Best Selling Books by Graeme Base

More than three million copies of Animalia have been sold around the world, making Graeme Base''s amazing alliterative alphabet book one of the most beloved titles of the past quarter century. To celebrate thirty years, Abrams is proud to publish a special anniversary edition. Animalia''s incredible imaginary world intrigues all readers. Each page includes hidden objects and ideas: start with "A is for An Armoured Armadillo Avoiding an Angry Alligator" and you''ll find aprons, ants, aces, Atom-brand anchovies, and much more. The rest of the alphabet is just as much fun

An elephant''s eleventh birthday party is marked by eleven games preceding the banquet to be eaten at the eleventh hour; but when the time to eat arrives, the birthday feast has disappeared. The reader is invited to guess the thief.

A brand-new edition of the classic book of Serpentology brought to you by the brilliant Graeme Base Was Bjorn of Bromme one of the greatest explorers of the Viking Age or just a simple-minded, lice-infested Barbarian with a passion for beach volleyball? Could Soong Mei Ying really have discovered every Asiatic Dragon known to Serpentology, or was she just a thirteenth-century teenage who wanted to travel and meet people? Did Dr E. F. Liebermann perish after discovering the Common Green Draak, also known as the ''Awful Gurgler'', or was he suffering from a severe bout of jungle madness? The answers to these questions and more will not be found within the pages of this book - but a lot of great big Dragons will . . . Visit graemebase.com

Grandma, who lives with a large collection of animals in her small Australian town, takes a disastrous trip to the seaside.

One Rhino, two Tigers, three Toucans . . . all the animals come to drink at the waterhole. Finally ten Kangaroos arrive, but there''s no water left! Will the water come back? Will there be enough for everyone? Learn to count with this wonderful new edition for the very young. Visit graemebase.com

Romance, mystery and intrigue revolve around the Seahorse Cafe, where the beautiful Pearl Trout falls in love with Corporal Bert the Soldiercrab. But Reeftown is in danger, and soon Pearl, Bert, and Pearl''s brother Finneus must journey through the ocean depths to find the source of the deadly poison that is destroying the coral reef. "Graeme Base''s witty rhymes and dynamic, radiantly colored illustrations, should keep both reader and audience immensely entertained."—Publishers Weekly. "Base will surely delight his many fans with this latest high-color, high-action, high-density composition, with a high-minded ecological message"—School Library Journal

Monkeys live in trees. But where do other animals live? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

Within the pages of this book You might discover, if you look Beyond the spell of written words, A hidden land of beasts and birds. But wait! It''s all in black and white! This will not do, this can''t be right. A world needs colour, shade and hue So grab those crayons - there''s work to do! Now you can colour your own Animalia! Only the outlines of Graeme Base''s amazing alliterative alphabet book illustrations are included here, so go ahead and colour the enormous elephants, hairy hogs and angry alligators. The fun begins again!

On Planet Blipp, beyond the stars, beyond the sun and moon, The world was ruled by music - but tradition called the tune. The Ancient Songs of ages past were all that could be heard, And no one was allowed to change a single note or word...

Cows say moo. But what sounds do other animals make? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

Pigs have piglets. But what are other baby animals called? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

Tired of being teased, Ngiri, the smallest warthog in Africa, uses a set of magic drums to make wishes, but he is not careful enough and makes the rift between the Warthogs and the beautiful Other Beasts even worse.

Birds fly. But how do other animals get around? Graeme Base''s distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

This playful counting book for the very young is a celebration of nature and imagination. Specially adapted by Graeme Base, the gorgeous illustrations guide children as they learn their numbers, discovering a whole menagerie of surprising and delightful creatures along the way. Graeme Base is one of the world''s leading creators of picture books. His work has delighted generations of children over the last thirty years and continues to do so today.

Among the ruins of beautiful Angkor Wat, Tiger, Monkey, Water Buffalo and Gecko argue over who would make the greatest king. They decide to race to the top of the hill, each hoping to prove they are most worthy. But along the way their strengths and weaknesses are revealed. Will any of them be good enough to be King? The luscious illustrations of Graeme Base are emphasised in his artwork of Angkor Wat, one of the most beautiful ruins known to people all over the world.

