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James Mayhew
Enter the magical world of the Sleeping Beauty ballet with the adorable Ella Bella Ballerina!
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Everyone’s favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps into an enchanted toyshop in this magical ballet adventure.
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Another sumptuous story featuring the delightful Ella Bella Ballerina in the most famous ballet of all, Swan Lake!
Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to Italian Renaissance art! Featuring paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Botticelli.
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Can the adorable Ella Bella Ballerina help Cinderella get to the Royal Ball Alone on the stage after class, Ella Bella opens Madame Rosa’s magical musical box and is whisked…
Come on a fun-packed tour through Scotland’s best-known landmarks in this classic Katie picture book!
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Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to three of Spain’s most famous artists!
Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to some of the world’s most famous paintings!
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Six wonderful stories that inspired world-famous music, accompanied by brilliant illustrations
Ella Bella captures all the festive sparkle of Christmas with this glorious introduction to The Nutcracker ballet
Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie! Featuring famous paintings by Van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin.
Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to five of Van Gogh’s most brilliant paintings!
Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to five of Monet’s most magical paintings.
Following bestseller Once Upon a Tune, this beautiful gift book introduces children to six more musical classics through story and illustration
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Ella Bella Ballerina goes on a magical adventure in this beautiful introduction to A Midsummer Night’s Dream ballet.
Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to some of Britain’s most famous artists! Featuring paintings by Turner, Constable, Gainsborough and Stubbs.
Joyce Dunbar
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…
Ian Eagleton
An adventurous merman and kind fisherman find love and each other in this gorgeous update to the Little Mermaid story. Winner of the Polari Prize, the UK's first and largest…
Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London’s most famous sights!
Transported to an enchanted toy shop filled with dancing dolls, Ella is taken with a pair of can-can dancing dolls that are in love. When two different families decide to…
Sophie’s grandmother is taking her to see the ballet for the very first time. Everything Sophie sees is new and exciting but what will take her breath away? Sophie Goes…
Art receives a brand new box of paints from his Grandad. He starts to paint straightaway and quickly discovers that whatever he creates comes to life, including a jungle and…
When Ella learns the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, she’s transported into a magical fairyland. Can Ella help Puck win back Queen Titania’s love for King Oberon? Includes beautiful…
Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book.
Come on a magical dinosaur adventure with Katie in this classic picture book.
Full colour red Early Reader about the legendary Arthur, Merlin and the sword in the stone, written and illustrated by James Mayhew.
What could be more thrilling than going on a journey to discover the centre of the Earth? Axel’s eccentric uncle can’t wait to get started, but Axel isn’t so sure…
A knight must do battle with a dragon if he is to win the hand of his beloved princess. But when a dragon finally comes along our hero realises he…
Brave princes, evil witches and beautiful maidens abound in the tales of Koshka, the wise old story-telling cat. James Mayhew draws inspiration from the traditional stories and art style of…
Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to the Impressionist painters. Featuring Monet, Degas and Renoir.
James Mayhew, Toto .
A stunning reimagining of the classic tale, The Frog Prince that proves anyone can have their happily ever after!
Zeb Soanes
Whilst searching for food in the snowcovered streets, Gaspard makes an astonishing discovery and, with the help of his friends, might just have saved Christmas. A heart-warming festive adventure for…
Meet Gaspard the Fox as he sets out one summer evening in search of adventure and something to eat, and the characters who help him navigate the local canals, boats…
Christmas is coming, but not soon enough for Mole. While Mouse gets ready for the great day, Mole thinks opening windows on an advent calendar will speed things up. But…
Jackie Morris
A wonderfully unique take on the original Noah’s Ark story, with stunning illustrations.
Join Little Bear for a day of adventures meeting lions and peacocks, crocodiles and kookaburras, camels and dolphins, on an amazing journey before bedtime
Twelve of James Mayhew's illustrations from the celebrated children's picture book Gaspard the Fox have been utilised for this charming 200 x 200mm wall calendar.
Three short tales show how best friends and unlikely pals, Mouse and Mole, bond together for life’s daily adventures.
First published in the UK by Graffeg Limited in 2019
Whilst searching for food in the snow-covered streets, Gaspard makes an astonishing discovery and, with the help of his friends, might just have saved Christmas. A heart-warming festive adventure for…
A beautiful new picture book in the bestselling Mrs Noah series, in which Mrs Noah brings song back into the world and shows the children how to listen - and…
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A, modern LGBT spin on a much loved classic tale, The Little Mermaid about a merman named Nen, who forms a beautiful relationship with Ernest, a lonely fisherman who tries…
Gaspard The Fox is the first in a series of children's pict ure books from Zeb Soanes and award-winning illustrator James Mayh ew, following the adventures of its titular character…