New Releases by Debi Gliori

Come What May follows Debi Gliori''s much-loved foxes, Large and Small, as they head out on a picnic in the countryside to wind down after a rather trying afternoon attempting some baking. As their walk takes them across flower-strewn meadows, through cool woods and eventually up onto a gentle hill from which they can see their cosy home below, they reflect on all the moods a single day can hold. And as a squall of rain briefly threatens their picnic, they eventually decide that moods may change like the weather, but their love for each other will always remain constant. A warm-hearted, uplifting story, told with genuine affection and flourishes of humour, perfect to read at bedtime – or any time!

This is a beautifully conceived picture flat in which Debi Gliori describes and illustrates all kinds of things you might see over the course of a single day in the Hebrides. Inspired by the landscape, seascape, weather, animals and birds, this is not simply an exquisite alphabet book, but also a wonderful celebration of some of the most magnificent scenery in Britain.

This book takes little ones on a magical journey into the world of popular bedtime tales. Read along with your children as you introduce them to well-known stories including Little Red Hen, Three Little Pigs, The Lion and the Mouse, and many more. Young readers will love poring over the endearing illustrations that accompany and enrich the stories and bring the quirky characters to life. These classic tales we all know and love so well are perfect for bedtime reading and will allow parents and young ones to enjoy them time and time again.

Beautiful picture book about finding happiness in small things. Paint rainbow skies, plant seeds, smell the earth after it''s been woken up by raindrops, jump in puddles, stargaze on dark evenings, dance your heart out, share a book - and at the end of the day cuddle up and let yourself be held by arms that feel like home. This is Happy. Where do you find yours? This is a joyful picture book for very young children, full of delight in the world, outdoors and indoors, showing how happiness can be found in the smallest things. The lyrical story and beautiful illustrations encourage children to slow down and use all their senses to notice and enjoy the natural world. Happiness is truly all around us.

Little Owl does NOT want a babysitter ... he''s not a baby and he certainly doesn''t want to be sat on! When Pinny the babysitter arrives, Little Owl wants a long bedtime story and a hot chocolate with forty marshmallows - and he mustn''t forget to say goodnight to ALL his toys, about a millionty billion of them! Then, Little Owl sets Pinny a final, impossible task: ''The moon,'' said Little Owl, ''I need it by my bedside.'' With all the trademark humour that readers have come to know and love from this series, this reassuring and funny story is the ideal way to soothe anxiety about having a babysitter.

From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes an epic tale of bravery and Viking adventure. Wilma belongs to a family of fearsome Viking warriors. She has BIG plans. She wants to sail the seven seas, slay the Monster of the Deep . . . and still be home in time to read a bedtime saga. Her older brothers all laugh. ''You''re just a GIRL,'' they say. ''Real adventures are for boys.'' But when Wilma''s baby brother Harald escapes to sea on a Viking longboat, it''s up to her to rescue him – and prove that adventures are for EVERYONE! Heart-warming, inspiring and wonderfully feminist, Wilma''s story shows that strength and courage belong to ALL of us. ''The literary equivalent of a big hug'' - The Times on NO MATTER WHAT ''An instant childhood classic'' - Independent on Sunday on NO MATTER WHAT ''Simply delightful, utterly heart-warming and brimful of hope'' - Library Mice on DRAGON LOVES PENGUIN

Little Owl doesn''t want to play with Small Squirrel. No, no, NO! He wants to play with his bestest best toy, Hedge. Besides, friends are no fun, right? Small Squirrel talks too much and eats all the cinnamon buns too. But what if this new friendship involves adventures with bears and ghosts and all sorts of exciting things? It looks like Little Owl is in for the most fun day EVER! From the creators of Little Owl''s Egg, Little Owl''s First Day, Little Owl''s Bedtime and Little Owl''s Bathtime comes another gloriously heart-warming and imaginative story. Filled with Alison Brown''s beautiful artwork, it''s perfect for any little ones worried about making friends.

Petit renard est de très mauvaise humeur, il dit que personne ne l''aime. Mais ce n''est pas vrai. Maman va le rassurer et lui expliquer que leur amour durera toujours, quoi qu''il arrive...

