Christian Slade – illustratör

PENHALIGON BRUSH LONGS for adventure and finds it aplenty in the seaside village of Porthleven. Within hours of his arrival, he is captured by armed ferrets and thrown into the dungeon of Furball Manor. Happily, he is rescued by friends. Unhappily, they explain that the dastardly wildcat, Sir Derek, and his ferret army plan to sink the ships of the princess of Spatavia that very night! Can Penhaligon and his unlikely band of resistors save the princess? Of course they can! This is an old-fashioned adventure story, told with great verve and a fresh wit. Filled with more than 50 black and white illustrations, it''s a perfect book to entice newly independent readers.From the Hardcover edition.

Penhaligon takes on pirates and sea serpents on the high seas.The creatures of Porthleven are suffering from a mysterious illness that looks like Febra lupi, the curse of the Romany wolves, which has no known cure. The dashing apothecary fox Penhaligon must find a cure or risk losing everyone he holds dear! Penhaligon uncovers a fragment of parchment that just might be a recipe for a cure—and it includes ingredients found only on the haunted Howling Island. But the obstacles Penhaligon must face on his quest for the cure make ghosts seem friendly: Pirates! Sea serpents! Double-crossing ferrets! Can Penhaligon make it back in time to save his village?From the Hardcover edition.

Truck-obsessed toddlers will want to make the diggers, tractors, fire engines, and more featured in this fun-filled construction tale part of their nightly bedtime routines! Discover what bedtime looks like for the snowplows, dump trucks, giant cranes, and more that dot the pages of this irresistible construction story. Just like you and me, the vehicles in this story get tuckered out after a long day of hard work and need to quiet down and settle in for sweet dreams. Young readers will surely identify as these trucks ask for one more story while their parents sing them a goodnight song and send them off to bed.With a sweet rhyme scheme and an illustration style that’s perfect for nighttime rituals, Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companions—Where Do Steam Trains Sleep At Night?, Where Do Jet Planes Sleep At Night?, Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night?, and Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?—will leave vehicle-loving kids snuggled up and satisfied.

Pamela Ferguson''s debut children''s novel is a treat to read, a light-hearted tale of magical realism that moves between joy and sorrow to find meaning in the roller-coaster experiences of life.PJ Picklelime lives in a village very close to you. Meadows are knee-deep in wildflowers in early springtime. Summers are hot and dreamy when golden peaches the size of melons hang from the trees. Snow drifts like powdered sugar down the mountainside in winter.Life in PJ Picklelime''s village is always a little out of the ordinary . . . just like PJ herself. There''s the day Lemon Pie, a yellow warbler, came to live in her bushy crop of black hair and the morning when PJ cut her hair to help mop up an oil spill. There''s the afternoon she made sweet, memory-filled lemonade that drew people from blocks away, and the night she chatted with owls in a barn full of honey. But PJ''s spring is not all roses and rainbows, and after Lemon Pie flies away, PJ''s parents split up, and a friend dies unexpectedly, PJ turns to her neighbors, with their philosophies from all over the world, for help in understanding. Can PJ find a way to recover her sunshine?From the Hardcover edition.

Rascal may be the happiest beagle ever to live. He used to live on Voclain’s Farm, with its whole jambalaya of dogs, but now he lives with his very own boy, Meely. Together they explore the Louisiana bayou, bunny chasin’, coon and squirrel huntin’, and crawfishin’. But when Meely gets stuck on a rotting bridge deep in the bayou, it’s up to Rascal—with a little help from his old friends at the farm—to save his boy from danger.In the spirit of Huckleberry Finn, Rascal is a classic coming-of-age story, but from a dog’s perspective. With unforgettable characters, heart-stopping action, and charming black-and-white line drawings that capture it all, this zesty gumbo of a book is one to savor long after it is finished.From the Hardcover edition.

Truck-obsessed toddlers will want to make this fun-filled construction tale part of their nightly bedtime routine! Over one million copies sold! Discover what bedtime looks like for fire trucks, snowplows, dump trucks, tractors, and all the vehicles that fill the pages of this irresistible book. Just like you and me, the trucks in this story get tuckered out after a long day of hard work and need to quiet down and settle in for sweet dreams. Young readers will see themselves as these trucks ask for one more story while parents sing them a goodnight song and send them off to bed.  With vibrant illustrations and a sweet rhyming text that’s perfect for storytime, kids won't be able to get enough of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its companion books—Where Do Steam Trains Sleep At Night?, Where Do Jet Planes Sleep At Night?, Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night?, Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas? and many holiday titles, too!

