Katie desperately wants to win the art competition at the gallery. She just has to create a painting in the style of Monet. That should be easy . . . right?Wherever you find Katie, you'll find fun close behind!Learn all about Monet with Katie as she explores five fabulous masterpieces:In the Woods at GivernyBathers at La GrenouilléreThe Rue Montorguiel, ParisPath Through the PoppiesThe Waterlily Pond

Brave princes, evil witches and beautiful maidens abound as the tales of Koshka, the wise old story-telling cat, unfold. James Mayhew has drawn inspiration from the traditional stories and art style of old Russia to re-tell five enchanting tales in this re-published edition of a children’s classic.Stories include:• The Tale of the Snowmaiden• The Tale of Sadko the Minstrel• The Tale of Iven, the Greywolf and the Firebird• The Tale of Vassilisa the Fair and Baby Yaga• Tsar Saltan and Koshka...

Meet Gaspard the Fox as he sets out one summer evening in search of adventure and something to eat. On his travels he meets Peter the cat and Finty the dog, who help him navigate the local canals, boats and people in his hunt for supper.This charming and humorous picture book celebrates urban foxes and their relationship with the humans and animals they share the city with. It is the first in a series of urban adventures with Gaspard and his friends by broadcaster Zeb Soanes and be...

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure!The stars in Vincent van Gogh's painting are so beautiful that Katie can't resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too? Will Katie be able to catch the stars before the gallery guard notices they've floated away?'A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education a...

Peter the Cat rose to fame through the Gaspard the Fox series of picture books in which he always has the right word for a particular situation. Discover some of Peter’s favourite ‘big words’, including a simple explanation alongside a phonetic spelling.

Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book.When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one and only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents an...

Celebrate this festive season with three brand new Mouse and Mole short stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.SnowmoleMole wakes one morning to find the ground is covered in snow! Mouse and Mole decide to build their very own snowy friend Snowmole but Mole doesn’t want to leave him alone so decides to keep him company all night long and wakes to find another snowy surprise.Lo and Behold!Mole is impatiently waiting for Christmas to come when Mouse presents Mole with a brilliant gift an a...

A collection of three new short stories featuring the lovable characters of Mouse and Mole.

Imagine if art could come to life! That's what happens when Katie steps into some of the world's greatest Impressionist paintings. And where Katie goes, adventure is never far behind!Katie discovers the true magic of Impressionist art in this addition to James Mayhew's Katie series!Katie and her grandmother are visiting the art museum. While admiring a painting of a beautiful garden, Katie is certain she can smell the flowers. Sure enough, when she opens her eyes, she is inside the...

A collection of three new stories featuring the lovable characters of Mouse and Mole.What Might Have Been While trying to fly a kite on a blowy day, Mouse and Mole think about what they could have been, but agree they are best as themselves.A Rainy Day After several days of rain, Mouse and Mole just want it to go away. They try everything to get it to stop raining; telling it to stop, a stop-raining dance and song and even being nice to the rain, but nothing seems to be worki...

Things are never quite what they seem for Mouse and Mole. A cosy evening at home turns into a scary encounter in the dark. Mouse enjoys special moments on a country stroll while Mole is eager to get to the end of it. Pea soup for supper Mole’s favourite has him in a quandary; is this the happiest moment of his life or the saddest? Mouse, as always, takes it all in his stride.

Gaspard and Peter set out on a new adventure and find Finty at the local summer fete. When Gaspard unwittingly gets entered into the fancy-dress dog show, chaos and hilarity ensue in this fun-packed sequel to Gaspard the Fox.A charming and humorous picture book celebrating urban foxes and their relationship with the humans and animals they share the city with. Second in a series of picture books following the adventures of Gaspard and his friends.'I've been gasping for more...