Books published by publisher Frances Lincoln Ltd

Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield are back with more wonderful ideas for fun outdoors even in the most challenging weather! And no need to worry about getting your pages wet, with this brand new e-edition!Imagine - jumping in the biggest puddle you can find!- Or running barefoot and feeling squidgy mud ooze up between your toes! - Or run up the nearest hill to feel the wind try to carry you away!When it’s wet, or windy or cold, there’s no need to stay cooped up indoors; it’s a great opportunity to rush outside for some fun.- Go on an animal hunt and find the creatures that come out in the wet. - Fly a kite in the wind and catch falling leaves. - Take your camera into a white world and see how many different icy patterns and shapes you can find. There are loads of exciting and creative things you can do in the natural world when the weather’s wild. Don’t wait for the sun: take this book with you and go outdoors for a wild weather adventure! And the fun doesn't have to end there - Jo and Fiona's hugely popular The Stick Book is also now available in e-book form!

Taking a lively, original approach, Alexander Sturgis's narrative explores the message of 12 masterpieces. Teamed with the equally original illustrations of Lauren Child, this makes a fun and highly enjoyable introduction to a fascinating subject. When young Dan finds himself locked inside a museum after closing hours, he discovers a world of art he'd never dreamed possible. An angel steps out of a painting and takes him on an exploratory tour of the great masterpieces - explaining the symbolism of each painting. For the first time, Dan begins to understand the messages of paintings and the stories behind them. It's not long before he too is speaking their language.

When Mama tells Baby that she’ s made a lovely lunch for him, she doesn’ t know that the animals are listening at the window. And they are much hungrier than Baby. While Mama bangs on her drums - boom-biddy-boom-biddy-boom-boom-boom - the yellow cat, the brown dog, the red rooster, the black-faced sheep and the brown-and-white cow each eats a titbit thrown on the floor by Baby. Good Baby gets a banana for pudding and, this time, he eats it all up. Boom-biddy-boom-biddy-yum-yum-yum!

When Esmeralda the elephant wants to be a ballerina, Mummy's not so sure...after all, elephants don't do ballet! But Esmeralda always gets what she wants, and she joins a ballet class. While the little ballerinas twirl, Esmeralda gets her trunk in a tangle, and when they learn jumps, she only manages a crash landing! But, as Esmeralda triumphantly goes on to prove, elephants can do ballet!

Webster the farmyard duck has a plan. Hot weather has dried up the duck's pond, so Webster decides they will walk to the river! The farm ducks are happy among the wild river birds, but when a storm comes they long to be back at Windy Edge Farm...Another charming tale in the classically popular Windy Edge Farm Series. Featuring Jill Dow's unique soft watercolour style, the gentle text evokes a rural elyssium that appeals to young and old alike.

"With its colorful, fun look and appealing illustrations, this guidebook is thoroughly enjoyable, even for someone who knows London well. Highly recommended for all travelers, whether in an armchair or on the ground." - Library Journal"Fun and fascinating book" - Chicago TribuneThis entertaining and informative book includes every fact, figure, statistic and hidden secret of London that will be of interest to children. Mixing history with literature, listings with trivia, it opens windows on all areas of London's rich past and present. Here children will learn about London's art and architecture, landmarks, hidden places, ghosts, pearly kings and queens, festivals, street names, games, traditions, markets, football teams, and much, much more. It will satisfy every child's appetite for facts and figures - as well as providing fodder for desperate parents who have run out of answers.