New Releases by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

From the author of the bestselling I Love You Night and Day comes a gorgeous rhymed celebration of love, family, and lots of kisses, now perfectly packaged as a board book. Every day has its ups and downs Sometimes you giggle, sometimes you frown. But the thing to remember, the secret, is this . . . Everything feels better with the help of a KISS. There are go-to-sleep kisses, I''m-sorry kisses, I-love-you kisses, and more. For every time of day there''s a kiss to go with it, and whether you''re big or small, young or old, it always makes you feel better. So the next time you see someone you love, just remember . . . a kiss is the very best gift of all! A tender expression of love, Kiss It Better is the perfect gift for every parent and child who love Nancy Tillman and Marianne Richmond.

WINNER of the English 7-11 Best Non-fiction Picture Book Award. Shortlisted for the SLA Awards 2018! The wolf stalks the wilderness and our own imaginations. Uncover its mysteries in this beautifully written non-fiction picture book. Majestic and fierce, proud and strong, the wolf has always been a source of fascination - and fear. It remains one of the most misunderstood of all creatures, frequently cast as our mortal enemy. The truth is that wolves and humans are more closely connected than we dare to admit. With beautifully lyrical language, Smriti Prasadam-Halls explores the lightning speed, echoing howl and family life of these mysterious animals, revealing astonishing facts and overturning misconceptions as she does so. Wildlife illustrator Jonathan Woodward brings the creatures to life with breathtaking papercut collage artwork. This is non-fiction storytelling at its very finest. The Ways of the Wolf has been endorsed by the UK Wolf Conservation Trust. IN THE SAME SERIES: The World of the Whale.

Dog and puppy, horse and foal, tiger and cub... Lift the flaps as you explore and discover animal families in your world.

Cat and kitten, horse and foal, elephant and calf... Lift the flaps as you explore and discover baby animals in your world in this chunky board book. A perfect book for introducing animal words to preschool children. Lift-the-Flap Baby Animals has 30 flaps that encourage curiosity in your child, and build confidence in key early years developmental milestones such as hand-eye coordination. Busy scenes and playful rhyming text inspire independent learning through play. Lift-the-Flap Animals is part of Parragon''s new preschool range ''Start Little LEARN BIG''.

Reginald s a T. Rex just as fierce and ferocious as the rest: he s got a mighty roar, gnashing teeth, and all the speed a dino could need. But when it comes to mealtime, Reg would rather chow down on broccoli, beans, and greens than the juicy steaks his paleo pals prefer. When Reginald realizes how different he is from the others, he hopes to find a place to fit in among the herbivores. He excitedly strikes out in search of a new herd, only to scare away the other dinosaurs as he charges to greet them. But when a falling boulder threatens the safety of Reg s old T. Rex clan, he ll show everyone what only a strong, vegetarian Tyrannosaurs rex can do. A celebration of vegetarianism, T. Veg is a rollicking laugh-out-loud tale about being unapologetically yourself. "

A bouncy rhythmic story, packed with noises to shout out loud - essential for young vehicle-lovers! Ed Eaves is the illustrator of the bestselling How to Grow a Dinosaur and has been nominated for the Red House Children''s Book Award. We''re at emergency control, to save and rescue is our goal. There are fires to fight, climbers to be rescued, baddies to be caught, broken-down cars... There''s no time to waste! NEE-NAW, NEE-NAW off we go! No emergency is too big for these brave rescue vehicles - join in the action as they save the day!

I Can Share is a first words book that will teach your preschooler over 150 everyday words and phrases.

Out and About is a first words book that will teach your preschooler over 150 everyday words and phrases.

A board book that includes rhyming text and liftable flaps teaches the colors.

Lift the flaps to find the matching pairs in this fun novelty series that''s all about habitats! This book has seven die-cut flaps on every spread for little ones to lift to find the matching pairs and spot the odd one out. Lift stones to find turtles, seaweed to find seahorses and shells to find crabs, then answer a simple counting question. The first two books in the series are Underwater and In the Wild. Printed on sturdy card, perfect for little hands, these books provide enjoyment while out and about or at home, as well as teaching important recognition and memory skills.

