New Releases by Colin Hawkins

An idea was born in December 2020, during lockdown, to encourage those who work in the Hospitality Sector (or even just those who love it), to share their pub stories and create a book to both celebrate and remember the Great British Pub. The originator was keen to relieve the lockdown induced boredom, stress and curtailed socialising, amongst the workforce of the UK''s largest pub company. This idea developed a life of its own, and quickly evolved into an exciting challenge to create a charity fund raising book of short stories from within, about, or just simply from ''down'' the Pub. The interest was overwhelming from those who saw it as a creative escape from the prison of their own homes, and had a pub related tale to tell. A team was quickly assembled to administer and facilitate this challenge with four lead editors, and a cast of over fifty assistant editors, and consider the hundreds of stories that reflected life across the industry spectrum. They ranged from Tarantula escapes, to love made in the car park; and from pranks on ''locals, '' to fund raising efforts for needy strangers. From the arrival of the first tale in early February, until the entry deadline of June 21st 2021, the volunteer book team worked tirelessly on editing and proofing. Agonizing decisions were made on what would and wouldn''t make the final cut of the first edition. First edits became second, and second edits became third edits. Final proofs were then completed in early June, in readiness for publishing and launch alongside the full re-opening of our beloved pubs (with no restrictions on trading). The result of all this love and toil, is a book of "Short Stories from Down the Pub," written predominantly by those who work within them. From team members to board directors. It is a light hearted, authentic and eclectic look inside the sacred hub of sociability that is the Great British Pub, written by those without whom, it could not exist. All proceeds from this book go directly to the Licensed Trade Charity, which exclusively supports Pub People, in times of hardship.

Peep inside the houses of your favourite fairy tale characters in this interactive lift-the-flap board book. Turn the pages, read the clues and try to guess whose house is whose . . . Whose house is tucked deep in the woods? Who lives in the house with the three bowls of porridge? Who lives in a treehouse and has big hairy feet? Look at each picture and guess them all - then come to the palace and join the ball! Open the flaps to peep inside the homes of your favourite fairy tale characters, from a tiny cottage to a cosy treehouse and a grand palace. Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs, C inderella and many more - all of your favourite fairy tale characters are brought to life in this classic story. With lots and lots of funny details to spot, for hours of fun, children will love lifting the flaps to guess who lives in each house. This fun board book lift-the-flap format is ideal for sharing with little ones but with lots of details for older children to enjoy too and nostalgic, timeless artwork reminiscent of the much-loved books by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

Easy-to-read text describes a mole, mouse, goat, and duck doing the things they enjoy best, and encourages the reader to insert fingers through the holes and move them as the animals move.

Easy-to-read text describes a pig, dog,kitten and rabbit doing the things they enjoy best, and encourages the reader to insert fingers through the holes and move them as the animals move.

Young readers learn how to subtract as monsters hide and disappear.

Contains the book, Pat the Cat, Jen the Hen, Mig the Pig, Tog the Dog and Zug the Bug.

An Alphabetically Amazing ABC book with Simply Superb Surprises under Every Flap!

After diving overboard during a mutiny on his uncle''s pirate ship, Jack Hubbard, son of Old Mother Hubbard, is rescued from a stormy sea by an Owl and a Pussycat in a pea-green boat, and meets other characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes while searching for hidden treasure.

Mig the Pig meets with adventure while wearing a wig and riding in a gig. Turning the narrower pages in the center of the book changes the first letter of the rhyming words.

Join Harry Bear and his family as they hunt high and low for Harry''s lost kitten. Young children will enjoy lifting the flaps on every spread to find out where Kitty has got to on moving day - with an extra surprise at the end

With skull & crossbones flying, the pirate ship rises from the page, its deck & masts bustling with fearsome pirates. This ingenious & highly detailed pop-up was conceived & painted by well-known illustrator Colin Hawkins. The model of a pirate ship stands nearly a foot tall, with a plank, cannons, treasure chest, & landing boat ready for daring pirate activity. A humorously illustrated storybook -- Cap''n Ben Bones Journal -- & over 20 press-out, stand up figures & flags & a treasure map will help fans reenact adventures of these 18th-century pirates. The world of pirates will provide hours of imaginative fun for children of all ages. Designed by Jim Deesing; paper engineering by Ariel Apte.

Castle Grimewold is abuzz with preparations for Baron Walter de Mugwort''s birthday and the greedy baron is expecting a very special cake. So when, by a series of calamitous and suspicious events, the task of creating this cake falls to the two kitchen skivvies, Pea and Pod, the scene is set for a great deal of magic and mayhem...Follow the adventures of this hapless duo in a truly uplifting adventure!

The events of several familiar fairy tales get mixed up in the story of Jack, who takes a job delivering newspapers, until he finds his fortune at the top of a magic beanstalk.

One of four board books featuring babies busy with everyday activities. Join in the fun at playtime, dinnertime, bathtime and bedtime. With big, humorous images, rhyming texts and a mirror for baby to look into, these books can be enjoyed time and time again.

A great hairy green monster comes out from under Sally''s bed and carries her off into the night, but Sally quickly takes control of the situation.

No-one wants to join Bruno on his very first flight. There''s no stopping Bruno however, and while teaching himself to fly he picks up some surprised passengers.

Learn the days of the week with Mr Wolf as he dresses up for the weather and sets off each day on another adventure.

Young readers can tell time with Mr. Wolf--but watch out for dinner time .

I know an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don''t know why she swallowed the fly—so read along and find out! Meet all the animals that end up in the old lady''s tummy—but what will happen when she starts to get a bit full? This is a comical retelling of the favorite nursery rhyme from a popular team, with lift-the-flap pages that are just right for small hands.

So who has time to prepare food these days We timestarved cooks need recipes that are guaranteed to beQuick to fix Easy for anyone to make whether yoursquo;re a cook or not Delicious and satisfying. The solution FixIt and Forgetit 5Ingredient Favorites the new member in the multimillion copy Fixit and ForgetIt Cookbook series This smart new cookbook offers convenience and comfort to anyone faced with a toofull life and hungry people to feed. Gather five or fewer readily available ingredients your slow cooker FixIt and ForgetIt 5Ingredient Favoritesand you have Apricot Chicken Lazy Lasagna Shredded Dill Beef Bacon FetaStuffed Chickenbull; Alfredo BowTies UpsideDown Chocolate Pudding Cake Rich Brownies in a Nut CrustFixIt and ForgetIt 5Ingredient Favorites with its more than 600 recipes can be your new faithful campanion. Turn to it for Main Dishes Meats and Pastas Vegetables Soups Breads Breakfasts and Brunches Desserts Appetizers Snacks and Beverages. From New York Times bestselling author Phyllis Pellman Good who believes that it is possible to do homecooking and to enjoy the great satisfaction it brings to those who cook and to those who eat.

This set of five flip-the-page rhyme-and-read books features lively animal characters who star in their own stories, encouraging youngsters to form a love for reading while fostering interests in science, nature, and math. Full-color illustrations. Consumable.

This combination counting book and quiz game for toddlers contains fold-out flaps that hide the answer to each question based on famous fairy tales. Full-color illustrations.

Max is unruly at school dinner time and soon no one will sit next to him. What will Max do?