Now children can color their own Animalia! Base''s bestselling, amazing alliterative, alphabet book is now available with its illustrations in outline form. Precocious painters can explore the riches of their own imaginations as they color the enormous elephants, horrible hairy hogs, diabolical dragons, angry alligators, and lazy lions in whatever hue they choose.

Classic vampire mythology meets nerdy computer-speak in a rhyming tale of adventure, humour and compassion from master storyteller Graeme Base. Deep in the Scottish Highlands, Many years from now ... Gertie Gif, a lowly cleaning droid from the village of Loch Lan, sets out on an heroic quest to liberate her fellow robo-folk from the curse of a legendary, battery-draining laptop who lives in the castle on the hill. Will Gertie and her little software-wolf companion succeed in cleaning out the vampire''s corrupted heart? Or will the Curse of Voltoid remain forever hanging over the valley? Classic vampire mythology meets nerdy computer-speak in a rhyming tale of adventure, bravery and compassion from master storyteller Graeme Base.

In a far-off desert world, remarkably similar to the Australian outback, evolution has taken an unexpected turn. The dominant life form is a fur-covered creature that gnaws on bones and sniffs lampposts, but fills up on oil, brake fluid, and petrol.

One of two storybooks following the first adventures of Alex and Zoe in the magical world of Animalia. Visit graemebase.com Visit Animalia on Facebook

Within the pages of this book, you may discover, if you look, beyond the spell of written words, a hidden land of beast and birds. But there''s so much to find and name - Let''s start off with a smaller game. Just four for now - some big, some small. Now off you go to find them all! Animalia was first published in 1986, immediately capturing the imagination of children and adults around the world. It has now achieved classic status with global sales of over three million copies. My First Animalia celebrates the magic of Animalia in a playful introductory format for the very young, specially created by Graeme Base. So turn the pages, lift the flaps and rediscover the world of Animalia through fresh eyes - it''s the alphabet as only Graeme Base knows how!

This is the story of a cow, a duck and a very big tree. At first the cow and the duck are happy with their mooberries and mushquacks, living side-by-side without even noticing. But then a big storm came... Cow and Duck set out to protect their tree from one another and in doing so destroy everything they have. Can they live together and work together to rebuild, and can they learn to share? Why This Book is Special A Classic Picture Book Length- A beautiful read-a-loud that is enjoyable and child-appropriate. The text is pitched perfectly for young readers. Modern Design- The design is modern and elegant, serving as a delightful canvas for stunning illustrations that Graeme Base is renowned for. Positive and Relevant Message- This book carries an invaluable lesson on peace, sharing, and the critical importance of preserving our natural environment. Don''t miss the chance to share this touching tale and its important messages with the young readers in your life.

"Don''t worry,'' Bertie said at once. ''I''ll solve this, have no fear, For magic things that vanish almost always reappear . . .'' Bertie loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day all the magicians'' props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate . . . Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show? You can help Bertie find all the missing things and reveal the mysteries of Enigmausing the special code at the back of the book. Good luck! Visit graemebase.com"

On Planet Blipp, beyond the stars, beyond the sun & moon, the world was ruled by music -- but tradition called the tune. . . . So begins the cosmic tale of Sprocc, a young Splingtwanger-player who leaves his home planet, Blipp, in search of musical freedom. Lured by the promise of fame & fortune, Sprocc enters the annual Worst Band in the Universe Competition -- & is launched skyward on an adventure of truly intergalactic proportions. This humorous book for young audiences has 48 pages of illustrations in full color & includes a bonus music CD featuring selections from the Worst Band in the Universe Competition. Graeme Base has created this fantasy complete with his very own music, which he has performed on the CD.

This book is an ingenious fusion of counting book, puzzle book, storybook and art book - an exhilarating journey of discovery, from the plains of Africa and the jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of outback Australia.