Charli Vince – illustratör

For almost three thousand years, the Odyssey has captured imaginations with seafaring adventure, romance, friendships, as well as feats of heroism and of bloody revenge. The tale of Odysseus’s long and eventful journey home remains one of the greatest epics ever told, inspiring new translations, adaptations, and retellings year after year. Now, this beautifully illustrated guide to the ancient Greek tale invites readers to take a closer look at the heroes, deities, and monsters that bring the legendary story to life.The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide features forty stunning full-color illustrations and offers a deep dive into the most important characters in the epic. Author and host of the popular podcast Literature and History, Doug Metzger PhD, brings his characteristic humor and attention to detail to compelling character profiles of the main players in Homer’s epic. Organized in the order they appear in the poem, each entry introduces a new figure in Odysseus’s world, retelling the story of the Odyssey along the way. Whether you’re a newcomer to ancient Greek myths or returning to a beloved story, The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide is a must-read for anyone looking for some classic adventure!

Travel to the top of Mount Olympus, where the gods and goddesses live. Get to know Zeus, Apollo, Poseidon, Aphrodite, and Dionysus and understand how they shaped the fate of humans and the world. Venture deep down to the caves and wonders of the Underworld, where Hades rules. In this mythological world, action, drama, and lessons abound, humans can achieve godlike endings, deities are flawed, and even monsters can be loved. In ULTIMATE GREEK MYTHOLOGY, kids will immerse themselves in the amazing stories of muses and heroes and encounter fantastical beasts and creatures while also discovering the incredible facts and history that inspired each myth. · FANTASTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS of majestic creatures like Pegasus along with other fierce beasts like the Hydra to marvel at and ignite kids' imaginations · KEY CHARACTER PROFILES to learn about their main traits, symbols, and awesome powers · FUN FACTS about the fascinating history and culture of ancient Greece to spark wonder about the vast world of Greek myths · EXPLORE CREATIVITY with intriguing questions that invite kids to dive deep into each story and inspire them to create their own fantastic inventions · EASY-TO-FOLLOW PRONUNCIATION GUIDES to encourage independent reading through tricky words and names · IDEAL GIFT for curious minds, young fantasy readers, and kids obsessed with ancient history

Jack-Jack, the world''s coolest dog, looks after orphaned chimpanzees in Africa; he''s about to embark on his biggest adventure ever!I spend my days playing with baby chimps. When I meet Ben, suddenly, I have more baths than ever (previously none). I wave goodbye to my pet fleas, and prepare to fly thousands of miles. I''ve never been on a lead or in a car, so what will an aeroplane be like? The first in a new series of four books illustrated in black and white on every spread.

Jack-Jack, the world's coolest dog, looks after orphaned chimpanzees in Africa; he's about to embark on his biggest adventure ever!I spend my days playing with baby chimps. When I meet Ben, suddenly, I have more baths than ever (previously none). I wave goodbye to my pet fleas, and prepare to fly thousands of miles. I’ve never been on a lead or in a car, so what will an aeroplane be like? The first in a new series of four books illustrated in black and white on every spread.

Toppsta MUST-READ CHILDREN''S BOOKS 2024Jack-Jack, the world''s coolest dog, shares his secrets of how to train his human in his second adventure.Humans may think they train us, but I reveal us dogs are the ones training you humans, especially when gravy bone treats are involved. My human has a lot to learn. If he really does want that stick, why does he insist on throwing it away every time I return it to him when we''re having walkies? Weird behaviour! We won''t be playing ''Fetch'' again!

Toppsta MUST-READ CHILDREN''S BOOKS 2024Jack-Jack, the world''s coolest dog, shares his secrets of how to train his human in his second adventure.Humans may think they train us, but I reveal us dogs are the ones training you humans, especially when gravy bone treats are involved. My human has a lot to learn. If he really does want that stick, why does he insist on throwing it away every time I return it to him when we''re having walkies? Weird behaviour! We won''t be playing ''Fetch'' again!

