Books published by Graffeg Limited

Leap, Hare, Leap! pays a lyrical and beautifully illustrated visit to the many different types of hares seen around the world, from the fields of Britain to the forests of Japan.

Maxy is upset when her parents' farm is left without animals after a health scare, but she keeps their memory alive looking after her own 'pretend cows'. When her mum falls ill whilst pregnant, keepimg chickens helps Maxy come to terms with the challenges of the birth of the new baby as she tries to encourage a stubborn hen to lay eggs.

It?s Christmas Eve and Fletcher has had a terrible thought ? what if Father Christmas can?t find the rabbits? new burrow to deliver their presents? Luckily, Fletcher has just the right idea to help him find his way...

Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can''t go without seeing each other, even for a day. Mouse and Mole?s charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

The story, in words and pictures, of how a dedicated team of NHS staff at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny faced up to the challenge of COVID-19. With photographs by Operating Dept. Practitioner Glenn Dene and words by ITU Consultant Dr Ami Jones MBE, this book celebrates the remarkable team that came together to serve their community.

A monster makes quite an impression at his new school, but becomes so disruptive that Mr Jedd the Deputy Head bans him from attending. The children, however, miss his presence, and will work together in order to enjoy lessons with him again.

Rhodri's encounter with Idris, a time-travelling knight of King Arthur's court, helps both to realise their potential in this illustrated story.

Jack, Megan and their time-travelling friend Trunk embark on a journey through the history and development of opera. Karl Davies illustrates. MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 2020 (14/01/2020 - SS)

At one time, cheesemaking was part of everyday life on an English farm. The varieties available are showcased in this collection of recipes with information about the process and how to best utilise this favourite ingredient.

Whether it's buns, cakes, scones, tarts or pancakes, there's a comfort in a kitchen which smells of fresh baking. This collection of some of the finest traditional recipes from around England includes information on their origins and the long history which has seen them savoured from the dining tables of the past to your own today.

Complete with information on the history of the dishes, delve into this collection of recipes to re-create a range of traditional sweet courses and sample new or familiar flavours that have remained popular for centuries.

The Yatton to Witham line was one of the prettiest and best-loved railways in Somerset and is remembered with great affection by locals and railway enthusiasts alike. It ran along the edge of the Mendip Hills through Cheddar, Wells and Shepton Mallet. Today, walkers and cyclists enjoy stretches of it as the Cheddar Valley path.

A gentle rhyming text encouraging young children to look at the world and relish in the objects around them, from the everyday items found in the home, to more far off places like the jungle and sky. Young children will love pointing out all the things mentioned in the text in Hannah Rounding's detailed illustrations.

Sequel to the acclaimed Molly and the Stormy Sea, Molly and the Whale is a moving tale from master storyteller Malachy Doyle and illustrator Andrew Whitson about working together to help a creature to return to its habitat.

The imaginative and playful rhymes of Jason Korsner's I Like to Put My Food in My Welly experiment with language to comic effect, conjuring up a sequence of images that will have children in stitches. A laugh-out-loud picture book with endless surprises.

Still considered 'the most important meal of the day', these ten tremendous and traditional recipes are perfect for starting the morning off right with a taste of England.

An essential aspect of English dining habits for centuries, Afternoon Tea is a tradition that recommends a little refreshment to see you through the day. This selection of delicious sweet and savory options is ideal for anyone looking to indulge in an age-old custom or take a little inspiration with them anywhere in the world.

The 55-mile rail route between Birmingham and Oxford is still an important artery for the Nation?s passenger and freight traffic. Trains from the north of England routed through Birmingham can gain direct access southwards to Reading, and thereby to the south coast. The photographs in this book, though, recall a time up to the mid-1960s...

Gaspard, Peter and Finty are now the best of friends. They set out on a new adventure together and discover the local summer fete. When Gaspard inadvertently gets entered into the Dog Show, chaos and hilarity ensue in this delightful sequel to Gaspard the Fox.

Snugger than a snuggle, cuddlier than a cuddle, > Cwtch--which rhymes with butch--is a Welsh word used to describe a whole lot of love. This endearing illustrated poem introduces the term to the English language in order to share its healing, human warmth. Sarah Kilbride's rhyming text introduces the reader to all the ways in which a cwtch can be understood, and just how special a thing it is to share with our loved ones of any age.

A warming bowl of soup for winter or a cooling bowl of iced soup for summer, England can boast the best of both with recipes such as thick, rich Split Pea and York Ham soup or cool cream of Watercress for a warm summer's day. For a sophisticated starter, why go further than a plate of smoked salmon. The Foreman family have been curing and smoking fish in the East End of London since 1905 and their London Cure Scottish Smoked Salmon is said to be the finest in the world. For a taste of the sea to start your meal perhaps a devilled crab from Northumberland or across on the west coast even some of the famous Morcambe Bay potted shrimps. Then there is always the delicious Cumbrian Ham produced by the Woodall family or even some beetroot salad with warm black pudding a product synonymous with Lancashire cuisine. East Anglia produces some of the best asparagus ever and this teams up well with local cheese, but there again, wild mushrooms and Kentish cobnut pate might fit the bill too. The recipes collected here utilise the finest ingredients sourced from across England to help you create a delicious range of diverse and versatile soups and starters. Recipes included: Traditional Smoked Salmon with Dill Blini, Cream of Watercress Soup, Wild Mushroom and Hazelnut Pate, West Country Fennel and Apple Soup, Beetroot Salad with Warm Black Pudding, Morcambe Bay Potted Shrimps, Split Pea and York Ham Soup, Cumbrian Ham with Fresh Figs and Parmesan Crisps, Devilled Northumbrian Crab, Asparagus and Suffolk Gold Puffs.

The Sunday roast has to be the pinnacle of eating in England - from the first delicious aromas wafting out of the kitchen to sitting down to a plateful of crisp flavourful meat and all the trimmings. Well - this is surely heaven! Roast rib of beef with Yorkshire puddings may be most iconic but the English can also boast wonderful roasts of lamb, pork and all sorts of fowl. Travelling around England, the various breeds of livestock bring diverse flavours such as the famous Norfolk Bronze turkeys much favoured for Christmas, or roast leg of Herdwick Lamb, an upland breed that has its own specific flavour. As for pork, this varies with breed and cut. Try roast belly pork from Somerset cooked in local cider with caramelised apples, or melting Tamworth pork with brandy and cream. This collection of recipes showcases the finest ingredients and techniques to help you create a sensational and diverse range of traditional roasts. Recipes included: Roast Rib of English Beef with Yorkshire Puddings; Rack of Romney Salt Marsh Lamb with Herb Crust; Roast Goose with Wild Berries from the New Forest; Roast Belly Pork with Sage, Somerset Cider and Caramelized Apples; Roast Norfolk Bronze Christmas Turkey with all the Trimmings; Tamworth Pork with Brandy and Cream; Spiced Aylesbury Duck; York Ham with Pease Pudding; Roast Leg of Herdwick Lamb with Mint Sauce; Slow Roast Northumbrian Beef with Wild Mushroom Sauce; Roast Pheasant from the Peak District.

The Tudor Book of the Garden has been designed as a practical garden journal for the 21st century while sharing extensive information about the Tudor garden and gardener. Its dedicated sections allow gardeners to plan and record their horticultural efforts and refer back to them in this high-quality production diary for years to come.