Books published by publisher Childrens, Paperback(2001)

Welcome to Maisy's amazing world of words, full of flaps, bold illustrations and a fantastic first vocabulary! This biggest-ever Maisy book is full to bursting with first words and pictures. 64 pages, 25 fantastic flaps and over 300 wonderful words combine in this colorful collection from award-winning artist Lucy Cousins. All of Maisy's favorite places and activities are featured: dressing up, cooking, in the park, on the farm, at the beach, animals, bathtime, bedtime, and many, many more. It's truly amazing! This is a "Maisy First Concepts" book, perfect for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years. Featuring a new cover look, new logo and clear age-ranging, this title is part of the "My Best Friend Maisy" re-launch, supported by a major marketing campaign. It is also available in "The First Concepts Series": "What's the Time, Maisy?" (978-0-7445-9224-5), "Maisy's Twinkly, Crinkly Counting Book" (978-0-7445-5751-0) and "Maisy's Wonderful Weather Book" (978-1-8442-8671-3).

A uniquely presented, touching tale of grief, solace and hope from a master of contemporary storytelling and a visionary artist. Imagine you wrote a story and that story came true. This is exactly what happens to Blue Baker when he writes about a savage living alone in the woods near his home. After his dad's death, Blue finds comfort in dreaming of a wild kid who survives on a diet of berries and the occasional hapless passer-by. But when the savage pays a night-time visit to the local bully, boundaries become blurred and Blue begins to wonder where he ends and the savage begins. Part novel, part graphic novel, this moving story features striking art from the award-winning Dave McKean.

Imaginative young minds will love this bold, contemporary picture book about a boy and his rather unusual best friend. A young boy spends his day playing games with his imaginary friend, Elephant. Real or not, when Grandma and Grandpa are busy, Elephant proves to be the perfect playmate! Illustrated with Petr Horacek's distinctive and beautiful collage style, this title encourages imaginary play as a young boy spends the day playing games with his imaginary friend, the Elephant.

Share in the adventures of Sinbad in this wonderful re-telling of his travels. The stories of Sinbad the Sailor are some of the best loved tales from "The Arabian Nights". Travel over the seas and follow Sinbad's adventures retold in Marcia Williams' vivid comic-strip style. These seven stories are presented in an entertaining and accessible way packed with hilarious creatures and spectacular feats! Also publishing this month are "God and His Creations" and "King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table".

This is a slapstick comedy of manners featuring a bear who wants to be left alone - but hasn't reckoned on a very determined visitor! Bear doesn't like visitors. He even has a sign to warn them off. So when a small, grey, bright-eyed mouse appears on his doorstep while he's making breakfast, he is furious! And when the unwanted guest turns up again in the cupboard...then in the bread drawer...and then in the teakettle...Bear is beside himself! But it seems the cheeky mouse is determined to stay for tea - and it isn't long before Bear is begging his new friend not to leave. This title presents a humorous story that shows how friendship can sometimes be found when you least expect it. With the expressive cartoon-style art and the warm characterization, Bear and Mouse make a winning double act. Suspense and laughter are guaranteed as the determined mouse keeps on reappearing.

This is the third and final instalment in the paranormal adventure trilogy. Having narrowly escaped the clutches of the Hope Project, Rachel and Adam begin a new life in Australia. Their tranquillity is shattered, however, by the reappearance of Gabriel - and the terrifying adventure that they had hoped was over begins again. Hunted by enemies, old and new, their journey to discover the third, and final, Triskellion takes them home to New York, where they finally learn the chilling truth about their ancestry...

This is a new edition of master illustrator Anthony Browne's first book, full of visual surprises. Toby is fed up. Fed up with books, fed up with toys, fed up with everything. But when he walks through the magic mirror, things are amazingly different. Toby can hardly believe his eyes! Anthony Browne's first book is full of the surreal details and visual humour that have made him one of the world's most popular and acclaimed picture book artists.

This is another deliciously humorous tale about everyone's favourite Elephant and Piggle. Best friends Elephant and Piggie return in their seventh adventure. In "Watch Me Throw the Ball!", Gerald is determined to teach Piggie that ball-throwing is a serious business...but Piggie is just as determined to have serious fun. Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children who are just learning to read.

This is a beautifully simple book for small children where transforming pages reveal ten things that everyone can do to help conserve their world. Many of them, such as turning off the television properly, walking to school and turning off lights when leaving a room, are about conserving energy. Others, such as feeding the birds in winter and growing plants from seed, will encourage an understanding of nature and conservation.

All the animals love the baby - and so will you! 'I saw the baby! Did you see the baby?' 'Yes! I saw the baby, the teeny, weeny thing.' 'I tickled the baby! Did you tickle the baby?' 'Yes! I tickled the baby, the wriggly, giggly thing!' Join in the fun in this shout-out-loud picture book for the very youngest of children. Mary Murphy's new picture book "Utterly Lovely One" will be published in hardback in 2011.

A lonely merry-go-round alligator sets off on a courageous journey, and becomes a hero along the way. When the crowds stop coming to the fairground, Gator decides to leave his home on the merry-go-round and sets off on an exciting journey. This is a simultaneous publication with "Duck", Randy Cecil's paperback about Gator's friend and fellow merry-go-round animal.

This is another deliciously humorous tale about everyone's favourite Elephant and Piggle. The optimistic Piggie and the pessimistic Elephant are back in their eighth adventure. In "Are You Ready to Play Outside?", Piggie can't wait to go and play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children who are just learning to read.