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A poo-filled animal caper that will have kids laughing their bottoms off! Someone said POO!!!But who on earth said it?Porcupine is on a mission to find out … Discover animal poos galore – and the wildly imaginative names that their ‘creators’ have given them in this hilariously funny picture book.

Step INTO THE DARK to discover an action-packed world of animal adventure … When the Sun is setting, the sky is dimming and animals are jumping back into their homes ready for a cosy night’s sleep, who else is only just waking up?Discover animals from around the world that wake up when the Sun goes down. Find out how they hunt, play or find their way through the night before it’s time to return to their homes at the start of a new day.Discover …Which animals use the Moon as a compass to find their way or figure out when it’s time to meet their fellow creature friends.Which insects have a secret glowing superpower.Which creatures are Earth’s heroes of the dark.AND SO MUCH MORE! The perfect gift for children who love learning about nature.

In every part of the globe, in every pocket of the sea, in ancient ground beneath your feet, up tall mountains you can’t see, in stones, in plants, in birds and beasts, lie nature’s secret stories. This beautiful field-guide explores the histories and mysteries hidden in the wild, just waiting to be shared. Readers are invited on a journey around our wonderful world, through wild forests, over mountains high, to the bottom of our oceans and the earth beneath us. Each chapter investigates a different environment, and within, the pages tell the secret stories of the animals, plants, and natural phenomena of these habitats. Some secrets tell us of links between species, or unusual adaptations and features, others tell us how nature has evolved, and many hold the keys to understanding our planet’s past. Readers will come away with a wealth of knowledge and discover how looking at nature today can help us understand and unlock mysteries from long ago, from bygone weather to the dinosaurs. They’ll learn how resin and rock can preserve long-lost plants and creatures, how the rings inside coral skeletons can reveal weather patterns from the distant past, how layers of the seabed can indicate a previous mass extinction occurred, how ice can trap gases and tell us the make-up of our ancient atmosphere, and much more. The text also touches on how these secrets are often uncovered through scientific research, observation, fossil records, as well as using modern inventions and techniques like carbon dating. Spreads at the back of the book encourage readers to search for secrets in nature close to home and explore how we can all help protect the animals, plants and natural features of today so we can continue to enjoy and learn from them. The fascinating information is brought to life with meticulously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this book a true treasure trove for the whole family to enjoy.

In every part of the globe, in every pocket of the sea, in ancient ground beneath your feet, up tall mountains you can’t see, in stones, in plants, in birds and beasts, lie nature’s secret stories. This beautiful field-guide explores the histories and mysteries hidden in the wild, just waiting to be shared. Readers are invited on a journey around our wonderful world, through wild forests, over mountains high, to the bottom of our oceans and the earth beneath us. Each chapter investigates a different environment, and within, the pages tell the secret stories of the animals, plants, and natural phenomena of these habitats. Some secrets tell us of links between species, or unusual adaptations and features, others tell us how nature has evolved, and many hold the keys to understanding our planet’s past. Readers will come away with a wealth of knowledge and discover how looking at nature today can help us understand and unlock mysteries from long ago, from bygone weather to the dinosaurs. They’ll learn how resin and rock can preserve long-lost plants and creatures, how the rings inside coral skeletons can reveal weather patterns from the distant past, how layers of the seabed can indicate a previous mass extinction occurred, how ice can trap gases and tell us the make-up of our ancient atmosphere, and much more. The text also touches on how these secrets are often uncovered through scientific research, observation, fossil records, as well as using modern inventions and techniques like carbon dating. Spreads at the back of the book encourage readers to search for secrets in nature close to home and explore how we can all help protect the animals, plants and natural features of today so we can continue to enjoy and learn from them. The fascinating information is brought to life with meticulously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this book a true treasure trove for the whole family to enjoy.

Follow Bird as she discovers how animals make their homes in this clever creature caper, packed with oodles of facts and a spoonful of silliness! Caves, holes, hills, hives and especially nests – they all make GREAT homes for animals but there are SO many MORE. From snow drifts, webs and shells to logs, pebbles and tunnels and even a hot underwater volcano, follow Bird as she discovers how over 50 different animals make, find and build their homes in this super-fun collection of awesome animal tales. Find out whose home is also used as a trip wire, wrapping paper, parachute . . . and  submarine?! (Spider!) Or which animal clears a tidy a path to their log-pile house to make it easier for visitors? (Rattlesnake! But watch out, visitors . . .  this animal plans to gobble you up!) Whose home has a larder, dining room and super-slidey escape tunnel?! (Mole!) Plus find out which house ends up being the BEST after all. And guess what? It’s not just birds who make nests as this this little Bird is about to find out! Children will love discovering all the different kinds of animal homes and which clever creatures made, found and built them with awesome facts that are easy to remember to make learning about the animal world fun.

