Books by Jane Clarke

A truly heart-warming celebration of grandmas everywhere!When it‿s time to visit Grandma, it is very important to look after her. Grandma loves to bake, but you have to take charge of stirring and licking the spoon ‿ all she has to do is put the cookies in the oven. You must take her to the park for fresh air and exercise, but make sure she doesn‿t get too adventurous on the climbing frame! Told from the point of view of an expert grandchild, this is a truly heart-warming celebration of grandmas that overflows with charm, humour and multigenerational love.

Or will Tara's bouncing and pouncing scare them all away?In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Tara along her journey by spotting animals on the page, reminding Tara to tiptoe and warning her about the snappy crocodile.

Lottie has been reading about the decline in the number of insects in nature. With the help of her tech neighbour Noah, she decides to build a bug-hotel to encourage their return. But buzzing-mayhem, they are interrupted by a swarm of bees invading Mr. Parfitt's garden next door. Can Lottie help save the bees before the exterminator arrives?

Lottie loves wildlife and dreams of becoming a nature show presenter lwhen she grows up. Lottie makes a pond in her back garden to encourage local wildlife, but is distracted by her neighbour Mr. Parfitt who is determined to rid his garden of annoying ants and frogs. Lottie is keen to save the planet one creature at a time!

When the Tree Falls is Jane Clarke's second collection. These lyrically eloquent poems bear witness to the rhythms of birth and death, celebration and mourning, endurance and regrowth. An elegiac sequence, inspired by the loss of her father, moves gracefully through this second collection.

Al is experimenting to find out the best shape for his time-machine capsule. But using up all the eggs in the fridge meant for dinner, plus his dog's naughty escapades, land him in a very sticky situation with the neighbours. Experiments with eggs- they can withstand great force (within reason)!

There's no place like home, but poor Florence Firefly is lost, and there are so many bright lights shining in the night sky she doesn't know which way to go. In this brilliant interactive picture book, children can help Florence on her journey by encouraging her to fly faster, suggesting which direction to take and making a wish.

Felix is lost. The jungle can be a scary place for a tiny tree frog, and all the strange noises are making him just a little bit jumpy . . . It's time to find Felix a safe place to sleep . . . and might there be someone special to snuggle him down for the night?

Savvy is about dealing with office politics, conflict and difficult people at work. With essential advice on developing the right skills to overcome these problems, it will help you to boost your career.

But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in.In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he's feeling down.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.

Fairytale Mystery starring Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma, the Wolf and Sky Private Eye. Little Red Riding Hood is bereft- Grandma has gone missing. Has the Big Bad Wolf gobbled her up or followed her on holiday? Sky Private Eye with her bag of detective tricks and Just-in-time cupcake recipes is sure to solve the mystery in no time at all.

This romping, rhyming novelty book is full of odd animals and yucky flap reveals. One little boy watches as ALL SORTS of animals are swallowed up by a very hungry anaconda. But if that anaconda swallows a boy, an alligator, a stork, a piranha, a frog, a skink AND a tick, the question is . . . will she be sick? (Spoiler alert - yes!)

. A board book about bedtime featuring a lovely little lionDiscover the big moments and daily routines of every toddler's life, with lovable animal characters and a playful, rhyming text. Each story features a child and their very own baby animal, brought to life by the creator of The Big Night-Night Book.

. Fill up the bath tub, splish, splash, SPLOSH!A board book all about bath time!Discover the big moments and daily routines of every toddler's life with lovable animal characters and a playful, rhyming text.

She can nip. A board book about brushing teeth featuring a lovable little crocodileDiscover the big moments and daily routines of every toddler's life, with lovable animal characters and a playful, rhyming text.

David and Lucy have got a new dog from the Rescue Centre, but they don't know what his name is. What they do know is that he's ace at digging and he's got a good nose for fossilized bones. In this humorous holiday adventure story, set on the Isle of Wight, David and Lucy are determined to find out if the bones their dog digs up are real dinosaur bones. Imagine if they've discovered a new kind of dinosaur! A dramatic storm and encounter with a local beachcomber eventually lead to the discovery of a complete dinosaur skeleton in the rock cliffs -- and the right name fortheir keen-nosed dog.

First collection by one of Ireland's most distinctive new lyrical voices, winner of the Listowel Writers' Week Poetry Collection Prize. Her poems are rooted in rural life but universal in their appeal. The River was shortlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize 2016.

Cheeky Little Monkey wants something to eat. Pop her in the high chair and grab her favourite treat . . A board book about meal time featuring a cuddly little monkeyDiscover the big moments and daily routines of every toddler's life, with lovable animal characters and a playful, rhyming text.