New Releases by Timothy Knapman

Going to the supermarket can be SO BORING. But do you know what makes it fun? DINOSAURS, that''s what! A funny, visual treat for children who love dinosaurs. For one little boy, a regular day at the supermarket is turned upside down. A band of dinosaurs wreak havoc in the aisles, but the grown-ups can''t see them! Can he convince the dinosaurs to behave? And, more importantly, who will mop up the mess?

A brand-new racing themed countdown picture book series from Timothy Knapman, the bestselling author of Dinosaurs in the Supermarket. We’re ready and waiting, the countdown''s begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Skid down Frosty Falls with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Fish-Finger cup! Watch out as racers swerve snowballs, slip on choccy fondue and finally take the plunge into the icy lake on their quest to be number one! Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy reading along with the bouncy rhyming text. With vibrant illustrations from Richard Merritt, the illustrator of Dinos Don''t Give Up, this countdown racing picture book adventure will bring the fun to children who love vehicles and counting. Don’t miss Ten Whizzy Racers: Chaos at Crackling Creek, winner of the Bizziebaby Gold Award 2025

Prepare for a school day that is far from ordinary in this rip-roaring picture book. "Who has squashed our bookshelf?" Our teacher asks us all. "Someone''s bitten the board in two! There are claw marks on the wall!" In this delightful hide and seek story, a young boy is the only one who seems to be able to spot the highly unusual in the most normal of places. He arrives at school to find the building overrun with dinosaurs causing all kinds of havoc. He gets blamed for the mess in the art room and is told to shush by the librarian when he attempts to point out the dinosaurs hiding in plain sight. And there''s a surprise ending when he goes to principal''s office to report what''s happening

A haunting musical thriller that matches a darkly witty psychological drama with a heart-breakingly beautiful score. As the clock ticks towards midnight on New Year''s Eve, a husband and wife talk nervously about what the future holds for them and their fellow citizens. Welcome to Azerbaijan, part of the police state of the Soviet Union in the dying minutes of 1937. The past year has been the worst of the Great Terror, in which the paranoid dictator Joseph Stalin unleashed wave upon wave of arrests. Millions have been tortured and executed. Informants and spies are everywhere. No one knows who to trust. And then comes the dreaded knock on the door. Is it the NKVD, the state''s ruthless secret police? Or a far more mysterious - and terrifying - visitor? Dark secrets emerge, time is suspended and the husband and wife are tested to breaking point - and beyond... Timothy Knapman''s adaptation of the play Citizens of Hell by Elichin Afandiyev, one of Azerbaijan''s foremost playwrights, with music and lyrics by Laurence Mark Wythe, is a haunting, powerful and stunningly topical examination of life under tyrannical political rule. The original London production played at the Union Theatre in 2018, directed by Kate Golledge.

A brand-new racing themed countdown picture book series from Timothy Knapman, the author of Dinosaurs in the Supermarket. We’re ready and waiting, the countdown''s begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Zoom through Fairytale Forest with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Beanstalk cup! Watch out as racers avoid the temptation of gingerbread forests, pass through the scarily named Troll booth and dodge angry fairies on their quest to be number one! Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy reading along with the bouncy rhyming text. With vibrant illustrations from Richard Merritt, the illustrator of Dinos Don''t Give Up, this countdown racing picture book adventure will bring the fun to children who love cars and counting.

A ravenous wolf meets his match when he encounters some enterprising young goats in this new spin on a Grimms’ fairy tale. Once there was a wicked wolf who was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more. One day he was on the prowl for dinner when he spotted seven juicy little goats left at home . . . alone. Could these kid goats be clever enough—and have enough silly tricks at the ready—to avoid getting eaten, and maybe even enjoy a little (or big) snack themselves? A renowned storyteller and an acclaimed artist come together to create an entertaining read- and laugh-aloud version of the classic fairy tale “The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.”

Time Travel Sleepover: Knights & Castles transports readers back in time for a hilarious 24 hours in the life of kids who lived long ago, with a fun slumber party at the end!

Sometimes I Just WON''T is a hilarious and helpful book about the ever-changing moods of small children, from top picture book pairing, Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger.Being a toddler is an emotional rollercoaster. Some days you want to put your coat on, you don''t mind sharing and you can''t wait to have your bath. There are days when you''re the first to slide down the biggest slide, or join in with everyone else. But some days, you just WON''T! And sometimes that''s OK. But, with a little kindness and encouragement, you might find that something you don''t want to do can become something you love to do! A comic look at child autonomy and how to navigate strong emotions. An essential read for all young children - and their adults - because, big or small, sometimes we ALL need to feel in charge. With bouncing rhythmic text and lively, graphic illustrations this is a brilliant follow up to Sometimes I am Furious, a Sunday Times Book of the Year 2021!

