Most Popular Books by NICK SHARRATT

Timothy Pope is looking out into the night with his telescope. Is that really a shark he can see? Turn the page and find out . . . Children will delight in peeping through the die-cut holes and guessing what Tim has spotted.

Nick Sharratt''s fabulously funny d_but novel, THE CAT AND THE KING, tells the story of a gentle, unworldly King and his very clever cat, and is illustrated throughout in two colours with Nick''s irresistible wit and humour. The cat and the King must find a new home after their castle burns down in an Unfortunate Incident with a dragon. They choose Number 37 Castle Close, and the cat introduces the King to all sorts of new experiences, from washing-up to shopping. Then danger looms when the pesky, fire-breathing dragon makes its return.

This wonderfully funny follow-up to Nick Sharratt''s acclaimed début novel, The Cat and the King, is a feast of fun and glorious illustration. Alas and alack! The Royal Money Box is almost empty. The king has to get a job - but what kind of job would be fit for a king? Butcher? Baker? Candlestick Maker? It takes many comical disasters, and a surprisingly helpful visit from a dragon, before both cat and king find their perfect jobs. Spectacular two-colour illustrations throughout PRAISE FOR THE CAT AND THE KING: "A majestic treat", Sunday TimesChildren''s Book of the Week 2016 "Nick Sharratt''s debut novel is an entertaining mix of familiar experience and fairy-tale fantasy underscored by a thread of anarchic humour. This is a beautifully-presented storybook, in which the fabulous illustrations are as integral as the text, and will appeal to adults as well as independent readers." - BookTrust PRAISE FOR NICE WORK FOR THE CAT AND THE KING In this second book about the long-suffering, loyal cat and the well-meaning but somewhat ineffectual King, there are plenty of laughs and brilliant illustrative detail (the department store is particularly lovely) from Nick Sharratt, whose recognisable illustration is such a favourite with children. A heavily illustrated short novel for early readers, it''s a perfect book for younger ones that want something a bit longer than a picture book but still love silly humour and a great, well-written concept. - BookTrust

Through his telescope a little boy keeps seeing what seems to be a shark in the park, but by turning the page the reader can see and identify the whole object.

A third title in this superb series by award-winning best friends Sue Heap and Nick Sharratt in a chunky board-book format. Here is the perfect way to learn about opposites. Whether it''s a quiet cat and a noisy dog, a freezing cold or a hot and sunny day or a super fast leopard and a family of slowly-slow snails, Sue and Nick introduce all sorts of opposites in an engaging and memorable way.

Looks at colours and friendship. This text features two friends, Sue and Nick, who like different colours but are still good friends.

Simple rhyming text follows a dog through the days of the week.

Have you ever bashed your nose or scraped your knee? Then this story is just for you! Sure to make everything better, ''Ouch!'' is a fun counting book for all tree-climbers, adventurers and budding doctors everywhere. A stunning new edition in board book.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the park . . . Timothy Pope is blown this way and that way in the windy park -- but among the whistling wind and blustering brollies could that be a shark he spies through his telescope. Peep through the die-cut hole in the pages of the book to find out. A third book in the bestselling Shark in the Park series -- it''s fin-tastic fun!

Oh, please let me cross, said the middle-sized goat, But the troll only snapped, What''s your hurry? With some herbs and some spices and served up with rice, You would make a delicious goat curry A traditional fairy tale, retold in witty contemporary verse. With hilarious illustrations and flaps to lift on every page, this book will entertain and amuse readers of all ages.

A FIN-TASTIC festive story in this bestselling series! Timothy Pope, Timothy Pope looks again through his telescope. As snowflakes fall without a sound, he looks left, he looks right, he looks all around. Wait, is that a SHARK? Turn the page to find out, if you dare . . . With its funny rhyming text, die-cut holes to peep through, this j-awesome adventure is the perfect way to say Snappy Christmas! Discover other books in this bestselling series: SHARK IN THE PARK SHARK IN THE DARK SHARK IN THE PARK ON A WINDY DAY

A fun and colourful rhyming tale from one of the UKs most beloved author-illustrators, Nick Sharratt. Splish, splosh, splash! It''s Splash Day and everyone is ready for a water fight! They''ve got their trunks and wetsuits, some wellies and rubber rings, and Mrs Rose even has a great big hose! Join in with all the splashing fun in Nick Sharratt''s beautiful debut Little Gem. Bursting with lots of rhyme, rhythm and energy for little ones to enjoy, it''s the perfect book for a young reader''s first steps on the path to reading independence.

Start with one boy called Nick and add one girl called Sue, then count all the way to ten cakes for tea!

Superstar illustrator Nick Sharratt takes inspiration from a celebration of the winter solstice in this charming and colourful Little Gem. Superstar illustrator Nick Sharratt takes inspiration from a celebration of the winter solstice in this charming and colourful Little Gem. On a dark winter''s evening at the end of December, something strange is happening in the school playground. Lessons finished long ago, but there are lots of children still at school and they''re all carrying ... clocks! Clocks of every shape and size - big, small, round and square, heart-shaped, star-shaped. What''s going on? Join the children and find out as they celebrate the winter solstice on the shortest day of the year - marching through the town in the Carnival of the Clocks!

Readers can insert press-out pieces to create their own version of the story of a princess who is granted three wishes.

Pull the tabs and lift the flaps - who will be your favourite octopus? Will it be the Cuckoo-Clocktopus, the Scary Shocktopus or maybe even the Party Frocktopus. There''s an octopus for everyone in this fantastically colourful sequel to the hugely popular ELEPHANT WELLYPHANT. Now in a handy board book edition that''s perfect for young children.

