Sophie Beer – illustratör

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** Discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music.Growing up in the suburbs of London, young Elton John fell in love with music from an early age. It became a refuge for him, especially when his parents were arguing at home. After winning a scholarship to study classical music at the Royal Academy of Music, Elton spotted an advertisement in a newspaper from a record company looking for new talent. He decided to audition, and that chance meeting eventually led him to team up with lyricist Bernie Taupin. Together, they created some of the most memorable songs in music history.Elton soon became a huge star, but behind the fame, he continued to face personal struggles. Over time, he learned the importance of being true to himself and found happiness with his husband, David. Elton was knighted by the Queen in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music and his charity work, particularly his fight against AIDS. Today, Elton John remains a global icon, inspiring millions with his music, his courage and his determination to be himself.This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

“A fun introduction to Australia” – School Library JournalLet’s spend a day in Australia! Fish at a secret fishing spot, surf at the beach, and play backyard cricket before enjoying a treat at the night market. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Wadjiginy author Maree McCarthy Yoelu and Australian illustrator Sophie Beer Extended endmatter provides more insights into life in Australia

Pumpkin, candles, spider, witch, skeleton, laughing, facepaint… introduce your little ones to the words of the Halloween season with cute characters, bright colours and playful scenes.From pumpkin picking to dressing-up fun and slime to eyeballs, this charming book introduces a range of different spooky scenes and objects. Along with the halloween items, each scene contains one feeling word and one action word to spot, such as excited and running – colour-coded circles point them out. With a glitter-accented cover that adds visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence.An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, the My World in 100 Words series of board books helps children ages 0–3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations from Sophie Beer, each book explores a different theme, including starting nursery and Christmas. With 10 words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there’s plenty for children to look at and enjoy.Other titles in the My World in 100 Words series: Christmas, Nursery, Home.

Turn the wheels on each page to fill in the words and pictures in this board book, a follow-up to Unicorn's Birthday, which is perfect for children starting school!Unicorn is off to school! The day is full of fun activities: circle time, mural painting, lunch, and everyone's favorite part of the day--recess!Kids will love turning the wheels to fill in the blanks with silly words and pictures. And at the end of the book, they'll find a special sparkly surprise!

Introduce your little ones to Taylor Swift with this read-aloud biography that’s perfect for fans young and old.From living on a Christmas tree farm to selling out show after show on the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has enchanted millions with her songs. Follow her career in this inspiring biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!Dear Reader, long story short, this is a gorgeous gift that will inspire kids to be as fearless as Taylor Swift!

From The X Factor to One Direction to his solo career, Harry Styles has charmed millions with his songs. Follow his career in this inspiring board book biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands.

Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands! Introduce your little ones to Beyoncé with this read-aloud biography that’s perfect for BeyHive members young and old.From Girls Tyme and Destiny’s Child to her Grammy Award–winning solo career, Beyoncé holds an irreplaceable spot in her fans’ hearts. Follow her journey in this inspiring biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!

Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands! Introduce your little ones to Billie Eilish with this read-aloud board book biography that’s perfect for fans young and old.From her hit debut single “Ocean Eyes” to her Grammy Award–winning career, Billie Eilish is one of the greatest artists today. Follow her journey in this inspiring board book biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!

Tree, star, snowflake, elf, chimney, cookies, merry… introduce your little ones to words of the festive season with cute characters, bright colours and playful scenes.From decorating the tree to Christmas dinner and candy cane to sleigh, this charming book introduces a range of different holiday scenes and objects. Along with the seasonal items, each scene contains one feeling word and one action word to spot, such as cheerful and ice skating – color-coded circles point them out. With a glitter-accented cover that adds visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence.An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, the My World in 100 Words series of board books helps children ages 1–3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations from Sophie Beer, each book explores a different theme, including starting nursery, the garden and the seaside. With 10 words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there’s plenty for children to look at and enjoy.

