New Releases by Tony Mitton

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!

Red diggers, blue cars, yellow trucks, and more! For fans of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this is a perfect way for young children to learn all about colours in a bright and engaging way, with their favourite zippy machines!

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?

Colorful illustrations of familiar machines introduce young readers to a variety of sounds.

Illustrations of familiar machines introduce young readers to the concept of opposites, including slow and fast, noisy and quiet, and big and small.

Colorful illustrations of familiar machines introduce young readers to numbers and counting.

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

Young children will love lacing up their hiking boots and joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they take a walk through a North American evergreen forest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a black bear in search of a snack to a stinky skunk with

From luxury limousines to speedy sports cars, Amazing Machines: Cool Cars features a wide variety of automobiles-- all driven by kooky animal characters. Lively rhyming text by the award-winning poet Tony Mitton perfectly complements Ant Parker''s bold, bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying car parts builds vocabulary and makes learning about cars even more fun.

Rabbit, Bird and Mouse go an underwater trip in a submarine.

Shake, shake, shudder near the sludgy old swamp. The dinosaurs are coming Get ready to romp Join in with Triceratops, Stegosaurus and their friends as the dinosaurs stir up a dinosaurumpus

Out of the lands in the chill, far north come legends from long ago. This is the story of Wayland Smith, the strangest of all I know. This beautifully told tale reinvents the northern legend of Wayland the blacksmith, whose craft and skill spread his fame far and wide. But Wayland''s talents bring him nothing but pain. Following the loss of his swan-bride and his enslavement by a greedy king, Wayland has to rely on hope, courage and cunning to get by. “I’ve read nothing so enthralling for a long time. Tony Mitton’s verse rings with the power and clarity of an ancient ballad, and is perfectly matched by the force and splendour of John Lawrence’s illustrations . . . I think it’s a marvellous piece of work, and I’m sure anyone who reads it will agree” Philip Pullman

Sail the high seas in this picture book featuring playful art, animal sailors and a brilliant picture dictionary.

When twins Toby and Tess meet a mysterious old traveller, they''re fascinated by his magical tales of far-off places, strange enchantments and unbelievable miracles. Each time he visits the village he brings them a new tale and a special story-reminder from the bundle that he carries on his back. Most intriguing of all is the Map of Marvels, which shimmers and shifts and invites the children to make incredible journeys of their own.

Duncan MacKinnon is an ordinary fisherman who lives in a croft by the sea. Everything is going swimmingly well for him, until one day a mysterious stranger knocks at his door . . . This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.

In my pocket, feeling round, what can this be that I''ve found? Pull it out to see and - oooh! Look: a poem just for you. Thirty poems from one of today''s best-known children''s poets, whose witty rhymes are for listeners and readers alike. Based on Tony Mitton''s famous performances, this book is illustrated with panache and humour by Sue Heap - a bundle of fun for everyone!

"The North Pacific Ocean is vast and dark and deep. It''s home to many creatures that swim and float and creep! Join Rabbit, Mouse, and Bird as they dive beneath the waves of the North Pacific Ocean and meet a host of Amazing Animals along the way."--Page 4 of cover

A collection of poems about dinosaurs.

Young children will love to join in the excitement of waiting for Santa to visit on Christmas Eve, as seen through the eyes of two little mice. With lively rhyming text from an award-winning author, and heartwarming illustrations from a strong new talent, this wonderfully cosy and festive board book is destined to be a seasonal classic and would make the perfect stocking filler!

Cruise down the street with some dotty animal drivers in this cheerful picture book. Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a picture dictionary make learning about cars fun!

Poems about dinosaurs include lift-the-flap surprises.

Join Rabbit, Mouse, and Bird as they travel across the grassy plains of Africa and see the amazing animals there.

A new offering by award-winning poet Tony Mitton, beautifully illustrated by Peter Bailey. Short installments comprise The Tale of Tales, the story of a group of animals making their way to Volcano Valley to hear the Tale of Tales, the greatest story ever told. Along the way, the animals meet new travelers and each shares his own story with the group. This delightful story, filled with humor and warmth, and charmingly illustrated throughout with line drawings, is sure to become a favorite for reading aloud, as well as for newly independent readers.

While enjoying a full day of their favorite activities, a group of young penguins helps a baby seal that has been separated from her mother.

Two little mice lie awake anticipating the visit of Santa Claus, in this modern variation on a classic Christmas poem.

Life aboard Noah''s Ark is busy and noisy, and soon the animals begin to get grumpy. So clever Noah hatches a plan for an incredible creature cabaret to get the Ark swinging again. Tony Mitton''s brilliant and rhythmic poetry paired with Guy Parker-Rees''s vibrant and bold illustrations give a creative twist to the story of Noah''s Ark and will engage readers of all ages!

Two children relate their adventures on the sea.