LAUGH YOUR SOCKS OFF! Stripy sharks and woolly crocs, Purple dogs with polka dots! What can YOU see made from SOCKS? Kids (and grown ups!) will love this socktastic celebration of the nation''s favourite footwear. Look out for sockerels, sockodiles and Goldisocks, and prepare to see your socks in a whole new light!

Dinosaurs Dexter and Daisy take a car trip to visit their friend Delilah. Readers are asked to travel with them and help read and navigate the many signs they encounter along the route.

My mum likes spots and my dad loves stripes. And me? See if you can guess what I like!

Mouse Moves House is part of the Maths Together series, an early numeracy programme for parents and children to share. The set contains six picture books designed to introduce children, simply and enjoyably, to basic mathematical ideas. Each book also has its own detailed support notes.

When Daisy gets left with a babysitter for the first time, she eats up her mum''s note and tells Angela that she usually has ice-cream and chips for tea, never gets dirty, and always stays up watching videos till midnight.''Really?'' asks Angela.''Really, really,'' fibs Daisy. But what will happen when Mum comes home? If you liked Eat Your Peas, you will really, really like this book!

"A unicorn playing a horn? An ogre doing yoga? Peek through each foggy vellum page to guess what lies beyond in the foggy, foggy forest"--Provided by pub.

The contents of the witch''s kitchen are hidden by flaps that can be opened either to the left or right to reveal pop-up illustrations of either a delight or a nasty fright.

Give your young children the best start to learning English with Jamboree Storytime''s interactive, play-based approach! One of ten beautifully illustrated Readers in the Jamboree Storytime series - the storybooks provide engaging and lively stories in authentic English with strong visual support. Jamboree Storytime is an exciting new series designed to introduce the English language to children aged 3-5. It nurtures and extends their developing awareness of stories and integrates this with language learning, through songs, rhymes, puppets and play-based activities. The series has been specifically developed to encourage a love of stories and reading in young children, and to begin to introduce the English language in an accessible and enjoyable way.

Flap book allows for mix and match fairy tales. What would happen if Goldilocks had two horrid stepsisters and fell asleep for a hundred years? Would she be woken by a hungry wolf or Little Red Riding Hood''s Granny? 4 yrs+

A great reissuing of a perennially popular split-page book inviting children to howl with laughter at the fantastic and fantastical food concoctions they create. Do you like ketchup on your cornflakes? Tying in with Nick Sharratt''s position as official illustrator for World Book Day 2006, this larger format edition, with its best cover yet, will ensure KETCHUP''s continuing longevity.

This very simple text is about two friends, Sue and Nick, who like very different things but are still best friends. They take us through all their favourite things from A to Z. The text is perfect for children learning to read.

If you can''t resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you. But watch out! If you''re not careful, you might upset a jellyphant . . . Or even disturb a hungry alligrator! SNIP! SNAP! Filled with die-cut delights and lots of laughter, get ready for the feast of your life.

Unicorn . . . Moonicorn . . . Covered-in-Green-Goo-nicorn! Who''ll be your favourite unicorn, in Nick Sharratt''s gloriously silly lift-the-flapbook? Will it be the Covered-in-Green-Goo-nicorn? The Sparkly Rainbow Poo-nicorn? Or even the Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-nicorn? With bright, bold illustrationsand sturdy pages, this very funny lift-the-flap book will be a hit with all young unicorn fans. Fabulously colourful pictures and sturdy flaps to lift - perfect for small hands A fold-out page at the end reveals the Choo-choo-nicorn, with seven rainbow-coloured unicorns waving from the train Silver foilon the cover makes this a perfect gift Previous books in this hugely popular series include Elephant Wellyphant,Octopus Socktopusand Moo-Cow, Kung-Fu Cow- all now available in board book format Praise for Elephant Wellyphant: "Ridiculous, but excellent fun" Guardian The original idea for Unicorn Moonicorncame from schoolgirl Phoebe Tinkler, a young fan of Nick Sharratt''s, who was inspired by his earlier classic, Elephant Wellyphant. Nick Sharratt is one of the UK''s favourite and most acclaimed illustrators. His much-loved titles include the hugely popular Ketchup on your Cornflakes?, The Cat and the King and the You Choose series. He is also the illustrator of the bestselling novels by Jacqueline Wilson and has won every major award for his illustration. Nick has even been presented with a gold Blue Peter badge!

Do you like ketchup on your Christmas tree? Or a Santa hat on your Christmas pud?Discover all these bonkers combinations and more in KETCHUP ON YOUR REINDEER?, the fabulous festive follow-up to Nick Sharratt''s classic bestseller, KETCHUP ON YOUR CORNFLAKES? Flip the colourful split pages, and find out just how crazy Christmas can be!

Lift the flaps and join the fun. See if you can guess who''s in disguise in this exciting board book from the Baby Walker range. Turn the pages, lift the flaps and see if you can guess who''s hiding. Colourful and fun with Nick Sharratt''s bold, bright illustrations, this is a simple novelty board book for the very young. With lively rhythmic read-aloud text, little children will love guessing who''s hiding over the page. This is one of two new exciting books in the Baby Walker series featuring the best quality art and design for babies. It stimulates development through engaging artwork and simple flaps to lift. It features bright, clear illustrations encourage a lifelong love of books.

A book for all dippers and pickers!(with real holes that little fingers can explore!) Don''t put your finger in the jelly, Nelly! is for people who liketo dip their fingers into anything that looks tasty-though they might be in for a bit of a shock.