New Releases by Smriti Prasadam

In the first book of an irresistible new series from internationally acclaimed creators Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Steve Small, there are so many fun things Tiny Tiger wants to do—if only parents would stop saying no! Meet Tiny Tiger: a small tiger with BIG feelings! There is SO much Tiny Tiger wants to do—making cookie dough, driving a car, and living up on the moon­—but Tiny Tiger gets stopped with a big NO at every turn! Will this tiger tot realize that parents are there for guidance, unconditional love, and support, even when the answer might be no?

Korean edition of [T. Veg: The Story of a Carrot-Crunching Dinosaur] by Smriti Prasadam-Halls. A celebration of vegetarianism, it's a rollicking laugh-out-loud tale about being unapologetically yourself. Korean edition translated by Hye Suk Eom.

You are unending sunshine. You are dazzlingly whole. This joyful, uplifting picture book about home and heritage celebrates multiracial children and the unique family stories that shape us all. "This beautiful, poetic picture book celebrates children whose parents span a variety of backgrounds. The beauty and design of the book makes it enjoyable for readers no matter their individual histories. Inspiring and uplifting, this is a particularly excellent selection for multicultural families to enjoy together." * School Library Journal, STARRED Review "A nuanced, tenderly wrought celebration of biracial identity." Kirkus Reviews "Pieces of the past, present, and future untold come together in this dreamy picture book that reminds children of their incalculable individuality." Foreword Reviews You are your mother's bright eyes and her joyful wide grin, Your father's big heart and his kindness within. You're not quarter . . . or half . . . a mathematical sum . . . You're entirely yourself and second to none. From #1 bestselling author Smriti Halls and star illustrator Chaaya Prabhat, this treasure of a book invites you to celebrate your own family's story. Inspired by the author's own experience of raising her children to embrace both their British and Indian heritage, this gorgeous and heartwarming book explores what makes us who we are.

This charmingly funny board book celebrates a family’s unconditional love for their slurpy, burpy, boisterous new baby. Baby’s eyes are not brighter than the sun. And she isn’t as light as a feather—she weighs a ton! Less princess than clown, with a voice a little more screechy than angelic, this baby may keep their family up at night, but no one could love baby more. With lyrical humor, Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Eve Coy reflect the routine chaos a new baby brings, showing that even the noisiest, smelliest, and messiest of babies poses no challenge to the bonds of affection that smitten families—older siblings included!—have with their gorgeous babies.

From Smriti Prasadam-Halls, the internationally bestselling author of I Love You Night and Day comes the charming picture book I'm Sticking with You, a sweet celebration of friendship. Bear and Squirrel are best friends. Wherever Squirrel goes, Bear follows. Bear vows to stick with Squirrel whether he’s grumpy, or silly, or mad—which is put to the test when Bear sinks Squirrel’s canoe. And catapults him from the seesaw. And breaks his favorite mug. Finally, Squirrel has had enough. He tells Bear he needs his space—only to realize he has much more fun with his best friend around. Funny and poignant in equal measure, I'm Sticking with You shows that friendship always finds a way.

In this follow up to I’m Sticking with You, Bear and Squirrel are back, and they’re perfectly in tune. They make merry music, they sing the same song—it’s all going great, until Chicken comes along. Chicken knows she could add something to Bear and Squirrel’s band of two, but the duo is certain that three is a crowd! Fed up, Chicken leaves—and lands herself in hot water. Will Bear and Squirrel come to the rescue?

Japanese edition of [Let's Stick Together] by Smriti Halls. A joyful, humorous rhyming tale about how friends lift each other up, from the creators of the internationally bestselling [I'm Sticking With You].

A delightful picture book about the power of hugs, from the mega-bestselling creators of I Love You Night and Day, You Make Me Happy and I'll Never Let You Go. Have you ever wondered who gives the very BEST hug? The kind that's warm and cozy and snug? Extra squeezy, but never too tight, the kind that fits you COMPLETELY right? From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But the perfect hug may not be far-in fact, it might be right where you are! Who gives the best hugs? Have you guessed? It's the ones at home, who love you the best! Full of silly and snuggly animal cuddles, this irresistible story from the bestselling creators Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Alison Brown is perfect for sharing and reading aloud.

There was once a farm where all the animals were friends. Together they looked after the farm and each other. It wasn’t perfect and they didn’t always agree (animals almost never do). But the Geese have hatched a plan to leave the farm . . . will life be perfect for them now? A powerful modern-day fable for our times told with humor, warmth, and most importantly, hope. A story of building bridges, not barriers, respect, not resentment, and of finding friendship, not fear.

A commemorative picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, ideal for sharing with readers aged 8+. Follow Her Majesty's journey from a young princess growing up in wartime to an extraordinary leader - the longest-reigning British monarch in history. This very special illustrated book is the perfect way to share the Queen's life story with younger readers - from her childhood and service during the Second World War to the magnificent coronation and even a daredevil stunt at the London Olympics. Climb aboard the royal yacht Britannia, meet the 15 prime ministers she counselled and remember her wisdom to the nation and the whole Commonwealth through her Christmas broadcasts. And that's not all: during her seventy-year reign, Her Majesty truly witnessed it all - from colour television and Beatlemania to the birth of the internet. This commemorative book records not just the royal spectacles, but the entire Elizabethan age. From award-winning, bestselling author Smriti Prasadam-Halls, with beautiful illustrations from Josie Shenoy and Kim Geyer, this is a stunning tribute to the remarkable legacy of a much-loved queen. With a shimmering gold foil cover and plenty of quotes from the Queen herself, you'll treasure the book for years to come - in the reign of King Charles III.

