Books with author Morgan Matthews

Magical paper technology meets playful storytelling in this stunning jungle-themed books that’s sure to captivate younger children. The venetian movement causes the animals’ expressions to change from sad to happy, tearful to joy, sleeping to wakefulness. The effect is fun and exciting, and an effective way of both enhancing storytelling and learning about different facial expressions and the emotions they convey.

Frog is lost, looking for his dad. But his dad doesn’t roar, does he? Maybe he whoops or squawks or growls instead? Find out in this hilarious changing faces book. Small children love to read books about animals and to see animal characteristics displayed through their sounds and expressions. Simply by turning the page, the Venetian movement causes the animals’ expressions to change from sad to happy, tearful to joy, sleeping to wakefulness. The effect is both fun and exciting, and an effective way of both enhancing storytelling and learning about different facial expressions and the emotions they convey.

YUCK'S CRAZY CHRISTMAS Yuck and his sister, Polly Princess, have written to Father Christmas to tell him what presents they'd like. Yuck wants a Never-Ending Chocolate Maker, but Polly's been up to mischief that might mean Yuck gets no presents at all. Will Father Christmas fall for her tricks or will Yuck get the surprise he's hoping for? YUCK'S NAUGHTY NEW YEAR On the first day of the New Year, Yuck makes a New Year's resolution: 'I promise to have fun'. Mum and Polly tell him he must promise something sensible instead, like to wash more often or to do his homework, but Yuck has an idea for something that's so much fun his family will remember it all year long...

It’s Halloween, and a cheeky spider is creeping up on Ghost, Witch, Skeleton and Pumpkin. How will each of them react when the spider says BOO? Watch their expressions change in scenes that really move, thanks to brilliant Venetian paper technology. This clever paper engineering allows children to play with the book to change expressions and actions of the Halloween characters, introducing them to different emotions. With a winning combination of bold, expressive artwork and engaging, lively storytelling this interactive board book is the perfect, non-scary introduction to Halloween for little hands and is sure to a favourite read at Halloween – and all year round!

Watch the rocket blast off into space and the other vehicles go, go, go! Over land, sea and sky, trains roll, boats float, and planes fly in this vibrant board book where scenes come to life with thanks to Venetian paper technology. Clever paper engineering allows children to play with the book to make the different vehicles rev into action! With a winning combination of bold, expressive artwork and engaging, lively storytelling, this interactive, bright, bold board book is sure to become a household favourite - and to inspire lots of noisy vehicle games!