New Releases by Nick Sharratt

"This is one of those books I would have in my top ten littlies "must reads"!" - Donni Hakanson, GoodReads Celebrate thirty years of fantastical foods with this brilliant interactive story by Nick Sharratt. If you can''t resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you. But watch out! If you''re not careful, you might upset a jellyphant . . . Or even disturb a hungry alligrator! SNIP! SNAP! Filled with die-cut delightsand lots of laughter, get ready for the feast of your life. A special foiled cover to mark the 30th anniversary of Jelly, Nelly- perfect for new and old fans alike Full of real holes for kids to poke their fingers into, this classic story is bursting with lots of fun! A winning combination of wordplay and discovery by the brilliant Nick Sharratt Two titles in this series, Elephant Wellyphantand Octopus Socktopuswere shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize MORE REVIEWS OF DON''T PUT YOUR FINGER IN THE JELLY NELLY "This book is battered from over-use in our library - children love the holes through which to poke an investigating finger - into jelly, spaghetti, and all kinds of foodstuffs that are not quite what they seem. A perennial favourite, and lots of fun!"- Portable, GoodReads "I''m in my 30s and I still love this book!!" - Emma Ruby, GoodReads

A split page book where children turn the 1/2 pages to make up hilarious combinations of things that don''t normally go together. Do you like ketchup on your Christmas tree? Or a Santa hat on your Christmas pud? Discover all these bonkerscombinations and more in Ketchup on Your Reindeer?, the fabulous festive follow-up to Nick Sharratt''s classic picture book bestseller, Ketchup on Your Cornflakes? each page is split in half and on a spiral binding so children can easily turn the pages to create the super funny Christmas mash-ups bright colour illustrations hilarious wordplay Children will love poring over these fun-filled pages, and creating their very own mix-ups. REVIEW OF KETCHUP ON YOUR REINDEER "It''s a simple, playful premise, and just like Sharratt''s other books, the book presents a clever interactivity that means a reader can play with it and read at the same time. The font is nice and big and with just a few words per page it''s a great book too for little ones just starting to learn to read." - BookTrust ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nick Sharratt is one of the UK''s favourite and most acclaimed illustrators. His much-loved titles include the hugely popular Ketchup On Your Cornflakes and the Christmas version, Ketchup on Your Reindeer, The Cat and the King and the You Choose series. He is also the illustrator of the bestselling novels by Jacqueline Wilson and has won every major award for his illustration. Nick has even been presented with a gold Blue Peter badge!

A FIN-TASTIC festive story in this bestselling series! Timothy Pope, Timothy Pope looks again through his telescope. As snowflakes fall without a sound, he looks left, he looks right, he looks all around. Wait, is that a SHARK? Turn the page to find out, if you dare . . . With its funny rhyming text, die-cut holes to peep through, this j-awesome adventure is the perfect way to say Snappy Christmas! Discover other books in this bestselling series: SHARK IN THE PARK SHARK IN THE DARK SHARK IN THE PARK ON A WINDY DAY

A fun and colourful rhyming tale from one of the UKs most beloved author-illustrators, Nick Sharratt. Splish, splosh, splash! It''s Splash Day and everyone is ready for a water fight! They''ve got their trunks and wetsuits, some wellies and rubber rings, and Mrs Rose even has a great big hose! Join in with all the splashing fun in Nick Sharratt''s beautiful debut Little Gem. Bursting with lots of rhyme, rhythm and energy for little ones to enjoy, it''s the perfect book for a young reader''s first steps on the path to reading independence.

This wonderfully funny follow-up to Nick Sharratt''s acclaimed début novel, The Cat and the King, is a feast of fun and glorious illustration. Alas and alack! The Royal Money Box is almost empty. The king has to get a job - but what kind of job would be fit for a king? Butcher? Baker? Candlestick Maker? It takes many comical disasters, and a surprisingly helpful visit from a dragon, before both cat and king find their perfect jobs. Spectacular two-colour illustrations throughout Beautiful gold foil cover PRAISE FOR THE CAT AND THE KING: "A majestic treat", Sunday TimesChildren''s Book of the Week 2016 "Nick Sharratt''s debut novel is an entertaining mix of familiar experience and fairy-tale fantasy underscored by a thread of anarchic humour. This is a beautifully-presented storybook, in which the fabulous illustrations are as integral as the text, and will appeal to adults as well as independent readers." - BookTrust PRAISE FOR NICE WORK FOR THE CAT AND THE KING In this second book about the long-suffering, loyal cat and the well-meaning but somewhat ineffectual King, there are plenty of laughs and brilliant illustrative detail (the department store is particularly lovely) from Nick Sharratt, whose recognisable illustration is such a favourite with children. A heavily illustrated short novel for early readers, it''s a perfect book for younger ones that want something a bit longer than a picture book but still love silly humour and a great, well-written concept. - BookTrust

What''s in store for you in the Witch''s kitchen? When you open the special magic flaps, will you get yummy surprises or yucky shocks?!

Splish, splosh, splash! It''s Splash Day and everyone is ready for a water fight! They''ve got their trunks and wetsuits, some wellies and rubber rings, and Mrs Rose even has a great big hose!

