Manu Montoya – illustratör

Who doesn't want Christmas to last forever? Well, the tree ornaments certainly do and they plan on escaping their storage boxes for a year-round Christmas at the North Pole! But a surprise guest disrupts their grand escape, teaching them that perhaps family is the true magic of the holiday.The spirit of Christmas lasts all year long... unless you are an ornament, stuck in a dusty box in the closet 11 months out of the year!  This December 26th, it's gonna be different. The ornaments know of a place where they can be free to sparkle, where life is a 24-hour, 365-day Christmas buffet ...the North Pole! But when the family cat gets involved, their plan hits a snag. And soon the ornaments come to realize that togetherness is the best gift, and it can't be Christmas forever without family.

Harry is hungry, but Nell doesn't want to give him any food. Then Harry says, "I can make soup from a stone." How can he do that?Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).

Enter the secret world of sloths in this fascinating non-fiction picture book.It’s often said that sloths are lazy and slow. Well, they might be slow, but they certainly aren’t lazy! Today this sloth is taking her baby on a dangerous journey to the forest floor – for a very surprising reason! This vibrantly illustrated picture book is packed with facts about the lives of these charming creatures.

How can Leopold, bookshop owner and goat, find the perfect book for a fellow goat – one the visitor will enjoy reading, not munching?“A celebration of finding that special book that turns a child into a reader.” The BooksellerA lovely balance of coziness and humor. This book could turn anyone into a reader!” School Library Journal (Starred Review)“Amusing in a vaguely Wes Anderson style.” Kirkus Reviews“An endearing ode to shared reading [and] a cozy bedtime escape on a cold winter night.” Bulletin of the Center for Children’s BooksLeopold is a goat and the owner of a popular bookshop. He has a talent for matching his customers with the perfect book, until the day another goat arrives in his shop and to Leopold's horror, starts eating every book he is offered! Can Leopold find just the right one to tempt this reluctant reader? A celebration of that first special book that turns a child into a reader, this funny, charming title will appeal to book lovers present and future.

Life can be bustly, busy and full of things to do. Sometimes we all need some time to switch off, breathe and unwind. This write-in book is full of activities that allow space for a quiet, relaxing moment - from doodling and writing stories to stretching and night-time sleep tips. With a gentle owl character to guide you through, and links to music to help you feel calm.

This beautifully illustrated and witty book is filled to the brim with curious phrases from around the world. Travel from country to country and learn the history behind interesting and unusual idioms, and the greater cultures which shaped them.From the endearing French phrase "to be a blue flower" to the fascinating Japanese saying "to wear a cat on one's head", this book explores the diversity and importance of language worldwide. Younger readers will love sharing these quirky phrases with their friends and discovering more about the world we live in.Beautiful artwork from Manu Montoya and captivating text from the author of What a Wonderful Word perfectly capture the intricacies of global cultures.

A funny, charming and uplifting picture book about loss, the circle of life, and what happens when a beloved pet bug dies.When his pet woodlouse won’t wake up one day, Ross learns from his big sister all about definite, incredible deadness. But if Lord Jeffry isn’t here anymore, where exactly is he? The siblings go to the library to see if they can find out, and although Ross misses his pet, he is comforted thinking of the adventures he might be having now. Eating pears in heaven . . . reincarnated into another animal . . . or perhaps all of his goodness has gone back into the earth to grow something beautiful.A gentle and funny introduction to loss, explaining some of the belief systems about what happens after death.

A funny, charming and uplifting picture book about loss, the circle of life, and what happens when a beloved pet bug dies. When his pet woodlouse won’t wake up one day, Ross learns from his big sister all about definite, incredible deadness. But if Lord Jeffry isn’t here anymore, where exactly is he? The siblings go to the library to see if they can find out, and although Ross misses his pet, he is comforted thinking of the adventures he might be having now. Eating pears in heaven . . . reincarnated into another animal . . . or perhaps all of his goodness has gone back into the earth to grow something beautiful.A gentle and funny introduction to grief and bereavement, explaining some of the belief systems about what happens after death.

“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal¡Hola! Let's explore Colombia! Join Bebé and Perrito as they snack on arepa con chocolate, visit the market, dance cumbia, and count whales in the waves. Even learn words in Spanish with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Colombian author Alexandra Alessandri and illustrator Manu Montoya Endmatter provides more insights into life in Colombia

Our bestselling global board book series, now in paperback with extended endnotes for older kids!¡Hola! Let's explore Colombia! Join Bebé and Perrito as they snack on arepa con chocolate, visit the market, dance cumbia, and count whales in the waves. Even learn words in Spanish with pronunciation guides throughout the story.Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series with over 200k copies soldWritten by Colombian author, Alexandra Alessandri and Colombian illustrator, Manu MontoyaExtended endnotes provide more insights into life in Colombia