Books with author J. S. Chapman

“Is it Christmas yet?” asks Little Bear — for the hundredth time! “Soon,” says Big Bear, a little wearily. Christmas is coming. But there's so much to do. And Little Bear is ready to pop with excitement! Then things start to go a bit wrong. Will it ever be Christmas... Beautifully illustrated, with a vibrant, funny text, this book is the perfect Christmas gift for lively little ones desperate for Christmas to arrive. By the award-winning Jane Chapman ( The Emperor's Egg, Bear Snores On, The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm ) Is it Christmas Yet? is a great book to read with children in the build up to Christmas and would make a lovely Christmas present too.

Barry lives all by himself deep in the forest. But this furry chap is never on his own for long. “Come here, Snuggle-wuggles!” call the animals, diving in for a cuddle! There are simply too many hugs to handle. How can Barry get them to stop? From the best-selling author and illustrator, Jane Chapman (Bear Snores On, Is it Christmas Yet?) comes a very funny picture book about a lovable monster who has just had enough of HUGS!

Little owl Mo is in for a surprise when his baby cousin Bibi comes to stay. She seems cute enough. But will there be enough of Grandma’s love to go around? Written and illustrated by the award-winning Jane Chapman (Squish Squash Squeeze!, No More Cuddles), Love Enough for Two is a fantastic sequel to the bedtime favourite, I’m Not Sleepy! This heart-warming and gently humorous tale is perfect for big brothers, sisters or cousins who are learning to welcome new additions to the family.

A human spirit banished to the body of a cat.Merliss has seen centuries of change, centuries of trouble.Something nasty has come through one of the ley gates. It walks upright. It talks. And it looks like an oversized cat, but as Merliss can attest, it doesn't smell like a cat.It's a cat sidhe on the hunt for slaves, anyone with opposable thumbs. Merliss travels to unknown territories to rescue a friend and encounters more trouble making her way home. The situation on the moors is far more dire than Merliss and her friends could have imagined.Cat Sidhe is the first in a fantasy trilogy. Join Merliss on her prowls through dangerous lands.

Barry lives all by himself deep in the forest. But this furry chap is never on his own for long. “Come here, Snuggle-wuggles!” call the animals, diving in for a cuddle! There are simply too many hugs to handle. How can Barry get them to stop? From the best-selling author and illustrator, Jane Chapman (Bear Snores On, Is it Christmas Yet?) comes a very funny picture book about a lovable monster who has just had enough of HUGS!

There hasn't been one like her for 1500 years. For Callie it's survival. For everyone else it's love at first bite. A dark beginning leads to a new twist in the vampire genre. This is not a romance but a young girls survival. Some readers may find the opening chapters disturbing. Join Callie in her fight to save her soul mate and the new society she has become part of from demons and a master vampire intent on controlling her. With a little help from a few witches, shape shifters and a bit of luck can she actually get a little normality in her 'un-life'? Everybody loves her. They just can't help themselves.