Books published by publisher Michael O'Mara

Girls will simply fall in love with this enchanting collection of fabulous fairies and magical scenes to colour. From adding flashes of colour to fairy toadstools, to completing fantastic fairy dresses or bright, beautiful wings and wonderful wands, there's plenty of fairy-magic to be had. This title was previously published as 'The Girls' Fairy Colouring Book'.

There's something spooky about Maud's new school, in the first book in this fun and scary new series When Maud's pet rat, Quentin, escapes in the middle of science class, it's the very last straw. Maud is transferred from Primrose Towers to Rotwood Middle School—to the delight of her teacher, classmates and her perfect twin, Milly—but what is in store at Rotwood? There is something strange about the pupils of Rotwood. Everyone is dressed as though it's Halloween, and the school's motto is "Because We Scare." Is 10-year-old Maud Montague monstrous enough for Rotwood?

Colin's new friend is filled with out-of-this-world surprises!Colin has a strange new classmate. His name is Harry. He is suspiciously neat, and he spends a lot of time in the trash bin at the back of the school. When curious Colin dives in after Harry one day, he doesn't find banana peel and custard in there. Rows of lights flicker on, and the bin begins to hum. Colin's day is about to turn Cosmic! With silliness and mayhem, doodles and disasters, this book is perfect for engaging younger readers.

A nostalgic and entertaining look back through childhood nursery rhymes and stories, explanations of their origins and meanings, and the controversies surrounding themPlugging into the memories and knowledge of our earliest years, this collection gathers the most well-known and best-loved nursery rhymes, many of which we always seem to have known, yet struggle to remember clearly, along with some that may be less familiar. It examines the history of the rhymes, how they have evolved through the centuries, and the controversies surrounding their origins. Looking at classic favorites such as "Humpty Dumpty," "Hickory Dickory Dock," and "Georgie Porgie" will put readers back in touch with a time lost in hazy nostalgia, just on the edge of memory.

Full of stunning color illustrations, and with a stylist's sketchbook section at the back, this book is a must have for anyone with a passion for fashion This book is the perfect gift for any aspiring fashion designer. It's packed full of advice, handy hints, and top tricks and tips to help aspiring designers get started on the path to fashion stardom. From learning to draw a basic silhouette and finding out about some of the world's most fabulous fashion houses, to scrapbooking fabrics, colors, and textures, this book will inspire and guide aspiring designers into creating their own cool collections.

Now available in paperback, an entertaining and informative guide to the British kings and queens—minus the boring partsBursting with the best bits from British history, this follow-up to Thirty Days Has September seeks to inspire a love of history that can last a lifetime. It is suitable for a gift from parent to child and a learning companion to help all kids have fun getting the basics of British history. Readers will learn rules to remember the rulers, get to grips with the gunpowder plot, roam about in Roman Britain, and get a clue about the cruel fates of all six of Henry VIII's wives. Kids will also learn a poem explaining the events leading up to World War I, and become experts on the War of the Roses, the Hundred Years War, and the Industrial Revolution. Beautifully packaged and complete with lighthearted illustrations, this is the perfect treat for any young history lover.

Learn how Einstein, the man who evolved and altered the scientific landscape forever, viewed the world, and how his theories and the way he researched changed what we now take for grantedThe German theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein, developed the world's most famous equation, E = mc², helped to establish quantum theory, and published more than 300 scientific papers in his lifetime. He questioned the accepted classical worldview and tore it apart with his theories of relativity. It is for many reasons that his name has become synonymous with the word "genius." How to Think Like Einstein reveals just how he accomplished his achievements with a strong determination, visualized his goals to develop a clear strategy, and viewed each success as a stepping-stone for his next challenge, never believing his work was complete. Comprehensive yet accessible, this book will have you thinking like the great man in no time.

Once upon a time, there was a deafening roar, that awakened the people, like never before ...What Is Punk? is a must-read pop-culture primer - an introduction to the punk revolution, recreated in vivid 3D clay photographs and told through rhyming couplets.From London's Sex Pistols and The Clash to the Ramones' NYC protopunk, from Iggy Pop to X-Ray Spex, this volume depicts some of our culture's seminal moments and iconic characters.A delightful read for adults and children alike, illustrated in a truly unique visual style, What Is Punk? lays the groundwork for the next generation of little punks.

Josh Walker is an ordinary teenage nerd. But when he puts his costume on, he is transformed into an ordinary teenage nerd with a costume on.After years of watching superhero movies, reading comics and fantasizing about being a crime-fighter, he decides to become one.First of all he needs a superhero name, a superhero costume and some superpowers. Then he needs to find some crime to fight. His diary chronicles his valiant attempts to make the world a better place and, armed with only plastic handcuffs and stink bombs, and stuck with his dependable but incompetent sidekick, Henry, Josh becomes embroiled in a dark world of crime, armed gangs and people illegally parking in disabled spaces.Accompanied by hilarious illustrations throughout, The Adventures of a Wimpy Superhero tells the story of the everyday dilemmas of superheroes in the real world through the hilarious diary of a fifteen-year-old boy. It asks the big questions, such as: Why would someone want to fight crime? Wouldn't they get in the way of police (and school) work? Why would a tight-fitting Lycra costume help?Will Josh rise to the challenge and become a genuine hero? Or will he go home and hide under his bed?

Children answer questions about the Queen in this delightful tribute to our longest-serving monarch and celebration of the innocence of childhood.In September 2015 Queen Elizabeth became Britain's longest-reigning monarch, a position previously held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. In this wonderful celebration of her reign, primary school children offer their charming and often hilarious views on the Queen, her life, her work and her corgis.Answering a variety of questions, such as 'What does the Queen do all day?', 'Where does the Queen like to go on holiday?' and 'What does the Queen like to watch on television?', children offer their insights into the Queen's life.Learn how she apparently likes to play with her corgis in the park, sit on her throne while reading the newspaper and drinking wine, watch all the soaps on TV and how she spends her working days waving to people and attending meetings. These entertaining and funny answers are accompanied throughout by the children's highly imaginative drawings of the Queen.Published to coincide with this landmark occasion, this wonderful book is a tribute to our longest-serving monarch, and celebrates both her reign and the innocence of childhood.

Everyone has their favorite nursery rhymes, learned when we were so young that we seem to always have known them and their instantly recognizable tunes and rhythms. For many, they were the first verses we heard, the first lines we learned by heart. Much more than simple verses for children, nursery rhymes are interwoven with our earliest memories and are part of our heritage. This beautiful collection examines the history of these rhymes, looking at how they have evolved through the centuries, and the controversies surrounding their origins.