Timothy Knapman

Can a burrowing owl – who can't fly – and a snowy owl – who can't run – ever be friends? Owls Are Cool by Timothy Knapman is the delightful narrative of Oscar, an owl who prides himself on being exceptionally cool. In Oscar's world, cool owls don't fly—they run. ZOOOOOOOOOM! But everything changes when snowy owl Reggie makes an...

A brand new racing themed countdown picture book series from Timothy Knapman, the bestselling author of Dinosaurs in the Supermarket. We're ready and waiting, the countdown's begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Zoom through Fairytale Forest with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Beanstalk cup! Watch out as racers avoid the...

Young readers will discover spacecraft and astronauts from 15 iconic space missions in this out-of-this-world rhyming picture book. 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blast off! Embark on a journey into space aboard rockets, space capsules, satellites, rovers, and more. Simple rhyming text and engaging illustrations introduce children to the spacecraft and missions that...

A fun rhyming countdown adventure from the award-winning racing series from bestselling author Timothy Knapman and illustration 'whizz' Richard Merritt We're ready and waiting, the countdown's begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Skid down Frosty Falls with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Fish-Finger cup! Watch out as racers swerve snowballs,...

Christmas, counting and UNICORNS in one magical picture book – the must-have gift to add to your list for Santa! With a shiny rainbow foil cover! One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There's lots to do before Christmas day, but her unicorn is a bit mischievous … He munches all the mince pies, scribbles...

Pack your bags and have a sleepover in Ancient Egypt! Join two friends and their mischievous cat who happen to be able to time travel! Travel with these bold adventurers, via a striking gatefold spread, into Ancient Egypt and meet siblings Tuya and Senbi who invite them into their home. Tuya and Senbi show them around their house and their...

Knights & Castles (Time Travel Sleepover) transports readers back in time for a hilarious 24 hours in the life of kids who lived long ago, with a fun sleepover at the end!Meet Medieval brother and sister Hubert and Eloise, who invite our heroes into their home. Together, they:Explore the ancient castle and cityDress up as knightsWork on the farmVisit a...

A fun, wild adventure challenging the stereotypical image of the poised, preened damsel; this princess takes life into her own hands without waiting around for anybody else. We begin our story in a fairy tale world like any other – princesses in distress are rescued by valiant and dashing princes and live happily ever after. But for Tilly, sitting around...

A stylish picture book adaptation – celebrating over 90 years of E. H. Shepard’s iconic original illustrations! A stylish picture book adaptation – celebrating over 90 years of E. H. Shepard’s iconic original illustrations!“Don’t you know?” grinned Rat. “Oh, Mole! There is nothing half so much fun as simply messing about in boats!”A world of wonders awaits Mole as he...

Going to the supermarket can be so boring. But do you know what makes it fun? Dinosaurs, that’s what! For one little boy, a regular day at the supermarket is turned upside down. A band of dinosaurs wreak havoc in the aisles, but the grown-ups can’t see them! There’s T. rex gobbling sausages! Stegosaurus spilling beans! Apatosaurus chucking frozen peas...

A little elephant and his mother share an unforgettable day’s journey in this touching and gorgeously illustrated tale set in India. The sun is not yet up when a small elephant named Raju embarks with his mother on a special outing. As they meet a slithering snake in the forest, snapping crocodiles in the river, and even a tiger in...

Pack your bag for a fun sleepover in ancient Rome! Join two friends and their cheeky ginger cat as they travel back in time. Meet Roman brother and sister Marcus and Flavia, who invite our heroes into their home. Together, they: Explore their home and the ancient city of Rome Dress up in togas Visit a Roman doctor! Watch a...

- A laugh-out-loud picture book version of the classic Grimms fairy tale "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats", with a brilliant twist at the end! - Perfect for fans of fractured fairy tale stories and great for story time, with repeating phrases and exciting page-turns inviting children to join in with the action.- LOTS of comic food chaos featuring...

Dad might not have a superhero mask or wear his pants outside his trousers, but his super snores can be heard a thousand miles away. He tells super jokes and can even make superscary monsters go away at bedtime! Now available in paperback, Superhero Dad is a delightful tale celebrating the everyday heroics of an ordinary father.

All mums are brilliant and the mum in this story is no exception. She doesn't wear a cape or fly to earth from outer space, but she runs for the bus so fast it feels like flying, uses her super strength to carry her daughter's boots, coat, bag AND scooter, and can make bumps and bruises better with just a...

We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky.It's full of stars and planets and there's comets whooshing by.We want to go and see them, there's so much to explore.So let's count down and blast off - then we can find out more!Journey through space with 15 of the most iconic missions of all time, including the...