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Mick Manning

    This author is celebrated for his visually rich and engaging children's books that often explore the world around us with playfulness and curiosity. His work is marked by a unique ability to blend factual knowledge with vibrant storytelling, making complex subjects accessible to young readers. He frequently collaborates with his partner, resulting in dynamic and visually captivating creations that have garnered numerous accolades. His artistic background and extensive experience in illustration and design are evident on every page.

    The Secrets of Stonehenge
    Wonderwise: What's Under The Bed?: A book about the Earth beneath us
    Wonderwise: The World Is Full Of Babies: A book about human and animal babies
    Wonderwise. Splish, Splash, Splosh!
    Wonderwise: Let's Build a House: a book about buildings and materials
    The Brontes - Children of the Moors
    • 2024

      Delve into the lives of migratory animals and discover the amazing distances that they travel. Follow zebras, salmon, ospreys and more as they share their journeys from around the world. Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Book for Sharing is for a teacher to read aloud to pupils in Year 4/P5.

      Readerful Books for Sharing: Year 4/Primary 5: There and Back Again
    • 2024

      Prehistoric!

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Become a time-traveller and go back 4 billion years to explore our amazing prehistoric planet!

      Prehistoric!
    • 2023

      A highly-illustrated retelling of William and Dorothy Wordsworth's story

      The Wordsworths
    • 2022

      A diverse and inclusive celebration of 21 amazing women explorers and adventurers from all over the world

      Women Who Led The Way
    • 2020

      The Story of Music

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A friendly and inspiring introduction to music history, telling the stories of the world's greatest musicians from Bach to Beyonce

      The Story of Music
    • 2019

      The History of Prehistory

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The essence of life on Earth before humans began to write about it is revealed in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction book

      The History of Prehistory
    • 2017

      The extraordinary history of the book is vividly illustrated through the treasures housed in the British Library, one of the world's greatest libraries. Award-winning authors Manning and Granström explore the significance of these artifacts, highlighting their impact on culture and knowledge throughout time. This captivating narrative delves into the evolution of books and their role in shaping society, making it a must-read for history and literature enthusiasts alike.

      Books! Books! Books! Explore the Amazing Collection of the British Library
    • 2017

      How Will I Grow?

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A sensitive but straightforward introduction to how we change from a baby into an adult.

      How Will I Grow?
    • 2017

      A lively introduction to family relationships, from Mum and Dad to cousins and great-great grannies, helping children understand where they fit in to their family tree.

      What's My Family Tree?
    • 2017

      How Should I Behave?

      • 34 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A sensitive and practical look at manners and the best ways of doing things

      How Should I Behave?