Megan McKean – författare

Do you know springtime in Tokyo is cherry blossom season? Or that on the longest day of summer in Stockholm the sun stays up for 18 hours?Seasons divide the year and bring about changes in the world around us. Different seasons bring warm or cool weather; snow or extreme heat; wet, windy weeks or dry, dusty days; and even big weather events like super storms and twisting tornadoes.Throughout history people have welcomed new seasons with important rituals. Plenty of these traditions continue today, as the change in weather brings different occasions to celebrate and activities to enjoy all year round in many of the world's cities.Discover what different seasons look like in cities all around the world.

Spot it! World Atlas is a gorgeous and vibrant look-and-find children's atlas for kids aged three and up.Travel around each continent and discover the icons that are special to each country. Explore Europe and spot the Eiffel Tower in France or a scrumptious pizza in Italy. Trek to Africa and spot the pyramids in Egypt. Journey to Asia and spot a bamboo-eating panda in China or the gleaming Taj Mahal in India. Cruise to Oceania and spot colourful fish swimming in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Roam the wildernesses of Canada in North America and spot a moose, then navigate to South America and spot a soccer ball in Brazil. Written and illustrated by the talented Megan McKean, children will be happily occupied searching for iconic animals, buildings, food and more, while learning interesting facts about countries around the world.

Lucky is an illustrated collection of 50 lucky charms from around the world paired with fun facts and origin stories of each token of good luck.From Sweden’s brightly painted Dala Horse to horseshoes, dice and the most iconic good luck symbol, Ireland’s four-leaf clover, Lucky is a charming gift for all ages.

Did you know that bringing bananas on a ship could spell peril for sailors? Or that haircuts on Tuesday are considered a no-no in India? Unlucky unpacks 50 signs, superstitions and omens you should know to avoid bad luck.From Megan McKean, the author and illustrator of Lucky (Hardie Grant Books, 2025) comes this weird and delightful illustrated guide to all things misfortunate. From superstitions tracking back centuries to region-specific omens, Unlucky is full of fun and frightful facts paired with Megan's signature colourful illustrations and lots of hidden details.

All the Colours of New York is an illustrated exploration of the iconic objects that define the city, through the colors that weave through its streets and define its landmarks. Explore NYC in a brand-new way, its objects cataloged into color groupings – individually observe the components of city life and watch how they create a vibrant kaleidoscope of color when they all come together. From pepperoni pizza red and subway seat orange to dill pickle green and Brooklyn brownstone brown, New York lovers can spot the whole rainbow through the pages of the book.