When it comes to love, it's not only humans who like to plan a romantic proposal. Meet a penguin on the hunt for a pretty pebble to impress his partner, a flurry of flamingos turning a lake into a matchmaking dance floor and even pair of sweetly serenading gibbons! Travel from the deepest depths of the ocean to tropical rainforests and beyond, discovering the weird and wonderful wooing techniques of animals in love. This picture book is the perfect present to say I love you to a child.

For anyone going through a difficult passage, this uplifting, beautifully illustrated picture book is about finding optimism in the darkest of places. Rain before rainbows, clouds before sun, night before daybreak—a new day’s begun. In this heartfelt story about courage, change, and moving on, a girl and her companion fox travel together away from a sorrowful past, through challenging and stormy times, toward color and light and life. Along the way they find friends to guide and support them, and when the new day dawns, it is full of promise. With gorgeous, richly realized illustrations and immense hope at its heart, Rain Before Rainbows holds out a ray of sunshine for anyone looking for light.

Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks books are perfect for sharing. In this Partner Text, Anika must help Dad find his glasses, before they miss their train.

Traverse the animal kingdom for a gorgeous celebration of the joys of a new baby — and the pleasure of introducing that baby to the wide world — in the perfect gift for new parents. Welcome, little baby, round your mama curled. Welcome, little baby. Welcome to your world. With lyrical language and stunning illustrations, Welcome to Your World takes readers from ice-capped mountains to the depths of the sea. Tender scenes between animals and their babies encourage families to join in the loving bond that connects them to one another and to the wonders of our planet. This beautiful book is ideal for sharing with new babies, new parents, and children just venturing out in the world, as best-selling author Smriti Prasadam-Halls and acclaimed illustrator Jaime Kim provide both a celebration of nature and a gentle reminder to protect it.

Animalele de la fermă trăiesc fericite împreună până în ziua când gâștele încep să fie nemulțumite. Împreună cu rațele, se separă de restul fermei, dar, curând, își dau seama că viața e mult mai grea fără ajutorul, sprijinul și dragostea vecinilor. Vor reuși oare să se mai împace vreodată cu ceilalți?

A bouncy, rhythmic story, packed with noises to shout out loud - essential for young vehicle lovers! With art by the bestselling illustrator of How to Grow a Dinosaur. Welcome, welcome, champion racers, Mighty motors, speedy chasers. Who will win this fast and furious race? Join Race Car Rani, Jonas Jet, Speedboat Sam and friends as they zoom towards the finish line across land, sea and sky. Ed Eaves is the illustrator of the bestselling How to Grow a Dinosaur and has been nominated for the Red House Children's Book Award.

Numbers I Know is a fun wipe-clean writing practice book perfect for preschoolers. This fun book comes with a pen to use and helps your little one trace numbers and patterns.

Dog and puppy, horse and foal, tiger and cub... Lift the flaps as you explore and discover animal families in your world.

A new beautifully illustrated celebration of love and friendship from the bestselling creators behind I'll Never Let You Go and I Love You Night and Day. In this delightfully optimistic and uplifting observance of that special someone who makes you happy, Fox and Porcupine discover that when they're together, life is ever so much brighter. Gorgeous, fun, and full of heart, this is the perfect gift for that sweet ray of light in your life. You make me happy, you make me new; Together there's NOTHING that we cannot do. You make me happy and hopeful and strong, And right by your side is where I belong.

Graceful and serene, intelligent and social, the whale is a wonder of the deep blue sea. And yet, whales rely on air to breathe - they are mammals, just like us. With breathtaking text, Smriti Prasadam-Halls explores the migrations, songs and family life of these mysterious creatures, revealing astonishing facts you've never heard before. Wildlife illustrator Jonathan Woodward brings the marine world to life with stunning papercut collage artwork. This is the perfect non-fiction picture book to read at bedtime. Also available in this series: The Ways of the Wolf

How you can show someone just how much you love them? In this tender book, Bear and Bunny discover the perfect way to tell each other how much they care about one another.

WINNER of the English 7-11 Best Non-fiction Picture Book Award. Shortlisted for the SLA Awards 2018! The wolf stalks the wilderness and our own imaginations. Uncover its mysteries in this beautifully written non-fiction picture book. Majestic and fierce, proud and strong, the wolf has always been a source of fascination - and fear. It remains one of the most misunderstood of all creatures, frequently cast as our mortal enemy. The truth is that wolves and humans are more closely connected than we dare to admit. With beautifully lyrical language, Smriti Prasadam-Halls explores the lightning speed, echoing howl and family life of these mysterious animals, revealing astonishing facts and overturning misconceptions as she does so. Wildlife illustrator Jonathan Woodward brings the creatures to life with breathtaking papercut collage artwork. This is non-fiction storytelling at its very finest. The Ways of the Wolf has been endorsed by the UK Wolf Conservation Trust. IN THE SAME SERIES: The World of the Whale.

Out and About is a first words book that will teach your preschooler over 150 everyday words and phrases.

Letters I Know is a fun wipe-clean writing practice book for preschoolers. This fun book comes with a pen to use and helps your little one trace letter shapes and learn pen control.

"Cuando quieres a alguien, quieres que todo el mundo lo sepa. En los buenos y en los malos momentos, con lluvia o sol, el cariño es incondicional. El texto lírico de Smriti Prasadam-Halls combina perfectamente con las lúcidas y emocionantes ilustraciones de Alison Brown. Un libro hermoso y perfecto para compartir en la hora del cuento, a la hora de acostarse o en cualquier otro momento, con alguien a quien quieres mucho."--Casadellibro.