Toppsta MUST-READ CHILDREN'S BOOKS 2024Jack-Jack, the world’s coolest dog, shares his secrets of how to train his human in his second adventure.Humans may think they train us, but I reveal us dogs are the ones training you humans, especially when gravy bone treats are involved. My human has a lot to learn. If he really does want that stick, why does he insist on throwing it away every time I return it to him when we’re having walkies? Weird behaviour! We won’t be playing ‘Fetch’ again!

''This lively illustrated adventure is packed with humour... perfect for young readers'' School Reading List Meet Jack-Jack, the world''s coolest dog! A new adventure series with short chapters narrated by Jack-Jack himself, illustrated in black and white.After caring for baby chimps in Africa, Jack-Jack is enjoying his new home until the arrival of the chickens in the garden marks the end of peaceful mornings and gives him a new set of challenges. He''s convinced Ronnie the rooster is out to get him. Is he paranoid or is this cheeky chicken on his case? Luckily, Jack''s too busy fossil hunting in an actual mammoth graveyard and appearing on TV with a special thermal imaging camera to see how fit he is, to let a rooster ruffle him.

Meet Jack-Jack, the world’s coolest dog! A new adventure series with short chapters narrated by Jack-Jack himself, illustrated in black and white.After caring for baby chimps in Africa, Jack-Jack is enjoying his new home until the arrival of the 'chickens’ in the garden marks the end of peaceful mornings and gives him a new set of challenges. He’s convinced Ronnie the rooster is out to get him. Is he paranoid or is this cheeky chicken on his case? Luckily, Jack’s too busy fossil hunting in an actual mammoth graveyard and appearing on TV with a special thermal imaging camera to see how fit he is, to let a rooster ruffle him.

''This lively illustrated adventure is packed with humour... perfect for young readers'' School Reading List Meet Jack-Jack, the world''s coolest dog! A new adventure series with short chapters narrated by Jack-Jack himself, illustrated in black and white.After caring for baby chimps in Africa, Jack-Jack is enjoying his new home until the arrival of the chickens in the garden marks the end of peaceful mornings and gives him a new set of challenges. He''s convinced Ronnie the rooster is out to get him. Is he paranoid or is this cheeky chicken on his case? Luckily, Jack''s too busy fossil hunting in an actual mammoth graveyard and appearing on TV with a special thermal imaging camera to see how fit he is, to let a rooster ruffle him.

For almost three thousand years, the Odyssey has captured imaginations with seafaring adventure, romance, friendships, as well as feats of heroism and of bloody revenge. The tale of Odysseuss long and eventful journey home remains one of the greatest epics ever told, inspiring new translations, adaptations, and retellings year after year. Now, this beautifully illustrated guide to the ancient Greek tale invites readers to take a closer look at the heroes, deities, and monsters that bring the legendary story to life.The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide features forty stunning full-color illustrations and offers a deep dive into the most important characters in the epic. Author and host of the popular podcast Literature and History, Doug Metzger PhD, brings his characteristic humor and attention to detail to compelling character profiles of the main players in Homers epic. Organized in the order they appear in the poem, each entry introduces a new figure in Odysseuss world, retelling the story of the Odyssey along the way. Whether youre a newcomer to ancient Greek myths or returning to a beloved story, The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide is a must-read for anyone looking for some classic adventure!

