New Releases by Neal Layton

An easy-to-understand picture book explaining AI to young readers, whilst celebrating how amazing human brains really are! Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence - and we all have LOTS of questions. What exactly is it? Why is it such a big deal? Are there any risks? And how is it going to transform our lives? Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain all there is to know about AI, from the early computers that could only solve sums to the AI programs of today that can recognise human speech and recommend TV shows - and what AI might be able to do in the future. Along the way, readers will learn just how incredible their human brains really are, and what intelligence is all about. This entertaining non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal Layton''s trademark zany collage style, is perfect for readers aged 6+ who are always asking HOW something works, and for parents wanting to help their kids make sense of a subject that everyone is talking about.

Discover the mind-blowing story of how everything came to be with award-winning illustrator and author Neal Layton. With a unique collage art style, and quirky, engaging text, The Story of Everything explores big ideas in a way that will grip even the most reluctant reader. From the Big Bang theory and the beginnings of life on Earth, through to the evolution of humans, the Ice Age and the building of towns and cities, children will be gripped by the real-life action adventure that is EVERYTHING!

Wherever you go, there are lots of people and no one looks quite the same. But they are all ALIVE. YOU are alive too. But what actually makes something ALIVE? There are three things that all living things have in common: they GROW, they REPRODUCE and they are made of trillions of tiny, but mightily important, organisms called CELLS. Find out all about them in this fresh, funny and fact-filled book from author and illustrator Neal Layton, you''ll discover why being alive is totally AMAZING.

All aboard for Kalamazoo! One ticket will let you... ride on an elephant, stay in a bug hotel, travel by train boat and plane, mingle with bears and minibeasts - and even meet an alien! All this and more, in 19 zippy poems to read aloud. This is a fantastic and eagerly awaited poetry collection for young children, from the author of Zim Zam Zoom!, which was shortlisted for the CLiPPA Award and longlisted for the UKLA Award in the UK.

以生活中的實例出發，圖解能源發展與溫室氣體的關聯 在活潑有趣的故事中吸收科學知識，讓孩子不抗拒，主動關心氣候變遷 你知道45億年前，地球剛形成的時候其實很熱，跟現在的氣候完全不一樣嗎？ 隨著時間過去，物種豐富的地球環境漸漸有了改變，因為在人類社會的發展下，我們製造出使用燃燒原料來產生動能的機械。人類可以更有效率的製造物品、大量種植、養殖畜牧、搭飛機到處旅遊……然而就在我們享受著便利生活的同時，卻為地球帶來了許多傷害。 每當我們燃燒東西，無論是汽油引擎或是燃煤發電，都會排放出一種叫做「二氧化碳」的氣體，它是「溫室氣體」的一種，是維持地球溫暖的重要保護，可是一旦累積過多的溫室氣體，地球就會變得越來越熱，進而引發一連串的連鎖效應。氣候變遷不僅會造成森林大火、颶風等極端氣候，也害許多動物無法覓食，甚至失去棲息地，導致生態平衡受威脅……美麗的地球在全球暖化的過程中，逐漸失去原有的樣貌。 「環境保護」、「氣候變遷」、「地球暖化」……這些標語大家時常看見，因為新聞常報導、老師常提起，可是孩子心裡總會問，這真的跟我有關係嗎？這本書透過幽默的敘述和大量圖片輔助，清楚地和孩子解釋氣候議題與我們的生活是如何緊密連結，也讓孩子了解這個問題的急迫性。我們每一個人都有責任守護我們生活的環境，每個人都可以幫上忙！思考自己可以做出哪些改變，為阻止氣候變遷盡一份心力！ ★ 《救救我們堆滿塑膠的地球！》作者最新力作，邀孩子一起挺身而出守護地球！ ★ 最精彩的環境繪本，豐富可愛的插圖讓孩子欲罷不能，完美消化複雜的科學知識！

Traditional Chinese Edition of [A Climate in Chaos: And How You Can Help]

Every animal and plant on earth is part of an incredible WEB OF LIFE. But living things are disappearing all over the world, and it''s a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to introduce the concept of biodiversity to younger readers, explaining what it is, why it''s so important, and how the actions of humans are hurting it. But he''s also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From building a bug hotel to growing flowers on a windowsill and eating more organic food, A World Full of Wildlife will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep the web of life bursting with energy. This brilliant non-fiction picture book is perfect for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment. Also available in this series: A Planet Full of Plastic A Climate in Chaos

