Leire Martin – illustratör

What was Cinderella’s fairy godmother doing before the magical ball? Find out in this charming tale from the exciting picture book duo, Abie Longstaff and Leire Martín.   The little fairies in Fairyland all grow up to help humans as a Fairy Godparent. All are born with a special, useful skills . . . except Dazzle. None of the other fairies think Dazzle's talent for making balloons, party horns and sparkly surprises is all that helpful!    But little does she know, a human called Cinderella needs some help getting ready for a party . . .   Perfect for fans of fairy tales with a fresh twist, join Dazzle on her sparkling journey and discover how she became the fairy who changed Cinderella’s life! Also available in the series: Little Bad Wolf, Little Beast.

From Abie Longstaff, creator of the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser series, comes a laugh-out-loud new picture book series that reimagines the early lives of classic fairy-tale characters. These funny and original stories turn familiar tales upside down, exploring how the heroes – and villains – became the legends we know today. The Big Bad Wolf hasn’t always been bad, but with his sharp teeth, short temper and a naughty Little Red stealing his special cloak, it might only be a matter of time… Full of adventure, mischief, and a big bad twist, Little Big Bad Wolf is the perfect read for children who love fairy tales with a fresh, playful edge – and a dash of trouble! Join Little Wolfie and his school friends as we learn what The Big Bad Wolf was like before the fairy tale.

Amy is starting a unicorn fan club - with cupcakes and painting and prizes to win. But... is that a UNICORN up in the treehouse? It's time for some magic, so come and join in!This galloping, giggling story is perfect for young unicorn fans! Little readers will love the idea of a treehouse club with a magical twist, whilst enjoying dazzling illustrations and a heartwarming tale about the joy of new adventures.

A fantastic rhyming, prehistoric debut from Emi-Lou May that's packed with lovable dinosaur characters from Leire Martín!Thumping head? Tummy ache? Nose all sore and sniffy? Then call for Doctorsaurus and she'll fix you in a jiffy!Triceratops has hurt his horn and T-Rex's nose is all blocked and snotty. Join Doctorsaurus as she races to the rescue and helps the poorly dinosaurs feel better. But when Brontosaurus has a tummy ache, the dinosaurs get a little more than they bargained for!This light-hearted, poop-tastic and enjoyable story is the perfect tonic for all poorly toddlers. Ideal for fans of all things dinosaurs and readers of The Dinosaur That Pooped a. . . series, Zog and the Flying Doctors and Gigantosaurus.PRAISE FOR DOCTORSAURUS:"Emi-Lou May absolutely nails [the] perfect mixture of ingredients for a kids' story . . . Amazing work - I loved it!"- Dr Xand and Dr Chris, Operation Ouch"Not only a delightful, silly rhyming romp with dinosaurs but reassuring and calming for toddlers dealing with any unnerving first experiences of being poorly."- Miranda Hart, actress, comedian and writer

Amy is starting a unicorn fan club – with cupcakes and painting and prizes to win. But... is that a UNICORN up in the treehouse? It''s time for some magic, so come and join in!This galloping, giggling story is perfect for young unicorn fans! Little readers will love the idea of a treehouse club with a magical twist, whilst enjoying dazzling illustrations and a heartwarming tale about the joy of new adventures.

A joyously fun story about tolerance, embracing difference and speaking out against injustices from the wonderfully talented team behind Unicorn Club.The crowd started clapping and then with an "OOH!"They peeked through the entrance to get the first view Of huge bouncy sofas and soft, mossy rugsIn the brand new and fabulous HOTEL FOR BUGS!It's the grand opening of the Hotel for Bugs complete with a buffet, pool and spa - the ideal place for bugs to go on holiday. Then a SLUG turns up . . . He's much too squishy and slimy and is NOT welcome at the Hotel for Bugs. Until a small bug speaks up. A slug is no weirder than a dung beetle rolling poo or a butterfly tasting with its feet. Everybody should be welcome at the brand new and fabulous HOTEL FOR ALL!With detailed illustrations there is plenty for bug-finders big and small to spot in this beautiful, laugh-out-loud and inclusive book. Perfect for fans of Sam Lloyd's First Day at Bug School, Julia Donaldson and Yuval Zommer's The Woolly Bear Caterpillar and Helen Mortimer and Katie Cottle's Omar, The Bees and Me.

A joyful book that encourages children to build their self-esteem and empathy towards others. With a fun rhyming text from Rachael Davis (I am NOT a Prince!) and packed with colourful, bright illustrations from Leire Martín (Doctorsaurus, Hotel for Bugs, Unicorn Club).Meet the Cheer Squad!A single cheer is all it takes,to start a chain that never breaks.With each cheer louder than before, ?our confidence grows more and more.Win or lose, hit or miss,Just remember . . . YOU GOT THIS!?You Got This! celebrates the power of positive thinking and resilience, enabling kids to nurture their self-esteem and become their own biggest cheerleader! Plus, children will love meeting all the adorable members of the super-cute Cheer Squad! Perfect for kids who loved The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, Billy's Bravery by Tom Percival and Harriet the Strongest Girl in the World by Ben Lerwill and Beatrice Blue.

