Laura Dockrill

*Foiled cover design exclusive to first print run* Best friends? Not really … Leonie and Nora couldn’t be less alike. Leonie is brave and bold. She left the Isle of Pitte behind in search of adventure and swore she’d never return. Nora prefers the cosy embrace of home. And besides, one of them has to take some responsibility. When her reckless lifestyle catches up with her, Leonie returns home to Pitte to recover in the comforting, cloying care of her younger sister. Instead, she's surprised to find reliable, steadfast Nora is just as lost as she is. Leonie and Nora have spent their lives certain they've nothing in common, but it seems they each have exactly what the other needs. And there's no one who can heal you – or hurt you – quite like a sister. Readers are loving Two Sisters: ‘Laura has given us another book of and for the heart’ ‘A real testament to complicated maternal bonds’ ‘Chaotic, funny, heartbreaking, and painfully honest all at once’ Praise for Laura Dockrill: 'Bursts with energy' Matt Haig 'Just DELICIOUS' Kirsty Capes 'What a book!' Giovanna Fletcher 'Extraordinary' Lindsey Kelk 'Wonderful' Sophie Ellis-Bextor 'Glorious' Salena Godden 'Transporting' Sophie Dahl 'I loved it, I loved it, I loved it!' Dawn O'Porter

A poetic story from Laura Dockrill (Angry Cookie, The Lipstick, Grey) that shows children that there are many different ways to be strong. Is strong brave and fearles? oes it always win a figh? oes strong have a shouty voic? s it always righ? hese are some of the questions that the inquisitive Bean asks their Nanna one day while in the garden. What follows is a stunning, lyrical exploration of strength and its many guises. From the power of silence to the strength of an embrace, this uplifting picture book offers an alternative to the stereotypes around strength, and encourages all children that they can be strong in their own way. The lyrical text is accompanied by Kip Alizadeh's gorgeous, evocative illustrations, which are a celebration of the natural world. Just like Today I'm Strong by Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey, The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, and the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival, I Am Strong Just Being Me is a powerful picture book that inspires reflection.

"This is a sensitive, beautifully illustrated book that helps children to re-frame their worries, and helps them to cope when their thoughts can start to feel overwhelming. I’d recommend it for all parents." - Prof Sam Wass, Child Psychologist and Neuroscientist "This book is a beautiful exploration of the all-too-common feelings of overwhelm and worry and acts as a sensitive guide to how young readers can cope when faced with their own very big thoughts. . . a sweet and supportive story. . . This is a gentle and hopeful read with a message of self-compassion." Inis Magazine, CBI There are times when I don’t feel like myself. In these wobbly moments, my belly feels sick, my heart thumps, and sometimes I even want to cry. And that''s because I''m worried. I call my worries … BIG THOUGHTS.Everyone has worries: BIG THOUGHTS. These Big Thoughts can be invisible, but loud – nobody else can hear the racket they make inside your head. Big Thoughts can be about the future – things that haven''t and won''t ever even happen – or about the past. Big Thoughts can even be make-believe. That''s the annoying thing about Big Thoughts … they don''t always tell the truth.In her distinctively fizzy voice, Laura Dockrill connects with her readers – making them feel completely seen and heard – and offers children very real coping strategies to calm their worried minds; strategies they can carry with them throughout their lives. Richly detailed and emotive illustrations from Ashling Lindsay make this a vital read to reassure the anxious minds of children of all ages.

Readers LOVE I Love You, I Love You, I Love You''The nostalgic book of my dreams''''I was crying along to their heartache and cheering along to their triumph''''Hilarious, heart-breaking and swoon-worthy''? ? ?It''s the year 2000.Summer here in London is almost over. There are rumours the world is about to end, and yet my soft little universe is finally opening up, just getting started.When I see him I fall through the ground. He''s just a boy but I am lost in a starburst galaxy. A rip tide. A hurricane. Sweet and delicious as crisp cherryade.I''m on fire. I''m in love…with my best friend.? ? ?Your favourite authors love I Love You, I Love You, I Love You''Bursts with energy'' Matt Haig''Just DELICIOUS''Kirsty Capes''What a book!'' Giovanna Fletcher''Extraordinary'' Lindsey Kelk''Wonderful'' Sophie Ellis-Bextor''Glorious'' Salena Godden''Transporting'' Sophie Dahl''I loved it, I loved it, I loved it!'' Dawn O''Porter

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children''s literature.Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

