Books published by publisher Graffeg

Ceri the cat and Deri the dog are best friends who do everything together and love to learn new things.Ceri and Deri show Dai the Duck that joining in with live action is much more fun than watching it on the telly in this hilarious new addition to the quirky educational children’s book series.‘This colourful picture book in the Ceri & Deri series combines straightforward language and simple illustrations to effectively introduce young children to the tricky concept of time.’ Booktrust‘This educational story with it’s big bold pictures is perfect for teaching children to tell the time. The series includes Good to be Sweet about learning division and both would be useful for the classroom.’ South Wales Evening Times

Maxy is upset when her parents’ farm is left without animals after a health scare, but she keeps their memory alive looking after her own herd of ‘pretend cows’.With her mother having fallen ill during pregnancy, her father starts to keep chickens and Maxy comes to terms with the challenges of the new birth as she encourages a stubborn hen to lay eggs.Written by Nicola Davies with illustrations by Cathy Fisher.

A gentle illustrated story that captures the humour and quiet magic of the relationship between a young girl and her grandfather. Told in Roy’s distinctive style, this series of anecdotes, life lessons, and inventive half-truths is rich in authenticity and charm as ‘Bamps’ explains the world to Bronwen during their walks together through the countryside.An ideal title to read together with children, Walking with Bamps also celebrates those cross-generational bonds of family that are so important to young and old alike.‘An educational and humorous read, Walking with Bamps celebrates the relationship between children and their grandparents, using conversations between a little girl (Bronwen) and her grandfather (Bamps) as a vehicle to tell a selection of amusing and educational tales.’ Jenny White, Western Mail

This series of Country Tales stories by Nicola Davies are complimented by charming and emotive line drawings by Cathy Fisher, the collaboration behind CILIP Greenaway Medal longlisted titles Perfect and The Pond. In Flying Free, Colin lives with his mom and big brother and is in a hurry to grow up. But when his brother gives him an air rifle for his birthday and he shoots a hawk, he soon learns that shooting live creatures is very different to shooting cans on the wall. A powerful tale of growing up and gaining responsibility. One of a series of titles for young people exploring identity and personal and family issues in a rural setting, mediated through interactions with animals and the natural world.

Look at the table.What can you see?A fruit bowl, a cakeand a big cup of tea.A gentle rhyming text encouraging young children to look at the world and relish in the objects around them, from everyday items found in the home to more far-off places, like the jungle and sky. Young children will love pointing out all the things mentioned in the text in Hannah Rounding’s detailed illustrations.Written by Jason Korsner and illustrated by Hannah Rounding.‘The gentle rhyme leads the reader through the world, asking you to observe, to look closer, find the great variety of things that whirl past our vision daily. It’s a perfect book to interest even babies and the youngest children to look more carefully.’ Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories‘…invites little ones to develop their observation skills as they focus on in turn a table laid for tea, a lounge, the garden, the sky, the jungle, a flower and a host of other focal points to locate the objects named in the relevant verse in Hannah Rounding’s delectable illustrations.’ Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub‘A collection of gently rhyming verses which encourage the young to look at the world around them. Children and adults will have great fun spotting themes and will be inspired to play spot the object. What’s on your plate, in the bathroom, lounge or garden? A fun way to play a game, explore your home and take a break from the digital world if necessary. Gorgeous pen and wash illustrations make this a treat.’ Zoe James-Williams, South Wales Evening Post

Through the Eyes of Us is a beautiful, colourful picture book for children which gives insight into the world of children with autism.In this second book of the series, Kya is now going to school and has a best friend, Martha, who is also on the autistic spectrum but expresses herself very differently. Whilst Kya is quiet in the class, Martha is talkative and asks lots of questions. Both enjoy the sensation of eating, but Martha doesn’t understand that she can eat too much. Both like a bedtime routine, but whilst Kya can keep going until late at night, Martha knows when she is tired and takes herself to bed.Written by Jon Roberts and illustrated by Hannah Rounding.Booktrust’s ‘Bookmark’ Book of the Month August 2019 ‘Charmingly brought to life with exuberant illustrations by Hannah Rounding, this is a book which shares valuable autism-related experience, such as how certain activities may stimulate and why different textures can appeal. Above all, it is a beautiful book, rich in its universal sense of childhood fun and friendship, as we witness two children’s affection for each other, their classmates and their families.’ Booktrust

