Viviane Schwarz

A cosy, ghostie tale of friendship, kindness and connection by two legendary picture book masters. A little ghost lives in a vase in the attic, but when the vase breaks, the ghost goes round the house, looking for a new home: something made with love. But the house is full of tidy and shiny new things instead of old, cosy, comforting ones. When the girl of the house helps the ghost settle into a round teapot full of warm memories, the ghost can do something for the girl too: encourage her creativity and confidence. An intriguing, thought-provoking story of friendship and encouragement by two award-winning picture book creators.

Moving somewhere new can come with bumps on the road - until you find a friend who makes you feel right at home. "We are really leaving," said Maud. "Yes we are," said Dad, and that made it true. "It'll be fun!" The fun, Maud felt, was not true yet. Only the leaving. Maud feels excited about moving house, but also uncertain, and she worries about making friends ... until she meets Gitta. This is a thoughtful, funny and hugely enjoyable read for all children about changing schools, new beginnings, community, empathy ... and a horse that eats sausages. Fully illustrated in black line art, this gently humorous read with a sprinkle of magic and featuring a neurodivergent main character is perfect for all children aged 7-11.

En este libro hay gatitos y son adorables. Quieres jugar con ellos? Levanta las solapas de este libro y descubre qu est n haciendo. Un grupo de traviesos y divertidos gatitos se ha escondido debajo de la manta. Hay gatos grandes y peque itos, y de todos los colores. Est n deseando jugar y encuentran un mont n de cosas para hacerlo: ovillos de lana, cajas de cart n y... Oh Peces, muchos peces Levanta las solapas y pasa las p ginas para conocerlos.---------------------------------------------------------It's a book full of cats who would really like to be your friends...When did you last play with cats... inside a book? The cats in this book want to have fun, and by turning the pages and flipping the flaps you can play their favorite games with them They love wool to tangle with, cardboard boxes to hide in, pillow fights... and fish But where there are fish, there is also water - lots of it. So who's going to rescue the cats from the giant floodwave? You are, of course An interactive album that invites the reader to play with the book. A surprise awaits you behind each page and each flap If you're feeling feline-friendly, this may be just the novelty book for you.

Sometimes a dragon isn't just a dragon--sometimes it's a metaphor for creativity, in a free-spirited book inspiring kids to express themselves through words, art, and more. What should you do when you find a dragon? The first thing is to notice it, then hold it, look, listen, and find out what it wants. For instance, you might discover that after every storm, dragons (some call them twigs) fly off the trees and fall to the ground, inviting you to give them eyes and wings. There's a dragon hiding in every paintbrush, too, while other dragons are made of words. Some live in musical instruments, or even inside upturned buckets. Have you ever danced a dragon? With a poetic text and airy, uplifting illustrations filled with movement and gesture, Vivian Schwarz encourages children to find their voice and give their creative spirit wing.

Sometimes you find a dragon.A dragon of creativity.An inspiring picture book that encourages all young children to celebrate making and creating.From the award-winning author-illustrator of There Are Cats in this Book and the illustrator of I Am Henry Finch comes a new imaginative picture book about the pleasures of creativity.Each page introduces us to a dragon that represents an art form, and we see children painting, writing, dancing, singing, making music - anything and everything that brings them joy! A beautiful picture book that encourages the youngest of children to use their voice, follow their heart and try something new.

A wooden spoon?A ball of string? A handful of coins? There's a game for that. Whether you're looking to fill an hour or a wet weekend, in this brilliant compendium you'll find games for every occasion that can be played with objects all of us have around us. Handily organised by object, with updates on some old classics and prompts to create new versions with your own twist, this is the perfect way to spend quality time with your friends and family.There's no excuse to ever be bored again. After all, everything is a game.