Lunchbox, teacher, sharing, crayons, swing, blocks, friends, smiling… introduce your little ones to the words they'll encounter when they start nursery.My Nursery in 100 words introduces a range of different scenes and objects, from getting dressed and eating breakfast with the family to different activities at nursery – including playtime, circle time and arts and crafts – and then home time. Along with the objects, each scene contains one feeling word and one action word to spot, such as excited and laughing – color-coded circles point them out. With bold colors and a silky-feel cover that add visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence.An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, the My World in 100 Words series of board books helps children ages 1–3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations from Sophie Beer, each book explores a different theme, including starting nursery, the garden and the seaside. With 10 words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there’s plenty for children to look at and enjoy.

Lunchbox, bus, teacher, sharing, crayons, swing, blocks, proud, smile…introduce your little ones to the words they'll encounter when they start kindergarten.My Kindergarten in 100 words introduces a range of different scenes and objects, from getting dressed and eating breakfast with the family to different activities at kindergarten—including playtime, circle time, and arts and crafts—and then home time. Along with the objects, each scene contains one feeling word and one action word to spot, such as excited and laughing—color-coded circles point them out. With bold colors and a silky-feel cover that add visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills, and supports emotional intelligence. An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, the My World in 100 Words series of board books helps children ages 1–3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them, and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations from Sophie Beer, each book explores a different theme, including starting kindergarten, the garden, and the seaside. With 10 words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there’s plenty for children to look at and enjoy.

Tree, star, snowflake, elf, chimney, cookies, merry…introduce your little ones to words of the festive season with cute characters, bright colors, and playful scenes. From decorating the tree to Christmas dinner and candy cane to sleigh, this charming book introduces a range of different holiday scenes and objects. Along with the seasonal items, each scene contains one feeling word and one action word to spot, such as cheerful and ice skating—color-coded circles point them out. With a glitter-accented cover that adds visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills, and supports emotional intelligence. An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, the My World in 100 Words series of board books helps children ages 1–3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them, and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations from Sophie Beer, each book explores a different theme, including starting kindergarten, the garden, and the seaside. With 10 words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there’s plenty for children to look at and enjoy.

Pumpkin, candles, spider, witch, skeleton, laughing, facepaint… introduce your little ones to the words of the Halloween season with cute characters, bright colours and playful scenes.From pumpkin picking to dressing-up fun and slime to eyeballs, this charming book introduces a range of different spooky scenes and objects. Along with the halloween items, each scene contains one feeling word and one action word to spot, such as excited and running – colour-coded circles point them out. With a glitter-accented cover that adds visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence.An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, the My World in 100 Words series of board books helps children ages 0–3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations from Sophie Beer, each book explores a different theme, including starting nursery and Christmas. With 10 words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there’s plenty for children to look at and enjoy.Other titles in the My World in 100 Words series: Christmas, Nursery, Home.

In this momentous 50th book in the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music.As a child, Elton started playing his grandmother''s piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history.Elton''s songwriting talent, musical skill and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician''s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! 

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** Discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music.Growing up in the suburbs of London, young Elton John fell in love with music from an early age. It became a refuge for him, especially when his parents were arguing at home. After winning a scholarship to study classical music at the Royal Academy of Music, Elton spotted an advertisement in a newspaper from a record company looking for new talent. He decided to audition, and that chance meeting eventually led him to team up with lyricist Bernie Taupin. Together, they created some of the most memorable songs in music history.Elton soon became a huge star, but behind the fame, he continued to face personal struggles. Over time, he learned the importance of being true to himself and found happiness with his husband, David. Elton was knighted by the Queen in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music and his charity work, particularly his fight against AIDS. Today, Elton John remains a global icon, inspiring millions with his music, his courage and his determination to be himself.This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our planet and its people. Fascinating facts about each activist's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about incredible people who through their brave actions have changed the world for the better.A practical activity to inspire activism is included alongside each eye-opening story to encourage children to stand up for what they believe in and discover their own activist powers.Positive, uplifting and packed full of information, this book will show children that no one is too small to make a difference.Activists featured: Sonita Alizdeh; Rachel Carson; Favio Chavez; Mahatma Gandhi; Jane Goodall; Helen Keller; Martin Luther King Jr; Nelson Mandela; Wangari Maathai; Aditya Mukarji; Emmeline Pankhurst; Autumn Peltier; Boyan Slat; Gareth Thomas; Greta Thunberg; Harriet Tubman; William Wilberforce; Ai Weiwei Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah; Malala Yousafzai