Follow Zebra as she discovers how animals live and work together in this clever creature caper, packed with oodles of facts and a spoonful of silliness! Packs, flocks, hives, prides and especially herds – there are lots of amazing animal groups but there are SO many MORE. From chicken broods, shark shivers and meerkat mobs to baboon troops, tuna shoals and even a cauldron of bats, follow Zebra as she discovers how over 50 different animals live and work together in this super-fun collection of awesome animal tales. Find out who twists, swoops and flies with her flock? (Starling!) Or which animals hum to tell others in their group that they're nearby? (Giraffe! But watch out, visitors . . .  this animal has a mean karate kick!) Which animals clean each other, play together and look after each other’s young? (Lion!) Plus find out which group of animals ends up being the BEST at working together. And guess what? It’s not just zebras who live in herds as this little Zebra is about to find out! Children will love discovering all the different kinds of animal groups and which clever creatures live in them, together with awesome facts that are easy to remember to make learning about the animal world fun.Also available: I'm Building a Nest

The secret lives and amazing adaptations of past creatures are revealed in this beautifully illustrated compendium of Earth’s long-gone beasts.Buried far beneath the ground are secret stories of ancient lands. Stories from a time when dinosaurs with tails as big as whales towered over trees, birds had teeth, and super-fast sharks with saws for jaws swam through oceans and seas.Earth’s amazing animals may be lost in time, but they are no longer forgotten.From dinosaurs and sea beasts, to giant bugs, birds and Ice Age mammals, these spectacular species were once to be seen stomping, roaring, soaring and crawling across land, sky and sea – but are now extinct and lost forever. In this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Secret Stories of Nature, you can uncover the fascinating histories of Earth’s most astounding extinct animals, from iconic beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex, the woolly mammoth and the dodo, to jaw-dropping creatures such as a dragonfly-relative the size of a pigeon and a tiny sea beast that looked like a cartoon character. When did giant bugs zoom through the skies and how did these creepy-crawlies become so colossal? Which dinosaurs had feathers and why is T. rex the most famous dinosaur of all time? How did mammals survive the giant asteroid? Which extinct animal had a boomerang-shaped head and which one was a mishmash of a bird, pig, crocodile and armoured armadillo? The answers to these secrets are waiting for you within!You'll discover how scientists past and present have used research, observation and fossil records to piece these stories together and unravel their secrets. Intriguingly, some secrets are yet to be revealed, while others are rewritten when exciting new information changes what we think we know.As well as discovering ancient animals, you can learn about beautiful beasts that have sadly been lost in recent years, but also the remarkable stories of animals once thought to be extinct – but which have been rediscovered. Finally, at the back of the book you can learn how to help protect creatures that are critically endangered and their habitats. We can all work together to preserve our beautiful planet and its rich biodiversity!The fascinating text from children’s author Saskia Gwinn is brought to life by gorgeously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this a perfect gift book for the whole family to share.

