New Releases by Debi Gliori

This is a beautifully conceived picture flat in which Debi Gliori describes and illustrates all kinds of things you might see over the course of a single day in the Hebrides. Inspired by the landscape, seascape, weather, animals and birds, this is not simply an exquisite alphabet book, but also a wonderful celebration of some of the most magnificent scenery in Britain.

This book takes little ones on a magical journey into the world of popular bedtime tales. Read along with your children as you introduce them to well-known stories including Little Red Hen, Three Little Pigs, The Lion and the Mouse, and many more. Young readers will love poring over the endearing illustrations that accompany and enrich the stories and bring the quirky characters to life. These classic tales we all know and love so well are perfect for bedtime reading, and will allow parents and young ones to enjoy them time and time again.

Paint rainbow skies, plant seeds, smell the earth after it''s been woken up by raindrops, jump in puddles, stargaze on dark evenings, dance your heart out, share a book – and at the end of the day cuddle up and let yourself be held by arms that feel like home. This is Happy. Where do you find yours?

Little Owl does NOT want a babysitter ... he''s not a baby and he certainly doesn''t want to be sat on! When Pinny the babysitter arrives, Little Owl wants a long bedtime story and a hot chocolate with forty marshmallows - and he mustn''t forget to say goodnight to ALL his toys, about a millionty billion of them! Then, Little Owl sets Pinny a final, impossible task: ''The moon,'' said Little Owl, ''I need it by my bedside.'' With all the trademark humour that readers have come to know and love from this series, this reassuring and funny story is the ideal way to soothe anxiety about having a babysitter.

From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes an epic tale of bravery and Viking adventure. Wilma belongs to a family of fearsome Viking warriors. She has BIG plans. She wants to sail the seven seas, slay the Monster of the Deep . . . and still be home in time to read a bedtime saga. Her older brothers all laugh. ''You''re just a GIRL,'' they say. ''Real adventures are for boys.'' But when Wilma''s baby brother Harald escapes to sea on a Viking longboat, it''s up to her to rescue him – and prove that adventures are for EVERYONE! Heart-warming, inspiring and wonderfully feminist, Wilma''s story shows that strength and courage belong to ALL of us. ''The literary equivalent of a big hug'' - The Times on NO MATTER WHAT ''An instant childhood classic'' - Independent on Sunday on NO MATTER WHAT ''Simply delightful, utterly heart-warming and brimful of hope'' - Library Mice on DRAGON LOVES PENGUIN

Little Owl doesn''t want to play with Small Squirrel. No, no, NO! He wants to play with his bestest best toy, Hedge. Besides, friends are no fun, right? Small Squirrel talks too much and eats all the cinnamon buns too. But what if this new friendship involves adventures with bears and ghosts and all sorts of exciting things? It looks like Little Owl is in for the most fun day EVER! From the creators of Little Owl''s Egg, Little Owl''s First Day, Little Owl''s Bedtime and Little Owl''s Bathtime comes another gloriously heart-warming and imaginative story. Filled with Alison Brown''s beautiful artwork, it''s perfect for any little ones worried about making friends.

Born in a city park, the little cat belongs to no one, until he is befriended and cared for by Donald, a soldier. When Donald is sent away to fight in a far-off war-zone, the cat waits for him to return, at Edinburgh''s Waverley Station. And waits ... Travelers and railway staff name him Waverley, and look after him. But he is waiting for Donald. Years go by, until one day at last he hears a voice he knows. Warfare has drastically changed Donald''s life, but when the lonely cat and the forgotten man are reunited, their world suddenly seems a brighter and more hopeful place. This is a groundbreaking picture story that introduces important social issues of homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and underlines the value of pets.

Moonimal and Boy are ALWAYS together. Until, one terrible day, Moonimal gets lost in the woods. How will he survive all alone in the wild? And will he ever find Boy again? Journey through dense forests, across rushing rivers and to the heights of snow-covered mountains to discover a bond that can never be broken.

