Most Popular Books by Caryl Hart

WHOOOOSH! We''re off on an exciting adventure in our hot-air balloon to say hello to all the different kinds of weather that make up our world. Join in with the rhymes and get ready to meet everything from rushing wind to bright rainbows and sunshine. Little ones will be swept away on an unforgettable journey in this fun, action-packed picture book. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it''s perfect for all little meteorologists! Don''t miss the other titles in this fantastic picture book series: Meet the Planets, Meet the Oceans and Meet the Dinosaurs. Packed with big, beautiful illustrations, fascinating facts and fun rhymes, these colourful books are guaranteed to delight children aged 3+.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning friendship dynamics, the Sonny Says series covers universal kid experiences, with art from the creator of the hit new PBS show Carl the Collector, New York Times bestselling author Zachariah OHora. Sonny is having a great time in the park with his friends when he finds an adorable pink stuffed bunny. Sonny loves playing with his new toy . . . until his friend Boo asks if he''s seen her favorite pink bunny. Even though Boo is upset, Sonny says, "No!" He loves the bunny and doesn''t want to give it back. But as Boo gets more and more upset, it becomes harder and harder to lie. Can Sonny find the courage to tell the truth and apologize? This series covers universal kid experiences-like practicing sharing and saying sorry-in sweet and funny ways.

Zoooooooom! We''re off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system. Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from shimmering Saturn to mighty Mars. Little ones will have a blast (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, read-aloud, story-led picture book. It''s perfect for all would-be astronauts! A special edition where the words and pictures take you on a journey far beyond the page. This audio-enabled eBook comes with a gorgeous reading by Sarah Ovens, along with music and sound effects.

Shoes, shoes and more shoes ... this book is bursting with them. From party shoes and flip-flops to cowboy boots and clogs, there''s a pair here to suit everyone. There''s even a shoe house for a little mouse! Jolly, rhythmic text carries you playfully along in this delightfully stylish book that introduces colours and numbers in a gentle and fun way. Will appeal to adults and children alike.

''Young children will love diving into this vibrant picture book and embarking on a captivating exploration of the world''s oceans'' BookTrust''s Great Books Guide 2021 SPLOOOOSH! We''re off on an exciting underwater adventure in our submarine to meet the oceans and seas of our blue planet. Join in with the rhymes and get ready to spot all the smiley-faced, friendly oceans, from the Atlantic and deep Pacific to the sparkling Mediterranean. Little ones will have a whale of a time (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, story-led picture book. _______________________ This bold, bright follow-up to the acclaimed picture book Meet the Planets is packed with sea creatures from dolphins and beluga whales to turtles and manatees. The ocean is a vast treasure-house, threatened by plastic waste and pollution, and this picture book is the ideal introduction to the importance of caring for it. It''s perfect for all would-be explorers!

Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet, now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith. Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses, and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic, and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up. With its gold foil cover, jewel-like colors, and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tales, and a glorious celebration of story, dance, and theater. A book to treasure and share. Featuring Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird, and The Nutcracker.

**A Waterstone''s Best Book of 2024** ZOOOOM! We''re off on an exciting journey into the past to meet the amazing dinosaurs that once roamed the earth. Join in with the rhymes and get ready to spot all the friendly (and not so friendly!) dinosaurs, from the huge Brontosaurus and amazing Diplodocus to the speedy Velociraptor and scary T-Rex. Little ones will have an action-packed time (and be back in time for bed!) in this fun and fact-packed picture book. This bold, bright follow-up to the acclaimed picture books Meet the Planets, Meet the Oceans and Meet the Weather is filled with ALL your favourite dinos. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it''s perfect for all would-be palaeontologists.

I went out this morning, and what did I see? A white, whiskered rat, looking straight back at me! With scratchy pink claws and a pink pointy nose it was dressed in some raggedy baggy old clothes. Then suddenly, SQUEAK! It jumped over my toes! QUICK! CATCH THAT RAT! The chase to catch the cheeky little jumper-wearing rat who is the star of this story leads a little girl, her granny, the postman and some builders on a crazy race through the house, all over town, on a plane... ending up in space! It takes a bright red alien with twenty-six eyes to explain the best way to catch that rat...

Award-winning Caryl Hart and Ali Pye have created a beautifully fun-filled and vibrant picture book showing children forming friendships and displaying compassion. The perfect rhyming read-aloud with joyous illustrations, this book celebrates diversity and inclusivity throughout and highlights how important togetherness is in our world.

Join Sonny and his friends as they learn about friendship in this installment of the Sonny Says series, with illustrations by the creator of the hit new PBS show Carl the Collector, New York Times bestselling author Zachariah OHora. While playing Hide and Seek with his friends, Sonny finds a box. It has a label on it that says "Do not open." But Sonny really wants to know what''s inside. He pokes the box. Sniffs the box. And when Boo and Meemo come along, Sonny says, "Look!" He opens the box, and they peek inside. Cake! "Yummy!" says Boo. It looks so good, they can''t help it-they eat it. But when Honey comes by, she sees Sonny and Meemo and Boo''s chocolatey hands and faces. "That was my cake!" she cries. What will Sonny and his friends do? This series covers universal kid experiences in sweet and funny ways-in this case, saying sorry, and trying to make things right.

