New Releases by Quentin Blake

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs takes her three mischievous little monkeys to stay with her Uncle Gilbert for Christmas. Among many amazing things, Uncle Gilbert''s prized possession is an ancient golden teapot, so the little monkeys must be very good. But what is supposed to be a traditional holiday is soon filled with chaos! Hilda begins to regret bringing the three little monkeys with her - until, one night, their antics come in very handy . . . Quentin Blake''s delightfully funny story is brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark''s beautiful mixed-media illustrations in this irresistible follow-up to Three Little Monkeys and Three Little Monkeys Ride Again.

A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.

Just start with a scribble! Start with a Scribble will banish your inner critic and kick-start your inner genius, as you learn to draw with a little how-to and a lot of just-do. An artist-quality pen and watercolor pencils (red and black) are included. Inside, you’ll find: Prompts to inspire you (e.g., “emotional rabbits”) Doodles to finish (“Mrs. Thudkins takes her floppaterasis for a walk”) Techniques to try (only when the mood strikes you), from shading to perspective And plenty of wide-open space to play around in. We’re much less interested in the appearance of something than in the something itself. So, when you’ve settled on your subject (a monster? a cockatoo?), first figure out what its essence should be (ferocious? bashful?) . . . and then, just toss that ball up (artistically speaking) and give it a good swat across the net. Voilà! You’re an artist. Throughout, beloved illustrator Sir Quentin Blake shares sage advice, from “it’s best to name your animal after you draw it” to “don’t worry too much yet about ankles.” The most important lesson? Let go and give in to your own creative spirit! Publisher''s note: Start with a Scribble is an updated North American edition of Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz, 1999).

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs had three little monkeys. Their names were Tim and Sam and Lulu. They were very lively...

Which fish holds the world record for most escape attempts? Which human cannonball travelled the furthest? What is the world''s soppiest fairy tale? Find out these amazing record breakers and lots, lots more in this hilarious alternative to the Guinness Book of World Records.

It begins with the arrival not of a detective, but of disaster: Badfort is for sale, but when Uncle decides to buy it, demolish it, and build a pleasantly appointed park on the site, he is forestalled. Beaver Hateman has sold it cheaply to someone on the condition that he, Hateman, is allowed to stay on as a paying guest. Forgetting that the man who has bought Badfort is certain to regret the "bargain", Uncle tries to console himself by continuing his never-ending exploration of Homeward. He soon discovers the mysterious Crack House - lair of a vicious and horribly squawking creature, half-bat, half-bird, called Batty - where there are rumours of buried treasure. Uncle is in need of a detective . . .

Uncle is a millionaire elephant who has a B.A. and wears a purple dressing gown. He lives in a labyrinth of skyscrapers connected by water chutes, lifts and railways, and littered with oil lakes, walls of sweets and towers of treacle. He and his followers amuse themselves by exploring his home and falling into adventures with its inhabitants, a collection of lunatics, dwarfs and ghosts. Uncle also frequently fights with the inhabitants of neighbouring Badfort, among them the repulsive Jellytussles (a quivering blob) and the cowardly Hitmouse.

The author is one of the best known illustrators in the world, creating iconic characters for amongst others Russell Hoban, Joan Aiken, Michael Rosen, and Roald Dahl. In this title, he writes about his projects and describes his working processes, his collaborators, his travels, and his various projects and commissions.

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you''ll never guess what''s in them... Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket''s never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!

Jack and Nancy wish they could fly to faraway lands, and on one very windy day their wish comes true! A magical tale of adventure - and finding your way home - from the nation''s favourite illustrator, Quentin Blake. Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell of adventures far away. But one day, they are walking on the cliffs and it starts to rain, so Jack puts up his umbrella. But the wind picks up and WHOOOOSH they are blown away to an exotic island! They explore for a bit, and even meet a parrot, but there are no sign of any ships to get them home. How will they get home? "Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I''ve never met a child who doesn''t love Quentin Blake" - Daily Telegraph Quentin Blake is one of Britain''s best-loved and most successful author-illustrators, and was made the first Children''s Laureate in 1999. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, and the Kate Greenaway Medal. among others.

From Quentins very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. There''s inspiration and exuberance, wit and wonder, joy and jollity to be found within these pages.

Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited miser, is visited by three ghosts one Christmas Eve. The ghosts (of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come) show Scrooge the true value of Christmas - charity, good humour and love for his fellow man.

