Kate Read – illustratör

Create your own 3D fish before discovering fascinating facts about each species, in this gorgeous gift book from the National Trust!Press out the pieces and slot them together to create 20 stunningly scaled fish. After finishing your 3D shoal, either hang the gorgeous decorations or press them back into the sturdy board pages and hardback binding to be used again and again.Then turn to the back of the book to pore over 22 richly illustrated pages with dazzling full colour nature scenes alongside a gently informative text to treasure.Covering everything from habitats and diets to myths and legends, this is a stylish, joyful introduction to a variety of European fish.Available now in this fantastic series: Birds of a Feather, Butterfly Skies, and Beneath the Waves.

In this gorgeous gift book, create your own beautiful 3D butterflies before discovering fascinating facts about each species!Press out the pieces and slot them together to create 20 different irresistible flying friends. After finishing your 3D flutter, either hang the stunning decorations to make a butterfly sky or press them back into the sturdy board pages and hardback binding to be used again and again. Then turn to the back of the book to pore over 22 richly illustrated pages with dazzling full colour nature scenes alongside a gently informative text to treasure.Covering everything from habitats and diets to myths and legends, this is a stylish, joyful introduction to a variety of European butterflies.

The littlest elephant is always in a rush, and it takes a tiny mouse to show her how to slow down and notice the other jungle creatures in this funny, colourful story from Kate Read, creator of the multi-award-winning One Fox. The bright and richly illustrated pages full of jungle creatures from a chameleon to a tiger will entrance any child as they follow the littlest elephant on her way to the pool for a swim. At first she is too excited to notice the chaos she is causing, but then she realizes that by slowing down and helping others, everyone can join in the fun. A beautiful and humorous book about learning empathy for others and helping those who may need it.

A funny, colourful story for young children about empathy and helping those who may need it, from the multi-award-winning creator of One Fox. The littlest elephant is always in a rush, until a tiny mouse shows her how to slow down and notice the other creatures in the jungle, from butterflies and chameleons, to monkeys and a tiger.The bright illustrations and fun story in Kate Read's The Littlest Elephant will teach little ones empathy skills, as the excited young elephant learns to help everyone to join in the fun.

A funny, colourful story for young children about empathy and helping those who may need it, from the multi-award-winning creator of One Fox. The littlest elephant is always in a rush, until a tiny mouse shows her how to slow down and notice the other creatures in the jungle, from butterflies and chameleons, to monkeys and a tiger.The bright illustrations and fun story in Kate Read's The Littlest Elephant will teach little ones empathy skills, as the excited young elephant learns to help everyone to join in the fun.

Follow the mystery tail in this interactive finger-trail adventure!  Whose is this tail? Whose can it be? I followed the tail, just to see.  One curious child and one long, colourful tail invite you on a playful journey, using your finger to trace the tactile trail through every twist and turn.  Children will delight in exploring die-cut doors and windows, weaving up and down until they reach a spectacular gatefold reveal.  Designed to engage children of all reading abilities, A Long Tail combines lyrical text with vibrant illustrations and clever interactive features. The story travels through the landscapes of a child’s day from morning through to evening, making it perfect for bedtime reading.   Written by Rebecca Atkinson – co-founder of Toy Like Me and creator of pre-school series Mixmups, which airs on Channel 5's Milkshake! – and illustrated by Kate Read, this book combines interactive design with vibrant art to create an engaging reading experience for every child.

In this gorgeous gift book, create your own beautiful 3D birds before discovering fascinating facts about each species!Press out pieces and slot them together to create 10 different irresistible feathered friends. After finishing your 3D flock, either hang the birds of a feather as stunning decorations or press them back into the sturdy board pages and hardback binding to be used again and again. Then turn to the back of the book to pore over 22 richly illustrated pages with dazzling full colour nature scenes alongside a gently informative text to treasure.Covering everything from habitats and diets to myths and legends, this is a stylish, joyful introduction to a variety of European birds.

Ruby the fox and Growl the wolf live deep in the forest. There’s just one problem – they hate each other…!But when a raging storm tears through the forest and the animals have to flee, they must help each other to survive. Can Ruby and Growl overcome their enmity and find friendship in the heart of the storm?An exciting, fast-paced picture book adventure with stunning illustrations, celebrating courage and the importance of helping each other.