There are creatures galore in my land made of snow And huge floating icebergs wherever you go. My small world is waiting, so come take my hand, I''ll show you who lives in my cold, frozen land . . . Discover a world full of ice, snow and sea, and meet the magnificent creatures who live on our frozen planet. From cuddly polar bear cubs playing in caves, elegant reindeer galloping across the snow and narwals and orcas who splash in the waves to the families of penguins who march across the South Pole, there is so much to see. This interactive series from bestselling author Caryl Hart and Waterstones Children''s Book Prize winner Harry Woodgate promotes imaginative play for early years, and features a handy how-to guide with ideas to help readers create their own small worlds.

Albie is putting the finishing touches to his sandcastle when a mysterious wind blows him all the way to Ancient Egypt! There he finds Tuti and Anka, the Pharaoh''s children, and together they go on an exciting adventure to hunt for some lost treasure. But will they make it out of the dark catacombs in time for lunch? Ancient history has never been so much fun! Join Albie on a brand new adventure in this brilliant book by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves!

Get ready to scuttle, swim, wiggle and jiggle in this delightful rhyming story which gets children reading and moving along! When we were at the beach today, a little crab came by. "Come scuttle with me," said the crab. "Scuttling''s fun, let''s try!" Whirl and wiggle! Whirl and wiggle! Let''s SCUTTLE and SNAP to the Jellyfish Jiggle! Learn to move like your seaside friends at the beach and under water! Dive with the penguin, rock the pelican''s boat and wiggle, jiggle and giggle with the jellyfish! Everyone can join the fun in or out of the water! Features a main character with a prosthetic limb showing all the fun exercise moves. This fantastic water-themed story from Caryl Hart and Nicola Slater, the duo behind The Safari Stomp, is perfect for getting little ones excited about swimming.

My small world is waiting, so come take my hand . . . I''ll show you who lives in my undersea lands! Come on an incredible adventure under the sea! Meet the cleverly camouflaged octopus with lots of legs, swim with fierce but friendly sharks and explore pirate ships filled with sparkling treasure. You''ll also learn how to build your very own Small World, with instructions and a handy How-To guide. A creative and exciting new picture book series from bestselling and award-winning author Caryl Hart and Waterstones Children''s Book Prize winner, Harry Woodgate.

Get ready to be transported to the Stone Age in the latest adventure in the bestselling Albie series! Albie is wondering what pet kind of pet to get when he spots an adorable kitten in his garden! The kitten leads Albie through some bushes and into . . . the Stone Age! There he meets a girl called Thorn, who reveals that the kitten is her pet. But where has Claw the kitten gone? Together, Albie and Thorn search for tracks – and meet lots of amazing animals on the way! Can you name them all? Ancient history has never been so much fun! Join Albie on a brand new adventure in this brilliant book by the bestselling author and illustrator pairing Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves! Also by Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves: Supermarket Zoo How to Grow a Dinosaur Welcome to Alien School Plunge Into the Pirate Pool How to Catch a Dragon How to Win a Monster Race How to Save a Superhero How to Ride a Polar Bear How to Find Egyptian Treasure How to Drive a Roman Chariot

Everyone knows that going shopping with Mum can be the most boring thing in the world. But, for Albie, one trip to the supermarket opens up a whole new world of fun . . . Because this isn''t just any supermarket, it''s the supermarket zoo - and with a whole trolley-load of animals on his list, Albie is having a great time in the aisles! Kids will love making lots of new animal friends in this noisy, colourful picture book. Shopping has never been so much fun!

Come with Jack on a quest for the perfect lunch - you never know who you might meet! Jack doesn’t want to eat his boring old lunch. He’d rather have lunch on a pirate ship! But what do pirates actually eat?? Rotten fish stew – eeuuuwwww! And so begins a rollicking, imaginative adventure over sea, through caves and into the lair of a troll before Jack decides that actually Mum’s cooking is pretty good after all. Crisp, characterful illustrations from Kristina Stephenson, creator of the best-selling Sir Charlie Stinky Socks series, complement this energetic, rhyming text by Caryl Hart. Perfect for fussy eaters, people who are too busy playing to come in for tea, and anyone who’s ever eyed their dinner with suspicion.

Albie loves going swimming but the pool seems a bit different today - is that a shark in the water? Join Albie on an exciting underwater adventure as he hunts for sunken treasure with a crew of crazy pirates. Meet Mable the sea monster and zoom through the sea in a shark-shaped submarine. Swimming lessons have never been so much fun!

Little dragon visits her toddler friends. Will she behave herself? Of course! Dragons do their best to have good manners. But sometimes, everyone needs a reminder of how important they are. It will be hard for readers not to fall in love with this adorable dragon as she charms her friends and helps them learn their manners.

Refusing to eat peas even when her father disguises them in smoothies, shakes, and cupcakes, Lily-Rose May is diagnosed with "princess-itus" and sent to live at a palace where princesses are given a certain perfect, and very unwelcome, kind of food.