New Releases by Nicola Davies

Maxy is upset when her parents'' farm is left without animals after a health scare, but she keeps their memory alive looking after her own herd of ''pretend cows''.With her mother having fallen ill during pregnancy, her father starts to keep chickens and Maxy comes to terms with the challenges of the new birth as she encourages a stubborn hen to lay eggs.Written by Nicola Davies with illustrations by Cathy Fisher.

When Lolly discovers a tiny orphaned lamb lost on the moor, she convinces her grandfather to let her take responsibility for raising it. As Lolly grows into this new challenge, her experience with the lamb helps her to be brave following the death of her own mother.The Mountain Lamb is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children''s author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

When Clinton journeys to join his mother in London, he must leave the quiet life of the island behind: his Gran and Uncle Clinton, the quiet afternoons spent fishing and roaming the beach, and, perhaps most importantly of all, his old dog, Rufus. But amongst all of this change, the pull of nature and the presence of ''a boy''s best friend'' are never far away.A Boy''s Best Friend is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children''s author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

Bound to serve a cruel master, Nant''s curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Her dreams of a life beyond her marshland home intensify each autumn when the silver eels return, along with her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go?The last in a series of six illustrated folk tales for children which explore the supernatural world, inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.Written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Beth Holland.''This unusual, mythic-feeling story is one of a series of tales from Welsh publisher Graffeg that explore the deeper and sometimes darker side of our connection with the natural world. Nant finds herself at the mercy of a witch hunt, and the story explores themes of ignorance and curiosity with a deft and gentle hand. As ever, Davies'' love of the natural world is obvious, and her writing sings with a dark exuberance.'' BookTrust ''These stories ask as many questions as they answer and highlight the strong ties that exist between nature and mankind; they beg us to seek a little deeper. Thought-provoking, haunting and swimming with the diverse beauty of the natural world.'' Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories

Azin and his nomadic family rely upon the Moonflowers to keep them alive. When his elders are taken ill, young Azin is left to guide the bees to these rare flowers and return with their precious honey, but he is not the only one seeking out their magic...The fifth in a series of six illustrated folk tales for children which explore the supernatural world, inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.Written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Max Low.''Davies'' prose perfectly captures the volatility of the natural world and human emotion, and the scale of the desert and Azin''s sense of solitude within it is beautiful conveyed through Low''s vivid illustrations.'' Children''s Books Ireland Recommended Reads 2019-20''It is always a pleasure to see an obscure tale given a new life through adaptation and the latest offering in the Shadows and Light series is no exception. Azin, the youngest i a family of nomadic beekeepers, undertakes an arduous journey to save his family, accompanied only by his bees. It proves to be a journey of self-discovery as Azin learns about true and self-sacrifice. Low''s bold, stark illustrations are a highlight, effectively converting both the arid desert environment and Azin''s isolation within it.'' Inis Reading Guide 2018-19

Rosie is given a sheepdog puppy to rear who looks and behaves differently to the other sheepdogs on the farm and is too friendly to herd the sheep. When she overhears her parents referring to her as their ''little mistake'', her puppy teaches her that not all mistakes are bad in this charming story about belonging and finding your place.The Little Mistake is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children''s author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

"Spectacular ... you can almost smell the surf between the pages." The Times "Five stars - if you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this." The TelegraphFrom Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins - all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton''s exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child''s first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages."Ravishing ... the perfect companion to a seaside holiday" The Sunday Times "Just dive in and enjoy" Sunday Express

Colin lives with his mum and big brother and is in a hurry to grow up. But when his brother gives him an air rifle for his birthday and he shoots a hawk, he soon learns that shooting live creatures is very different to shooting cans on the wall. A powerful tale of growing up and gaining responsibility.Flying Free is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children''s author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet, and top children''s book author, Nicola Davies. Follow the young adventurer as she explores eggs of all shapes and sizes, where they may be hiding and what secrets could be held within. The easy rhymes encourage children to join in. With zoologically accurate, bright, and exciting illustrations by Abbie Cameron, this book explores the huge variety of animal and insect eggs and is one in a series of rhyming picture books which entertain and educate on a wide range of animals.

Grandpa Joe is butterfly bonkers. There''s nothing he loves more than photographing the fluttering, colourful creatures in his garden. But since Ben''s granny passed away, grandpa Joe has changed. He doesn''t want to go outside or talk or smile. It''s like he''s a completely different person and it feels like time is running out to help him. If only Ben could find a way to bring the butterflies to his grandpa. Maybe seeing them again could help bring back his smile...

The story of a boy who struggles to accept his new born sister, when she is not what he expected. But the swifts which swoop over his home help to show him that she is truly perfect. ''Perfect'' is a remarkable story about anticipation and disappointment, acceptance and love, and the power of nature in all our lives.

Two renowned picture book creators team up for a captivating first look at animals around the world. Sometimes lyrical and sometimes humorous, the poems reveal fascinating facts about animals of every color, shape, size, and origin, from giant blue whales to bats as tiny as bumblebees. Full color.

When a young boy moves from his home in Italy to Wales, the only thing that cheers him up are the racing pigeons that Mr. Evans keeps in a loft behind his house.