Ceri the cat and Deri the dog are best friends who do everything together and love to learn new things.When Deri arrives late for lunch one day, their friend little Gwen explains what a clock is and how it can help them organise their day.Perfect for shared reading, No Time for Clocks will help young children learn how to tell the time and develop their reading skills. The second in a series of four books by exciting new author & illustrator Max Low.‘This colourful picture book in the Ceri & Deri series combines straightforward language and simple illustrations to effectively introduce young children to the tricky concept of time.’ Booktrust‘This educational story with it’s big bold pictures is perfect for teaching children to tell the time. The series includes Good to be Sweet about learning division and both would be useful for the classroom.’ South Wales Evening Times

Ceri the cat and Deri the dog are best friends who do everything together and love to learn new things.When Ceri and Deri are given a bag of sweets to share, their friend Dai the Duck helps them divide the sweets between them with unexpected results!Perfect for shared reading, Good to Be Sweet will help young children learn simple division as well as develop their reading skills. The first in a series of four books by exciting new author & illustrator Max Low.‘This colourful picture book in the Ceri & Deri series combines straightforward language and simple illustrations to effectively introduce young children to the tricky concept of time.’ Booktrust‘This educational story with it’s big bold pictures is perfect for teaching children to tell the time. The series includes Good to be Sweet about learning division and both would be useful for the classroom.’ South Wales Evening Times

Bound to serve a cruel master, Nant’s curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Her dreams of a life beyond her marshland home intensify each autumn when the silver eels return, along with her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go?The last in a series of six illustrated folk tales for children which explore the supernatural world, inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.Written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Beth Holland.‘This unusual, mythic-feeling story is one of a series of tales from Welsh publisher Graffeg that explore the deeper and sometimes darker side of our connection with the natural world. Nant finds herself at the mercy of a witch hunt, and the story explores themes of ignorance and curiosity with a deft and gentle hand. As ever, Davies’ love of the natural world is obvious, and her writing sings with a dark exuberance.’ BookTrust‘These stories ask as many questions as they answer and highlight the strong ties that exist between nature and mankind; they beg us to seek a little deeper. Thought-provoking, haunting and swimming with the diverse beauty of the natural world.’ Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories

Back then, humans and animals were fellow beings under the sky. Perhaps that's why it seemed possible for humans to change into animals.A story of shapeshifting between the human and animal worlds. Ostra is tempted into marriage with Wolvas the huntsman so that she can escape a harsh life but the birds and animals that befriend her warn her against him. Beautifully illustrated throughout.One in a series of tales that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.

In a land where people flow between ocean and land, a seal and a fisherman sing together under a flowing moon.One in a series of tales that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.‘Lyrical text is enhanced by evocative watercolour illustrations in this heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and trust. Inspired by Selkie legends from around the world, this haunting story is part of the Shadows and Light series, ideal for mature readers who are looking for something a bit different.’ BookTrust’s Watery Reads for 8-12s‘This is a delicate story, and in the wrong hands may be experienced as a rape and false imprisonment story. However, here is it sensitively told, with the seal woman choosing to spend time with the crofter after they have sung together under the moon. […] The emphasis on the thoughts behind each of their actions could be used in a discussion about relationships, how people have different expectations and how far do we allow our own needs and wants to dominate relationships.The illustrations are elegant watercolours, complementing the storytelling. The stand out one for me is of two silhouette heads, placed so that they are almost heart shaped, yet looking in different directions. Pulled together by love, but their outlooks are very different.’ Janet Dowling, School Library Association (65:3, Nov 2017)