Klas Fahlén – illustratör

Building a Home is a beautifully illustrated picture book guide to exactly how an old building can become a brand-new home.Now available in paperback, with action-packed artwork from Klas Fahlen and a gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, find out all about the people, machines, processes and tools involved in breathing new life into an old building. Packed with builders, cranes, diggers, cement mixers and a host of other exciting tools and machinery, follow a crumbling old factory on the edge of town as it goes from being an empty shell to something entirely new . . . a home.Now in paperback!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever. Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother’s wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn’t always happy - at school, he was teased for having different hobbies and sometimes, he even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons. Still, Yves didn’t let the mean voices hold him back. He continued to carve his creative path and spent hours sewing tiny outfits from scraps of fabric, dreaming of a future in fashion. At eighteen, his hard work paid off when he was invited to join a top fashion school in Paris, and after even more hard work, Yves was invited to join the famous fashion house Dior, where he became their lead designer! Later, with the support of his lifelong partner Pierre, Yves started his own fashion house. His bold and stylish designs - like tuxedo suits and pea coats - revolutionised women’s clothing and continue to influence fashion today. Yves’s story shows the power of staying true to your dreams - even when it’s challenging.  Inspiring and beautifully told, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children about courage, creativity, and self-expression. From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS, this book features quirky illustrations, extra facts, a timeline of Yves’s life with historical photos and a detailed profile of his inspiring journey. It’s the perfect gift for young creatives and fashion-lovers.

Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever. Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother’s wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn’t always happy - at school, he was teased for having different hobbies and sometimes, he even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons. Still, Yves didn’t let the mean voices hold him back. He continued to carve his creative path and spent hours sewing tiny outfits from scraps of fabric, dreaming of a future in fashion. At eighteen, his hard work paid off when he was invited to join a top fashion school in Paris, and after even more hard work, Yves was invited to join the famous fashion house Dior, where he became their lead designer! Later, with the support of his lifelong partner Pierre, Yves started his own fashion house. His bold and stylish designs - like tuxedo suits and pea coats - revolutionised women’s clothing and continue to influence fashion today. Yves’s story shows the power of staying true to your dreams - even when it’s challenging.  Inspiring and beautifully told, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children about courage, creativity, and self-expression. From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS, this book features quirky illustrations, extra facts, a timeline of Yves’s life with historical photos and a detailed profile of his inspiring journey. It’s the perfect gift for young creatives and fashion-lovers.

Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World is a beautifully illustrated guide following the journey of one book across the globe, from a printing press in a factory far, far away, over land and across the sea, to the hands of a young boy. With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlén and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in delivering the perfect gift!From factory workers and train drivers to container ship captains, post office workers and booksellers, children will be fascinated to find out how the very book they are holding in their hands made its way all around the world!Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fantastic fully illustrated special delivery facts to inspire and delight curious readers.

WINNER - SLA INFORMATION BOOK AWARDS 2026!A fun, friendly picture book about recycling and rubbish - perfect for children aged 3-6.From Holly's lorry to Stan's metal-can machine, discover all the busy people, vehicles and machines needed to recycle and dispose of our rubbish - and find out how we can all reuse our things more to make it . . . not-for-the-bin day!With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlén and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in recycling paper, glass, plastic, food and more.Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fully illustrated tips on how young readers can reduce, reuse and recycleFact-checked by Dr Margaret Bates, Professor of Sustainable Waste Management at the University of NorthamptonThe ideal book for climate-conscious parents wanting to empower and educatePrinted using vegetable inks and high-quality, sustainable paperPart of the Understanding the World series, alongside Building a Home, Special Delivery and FromSeed to Sandwich.

WINNER - SLA INFORMATION BOOK AWARDS 2026!A fun, friendly picture book about recycling and rubbish - perfect for children aged 3-6.From Holly's lorry to Stan's metal-can machine, discover all the busy people, vehicles and machines needed to recycle and dispose of our rubbish - and find out how we can all reuse our things more to make it . . . not-for-the-bin day!With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlén and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in recycling paper, glass, plastic, food and more.Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fully illustrated tips on how young readers can reduce, reuse and recycleFact-checked by Dr Margaret Bates, Professor of Sustainable Waste Management at the University of NorthamptonThe ideal book for climate-conscious parents wanting to empower and educatePrinted using vegetable inks and high-quality, sustainable paperPart of the Understanding the World series, alongside Building a Home, Special Delivery and FromSeed to Sandwich.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.