A moving and beautiful story inspired by a work of art, Albrecht Durer's celebrated woodcut print of the rhinoceros sent from India to Portugal in 1515
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- 2023
- 2021
A joyful celebration of play and imagination, perfect for sharing and reading aloud
- 2020
Paris Cat
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
'Awarded a WHITE RAVEN in 2012 by the International Youth Library Foundation' A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris believes she is quite different to the rest of the rabble. She can do anything she sets her mind to - even if others don't think so. Leaving her cat family behind, she sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah. But is this the life she really wants? What about her friends and family?
- 2019
A lively traditional tale from South Africa celebrating the joy of music and dancing
- 2018
Tiger Walk
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
One day Tom draws a tiger, inspired by his visit to the art gallery... That night, when Tom can't sleep, the tiger pads out of his drawing and purrs, 'Let's go for a walk!' It's the beginning of a magical and life-changing adventure, as the tiger helps Tom to overcome some of his biggest fears. Tom's drawings are inspired by Henri Rousseau's Tiger in a Tropical Storm.
- 2017
The Glassmaker's Daughter
- 38 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A beautiful fable set in sixteenth-century Venice, with stunning illustrations from award-winning artist Jane Ray.
- 2017
My Daddy is a Silly Monkey
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A cheerful story about growing up with Dad as a single parent
- 2015
Zeraffa Giraffa
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This is the astonishing true story of Zeraffa, a real giraffe who was sent as a gift by the Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt to King Charles X of France in 1826.
- 2014
Python has wrapped himself around the tree with its delicious fruit, and he won't share the fruit unless the animals can tell him the correct name of the tree.
- 2011
Eye of the Sun
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The book, first published in London in 2008, explores a compelling narrative that intertwines rich character development with intricate themes. It delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges faced by the protagonists, offering readers a thought-provoking journey through their struggles and triumphs. The author’s unique storytelling style captivates the audience, making it a memorable read that resonates on multiple levels.