Heute ist ein großer Tag für die kleine Eule: Sie geht zum ersten Mal in den Kindergarten. Aber das gefällt ihr ganz und gar nicht! Was soll sie denn dort ohne Mama und Baby-Eule machen? Doch als die kleine Eule beim Spielen, Planschen und Herumfliegen neue Freunde findet, sind Mama und Baby-Eule schnell vergessen. Vielleicht war die Sache mit dem Kindergarten doch keine schlechte Idee ... Eine liebevolle und aufmunternde Bilderbuchgeschichte über den ersten Tag im Kindergarten. Ein perfektes Geschenk für alle Kinder ab 3 Jahren.

Born in a city park, the little cat belongs to no one, until he is befriended and cared for by Donald, a soldier. When Donald is sent away to fight in a far-off war-zone, the cat waits for him to return, at Edinburgh''s Waverley Station. And waits ... Travelers and railway staff name him Waverley, and look after him. But he is waiting for Donald. Years go by, until one day at last he hears a voice he knows. Warfare has drastically changed Donald''s life, but when the lonely cat and the forgotten man are reunited, their world suddenly seems a brighter and more hopeful place. This is a groundbreaking picture story that introduces important social issues of homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and underlines the value of pets.

_______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes an epic tale of a friendship made to last a lifetime. Moonimal and Boy are ALWAYS together. Until, one terrible day, Moonimal gets lost in the woods. How will he survive all alone in the wild? And will he ever find Boy again? Journey through dense forests, across rushing rivers and to the heights of snow-covered mountains to discover a bond that can never be broken. _______________ ''The literary equivalent of a big hug'' - The Times on NO MATTER WHAT ''An instant childhood classic'' - Independent on Sunday on NO MATTER WHAT ''Simply delightful, utterly heart-warming and brimful of hope'' - Library Mice on DRAGON LOVES PENGUIN

From bestselling picture book duo Debi Gliori and Alison Brown comes an irresistible bedtime story perfect for little night owls. Little Owl does not want to go to bed. His pillow is too lumpy and his quilt is too hot. He''s tried to go to sleep. He''s tried REALLY hard, but then there is a strange snorting noise, and. . . "Mommy!" It seems like Little Owl will never fall asleep, but Mommy Owl has a few tricks up her sleeve to soothe her fidgety Little Owl and help him get a good night''s rest. Bestselling author Debi Gliori explores all the things that keep kids from settling into bed--and the ingenious ways parents quiet restless minds--in this sweet bedtime story, lovingly illustrated by renown artist Alison Brown.

_______________ ''There is gentle humour and images of those moments in family life that we can all recognise and everyone will love'' - Courier Magazine _______________ From the bestselling author of No Matter What comes a humorous and gently cautionary tale about finding the perfect pet. Max really wants a pet. His parents aren''t so sure. Puppies chew, parrots screech and sharks have too many teeth. How about a dragon? Max''s parents say that dragons don''t exist, so Max settles for a pet worm instead. Except this particular worm turns out to be very unusual when its back begins to turn spiky and it starts to breathe smoke... Dragons don''t exist. Do they? A funny and light-hearted story from much-loved children''s author Debi Gliori, perfect for any child who has ever wanted a pet. With an added cautionary tale about being careful what you wish for. _______________ ''Unique in its concept ... The Bookworm validates Debi Gliori''s understanding of how the minds of little ones think and imagine'' - Armadillo Magazine

_______________ ''A magical book'' - Practical Preschool _______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a picture book about Alfie, the little rabbit with a BIG imagination... Alfie Rabbit is walking through the woods. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he''s turning into different woodland animals. Alfie is a gliding owl, a sticky prickly hedgehog and a just-woken bear ... ROAR!! A delightful book for toddlers, celebrating their irrepressible imagination, with exquisite illustrations featuring all sorts of woodland creatures. This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with rich sound effects and charming music.

