Most Popular Books by James Mayhew

What could be more thrilling than going on a journey to discover the centre of the Earth? Axel''s eccentric uncle can''t wait to get started, but Axel isn''t so sure. What dangers will they meet far beneath the surface? How will they survive if one of them is injured? What will happen if they can''t find their way back home? There''s only one way to find out, and it begins with a long, dark descent into an Icelandic volcano... Where will the journey end? Journey to the Centre of the Earth is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 7-8 years

Katie is now 15 years old and well established as a modern-day classic. Join Katie as she meets new friends from the Pointillists and find out how they help her get out of mischief once again! Ages 3-7.

CARLOTA VUELVE CON MÁS EXCITANTES AVENTURAS. ES EL CUMPLEAÑOS DE LA ABUELA DE CARLOTA, HAN IDO JUNTAS A VISITAR EL MUSEO, Y CARLOTA TIENE UN DESEO: ¡SERÍA MARAVILLOSO REGALARLE A LA ABUELA ALGUNAS FLORES COMO LAS QUE PINTA MONET, RENOIR O DEGAS!    ACOMPÁÑALA EN SU RECORRIDO. ENTRA EN LOS CUADROS Y CONOCE A SUS PROTAGONISTAS.

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.

Full colour red Early Reader about the legendary Arthur, Merlin and the sword in the stone, written and illustrated by James Mayhew. Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books, perfect for building confidence in new readers and reluctant readers. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Long ago, in the days of knights and castles and magic, there lived a wizard called Merlin. One night, in a churchyard in London, Merlin casts a spell on a sword. He pushes it into a stone and writes magic words, saying: He who pulls this sword out of the stone, is the true King of England. Then Merlin waits for the boy who will be king. Full colour Early Reader edition of the popular myth about the sword in the stone.

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?

Cinco famosos cuadros post-impresionistas vuelven a la vida para Carlota en esta nueva entrega de sus aventuras en un museo. Carlota quiere coger unas semillas de girasol del cuadro de Van Goht, pero sin querer tira el jarron y las flores se desparraman por el suelo del museo. Acude en su ayuda Mimi, una ninita de un cuadro vecino, pero cuanto entra en escena Zazou, el perrito de Mimi..., el desastre es mayusculo.

!Imaginate que ayudas a un pequeno dinosaurio a encontrar su familia, cruzando un rio a lomos de un brontosauro, o merendando con un triceratops!.La visita al museo se convierte para Carlota en una divertida y gran aventura, cuando retrocede hacia el pasado en el mundo de los dinosaurios

Carlota nunca había estado antes en un museo. No le gustaban las multitudes, así que se fue en busca de una sala vacía. Es una niña más bien traviesa y, al ver todos los cuadros en la galería, se sintió atraída por ellos y quiso tocarlos. De repente se introdujo en ellos viviendo un sinfín de aventuras y anécdotas. Este libro, ilustrado con algunas de las más famosas pinturas de la National Gallery de Londres: "El carro de heno", "Madame Moitesier sentada", "Les parapluies", de Pierre-Auguste Renoir, "Tormenta tropical con tigre", de Henry Rousseau; y de la Tate Gallery también londinense, "Suprematismo Dinámico", pretende enseñar a los niños, a través del personaje de Carlota, los encantos de un museo, las riquezas que en él se encuentran y lo divertido que resulta su visita.    La pequeña se introduce en cuadros de diferentes estilos y estéticas, de diferentes épocas, incluso de distintos colores, texturas y motivos. "¡Esto sí que es pasárselo bien!", afirma Carlota.    Al final de El Museo de Carlota se incluyen unos cuantos consejos que los más pequeños pueden seguir cuando vayan a una galería de arte, como son no tocar nunca los cuadros para no dañarlos, no ver demasiados en una sola visita ya que es mejor escoger unos pocos y fijarse en los detalles, las formas y los colores.

Six world famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers feature in this beautiful gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through story and illustration. James Mayhew tells the stories of the following six much loved pieces of music, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations: The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi The Sunken Cathedral by Claude Debussy The Planets by Gustav Holst The Butterfly Lovers by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky Now this beautiful companion volume introduces children to six more dramatic and spellbinding classic orchestral works. Musical Notes on works and composers are included in the book as well as James Mayhew’s recommended recordings to download and listen to.

Discover London''s National Gallery with Katie, the star of James Mayhew''s Katie books, in this fun-filled sticker activity book. With over 150 stickers inside! Art adventurer Katie has been capturing the hearts and imaginations of children for over 25 years. Featuring paintings from the National Gallery''s world famous collection (alongside mazes, drawing challenges, sticker puzzles and more!) this sticker activity book will keep little Katie fans entertained for hours, whilst introducing them to the wonderful world of art. All you need to do is follow the ever-curious Katie . . . Look out for more Katie National Gallery books: Get Colouring with Katie Learn to Draw with Katie And discover more adventures with Katie in James Mayhew''s original picture books: Katie''s Picture Show Katie in London Katie and the Mona Lisa Katie and the Bathers Katie and the British Artists Katie and the Dinosaurs Katie and the Impressionists Katie and the Spanish Princess Katie and the Starry Night Katie and the Sunflowers Katie and the Waterlily Pond Katie in Scotland Katie''s London Christmas

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.

