New Releases by Tim Hopgood

It''s fun to play outside, and these three children enjoy it in all seasons, summer, autumn, winter and spring - whatever the weather! Each season is evocatively illustrated by Tim Hopgood - 2008 winner of Booktrust''s Best Emerging Illustrator Award, developing the text and encouraging discussion. * Pink B level/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions * Text type: A story with predictable structure and patterned language. * Illustrations of each of the four main seasons on pages 14-15 show the weather you can expect during each one and what sort of games you can play in it. * Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the World

Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Some are grumpy, some are noisy and some make a lot of mess. Others want their tummies tickled, or to dance all day on the stairs. Next time your neighbour asks you to look after their pets, make sure YOU know just what you''re letting yourself in for. A tale full of strange surprises!

Wake up to a world full of colour!At night, when we are feeling tired and ready for bed, owls are just waking up. But this curious little owl decides to stay awake all day, instead of all night, and discovers a world bursting with colour! But when the night-time comes around again, the stars above her head are still the most beautiful sight of all. An engaging book about colours from the winner of the Best Emerging Illustrator, Booktrust Early Years Award 2008.

Wow! Said the Owl. Little owl discovered something amazing while other owls are sleeping - colors! Tim Hopgood won the Best Emerging Illustrator Award of BookTrust Early Years Award, and is shortlisted by Red House Children''s Book Award for "A Dog Called Rod" and nominated for Kate Greenaway Medal for "Here Comes Frankie!." In Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.