Meet Stevie, a little underwater volcano who dreams of what kind of volcano she'll be when she grows up.
There's the small but mighty cindercone, the powerful composite, the massive shield or the famous caldera, which can even become a supervolcano! Stevie grows and grows, and one day she is so full of excitement (and magma and gases) that she bursts out above the water and discovers she's a hotspot shield volcano-and she's part of the Hawaiian island chain!
Alongside Stevie's story, author and meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe integrates fascinating volcano facts, from examples of famous volcanoes to diagrams of parts of a volcano to information about how scientists prepare for volcanic eruptions to keep people safe. Brought to life with detailed, vibrant illustrations from award-winning illustrator Julie McLaughlin, Little Volcano balances story with STEM in an entertaining, engrossing read.
| ISBN: | 9781459844216 |
| Publication date: | 13th October 2026 |
| Author: | Johanna Wagstaffe |
| Illustrator: | Julie McLaughlin |
| Publisher: | Orca Book Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Reading age: | 6+ |
| Series: | Little World, Big Science |
| Genres: |
Children’s picture books Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction |
Meet Stevie, a little underwater volcano who dreams of what kind of volcano she'll be when she grows up. There's the small but mighty cindercone, the powerful composite, the massive shield or the famous caldera, which can even become a supervolcano!
Little Volcano is aimed at readers aged 6 and over.
Little Volcano features in the following genres: Children’s picture books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction
Hardback. £19.76, down from the £21.95 cover price. Pre-order. 13th October 2026.
Little Volcano was written by Johanna Wagstaffe and published by Orca Book Publishers
Little Volcano has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Little World, Big Science series
£19.76, reduced from £21.95. Pre-order. 13th October 2026.