Chae Strathie

A stunning celebration of the rich culture and fascinating history of Scotland featuring six Scottish illustrators. Discover everything that makes Scotland so special - from its iconic landmarks to its magical myths and spooky ghost stories, from its bloody battles and its rich culture ... and everything in between. With a foreword from much-loved Scotswoman Lorraine Kelly Beautiful, full-colour illustration makes this the perfect gift Showcases the talent of six of Scotland's top illustrators. Sections include: The Story of Scotland - illustrated by Hazel Dunn City and Country - illustrated by Jill Calder Warring Scotland - illustrated by Catriona Phillips Haunted Scotland - illustrated by Helen Kellock Legendary Scotland - illustrated by Lauren Morsley The Culture of Scotland - illustrated by Katie Smith

Join Max and T.Rex for a Choctastic adventure in the next picture book in the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne! When Max finds out that Dinosaurs normally eat twigs, stones and creepy-crawlies - EW! - he wants them to be able to try a tasty treat for a change. Max sends T.Rex some of his favourite sweets, chocolate buttons, to share with the other dinosaurs! But T.Rex isn't great at sharing his new favourite food with the other dinosaurs ... oh no! So Max shows T.Rex that chocolate is THE BEST, but SHARING it makes it taste better! A brilliant edition, perfect for Easter gifts, to the bestselling Dear Dinosaur series, with a chocolate and sweet treat filled adventure! Written with a mixture of letters, emails and postcards sent between Max and his best friend, T.Rex The perfect gift for dinosaur loving toddlers Funny text with bold and bright illustrations

Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to medieval times. Have you ever wondered what it was like living in a medieval castle? Why people would put leeches on their bodies when they were ill? Or how to train to become a knight? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide. Packed with historical facts about medieval clothes, food, entertainment and more! Explains key moments from history including the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum. Written in accessible, conversational text by award-winning author Chae Strathie, and featuring hilarious illustrations on every page. Don't miss other titles in the series: Tudors, Ancient Greece

Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to the Tudor period. Do you know what a 'gong farmer' did? (And no, they didn't plant gongs.) Or why you might have gone to the barber for a toothache? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the Tudors by award-winning author Chae Strathie. Packed with historical facts about Tudor king and queens, clothes, schools, food, entertainment and more! Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum. Features hilarious cartoons on every page. From fantastic feasts to gruesome remedies, this is the perfect book for children curious about life in Tudor times. Also available as a brilliantly funny audiobook! Don't miss other upcoming titles in the series: Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece

Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to ancient Greece. Have you ever wondered what kind of games kids in ancient Greece liked to play? Famous myths and legends they would have known? Or what they learned at school? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the ancient Greeks. Packed with historical facts about ancient Greek gods and goddesses, houses, clothes, food, entertainment and more! Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum. Written in accessible, conversational text by award-winning author Chae Strathie, and featuring hilarious illustrations on every page. Don't miss other titles in the series: Tudors, Ancient Egypt

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.

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on Viking history. A kid's life as a Viking might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and awesome longships, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard.

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on Viking history. A kid's life as a Viking might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and awesome longships, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard.

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on medieval history. A kid's life in a medieval castle might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and massive feasts, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard.

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on medieval history. A kid's life in a medieval castle might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and massive feasts, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard.

A brilliantly funny and fascinating look at what life was like for a child in prehistoric times!

A brilliantly funny and fascinating look at what life was like for a child in prehistoric times!

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.

It's time to have a SPOOKTASTIC Halloween with another picture bookin the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustratedby Nicky O'Byrne. Join the mighty T. Rex and Max as they exchange letters ahead ofone of the most exciting times of the year: HALLOWEEN!It's time to get dressed, be spooky... and maybe a little goofy.

Multi award-winning author Chae Strathie teams up with illustrator Francis Martin for this fabulously funny story about a feisty little girl, her toy monkey and the mischievous adventures they get up to. Francis’s vibrant, quirky illustrations bring this story to life capturing the wonders of the imagination and the chaos that ensues when Pinkie and Boo get together. Pinkie loves being the smallest in her family, but the arrival of a baby means everything is about to change. It seems like the tiny new addition to the family will get all the attention . . . and Pinkie isn’t happy about that. To cheer her up Mum and Dad give her a lovely toy monkey called Boo. But it turns out there’s much more to him than meets the eye – at least in Pinkie’s imagination. Their outrageous efforts to regain some attention lead to a whole lot of mess and mayhem, but everything works out happily in the end

Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world's leading experts on the Aztecs.A kid's life in the Aztec Age might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and exciting festivals, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from being jabbed by cactus spikes to snacking on maggots . . . and even wearing jaguar skins! Probably the first book about the Aztec Age that involves wedgies and skateboards, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!Brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Prehistoric Times.

Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world's leading experts on the Aztecs.A kid's life in the Aztec Age might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and exciting festivals, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from being jabbed by cactus spikes to snacking on maggots . . . and even wearing jaguar skins! Probably the first book about the Aztec Age that involves wedgies and skateboards, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!Brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Prehistoric Times.

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world's leading experts on Ancient Rome. This has witty, carefully researched text, packed with historical facts, by award-winning author Chae Strathie, brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome, from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history.

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world's leading experts on Ancient Rome. This has witty, carefully researched text, packed with historical facts, by award-winning author Chae Strathie, brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome, from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history.