Best Selling Books by Laurence Anholt

Sylvette was a shy girl with many secrets. She dreamed of being an artist, but no-one knew of her plans. Then one summer, the famous Picasso came to Sylvette''s town, Vallauris. This tale is based on the true story of Sylvette David, who modelled for Picasso in 1954.

Meet Ruby - the rudest of all the relations! Join her for a hilarious tour of her crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt''s much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.

Despite the derision of their neighbors, a young French boy and his family befriend the lonely painter who comes to their town and begin to admire his unusual paintings.

Once upon a time there was a Big Bad Girl, a miller''s daughter and a teeny-tiny turnip - but did they all live happily ever after? Open up to find out what happens next in these brain-ticklingly brilliant Seriously Silly Stories! They''re scarily silly! Includes Little Red Riding Wolf, Rumply Crumply Stinky Pin and The Rather Small Turnip.

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Meet Ben - the bendiest of all Ruby''s relations! Join Ruby and Ben as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt''s much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.

New in Paperback. The twins Meret and Bella love their grandfather, Papa Chagall, and he loves telling them stories. One day, when they visit him in his studio, he tells them about his life - through four different stories, all told during a day they spend together. "Anholt''s colorful, squiggly artwork complements Chagall''s own paintings, six of which are reproduced in the story. Several of Anholt''s illustrations echo Chagall''s works--both in composition and style--which makes for a pleasing mix." - Booklist

A classic picture book story to reassure children who are nervous about starting school. Billy is not at all sure about starting school. In fact, he wishes he could stay at home with his mum. But with some gentle encouragement and the help of a new friend, Billy soon discovers that school can be a lot of fun! Young children and adults alike will enjoy sharing and talking about this much-loved classic picture book, with its delightful and amusing insight into the joys and trepidations of starting school. ''Full of reassurance, this is the ideal book for a child nervous about the big day'' - The Bookseller From the husband and wife team behind Babies, Babies, Babies, featured in the Sunday Times as one of their top 100 Children''s Modern Classics.

Once upon a time there was a football-crazy boy, a fun-free town and a girl who got lost in the forest - but did they all live happily ever after? Open up to find out what happens next in these brain-ticklingly brilliant Seriously Silly Stories! They''re scarily silly! Includes Cinderboy, The Fried Piper of Hamstring (Shortlisted for the Notts Children''s Book Award), Ghostyshocks and the Three Scares (Children''s Book Award Pick of the Year).

Traces the rags-to-riches journey of the artist from his topsy-turvy cottage life in Russia through the dark years of World War I and his emergence in southern France, in a portrait complemented by reproductions of Chagall''s work.

Children will be delighted by this newest addition to the highly-acclaimed Anholt''s Artists Books for Children series. This time, award-winning author and illustrator Laurence Anholt tells the charming story of Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World. When a little girl named Mariana is sent to have her portrait painted by Frida, she is scared. "Well, that''s okay," Frida tells her. "Everyone feels scared sometimes. Now take my hand and let''s go inside." Soon, Mariana meets all of Frida''s pets, from a handsome parrot and funny spider monkey to a little dog, baby deer, and beautiful eagle. Frida''s home is full of wonders, and her studio is brimming with strange but beautiful paintings. As Mariana sits for her portrait, she learns all about Frida''s life, and begins to think of her as the bravest woman in the world. Frida thinks Mariana is very special too--and she''s got a wonderful surprise in store for her Once again, Laurence Anholt inspires children with this much-loved art history series, which has sold more than one million copies around the world. The story, enhanced with Anholt''s illustrations on every page, include several that are reproductions of Kahlo''s famous paintings.

Tells the story of the artist Matisse designing the Chapelle du Rosaire.

Carla, who lives with her family in the city, shares a close relationship with her grandad in the country through their correspondence.

Ella is a very serious child until her grandmother shares the secret of her happiness--in the summerhouse that holds the joys of her former island home.

`Aren''t You Lucky. '' That what everyone keeps saying, but to a small first child, the arrival of a new baby can feel anything but lucky. After the long nine month wait, and the bewildering appearance of something that `looks like a raspberry'', there is a period of adjustment- and few books cover this as realistically or as sympathetically as this one. Catherine and Laurence Anholt are well known for their books about family life, and this book certainly shows that they `really know their audience. '' (Books for Keeps)