_______________ ''Penguins, snow and Father Christmas - what more could you want in your stocking?!'' - Daily Mail _______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a heartwarming, festive and emotional tale of Daddy Penguin and his Little One... Daddy Penguin has to look after the egg while Mummy is finding fish. But he wanders away from the Dad Huddle and he and the egg are whisked up into the air by a gust of wind, landing in the Arctic. Brave Daddy must find out where he is and how to get home. But the Arctic creatures aren''t that friendly and he stumbles along in the cold, lost... until he bumps into a reindeer, who takes them to breakfast with the Special Air Navigation Transport Authority. Can brave Daddy Penguin and his new little one get all the way home before Mummy returns? If only penguins could fly... Framed as a secret story that loving Daddy Penguin only shares with Little One, adults and their little ones will love cosying up to read this wintry tale with a warm heart. _______________ ''A fun, wintry tale full of Gliori''s gentle warmth'' - Angels & Urchins ''A lovely imaginative story with an unexpected ending'' - Parents in Touch

''Debi Gliori is amazing. Her pictures offer people an insight into depression that words often struggle to reach. She makes visible the invisible. And I for one want to thank her for that.'' - Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive A groundbreaking picture book on depression with stunning illustrations. With stunning black and white illustration and deceptively simple text, author and illustrator Debi Gliori examines how depression affects one''s whole outlook upon life, and shows that there can be an escape - it may not be easy to find, but it is there. Drawn from Debi''s own experiences and with a moving testimony at the end of the book explaining how depression has affected her and how she continues to cope, Debi hopes that by sharing her own experience she can help others who suffer from depression, and to find that subtle shift that will show the way out. ''I have used dragons to represent depression. This is partly because of their legendary ability to turn a once fertile realm into a blackened, smoking ruin and partly because popular mythology shows them as monstrous opponents with a tendency to pick fights with smaller creatures. I''m not particularly brave or resourceful, and after so many years battling my beasts, I have to admit to a certain weariness, but I will arm-wrestle dragons for eternity if it means that I can help anyone going through a similar struggle.''

_______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a reassuring tale about starting nursery or school. It''s a big day for Little Owl. His first day at school. Little Owl doesn''t want a big day though. He''d rather stay at home and have fun with Mummy and Baby Owl. But at school he gets to build a rocket, learn to fly and even make a tiny new friend. Maybe big days spent with friends can be lots of fun after all! From the bestselling creators of Little Owl''s Egg comes another gentle and comforting story about the lovable Little Owl. Perfect for any little one starting nursery or school.

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book for children aged 5-7 from award-winning children''s author and illustrator Debi Gliori

Little Owl''s mommy has laid a beautiful egg with a new baby owl inside, and Little Owl isn''t pleased. He''s her baby owl--she doesn''t need a new one! But what if it''s not an owl inside the egg? What if it''s a baby penguin . . . or a crocodile . . . or a dragon?! It''s fun to imagine, but maybe a baby owl is the best thing after all. Master storyteller Debi Gliori explores the feelings involved in the impending arrival of a new sibling in this sweetly silly and heartwarming story, lovingly illustrated by bestselling artist Alison Brown.

Goodnight moon, goodnight sun. Goodnight, goodnight, to everyone Every child is getting ready for bed. But children aren''t the only ones who go to sleep at night--so do plants, animals, and everything else. It''s time to say goodnight to the world! This gentle, rhyming book with soft, beautiful illustrations is perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime.

Delightful nursery rhymes beautifully illustrated by Debi Gliori. These children''s favourites are a pleasure to read and enjoy together.

Beautifully illustrated stories with a humorous twist, these charming tales will delight little ones and make bedtime a child''s favourite time. The three fantastic stories are- Little Red Hen, The Tortoise and the Hare, and There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly.

"An epic tale of a final battle between good and evil. The Strega-Borgias are in deep fear for their lives! The forces of evil are converging on StregaSchloss - demons, the Mafia, a changeling with a nasty bite - and the wild and weird Strega-Borgias must gather together their allies to fight back. But there are just a few too many distractions, with Damp the toddler-witch missing in action and a house full of wolves and bickering teenagers getting in the way. Can the family keep it together - even when they''re scattered over time and place? A deliciously inventive and hilarious finale to the Pure Dead . . . series"