New Releases by Laurence Anholt

Discover the world's greatest artists, including Frida Kahlo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Vincent van Gogh, and the stories of the real children who knew them. Now, for the first time, Laurence Anholt's beloved children's art book series, which has sold millions of copies around the world, has been compiled into one inspirational volume.

'Quirky, compelling and thoroughly enjoyable' Kate Ellis 'A super start to the series' Frances Brody 'An entertaining murder mystery . . . witty' L C Tyler Buddhism, love, art and murder - welcome to the world of the Mindful Detective When a famously narcissistic performance artist is found floating in a tank of formaldehyde at her own private view, suspicion falls on those closest to her . . . Leading the murder investigation is DI Shanti Joyce, recently transferred from London to Yeovil following the collapse of her marriage and a case that went wrong. She soon concludes that the mystery requires left-field thinking, and when a colleague at the station suggests Vince Caine, aka the Mindful Detective, Shanti tracks him down to his remote cabin on the Undercliff at Lyme Regis. The pair delve into the artist's Bohemian circle and discover a hotbed of resentment and jealousy stretching all the way back to her scandalous art school days in Falmouth. But as they soon realise, the murderer is both canny and elusive - someone with a complex, warped motive who will do anything to point them elsewhere. Has Shanti made the wrong decision enlisting the unconventional and enigmatic Caine? Can the unlikely mix of her down-to-earth pragmatism and his otherworldly intuition really prove a winning combination? Or will a killer escape justice and leave Shanti's reputation in tatters?

All you need is love - whether you are big or small. Your small one will delight in the pitch-perfect rhymes and detailed pictures with so much to spot and talk about; the friendly and familar depictions of everyday life will engage young children time and time again. Colours, transport, animals, cities, seasides and people of every kind dance through this charming book creating a romping, rhyming celebration of life for all to share. Perfect for every day and every family, this latest classic in the Anholt library would also make a wonderful gift for Valentine's Day and any festive occassion as it is bursting with love!

WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION'S YOUNG QUILLS AWARD 2017 Jack has left his native Ireland and is making a new life as Professor of Neurology at a university in the American South. He has certain skills, honed over his lifetime, that he mostly keeps hidden. Skills in hypnotism and mind control . . . Thirteen-year-old Pip is plucked out of an orphanage by a farmer, hired as a farm-hand, and as carer for the farmer's wife. But Pip is black. The farmer and his wife are white. And this is 1960s America, where race defines you and overshadows everything. As racial tensions reach boiling point with a danger closer to home and more terrifying than either thought possible, Jack and Pip's lives become inextricably linked. And Jack's hypnotic skills are called on as never before . . .

Meet Ruby - the rudest of all the relations! Join her for a hilarious tour of her crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt's much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.

Meet Boris - the brainiest of all Ruby's relations! Join Ruby and Boris as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt's much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.

Meet Polly - the most poetic of all Ruby's relations! Join Ruby and Polly as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt's much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.

Hansel and Gretel's evil stepmother sends them into space - and into the clutches of the even more evil Space Witch!

Jack trades his favourite creepy-crawly for a magic spider's egg - and goes on a wriggly, wormy, gigantic insect adventure!

I want a friend but who will I choose? Take a trip around the world, meet children from lots of different places and peep into their lives. This is a delightful story about friendship across nations and cultures, in which one small child visits nine different countries to find a friend – and ends up being friends with ALL the children he meets. Along the way he discovers how children live in other countries and the things they enjoy doing – showing both how their lives are different, and how many of the things children enjoy are the same throughout the world. The countries featured are: USA, Brazil, China, Russia, Kenya, the Netherlands, Sweden, Japan and Morocco

Once upon a time there was a Big Bad Girl, a miller's daughter and a teeny-tiny turnip - but did they all live happily ever after? Open up to find out what happens next in these brain-ticklingly brilliant Seriously Silly Stories! They're scarily silly! Includes Little Red Riding Wolf, Rumply Crumply Stinky Pin and The Rather Small Turnip.

