New Releases by Timothy Knapman

Going to the supermarket can be SO BORING. But do you know what makes it fun? DINOSAURS, that''s what! A funny, visual treat for children who love dinosaurs. For one little boy, a regular day at the supermarket is turned upside down. A band of dinosaurs wreak havoc in the aisles, but the grown-ups can''t see them! Can he convince the dinosaurs to behave? And, more importantly, who will mop up the mess?

A brand-new racing themed countdown picture book series from Timothy Knapman, the bestselling author of Dinosaurs in the Supermarket. We’re ready and waiting, the countdown''s begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Skid down Frosty Falls with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Fish-Finger cup! Watch out as racers swerve snowballs, slip on choccy fondue and finally take the plunge into the icy lake on their quest to be number one! Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy reading along with the bouncy rhyming text. With vibrant illustrations from Richard Merritt, the illustrator of Dinos Don''t Give Up, this countdown racing picture book adventure will bring the fun to children who love vehicles and counting. Don’t miss Ten Whizzy Racers: Chaos at Crackling Creek, winner of the Bizziebaby Gold Award 2025

Prepare for a school day that is far from ordinary in this rip-roaring picture book. "Who has squashed our bookshelf?" Our teacher asks us all. "Someone''s bitten the board in two! There are claw marks on the wall!" In this delightful hide and seek story, a young boy is the only one who seems to be able to spot the highly unusual in the most normal of places. He arrives at school to find the building overrun with dinosaurs causing all kinds of havoc. He gets blamed for the mess in the art room and is told to shush by the librarian when he attempts to point out the dinosaurs hiding in plain sight. And there''s a surprise ending when he goes to principal''s office to report what''s happening

A brand-new racing themed countdown picture book series from Timothy Knapman, the author of Dinosaurs in the Supermarket. We’re ready and waiting, the countdown''s begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Zoom through Fairytale Forest with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Beanstalk cup! Watch out as racers avoid the temptation of gingerbread forests, pass through the scarily named Troll booth and dodge angry fairies on their quest to be number one! Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy reading along with the bouncy rhyming text. With vibrant illustrations from Richard Merritt, the illustrator of Dinos Don''t Give Up, this countdown racing picture book adventure will bring the fun to children who love cars and counting.

A ravenous wolf meets his match when he encounters some enterprising young goats in this new spin on a Grimms’ fairy tale. Once there was a wicked wolf who was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more. One day he was on the prowl for dinner when he spotted seven juicy little goats left at home . . . alone. Could these kid goats be clever enough—and have enough silly tricks at the ready—to avoid getting eaten, and maybe even enjoy a little (or big) snack themselves? A renowned storyteller and an acclaimed artist come together to create an entertaining read- and laugh-aloud version of the classic fairy tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.”

Time Travel Sleepover: Knights & Castles transports readers back in time for a hilarious 24 hours in the life of kids who lived long ago, with a fun slumber party at the end!

Young readers will discover the spacecraft and astronauts from 15 iconic space missions in The Book of Blast Off!, an out-of-this-world rhyming picture book from bestselling author Timothy Knapman and illustrator Nik Henderson. 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blast off! Embark on a journey into space aboard rockets, space capsules, satellites, rovers, and more. Simple rhyming text and engaging illustrations introduce children to the space crafts and missions that changed the way we understand the universe. Kids will also meet some of the inspiring astronauts who carried out the missions, from John Glenn and Neil Armstrong to Charles Bolden, Jessica Meir, and Christina Koch. A delightful read at bedtime or any time a child wants to reach for the stars, missions included are: Sputnik 1; Friendship 7; Mariner 4; Apollo 11; Apollo 13; Voyager 1; Hubble Telescope; Galileo; Cassini-Huygens; International Space Station (inaugural mission); Kepler Telescope; Rosetta Probe; International Space Station (all-female space walk); Perseverance Rover; and Artemis.

Sometimes I Just WON''T is a hilarious and helpful book about the ever-changing moods of small children, from top picture book pairing, Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger.Being a toddler is an emotional rollercoaster. Some days you want to put your coat on, you don''t mind sharing and you can''t wait to have your bath. There are days when you''re the first to slide down the biggest slide, or join in with everyone else. But some days, you just WON''T! And sometimes that''s OK. But, with a little kindness and encouragement, you might find that something you don''t want to do can become something you love to do! A comic look at child autonomy and how to navigate strong emotions. An essential read for all young children - and their adults - because, big or small, sometimes we ALL need to feel in charge. With bouncing rhythmic text and lively, graphic illustrations this is a brilliant follow up to Sometimes I am Furious, a Sunday Times Book of the Year 2021!

Once upon a time, there were lots of princesses who all did what princesses were supposed to. But not Princess Tilly! She has mountains to climb and jungles to explore. Plus, she can rescue herself with a parachute made from knickers!

Can a burrowing owl who can''t fly and a snowy owl who can''t run, ever be friends? Oscar is an owl; a COOL owl. And cool owls DO NOT fly, they RUN. ZOOOOOOOOOM! So when snowy owl Reggie comes along, swooping and swooshing through the sky, Oscar''s not impressed at all. But when Reggie crashes into a tree, Oscar discovers that maybe they are not so different from one another after all. A funny and heartwarming story about how being different is cool.

Sometimes I Am Furious is a hilarious and reassuring story about how tough it can be being - and having - a toddler, from bestselling duo Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger.

