Walter Tull's Scrapbook
In scrapbook format, using authentic documents and photos, we learn the story of the first black professional footballer, Walter Tull – who went on to become the first black officer in the British Army. It’s an inspiring story with an important message about courage, endurance ,and overcoming discrimination.
Frances Lincoln
“This is an outstanding piece of work in which Michaela has encapsulated the life of an often forgotten man. She will grab the attention of our younger generations, and hopefully compel them to achieve greatness in their lives too.”
“There is a great need in primary schools for information about strong black role models and Walter fits the bill on so many levels... this is probably the most accessible [book on the subject] for the young reader... A very good addition to the school library.”
Respect!
Respect also tells the story of Walter Tull – but this time his life is told as a story as a quick read. The book is very popular with all sorts of readers but has proved particularly successful with dyslexic or reluctant readers who enjoy a story that is gripping, well-paced, easy to read, inspiring – and true.
Barrington Stoke
“A story of heroism, war ...and football.”
“A fantastic book. Really moving and interesting. One of the few books I really like!”
Reaching the Stars
In this year of celebration of the Suffragette movement, Macmillan Children’s Books are publishing Reaching the Stars - a collection of new poems celebrating extraordinary women and girls.
The poets Jan Dean & Liz Brownlee and of course - Michaela Morgan - all have stories to tell. Their own lives are fascinating but here they focus on stories of women and girls – some famous, some anonymous, some individual, some representative, some historic, some mythic.
Macmillan
Wonderland : Alice in Poetry
I come from long ago, from a grey place of cramped, dingy-looking, brick- hard houses. Narrow streets, narrow lives, very little kindness.
I went to the local primary school where on Fridays we had class library time. The books were kept in a folding metal contraption. It would be wheeled to the front of the classroom, unlocked, unfolded and the books would be revealed.
Macmillan
“Lewis Carroll’s Alice has been enchanting children for 150 years. Curious Alice, the bossy White Rabbit, the formidable Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter are among the best-loved, most iconic literary creations of all time.”
“Here come some new ways of exploring Lewis Carroll’s iconic Alice books”
“In Alice Poetry, we celebrate the poems of Lewis Carroll, from the sublime to the surreal, including popular favourites such as Jabberwocky , The Walrus and the Carpenter and Tweedledum and Tweedledee. In addition to these classic, beloved poems, this beautiful collection features many contemporary poems from editor Michaela Morgan and a host of popular poets, including Roger McGough, John Agard, Grace Nichols, Rachel Rooney, Tony Mitton, Vivian French, Cheryl Moskowitz, Joseph Coehlo, and Jan Dean, each one putting their own spin on these classic texts.”
Knock Knock Open the Door
Who are we all waiting for?
This charming flap-book features repetition, bright colourful animal characters and plenty of chances for the very young to join in and guess what is behind the door on each spread. Ideal for families with young children and those who are expecting a new arrival.
Macmillan
Charming!
Elsie hates her name and hates her school. Then she meets super cool new girl Charmaine, and things start to look up.
Maybe a new hip-hop dance class will give her a chance with dreamboat Guy? Then something very strange happens with one of her trainers and events take an unexpected turn...
Barrington Stoke
The Legend of Robin Hood
Two great new books from Michaela have been published by Oxford University Press. The Legend of Robin Hood and Hercules the Hero are brilliant re-tellings of popular tales, but while you might know the stories you'll find Michaela's fun and invention leap from every page.
Oxford University Press
Night Flight
A new life should be exciting - but for Danni, it's a battle. He and his 'aunty' live in a tower block, with only distant memories of his faraway home. His new language is proving difficult, he gets bullied, and he has nightmares. One day, visiting a city farm, he meets a horse called Moonlight and his heart starts to heal. But the nightmares are closing in - until a sad event sparks a magical night that transforms his life forever.
Frances Lincoln
“This is a wonderfully evocative piece of writing that is both an increadibly emotional read but also an uplifting one to anyone who has ever experienced bullying or torment.”
“This is a book for all ages, with an important and life-affirming message
for anyone who has ever suffered and been mentally scarred by
their experiences.”
Never Shake a Rattlesnake!
Tucking piranas in your pyjamas?
Keeping a whale in a lake?
A hilarious look at how not to behave!
“Delight in all the things you are NOT meant to do! “Don’t lend your hat and coat to a goat. Don’t try to dress a fox in a frilly bonnet and pink socks.” Toddlers will delight in the absurdity of the suggestions which are all posed in delightfully simple rhyme. Nick Sharratt’s illustrations capture brilliantly the madcap essence of the verses.”
Macmillan
Kitty Kool's Beauty School
When Kitty Kool opens a beauty school, she gives a magic makeover to a ragged rabbit, a silly spider and a cranky croc. But things don't go according to plan!
A well-crafted story that reveals it is OK to be different and a perfect book for any child that loves dressing up!
Hodder
Happy Birthday Sausage!
It's Sausage's birthday and he is having a party. All his friends are invited and he just can't wait.
But when the day arrives, no one turns up. Poor Sausage - what can be done to make it a happy birthday in the end?
A&C Black
“A gentle, funny story that’s sure to be a hit with readers, thanks to short chapters, an amusing plot and endearing illustrations.”
“The Chameleons book range provides an ideal bridge between picture books and early readers, engaging children with well written and funny stories with eye-catching illustrations. This selection shines thanks to the language of the accomplished authors and the gentle humour that will appeal to youngsters.”
Betty to the Rescue
More than anything else, Betty likes to be helpful, but somehow things always seem to go wrong!
Mathew Price
“One of two books about a bumbling, irrepressible young hippo whose cheerful goal is to help. Here, noticing “a poor little monkey stuck in a tree’’ she leaps from her wallow and barges off to get him down, equally oblivious to advice, to the other animals in her path, and the true nature of monkeys. And hippos.
Not until she has climbed the tree and can’t get down does it dawn on Betty that she’s the one who now needs help. Luckily the palm flips her back to her wallow, to the comic consternation of several flamingos.
Morgan’s text bounces right along, propelled by colorful verbs. A frog Betty accidentally saves en route adds interest to both the plot and the gleeful, meticulously rendered art; he shows up again as a bemused bystander in a second book - Helpful Betty Solves a Mystery”
Betty Solves A Mystery
More than anything else, Betty likes to be helpful, but somehow things always seem to go wrong! Second book in the 'Betty' series from Mathew Price.
Mathew Price
Bunny Wishes
Through the snowy winter chills, best bunnies Teeny and Tino keep each other warm. In their cosy burrow they dream and make thei Christmas wishes. But when their wish lists are whisked away by the wintry wind, it looks as if all is lost. Can some crafty little mice help them discover what they really want most?
Chicken House
“Bunny Wishes by Michaela Morgan and illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church is a richly worded tale of two bunnies who pin wish lists to a hollow log. The wind whooshes the papers onto the heads of baby mice who nibble and chomp and chew the notes into all sorts of winter toys. A fun romp kids will want to share more than once.”
Dear Bunny
Chicken House
“Two bunnies write letters back and forth, both thinking the other is not interested until a mouse family secretly unites them. This book is cute, cute, cute! My daughter asks for me to read it almost daily.”
“I thought this was an adorable book. As I was reading it, I kept thinking
what a wonderful book this would be for Valentine’s Day.” A unanimous five-star rating!”
Brave Mouse
Brave Mouse is an encouraging tale of a timid mouse who over comes its fears and decides to face life on its own terms. It is a gentle story aimed at the young and the young at heart which shows how to come to terms with your own doubts, and make up your own mind. It is all about growing up and becoming your own person.
Frances Lincoln Children's Books