Most Popular Books by Timothy Knapman

While Fox frolics, his friends worry because he is not joining them in preparing for winter.

Sometimes it''s hard to know how to be well behaved - and why! Join little children with big imaginations as they learn that saying please, making friends, sharing and being kind are all easy and fun. Written in humorous rhyme, these books teach appropriate good manners with a ''before'' and ''after'' scenario by setting positive examples. The stories take place in familiar settings and include children that play popular make-believe characters of pirate, princess, cowboy and ballerina (two boys and two girls). The Marvellous Manners series includes: The Friendliest Ballerina, 978160992268; Cowboys Can be Kind, 9781609922696; The Pirate Who Said Please, 9781609922665; Princesses Love to Share, 9781609922672

Celebrates all the incredible things dads can do in the eyes of their children, including cook super breakfasts, tell super-funny jokes, and chase super-scary monsters away at bedtime. -- provided by publisher.

Welcome to the Wild West! A playground troublemaker learns to be kind in this humorous rhyming story. Sometimes it''s hard to know how to be well behaved - and why! Join little children with big imaginations as they learn that saying please, making friends, sharing and being kind are all easy and fun. Written in humorous rhyme, these books teach appropriate good manners with a ''before'' and ''after'' scenario by setting positive examples. The stories take place in familiar settings and include children that play popular make-believe characters of pirate, princess, cowboy and ballerina (two boys and two girls). The Marvellous Manners series includes: The Friendliest Ballerina, 978160992268; Cowboys Can be Kind, 9781609922696; The Pirate Who Said Please, 9781609922665; Princesses Love to Share, 9781609922672

Originally published: London, England: Walker Books, 2016.

The perfect package for budding farmers, this illustrated 32-page book features detailed, labelled illustrations of all aspects of the running of a farm, from sowing to harvesting, which vehicles are needed for which job and how to handle livestock. The box opens up and transforms into a busy farm, allowing the reader to gain an insight into farm life through active play. Punch out and slot together the barn, farmer, vehicles and animals (including cow, sheep, pigs and hens), and piece together the jigsaw puzzle farm track to take you on a journey through fields of tasty crops and orchards ripe with fruit.

Oh dear, the Easter Bunny''s in a bit of a muddle. He''s been so busy preparing for his party that he''s forgotten to deliver eggs to all of his friends! So off he scrambles at top speed. But when Mrs Duck hatches a baby croc and the Turtles become parents to a penguin chick, the Easter Bunny''s mix-up soon becomes clear. Will he be able to sort out the muddle? And let''s hope it doesn''t spoil the party! A fabulously funny rhyming text with adorable illustrations.

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Take your seat for the big show! A star ballerina learns to make friends in this humorous rhyming story. (Back cover).

All mums are brilliant, and the mum in this story is no exception. She doesn''t wear a cape or fly to earth from outer space, but she runs for the bus so fast it feels like flying, uses her super strength to carry her son''s boots, coat, bag AND scooter, and can make bumps and bruises better with just a kiss. This mum really does have superpowers!

All mums are brilliant, and the mum in this story is no exception. She doesn''t wear a cape or fly to earth from outer space, but she runs for the bus so fast it feels like flying, uses her super strength to carry her daughter''s boots, coat, bag AND scooter, and can make bumps and bruises better with just a kiss. This mum really does have superpowers!

Dad might not have a superhero mask or wear his pants outside his trousers, but his super snores can be heard a thousand miles away, he tells super jokes and can even make super-scary monsters go away at bedtime.

It’s raining and Barnaby is bored. Then he has a brilliant idea: he’s going to make a den. “But a monster might move in!” say Mum and Dad. Barnaby’s den is made of cushions and bits of sofa – far too cosy for a monster. But playing by himself isn’t much fun and soon Barnaby wishes a monster would movein. BIG MISTAKE! A laugh-out-loud romp from best-selling author, Timothy Knapman (Dinosaurs in the Supermarket and Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates). This funny picture book celebrates friendship, imagination and play. Children will love the bright and lively illustrations - a book to banish rainy day blues.

Crikey! Someone just farted!It''s HUGE. It''s smelly. But who did it?Not Wombat, Emu or Kangaroo.Tiny Numbat knows, but NOBODY is listening!

