Daisy Hirst

"Adorable ... spectacular ... funny" Guardian on Daisy Hirst's books If you saw a hole in the ground and a banana popped out of it, would you go in and explore? A quirky, fun and surreal picture book about the tricky business of sharing, surprising new friendships and snacks for all curious little adventurers, from the creator of the internationally successful Natalie & Alphonse series. Betsy and Philippa are out on a walk, when Betsy points to the ground. "There is not usually a hole." Then something comes out of the hole. It is a banana. Next, Philippa disappears down the hole – so Betsy has to go and find her!

The fourth title in Daisy Hirst's popular and playful Natalie and Alphonse series featuring two adorable monster siblings.Natalie and Alphonse are staying the night at Granny’s house – and putting on their own play! There will be red curtains, lights, and even yoghurt with sprinkles in the interval. But when Natalie tells Alphonse he can’t have a ticket and be in the show, well, Alphonse wants to go home! Granny knows just what to do... After a cosy night's sleep and a breakfast of pancakes, Natalie and Alphonse are excited to welcome Mum and Dad to their very special and marvellous theatrical performance!From the award-winning Daisy Hirst comes a reassuring and hugely enjoyable story about a very first sleepover with Granny, and wonderfully creative and imaginative play between adorable and funny monster siblings.

From the award-winning author-illustrator Daisy Hirst comes a reassuring and entertaining story about a sleepover at Granny's house in this fourth picture book starring monster siblings Natalie and Alphonse. Natalie and Alphonse are staying the night at Granny's house--and putting on their own play There will be red curtains, lights, and even yogurt with sprinkles during the intermission. But when Natalie tells Alphonse he can't have a ticket and be in the show, Alphonse wants to go home. How can the show go on without one of its stars? Luckily, Granny knows just how to turn things around, and after a cozy night's sleep and a breakfast of pancakes, Natalie and Alphonse are excited to welcome Mom and Dad to their theatrical performance

The fourth title in Daisy Hirst's popular and playful Natalie and Alphonse series featuring two adorable monster siblings.Natalie and Alphonse are staying the night at Granny’s house – and putting on their own play! There will be red curtains, lights, and even yoghurt with sprinkles in the interval. But when Natalie tells Alphonse he can’t have a ticket and be in the show, well, Alphonse wants to go home! Granny knows just what to do... After a cosy night's sleep and a breakfast of pancakes, Natalie and Alphonse are excited to welcome Mum and Dad to their very special and marvellous theatrical performance!From the award-winning Daisy Hirst comes a reassuring and hugely enjoyable story about a very first sleepover with Granny, and wonderfully creative and imaginative play between adorable and funny monster siblings.

What if one of your drawings became real?Nomi loves drawing, though she's often not sure how many legs to give a dog. It's much easier to draw fish because she has a fish. But she's not allowed a dog in her flat. Stephen tells her to get real – why should she have a dog? At bedtime Nomi tells her drawing of Mallory the dog to get real. Why should he be special? And in the dead of night Mallory DOES. He's real! Nomi has her own dog friend! And then the adventures really begin...A magical story celebrating the power of a creative imagination.

What if one of your drawings became real?Nomi loves drawing dogs, but finds them difficult to draw. It's much easier to draw fish because she has a fish. But she's not allowed a dog in her flat. Stephen tells her to get real – why should she have a dog? At bedtime Nomi tells her drawing of Mallory the dog to get real. Why should he be special? And in the dead of night Mallory DOES. He's real! Nomi has her own dog friend! And then the adventures really begin...A magical story celebrating the power of a creative imagination.

What do monsters like to play with? Toddlers will approve of the options in this bright, witty board book from Daisy Hirst. What will these little monsters do at playtime today? Megan is making a mouse house, and Deegan is dressing up dinosaurs. Leonie is busily lining up lemons, while Cassie is driving cars . . . into Peter and Parvil's block palace. Oops But Ramona needs a rest, so here comes Bernard with a blanket and book Whether musical or messy, artsy or fond of copying the cat, toddlers will reach for Daisy Hirst's charming paean to play.

