Young explorers can find out all about the world around them and the creatures that inhabit it in ‘Curious Kids’, a brilliant new non-fiction pop-up series from Little Tiger Press. Grab your copies this May!
Illustrated by Christiane Engel, ‘Bugs and Minibeasts’ includes interesting facts about bumblebees, spiders, butterflies, ants and frogs.
In ‘Sea and Shore’, children can learn all about crabs, fish, dolphins, sea turtles, seahorses, and their habitat in the ocean and along the shore.
Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world’s most beloved sports, illustrated by Christiane Engel.
‘Ready, Set, Go!: Sports of All Sorts’ features a diverse group of children who introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming. Available from Barefoot Books this March.
Nothing beats the joy a cardboard box can bring on a rainy day. Want to fly a plane? Get a cardboard box. Want to go to space? Cardboard box.
Illustrated by Christiane Engel, Cardboard Creations is bursting full of ideas for how to turn that magical cardboard box into so many exciting playthings. ‘Vehicles’ explains how you can build a car to race in. Stay tuned for details of the second title in this fun series, ‘In the Home’.
Holidays are FUN – and this entertaining nonfiction picture book illustrated by Christiane Engel introduces kids to 14 celebrations from around the world! Available now from Sterling Children’s Books.
‘The Earth Gives More’ is a colourful new picture book illustrated by Christiane Engel which reminds us to respect and treasure the world around us. The story is a love letter to Mother Earth and how unwavering she is, despite what we are doing to her. Written by Sue Fliess, this title will be released by Albert Whitman in March.
Grab your dancing shoes & polish up those moves because ‘Dump Truck Disco’, part of Barefoot Books Singalongs series, hits bookshelves this month!
Dump Truck Daisy & her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission – build a playground before sunrise. Christiane Engel‘s vibrant artwork & a catchy disco tune & animation make this a stellar choice for any child who is fascinated by construction vehicles.
Kirkus review: “Eye-popping acrylics mixed with watercolors and digital collage render each page a colorful cacophony that defies the dark of night. Expect construction-loving kids to be dancing to this funkytown night fever hustle.”
Explore the busy town, bustling seaside and look up in the air in First Explorers: Things That Go! Spot cars, boats and fire engines, as well as lots of other things that go all around us.
Superbly illustrated by Christiane Engel, this title provides gentle early learning and is a wonderful introduction to science topics for small children. Available now from Campbell Books.
Christiane has illustrated two delightful new board books for Little Bee – Bath! Bath! Bath! and Play! Play! Play! The rhyming text makes these the perfect read-along stories for preschoolers. Available from February.