_______________From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes another fun Little Owl story... and this time he does NOT want to have a bath!Little Owl doesn''t want to have a bath.He wants to finish building his moon rocket. He wants to stomp around in his dinosaur suit.Besides, bathtimes are boring - aren''t they? But what if this bathtime involves a giant invisible penguin, a bunch of slurping towelly-gators and a trip to Bubble Mountain? It looks like Little Owl is about to have the best bathtime EVER! From the creators of Little Owl''s Egg, Little Owl''s First Day and Little Owl''s Bedtime comes another gloriously reassuring and imaginative story for little ones.

From bestselling picture book duo Debi Gliori and Alison Brown comes an irresistible bedtime story perfect for little night owls. Little Owl does not want to go to bed. His pillow is too lumpy and his quilt is too hot. He''s tried to go to sleep. He''s tried REALLY hard, but then there is a strange snorting noise, and. . . "Mommy!" It seems like Little Owl will never fall asleep, but Mommy Owl has a few tricks up her sleeve to soothe her fidgety Little Owl and help him get a good night''s rest. Bestselling author Debi Gliori explores all the things that keep kids from settling into bed--and the ingenious ways parents quiet restless minds--in this sweet bedtime story, lovingly illustrated by renown artist Alison Brown.

_______________ ''There is gentle humour and images of those moments in family life that we can all recognise and everyone will love'' - Courier Magazine _______________ From the bestselling author of No Matter What comes a humorous and gently cautionary tale about finding the perfect pet. Max really wants a pet. His parents aren''t so sure. Puppies chew, parrots screech and sharks have too many teeth. How about a dragon? Max''s parents say that dragons don''t exist, so Max settles for a pet worm instead. Except this particular worm turns out to be very unusual when its back begins to turn spiky and it starts to breathe smoke... Dragons don''t exist. Do they? A funny and light-hearted story from much-loved children''s author Debi Gliori, perfect for any child who has ever wanted a pet. With an added cautionary tale about being careful what you wish for. _______________ ''Unique in its concept ... The Bookworm validates Debi Gliori''s understanding of how the minds of little ones think and imagine'' - Armadillo Magazine

_______________ ''A magical book'' - Practical Preschool _______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a picture book about Alfie, the little rabbit with a BIG imagination... Alfie Rabbit is walking through the woods. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he''s turning into different woodland animals. Alfie is a gliding owl, a sticky prickly hedgehog and a just-woken bear ... ROAR!! A delightful book for toddlers, celebrating their irrepressible imagination, with exquisite illustrations featuring all sorts of woodland creatures. This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with rich sound effects and charming music.

A heart-warming board book about preparing for the arrival of a new sibling, from a bestselling author and illustrator pairing. Little Owl''s mommy has laid a beautiful egg with a new baby owl inside, and Little Owl isn''t pleased. He''s her baby owl--she doesn''t need a new one! But what if it''s not an owl inside the egg? What if it''s a baby penguin . . . or a crocodile . . . or a dragon?! It''s fun to imagine, but maybe a baby owl is the best thing after all. Master storyteller Debi Gliori explores the feelings involved in the impending arrival of a new sibling in this sweetly silly and heartwarming story, lovingly illustrated by bestselling artist Alison Brown.

_______________ ''Penguins, snow and Father Christmas - what more could you want in your stocking?!'' - Daily Mail _______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a heartwarming, festive and emotional tale of Daddy Penguin and his Little One... Daddy Penguin has to look after the egg while Mummy is finding fish. But he wanders away from the Dad Huddle and he and the egg are whisked up into the air by a gust of wind, landing in the Arctic. Brave Daddy must find out where he is and how to get home. But the Arctic creatures aren''t that friendly and he stumbles along in the cold, lost... until he bumps into a reindeer, who takes them to breakfast with the Special Air Navigation Transport Authority. Can brave Daddy Penguin and his new little one get all the way home before Mummy returns? If only penguins could fly... Framed as a secret story that loving Daddy Penguin only shares with Little One, adults and their little ones will love cosying up to read this wintry tale with a warm heart. _______________ ''A fun, wintry tale full of Gliori''s gentle warmth'' - Angels & Urchins ''A lovely imaginative story with an unexpected ending'' - Parents in Touch

