Caroline Crowe – författare

Sunny has a rocky start to her first day at Weather School. She's desperate to impress her classmates but-from melting Frosty's frozen yoghurt to ruining Mizzle and Drizzle's games by drying up the puddles in the playground-everything keeps going wrong. Will she get her chance to shine?First in a brand-new series of picture books about a loveable group of young weather characters, discovering their incredible powers.

In Blizz Builds a Snowman, the Weather Tots are learning about snow. Blizz wants to build the perfect snowman. But things go wrong when the other Weather Tots try to help. Can they find a way of working together?Discover more adventures from this loveable group of young weather characters in Sunny Starts School, Breezy's Beach Day and Bowie Joins the Team.

In Breezy's Beach Day, the class are excited about their day at the beach. Everyone, that is, except for Breezy. He accidentally blows over Sunny's sandcastle and sprays sand into the sandwiches. But when it's time for a class trip on a sailing boat, can Breezy make it up to his friends?The Weather Tots is a series of picture books about a loveable group of young weather characters, discovering their incredible powers.

In Bowie Joins the Team, the Weather Tots can't wait to meet their new classmate, but why is he so hard to find? The Tots find out how rainbows are made and welcome a new pupil to Weather School!Discover more adventures from this loveable group of young weather characters in Sunny Starts School, Breezy's Beach Day and Blizz Builds a Snowman.

The big red suit was ironed and ready.The elves had stuffed the final teddy,When from the bathroom came a yelp,'Ho Ho, oh no! Quick, someone HELP!'When Santa accidentally shaves off his famous beard, the elves all rally round to help. Can they glue it back on? Maybe the answer is whipped cream or candyfloss. Or perhaps it's mashed potato . . . Will they be able to sort him out before Christmas Eve? Things are not looking too good until the littlest elf has a bright idea!Festive and fun, this is destined to become a seasonal favourite.

The big red suit was ironed and ready.The elves had stuffed the final teddy,When from the bathroom came a yelp,'Ho Ho, oh no! Quick, someone HELP!'When Santa accidentally shaves off his famous beard, the elves all rally round to help. Will they be able to sort him out before Christmas Eve? Festive and fun, this is destined to become a seasonal favourite.

Fabulous festive picture book from the creators of the bestselling Santa's New Beard - a perfect stocking-filler gift!Christmas Eve was here at last,The countdown clock was ticking fast . . .But yikes! When Santa turned the key(The reindeer need some help you see)The engine didn't start, it spluttered,'That isn't right', the elves all muttered . . .When Santa's sleigh stops working on Christmas Eve the elves all rally round to help. Maybe they could use a slingshot? Or the owls could help? How about polar bears?Will they be able to sort the sleigh out before it is too late? Things are not looking good until one small elf has a bright idea!Festive and fun, this is destined to become a seasonal favourite.

Fabulous festive picture book from the creators of the bestselling Santa's New Beard - a perfect stocking-filler gift!Christmas Eve was here at last,The countdown clock was ticking fast . . .But yikes! When Santa turned the key(The reindeer need some help you see)The engine didn't start, it spluttered,'That isn't right', the elves all muttered . . .When Santa's sleigh stops working on Christmas Eve the elves all rally round to help. Maybe they could use a slingshot? Or the owls could help? How about polar bears?Will they be able to sort the sleigh out before it is too late? Things are not looking good until one small elf has a bright idea!Festive and fun, this is destined to become a seasonal favourite.

Fabulous festive picture book from the creators of the bestselling Santa's New Beard - a perfect stocking-filler gift!Christmas Eve was here at last,The countdown clock was ticking fast . . .But yikes! When Santa turned the key(The reindeer need some help you see)The engine didn't start, it spluttered,'That isn't right', the elves all muttered . . .When Santa's sleigh stops working on Christmas Eve the elves all rally round to help. Maybe they could use a slingshot? Or the owls could help? How about polar bears?Will they be able to sort the sleigh out before it is too late? Things are not looking good until one small elf has a bright idea!Festive and fun, this is destined to become a seasonal favourite.

Santa needs a new reindeer in this third hilarious Christmas must-have picture book, from the duo who brought you Santa's New Beard and Santa's New Sleigh!One week to go 'till Christmas Day,The final touches underway,A ribbon here, a flourish there,And presents piled up everywhere.Santa smiled. 'What could go wrong?'He didn't have to wait too long . . .Out of the sky a whirling blur,Of antlers, legs and soft brown fur,Came crashing through the workshop roof,And that's how Rudolph sprained his hoof . . .Oh no! Another Christmas disaster! The sleigh can't fly without Rudolph. Luckily, head engineer Lizzie is on hand to help . . . introducing ROBO-REINDEER! Christmas is saved once more.

