Chris Haughton

WINNER OF THE PARENTS’ CHOICE AWARD 2015; JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD 2014; EZRA JACK KEATS BOOK AWARD 2014; AND IRISH BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2014. The winner of the 2014 Association of Illustrators' Award for Children's Books, Shh! is the covetable new picture book from Chris Haughton, one of the most exciting new voices in children's literature. From Chris Haughton, the multi award-winning author-illustrator of A Bit Lost and Oh No, George!, comes a picture book about a beautiful bird, four friends and plans gone wrong... The friends are out for a walk. Suddenly, they spot it – a beautiful bird perched high in a tree! They simply must have it and – ssh! – they have a plan. So they tip-toe very slowly, nets poised – "Ready one ... ready two ... ready three ... GO!" But, at the turn of the page, we find a ridiculous bunch of very tangled characters and a blissfully oblivious bird, flying away. One hilarious foiled plan after another and it's clear that this goofy gang cannot catch that elusive birdie! But the littlest of this group, a quiet spectator up until now, knows that a bit of kindness can go a long way... Will his friends follow his gentle lead or will they get themselves into even more trouble? The winner of the 2014 Association of Illustrator’s Award for Children’s Books, Chris Haughton’s covetable tale is now in a gorgeous board book edition.

En vakker og vittig billedbok hvor vi følger Lille Ugle som som bare er litt på avveie ... Lille Ugle må være mer forsiktig når han sover ... Opps! Han falt fra redet og bumser i bakken. Hvor er mammaen hans? Med god hjelp av sin nye venn Ekorn setter de i gang og leter etter henne. På sin ferd møter de en rekke andre dyr, men ikke mammaen. Hvem kan hjelpe Lille Ugle hjem?

Laffen må ut en tur. "Klarer du å oppføre deg, Fido?" spør Laffen. "Ja", sier Fido "Jeg skal oppføre meg bra." Jeg håper i hvert fall at jeg klarer å oppføre meg bra, tenker Fido. Fido ser noe på kjøkkenet. Det er en kake! Jeg sa jeg skulle oppføre meg, tenker Fido, men jeg ELSKER kake. Hva vil Fido gjøre?

"A masterful delight, this crafty caper has huge kid appeal and a title/refrain that will easily sneak into the family lexicon: 'Shh We have a plan.' " --School Library Journal (starred review) Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree "Hello birdie," waves one. "Shh We have a plan," hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea.

WINNER OF THE PARENTS’ CHOICE AWARD 2015; JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD 2014; EZRA JACK KEATS BOOK AWARD 2014; AND IRISH BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2014. The winner of the 2014 Association of Illustrators' Award for Children's Books, Shh! is the covetable new picture book from Chris Haughton, one of the most exciting new voices in children's literature. From Chris Haughton, the multi award-winning author-illustrator of A Bit Lost and Oh No, George!, comes a picture book about a beautiful bird, four friends and plans gone wrong... The friends are out for a walk. Suddenly, they spot it – a beautiful bird perched high in a tree! They simply must have it and – shh!– they have a plan. So they tip-toe very slowly, nets poised – "Ready one ... ready two ... ready three ... GO!" But, at the turn of the page, we find a ridiculous bunch of very tangled characters and a blissfully oblivious bird, flying away. One hilarious foiled plan after another and it's clear that this goofy gang cannot catch that elusive birdie! But the littlest of this group, a quiet spectator up until now, knows that a bit of kindness can go a long way... Will his friends follow his gentle lead or will they get themselves into even more trouble?

"An entertaining romp." --The Wall Street Journal George is a dog with all the best intentions, and his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But it's so hard to be a good dog when there are cats to chase and flowers to dig up Chris Haughton's fetchingly funny story and vibrant, retro illustrations are sure to lure dog lovers of all ages--and anyone who has ever met a temptation too good to resist.

From the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George comes a funny, strikingly illustrated story of best-laid plans -- and the secret to attracting the birdie. Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree "Hello birdie," waves one. "Shh We have a plan," hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea. Award-winning author-illustrator Chris Haughton is back with another simple, satisfying story whose visual humor plays out in boldly graphic, vibrantly colorful illustrations.

WINNER OF THE JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL 2013It's hard work being good all the time – and it's especially hard for a dog like George! A laugh-out-loud, visual romp from the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Bit Lost, Shh! We Have a Plan, Goodnight Everyone, Don't Worry Little Crab and Maybe. A board book edition of the hilarious read-aloud romp by the multiple award-winning author-illustrator Chris Haughton, this is the story of George the dog. His owner, Harris, is off to do some shopping. "Will you be good, George?" he asks his dog. George hopes he can. He really wants to ... but chocolate cake is just so very delicious and he does love to chase cat... What will George do now? Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Chris Haughton's distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good – with hilarious results!

Fred oppnås ikke ved tvang, kun ved fortåelse. Albert Einstein Hvem sniker seg gjennom skogen? Shh, de har en plan! Bli med på en spennende skogstur sammen med tre skumle menn med et nett og en snill gutt med brødsmuler. Hvem tror du blir fuglenes venn ...?

