James Mayhew

Brave princes, evil witches and beautiful maidens abound as the tales of Koshka, the wise old story-telling cat, unfold. James Mayhew has drawn inspiration from the traditional stories and art style of old Russia to re-tell five enchanting tales in this re-published edition of a children's classic. Stories include: • The Tale of the Snowmaiden • The Tale of Sadko the Minstrel • The Tale of Iven, the Greywolf and the Firebird • The Tale of...

"Ella's kindly ballet teacher, Madame Rosa, introduces the children to A Midsummer night's dream by Felix Mendelssohn. Ella is so inspired that she stays behind after class is over for just one more fairy dance . . .and finds herself transported into the story! ... A brief passage at the back of the book tells the story of William Shakespeare's beloved comedy and includes some interesting facts about Felix Mendelssohn's enchanting music."--Jacket....

Christmas is coming, and Madame Rosa has prepared a surprise party for her ballet class. "Ella Bella, would you fetch the music box?" asks Madame Rosa. "Then we can have some dancing at our party." As the music begins playing, little Ella Bella is magically transported into the enchanting, festive world of "The Nutcracker "ballet.

A fresh new look to celebrate 25 years of Katie making art an adventure! Katie needs ideas for a costume, and the princess dress in a painting seems the very thing. But she soon discovers that fancy clothes and adventures don't always mix. And wherever you find Katie, you'll find fun close behind! Beautifully reillustrated throughout to celebrate 25 years of Katie. The best way to introduce children to a lifetime love of art. The five masterpieces...

Katie leaps through the frames of five famous paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cezanne! Katie tries to pick the sunflower seeds from famous the Vincent Van Gogh painting, Sunflowers, but when the vase tips over, the flowers go everywhere. Mimi, a little girl from a painting nearby, comes to help Katie, but when Mimi's dog Zazou comes too disaster follows!

Mouse and Mole's charming, gentle and humorous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series. Contains three stories: 1. The Secret of Happiness Mole dreams that he finds the secret of happiness and wakes a grumpy Mouse to tell him, but then Mole instantly forgets! Mole spends all day trying to remember, bringing Mouse and all their friends to join his search, but will he manage to discover the secret again? 2. This Way and...

Things are never quite what they seem for Mouse and Mole. A cosy evening at home turns into a scary encounter in the dark. Mouse enjoys special moments on a country stroll while Mole is eager to get to the end of it. Pea soup for supper Mole’s favourite has him in a quandary; is this the happiest moment of his life or the saddest? Mouse, as always, takes it all in his stride.

Gaspard's friend Finty the dog and her owner Honey are travelling to a classical concert in London's Hyde Park, if only Gaspard could join them! But, while good-naturedly attempting to return Honey's scarf, the handsomest fox in London suddenly finds himself on a tour through the city's streets aboard Finty's bus passing some of London's best sight-seeing spots such as: Islington Green, Museum Street, Chinatown, the theatres of the West End, Piccadilly...

Simple pastimes help mouse and mole realise there's something special in everything, including themselves. A new edition of this classic story from author illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.

Three new Mouse and Mole stories by Joyce Dunbar and illustrated by James Mayhew, highlighting the joys of everyday life. Clink, Clank, Clunk Mouse hears a lot of noise coming from outside the shed. It is Mole, tinkering with the motorbike, but Mole gets stuck and doesn't know how to put it back together. How will they get the bike to work again? Something on the Roof One day Mole is concerned that something is living on their roof,...