The world's happiest and most dog-friendly superhero is here! A brand new, charming adventure for young readers.Meet Harriet Hound. She's eight years old and loves dogs!But Harriet has something else that makes her super ... the power to summon the dogs from her family's rescue shelter every time there’s trouble afoot.Whether it's a carnival catastrophe, a sudden storm, or vanishing vegetables, Harriet and her best dog friends use their super special talents and problem-solving skills to save the day!

I can't see summer, but it's clear in my mind.I hear it, I feel it, in my heart all the time.This incredibly accessible Australian picture book is a groundbreaking collaboration between Nas Campanella, the National Disability Affairs Reporter for ABC News, and writer, musician and disability advocate, Eliza Hull OAM, gorgeously illustrated by the award-winning Sophie Beer. All the Ways I See is a joyful, lyrical story about a day at the beach from a blind child's perspective as she experiences the baking heat, the sticky sand, the hum of the ocean, the smell of hot chips and the splash of the waves.This book has been designed with blind, low vision, Deaf and/or hard of hearing audiences in mind, as well as families who are looking for stories about mindfulness and living in the moment. Innovative accessibility features include easy-to-turn pages with rounded corners, textured elements for a tactile experience, a link to access audio and sign language interpreted readings and a link to order a braille translation produced by Braille House: https://www.allenandunwin.com/all-the-ways-I-seePerfect for:- All young children and families, with accessibility features for those who are blind, low vision, D/deaf or hard of hearing- Anyone wanting an experience of summery sensory delight, mindfulness, gratitude and being in the moment - Fostering empathy, resilience and a sense of wonder

Take a tour of ancient Greece in this vibrant sticker activity book from the British Museum! Add some statues to the Acropolis, fill the busy marketplace with people and pots and use stickers to fill the ancient Olympic games with athletes. Then visit an archaeological dig to uncover amazing artefacts, before curating your very own museum exhibit with real-life photographic object stickers from the British Museum collection. Includes four pages of colourful stickers to add to 11 scenes and energetic artwork from Sophie Beer. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt

Take a tour of ancient Egypt in this vibrant sticker activity book from the British Museum! Fill the Nile with hungry hippos, add mummies into the embalming workshop and use stickers to add people building the pyramids. Then visit an archaeological dig to uncover amazing artefacts, before curating your very own museum exhibit with real-life photographic object stickers from the British Museum's collection. Includes four pages of colourful stickers to add to 11 scenes and energetic artwork from Sophie Beer. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Greece

Explore the Stone Age and fill your own museum with stickers!The fourth in a series of sticker books developed in consultation with experts from the British Musum, 101 Stickers! Stone Age is filled with facts about a fascinating time in history. Containing 11 beautiful scenes and 101 stickers, add mammoths to forests, fill caves with people, and much, much more! Then visit an archaeological dig to uncover amazing artefacts, before curating your very own museum exhibit with real-life photographic object stickers from the British Museum collection.Other titles in the series include: 101 Stickers! Ancient Egypt, 101 Stickers! Ancient Greece, and 101 Stickers! Ancient Rome

Take a tour of ancient Rome in this vibrant sticker activity book from the British Museum!Fill the Pantheon with statues and the Colosseum with roaring tigers before adding horses to a Roman chariot race! Then visit an archaeological dig to uncover amazing artefacts, before curating your very own museum exhibit with real-life photographic object stickers from the British Museum collection. Includes four pages of colourful stickers to add to 11 scenes and energetic artwork from Sophie Beer. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece