Most Popular Books by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

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 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.

Every day has its ups and downs Sometimes you giggle, sometimes you frown. But the thing to remember, the secret, is this . . . Everything feels better with the help of a KISS. If you''ve scraped your knee, or fallen out with your best friend, a kiss can make everything better. And kisses aren''t just for children, they''re for grown-ups too. So the next time you see someone you love feeling down in the dumps, just remember: a kiss is the very best gift of all! A tender expression of love, Kiss It Better is the perfect gift. Great for fans of Guess How Much I Love You.

I love you wild, I love you loud. I shout it out and I feel proud. I love you night, I love you day. In every moment come what may. The pages in this fabulously warm and reassuring picture book are bursting with exuberance, warmth and humour. A celebration of love – it''s the perfect present to give to the one you love, and offers a heartfelt and affirming message of unconditional love that is pitched just right for little ones. This is a picture book that will be read again and again, and treasured for years to come. Brilliantly read by Claire Skinner. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

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.

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.

When you aren''t sure, you''ll feel me near, When you are scared, I will be here. When you are high, when you are low, I''ll be holding your hand and I''ll never let go. From the author and illustrator of I Love You Night and Day comes a tender and heartfelt picture book. With reassuring words offering a message of unconditional love, and illustrations bursting with exuberance, warmth and humour, Never Let Go is the perfect gift for loved ones of all ages and guaranteed to be a favourite for years to come.

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.

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.

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.

After finding two abandoned presents, Santa Baby and Roo embark on a race against time to deliver the gifts. But as they speed across the skies, they come across a few ... distractions. Well, Santa''s job isn''t as easy as it looks! And after a slight mis-hap involving their sleigh and a chimney, Santa Baby realises just how much he needs his dad. Luckily, Santa is just two jingles away, and the journey back home is the most magical of all ... ... Roo and Santa baby felt a tingling in their toes, they held their breath and gave a squeak as up, up, up they rose. Then suddenly they took a dive and with one great big swoop ... Roo and Santa Baby did a GIANT LOOP-THE-LOOP!

I''m a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws. I''ve got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars. Which is why I say, to everyone I meet . . . CALL ME SCARY . . . DON''T CALL ME SWEET! Everyone thinks that little monsters are cute and cuddly, but this monster''s grumpy and grouchy. Honest! He does REAL monster stuff, like stomping around and eating squishy, squelchy food like bug eye stew. He''s brave, too - he''s not scared of ANYTHING. Not even big, hairy ogres . . . . . . Wait, is that a big, hairy ogre? HELP! Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

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?

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.

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.

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 moonu00ad—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?

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.