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Find out moreChris Chatterton began his career in graphic design and animation, working on a variety of projects including Dr Who and CBBC’s The Dumping Ground. Chris’ passion for illustration then led him to pursue a career as a freelance artist, illustrating a number of children’s books including Ten Minutes to Bed, Little Unicorn and Supermarket Gremlins. Originally from County Durham, Chris now lives and works in the basement studio of his house in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Follow him on Instagram here.
The perfect book written specifically for bedtime to calm your own sleepy dinosaur! Muddy puddles, tropical birds, erupting volcanos... the jungle is full of so many exciting things, how can Rumble the dinosaur possibly go to sleep? Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this adorable, heartwarming story. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid
Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2021 | Children’s mental health and wellbeing are a high priority for all schools and parents. This wonderfully reassuring book is from the award-winning Rachel Bright, teamed with illustrator Chris Chatterton who has created the most adorable little dinosaur: The Worrysaurus. Parents will immediately recognise the behaviour of a natural worrier - the child that likes to plan ahead and to have thought of everything before setting out to enjoy a lovely picnic. But it is not long before the overthinking gets out of control and a suggestion from a similarly nervous lizard feeds his anxieties just as children can do to each other. But Worrysaurus has a very helpful strategy in place and he remembers his mother’s advice. He has a tin of precious things in his bag and, going through them one by one, they give him the strength to set the butterfly of worry free. Even tiny children know all about the feeling of butterflies in the tummy so this is universally relatable. He shares a lovely picnic with the anxious lizard and they learn to live in the moment instead of worrying about what might happen. While this can simply be read as an enjoyable rhyming story, it will be most useful to prompt discussion and sharing. It will work well for this purpose with children in Key Stage One and Two making it a very useful purchase indeed.
Children’s mental health and wellbeing are a high priority for all schools and parents. This wonderfully reassuring book is from the award-winning Rachel Bright, teamed with illustrator Chris Chatterton who has created the most adorable little dinosaur: The Worrysaurus. Parents will immediately recognise the behaviour of a natural worrier - the child that likes to plan ahead and to have thought of everything before setting out to enjoy a lovely picnic. But it is not long before the overthinking gets out of control and a suggestion from a similarly nervous lizard feeds his anxieties just as children can do to each other. But Worrysaurus has a very helpful strategy in place and he remembers his mother’s advice. He has a tin of precious things in his bag and, going through them one by one, they give him the strength to set the butterfly of worry free. Even tiny children know all about the feeling of butterflies in the tummy so this is universally relatable. He shares a lovely picnic with the anxious lizard and they learn to live in the moment instead of worrying about what might happen. While this can simply be read as an enjoyable rhyming story, it will be most useful to prompt discussion and sharing. It will work well for this purpose with children in Key Stage One and Two making it a very useful purchase indeed.
The combination of dinosaurs and diggers will make this completely irresistible to many young children, but there’s lots for all readers to enjoy. The Dino Diggers have a hard day’s work ahead of them: Mr Ali O’Saurus wants the foundations for his new car factory laid by the end of the day. Disaster strikes when the backhoe accidentally cracks a water main, but by working together the team live up to their motto, ‘Dino Diggers Never Let You Down’ and get the job done. It’s a satisfying story with a proper plot and the dinosaurs are real characters. A press out T Rex and digger is an added bonus and allows children to create their own Dino Digger adventures. ~ Andrea Reece
Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of shimmering fish, dancing crabs, a friendly whale... and one adventurous little mermaid! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Splash get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn 9780241348925, Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster 9780241348918, Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas 9780241414576 Coming soon: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur 9780241386736
The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow... Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different... So when that same princess - Florizella - finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents' palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is given a permit which allow them to do whatever they like in the same way that every princess is given a set of rules that they have to live by. As soon as Princess Florizella's brother is big enough to have adventures, she takes him all over the land, fighting pirates, wrestling with a sea serpent and rehoming a woolly mammoth. Can Florizella prove that girls having rules and boys having permits isn't right? And that princes and princesses, and girls and boys, should be anything that they want to be...
The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow... Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different... So when that same princess - Florizella - finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents' palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is given a permit which allow them to do whatever they like in the same way that every princess is given a set of rules that they have to live by. As soon as Princess Florizella's brother is big enough to have adventures, she takes him all over the land, fighting pirates, wrestling with a sea serpent and rehoming a woolly mammoth. Can Florizella prove that girls having rules and boys having permits isn't right? And that princes and princesses, and girls and boys, should be anything that they want to be...
Brought to you by Ladybird. Count down from ten as you journey through the gradually calming pace of these gorgeous bedtime stories, written by Rhiannon Fielding and read by award-winning actress Suranne Jones. Written specifically for bedtime, these five heartwarming magical stories are the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep, with calming sound effects and music between the stories. Crash through the jungle with Rumble the triceratops. Join Splash the Mermaid as she explores the ocean and makes new friends. Find new adventures with Twinkle the Unicorn and Belch the monster. But will they get to bed on time?
