New Releases by Tony Mitton

A timeless, magical tale of a carousel pony who comes to life and goes on an adventure by moonlight. The Carousel Horse spends his days giving children rides at the fair. But secretly he dreams of something more . . . When a beautiful, sparkling princess appears and helps him to break free from his carousel, the two of them soar into the sky on a grand journey that takes them to the moon and back. But where is home for the Carousel Horse? Discovering that might just be the greatest adventure of all. With a lyrical rhyming text and stunning, luminous illustrations, this is a magical story about following your dreams and finding out where you belong - perfect for sharing at bedtime.

Amazing Machines In Busy Places: Construction Site follows Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse as they explore all the vehicles and machinery on a busy construction site! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love including dumper trucks, towering cranes, diggers, cement mixers, and much more. From electric cars to powerful rockets, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker''s bright, engaging artwork and Tony Mitton''s simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Cool Cars, Patrolling Police Cars, and Roaring Rockets.

Amazing Machines: Big Bulldozers follows the animal team as they become bulldozer operators and help out on a building site. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love. From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures

Amazing Machines: Green Machines follows the animal team as they discover the latest eco-friendly inventions, from electric bikes and green buses to solar panels and energy found underground! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love. From water dams to electric cars, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text by expert writer Tony Mitton combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures.

Bulldozers shove and shunt. Their engines throb and thrum. Rumbling across the ground... here they come! Amazing Machines: Busy Bulldozers follows Rabbit, Bird and Mouse as they become bulldozer operators and help out on a busy building site. Zippy rhyming wordplay and zappy art make learning about bulldozers fun, and each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love. From aeroplanes to electric cars, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Cool Cars, Colossal Cranes and Roaring Rockets.

From building cars to mowing lawns, whatever you have planned, robots are amazing when they lend a robot hand! Zippy wordplay and zappy art make learning about robotics fun as Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse encounter all the jobs robots can do. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love. From tractors and trucks to robots and rockets, the bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker''s bright, engaging artwork, and Tony Mitton''s simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Amazing Airplanes, Patrolling Police Cars, Roaring Rockets, and many more.

Cranes are really tough and strong. They hoist things off the ground. They’re great for lifting heavy weights and moving them around! Zippy wordplay and zappy art make learning about cranes fun as Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse encounter all the jobs cranes carry out on a busy construction site. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love. From tractors and trucks to robots and rockets, the bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker''s bright, engaging artwork, and Tony Mitton''s simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Amazing Airplanes, Patrolling Police Cars, Roaring Rockets, and many more.

Snow Ghost came whispering out of the air, "Oh, for a home to be happy – but where?" Flying through the swirling, snow-filled skies, Snow Ghost searches for a place to call home, swooping gracefully over the whirling traffic of town, winding her way through the dense, tangled wood and to the top of the blustery hill. Then on the quiet calm of the moors, she sees a girl and a boy playing. She breathes magic and sparkle into their play until it''s time for them to stumble back home to bed. And while shimmers of moonlight cast their glittering light, Snow Ghost curls herself round the roof of the farmhouse. She has found her happy home at last. A timeless story of hope and belonging, perfect for sharing with loved ones this winter. This audio-enabled edition comes with a gorgeous reading by Sarah Ovens, along with music and sound effects.

An odyssey-type adventure and coming-of-age story about family obligation and finding one''s path. This is The Alchemist meets Inside Out and Back Again for fans of Thanhha Lai. The first middle-grade novel from internationally acclaimed author Tony Mitton!Ryo was born the son of a potter, a fate that he is unsure of once a mysterious wanderer and trained fighter comes to his small village and protects them from a band of thieves. Inspired by the events, Ryo embarks on both a hero''s quest and a quest to be a hero. Through his adventures, Ryo trains in the art of both fighting and mindfulness under the elusive Hermit of Cold Mountain. On his journey, he learns the art of stillness, the body''s relationship to nature, and the art of controlling one''s emotions in order to find his path in life. But when tragedy strikes the group, and the way of life that Ryo knows, he must use what he''s learned to do what is right for himself and his future. With excellent pacing and poetic prose, The Potter''s Boy is a story about family obligation and finding one''s purpose.