_______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a reassuring tale about starting nursery or school. It''s a big day for Little Owl. His first day at school. Little Owl doesn''t want a big day though. He''d rather stay at home and have fun with Mummy and Baby Owl. But at school he gets to build a rocket, learn to fly and even make a tiny new friend. Maybe big days spent with friends can be lots of fun after all! From the bestselling creators of Little Owl''s Egg comes another gentle and comforting story about the lovable Little Owl. Perfect for any little one starting nursery or school.

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book for children aged 5-7 from award-winning children''s author and illustrator Debi Gliori

“Scottish author and illustrator Debi Gliori''s small but mighty picture book, Night Shift, is an eye-opening look at depression.”—BookPage "A poignant, empathetic and ultimately hopeful book."—School Library Journal "By giving depression physical dimension, Gliori diffuses some of its strange, persistent power.“—Publishers Weekly "Debi Gliori has given us all a powerful, and beautiful, gift with Night Shift."—Jay Asher, author of Thirteen Reasons Why and Piper, his first graphic novel, which he coauthored "It''s a masterpiece.”—David Walliams, bestselling children''s author From beloved author and illustrator Debi Gliori (No Matter What) comes Night Shift, a groundbreaking lushly illustrated picture book based on Gliori''s own personal history with depression. Fighting dragons is one way of fighting depression. This book is another. Through stunning black and white illustration and deceptively simple text, author and illustrator Debi Gliori provides a fascinating and absorbing portrait of depression and hope in Night Shift, a moving picture book about a young girl haunted by dragons. The young girl battles the dragons using ''night skills'': skills that give her both the ability to survive inside her own darkness and the knowledge that nothing—not even long, dark nights filled with monsters—will last forever. Drawn from Gliori''s own experiences and struggles with depression, the book concludes with a moving author''s note explaining how depression has affected her and how she continues to cope. Gliori hopes that by sharing her own experience she can help others who suffer from depression, and to find that subtle shift that will show the way out. A brave and powerful book, give Night Shift to dragon fighters young and old, and any reader who needs to know they''re not alone.

Prolific author/illustrator Debi Gliori creates a soothing, charmingly illustrated story that is a perfect bedtime read. This gentle, rhyming book with soft, beautiful illustrations is perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime. Goodnight moon, goodnight sun. Goodnight, goodnight, to everyone Every child is getting ready for bed. But children aren''t the only ones who go to sleep at night--so do plants, animals, and everything else. It''s time to say goodnight to the world!

"An epic tale of a final battle between good and evil. The Strega-Borgias are in deep fear for their lives! The forces of evil are converging on StregaSchloss - demons, the Mafia, a changeling with a nasty bite - and the wild and weird Strega-Borgias must gather together their allies to fight back. But there are just a few too many distractions, with Damp the toddler-witch missing in action and a house full of wolves and bickering teenagers getting in the way. Can the family keep it together - even when they''re scattered over time and place? A deliciously inventive and hilarious finale to the Pure Dead . . . series"

Alfie Rabbit is splashing around in the bath. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he''s on an amazing deep-sea adventure. Alfie is a deep-sea monster waving his tentacles, a little pink crab snapping his claws, a whale spouting water high in the air ...A delightful book for toddlers, celebrating their irrepressible imagination, with exquisite illustrations featuring all sorts of ocean creatures.Debi Gliori''s Dragon Loves Penguin has been shortlisted for the 2015 Red House Children''s Book Award.

It''s bedtime in the land of ice and snow. "Night, night,” says Bib''s mummy. “Sleep tight,” says Bib''s daddy. But Bib has a better plan. “Please,” says Bib, “can I have a story? The one about dragons.” And so begins the heartwarming tale of a dragon in need of an egg and an abandoned egg in need of a mummy. It seems like the perfect fit, but what happens when that egg hatches and the little baby doesn''t look like all the other dragons (in fact, he looks remarkably like a penguin)? Of course, his mummy loves him no matter what. But the other babies aren''t so sure. Little do they know that being different can be good and soon their little feathered friend is saving the day.

