Books with author Emma Hilton

My First Book of Numbers is a cheerful way to introduce toddlers to the numbers 1 to 12. Each page features three elements: the printed number, the object or animal, and the description in large letters: one fluffy chick two striped socks three eggs in a nest four wooden cars five rubber ducks six toy soldiers seven Russian dolls eight shiny balloons nine tasty apples ten twinkling stars eleven bright buttons twelve bunny rabbits. The brightly illustrated, sturdy board books in the My First Book... series (My First Book of Animals, My First Book of Colors, My First Book of Numbers) are designed for the youngest toddlers who are exploring the world from their most comfortable seat -- the floor. Young children can easily open and turn the board pages and then discover that the pages unfold accordion-style into a 42-inch long display. Each book features 12 engaging color photographs in a clutter-free design, making identification easy for a toddler.

Animals are extraordinarily appealing to the youngest children. Their curiosity about other living creatures offers ample opportunity for fun and learning. My First Book of Animals presents a variety of animals in brightly colored photographs, and also provides an opportunity to learn animal body parts and colors: black and white cow with big ears and a tail rooster with feathers and a red comb duck with yellow feet dog with floppy ears donkey and its tail shiny yellow and green goldfish black and white cat white horse with a tail colorful parrot with long tail feathers rabbit and its big ears white sheep goat and its horns and ears. The brightly illustrated, sturdy board books in the My First Book... series (My First Book of Animals, My First Book of Colors, My First Book of Numbers) are designed for the youngest toddlers who are exploring the world from their most comfortable seat -- the floor. Young children can easily open and turn the board pages and then discover that the pages unfold accordion-style into a 42-inch long display. Each book features 12 engaging color photographs in a clutter-free design, making identification easy for a toddler.

Colors are an important part of the toddler's learning process. My First Book of Colors is a perfect way for the youngest toddlers to start on the learning path. Each of the 12 photographs is of a recognizable object in a specific color: green peas purple plums brown owl pink flower orange carrot black cat white snowflake gray elephant blue parrot yellow butterfly gold fish red cherries. The brightly illustrated, sturdy board books in the My First Book... series (My First Book of Animals, My First Book of Colors, My First Book of Numbers) are designed for the youngest toddlers who are exploring the world from their most comfortable seat -- the floor. Young children can easily open and turn the board pages and then discover that the pages unfold accordion-style into a 42-inch long display. Each book features 12 engaging color photographs in a clutter-free design, making identification easy for a toddler.

Bryony: Harnessing the Power is a magical journey for young adult readers taking them on a time-travelling adventure back to the American Civil War.Devastated by the belief that her boyfriend has cheated on her, Bryony flees her trailer home with her trusted friend Pierre. However, her trust is shattered when he puts her into a trance from which she awakes, alone and in great peril, in 1863.Once there, she must face the challenge of a lifetime to find her way home, undergoing a host of incredible and life-altering experiences along the way. Bryony is forced to grow up fast, using her courage and resourcefulness to get out of some tricky situations. Running into Pierre once more, she discovers that he is an immortal ex-slave whose destiny is inextricably linked to her own. Chased by mysterious bad guys, they first seek help from a white witch and then from the Native Americans, one of whom captures Bryony’s heart. In a shattering climax, Bryony discovers just how much she still has to learn about herself, her magical powers and an inescapable destiny…Emma Hamilton was born in Aberdeen in 1977 and has enjoyed writing and creating her own stories for as long as she can remember. She now lives in Murcia, Spain where she teaches English in a secondary school, prepares prospective teachers for examinations and prepares the exams used to measure the level of English in teenagers. Emma is also the author of an online course for the Ministry of Education and the proud mother of two children.

A book for young adults aged 13+, Baby Girl tells the story of teen parent, Missie, who fights to survive and thrive, by writing songs to the rhythms of her daughter’s nursery rhymes playlist. Missie's home life is hard and she has to keep secrets for all the adults around her. The only things she has are her baby, her friends and her music. Can Missie find a way to get herself and her daughter to safety and live her life well, as the young, music-making mum she longs to be? Can music set Missie free?

A book for young adults aged 13+, Baby Girl tells the story of teen parent, Missie, who fights to survive and thrive, by writing songs to the rhythms of her daughter’s nursery rhymes playlist.Missie's home life is hard and she has to keep secrets for all the adults around her. The only things she has are her baby, her friends and her music.Can Missie find a way to get herself and her daughter to safety and live her life well, as the young, music-making mum she longs to be?Can music set Missie free?