How do monsters get where they're going? In a silly showcase of vehicles, Daisy Hirst offers a fresh spin on a favorite toddler subject. There's more than one way for a little monster to travel Skeeter speeds by on a scooter, and Willa likes to walk. Beatrice and Bobby take the bus, and there goes Rodney riding a rabbit Kieran has high hopes of getting there by kite, and then there's Catya, being carried by a cat. Every vehicle-loving toddler who likes a good giggle--and what toddler doesn't?--will come running for Daisy Hirst's charming and colorful ode to things that go.

What do little monsters like to eat? Daisy Hirst infuses a bright, funny board book with her offbeat charm. Some monsters eat peaches. Some monsters eat pears. And then there are monsters who eat only chairs. Some monsters like noodles and some prefer stew, but there's always that one you'll see eating a shoe, or . . . a rake? Picky little eaters, adventurous eaters, and born jokesters alike will see themselves in this comedy of cuisine, perfectly suited for the youngest (and hungriest) of listeners.

I like trains. I like playing with my train. I like putting all the animals on board so they can go off on a journey.Small Dog loves trains. Playing with them, reading about them, drawing them and pretending to be the driver. But the best thing of all is going on a real train – looking at everything whoosh past the window! But who is Small Dog going to see...? Celebrating the warmth of family relationships and the joy of imaginative play, this book is utterly charming whether you love trains or not!

What do little monsters like to wear? Daisy Hirst brings her charming wit to a silly board book for the youngest set. When monsters get up in the morning, they have to find something to wear. Simon wears socks, Darrell puts on a dress, and Terrence tries on a tomato. Meanwhile, Cassie is wearing cars and Lester has on the latest trend: leaves. What can Evie wear to outdo them all? With child-friendly art in the brightest of colors, this whimsical foray into toddler fashion will tickle the fancy of mischievous monsters everywhere.

Daisy Hirst's charming ode to a toddler's love of trains, featuring her sweet signature artwork Whether sending toy animals on a journey around a model track or driving a cardboard-box locomotive, this little puppy really likes trains. All aboard But best of all is riding a real train to visit someone special--and playing with more trains there Simple yet evocative prose and pictures make this a delightful read for the youngest train enthusiasts.

Monstrously funny food choices to delight little monsters everywhere!Some monsters eat peaches, some monsters eat pears, and then there are monsters who only eat chairs. Some monsters like noodles, some monsters like stew but this little monster is eating a shoe. Daisy Hirst's adorable, cheeky monsters are guaranteed to make little children chuckle! For picky eaters, I-like-everything eaters and I-might-have-liked-it-yesterday-but-I-don't-like-it-today eaters alike!

Monstrously funny clothes combinations to delight little monsters everywhere!When monsters get up in the morning, they have to find something to wear. Simon wears socks, Darrell puts on a dress and Terrence tries on a tomato. Meanwhile, Cassie is wearing cars and Lester has the latest fashion – leaves! Daisy's adorable, cheeky little monsters try all sorts of hilarious combinations of clothes that little children won't be able to resist.

Trains, cranes, good friends--with warmth and whimsy, Daisy Hirst follows an adventurous bear and a home-loving goose who discover that new experiences are even better shared. Hamish the bear and Noreen the goose live in the country, where they like to watch the trains whoosh by. While Noreen is happy to stay in the country, Hamish can't help but wonder what it would be like to ride the train into the city. So one day he says goodbye to Noreen and sets off along the tracks. Hamish's ride on the train takes him to new places, where he meets new friends and even gets a job on a construction site. Before long, though, Hamish realizes how much he misses his home and Noreen. From Daisy Hirst, the award-winning author-illustrator of The Girl with a Parrot on Her Head, here is a warm and friendly story about finding adventure and then finding your way home again.

The third title featuring loveable monster sister and brother Natalie and Alphonse!Natalie and Alphonse mostly like living in a flat on the seventh floor. They love playing drive the double-decker bed and doing roly-polies in the hall. But when the two monster siblings invent a game of wriggly worms in the jungle ... oh dear! “OW!” SHFLWUMP! That is not a good game for indoors! Will this adorably rambunctious pair ever manage to create a magical, wild camping experience in their little apartment? From the award-winning Daisy Hirst comes a story sure to inspire families to explore the great outdoors, before finding the perfect balance again back home.