Anna and Crocodile are back in a brand-new companion title to How to Find Gold.Praise for How to Find Gold: “This book is gold, put it on your bookshelf where it can be easily found and treasure it!” – Chris Riddell, Children's Laureate In the sequel to the bestselling How to Find Gold, best friends Anna and Crocodile are going on another intrepid adventure – this time, to the moon! But soaring into the space is no simple task. To start with, it’s very far away. Then there’s the not-so-simple matter of building a rocket. And there are the sandwiches to make for the journey. But when Anna and Crocodile set their sights on something, nothing can stand in their way... Bursting with sharp, funny dialogue and illuminated by Viviane’s out-of-this-world illustrations, this is a story that celebrates irrepressible curiosity and the magic of imaginative play.

Let's make animal noises with Tiny Cat – the loveable feline from Viviane Schwarz's There Are Cats in This Book, There Are No Cats in This Book and Counting with Tiny Cat.Tiny Cat is playing dress-up! She rolls up in a rug to become a snake – hiss! And with booties on her paws, she’s a horse – neigh! In fact, with oodles of imagination, Tiny Cat can be any animal she wants to be! But does Tiny Cat have what it takes to be a fearless lion? Find out in this inventive picture book with an abundance of visual humour!From the ever original and wonderfully playful Viviane Schwarz comes a laugh-out-loud, theatrical first animal book to inspire the youngest of readers in their own imaginative play.

Create the next Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly, Ticket to Ride or Settlers of Catan with this creative board game book! With over 55 boards to customize, Board Games to Create and Play is a doodle book where every page is an unfinished tabletop game. Just learn the basic concepts, colour and play! Board games are back in vogue – with board games cafés popping up all across the UK, they’re no longer something to play on a rainy day, but a fun and social activity for every day of the year! In this interactive gaming book, Board Games to Create and Play teaches you how, in just half an hour, you and your friends can come up with a new game and start playing immediately. Just decide on a theme for the game, pick a rule set from the book, agree on some variations, doodle onto one of many board game designs and gather your die and counters! Completely dippable and possible to play in any order, this book is packed with tips, tricks and mechanics on how to design the perfect game. At the front of the book, there is an introduction to how everything works and what you’ll need to play the games. What follows next in a beautiful package of 20 board game designs, each repeated three times for replayability. There are then three tutorials and a cheat sheet to get players started, a cornucopia of suggested games to push you in the right direction, and then 25 different rule sets, each introducing a new concept, to encourage players to think outside the box. Whatever the experience level of players, the game that you create from this book will always be playable, entertaining and surprising. Each board you create is easy to pull out and can be played again and again. So whether you play video games, mobile games or want to have a go at designing the next classic tabletop, this book is perfect anyone who wants to flex their creative muscles!

Anna and Crocodile are back in a brand-new companion title to How to Find Gold.Praise for How to Find Gold: “This book is gold, put it on your bookshelf where it can be easily found and treasure it!” Chris Riddell, Children's Laureate In the sequel to the bestselling How to Find Gold, best friends Anna and Crocodile are going on another intrepid adventure – this time, to the moon! But soaring into the space is no simple task. To start with, it’s very far away. Then there’s the not-so-simple matter of building a rocket. And there are the sandwiches to make for the journey. But when Anna and Crocodile set their sights on something, nothing can stand in their way... Bursting with sharp, funny dialogue and illuminated by Viviane’s out-of-this-world illustrations, this is a story that celebrates irrepressible curiosity and the magic of imaginative play.

"A study in counting, and even more the record of a cat’s futile pursuit of personal fulfillment and identity through the acquisition of little red balls of yarn ... it works beautifully" The New York Times At first Tiny Cat has none. Then, what’s that? One! Two! Three! And … four! Oops, bonk, now there’s more! Soon Tiny Cat has as many red balls of wool as you can get. Then some extra. Too many…?! Will Tiny Cat ever have just enough? With very few words – and loads of visual humour – this is a very funny first counting book with a wonderfully feline twist in the tail!

