Books published by publisher Chrysalis Books Group

When Pea Brain floats down the Dutch canal in search of the perfect sweet pea, will he find his match? Find out in The Story of Pea Brain. Funky and funny, this bright, colorfully illustrated Bang on the Door book is perfect for any novice reader. Its crisp pictures and easy-to-follow storyline introduce a new collectable character who is not only great fun for children, but adults as well.

He isn't the most sophisticated cat around. In fact, Cat is downright scruffy and unrefined--but he has a sense of humor! Follow Cat's hilarious daily adventures in Bang on the Door's The Story of Cat. This rhyming, easy-to-follow story is perfect for reading aloud. Illustrated with bright, funny pictures that complement the theme, the book also has a modern twist that makes it amusing not only for children, but for adults as well. The Story of Cat introduces a new collectible character -- and a timeless moral.

Cheeky Little Monkey isn't ready for bed yet - he wants to say "Good night" to everyone first! "Come, Little Monkey," Daddy Monkey says. "It's time for bed." But Little Monkey shakes his head, "First I need to say good night." And off he goes to the Big Top tent, tumbling his way through the circus, as he says good night to the Ringmaster, the clowns, and even the growly Lion! Little Monkey bounces his way into more and more mischief before saying his last and very special good night.

Travel back to the Jurassic era with The Great Book of Dinosaurs, a colorful encyclopedia featuring some of the world's most exotic creatures. From the Allosaurus to Triceratops, this volume offers plenty of detailed and fascinating facts about dinosaurs and how they lived, as well as pronunciation keys and up-to-date information on the latest fossil discoveries. Written by experts Lynne Gibb and Dr. Michael Benton, this colorful book with over 200 illustrations provides a complete guide to everything you ever wanted to know about these prehistoric giants. Internet links are provided to encourage further exploration.

Follow the hilarious story of one funky mollusk with The Story of Slug. Interesting and funny, this colorfully illustrated story is perfect for reading aloud. Its rhyming storyline, easy-to-follow narrative, and bright pictures are affected by a modern sensibility that make it amusing not only for children, but for adults as well. Slug is a new collectible character--who presents a time-honored moral.

Celebrate Christmas all year round with Santa's Toys, an ingenious Christmas pop-up book. Children will revel in all the fun of Christmas with this brilliant, interactive holiday book complete with gorgeous classical illustrations. A perfect gift book for children ages 3 and up, Santa's Toys is a charming way to experience the most special day of the year.

If elephants wore trousers, what trousers would they wear? Would they be fluffy and pink, like my big sister's pair? A lively discussion should result from this humorous and vivid journey of the imagination. The colourful, atmospheric illustrations invite young readers to embark on an amazing dream-journey as each spread presents this engaging elephant in a different transformation. This wonderful and truly appealing book will be enjoyed by children and adults alike with its fresh and funny rhymes.