Books with author Jason Cockcroft

What would you do if, instead of a cat or a goldfish, you had a dinosaur for a pet? Well, that's exactly what happens to the little boy in this story when an enormous egg appears at his house one day. Day by day, he learns exactly how to look after his dinosaur: what to feed it for breakfast, where to take it for walks, and, perhaps most difficult of all, how to deal with dinosaur-size poop!

It's Christmas! There will be carols and candy canes and sparkling presents under the tree! But what about children whose families have no presents to give? Kind-hearted Drew wants to help them, but how? A magical story of how one little boy received a very special Giving Bag from Santa - and how his Christmas wish came true. This special gift edition includes the hardcover picture book, the giving bag, and bell.

Whether they fly, swim, or walk, every year billions of animals travel from one part of our planet to another. Meet these masters of migration, and follow their incredible journeys in this beautiful, fact-filled nonfiction picture book by BBC wildlife expert Chris Packham. From whales and wildebeest to butterflies and bats, you can discover each of their stories, pore over the map to see their migration routes, and uncover extra information in the “Find Out More” section.

When Daddy comes home late one Friday night, the whole family is fast asleep--except for the baby who's had a bad dream. Daddy takes the infant on a nighttime stroll through the house to soothe him back to sleep. After checking in on Mommy and baby's big brother, Daddy and his baby tiptoe downstairs where Daddy sings a lullaby, giving comforting reminders that Daddy will be there to protect and love baby always. Available for the first time as a board book, Daddy's Lullaby is the perfect bedtime story for daddies and their little ones.

Travel around the world to meet amazing baby animals in this beautiful book by BBC wildlife expert Chris Packham and award-winning illustrator Jason Cockcroft. Every day, billions of creatures are born—and this fascinating, fact-filled book introduces kids to some of the most incredible baby animals as they begin their journey through life. From Darwin’s froglets and baby earthworms to tiger cubs and meerkat pups, each one has a special story to tell.

“Highly recommended for animal studies, browsers, and independent readers. An informative, well-designed book.” —School Library Journal All animals need homes—and this nonfiction picture book is a fantastic introduction to some of the amazing places they live. Travel around the world to see different animal habitats, from honeybees that live together in hives to snails that hibernate in their shells during winter. You’ll meet tree-dwelling creatures like the ruffled lemur; snow leopards that take shelter in a cave; porcupines that dig burrows underground; and even animals who carry their homes around on their backs. Filled with fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations, this is a wonderful nonfiction picture book and a fabulous follow-up to our Amazing Animal Journeys and Amazing Animal Babies.