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Lara Hawthorne
In this beautifully illustrated picture book from Lara Hawthorne, a mysterious creature from a secluded volcano crater explores the outside world for the very first time … but is it…
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A delightful story about appreciating the beauty in nature and discovering your creativity.
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The perfect gift for children aged 6+ who are fans of Where’s the Wookiee? and Illuminature.
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"A standout among books to share on Christmas Eve."--Kirkus Reviews "The Christmas Choir series launches with this reverent and accessible adaptation of a favorite carol."--Publishers Weekly
Silent night, holy night…
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Hawthorne delivers an exquisitely illustrated picture book about the Saguaro cactus which grows in the Sonoran desert in Arizona and its flower, which blooms only one night a year. Full…
An exquisitely illustrated non-fiction picture book about a desert flower that blooms for just one night a year.
The author of The Night Flower returns with a second picture book - a stunning depiction of the effects of pollution as seen through the eyes of an ancient fish.
"The simple story and bright pictures underscore the importance of taking care of our ocean."-Kirkus Reviews
Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down…
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world’s best-loved carol, ‘Silent Night’.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas time with this well-loved traditional poem, The Twelve Days of Christmas, beautifully illustrated by Lara Hawthorne.
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Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean floor. From delicate shells to brightly colored coral, each year on her birthday…
A stunning depiction of the effects of pollution as seen through the eyes of an ancient fish. From the author/illustrator of The Night Flower.
Lily Murray
This beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book lets children explore small worlds in nature close-up.
The smallest areas of the natural world can contain a diverse web of life. Peer into a tide pool, explore the roots of a mangrove tree, take a swim through…
Rola Shaw
What stories, mysteries and secrets can you find in the stars? A wonderful illustrated tour of the night sky for children aged 5+ years. Lara Hawthorne’s beautiful illustrations take the…
Camilla De La Bedoyere
Camilla de la Bedoyere
This beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book lets children explore small habitats in nature up close.
The smallest areas of the natural world can contain a diverse web of life. Peel back…
Carol Ann Duffy, DBE
When the Baron decides to appoint a Lord of Misrule for Christmas, making a peasant into a King for twelve days, unruly jollity ensues.
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