Most Popular Books by Timothy Knapman

Prepare for a school day that is far from ordinary in this rip-roaring picture book. "Who has squashed our bookshelf?" Our teacher asks us all. "Someone''s bitten the board in two! There are claw marks on the wall!" In this delightful hide and seek story, a young boy is the only one who seems to be able to spot the highly unusual in the most normal of places. He arrives at school to find the building overrun with dinosaurs causing all kinds of havoc. He gets blamed for the mess in the art room and is told to shush by the librarian when he attempts to point out the dinosaurs hiding in plain sight. And there''s a surprise ending when he goes to principal''s office to report what''s happening

Sometimes I Just WON''T is a hilarious and helpful book about the ever-changing moods of small children, from top picture book pairing, Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger. Being a toddler is an emotional rollercoaster. Some days you want to put your coat on, you don’t mind sharing and you can''t wait to have your bath. There are days when you''re the first to slide down the biggest slide, or join in with everyone else. But some days, you just WON''T! And sometimes that’s OK. But, with a little kindness and encouragement, you might find that something you don’t want to do can become something you love to do! A comic look at child autonomy and how to navigate strong emotions. An essential read for all young children – and their adults because, big or small, sometimes we ALL need to feel in charge. With bouncing rhythmic text and lively, graphic illustrations this is a brilliant follow up to Sometimes I am Furious, a Sunday Times Book of the Year 2021!

One small girl can have BIG feelings, in this hilarious and reassuring picture book about how tough it can be being – and having – a toddler, from bestselling duo Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger. Life is all fun and games when everything''s going your way. But some days, suddenly, something becomes horribly UNFAIR. A melting ice cream cone, a too-tight T-shirt, a boy who doesn''t share... it''s enough to make you FURIOUS. But as this little girl discovers, it''s nothing that a deep breath, a happy song, and a good cuddle can''t sort out. You won''t be furious reading this funny, friendly, and relatable book for young children (and their parents) about strong emotions and how to handle them.

Wally just wants to be an ordinary, normal boy living an ordinary, normal life - then his uncle Foulpest comes to look after him. Foulpest is an ogre, and he has other ideas. Foulpest means well, but he just can''t help causing chaos - whether it''s accidentally sending Miss Nutkin through the roof at the school parents'' evening or employing some very dubious elves to clean up their house in time for a sleepover…

A brand-new racing themed countdown picture book series from Timothy Knapman, the author of Dinosaurs in the Supermarket. We’re ready and waiting, the countdown''s begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Zoom through Fairytale Forest with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Beanstalk cup! Watch out as racers avoid the temptation of gingerbread forests, pass through the scarily named Troll booth and dodge angry fairies on their quest to be number one! Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy reading along with the bouncy rhyming text. With vibrant illustrations from Richard Merritt, the illustrator of Dinos Don''t Give Up, this countdown racing picture book adventure will bring the fun to children who love cars and counting.

Christmas, counting, and unicorns are combined in one magical picture book that’s a must-have gift for a fantastic holiday! One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There’s so much to prepare and fun to be had before the big day! They hang stockings, make snow unicorns, and bake tasty treats. But her mischievous unicorn keeps making a mess, munching all the pies, and scribbling on the Christmas cards. And when the carolers arrive, cover your ears, because unicorns really can’t sing! As Christmas draws closer and closer, will the two friends get their Christmas wish? Join in the song and count each gift on the page as you go along, ending with a grand festive finale full of unicorn celebrations!

A hilarious, off-the-wall story about a pair of runaway eyebrows, now with a bold new cover look! What would you do if your eyebrows disappeared? Would you notice? Would you care? When Eleanor''s eyebrows disappear, she doesn''t care one bit. After all what''s the point of eyebrows - they''re just two silly, scruffy, hairy little bits of fluff! This zany and surreal book follows the eyebrows'' adventures as extra legs for an ant pretending to be a spider, a twirly moustache for a magician and a furry exclamation mark! From bestselling author Timothy Knapman and David Tazzyman, illustrator of the Mr Gum series.

A ravenous wolf meets his match when he encounters some enterprising young goats in this new spin on a Grimms’ fairy tale. Once there was a wicked wolf who was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more. One day he was on the prowl for dinner when he spotted seven juicy little goats left at home . . . alone. Could these kid goats be clever enough—and have enough silly tricks at the ready—to avoid getting eaten, and maybe even enjoy a little (or big) snack themselves? A renowned storyteller and an acclaimed artist come together to create an entertaining read- and laugh-aloud version of the classic fairy tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.”

The Dinosaur Express is the most exciting train you have ever seen – so climb aboard, it''s just about to set off! The engine''s like a T. rex head, the carriages have scales! It''s faster than a pterosaur – it flies along the rails! The stegosaurus stationmaster blows his whistle – yes! "All aboard! All aboard the Dinosaur Express!" With doors like pterodactyl wings and seats as comfy as allosaurus paws, the Dinosaur Express is a train like no other. These little dinosaurs can''t believe their eyes as the mighty train pulls into the station and, what do you know, one very lucky dinosaur might even get picked to drive the train!

