In Dawn Casey’s new picture book, The Bumblebee Garden, illustrated by Stella Lim, little Ben helps his Grandpa tend to the garden and learns all about the life-cycle of bees and their importance to the natural world. When Grandpa explains that bees carry pollen that helps juicy strawberries grow, Ben asks if they can...
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An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales by Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, is a charming exploration into the tradition and magic of Nordic culture. Classic characters of Finnish folklore; the cunning Fox, gullible Wolf and great Bear, star in these lively stories of mischief and fun, for readers of all ages. In the chapter below, the...
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In The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection, a pair of adventurous orphans find their new home with Aunt Lavender, Aunt Brown, Aunt Green and Uncle Blue. Follow along as the mischievous siblings explore, make new friends, and learn some important lessons with their new family. This beautiful edition includes the stories Aunt Green, Aunt...
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Bring vintage style to your home (or office as we’ve done!) with Elsa Beskow’s iconic illustrations – perfect for a nursery, living room or bedroom. The Art of Elsa Beskow is a beautiful collection of twenty pull-out, frameable prints from the renowned Swedish author-illustrator. Elsa Beskow’s picture books have been beloved by adults and children...
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The Bumblebee Garden is a charming new picture book from award-winning British author Dawn Casey and renowned Korean illustrator Stella Lim. The story follows young Ben as he helps in Grandpa’s garden through the year, learning all about the life cycle of bumblebees in the process. The lyrical story and luminous illustrations come together...
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Needing inspiration for what to gift the young people in your life this Christmas? Whether you’re looking for a present for a mythology lover, an outdoor explorer, a curious toddler, or a little one facing new experiences, our gift guide will help you to find the perfect books for the wee readers in your...
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Adventurous elf Otto journeys to Lapland to find the light of Christmas in this beautifully illustrated storybook, which joyfully celebrates Finnish folklore and culture. Pirkko-Liisa and Nora Surojegin bring magical creatures, traditional villages and stunning landscape to life through expressive and intricate illustrations. Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas shares a positive message...
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From Creation to Revelation the stories of the Old and New Testament are warmly retold for children aged 8 plus in The Discovery Illustrated Family Bible. Read on to enjoy an extract from the Old Testament story, Noah and the Flood, in which God sets Noah and his family an immense task. Noah Builds...
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Midsummer Eve is a national holiday in Sweden, second only to Christmas in importance. It’s traditionally celebrated between June 19 and 25, to mark the summer solstice. In Sweden, where the summers are so short and the long winters are so very dark, it’s particularly important to celebrate the longest and lightest day of...
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We chat to African-diaspora author, education expert and mum, Emily Joof, author of our gorgeous picture book I Will Swim Next Time – a gentle yet powerful story about taking time and listening to yourself, with warm and vibrant illustrations from Matilda Ruta. Why did you write this book? What inspired it? I grew...
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