Most Popular Books by Caryl Hart

Zoooooooom! We''re off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system. Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from shimmering Saturn to mighty Mars. Little ones will have a blast (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, read-aloud, story-led picture book. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it''s perfect for all would-be astronauts! Don''t miss the other titles in this fantastic picture book series: Meet the Weather and Meet the Oceans. Packed with big, beautiful illustrations, fascinating facts and fun rhymes, these colourful books are guaranteed to delight children aged 3+.

SPLOOOOSH! We''re off on an exciting underwater adventure in our submarine to meet the oceans and seas of our blue planet. Join in with the rhymes and get ready to spot all the smiley-faced, friendly oceans, from the Atlantic and deep Pacific to the sparkling Mediterranean. Little ones will have a whale of a time (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, story-led picture book. This bold, bright follow-up to the acclaimed picture book Meet the Planets is packed with sea creatures from dolphins and beluga whales to turtles and manatees. The ocean is a vast treasure-house, threatened by plastic waste and pollution, and this picture book is the ideal introduction to the importance of caring for it. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it''s perfect for all would-be explorers! Don''t miss the other titles in this fantastic picture book series: Meet the Weather and Meet the Planets. Full of big, beautiful illustrations, fascinating facts and fun rhymes, these colourful books are guaranteed to delight children aged 3+.

I went out this morning, and what did I see? A white, whiskered rat, looking straight back at me! With scratchy pink claws and a pink pointy nose it was dressed in some raggedy baggy old clothes. Then suddenly, SQUEAK! It jumped over my toes! QUICK! CATCH THAT RAT! The chase to catch the cheeky little jumper-wearing rat who is the star of this story leads a little girl, her granny, the postman and some builders on a crazy race through the house, all over town, on a plane... ending up in space! It takes a bright red alien with twenty-six eyes to explain the best way to catch that rat...

WHOOOOSH! We''re off on an exciting adventure in our hot-air balloon to say hello to all the different kinds of weather that make up our world. Join in with the rhymes and get ready to meet everything from whooshing wind to bright rainbows and shimmering sunshine. Little ones will be swept away on an unforgettable journey in this striking, action-packed picture book. This bold, bright follow-up to the acclaimed picture books Meet the Planets and Meet the Oceans is packed with gorgeous illustrations of everything from rainy rainforests to snowy mountains and stormy seas. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it''s perfect for all little meteorologists!

The perfect book to share with anxious little ones, and the ideal antidote to worries big and small - with gorgeous illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of THE WORLD MADE A RAINBOW. Whenever I am feeling sad or life feels hard or wrong or bad, I focus for a little while on little things that make me smile . . . What are the things that make YOU feel happy? From swinging high on playground swings to licking melty ice cream, there are lots of small things that can cheer up a grey day. This reassuring, uplifting picture book celebrates the little things that bring us joy and happiness. We all have bad days and sad days, but sometimes it''s the smallest things that make us smile!

With bright, bold illustrations, this stylish picture book stars one cool cat and will have readers laughing with delight. Big box, little box Shoe box, hat box . . . Perfect for a cat box! Join one cool cat and lots of fun boxes in this charming take on curiosity and friendship.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning friendship dynamics, the Sonny Says series covers universal kid experiences, with art from the creator of the hit new PBS show Carl the Collector, New York Times bestselling author Zachariah OHora. Sonny is having a great time in the park with his friends when he finds an adorable pink stuffed bunny. Sonny loves playing with his new toy . . . until his friend Boo asks if he''s seen her favorite pink bunny. Even though Boo is upset, Sonny says, "No!" He loves the bunny and doesn''t want to give it back. But as Boo gets more and more upset, it becomes harder and harder to lie. Can Sonny find the courage to tell the truth and apologize? This series covers universal kid experiences-like practicing sharing and saying sorry-in sweet and funny ways.

Albie''s trip to the library soon turns into a fun adventure with his new knightly friend. On their way to find some dragons they meet trolls, bears and a mysterious many-headed monster. Going to the library has never been so much fun!

Albie is putting the finishing touches to his sandcastle when a mysterious wind blows him all the way to Ancient Egypt! There he finds Tuti and Anka, the Pharaoh''s children, and together they go on an exciting adventure to hunt for some lost treasure. But will they make it out of the dark catacombs in time for lunch? Ancient history has never been so much fun! Join Albie on a brand new adventure in this brilliant book by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves!

