New Releases by Gwen Millward

Sometimes feelings can go wild. . . Lily is a little girl with big emotions. And sometimes she can''t keep herself from acting out and being naughty. Or rather, her imaginary friend, Tiger, is the naughty one. So when Tiger convinces her to run away, they have a blast stomping and jumping and going wild. But what is Lily to do when their adventure starts to feel a bit too wild? Tiger Wild gently illustrates how sometimes we all need a little help when certain feelings are hard to express. For there is a time to be wild and a time to be mild.

From Hiawyn Oram and Gwen Millward comes a wild, read-aloud celebration of breaking the rules, taking a chance, and having the most brilliant of adventures.Sophie absolutely adores Jimi and smothers him with treats. She thinks he has everything a cat could possibly desire. And Jimi does ... but he doesn''t ... because secretly Jimi longs to explore the bright and bustling world outside. So when Sophie rushes out one day forgetting her keys, there''s only one thing for it: Jimi slips on his coat and skedaddles out of there, too! Where will he go and who will he meet on those wild and exciting streets? And what on earth will Sophie say?Children and parents alike will rejoice in this funny, stylish and heart-warming celebration of freedom, adventure, friendship and love.

A wild new picture book about a little girl who gets lost with a lovable (but very naughty) tiger! One day mischievous Tiger convinces Lily to run away. Together they have lots of fun STOMPING and JUMPING and GOING WILD. But as the wild gets wilder and wilder and Tiger gets naughtier and naughtier, Lily begins to wish he wasn''t quite so roarsome . . . The Tiger Who Came to Tea meets The Lion Inside in this heartwarming picture book from award-winning author-illustrator, Gwen Millward. This uplifting picture book about dealing with big emotions and finding your true home, sensitively tackles the issues and emotions faced by children in care. The perfect picture book for parents, teachers and carers to help children work through their feelings.

''The perfect story to read curled up by the fire with a friend.'' - Jeanne Willis, author of The BogBabyBear and Bird are best friends. They have planned a very special day together, but when Frog arrives at the door unannounced, Bear is so excited that he forgets all about Bird.When Bear and Frog set off to explore the big blue lake and enjoy a delicious picnic, Bird is too angry to join in. But soon Frog is in danger... - will Bird swallow his pride and come to the rescue? Filled with beautiful, heart-warming illustrations, this gentle story teaches young readers the true meaning of friendship.

If you go down to Dragon Wood today, you''re in for a big surprise. With cakes and candles, fearsome dragons and best friends too, there''s nothing quite like a birthday in Dragon Wood... A curious little Dragon has a very important football match, and it''s his best friend, the Benjamin''s birthday too. Will his team win the match? And what exactly is a birthday party? Find out in this new picture book, the magical sequel to the much-loved Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood.

The second book in the Bear & Bird series from the award-winning author of The Bog Baby, Gwen Millward. Bear and Bird are best friends. They live together in the middle of a beautiful forest. Bear and Bird have been planning an adventure all day - but when Frog turns up unannounced, Bear is so excited he forgets all about Bird. Bird is sulking because his big plans have been spoilt. But when Bear & Frog find themselves in trouble Bird has to swoop to their rescue - perhaps he will get his big adventure after all! Gwen Millward''s Bear and Bird are an adorable duo and the picture book is the perfect story to teach children about the virtue of friendship.

When two sisters go fishing in a magic pond, they find a winged blue bog baby and take it home with them.