In the frozen Antarctic, one curious little penguin decides to explore the ice and the snow and the sea. On his travels he sees two blue whales, a family of sea lions and a whole school of orca, but soon Penguin starts to miss his own family. Sometimes coming home is the best adventure of all. Told in rhyming couplets, this feel-good book is perfect for bedtimes and cuddle-up times. From bestselling author Tony Mitton, and beautifully illustrated by Alison Brown.

A brand-new storybook in the perennially popular Amazing Machines series from Tony Mitton and Ant Parker - over 1 million copies sold to date! Patrol the streets with some cool animal drivers in this cheerful picture book all about police cars. Lively wordplay, vibrant art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must-have for bookshelves everywhere. This book is filled with humorous rhyming text by the award-winning poet Tony Mitton, which perfectly complements Ant Parker''s bold, bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying police car parts builds vocabulary and makes learning about police cars exciting and fun.

Turn on the siren and zoom down the streets with some animal paramedics in this cheerful picture book all about ambulances. Lively wordplay, vibrant art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must-have for bookshelves everywhere. This book is filled with humorous rhyming text by the award-winning poet Tony Mitton, which perfectly complements Ant Parker''s bold, bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying ambulance parts builds vocabulary and makes learning about ambulances exciting and fun.

Tremendous Tractors follows the animal crew as they become farmers. Climb on board to discover all the different jobs tractors can do around the farm. Every page is full of the kind of detail that machine-mad toddlers love: ploughs, sturdy combine harvesters, trailers, balers and so much more! From aeroplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for preschoolers to learn about all sorts of different machines and things that go! Every book introduces a new vehicle and features a zippy rhyming text, bright, colourful artwork, and the same friendly animal characters each time.There''s even a helpful picture glossary at the end to recap any new words and technical terms.

Flashing Fire Engines follows the animal crew as they become fire fighters. Climb on board the fire engine, ride along and learn how to put out fires to save the day! Every page is full of the kind of detail that machine-mad toddlers love: the fireman''s pole, the siren, the long ladder and much more! From aeroplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for preschoolers to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! There is also a page at the back of each book that features an amazing, annotated machine to teach kids all of the different vehicle parts.

Clickety clack down the track in this picture book with playful art, animal passengers and a brilliant picture dictionary. The enclosed CD lets children follow along with the jolly rhyming text, with music and fun sound effects to accompany the reading. It''s the perfect way to learn about boats – at bedtime, on car journeys, or anytime at all!

Have fun listening to amazing airplanes on the go!

Amazing Machines: Terrific Trains follows Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse as they discover all kinds of trains in a bright and bold rhyming picture book! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: tooting whistles, railroad crossings, and trains old and new, big and small. From electric cars to powerful rockets, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker''s bright, engaging artwork and Tony Mitton''s simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Roaring Rockets, Patrolling Police Cars, and Amazing Airplanes.

"Big bold fire engines, waiting day and night, Ready for a rescue or a blazing fire to fight. As soon as there''s a fire alarm, the engines start to roar. The firefighters jump aboard...it rumbles out the door." Jump aboard a bright red fire engine with a trio of friendly animal firefighters as sirens wail, lights flash, fire hoses squirt, and fires blaze in this story that blends action and rhyme with all the details kids want to know about one of their favorite machines. The mix of visual entertainment and lively wordplay ensures that young children will delight in the reading experience, as will the adults fortunate enough to read aloud these irresistible rhymes! From electric cars to powerful rockets, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker''s bright, engaging artwork and Tony Mitton''s simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Roaring Rockets, Patrolling Police Cars, and Amazing Airplanes.

Animals of all shapes and sizes abound in this latest edition of much-loved, funny and very different take on the story of Noah''s Ark. A brilliant book that children will soon know off by heart. Noah''s amazing Rainbow Ark is busy and noisy, and it''s not long before the animals begin to get cabin-fever. Clever old Noah hatches a plan for an incredible creature cabaret to get the Ark swinging again. But what amazing act will appear for the finale? A sure-fire winner from the popular duo, Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees, illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance - for pure clap-along, dance-along fun. Come and join in the fun of reading with excellent rhyme and rhythm and bright bold illustrations! A book you will keep coming back to.

