joins the children's playgroup, he seems friendly enough, but it soon becomes clear that he's very different and the day doesn't go quite as planned. This beautifully illustrated and humorous title helps children learn the key skill of playing with and accepting new friends, whatever their size, shape,... or species! Exploring themes of empathy and imaginative play, this title is a must-have for young readers seeking to understand the world around them.

Wild Summer tells a beautiful story of a girl and her grandfather as they explore the nature around them in the summer months.

Meet Natterjack Toad. And look what he's got! Chocolate-chunk crunchy-munch cookies. They taste terrific and make a mighty crunch! And all he wants is one bite. But what if other animals are listening for something to eat? Can he stop himself from making a mighty crunch? And will he ever eat one of those cookies?

Children will delight in this anarchic picture book from a new author, bought to dramatic life by the illustrations of the ever popular artist, Nick Sharratt. This is a witty and highly original monster read!

When Mum and Dad go out for the evening they think they've left their daughter in safe hands with robots designed to get her to bed! There's Cook-bot to make great spaghetti for dinner, Clean-bot to do the washing-up, Wash-bot for bath time and even Book-bot for a bedtime story. What could possibly go wrong?

In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter. Spot the sleeping animals as the tale unfolds, then learn about their hibernation habits from the information pages at the end. Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss (ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer a gentle introduction to the concept of hibernation. In the frosty, quiet forest, the snow blankets the ground and the trees have shed their leaves. Where have all the animals gone? Are they asleep too? In each cutaway scene, see what the child cannot--that underground below his feet are dens with sleeping creatures, and within the hollow trunks of trees, animals are nesting. After the story, annotated illustrations explain the hibernation facts for each animal and what they will do when they wake up for spring. Cozy up as you expand your and your child's knowledge of the natural world.

When Dad Bear says, 'I think a pair of hot bears is probably the hottest thing in the world,' Little Bear suggests that they go all the way to the river to cool down. But what will happen when Little Bear tries to impress his dad by doing a big jump across the rocks?

Monster is HUNGRY. He wants PIZZA. And he's got a PHONE! But uh oh . . . who is he going to call? Hold the line - Monster is in for a wild ride! WARNING: This book may make you laugh your socks off! A hilarious picture book that's perfect for anyone who's ever REALLY wanted PIZZA. With bold, bright illustrations by the talented Fred Benaglia, it's an unmissable treat, and perfect for fans of Oi Frog!

Small Bad Wolf wants to grow up to be the BADDEST wolf around! He enjoys nothing more than chasing things and pouncing. When his dad says ‘Let’s hunt for dinner!’, Small Bad Wolf can’t contain his excitement. They go after the coochie-woochie chickens, the juicy little piggies and itty-bitty kidiwinks. But some things in a wolf’s life don’t turn out as planned, and in the end Small Bad Wolf finds himself chasing and pouncing on something very unexpected indeed... a football! The I AM READING series provides just the right balance of challenge and support for newly independent readers. Large, easy-to-read type, satisfying stories by top writers and cheerful full-colour pictures help children make the transition from picture books to chapter books. Each book includes a bookmark flap, tips for beginner readers and either short, numbered chapters or two short stories.

A beautiful picture book featuring an imaginative narrative, with scientific information weaved in throughout and explored in the final pages.

What's an adorably small canine with a big personality to do?

From Sean Taylor, the author of Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise, and the illustrator of Little Green Donkey, Anuska Allepuz, comes a stunning original bedtime poetry collection to comfort, inspire and reassure little children. From best-selling picture book author, Sean Taylor, comes his first ever poetry collection for children. The Dream Train is a handsome new collection of original bedtime poetry perfect for sharing whilst tucked up in bed, written for the very young. Filled with 30 warm, joyful and atmospheric poems of every kind - from the funny to the gentle, from the surprising to the lyrical - each capture the experience of falling or being asleep, in a pure, emotional way and celebrates the wonderful, busy, imaginative minds of little children. Some poems read like a soothing mantra, helping lull small ones to sleep, others will plant a seed of inspiration to take children bravely and boldly into the next day. This gift of a book takes readers on a visual and imaginative journey into dreamland, and beyond, and showcases the incredibly rich and inviting artwork of Anuska Allepuz.

