Books with author Jonathan Allday

Little Yak lives high up in the mountains with his mum. The cold weather is coming, and he is excited about seeing snow for the very first time. All of Little Yak s friends are busy preparing for winter Pika gathers grass to feed him through the cold months, Blue Thrush flies away to a warmer home and Brown Bear has a long winter sleep. But what do little yaks do when the snow comes? This delightful picture book from Jonathan Allen is the perfect winter read.

Take one mischievous monkey, a cast of adorable animals, and bunches of bananas to make them trip, slip, and drop. What have you got? Add just one word of text and energetic, kinetic pictures in jungle-bright colors and even very young kids will quickly be able to enjoy this antic tale all by themselves. No one will resist joining in the refrain BANANA! Jonathan Allen has created many wonderful picture books. His international success is based on his observant wit, appealing art, and child-like sense of fun. I'm Not Cute! (Boxer Books, UK, and Hyperion, USA) was auctioned between 15 U.S. publishers in 2004.

“Don't copy me!” It's a refrain that's well-known to children, parents, and caregivers. Now it's Little Puffin's turn to say the words as three cheeky gull chicks follow him around, imitating his every word and step. And the more the puffin protests, the more the gulls enjoy their silly game. Can Little Puffin find a way to turn his frustration into a clever plan? With his usual wit and flair, author and artist Jonathan Allen turns a simple concept into a wildly entertaining tale.

Baby Owl is a fierce, fearless, night-prowling predator…but everyone seems to think he shouldn’t be out late at night.But it is NOT past his bedtime! And he is absolutely, positively NOT scared!Luckily, wise Papa understands… and provides a much-needed reassuring hug.Now available as a board book, this plucky follow-up to “I’m Not Cute!” is a great way to remind young readers that it’s okay to be a little scared of the dark sometimes.