Kids

Why is a flamingo pink? Can a parrot talk? Is a bald eagle really bald? This follow-up to The Big Book of Bugs opens with introductory spreads explaining how to recognize different eggs, the bird family tree, why different species of birds have different beaks and feathers, and why some birds migrate and travel vast distances every year. Subsequent spreads, illustrated with various habitats, are dedicated to specific varieties of bird, including hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds, albatrosses and red-crowned cranes.

• Author: Yuval Zoomer
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 64

How do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Why do bees figure in Napoleon’s coat of arms? Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This book answers all these questions and many more, tracking the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight.

• Author: Piotr Socha
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 72

Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters. We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries. This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, alongside facts about the biggest and the worst.

• Author(s): Sophie Williams & Robin Jacobs
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 64

One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited about the new day. Then things start to go wrong. His brother's teasing him, his breakfast isn't his usual favourite, and nothing is going right. Stomps and roars start rising inside him, until they explode! But a tricky start doesn't have to mean a stompy finish. Can Stompysaurus find a new way of looking at things and turn his day around?

• Author(s): Rachel Bright & Chris Chatterton
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 32

Thirty true stories of danger and intrigue, written by a real-life female adventurer. Packed with near escapes and jaw-dropping moments from some of history's most incredible escapades, this book will have young readers counting down the hours until bedtime. Ness Knight is known for long-distance running, cycling, swimming, and paddle-boarding, often in challenging and remote locations.

• Author(s): Ness Knight & Qu Lan Publishers
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 128

A wonderfully informative and colourful picture book based on the annual migrations of animals across the world. Naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham details amazing facts on whales, wildebeest, butterflies, bats and many more lifeforms which make journeys every year. Harry Potter cover artist Jason Cockcroft provides terrific artwork, alongside a migration map and a Find Out More section. An engaging and educational book for children.

• Author: Chris Packham
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 32

True tales of boys and girls who stood up and stood out. Designed to inspire youngsters, this beautifully designed and illustrated book chronicles the lives of those who rebelled in society for the benefits of others. Great names include Bjork, Whoopi Goldberg, Andy Warhol, Hua Mulan, Andrea Bocelli and many others. An egalitarian follow-up to the hugely popular Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different.

• Author: Ben Brooks
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 208

Follow Peter as he walks through the woods, plants and flowers and visits the farmyard, learning all about the natural world as he goes. Packed full of everyone's favourite woodland friends, activities, games and stickers, this book will keep little paws busy for hours.

• Author: Beatrix Potter
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 24

Charlie Mackesy began as a cartoonist for The Spectator and a book illustrator for Oxford University Press before being taken on by galleries. Charlie's journey with the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse has consumed him and he lives in their world a lot of the time and this, his magical first book, lets readers enter the world of these four unlikely friends to discover their story and their poignant life lessons. Features gorgeous illustrations and hand-lettered text throughout.

• Author: Charlie Mackesy
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 128

This beautiful hardback celebrates the work of over 100 animators across two years to turn bestselling title The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse into a short film. Charlie Mackesy's distinctive illustrations are reimagined in full colour, with hand-drawn images for traditional animation and an accompanying hand-written script. The journey of four unlikely friends in search of a home - coming from page to screen, soon.

• Author: Charlie Mackesy
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 192

Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by E.H. Shepard throughout. This deluxe anniversary edition is a beautiful gift for any fans of this classic title or everyone's favourite bear.

• Author: Benjamin Hoff
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 176

From winning the hearts of the Brown family, to sharing elevenses with Mr. Gruber and lending a paw around the neighbourhood, Paddington always tries to do his very best for others… even if there are a few well-intentioned mishaps along the way! Now you can learn life lessons from the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru in this uplifting collection of quotations from the enduringly popular books by Michael Bond, with beautiful illustrations by the original Paddington illustrator Peggy Fortnum.

• Author: Michael Bond
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 128