Michelle Robinson

Down on the farm, it’s time to sleep. So sheepdog, Sam, rounds up the sheep…Everyone knows that counting sheep will send you straight to sleep but what happens when the sheep won’t go to sleep? And what if they don’t know how to count, either?! Sheepdog, Sam, is on the case and he tries everything he can to lull them off to dreamland. But, before long, the whole farm is awake and noisier than ever...An alternative bedtime story full of farmyard sounds and counting chaos sure to make little ones laugh and parents sigh in sympathy.

The irresistible unicorn follow-up to 1, 2, 3, Do the Dinosaur, shortlisted for the 2020 BookTrust Storytime Prize Cleo and her unicorn friends are having fun dancing, prancing and swishing their tails in the magic forest, until – oh no! – their noise wakes the big, scary GIANT. But not all is what it seems . . . and a FE FI FO turns quickly into friendship! A fun-filled, rhyming adventure, with a message about not judging others by appearances! Move over Ten Minutes to Bed, Little Unicorn . . . this one’s got A GIANT! Look out for: 1 2 3 Do the Dinosaur 1 2 3 Do the Shark 1 2 3 Do the Robot

A sweetly spooky Halloween story about a little pumpkin with big fears, by a best-selling picture book duo! The way every pumpkin is meant to behave is fearless and feisty and spooky and brave. It's what every pumkpin is brought up to do . . . apart from the littlest pumpkin, named Boo. Boo does NOT like Halloween. She isn't spooky, she's small and sweet. And she does NOT like trick-or-treating. Why? Because she's afraid of the dark. So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried. All the noise, and scary costumes, and people running around in the dark... Boo does not like it one bit! But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boo realises that perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren't quite as scary as she thought. And is Boo ready to shine? You bet she is! Children will love this brilliantly fun picture book - especially those who find Halloween a little bit too spooky! A must-have Halloween gift! Fun and heartfelt story, with brightly-coloured illustrations showing all the fun and magic of halloween Created by award-winning author Michelle Robinson and bestselling illustrator Mike Byrne

A fun and sweet celebration of being true to yourself, from the brilliant duo behind The Day the Banana Went Bad. Michael's one cool cookie - and he LOVES to stand out from the batch. Everyone knows it, but not everyone loves it, especially his brothers and sisters: "Fall in line," they tell him. "Be round! Be good! Be neat! Be what cookies should be - super round and super sweet." Michael doesn't want to be like the rest - he wants to be Michael. But when Michael starts to feel like he can't be himself, he feels all alone and the poor cookie CRUMBLES. Will his brothers and sisters be there for him when he needs them most? And will they realise that it's our differences that truly make us sweet? Engaging rhyming text by Michelle Robinson makes this funny and heartwarming picture book the perfect way to talk to children about their emotions Laugh-out-loud illustrations by Tom Knight brings even more warmth and personality to this brilliant story Also available: When Ice Cream Had a Meltdown, When Cucumber Lost His Cool,When Jelly Had a Wobble and The Day the Banana Went Bad

Another fun day of play turns to quiet goodnights at the royal castle in this sweet and calming bedtime book for babies and toddlers that is sure to ease them into a gentle sleep.Follow along in this bedtime book perfect for princess-loving kids as you say "night night" to everything from the throne and crown, to a horse-drawn carriage and castle. Can your royalty enthusiast spot each item as you go? Filled with soothing rhymes and relaxing illustrations, this bedtime book is perfect for: Disney princess fans and any little reader looking for an enchanted taleBabies and toddlers 1-3 who love fancy royalty Repeat goodnight read-alouds and introduction to bedtime routinesFans of Goodnight Moon and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction SiteGoodnight necklace. Goodnight crown.Goodnight slippers. Goodnight gown.Goodnight throne, and goodnight dress.Time for bed...Goodnight Princess What parents and grandparents are saying: My little girls ages 1, 2, and 4 love this story The illustrations are phenomenal, and I greatly enjoy them too My 2-year-old's favorite bedtime storyGirls will love it a lot because of the photos and the colors. I really recommend My 3-year-old daughter loves this book

Get ready for bed during the holiday season with a sweet, jolly story and goodnight, Christmas twist Follow Santa Claus's journey from his workshop in the North Pole to his magical sleigh and flying reindeer as he brings gifts of every shape and size In this Christmas picture book, come celebrate the most wonderful time of year as children settle into bed and say "night night" to those sugar plums in their head, perfect for fans of Polar Express Kids will love saying good night to Santa, his reindeer, and the elves for many holiday nights in what is sure to become a bedtime tradition for families to share.Why readers love Goodnight Santa: A great stocking stuffer for toddlers and kids ages 1-4A delightful bedtime read aloud with calming rhymes and art ideal for relaxing nighttime routinesPerfect for fans of Christmas, Santa, and winter wonderlands, sure to become a storybook favorite Goodnight snowman. Goodnight choir.Goodnight stockings by the fire.Goodnight tree and mistletoe...Santa's coming Ho ho ho

Little pumpkin Boo doesn't like Halloween Will the little boy she meets help her overcome her fears so she can truly shine?

*A BookTrust Great New Book of 2024-2025*A hilarious, flawlessly rhyming adventure from award-winning Michelle Robinson, author of She Rex and The World Made a RainbowMeet Hector Voltaire: a young explorer who can’t wait to discover all the wonders of the wide world. First up: a magical, mythical creature called the THUNK.The Thunk has a trunk and its fur’s blue-ish pink, and it’s ever so slightly, completely . . . EXTINCT. Or at least, that's what everyone else thinks. Hector is determined to prove them wrong, and sets out with all his exploring equipment on a grand journey of discovery.With stunning illustrations by bestselling Deborah Allwright, illustrator of There Is No Dragon in This Story, a world of adventure awaits - perfect for fans of The Gruffalo and Where the Wild Things Are.