Every animal and plant on earth is part of an incredible WEB OF LIFE. But living things are disappearing all over the world, and it''s a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to introduce the concept of biodiversity to younger readers, explaining what it is, why it''s so important, and how the actions of humans are hurting it. But he''s also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From building a bug hotel to growing flowers on a windowsill and eating more organic food, A World Without Wildlife will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep the web of life bursting with energy. This brilliant non-fiction picture book is perfect for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment. Also available in this series: A Planet Full of Plastic A Climate in Chaos

You''ve probably heard about climate change. At least I hope you have - because it''s REALLY IMPORTANT. It affects all of us living on Planet Earth right now, and everyone and everything that will live on our planet in the future. Our world is warming up, and it''s a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain what climate change is, what''s causing it and why it''s dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he''s also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From eating lots more veggies to walking and cycling and thinking carefully about what we need to buy, A Climate in Chaos will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep Planet Earth happy. This brilliant non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal''s trademark collage style, is perfect for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment. Also available in this series: A Planet Full of Plastic.

Overcome back-to-school worries with this charmingly funny tale. What''s good about Sundays? Walking the dog, splashing in puddles, visiting Auntie Vera and yummeroony food! So why has Steve got Sunday Blues? Could it be because Monday morning is just around the corner... This gently funny tale about overcoming back-to-school anxiety is perfect for anyone who finds Monday mornings worrisome. From Neal Layton, the award-winning illustrator behind the much-loved Emily Brown series.

Everything is made of stuff. Some things are made of paper, like this book. And some things are made of PLASTIC. If you look around you, plastic is everywhere. Even in places where it''s not meant to be. If it drops to the ground, it doesn''t rot away - it sticks around for ever. Our world is drowning in plastic, and it''s a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain where plastic comes from, why it doesn''t biodegrade, and why that''s dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he''s also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From giving up straws in juice cartons to recycling all we can and taking part in a beach clean, A Planet Full of Plastic will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep Planet Earth happy. This brilliant non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal''s trademark collage style, is perfect for readers aged 5-7 who love nature and want to help the environment.

What would you do if a red button in your kitchen cupboard could transport you to a spaceship? Press it, of course! Created by the award-winning author and illustrator Neal Layton. When things get too much, Tony climbs aboard his spaceship called The Invincible to chill amongst intergalactic life. But this time, Tony hears some strange noises over his communicator - is it an alien trying to communicate with him, or his new baby sister? Whatever it is, the something is controlling the movements of the spaceship and Tony is sent hurtling towards a parallel universe inhabited by strange creatures called the Blue Bloos. If he has any way of getting home, he will have to work with his friends, old and new ...

Tony has settled into his new school, but things never stay the same for long - Tony''s mum announces that he is going to have a new little brother or sister. When things get too much, Tony likes to press the red button in the kitchen cupboard, and climb aboard The Invincible spaceship to chill amongst intergalactic life. This time, Tony notices a lonely looking blob hanging around space. Against the computer''s warnings, Tony takes the lonely blob ''Dot'' back to planet Earth so they can keep each other company. It''s fun playing space games with Dot. But, Dot is has very peculiar food habits. The school has a plumbing malfunction, does it have something to do with Dot? Will Tony be able to come up with a plan to calm Dot down before his school presentation and the fancy dress disco? And can Dot help Tony realise how fun caring for a small creature can be?

Esta é minha pessoa de estimação. Suas orelhas não ouvem tão bem quanto as minhas. Ela tem as garras muito fracas. O pelo dela só cobre a cabeça. Fui eu que escolhi o nome dela: Totó. Um livro terno, engraçado, todo ao contrário, que acompanha as aventuras de uma menininha com seu cãozinho de estimação (ou será que é um cãozinho com sua menininha de estimação?). Observe como os seres humanos são estranhos nesta visão canina do mundo do autor premiado Michael Rosen e do novo talento Neal Layton.

When a family wants to cut down a tree to build a house, what happens to the animals'' nests and burrows?

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A classic Kipper picture book, perfect for sharing together. Kipper has one, two, three, four, five, six favourite toys. But he''s worried. Someone or something has been nibbling a hole in his toybox. What can it be? And are his toys safe? If you look very closely at the pictures you might just spot the answer... it''s a little mouse! Kipper has been a much-loved picture book character for over 25 years. "The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot." Guardian "You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper." Daily Mail

A delightfully fun first concept book from the acclaimed Neal Layton, designed to encourage early development. Designed to stimulate early development and literacy by describing everyday routines in a funny and accessible way, this first concept Baby Walker title from the acclaimed author/illustrator Neal Layton is a joy to share together. Googly eyes on the front cover and a transforming flap surprise at the end will be sure to grab any baby or toddler''s attention and bring a smile to their face.