Books published by publisher GRAFFEG

This large wall calendar features the stunning original art work of Jackie Morris's much-loved children's titles Tell Me a Dragon, The Ice Bear, The Snow Leopard, and The Quiet Music of Gently Falling Snow. Twelve uniquely imaginative and beautifully realized illustrations complement a practical month-to-a-view calendar. Presented in a printed, record-sized sleeve, an ideal gift item for all lovers of Jackie's enchanting body of illustration work.

Zeb grew-up in the British seaside town of Lowestoft surrounded by animals; at one time he had three dogs, two cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, goldfish and a tortoise named Fred that he was given for his third birthday. Fred is still very much alive (tortoises live a VERY long time). Zeb now lives in London and is a familiar voice on BBC Radio and Television. Grown-ups eat their breakfast whilst he reads the news on BBC Radio 4 (Peter the Cat’s favourite radio station) or hear him when they’re tucked-up in bed, listening to The Shipping Forecast which keeps boats safe at sea. Zeb is a presenter for the BBC Proms and narrates popular orchestral works for children including Peter and the Wolf, Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood, The Snowman and Paddington. One evening a little fox appeared outside his home. It was magical to meet a wild animal right in the middle of the city. It returned again the next night and the night after and everyone agreed it was the handsomest fox in London. Zeb began to write about its adventures and now people all over the world send messages to Gaspard. What would you ask a little fox if you met one outside your front door?

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children's book author, Nicola Davies. Follow her young adventurer as she treks through the jungle, dives deep down into the sea and climbs high up into the trees. Animal Surprises features animals big, small, wide and tall. The end of the book features a puzzle for young animal lovers to complete.

The Pond is a touching picture book about a young boy, and his family, overcoming the loss of his father. This colourful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, and will teach children not only about death and loss, but the importance of the natural world. From Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher, the duo behind the beautiful children’s book Perfect.The Pond has been chosen as one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 and has been nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018.‘A touching picture book about a young boy overcoming the loss of his father. This colourful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, drawn by Cathy Fisher, and will teach children not only about death and loss, but the importance of the natural world.’ Wales Arts Review, Best of 2017, Welsh Books for Young People‘Dad plans a pond in the backyard and speaks of all the wonderful things that it will hold. But it is a promise left unfulfilled. When Dad dies, the uncompleted pond becomes a large part of the family’s grieving. […] Davies avoids sentimentality and pity in expressing the young narrator’s raw and painful emotions, as the survivors experience all the stages of grief, separately and together. Fisher’s dark-toned illustrations place the family deeply in shadow, encased in their pain. Only the pond has a degree of light, growing a bit stronger as time passes. The family emerges from the shadows emotionally, and finally, the image is bathed in misty light as they leave. Dad is white, and Mum appears to be Asian. Heart-wrenching, powerful, and beautifully realized.’ – Kirkus Reviews, 15 August 2017 edition

Albie, the farmer's dog, wakes up one morning to find that his companion Nellie has disappeared. Where has she gone? They are normally always together by the fire in the kitchen, or playing in the garden and the surrounding fields. As he sets off to find her, Albie takes in all the sights and smells of the countryside and a range of familiar and strange places as he follows the mystery. Illustrated with original paintings by artist Helen Elliott, this is a charming and visually stunning tale for young readers.

Meet Gaspard the Fox as he sets out one summer evening in search of adventure and something to eat. On his travels he meets Peter the cat and Finty the dog, who help him navigate the local canals, boats, and people in his hunt for supper. A charming and humorous picture book celebrating urban foxes and their relationship with the humans and animals they share the city with. First in a series of picture books following the adventures of Gaspard and his friends.

Gaspard and Peter set out on a new adventure and find Finty at the local summer fete. When Gaspard unwittingly gets entered into the fancy-dress dog show, chaos and hilarity ensue in this fun-packed sequel to Gaspard the Fox.A charming and humorous picture book celebrating urban foxes and their relationship with the humans and animals they share the city with. Second in a series of picture books following the adventures of Gaspard and his friends.“I’ve been gasping for more of Gaspard…and here it is!”— Julian Clary“A wonderful tale about celebrating difference and triumphing against the odds”— Clare Balding