Åh, nej! Lilla Ugglan har ramlat ner från sitt bo och kommit bort från mamma. Som tur är finns vänner i skogen, redo att hjälpa till. Chris Haughtons prisbelönta bilderbok Mamma borta har vunnit priser världen över och blivit en hyllad teaterföreställning. Nu i nytt läckert format! "Oemotståndligt och hjärteknipande om den stora fasan för alla mammor och barn att inte kunna hitta varandra." Ingalill Mosander, Aftonbladet "Texten är naken och avskalad i en knapphändig dialog. Ändå finns här den värmande humorn närvarande på varje uppslag, inte minst i det cirkelberättande som slutuppslaget inbjuder till." Ulf Malmqvist, LitteraturMagazinet "Ibland dyker de upp de där alldeles, alldeles underbara barnböckerna. ...helt magiskt illustrerade av Chris Haughton. Illustrationerna gör en glad rakt ner i magen och man vill bara läsa om och om igen. Också texten är mitt i prick; enkel och talspråklig utan att bli det minsta yvig." Anna Matzinger, Vi Föräldrar "Detta är en lika enkel som genial bilderbok om det mest traumatiska som kan hända... Det är faktiskt jätteroligt, och förmodligen lite hemskt och väldigt spännande också om man är i uggleungeålder." Eva Wahlström, Borås Tidning "Gullig och rolig och mycket vacker djurberättelse med ett både fräscht och gammaldags formspråk." Hervor Svenonius, Värmlands Folkblad "... Chris Haughtons stiliserade ugglor i samklang med den till synes enkelt tecknade men ändå väl kompletterande bakgrunden lyfter den uråldriga sagan i fabelform. Min nioåriga läskompis vill titta mer, bläddra tillbaka och läsa om, även om boken egentligen är till för de yngre." Joakim Palmkvist, Sydsvenskan "I enkla, blockfärgade bilder skildras mammajakten både humoristiskt och med allvar i botten." Lisa Pehrsdotter, Arbetarbladet

Bruno vill vara en duktig hund. Han försöker vara duktig. Men nu har han fått syn på en TÅRTA. Vad gör Bruno då? Chris Haughton är en prisbelönt irländsk illustratör och designer, bosatt i London. Han har rest och arbetat runt hela världen, bland annat med fair trade i Nepal och Indien. Nu kommer hans andra bok på svenska, Åh nej, Bruno!

"A debut that reads like a tattered old favorite." -- Publishers Weekly Uh-oh Little Owl has fallen from his nest, and his mommy is nowhere to be seen With the earnest help of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl goes in search of animals that fit his description of Mommy Owl. But while some are big (like a bear) or have pointy ears (like a bunny), none of them have all the features that make up his mommy. A cast of adorable forest critters in retro, neon-bright hues will engage little readers right up to the story's comforting conclusion.

WINNER OF THE JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL 2013It's hard work being good all the time – and it's especially hard for a dog like George! A laugh-out-loud, visual romp from the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Bit Lost, Shh! We Have a Plan, Goodnight Everyone, Don't Worry Little Crab and Maybe. In this hilarious read-aloud by the multiple award-winning author-illustrator of A Bit Lost and Shh! We Have a Plan, Harris is off to do some shopping. "Will you be good, George?" he asks his dog. George hopes he can. He really wants to ... but chocolate cake is just so very delicious and he does love to chase cat... What will George do now? Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Chris Haughton's distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good – with hilarious results!

Chris Haughton's heart-warming story of a little lost owl in a gorgeous board book edition! WINNER OF THE CBI CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2011The award-winning debut title from Chris Haughton, the acclaimed author-illustrator of Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan, this is the heart-warming story of Little Owl – who must be more careful when he is sleeping... Uh-oh! He has fallen from his nest, and with a bump he lands on the ground. Where is his mummy? With the earnest assistance of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl sets off in search of her, and meets a sequence of other animals. Yet while one might have his mummy's big eyes, and another her pointy ears, they are simply not her. Chris Haughton's striking colour illustrations follow Little Owl on his quest. Which of his new friends will lead him back to his mummy? In a gorgeous board book edition, this is the perfect read-aloud book for little hands to hold.

Åh-å! Lille Ugle har falt ut av redet ... Med humor, varme og kjærlighet følger vi Lille Ugle og veiviserne hans fra det ukjente og utrygge, tilbake til det kjente og kjære.

Charting the journey of a little lost owl, a heart-warming and reassuring read from one of the most exciting new voices in children's literature. The award-winning debut title from Chris Haughton, the acclaimed author-illustrator of Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan, this is the heart-warming story of Little Owl – who must be more careful when he is sleeping... Uh-oh! He has fallen from his nest, and with a bump he lands on the ground. Where is his mummy? With the help of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl sets off in search of her, and meets a sequence of other animals. Yet while one might have his mummy’s big eyes, and another her pointy ears, they are simply not her. Chris Haughton's striking colour illustrations follow Little Owl on his quest. Which of his new friends will lead him back to his mummy?

From a debut author-illustrator What if a little owl fell from his nest? A reassuring story for the very young told with whimsy and simple, vibrant artwork. Uh-oh Little Owl has fallen from his nest and landed with a whump on the ground. Now he is lost, and his mommy is nowhere to be seen With the earnest help of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl goes in search of animals that fit his description of Mommy Owl. But while some are big (like a bear) or have pointy ears (like a bunny) or prominent eyes (like a frog), none of them have all the features that make up his mommy. Where could she be? A cast of adorable forest critters in neon-bright hues will engage little readers right up to the story's comforting, gently wry conclusion.