Saskia Gwinn

Do you believe in fairies? If so, this is the book for you! Step inside the fairy door and discover the inner workings of their world, in this ultimate fairy compendium. The Fairy World has been hidden from sight for centuries – but finally, the fairies are ready to welcome one very special visitor! This is an extraordinary tour of the fairy realm, laying bare sparkling secrets, including: How fairy dust is made. The many different jobs of the fairies. How fairies get their wings. How they travel between our world and theirs . . . and much more besides! With Evander Acorncup as your guide – Record Keeper of the Great Fairy Tree – it’s time to explore a world where even the air around you shimmers with fairy dust . . . Featuring a lavish, foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is the ultimate book to capture the true magic of fairies – a perfect gift for little fairy enthusiasts! And collect the whole series: Secrets from the North Pole – the ultimate guide to the inner workings of Christmas. Secrets from the Fairy World – the ultimate guide to the fairy kingdom.

Tervetuloa tutustumaan ihaniin, ihmeellisiin ja hulvattomiin peppuihin! Jokainen meistä luulee, että tuntee oman peppunsa. Mutta mitä me oikeastaan tiedämme takamuksista? Voisimmeko istua ilman peppua? Emme. Voisimmeko juosta ilman peppua? Emme. Voisimmeko käydä kakalla ilman peppua? Tuskinpa. Peput ovat kerta kaikkiaan huippujuttu! Eläimiä on monenlaisia, ja sama pätee pyllyihinkin. Jotkut niistä ovat kirjavia, jotkut limaisia ja jotkut kurttuisia. Toiset peput taas lyttäävät alleen kaiken, minkä päälle istahtavat! Entä onko hyönteisillä pyllyä ollenkaan? Lähde hulvattomalle tutkimusmatkalle tieteen, luonnon ja evoluution maailmaan ja ota selvää, mikä tekee pepuista niin mahtavia! Tämä riemukas kirja yhdistää hersyvän huumorin ja kiehtovat faktat tavalla, joka saa niin lapset kuin aikuisetkin nauramaan.

Do you believe in fairies? If so, this is the book for you Step inside the fairy door and discover the inner workings of their world, in this ultimate fairy compendium. The Fairy World has been hidden from sight for centuries--but finally, the fairies are ready to welcome one very special visitor This is an extraordinary tour of their enchanting world, laying bare sparkling secrets, including: How fairy dust is made. The many different jobs of the fairies. How fairies get their wings. How they travel between our world and theirs . . . and much more besides With Evander Acorncup as your guide--Record Keeper of the Great Fairy Tree--it's time to explore a world where even the air around you shimmers with fairy dust . . . Featuring a lavish, foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is the ultimate book to capture the true magic of fairies--a perfect gift for little fairy enthusiasts And collect the whole series: Secrets from the North Pole--the ultimate guide to the inner workings of Christmas. Secrets from the Fairy World--the ultimate guide to the fairy kingdom.

Sssh – who's fast asleep under the leaves? Peek under the flaps and discover the animals having the BIGGEST sleeps in nature! From bears and bats to chipmunks and frogs, meet amazing creatures who hibernate, doze, nap and even freeze to survive. With fun facts and sturdy lift-the-flaps on every page, young readers will love discovering where animals go when it’s time for their super long rest. But whatever you do... don’t wake them up! Perfect for little explorers aged 3–5, this gorgeous non-fiction book turns learning about the natural world into an exciting hide-and-seek adventure.

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the world of the dinosaurs. I see a dinosaur with four towering legs, and a neck so long. . . From sweet baby dinosaurs hatching from eggs to speedy Velociraptor and roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the world of the dinosaurs. As they swim through the water with Plesiosaurus, hop around with Bambiraptor and soar through the sky with Quetzalcoatlus, young readers will discover the wide range of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Earth, before learning how they became the fossils that we discover today. With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge Features breathtaking, collage-style artwork Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud, I See A Star and I See a Tree

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the world of the dinosaurs. I see a dinosaur with four towering legs, and a neck so long. . . From sweet baby dinosaurs hatching from eggs to speedy Velociraptor and roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the world of the dinosaurs. As they swim through the water with Plesiosaurus, hop around with Bambiraptor and soar through the sky with Quetzalcoatlus, young readers will discover the wide range of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Earth, before learning how they became the fossils that we discover today. With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge Features breathtaking, collage-style artwork Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud, I See A Star and I See a Tree

Meet Theia – a small planet with a big destiny. She didn’t just crash into Earth… she changed it forever! Travel back 4.5 billion years, when Theia slammed into young Earth. From that colossal crash, the Moon was born. Earth began to wobble… and the seasons came to life. This hilarious, science-packed com-book adventure is perfect for curious, fact-loving readers ages 7–9.

