Denis Angelov – illustratör

A laugh-out-loud story about the perils of always saying ‘no’, brings together a brilliant new picture book duo, Sue Meikle and Denis Angelov. Stanley is a boy who loves to say ‘NO!’ And once he starts, he just can't stop.He doesn’t want to sit sensibly on the bus. . . He doesn’t want to hold his mum's hand. . .And ‘NO!’, he doesn’t want to wait in line!But one day on a trip to a museum, Stanley discovers that saying no can have monstrous consequences. Can Stanley find his way out of a sticky situation, or will he bite off more than he can chew?

Bugs with pricklesBugs with fuzzBugs that eeeeeeeeBugs that buzzzzzzzA peeping, pulling, flipping, flapping, sliding, seeking, touch-and-feeling celebration of favourite topics as you've never seen them before.With different novelties on every page, bold illustrations and punchy rhyming text, this is THE book for little bug lovers.

Puppy WAGPuppy STRETCHPuppy PRANCEPuppy FETCHIntroducing the third title in an innovative new board book series: a peeping, pulling, flipping, flapping, sliding, seeking, touch-and-feeling celebration of favourite topics as you've never seen them before.With different novelties on every page, bold illustrations and punchy rhyming text, this is THE book for puppy-mad little ones!Also available: The Dino Book, The Bug BookComing soon: The Car Book

Dino ROARDino STOMPDino SNUGGLEDino CHOMP!A peeping, pulling, flipping, flapping, sliding, seeking, touch-and-feeling celebration of favourite topics as you've never seen them before.With different novelties on every page, bold illustrations and punchy rhyming text, this is THE book for little dino lovers.

I love looking at trains!Discover what a day in the life of a train driver is like in this sweet new board book for little train lovers everywhere. Simple text and sweet illustrations on every page take you out from the station, along the tracks and back home again, perfect for building vocabulary and encouraging imaginative play.Part of an inspirational new series with an important message - if you can see it, then you can be it - get ready to discover your 'future me' and learn all about the excitement of being a train driver.Also in the series:Future Me: Ballet DancerFuture Me: Astronaut

Chess is a bit like doing magic.The pieces come alive and you're the magician.You get to move them where you like, within the rules of the game.Cool, huh? So let me take you back to the very beginning and show you how it's done...Discover why the world's first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from the Bronx to a world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the game.Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.This practical biographical handbook for readers 6+ offers:-A child-friendly, joy-filled introduction to the game of chess-Inspirational words and advice from the first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley-Step-by-step instructions on how to play the game of chess-Explanatory pictures of basic and advanced chess skillsWith fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Denis Angelov, and in the words of Maurice Ashley, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life's passion.This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.More in the SeriesThe Life-changing Magic of Chess is part of the Life-changing Magic series, beginner's guides to skills that bring joy, written by real-life heroes who made them their passion. Complete the series with Olympic medalist Sky Brown in The Life-changing Magic of Skateboarding, world famous musician Nandi Bushell in The Life-changing Magic of Baking, and social media sensation baker Joy Wilson in The Life-changing Magic of Baking.

Discover twenty-five chess strategies with this boxed deck of cards that's perfect for budding chess players.Written by the inspirational Maurice Ashley, the world's first African American Grandmaster, this fully sustainable card box is the perfect gift for any child, whether they're just learning to play or wanting to improve their skills.Use this deck of cards to discover:-How chess pieces move and how to set up your board-Winning strategies and special moves-Crushing tactics to trap your opponents-How to checkmate like a GrandmasterWith top tips and fun facts from the first African American Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley, and illustrated chess boards on every card, this set is perfect to inspire young children to discover the magic of chess.Part of The Life-Changing Magic - an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.Discover more books in the series with:-The Life-Changing Magic of Chess-The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding-The Life-Changing Magic of Baking-The Life-Changing Magic of Drumming