A lift-the-flap, pop-up fairy tale with an audio CD.In Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: Little Red Riding Hood, the traditional fairy tale is retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud, and brilliantly accompanied by Nick Sharratt's bright and vibrant illustrations. There are flaps to lift and pop-up surprises on every page: see the Big Bad Wolf jump out from behind a tree, watch him run away from the brave woodcutter and then open the wardrobe to set poor Granny free!Includes a free audio CD read by Anna Chancellor, with two tracks: listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.Look out for the other five stories in the Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales series: Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Cinderella.

The cat and the king tells the story of a gentle, unworldly King and his very clever cat, and is illustrated throughout in two colours with Nick''s irresistible wit and humour. The cat and the King must find a new home after their castle burns down in an Unfortunate Incident with a dragon. They choose Number 37 Castle Close, and the cat introduces the King to all sorts of new experiences, from washing-up to shopping. Then danger looms when the pesky, fire-breathing dragon makes its return.

Timothy Pope is looking out into the night with his telescope. Is that really a shark he can see? Turn the page and find out . . . Children will delight in peeping through the die-cut holes and guessing what Tim has spotted.

LAUGH YOUR SOCKS OFF! Stripy sharks and woolly crocs, Purple dogs with polka dots! What can YOU see made from SOCKS? Kids (and grown ups!) will love this socktastic celebration of the nation''s favourite footwear. Look out for sockerels, sockodiles and Goldisocks, and prepare to see your socks in a whole new light!

When Daisy gets left with a babysitter for the first time, she eats up her mum''s note and tells Angela that she usually has ice-cream and chips for tea, never gets dirty, and always stays up watching videos till midnight.''Really?'' asks Angela.''Really, really,'' fibs Daisy. But what will happen when Mum comes home? If you liked Eat Your Peas, you will really, really like this book!

There''s a fancy dress Christmas party, and everyone''s in their best costumes. Children will love lifting the flaps to discover which animals are hiding behind the disguises. Mouse has come as a candle. Cat''s an Angel. But who has come as a Christmas tree? Is it Owl?

Pull the tabs and lift the flaps - who will be your favourite octopus? Will it be the Cuckoo Clocktopus, the Scary Shocktopus or maybe even the Party Frocktopus? There''s an octopus for everyone in this fantastically colourful sequel to the hugely popular ELEPHANT WELLYPHANT, shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. "Simple yet wonderful" WATERSTONE''S BOOKS QUARTERLY

What can that be in the foggy, foggy forest? Whether it''s a fairy queen on a trampoline, three brown bears on picnic chairs, or an ogre doing yoga, children will love trying to guess what each foggy silhouette will be. This unusual novelty book uses opaque paper to create the mysterious misty landscape, and hilarious fairytale fun lies around every corner.

Mom offers increasingly fantastic bribes to get Daisy to eat her peas, but what Daisy actually wants is quite simple.

Sue and Nick are best friends who like lots of different things in lots of different colours. Here they show us some of their favourite things from purple hair and all things blue to red cars and red dogs. The artwork is stunning with each artist contributing alternate pages in their own inimitable style. And with its deceptively simple text, this bight and bold book is perfect for children learning to read.

A board book version of this bestselling picture book all about counting from one to ten. This wonderful and unique look at counting and friendship is from the viewpoint of Sue and Nick, who like very different things but are still best friends. They introduce us to their favourite things from one boy called Nick and one girl called Sue to ten cakes for tea, and then count all the way back down to one yellow moon shining in the night sky. The artwork is stunning with each artist contributing alternate pages in their own inimitable style. The deceptively simple text is perfect for children learning to read.

When a monster is born - almost anything can happen. Young children will love discovering all the crazy things monsters get up to.

Three funky fairy tales in one large lift-the-flap book!This brilliant collection features three of Stephen Tucker and Nick Sharratt''s hugely popular Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales. The well-loved stories are retold in lively, witty verse accompanied by quirky illustrations and clever flaps. Using sturdy card, this book is tailor-made to be read and read again by all young children, from toddlers to school children.

Give your young children the best start to learning English with Jamboree Storytime''s interactive, play-based approach! One of ten beautifully illustrated Readers in the Jamboree Storytime series - the storybooks provide engaging and lively stories in authentic English with strong visual support. Jamboree Storytime is an exciting new series designed to introduce the English language to children aged 3-5. It nurtures and extends their developing awareness of stories and integrates this with language learning, through songs, rhymes, puppets and play-based activities. The series has been specifically developed to encourage a love of stories and reading in young children, and to begin to introduce the English language in an accessible and enjoyable way.

Hilarious tale, now a major film, in which Billy must somehow eat fifteen worms in fifteen days... Ages 9-11.

Humorous school story. 8 yrs+

Readers can insert press-out pieces to create their own version of the story of a princess who is granted three wishes.

Sofia a plein d'amis, des grands-parents très gentils et un papa adorable. Mais elle a aussi Mabel, la vieille chatte qui appartenait autrefois à sa maman. Un jour cependant, Mabel disparaît. Pleine d'appréhension, la petite fille part à sa recherche... Jacqueline Wilson nous entraîne entre rire et émotion, dans une histoire... de momie, débordante de tendresse.