Books published by GECKO PRESS

A sturdy, fat, little board book, just the right size for the tiny fingers of pre-readers.

Giraffe is bored, as usual. He'd love a friend to share things with. So he writes a letter and sends it as far as possible across the other side of the horizon. There he finds a pen pal-Penguin.Giraffe knows nothing about penguins and his letters are full of questions. Where is a penguin's neck? Can a penguin fly? Penguin answers as best he can.But no one expects what happens when the pen pals come face to face at last.An enduring bestseller in its native Japan, Yours Sincerely, Giraffe is a funny tale of mistaken assumptions and friendship.

An exuberant rhyming picture book about a school trip to the woods, where no one sees the danger-apart from quiet Liam, who pays attention and saves the day with his particular skill of hiding.

A twist on the classic cry wolf story in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit, who always gets what he wants.

In this pithy board book series, an overenthusiastic, impulsive lion tests his daily routines to their limit-in Lionel Poops, cheerfully trying all sorts of places to poop before ending up proudly on the potty.

A warm and comforting board book that shows the bond between grandfather and child in powerful images: a small hand in a big one, big boots and little, some food from the garden, story time and a nap to finish.

A bright, contemporary and fearless novel about an ordinary extraordinary eleven-year-old trying to win back her best friend and get her mother to stop sighing.

A follow-up to the internationally successful The Mapmakers' Race-the Santander children are drawn into a community's rebellion against a despot and use their mapping skills to avert an environmental scam.

An illustrated collection of thought-provoking stories about how anger doesn't always have to be angry

A lockdown bestseller and high spirited story about an enterprising only child and a single-father's juggle to work from home. Mika's father works from home and he's very busy! He can never find time for the promised swimming trip. So Dad allows Mika to choose a pet from the store while he finishes the project-something quiet like a mouse. And so begins a wonderfully turbulent story in which Mika brings home one animal after another The mouse gets lost so they need a dog to find it. The dog is followed by a seal, the seal a penguin. One pet for Mika leads to another and another. How many animals can come to stay before a harassed father notices?A relatable, cheerful and wild picture book for families during lockdown, with a single-parent juggling working from home and childcare. Celebrating Mika's initiative and creativity, this is a fun and absurd story ideal for 5-7 year olds to read independently or together. Featuring a single dad working from home and gender neutral child, Mika, this picture book allows young readers of all ages to identify with diverse characters. "e;Absolutely hilarious."e;-Kirkus ReviewsConstanze Spengler is an author and illustrator living in Germany.Katja Gehrmann writes and illustrates children's books. She studied illustration in Mexico, Spain and Germany, where she now lives.Praise for Seahorses Are Sold Out:"e;Lively, colorful illustrations drawn in loose black outlines track this incredible saga of a bored kid, an opportunistic pet-shop owner, and a clueless father in comic double-page spreads chronicling Mika's wild, unsupervised activities, culminating in a surprising climax. Absolutely hilarious."e;-Kirkus Reviews"e;Here is a book that shows a single Dad and never uses a pronoun for its protagonist all whilst being an entertaining page turner in a longer picture book format. It is also a celebration of children's independence and ingenuity."e;-Love Four Learning"e;This fun picture book shows how independent our young people can be, and how sometimes bedlam can follow."e;-Schools and Libraries Association New Zealand Aotearoa