Vicki Gausden – illustratör

Quirky tales of derring-do and mystery that both thrill and chill, from a much-loved and multi-award-winning author. The children of Weir(d) Street are lazing about one sunny day when they challenge each other to tell stories of all the odd goings-on in their neighbourhood. A grandfather's guilt at the long-ago death of his twin brother, a young waiter whose rude customers get more than they bargain for, and a hard-working boy who finds himself blessed by a golden-haired stranger – the Weird Street tales are full of drama and suspense! Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

This adorable board book, which includes a soft, padded rainbow, features reassuring text about hope and happiness, as well as stunning illustrations.Rainbows are a symbol of hope and better times ahead after the rain. A rainbow spreads its magic cheer and chases away the gloom, no matter how sad or down we feel. But the brightest rainbow lives inside the heart, where its colors shine and give hope on even the darkest days. This sweet board book, which features stunning illustrations and a soft, padded rainbow, includes rhyming text that’s just right for reading aloud or sharing with a little one for a quiet story time.

This interactive Christmas book for children ages 2-5 features lift-the-flap pages and plush reindeer antler-shaped fabric for children to explore. It’s Christmas time, but where is Santa’s reindeer? Is he decorating the tree? Filling a stocking? Playing in the snow? Children will meet a variety of adorable Christmas friends in this cute board book, which features lift-the-flap pages and plush reindeer antler-shaped fabric for children to touch that figures into the text on each spread.

Remind your little pee-nut that they're turd-ally great with this pun-derful poop book for babies and toddlers!Give your favorite big kid a boost of confidence with a silly board book that celebrates their wins as they learn to use the potty. With adorable animal illustrations and fun, punny rhymes about wiping, flushing, washing hands, and more, this sweet and funny book will have readers laughing off any stress of potty time. The perfect way to encourage your favorite little stinker that they can doo doo it!For fans of the USA Today bestseller I Love You Like No Otter, this self-esteem story is #1 way to flush away anxiety. The best book gift for kids ages 0-3—made just for their little hands—makes a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, Valentine's Day, basket and stocking stuffers, or other special moments all year long.More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasionI Love You Like No OtterDonut Give UpYou Make My Heart Go Vroom!I Love You Slow MuchAll I Want for Christmas is Eweand more!It’s time to take the plunge. Let’s get this potty started!No ifs, ands, or butts— I can smell that you farted.

A classic Fine tale of bravery and friendship from a bestselling author of great repute. Tom has to pass his exams to join the army – but uniform woes keep getting in the way! Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+Tom wants to join the army, but he has to pass his exams first! When he turns up without proper uniform on exam day, strict Mrs Dell threatens to send him home. There are spare clothes available, but is Tom brave enough to face the exam hall – in a skirt? Touching comedy for low ability readers. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+

Every old object can find a new home in this cheerful and quirky tale about the wonders of reusing and recycling, from award-winning author Anne Fine. Mr Frost's classroom is always in a mess, and now his class are on a mission to send all the things they don't need off to a charity shop – including the rubbish bin that falls over at the slightest touch! From books to old toys, they bring in all sorts of items to send away in the bin, but little do they know that what one person doesn't want might be just the thing someone else has been looking for. Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Hunden Peppe har alltid velat jobba på cirkus. Men vad ska han göra på cirkusen? Gå på lina, kanske? Balansera runt på en enhjuling? Eller sälja sockervadd? Peppe provar på lite av varje utan att något känns helt rätt, men så får cirkusdirektören en ny, intressant idé …

En fin historia i cirkusmiljö, om att hitta sin rätta plats, rikt illustrerad av Vicki Gausden. Ingår i serien Läskråkan, lästräningsböcker uppdelade i olika svårighetsnivåer. Nivå 1.

A magical sing-along birthday adventure for little pirates everywhere, based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song!‘Happy birthday to you!Happy birthday to you!Happy birthday, dear pirate.May your wishes come true…’Climb aboard the birthday pirate ship for a magical treasure hunt with your trusty crew and a very rude parrot! Based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song, this swashbuckling adventure is the perfect treat for any little pirate on their special day.

Sam and his sister throw a gnome party the family will never forget in this light-hearted comedy tale. Sam loves making gnomes out of clay. Dozens and dozens and dozens of gnomes, living huddled together out in the shed. But when Sam's mum suddenly needs that space, she says the gnomes will have to go. And so Sam plans a send-off for his little clay friends – a send-off that turns into a night the family will never forget! Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

A pesky uncle simply won’t leave in this funny family tale from award-winning author Anne Fine. When Uncle Ron comes to visit, he just won't seem to leave! Ian, Mum and Dad don't quite know what do with him – if he's not eating them out of house and home, he's chattering away to the spirits of the dead. But not interesting spirits. All they ever seem to talk about is the colour of doors and what's stuck behind the fridge. So Ian hatches a plan to get rid of Uncle Ron once and for all. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

A funny and charming Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with beautiful artwork by illustration star Vicki Gausden – Anne’s collaborator on The Gingerbread Star and Out for the Count.When the rain threatens to ruin the fun at summer camp, Malik and his friends are tasked with inventing a pram that any baby would love. But when ideas start flowing, tensions run high and it turns out that not everyone agrees on exactly what a baby would need. Only the PramBusters can be sure to sort this out! This is Anne Fine on great form warm, witty and full of imagination. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 5+