Join Sonny and his friends as they learn about friendship in this installment of the Sonny Says series, with illustrations by the creator of the hit new PBS show Carl the Collector, New York Times bestselling author Zachariah OHora. While playing Hide and Seek with his friends, Sonny finds a box. It has a label on it that says "Do not open." But Sonny really wants to know what''s inside. He pokes the box. Sniffs the box. And when Boo and Meemo come along, Sonny says, "Look!" He opens the box, and they peek inside. Cake! "Yummy!" says Boo. It looks so good, they can''t help it-they eat it. But when Honey comes by, she sees Sonny and Meemo and Boo''s chocolatey hands and faces. "That was my cake!" she cries. What will Sonny and his friends do? This series covers universal kid experiences in sweet and funny ways-in this case, saying sorry, and trying to make things right.

Albie doesn''t want to tidy his toys away but when a comic-book baddie snatches one away, he has to chase after them! Follow Albie into a world of flying superheroes, crazy contraptions and daring rescues in another fantastically fun adventure from the bestselling team of Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves.

With bright, bold illustrations, this stylish picture book features lots of shoes, ten white mice, and one adorable dog. One shoe, two shoes. Red shoes, blue shoes. Two shoes make a pair. Who''s that hiding there? Shoes, shoes, and more shoes . . . this book is bursting shoes of all different colors, sizes, and shapes. There''s a pair here to suit everyone--even a family of mice! Jolly, rhythmic text carries you playfully along in this delightfully stylish book that introduces colors and numbers in a gentle and fun way.

A unique and richly illustrated gift book featuring four classic stories from the ballet.

**A Waterstone''s Best Book of 2024** ZOOOOM! We''re off on an exciting journey into the past to meet the amazing dinosaurs that once roamed the earth. Join in with the rhymes and get ready to spot all the friendly (and not so friendly!) dinosaurs, from the huge Brontosaurus and amazing Diplodocus to the speedy Velociraptor and scary T-Rex. Little ones will have an action-packed time (and be back in time for bed!) in this fun and fact-packed picture book. This bold, bright follow-up to the acclaimed picture books Meet the Planets, Meet the Oceans and Meet the Weather is filled with ALL your favourite dinos. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it''s perfect for all would-be palaeontologists.

My small world is waiting, so come take my hand . . . I''ll show you who lives in my undersea lands! Come on an incredible adventure under the sea! Meet the cleverly camouflaged octopus with lots of legs, swim with fierce but friendly sharks and explore pirate ships filled with sparkling treasure. You''ll also learn how to build your very own Small World, with instructions and a handy How-To guide. A creative and exciting new picture book series from bestselling and award-winning author Caryl Hart and Waterstones Children''s Book Prize winner, Harry Woodgate.

Albie is a normal little boy who has extraordinary adventures. When he helps his mum in the garden by planting some seeds, he can''t quite believe his eyes the next morning. The garden has grown beyond all belief and these are not just any old plants - oh, no - Albie''s seeds have grown into great big jurassic jungle! He rushes outside to discover what else has grown - a fantastic mix of real live DINOSAURS! A colourful, funny follow-up to Supermarket Zoo.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning friendship dynamics, the Sonny Says series covers universal kid experiences, with art from the creator of the hit new PBS show Carl the Collector, New York Times bestselling author Zachariah OHora. Sonny LOVES painting, so when he finds a paint set in the garden, he gets right to work! But then Boo and Meemo ask to use the paints, too. And now, Honey and Boo ask for Sonny''s help blowing balloons. Sonny just wants to paint by himself, so he says, "No!" Why can''t they see that Sonny doesn''t have time to help? But once his friends leave, Sonny realizes he forgot something important . . . It''s Meemo''s birthday! Honey and Boo have been trying to make Meemo a birthday present. Will Sonny help them make Meemo''s big day special? This series covers universal kid experiences-like thinking of and learning to help others-in sweet and funny ways.

Albie loves playing with his toy cars so when he finds himself in the middle of a monster grand prix, he knows exactly what to do! Another fantastically fun story from the bestselling team, Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves, behind How to Grow a Dinosaur and How to Catch a Dragon.

Join Albie on a brand new adventure in the TENTH book in this brilliant series by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing, Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves. Albie is outside feeding the horses, when it starts to rain and he finds himself whisked off to Ancient Rome! There he meets a young girl, Julia and before they know it they are at the helm of a runaway chariot. Can they stop the chariot before it''s too late? Ancient History has never been so much fun!

