Mariona Cabassa – illustratör

True tales told in wonderful ways A new adventure each time in this interactive non-fiction gift book. You’re in charge! Twirl the spinner on the cover to land on one of four categories: EXPLORE, WONDER, LAUGH and OOH! Pick a true tale within that category. Read and enjoy. Then spin again to choose your next adventure.Land on green and choose from one of the EXPLORE tales, which includes red crab migration on Christmas Island and the best place to holiday in space!Spin to yellow for WONDER – be amazed by polar lights, coral reefs, and more!Twirl to orange for LAUGH – have a giggle over the dinosaur riddle, discover how to tell a funny joke, find out about weird uses of wee, and other fun things.And turn to blue for OOH! – with surprising tales about slime, robots, talking plants, rocks that play music, the reasons why kids are better than grown-ups …AND MORE!

Discover a beautiful animal poem every week of the year!Journey around the world, under the sea, into the skies and through the deepest forests in this stunning new gift collection of classic poetry – all about animals.With 52 poems, one for every week of the year, this carefully curated selection is the perfect introduction to poetry for children – and a beautiful gift collection for adult poetry fans alike. Dip in and out throughout the year, or read them all at once!Featuring much-loved classic poems by writers including Christina Rossetti, Edward Lear and Emily Dickinson, alongside more recent poems – readers can discover plenty of new favourites.With full colour illustrations throughout.

This lush picture book with a die-cut cover offers a mix of science, poetry, and art to teach children about 11 natural opposites that are part of everyday life.

An elegant board book that features a young girl's search for famous artist Paul Klee's famous cat in a fantastical outdoor landscape.

With this gorgeous sticker book you can dive into beautiful reefs and discover an amazing variety of corals and the plants and animals that depend on them. From the dazzling fish and sharks of the Great Barrier Reef to playful seals in the Galapagos, bring the scenes to life with over 170 stickers.

★ “An excellent story for young readers to enhance their understanding of color and an aspect of traditional Indian culture” – School Library Journal, starred reviewThe sun grows bright. The street is busy. It’s market day in town! Explore a rainbow of delights in a South Indian street market! A young girl is looking for the perfect gift for her Amma (mother). Would Amma like bright orange marigolds? Sweetcorn and kebabs? A beautiful, peacock-green fan? With each colorful stall, the perfect present gets closer – just waiting to be found.*A joyful story with vibrant illustrations and rich, sensory text*Inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India*Endnotes include more information about all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world

In this #OwnVoices book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world.

Immerse yourself in fascinating facts about water! This comprehensive yet accessible exploration of water will help young readers understand many aspects of one of our planet's most precious resources – and how they can protect it. A friendly water droplet character guides children through topics ranging from melting and freezing to the ways in which water literally shapes the Earth. Tales by storytellers from around the world are sprinkled through the book, highlighting the variety of ways in which global cultures value water. The engaging format includes gatefolds and booklets with hands-on activity ideas for learning about and protecting water. Topics covered include: *The importance of water to life *How much of the planet is made of water *Where in the world water is located *Freezing, melting and evaporation *The water cycle *Why animals and plants need water *Salt water versus fresh water environments *Uses for water, including water as a source of renewable energy*Water conservation and how to keep water clean

“This beautifully illustrated book offers a reminder that it is okay to feel worried, scared, or unsure while fostering resilience and gently encouraging young children to face their fears” – Rachel Merson, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical PsychologistTomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new.Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you.Empower kids to manage anxiety! Perfect for a bedtime story to ease next-day jitters, this lyrical picture book reassures readers through calming affirmations that they have the strength to face whatever comes tomorrow. Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety Lyrical words offer gentle wisdom for both children and adults Endmatter includes resources and activities that offer useful strategies for managing worries developed by a child development specialist

“This beautifully illustrated book offers a reminder that it is okay to feel worried, scared, or unsure while fostering resilience and gently encouraging young children to face their fears” – Rachel Merson, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical PsychologistTomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new.Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you.Empower kids to manage anxiety! Perfect for a bedtime story to ease next-day jitters, this lyrical picture book reassures readers through calming affirmations that they have the strength to face whatever comes tomorrow. Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety Lyrical words offer gentle wisdom for both children and adults Endmatter includes resources and activities that offer useful strategies for managing worries developed by a child development specialist

An inviting feast of festivals, from well-known celebrations, such as Christmas, Hannukah, Eid and Diwali, to more surprising events such as the Woolly Worm Caterpillar Race and the Hungry Ghosts' Feast. Young children can dip in at any page and feel all the fun of the celebration, while learning about different cultures and traditions.

