Marina Ruiz – författare

Follow the story of a little girl as she learns to slow down, be patient and appreciate that some things in life are worth waiting for.When you’re little, the world can seem like a truly slow-moving place. Waiting for school to finish, staring at the clock, wishing it would move. Joining seemingly never-ending queues, urging them to speed up. Staring longingly at a hot cake baking in the oven. Jumping into bed, lying down and drifting off to sleep. Waiting can seem to last a lifetime.And then, as soon as you wake up… the race begins – hurry up, let’s get a move on – we’re going to be late!This book is all about a little girl learning to be patient. As she slowly opens her eyes to the wonder of nature, she uncovers that some things are really worth waiting for. Animals wake from hibernation, seeds bloom into flowers, trees turn into forests and snails form beautiful, glittering trails.A wonderful book for kids who always ask, ‘are we there yet?!’ Encourage them to go with the flow with this relatable story that has stylish and soothing illustrations on each page. An important message wrapped in an enjoyable and comforting story that kids will love to pick up off the bookshelf.

Discover the incredible ways in which animals and plants help each other, the planet and YOU to thrive with this illustrated tale of symbiosis and ecology for children aged 5-7.Can you imagine a world where you had to do everything by yourself? It's pretty impossible. The truth is, everyone needs a little help from someone, or something.All living things in the natural world - from the trees and the bees to the dogs and the frogs - depend on one another. There wouldn't be a coral reef without the help of all the fish that have made it their home. Rainforests are only filled with lush and colourful plants because of the birds and mammals who eat and scatter their seeds. Acacia trees have a whole army of ants to protect them, while elephants rely on egrets to keep them parasite-free. And it's because of bees, wasps and butterflies that we have tasty fruit and vegetables to eat.Created by writer and artist Marina Ruiz, beautifully illustrated scenes reveal the wonderful connections and cooperation in nature. Narrative storytelling links every spread to the next, exploring how even the tiniest relationship has a big impact in keeping our planet's huge and complex web balanced.

A story about the strength and persistence it takes to be an individual . . . and the magic that it creates! On the first day of gnome school, Olmo steps up to get his very first gnome hat, just like everyone else. But from the moment it’s placed on his head, it just doesn’t feel quite right. After a spark of inspiration, Olmo realizes that there’s only one solution – he must create a hat for himself that makes him feel good. Standing in his way is Mr Truffle, the Official Hat Manager, who shakes his head with a ‘no, no, no’ at Olmo’s new designs. But Olmo has a very special hat up his sleeve . . .From Marina Ruiz, creator of 2024's In Time, comes this warm and funny tale about self-expression.