Princess Sophie is exhausted, and it''s all because that grumpy old giant up on the beanstalk can''t sleep. His stomps and stamps keep everyone awake. But as the resourceful Princess Sophie reads her favorite book of fairy tales, she wonders if she might just have the answer. She bravely climbs the beanstalk carrying a tasty bowl of porridge, a cuddly teddy bear, and cozy blanket to help soothe the giant. But nothing works until finally Sophie hits upon the perfect thing — a bedtime story! Everyone lives (and sleeps) happily ever after, but when Sophie then teaches the giant how to read himself, it is the most perfect ending of all.

Come with Jack on a quest for the perfect lunch - you never know who you might meet! Jack doesn’t want to eat his boring old lunch. He’d rather have lunch on a pirate ship! But what do pirates actually eat?? Rotten fish stew – eeuuuwwww! And so begins a rollicking, imaginative adventure over sea, through caves and into the lair of a troll before Jack decides that actually Mum’s cooking is pretty good after all. Crisp, characterful illustrations from Kristina Stephenson, creator of the best-selling Sir Charlie Stinky Socks series, complement this energetic, rhyming text by Caryl Hart. Perfect for fussy eaters, people who are too busy playing to come in for tea, and anyone who’s ever eyed their dinner with suspicion.

The perfect picture book celebrating friendship, compassion, diversity and togetherness in the world. Our friends are all different, but one thing is true, each one is quite precious and that includes YOU! Award-winning Caryl Hart and Ali Pye have created a beautifully fun-filled and vibrant picture book showing children forming friendships and displaying kindness and compassion. The perfect rhyming read-aloud with joyous illustrations, this book celebrates diversity and inclusivity throughout and highlights how important togetherness is in our world.

When, one morning, Mum calls Albie for school, he really doesn''t want to go, He''s too busy playing space rescues with his toys. But, when Albie steps into the playground, he quickly realizes that this isn''t any old school. It''s Alien School and there''s a big, shaggy alien heading in his direction! Join Albie as he makes intergalactic friends, enjoys space-ghetti at the school canteen and rides on space scooters - school has never been so much fun!

Get ready to be transported to the Stone Age in the latest adventure in the bestselling Albie series! Albie is wondering what pet kind of pet to get when he spots an adorable kitten in his garden! The kitten leads Albie through some bushes and into . . . the Stone Age! There he meets a girl called Thorn, who reveals that the kitten is her pet. But where has Claw the kitten gone? Together, Albie and Thorn search for tracks – and meet lots of amazing animals on the way! Can you name them all? Ancient history has never been so much fun! Join Albie on a brand new adventure in this brilliant book by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves! Also by Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves: Supermarket Zoo How to Grow a Dinosaur Welcome to Alien School Plunge Into the Pirate Pool How to Catch a Dragon How to Win a Monster Race How to Save a Superhero How to Ride a Polar Bear How to Find Egyptian Treasure How to Drive a Roman Chariot

Everyone knows that going shopping with Mum can be the most boring thing in the world. But, for Albie, one trip to the supermarket opens up a whole new world of fun . . . Because this isn''t just any supermarket, it''s the supermarket zoo - and with a whole trolley-load of animals on his list, Albie is having a great time in the aisles! Kids will love making lots of new animal friends in this noisy, colourful picture book. Shopping has never been so much fun!

When Albie and his mum go to the museum, Albie has no idea what is in store for him. He know that museums are fusty and dusty and full of smelly things, but what he doesn''t expect are igloos, wolves and a real life polar bear... Join Albie on a brand new adventure in this brilliant book by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves! Going to the museum has never been so much fun! ''Hart is a rising picture book star.'' The Bookseller Praise for How to Grow a Dinosaur: ''A pre-school crowd pleaser with a dinosaur battle to boot.'' The Bookseller ''Full of fun and packed with bold colourful pictures, this action-packed story will really appeal to children and is a great way to extend their imaginations.'' Parents in Touch

Albie loves going swimming but the pool seems a bit different today - is that a shark in the water? Join Albie on an exciting underwater adventure as he hunts for sunken treasure with a crew of crazy pirates. Meet Mable the sea monster and zoom through the sea in a shark-shaped submarine. Swimming lessons have never been so much fun!

