Books with author Kate Smith

This truly unusual vinyl picture book for toddlers will add to kids' bathtime fun. The animals pictured on every page are pure white--until kids dip them in the bathwater. Suddenly, the animals change as if by magic as they take on their normal colors. A farmyard pig turns from white to pink when he gets wet in this book of farmyard scenes. There are also a hen, a goat, a cow, and other animals that change color in the bath.

This truly unusual vinyl picture book for toddlers will add to kids' bathtime fun. The animals pictured on every page are pure white--until kids dip them in the bathwater. Suddenly, the animals change as if by magic as they take on their normal colors. This book of cheerful woodland scenes features a frog who turns from white to green when he gets wet. There are also a rabbit, a bumblebee, and other animals that change color in the bath.

One Hen is the latest title from the creators of If The World Were a Village, Tree of Life and One Well. It is the perfect way to introduce children to the concept and importance of sustainable development. One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a young Ghanaian boy who uses a micro loan to buy a chicken, so he can sell the eggs to make money. Through hard work, Kojo soon earns enough to go back to school. He grows up to own his own farm, employing many people in his village, and contributing to Ghana's development. The story illustrates how a small loan can have a huge impact on many people's lives if used in the right way. Striking artwork and 'House that Jack Built'-style captions lead the reader through Kojo's progress. At the end of the book, the story of the real-life Kojo is told.

The beautiful palace used to be the stubborn prince’s best friend. However, the prince treats the palace so badly that one day, it leaves him. Feeling regretful, the stubborn prince tries to find his friend. Will he succeed?Let’s find out in a short story “The Little Prince and the Runaway Palace” written by the creators of the popular YouTube children’s entertainment channel Toys and Colors who are dedicated experts in all things fun, motivational, and educational.The book would be a great lesson for kids to learn about how to behave as a friend.

Who is the World's Greatest Grandma? Who lets you do things your mom won't? Who can make you smile when you're sad? All Grandmas are great, but your own grandma is just the world's greatest. With a special space for a photograph of your own grandma, World's Greatest Grandma will be a very special book for you both to share. UK edition 25 pages,8" by 10", 11.7 oz

The lessons we learn from the farm can be applied to our daily lives so that we may become kinder, happier and more grateful individuals.The Smith Farmhouse Characters is a collection of positive lessons delivered through the stories of our own sweet and silly farm animals. For the younger child you may choose to read just the poem portions to become familiar with the farm characters. As your child grows you can include the character lesson as you read one or more of the full pages. Each one closes with a simple question that you may use to initiate a thoughtful discussion with your child. A fruitful life it is when we harvest the joy of discovery that comes from all the beauty and wonder around us.

*** Winner of ITV Lorraine's Top Tales 2016 ***Lottie and her class are given an end of term project competition called Big and Small. The problem is, class show-off Penelope Pembleton-Puce always wins.But this time, Lottie and Gramps come up with a brilliant idea: to grow a giant pumpkin!With the help of grandad's old vegetable growing tricks, they set about trying to break world records for the biggest vegetable ever. But this pumpkin is fussy, demanding and has a mind of its own, and with Penelope willing to do literally anything to win AGAIN, does Lottie really stand a chance?A heart-warming story about friendship, family, and growing confidence ... as well as a large vegetable!