Books with author Catherine Anholt

Future engineers will love using their hands to create the space-related projects in this fun book, including a rocket, a space shuttle, and even an alien and its spacecraft. They'll be amazed that a simple piece of paper can transform into such cool shapes, all through the Japanese art of paper folding. Numerous visual aids and thoughtfully explained directions guide readers through different challenges. The folds and methods they'll learn will help them establish a solid understanding for further origami endeavors. Science and art collide in this accessible and entertaining activity guide.

“When Little Cub was born, Big Golden Lion just couldn’t stop kissing him.” So begins this irresistible tale set in the African savannah. As he plays outside before bedtime, Little Cub finds that the other animals agree with Big Golden Lion. Jumpy Monkey kisses him behind his prickly ears. Squawky Parrot gives a “pecky parrot kiss.” Big Fat Rhino gives a nuzzling nosy rhino kiss. But what happens when Mean Green Hungry Crocodile comes along? Whimsical, softly shaded artwork keeps young eyes entranced, while the repetitive storyline lets youngsters “read” along and act out the book's sweet interactions with their parents.

Chimp and Zee are monkeying about once more - but this time keeping a new big brother or sister company in the period before and after mummy has a new baby. With plenty of space to draw pictures, stick in photos and tell their story, new big brothers and sisters can get involved and record the events and milestones in that all-important first year with their new sibling. Mums, Dads and other family members can help fill it in too creating a unique record for the family to treasure for years to come. Lively illustrations depicting Smarties award winners, Chimp & Zee and their friends from Jungletown, illustrate this unusual record book for young children.

Billy is not at all sure about starting big school. In fact, he wishes he could stay at home with his mom. 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.