POP-UP & LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOKS. What food grows underground? What are the colours in the rainbow? ...Lift the flaps as you explore and discover answers to questions about your world in this chunky board book. A perfect book for introducing early science to preschool children. Lift-the-Flap Why Is...? has 30 flaps that encourage curiosity in your child, and build confidence in key early years developmental milestones such as hand-eye coordination. Busy scenes and playful rhyming text inspire independent learning through play. Age 3+

When you aren''t sure, you''ll feel me near, When you are scared, I will be here. When you are high, when you are low, I''ll be holding your hand and I''ll never let go. From the author and illustrator of I Love You Night and Day comes a tender and heartfelt picture book. With reassuring words offering a message of unconditional love, and illustrations bursting with exuberance, warmth and humour, Never Let Go is the perfect gift for loved ones of all ages and guaranteed to be a favourite for years to come.

The perfect board book for all little princesses!

The perfect board book for all little pirates!

A delightfully heartfelt picture book that follows the passage of the seasons, and the ups and downs of daily life, showing that love will always shine through, whatever the weather! I love you in the dazzling sun, When everything we do seems fun. But when you have to shout and yell, I love you at those times as well. Smriti Prasadam-Halls, a bestselling author, and Alison Friend, a critically acclaimed illustrator, are an exciting new picture-book pairing. Read more about Smriti Prasadam-Halls at smriti.co.uk and about Alison Friend at afriendillustration.com

One child can do everything - read a book, ride a bike and go high on the swing, but another child can''t. One child can play, but two can''t (as the first child refuses to let the other join in). But when the first child finds something difficult (they''re afraid of swimming), and sees two children playing together on a see-saw, they realise that it''s more fun to play together and help each other.

After finding two abandoned presents, Santa Baby and Roo embark on a race against time to deliver the gifts. But as they speed across the skies, they come across a few ... distractions. Well, Santa''s job isn''t as easy as it looks! And after a slight mis-hap involving their sleigh and a chimney, Santa Baby realises just how much he needs his dad. Luckily, Santa is just two jingles away, and the journey back home is the most magical of all ... ... Roo and Santa baby felt a tingling in their toes, they held their breath and gave a squeak as up, up, up they rose. Then suddenly they took a dive and with one great big swoop ... Roo and Santa Baby did a GIANT LOOP-THE-LOOP!

Woo hoo hoots the owl--but who is he woo-ing to? To the animals, to the town, to the sun, to the moon, to the child going to sleep. To YOU! Children can fly with little owl through his busy day in this irresistible, charmingly illustrated bedtime book. Filled with catchy, rhythmic rhyme, it''s the perfect read-aloud.

A little owl says good night in his own special way to creatures and places at bedtime.

Reginald is a perfectly normal T-rex. He stomps around the jungle. He has a fierce and mighty roar. He gnashes his big, scary teeth. There’s just one thing that sets him apart... he’s a vegetarian! After the other T-rexes are mean to him – calling him ''T-Veg'' and saying he''s not a proper T-rex, Reg sets out to live life as a herbivore. But when his friends and family get into trouble, Reg is called upon to save the day... This lively, kaleidoscopic tale of a dinosaur who dares to be different shows the youngest prehistoric animal lovers that the best thing in the world is being happy being yourself.

I''m a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws. I''ve got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars. Which is why I say, to everyone I meet . . . CALL ME SCARY . . . DON''T CALL ME SWEET! Everyone thinks that little monsters are cute and cuddly, but this monster''s grumpy and grouchy. Honest! He does REAL monster stuff, like stomping around and eating squishy, squelchy food like bug eye stew. He''s brave, too - he''s not scared of ANYTHING. Not even big, hairy ogres . . . . . . Wait, is that a big, hairy ogre? HELP! Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

From Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Tom McLaughlin, the creator of The Accidental Prime Minister, comes My Alien and Me. Children will laugh out loud at this funny and touching picture book that presents humans as aliens and delivers important messages about seeing past differences.

The dinos are having wiggly fun, let''s join in and play. Use your tail to thump the ground, and swish the trees away! Join in and play with your dinosaur friends as they have lots of wiggly fun - from licking their lips and baring their teeth to stomping their dino feet and flapping their wings.With finger holes on every page and a simple, rhyming story throughout, little children will love playing with the Wiggly Little Dinosaurs.