Nicola Smee – illustratör

A collection of twenty-one great stories retold at a cracking pace - perfect for story-times. There are stories from the Old and New Testaments and it includes some best-loved parables. Each story is retold in a short but continuous narrative, with cute and lively illustrations. The playful element is enhanced by text that 'interacts' with the pictures by means of join-in onomatopoeic labels and speech bubbles so that they are fun to share with children.

Funny face. Naughty face. Cross face. Happy face. How many funny faces can you pull? When a big bear takes baby's ball, baby is shocked, then upset, then angry. But when the bear comes back to play, soon baby is having lots of fun! Children will love pulling all the hilarious faces in this charming board book classic – now reissued with a brand new cover. Turn to last page to see how funny you look in the surprise mirror! Filled with adorable baby faces, this interactive first storybook is perfect for exploring feelings with your little one, from surprise and sadness to anger and amusement. Making faces has never been so much fun!

Cat, Dog, Pig and Duck all want to climb aboard Mr Horse for a ride. But when they get bored with the slow pace, they ask Mr Horse to go faster and faster...But will "faster" lead to disaster? A delightful rhythmical text with adorable illustrations, which will enthral every child.