Books published by publisher Pavilion

When the boastful and brilliantly-colored emu offends one too many of the other animals, they decide to take action! The result? A bird that’s no longer colorful – but is still just as vain. The emu is just one of a host of characters in this collection of funny, clever Australian folk tales that explain the creation of the world and what happened afterward. The author draws on her Aboriginal roots to create her first children’s book.

Go wild with the biggest to the smallest, the noisiest to the quietest animals around Smooth as a snake or prickly as a porcupine, from a big elephant to a little mouse, animals can be so different that they are opposites! From the slowest to the fastest, the hardest to the softest animals around, these delightful illustrations will ensure an energetic and enjoyable experience.

A wonderful treasury of little-known folktales full of adventure, mystery, and magical fun from around the world Escape to faraway mystical world where anything can happen: where a boy can find a belt that gives him amazing strength, where a frog can be a beautiful princess in disguise, and where princes can fly on magic carpets. Retold in wonderful detail by long-time Quentin Blake collaborator John Yeoman, these stories sparkle with enchantment, adventure, and a beautifully imagined mix of the familiar and unfamiliar.

Seven wonderful early adventure tales to enthrall young readers, beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake The son of a rich merchant, Sinbad spends his time squandering his wealth until he realizes that he must make better use of his fortune. So, with a ship full of valuable goods to trade, he sets sail from Baghdad on a series of seven wonderful voyages full of peril, shipwreck, heroism, danger, fabulous treasures, and terrifying monsters. Originally part of the Arabian Nights stories, the adventures of Sinbad are among the first adventure stories created to thrill audiences.

At the close of the 20th century, children's literature has seen a dramatic increase in books on the theme of war. There is, perhaps, a feeling that records need to be set straight and passed on to the generations of the 21st century—and more importantly, that children must learn about war and its consequences. In Times of War is an anthology of extracts, short stories, and poetry from children's literature on the theme of war and peace; contributions include the work of distinguished writers and artists: Michael Foreman's War Game, Judith Kerr's When Hitler Stole the Pink Rabbit, Michael Morpurgo's War Horse, Art Spiegelman's Maus, as well as pieces on more recent conflicts in Bosnia and Rwanda. This compelling anthology is the result of a collaboration of educators in Belgium, Britain, and Portugal; known collectively as the Comenius Project, they have chosen these books not only for their instructive value but for the sheer pleasure of their reading.

'Seriously funny!' The Independent (for Witches at War! The Wickedest Witch) Esmelia Sniff and her much more talented apprentice Sam are back in the second volume of the much-praised Witches at War! series. Armed with the Black Wand of Ohh Please Don't Turn Me Into Aaaargggh...Ribbett, evil Diabolica Nightshade is creating an army of witches to take over the world. It's up to Esmelia and her apprentice Sam to stop her, but the only thing that can stand against the Black Wand is...another wand of equal power. Can Sam and Esmelia put their differences aside for long enough to uncover the ancient spell to create such a wand? What will Sam discover about her past? And will Esmelia ever take off that false beard? Approximately 35,000 words/Age range: 8+ Visit the special Witches at War series website at www.witchesatwar.co.uk or by clicking here Other titles in the series include The Wickedest Witch (9781843651314) and The Wild Winter (9781843651802).

As amusing as it is instructive, this picture book teaches children about the joys of reading and sharing stories When Ben receives a book for his birthday, he's not sure what to do with it. Perhaps it would make a good tunnel for his cars, or an exciting new hat? But none of the uses he comes up with seem quite right—until he shows it to his older sister Lulu, who knows exactly what a book is for! A story to encourage young readers, enlivened by bright, friendly artwork.