Katie explores five of Monet''s masterpieces and discovers just why he is one of the world’s most-loved artists Bringing classic art to life for children yet again, this newest installment in the hugely successful Katie series has the leading lady focusing on the fascinating works of Monet. Katie is desperate to win an art competition at the gallery, but the judging is at three o''clock--surely she can paint a terrific picture before the deadline, can''t she? She must try. Featuring the most iconic paintings by one of the world''s most loved artists, the masterpieces visited in the book include Bathers at La Grenouillere, Blanche Monet Painting; Path through the Poppies; The Rue Montorgueil, Paris; and The Waterlily Pond.

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.

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

Everyone''s favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps out of fairytales and into the world of Shakespeare as she goes on a magical adventure in Fairyland, with Puck, King Oberon and Queen Titania. Who will the queen fall in love with when under the king''s spell? And what will become of the hapless actor Bottom, transformed into a donkey? Beautifully illustrated and perfectly pitched for a young audience and all would-be prima ballerinas, and a wonderful very first introduction to the stories of the ballet and Shakespeare. From James Mayhew, the creator of the Katie series of books - featuring the hugely engaging Katie and making art an adventure for every child.

Learn how to draw with Katie, the star of James Mayhew''s much-loved Katie books. Art adventurer Katie has been capturing the hearts and imaginations of children for over 25 years . . . and now you can create your own masterpieces too! Get creative and learn how to draw portraits, landscapes, animals and more with easy step-by-step guides and prompted drawing activities. Featuring paintings from the National Gallery''s world famous collection, plus plenty of drawing tips and tricks. All you need to do is pick up your pens and pencils and follow the ever-curious Katie as she explores the wonderfully exciting world of art . . . Look out for more Katie National Gallery books: Get Colouring with Katie Discover Art with Katie And discover more adventures with Katie in James Mayhew''s original picture books: Katie''s Picture Show Katie in London Katie and the Mona Lisa Katie and the Bathers Katie and the British Artists Katie and the Dinosaurs Katie and the Impressionists Katie and the Spanish Princess Katie and the Starry Night Katie and the Sunflowers Katie and the Waterlily Pond Katie in Scotland Katie''s London Christmas

After laying her eggs, Hattie waits until three little chicks emerge from their shells.

On a hot day, Katie and her grandmother visit the art museum, where Katie climbs into the paintings of pointillist artists Seurat, Pisarro, and Signac. Includes information about pointillism.

Come on a colouring adventure with Katie, the star of James Mayhew''s much-loved Katie books. Art adventurer Katie has been capturing the hearts and imaginations of young art lovers for over 25 years . . . and now it''s your turn to get involved! Featuring paintings from the National Gallery''s world famous collection, this is the perfect introduction to the wonderfully exciting world of art. All you need to do, is pick up your colouring pencils and pens and follow the ever-curious Katie . . . Look out for more Katie National Gallery books: Discover Art with Katie Learn to Draw with Katie And discover more adventures with Katie in James Mayhew''s original picture books: Katie''s Picture Show Katie in London Katie and the Mona Lisa Katie and the Bathers Katie and the British Artists Katie and the Dinosaurs Katie and the Impressionists Katie and the Spanish Princess Katie and the Starry Night Katie and the Sunflowers Katie and the Waterlily Pond Katie in Scotland Katie''s London Christmas

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.

Everyone''s favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps into an enchanted toyshop in this magical ballet adventure. Discover a world of fairytale toymakers and dancing dolls in in this beautiful introduction to classic ballet, La Boutique Fantasque.

Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. Sophie''s grandmother is taking her to see the ballet for the very first time. Everything Sophie sees is new and exciting but what will take her breath away?

Belevenissen van Katie in het museum.

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 marchand avait trois filles. Les deux plus âgées étaient égoïstes, vaniteuses et tout à fait déplaisantes. La plus jeune, au contraire, était bonne, douce et, comme vous allez le voir, très courageuse. Elle était si belle qu’on l’appelait tout simplement Belle. Son père avait pour elle une affection particulière'' Approchez-vous et venez découvrir le sacrifice de Belle!

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.

At the art museum, while her grandmother dozes, Carlota steps into the painting of the Monna Lisa and together they have adventures with the characters from four other well-known Renaissance paintings. Includes information about the artists.

Ella Bella longs to be a beautiful ballerina, and so each week she goes to Madame Rosa''s ballet class at the old theatre. As we all know, theatres are magical places where anything can happen and sure enough, as soon as Ella opens Madame Rosa''s magical music box she''s whisked off to meet Cinderella.

Autograph manuscript inscribed "James Mayhew, Broad Street, Golden Square" with notes on calculations for joiners, bricklayers, plasterers''s work, etc. Possibly used during the renovation of the Drury Lane Theatre (managed by R.B. Sheridan). Printed text (8 leaves) entitled "Tables of Arithmetic" signed "Mayhew March 4, 1784," sewn in at back.