Anneli Bray – illustratör

Use the stickers to tell the story of much-loved conservationist, Jane Goodall. Follow her journey from wildlife enthusiast to chimpanzee expert in this story about curiosity and courage.With more than 70 stickers to place, discover Jane Goodall's journey from London to Tanzania, her incredible chimpanzee encounters and the important work she continues to do to protect our planet.

Alfie and Kat’s school trip takes an unexpected turn when they’re whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Things take a weird turn for Alfie and Kat when they get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip to the Viking Museum. The models around them start to come to life, and at first Kat is sure they’re being pranked for a TV game show.She urges Alfie to play along, and they take part in Viking village life – cooking, weaving and even digging a toilet pit. But will they ever be able to find their way back home? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Alfie and Kat’s school trip takes an unexpected turn when they’re whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Things take a weird turn for Alfie and Kat when they get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip to the Viking Museum. The models around them start to come to life, and at first Kat is sure they’re being pranked for a TV game show.She urges Alfie to play along, and they take part in Viking village life – cooking, weaving and even digging a toilet pit. But will they ever be able to find their way back home? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Alfie and Kat's school trip takes an unexpected turn when they're whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.Things take a weird turn for Alfie and Kat when they get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip to the Viking Museum. The models around them start to come to life, and at first Kat is sure they're being pranked for a TV game show.She urges Alfie to play along, and they take part in Viking village life - cooking, weaving and even digging a toilet pit. But will they ever be able to find their way back home?Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

A bump on the head during a trip to Bath sees Gus whisked back to Roman times in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Mum has taken Gus and his big sister, Luna, on a family trip to Bath to find out more about the Romans, but while on the way to the Roman Baths, Gus bumps his head and is whisked 2,000 years back in time to Aquae Sulis.There, he meets Juno and Felix, and is soon working alongside them as a slave. Accompanying the Master on his daily trip to the Baths, Gus is plunged into a steaming world of cold plunges, sacred springs, flagons and strigils.But when he’s framed as a jewel thief, will Gus be able to escape and find his way back home? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

A bump on the head during a trip to Bath sees Gus whisked back to Roman times in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Mum has taken Gus and his big sister, Luna, on a family trip to Bath to find out more about the Romans, but while on the way to the Roman Baths, Gus bumps his head and is whisk ed 2,000 years back in time to Aquae Sulis.There, he meets Juno and Felix, and is soon working alongside them as a slave. Accompanying the Master on his daily trip to the Baths, Gus is plunged into a steaming world of cold plunges, sacred springs, flagons and strigils.But when he’s framed as a jewel thief, will Gus be able to escape and find his way back home?Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

In this new series, based on real-life animal tales, discover that not all heroes wear capes – some have four legs, a wet nose, and a brave heart. Big or small, fall in love with animal friends who have lived truly wild lives.Read about Onyx, the wolf pup, who was the runt of the litter. Although he was bullied by his siblings for being the smallest and scruffiest, Onyx knew that he could lead a pack better than anyone. As he grew up, he learned to resolve conflict, becoming a step-dad to another family of wolves who had lost their alpha. But it all changed when the toughest pup of the family partnered with a rival pack...This heartwarming story has a fact section at the back, so you can learn more about koalas and how you can help them. Moving illustrations from Anneli Bray will make you want to hug the page.Also debuting for the series is Fluffles, based on the bravery of koalas in the Australian bushfires. And there's even more heartwarming stories to come! Sterling the Moose and Talala the Leopard.

In this new series, based on real-life animal tales, discover that not all heroes wear capes – some have four legs, a wet nose, and a brave heart. Big or small, fall in love with animal friends who have lived truly wild lives.Read about Onyx, the wolf pup, who was the runt of the litter. Although he was bullied by his siblings for being the smallest and scruffiest, Onyx knew that he could lead a pack better than anyone. As he grew up, he learned to resolve conflict, becoming a step-dad to another family of wolves who had lost their alpha. But it all changed when the toughest pup of the family partnered with a rival pack...This heartwarming story has a fact section at the back, so you can learn more about koalas and how you can help them. Moving illustrations from Anneli Bray will make you want to hug the page.Also debuting for the series is Fluffles, based on the bravery of koalas in the Australian bushfires. And there's even more heartwarming stories to come! Sterling the Moose and Talala the Leopard.