From roller-skating to church, to carving decorations from radishes, there are so many surprising and wonderful traditions going on around the world at Christmas time. Young children can dip in at any page and enjoy the visual feast, whilst learning about different countries and cultures.

Dive in and discover the incredible animals that live in our oceans. Meet dazzling fish on a coral reef; enormous whales in the open ocean; creepy creatures in the dark depths and many more! Add over 420 stickers to the lively scenes. Perfect screen-free entertainment for long journeys and rainy days.A bumper collection of three First Sticker books: Oceans, Sharks and Rays, and Coral Reef.

“This beautifully illustrated book offers a reminder that it is okay to feel worried, scared, or unsure while fostering resilience and gently encouraging young children to face their fears” – Rachel Merson, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical PsychologistTomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new.Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you.Empower kids to manage anxiety! Perfect for a bedtime story to ease next-day jitters, this lyrical picture book reassures readers through calming affirmations that they have the strength to face whatever comes tomorrow. Large board book format is perfect for little hands Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety Lyrical words offer gentle wisdom for both children and adults Endmatter includes resources and activities that offer useful strategies for managing worries developed by a child development specialist

A brand new Barefoot Singalong about the earth's orbit!The earth circles round the sun each year.Past days, weeks, and months, our birthdays we cheer,growing taller, faster, smarter, wiser.The earth circles round the sun each year.What creates the seasons? How does day turn to night? Learn how the sun and moon create earth's seasonal and daily cycles in this uplifting, musical exploration of the beautiful planet we call home. Written and sung by Susan Reed (Over in the Meadow and Up, Up, Up) and illustrated by Mariona Cabassa (Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Barefoot Books Water, and A Gift for Amma), the calming music and vibrant illustrations help children understand our place in the universe. Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Endnotes dive more into STEAM topics such as seasons, stars, the moon and more Teaches kids about earth's orbit in a fun, accessible way

“This beautifully illustrated book offers a reminder that it is okay to feel worried, scared, or unsure while fostering resilience and gently encouraging young children to face their fears” – Rachel Merson, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical PsychologistTomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new.Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you.Empower kids to manage anxiety! Perfect for a bedtime story to ease next-day jitters, this lyrical picture book, in bilingual Spanish and English, reassures readers through calming affirmations that they have the strength to face whatever comes tomorrow. Develop English and Spanish skills Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety Lyrical words offer gentle wisdom for both children and adults Endmatter includes resources and activities that offer useful strategies for managing worries developed by a child development specialist

“This beautifully illustrated book offers a reminder that it is okay to feel worried, scared, or unsure while fostering resilience and gently encouraging young children to face their fears” – Rachel Merson, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical PsychologistTomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new.Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you.Empower kids to manage anxiety! Perfect for a bedtime story to ease next-day jitters, this lyrical picture book, in bilingual Arabic and English, reassures readers through calming affirmations that they have the strength to face whatever comes tomorrow. Develop English and Arabic skills Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety Lyrical words offer gentle wisdom for both children and adults Endmatter includes resources and activities that offer useful strategies for managing worries developed by a child development specialist

“This beautifully illustrated book offers a reminder that it is okay to feel worried, scared, or unsure while fostering resilience and gently encouraging young children to face their fears” – Rachel Merson, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical PsychologistTomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new.Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you.Empower kids to manage anxiety! Perfect for a bedtime story to ease next-day jitters, this lyrical picture book, in bilingual Chinese and English, reassures readers through calming affirmations that they have the strength to face whatever comes tomorrow. Develop English and Chinese skills Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety Lyrical words offer gentle wisdom for both children and adults Endmatter includes resources and activities that offer useful strategies for managing worries developed by a child development specialist

“This beautifully illustrated book offers a reminder that it is okay to feel worried, scared, or unsure while fostering resilience and gently encouraging young children to face their fears” – Rachel Merson, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical PsychologistTomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new.Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you.Empower kids to manage anxiety! Perfect for a bedtime story to ease next-day jitters, this lyrical picture book, in bilingual Portuguese and English, reassures readers through calming affirmations that they have the strength to face whatever comes tomorrow. Develop English and Portuguese skills Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety Lyrical words offer gentle wisdom for both children and adults Endmatter includes resources and activities that offer useful strategies for managing worries developed by a child development specialist