Little Tiger Press Group strana 9 z 11

Laurie loves stories. She loves reading them in her mums' bookshop in their small Scottish town. She loves sharing them with new readers. She also loves telling stories about people she's not yet met and places she's not yet been. But when one of these people comes crashing into Laurie's world, it turns her whole life upside down. Neon is the boy Laurie's been dreaming of for the last six months, and he's exactly as she had created him - down to his ability to play any instrument he picks up. And when he steps off the train and into Laurie's world, he teaches her what it means to be real. A fantastical story about imagination and friendship from the award-winning author of AWAY WITH WORDS.

A heartfelt celebration of the unconditional love between a stepparent and their child, written by Stephanie Stansbie and illustrated by Tatiana Kamshilina. All those times . . . dressing up, playing cards, watching films, how I cheered you up when you felt sad. And that beautiful moment, I'll never forget,When I truly felt I was your . . . DAD!This lyrical love letter of a book explores the unique challenges, joys and experiences of becoming a blended family. Designed in a beautiful scrapbook style, this is the perfect gift for a stepparent to give to their child. Just like A Handful of Buttons by Carmen Parets Luque, The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith, and The Perfect Fit by Naomi Jones and James Jones, every type of family will love sharing Always Your Stepdad.

A honkingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others, with stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger). Meet Hank the Goose. He's never met a balloon he didn't pop, or a conversation he didn't - HONK! - interrupt. Hank even honks in the library and during movies! But being this way isn't always fun - and it's upsetting everyone else . . . Maybe it's time for a change? Time for Hank to learn how to be an im-PECK-able goose! Only it's not quite as easy as it looks . . . This hilarious picture book teaches children the importance of being mindful and kind to others. With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt will have a HONK-ingly good time with Hank Goes Honk.

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.

London, 1951: Clem Fatale, the youngest crook in the city, is on a mission to find her dad. Jimmy Fatale, notorious jewel thief and leader of the Spider Gang, has gone missing and with him the greatest prize in London: the Fool's Canary. Along with her prisoner and/or sidekick Gilbert (depends who you're asking), Clem sets off on a rip-roaring chase through the London underworld. Racing through dodgy dives, glamorous nightclubs, greasy spoons and secret alleyways, Clem and Gilbert are soon pursued by a host of friends and foes. Will Clem find her father in time? Or will the most sinister villain this side of the river put a stop to all her plan? rollicking middle grade series full of madcap escapades, fast-talking dames and unlikely heroes, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, ENOLA HOLMES, ADVENTURES ON TRAINS and Katherine Woodfine.

Discover the sea creatures that call the ocean home in this beautiful collection of twenty original tales. A special gift for nature lovers of all ages!The ocean is full of life, from the icy depths of the Antarctic to the tropical waters of the coral reefs. Explore the stormy seas with Seal, go fishing with Small Penguin, play hide-and-seek with Seahorse and find a new home with Hermit Crab! With colour illustrations on every page, TALES FROM THE OCEAN is perfect for sharing with younger readers or for older children to read independently.

A book on sustainable living, inspired by The Sustainable Development Goals (formulated by the United Nations). Small Steps, Big Change explores small, everyday goals kids can aim for to engender positive change in our world. With a simple, upbeat language that children will understand, and illustrated in a bold and quirky style by James Jones (One More Try, The Perfect Fit), this is the ideal guide to inspire children to help build a better tomorrow. From making puppets out of old socks, to spreading kindness and protecting our oceans, kids will love getting involved in all the ways we can make a difference to the world. Just like other books about climate change and environmentalism for kids such as Thank You, Earth by April Pulley Sayre, What a Waste by Jess French and Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts and Hannah Peck, Small Steps, Big Change is the perfect handbook for changing the world one small step at a time.

Which animals eat their own poo and what do bird droppings have to do with spa treatments? How come some creatures make their homes from dung and why are beetle faeces part of the average grocery shop? Get to the bottom of these questions and many more in this book which proves the power of poo and what it can do for humans and animals alike. Loo-se yourself in this book and get the scoop about poop!With fascinating facts, hilarious text and quirky illustrations, this non-fiction book teaches readers about how extraordinary poop can be! From it's many uses around the world to all kinds of animal excrement, this book covers a much-loved topic in a new and silly way. Alex Woolf's brilliantly funny writing and Isobel Lundie's hysterical illustrations give non-fiction a stinky spin. If your child enjoyed Poo: A Natural History of the Unmentionable or The Clue is in the Poo, they will love this educational and side-splittingly funny book about poo.

A stunning celebration of tolerance, togetherness and the power of community from rising star Jessica Meserve. Little Red is delighted when he discovers a beautiful tree, all to himself! But he soon realises he is not on his own - animals of all sizes visit the tree to enjoy its shade, nibble on its leaves and rest on its branches. Little Red doesn't want to share; he'd rather set off to find a place of his own. But after a mildly perilous altercation with a leopard, Little Red learns the value of friends who have your back. A gentle encouragement of the importance of sharing and acceptance with exquisite, detailed illustration that are perfect for poring over. Like Hey, Wall by Susan Verde and John Parra, Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy, Theresa Howell and Rafael López, and Leaves by Stephen Hogtun, Our Tree is a picture book to treasure.

