Most Popular Books by Colin Hawkins

The Numberlies are characters who help children learn to count. The stories are fun, but with a serious purpose -- each engaging illustration is a counting game that''s perfect practice for the small smart set.

Story about Baby Bear who is adorable, cuddly and very naughty

Learn the days of the week with Mr Wolf as he dresses up for the weather and sets off each day on another adventure.

Turn the pages, read the clues and try to guess whose house is whose! The popular husband and wife team, Colin and Jacqui Hawkins are well known for their funny, energetic stories and illustrations which children love. They have a special talent for seeing the world through the eyes of a child. This simple flap book is an ideal introduction to the classic fairy stories. Who lives in the house tucked deep in the woods? (No, it''s not Red Riding Hood.) Who lives in the palace where the prince is giving a Grand Ball? Lift the flap and find out all about your favourite fairy tale characters.

Mig the Pig makes it big as a TV star.

A facetious guide to witches and witch lore describes their characteristics, behavior, clothing, and magic spells.

While fishing, Zug and Pug catch a slug, lug him home in a jug, and all fall asleep on a bright red rug.

An alphabet based on activities which every young child will recognize.

Tog the dog''s jog lands him in a bog, but a nice hog helps him out with a log.

A lively illustrated guide to monsters with information on how to recognise different types of monsters, and unique characteristics of each one. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Young readers learn how to add as animals hide and reappear.

Have you ever seen a ghost or heard the howls of the haunted? This book is full of tips on spook-spotting and famous phantoms.

Pat the cat and friends are back, the hilarious characters who introduced phonetics to beginning readers have taken the next step into shared and independent reading. This story tells all about Zug''s adventures at sea with his little blue tug.

With skull & crossbones flying, the pirate ship rises from the page, its deck & masts bustling with fearsome pirates. This ingenious & highly detailed pop-up was conceived & painted by well-known illustrator Colin Hawkins. The model of a pirate ship stands nearly a foot tall, with a plank, cannons, treasure chest, & landing boat ready for daring pirate activity. A humorously illustrated storybook -- Cap''n Ben Bones Journal -- & over 20 press-out, stand up figures & flags & a treasure map will help fans reenact adventures of these 18th-century pirates. The world of pirates will provide hours of imaginative fun for children of all ages. Designed by Jim Deesing; paper engineering by Ariel Apte.

Mig the Pig meets with adventure while wearing a wig and riding in a gig. Turning the narrower pages in the center of the book changes the first letter of the rhyming words.

Jen the hen sends a message to Ken and Ben via Wren to meet at ten in the glen.

Describes a vampire''s nightly adventures.