Books published by publisher Walker Childrens Paperbacks

Less than a hundred years from now, the world as we know it no longer exists. Cities have disappeared beneath the sea, technology no longer functions, and human civilization has reverted to a much more primitive stateOn an isolated northern island, the people of Wing are trying to hold onto their way of life-even as the sea continues to claim precious acres and threatens to claim their very lives.Only fifteen-year-old Mara has the vision and the will to lead her people in search of a new beginning in this harsh, unfamiliar world.This compelling and powerful story set in the near future will hit home with teens, especially those who are ever more aware of the increasingly controversial climate crisis we face in our world today.

This is a new edition of master illustrator Anthony Browne's first book, full of visual surprises. Toby is fed up. Fed up with books, fed up with toys, fed up with everything. But when he walks through the magic mirror, things are amazingly different. Toby can hardly believe his eyes! Anthony Browne's first book is full of the surreal details and visual humour that have made him one of the world's most popular and acclaimed picture book artists.

Can you imaging living in a place where there is so much water some houses need to be built on stilts to protect them when the river rises? Or where it is so wet that some plants can grow on the sides of trees with their roots gathering water from the air? In This Place is Wet you'll find out all sorts of things about what it's like to live in the rain forest of Brazil. Try to imagine living there!

This is another deliciously humorous tale about everyone's favourite Elephant and Piggle. Best friends Elephant and Piggie return in their seventh adventure. In "Watch Me Throw the Ball!", Gerald is determined to teach Piggie that ball-throwing is a serious business...but Piggie is just as determined to have serious fun. Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children who are just learning to read.

Daniel is the bravest boy of all!Daniel isn't afraid of spiders. He isn't afraid of snakes. He isn't even afraid of thunderstorms. And no matter what his sister says, he's certainly not afraid of dogs ― he just doesn't like them. But there's no avoiding them when he comes home and his mother is babysitting his aunt's dog. Susanna Pitzer's humorous look into the nature of courage, fear, and friendship has a touching outcome for both the brave and the frail of heart, with expressive illustrations by Larry Day.

Millie loves being a mail cow even more than she used to love scaring the mail carrier. And helping him deliver the town's holiday presents is the highlight of her winter. She does such a good job that the mail carrier trusts Millie to deliver his gifts to everyone on the farm. But when she gets lost on her way back, Millie wonders if she'll ever make it home to deliver the rest of the gifts. Luckily, the farm was right beneath her nose-and the snow-the whole time. Now if only those presents could make it to their rightful owners . . . and in one piece.This heartwarming story will hit home with any kid who's ever been lost-or only thought she was-and will keep the laughs coming as readers enjoy the silly illustrations of Millie and her farmyard friends.

This is a beautifully simple book for small children where transforming pages reveal ten things that everyone can do to help conserve their world. Many of them, such as turning off the television properly, walking to school and turning off lights when leaving a room, are about conserving energy. Others, such as feeding the birds in winter and growing plants from seed, will encourage an understanding of nature and conservation.

The Federation Anthropological Service would never officially have allowed Elana to be on this mission to the medieval planet Andrecia. If Youngling peoples found out that a supremely advanced and enlightened society like the Federation existed, it would irreparably damage their evolution. Stowing away aboard her father's ship, Elana suddenly becomes the key to a dangerous plan to turn back the invasion of Andrecia by an aggressive, space faring Youngling civilization. How can she possibly help the Andrecians who still believe in magic and superstition, against a force armed with advanced technology, without revealing her alien powers? Apprentice Medical Officer Jarel wishes that the planet the Imperial Exploration Corps have chosen to colonize didn't have a "humanoid" population already living on it. The invaders don't consider the Andrecians to be human and Jarel has seen the atrocious treatment the natives get from his people. How can he make a difference, when he alone regrets the destruction that is people bring? Georyn, the youngest son of a poor Andrecian woodcutter, knows only that there is a terrible dragon on the other side of the enchanted forest, and he is prepared to do whatever it takes to defeat it. In his mind, Elana is the Enchantress from the Stars who has come to test him, to prove he is worthy of defeating the dragon and its powerful minions. Despite both Elana's and Jarel's inner turmoil, Georyn's burden is by far the heaviest. Ultimately, he must pit his innocent faith in the magic of his Enchantress from the Stars against foes who have come from a world beyond his comprehension.

It's so hard to share your favorite thing.Meet Annie. Annie loves her chair. She's had it ever since she was tiny. No one is allowed on Annie's chair.But today Annie is very angry. Someone is sleeping on her chair. She tries everything to get her special place back, to no avail. Her surprising solution will charm young readers into recognizing the joys of sharing.For every child trying to claim their own private corner of the world comes a story about a delightful little girl with a stubborn streak and an adorable personality!

All the animals love the baby - and so will you! 'I saw the baby! Did you see the baby?' 'Yes! I saw the baby, the teeny, weeny thing.' 'I tickled the baby! Did you tickle the baby?' 'Yes! I tickled the baby, the wriggly, giggly thing!' Join in the fun in this shout-out-loud picture book for the very youngest of children. Mary Murphy's new picture book "Utterly Lovely One" will be published in hardback in 2011.

A lonely merry-go-round alligator sets off on a courageous journey, and becomes a hero along the way. When the crowds stop coming to the fairground, Gator decides to leave his home on the merry-go-round and sets off on an exciting journey. This is a simultaneous publication with "Duck", Randy Cecil's paperback about Gator's friend and fellow merry-go-round animal.

This is another deliciously humorous tale about everyone's favourite Elephant and Piggle. The optimistic Piggie and the pessimistic Elephant are back in their eighth adventure. In "Are You Ready to Play Outside?", Piggie can't wait to go and play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children who are just learning to read.