The second title in a brand-new character led-series perfect for LITTLE preschoolers learning to deal with BIG emotions, from an exceptional new pairing, bestselling author, Caryl Hart, and exciting debut illustrator, Tony Neal. Set in a preschool for mini monsters, this fantastic new series stars four lovable characters who are learning valuable lessons about friendship and how to get along. In Can I be Best?, Arthur, Scout, Sparkle and Tiny are having fun playing games, but when Arthur keeps losing he starts to feel VERY sad. Luckily his friends are there to help him realise that EVERYONE is good at something!

Follow the dragon''s lead as kids headed to class explore school manners. When a dragon goes to school, will she throw crayons and refuse to share the toys? Why, no! Dragons don''t do that! While behaving well at school isn''t always easy, this dragon makes it fun. A companion book to the manners must-have When a Dragon Comes to Stay, this book helps kids get fired up for good classroom behavior.

Triangles are tremendous, circles are sensational, but Bear loves squares ... Squares are nice and even. Their corners are just so. Squares are always just the same, Any way they go. Can Raccoon convince his friend Bear that other shapes can be fun too? He''s got his work cut out because “triangles are too pointy" and “circles are too circley”. And Bear loves SQUARES! A gloriously colourful celebration of shapes, friendship and the power of seeing things from a different perspective.

Little dragon visits her toddler friends. Will she behave herself? Of course! Dragons do their best to have good manners. But sometimes, everyone needs a reminder of how important they are. It will be hard for readers not to fall in love with this adorable dragon as she charms her friends and helps them learn their manners.

The first title in a brand-new preschool series about friendship and emotions Set in a preschool for mini monsters, this fantastic new series stars four lovable characters who are learning valuable lessons about friendship and how to get along. In Can I Play?, Sparkle is getting ready to put on a magic show with her best friend, Arthur. But when Scout tries to join in, Sparkles loses her temper and cancels the show. She soon learns that some games are much better with all your friends! A colourful and energetic picture book from the exceptional new pairing of Caryl Hart and Tony Neal.

A heartwarming reinvention of The Princess and the Pea, this funny reassuring picture book is perfect for royally fussy eaters everywhere! Lily-Rose May will not eat her peas. She will not! Even when her father turns them into the most fabulous smoothies, shakes or cupcakes, Lily can always tell they are there and turns her little nose up at them. Luckily, the doctor knows exactly what to do. He diagnoses an incurable case of Princess-itus and sends Lily to live at the palace. Unfortunately for Lily-Rose May, the perfect food for a princess is . . . well . . . that would be telling! This rhyming story by award-winning author Caryl Hart is perfect for the most unlikely princesses and princes. And there''s more! If you like Caryl Hart''s and Sarah Warburton''s witty and warm stories, there''s a whole series of books to discover about princesses who are definitely NOT princessy. Try The Princess and the Christmas Rescue, The Princess and the Giant, The Princess and the Presents and The Princess and the Pea.

My small world is waiting, so come take my hand, I’ll show you who lives in my Dinosaur Land. Come on an adventure of a lifetime through the land of the dinosaurs! Meet Europasaurus, the helpful herbivore; a whole family of Stegosaurs and many, many more. Then, at the end, learn how to build your very own Small World, with instructions and a handy How To guide! From bestselling and award-winning author Caryl Hart and Waterstone’s Book Prize winner, Harry Woodgate, comes this fantastic new series.

Spoiled princess Ruby can''t get enough presents for her birthday, but when disaster strikes, she realizes that all those gifts are not the most important things in her life.

Do you want to climb a mountain? Drive a fire engine? Become prime minister? Join the girls in the pages of this book to see the incredible things they do every day and find out what you might like to do, too! A picture book for every girl with a dream.

After learning that Santa is sick, Princess Eliza helps the elves get everything ready for the upcoming Christmas Eve.

Knock, knock! There''s a superhero at the door! Pasta Man has run out of Pasta Power. Can our young hero help him to get his powers back and defeat evil Madame Chilli, who wants to rule the world with lashings of chilli sauce? With action-packed adventure and bright, detailed artwork, this is the ultimate fun-filled counting storybook!

A delightful, rhyming picture book that''s perfect for any little dragon who is about to become a big sister or brother.

In this lyrical and hopeful picture book, one girl''s imagination and determination inspires a whole village to plant a beautiful forest on the mountain.