Zoom down the street with some cool animal bikers in this cheerful picture book all about motorcycles. Spirited wordplay, vibrant art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must have for bookshelves everywhere. This book is filled with lively rhyming text by the award-winning poet Tony Mitton that perfectly complements Ant Parker''s bold, bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying motorcycle parts builds vocabulary and makes learning about motorcycles exciting and fun.

This picture book makes learning about helicopters fun.

This sweet friendship story about a lonely little bear and the girl who gives him a home will melt any heart. In the icy-cold heart of winter, a little bear wanders through the snow, searching for a place to call home. But where can he go? Each woodland nook and cranny has been claimed by other animals. There is no room for a bear. Suddenly, Snowy Bear sees a warm flickering of light, orange and bright in the distance. It’s a house with a lonely little girl inside! Could this be Snowy Bear’s new home? With a wintry backdrop and a core message of love, this board book is the perfect Christmas or Valentine’s Day gift to hand to parents and their little ones. Don''t miss another charming picture from from Tony Mitton and Alison Brown: Snow Penguin

This interactive early learning activity book is packed full of airplanes! Airplanes that are are fast, big, and heavy. Airplanes that can zoom and soar and go whoosh through the skies. Airplanes with wings and wheels and controls to carry people across the world. Preschool children will love the activity pages-- there are counting, matching, drawing, writing, coloring, and lots of other activities, as well as two pages of stickers to use. Inside the front and back covers are press-out play pieces that little fingers can use to build their very own amazing airplane!

Rockets roar and soar, but you can write, color, and draw in your Amazing Machines activity book - and build your very own rocket too! For fans of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this activity book is perfect for young children to practice important early learning skills such as counting, writing, drawing, matching, and hand-eye coordination. And each page features one or more of their favorite Amazing Machines rockets!

This interactive early learning activity book is packed full of fire engines! Fire engines that are noisy, strong, and fast. Fire engines that can put out fires and rescue people. Fire engines with hoses, pails, and ladders. Preschool children will love the activity pages-- there are counting, matching, drawing, writing, coloring, and lots of other activities, as well as two pages of stickers to use. Inside the front and back covers are press-out play pieces that little fingers can use to build their very own flashing fire engine!

This interactive early learning activity book is packed full of diggers! Diggers that are are noisy, strong, and big. Diggers that can carry and push and dig. Diggers with shovels to scoop and lift, blades that bulldoze, shunt, and shift. Preschool children will love the activity pages-- there are counting, matching, drawing, writing, coloring, and lots of other activities, as well as two pages of stickers to use. Inside the front and back covers are press-out play pieces that little fingers can use to build their very own dazzling digger!

A read-aloud, rhyming picture book. Perfect for dinosaur fans! Shake, shake, shudder near the sludgy old swamp. The dinosaurs are coming. Get ready to romp! Come and join in the fun with Triceratops, Stegosaurus and friends as the dinosaurs stir up a dinosaurumpus. But oh dear, T-Rex is about to gatecrash the party! The question is: Does he want to eat them? Or does he just want to dance? A sure-fire winner for Dinosaur fans everywhere. With a bouncy, rhyming story and fun-filled illustrations from Guy Parker Rees - the artist behind the bestselling Giraffes Can''t Dance.

In the icy-cold heart of winter, a little snow bear wanders through the snow. As the wind whips past him, ruffling his fur, he searches for a home. But where can he go? Each warm place has been claimed, and there is no room for a bear, no matter how little. Suddenly he sees a flickering of light, orange and bright against the snowy ground. A house! As Snow Bear pushes open the creaking door, he feels warmth spread over him. There''s a girl by the window, and, somehow, deep down, Snow Bear knows that he is home. A heartwarming, wintry read, perfect for fans of Guess How Much I Love You?

Illustrations of familiar machines introduce young readers to colors, including a blue tractor, red train, and orange truck.