The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow... Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different... So when that same princess - Florizella - finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents' palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is given a permit which allow them to do whatever they like in the same way that every princess is given a set of rules that they have to live by. As soon as Princess Florizella's brother is big enough to have adventures, she takes him all over the land, fighting pirates, wrestling with a sea serpent and rehoming a woolly mammoth. Can Florizella prove that girls having rules and boys having permits isn't right? And that princes and princesses, and girls and boys, should be anything that they want to be...
The perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorn, even on their birthday! Full of balloons, presents and birthday fun (and a sprightly unicorn and her friends), little readers will love this calming tale before bed. It's Twinkle the unicorn's birthday and she's having a sleepover party! There are party games, presents, cake, balloons and even fireworks! But as Twinkle's dad counts down to bedtime, there's still a lot going on . . . will Twinkle and her friends go to sleep in time? Finishing on a gentle end, it's the perfect bedtime tale. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn - Toy and Book set Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur
From the team behind Ten Minutes to Bed Little Unicorn; a little monster who would rather do anything but sleep. . . This is the perfect bedtime story for every little monster's bedtime! It's full of magic, big paws, fluffy fur and little claws. Belch the monster is supposed to be settling down for bedtime, but with so many distractions it looks like bedtime could be quite a way away... Count down from ten as you journey through the beautifully illustrated, gradually calming pages of this gorgeous bedtime story. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Book and Toy Set
Princess Florizella may live in a classic fairy-tale world, but she's no ordinary princess... These three stories were originally published under the titles Princess Florizella, Princess Florizella and the Wolves and Princess Florizella and the Giant. They were originally dedicated to her daughter but have been reimagined in this edition which she has dedicated to her grandchildren. Princess Florizella was friends with some of the princesses who had studied the Princess Rules, and behaved just as the Rules said they should. Florizella thought their hair was lovely: so golden and so very long. And their clothes were nice: so richly embroidered. And their shoes were delightful: so tiny and handmade in silk. But their days bored her to death... Instead, Princess Florizella rides her horse, Jellybean, all over the kingdom, having adventures of her own... ...perfect for newish readers who are gaining confidence and ready for a challenge The Times Review These are enchanting, simply written stories that have lost none of their pertinence - and this timely new edition deserves to win Florizella another generation of admirers. 5 star review in the Saturday Telegraph
Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, sparkle and rainbows... and one naughty little unicorn! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Twinkle get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Coming soon: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid
Princess Florizella may live in a classic fairy-tale world, but she's no ordinary princess... These three stories were originally published under the titles Princess Florizella, Princess Florizella and the Wolves and Princess Florizella and the Giant. They were originally dedicated to her daughter but have been reimagined in this edition which she has dedicated to her grandchildren. Princess Florizella was friends with some of the princesses who had studied the Princess Rules, and behaved just as the Rules said they should. Florizella thought their hair was lovely: so golden and so very long. And their clothes were nice: so richly embroidered. And their shoes were delightful: so tiny and handmade in silk. But their days bored her to death... Instead, Princess Florizella rides her horse, Jellybean, all over the kingdom, having adventures of her own... ...perfect for newish readers who are gaining confidence and ready for a challenge The Times Review These are enchanting, simply written stories that have lost none of their pertinence - and this timely new edition deserves to win Florizella another generation of admirers. 5 star review in the Saturday Telegraph
Princess Florizella may live in a classic fairy-tale world, but she's no ordinary princess... These three stories were originally published under the titles Princess Florizella, Princess Florizella and the Wolves and Princess Florizella and the Giant. They were originally dedicated to her daughter but have been reimagined in this edition which she has dedicated to her grandchildren. Princess Florizella was friends with some of the princesses who had studied the Princess Rules, and behaved just as the Rules said they should. Florizella thought their hair was lovely: so golden and so very long. And their clothes were nice: so richly embroidered. And their shoes were delightful: so tiny and handmade in silk. But their days bored her to death... Instead, Princess Florizella rides her horse, Jellybean, all over the kingdom, having adventures of her own... ...perfect for newish readers who are gaining confidence and ready for a challenge The Times Review These are enchanting, simply written stories that have lost none of their pertinence - and this timely new edition deserves to win Florizella another generation of admirers. 5 star review in the Saturday Telegraph
Celebrate Christmas with everyone's favourite little unicorn! Fall asleep with Twinkle the unicorn after she goes on very festive night-time adventure. It's Christmas Eve and Twinkle is too excited to sleep! But someone very special is also awake, and is having a bit of trouble! Can Twinkle come to the rescue? Finishing on a gentle end, this beautiful story is the perfect length for a calm bedtime read. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Book and Toy Set
Help your little one fall asleep with Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn, the best-selling story written specifically for bedtime. The beautiful gift set includes a mini hardback version of the best-selling tale of Twinkle the unicorn, who is feeling anything but sleepy! Cuddle up with your very own Twinkle as you join her on a magical adventure and count down to bedtime together. Finishing on a gentle end, this beautiful story is the perfect length for a calm bedtime read. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas
Do you have a little mermaid who would rather do anything than sleep? This is the perfect bedtime tale for them! Written specifically for bedtime, join Splash the littlest mermaid as she dives and leaps through the underwater kingdom. It's only ten minutes to bed, but with so many distractions it looks like bedtime could be quite a way away... Count down from ten as you journey through the beautifully illustrated, gradually calming pages of this gorgeous bedtime story. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Book and Toy Set
From the team behind Ten Minutes to Bed Little Unicorn; a little monster who would rather do anything but sleep. . . This is the perfect bedtime story for every little monster's bedtime! It's full of magic, big paws, fluffy fur and little claws. Belch the monster is supposed to be settling down for bedtime, but with so many distractions it looks like bedtime could be quite a way away... Count down from ten as you journey through the beautifully illustrated, gradually calming pages of this gorgeous bedtime story. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Book and Toy Set
Today the Dino Diggers are building a petrol station for Mr Dei Nonychus, but disaster strikes when the town bridge collapses due to a storm. Time to call the Dino Diggers to the rescue! The third book in a new series for fans of dinosaurs and diggers, with a fantastic free slot-together novelty included in every book. Collect the whole series for hours of dino fun! For fans of Amazing Machines and Dylan's Amazing Dinosaurs.
The perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorns! Full of magic, sparkle and rainbows (and one naughty unicorn), little readers will love this calming tale before bed. It's bedtime, but one lively little unicorn can't quite settle down and go to sleep! As her dad counts down the minutes to bed, what mischief can she get up to? Finishing on a gentle end, it's the perfect bedtime tale. Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Toy and Book Set
Follow along as Elephant goes through the ups and downs of creating something new in this charming non-fiction picture book. A lively introduction to essential maths concepts for very young readers. Elephant wants to build something tall. Something as tall as Elephant. But will it stay up? CRASH! BOOM! No, not this time... Hmmm... Build it again? 1 block. 2 blocks? 4 blocks? It's still not as tall as Elephant. More blocks! Now will it stay up? Now will it be as tall as Elephant? Build, balance and count; question, estimate, measure; predict, crash, and build again with Elephant and a bucket full of blocks. Robie Harris's charming, boisterous text is perfectly complemented by Chris Chatterton's bold mixed-media illustrations.
Today the Dino Diggers are building a house for Mr and Mrs Triceratops, and new recruit Ricky Raptor is very keen to help out. What could possibly go wrong? Good job Bruno Brachiosaurus and his crane are on-site to help! The second in a new series for fans of dinosaurs and diggers, with a fantastic free slot-together novelty included in every book! Collect the whole series for hours of dino fun! For fans of Amazing Machines and Dylan's Amazing Dinosaurs.
BOING! Big, brown bison is bouncing on the bed. Bounce, bump, thump! Aardvark, Beetle and Chipmunk join in too. What a racket they make! Uh-oh, that bed had better not break...! But, wait, there's somebody else in the bed and he's not happy at all! A bright, bold bedtime romp, packed with surprises! With hilarious illustrations from exciting new artist, Chris Chatterton, and a bonkers rhyming text from Paul Bright, it's the perfect gift for little bed-bouncers everywhere!
BOING! Big, brown bison is bouncing on the bed. Bounce, bump, thump! Aardvark, Beetle and Chipmunk join in too. What a racket they make! Uh-oh, that bed had better not break...! But, wait, there's somebody else in the bed and he's not happy at all! A bright, bold bedtime romp, packed with surprises. With hilarious illustrations from exciting new artist, Chris Chatterton, and a bonkers rhyming text from Paul Bright, it's the perfect gift for little bed-bouncers everywhere!
Naughty gremlins bring chaos to the supermarket and beyond in this funny new lift-the-flap series - you'll never see supermarkets in the same way again! Gremlins are weeing on the floor, snoozing on the bread and is that a gremlin bottom in the fruit stall? Lift the flaps to find them all! Another rhyming romp from Adam and Charlotte Guillain, authors of Spaghetti with the Yeti - perfectly matched with Chris Chatterton's joyous, retro artwork to bring you the best and silliest supermarket story since Timothy Knapman and Sarah Warburton's Dinosaurs in the Supermarket! This is the perfect interactive picture book for parents and children to enjoy together. Find more zany fun in Adam and Charlotte's other picture book creations: Spaghetti with the Yeti, Marshmallows for Martians, Doughnuts for a Dragon, Pizza for Pirates and Socks for Santa. Adam Guillain is a performance storyteller and was the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Writer in Residence. Charlotte Guillain is a prolific author of children's fiction, non-fiction and picture books, and together they have created the hugely successful George's Amazing Adventures picture book series. Chris Chatterton is an illustrator and animator from County Durham, England whose passion for illustration has led him to pursue a career as a freelance artist working for a wide array of clients. Chris loves all things creative and geeky.
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