The secret lives and amazing adaptations of past creatures are revealed in this beautifully illustrated compendium of Earth’s long-gone beasts.Buried far beneath the ground are secret stories of ancient lands. Stories from a time when dinosaurs with tails as big as whales towered over trees, birds had teeth, and super-fast sharks with saws for jaws swam through oceans and seas.Earth’s amazing animals may be lost in time, but they are no longer forgotten.From dinosaurs and sea beasts, to giant bugs, birds and Ice Age mammals, these spectacular species were once to be seen stomping, roaring, soaring and crawling across land, sky and sea – but are now extinct and lost forever. In this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Secret Stories of Nature, you can uncover the fascinating histories of Earth’s most astounding extinct animals, from iconic beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex, the woolly mammoth and the dodo, to jaw-dropping creatures such as a dragonfly-relative the size of a pigeon and a tiny sea beast that looked like a cartoon character. When did giant bugs zoom through the skies and how did these creepy-crawlies become so colossal? Which dinosaurs had feathers and why is T. rex the most famous dinosaur of all time? How did mammals survive the giant asteroid? Which extinct animal had a boomerang-shaped head and which one was a mishmash of a bird, pig, crocodile and armoured armadillo? The answers to these secrets are waiting for you within!You'll discover how scientists past and present have used research, observation and fossil records to piece these stories together and unravel their secrets. Intriguingly, some secrets are yet to be revealed, while others are rewritten when exciting new information changes what we think we know.As well as discovering ancient animals, you can learn about beautiful beasts that have sadly been lost in recent years, but also the remarkable stories of animals once thought to be extinct – but which have been rediscovered. Finally, at the back of the book you can learn how to help protect creatures that are critically endangered and their habitats. We can all work together to preserve our beautiful planet and its rich biodiversity!The fascinating text from children’s author Saskia Gwinn is brought to life by gorgeously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this a perfect gift book for the whole family to share.

THIS Easter bunny looks a little bit funny. IN FACT, he looks a little bit like . . . A DINOSAUR. He has claws, and sharp teeth and seems pretty scary. Could he REALLY be the Easter bunny?! Hilarious, anarchic and with hugely fun details to spot, this is the perfect book for parents looking for an EGGcellent Easter gift – with added dinosaurs!

Meet the magnificent marvellous magical BOTTOM.Bottoms are brill, bottoms are ace, bottoms are top of the tree . . . well, actually technically they're bottom. But they're VERY important! Where would we be without bottoms?Could we sit without a bottom? NO.Could we run without a bottom? NO.Could we poo without a bottom? Probably not.But who in the animal kingdom has the biggest bottom? Or the furriest, or the slimiest, or the smelliest bottom? Take a wild ride through science, nature, evolution and more in this terrific tale of the mighty BOTTOM!

Meet the magnificent marvellous magical BOTTOM.Bottoms are brill, bottoms are ace, bottoms are top of the tree . . . well, actually technically they're bottom. But they're VERY important! Where would we be without bottoms?Could we sit without a bottom? NO.Could we run without a bottom? NO.Could we poo without a bottom? Probably not.But who in the animal kingdom has the biggest bottom? Or the furriest, or the slimiest, or the smelliest bottom? Take a wild ride through science, nature, evolution and more in this terrific tale of the mighty BOTTOM!

A stompingly funny story with hidden dinosaurs on every page can you find them all?There are hidden clues everywhere in this funny, lively picture book about a little boy who suspects his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an amazing array of dinosaurs in her house. The boy tries to tell his parents about the claws, jaws and prehistoric roars coming from next door, but they just won't believe him. Mrs Shaw from Number 84 does NOT have any dinosaurs, of that they're sure . . .But are they right? Or does Mrs Shaw actually have a T-rex putting up fairy lights in her garden?

A stompingly funny story with hidden dinosaurs on every page – can you find them all?There are hidden clues everywhere in this funny, lively picture book about a little boy who suspects his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an amazing array of dinosaurs in her house. The boy tries to tell his parents about the claws, jaws and prehistoric roars coming from next door, but they just won't believe him. Mrs Shaw from Number 84 does NOT have any dinosaurs, of that they’re sure . . .But are they right? Or does Mrs Shaw actually have a T-rex putting up fairy lights in her garden?

Snot, wees, farts, feelings... they all come from somewhere, and that's YOU! But what starts a wee? Where do burps go after they've escaped? And why is a sneeze SO loud? Along Came a... Burp answers all these questions about the HUMAN BODY and more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters - from stinky poos to speedy sneezes - each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer. Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World and I am Not the Easter Bunny), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Superkitty, Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab and 2024 World Book Day title Marv and the Ultimate Superpower), this is the first in a new series of laugh-out-loud science stories the whole family can enjoy. Coming in 2025: Along Came a... Rainbow!

Clouds, rainbows, snowflakes... they all come from somewhere. But how did they get there? Why is a rainbow SO colourful? Why is a tornado SO swirly? And why is a raindrop shaped like a... hamburger? Along Came a... Rainbow! answers all of these questions about the WEATHER and many more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters - from grumpy clouds to friendly fogs - each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer.Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab), this is a series of laugh-out-loud science stories the whole family can enjoy. Look out for: Along Came a... Burp!

