New Releases by Laurence Anholt

Sylvette gradually begins to gain self-confidence during the summer she models for the renowned artist Pablo Picasso in the French village of Vallauris.

There was once . . . a grumpy old Troll who lived under a bridge and would eat anyone who dared to cross his bridge. But the Silly Willy Billy Goats are sure they can outwit him!

Brand new stories in this best-selling series, in full colour -- perfect for younger readers. Ages 6+.

Little Red Riding Wolf is the cutest wolf you could wish to meet but the big bad girl is out to get him. Granny wolf comes to the rescue just in time.

There once was a very silly story writer who ran out of ideas. Who would write his silly stories now? Elves? Gorillas? Aliens?

When her dog runs away while visiting a beautiful country garden in France, Julie asks asks a friendly gardener to help her find her pet, unaware that he is the impressionist painter Claude Monet.

Despite the derision of their neighbors, a young French boy and his family befriend the lonely painter who comes to their town and begin to admire his unusual paintings.

Zoro is the young pupil of the amazing painter, sculptor, scientist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. Every day he works hard in Leonardo''s workshop, mixing colours, cleaning paintbrushes and practising his drawings. But he is never allowed inside the secret locked room, where Leonardo spends hours hammering and sawing at a mysterious invention. One day Leonardo brings a mischievous boy named Salai to work for him. He is so intrigued by the secret room that he steals the keys to find out what is inside... Leonardo and the Flying Boy provides an exciting introduction to the great genius of the Italian Renaissance, with reproductions of Leonardo''s own work.

From Smarties Gold Award winner Laurence Anholt comes a story of birth, death, poverty and family love. Now in paperback, the book features vibrant, colourful illustrations and a fold-out flap with gold foil.Ages 4-8

In this humorous version of "Jack and the Beanstalk," Jack trades in the family cow for a can of beans.

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In this modern twist on the classic story of "The Three Little Pigs," Eco-Wolf and his woodland warriors save the forest and valley from three polluting pigs.

In this version of "Little Red Riding Hood," a big, bad girl terrorizes a wolf cub who is going to visit his granny wolf.

In this version of the classic fairy tale "Rapunzel," the daughter of two hairdressers is locked in a tower by the Bad Hair Witch.

In this version of the classic fairy tale "Snow White," pop stardom is the sought-after prize, and seven singing aliens are Snow White''s back-up singers.

In this version of the classic fairytale, "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," Ghostyshocks confronts her fears and finds friends with her new neighbors, the bears.

In this humorous version of "Beauty and the Beast," Billy Beast wonders if the clean and proper Beauty will ever be the beast of his dreams.

A bonkers book of rib-tickling rhymes and loopy limericks. Warning: You''ll laugh your socks off!

Brain-ticklingly brilliant!

Whether they''re smooth, hairy, cute or scary, this book is packed with everything to do with little children Likes and loves, feelings, favourite activities and even families are all explored here with perception and in sing-along rhyming couplets.

Claude Monet, el fundador del movimiento impresionista en pintura, es además uno de los pintores de paisajes más notables de la historia del arte occidental. Desde su juventud comenzó a pintar al aire libre, buscando captar y reflejar en sus obras las sutiles variaciones de luz y atmósfera que se producían con el paso de las horas y con el cambio de las estaciones. Este hermoso libro muestra cómo Julia, una pequeña niña ingresa en un jardín y encuentra a un anciano cuidando las flores. Él la invita a recorrer el lugar y así ella ûy los lectoresû van recorriendo algunos de los lugares y escenas más característicos de la pintura impresionista. La razón no es casual, porque el gentil anciano es el célebre pintor Claude Monet. El libro incluye hermosas reproducciones a todo color de las obras más significativas del gran pintor francés.

Brain-ticklingly brilliant!

Four beautifully illustrated miniature books in an attractive slipcase recount delightful episodes from the lives of four master artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent van Gogh. Titles are "Leonardo and the Flying Boy, Degas and the Little Dancer, Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail, " and "Camille and the Sunflowers, " the last, a story about van Gogh. Full-color illustrations.

Following on from the irresistible Chimp and Zee are two fantastically colourful and energetic interactive board books for very young readers. Chimp and Zee''s Noisy Book Ha, ha, ha Hee, hee, hee. Make a noise with Chimp and Zee. Woof, clang crash, bang Roar like a lion and snip snap like a crocodile, even nee naw like a fire engine with Chimp and Zee, the noisiest, most loveable twins in Jungletown.

What''s all the noise about? Chimp and Zee, of course! Fresh from an exciting adventure all around Jungletown, these two rascally characters are now featured in a pair of sturdy board books for the very young. Bright, bold colors set off the antics of this dynamic duo, while the simple, rhythmic text is sure to elicit an enthusiastic response from toddlers.

Daft Jack is such a silly-billy. Who else would swap a cow for some baked beans - and think it''s his lucky day?