Books by the author CARYL HART
Don't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate
Caryl Hart
When Kate P. Green goes for tea with the Queen, she gets more than she bargained for in this hilariously anarchic look at the tricky subject of table manners. Stunning illustrations and design from the creator of Smile! - starring Orchard's new character Sunny McCloud - perfectly complement this exceptionally funny rhyming story from a great new author. Although this book won't teach your child perfect table manners it will provide a witty platform from which the importance of manners and also of enjoying food and mealtimes can be broached.
Characters: Kate
Don't Put Your Pants on Your Head, Fred!
Caryl Hart
Do your briefs give you grief in the morning?Do your knickers get tied up in knots?Are you forced to wear tight, itchy, brown onesOr long, floppy, grey ones with spots?If your pants drive you potty and getting dressed is a disaster, then this is the book for you!From the creative team that brought you Don't Dip Your Chips In Your Drink, Kate! winner of the Sheffield Community Libraries Prize and highly commended for the Sheffield Children's Book Award."One of my read-aloud highlights of the season . . . A fabulous rhyming text."- Bookseller
Characters: Fred
How To Catch a Dragon
Caryl Hart
Albie's trip to the library soon turns into a fun adventure with his new knightly friend. On their way to find some dragons they meet trolls, bears and a mysterious many-headed monster. Going to the library has never been so much fun!
Characters: Albie
How to Save a Superhero
Caryl Hart
Albie doesn't want to tidy his toys away but when a comic-book baddie snatches one away, he has to chase after them! Follow Albie into a world of flying superheroes, crazy contraptions and daring rescues in another fantastically fun adventure from the bestselling team of Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves.
Characters: Albie
How to Win a Monster Race
Caryl Hart
Albie loves playing with his toy cars so when he finds himself in the middle of a monster grand prix, he knows exactly what to do!Another fantastically fun story from the bestselling team, Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves, behind How to Grow a Dinosaur and How to Catch a Dragon.
Characters: Albie
Let's Go Swimming!
Caryl Hart
Bee pulls her shoes and socks off, Billy builds a heap of clothes. They wriggle into SWIMSUITS… Ready? Steady? GO!Join Billy and Bee in the fourth instalment of this "First Experiences" series set in the urban city centre. Today let's go ...SWIMMING! The two friends wriggle into their swimsuits quickly, because there's so much fun to be had – jumping, splashing, kicking, playing pirates and, finally, floating on their backs like giggly, squiggly starfish!Gorgeously illustrated, this is a bouncy celebration of a first pool experience, perfect for reading with a toddler learning, or about to learn, how to swim.
Characters: Billy
Lunch on a Pirate Ship
Caryl Hart
Come with Jack on a quest for the perfect lunch - you never know who you might meet!Jack doesn’t want to eat his boring old lunch. He’d rather have lunch on a pirate ship! But what do pirates actually eat?? Rotten fish stew – eeuuuwwww! And so begins a rollicking, imaginative adventure over sea, through caves and into the lair of a troll before Jack decides that actually Mum’s cooking is pretty good after all.Crisp, characterful illustrations from Kristina Stephenson, creator of the best-selling Sir Charlie Stinky Socks series, complement this energetic, rhyming text by Caryl Hart.Perfect for fussy eaters, people who are too busy playing to come in for tea, and anyone who’s ever eyed their dinner with suspicion.
Characters: Jack
Plunge into the Pirate Pool
Caryl Hart
It's rainy and cold, and Albie's so tired that he doesn't want to go swimming. But when, Albie dives into the pool he finds himself swallowed by a shark-shaped submarine! He realizes these won't be any swimming lessons because this is a pirate pool! Join Albie as he goes on a underwater treasure hunt, meets scary underwater creatures and makes some pirate friends - swimming has never been so much fun!.
Characters: Albie
Prince George and the Royal Potty
Caryl Hart
The perfect potty training book for little princes and princesses everywhere.Prince George wants to go on adventures, but his nappy keeps getting in the way! It must be time for the prince to use the Royal Potty. But will George ever get the hang of it?This royally funny rhyming adventure will help little ones discover that life without nappies is fun!From award-winning author Caryl Hart and bestselling illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson.
