Most Popular Books by Neal Layton

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

Clever and wonderfully original - a celebration of friendship, kindness and living life to the full. A reissue of this award-winning picture book by Neal Layton. Winner of the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Bronze Award. Bartholomew leads a quiet life. But he is a kindly sort of bear, so when his new friend, the Bug, is in a tremendous hurry to find the bright lights, he decides to help him on his way. Bear soon finds himself in the big city, which is like nothing he''s ever known before. But why is Bug in such a hurry? ''A life-affirming story, gloriously illustrated'' Julia Eccleshare ''Wonderfully messy, child-friendly drawings against hip, graphic backgrounds'' Daily Mail

Neal Layton''s classic, lovable mammoths, Oscar and Arabella venture to a small island just off California for a rip-curling adventure to save their new friends! As funny as ever coupled with Neal''s quirky and delightful illustrations.

Neal Layton''s classic, lovable mammoths, Oscar and Arabella, now in a new setting - Palmtree Springs Study Centre. As funny as ever coupled with Neal''s quirky and delightful illustrations.

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.

Oscar era un mamut lanudo. Y también lo era Arabella. ¿Alguien te ha dicho alguna vez que los mamuts eran un poquitín tontos? Pues no es verdad. Oscar y Arabella eran dos mamuts muy listos que tenían que pensar muy deprisa para escaparse de la criatura que vivía en las tabernas y que ponía los pelos de punta a cualquiera: el hombre. Esta historia estrafalaria e imaginativa seducirá rápidamente a los más pequeños gracias a su texto humorístico y a sus dibujos inteligentes y ¡hasta un poco salvajes!

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?

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 ...

The roaring lion. A buzzing bee, Our world is filled with lots of noisy animals. Children will go wild for this vibrant and fun early concept book that teaches them about animal sounds, filled with wonderfully humorous animal illustrations from Neal Layton. Featuring the wonderful illustrations of Neal Layton, author of Oscar and Arabella and The Story of Everything Shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years book Awards (Opposites) Other titles in the series: Go Wild with Opposites, Go Wild with Colours and Go Wild with Designs.

Meet the world''s most colorful animals and go wild in this vibrant and fun first look at color.

An alien family go in search of a human. 3 yrs +

''We are the Fearless Two'', sang Lenny ''Nothing and no one scares us,'' sang Lucy. Lenny and Lucy are the best of friends. They do everything together - they chase aliens together, they fight pirates together, they watch television together - and when they are together nothing scares them! Until one day when something DOES scare Lucy. Dare she tell Lenny? What will he think of her? A funny and moving tale about adventure and the true nature of friendship.

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Oscar et Arabella sont deux mammouths laineux qui aiment le jeu et l''aventure, mais pas les excès; ils se méfient de l''homme des cavernes, mais aiment bien le taquiner. -- Illustrations originales, dynamiques. [SDM].

Mammouth Académie, c''est le nom de l''école fréquentée par Oscar et Arabella, les deux mammouths laineux. On y rencontre aussi leurs amis Prunella la souris, Renard, et plusieurs autres ... Dans cet épisode, Oscar découvre de mystérieuses traces dans la neige, puis apprend que quelqu''un a volé des oranges. Il mène l''enquête, ce qui le conduit à rencontrer ... les humains! -- Une classe réunissant des animaux préhistoriques fort sympathiques! Les aventures drôles et cocasses de cette académie peu commune sont abondamment illustrées de vifs croquis humoristiques répondant au texte. [SDM].

Non, Stanley n''est pas à vendre ! Emily Brown n''acceptera jamais de se séparer de son lapin en peluche adoré. A aucun prix ! Et cela même si son Altesse Sérénissime la reine Glorianan lui offre les plus beaux jouets du monde en échange. Mais que peut faire Emily Brown contre l''armée, la Marine et les Forces aériennes de cette détestable reine ? Vous le saurez en lisant ce chef-d''œuvre d''humour et de fantaisie, véritable histoire d''amour entre une petite fille et son lapin préféré.

Oscar le mammouth et Omrsby le rhinocéros sont deux rivaux, capables toutefois d''unir leurs forces pour sauver leur chère amie Arabella, qui s''est aventurée dans une grotte habitée par un humain, en pleine tempête de neige! -- Une histoire amusante et des personnages drôles. Illustrations originales et dynamiques. [SDM].