New Releases by Jeanne Willis

A beautiful hardback treasury containing four Winnie-the-Pooh adventures in rhyme, featuring some of the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. Join Winnie-the-Pooh for a walk through the Hundred Acre Wood, help him write the name tags for Rabbit’s birthday party, go sledging at the palace, and discover just who is following them through the woods! It includes Winnie-the-Pooh and the Party, Winnie-the-Pooh at the Palace, Winnie-the-Pooh and Me and What Shall We Do, Winnie-the-Pooh? This gorgeous treasury features gentle rhyming verse by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by the classic poems of A. A. Milne, and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard. It is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends.

A charming and gorgeously illustrated Winnie-the-Pooh picture book inspired by a timeless A. A. Milne poem. “What shall we do about Piglet?” thought Pooh. “He’s frightened of everything noisy or new.” “He’s bigger than Roo, but he’s still very small, so, the tiniest Something seems terribly tall, if you’re Piglet . . .” Join Winnie-the-Pooh for a walk through the Hundred Acre Wood as he ponders over what to do about each of his friends. Poor, timid Piglet is scared of everything, Tigger is far too bouncy sometimes, and Eeyore is always gloomy . . . but Pooh soon realises that he loves his friends because of their differences, and that the most important thing is to be yourself! With a gentle rhyming story by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne''s original Winnie-the-Pooh hum from The House at Pooh Corner, and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorized sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves Winnie-the-Pooh.

Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this 100th Anniversary range''s paperback edition of the official sequel to the beloved classic children''s stories by A.A.Milne. With brand-new stories from some of the most beloved children''s authors writing today: Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis - each transports you back into the Hundred Acre Wood for more adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved gang. This 100th anniversary range''s paperback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard. This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear The nation''s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne''s classic children''s stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you''re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

A brand-new Winnie-the-Pooh adventure in rhyme, Winnie-the-Pooh at the Palace features some of the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. On a day out to Buckingham Palace, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends play in the snowy gardens, have a thrilling ride on a sledge, and Pooh gets stuck in a snow drift! Then, a surprising discovery leads to an invitation to have tea with the King! With gentle rhyming verse by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne''s classic poem ''Buckingham Palace'', and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorised sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and his best friends, Christopher Robin and Piglet. Discover more rhyming adventures in Winnie-the-Pooh and Me, Winnie-the-Pooh at the Party and What Shall We Do, Winnie-the-Pooh?

A charming and gorgeously illustrated Winnie-the-Pooh picture book inspired by a timeless A. A. Milne poem. “Where shall we go today, Winnie the Pooh?” “Anywhere’s good,’ he said, ‘when I’m with you.” Christopher Robin held onto his paw And said, “There’s a palace we need to explore.” Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin journey to Buckingham Palace only to find themselves caught in a snowstorm and in need of tea. Will anyone in the palace let them in? With a gentle rhyming story by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne''s classic poem “Buckingham Palace” from When We Were Very Young, and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorized sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves Winnie-the-Pooh.

In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this charming rhyming board book presents Dinosaur Munch, the hungry Diplodocus! The huge Diplodocus called Dinosaur Munch had a tummy that never felt full after lunch. Dinosaur Munch is always snacking, but what happens when he takes a bite of something he shouldn’t? Includes a pronunciation guide and lots of fun dinosaur facts—the perfect introduction to dinosaurs for young children! The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, Smithsonian sciences, and history.

In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this fun rhyming board book introduces little ones to Dinosaur Roar, the brave Tyrannosaurus rex! The king of the dinosaurs, Dinosaur Roar, had a roar that no creature could ever ignore! Not only will readers meet Roar in this board book perfect for little hands, but facts about this incredible dinosaur are included on the last page. With fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus rex is perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colorful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Smithsonian Institution. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide as well as a spread of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans! The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, Smithsonian sciences, and history.

There once was a bear who had NOTHING to wear, and normally, teddy bears don''t really care, / They’re happy to dress how you want them to dress, but Albie was not, I am bound to confess. Each outfit that Albie purchases—from fairy to pirate, from cowboy to elegant city gent—proves unsuitable in some way, and by the end of the week, his bedroom is heaped with discarded clothes. How will he dress in order to feel like himself?

When a boy washes up on a desert island, he is sure he’s on his own in the world. But there’s someone else living there: Hom, a peace-loving creature who has lost his family, too. Alone on the island together, they learn from each other and become the best of friends. So when a rescue ship appears on the horizon, the boy has a big decision to make . . .

Meet Dinosaur Whack, the clumsy Stegosaurus, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum. Dinosaur Whack is the clumsiest dinosaur around. She doesn''t mean to cause trouble, but she just can''t control her long, spiky tail. After accidentally knocking over Dinosaur Chew and bumping Dinosaur Boo, poor Whack finds herself all alone. But can she find a use for her wayward tail and win back her friends? With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Whack! the Stegosaurus is perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide as well as a spread of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans! Discover more stories featuring these fun dinosaur characters: Dinosaur Boo! the Deinonychus, Dinosaur Roar! the Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Stomp! the Triceratops, Dinosaur Whizz! the Coelophysis . . . and more!

Blue Monster loves having brand-new things. A fancy hat...a shiny submarine...a fabulous carnival...and a paradise island, all his own. But he still wants more! Will he ever be happy? An unforgettable tale about getting what you want and those precious things that cannot be bought.

Think you know your nursery rhymes? Then think again! In this witty reworking of some nursery rhymes, Georgie Porgie doesn’t dare to make the girls cry, Little Bo-Peep’s sheep are all present and accounted for, thank you, and it’s a female doctor, of course, who fixes Humpty Dumpty. With the combination of clever rhymes and charming, witty illustrations, this remixed nursery rhyme collection is the perfect gift book for any child (or adult!), to read aloud or enjoy alone.

