Grand Old Oak is Bear’s favourite tree in the woodland. So when Bear learns that Oak is five hundred years old, he decides to plan an extra-special birthday ball.
In this first storybook of poetry illustrated by Freya Hartas, join Bear and his friends through the seasons as they prepare a magical birthday party, with lots of things to spot along the way. Published by Magic Cat this April.
A visually stunning adventure story illustrated by Francisco for every curious child who has ever asked the time-honoured question: why?
Published by Ethicool this July, ‘But Why?’ is a story inspired by the boundless curiosity of children and dedicated to every parent whose mornings and nights are backing-tracked by the dulcet tones of Why? But why? But Why? But why? It follows Hazel Hare as she travels throughout the forest and implores her friends to help in her search for answers to some of life’s most challenging questions. What she discovers is truly illuminating.
Bear is a very light sleeper, so when Woodpecker wakes him he becomes quite grumpy!
The two engage in a feisty exchange of name-calling and gossip with the rest of their forest neighbors. Can they patch it up before Bear loses too much sleep?
‘Don’t Call Me Fuzzybutt!’ is a brilliantly funny picture book illustrated by Susan Batori which will spark meaningful conversation about conflict resolution, gossip, and the hurt caused by name-calling.
‘When a tree grows’ is a humorous picture book illustrated by Kasia Nowowiejska about friendship, generosity, and how one fun thing leads to another. Available now from Sterling.
Carmen Saldana is the master of creating wonderfully magical & highly evocative atmospheres. In this beautiful ‘Wolf and fawn’ illustration, Carmen combines traditional techniques using gouache & pencils with digital painting to create this stunning result.