Characters: George
Say Sorry Sidney
Caryl Hart
A lighthearted, silly rhyming tale of a rhino whose manners are just not what they should be! When Rhino escapes from the zoo to a farm he leaves a trail of havoc and devastation behind. And when the poor farm animals end up taking the blame for missing food, clothes and toys, they decide Sidney needs to learn a thing or two about manners!
Characters: Sidney
SONNY SAYS, "Mine!"
Caryl Hart
Meet Sonny and his friends Honey, Meemo and Boo!They're having fun in the playground when . OOH! Sonny finds an adorable pink bunny. Sonny says, 'IT'S MINE!'Then Boo arrives. Boo is crying because she's lost her favourite bunny. Can Sonny learn to share?The first in a brilliant new series featuring friends Sonny, Honey, Meemo and Boo, this bright, funny and character-led series is perfect for pre-schoolers and great for reading aloud. Fans of Pip and Posy will adore this stylish picture book, ideal for little ones learning to share!
Characters: Sonny
Sonny Says, "NO!"
Caryl Hart
Meet Sonny and his friends Honey, Meemo and Boo!Sonny is having a great time playing with his new paints. In fact, he's having SUCH a good time that he doesn't want them to help. Sonny says, 'NO!'And once he starts saying 'NO', it's hard to stop . . .When the others get upset, can Sonny find a way to make it up to them?Join Sonny and friends in this bright and funny series that's perfect for pre-schoolers and great for reading aloud. Fans of Pip and Posy will adore this stylish board book, ideal for little ones learning how to play with friends.
Characters: Sonny
Sonny Says, "Sorry!"
Caryl Hart
Meet Sonny and his friends Honey, Meemo and Boo!They're having fun in the playground when . OOH! Sonny finds a box.Sonny says, 'A present!'Sonny can't resist opening it ... and then he can't resist what he finds inside. It's a DELICIOUS chocolate cake!But what if the present wasn't for Sonny? Can Sonny say sorry before it's too late?Join Sonny and friends in this bright and funny series that's perfect for preschoolers and great for reading aloud. Fans of Pip and Posy will adore this stylish board book, ideal for little ones learning how to play with friends.Also available: Sonny Says 'MINE!' - Perfect for toddlers learning to share!
Characters: Sonny
Supermarket Zoo
Caryl Hart
Every little boy knows that going shopping with Mum is the most boring thing in the world. But for little Albie, one trip to the supermarket opens a whole new world of fun! Because this isn't just any supermarket - it's the supermarket zoo - and with a whole trolley full of animals on his list, Albie will never see shopping the same way again.
Characters: Albie
The Princess and the Christmas Rescue
Caryl Hart
A fabulously festive Christmas picture book about how one very unprincessy princess uses all her stem skills to rescue Christmas.Princess Eliza is an engineer extraordinaire! She loves making toys and gadgets, even though her mum thinks it's not very princessy at all. But when Santa falls ill, and the elves are desperate for help, Eliza knows just how to save the day. With her inventing skills and engineering know-how, she makes, wraps and delivers presents AND makes some very unexpected friends along the way . . . all in time for Christmas Eve!This feminist rhyming story by award-winning author Caryl Hart is perfect for princesses and princes who don't need rescuing.And there's more! If you like Caryl Hart's and Sarah Warburton's witty and warm stories, there's a whole series of books to discover about princesses who are definitely NOT princessy. Try The Princess and the Christmas Rescue, The Princess and the Giant, The Princess and the Presents and The Princess and the Pea.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording – just scan the QR code and listen along!
Characters: Eliza
The Princess and the Giant
Caryl Hart
Princess Sophie is exhausted, and it's all because that grumpy old giant up on the beanstalk can't sleep. His stomps and stamps keep everyone awake. But as the resourceful Princess Sophie reads her favorite book of fairy tales, she wonders if she might just have the answer. She bravely climbs the beanstalk carrying a tasty bowl of porridge, a cuddly teddy bear, and cozy blanket to help soothe the giant. But nothing works until finally Sophie hits upon the perfect thing -- a bedtime story! Everyone lives (and sleeps) happily ever after, but when Sophie then teaches the giant how to read himself, it is the most perfect ending of all.
