Hannah Peck – illustratör

A breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling SCARLET AND IVY series, beautifully illustrated by Hannah Peck. Violet Veil wants nothing more than to prove her worth and become her father’s apprentice at Veil & Sons Undertakers. And one rain-soaked night she gets her chance when she meets a boy, Oliver, who is wandering around the graveyard. Only, the last time Violet saw Oliver, he was indoors and very much dead, waiting to be buried. Violet has just found her first case, and it doesn’t get bigger than this: can she, with the help of her dog, Bones, help Oliver solve his own ‘murder’?

As guests gather for Sir Percy’s summer party, a murderer stalks the grounds of Mulberry Hall in this cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange. It’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the evening takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned.The bumbling village policeman is baffled, so it’s down to Eliza, Bram and Krish to solve the mystery. Can they find out who had access to the bottle of poison? Did a demon really appear in the maze? And what on earth is going on down in Sir Percy’s cellar? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

I spy a cloud go floating byWhere do you go, Cloud, so high?To the seaShe singsWhere the wild gulls flyThen catch me if you canI cryWe race each other to the seaCan''t catch me, CloudCan't catch meA boy and a dog follow a cloud out to sea, but as the weather worsens he relies on the whales and waves to bear him home.

Be careful what you wish for!Rita really really really wanted a rabbit.Spike was NOT a rabbit.He was scaly, scary, scratchy, scrabbly, scrawny, speckled and spiky.Rita is so very sure she wants a fluffy pet rabbit and NOT a scaly, scratchy bearded dragon called Spike . . . But when a fussy, grouchy, messy rabbit comes to stay, she discovers they aren't necessarily as adorable as they seem. Spike saves the day and Rita is very glad to be rid of the rabbit and very in love with her speckled, scrawny, spiky pet.A very funny text wonderfully complemented by Hannah Peck's witty artwork.

Penelope is a pleasant little pug who has quite the quandary: All she can remember is that she lost her Lady in the park while chasing the most dreadful squirrel. Now she dreams of one day finding a new Lady and a permanent place to stay. So when she finds herself taken in by the kind Lady Diggleton, she can't believe her luck!But Penelope soon discovers that Lady Diggleton is searching for her previous owner and worries she will have to leave the Lady she's come to love. To make matters worse, that dreadful squirrel keeps poking its nose in wherever Penelope happens to be. However shall she keep herself from chasing it again and ruining all hopes of tea parties, elegant balls, and a forever home?

Penelope the pug is completely content in her new forever home with Lady Diggleton. So when her beloved owner receives an invitation to meet the Queen at Windsor Castle - and an instruction to bring the pug along - Penelope couldn't be more pleased for her Lady's good fortune.However, once the two arrive at the castle, their fortune starts to seem less than fortunate. The Queen commands Penelope to befriend her own pup, a snooty dog named Duchess whose manners are most offensive, and who wants nothing to do with the poor pug.But when the Queen's prized Canis diamond ring goes missing and Duchess stands accused, Penelope - who knows the dog is innocent - must find a way to defend her. If the pug is certain that her fellow canine didn't commit the crime, though, can she clear Duchess's name by determining who did?

Meet Earthworm – pink, wriggly and busy helpingeveryone’s gardens grow. In collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society(RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, comes a charming talewith a powerful message for little green minds: join one very specialworm to discover the important role earthworms play in natureand how they help our wildlife thrive.  This informative tale features delightful illustrations by HannahPeck (Somebody Swallowed Stanley) and includes additionalfactual content young readers will love.This beautiful, illustrated children's books series is the perfectintroduction to the world of flowers, trees and wildlife, readyto inspire a new generation. The perfect book to help you connect with natureStunning illustrations andfactual content that will take youon a wonderful journey through natureThis amazing book will inspire children(and grown-ups!) to get out in the garden  Reviews of What The Worm Saw"This fun narrative way of informing young children aboutthe vital role earthworms play works well, especially with HannahPeck's engaging illustrations" The Reading Hub

A heartwarming winter story, exploring big emotions – from the award-winning author of The Night Box Ed is at his happiest when winter comes and Green turns to White. White means snow and playing on his fast, sleek, shiny sled.But one day, some other sleds whizz by – faster, sleeker, shinier – making Ed's sled seem old and dull and slow.There is only one thing to do… Ed must build a new sled, so spectacular, it will stop everyone in their tracks.But while he is busy working, competing to be the best, things around Ed are changing. White is disappearing and Green is returning…Perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone’s The Snow Dragon, Benji Davies’ The Snowflake and Lu Fraser’s The Littlest Yak. A lyrical and reassuring introduction to the big emotion of envy – and companion title tothe Greenaway-nominated Sweep. Hannah Peck has been shortlisted for The Alligator’s Mouth Award 2022 and the V&A Illustration Awards 2022.

