Mike Laughead – illustratör

The gamer squad is on an Open World quest to save Atlantis from sea monsters! Thirteen-year-old Kai isn’t thrilled about this underwater level. He usually takes a background role managing the group’s supplies, but now he’s vital in giving out air refills or else it’s game over. Worse, Kai is feeling even more pressure IRL with an upcoming oral presentation at school. With help from the squad, can Kai figure out how to breathe deep and work through his anxiety? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The gamer squad must face a fierce dragon in an Open World fantasy level! Thirteen-year-old Mason guides his friends as they collect ingredients for a meal that’s key to beating the beast. But IRL, his leadership skills have no effect on his little brother. Tasked with making dinner while their parents work evenings, Mason battles to please the eight-year-old and is struggling to keep his cool. With help from his squad, can Mason find victory dealing with the dragon and his sibling? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The gamer squad is battling a giant robot in an Open World sci-fi mission! Thirteen-year-old Zoe streams the action in the hope of growing her followers and getting one step closer to becoming a pro-gamer. The plan works, because she soon receives an invite from a pro-team to play the level with them! Zoe jumps on the opportunity. But with her dad unconvinced gaming is even a healthy hobby let alone a career option and her squad feeling betrayed, Zoe is left unsure of her next move. Can she find a way to balance her ambitions and her friendships? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The gamer squad is entering a racing challenge! In this Open World level, vehicles are equipped with battle gadgets, and the group must work together to outwit NPC drivers. Thirteen-year-old Hanna, however, seems more focused on performing flashy stunts. That’s because lately, she’s been missing the spotlight. IRL, Hanna is used to being a theatre star, but after moving in with her grandparents, she’s at a bigger school with bigger talent. Now she’s not sure she’ll even be cast in the upcoming play and is feeling lost. With help from her squad, can Hanna settle in and learn it’s okay to play a supporting role? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

Jingle Bells, what’s that SMELL? Can YOU find the Farter this Christmas?Readers of all ages will laugh-out-loud at this seasonal seek-and-find activity book that is full of fa la la la FARTS. From holiday shopping chaos to smelly shenanigans at the North Pole, reluctant readers, kids ages 4-10, and fart fans of all ages will love the hilarious rhyming text, highly detailed illustrations, and toot-tastic festivities. This activity book is the perfect Christmas gift, stocking stuffer, or holiday read-aloud, with hilarious holiday scenarios including:a snowball fightdecorating the treea Christmas playa holiday partySanta’s workshopand more!For more smelly shenanigans, check out the first book in this stink-tastic series: Find the Farter!

Feet got bigger, heel to toe. Time for new shoes. Off we go!Hippo needs new shoes. Maybe she’ll choose shoes with glitter and jewels or shoes that roll on wheels or shoes with bows. There are so many choices! Will Hippo find the perfect pair? Endearing graphite-and-ink illustrations by Mike Laughead show that choosing a new pair of shoes has never been more fun!

Readers of all ages will love searching for the smelly offender in this kids book of hidden farts, a gas-tronomical new approach to the seek-and-find genre!Can you tell who made the smell in this fart book for kids? Find the Farter is the hilarious new can-you-find picture book that you don't want to miss! Readers of other "who farts" books will delight in finding the farter who let it rip at the zoo, a basketball game, in outer space, on a plane, and more! Perfect for the young and young at heart, this outrageous interactive book is filled with silly clues and bright, highly detailed illustrations that will keep readers giggling as they search for and find hidden objects and people.Why readers love Find the Farter:Laugh-out-loud fun for the whole family: This hidden picture activity book will delight kids ages 6-12 and up!A hilarious read aloud: Includes 15 illustrated scenarios, witty text, and detailed caricatures with funny and expressive faces to provide hints as to who cut the cheese, PLUS bonus items to find on every pageThe perfect gift for kids: Ideal for holiday stocking stuffers, birthdays, Easter baskets, and moreScreen-free time: Provides hours entertainment for road trips, sleepovers, playdates, or school activities!Fun for reluctant young readers: Hilarious content and clever rhyming clues engages the imaginations of beginner readers and builds reading confidence as they search for the stinky culprit

Join Whiskers the cat, Ruffles the dog, and Penny the Unicornin their first comic-style adventure! With brightly coloured pages,these animals are going wild in the best possible way. From acoin craze, to egg-cellent stories, this original graphic novel issure to delight fans of the popular game, Pet Simulator. Can ourtrio of pets make the Exquisite Cat king happy? They are goingto need bravery, smarts, and a little luck! Features three storiesin one.   Three stories in one!Meet your favourite Pet Simulator characters in a brand new adventurePerfect for pet simulator fans