For almost 3,000 years, the Odyssey has captured imaginations with seafaring adventure, romance, friendships, as well as feats of heroism and of bloody revenge. The tale of Odysseus’s long and eventful journey home remains one of the greatest epics ever told, inspiring new translations, adaptations, and retellings year after year. Now, this coloring book gives fans a front row seat to explore the classic tale with 45 detailed scenes of the beloved heroes, deities, and monsters of Greek mythology to color and make their own!Step into the world of the Odyssey and bring one of history’s greatest ancient epics to life with The Odyssey Coloring Book. Inside, you’ll journey through forty-five richly detailed illustrations featuring legendary heroes, powerful gods, and fearsome monsters. Each page pairs artwork with a caption that retells the story, guiding you through Odysseus’s long voyage from Troy, across the perilous Aegean Sea, and back home to be with his wife, Penelope, on the island of Ithaca. For newcomers as well as readers returning to the beloved classic, The Odyssey Coloring Book is a fun new way to explore one of history’s most beloved stories. So grab your coloring tools and set sail on an epic adventure of myth, art, and imagination!

Salamanders and children alike hear the rhythms and song of the seasons as winter gives way to spring. Salamanders begin to squirm and stretch in the early spring sun, while the children and their teacher plan. They meet on a night of salamander rain (the first warm rain of spring), when the children and their teacher work to help the salamanders cross a busy road to the vernal pool on the other side. This lyrical, parallel narrative story reinforces the idea that kids can make a big difference. The author's note includes information about amphibian migrations and descriptions of citizen science activities that kids can participate in to help keep the world wild and beautiful.

Through rhyming fun and instructional play, children will learn how to keep jitters at bay.This energetic book is for kids who feel the unstoppable urge to hip-slippity hop and twirl-bouncy pop but find themselves in situations in which they can’t freely play, like sitting in a classroom or riding in a car. Children can jump into the vibrantly illustrated world of the ever-kinetic protagonist, who uses muscle-control exercises to burn off blip-fidgety jitters and calm himself down, even in restrictive settings.By teaching simple movements and exercises using fun descriptions and instructional visuals, Gonna Move, Gotta Bounce, Have to Jumpity Jump! builds self-awareness and corrective strategies that kids with hyperactive tendencies can access anywhere, at any time. The playful tone normalizes a child’s skip-squirmy impulses and offers approachable guidance for even the most active kids. The rhyme scheme and imaginative vocabulary engage children who want to learn how to regain focus so they can have a smooth and smiling day.

Through rhyming fun and instructional play, children will learn how to keep jitters at bay.

This energetic book is for kids who feel the unstoppable urge to hip-slippity hop and twirl-bouncy pop but find themselves in situations in which they can’t freely play, like sitting in a classroom or riding in a car. Children can jump into the vibrantly illustrated world of the ever-kinetic protagonist, who uses muscle-control exercises to burn off blip-fidgety jitters and calm himself down, even in restrictive settings.

By teaching simple movements and exercises using fun descriptions and instructional visuals, Gonna Move, Gotta Bounce, Have to Jumpity Jump! builds self-awareness and corrective strategies that kids with hyperactive tendencies can access anywhere, at any time. The playful tone normalizes a child’s skip-squirmy impulses and offers approachable guidance for even the most active kids. The rhyme scheme and imaginative vocabulary engage children who want to learn how to regain focus so they can have a smooth and smiling day.

Step into a world of mystery and imagination with this collection of folklore and tales of cryptids from around the globe, featuring legendary creatures like Bigfoot, the chupacabra, the Loch Ness Monster, and more.From hidden water dwellers and winged beasts to mischievous shape-shifters, discover the creatures and legends behind some of the world’s most unusual folktales, from North America to Japan, Scandinavia, and beyond. Learn about cryptids—mysterious creatures said to exist but not proven by science—and the tales and reported sightings that keep these legends alive.  Meet unforgettable creatures with profiles that reveal how to say their names, where they come from, and what they’re known for Dive into captivating tales that are thrilling, imaginative, and perfect for readers ages 8 to 12 Discover fun facts and cryptid questions that deepen understanding and spark curiosity Explore global legends and the strange, spooky ways people across cultures have tried to explain the unknown Give a gift kids will love—perfect for curious readers interested in mythology, monsters, and mysterious creatures.Filled with fascinating facts and engaging storytelling, this book delivers just the right amount of spooky fun.