Carolyn Scrace – illustratör

Say "hello" to a parade of funny faces in this beautifully designed baby book, featuring bold black-and-white images by Carolyn Scrace. The lively lino-cut artwork is busy, playful and eye-catching, encouraging the very youngest readers to engage with books long before they can read.Patterns, shapes and details offer endless things to point out and talk about, helping babies tune into the rhythms of speech and laying early foundations for language development. Spot colour on each spread adds visual excitement, while a baby-safe mirror at the end invites little ones to join the fun.From everyday objects like toys, cars and animals to stars, zigzags and swirls, this charming board book blends high-contrast visuals with early learning in a way that feels joyful, stimulating and perfectly pitched for babies and toddlers.

The lino-cut artwork is busy, playful and attractive, and designed specifically for babies' eyesight, encouraging young readers to develop an interest in books and reading at a pre-literate level. An array of patterns and things to point out and discuss in the pictures helps to familiarise babies with patterns of speech, helping to lay the foundations for language development.Spot colour on the spreads and a mirror at the end add further fun for little ones as they explore through spreads of wild animals, from lizards and koalas to rhinos and polar bears, all entwined with patterns of swirling trees, zig-zagged leaves, wavy oceans and more.

Dive into the colourful world of the Monster Squad and discover the importance of washing your hands!Told in rollicking rhyme, read along as Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and Smidge get to grips with the ins and outs of hand washing - from splashing the soap to destroying dirty germs! This engaging guide teaches children how to master their daily hygiene routine and develop lifelong habits, introducing the concept of cleanliness in a fun, relatable way. Memorable rhymes, bright illustrations and an inquisitive cast of monsters will help children build confidence and familiarity, laughing along as they learn how to stay spotless!

Told in rollicking rhyme, read along as Inky, Blot, Pablo, HB and Nibs get to grips with the ins and outs of toilet training - from learning how to realise you need to go to perfect toilet etiquette! This engaging guide teaches children how to master their daily routine and develop lifelong healthy habits, introducing the concept of potty training in a fun, relatable way. Memorable rhymes, bright illustrations and an inquisitive cast of monsters will help children to build confidence and familiarity, laughing along as they learn how to use the toilet properly!

Join the Monster Squad - Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and pet Smidge - as they remind children why "thank you" matters. From birthdays to bedtime, helping hands to shared snacks, the monsters model gratitude in everyday moments that little ones will recognise. Told in playful rhyme with exuberant artwork, the book makes manners memorable and fun. With banners, quizzes and a final cheer, this read-aloud gives families and nurseries an interactive way to practise kindness and consideration.

Meet the friendly Monster Squad - Yeti, Whippy, Rocky, Zork, Curly and pet Smidge - as they show little ones how a simple "please" makes everyday moments kinder and calmer. Told in bouncy rhyme and packed with bright, giggly scenes, the monsters model how to ask for help, food, play and more, with gentle prompts to spot what's missing and celebrate good manners. A playful end-matter quiz lets children revisit key ideas and earn "superstar" status - perfect for sharing at home or in nursery.

Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children get to grips with the ins and outs of good manners.   ‘Smudge tells a little puppy friend,  “You must be tidy, Spotty.  Please sit still – try not to splash  Each time you’re on the potty.” ’    This highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book teaches children everything they need to know about using the potty.

Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo, and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children get to grips with the ins and outs of good manners.   ‘If you’re grubby, just get scrubby,  Have a splash and splosh.  It’s good to think, “I’ll use the sink” And give those hands a wash.’   This highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book teaches children about the importance of personal hygiene and cleanliness. 

Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children get to grips with the ins and outs of good manners.   ‘Thank You for my birthday present,  And Thank You for my card.  Remembering to say Thank You  Is good – but can be hard.’    This highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book teaches children about the importance of politeness and saying “thank you.” The book features good role models, the Scribble Monsters, and shows their good behavior being rewarded, both of which are key for showing children why it pays to practice good manners, improving their own behavior.

Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children get to grips with the ins and outs of good manners.   ‘ “Please” is the word that does the trick,  “Please” is the word to say  To show how we can be polite  And ask the proper way.’   This highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book teaches children about the importance of politeness and saying “please.” The book features good role models, the Scribble Monsters, and shows their good behavior being rewarded, both of which are key for showing children why it pays to practice good manners, improving their own behavior.