Populat book NOW IN SPANISH! A fun way for young children to learn their animals and numbers in another language Beautifully illustrated by today''s best-loved illustrator Ten Frogs / Diez Ranas is Quentin Blake''s hugely popular counting book – now available in English and Spanish. A great way for children to learn to count in Spanish and a genuinely beautiful book for any Quentin Blake fan. Also Available French – Ten Frogs / Dix Grenouilles HB £9.99 978-1-84365-104-8 Board Book – Ten Frogs (English only) BB £4.99 978-1-84365-128-4

Poems tell the stories of a smart pig who outwits a farmer, a crocodile who likes to eat children, a hungry lion, a dangerous scorpion, an aunt-eating ant-eater, and a flying cow. Reissue.

Count along with Quentin Blake''s entertaining animals in this fun-filled board book for little readers. On Crow, Two Goats, Three Dogs, Four Cats...

A perfect introduction to reading that will wet young readers appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series.

''Ten Frogs/Dix Grenouilles'' is Quentin Blake''s wonderfully illustrated counting book written in both English and French. Starting with ''One Crow/Un Corbeau'' and proceeding with more and more animals (''Two Goats/Deux Chevres'', ''Three Dogs/Trois Chiens'' etc) the pages get gradually more and more filled with animals until reaching ''A Hundred Wasps/Cent Guepes''. A great way for children to learn to count in French and a genuinely beautiful book for any Quentin Blake fans.A simple concept carried out with all of Quentin Blake''s legendary wit and charmA great way for children to learn to count in FrenchBeautifully illustrated by one of the world''s most-loved illustrators

"Quentin Blake''s drawings have been entertaining children and their parents for as long as any of us can remember, but this is the first time he has illustrated a book specifically for his own generation. Characteristically, it''s humane and extremely funny at the same time, and if you are sixty or over - or even thinking about it - this book is required reading"--Publisher''s description.

New editions of classic texts with stunning illustrations from Quentin Blake ''Two of the greatest children''s books ever written'' - THE TIMES

When Quentin Blake became Children''s Laureate, one of his aims was to highlight the value and intelligence of children''s books - and their illustrations. In Tell Me A Picturehe shows the quality of paintings made for children and links them to the wider world of fine art through their infinite capacity to tell stories: a pleasure we all understand. Here he chooses an alphabet of pictures with, as he explains, ''story in common''. Some are by illustrators, others are by artists whose pictures you usually see in art galleries. From them Quentin Blake shows how stories can be told around any picture. Throughout the book his characters complement the paintings, introducing each image, pointing out details and asking questions. By initially presenting only the pictures - without the distractions of any information beyond the artist''s name - children are shown that they already have the skills to respond to the work of artists like Goya and Tintoretto. Quentin Blake and the National Gallery also suggest ways to have fun with children on gallery visits, and end the book with delightful, brief accounts of the artists and pictures Blake has chosen for his ''gallery''.

Accompanies touring exhibition of same name.

Corky and Loopy are two perfectly normal girls. They like chocolate biscuits, fizzy drinks, screaming at each other and drawing. But they are also a little bit special...because they are angels. One day they visit Sid, a pavement artist. Sid is sad because he wants to take part in the big drawing competition but can''t work out how the judges will ever get to see his work. Corky and Loopy decide to help and give him a very special pencil from their collection. So begins a bright and colourful adventure.

When the car her uncle gave her loses parts all over the road, Mrs. Armitage takes it in stride, but a gang of friendly motorcyclists is impressed with the results.

Isabel & Nicholas soar through the sky in an amazing sailing boat only to find a world that has lost its way. All ages.

Avant même d''avoir cinq ans, Matilda sait lire et écrire, connaît tout Dickens, tout Hemingway, a dévoré Kipling et Steinbeck. Pourtant son existence est loin d''être facile entre une mère indifférente, abrutie par la télévision et un père d''une franche malhonnêteté. Sans oublier Mlle Legourdin, la directrice de l''école, personnage redoutable qui voue à tous les enfants une haine implacable. Sous la plume tendre et acerbe de Roald Dahl, les événements vont se précipiter, étranges, terribles, hilarants ...

" It''s quite extraordinary . . . to get up one morning and o be told that you have become the Children''s Laureate; ven more extraordinary to be the first.'' Quentin Blake Charting Quentin Blake''s experience as the first ever Children''s Laureate, this book explores what the author perceived his new job to entail, and also takes us through the many other books, illustrations and projects that he undertook during this time. It is a fascinating insight into not only this most significant of roles, but also into the work of one of our best loved author-illustrators.