“Plastic bags don’t belong in the sea!” As read by Tom Hardy on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories Everybody has a taste for Stanley - and the other ocean creaturesjust keep mistaking him for a delicious treat - butthis is no ordinary jellyfish.Most jellyfish have dangly-gangly tentacles, but Stanley has twohandles…Other jellyfish have a magical glow, but Stanley has stripes…Because Stanley (spoiler alert) is a plasticbag!A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful messageabout plastic pollution from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to the issues of plasticin our oceansBrilliant for teachers to read to children in class when introducingthem to pollution issues  PRAISE FOR SOMEBODY SWALLOWED STANLEY‘Perfectly judged for pre-schoolers … a neat reuse-and-recyclemessage, with a memorable no-plastic-in-the-ocean hook’TLS‘An ideal springboard for further discussion aboutprotecting the natural world. Lively full-page illustrations accompanythe rhythmic, repetitive text, which is perfect to read aloud’BookTrust ‘This simple, effective and entertaining story speakspowerfully to a new generation of potential eco warriors’Lancashire Evening Post‘A wonderful book […] A fun and brightly illustrated picture book with a clear messagethat plastic does not belong in the sea.’ Books forTopics

This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds. A place where stories fill the air of children turning grey and disappearing without a trace... Poppy and Erasmus are certain there's something peculiar going on in Suds, and they're determined to unravel its secrets. But when they discover the answers might lie in the dark and twisting woods, can they find the courage to creep inside and solve this riddling mystery?'A thrilling read...flavoured with fairytales, drizzled with a syrup of fear and sprinkled with heart.' M.G. Leonard

Do you dream of becoming a scriptwriter? This book will help you write all kinds of scripts - scary ones, exciting ones and hilariously silly ones. Each page is full of tips and ideas that will help you every step of the way - from making up characters to writing dialogue and putting on your very own show. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more inspiration.A great primer for anyone who wants to write a film, a play, a radio play, a puppet show, a podcast - any kind of script you can dream of.

With breathtaking illustrations and a touching story, this dazzling picture book introduces young readers to one of nature's most magnificent and essential insects: the butterfly.See how a little girl recovering from poor health finds wonder in nature and delights in planting a garden with her father to attract a fascinating array of butterflies. Exploring the life stages of butterflies, their importance to our ecosystems and the revitalising power of nature, this book is a heart-warming information story for children who love the outdoors and all its incredible creatures.At the back of the book, discover tips on how to create your own wildlife garden to attract betterflies!

What are you most afraid of? Perhaps you're scared of hairy spiders hiding in corners, huge-winged bats who fly through the night or enormous sharks lurking in the oceans ... These animals may seem TERRIFYING to us humans, but what if you found out that some weren't quite so scary after all...Scary encourages children to talk about their own fears. Using the some of the world's 'scariest' animals as a springboard, Laura Mucha unpicks what causes fear, what it feels like and what it does to the body. Although fear and anxieties can be useful for survival, they can sometimes spiral out of control, but by learning how fear and anxieties work, we can make these feelings a little easier to manage.Meet 25 of the world's most frightening (and fascinating!) animals - from the fearsome lions who make devoted parents to the big-toothed dinosaur who is a vegetarian and the fiercely loyal vulture who just wants to feed his family - and find out why they're so misunderstood and why they might be scared themselves. It's time to face your fears - and get curious about scary animals!

Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra.Although her name and story might be familiar, much of what we know about Cleopatra is shrouded in mystery. Her life was one of politics, murder, war, marriage and passion – but it was also one of pride, bravery, love and strength. Cleopatra may have lived as a goddess, but, beneath her magnificent exterior, she was just a woman who fought tirelessly for what she felt was rightfully hers.With dynamic illustrations and a gripping, expertly researched and fact-checked text, this is the story of the woman behind the stories. Prepare to be lost in a world of kings and queens, power and strategy, love and war. Meet one of the most misunderstood women in history, demystify the propaganda spread by the men who feared her and find the truth behind it all, the truth of a powerful queen.

Everyone says Peter is the baddest boy in school. He likes strange food, wears strange clothes and does strange things. In fact, Peter isn’t like anyone the other children have ever met. So when the class gerbil goes missing, Lucy lets Peter take the blame, even though she knows it wasn’t anything to do with him... An insightful story about prejudice, friendship and redemption during one truly unforgettable Halloween.