Books with author Nicholas Allan

A child-friendly picture book biography, featuring reproductions of Picasso masterpieces and a foldout representation of Picasso at workPeople were always saying, "No! No! No! Picasso!"But Picasso said . . . "Yes!"In this funny and accessible introduction to Picasso and art, children learn that daring to be different can be rewarding. Picasso doesn't listen when people tell him "No!" Instead, he paints all-blue pictures, all-pink pictures, plus pictures from the front and side all at the same time. He makes art out of bike parts and he can draw pictures in less than 60 seconds. Soon he becomes one of the greatest painters in the world, but he still wants to be different.

Join the celebration! Start a new Christmas tradition by sharing Nicholas Allan's delightful holiday tale with your family. Whimsical illustrations combined with cheerful text guarantee that everyone will get into the Christmas spirit this holiday season.There's nothing the innkeeper likes more than a good night's sleep. But that's the last thing he'll be getting on a night of angels, shepherds, bright stars...and a very special baby.Nicholas Allan's charming retelling of the Nativity story will delight and amuse readers everywhere. The perfect gift to spread Christmas cheer!

A funny and festive counting book about Santa really, really needing to go Father Christmas needs a wee. He's been drinking drinks since half past three . . .At each different house that he visits Father Christmas drinks and eats all the goodies left out for him. Before long he really, really, really needs to pee, so much so that he even forgets to leave the presents behind. But he dashes back, delivers all the gifts, and flies home at high speed to avoid an embarassing accident—but there's just one tiny problem—he's lost his house key! Find out what happens and whether Father Christmas ever gets to relieve himself in this fabulously funny counting book!

Never before have the facts of life been presented in such an accessible—or novel—way. Our hero is Willy, a little sperm who lives inside Mr. Browne with 300 million friends. Every day Willy practices for the Great Swimming Race. And when the day arrives, he swims faster than his 300 million friends to win the prize—a marvelous egg. Then something wonderful happens, and eventually Mr. and Mrs. Browne have a baby girl who has the same winning smile as Willy and who grows up to be a great swimmer.Hilariously funny, warm, and endearing, this is a picture book that appeals on different levels to both children and grown-ups.“Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan’s achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan’s readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement.” —The Guardian (UK)