Step INTO THE DARK to discover an action-packed world of animal adventure … When the Sun is setting, the sky is dimming and animals are jumping back into their homes ready for a cosy night’s sleep, who else is only just waking up? Discover animals from around the world that wake up when the Sun goes down. Find out how they hunt, play or find their way through the night before it’s time to return to their homes at the start of a new day. Discover … Which animals use the Moon as a compass to find their way or figure out when it’s time to meet their fellow creature friends. Which insects have a secret glowing superpower. Which creatures are Earth’s heroes of the dark. AND SO MUCH MORE! The perfect gift for children who love learning about nature.

‘Above our heads where stars shine bright, and jets of light zoom through the night, and planets spin, and gases swirl . . . we search in space for cosmic worlds...’ All through the universe, there are countless galaxies, stars and brand-new worlds steeped in secrets just waiting to be uncovered. The secret stories and fascinating facts of our extraordinary, expanding universe are explored in this stunning field guide. From nurseries of baby stars to spectacular supernovae, from colourful galaxies to staggering space rocks, from the Solar System we call home to the innovative space telescopes that bring back stunning images from the far reaches of the cosmos. In this gorgeously illustrated follow-up to Secret Stories of Nature and Secret Stories of Lost Beasts, readers will uncover incredible space secrets, such as the galaxies shaped like jellyfish (or the one shaped like a penguin), how a space probe can cope with million-degree temperatures to investigate our Sun, the most weird and wonderful constellations in the night sky, and how time slows down close to a black hole . . . What is a vampire star? Why do gigantic bubbles blow out of the centre of the Milky Way? Where is the mysterious place known as the Oort Cloud? Which planet has a ‘winter’ that means twenty-one years of complete darkness? And when you wash your hair, are you really washing out cosmic dust? Readers will discover what scientists know about space, what they can predict based on what they know and which secrets are yet to be revealed. And while looking through a telescope at a faraway star is showing us the distant past, exciting missions for future telescopes and craft will uncover even more dazzling space secrets. Why do astronauts grow a bit taller in space? How does dark energy make the universe we live in bigger? Are there distant Earth-like planets – and could they possibly hide forms of life? The answers are out there waiting to be found . . . So, welcome to the secret stories of space. The fascinating text from children’s author Saskia Gwinn is brought to life by beautifully detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this a perfect gift book for the whole family.

"Above our heads where stars shine bright, and jets of light zoom through the night, and planets spin, and gases swirl . . . we search in space for cosmic worlds..." All through the universe, there are countless galaxies, stars, and brand-new worlds steeped in secrets just waiting to be uncovered. The secret stories and fascinating facts of our extraordinary, expanding universe are explored in this stunning field guide. From nurseries of baby stars to spectacular supernovae, from colourful galaxies to staggering space rocks, from the Solar System we call home to the innovative space telescopes that bring back stunning images from the far reaches of the cosmos. In this gorgeously illustrated follow-up to Secret Stories of Nature and Secret Stories of Lost Beasts, readers will uncover incredible space secrets, such as the galaxies shaped like jellyfish (or the one shaped like a penguin), how a space probe can cope with million-degree temperatures to investigate our Sun, the most weird and wonderful constellations in the night sky, and how time slows down close to a black hole . . . What is a vampire star? Why do gigantic bubbles blow out of the centre of the Milky Way? Where is the mysterious place known as the Oort Cloud? Which planet has a "winter" that means twenty-one years of complete darkness? And when you wash your hair, are you really washing out cosmic dust? Readers will discover what scientists know about space, what they can predict based on what they know and which secrets are yet to be revealed. And while looking through a telescope at a faraway star is showing us the distant past, exciting missions for future telescopes and craft will uncover even more dazzling space secrets. Why do astronauts grow a bit taller in space? How does dark energy make the universe we live in bigger? Are there distant Earth-like planets - and could they possibly hide forms of life? The answers are out there waiting to be found . . . So, welcome to the secret stories of space. The fascinating text from children's author Saskia Gwinn is brought to life by beautifully detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this a perfect gift book for the whole family.

