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Books published by publisher Mathew Price Ltd.

  • Nature Hide and Seek: Rivers & Lakes

    John Norris Wood, Kevin Dean

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd., Sept. 1, 2009)
    Beautifully illustrated scenes of lakes and rivers fold out to reveal the camouflaged creatures that live in those habitats. Use the handy magnifying glass to find them and turn the page to find out more information about each creature. Now available in Spanish!John Norris Wood was a professor of Natural History Illustration at the Royal College of Art in London and has been actively involved in conservation for most of his adult life.
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  • Go Away Mr.Wolf

    Mathew Price, Atsuko Morozumi

    Paperback (Mathew Price Ltd, )
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  • Jumble Joan

    Rose Impey, Moira Kemp

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd, July 31, 2003)
    Four scary tales children will love!The Creepies series shines a light on those dark corners for every child who has wondered if there is something lurking there. Filled with illustrations that encourage a child?s imagination, these unique, ?personal-sized? books are sure to entertain even the most reluctant reader. Sometimes things are not what they seem, so bring a flashlight and dive into the scary world of Creepies.br>Jumble Joan ? A trip up to Grandma?s attic brings unexpected frights in the form of the Ten O?Clock Horses. But it is not the horses that have the boys running out of the attic. It is the dreaded Jumble Joan!
  • Round and Round the Garden

    Moira Kemp

    Board book (Mathew Price Ltd., April 1, 2009)
    "Act out" rhymes for parents and children to share.A colorful teddy bear–shaped board book with a gentle nursery rhyme to act out with the youngest children. Includes bold, colorful illustrations and instructions for parents on how to act out the story.
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  • Nature Hide & Seek: Woods & Forests

    John Norris Wood, Maggie Silver

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd., Dec. 1, 2008)
    Explore woods and forests in North America and Europe, full of meticulously rendered camouflaged creatures. Can you spot them? It’s not that easy. Turn the page to find the answers. Possibly the best, most authentic, series on camouflage for young children, the Hide & Seek books include intricate die-cut gatefolds and a magnifying glass.John Norris Wood is a renowned wildlife artist who has exhibited at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, Natural History Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum. He lives on his own nature reserve in England with his boa constrictor.
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  • Adding Animals

    Colin Hawkins

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd, Aug. 31, 2004)
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  • The Midnight Ship

    Rose Impey, Moira Kemp

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd., Oct. 19, 2010)
    There's a little door in Grandpa's spare room. Mom's brother told her it was full of ghosts and vampires waiting to creep out when it got dark . . .Simply written and set in the natural rhythms of speech, The Midnight Ship is suitable for reluctant as well as first readers. A scary story with a reassuring ending for 5- to 8-year-olds.
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  • The Flying Vampire

    Rose Impey, Moira Kemp

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd., Oct. 19, 2010)
    A new volume in the successful Creepies series, a collection of scary stories with reassuring endings. Simply written, they are exciting enough for reluctant as well as early readers.
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  • Mommy, is that You?

    Atsuko Morozumi

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd., Nov. 1, 2008)
    "With beautiful illustrations and a warm gently humorous text, this book would make a perfect title for reading before naptime or bedtime. Little children will enjoy seeing the animals that the ducklings encounter during their search."--Through the Looking Glass Children's Book ReviewA new story with richly textured illustrations from the author of One Gorilla, an American Bookseller Association Pick of the List and New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book.Four little ducklings, separated from their mother, set out to find her. Mommy, is that You? is from the illustrator of The Reindeer Christmas (hailed for its “sumptuous pictures” by The New York Times), which has sold over one hundred thousand copies in the United States.Atsuko Morozumi was born in Japan. Since graduating from London’s Royal College of Art, she has become a major children’s artist whose work has been published in over twenty countries. She lives in the south of England with her son.
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  • Room for One More

    Mathew Price, Ian Haywood

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd., Nov. 1, 2008)
    "Room for One More is more than an ordinary picturebook—it has small paper flaps that children can lift, creating a simple memory game...Delightful color illustrations add to a whimsical story ideal for parents and children to share at storytime or bedtime."—Children's Bookwatch"Kids are going to love this one, I can almost guarantee!...Good for a small group read aloud."—A Patchwork of Books"The is bound to delight a young child."—BookviewsA charming story of gentle compassion as a family outing takes a surprising turn! First the family finds a lost frog and decides to take him home. Before the day is over, they find a kitten, a canary, a hungry mouse, and a puppy. There is always room for one more—until they are almost home and find a lost elephant! Lift-the-flaps add fun to this youngest child memory game and story.Mathew Price was born in the west of England. He spent five years at London University and then five years in a bookstore. He was a children’s publisher before launching as a packager in 1983 and as a publisher in 1998. He is married to a Hawaiian American and has two children. He has written many books for young people.Ian P. Benfold Haywood studied fine art at the Nottingham School of Art and Design and illustration at the North Wales School of Art and Design. He has been a community artist and an art teacher and has illustrated a number of children’s books, including Linda Newbery’s Catcall (Orion), which won a silver medal in the Nestlé/Booktrust awards.
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  • Knock at the Door

    Moira Kemp

    Board book (Mathew Price Ltd., April 1, 2009)
    "Act out" rhymes for parents and children to share.Bunny has a surprise for Mr. Squirrel! A simple story in a delightful die-cut board book to act out with the youngest children. Includes rich, vibrant illustrations and instructions for parents on how to act out the story.
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  • Parsnip: A Lift-the-Flap Book

    Sue Porter

    Hardcover (Mathew Price Ltd., Dec. 1, 2008)
    Parsnip is a gentle bedtime story of a little lamb born on a cold and snowy night and how she meets her first friends and gets her new name. It is a reassuring story for the youngest children, and sweet lift-the-flaps provide interactive fun.Sue Porter was born in London and now lives in France. She is married with two children. Her hobbies are painting, the French language, and playing the violin. She has been a full-time illustrator for many years and has illustrated more than fifty children’s books.
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