Books with author Catherine Anholt

Following on from the irresistible Chimp and Zee is the second crazy adventure from those lovable and mischievous chimps. It is a stormy, windy, rainy day in the coconut tree, and Chimp and Zee are squibbling and squabbling and driving everyone bananas. But they get more than they bargained for when a huge gust of wind sweeps them off on another hilarious adventure!

Billy is not at all sure about starting big school. In fact, he wishes he could stay at home with his mum. But with some gentle encouragement and the help of a new friend, Billy soon discovers that big school can be a lot of fun! Young children and adults alike will enjoy sharing and talking about this much-loved classic picture book, with its delightful and amusing insight into the joys and trepidations of starting school.

When twelve year-old misfit Midnight Reynolds takes a job helping out eccentric Miss Appleby in the mansion down the street, she never imagined her work would involve battling ghosts. But as it turns out, Midnight and her new employer have quite a bit in common—they were both born on Halloween and have the power to see spirits of the dead. But when Midnight learns more about the history of her town, she starts to wonder if she's fighting on the right side.

For those with a yearning for adventure, stunt planes are the aircraft of choice. These small planes zip through the air doing all sorts of flips and twists. With the help of this engaging guide, readers can create their own paper versions of these vehicles, and make them perform similar tricks. Each exciting activity is rated from easy to hard, making it simple for readers to challenge themselves, or pick a project they know they'll feel confident completing. With vibrant images and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is sure to be a hit among audiences of many ages and levels.