Books by the author STEVE SMALLMAN
A Hug for Humphrey
Steve Smallman
There's a new toy in the bedroom. He's called Humphrey, and he's small, soft and stripy, with a big squidgy tummy. But what sort of toy is he, and what can he do? Poor little Humphrey doesn't know, and it makes him very sad, so the toys decide to help him find out... An endearing story of friendship and of never giving up!
Characters: Humphrey
Daisy Dinosaur Gets Lost
Steve Smallman
When Rex has to watch over his little sister Daisy he isn't very happy about it. He starts telling Daisy what to do - sit over there, stand on one leg - and she does it! But when he tells her to get lost he regrets being mean to his sister - will he ever find her again? This is an adorable story about two dinosaur siblings. It is written by an award-winning author.
Monty the Hero
Steve Smallman
Monty the mole's favourite bedtime story is about a hero, a monster and a magic wand. Monty wants to be a hero too so he sneaks out at night in search of adventure. He meets Herbert the hedgehog and together they decide to be heroes and search for magic. Monty finds a conker shell and uses it as a helmet for protection in case they meet a monster! And they do – along comes a grumpy badger but Herbert uses his spikes to send him on his way. Then Herbert tumbles down a hole and it's Monty's chance to be a hero and help his friend. The heroes continue on their adventure and find what they think is a magic wand – a dandelion. They shake it but all the magic seems to disappear – or does it? Will Monty's wish come true?
My Friend the Weather Monster
Steve Smallman
When the Weather Monster is sad it rains – and it has been raining for days! Desperate for some sunshine, the villagers send Tom up the mountain with a cake. But maybe what this monster really wants is a friend?
Characters: Tom
Poo in the Zoo
Steve Smallman
“There was tiger poo, lion poo, prickly porcupine poo,Plummeting giraffe poop that landed with a splat.Dollops of gnu poo, bouncy kangaroo poo,A trail of drippy droppings from a fat wombat!”Zoo Keeper Bob is exhausted. There’s too much poo in the zoo – and he’s the one who has to scoop it up. Then one day, a mysterious glowing poo appears! Could it be alien poop from outer space? And what on EARTH will Bob do with it?Perfect for fans of The Dinosaur who Pooped Christmas, children will laugh out loud at this gloriously poopy, funny picture book! Packed with humour, the romping rhyme and deliciously cheeky wordplay is a joy to read aloud. From Steve Smallman (The Eyebrows of Doom, Bear's Big Bottom) and illustrator, Ada Grey (Hippobottymus). If you like this book, then you'll LOVE Cock-a-Doodle-Poo, also by Steve Smallman.Also available: Poo in the Zoo: The Great Poo Mystery, Poo in the Zoo: The Island of Dinosaur Poo
Characters: Bob
The Weather Monster
Steve Smallman
The villagers are tired of all the rain. They want the weather monster to bring back the sun. But is anyone brave enough to ask him? Exploring themes of making friends and being brave, plus learning about different types of weather, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics, making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.
Characters: Tom
Smelly Peter: The Great Pea Eater
Steve Smallman
Young Peter Pod, was a little bit odd: he ate nothing but peas, fresh or tinned, for breakfast and brunch, for dinner and lunch, though he always had terrible wind! Peter is different. He only ever eats peas and they make him green and rather smelly! Then one day he is picked up by a spaceship full of aliens, who whisk him away to make him their king.
Characters: Peter
If the Wind Changes
Steve Smallman
Alfie loves looking grumpy... until one day his face freezes into a smile!Will Alfie ever be able to frown again?Will he even want to?Beautifully illustrated, QED Storytime introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Supporting notes for parents and teachers are also included.
Characters: Alfie
Not-So-Brave Penguin
Steve Smallman
Posy the penguin is scared of many things - snowstorms, loud noises, the dark - but when her adventurous friend Percy is missing, Posy plucks up the courage to overcome her fears and goes on an excursion to find him. After an intrepid journey, Posy finds an injured Percy in a dark cave. She rescues him and brings him home, realising in the end just how brave she can really be. A heartwarming story about friendship, being brave and overcoming fears when it really matters, this picture book is sure to delight and entertain.
The Eyebrows of Doom
Steve Smallman
As featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and read by Steve Carell, The Eyebrows of Doom is an outrageously funny and bonkers adventure story written by the rhyming genius, Steve Smallman (Monkey With a Bright Blue Bottom, Bear's Big Bottom, Cock-a-Doodle-Poo) with bright, bold and brilliant artwork by award-winning illustrator, Miguel Ordóñez (This is Baby, Everything is Mama, Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada).In some woods in a cave, a big bear called DaveWas sweeping his floor with a broom,When two clumps of hair leapt into the air and cried . . ."WE ARE THE EYEBROWS OF DOOM!"The Eyebrows of Doom are trying to take over the world! Join Dave and his friends as they try to stop them leaping from one unsuspecting animal to the next. And just when it looks as though the eyebrows' antics have been thwarted . . . all is not as it seems!
Characters: Dave
Are we missing any books or names?
Send us an email at isbabyinabook@gmail.com
We check all suggestions, so please ensure that all recommendations are picture books aimed at children less than 6 years old.