Best Selling Books by Laurence Anholt

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

When Jack goes to sleep, his dreams are so wonderful that he decides to go on a fantastic journey through Dreamtime to bring his dreams to the waking world. He collects as many dreams as he can carry until he reaches the giant fruit salad tree that grows right in the middle, the smack-bang center, in the very belly button of all dreams everywhere. There he finds a tiny dreamseed that he wraps up very carefully to take home. But when he finally returns home, his dreamsack is empty:except for the little dreamseed that sprouts into a huge tree growing dreams for everyone in the Ho-hum Humdrum Waking World.

Daft Jack is such a silly-billy. Who else would swap a cow for some baked beans - and think it''s his lucky day?

Bruno is always doing heroic deeds but he couldn''t do anything without the help of his daughter, Kate. Part of the ONE AND ONLY series, illustrated in black and white by Tony Ross. First published in hardback in 1998. Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1.

The builders are going to raze the last forest to make way for more houses when they hear the children crying for the trees and change their plans.

There was once ...a very silly story writer who ran out of ideas. Who would write his silly stories now? Elves? Gorillas? Aliens?

Come and meet Micky the Muckiest Boy who ever moved When Micky plays football he not only gets slush and slime on his shorts, and something nasty on his knees; he gets poo on his shoe too Then he''s invited to Pete''s party, and his dad makes him a very special costume. The big question is, will Micky be able to keep his fancy dress costume neat?

The Emperor gets everyone''s knickers in a twist when he decides to wear his marvellous new magic pants in public...

Brain-ticklingly brilliant!

A bonkers book of rib-tickling rhymes and loopy limericks. Warning: You''ll laugh your socks off!

There was once . . . a beautiful baby princess. The good fairies all made good wishes for her - but there was one bad fairy who made a very bad wish!

Boris the Brainiest Baby is born with the ab ility to walk, talk and run a company. But can he survive wi thout cuddles? The lively text of this first reader is coupl ed with Ross''''s exuberant and wacky illustrations. ''

Tina is so small that she sleeps in a pencil case, but then she drinks a drop of Great Green Growing Juice and things begin to change dramatically. Part of the ORCHARD CRUNCHIES; ONE AND ONLY series. Illustrated in colour by Tony Ross.

Presents seven art projects, sharing tips and techniques on painting, sculpting, and drawing to develop reader''s creative confidence.

Find out how to become a superkid, improve wordpower and maths. The Superkid Handbook is just one of a series of puzzle books aimed to keep children amused for hours. Each book contains a range of different puzzles, jokes, facts and fun.

Meet Tina - the tiniest of all Ruby''s relations! Join Ruby and Tina 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.

From Smarties Gold Award winner Laurence Anholt comes a story of birth, death, poverty and family love. Now in paperback, the book features vibrant, colourful illustrations and a fold-out flap with gold foil.Ages 4-8

Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1, a story about Ruby, the rudest girl in the world, who is one day left at the zoo where she has to improve her manners. In the ONE AND ONLY series, illustrated by Tony Ross.

Polly the most poetic person just can''''t stop talking in rhyme - do you think it''''s a crime? The lively te xt of this first reader is coupled with Ross''''s exuberant and wacky illustrations. ''

A new edition with a new cover and new ISBN of a rhyming picture book of opposites, with large, simple words and detailed illustrations which convey the ups and downs of everyday family life. Illustrated by Catherine Anholt.

Ghostyshocks is scared of the dark forest and vampire bears. She is extra-frightened when she gets lost in the woods with only one old house in sight. Could the scary bears live there? She has to knock on the door to find out.

Ben is so bendy that he can tie his arms and his legs in knots, but one day he finds that he cannot get them undone. Part of the ONE AND ONLY series, illustrated by Tony Ross. Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1.

Meet Polly - the most poetic of all Ruby''s relations! Join Ruby and Polly 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.

A picture book about a little girl''s first day at playgroup, which introduces all the fun and worries involved. Catherine Anholt has also written Good Days, Bad Days, When I was a Baby and Tom''s Rainbow Walk.