Laura Ellen Anderson – illustratör

A gorgeous story of bravery and new beginnings! Bravery starts with a single step...Once there was a little girl called Mia,who came from a city of streetlights andstars.When Mia moves away from a city of streetlight and stars to thequiet countryside, she isn't sure she'll ever fit in. Everythingis strange and different.But Mia soon learns that different doesn't always mean bad...and if she just finds a little bit of courage, she might also finda new home. Formerly printed as Snowflakes and now reissued witha stunning new coverA warm and reassuring story from CBeebies presenter Cerrie BurnellWith gorgeous illustrations by Laura Ellen Anderson, author andillustrator of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey seriesPerfect for little children about to experience change, whetherthat's moving away from home or starting school

An enchanting picture book about following your dreamsAmelie is a little girl who dreams of dancing. Of skipping overrooftops and pirouetting round the moon. She could twirl on hertoes as lightly as snow, and dart through the air like a swallow,so her Granddad called her Little Bird.One day Little Bird sees the ballet practice for Swan Lake, anddecides that all she wants is to become a ballerina. When she getsher very first pair of silken ballet shoes from Grandpa, canAmelie take the leap to follow her dreams? A beautiful story of dancing and following your dreams, fromwell-loved Cbeebies presenter Cerrie BurnellFilled with gorgeous illustrations from Laura Ellen Anderson,including a brand new cover!A perfect story for to encourage little readers to follow theirdreamsPreviously published as Ballet DreamsIf you liked this story, you'll love Mia's Brave Move alsoby Cerrie Burnell and Laura Ellen Anderson

It’s not easy to become friends with someone who is nothing like you – but surprising things can happen when you give it a try.A comforting story of friendship for any child who does not conform to traditional gender stereotypes, this is the story of two boys, as different as different can be. Big Bob likes trucks and throwing balls and being loud. Little Bob likes dolls and jingling bracelets and being quiet. No matter what they do, they do not do it the same. But when they become new neighbours, they might just find a way to be friends... With humour and tenderness, James Howe and Laura Ellen Anderson beautifully depict the struggles and joys that come when friendships are forged between different kinds of people.

‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – BooksellerThe first book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.Join Tiga on her quest to win Witch Wars and become Top Witch of Ritzy City!When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim’s shed to tell her she’s a witch, Tiga doesn’t believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch Wars – the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City.Filled with silly spells, delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem, Witch Wars is a witch story like no other... although if you enjoyed The Worst Witch, you'll love this too!

_______________‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The second book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Tiga Whicabim is settling in to the witchy, glitzy world of Ritzy City. Peggy is Top Witch, and Tiga is enjoying life at the Brews' house with Fluffanora. But when Fran the Fabulous Fairy visits Linden House and finds Peggy has gone – leaving behind only a note to say she is 'AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES' and has left the evil Felicity Bat in charge – the girls realise something is very wrong. And then witches all across town start to disappear. Tiga and Fluffanora set out to investigate and discover an old, unsolved Sinkville mystery that might just be the key to it all.

_______________PRAISE FOR WITCH WARS:‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club_______________The third book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Tiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City – first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg. As Tiga, Peggy and Fluffanora soon discover, all the Big Exit witches are back! And they want to destroy Sinkville once and for all.As Aggie Hoof hides in a cupboard, Tiga, Fluffanora and Peggy race to save Sinkville and end up finding an unlikely ally in Felicity Bat, whose irritatingly excellent witchcraft is exactly what they need.

NO! I do not want this BIG CURLY HAIR!It's messy and silly and just plain unfair.All Curly Haired Girl has ever wanted is straight and luscious locks, but when she meets a little girl with the smoothest, silkiest hair, who says all she’s ever wanted is spirally, squiggly hair, they are BOTH confused!A hilarious tale about loving what we have. And hair, lots and lots of hair.I Don't Want Curly Hair! is a glorious picture book for little people who always want what they can’t have! From the brilliant Laura Ellen Anderson – illustrator of the bestselling Witch Wars series.

