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April 2019 Book of the Month | This is a book to encourage contemplation, one that in our frenetic world enables children to be able stop and think about things without being graded. It accepts that not all questions have answers, certainly not right or wrong ones, and that conversation is vital to working things out. Amongst the big questions posed are some that are existential: why am I afraid of what I don’t know? Why do some people turn nasty when they are in large groups? And others that are hypothetical and abstract: Is it possible to understand the whole universe? Britta Teckentrup’s dreamy, richly textured illustrations seem to allow each one space and quiet enough for the reader’s thought process. Beautiful and unusual, this will start all sorts of discussions.
Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup with typically vibrant colours and eye-catching compositions, We Are Together is a beautiful book. On each page children stand in different scenes, some are there on the page, others we glimpse through carefully-placed cut-outs. More and more appear on each page until at the end they all stand together, one big, happy crowd. The text emphasises the importance of community, of embracing all that life has to offer, and of the importance of friends particularly ‘when the icy winds blow’. Young readers will love looking at the different children, who though small are all individual characters, while the different scenes are wonderfully bright and lively, teeming with animals, birds or flowers. A book to inspire readers.
Shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018 | Longlisted for the UKLA 2018 Book Award | With its dedication, ‘For a united world …’, Britta Teckentrup’s new picture book is a celebration of the things that bring us all together. ‘Wherever we are’ reads the text, ‘we live under the same sky, feel the same love, play the same games, and dream the same dreams’. These short lines are cleverly highlighted in peek-through shapes that link the different pages together and each spread depicts animal families across the world. Teckentrup’s textured collage style illustrations are extraordinarily beautiful and create a real sense of calm, togetherness and hope. With a vital message of unity and friendship, this is an important and moving book to share with children.
Oskar, a small, black bird, loves lots of things: the deep blue sea, the smell of spring, pictures. He loves to lose himself in a book, walking in the moonlight, and the silence of snow. Each of his passions is depicted on its own clean, clear spread, in simple, bold collage illustration, with Oskar himself a lively presence centre page. ‘What do you love?’ he asks at the book’s end and, inspired by Oskar, little children will have no shortage of suggestions. Simple, stylish and beautiful to look at, this is a wonderful book for sharing. ~ Andrea Reece
April 2016 Book of the Month A little girl’s dreams take her and a friendly lion on a magical journey. Together they fly over meadows, swim deep in the sea with whales and jellyfish, and explore woods where they play with wild creatures, until the night ends. Britta Teckentrup’s textured collage style illustrations create scenes that are full of depth and atmosphere and very beautiful to look at. The palette changes from the light grey of dusk through the dark shades of deepest night, the green of the sea and the mottled shadows of the forest, until the new day begins with a burst of bright, warm yellow. The story gives children a wild adventure, in the company of a trusted friend, and the illustrations are perfect works of art. ~ Andrea Reece
A wonderful introduction to the world of animals complete with an animated DVD which brings the pictures to life with added sound effects. From a whole spread on ‘What is an Animal?’ the pages cover the colours and patterns of animals, how animals move, what animals eat, features of animal babies and much, much more. The pictures are charming and the information is simply described in additional captions making this a wonderful introduction to the subject. A Piece of Passion from David Bennett, Publisher, Boxer BooksThese big, bold, fun books by Harriet Blackford are a mine of information illustrated by Britta Teckentrup - a truly gifted, professional illustrator and designer. I am a fortunate to have great working relationships with authors and artists and to have been the publisher of Britta's first major books for children, Big Smelly Bear, Grumpy Cat and Clumsy Duck.
When a new baby is on the way, siblings-to-be have lots of feelings and plenty of questions. But whether they're impatient, curious or a little worried, this friendly and reassuring guide explains each step of the pregnancy journey and helps little ones feel involved and excited. With a month-by-month approach that compares the size of the growing baby to something familiar to the young reader, such as a speck of sand at the seaside or an egg, readers also find out about how Baby is developing, from when the heart might first beat to when they'll be able to feel it kick. The book also includes information about how life might change once Baby arrives, and how exciting it will be to have a new baby brother or sister.
There are bugs everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them underwater, and some certainly live in your house. There are Bugs Everywhere is the second in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. This is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.
Discover a world beneath the waves that is teeming with life, from tiny graceful seahorses to darting tropical fish and from electric eels to humpback whales. A colourful array of sea creatures is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in this delightful peep-through picture book.