Can a burrowing owl who can''t fly and a snowy owl who can''t run, ever be friends? Oscar is an owl; a COOL owl. And cool owls DO NOT fly, they RUN. ZOOOOOOOOOM! So when snowy owl Reggie comes along, swooping and swooshing through the sky, Oscar''s not impressed at all. But when Reggie crashes into a tree, Oscar discovers that maybe they are not so different from one another after all. A funny and heartwarming story about how being different is cool.

Crikey! Someone just farted! It''s HUGE. It''s smelly. But who did it? Not Wombat, Emu or Kangaroo. Tiny Numbat knows, but NOBODY is listening!

Christmas, counting, and unicorns are combined in one magical picture book that’s a must-have gift for a fantastic holiday! One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There’s so much to prepare and fun to be had before the big day! They hang stockings, make snow unicorns, and bake tasty treats. But her mischievous unicorn keeps making a mess, munching all the pies, and scribbling on the Christmas cards. And when the carolers arrive, cover your ears, because unicorns really can’t sing! As Christmas draws closer and closer, will the two friends get their Christmas wish? Join in the song and count each gift on the page as you go along, ending with a grand festive finale full of unicorn celebrations!

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Baker Jake bakes wonderful homemade cakes, but the day before he is due to take part in a TV baking competition, his special whisk goes missing! Without it, Jake fears he will be beaten by the fiendish Maureen Buttercream, owner of the soulless "Cakes-U-Like" chain. So who has stolen the whisk? By the time the true culprit is revealed, Jake will have to find out whether he or his whisk is the real secret of his success. Join Baker Jake as he solves the mystery of the stolen whisk in this exciting story by Timothy Knapman. White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Sail along five mighty rivers around the world and open up the giant fold-out pages to reveal incredible stories from history, mythology and modern times. This gorgeous gift book will take you on a world adventure via the world''s greatest rivers. The Yangtze tells of dragons and dolphins, while the Rhine whispers about castles and Frankenstein. Explore pyramids, tombs and temples by the Nile, and search for lost cities and gold alongside the Amazon. And follow the Mississippi to hear of historic battles and dinosaurs. Gorgeously illustrated pages fold out to reveal the full length of each river. Make an epic journey from source to sea and soak up the rivers'' amazing stories. Timothy Knapman is a children''s writer, lyricist and playwright. His children''s books have been translated into twelve languages and include the bestselling Mungo and the Picture Book Pirates and its sequels. His stories have been heard on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and Driver Dan''s Story Train and he does lots of school visits and bookshop readings. Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her first book, The Night Box (Egmont), written by Louise Greig published in June 2017, was nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Illustration award, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize for illustration. Irene Montano is an illustrator based in Palermo, Italy.

An inquisitive baby badger is drawn to discover the world outside his den in an endearing, delightfully illustrated father-and-child story. Baby Badger sleeps all day in his snuggly burrow. When he wakes, he explores every nook of his home and wants to know “what’s next?” So Daddy takes him to the dark forest above to roll in soft moss and snuffle in bluebell bulbs and watch the silvery moon setting, a signal that night is ending and it’s time to go home. But if daytime is “what’s next,” how can Baby Badger sleep without seeing that? So he slips out alone to see the brilliant flowers and birds and to feel the yellow sun hot on his fur. Cozy illustrations and a child-friendly text depict a curious little creature dazzled by the world’s natural wonders — and a doting father who is there to guide him back if “what’s next” turns out to take him a bit too far.

The Big Bad Bogey is a green, mean, icky MONSTER. He doesn''t care whose story he ruins! Can ANYONE stop him?

Harry in a Hurry is Timothy Knapman and Gemma Merino''s unique twist on the well-loved Aseop’s Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. Harry the Hare is always in a hurry – he’s not even sure why! He eats fast and talks fast – and if he’s riding on his speedy scooter then you’d better watch out! But when Harry accidentally hurries his way into the local pond, and Tom the Tortoise fishes him out, Harry is forced to take a leaf out of Tom’s book and slow right down. In doing so he not only finds a new friend, but enjoys a whole new world of experiences.

Dad might not have a superhero mask or wear his pants outside his trousers, but his super snores can be heard a thousand miles away, he tells super jokes and can even make super-scary monsters go away at bedtime.

Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure.This pack contains 54 books, 6 of each of: 6 novels and 3 books of short stories.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

The Big Bad Bogey is a green, mean, icky MONSTER. He doesn''t care whose story he ruins! Can ANYONE stop him? A riotous tale with a hilarious twist by Tim Knapman, with gloriously zingy illustrations by Tom Knight.

Jake claims to be the fastest mouse in the world, and doesn''t think any animal can ever catch him. Clever Old Tom Cat will just have to see about that!

Originally published: London, England: Walker Books, 2016.