Picture Books
Ben invites a bear home for tea, and the two have a fun-filled afternoon.
An irresistible bedtime tale, reissued with all-new illustrations Jim wonders what to do when a shaggy blue head pops up from under his bed and complains about having to sleep on a hard floor. He kindly allows the monster into the bed, but he was not prepared for the monster's snoring. As he investigates other places in his room to sleep, he finds each spot is home to its own night creature—and they all want into the bed too!
Humprey and Bird are invited to the Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball, Where Humphrey gaily rock'n'rolls until disaster strikes!
Humphrey and his Bird set off for some fun and games in the park. But the boisterous Humphrey soon finds football isn't as easy as it looks...
Humphrey and his best friend Bird want some excitement, so Bird buys a motorbike. But it brings more excitement than they bargained for, as they roar around the countryside.
After seeing Bird strolling in a pair of new shoes, Rat decides to show off his new bow tie and shoes, Warthog appears in his latest finery, and several other animals attempt to outdress one another
A little girl describes the various problems with elephants, but decides the real trouble with elephants is that you can't help but love them.
A boy and his walrus friend sail to an island crowded with monkeys, where they teach each other their favorite activities and have a great time playing.
Mr Fibb is the kind of man who meets giant gorillas in the street (or so he says, anyway); while Mrs Fibb is more likely to find Martians in the garden. As for their son, Tommy Fibb - well, the things which happen to him are amazing beyond belief!
THE BEAR DANCE written and illustrated by Chris Riddell. Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover No dust jacket. When Jack Frost brings gray winter to a forest where it has always been summer, Katya brings sunlight back by engaging Mr. Frost in a vigorous Bear Dance.
Bothered by a nightmare about a monster, Oliver is taken by a cloud to the Wish Factory to receive the wish of his choice
Feel like an amazing adventure? Want to meet the Professor, the Underwitch and a dragon called Elvis? Climb aboard Sally's magical vacuum cleaner and vroom! - you're off to the Wonderful World of Zoom!
Sheep are seriously underestimated creatures when it comes to spirituality and religious feeling. For the first time, this book recognizes their huge potential and offers ovine students of Buddhism everywhere the opportunity to focus their skills and follow the path to enlightenment. From meditation and mindfulness to the essential concepts of Zen, all the fundamentals are set out here in a series of concise interpretations of Buddhist teaching. Wonderfully illustrated by well-known illustrator Chris Riddell, this is the perfect gift with a difference.
Divided into eleven sections, this anthology is packed with stories, poems and things to do from waking up time to bedtime. There's a time to be noisy, a time to be quiet, a time to cook, a time to play and a time to learn.
Welcome to Absurdia: a strange and wonderful land where nothing is quite what it seems. Trees are birds, umbrellas are trees, and the sky is thick with snoring fish. Join one small boy as he tumbles out of bed into a crazy dreamland of wardrobe monsters, dragons—and amazing adventure.
Wendel is far too busy inventing things to keep his workshop tidy. So if one of his inventions doesn't work, Wendel just tosses it onto the scrap heap and starts over. Then one day he invents the magnificent Wendelbot—a mighty robot that cleans and cleans and doesn't stop. Soon poor Wendel finds himself thrown onto the scrap heap! How will Wendel win back his workshop? Let the robot battle begin! From the award-winning and always imaginative Chris Riddell comes a wonderfully funny, action-packed story full of surprises and extraordinary inventions.
If his inventions go wrong, Wendel just throws them away and starts again. So when Clunk, his robot assistant, fills the sock drawer with cups and saucers and makes tea in a boot, Wendel throws him on the scrapheap and makes himself a new assistant: the Wendelbot. But he gets more than he bargained for, and soon Wendel finds himself on the scrapheap. Can he win back his workshop from the mighty Wendelbot? Previously titled Wendel's Workshop .
Lao Tzu's ancient text, the Tao Teh Ching, has much to offer the new infant. With their instinctive grasp of its principles, babies everywhere will find the wisdom contained in this new interpretation both a revelation and a confirmation of their own world vision. Targeted specifically at their needs, the charmingly illustrated aphorisms will enable them to enhance their understanding of the subject and share these great lessons with their family and carers. Essential reading for all those who wish to make an early start in their search for wisdom and enlightenment.
Chris Riddell brings to life 16 fundamental freedoms outlined by the Human Rights Act.
An enchanting collection of nursery rhymes illustrated with beautiful vintage artwork by Dorothy M. Wheeler from 1916. Features a foreword by former Children''s Laureate Chris Riddell. The perfect gift for any time of year (from Christmas to christenings and birthdays), this sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes is illustrated with stunning watercolour artwork by Dorothy M. Wheeler, Enid Blyton''s original illustrator. All the your childhood favourites are here and ready to be passed on to the next generation, along with sheet music at the back for reference. This beautiful hardback has is a must-have for children of any age. The gorgeous vintage artwork decorates nursery favourites including Little Jack Horner, Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty and will draw young readers back again and again. " Every child''s bookcase needs a book of Classic Nursery Rhymes and this is a beautiful and nostalgic hardback... this has a strong sense of having been handed down from an earlier generation." Publishers Association
Little Green Raincape is on her way to Rapunzel's party, deep in the wild woods. The way is long and dark, but Green is a smart girl. Smart enough to turn down apples offered by kindly old ladies, smart enough to turn down travel advice from helpful wolves, and above all, smart enough to solve a wealth of classic fairy tale problems, not least mend a lovelorn beast's broken heart. Once Upon a Wild Wood is a richly imagined story packed full of familiar fairy tale characters as you've never seen them before. Including Red Riding Hood, Thumbelina, Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, the three bears, the seven dwarfs and many more.