When a new baby is on the way, siblings-to-be have lots of feelings and plenty of questions. But whether they're impatient, curious or a little worried, this friendly and reassuring guide explains each step of the pregnancy journey and helps little ones feel involved and excited. With a month-by-month approach that compares the size of the growing baby to something familiar to the young reader, such as a speck of sand at the seaside or an egg, readers also find out about how Baby is developing, from when the heart might first beat to when they'll be able to feel it kick. The book also includes information about how life might change once Baby arrives, and how exciting it will be to have a new baby brother or sister.
Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath but she's not the only one... Her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join in followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie's bath is ruined. What can she do? Suck all the water into her trunk of course! Ellie waits until the uninvited animals have left before squirting the water back. Finally Ellie can enjoy her bath in peace!
Felix is lost. The jungle can be a scary place for a tiny tree frog, and all the strange noises are making him just a little bit jumpy . . . It's time to find Felix a safe place to sleep . . . and might there be someone special to snuggle him down for the night?
There's no place like home, but poor Florence Firefly is lost, and there are so many bright lights shining in the night sky she doesn't know which way to go. She'll need some help to find her way back home. In this brilliant interactive picture book, children can help Florence on her journey by encouraging her to fly faster, suggesting which direction to take and making a wish.
A magical, star-filled picture book about learning to share the wonders of our world. Every evening, Mole comes out of his burrow to watch the twinkling stars in the sky above. How he wishes he could have them for his very own! Then one night he sees a shooting star, and suddenly his wish comes true. There's just one problem: now that Mole's burrow is full of beautiful, shining stars, none of the other animals can enjoy them . . . Written and illustrated by the award-winning Britta Teckentrup, this beautiful picture book will spark conversations about sharing, friendship and using the resources of our world responsibly. Look out for more books from Britta Teckentrup: Little Mouse and the Red Wall The Memory Tree My Hand in Your Hand Never Take a Bear to School
A magical, star-filled picture book about learning to share the wonders of our world. Every evening, Mole comes out of his burrow to watch the twinkling stars in the sky above. How he wishes he could have them for his very own! Then one night he sees a shooting star, and suddenly his wish comes true. There's just one problem: now that Mole's burrow is full of beautiful, shining stars, none of the other animals can enjoy them . . . Written and illustrated by the award-winning Britta Teckentrup, this beautiful picture book will spark conversations about sharing, friendship and using the resources of our world responsibly. Look out for more books from Britta Teckentrup: Little Mouse and the Red Wall The Memory Tree My Hand in Your Hand Never Take a Bear to School
Have you ever wondered why the moon shines in the night-time sky? As the moon waxes and wanes above, the world below is full of busy night-time creatures; from turtles laying their eggs on white sandy beaches, to migrating birds using the moon to navigate their way to sunnier climes. Turn the peek-through pages to see the moon change shape as it goes through the lunar cycle.
There are fish everywhere! Some of them live in fresh water, some of them live under ice, and some even live in the desert. There are Fish Everywhere is the first in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things that they never imagined were true. This is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.
Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this peek-through board book with beautiful artwork from Britta Teckentrup and accompanying rhyming text. Following the life-cycle of a tree through spring, summer, autumn and winter. Young children will easily learn to recognise the signs of the seasons with this simple yet striking board book.
Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he's SO bright that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night. But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in. In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he's feeling down. But will he ever find a place he can fit in...? Joyously written and illustrated - New Statesman
There's no place like home, but poor Florence Firefly is lost, and there are so many bright lights shining in the night sky she doesn't know which way to go. She'll need some help to find her way back home. In this brilliant interactive picture book, children can help Florence on her journey by encouraging her to fly faster, suggesting which direction to take and making a wish.
Let's say hello to the animals at the zoo. One is tall and spotty, can you see who? Gentle rhyming text combines with a fun spotting activity to present early concepts in a fun new way. Explore familiar settings and objects around the home from food to animals, plants, toys, vehicles and shapes. With beautiful retro-inspired artwork from award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, these bold and colourful board books are guaranteed to delightful adults and babies alike.
I can spy a mummy elephant. Can you find her baby? Match the mummy animal to her baby in this wonderful introduction to early concepts. With beautiful retro-inspired artwork from award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, these bold and colourful board books are guaranteed to delightful adults and babies alike.
Night-time is close, the birds go inside to bed, but which little bird is outside instead? Gentle rhyming text combines with a fun spotting activity to present early concepts in a fun new way. Can you find the odd one out? With beautiful retro-inspired artwork from award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, these bold and colourful board books are guaranteed to delightful adults and babies alike.