Santa needs a new reindeer in this third hilarious Christmas must-have picture book, from the duo who brought you Santa's New Beard and Santa's New Sleigh!One week to go 'till Christmas Day,The final touches underway,A ribbon here, a flourish there,And presents piled up everywhere.Santa smiled. 'What could go wrong?'He didn't have to wait too long . . .Out of the sky a whirling blur,Of antlers, legs and soft brown fur,Came crashing through the workshop roof,And that's how Rudolph sprained his hoof . . .Oh no! Another Christmas disaster! The sleigh can't fly without Rudolph. Luckily, head engineer Lizzie is on hand to help . . . introducing ROBO-REINDEER! Christmas is saved once more.

From the duo who brought you the Christmas smash-hit "Santa's New" series comes an Easter special! Blade the bunny's scooter crash threatens to ruin Easter unless there's a way to make more chocolate eggs in time?A perfect day, no clouds and sunny,And look here comes a little bunny . . .Oh dear she's coming rather fast,'She's heading for the egg display!''My brakes won't work, quick out the way!'Poor Blade is not like all the other bunnies. Instead of lolloping around peacefully, she likes to travel FAST on her scooter. But disaster strikes when she crashes into the chocolate eggs that the Easter bunnies need for Easter morning! How will Blaze find a fix in time? Perhaps instead of chocolate eggs, she can create a chocolate bunny mould?Reader Reviews:'This is such a fun book with great rhymes that are perfect to read aloud.' - Becky C on Santa's New Sleigh'This book is great. Our 2 year old boy loves it. Extremely well written. Brilliant illustrations.' - Tim R on Santa's New Sleigh'Caroline Crowe is a brilliant author. Her books are fun and enjoyable to read to children big and small.' Caro on Santa's New Sleigh

From the duo who brought you the Christmas smash-hit "Santa's New" series comes an Easter special! Blaze the bunny's scooter crash threatens to ruin Easter unless there's a way to make more chocolate eggs in time?A perfect day, no clouds and sunny,And look here comes a little bunny . . .Oh dear she's coming rather fast,'She's heading for the egg display!''My brakes won't work, quick out the way!'Poor Blaze is not like all the other bunnies. Instead of lolloping around peacefully, she likes to travel FAST on her scooter. But disaster strikes when she crashes into the chocolate eggs that the Easter bunnies need for Easter morning! How will Blaze find a fix in time? Perhaps instead of chocolate eggs, she can create a chocolate bunny mould?Reader Reviews:'This is such a fun book with great rhymes that are perfect to read aloud.' - Becky C on Santa's New Sleigh'This book is great. Our 2 year old boy loves it. Extremely well written. Brilliant illustrations.' - Tim R on Santa's New Sleigh'Caroline Crowe is a brilliant author. Her books are fun and enjoyable to read to children big and small.' Caro on Santa's New Sleigh

The moon cast long shadows that crept through the park,Pumpkins grinned gruesomely lighting the dark,Inside her cottage, a witch cast a spell . . .And let out a gigantic hiccup as well!Now Hazel Broomstick was a witch in a fixBecause magic and hiccups are not a good mix . . .Poor Hazel Broomstick is heading for disaster on the eve of Halloween! Her hiccups are making her spells do some very funny things. Nobody wants a pink, fluffy witch's cat, or a cute pumpkin! Luckily her friends are here to help . . . now what do witches find REALLY scary? . . . Knock, knock . . . it's a . . . FAIRY!

The moon cast long shadows that crept through the park,Pumpkins grinned gruesomely lighting the dark, Inside her cottage, a witch cast a spell . . . And let out a gigantic hiccup as well! Now Hazel Broomstick was a witch in a fix Because magic and hiccups are not a good mix... Poor Hazel Broomstick is heading for disaster on the eve of Halloween! Her hiccups are making her spells do some very funny things. Nobody wants a pink, fluffy witch's cat, or a cute pumpkin! Luckily her friends are here to help... now what do witches find REALLY scary? . . . Knock, knock... it's a... FAIRY!

Duck dreams of being an explorer, but the problem with exploring is that it's a bit risky. For a very nervous duck, staying at home and sticking to a routine seems like the safer option.Except sometimes adventures - and dinosaurs - sneak up on you whether you want them to or not!Suddenly, Duck finds himself having to look after a lost young Dino as they navigate the (mild) perils of the jungle! Good thing Duck has his Just-In-Case Kit nearby. But with vibrant Dino excited about everything she comes across, Duck will learn that flying by the seat of his pants isn't as scary as he thought. The highly illustrated unlikely adventures of the nervous Duck and his best friend Dino. Perfect for ages 5-7, these stories balance sweet humour with gentle thrills, subtly exploring the tricky emotions children encounter at this age.

How do you make a rainbow? This joyful story, written by Caroline Crowe and illustrated by Cally Johnson-Isaacs, shows how to find colour and hope when days seem dim and grey: celebrating love, positivity and the precious relationship between a child and her grandad.Stuck inside on a cloudy day, a little girl asks her grandad to help her paint a rainbow on the sky. But as Grandad tells her, rainbows aren't painted on the sky, they grow out of kindness, hope, and helping other people.How Do You Make a Rainbow? is a reassuring, heart-warming story of colours, kindness, community and nature, that shows that brighter times are always around the corner.

