Ed J. Brown – illustratör

At the Top of the World is a BooksForTopics Recommended Read for Year 4, 2025-2026 The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters. This is a gorgeous atlas of eight of the world’s greatest mountains on all its continents: Everest, Fuji, Matterhorn, Kilimanjaro, Denali, Puncak Jaya, Chimborazo and Vinson Massif. Clear, accessible texts by Robin Jacobs break down the geography of each mountain, its flora and fauna, the history of its conquest, tales of local populations and indigenous mythologies, and finally, how best to climb it. The routes to the summit are explained as are the individual climbing challenges posed by each mountain. Further chapters provide information on how mountains are formed, climbing terms, how to tie knots and what to do in case of an avalanche. A must have for any young explorer or climbing enthusiast!

A spoonful of imagination helps the medicine go down!One Wednesday morning, Dani at Emergency Services takes a call: there’s been a car crash. Daisy’s arm is broken, Lisa’s got a head injury, and poor Mr. Von Thunderhoof has chest pains. They’re rushed by ambulance to the Hospital for Mythological Creatures, where a team of nurses, doctors, radiographers, and even porters spring into action.As the patients are cared for, children discover how a real hospital works, from radiology to pediatrics, neonatal to ICU, through a playful, imaginative lens.Packed with warmth, humour and fantastical characters, this Richard Scarry-esque book is the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down, conveying factual content with reassuring warmth and sparkle.Cathy Evans’ clear, engaging storytelling combines with Ed J Brown’s lively illustrations to bring medical adventures to life.‘An incredible take on using literature to help demystify experiences that may be frightening by explaining ideas in a matter-of-fact way whilst still retaining humour and child-friendliness.’ - Literacy Tree‘This enchanting picture book offers a reassuring introduction to hospital care, with imaginative characters that help ease potential anxieties.’ – School Library Journal STARRED Review (US)

Explore the most marvellous mouths of the animal kingdom, from the awesome jaws of the great white shark to the tiny teeth of the garden snail. Some animals sport tongues that are longer than their bodies, others have super-sticky spit that can speedily snare an insect snack. And animals use their mouths for lots of things other than just eating – to carry their food or their babies, to build their homes or even to climb waterfalls!Join scientist and author Letizia Diamante to discover some of the most important animal body parts that are often overlooked, even though they’re right under our noses!