The Earth Book comes from 360 Degrees, a vibrant non-fiction imprint of the Little Tiger Group which produces inspirational books covering everything from natural history and human invention to art and architecture, and languages and lunar landings. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth . Every now and then, along comes a story with all the hallmarks of a children’s classic… a magical world of animals with an irresistible nostalgic flavour, and fabulous illustrations which leap off the page. There is also the chance to marvel at the physical planet, to travel back in time to primordial Earth, explore all branches of the tree of life, discover habitats from oceans to deserts, learn how the weather works and take a tour of the human inhabitation from the Maasai Steppe to Manhattan. But everything changed when the Watcher drowned and someone new was needed to make sure Wildsea stays safe from the strange forces teeming in the ocean.

Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City (Paperback) - Waterstones

Learning that self-belief is a wonderful thing and can open up a whole new and exciting world is the message that speaks loudly and resonantly in the enchanting tale of a baby crocodile from award-winning author and illustrator Emma Dodd.Beedie’s dynamic, cinematic illustrations bring the laughs, action and rhymes to life, ensuring their mission to entertain is accomplished in true Bond style. This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. A simple quiz and fun facts at the end explain more about growing and tending fruit including pruning, watering and using compost. Her top-secret mission is to stop Harley Hacker, a rogue alpaca, from destroying the world… with spaghetti! Kind and wise and comforting, Moth shares a gentle philosophy… the story of the circles in the sky that watch over those who pass away.

Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals (Peanut Jones, 2

Add on Jess Rose’s evocative and playful colour illustrations, and you have the perfect package for young readers. After his years spent travelling, Francis has many interesting stories from around the world and now youngsters are invited to join him on a fascinating exploration of kindness, great and small, and learn how they too can make kindness a part of their everyday life. With the superbly detailed illustrations of Josy Bloggs bringing the planet and its people to colourful life, this glorious book is the perfect inspiration to practise kindness every day and find happiness in sharing our planet together. Written with gentleness and sensitivity, and stylishly illustrated in a stunning palette of muted colours, this exploration of grief – told in the manner of a contemporary folk tale – is ideal as a helping hand for youngsters coping with bereavement. Meanwhile, make the sauce: first chop the lime, peel included, into rough, small pieces and put into a small blender.This superbly created book spans both physical and human geography, and combines a vast variety of information in easy-to-process, bite-sized paragraphs with stunning illustrations, making it an accessible and enjoyable read for even the younger age groups. Of course, it all goes wrong in the riotous, slapstick style that has become the much-loved hallmark of this dynamic duo… a style that keeps little ones grinning and guffawing from the first colour-soaked page to the last hilarious line of this fresh, funny and exuberant rhyming story. This week I make two versions at home – the reliable egg noodle and the elegant soba variety – both for quick dinners. With its perfect blend of wartime drama, magical storytelling, spine-tingling tension, fast-paced action, and a wonderful cast of human and horse characters, this big-hearted adventure is a thrill ride from start to finish.

Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals - Pan Macmillan

is the second super sleuthing, rhyming adventure from this top team and is guaranteed to get your little ones guffawing all the way to the final, explosive (and very messy!

Peanut Jones and her friends suspect it might have something to do with wicked Mr White’s plot to wipe out colour, art and creativity. Delve into the fleeting beauty of our lonely planet, from a carnival of natural wonders to influential earthlings and super cities.

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I like these noodles with tofu, but any quickly sauteed vegetables or toasted peanuts or cashews would do. With its inspirational words and Dodd’s gallery of beautiful, emotive illustrations, I Believe in Me is a pitch perfect rhyming story celebrating doing your best, whatever the obstacles that might lie in your way, and encouraging little ones to feel good about themselves. There is something private about the comfort of noodles; they are not suited to being served family style; a bowl of noodles – especially a noodle soup – tends to be a very personal thing. Packed with animal poos of every type, and given added comedy power by Grey’s pages of rib-tickling, action-packed illustrations, this is a riotous adventure not to be sniffed at.Nadia Shireen, author of the Grimwood series ‘A masterful mix of art, heart and edge-of-your-seat adventure.