Lucy Rowland

The perfect picture book for children who have discovered the power of the word "NO"!Praise for The Knight Who Said "No!":"Very funny, wry observations of children's behaviour" - The BooksellerNed the knight ALWAYS does exactly what he's told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, he always runs inside just as he's asked. But one morning, instead of saying, "yes", he says, "NO!"; He will NOT help his dad find his shield, his arrow or his bow, and he will certainly NOT let the butcher go past. That night, he refuses to go inside, and in doing so he confronts the dragon, making a very unlikely friend . . . Lucy Rowland is a children's speech and language therapist and has written many picture books including the highly successful Little Red Reading Hood. Kate Hindley is an award-winning illustrator who was nominated for the Carnegie Medal for her work on Who Ate Steve?. This rambunctious, rhyming picture book is a brilliantly observed portrait of children's behaviour, with vibrant, detailed illustrations. Children and adults alike will fall in love with little knight Ned and the very cute but lonely dragon he befriends. Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A heartening rhyming picture book that celebrates the natural world with a vocabulary-rich story from award-winning, bestselling author Lucy Rowland and illustrations sparkling with joy from Craig Shuttlewood. In a MYSTICAL wood stood a MAGICAL tree - the home of BRILLIANT Magpie. From her nest, Magpie listens to the wonderful words of her fellow woodland animals. Words with a sparkle, a shimmer, a shine, entwined in her nest in the tree. She gathered them up and giggled, "They're mine - these sparkling words just for me!"But eventually, the other animals stay quiet so their words aren't being whisked away. Only then does Magpie realise that the silent wood doesn't glitter in the same way as before. After a storm destroys Magpie's nest, and sends her stash of sparkling words zooming back out into the forest, she finally learns that it is unity, kindness and sharing language that makes the words sparkle. This lyrical story effortlessly weaves exciting vocabulary alongside important themes of sharing, kindness and teamwork, encouraging readers to find the fun in literacy and share sparkling words with each other. This powerful picture book is perfect for story time and children's language development. The ideal bookshelf companion to The Lost Words, The Word Collector and The Pencil.

A sparkling picture book about one girl's unforgettable first day of school with a UNICORN! The first day of school can be worrying. But it's hard to feel scared when a unicorn is your new classmate! And what do unicorns do for FUN? Start a conga dance through school? YES. Chomp up everyone's food at lunchtime? OOPS . . . YES! Make everyone have the BEST first day ever? OBVIOUSLY! A mischievous, funny text by award-winning author Lucy Rowland Super fun and brilliantly bright illustrations by bestselling creator Mike Byrne, the illustrator behind The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid of the Dark, The Unicorn Who Came to Breakfast and many more The perfect picture book to have children giggling away and calm their nerves before their first day at school

“This Letter Says I Love You tells a universal story about missing a loved one that is guaranteed to resonate with readers of all ages. I defy anyone to read it without shedding a tear” - Charlotte Heathcote, The Daily Express A heartfelt picture book about celebrating and remembering loved ones. Keep sharing the things that you wish you could say. Our letters to loved ones will all find their way . . . Matilda misses her grandma a lot and wishes she could talk to her again. Some days she feels sad. And some days she remembers all the happy memories they shared together. But what if there was still a way to tell her grandma just how much she loves her? After all, the ones we love are always with us. Based on a true story, this beautiful picture book shows how we can stay connected to those we've lost by writing them letters. Matilda's idea of creating a post box to send letters to those who have passed on has taken root across the country, and now children and adults can post letters to their loved ones in one of her special white post boxes. Including a letter written by Matilda Handy, for her grandmother Matilda's original postbox was set up in Gedling Crematorium and over 40 more postboxes have now been introduced across the UK With lyrical, hopeful text by Lucy Rowland Sharon Rentta's heart-warming illustrations bring Matilda's story to life The perfect picture book to support children who have lost a loved one

Can YOU find the fairies in this super sparkly search-and-find picture book? When a little girl is told there's no such thing as fairies, she's sure it can't be true! Fairies must be real! After all, they're always in books and films. But to prove that fairies exist, this little girl needs a touch of fairy dust magic! And do fairies exist? You'll have to wait and see! With a fun, sparkly foiled cover, this is the perfect treat for children who love the magical things in life! A super sweet rhyming text that will put a smile on your face Stunning, atmospheric illustrations on every page - and hidden fairies that children will love to spot Also available: There's No Such Thing as Unicorns, There's No Such Thing as Elves, There's No Such Thing as Mermaids, There's No Such Thing as Dragons and There's No Such Thing as Ghosts

The sun is up, it’s a brand-new day.Ten little kittens want to play.So close your eyes, you mustn’t peek.Let’s play a game of hide-and-seek!Join ten little kittens as they set off on an adventure full of charm and mischief! There’s a new busy scene to explore with each turn of the page, from a day at the fairground to a speedy bike race, and from shenanigans at the supermarket to splashing about in April showers. Can you spot which little kitten is hiding on each page?This irresistible search-and-find book is packed with rhymes and details for little ones to spot – perfect for reading and sharing together!

A reassuring read for any little one who has ever worried about getting lost or trying something new. The Unicorn Babies were the very best of friends They lived beside the river where the magic rainbow ends. There was Pinky. There was Inky. There was one called Little Bea. And they all played in the meadow by the sleepy willow tree. When one little unicorn gets separated from her friends, she needs to face her fears in order to find her way back home. Can she be brave and strike out on her own? Owl Babies meets Ten Minutes to Bed Little Unicorn in a joyful celebration of friendship and unicorns! With stunning illustrations from Tilia Rand-Bell, illustrator of Katie Piper's picture book, All you Need A wonderful way to explore the classic themes of overcoming your fears and the power of friendship

Meet Pippin: an adventurous witch's cat trying to find his place in the world. Pippin has always been a witch's cat. But he can't stop thinking of all the alternatives. There are so many possibilities! If he could be any kind of cat, WHICH kind of cat would he be? Setting out boldly by the light of the moon, Pippin tries out the life of a pirate's cat (too much water!), a knight's cat (too many dragons!) and a pet cat (too many ribbons!). Nothing feels quite right . . . until Pippin works out that just maybe, the answer has been there all along. Can he find his way back home in time for Halloween? With illustrations by the award-winning Laura Hughes, this is a charming, delightfully rhyming story about finding where you belong - perfect for Halloween!