Laura Martín – illustratör

Comb through beaches for fossils and dive into rock pools in this fun, informative guide to the beauties found along and around seashores.Ever wondered which fossils you may find in the sand at the beach or why they have flags at the beach?This book takes a closer look at sights you can see along and under the shores such as lighthouses, sandcastles, sea sports and the creatures found in rock pools.Want more? Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series:What to Look For in SpringWhat to Look For in SummerWhat to Look For in AutumnWhat to Look For in Winter

See the world through Paul Cézanne's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Paul Cézanne meet the famous French painter.Follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Through ten colorful stories, get to know Leonardo da Vinci, the man behind the world's most famous smile!Leonardo loves learning about the world around him and develops his own style of drawing called "knowing how to see." He creates thousands of drawings in his quest to understand the world. From far and wide, wealthy patrons ask Leonardo to paint their portraits or create inventions to make their cities safer. When the city of Venice is attacked by sea, who do they ask to help them in their time of need? Leonardo! When the Duke of Milan wants a mural in his new church, who does he ask to paint it? Leonardo!Through his impressive artistic talent and scientific curiosity, Leonardo's contributions permanently change how people view the world.Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand alone-stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers.5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.

The Wild Files is an exciting, interactive non-fiction series about exploring different habitats around the world. For children 6-9 years.Psst! Want to become an international nature detective for a top-secret TV series called The Wild Files? You’ll need to travel around the globe to five of the world’s polar regions, then find your guide, follow the tracks, look for clues, trail the animals and finally film some awesome footage. Along the way, you'll discover what makes each habitat so special, including the plants and the people living there and why these remarkable animals call it home. Ready to start your adventure, nature detective? Let's go!

The Wild Files is an exciting, interactive non-fiction series about exploring different habitats around the world. For children 6-9 years.Psst! Want to become an international nature detective for a top-secret TV series called The Wild Files? You’ll need to travel around the globe to five of the world’s rainforests, then find your guide, follow the tracks, look for clues, trail the animals and finally film some awesome footage. Along the way, you'll discover what makes each rainforest region so special, including the plants and the people living there and why these remarkable animals call it home. Ready to start your adventure, nature detective? Let's go!

From Children’s Laureate (2022–2024), Joseph Coelho, comes a sparkling and festive compendium of 25 seasonal poems created to be performed and shared aloud.This enchanting collection invites children and families to explore the magic of words in many voices — poems to be read loudly with joy, softly with tenderness, or whispered with wonder. Readers can turn their Christmas list to Santa Claus into a playful poem, discover verses perfect for school performances, family gatherings, or Christmas Day celebrations, and delight in haikus capturing the hush of falling snow alongside cheeky re‑imaginings of beloved carols.More than just a poetry book, this is a new family tradition in the making: a book to bring out every December, with a poem for each day leading up to Christmas. It’s a confidence‑building companion that helps children develop their skills in reading aloud, performance, and self‑expression, while creating treasured memories year after year.With its mix of humour, warmth, and festive sparkle, this collection is the perfect gift to inspire young voices, nurture creativity, and bring families together through the joy of poetry.