Beating anorexia is much more than a physical process. To overcome the mental and social challenges in recovery, you will need motivation, strength and a positive new mindset. Having recovered from disordered eating herself, health psychologist Nicola Davies has developed an individual-focused plan that will help make recovery seem less overwhelming, and provide you with the skills you need to get better and stay well in the long-term. With workbook style exercises, this book will help you to identify the underlying causes of your anorexia, focusing on building your emotional wellbeing and confidence before giving tips on how you can make positive changes to your thinking and behaviour. Innovative and approachable, it will enable you to find the best way for you to recover your health and wellbeing.

I Can Beat Obesity! is not just about losing weight. It is about changing your psychological mindset and finding the drive and strength to improve your health. Having recovered from disordered eating herself, Nicola Davies recognises that beating obesity is not about fad diets and yo-yoing weight, but about your psychological motivation, confidence and skills to both lose weight and prevent relapse in the long term. The workbook style exercises will help you to develop key self-help tools for overcoming obesity. Focussing on building your emotional wellbeing in areas such as self-worth, confidence and working towards goals before making changes to diet, this will be an essential companion on the path to maintaining control of your weight and recovering your health and wellbeing.

Birds are a wonderful entry point for a first study of animal life. Discover Science: Birds by Nicola Davies introduces young readers to the essential features of their fine-feathered friends, such as how birds fly, feed, communicate, reproduce, and raise their young. Kids will love the simple hands-on projects, and the eye-popping photography that takes them right up close. Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and sound, materials, and more.

Winner of the Margaret Mallett Picture Book Award, as part of the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards.From the award-winning team behind Tiny: The Invisible World of Microbes comes Lots, a beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of biodiversity for younger readers. There are living things everywhere: the more we look, the more we find. There are creatures on the tops of the tallest jungle trees, at the bottom of the coldest oceans, even under the feathers of birds and in boiling volcanic pools. So how many different kinds are there? One, two, three ... lots! With beautiful words from Nicola Davies and exquisite illustrations by Emily Sutton, this groundbreaking book is certain to enchant and inspire children."Clear, direct, involving text, coupled with vivid, delicate illustrations make for a truly special work of non-fiction." - Guardian

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children''s book author, Nicola Davies.Follow her young adventurer as she treks through the jungle, dives deep down into the sea and climbs high up into the trees. Into the Blue features delightful characters from the deep blue sea. Fully illustrated in colour by exciting new illustrator Abbie Cameron. Full educational notes on all of the animals featured in Animal Surprises are available to download from the Graffeg website."Nicola Davies knows just how to make scientific concepts interesting and accessible, even to the youngest children. For example the notion of the food chain is introduced in Into the Blue when we see ''silvery sand eels that sparkle and glimmer, And puffins collecting them up for their dinner!''All this creates a space in children''s minds ready for more advanced teaching and learning about the natural world later on. The sharing adult will be able to help children link what they see in the books with their own outdoor experiences. I''m sure these books will be favourites to look at again and." Books for Keeps

Zoologist Nicola Davies merges a heart-pounding adventure with a conservation message triggered by a life-changing—and mind-changing—encounter. Manuela had imagined that killing a manatee would be like killing a very big fish, just more exciting. But when her father successfully harpoons one, leaving its baby orphaned, she finds that her feelings have changed. She vows to rescue the baby manatee and return it to the river. But she soon realizes what an enormous task she’s taken on. Will she be able to save the baby manatee—and protect him from being hunted in the future, too?

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Huge, magnificent, alone, the bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tender mother, gentle playmate - it shares this land of ice and snow with the Inuit people, who watch and learn from it. Come witness the majesty of Ice Bear.

A young girl learns facts about snakes, including their behavior, physical characteristics, and eating habits, to overcome her trepidation.

Zoologist Nicola Davies presents an illustrated novel for young readers that proves you don’t need two arms to be strong. Pedru has always wanted to be a great hunter like his father, but after a lion takes his arm, he worries that he’ll always be the crippled boy instead. Pedru longs to kill the lion that mauled him and strengthens himself to be ready for the hunt. But when the opportunity arises, will Pedru have the strength to turn his back on revenge? Zoologist Nicola Davies perfectly merges a heart-pounding adventure with an important message about conservation, and Annabel Wright’s gorgeous black-and-white illustrations bring Pedru’s story to life.

From beachcombing to stargazing - and from watching squirrels, ducks and worms to making berry crumble or a winter bird feast - this book is a glorious reminder that the natural world is on our doorstep waiting to be discovered.

There are living things so tiny millions could fit on a dot. Although they are invisible, they are everywhere and they multiply very quickly. They are vital for life on earth, and do all sorts of things - from giving us a cold and making yoghurt to wearing down mountains and helping to make the air we breathe. With charming illustrations by Emily Sutton, this friendly, clever book succeeds in conveying the complex science of micro-organisms simply and clearly, and opens up an exciting new avenue for young non-fiction.

Everything You Need to Know about Animals, an exciting companion to the all-encompassing reference Everything You Need to Know, and Everything You Need to Know about Science is now available in paperback. Arranged thematically into 5 core topics that explore the whole animal kingdom, it explores how different animals get around, what they eat, as well as investigates animal senses and reproduction. Readers'' imaginations will be sparked on every page with this perfect one-volume encyclopedia. Activities, glossary words, web links, and fascinating facts galore will keep kids engaged and inspired. Informative and interactive features perfectly enhance and unite the reference sections.

Michael, a young boy growing up on the tropical island of Rose Town, has been saving up for his own fishing boat for years. But when a terrible storm wrecks his home, Michael is forced to take a job working for a rich, mysterious newcomer named Spargo. Spargo asks Michael to search for one thing in the deep waters around Rose Town - whales . . .