Books with author Kate Willis-Crowley

A wonderful book to read aloud and share, this favourite nursery rhyme is brought to life by Kate Willis-Crowley.Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after...With instructions for making your own Jack and Jill finger puppets at the end of the story, this book is one to treasure.

There's a new kitty on the block, and Queen Sardine's not impressed...In the second illustrated Queen Sardine adventure, eight-year-old Ivy's in a fix, struggling to cope with Marcy, an overbearing new girl at school. Ivy's feline friend Queen Sardine, on the other hand, has a new cat on Kipper Street to contend with. While Queen Sardine's pride takes a battering from spoiled pedigree Princess Persia, Ivy goes too far and accidentally hurts Marcy's feelings. Can Ivy and Queen Sardine work together to sort out their new-girl problems?

When Ivy's friend Kei suggests that they camp out overnight, Ivy is nervous about sleeping outside in a dark garden. But brave Queen Sardine promises to keep guard outside their tent all night! As the camping sleepover looms Ivy starts to worry, though, and Queen Sardine is worried too: Big Molly has upset the other cats on Kipper Street by eating from their bowls and muttering to herself. Why is she behaving so strangely? Camping out is wonderful and the girls have great fun . . . until the campers are woken by frightening noises in the night. Her Majesty investigates, only to discover that Big Molly has given birth to four gorgeous kittens! One of them has wandered off and may have tumbled into the badger set. Is Queen Sardine brave enough to help find the lost kitten?A sweet, playful and gorgeously illustrated story about friendship, bravery and kittens.

The classic nursery rhyme is given a special warmth and inventiveness by a new young illustrator Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow. Why does the playful little lamb follow Mary everywhere? This classic story of one little girl's single-minded devotion to her lamb is aimed at the very youngest child, simply and beautifully illustrated, and offers end-of-the-book instructions for making one's own special little lamb mask. A wonderful book to share, this tale will have young children joining in with the classic rhyme and following the characters.

Not your typical princess book! Everything is topsy-turvy in Goblin world and Matty, the Goblin Princess, just doesn't fit in! Her mom, the Goblin Queen, is always telling her to un-tidy her room and eat up her slug porridge (yee-uk!). Goblins HATE nice things, including their enemies the sparkly Forest Fairies... In this first book, Matty has a problem. Her new pet baby dragon, Smoky, is far too good and her parents are threatening to send him away! Smoky is her best friend - can she find a way to make him naughty enough to keep? She just might need the Forest Fairies' help...

Two children. Two journeys. Twin arrows.Ryla follows her father’s parting instructions as closely as she carries his gift. Her protectors are kind, and safety is certain inside the convent’s strong walls. But now she must leave and what lies ahead is uncertain...Her brother Drewin won’t wait any longer. The knight promised to escort him isn’t coming, and gossiping neighbors threaten to reveal his identity. He strikes out on his own, sure he can outrun the danger...

Following in the fantasy footsteps of the female leads of Frozen and Brave, this series offers gentle humor, princess daring do and plenty of adventure for young readers.No ordinary princess, no ordinary ball...Matty and her pet dragon live a funny, topsy turvy kind of life, in a world where being well mannered, good, clean and tidy is much frowned upon. As preparations for the Goblin ball get underway - the cobwebs are hung, the dirt swept in - Matty comes to hear of a band of Hobgoblins on the prowl .... She and her pet dragon must come to the rescue to ensure the success of the ball!

A failed test. Ruined crops. Night archers.The war against the rebels rages, and Riverside’s famous cavalry is called to the King’s aid, leaving behind the women, children, and Gavynn.Gavynn knows why he was the only man left behind. Every day in the town is a painful reminder. But storms, sickness, and sudden danger threaten his people, forcing him into an unexpected role.Could his failure be a blessing in disguise?