An optimistic account of a successful tiger conservation programme in India: good non-fiction with many gorgeous illustrations. Large format, much information. Ages 7-9.
Delicious book for small people in which the delightful Miffy goes to look at Vermeer's paintings. Published in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, and to coincide with their Vermeer exhibit... read more
Bean and his grandmother set out for the beach on a grey, blustery day, and have a whale of a time - seabirds, dogs, sand, pink cheeks, cosiness. A gentle, companionable picturebook, told in... read more
Esiri has produced several fine poetry anthologies but this is her first for children. A good mix of traditional and modern, and brought alive by Faccini's delightful illustrations. Ages 3-6... read more
A picture book set in the circus of the von Trapeze family, complete with a fire-breathing grandmother and parents who - in a dash of romance worthy of Morticia and Gomez Addams - dance blin... read more
A little girl has a pet cloud, which she takes for walks and waters carefully. It's getting bigger and bigger... Another delightful and imaginative picture book from the Fan brothers, whose ... read more
Imaginative fantasy about a world in which immensely powerful trees are a source of gifts to those living nearby. But - of course - this peaceful balance is menaced and breathless adventure ... read more
A playful detective story about Shenanigan Swift who, contrary to family custom, does not wish to live up to her name. Contains an Aunt Schadenfreude - almost as good with Joan Aiken's magni... read more