Relive and reenact the classic fairytale of Beauty and the Beast in this brand-new storybook and playset. When a terrifying Beast captures Beauty''s father, Beauty agrees to take her father''s place as his prisoner. But while she lives in the palace with him, she learns that he is good and kind and not so terrifying. But can Beauty love the Beast? With a beautiful story, charming illustrations, and a foldout castle filled with a library, a ballroom, and more, young readers will enjoy reading and playing along with the lovely Beauty and her Beast.

What fate awaits Henry V and his people?..Follow Henry.s difficult journey in this dramatic tale of battle, triumph and loss.

The complete story and original illustrations of Timothy Knapman and Ben Cort''s picture book, LITTLE OGRE''S SURPRISE SUPPER, have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence.Everyone knows that ogres eat children. Except Jack. So when Little Ogre says, "I want you for supper!" Jack is delighted to be invited. Will he realise that he is the supper before it''s too late?''This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.'' - Dr Fiona Maine, Lecturer in Literacy Education, University of Cambridge

Step back in time for the ultimate adventure. Are you smart enough to take on a pharaoh in Ancient Egypt, debate with philosophers in Ancient Greece, outwit a centurion in Ancient Rome, and battle with a knight in a medieval castle? Readers must use their problem-solving skills and historical knowledge to navigate through four thrilling adventures. History Quest follows the popular Maths Quest series. Questions are carefully chosen to address all aspects of life in the past. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about history with every step they take. Clues are dotted along the way, and wrong turns will direct readers toward the right answer! Graphic illustrations and puzzles bring the past to life, and a glossary explains historical terms and provides added reference material. The titles in the History Quest series include: Medieval Mayhem, 978-1-60992-487-4; Minotaur''s Maze, 978-1-60992-486-7; Race Through Rome, 978-1-60992-484-3; Tomb of Terror, 978-1-60992-485-0

It''s raining, and Ben is stuck inside with nothing to do. Then he comes up with a wonderful idea: he will build a fort! "But a monster might move in!" say Mom and Dad. After playing for a while, Ben wishes that a monster would move in. BIG MISTAKE!

Goodnight Tiger is a quirky, funny bedtime story book, full of jungle animals and surprises. With vibrant, characterful illustrations, this charming picture book by best-selling author Timothy Knapman is sure to delight children at bedtime - and it''s great for reinforcing bath and bedtime routines too. The animals in Emily''s jungle wallpaper can''t sleep, and they are bellowing and stomping and growling and keeping her awake! So Emily climbs into the wallpaper and shows the animals how to get ready for bed. Only baths and lullabies aren''t quite the same in the jungle...!

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! Skid down Frosty Falls with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Fish-Finger cup! Watch out as racers swerve snowballs, slip on choccy fondue and finally take the plunge into the icy lake 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 vehicles and counting. Also available in the Ten Whizzy Racers series: Ten Whizzy Racers: Chaos at Crackling Creek!

Mee loves to draw on the walls of his cave, but he has run out of room. Will he find blank walls at the back of his cave or something more unexpected?Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongsideillustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so it''s easy to match every child to the right book - one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with children''s reading development is also available at ahref="https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a.

Everyone is thrilled to bits about the new Royal Baby ... except big brother Prince George. No matter what George does everyone ignores him, so he''s feeling mightily miffed! But when the new Royal Baby won''t stop crying, Prince George thinks he might just know what to do ...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A green Early Reader is a first factbook. Come and explore outer space. . . There are so many things to see - ride in a space ship to visit stars, galaxies and planets! Discover the Universe around you in this brand new non fiction Early Reader from Timothy Knapman, with full colour illustrations from Kelly Canby on every page.

A curious little dragon meets a new friend, but he''s not sure what to make of him at all. Apparently, it''s called a Benjamin, but the Benjamin doesn''t have any wings, scales or even a tail! Luckily, little boys and little dragons like football, and the Benjamin soon teaches them a trick or two.

Step back in time for the ultimate adventure. Are you smart enough to take on a pharaoh in Ancient Egypt, debate with philosophers in Ancient Greece, outwit a Centurion in Ancient Rome and battle with a knight in a Medieval Castle? Readers must use their problem-solving skills and historical knowledge to navigate through four thrilling adventures.

