Peta Rainford

Fish friends Dab and Blenny are upset by the plastic that washes into their lovely rockpool home. Crab, on the other hand, just LOVES the shiny bright colour... But when Blenny gets caught in plastic twine, Crab finally understands the danger of plastics in the ocean. Inspired by the rockpools of the Isle of Wight, Crab, Dab & Blenny is a fun, rhyming picture book about friendship, with an important environmental message about plastic pollution. It's a great way of introducing young children to this important issue, whether they are independent early readers or cuddling up for a bedtime story. It's also a great resource for teachers in Key Stage 1 (KS1).

Milly's Marvellous Mistakes is a funny, rhyming picture book for the X-factor generation of children brought up to expect overnight success and instant gratification Our hero, Milly May, more than anything, wants to paint beautiful pictures. But she always ends up with blots and smudges. She really WISHES she was a better artist, and then - hey presto - her fairy godmother appears (looking a little bit like the artist Frida Khalo ) and grants her wish.Milly is soon turning out paintings in the style of famous artists, including: Van Gogh and Da Vinci There are lots of great visual jokes in this beautifully illustrated and colourful book.But Milly soon discovers that success that comes too easily may not be worth having - especially if it means losing friends. This funny, rhyming picture book - about art, friendship and the dangers of instant gratification - says it's ok to make mistakes. Like Peta Rainford's previous book, The Niggle, it tackles the issue of resilience in a humorous, imaginative and child-friendly way.This book would be great for early readers or as a bedtime story for children of around 4 to 8 years of age.

Are you afraid of THE DARK? Jacob Starke is. Jacob Starke is TERRIFIED Until, that is, he gets to meet The Dark face-to-face and shares an amazing adventure through the wonders of the night sky. Jacob Starke Loves The Dark is a charming rhyming picture book about being brave, outer space, loving plants and animals, and the importance of Dark Skies.Jacob Starke Loves The Dark, the sixth picture book written and illustrated by Peta Rainford, is written in effortless rhyme (think Julia Donaldson) which young children will love and want to hear again and again. Aimed principally at 3-8-year-olds, it has themes and ideas that will engage and provide talking-points for older children and adults too. The important environmental issue of light pollution is subtly tackled with beautiful illustrations, humour and a light touch.

The Niggle tells the story of Joe Jackson, a little boy who has never felt fear. Until the day a miniature monster swims in his ear The monster is the Niggle, a tiny terror, who whispers worries in Joe's head and makes him afraid. Will Joe Jackson let the Niggle win? Or will he learn resilience and how to overcome his fears?The Niggle, through humour and rhyme, tells young children that it's OK to feel fear. In fact, you can't be brave if you don't.A colourful, rhyming picture book for 5-8 year olds.