A poetic story from Laura Dockrill (Angry Cookie, The Lipstick, Grey) that shows children that there are many different ways to be strong. Is strong brave and fearles? oes it always win a figh? oes strong have a shouty voic? s it always righ? hese are some of the questions that the inquisitive Bean asks their Nanna one day while in the garden. What follows is a stunning, lyrical exploration of strength and its many guises. From the power of silence to the strength of an embrace, this uplifting picture book offers an alternative to the stereotypes around strength, and encourages all children that they can be strong in their own way. The lyrical text is accompanied by Kip Alizadeh's gorgeous, evocative illustrations, which are a celebration of the natural world. Just like Today I'm Strong by Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey, The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, and the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival, I Am Strong Just Being Me is a powerful picture book that inspires reflection.

Celebrate the wonder of mums with this hilarious poetry collection – perfect for gifting!Right.That’s it. It’s full.She saidI officially have no space left.All my heart is taken upWith love for you in my chest.From one of the UK’s leading performance poets, this collection celebrates the very best types of mum, including mum as gamer, party animal, slob and free spirit. Inspired by Laura Dockrill’s own experiences of childhood and motherhood, these poems will make you laugh and celebrate the wonder of mums.‘Entertaining.’ The i‘Vibrant, hilarious and touching book of well-crafted and original poems. A truly lovely book.’ BookTrust

An epic story of love, loss and pining for fans of One Day. It’s the year 2000. I’m fourteen. I’m trying really hard to be a grunger right now in a Foo Fighters t-shirt and a spiked choker. There were rumours that the world was going to end. It hadn’t as of yet but I still had reasons to believe that was true. Ella and Lowe are teenagers when they first meet in summer 2000. For her, it’s love at first sight. But it’s safest to love from afar, where the friendship zone is her safety net and she can’t get hurt. Certain that the most beautiful boy she's ever seen couldn't possibly feel the same, Ella counts herself lucky to have him as her best friend. Over the next fifteen years they share everything: bottles of cider and cigarettes in the rain, gossip and laughter, grief and fear. But every time Lowe kisses another girl, Ella feels her heart break just that little bit more. She'll have to choose whether it's enough to be just friends with the love of her life, or if she's prepared to let the terrifying, beautiful, all-consuming truth come to light. From a unique new voice in adult fiction, I Love You, I Love You, I Love You is a glorious nostalgia trip for anyone who has ever known the exquisite pain and pleasure of first love.

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature. Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

She says 'I've worked so hard for years and I deserve a rest!'As she scribbles with crayons and pours custard down her dress,She's dangling from the banister with her head upside-down!Does your Mum do this?Help! My Mum's growing DOWN!Mum is a gamer, a party animal and a free spirit making life hard work for her nine year old son. These poems are a glimpse into their parent child relationship; their antics and adventures. The poems are bold, brave, funny and some - very moving. This collection shows just how funny, rude and naughty mums can be! It's Dahl meets Dr Seuss meets Colin McNaughton with a sprinkling of Absolutely Fabulous.

Darcy tízéves, szeret sellőnek öltözni, van egy báránya, Barita, történeteket ír a naplójába, és néha világgá megy. Egy napon új lány jön az iskolába, aki minden fiút azonnal rabul ejt, köztük Darcy legjobb barátját, Willt is. Ez mindent megbonyolít, és Darcy körül az élet egyre zűrösebb lesz. Élvezetes olvasmány egy furcsa, vicces, dühös és jószívű kiskamasz mindennapjairól. „Végre egy remek lányválasz a Ropi naplójára!”

Šarmantná knižka, ktorej rozprávačom je desaťročné dievča s výnimočným pozorovacím talentom. Darcy si všíma všedné veci, ktoré sa dejú v jej okolí a úžasne ich opisuje vo svojom denníku. Deti sa s ňou veľmi ľahko stotožnia, majú pocit, že opisuje aj ich svet. A dospelí jej videnie sveta môžu len závidieť... Kniha je realistická, ale vtipná, detská a zároveň dospelácka... Ľahké čítanie pre deti od 9 rokov o tom, aká vie byť všednosť v ich živote zaujímavá. A aj o tom, že nie je treba sa za každú cenu prispôsobovať všetkému, čo je "trendy", lebo každý z nás je zaujímavý, jedinečný a dôležitý... Lauru Dockrill v Británii pozná snáď každý (so speváčkou Adele sú aj kamarátky). Napísala niekoľko úspešných kníh pre deti a dostala sa do prvej desiatky literárnych talentov denníka The Times.