Books with author Thomas Taylor

Clovis is a very noisy little tiger. He knows he has the loudest roar in the whole jungle. And Clovis thinks that everyone else should know it, too. He's good at roaring, but he's very good at hiding-and that's when the trouble begins. The other animals soon tire of him jumping out andshocking them with his loud roar-but what can they do to stop him?This is a great story to read aloud and it wittily delivers its message about considerate behaviour. The audio CD brings the whole story to life with an imaginative soundtrack.

Four children. Two different worlds. Only one chance to reunite and save the Kingdom.This third book in the Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series picks up right where The Lamplight Society left off: Ben and Annie are trapped inside the magical Kingdom with no way to return home while Oliver and Ellie stumble upon a valuable ally back in their own world. Desperate to reunite, the children embark on two treacherous quests in hopes that they will see each other once again and restore the Kingdom’s rightful rulers before it’s too late.Readers have praised Taylor Thomas Smythe’s Kingdom of Florida series for constructing an engaging Florida mythology while capturing the spirit of such stories as The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter. Dive in to this exciting adventure that's hard to put down! Featuring illustrations by Alice Waller. Books in the Kingdom of Florida Series:Book 1: The Golden AlligatorBook 2: The Lamplight SocietyBook 3: The Place Beyond the SeaBook 4: The Fountain of YouthBook 5 to be announced!

In this first book in the new Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series, three Florida children stumble into a magical land but are quickly trapped inside. As Oliver, Ben, and Ellie search for a way to return home, they face strange creatures, mysterious characters, and an evil prince who is determined to stop them at any cost. Enter the magical world of the Kingdom of Florida in this exciting installment in the middle-grade fantasy series for all ages from author Taylor Thomas Smythe, with illustrations by Alice Waller. Readers have praised the Kingdom of Florida series for capturing the magic of stories like The Chronicles of Narnia with its rich world, loveable characters, and unique mythology. Read it today!Books in the Kingdom of Florida Series:Book 1: The Golden AlligatorBook 2: The Lamplight SocietyBook 3: The Place Beyond the SeaBook 4: The Fountain of YouthBook 5 to be announced!

Join Oliver, Ben, and Ellie--three children who discover a magical land with a mysterious connection to their own world. In this second book in the Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series, the adventures continue. When their new neighbor Annie goes missing, Oliver, Ben, and Ellie return to the Kingdom to find her. But an even bigger challenge awaits them inside; if they succeed, it could change the fate of the entire Kingdom. Readers have praised the Kingdom of Florida series for capturing the spirit of such stories as The Chronicles of Narnia or Harry Potter, and for its portrayal of the familiar (yet slightly different) version of Florida through the eyes of children. Get ready for a thrilling journey by Taylor Thomas Smythe that's hard to put down! Featuring illustrations by Alice Waller.Books in the Kingdom of Florida Series:Book 1: The Golden AlligatorBook 2: The Lamplight SocietyBook 3: The Place Beyond the SeaBook 4 coming in 2020!

Time is running out. The evil Prince Florian must be stopped. Only four children stand a chance.In this fourth installment in the Kingdom of Florida series, Oliver’s friends mount a dangerous rescue mission and come face-to-face with a ruthless foe. Meanwhile, the evil Prince Florian has secured a map to an ancient magic that could spell an end to the brave Lamplight Society and secure his tyrannical reign over the Kingdom forever. This new adventure, which picks up immediately after The Place Beyond the Sea (Book 3), will stretch Oliver, Ben, Ellie, and Annie and put their friendships to the test. The fate of the Kingdom depends on them.Readers have praised Taylor Thomas Smythe’s Kingdom of Florida series for constructing an engaging Florida mythology while capturing the spirit of such stories as The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter. Embark on this thrilling adventure that's hard to put down! Featuring illustrations by Alice Waller. Read it now!Books in the Kingdom of Florida Series:Book 1: The Golden AlligatorBook 2: The Lamplight SocietyBook 3: The Place Beyond the SeaBook 4: The Fountain of YouthBook 5 to be announced!

Take a walk through the jungle to see all the animals as they go through their day—and as you go, turn the hands of the clock to tell the time. An enormously appealing novelty board book from Thomas Taylor—jacket illustrator of the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Tick! Tock! The jungle clock is ticking! At 7:00, one sleepy leopard wakes up. At 8:00, two hungry monkeys eat breakfast… Count the animals in a jungle day, turn the hands on the special clock, and learn to tell the time along the way. And watch for the little red lizard at the bottom of each page as he leads you through all the fractions of an hour in the most amusing way.

Four children. Two different worlds. Only one chance to reunite and save the Kingdom.This third book in the Kingdom of Florida middle-grade fantasy series picks up right where The Lamplight Society left off: Ben and Annie are trapped inside the magical Kingdom with no way to return home while Oliver and Ellie stumble upon a valuable ally back in their own world. Desperate to reunite, the children embark on two treacherous quests in hopes that they will see each other once again and restore the Kingdom’s rightful rulers before it’s too late.Readers have praised Taylor Thomas Smythe’s Kingdom of Florida series for constructing an engaging Florida mythology while capturing the spirit of such stories as The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter. Dive in to this exciting adventure that's hard to put down! Featuring illustrations by Alice Waller. Books in the Kingdom of Florida Series:Book 1: The Golden AlligatorBook 2: The Lamplight SocietyBook 3: The Place Beyond the SeaBook 4: The Fountain of YouthBook 5 to be announced!