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Laura Dockrill
The heartwarming new novel from the sparkling Laura Dockrill, introducing Bluebelle, and her moving, hilarious take on food, body image and how we look after ourselves and others. It’s a…
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An epic story of love, loss and pining for fans of One Day. I am in love with somebody I've only just met. My heart is a harmonica. South London…
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It can be overwhelming but the best way to steer yourself through this crazy, brilliant time is to hold onto your sense of you. Laura’s stress-free invitations to creative writing…
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Poetic words, evocative art, and die-cuts throughout combine to explore a child's moods through color-or the lack of color-and offer a reassuring message of love and acceptance.
Today I feel…
Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child (illus.)
An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.
Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life’s noticers. She sees the extraordinary in the everyday, and the wonder in the world around her.
In Darcy’s fifth story, it’s the summer…
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Worst of all, Darcy has to pack up all her things ready for moving house. But Darcy is not going to throw a temper tantrum, as much as she wants…
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Ten-year-old Darcy sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her.
Mice have invaded her house, which means the family must get a cat. Cue…
A daring tale full of live music, laughter and bravery, book now for a heroic Christmas adventure.
Robin Hood returns home to find the greedy Sheri of Nottingham starving the…
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Ten-year-old Darcy sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. This second book sees Darcy move-up to Big School - and all of a…
Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life’s noticers. Curious, smart, funny and fiercely loyal, she sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. In…
This is Darcy’s fourth story, and the…
‘A book to save a whole generation of women’ Adele This heart-breaking and uplifting memoir is about resilience, love and finding your way to the other side. Laura couldn’t wait…
Looking after a naked girl he found washed up under Hastings pier isn’t exactly how Rory had imagined spending his sixteenth birthday. But more surprising than finding her in the…
Ten-year-old Darcy sees the extraordinary in the everyday and the wonder in the world around her. Must she hang-out with school secretary Mavis EVERY DAY FOR ALL ETERNITY? Joyous drawings…
there is no other book like it’ Caitlin Moran ‘An incredibly powerful book’ Jessie Ware ‘This book will give women and their families confidence that the brain and body will…
Roald Dahl and Quention Blake meets Tim Burton in sassy poet Laura Dockrill’s edgy and hilarious tale
A collection of terrifyingly wicked fairytales and poems from The Times’ Talent to Watch, Laura Dockrill
Ten-year-old Darcy Burdock is one of life’s noticers. And to top it all off, Darcy is dreading her school sleepover - especially as she’s the owner of the world’s most…
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They say they always know you’re up to something when the house goes quiet…
Exploring his mother’s dressing table, a little boy discovers THE LIPSTICK. It begins on his lips…
NO! Laura Dockrill’s inimitable style of poetic rap is brilliantly suited to this romp through the house and round and round the playgroup, as one little poodle demonstrates what fun…
Acclaimed author Laura Dockrill sows seeds of hope and community at the flower market in this heartfelt, lyrical tale of family life and change.
A joyfully illustrated poem about embracing the differences that make us all special.
Rex doesn’t say much but that’s OK because Sparky is always on hand with a cup of tea to enjoy on the sofa, set up outside like an outdoor living…
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Exploring his mother’s bedroom, a little boy discovers THE LIPSTICK. It begins on his lips, where…
If Roald Dahl had written A Monster Calls…
Everyone needs somewhere to dream.
Propelled by quirky humor and woes that every young child can relate to, this hilarious read-aloud suggests that sometimes the best way to cheer up a grumpy lump is simply…
Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and completely unique Barrington Stoke debut.
This punk rocker poodle is full of attitude - modelled on the average terrible toddler!
She says ‘I’ve worked so hard for years and I deserve a rest!'As she scribbles with crayons and pours custard down her dress,She’s dangling from the banister with her head…
Anneka Harry
A fierce and irreverent look at fifty tired female tropes