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree. I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle. Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-olds Created in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden Features breathtaking, collage-style artwork Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along! Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree. I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their squirrel companion on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle. Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-olds Created in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden Features breathtaking, collage-style artwork Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star

A poo-filled animal caper that will have kids laughing their bottoms off! Someone said POO!!! But who on earth said it? Porcupine is on a mission to find out … Discover animal poos galore – and the wildly imaginative names that their ‘creators’ have given them in this hilariously funny picture book.

There are hidden clues everywhere in this riotous, pacy picture book about a little boy’s suspicion that his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an array of dinosaurs in her house. The boy tries to alert his parents to the presence of claws, jaws and prehistoric roars coming from next door, but they remain blithely unconcerned. Mrs Shaw from Number 84 does NOT have any dinosaurs, of that they’re sure . . .

There are hidden clues everywhere in this riotous, pacy picture book about a little boy’s suspicion that his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an array of dinosaurs in her house. The boy tries to alert his parents to the presence of claws, jaws and prehistoric roars coming from next door, but they remain blithely unconcerned. Mrs Shaw from Number 84 does NOT have any dinosaurs, of that they’re sure . . .

A charmingly illustrated volume about the magic of Christmas and the inner workings of the North Pole. Featuring a beautiful gold-foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is a book for families to treasure in the run up to the festive season. Christmas has been shrouded in secrecy for years . . . but what really goes on at the North Pole in the run up to the big day? Every year without fail, Santa Claus packs up his sleigh and soars across the night sky pulled by his reindeer to deliver presents to children all over the world. But spreading Christmas magic is no small task and lots must happen to make sure everything is ready for the most special time of the year. Join Santa’s Head Elf, Ivy Everjingle, as she reveals secrets from the North Pole. From how Santa’s suit is designed and the magic of reindeer flight to the many different jobs of the Christmas elves and the magic of believing. This is the ultimate festive compendium to capture the magic of Christmas. Perfect for families to enjoy together in the run up to the big day and spark joy at the most magical time of the year.

A charmingly illustrated volume about the magic of Christmas and the inner workings of the North Pole. Featuring a beautiful gold-foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is a book for families to treasure in the run up to the festive season. Christmas has been shrouded in secrecy for years . . . but what really goes on at the North Pole in the run up to the big day? Every year without fail, Santa Claus packs up his sleigh and soars across the night sky pulled by his reindeer to deliver presents to children all over the world. But spreading Christmas magic is no small task and lots must happen to make sure everything is ready for the most special time of the year. Join Santa's Head Elf, Ivy Everjingle, as she reveals secrets from the North Pole. From how Santa's suit is designed and the magic of reindeer flight, to the many different jobs of the Christmas elves and the magic of believing. This is the ultimate festive compendium to capture the magic of Christmas. Perfect for families to enjoy together in the run up to the big day and spark joy at the most magical time of the year.

Follow Zebra as she discovers how animals live and work together in this clever creature caper, packed with oodles of facts and a spoonful of silliness! Packs, flocks, hives, prides and especially herds – there are lots of amazing animal groups but there are SO many MORE. From chicken broods, shark shivers and meerkat mobs to baboon troops, tuna shoals and even a cauldron of bats, follow Zebra as she discovers how over 50 different animals live and work together in this super-fun collection of awesome animal tales. Find out who twists, swoops and flies with her flock? (Starling!) Or which animals hum to tell others in their group that they're nearby? (Giraffe! But watch out, visitors . . . this animal has a mean karate kick!) Which animals clean each other, play together and look after each other’s young? (Lion!) Plus find out which group of animals ends up being the BEST at working together. And guess what? It’s not just zebras who live in herds as this little Zebra is about to find out! Children will love discovering all the different kinds of animal groups and which clever creatures live in them, together with awesome facts that are easy to remember to make learning about the animal world fun. Also available: I'm Building a Nest