Harry in a Hurry is Timothy Knapman and Gemma Merino''s unique twist on the well-loved Aseop’s Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. Harry the Hare is always in a hurry – he’s not even sure why! He eats fast and talks fast – and if he’s riding on his speedy scooter then you’d better watch out! But when Harry accidentally hurries his way into the local pond, and Tom the Tortoise fishes him out, Harry is forced to take a leaf out of Tom’s book and slow right down. In doing so he not only finds a new friend, but enjoys a whole new world of experiences.

Rock-a-bye pirate, in the crow''s nest Mummy says bedtime, and Mummy knows best. You''ve had your adventures, you''ve sailed the high seas, So under the covers and go to sleep, please. After sailing the seven seas and making other pirates walk the plank, Rockabye Pirate is sleepy. There''ll be no more yo-ho-hoing and no more ''A-harr me hearties!'' It''s time for loot-filled lullabies and dreams of buried treasure. This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment, read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher. Join Rockabye Pirate in this glorious bedtime book – perfect for sleepy pirates everywhere!

From jiving away trolls to boogying aside bogglesnots and bopping off beasties, there''s not a fearsome foe Sir Dancealot can''t defeat! But when a fire-breathing dragon arrives at the castle gates demanding a dance-off, everyone is worried. Could this be one step too far for our hero of the dance floor? A hilarious story of sequinned clothes, dragon foes and twinkly toes.

Time Travel Sleepover: Knights & Castles transports readers back in time for a hilarious 24 hours in the life of kids who lived long ago, with a fun slumber party at the end!

Going to the supermarket can be SO BORING. But do you know what makes it fun? DINOSAURS, that''s what! A funny, visual treat for children who love dinosaurs. For one little boy, a regular day at the supermarket is turned upside down. A band of dinosaurs wreak havoc in the aisles, but the grown-ups can''t see them! Can he convince the dinosaurs to behave? And, more importantly, who will mop up the mess?

Sometimes I Am Furious is a hilarious and reassuring story about how tough it can be being - and having - a toddler, from bestselling duo Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger.

Get ready to read! LITTLE RED ROBINS are ideal for sharing and reading together. Full colour illustrations throughout. Once upon a time if you wanted to be a hero, you had to have a proper, hero-sounding name. And if you wanted to be a big scary monster, it was no good unless your name was big and scary too. But when all the proper-sounding heroes can''t defeat the most menacing monster in the kingdom, the king offers his whole kingdom to whoever can beat it. Could Stinkpot succeed? Even with such a silly name?

Sail along five mighty rivers around the world and open up the giant fold-out pages to reveal incredible stories from history, mythology and modern times. This gorgeous gift book will take you on a world adventure via the world''s greatest rivers. The Yangtze tells of dragons and dolphins, while the Rhine whispers about castles and Frankenstein. Explore pyramids, tombs and temples by the Nile, and search for lost cities and gold alongside the Amazon. And follow the Mississippi to hear of historic battles and dinosaurs. Gorgeously illustrated pages fold out to reveal the full length of each river. Make an epic journey from source to sea and soak up the rivers'' amazing stories. Timothy Knapman is a children''s writer, lyricist and playwright. His children''s books have been translated into twelve languages and include the bestselling Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates and its sequels. His stories have been heard on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and Driver Dan''s Story Train and he does lots of school visits and bookshop readings. Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her first book, The Night Box (Egmont), written by Louise Greig published in June 2017, was nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Illustration award, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize for illustration. Irene Montano is an illustrator based in Palermo, Italy.

The Big Bad Bogey is a green, mean, icky MONSTER. He doesn''t care whose story he ruins! He crashes through Little Red Riding Hood''s house, into Goldilock''s porridge and even smashes Cinderella''s carriage! Can ANYONE stop him? A riotous tale with a hilarious twist by Tim Knapman, with gloriously zingy illustrations by Tom Knight.

Hamlet is miserable after the death of his father, but when the ghost of his father appears and reveals that he was murdered, Hamlet decides to seek his revenge... Will he succeed? A tragic tale of deceit and revenge. Combining modern-day English with stunning illustrations, QEB''s Tales from Shakespeare bring the Bard''s popular plays to life. Lively and easy-to-read, they are sure to capture your imagination!

Julius Caesar, a powerful and respected Roman, is warned by a fortune-teller that danger is ahead. Caesar''s enemies are conspiring against him! The omens look bad in this tragic tale of power, war and ambition. Combining modern-day English with stunning illustrations, QEB''s Tales from Shakespeare bring the Bard''s popular plays to life. Lively and easy-to-read, they are sure to capture your imagination!