Six little fish in the sea can be seen, but can you find the fish with scales that are green? Gentle rhyming text combines with a fun spotting activity to present early concepts in a fun new way. Can you identify the correct colour? With beautiful retro-inspired artwork from award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, these bold and colourful board books are guaranteed to delightful adults and babies alike.
Have you ever wondered why the moon shines in the night-time sky? As the moon waxes and wanes above, the world below is full of busy night-time creatures; from turtles laying their eggs on white sandy beaches, to migrating birds using the moon to navigate their way to sunnier climes. Turn the peek-through pages to see the moon change shape as it goes through the lunar cycle.
There are pairs of socks and bears and twin black cats with fearsome stares. Matching planes zoom in the air - but just one thing is not a pair. Enjoy looking through this vibrant collection of postcards and find the hidden surprise on every one. With beautiful retro-inspired artwork by award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, this lovely collection comes with a linen-effect wrap-over cover, making it the perfect gift.
A delightfully funny story that will reassure every child anxious about starting a new school or nursery. Bears are clumsy. They don't sit still. They're much, much bigger than teachers - and they eat SUCH a lot of lunch! Yes, taking a bear to school is a BAD idea. But will this little boy find the courage to face the first day of school alone? With so much to do, like painting, dressing up, storytime, and making new friends, he just might! And Bear? He'll always be waiting at the end of the day, with a great big hug!
On every one of the brilliantly patterned pages of this book, there is a mother animal with a baby. Children will love searching for the baby animal in this spot-and-find book. This is the fourth beautiful title in Britta Teckentrup's bestselling spotting series, which includes: The Odd One Out, Where's the Pair and One is not a Pair. The series has sold over 250,000 copies internationally.
A delightfully funny story that will reassure every child anxious about starting a new school or nursery. Bears are clumsy. They don't sit still. They're much, much bigger than teachers - and they eat SUCH a lot of lunch! Yes, taking a bear to school is a BAD idea. But will this little boy find the courage to face the first day of school alone? With so much to do, like painting, dressing up, storytime, and making new friends, he just might! And Bear? He'll always be waiting at the end of the day, with a great big hug!
A wonder of nature is about to unfold... Turn the pages to follow the miraculous little bee and its journey from flower to flower in this delightful peep-through picture book. Brought to life by the lyrical text and stunning artwork from the award-winning Britta Teckentrup, the miracle of pollination will amaze and entertain.
From a spotty dog to a stripy caterpillar and a host of other patterned creatures, Britta's stylishly bold illustrations are brought to life in this sturdy board book.
From 1 wriggly snake to 10 dancing dragonflies and lots of other creatures in-between, Britta's stylishly bold illustrations are brought to life in this sturdy board book
Britta Teckentrup, creator of the bestselling The Odd One Out and Where's the Pair returns with another gorgeously illustrated spotting book. In One is Not a Pair, each patterned page contains a set of pairs . . . but one thing does not match any of the others. Can you find it? Where is the broken pencil amongst the matching sets? Which teddy bear does not have an identical twin? Which house is the only completely different one on the street?
A wonder of nature is about to unfold... Turn the pages to follow the miraculous little bee and its journey from flower to flower in this delightful peep-through picture book. Brought to life by the lyrical text and stunning artwork from the award-winning Britta Teckentrup, the miracle of pollination will amaze and entertain.
Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath but she's not the only one... her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join in followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie's bath is ruined. What can she do?
Can you spot the Siamese cats? Where are the fish with matching fins? The glorious illustrations get more and more intricate with every one of these pull-out postcards, each featuring a different detailed design from the much-loved Where's the Pair?. This lovely collection of ready-to-send postcards comes with a linen-effect wrap-over cover, making it the perfect gift.
Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he's SO bright that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night. But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in. In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he's feeling down. But will he ever find a place he can fit in...? Joyously written and illustrated - New Statesman
Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through book with beautiful artwork from Britta Teckentrup and accompanying rhyming text. Following the life-cycle of a tree through spring, summer, autumn and winter, children will easily learn to recognise the signs of the seasons with this simple yet striking picture book.
Little Penguin misses his friend and decides it's time to visit. Leaping off his iceberg, he embarks on a journey, facing ups and downs, ins and outs (and more opposites, besides!) until the pair are finally reunited. Young readers will have fun getting hands-on with this interactive book of lift-flap opposites, presented in an upmarket format that perfectly showcases Britta Teckentrup's colour-rich artwork.
Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through book with beautiful artwork from Britta Teckentrup and accompanying rhyming text. Following the life-cycle of a tree through spring, summer, autumn and winter, children will easily learn to recognise the signs of the seasons with this simple yet striking picture book.
Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath but she's not the only one... her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join in followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie's bath is ruined. What can she do?
Can you spot the Siamese cats? Where are the fish with matching fins? This fabulous follow up to stand-out title The Odd One Out features rhyming riddles accompanied by a complex patterned artwork, within which the answer lies. Never has a search-and-find game been so pleasing to the eye than with this stylish title from the masterful Britta Teckentrup, presented in an upmarket, contemporary format.
A beautiful and heartfelt picture book to help children celebrate the memories left behind when a loved one dies. Fox has lived a long and happy life in the forest, but now he is tired. He lies down in his favourite clearing, and falls asleep for ever. Before long, Fox's friends begin to gather in the clearing. One by one, they tell stories of the special moments that they shared with Fox. And so, as they share their memories, a tree begins to grow, becoming bigger and stronger with each memory, sheltering and protecting all the animals in the forest, just as Fox did when he was alive. This gentle story about the loss of a loved one is perfect for sharing and will bring comfort to both children and parents.
Prickly, squishy, friendly, poisonous, stripy, huge and fabulous animals! This book is bursting with animals of every shape and size, colour and pattern, and from every environment.
Learn all about opposites with this quirky cast of animal characters by award-winning illustrator, Britta Teckentrup. Big ideas for little learners!
Learn to count with this quirky cast of animal characters by award-winning illustrator, Britta Teckentrup. Big ideas for little learners!
Once there was a cat who lived all alone.He ate on his own. He slept on his own.He spent every day alone. Poor Cat! The other kitties never ask him to play. He just seems so... grumpy. Then, one night, in a terrible rainstorm, everything changes: Cat hears a plaintive meow and finds a drenched little kitten taking shelter between his paws. And no matter what Grumpy Cat does, she's determined to stick by him. Endearing art, expressive characters, and gentle storytelling from Britta Teckentrup (Big Smelly Bear) send children the comforting message that there's a special friend for everyone.
Yound children can have fun getting interactive with Britta Teckentrup's hands-on counting book. Children will love meeting Britt'as charming menagerie of characters, which includes wriggly snakes, marking elephants and playful penguins. Hidden behind the flap on every spread is a surprise addition to the group, leading the child from one number to the next in a fun but logical way.
Children will love meeting Britta's host of animals, each sporting stylish spots or stripes. Hidden behind each flap on every page is a surprise character, adding to the humour of this beautifully illustrated book. Young children will have fun learning animal names and patterns whilst getting interactive with Britta's fantastic hands-on concept book.
Grumpy Cat likes being alone, but a cuddly little kitten snuggles up to him and begins to follow him everywhere. Grumpy Cat tries to shake the kitten off, but without much luck. But when the kitten finally disappears, Grumpy Cat is suddenly not grumpy anymore...he's lonely. Watch Grumpy Cat's story unfold through Britta Teckentrup's expressive art style.
Take a train, car, bus or boat through the colours of the rainbow and more. A Red Train features the vibrant illustrations of Britta Teckentrup. The Concept Series is perfect for the very young! Each stunning book in the series invites toddlers to explore basic preschool concepts - promoting early childhood development, language skills and interaction between young children and their parents or caregivers.
Learn the alphabet through this illustrated concept book. Clever descriptive sentences use the letters and words featured on each spread. Humorous illustrations will entertain little ones, while the sophisticated design will keep parents engaged as they read it over and over again. The Concept Series is perfect for the very young! Each stunning book in the series invites toddlers to explore basic preschool concepts - promoting early childhood development, language skills and interaction between young children and their parents or caregivers.
Journey to the far corners of the world with Little Mole, as he travels from the frozen north to the tropics. Witness him meeting fascinating animals and discovering new lands as he asks the question, how big is the world?
Big Smelly Bear is big and smelly and never washes! He is determined to stay smelly until one day he has an itch he cannot reach to scratch. Luckily for him, a big fluffy bear comes along and kindly offers to help. But first she wants him to do something - take a bath. After some loud discussion, she gets her way and he gets his back scratched - a warm and happy relationship develops with a soppy happy ending..
Bumposaurus the baby dinosaur is so short-sighted he can't even find his way out of his egg, and life certainly doesn't get any easier once he has finally hatched...This is an exuberant and hilarious story, examining the question of 'difference' in a light-hearted and sympathetic way. With a hugely endearing main character and comical illustration, this is a fantastic laugh-out-loud picture book.
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