Sometimes it''s hard to know how to be well behaved - and why! Join little children with big imaginations as they learn that saying please, making friends, sharing and being kind are both easy and fun. This series is a welcome addition for parents.

To join the emperor''s parade you must race through the city of Rome, overcoming many challenges on your way. Evade a thief, train to be a gladiator and clean up in the Roman Baths on your quest around the ancient city of Rome. Readers must use their problem-solving skills and historical knowledge to navigate through four thrilling adventures. History Quest follows the popular Maths Quest series. Questions are carefully chosen to address all aspects of life in the past. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about history with every step they take.Clues are dotted along the way, and wrong turns will direct readers towards the right answer! A glossary explains historical terms and provides added reference material.Author InformationTimothy Knapman studied history at Oxford University and has written plays, opera libretti and children’s books. His books include the successful Mungo series and have been translated into 12 languages and are read on the BBC’s CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

Have you got what it takes to survive in Ancient Egypt? Can you make a mummy, crack the code of hieroglyphics, and reach the robbers in time? Or will you be trapped in the tomb for eternity? Make your way through this thrilling adventure, using your historical knowledge to decide how the plot unfolds. Complete your mission and become a history whiz! Readers must use their problem-solving skills and historical knowledge to navigate through four thrilling adventures. History Quest follows the popular Maths Quest series. Questions are carefully chosen to address all aspects of life in the past. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about history with every step they take. Clues are dotted along the way, and wrong turns will direct readers towards the right answer! A glossary explains historical terms and provides added reference material. The titles in the History Quest series include: Medieval Mayhem 978-1-60992-487-4 Minotaur''s Maze 978-1-60992-486-7 Race Through Rome 978-1-60992-484-3 Tomb of Terror 978-1-60992-485-0

An adorable rhyming story, celebrating the special relationship between mother and child. One little puppy is off on a mission to find a special word. It feels like a cuddle. It''s as warm as goodnight kiss. And it begins with an ''M''... What could it be? Mum of course! This charming picture book will make the perfect Mother''s Day, new mum or baby shower gift.

To join the emperor''s parade you must race through the city of Rome, overcoming many challenges on your way. Evade a thief, train to be a gladiator and clean up in the Roman Baths on your quest around the ancient city of Rome. Readers must use their problem-solving skills and historical knowledge to navigate through four thrilling adventures. History Quest follows the popular Maths Quest series. Questions are carefully chosen to address all aspects of life in the past. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about history with every step they take.Clues are dotted along the way, and wrong turns will direct readers towards the right answer! A glossary explains historical terms and provides added reference material.Author InformationTimothy Knapman studied history at Oxford University and has written plays, opera libretti and children’s books. His books include the successful Mungo series and have been translated into 12 languages and are read on the BBC’s CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

Jump aboard the pirate ship! A little boy with a big imagination learns to be polite in this humorous rhyming story. Sometimes it''s hard to know how to be well behaved - and why! Join little children with big imaginations as they learn that saying please, making friends, sharing and being kind are both easy and fun. Written in humorous rhyme, these books teach appropriate good manners with a ''before'' and ''after'' scenario by setting positive examples. The stories take place in familiar settings and include children that play popular make-believe characters of pirate, princess, cowboy and ballerina (two boys and two girls). The Marvellous Manners series includes: The Friendliest Ballerina, 978160992268; Cowboys Can be Kind, 9781609922696; The Pirate Who Said Please, 9781609922665; Princesses Love to Share, 9781609922672

Alicia y Juan jugaban en el jardín cuando oyeron un misterioso sonido y al internarse en el bosque se encontraron con una bonita sorpresa.

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. QED has chosen four plays to continue the successful Tales from Shakespeare series. These titles serve as the perfect introduction into the works of Shakespeare. The plays are retold as stories using clear and contemporary language, whilst each title keeps its originality by including key quotations from the original text. Lively illustrations bring these popular plays to life and will be sure to captivate the imagination and interest of young readers. The four new titles to continue the Tales From Shakespeare series include: Hamlet - 978-1-78493-000-4 Twelfth Night - 978-1-78493-002-8 Julius Caesar - 978-1-78493-006-6 Henry V - 978-1-78493-004-2