New Releases by Alison Jay

Fear turns to friendship as seeds grow into flowers in this new board book edition of Alison Jay's much-loved picture book. A simple text complements the beautiful artwork to appeal to all young nature-lovers. The original picture book edition was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. A sweet bee idyll - Kirkus Reviews

In this fantastical, dreamy, eco-tale, the acorn Daisy and Pedro have collected from the forest bursts out of its pot on their city windowsill, They replant it in the street outside. Like magic, their oak tree grows, spreading its branches to provide shade, food and shelter for thousands of creatures. When Autumn comes and acorns fall, Daisy and her friend fly on the backs of the jays to plant new trees all over the city. A sequel to Bee & Me, a firm favourite in nurseries and primary schools around the globe, Tree & Mecarries an uplifting message about nature's life cycles and features Alison Jay's signature detailed and humorous artwork.

If yesterday was the best day ever, wouldn’t it be great to find a way to repeat it? A whimsical tale about happiness with sure appeal for science-minded kids — and wise grandparents — everywhere. What could beat yesterday’s perfect day at the fair? Maybe nothing, one boy thinks, and he wishes he could go back and do it again. So he puts all his scientific knowledge to work, from stars to time machines to wormholes (is it possible he could find one in his garden?). He thinks that maybe Grandad could help him. But Grandad, in sharing some memories from his own past, reminds him that every new day brings the chance of a new adventure. With quirky illustrations imparting a sense of wonder, Alison Jay takes a fanciful look at being content in the here and now.

A stunning first introduction to early concepts in this beautifully illustrated board book from Alison Jay. Words and Alison Jay's distinctive artwork combine on each page to create an introduction to familiar words that children and their parents will want to return to again and again.

A beautiful wordless picture book brings a personal note to the plight of the honeybee and offers a message of hope. A little girl befriends a bee that takes her on a journey of discovery, revealing an action that every child can take to aid in conservation. In a wordless story told through enchanting illustrations, Bee & Me tells a tale of friendship and offers an introduction to the ecology of the natural world. Alison Jay's original artwork brings the story gently to life, pointing out the sadness of a world without bees. An afterword makes clear to readers the important role these endangered insects play.

Featuring four color illustrations taken from many classic versions, this is a unique and beautiful edition of the beloved tale.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . In this beautiful edition of the classic festive song, a happy couple make their way to a lavish Christmas party, discovering wonderful gifts as they go. Alison Jay's signature crackle-glaze technique makes this illustrated version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” luminous and magical: animals dart across the pages, ladies dance, lords leap, and wintery landscapes sparkle against warm, cozy scenes. With hidden surprises on every page, this is a book for the whole family to treasure—and sing along to!—year after year. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

Beautifully presented with a paded cover and ribbon tie. There are spaces to write about first memories and stick photographs. It includes special envelopes to store precious keepsakes safely.

Meet all the families who live on Alison Jay's very special farm.

Illustrations and single words present different aspects of Christmas, and the pictures hide links to Christmas songs and carols. Full color.

"Recorre en estas páginas los diferentes estados de clima. En el paseo encontrarás gotas, luz, brillo ¡y todos los colores de la naturaleza! Textos en rima, ilustraciones con texturas y sencillas adivinanzas para leer, pensar y tocar al mismo tiempo."--Back cover.

Features Alison's titles Alphabet, Picture This..., Nursery Rhyme Rainbow and Numbers.

Do you know which animals go moo, baa, squeak or ROAR ? Have fun with creature names and noises in this cuddly cloth book.

"The affection between a parent and child is immeasureable, as this entrancing story tenderly expresses."--Back cover.

Readers can prod a squishy hot-air balloon, feel the rough wood of a rowing boat or the smooth wings of an aeroplane, stroke a galloping horse's mane or a racing car's bonnet and touch a yacht's sail. This is the next in a series of touch and feel books that present Alison Jay's perennially popular crackle-glazed artwork style.

Questions and answers help children identify a variety of animals.

Following on from the successful boxset 'My First Picture Blocks', these midsize chunky board books work on the next stage of picture-exploration and vocabulary development.

A little girl awakens to scenes from fairy tales in which she can count familiar characters or objects from one to ten and back again.

In this alphabet book, a is for apple and z is for zoo.

In this alphabet book, a is for apple and z is for zoo.

A modern rhyme retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.

A visual suprise, a chance to explore, a new way of seeing on every page of this exquisite picture book. Simple in format, with one word per page and primitive-style paintings of everyday items in a country setting, this is a first word book for the very young.

Une tortue lance un défi à un lièvre : qui sera le premier au pied de la statue de la Liberté ? La plus sage ou le plus rapide ? Les dés sont jetés, la course peut commencer ! Une fable classique mais... dynamique !