Best Selling Books by Alex Latimer

Dream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page—just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perspeverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed. This book is MAGIC! Imagine anything you like, and the illustrator will draw it on the next page. There''s only one rule: DON''T THINK OF TIGERS! Ready? Oh dear. You thought of tigers, didn''t you? Please, think of anything else. A cow doing ballet? No problem! Just no tigers. Our illustrator really, really can''t draw tigers... Or can he? As his hilariously silly and irresistibly charming drawings of tigers improve, Alex Latimer delivers a subtle but important message about practice, creativity, and embracing imperfection. A fun read-aloud that''s sure to delight time and time again, this is the perfect book for kids who love to draw—and for those who don''t (but might soon!).

Excellently positioned for fans of Are You My Mother? and dinosaur lovers, this heartwarming picture book will have little ones guessing from start to end. Oh, no! A lost dinosaur egg has rolled out of its nest! Can a group of friendly dinosaurs help the egg search for its parents? First they must discover what kind of dinosaur is inside the egg. What does that egg look like inside of its shell? Surely, there must be a way to tell! Do you know what kind of dinosaur is inside? This fun and unique tale features Alex Latimer''s signature bold art style and a bouncy rhyme and refrain that makes for a fun story-time read.

Once there was a boy named Tim whom no one believed, even when he was telling the truth. No one believed that it was a ninja who snaffled the last slice of cake; or that a giant squid ate his homework; or that it really was a time-travelling monkey who was throwing pencils at Grampa. How can Tim get his parents to believe him - when the truth is too incredible to be true?

"Buster is a very difficult dog! He''s messy, naughty and sometimes, well, just disgusting! But Ben thinks he''s the best dog ever. When Ben goes on holiday with Mum and Dad, he tries to write down everything to help Grampa look after Buster -- but will Ben remember the most important thing? And will Grampa survive? This delightful doggy treat from the creator of Lion VS Rabbit and Pig and Small guarantees giggles!"

Can you make a duck blink? Probably not. But you can try, in this irreverent and hilarious staring contest between you and a duck that never, ever blinks. Do you see that duck over there? That duck doesn''t blink. Even if you look away then look back real quick. Even if you tell it a really funny joke! Perfect for fans of interactive stories like Do Not Lick This Book and Duck! Rabbit!, The Duck Never Blinks will have kids and adults alike bawling with laughter as they spend time with this one very sly duck.

Pip and Egg are like two peas in a pod. But as their friendship grows, so do they - for Pip this means growing roots, but Egg grows wings, and she can''t wait to use them. Though Pip wishes he can follow Egg on her adventures, his roots are strong. So he watches his friend fly away. But true friends always find their way back to each other.

Violet is wild. She growls at the dog, draws on the walls, and slurps her cereal straight from the bowl. Violet''s Gran takes her to the zoo for a relaxing trip but, after a mix-up, Violet spends the night with the monkeys and a monkey goes back with Gran. Worse still, Gran and Violet''s parents don''t even notice! Will there be chaos or will a lesson be learnt? A charming and hilarious story about learning to be well behaved without completely losing your wild side, from the author and illustrator team behind ''Woolf''.

In this hilarious story about outwitting a bully, it turns out that someone small can be more powerful than someone big! Lion bullies all the other animals until finally they can''t take it anymore. They post an ad, asking for help. One animal after another tries and fails to defeat Lion. Can no one stop him? Finally, a rabbit arrives. No one thinks that such a small animal will be brave enough or strong enough to defeat Lion. But this rabbit might just be smart enough! A hilariously quirky tale from Alex Latimer, filled with visual puns, wordplay, and an entertaining and unique message about working together.

Vastrap. Our very own nuclear testing site, so far into the desert that the Russians and the Americans don’t even have a clue about it. You don’t mess with an Afrikaner, not if you don’t want to get a proper klap. An unauthorised nuclear blast beyond belief at Vastrap Airbase outside Upington not only winds up the Americans, but also launches Africa’s first spacecraft. Propelled by an engine harnessing the power of a nuclear bomb never disarmed in the eighties, the rocket leaves Earth without its pilot or crew. But how did this spaceship, designed by the previous government to extend the Afrikaner’s history as a nation of pioneers, survive? And more pressingly, who’s working its joystick? Small-time journalist Greg Hall sets out to uncover the details of the ship that has captured the world’s imagination. In the wreckage of the blast, he discovers a man badly burnt and almost dead. A man who has an alarming story to tell and a frightening plan of his own. Funny and thrilling, The Space Race twinkles with its author’s humour and trademark irony.