Now available in a portable board book edition--perfect to take with you on an airplane! The same team that brought you Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night? has created another high-flying bedtime story--this one for plane enthusiasts!Have you ever wondered what little airplanes do when it's time for bed? Jumbo jets, biplanes, helicopters--even Air Force One!--power down, wash up, and listen to stories with mommy and daddy planes beneath a blanket of stars, getting ready to fly to dreamland. Little airplane lovers will be tickled to see how bedtime is the same for their favorite flying vehicles as it is for them, as they come down to earth for sleepy time.  "Combining a quiet, nocturnal story with the ever popular subject of flying machines, this is a nifty bedtime book for budding aviators." —Kirkus Reviews

The same team who brought you Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? have engineered another rollicking bedtime story—for train lovers everywhere!  Have you ever wondered what little trains do when it’s time for bed? The same things you do! Freight trains, passenger trains, subways, trolleys—and more—wash up, have a snack, load their teddies for story time, and get rocked to sleep by mommy and daddy trains beneath a blanket of stars. Little train lovers with a one-track mind will gain a new affinity for their bedtime routine when they find they share it with their favorite vehicles. “Sayres and Slade move naturally from their truck lullaby, Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? , to this nighttime serenade to all things train. Hopeful engineers will want to be able to identify the many different types of trains, and their out-of-the-know adults will appreciate this inclusive primer.” —Kirkus Reviews

Take the train to dreamland with this board book version of the chugging bedtime tale, the perfect companion to Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night?Have you ever wondered what little trains do when it’s time for bed? Same things you do! Steam trains, freight trains, subways—and more!—wash up, have a snack, load their teddies for storytime, and get rocked to sleep by mommy and daddy trains beneath a blanket of stars. Little one-track-mind train lovers will be tickled to see how bedtime is just the same for their favorite vehicles as it is for them.  “Train lovers will be sure to take this bedtime read for a ride.” —School Library Journal

Sturdy board book editions of the bestselling Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?, Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?, and Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night? are now available in a gifty three-book boxed set!Sleepy fans of trucks, trains, and planes can now spend bedtime with all their favorite vehicles! These bestselling board books are packaged in a perfectly giftable box that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at baby showers, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations!

For fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companion books. Join all the vehicles as they celebrate how much they love each other! Perfect for the littlest truck lovers!Flowers, heart-shaped sweets, and homemade cards plus cement mixers, ice cream trucks, mail trucks--and more--make for a winning combination in this charming, rhyming board book about celebrating Valentine's Day with the ones you love. Even the ever-popular food truck sets a table for two in this easy to adore holiday book!Children who can't get enough of trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do...series.Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?Where Do Diggers Take Vacations?Where Do Diggers Go to School?Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Hanukkah?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?Diggers Love Their MommiesDiggers Love Their Daddies

This charming, rhyming board book about going on vacation is perfect for spring break, summer vacation, or any time of year. For fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companion books.Where do you go on vacation? Do you visit family? Go to the beach? How about a road trip? For sure! Follow diggers, fire trucks, fork-lifts—and more—on their vacation travels. Hard working trucks need to get away, relax, and play, just like you do! Children who can't get enough of trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do...series. Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?Where Do Diggers Trick or Treat?Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night?Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night?

Celebrate Easter with your favorite Diggers! A perfect addition to any Easter Day surprise for little truck lovers and fans of the bestselling Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? How do trucks celebrate Easter? Do they dye eggs bold and bright? Do they appreciate fragrant flowers? How about going to a parade? For sure! Follow tractors, cranes, cement mixers—and more—for a fun and festive day full of surprises! Children who can't get enough of trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do... series, including:Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?Where Do Diggers Take Vacation?Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Hanukkah?Diggers Love Their Mommies!Diggers Love Their Daddies!

Mommies are so special! Join your favorite diggers (and more!) as they celebrate their mommies and all they do. Perfect for new mommies, Mother’s Day, and every day!Little diggers and drill rigs and forklifts and so many more trucks love their mommies and want to show them just how much—from a breakfast buffet to getting ready for storytime together! Families will enjoy reading this book all year round because Mommies love their little diggers, too!Children who can't get enough trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do... series, including:Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?Where Do Diggers Hunt for Easter Eggs?Where Do Diggers Take Vacation?Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Hanukkah?Diggers Love Their Mommies!Diggers Love Their Daddies!

Daddies are so special! Little truck lovers, join all your favorite diggers as they celebrate their daddies and all they do. Perfect for new daddies, Father’s Day, and every day!From diggers to fire trucks, from street sweepers to cement mixers to other favorites—all the vehicles love their daddies and want to show them just how much! A barbecue is perfect for food trucks and all the other diggers on a lovely Father’s Day! Families will enjoy reading this book all year round because Daddies love their little diggers, too!Children who can't get enough trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do... series, including:Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?Where Do Diggers Hunt for Easter Eggs?Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Hanukkah?Diggers Love Their Mommies!Diggers Love Their Daddies!

Get ready for best friend fun with the perfect book for little truck lovers! Babies and toddlers will love seeing all their favorite diggers, tractors, forklifts, and other vehicles playing so nicely together!As with every book in the beloved Where Do Diggers... series, a variety of kid trucks celebrate friendship, joy, and construction! From diggers to cherry pickers, from snow plows to pumper trucks, and more—all the vehicles enjoy playing, caring, and sharing with their friends. Imagination and exuberance fills the pages. Children who can't get enough trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do... series.Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?Where Do Diggers Hunt for Easter Eggs?Where Do Diggers Trick or Treat?Diggers Love Their Mommies!Diggers Love To Go To School!Diggers Love Their Daddies!