Books with author Catherine Anholt

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.

A reassuring picture book about starting nursery.Anna is a bit worried about starting nursery. She doesn't want to leave her mummy and she won't know anyone there ... But soon Anna is having lots of fun, painting, dressing up and playing with new friends!Starting nursery is an exciting but anxious time for every family, and sharing this book together is the perfect way to prepare for the big day. The simple, reassuring story covers meeting the teacher, snack-time, going to the loo, making friends and doing all sorts of fun activities. So your little one will know just what to expect on their first day.

Holidays are some of the most creative times of the year. Young artists often want to celebrate using their creations. This high-interest book will allow readers and artists alike to start their festivities with the Japanese paper folding art of origami. Cute Easter chicks, spooky Halloween skulls, and clever Christmas stockings are some of the inventive projects they'll want to try. They'll learn the basic folds and techniques of paper folding and build upon their skills until they can complete the most challenging project. Origami is for everyone!

The angles and curves of aircraft are paramount components in their flight. Airplane enthusiasts will love the action photographs of their favorite planes and then creating their own with some paper and the art of origami. After learning just a few kinds of folds, they can produce their own models, including an orbiter, a stunt plane, and a spy aircraft. Accessible directions accompanied by labeled illustrations make this book a fantastic introduction to the revered Japanese art form.

Woof, clang crash, bang! Roar like a lion and snip snap like a crocodile, even nee naw like a fire engine with Chimp and Zee, the noisiest, most loveable twins in Jungletown. Following on from the irresistible Chimp and Zee, here is a fantastically colourful and energetic interactive board book for very young readers - reissued in a new handy format with even brighter covers!

An affectionate and amusing look at the everyday world of little (and not so little) children.What are babies like? How about big kids? And everyone in between? With signature bright colors and bouncy verse, Catherine and Laurence Anholt offer a warm tribute to children everywhere. Their charming vignettes fill five chapters:—Very Little Children—Little Children’s Likes and Loves—How Little Children Feel—What Little Children Do—Little Children’s FamiliesDrawing on their own considerable experience as parents, the authors of Catherine and Laurence Anholt's Big Book of Little Children explore children’s likes and loves, hates and hopes, feelings and friends, favorite activities, families, and more, all with heartfelt perception and an abundance of humor.