Catherine Rayner

This remarkable, stunning board book celebrates the beauty of the world we live in, and the simple happiness it brings us when we open our eyes to it, from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner.Augustus is sad because he has lost his smile. After a HUGE tigery stretch, he sets off to find it, travelling over deserts and mountains - from the tops of the trees to the bottom of the ocean. Can he find his missing smile among the wonders of the world around him? Where on Earth could it be?Featuring gorgeous, richly-textured watercolour illustrations and a heartwarming text, this wonderful tale is the perfect addition to any child''s nursery. Now available in a chunky board book format, little hands will love to turn the pages during story time to discover where Augustus'' smile might be hiding.

A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter – stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner. Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree... And the more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry... This story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour and gorgeous artwork; delivering all the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a beautiful package for toddlers! And don''t miss the other stories in the series: Molly, Olive and Dexter, Molly, Olive and Dexter: The Guessing Game and Molly, Olive and Dexter: You Can''t Catch Me!

A delightfully funny tale about kindness and sharing, from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner, the creator of Arlo the Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep. This is Otto. Otto loves a lot of things, but nothing more than his beloved basket – and he's more than happy to share! A sweet, humorous and beautifully illustrated tale of a sausage dog who just can't say no. After Otto invites one of his friends to share his comfy basket, word quickly spreads around the neighbourhood. Soon he's sharing his cosy bed with all the dogs in the area, even taking in the local strays! Before he knows it, everyone is having the best sleep in his beloved basket: everyone, but Otto! Will Otto ever get his basket back to himself? And will he still like it if he does . . . Otto is a delightfully funny tale that will entertain young readers, while showing them that while it's fun to share, sometimes too much of a good thing isn't so great either!

This book explores the Brontë siblings growing up with maternal deprivation and loss, and how this affected their development both as children and as adults. It examines how their sibling rivalry led to disharmony and separation, where each of the surviving children became isolated and separated into their own personalities and beliefs.Research into sibling rivalry is referenced from modern studies and the structure of the family. The importance of each person’s position in the ‘pecking order’ is shown to reflect on their behaviour and interaction within the family and the outside world. There is particular focus on the eldest and the youngest in the family hierarchy.The author examines the relationships between the four younger Brontë siblings and how Charlotte’s role and behaviour changed when she suddenly became the eldest child. There is a detailed look at the position and expectations of Anne Brontë, as the youngest sibling and least expected to excel. There is an examination of her novels, hymns and poetry and reference to possible autobiography and also to her crises of faith.Anne’s last illness and death are particularly highlighted to try and explain her final separation, physically and metaphorically, from her home and family. The irony of her burial in a place known as ‘Paradise’ and her longing to gain a heaven with her family, is especially discussed as a consequence of her overbearing eldest sister’s character, beliefs and behaviour.This book is not a criticism or discussion of the Brontë''s works but an examination of how these four exceptional siblings related to each other and how their relationships affected all of their lives with unforeseen and unexpected consequences.

Follow the adventures of Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox in a delightful series for toddlers from multi award-winning author and artist Catherine Rayner.Dexter the fox LOVES to play chase with Molly the hare and Olive the owl... But Molly keeps bounding away on her big feet, and it only takes one flap of her wings for Olive to swoop ahead. They''re just so quick: try as he might, Dexter can''t keep up! Whatever can he do? With each story starring a different member of this adorable trio, the Molly, Olive and Dexter books explore big emotional themes with gentle humour and gorgeous artwork; don''t miss the other stories in the series: Molly, Olive and Dexter, Molly, Olive and Dexter: The Guessing Game, and Molly, Olive and Dexter: Who''s Afraid of the Dark?“Catherine Rayner has a marvellous gift for capturing the souls of animals in a few, rich washes of colour.” Daily Telegraph