A dazzling, fairy-filled adventure - with letters, flaps and a sprinkle of magic!It's Zizzi Moonbeam's first day as a party planner at Fairy HQ and she's fizzing with excitement! Watch her whizz to the rescue to ensure every party runs smoothly... Rain on the day of your garden party? A bridesmaid's dress covered in jam? No problem is too big for Zizzi Moonbeam! But oh no - it looks like she's forgotten to reply to one of her letters. There's no time to solve this party pickle on her own! Will one of her new fairy pals swoop in to help Zizzi save the da? ith gorgeous artwork from Natalie Smilie, this book is the perfect gift for lovers of the RAINBOW MAGIC and AZIZA'S SECRET FAIRY DOOR series.

T. Rex is on the building siteand has to smash this wall!He needs someone to SWING their tail . . . just like a WRECKING BALL!There's SO much work to be done on the building site, and the dinos need to find a way to SMASH, SHIFT, MIX and LIFT things quickly before the day is over. By pulling the sliding tabs on each page, little ones can help these busy builders use their special dino skills to transform into construction machines and build something roar-some together . . . Featuring fun dino facts on each slider, a rhyming text perfect for little ones to join in with, and friendly illustrations from Damien Barlow, Busy Builders: Dinos at Work is perfect for children who love dinosaurs and diggers! Ideal for fans of Peekaboo Dinosaur, How Toothy is a T.Rex? and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.

Agent Harrier is thrilled to be back for his third secret spy mission, but his excitement is quashed when he discovers HOLES in his precious book. These aren't just ordinary holes, they're PLOT HOLES, and they transport Agent Harrier to different dimensions - first he finds himself in a fairy tale, then a detective novel, then a sci-fi adventure. If Agent Harrier doesn't find the hole-making culprit soon, none of his books will make sense and the whole series will be doomed! Luckily, he has a plot-hole expert in the shape of his trusty friend Mole to help him out. But what if Mole turns out to be . . . THE MOLE?!!!!Readers will double-take at this stylishly metafictional follow-up to This Book Will Self-Destruct and You Only Spy Twice.

A riotous, animal-tastic story by Clare Helen Welsh (Poo! Is That You?, The Perfect Shelter) packed with engaging, characterful illustrations from the talented Sam Caldwell (A Parliament of Owls, Sheldon's New Shell). Daphne's mum and stepdad, Anthony, are throwing a family party. It's going to be SO BORING! But when a gorilla knocks on the door, a rhino rolls in and a kangaroo pops up, Daphne realises that this party is going to get . . . WILD!In Daphne's big animal family, everyone is different. But they all love to dance to the same beat. This joyous tale explores themes of belonging in a blended-family environment with a subtle nod to the interconnected animal family we all, as humans, share. In this light, funny read-aloud, children will love the accumulative animal action and will enjoy picking their favourite animal party guest! There's a Gorilla at the Door! will delight readers of The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman, and There's Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah by Tom Nicoll and Ross Collins.

We love to stomp on rainy days. We're splashing through the trees. We love to play without our coats . . . until it makes us sneeze. The little dinos have tummy aches, sniffly colds and bumps and grazes! They'll need some help to find the right remedy to make them feel better . . . Children will love finding the right remedy sticker for each familiar childhood illness or injury in this dinosaur board book with reusable stickers and a fold-out first aid kit!Featuring a sweet and funny rhyming text by Sophie Aggett and adorable illustrations from Jannie Ho, Little Dino Boo-Boos is perfect for little ones who are unwell at home! Ideal for fans of A Sick Day for Amos McGee, The Boo-Boo Book and Make Teddy Better.

Scamper the dog loves living at the bookshop with Paige. Not just the shop, but the whole neighbourhood feels like home. There's Miss Castellano, who lives in the huge house on the corner and is always happy to dog-sit; Mr Ackermann with his delicious homemade treats, and Huan, who gives the best belly rubs. When Scamper takes a leaf out of his owner's book and starts picking out page-turners for his friends, there's only one problem. What can he choose for Paige, who seems to have read everything imaginable already? A story about books, belonging and a dogged determination to help others.

A wonderful book about storytelling and the art of creativity with an inspiring rhyming text from James Harris (The Unbelievable Biscuit Factory) and beautiful, characterful illustrations from Mariajo Ilustrajo (Flooded). It's a dull day in the jungle and Artie the macaque's friends are bored, bored, BORED!But with paper, pens and ink, a splash of inspiration, and a pinch of imagination, Artie creates something magical . . . a book! Filled with hordes of zombie hens, a fire-breathing dragon and robot sharks (yikes!), Artie's newly-created book busts the friends' boredom, and the next day they can't wait to do it all over again. With a clever book-inside-a-book concept, Help! We Need a Story illustrates the power of imagination and will help to nurture kids' creative sides. Just like The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, Beautiful Oops! by Barney Salzberg and What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada and Mae Besom, this is the perfect tale for book lovers and any child who enjoys creating their own stories.