How do you make a rainbow? This joyful story, written by Caroline Crowe and illustrated by Cally Johnson-Isaacs, shows how to find colour and hope when days seem dim and grey: celebrating love, positivity and the precious relationship between a child and her grandad.Stuck inside on a cloudy day, a little girl asks her grandad to help her paint a rainbow on the sky. But as Grandad tells her, rainbows aren't painted on the sky, they grow out of kindness, hope, and helping other people.How Do You Make a Rainbow? is a reassuring, heart-warming story of colours, kindness, community and nature, that shows that brighter times are always around the corner.

"Welcome to the library... A room packed with stories from ceiling to floor,Shelves of adventures for you to explore. But each book has two stories -- the tale the words tell,And the tale of the journey it's been on as well."This is the story of one incredible library book and all the children who've borrowed it. It's been hugged, lost, torn, chewed by a dog and soaked in the rain. It's been read in apartments and in tents, in the park and in the classroom; by children in costumes and pyjamas, reading alone or with their friends, their siblings and their parents. Each time it returns to the library it's a little more worn, but a lot more loved. For every rip, scribble or stain there's a child who has found adventure or escape, comfort or excitement in its pages. That's the magic of a library book! This fun, rhyming text from Caroline Crowe celebrates a love of books and libraries, the joy of discovering a new favourite read, and of sharing it with others. New York Times-bestseller John Joseph's bright and joyful illustrations bring a diverse cast of children to life with humour and enthusiasm.

"My dog Sam has a superpower. He doesn't wear a costume. He can't fly. And he definitely can't make himself invisible.Sam's superpower is happiness."Sam can find happiness in the most unexpected places: a smelly old boot, a deflated ball, even in a muddy puddle! When Dad leaves for work, Sam's young owner needs a little help to be happy again. Can Sam show his best friend how to be a bit less sad and a bit more dog?This is a funny and heart-warming picture book about finding joy in the simplest things. With uplifting text from Caroline Crowe and engaging, lively illustrations from Carlos Velez, this feel-good story celebrates the connection between children and pets and encourages us all to be more dog!

A fun and heartwarming twist on a classic fairy tale with an uplifting message about finding your forever family. Filled with pups, friendship and a sprinkle of magic, this is the Cinderella story as you've never seen it before! Cinders LOVES living at Woofington's Dog Shelter.He has fantastic food, fabulous friends and lots of holes to dig. So when, one day, his Fairy Dogmother appears, whatever will he wish for? More bones? Sausages? The chance to waterski? Or is there something else that will make him the happiest pooch in the whole world? This sweet story from Caroline Crowe, featuring colourful, bold illustrations by Richard Merritt, is perfect for dog-lovers everywhere. Just like Chris Riddell's Once Upon a Wild Wood, Leah Wilcox's Falling for Rapunzel and Babette Cole's Prince Cinders, this is a fresh and funny update on a traditional fairy tale. PRAISE FOR THE FAIRY DOGMOTHER: "This colourful and joyous re-versioning of a doggy Cinderella is a delightful story for canine fans or anyone who loves a happy ending . . . Great fun." - BookTrust

Pirates in Pyjamas is a hilarious rhyming romp - perfect for bedtimes and little pirates everywhere. Beautifully illustrated by Tom Knight, this book is packed full of piratey humour, jazzy jim-jams and a cosy-dozy ending. Bedtimes will never be boring again with this fantastic first picture book from Caroline Crowe. Perfect for fans of The Pirate Cruncher and Aliens Love Underpants. ?Have you ever wondered whether pirates wear pyjamas when it's time to say goodnight? Well leap aboard the Leaky Parrot to find out! Captain Grotbeard and his crew love nothing better than bubble baths, jim-jams and pillow fights! So if you want to be a pirate you don't need a patch or sword - just grab your best pyjamas and a bed to climb aboard.

When Tiny has a TANTRUM you can hear it for miles! Windows rattle, jelly quakes and birds fall out of trees. Can anyone persuade Tiny to eat her vegetables, share her toys and brush her teeth? How about a band of hairy monsters?With a hilarious rhyming text from Caroline Crowe (Pirates in Pyjamas) and quirky illustrations from Ella Okstad, this fantastic new picture book is a delightfully funny tale about tackling toddler temper tantrums!

This collection from the Let's Read Together series contains 10 paperback picture books that promote social and emotional growth. Young readers will learn to recognize and understand their feelings and the feelings of others through stories that introduce gentle lessons.The stories in this unique collection of ten paperback picture books promote social and emotional learning by helping young children to understand their feelings as well as the feelings of others. Through gentle, accessible lessons, the characters in these books learn how to handle a variety of situations, such as accepting a new friend; finding ways to deal with strong emotions like worry and anger; and realizing that true happiness comes not from material possessions but from interpersonal relationships with family and friends. Let's Read Together is an ideal series to share special reading time with a child while introducing important gentle lessons. The series explores a variety of topics, including friendship, acceptance, teamwork, and empathy, all the while encouraging the development of language and reading skills.