A funny, heartwarming picture book about the love between a mother and a child, written by master storyteller Sean Taylor and illustrated by the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted David Barrow.

From award-winning author Sean Taylor, When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth is a hilarious picture-book about Smallasaurus, who enjoys a plant-based diet, Badasaurus who likes to eat small dinosaurs with a plant-based diet, and Worseasaurus, who enjoys eating them both!

Tells a story in which two monkeys, Mojo and Weeza, discover a funny thing. Intended for children, this title, part of "Collins Big Cat Read at Home" series, contains mini picture prompts, a variety of activities, as well as tips on reading together.

Monster wants to be in a scary story - but is he brave enough? Scary stories have creepy witches and creaky stairs and dark hallways and spooky shadows. Oh my goodness me! That is very scary. Maybe, a funny story would be better after all?

It's a VERY hot day. Monster is THIRSTY. He wants a drink!But UH-OH! Where is he going to find one? Hold on tight - Monster is in for another wild ride! This laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for anyone who's ever wanted a long, cool drink on a long, hot day. With bold, bright illustrations by the talented Fred Benaglia, it's a hilarious picture-book treat and ideal for fans of Oi! Frog.

The creators of Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise show that dark shades and daring antics don’t necessarily lead to instant coolness in a giggle-worthy send-up of trying too hard.Look what Cat found on the playground! Sliding backward down the slide in these sunglasses is sure to make her look cool with extra cool on top . . . uh-oh! Of course, Cockatoo’s dancing on top of the seesaw wearing the glasses will definitely make him too cool for school . . . oh no! How about Pig’s standing up on the swing in the coveted shades? Drawn in by the silly story and the bold, graphic illustrations, kids will laugh out loud at the comeuppance of the animal poseurs and cheer for the savvy little chick who shows that coolness comes from just having regular old fun.

Natterjack Toad eagerly anticipates enjoying his chocolate-chunk cookies on a beautiful day, but his plans are thwarted by a hungry heron. As he attempts to savor his treat, various obstacles arise, each one posing a threat to his snack time. The story combines humor and adventure, enhanced by Kathryn Durst's playful illustrations and Sean Taylor's engaging text, making it an ideal read-aloud choice for children during snack time or any time of day.

Autumn Feast is a seasonal non-fiction picture book featuring an imaginative narrative, with gentle scientific information weaved throughout.

Eines Morgens kommt ein Neuer in die Spielgruppe. Es ist der Elefant Valentin. Er sieht nicht gerade aus, als ob er hierhergehören würde, eher, als gehöre er in den Dschungel. Aber alle wollen mit ihm spielen. Doch mit den üblichen Kinderspielen kommt Valentin nicht zurecht. Er ist für alles zu groß oder zu schwer! Als nichts klappen will und auch noch die Lieblingsrutsche der Kinder kaputtgeht, nimmt er seine neuen Freunde mit nach draußen, und sie entdecken gemeinsam eine ganz neue Welt. – Seine Welt.

Eine rührende und warmherzige Vater-Sohn Geschichte, die von Mut, Vertrauen und Geborgenheit erzählt. Der Bestsellerautor Andreas Steinhöfel hat den Text mit liebevollen Wortschöpfungen ins Deutsche übertragen.Papa-Tage sind was Tolles. Besonders wenn der kleine Bär an einem heißen Sommertag mit seinem Papa einen Ausflug zum Fluss macht. Aber der Weg ist weit und es geht über Stock und Stein. Der kleine Bär will einen großen Sprung machen. Plumps, das wurde eine Bauchlandung. Jetzt tut das Knie weh und der kleine Bär mag nicht weitergehen. Wie gut, dass der Papa so geduldig ist. Aber der kleine Bär will zum Fluss, weil es so heiß ist und er will auch nicht auf den Arm. Ganz mutig balanciert er allein über einen großen Baumstamm. Ein Tapferbär ist bestimmt das Tapferigste auf der Welt, findet Papa. Und endlich sind sie am Wasser und können nach Herzenslust planschen.Eine warmherzige Geschichte von Mut, Vertrauen und Geborgenheit. Für Väter und ihre Söhne