_______________‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller_______________The fourth book in the hilarious Witch Wars series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.The Witch Wars witches are ready for their next adventure – complete with fashionable spells and unnecessary glitter!It’s a new era for the Witch Wars witches. Felicity Bat is no longer evil, Tiga has at last found her mum and there’s the whole of Silver City to explore. But it’s not long before the witches find themselves at the centre of another adventure. When a magical book called The Karens offers to grant Fran the Fabulous Fairy’s dearest wish, it seems too good to be true...And it is. Before you can say 'frogknuckles', Tiga and the gang are in a race against time – can they save Fran before she explodes in a large ball of glittery dust?

_______________‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller_______________Your favourite Witch Wars witches (and Fran the fairy!) are back to take you behind the scenes in this brilliant companion to the series...This hilarious companion story sits alongside the main Witch Wars series as a standalone title, and is full of character profiles, facts and activities to fascinate fans and give them everything they need to create their very own Witch Wars party.Tiga and friends are famous throughout Sinkville for their part in the Witch Wars competition, but there’s so much more of Sinkville to discover! Now, Ritzy City’s Top Witch Peggy Pigwiggle has asked Tiga and Fran to make a TV documentary about the most interesting witches in town – with Fluffanora helping out as fashion adviser. But whilst Tiga enjoys making the documentary, she can’t help but feel there’s something going on behind her back …

NO! I do NOT want to be so small!I wish I'd keep growing so I can be tall. This little boy is fed up with being so little. He wants to be as tall as his friends and his big brother. But when he loses his teddy bear up a tree, not even his new tall friend can get it back for him. Maybe with a little bit of help they can reach the bear together …A fun and inspiring tale about learning to love who we are, no matter what size. A perfect picture book for little people who don't want to be so little! From the brilliant Laura Ellen Anderson – the author/illustrator of the brilliantly fun I Don't Want Curly Hair and the bestselling Amelia Fang series

_______________‘Brilliantly magical’ – Tom Fletcher Book Club‘This is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast!’ – Bookseller_______________The Witch Wars witches are back for their final BIG adventure! This is the sixth book in the hilarious series for kids aged 7+, perfect for fans of The Worst Witch.Felicity Bat's cool big sister, Idabelle, is always up to no good, but when Tiga and Fluffanora are invited to join her secret clique, The Points, they can't resist.But soon they realise that Idabelle doesn't really want to make friends. She's using them – and a bit of magic – to bring back the infamous outlaw witch gang, the Ritzy Six!Tiga and Fluffanora are going to need all the help they can get to magic history's most mischievous witches back to the past. Unfortunately, Felicity Bat is furious with them and Fran is just a teensy bit busy starring in the TV wrestling event of the century ... FAIRY FIGHTZ!Join all your favourite Witch Wars witches on their sixth and final adventure!

The comics in this book were originally published as Evil Emperor Penguin and Evil Emperor Penguin Strikes Back!In the icy, snow-covered depths of Antarctica is the secret lair of an extraordinary penguin. Evil Emperor Penguin! From the bottom of the world, he's got his sights set on taking the whole thing over! Unfortunately, he's really not very good at it. Especially when his rival, Evil Cat, is trying to beat him at his own world-domination game!With his lovable assistant Eugene, and octopus butler Number 8, Evil Emperor Penguin is the most devious, cutest and funniest evil mastermind ever to waddle the Earth! Just not the most successful . . .

A sweet and gentle story about sisters, trust, parrots, disappearing . . . and doing the right thing. Eight-year-old Izzy is more curious, playful and clumsy than her serious, grown-up sister Carrie. In fact Izzy is much more like Gran, an eccentric scientist who has a house full of weird and wonderful pets. But when one of Gran's experiments backfires, Izzy discovers that she has the ability to become invisible! That is, unless Perky the parrot is perched on her shoulder, or she has one of his feathers safely stowed in her pocket. Yikes!While Gran searches for an antidote, Izzy explores her invisibility - to her and Perky's amusement - but Mum, Dad and Carrie aren't impressed. Can Izzy prove that she is using her invisibility to help those around her, and regain her sister's trust?

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and Luke is ready to save the world. He just needs to find his trainers.My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord is the action-packed sequel to the bestselling My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year.Books don't come much funnier than these! Packed with heart and soul, this series is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and Christopher Edge.My Brother Is a SuperheroMy Gym Teacher is an Alien OverlordMy Evil Twin is a SupervillainMy Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a JarMy Cousin is a Time-Traveller