Marta Altés

Ready or not, here I come! A hilarious hide-and-seek game between toddlers and Santa Claus, who is just trying to do his job Santa loves playing hide-and-seek, and it turns out he’s VERY good at it! Once a year when Santa visits, he loves to play hide-and-seek. He’s great at staying hidden, but his reindeer? Not so much. They always pick the goofiest hiding spots that are much too easy to find. Delighted readers will spot Santa doing his best to stay out of sight, but his reindeer might just give him away . . . Charming, funny, and relatable for any adult who has ever hidden from a determined toddler just to have a moment of peace, Hide-and-Seek Santa is a vibrant peek-a-boo board book perfect for little seekers and fans of the Karen Katz lift-the-flap books. With 14 sturdy flaps to lift, young readers will love looking for Santa and spotting all of the funny hiding places his reindeer have chosen instead!

This tiger used to be small, but not any more. Now this tiger is the oldest, which means this tiger is BIG. But the jungle is even BIGGER and full of big creatures . . . It's a scary place for a tiger alone. But don't worry tiger, Mum is never far behind! You might be too big for kisses and too big for tears, but no matter how big you get, you are NEVER too big for a hug. Perfect for older siblings who are still quite little themselves, this joyful jungle adventure perfectly captures a child’s first steps towards independence and the unbreakable bond between parents and children. Big Tiger is utterly relatable and full of heart – a new standout title from worldwide bestseller, Marta Altés.

This tiger used to be small, but not any more. Now this tiger is the oldest, which means this tiger is BIG. But the jungle is even BIGGER and full of big creatures . . . It's a scary place for a tiger alone. But don't worry tiger, Mum is never far behind! You might be too big for kisses and too big for tears, but no matter how big you get, you are NEVER too big for a hug. Perfect for older siblings who are still quite little themselves, this joyful jungle adventure perfectly captures a child’s first steps towards independence and the unbreakable bond between parents and children. Big Tiger is utterly relatable and full of heart – a new standout title from worldwide bestseller, Marta Altés.

Ready or not, here comes a funny hide-and-seek game between toddlers and their loving mothers, who just need a moment to themselves. Charming, funny, and incredibly relatable, Hide-and-Seek Mommy is a vibrant peekaboo board book with flaps, perfect for little seekers and fans of the Karen Katz lift-the-flap books. Featuring different mommies looking to take a breather from their rambunctious little ones, lift the sturdy flaps to reveal where each mommy is hiding. In the final scene, all the mommies have gotten together, and guess who’s hiding now?! Young readers will love spotting all the kids’ funny hiding places. A fun pick-me-up for loving but exhausted moms, Hide-and-Seek Mommy is a playful tribute to the daily dance of parenting. Whether for a baby shower, birthday, or Galentine’s Day, this book makes a thoughtful and funny gift that celebrates the joy (and chaos) of motherhood with heart and humor. Where is Eric’s mommy? There she is! Under the table! Where is Nora’s mom? There she is! Behind the big chair! Where is Edie’s ma? There she is! In the cupboard! Mommies love playing hide-and-seek . . . even though they’re not very good at it! With 14 flaps to lift, peer behind a coat or open the cupboard doors to show what Mommy is doing (like enjoying some coffee or getting in some yoga). But not to worry . . . kids love to play hide-and-seek, too! 1, 2, 3 . . . ready or not, here they come!

Det är inte alltid så lätt att vara liten!Lilla apan älskar livet i djungeln, men vissa dagar är allt utom räckhåll – eller så är hon inte tillräckligt stor för att få vara med de andra i flocken.Så en dag bestämmer hon sig för att ta saken i egna händer och ge sig ut på äventyr! Men vem är det som smyger bakom?Lilla apan är en finurligt spännande berättelse som lockar till skratt och igenkänning för de minsta. Marta Altés är utbildad i Barcelona och Cambridge och hennes prisade bilderböcker har översatts till över 15 språk

Hilarious, heartwarming and full of charm, It Wasn't Me! is a fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.Meet Ellis and Charlie: two friends, living happily on their very own island. Everything they do, they do together, and everything they have, they share. Until, that is, things start to go missing . . .NOBODY is owning up and NOBODY is happy about it. But if it isn't Ellis and it isn't Charlie, then WHO IS IT?Children will love spotting the real culprit in this funny and engaging tale, which shows that even the firmest of friends sometimes fall out - but not, usually, for very long!

It's hard being a little monkey in a big troop, in an even bigger jungle - and this little monkey has had enough of always missing out She's off to climb to the top of the tallest tree in the jungle and she's going to do it all on her own. Except that there's someone following close behind. Someone with claws and stripes and rather sharp teeth . . . Little Monkey is a beautiful, funny and empowering picture book from bestselling author-illustrator, two times CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Alt s, which shows us that the world is a big, wild and wonderful place where anything is possible.

Moving to a new home can sometimes feel scary and a little bit lonely, but this little raccoon soon discovers that wherever you go adventures soon follow. This warm, thoughtful and reassuring story is perfect for children about to move house or start new school, but has a universal message for any child about the importance of kindness and acceptance when meeting someone new. My New Home by bestselling author-illustrator, two times CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Alt s, is a beautiful and uplifting story about moving house, making friends and finding a new home.

El libro perfecto para todos aquellos ni os que disfrutan haciendo arte. Al protagonista de "Soy un artista" le encantan los colores, las formas, las texturas y TODO lo que le inspira: sus calcetines, lo que guarda en la nevera... ni su gato se escapa de una buena mano de pintura Pero solo hay un problema: su madre no se muestra tan entusiasta como l... ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Meet the boy who can't stop creating art He loves colors, shapes, textures, and EVERYTHING inspires him: his socks, the contents of the fridge, even his cat gets a new coat (of paint ). But there's just one problem: his mum isn't quite so enthusiastic. In fact, she seems a little cross But this boy has a plan to make his mum smile. He's about to create his finest piece yet and on a very grand scale . . . Funny, irreverent, and perfect for creative children and adults, I Am an Artist by Marta Alt s is a sharp, silly, fabulous book which shows that art is EVERYWHERE

A fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness and a joyful reminder of the important things in life, from BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Alt�©s.

Familjens lilla hund gör sitt allra bästa för att vara en jätteduktig vovve.Han sorterar gamla tidningar och tar hand om tvätten, ser till att familjen får fart under fötterna när de är ute på promenad, bäddar deras sängar, provsmakar middagsmaten, gräver upp skatter i trädgården, gör sig väldoftande och fin …Hans familj älskar honom jättemycket! Han är faktiskt så populär att de jämt och ständigt ropar på honom!Men en sak kan den lilla vovven inte fatta: HUR kan familjen ha gett honom ett halsband med helt fel namn på?Humoristisk och ömsint kärleksförklaring till människans bästa vän!Marta Altés är en internationellt prisbelönt bilderboksskapare bosatt i London. I hennes färgstarka bildvärldar har alltid djuren – och inte minst hundarna – en alldeles särskild plats. Läs också "Ny i stan", "Kattbossen" och "Bara fem minuter till".

Finstämd feelgood i färgsprakande miljöer signerat Marta Altés.En lurvig vit hund anländer till en främmande ny stad. Staden är livlig och högljudd, och allting är så spännande. Hunden har kommit dit för att hitta en plats att känna sig hemma på. Ett eget hem. Nu gäller det bara att hitta det. Invånarna kan nog vara till hjälp! Men det är svårt att förstå vad de säger och dessutom är alla så upptagna, ingen har tid att stanna. Hunden känner sig ensam och osynlig i den stora staden när en flicka plötsligt dyker upp i vimlet. Hon har gått vilse. Hunden och flickan slår följe, och då känns det inte så ensamt längre. Kanske kan de hjälpa varandra att hitta hem?Marta Altés är en internationellt prisbelönt bilderboksskapare som med humor och värme skildrar djur med mycket mänskliga egenskaper. Läs också "Fem minuter till" och "Kattbossen".

Written and illustrated by a fresh new talent, this is the story of a likeable, well-meaning and irrepressible dog and the mystery surrounding his name. Simple, short and punchy, this is a picture book children (and adults) will want to read again and again.

A brand new title from award-winning Marta Altes.This dog may be alone and without a home, but he’s excited and ready to embrace a new life in a new town - and EVERYONE in it! This town is a busy, vibrant place but sometimes it’s hard being new and feeling different. Who will embrace him back?A big-hearted celebration of kindness and human connection, from the award-winning creator of Little Monkey. Rich in detail and meaning, with beautiful artwork, this uplifting story is ideal for any child facing a new or daunting situation.

Kattbossen lever ett lugnt och bortskämt liv till den dan då familjen skaffar en ... hund! En jättejobbig typ som fjäskar och gör sig till för att bli familjens nya kelgris. Men varför? Hur kunde de?Kort och kärnfullt, med mycket humor i text och bild, berättar Marta Altés om kattbossens växande svartsjuka när hunden gör entré. Men det kunde lika gärna handlat om när ett nytt syskon kommer till familjen. Ilska och frustration över att inte vara viktigast längre, samtidigt som något nytt växer fram – en bra känsla och insikten om att man behöver varandra och kan ha roligt tillsammans. En perfekt bok för nyblivna storasyskon.Marta Altés är en internationellt prisbelönt bilderboksskapare som med humor och värme skildrar djur med mycket mänskliga egenskaper. Läs också "Fem minuter till".

Meet a big, friendly dog looking for a home in this warm and reassuring story by award-winning Marta Altes.This dog may be alone and without a home, but he’s excited and ready to embrace a new life in a new town – and EVERYONE in it! This town is a busy, vibrant place but sometimes it’s hard being new and feeling different. Who will embrace him back?A big-hearted celebration of kindness and human connection, from the award-winning creator of Little Monkey. Rich in detail and meaning, with beautiful artwork, this uplifting story is ideal for any child facing a new or daunting situation.

It's hard being a little monkey in a big troop, in an even bigger jungle – and this little monkey has had enough of always missing out! She's off to climb to the top of the tallest tree in the jungle and she's going to do it all on her own.Except that there's someone following close behind. Someone with claws and stripes and rather sharp teeth . . .Little Monkey is a beautiful, funny and empowering picture book from bestselling author-illustrator, two times CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés, which shows us that the world is a big, wild and wonderful place where anything is possible.

'A witty, big-hearted book' - GuardianThe perfect book for Father's Day from the uniquely talented, award-winning picture book creator, Marta Altés, author of Little Monkey. A brilliantly funny, sweet story about time, how we spend it, how it passes and how we can share it together. Perfect for busy children and tired dads everywhere!Time is a funny thing. Dad talks about it a lot, but I think I know more about time than he does.A little fox gives his time-starved dad some sage advice about what 'time' really means, and how to make the most of it, from bath time to baking time to 'dad' time. Wise, witty and full of honest vignettes of family life, Five More Minutes is a from bestselling author-illustrator, two times CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.'Utterly relatable for anyone with a young family' - BookTrust'A wise, witty story, full of acutely observed vignettes of family life' - Just Imagine

Meet a cat who is the king of his house, until something terrible happens! Someone else arrives and they are dribbly and disgusting. Will King Cat ever get used to having a dog around?The King Cat is a brilliantly observed, fantastically funny story about friendship, compromise and adjusting to change, from the award-winning author-illustrator Marta Altés. Perfect for families about to welcome a new baby – and cat and dog lovers alike.