Buddhism, love, art and murder - welcome to the world of the Mindful Detective When a famously narcissistic performance artist is found floating in a tank of formaldehyde at her own private view, suspicion falls on those closest to her . . . Leading the murder investigation is DI Shanti Joyce, recently transferred from London to Yeovil following the collapse of her marriage and a case that went wrong. She soon concludes that the mystery requires left-field thinking, and when a colleague at the station suggests Vince Caine, aka the Mindful Detective, Shanti tracks him down to his remote cabin on the Undercliff at Lyme Regis. The pair delve into the artist''s Bohemian circle and discover a hotbed of resentment and jealousy stretching all the way back to her scandalous art school days in Falmouth. But as they soon realise, the murderer is both canny and elusive - someone with a complex, warped motive who will do anything to point them elsewhere. Has Shanti made the wrong decision enlisting the unconventional and enigmatic Caine? Can the unlikely mix of her down-to-earth pragmatism and his otherworldly intuition really prove a winning combination? Or will a killer escape justice and leave Shanti''s reputation in tatters?

Rhyming text, from the perspective of older siblings, describes the characteristics and behavior of babies.

A variety of children describe their likes and dislikes in rhymed text and illustrations.

What are kids like? What do kids do? What''s in a kid''s pocket? What do kids dream of? All is revealed in this book. It is one of four reissues about the same children.

When you wake up in the morning, how do you feel? Happy, tired, sad? Noisy, quiet, glad? This book invites very young children to think and talk about themselves and their world.

Because Marie helps her poor parents by modeling for an ill-tempered artist, she becomes a famous ballerina but not in the way she had dreamed.

Two mischievous monkeys are separated from their mother while shopping for bananas, but remarkably end up back home.

No matter what the weather, a little girl and her teddy bear go everywhere together.

Inspired by a bedtime story about Noah''s ark, twins minnie and maz become pairs of crocodiles, elephants, bats and other animals as they prepare for bed.

What''s all the noise about? Chimp and Zee, of course! Fresh from an exciting adventure all around Jungletown, these two rascally characters are now featured in a pair of sturdy board books for the very young. Bright, bold colors set off the antics of this dynamic duo, while the simple, rhythmic text is sure to elicit an enthusiastic response from toddlers.

A funny checklist of more than fifty essential skills.

Following on from the irresistible Chimp and Zee are two fantastically colourful and energetic interactive board books for very young readers. Chimp and Zee''s Noisy Book Ha, ha, ha Hee, hee, hee. Make a noise with Chimp and Zee. Woof, clang crash, bang Roar like a lion and snip snap like a crocodile, even nee naw like a fire engine with Chimp and Zee, the noisiest, most loveable twins in Jungletown.

Cheery watercolour illus present concepts of weather and seasons.

Children describe in rhyming verse their feelings and what makes them feel different ways. Suggested level: junior.

Whether they''re smooth, hairy, cute or scary, this book is packed with everything to do with little children Likes and loves, feelings, favourite activities and even families are all explored here with perception and in sing-along rhyming couplets.

A dazzling dawn breaks over the Stonehenge midwinter solstice, where the assembled new-age revellers are horrified to discover a green-painted human hand dangling from beneath a mound of snow, high on one of the stone lintels. Leading the investigation into this peculiar death is DI Shanti Joyce and her partner, Vincent Caine. To Shanti''s chagrin the pair have become known as ''the go-to team for weird stuff in the West Country'' and this festive fatality is the mother and Father Christmas of odd and ritualistic crimes. Amidst the swirling flurries of Salisbury Plain, the unlikely duo discover that the deceased is none other than Hector Lovell-Finch, the eccentric Earl of Lovell Court, known to all as ''Finch'' - and who also happens to be the father of the notoriously right-wing MP, Quentin Lovell-Finch. It is no secret that relations between father and son have become decidedly frosty since Finch''s acrimonious divorce from Quentin''s mother, his conversion to environmentalism, and second marriage to an indigenous Brazilian environmentalist half his age. Now there is the icy issue of who will inherit the ancient Lovell-Finch Estate. To make things more complicated, single mum Shanti has faithfully promised her son, Paul a magical Christmas with all the trimmings. Can this most knotty of English murders be untwined in just five days? And will the unlikely detective duo celebrate the season with merriment, mindfulness and mistletoe? Praise for Solstice of Death ''Quirky, engrossing and can be devoured at any time'' Devon Life Praise for Laurence Anholt ''A super start to the series'' Frances Brody ''An entertaining murder mystery . . . witty'' L C Tyler ''This quirky, fast-paced crime mystery is magically entertaining'' Dundee Courier ''Quirky, compelling and thoroughly enjoyable'' Kate Ellis

A brief biography of the English girl whose discovery of an Ichthyosaurus skeleton in 1811 when she was twelve led to a life-long interest in fossils and other important discoveries.

Poems, letters, and illustrations celebrate the entire family, including grandmothers fathers, sisters, and brothers.