Mr Bear thinks babysitting is easy - until he has to look after the four young Grizzle-Bears! These little bears are more interested in causing chaos that going to sleep. Will Mr Bear manage to restore calm before Mr and Mrs Grizzle-Bear get home? Created by the award-winning Debi Gliori, the lovable Mr Bear and his family have delighted children for over twenty years through books that capture the essence of family like. Full of warmth and everyday domestic humour, Mr Bear Babysits is a classic to be treasured and shared time and time again.

One dragon looking for an egg + one lonely egg in need of a mommy = one delightfully perfect adoptive family. In this heartwarming story, a dragon in need of an egg finds an abandoned egg in need of a mommy. It seems like the perfect fit, but when that egg hatches, the little baby doesn''t look like all the other dragons. In fact, he looks a lot like a penguin! Of course, his mommy loves him no matter what. But the other young dragons aren''t so sure. Little do they know that their feathered friend''s differences will save the day! Sometimes things happen for a reason . . . and some families are just meant to be together.

A very little rabbit has big fears - lots of them! The teeth of the giant wood troll, the gobbler blowing bubbles at the bottom of the pond, the horrible hisster weaving its web - Pip sees scary things wherever he looks. But one dark night in the wild wood, he hears a terrifying Raaarr and discovers the Scariest Thing of All . . . Brilliantly read by Amelia Fox. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

What''s the time, Mr Wolf? It''s story time with Debi Gliori! Accompany Mr Wolf as he goes about his daily routine from breakfast to bedtime - and get to know the real Mr Wolf! Little ones will enjoy recognising familiar faces from a plethora of nursery rhymes, including Little Red Riding Hood (masquerading as the post girl), three cheeky little pigs (who make prank calls), a cat who''s a dab hand at the fiddle, plus four and twenty blackbirds . . . An enchantingly original story inspired by the well-known playground tag game, this is also perfect for practising telling the time. The stunning artwork reveals something new with every reading and the many fabulous details will keep you turning the pages again and again. Brilliantly read by Amelia Fox. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

_______________ A warm, reassuring picture book about unconditional love and setting big worries to rest, beautifully written and illustrated by Debbie Gliori. ''I''ll always love you no matter what...'' ''No matter what?'' Small asks. But what if he turns into a bug, or a crocodile, or even a grizzly bear? Small has all sorts of questions about love, and his mummy must reassure him that her love will never, ever run out - no matter what. A heartfelt story about the unconditional love each parent feels for their child, beautifully told and exquisitely illustrated by Kate Greenaway-nominated Debi Gliori and repackaged for a new generation to enjoy. _______________ ''An instant childhood classic'' - Independent on Sunday ''A brilliant gem of a book'' - Guardian ''The literary equivalent of a big hug'' - The Times Brilliantly read by Emilia Fox. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

Debi Gliori''s delightful The Tobermory Cat was one of the most popular children''s books of 2012. Based on a real cat known to local inhabitants as well as thousands of visitors to Mull, the island''s ginger tom and his extraordinary antics have now become world famous. Young children will love this counting book in which the Tobermory Cat wakes up hungry and explores the town in search of something to eat.

When the Strega-Borgias return from holiday to find that their faithful family retainer, Latch, has collapsed from unknown causes, it is only the start of their problems. Signora Strega-Borgia is feeling very peaky in the mornings, Titus is trying to save the world and Pandora has an embarrassing crush on the new butler (to say nothing of the fact that a demon is trying to invade StregaSchloss). Only Ffup the dragon is truly happy, due to her forthcoming marriage to the Loch Ness Monster. A fantastically epic plot, culminating in Flora McLachlan making the ultimate sacrifice, which will have committed fans and newcomers turning the pages late into the night.