The Fruits and the Vegetables have been fighting FOREVER! But best friends Grape and Mushroom decide it''s time for things to change.They meet in secret and hatch a plan to end the fighting once and for all. And so they set off on an epic journey to the very top of the fridge to ask the legendary Wise Old Cheese for help-that is, if he even exists. Join these tiny peace envoys on their courageous mission as they eventually findthe solution in an unexpected place . . .A laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict resolution:''Hilarious, Grape and Mushroom truly achieve peas on Earth.'' - David Litchfield

Why didn''t the other planets invite Earth to their vacation? Soon they''ll find out the wonderful truth about Earth''s "fleas" and change their minds . . . Earth turns up on the vacation she wasn''t invited to and finds all the other planets in the solar system in the hot tub—even Pluto! Then she discovers exactly why: it looks like she has fleas! Yuck. Earth asks everyone to take a look inside her atmosphere, and they''re amazed by what they see . . . birds, fish, creatures galore, and yes, even fleas. The Trouble with Earth is the perfect story to teach us to be kind and less quick to judge others.

When three huge diggers arrive one day on Mole Hill, it''s up to Mole to stop them in their tracks and save his home from destruction. But can one tiny mole defeat such big mean machines? Where there''s a mole there''s a way!

A wolf and a sheep fall in love. They have a son that they call Woolf – he’s half wolf, half woolly sheep! This is Woolf’s story. It’s not easy being different – not quite fitting in with one group or another. When Woolf tries to impress the wolves, he finds it fun for a while, but they’re a bit too wild. When when he tries to follow the sheep, he finds it all a bit, well, boring. Can Woolf find his own way in life and make his own friends that like him for who he is, not who he’s trying to be?

When night falls and the shadows get longer and darker, Mouse is scared. How will he find his wayhome? Luckily he meets a firefly who reassures him, ''I''m Ray and I''ll light your way.''On their starlit walk, however, it can seem that every shadow is lurking danger. And the meerkat,chickens, frogs and squirrels who join them agree-until Ray flies close with his light and showswhat the shadows really are.But sometimes, just sometimes, the shadows might be just what they look like . . .

Este livro mágico! Imagine o que você quiser e eu desenharei para você. Mas, antes de começarmos, preciso pedir uma coisa: NÃO PENSE EM TIGRES! Nesta história interativa o autor premiado Alex Latimer convida o leitor para participar do livro: tudo o que você imaginar, ele irá desenhar. Mas, veja bem, ele não sabe desenhar tigres, então pense em qualquer coisa... menos tigres! Através de uma narrativa dinâmica, Alex mostra o que pode ser conquistado através da persistência. Prepare-se, estamos prestes a começar!

Two very different friends learn how to enjoy each other''s company in this hilarious story about finding common ground. Pig and Bug just want to be friends. But their size difference is proving to be a problem. Pig wants to play games, but Bug is too small. Bug wants to make things for his friend, but Pig is too big! Just as they''ve given up all hope for their friendship, Pig has an idea... But will it work? Pig and Small is another hilariously quirky tale from Alex Latimer, filled with visual puns and wordplay. Latimer combines his bold visual style with an entertaining tale about finding new ways to enjoy friendship.

Penguin would love to take part in the BIG ANNUAL TALENT SHOW. But he just can''t seem to find his special talent. He tries magic tricks and juggling household appliances - even burping the alphabet... But nothing seems quite right. Can his friends help him discover what he''s really good at? This is an even-funnier follow-up to the brilliant Boy Who Cried Ninja. Alex Latimer has created another beautiful, atmospheric world that you long to visit and return to.

