Laura Brenlla – illustratör

A delightfully spooky Halloween story packed with humour, surprises, and a clever twist, this enchanting picture book turns a classic trick-or-treat visit into an unforgettable adventure.A witch is delighted when a little girl arrives at her door on Halloween night. As the child cheerfully calls out "Trick or Treat!", the witch can hardly believe her luck. After all, a little girl just happens to be the final ingredient missing from her magical potion.When the girl admires the witch's impressive "costume", the witch decides to play along, pretending she's simply dressed up for Halloween. Certain that her plan is working perfectly, she tricks the unsuspecting visitor into climbing into her bubbling cauldron.But the witch may not be as clever as she thinks.As swirling fog begins to rise from the cauldron, the mysterious little girl reveals that she has a trick of her own waiting to be unleashed. Suddenly, the tables are turned, and the witch finds herself in for a Halloween surprise she'll never forget.Filled with playful humour, magical mischief, and an ingenious twist ending, this entertaining story is perfect for children who enjoy spooky fun without the scares.Key Features & Benefits• Perfect Halloween Read - A festive story packed with magic, tricks, and seasonal fun.• Clever Twist Ending - Keeps readers guessing before delivering a surprising and satisfying conclusion.• Funny & Engaging - Combines humour, spooky mischief, and memorable characters.• Magical Halloween Adventure - Features witches, potions, trick-or-treating, and plenty of enchanting fun.• Beautifully Illustrated - Eye-catching artwork brings the magical Halloween world to life.• Ideal for Home & Classroom - Perfect for seasonal storytimes, classroom reading, and Halloween celebrations.Why Readers Love This BookA wonderfully original Halloween tale filled with tricks, treats, and unexpected surprises. With its clever storyline, playful humour, and magical twist, this charming picture book is sure to become a favourite Halloween read for children and families alike.

Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Aladdin and his fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Little Red Riding Hood and her fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Goldilocks and her fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Hansel, Gretel and their fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Meet the Rocks. Dad is a rock guitarist, Pops is the singer, Liv is the drummer, and Bo is keyboardist and writes the lyrics. Oh, and Nan and the dog are in the band too. It's a household of big shoes, big hair, and GLAM ROCK. Except for the youngest child, Sam. Sam is a flautist who likes peace, quiet and classical music. He doesn't feel like he fits in and he's dreading his end-of-year school recital. Can he trust his family to sit and listen?But when stage fright hits, maybe Sam's rocking, grooving, clanging family might be just what he needs. A new picture book from Robert Tregoning, winner of the Indie Book Awards 2024, Picture Book Category for The Dress in the Window.Also available: The Dress in the Window and Dylan, Daisy, and the Disco Ball

Discover how two best friends get into the groove at their first school disco . . . with just a little help from a sparkling diva!As soon as Dylan walks into his first school disco with his friend Daisy, his feet start to tap and he feels incredible. Soon he's shimmying and shaking on the dance floor. He's having a fantastic time until he realises that everyone has stopped to look at him. Dylan is embarrassed and his toe-tapping boogie suddenly stops. High above, the disco ball is watching. Not wanting Dylan's confidence to be dampened, the disco ball shines and sparkles especially brightly. Someone else's feet start tapping too-it's Daisy! With a little encouragement from her, Dylan returns to the dance floor.Their boogieing is contagious-soon all their classmates are on the dance floor too in this empowering story about dance, over-coming self-consciousness and letting it all go from the author of The Dress in the Window!Also available: The Rock Family Band and The Dress in the Window

Haven't you heard? Wolf is building a machine. A machine that makes dreams come true! "My greatest invention ever!" cheers Wolf. But what will happen when at last she turns the handle?An enchanting tale about the joys of sharing your talents, with flaps to lift and peep-through holes.

From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology, enthralling with tales of creation, legendary fables, gods and beasts.Accompanied by engaging text by Marzia Accatino, Laura Brenella's captivating illustrations take you on a voyage of discovery all over the globe. Guided by the centaur Chiron, young readers will vault across the world to learn about the powers and weaknesses of the gods, the adventures of the great heroes, the best ways to befriend strange creatures, and the most useful tricks for escaping terrible monsters. From Norse legends of valiant Valkyries preparing for battle to the powers of Ancient Egypt's gods and goddesses, this is an exciting introduction to the world of gods, goddesses and heroes for young kids.About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Alice wants her tea party to be perfect. Not silly like the Mad Hatter's. No growing or shrinking, or - WAIT a MINUTE! Where has the Cheshire Cat gone? And why is everyone upside down? A lift-the-flap and peep-hole adventure!

This new series of large board books was developed for children aged 5 plus to teach them about ancient history using a fun, playful approach. It includes short, simple texts that examine some of the aspects of relevant civilizations in an easy but captivating manner as well as detachable cardboard figures and characters that can be mounted on pedestals and used to create imaginary stories and adventures. The first volume of the series is dedicated to the ancient Egyptians. Readers learn about the Pharaohs through texts, games with figures that tell of the mystery of the Sphinx, construction of the pyramids, stories of the countless Egyptian gods and goddesses, the making of mummies and life in the court of the Pharaohs. Ages: 5 plus

Would you like to be a princess? Well, if you would, be aware that you need more than wealth and beauty - you also need to learn how to survive evil witches and queens, how to befriend trusty servants who can protect you and help you when in need and find helpful potions and weapons against all kinds of enemies. A manual just like this one, with advice from your fairy godmother, who has worked for years helping all kinds of princesses, is just what you need. If you follow your fairy godmother, you will uncover all the secrets that have made princesses like Cinderella and Snow White famous, and you will also get to know more exotic princesses such as Pocahontas or Jasmine who showed such courage and determination before finding their happy ever after. Ages: 7 plus