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young.I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water drops sparkling with dust . . . From the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the water cycle. As they splash in puddles, float on clouds and dive into the sea, young readers will discover how water moves through our world in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to the water cycleCreated in consultation with Dr Lucinda Spokes from the University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela Sosa

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young.I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water drops sparkling with dust . . . From the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the water cycle. As they splash in puddles, float on clouds and dive into the sea, young readers will discover how water moves through our world in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to the water cycleCreated in consultation with Dr Lucinda Spokes from the University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela SosaIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young.I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in Space, so very far away . . . From clouds of dust drifting in the freezing depths of space to the explosive power of a supernova, join two children and their cat on a fantastic journey through the life-cycle of a star. As they ride on a meteor, zoom in a rocket and stargaze from their garden, young readers will discover how the stars up above us begin, grow and die in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to stars and spaceCreated in consultation with Dr Matthew Bothwell from the Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela Sosa

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young.I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in Space, so very far away . . . From clouds of dust drifting in the freezing depths of space to the explosive power of a supernova, join two children and their cat on a fantastic journey through the life-cycle of a star. As they ride on a meteor, zoom in a rocket and stargaze from their garden, young readers will discover how the stars up above us begin, grow and die in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to stars and spaceCreated in consultation with Dr Matthew Bothwell from the Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela SosaIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree.I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their squirrel companion on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-oldsCreated in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic GardenFeatures breathtaking, collage-style artworkDon't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree.I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-oldsCreated in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic GardenFeatures breathtaking, collage-style artworkEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the world of the dinosaurs.I see a dinosaur with four towering legs, and a neck so long. . .From sweet babydinosaurs hatching from eggs to speedy Velociraptor and roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the world of the dinosaurs. As they swim through the water with Plesiosaurus, hop around with Bambiraptor and soar through the sky with Quetzalcoatlus, young readers will discover the wide range of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Earth, before learning how they became the fossils that we discover today. With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-oldsCreated in consultation with experts from the University of CambridgeFeatures breathtaking, collage-style artworkDon't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud, I See A Star and I See a Tree

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the world of the dinosaurs.I see a dinosaur with four towering legs, and a neck so long. . .From sweet babydinosaurs hatching from eggs to speedy Velociraptor and roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the world of the dinosaurs. As they swim through the water with Plesiosaurus, hop around with Bambiraptor and soar through the sky with Quetzalcoatlus, young readers will discover the wide range of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Earth, before learning how they became the fossils that we discover today. With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-oldsCreated in consultation with experts from the University of CambridgeFeatures breathtaking, collage-style artworkDon't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud, I See A Star and I See a Tree

Step inside the fairy door and discover the inner workings of the secret fairy world in this ultimate compendium.  The Fairy World has been hidden from sight for centuries – but finally, the fairies are ready to welcome one very special visitor!  This is an extraordinary tour of the fairy realm, laying bare sparkling secrets, including:  How fairy dust is made The many different jobs of the fairies How fairies get their wings How they travel between our world and theirs  . . . and much more! With Evander Acorncup as your guide – Guardian of the Great Fairy Tree – it’s time to explore a world where even the air around you shimmers with fairy dust . . . Featuring a lavish, foil-embossed cover and ribbon marker, this is the ultimate book to capture the true magic of fairies. For more magical stories in the Secrets from series, discover Secrets from the North Pole.

Christmas has been wrapped in secrecy for centuries, but it is finally time to tell you what really happens in the countdown to the big day. Join Ivy Everjingle, Santa’s Head Elf, as she tells you the most magical mysteries of the North Pole in this ultimate festive treasury full of secrets that even grown-ups don’t know.The pages of this special book will take you to every corner of the North Pole – stopping off at the workshop to see how the toys are made, visiting the reindeers in their paddock and seeing the post office where all your letters come in. It will reveal the science behind reindeer flight, show you just how Santa’s suit is designed, uncover all the curious jobs of the Christmas elves and even let you in on some elf magic.So wrap up warm, drink a sip of your hot chocolate and take your seat in the sleigh . . . it’s time to take a trip to the North Pole and see what it really takes to make Christmas happen.  This is the ultimate festive compendium to capture the magic of Christmas, perfect for families to enjoy together in the run up to the big day and spark joy at the most magical time of the year.