With a free ''SANTA STOP HERE SIGN'' to cut out and keep, this picture book is the perfect laugh-out-loud Christmas gift. When Santa''s house explodes, he comes to stay with an ordinary family before Christmas. But Santa is NOT an easy houseguest - he destroys the house and almost ruins Christmas! Can Santa fix everything in time for Christmas?

Take a peek inside the palace! A precious little lady who thinks she has it all learns to share in this humorous rhyming story. QED''s marvellous Manners shows children that good behaviour can be fun... and makes life a little easier for everyone.

When Little Train ventures "way" down the tracks, he''s glad he remembers his mommy and daddy''s coaching in a story with sure appeal for first-time adventurers. Full color.

Twins, Viola and Sebastian, become separated after a shipwreck in Illyria and soon confusion and mischief unfolds! Packed with funny mix-ups, mistaken identities and muddled love, this humorous tale will make you laugh aloud. Combining modern-day English with stunning illustrations, QEB''s Tales from Shakespeare bring the Bard''s popular plays to life. Lively and easy-to-read, they are sure to capture your imagination!

Jake claims to be the fastest mouse in the world, and doesn''t think any animal can ever catch him. Clever Old Tom Cat will just have to see about that!

Once upon a time, there were lots of princesses who all did what princesses were supposed to. But not Princess Tilly! She has mountains to climb and jungles to explore. Plus, she can rescue herself with a parachute made from knickers!

Henry, newly crowned King of England, has decided he deserves to be king of France too... so war against France begins. What fate awaits Henry V and his people? Follow Henry''s difficult journey in this dramatic tale of battle, triumph and loss. Combining modern-day English with stunning illustrations, QEB''s Tales from Shakespeare bring the Bard''s popular plays to life. Lively and easy-to-read, they are sure to capture your imagination!

An inquisitive baby badger is drawn to discover the world outside his den in an endearing, delightfully illustrated father-and-child story. Baby Badger sleeps all day in his snuggly burrow. When he wakes, he explores every nook of his home and wants to know “what’s next?” So Daddy takes him to the dark forest above to roll in soft moss and snuffle in bluebell bulbs and watch the silvery moon setting, a signal that night is ending and it’s time to go home. But if daytime is “what’s next,” how can Baby Badger sleep without seeing that? So he slips out alone to see the brilliant flowers and birds and to feel the yellow sun hot on his fur. Cozy illustrations and a child-friendly text depict a curious little creature dazzled by the world’s natural wonders — and a doting father who is there to guide him back if “what’s next” turns out to take him a bit too far.

Young readers will discover the spacecraft and astronauts from 15 iconic space missions in The Book of Blast Off!, an out-of-this-world rhyming picture book from bestselling author Timothy Knapman and illustrator Nik Henderson. 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blast off! Embark on a journey into space aboard rockets, space capsules, satellites, rovers, and more. Simple rhyming text and engaging illustrations introduce children to the space crafts and missions that changed the way we understand the universe. Kids will also meet some of the inspiring astronauts who carried out the missions, from John Glenn and Neil Armstrong to Charles Bolden, Jessica Meir, and Christina Koch. A delightful read at bedtime or any time a child wants to reach for the stars, missions included are: Sputnik 1; Friendship 7; Mariner 4; Apollo 11; Apollo 13; Voyager 1; Hubble Telescope; Galileo; Cassini-Huygens; International Space Station (inaugural mission); Kepler Telescope; Rosetta Probe; International Space Station (all-female space walk); Perseverance Rover; and Artemis.

A little boy tries to persuade his mother that dinosaurs don''t have bedtimes.

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All moms are amazing, and the mom in this story is no exception. She doesn''t wear a cape or fly around, but she runs for the bus so fast it feels like flying; uses her superstrength to carry her daughter’s boots, coat, bag, and scooter; and can make bumps and bruises better with just a kiss. Maybe moms really do have superpowers!

All grandmothers are wonderful, and this gran is no exception. She might not lift buildings or go whooshing through the sky, but she can plan super sleepovers, tell tickle-filled stories, and even put together great disguises to make a superhero team with her grandchildren.

Time Travel Sleepover: Ancient Egypt transports readers back in time for a hilarious 24 hours in the life of kids who lived long ago, with a fun sleepover at the end!

For one little boy, a trip to the supermarket is turned upside down. A swashbuckling pirate crew wreak havoc in the aisles, but the grown-ups can''t see them. Can he convince the pirates to behave? E-book edition of a hilarious new picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator team behind DINOSAURS IN THE SUPERMARKET.

Wally has chicken-pox and is desperate not to miss his best friend''s birthday party - and Foulpest reckon he knows exactly how to make him better. Unfortunately, though his magic medicine gets rid of Wally''s spots, it has a surprise side-effect... Wally has grown a dinosaur''s tail. Desperate to get rid of the tail in time for the party, it''s off to the doctor, where much hilarity ensues... The second story in this volume features Wally''s school trip to a haunted house - where Uncle Foulpest helps exact revenge on the school bully, by fair means or foul...