Get ready for blast-off on an adventure to the moon! With stunning original artwork by John Hare and charming text by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, Field Trip to the Moon is a wonderfully witty story about exploration, creativity and making friends in the most unlikely places. It''s not every day you find yourself on a field trip to the moon, let alone stranded in outer space! But for one student that''s exactly what happens when her curiosity separates her from the rest of her class. Why wouldn''t you take the opportunity to get your crayons out, look back and draw planet Earth? Alone on the moon, she sits down to draw. But could there be an even bigger surprise when she realizes she''s not alone? What would someone that lived on the moon even look like? Find out what happens when you reach out to those that are different from us and greet them with an open pack of crayons!

A book is not just a book. It can be so many things; a hat or a a building block, a flower press or a fly-swatter! But books are so much more than that. They can make you feel, they can take you anywhere, they can make you laugh and can teach you anything you want to know. ''Rhyming books don''t get better than Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross'' Not Just A Book'' The i Paper ''Celebrates creativity and imagination... Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross are the ideal combination for any picture book'' Scotsman

Lid up, pants down, bottom on the seat! They must not have toilets in outer space, because this baby Martian keeps going in the wrong place: a bird bath, a bin, an up-turned hat. Perhaps if he masters "The Toilet Song," he might learn where to go.

Meet the accident-prone T-Rex. First he loses his glasses, then he has one disaster after another: he can''t tell his breakfast toast from a slipper, then he mistakes a prehistoric owl for his bath towel! A laugh-out-loud tale from legendary picture book duo Willis and Ross.

Meet Dinosaur Stomp!, a grumpy Triceratops, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series. Dinosaur Stomp doesn’t want to play with the other dinosaurs, all he wants is to be left alone, but sometimes even a grumpy Triceratops needs a friend . . . With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops is perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide as well as a spread of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans! Also available: Dinosaur Boo! The Deinonychus, Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus . . . and more!

Meet the naughty Dinosaur Boo, in this brilliant rhyming story about a Deinonychus, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series. Dinosaur Boo loves nothing more than playing tricks on the other dinosaurs, but he had better look out as he might just be in for a surprise of his own . . . With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Boo! The Deinonychus is great to read aloud and perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide as well as a spread of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans! Also available: Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus, Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops . . . and more!

For the 90th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, a sequel featuring new stories and a new character from the Hundred Acre Wood. Now a New York Times Bestseller. The Trustees of the Pooh Properties have commissioned four authors to write in the timeless style of A.A. Milne to create a quartet of charming new adventures for Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall: take a trip back to the Hundred Acre Wood with a collection of tales sure to delight year-round. One story finds Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet on a quest to discover the "Sauce of the Nile" (they suspect it''s apple). And in another, all the animals rally around poor Eeyore when he thinks he sees another donkey eyeing his clover. The winter story features a new penguin character, based on a stuffed toy owned by Christopher Robin Milne himself. Readers of all ages will love rediscovering old friends and making new ones in this essential new volume of Pooh stories. The book feature beautiful color artwork in the style of Ernest H. Shepard by Mark Burgess.

Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer''s mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games... until they find the number for a troll. Their Grandpa Gruff says trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own back by sending mean messages. After all, trolls really do stink! Don''t they?

It was Boa’s birthday. It was going to be the best one ever. Or so he hoped. He invited his friends round. They would all bring him wonderful presents. Or would they? A hilarious tale to encourage young children to accept presents gracefully, from the award-winning team of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.

The most beautiful girl in the whole of the school is Lucinda Belinda Melinda McCool – but Lucinda Belinda felt it was her duty to guide all her friends in the subject of beauty. Lucinda becomes the scourge of family and friends, criticising big bottoms and moustaches (especially her grandma''s) until everyone avoids her. So when Lucinda meets a monster in the forest, she makes it her mission to make-over this scary creature. Unfortunately changing its outside does not change what''s inside – as Lucinda Belinda discovers!

A feel-good, rhyming picture book, packed full of outrageously funny otters from multi-award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, with hilarious illustrations by Leonie Lord.

Supercat is back in the second highly illustrated instalment of everybody s favourite cat superhero series, from bestselling author and queen of comedy, Jeanne Willis. Tiger was an ordinary pet, until the day he licked a toxic sock and was transformed into SUPERCAT Now, the evil Count Backwards has kidnapped the Queen from her own birthday party and plans to take over the world With his superpowers, his best friend James, and a few tricks in his party bag, can Supercat save the day? It s party time "

Everybody’s favourite all-action cat is back in the third instalment of the hilarious cat-superhero series, from award-winning author and queen of comedy, Jeanne Willis.

Tadpole loves his rainbow friend, the caterpillar, and she tells him she loves everything about him. "Promise that you will never change," she says. But as the seasons pass and he matures, his legs grow, and then his arms - and what happens to his beautiful rainbow friend? As he sits on his lily pad, digesting a butterfly, Tadpole little realises that now he will never know! Follow the predictable changes of a tadpole and a caterpillar to their natural conclusion in this award winning picture book.

The most action-packed banana-peel gag ever! What happens when mischievous Hyena puts a banana peel on unsuspecting Giraffe''s path? A lot of hilarious chaos, it turns out. Kids will laugh and laugh at the crazy chain of events Hyena''s practical joke sets in motion. In the end though, the joke''s on Hyena, and readers will learn the smelly consequences of laughing too much at others'' misfortunes.

Hippopotamus had a spotamus . . . on her bottomus! "It''s a blister!" said her sister. "It''s measles!" said Weasel. "It''s hippopox!" said Fox. But in the end the spotamus turns out to be something hilariously unexpected!