Books published by publisher Lion Hudson, 2011

See the rainbow and the animals grow and grow . . . Learn all about Noah in this board book with an amazing pull-out section. Read the story in the book and then, as the ark lands on Mount Ararat, watch the animals leaving the ark and the rainbow appear as young readers pull out the illustrated sections. Turn it over to see the animals marching into the ark on the back!

Baby Bible and Baby Prayers have already been welcomed as adorable books to share with a very young child. The Bible retells 20 favourite stories very simply, with lots to look at and point to on the page, whilst the book of prayers looks at all the things in a baby's day. Now available in a padded midi format and boxed as a set, they make a delightful gift to give to celebrate a birth or Christening.

This inspiring collection of prayers deals with the hopes and concerns that children have for the world and its people—from family and friends at home, to the environment and world peace We share the earthwe share the skywe share the shining seawith those we trustwith those we fear:we are God's family. The prayers in this lovely compilation book are chosen from a wide range of both traditional and modern sources and are arranged thematically for referencing ease. Themes included are: For Planet Earth, For Creatures Great and Small, For Green and Growing Things, For Peace and Justice, and For a World Made New. Bright paint and collage illustrations add a truly global feel to the book, making this the perfect outlet for children to learn about the world around them and how issues can be better overcome when people of all nations work together as one.

This picture book expresses all the hopes, dreams and wishes that a grown-up feels for a newborn child. Presented in an easy-to-share board book format, it is written so as to be read aloud to a child from newborn to around the age of two, and can be given as a constant reminder to the child that, from the very beginning, they have been loved and cherished. Kristina Stephenson's adorable illustrations are a perfect match, to be enjoyed by baby and grown-up alike.

Imagine growing up in the time of Jesus—being part of the world that he lived in, seeing the same sights, sharing the same meals, taking part in the same customs and traditions. If you could really do that, you would discover that the story unfolds in a lively and bustling community in Palestine, in the time of the Roman empire. This book is designed to help you recreate that world with 20 different craft and cooking activities: clothes and food, and familiar objects from home, school, and synagogue. Each one is set alongside an episode from the life of Jesus, and the episodes build to provide a complete picture of his life and teaching.

This book enables young readers to access the great sweep of the Bible by linking its main stories and people to its fascinating and diverse historical and geographical setting. Key to this book are 14 astonishingly detailed reconstructive vistas from the ancient world, picking out salient points in biblical history including the great flood, the people of Israel in Egypt, Jerusalem, Capernaum, and more. These vistas punctuate chapters which further uncover the people, places and events of the Bible, illustrated with carefully referenced narrative pictures and informative maps which continue to unfold the great sweep of biblical events. The result is engaging and accessible to young readers, both browsers and aspiring scholars.

Let's say the sounds of the Lost Sheep story! Count, huff puff and cheer with the shepherd, and baa, baa, baa with the sheep! Here is a simple retelling of the Lost Sheep story with bright and appealing pictures - and lots of words for young children to join in with. With simple concepts and familiar words for repetition, young children will come to learn the story for themselves. Also available: See and Say: Christmas Story See and Say: Noah's Ark Story See and Say: The Creation Story Now available as a chunky board book.

On the eve of the very first Christmas, an old grandmother is busy tidying her home when a bright star illuminates the sky. Soon three wise men arrive and invite Babushka to join them in their travels—following the star in search of a newborn babe, the Prince of Peace. But there are dishes to be washed, and floors to be swept, and Babushka is too absorbed in her work to leave her home with presents for the baby Jesus. The next day, when Babushka tries to follow the men, she cannot find their tracks. Instead, she finds a little girl shivering in the cold, and a little boy, his tummy rumbling with hunger. Babushka walks and walks, and everywhere she goes she finds children in need of toys to play with or a shawl to keep them warm. And to each one, she offers a gift from her basket and a smile of light and love. With beautiful illustrations evoking folk art traditions and sensitive storytelling, Babushka tenderly reminds us that nothing is more important during the holiday season than taking the time to show love for one another. This timeless Russian tale will warm your heart and fill you up with the joyful, generous spirit of Christmas. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.