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Michael Foreman
Dinosaurs have taken over the Earth! They’re stomping and stamping all over the place.
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Michael Morpurgo
Young Michael Morpurgo always loved the small painting of a boat hanging on Aunty Iris's wall. But all she would ever say about it was that her beloved Alfie had…
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A stunning story of hope, humanity, friendship and high-seas adventure, inspired by Gulliver's Travels
A moving tale set during the Spanish Civil War, about the bond between a little boy and his bull, and their escape from a terrifying fate.
A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!
An evocative WW1 story of heroism and friendship, based on real events.
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Home Alone meets Jurassic Park in this endearing story about a brave little mammal.
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Farm Boy is the extraordinary sequel to the beloved modern classic, War Horse.
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"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people..."
From the Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully…
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A heart-warming, colour-illustrated novel about Kaspar the Savoy cat, from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.
Michael Rosen
Inspired by the true story of his father’s cousin, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing wartime story of perseverance and hope in the face of horrors and hardship. Beginning in 1939…
A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness - a book about…
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Billy has just been picked to play for Chelsea when WWII breaks out . . . Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo weaves a powerful tale of triumph and tragedy on the…
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Some cats really do have nine lives: after a stay at the legendary Savoy hotel, Kaspar the cat sets sail - on none other than the Titanic . . .
A moving story combining war and football: the game with the ability to link nations and generations
Aunty Iris always treasured her small painting of a boat, painted by her close friend Alfie many years before. Her nephew, Michael, is inspired to try and find out what…
Terry Jones
Vikings! Dragons! Adventure on the high seas! Buckle up for the ultimate Viking saga, retold with extraordinary flair by Monty Python's Terry Jones.
A stunning collection of travel drawings and anecdotes by renowned author-illustrator Michael Foreman.
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A must-have treasury of seasonal cheer for children and adults alike, illustrated by one of the best-loved artists working today, it contains all the classic Christmas songs, poems, and stories…
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When a group of bullies steal a poor newspaper boy’s money, his bag suddenly flies into the air and the newspapers transform into Origami Girl. Joey is whisked away on…
A heart-warming depiction of family life from multi-award winning picture book creator Michael Foreman OBE. From sunrise to sunset, breakfast time to playtime, time to go to the beach, bedtime…
A heart-warming and achingly relevant story about elephant conservation, from picture book legend, Michael Foreman.
First published in Great Britain in 2013 by Andersen Press Ltd. –Copyright page.
Caught in a battle between a bear and an eagle, Moose uses their sticks and stones to erect a splendid building which all the animals enjoy. ‘Michael Foreman is deservedly…
Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does not want to miss it. On his way to the finish line, Milo unwittingly causes havoc that…
The world of this little boy is filled with ruins, debris, and devastation. One day he discovers
a plant and tends it until it becomes a huge
vine, but soldiers…
Little Bear is tucked up cozy in bed and Dads just finishing reading his story. Its time to sleep or is it? Little Bear seems a bit too awake and…
When the Mayor decides to close down Joey’s favourite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an…
A gentle story of winter magic from national treasure Michael Foreman, in which a snowman comes to life and explores the night-time city with his robin friend.
Chaos follows Milo all the way to The Big Cycle Race finish line, but when someone tries to steal the trophy, all he can say is I didn’t do it!
From multi-award winning picture book creator Michael Foreman. ‘Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion’ QUENTIN BLAKE From sunrise to sunset, breakfast time to…
Separated from his family during their migration south for the winter, a duckling is lost and alone until he finds an unlikely new friend.
When Jamal, a young camel, gets lost in the desert, a thoughtful falcon swoops down to help guide him back to his family and human friend.
First published in Great Britain in 2022 by Andersen Press Ltd. –Copyright page.
The smallest reindeer is exploring Santa’s workshop when he accidentally falls into the giftwrapping machine, and finds himself being delivered as a present! The little boy who receives him is…
Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup! But in the meantime, scoring the perfect, time-stopping goal would be just fine. And…
Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup!
After an unexpected meeting with a very special holidaymaker, Morvoren becomes Cornwall’s first ever flying mermaid !
Food is scarce in the land of King Lion. Fat King, ruler of the neighbouring, very rich, country, refuses to help. War is declared. But the people of the Fat…
A brother and sister spend their day playing on the beach by a rock pool. They create their own tiny marine world in a bucket and, with its wildlife, shells…
A topical picture book about the effects of climate change, ideal for very young children.
Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend… and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby…
Master storyteller Michael Foreman has created a timely and moving story of a child creating a garden of hope in the midst of poverty and war.
A special new edition of Michael Foreman's award-winning memoirs about his wartime childhood.
A boy and his grandfather watch as a baby seal is born on the rocks near their home, and from that day a special friendship is created between them. Despite…
