Alice Pattullo – illustratör

Brings together the tales of thirteen inspirational female characters from ancient myths and legends. Told afresh for a contemporary readership, Goddesses & Heroines brings alive stories from a variety of cultures with palpable energy. We meet the youthful Aphrodite; Hecate, the maths whizz; the heroic Mulan; Oshun, the Nigerian goddess whose foresight sparked a rebellion that freed slaves; and the not-so-fair-y godmother Baba Yaga, whose bone-crunching approach to life will be an inspiration to any power-hungry young thing. A section on the symbols commonly associated with each goddess provides context for each story and familiarizes readers with the symbols to spot her by. The endmatter includes information on how goddesses and heroines achieved their mythic status, how myths are passed on and evolve, and a map of goddesses from around the globe and how they are inter-connected.

Storm Jameson (1891-1986) was born and grew up in the Yorkshire port of Whitby and became one of the most formidable and prolific British novelists of the twentieth century. A committed socialist and President of English PEN, Jameson helped rescue hundreds of writers fleeing fascism during the Second World War, while producing an extraordinary body of fiction and journalism.Once widely read and admired by contemporaries including Vera Brittain and E.M. Forster, her work has slipped from view, though its sharp wit and moral urgency is strikingly contemporary.The Moon is Making was inspired by, and set in, the town of Whitby. Told through the lens of the Wikker family, Jameson's searingly brilliant portrait of a fractured coastal community explores class division and emotional alienation in this rediscovered Northern novel from the 1930s.This brand new edition of a forgotten classic is introduced by Maxine Peake and illustrated by fellow Northerner, Alice Patullo."The Moon Is Making is superior in technical skill and dramatic power. Miss Jameson is a writer worth watching."The New York Times, 1938

Unearth the scientific, cultural and fantastical properties of mushrooms. Fungi are the foundation upon which a healthy ecosystem is based; they're essential to the growth and success of our planet and yet many people barely know a porcini from a portobello, or a chestnut from a shiitake - and that's just the edible ones. With these 50 reference cards and accompanying poster, explore the world of mushrooms beyond what's in your kitchen - from a ballerina waxcap and barbie pagodas to a snowy disco and stinkhorns - and discover the incredible diversity of their roles in ecosystems around the world. Different varieties and the habitats in which mushrooms thrive are everywhere across the globe, and the importance of these organisms shouldn't be understated. From providing fundamental enzymes in food production and the creation of modern medicines, to traditional healing and cultural uses of hallucinogenic fungi, mushrooms are a vital part of the natural world that many know relatively little about. This deck celebrates their beauty, complexity and significance, and gives an insight into this fascinating kingdom of fungi.50 ILLUSTRATED CARDS profiling 50 varieties of mushrooms from around the globe, accompanied by a detailed poster.INTRIGUING ILLUSTRATIONS showcasing the incredible diversity of mushrooms by East London illustrator Alice Pattullo.EXPERT AUTHORS: text by the curators at Kew Garden's Fungarium.THE PERFECT GIFT for nature lovers, this deck brings together fascinating information and stylish illustrations in one package.LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.

A Storyteller's Christmas will bring to life festive family favourites featuring works such as A Christmas Carol, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Little House on the Prairie, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Little Women. The accompanying poster will have a short description of each story featured.200-PIECE PUZZLE: this detailed illustration of Christmas scenes from literature is packed with fictional characters for children to find.CAST OF CHARACTERS from much-loved children's classic tales.INCLUDES A PULL-OUT POSTER featuring background information and quotes from all your favourite literary Christmases.LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.

The world is a treasure trove of fungi. There are over 1.5 million known fungus species on our planet; we use them for food and medicine, they can be found in every ecosystem and on all continents, and they're even more closely related to animals than plants. They can also be as deadly as they are beautiful.Unearth the scientific, cultural and fantastical properties of mushrooms, and explore the world of mushrooms beyond what's in a kitchen, from a ballerina waxcap and barbie pagodas to a snowy disco and stinkhorns.This book celebrates their beauty, complexity and significance, and gives an insight into this fascinating kingdom of fungi.

It's Christmas in the South! Viral sensation and TikTok creator Landon Bryant (of @LandonTalks fame) reimagines the classic "The Night Before Christmas" poem with a unique and humorous Southern twist.Merry Christmas and welcome to the South-home of sweet tea, boiled peanuts, wide front porches, and thick Southern drawls. No one knows Christmas-Southern-style-like Landon Bryant, the viral sensation and TikTok creator behind @LandonTalks. In Landon's reimagining of the iconic "The Night Before Christmas" poem, you'll be invited to nestle up all snug on your pallet and dream of divinity and strawberry pretzel salad. Discover what happens when quick as all get-out, a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer start pawin' and prancin' each little hoof on the roof of Landon's house. You'll be fixin' to clutch your pearls when St. Nicholas comes down the chimney with a bound!As a bonus, Landon also shares his favorite family recipe for sweet potato casserole and a glossary for decoding Southern slang and favorite Southern-isms. Whether you live in the South or just love Southern culture, this adorably charming gift book is going to be your favorite Christmas staple for years to come. I swanny!