What was Beast from Beauty and the Beast like before the fairy tale? Find out in this fantastically funny story from picture book duo Abie Longstaff and Leire Martín. Little Beast hasn’t always been selfish. He hasn’t always had a tail . . . or whiskers. He was once a jolly prince named Leo, who could make even the grumpiest of goblins laugh. But when a furious fairy catches him having a tea party under her rose tree, she casts a spell that changes things for ever . . . Full of adventure, twists and turns, join Little Beast on his mischievous journey and discover how he became the legendary Beast we know today!  The Before the Fairytale picture book series turn familiar tales upside down, exploring how the heroes – and villains – became the legends we know today.  Also available in the series: Little Bad Wolf, Little Fairy Godmother.

Los amigos de Chiqui están intrigadísimos. No se explican por qué el niño va siempre tan contento al colegio. ¿Qué misterioso truco puede conseguirlo? Una estupenda historia que muestra la necesidad de tener una buena relación entre padres e hijos.

¿Cuántos tipos de dinosaurios hay? ¿A qué velocidad podía correr un T. Rex? ¿Qué dinosaurio podía volar? Descubre estas y muchas otras curiosidades sobre las criaturas más fascinantes que poblaron nuestro planeta. Un libro imprescindible para todos aquellos fanáticos de los dinosaurios.Esta entretenida colección ofrece respuestas a las típicas preguntas que hacen los niños. ¿Cómo se forma un arcoíris? ¿Por qué flotan los barcos? ¿Para qué sirven los bigotes de un gato? Estas y cientos de preguntas más, con sus respuestas, aparecen en las coloridas páginas de estos libros, que examinan de forma amena el mundo a nuestro alrededor. Sus divertidas ilustraciones y asombrosos datos exploran todo lo que tiene de magnífico, maravilloso y misterioso el mundo de las ciencias, los animales, el sistema solar, nuestro planeta, los dinosaurios y nuestro cuerpo.

Dicen que Erika es una niña muy buena. Hace todo bien en el colegio, en casa, en el parque...Pero a veces se pone su disfraz y se convierte en TraviesaGirl...Y hace ¡lo que le da la gana!¿Es tan buena Erika? ¡Descúbrelo en el nuevo cuento de José Carlos Andrés, ilustrado por Leire Martín!

¿Playa? ¿Montaña? ¿Cruceros por alta mar? ¿Competiciones deportivas?Botella imaginaba una vida llena de aventuras.Terminar metida en un cubo amarillo de reciclaje… no le parecía un gran plan.Aunque muchos no saben, que cuando anochece, estos cubos se transforman en lugares mágicos llenos de personajes que bailan, cantan… y sueñan.Un álbum con mucho ritmo que nos habla de la importancia del medioambiente, de amistad y de sueños, que inesperadamente, se hacen realidad.

Platja? Muntanya? Creuers per alta mar?Competicions esportives?L''Ampolla imaginava una vida plena d''aventures.Però... acabar dins un cubell groc de reciclatge?El que no sap tothom és que aquests cubells es poden transformaren indrets màgics, plens de personatges divertits.Una història sobre la importància de reciclar, tenir cura del medi ambient...i de somnis que es poden fer realitat!

Din que Erika é unha nena moi boa. Faino todo ben no colexio, na casa, no parque...Pero ás veces ponse o seu disfrace e convértese en TravesaGirl...E fai o que lle da a gana!É tan boa Erika? Descúbreo no novo conto de José Carlos Andrés, ilustrado por Leire Martín.Esta obra recibiu unha axuda á edición da Comunidade de Madrid.

Praia? Montaña? Cruceiros por alta mar? Competicións deportivas?Botella imaxinaba unha vida chea de aventuras.Rematar metida nun contedor amarelo de reciclaxe... non lle parecía un gran plan.Aínda que moitos non saben, que cando anoitece, estes contedores transfórmanse en lugares máxicos cheos de personaxes que bailan, cantan... e soñan.Un álbum con moito ritmo que nos fala da importancia do medio ambiente, de amizade e de soños, que inesperadamente, fanse realidade.

Una abeja se posa en la oreja del desprevenido Lucas. El niño prueba un truco para espantarla, pero la abeja no parece entender el mensaje. ¿Querrá algo?Los niños observan a Lucas con curiosidad pero no dudan en ir para ver si pueden ayudar, tienen muchas ideas y cada una más disparatada y divertida. Sin embargo, la abeja no se va. ¿Conseguirán sacar a Lucas de esta incómoda situación sin que les pinche el aguijón?¿De verdad son tan malas las abejas? Una divertida historia con la que los lectores podrán interactuar mientras prueban todos los gestos con los que ahuyentar a una abeja. ¿Funcionarán?

Des que va néixer, Renat Nicanor va tenir molt clar que ell seria un flamenc molt, però que molt, flamenc. Amb entusiasme i tenacitat, Renat arribarà, per fi, el seu gran somni. Aquest adorable i valent flamenc ens ensenyarà que hi ha molt poques coses impossibles per a un cor disposat.Un divertidíssim conte sobre els somnis, l'esforç i la recompensa.