Books published by publisher Nosy Crow

Clara’s dream is to become a Christmas fairy, whose job it is to stay still atop the tree.Clara’s dream is to become a Christmas fairy, whose job it is to stay still atop the tree. But when Christmas lesson time rolls around at fairy school, things don’t go quite as planned. Clara’s so excited that she can’t possibly be still and quiet like a fairy should. Although she tries her best, at heart she’s still a wriggly, giggly chatterbox who likes nothing more than making people smile. But when it’s time for the big Christmas Show, it looks like that’s exactly the kind of fairy Santa needs to help him save the day. At last, Clara can put her talents to good use, and it soon becomes clear that there’s more than one way to be a Christmas fairy! This rhyming text from the pair behind The Fairiest Fairy is sure to have readers in a festive mood.

Winner of the Angels and Urchins Book Award for Older ReadersNominated for the 2020 CILIP Carnegie MedalThe Times Children's Book of the WeekAya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria. With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled with warmth, hope and humanity."Bruton has done her research and used her imagination, as good fiction writers are wont to do, to come up with a moving, textured story[...] a Ballet Shoes for the 21st century." - Alex O'Connell, The Times"A perfect balance of tragedy and triumph" - Natasha Farrant, author of The Children of Castle Rock"A gem of a book." - Natasha Harding, Children's Book of the Week, The Sun"Wise and kind and unputdownable." - Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks War

When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret!Ollie is a very sleepy snowy owl. He can't keep his eyes open during the day so he's missing all the fun. Can Zoe come up with a nighttime surprise to keep the little owl happy?

Find out how the weasels’ dastardly plans for world domination are foiled in this hilarious, off-the-wall debut picture book.Weasels. What do you think they do all day? Plot world domination — that’s what! This rollicking madcap weasel adventure is packed full of mischief and mayhem, featuring hilarious weasel antics rendered in Elys Dolan’s exuberant style. Will the weasels succeed in taking over the world?

Bizzy Bear is ready to help with an emergency rescue in his ambulance!Today Bizzy Bear is working as a paramedic. And when the emergency call comes in, there isn't a moment to lose! Help him drive the ambulance and switch on the flashing lights. Then, once he’s rescued the injured cyclist, lift the stretcher and help the patient to see the doctor. Another exciting title in this best-selling series that encourages preschoolers to get involved in the story.

"An excellent read for little ones learning about the holiday as well as those who can't wait for Halloween to arrive." — Kirkus ReviewsThe ever-intrepid Bizzy Bear is visiting a super-spooky Halloween house. As he climbs the rickety stairs and walks the cobwebby corridors, all sorts of creepy characters appear from doors and hidey-holes. Bizzy remains undaunted — but where could he be going and what will he find there? Bizzy’s latest adventure makes for a splendidly seasonal new addition to this popular series, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide.

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth, but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and Luke is ready to save the world. He just needs to find his trainers. My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord is the action-packed sequel to the best-selling My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year. Hilariously narrated by Joe Thomas, star of The Inbetweeners and Fresh Meat.