Once upon a time there was a football-crazy boy, a fun-free town and a girl who got lost in the forest - but did they all live happily ever after? Open up to find out what happens next in these brain-ticklingly brilliant Seriously Silly Stories! They''re scarily silly! Includes Cinderboy, The Fried Piper of Hamstring (Shortlisted for the Notts Children''s Book Award), Ghostyshocks and the Three Scares (Children''s Book Award Pick of the Year).

Once upon a time there was a silly-billy who carried a cow, a Bad Hair Witch and three pesky pigs - but did they all live happily ever after? Open up to find out what happens next in these brain-ticklingly brilliant Seriously Silly Stories! They''re scarily silly! Includes Daft Jack and the Bean Stack (shortlisted for the Sheffield Children''s Book Award), Shampoozel (Children''s Book Award Pick of the Year) and Eco-Wolf and the Three Pigs (shortlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards).

Presents seven art projects, sharing tips and techniques on painting, sculpting, and drawing to develop reader's creative confidence.

Sylvette gradually begins to gain self-confidence during the summer she models for the renowned artist Pablo Picasso in the French village of Vallauris.

A humorous version of Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel.

Everyone''s favourite chimp twins are back in this chunky board book for babies. With bold colours, simple words and vibrant pictures, this first book will appeal to babies and toddlers everywhere. An excellent introduction to the award-winning mischievous Chimp and Zee characters.

Everyone''s favourite chimp twins are back in this chunky book for babies. With bold colours, simple words and vibrant pictures, this first book will appeal to babies and toddlers everywhere. An excellent introduction to the award-winning mischievous Chimp and Zee characters.

Part of the highly-successful Anholt''s Artists series about great painters, which tells the stories of real meetings between world-famous artists and the children who knew them. When Julie''s dog disappears into a mysterious garden, Julie follows him - and finds herself in a beautiful garden-within-a-garden where the roses grow like splashes of paint and a Japanese bridge bows over a silent pool. There she finds not only her dog, but also Claude Monet. The famous artist introduces her to his work and his garden, giving her encouragement that the young would-be artist will never forget. Set against the romantic, world-famous backdrop of Monet''s garden at Giverny, the story is accompanied by reproductions of the artist''s most celebrated paintings and a biographical note on Monet.

Describes how Matisse, the artist, designs a chapel for a nun who cared for him during his illness.

In this version of the classic fairy tale "Rapunzel," the daughter of two hairdressers is locked in a tower by the Bad Hair Witch.

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In this version of the classic fairy tale "Snow White," pop stardom is the sought-after prize, and seven singing aliens are Snow White's back-up singers.

In this modern twist on the classic story of "The Three Little Pigs," Eco-Wolf and his woodland warriors save the forest and valley from three polluting pigs.

In this version of the classic fairytale, "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," Ghostyshocks confronts her fears and finds friends with her new neighbors, the bears.

In this humorous version of "Jack and the Beanstalk," Jack trades in the family cow for a can of beans.

Whether they''re smooth, hairy, cute or scary, this book is packed with everything to do with little children Likes and loves, feelings, favourite activities and even families are all explored here with perception and in sing-along rhyming couplets.

Claude Monet, el fundador del movimiento impresionista en pintura, es además uno de los pintores de paisajes más notables de la historia del arte occidental. Desde su juventud comenzó a pintar al aire libre, buscando captar y reflejar en sus obras las sutiles variaciones de luz y atmósfera que se producían con el paso de las horas y con el cambio de las estaciones. Este hermoso libro muestra cómo Julia, una pequeña niña ingresa en un jardín y encuentra a un anciano cuidando las flores. Él la invita a recorrer el lugar y así ella ûy los lectoresû van recorriendo algunos de los lugares y escenas más característicos de la pintura impresionista. La razón no es casual, porque el gentil anciano es el célebre pintor Claude Monet. El libro incluye hermosas reproducciones a todo color de las obras más significativas del gran pintor francés.

Brain-ticklingly brilliant!