Helen Docherty

Edited by Helen Docherty, this picture book combines extracts from the works of Dylan Thomas that centre on his recollections of Cwmdonkin Park, Swansea. A boyhood adventure like no other, Dylan's words serve to bring to life the period, the environment and the very essence of what it is to be a child with a child's imagination.

If you were a bluebird, I would be your nest. I'd be a home to welcome you; a place where you could rest. With its gentle rhymes and gorgeous pictures of mums, dads and children having fun, this is the perfect book to welcome a new baby or share with a young child. Snuggle up and discover love and laughter, reassurance and encouragement on every page, as you explore the fabulous illustrations. There are familiar scenes, like playing in the park . . . and fantastical adventures, like floating through the sky on a cloud! With its comforting rhyming text and rich, colourful pictures, this is a book that young children will ask for again and again. Perfect, read-aloud rhymes by prize-winning author Helen Docherty, creator of the bestselling The Snatchabook Daniela Sosa's stylish illustrations capture all the fun of family life An ideal gift for a baby or toddler

If you were a bluebird, I would be your nest. I'd be a home to welcome you; a place where you could rest. With its gentle rhymes and gorgeous pictures of mums, dads and children having fun, this is the perfect book to welcome a new baby or share with a young child. Snuggle up and discover love and laughter, reassurance and encouragement on every page, as you explore the fabulous illustrations. There are familiar scenes, like playing in the park . . . and fantastical adventures, like floating through the sky on a cloud! With its comforting rhyming text and rich, colourful pictures, this is a book that young children will ask for again and again. Perfect, read-aloud rhymes by prize-winning author Helen Docherty, creator of the bestselling The Snatchabook Daniela Sosa's stylish illustrations capture all the fun of family life An ideal gift for a baby or toddler

A funny rhyming story from an exciting new author and illustrator team. Perfect for Halloween! When Cress starts Witch School, she soon finds out she’s not like the other pupils. Her clothes are wrong, and she can’t fly a broom or make potions. In fact, the only witchy thing about Cress is her green fingers. But, when there are no pumpkins for the school Halloween party, it’s Cress’s turn to show off her own magic and be top of the class! A fun rhyming story about finding your strengths, showing that there’s a little bit of magic in everyone!

Orange moon,blue baboon.Blue baboonspies bassoon.Blue Baboon is eager to play the bassoon with her new friends. But a monsoon threatens to spoil the fun. Fortunately, a big balloon arrives in time to carry them to a dune where they can all play in tune.A perfect picture book young readers will want to pick up again and again.

From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a book-filled adventure on the high seas!Nell is finally a pirate! And she has her trusty Pirate's Almanac to help her sail the seas, even if Captain Gnash doesn't like books on his ship. But when the journey gets rough and the captain is in trouble, it's Nell and all her pirate knowledge that saves the day and leads them to the greatest buried treasure of all...

From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a music-filled journey to bedtime."Orange moon,blue baboon.Blue baboonspies bassoon."Blue baboon is eager to play the bassoon with her new friends. But a monsoon threatens to spoil the fun. Fortunately a big balloon arrives in time to carry them to a dune where they can all play in tune together!Praise for The Storybook Knight:"A plot summary doesn't do justice to the childlike charm and wit of this colorful picture book."-BooklistPraise for The Snatchabook:"I dare you to try to read The Snatchabook silently to yourself. You can't do it. The book is so wonderful it demands to be read out loud. And besides, if you didn't read the book out loud, how would the Snatch-a-book hear it?"-Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick"This ever-so-sweet story begs to be read out loud. No doubt this one will be a hit with kids and parents alike."-Booklist"With rhyming text reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's work, this book refuses to be read silently. Children will be begging for this book to be read to them every night-clever ones will claim they want to keep the Snatchabook happy."-School Library Journal"The story is sweet and the illustrations darling."-Kirkus Reviews"This whodunit with an uplifting ending will appeal to fans of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!...[It] celebrates bedtime reading as a ritual to be revered, and features a thief who merely wants to share in the fun."-Shelf Awareness Pro

Piraattitarinoita rakastavan Nellin haave toteutuu, kun hän pääsee töihin merirosvolaivaan. Mukaan hän pakkaa lempikirjansa, vaikka laivan äreä kapteeni Kapu Kurttu ei kirjaviisautta arvostakaan. Mutta kun myrsky nousee, Merirosvon käsikirjan opit ovat kultaa kalliimpia... Sympaattinen, riimitelty kuvakirja ylistää iloja ja hyötyjä, joita lukeminen tuo elämään.

In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... Prepare to tuck into a magical tale about the importance of bedtime stories. One night, all the animals' bedtime story books start disappearing! That's right, no more books at night for the little owls, the small squirrels, hedgehogs or even skunks. Books are just disappearing left and right! One brave rabbit called Eliza sets out to solve the mystery - is it a bat? A bird? Eliza finds that it's a sad little Snatchabook, a small, magical creature who just wants someone to read to him. And that's when a mission is set ... to turn a wrong into right. A heart-warming bedtime story about reading together and imaginative play, written by the fantastic Helen Docherty and illustrated by Thomas Docherty With a wonderful message about including and helping others, perfect for encouraging empathy Helen and Thomas Docherty are the author and illustrator behind The Screen Thief , The Knight Who Wouldn't Fight and Abracazebra

Joka iikka laitteen kanssa vietti ruutuaikaa. Olikohan niissä jotain erityistä taikaa? Yksinäinen Sini tahtoisi kavereita, mutta kaikki vain laahustavat katse kiinni ruudussa. Silloin Sini pistelee poskeensa muutaman puhelimen, ja ruokahalu kasvaa syödessä. Pian se popsii tabletteja ja hotkii lounaaksi tietokoneen näyttöjä... Riemukas riimitelty tarina kertoo siitä, miten hauskaksi elämä voi muuttua, kun malttaa nostaa katseen ruudusta. Laitteista on paljon iloa ja hyötyä, mutta myös maailma niiden ulkopuolella on täynnä mahdollisuuksia - kivoja tyyppejä tavattavaksi, uusia taitoja opittavaksi ja ihmeellisiä asioita koettavaksi.

From the author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes a book-filled adventure on the high seas!Nell is finally a pirate!And she has her trusty Pirate's Almanac to help her sail the seas, even if Captain Gnash doesn't like books on his ship. But when the journey gets rough and the captain is in trouble, it's Nell and all her pirate knowledge that saves the day and leads them to the greatest buried treasure of all…

Can King March hide his long ears at the queen's birthday party? Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

One day, crawling under stones in the garden, Callum spies Henrietta the woodlouse. Callum is determined to find her a home, and stop her from getting squashed. With the help of his sister, they try all sorts of different homes for Henrietta. But no matter what they try, nothing seems to be right. Will they ever find the perfect home for Henrietta? Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 5–6 Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from Science and the topic area of habitats and basic ecology Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools ‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.

Bli med inn i Nattaskogen, der alle dyrene skal legge seg. Både ekorn, mus og grevlinger leser godnatt-historier i sengene sine - men hva skjer når det kommer en Rappenbok og tar alle bøkene? Les også om Rasmus, den lille ridderen som ikke har lyst til å slåss. I alle fall ikke mot en diger, ildsprutende drage. Og møt Abrakasebra - sebraen som skaper stor magi! Tre sjarmerende natta-favoritter for barn fra 3 år!

A warm and funny celebration of love between friends, families, and the boy and girl next door from award-winning author Helen Docherty and rising star, Ali Pye