In this new series, based on real-life animal tales, discover that not all heroes wear capes – some have four legs, a wet nose, and a brave heart. Big or small, fall in love with animal friends who have lived truly wild lives.Read about Onyx, the wolf pup, who was the runt of the litter. Although he was bullied by his siblings for being the smallest and scruffiest, Onyx knew that he could lead a pack better than anyone. As he grew up, he learned to resolve conflict, becoming a step-dad to another family of wolves who had lost their alpha. But it all changed when the toughest pup of the family partnered with a rival pack...This heartwarming story has a fact section at the back, so you can learn more about koalas and how you can help them. Moving illustrations from Anneli Bray will make you want to hug the page.Also debuting for the series is Fluffles, based on the bravery of koalas in the Australian bushfires. And there's even more heartwarming stories to come! Sterling the Moose and Talala the Leopard.

With over 25 activities, A Little Dose of Nature is a gentle guide to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all the good that nature can do for our mental health.Being surrounded by greenery, wildlife, and fresh air is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective – and neglected – ways to de-stress and boost wellbeing. This book introduces kids to nature’s five ‘key ingredients’, which can provide cognitive and emotional benefits. From observing the branching patterns of roots and leaves that mimic our own anatomies, to the power of sunlight, rainfall and birdsong, readers young and old will discover how to notice and appreciate what nature does for them, their minds and their bodies.Each of these key ingredients is explored through a range of simple, relaxing activities that children, parents and carers can do in their favourite green spaces, including: Making a paper cone to listen in on the goings on inside a tree Creating beautiful works of art using only natural materials Feeling the lovely squelch of mud between your toes Written by psychologist Dr. Alison Greenwood and with gorgeous illustrations from Anneli Bray, A Little Dose of Nature introduces an easily accessible tonic for difficulty and distress, and encourages us all to get our dose of nature for a happy, healthy life.

With over 25 activities, A Little Dose of Nature is a gentle guide to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all the good that nature can do for our mental health.Being surrounded by greenery, wildlife, and fresh air is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective – and neglected – ways to de-stress and boost wellbeing. This book introduces kids to nature’s five ‘key ingredients’, which can provide cognitive and emotional benefits. From observing the branching patterns of roots and leaves that mimic our own anatomies, to the power of sunlight, rainfall and birdsong, readers young and old will discover how to notice and appreciate what nature does for them, their minds and their bodies.Each of these key ingredients is explored through a range of simple, relaxing activities that children, parents and carers can do in their favourite green spaces, including: Making a paper cone to listen in on the goings on inside a tree Creating beautiful works of art using only natural materials Feeling the lovely squelch of mud between your toes Written by psychologist Dr. Alison Greenwood and with gorgeous illustrations from Anneli Bray, A Little Dose of Nature introduces an easily accessible tonic for difficulty and distress, and encourages us all to get our dose of nature for a happy, healthy life.

The perfect story to open up conversations about war and migration with little ones, anywhere in the world. In a war-torn city, a little girl tends to the last garden. But everyone is leaving and soon the girl has to leave too. The garden is all alone now but soon the seeds scatter throughout and the roots take hold.Inspired by true events in Syria and war gardens around the world and throughout history, The Last Garden is a thoughtful, tender story of hope, touching on issues of conflict and migration, from a talented debut picture book pairing.Winner of the Crystal Kite Award, 2021 for Middle East, India and Asia and longlisted for the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize

An unusual visitor brings light to the life of a lighthouse keeper’s daughter in this stunning mythical adventure, from the bestselling author of the Cogheart series. When the lighthouse no longer shines, what else has the power to guide you to shore? Deryn’s father is the lighthouse keeper on Featherstone Island, keeping the lantern lit to protect passing boats from the treacherous rocky coastline. But when an emergency arises and Deryn is left alone to keep watch over the lighthouse, she finds herself in a terrible situation when the lamp runs out of oil during a wild storm.With a fishing boat in peril on the sea, Deryn has to seek help from an unusual source. Will she be able to keep the lantern lit through the dark, dangerous night? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Pioneering aviatrix Dolly Shepherd comes alive in this thrilling reimagining of her death-defying exploits from bestelling author Karen McCombie. When sixteen-year-old Dolly Shepherd is offered the chance to take to the sky in a hot-air balloon, there’s no way she’s going to turn it down. Even though the pilot actually plans for her to jump out of the balloon and plummet back to earth using just a flimsy parachute.For Dolly, it’s the start of a sensational career. But the life of an aeronaut is as dangerous as it is daring, and there will be many narrow escapes along the way … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Fagin’s infamous gang comes to life once again in this exciting Oliver Twist-inspired adventure set in the streets of Victorian London from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Orphan Ettie Shaw is penniless and homeless on the streets of London when she is spotted by her older brother Joe.Joe has fallen in with a notorious pickpocket gang run by a man called Fagin, and Ettie has to disguise herself as a boy so she can come back with him to Fagin’s lair.At first Ettie is able to help out with mending and other domestic jobs, but when one of the other boys falls ill, Fagin demands that Ettie go out pickpocketing with Joe and everything goes horribly wrong … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

A smashed china dragon helps Tyra to bond with her new classmates in this touching tale from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She’s loud and different and nobody seems to be particularly friendly. So when her nan gives her a beautiful china snow dragon, Tyra decides to take it to school, hoping that people will think it’s interesting and talk to her. But disaster strikes and the beautiful dragon is smashed. Can Tyra find a way to repair her treasure while also making some new friends along the way? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure. While awaiting punishment in his headmaster’s office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local tradesmen and playing with the local children. One of his new friends, Mery, has a pet hyena that Seth grows to love, so when he hears that the hyena is going to be roasted as part of a feast for the visiting pharaoh, Seth decides to save him. But what consequences will Seth have to face for stealing the pharaoh’s lunch? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Be inspired by 12 real-life children building a more sustainable world.Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here with you- Meet Maya from the USA who is fighting fast fashion by making sustainable artisan crafted clothes- Hear from Fabienne from the Netherlands who is reducing paper waste by selling plantable greetings cards- Learn from Jefferson from Kenya who builds automated hydroponics unit from recycled waste to feed his community- Be inspired by Lena from Germany helping to end period poverty in NamibiaMeet Chmba from Malawi who is supporting women and girls through art and educationPerfect for children aged 7+, read their stories and discover how they became social campaigners- Features practical back matter on how to help, with simple steps to inspire young readers to take action at home and at school- Perfect gift book for parents wanting to empower and educate through kindness and compassionDiscover the seriesThis book is part of the bestselling Changemakers series. Discover environmental activism in Old Enough to Make a Difference and everyday activism in Do Something for Someone Else.Words of praise for Old Enough to Save the Planet"A marvellous book... Highly recommended for readers from around 7 years upwards." - Just So Stories"Highly recommended... an important book that may inspire more children to follow in the footsteps of these young climate change activists." - ReadPlus"I love how a positive, contagious voice and succinct writing style is combined with beautifully detailed illustrations. Each spread tells its own story, bursts of inspiration and shows children that they too can make a difference; even at a young age." - Kids Book Review

Meet kids just like you whose acts of social enterprise are raising awareness around our responsibility to people and the planet. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here… with you. This non-fiction picture book includes a how-to-help section, with simple steps to inspire young readers to take action at home and at school. With a foreword from crochet prodigy Jonah Larson.

Step into the fashionable world of Thomas Gainsborough and make your own Gainsborough-inspired artworks!Follow Anneli Bray on a lively journey through the rich paintings of Thomas Gainsborough, an ambitious artist whose endless experiments with style, genre and technique catapulted him to fame in the eighteenth century. Learn all about different genres of paintings that were popular during the eighteenth century, like conversation pieces and fancy pictures. Build a model landscape using ordinary household items, make your own musical instruments and design a pamphlet inspired by the infamous society scandal sheets of the time. Packed with make-and-dos and creative activities, Meet the Artist: Thomas Gainsborough is perfect for encouraging and inspiring budding young artists.