New Releases by James Mayhew

Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book. When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one and only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents and be back in time for Christmas morning? ''Wonderful ... magical ... the foiled cover and magical illustrations of London in all her festive glory make this book the perfect Christmas gift'' - Parents in Touch.

Katie''s Picture Show was originally published in 1989 and has captured the imagination and hearts of budding art lovers for a quarter of a century. Now, Orchard Books proudly presents this new edition to celebrate this classic story''s 25th birthday. Completely reillustrated throughout, and with a beautiful new cover look, this book will enchant Katie fans, new and old. My daughter was entranced. She demanded endless readings - The Times Join Katie as she visits the gallery for the first time with Grandma and discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her! Join the ever-curious Katie as she discovers that art can be fantastic fun - particularly when you step into the world inside the frame . . . The five masterpieces featured are: The Hay Wain by John Constable Madame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres Les Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste Renoir Tropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri Rousseau Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Miranda is on a desert island - all by herself! Luckily she has some very clever ideas... A full-colour blue Early Reader edition of this classic story, written and illustrated by James Mayhew.

Katie is visiting the art gallery with her grandmother when five famous Impressionist paintings come to life. A sequel to Katie''s Picture Show, this popular educational series makes art accessible to young children. It is aimed at age 4-6.

Katie''s visit to the natural history museum turns into an adventure when she steps through a door and finds herself in a land of real live dinosaurs, one of whom is lost and needs her help to find his way home.

Un pequeño dragón no consigue dormirse aunque lo intenta con todas sus fuerzas. En realidad, lo que él prefiere es salir a revolotear con las hadas, que bajo las nubes y las luminosas estrellas se mecen en las ramas y juegan con ellas. Pero, ¿van a dejar las hadas que el pequeño dragón se una a su grupo y se divierta con ellas? A los más pequeños les encantará irse a la cama con esta dulce historia en verso que llenará sus sueños de hadas y dragoncitos.

can Ella Bella help the Nutcracker to defeat his arch enemy, the wicked Mouse King? Join Ella Bella Ballerina as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet with its magical dancing snowflakes, tantalising swirling sweets and, of course, the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. James Mayhew''s richly detailed storytelling and his exquisite, retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas. The final page is devoted to ballet facts, so children can learn about the original ballet The Nutcracker.

Discover the magic of the world''s most cherished ballets with the charming Ella Bella Ballerina. In this special two-book set, Ella is transported to the magical worlds of Swan Lake and Cinderella.

The stars in Vincent van Gogh''s painting are so beautiful that Katie can''t resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too? Will Katie be able to catch the stars before the gallery guard notices they''ve floated away? Features five Van Gogh masterpieces: The Starry Night; Noon; Vincent''s Chair; Fishing Boats on the Beach; The Olive Grove. James Mayhew created Katie as a way to make art accessible to all children. 2014 will be the 25th anniversary of the very first Katie title, Katie''s Picture Show. He has been bringing art to life for over twenty years and is a much-loved author/illustrator with a broad and loyal fanbase.

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Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Miranda wins a balloon ride - but the rope snaps and away she goes, over seas, mountains and deserts. She touches down at the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids, flies over the Great Wall of China, visits Japan, almost falls into a river full of crocodiles in Australia, makes some new friends at the Leaning Tower of Pisa - and much more.

Discover the magic of the world''s most cherished ballets with the charming Ella Bella Ballerina. In this special two-book set, Ella is transported to the magical worlds of The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty.

Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London''s most famous sights! When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens . . . One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of all the best sights! Including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye. ''London comes to life in this magical adventure'' - Independent Featuring many of London''s key landmarks, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and is perfect for children visiting the city for the first time.

Discover the sights of Scotland with this classic Katie picture book. With so much to see and do in Scotland, it''s lucky that Katie, Jack and Grandma have a very special guide to show them the best spots. Join their fun-packed tour - with Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster! Landmarks featured include Glasgow''s Kelingrove Park, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood, The Royal Mile, Scotland''s National Gallery and Greyfriar''s Bobby. ''A delightful tale with superb illustrations'' - The Scots Magazine

Can Ella Bella help the swan princess to be reunited with her prince? Will she help to break the wicked sorcerer''s spell? Will true love conquer all? Young ballerinas will find the answer to all these questions and delight in the sheer charm of Ella Bella''s world. James Mayhew has also included a page full of ballet facts to help even the keenest budding ballerina learn the story behind Swan Lake.

Can the adorable Ella Bella Ballerina help Cinderella get to the Royal Ball? Alone on the stage after class, Ella Bella opens Madame Rosa''s magical musical box and is whisked off into the world of the Cinderella ballet. But will Ella Bella be able to help Cinderella meet her perfect Prince Charming?

Boy wants a warm and cosy place to sleep - but he doesn''t want to share it with anyone else. So he goes off exploring, looking for the perfect place that is all his own. But in a world full of prehistoric animals and dinosaurs, how will Boy find the one place that''s just right for him?

Un petit drac no s''aconsegueix dormir encara que ho intenta amb totes les seves forces. En realitat ell prefereix sortir a córrer amb les fades, que sota els núvols i els lluminosos estels es bressolen en les branques i juguen amb elles. Però, deixaran les fades que el petit drac formi part del seu grup i es diverteixi amb elles? Als més petits els encantarà anar-se al llit amb aquesta dolça història en vers que omplirà els seus somnis de fades i petits dracs.

After finishing her ballet class, Ella Bella listens to music from Tchaikovsky''s ballet Swan lake ballet and is magically transported into the story where the ballet takes place. She meets all the story''s characters and she watches as the legendary tale unolds before her very eyes.

The most adorable, picture book dragon is back in this fantastic follow up to Who Wants a Dragon?

Where is Little Bear? In this charming look-and-find book, highlighted by Jackie Morris''s gorgeous animal fantasies, very young children explore theatrical and circus settings as they attempt to find the missing cub. The concepts of opposites, colors, and contrasts are introduced in the read-aloud nursery verse, and simple clues and vivid word images help children discover Little Bear, whether he''s trying on a hat, standing on his head, or floating in a balloon. Gradually Little Bear moves into a more familiar landscape of tea, bath, and bedtime, a cue for little bears'' bedtimes everywhere.

Jake tries to track down his mother''s hug after she gives it to his father, who gives it to the cat, who gives it to a witch, and so on.