See below for English description. Pépin est la graine d''un arbre majestueux, et Coco est un oeuf d''oiseau d''un nid voisin. Lorsqu''ils se rencontrent, ils ont presque la même forme et la même taille : ils sont comme deux gouttes d''eau. Leur amitié évolue, et eux-mêmes changent et grandissent. Pour Pépin, cela veut dire que ses racines poussent. Coco, quant à elle, voit ses ailes grandir et a bien hâte de s''envoler. Pépin aimerait suivre Coco dans ses aventures, mais ses racines sont solides... Les deux amis parviendront-ils à se retrouver? Pépin is a seed from a glorious tree, and Coco is a bird''s egg from a nearby nest. When they first meet, they are almost the same size and shape -- like two peas in a pod. But as their friendship grows, so do they. For Pépin, this means growing roots, but for Coco? Well, Coco grows wings, and she cannot wait to use them! Though Pépin wishes he could follow Coco on her adventures, his roots are strong. Will the two friends find their way back to one another? Original title: Pip and Egg

The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-- highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers.Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . . . he used to be, but now, he'' s trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it'' s really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you'' ve always been mean.In Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon is in a very bad mood. An annoying whistling noise has kept him awake ALL NIGHT and he'' s determined to find out what'' s causing it. His journey will lead him on a mission to try and help a rock ''n'' roll moose, a singing crocodile, and a handy hammerhead shark . . . but can he help them without falling back into his mean ways?

This clever picture book builds from one silly moment to another as two siblings convince themselves that the footprints they have discovered belong to a dinosaur. Sally and Joe spot some strange footprints one afternoon. Who could they belong to? They''re big, heavy, and squiggly... As this brother and sister pair follow the clues, the tales they tell themselves grow even more wild until suddenly the trail goes cold! Sally and Joe decide to set a trap, but are they ready to face what they''ll find? This quirky caper from Alex Latimer is a hilarious story-time read aloud. With bold visual storytelling, this intriguing mystery will test readers'' deductive reasoning from start to finish.

Godfrey used to be an egg, then he was a tadpole. Now, Godfrey is a frog. He changed quickly and it was all very exciting. He''s waiting for the next change... but it seems there isn''t one. Is this it? Godfrey thinks. It''s not very exciting. Bear has wonderful claws, Deer has impressive antlers, Heron has majestic wings. Godfrey buries himself in the mud and hides away from the world. He doesn''t want to be just a frog. Can Brinley the minnow, Radcliffe the snail, and Penelope the shrimp convince Godfrey that a frog is a pretty special thing to be?

Have you ever wanted to change how a story ends? Then this is the picture book for you! Help!Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book FOREVER.He reallywants to get out. The story always has a very sticky ending . . .But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, will Dave be braveenough to change his story? This funny, innovative picture book is a story of empowerment, friendship, and daring to be different! Written by master storyteller Alex Latimer, author of many picture books, including Pip & Egg Illustrated by new rising talent Phillip Cullen Features important messages, subtly woven into a child-friendly story, with bags of humour and fun Encourages children to be brave, question often, and to embrace change when it feels right

Lula''s home on the beach is going to be torn down to make room for a highway, but can she put a stop to it with the help of a friend from the sea? Lula loves living by the sea, but her family must move away soon. Counting down the days until she leaves, Lula walks along the beach to find keepsakes and discovers something much more valuable than a souvenir. Lula befriends a small sea monster that she names Bean. Each day Lula returns to the beach to feed him. And each day Bean grows bigger and bigger. But what will happen to Lula''s new friend once she moves away? From popular children''s book author-illustrator Alex Latimer, this moving story of friendship and bravery carries a light environmental message for future activists.

Traditional Chinese edition of Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth

First in a new series for beginning readers about a truly awful goose named Gordon. There are plenty of mean geese in the world. You''ve probably met one. They hiss and honk and chase you down for a measly scrap of bread. But Gordon is the meanest of them all. Gordon is the meanest goose on earth. He stomps on sandcastles, punches sharks, and shouts at babies--he''s the worst, and he loves it. Until one day, when Gordon has been particularly mean, Anthony the piglet hands him a flower. And with this one act of kindness, Gordon''s world begins to crumble.

Identifies each letter of the alphabet with a corresponding plant, animal, character, or location representing South Africa, from the aardvark to Johannesburg and the Xhosa tribe.

A unique and hilarious series-the road to redemption has never been so silly! Join THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH as he tries to change his ways. In this story, Gordon is invited to a fancy award ceremony in the Big City and is reunited with the original mean goose-his mum!

Dans la savane africaine, le lion mène la vie dure à tous les animaux. Prêts à tout pour retrouver leur tranquillité, ils déposent une annonce sur Internet. Un grand combat se prépare. Qui gagnera ?