Characters: Sophie
The Princess and the Peas
Caryl Hart
Lily-Rose May will not eat her peas. Even when her father turns them into the most fabulous smoothies, shakes, or cupcakes, Lily can always tell they are there and turns her little nose up at them. Luckily, the doctor knows exactly what to do. He diagnoses an incurable case of princess-itus and sends Lily to live at the palace. Unfortunately for Lily-Rose May, the perfect food for a princess is . . . well . . . that would be telling!
The Princess and the Presents
Caryl Hart
High up in the tower, little Ruby lounged in bed. "My special day must be the best or else!" the princess said.Princess Ruby is the most spoiled princess you could ever meet. And when it's her birthday, there are so many presents that the palace literally bulges at the seams. But when the palace and gifts finally collapse on the poor king, the tiny tyrant realizes that she has overlooked the most precious thing of all.
Characters: Ruby
The Princess and the Shoe
Caryl Hart
This sporty re-imagining of Cinderella is the perfect picture book for any princess (or prince) who prefers muddy trainers to glass slippers.Princess Jasmine is not like her stepsisters. She hates long dresses and sitting still and would much rather take part in the big cross-country race. So, when a fairy godmother appears with a new pair of speedy magic trainers, well, it looks like her dream has come true! That is, until she loses one of her trainers . . . how will she even finish the race? But when she goes on to WIN, was it the magic trainers or was it Jasmine's determination and belief in herself?This feminist rhyming story by award-winning author Caryl Hart is perfect for princesses and princes who don't need rescuing.And there's more! If you like Caryl Hart's and Sarah Warburton's witty and warm stories, there's a whole series of books to discover about princesses who are definitely NOT princessy. Try The Princess and the Christmas Rescue, The Princess and the Giant, The Princess and the Presents and The Princess and the Pea.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording – just scan the QR code and listen along!
Characters: Jasmine
Welcome to Alien School
Caryl Hart
When, one morning, Mum calls Albie for school, he really doesn't want to go, He's too busy playing space rescues with his toys. But, when Albie steps into the playground, he quickly realizes that this isn't any old school. It's Alien School and there's a big, shaggy alien heading in his direction! Join Albie as he makes intergalactic friends, enjoys space-ghetti at the school canteen and rides on space scooters - school has never been so much fun!
Characters: Albie
Whiffy Wilson - The Wolf Who Wouldn't Go to School
Caryl Hart
There was a wolf called Wilson Who couldn't count to ten. He wouldn't learn to write his name. He never used a pen.Whiffy is certain that school isn't as fun as watching TV all day. But his best friend, Dotty, takes him by the paw and shows him just how wrong he is.Whiffy Wilson doesn't know how to hold a pen and has never looked in a book, but fortunately his friend Dotty is on hand to show him that school is fun. Soon, Whiffy is in his element, and when he gets a gold star for all his work he realises that school is the BEST THING EVER!Multi-award-winning author Caryl Hart, and artist Leonie Lord reunite in this fantastic companion title to Whiffy Wilson the Wolf Who Wouldn't Wash.With Caryl Hart's funny story and Leonie Lord's fabulous art, schooldays have never been such fun!
Characters: Wilson
Whiffy Wilson: The Wolf Who Wouldn't go to Bed
Caryl Hart
From bestselling picture book author, Caryl Hart, winner of numerous awards, comes an hilarious story about not wanting to go to bed - a familiar theme in many households - help your child love sleeptime with this book.Whiffy Wilson thinks bedtime is boring. He wants to stay up ALL night long, playing his saxophone, building forts and learning magic tricks. Big boys like Whiffy NEVER go to sleep! Luckily, Whiffy's clever best friend Dotty is on hand with cosy pyjamas, exciting bedtime stories and a yummy nighttime feast. And before long, Whiffy Wilson discovers that bedtimes are the BEST! Willful wolf pups (and little children) will soon learn to love bedtimes with this funny and soothing story.Praise for Whiffy Wilson:Fantastically Funny - The Bookseller
Characters: Wilson
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