This cheeky and chucklesome illustrated young fiction series stars Grace, the intrepid princess-knight! From Laugh Out Loud Book Award-winning author Michelle Robinson and featuring illustrations by Sharon DaveyJoin princess-knight Grace on her latest epic adventure!Watch out, WONDERMERE – QUESTIVAL IS HERE! It’s time for a FANTASTICALLY FUN weekend of camping and competing in quests. The big question is: who will get the prized GOLDEN PLUME? Giant Mondo Colossa looks hard to beat. Even the pixies are singing her praises and they ALMOST ALWAYS predict the winner. But that’s COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY FINE. After all, winning isn’t everything. Unless your name is Princess Grace …Discover the cheeky, charming, side-splitting young fiction series from bestselling and Laugh Out Loud Book Award-winning author Michelle Robinson. Chockful of chuckles (and grumpy unicorns), it's perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell, Pamela Butchart and The Worst Witch. Featuring hilarious black-and-white illustrations by Sharon Davey.Have you read all of the books in the series?DO NOT DISTURB THE DRAGONSDO NOT MESS WITH THE MERMAIDSDO NOT PANIC THE PIXIES

Meet Hector Voltaire: a young explorer who can’t wait to discover all the wonders of the wide world. First up: a magical, mythical creature called the THUNK. The Thunk has a trunk and its fur’s blue-ish pink, and it’s ever so slightly, completely . . . EXTINCT. Or at least, that's what everyone else thinks. Hector is determined to prove them wrong, and sets out with all his exploring equipment on a grand journey of discovery. A hilarious, flawlessly rhyming adventure from award-winning Michelle Robinson, with stunning illustrations by bestselling Deborah Allwright, illustrator of There Is No Dragon in This Story. A world of adventure awaits - perfect for fans of The Gruffalo and Where the Wild Things Are.

Layla the Inventor wasn’t tired enough for bed.So she sat up in her science lab, inventing things instead! What does Layla invent? A robot, of course! It’s so much fun to do the robot dance together! And it’ll be even MORE fun with another robot – so Lola and her new friend decide to make one. But when Layla and her robot friends make a third robot, everything starts to go wrong . . . Can Layla use her skills to fix him – and get everyone safely tucked up in time for bed? Count down to bedtime with this gentle imaginative adventure, perfect for fans of Ten Minutes to Bed and Izzy Gizmo. Packed with simple and engaging STEM language – and warm-hearted messages about teamwork and not giving up. Look out for more bedtime countdown adventures:1, 2, 3, Do the Dinosaur1, 2, 3, Do the Shark

From Lollies Award-winning Michelle Robinson comes this colourful rhyming story following trains, boats and planes in their busy day. But where are they all going? Join three busy transport vehicles as they speed their doggy passengers to the Big Festival! The running isn’t smooth, and there’s a rainstorm on the way... Trains, boats and planes: which one would you ride? Featuring hundreds of vehicles, all with doggy drivers, and with a wind-down bedtime ending, this book is sure to keep your little one busy spotting every time you read it together. The first book in the series, Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry, has been shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize!

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They are sneaky. They are stealthy. They are cunning… They’re the CROOKS!Isabelle Crook is a very good little girl, who would never dream of breaking the law. Her family, on the other hand, are the stealthiest, most cunning burglars around! Can Isabelle ever feel like one of the gang – a true Crook – while staying true to herself? Irreverent and adventurous, this picture book comedy sees everyone tip-toeing about at night, and is brought to life by Chris Mould’s expressive, gloriously detailed illustrations.

Another fun day of play turns to quiet goodnights at the farm in this sweet and gentle bedtime book for baby and toddler that will create warm memories for all.Follow along as you say "night night" to everything from the plow and combine, to the pigs in the pen. Can you spot each piece of machinery and animal as you go? This bedtime book is perfect for farm equipment enthusiasts, John Deere fans, or anyone who loves farm animal stories as they count sheep, heading off to sleep.Goodnight farmer. Goodnight plow.Goodnight trailer. Goodnight cow.Goodnight dog, and goodnight sheep...Goodnight Tractor, time to sleep.Perfect for children who love the farm and big trucks and tractors Calming rhyme perfect for quiet bedtime routines with family. The perfect read-aloudFun, engaging art that's sure to make this a classic beloved by generationsFor fans of Goodnight Moon and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction SiteWhat parents and grandparents are saying: It has become a nightly staple at bedtime. Highly recommended.If your little one loves tractors or farms, they will love this book Absolute favorite bedtime book in this house for an automobile loving 19-month old

Boo the pumpkin does NOT like Halloween. And she does NOT like trick-or-treating. Why? Because she's afraid of the dark. So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried. But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boo realisesthat perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren't quite as scaryas she thought.

A laugh-out-loud picture book from master storyteller, Michelle Robinson, and illustrator extraordinaire, Tom Knight. Finally she FLOPS and FLINGS herself down on the floor. "I give up!" Ice Cream hollers, "I can't take it any more!" Life inside the ice cream van is full of excitement - the ice creams and lollies can't wait to be picked! But - oh no! - no-one wants a plain ice cream, and that's exactly what our friend Ice Cream is. As she sees friend after friend being picked instead of her... Ice Cream has a MELTDOWN! Will Ice Cream be stuck in the freezer forever, or is her happy ending just around the corner...? Lively rhyming text by Michelle Robinson makes this funny and heartwarming picture book the perfect way to talk to children about their emotions Laugh-out-loud illustrations by Tom Knight bring even warmth and personality by the shed-load Also available: When Cucumber Lost His Cool, When Jelly Had a Wobble and The Day the Banana Went Bad