Crikey! Someone just farted! It''s HUGE. It''s smelly. But who did it? Not Wombat, Emu or Kangaroo. Tiny Numbat knows, but NOBODY is listening!

Christmas, counting, and unicorns are combined in one magical picture book that’s a must-have gift for a fantastic holiday! One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There’s so much to prepare and fun to be had before the big day! They hang stockings, make snow unicorns, and bake tasty treats. But her mischievous unicorn keeps making a mess, munching all the pies, and scribbling on the Christmas cards. And when the carolers arrive, cover your ears, because unicorns really can’t sing! As Christmas draws closer and closer, will the two friends get their Christmas wish? Join in the song and count each gift on the page as you go along, ending with a grand festive finale full of unicorn celebrations!

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Baker Jake bakes wonderful homemade cakes, but the day before he is due to take part in a TV baking competition, his special whisk goes missing! Without it, Jake fears he will be beaten by the fiendish Maureen Buttercream, owner of the soulless "Cakes-U-Like" chain. So who has stolen the whisk? By the time the true culprit is revealed, Jake will have to find out whether he or his whisk is the real secret of his success. Join Baker Jake as he solves the mystery of the stolen whisk in this exciting story by Timothy Knapman. White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Sail along five mighty rivers around the world and open up the giant fold-out pages to reveal incredible stories from history, mythology and modern times. This gorgeous gift book will take you on a world adventure via the world''s greatest rivers. The Yangtze tells of dragons and dolphins, while the Rhine whispers about castles and Frankenstein. Explore pyramids, tombs and temples by the Nile, and search for lost cities and gold alongside the Amazon. And follow the Mississippi to hear of historic battles and dinosaurs. Gorgeously illustrated pages fold out to reveal the full length of each river. Make an epic journey from source to sea and soak up the rivers'' amazing stories. Timothy Knapman is a children''s writer, lyricist and playwright. His children''s books have been translated into twelve languages and include the bestselling Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates and its sequels. His stories have been heard on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and Driver Dan''s Story Train and he does lots of school visits and bookshop readings. Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her first book, The Night Box (Egmont), written by Louise Greig published in June 2017, was nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Illustration award, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize for illustration. Irene Montano is an illustrator based in Palermo, Italy.

The Big Bad Bogey is a green, mean, icky MONSTER. He doesn''t care whose story he ruins! Can ANYONE stop him?

Harry in a Hurry is Timothy Knapman and Gemma Merino''s unique twist on the well-loved Aseop’s Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. Harry the Hare is always in a hurry – he’s not even sure why! He eats fast and talks fast – and if he’s riding on his speedy scooter then you’d better watch out! But when Harry accidentally hurries his way into the local pond, and Tom the Tortoise fishes him out, Harry is forced to take a leaf out of Tom’s book and slow right down. In doing so he not only finds a new friend, but enjoys a whole new world of experiences.

Dad might not have a superhero mask or wear his pants outside his trousers, but his super snores can be heard a thousand miles away, he tells super jokes and can even make super-scary monsters go away at bedtime.

The perfect package for budding farmers, this illustrated 32-page book features detailed, labelled illustrations of all aspects of the running of a farm, from sowing to harvesting, which vehicles are needed for which job and how to handle livestock. The box opens up and transforms into a busy farm, allowing the reader to gain an insight into farm life through active play. Punch out and slot together the barn, farmer, vehicles and animals (including cow, sheep, pigs and hens), and piece together the jigsaw puzzle farm track to take you on a journey through fields of tasty crops and orchards ripe with fruit.

All moms are amazing, and the mom in this story is no exception. She doesn''t wear a cape or fly around, but she runs for the bus so fast it feels like flying; uses her superstrength to carry her daughter’s boots, coat, bag, and scooter; and can make bumps and bruises better with just a kiss. Maybe moms really do have superpowers!

Blast off on an outer space adventure with Ollie, Allie, and their dog Yowzer in this innovative board book for junior space explorers. Get ready to blast off for an out-of-this-world adventure with Ollie, Allie, and their dog Yowzer! Each die-cut page in this innovative board book invites young space explorers on a mission to learn about Earth’s moon, our solar system, and beyond. Each turn of the fact-filled pages launches readers deeper into outer space on a colorful and fascinating tour of the stars.

Christmas, counting and UNICORNS in one magical picture book - the must-have gift to add to your list for Santa! With a shiny rainbow foil cover! One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There''s lots to do before Christmas day, but her unicorn is a bit mischievous ... He munches all the mince pies, scribbles on the Christmas cards, makes a lot of mess and when the carol singers arrive, cover your ears, because unicorns REALLY can''t sing! But as the big day grows closer and closer, will the two friends get their Christmas wish? Join in the song and count each gift on the page as you go along, ending with a grand festive finale full of unicorn celebrations. Full of humour, warmth and family fun, this is the perfect picture book for fans of Oscar the Hungry Unicorn and Ten Minutes To Bed Little Unicorn.

Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure.This pack contains 54 books, 6 of each of: 6 novels and 3 books of short stories.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Rock-a-bye pirate, in the crow''s nest Mummy says bedtime, and Mummy knows best. You''ve had your adventures, you''ve sailed the high seas, So under the covers and go to sleep, please. After sailing the seven seas and making other pirates walk the plank, Rockabye Pirate is sleepy. There''ll be no more yo-ho-hoing and no more ''A-harr me hearties!'' It''s time for loot-filled lullabies and dreams of buried treasure. This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment, read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher. Join Rockabye Pirate in this glorious bedtime book – perfect for sleepy pirates everywhere!