Most Popular Books by Sarah COURTAULD

The magic of the Wombles is brought to life in this fresh new series for younger readers. Great Uncle Bulgaria has some important news - Cousin Yellowstone is coming from America to visit the Wimbledon burrow. It is his birthday and they are going to have a party. Cousin Yellowstone always has exciting stories to share and the Wombles can''t wait for him to arrive. They quickly start tidying the Common, all except Orinoco who is thinking about something much more important - the very special birthday cake that Madame Cholet is baking! But when the party starts and the giant Blackberry Magnifique is revealed, Orinoco is nowhere to be found. Where could he be? This warm and funny story featuring Orinoco, one of the cheekiest and most-loved Wombles, is perfect for today''s younger readers.

Find out the amazing stories behind the world''s most famous paintings and the artists who created them in this beautifully illustrated book. Includes fascinating information about the artists, their techniques, inspiration and their lives. Produced in association with The National Gallery, London.

A highly illustrated picture book featuring photographs and portraits of British kings and queens from the 10th century to the present day. Children can wander through a gallery of monarch-themed pages, which include the Tudors, Stuarts, Hanoverians, Queen Victoria and Britain''s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

An introduction to the flora and fauna found in the countryside, packed with amazing facts and clues to look for to identify the different species of trees, birds, and wild flowers to be found all year round.

Almost Naked Animals is a high-energy CITV series featuring a cast of pants-wearing animals. Now get a look behind the scenes at the Banana Cabana and see what Howie and his friends are up to ... Running a busy hotel is a tough job, particularly when you''re as bad at it as Howie is, but it helps when you have friends. Joining Howie are a gang of bottom-covered misfits including Octo, Bunny, Narwhal, Duck and Piggy ... and in a rival hotel nearby lurks Howie''s evil sister Poodle, who''s obsessed with taking over the Banana Cabana and shutting it down for ever! Howie has an urge to do Dog Stuff, but with no other dogs around but his evil sister, he''s out of luck. And Poodle has a Cunning Plan. Will Howie discover who his real friends are, before it''s too late? The author translating the Almost Naked Animals from TV to book form is a BAFTA-honoured comedy writer, and these books are in full colour throughout - with bonus stickers!

"Which fish can breathe on land? Why do some crabs have to live in other animal''s shells? In this book you can find lots of fascinating facts about the seashore and the creatures that live there." -- Back cover.

Poodle has an evil plot to ruin Howie once and for all: she sends a Robot Howie to the Banana Cabana to drive all his friends away How will Howie prove to the gang that he''s the real Howie?

The magic of the Wombles is brought to life in this fresh new series for younger readers. Great Uncle Bulgaria is planning an acrobatic Womble extravaganza: Bungo will perform the tight rope, Alderney will learn the trapeze and Orinoco can be a clown! But Tomsk would rather practise his climbing skills than rehearse for the show. If only climbing wasn''t such a dangerous sport ... Luckily, Great Uncle Bulgaria always knows how best to rescue a Womble in need. This Womble story, full of colourful costumes, high-flying acrobatics and an amazing rescue, is perfect for today''s younger readers.

An illustrated sticker book featuring over 100 stickers with portraits of British kings and queens from the 10th century to the present day. Children can match the stickers to their frames on the themed pages, which include the Tudors, Stuarts, Hanoverians, Queen Victoria, the Windsors and a special Diamond Jubilee display for Queen Elizabeth II.

Douze histoires à l''origine de célèbres ballets, réunies dans un beau recueil avec une couverture scintillante, à l''intention des jeunes lecteurs. Les douze histoires réunies dans ce recueil, illustrées et adaptées pour les jeunes lecteurs, ont toutes donné lieu à de célèbres ballets.