Let's make animal noises with Tiny Cat – the loveable feline from Viviane Schwarz's There Are Cats in This Book, There Are No Cats in this Book and Counting with Tiny Cat.From the ever original and wonderfully playful Viviane Schwarz comes a laugh-out-loud, theatrical first animal board book for the very youngest of readers. Tiny Cat is playing dressing-up! She rolls up in a rug to become a snake – hiss! And with booties on her paws, she’s a horse – neigh! In fact, with oodles of imagination, Tiny Cat can be any animal she wants to be! But does Tiny Cat have what it takes to be a fearless lion? Find out in this inventive picture book with an abundance of visual humour!

Let's count with Tiny Cat – the completely adorable feline from Viviane Schwarz's Kate Greenaway shortlisted There Are Cats in This Book and There Are No Cats in this Book.From the endlessly innovative and playful Viviane Schwarz comes a very funny first counting book with a wonderfully feline twist in the tail! At first Tiny Cat has none. Then, what’s that? One! Two! Three! And … four! Oops, bonk, now there’s more! Soon Tiny Cat has as many red balls of wool as you can get. Then some extra. Too many…?! Will Tiny Cat ever have just enough? With very few words – and loads of visual humour – counting has never been so much fun!

The talented Viviane Schwarz brings a feline spin to counting in this very funny concept book. At first Tiny Cat has none. Then, what's that? One Two Three And . . . four Oops, bonk, now there's more Soon Tiny Cat has as many red balls as you can get. Then some extra. Is that too many? Will Tiny Cat ever have just enough?

Let's make animal noises with Tiny Cat – the loveable feline from Viviane Schwarz's There Are Cats in This Book, There Are No Cats in this Book and Counting with Tiny Cat.From the ever original and wonderfully playful Viviane Schwarz comes a laugh-out-loud, theatrical first animal book for the very youngest of readers. Tiny Cat is playing dressing-up! She rolls up in a rug to become a snake –hiss! And with booties on her paws, she’s a horse – neigh! In fact, with oodles of imagination, Tiny Cat can be any animal she wants to be! But does Tiny Cat have what it takes to be a fearless lion? Find out in this inventive picture book with an abundance of visual humour!

The talented Viviane Schwarz brings a feline spin to counting in this very funny concept book. At first Tiny Cat has none. Then, what's that? One Two Three And . . . four Oops, bonk, now there's more Soon Tiny Cat has as many red balls as you can get. Then some extra. Is that too many? Will Tiny Cat ever have just enough?

“LET’S FIND GOLD,” said Anna. “That would be dangerous and difficult,” said Crocodile. “Good!” said Anna. “Let’s go!” “This book is gold, put it on your bookshelf where it can be easily found and treasure it!” Chris Riddell, Children’s Laureate From the award-winning picture book creator of There Are Cats in This Book comes a story of imaginative play and of two friends, Anna and Crocodile, who are on the hunt for gold. But finding gold isn’t easy. Oh no! It’s dangerous and difficult... Just what will the two friends discover? Teeming with adventurous spirit and boasting wonderfully funny dialogue, this story introduces two unforgettable characters in a gorgeous, classic new art style from Viviane Schwarz, one of the most innovative and creatively inspired picture book makers of today.

A charming picture book with fantastic pop-out and photographic features, featuring three of the most lovable cats around.Our furry friends from There Are Cats in This Book – Tiny, Moonpie and André – have returned, and this time they are filled with the spirit of adventure – they are off to see the world! They have their suitcases packed and are ready to set off – but they can’t seem to get out of the book. They try pushing their way out, and jumping their way out but nothing works. Finally they decide to WISH themselves out and they are going to need your help!

If you’re feeling feline-friendly, this may be just the novelty book for you.When did you last play with cats … inside a book?! The cats in this book want to have fun, and by turning the pages and flipping the flaps you can play their favourite games with them! Tiny, Moonpie and André love wool to tangle with, cardboard boxes to hide in, pillow fights … and fish! But where there are fish, there is also water – lots of it. So who’s going to rescue the cats from the giant floodwave? You are, of course!