Books published by Magic Cat Publishing

When Paloma goes to visit her family in Trinidad, she doesn’t feel that she fits in. But Tante Janet has a story to tell her: An ancient story of warrior queens and talking drums, of treasures and tales that span thousands of years… a story that Paloma shares in, because her story starts in Africa, too..Join Tante and her inquisitive niece as they share the story of how her family came to the Caribbean, through the dark days of colonization and slavery, to the emergence of a thriving, contemporary community of many faces, places and successes.

Fall in love with food with this beautiful compendium that celebrates the rich variety of more than 1,000 delicious things to eat.

Baby board books sure to soothe your little one to sleep

ΓÇóSlow down long enough to watch a bee pollinate a flower, a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis and bluebells carpet a woodland floorΓÇó50 nature stories that command calm and foster mindfulnessΓÇóEach story is told frame by frame, with facts and figures on more than 50 different species ΓÇóDiscover the extraordinary in the ordinary

Slow Down and Be Here Now, eng, Laura Brand, 2022-09-29, Magic Cat Publishing

Journey back in time to the prehistoric world. Dim the light and shine your magic torch to see dinosaurs appear before your eyes... Travel the globe, visiting some of its most famous fossil sites, on the trail of more than 50 prehistoric beasts that once roamed the earth. Search for the mighty T-rex in North America, take to the skies with the pterosaurs in Europe and be careful you don''t get trampled by enormous sauropods in Australia. Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Beasts is packed with dino facts, with a hidden layer only visible when you shine your magic torch. Let the adventure begin!

Do you believe in unicorns? Would you like to join a secret club of unicorn experts, who search for and look after unicorns in the wild? Now is the time to earn your place in the Secret Unicorn Club.Earn ten badges on your journey towards becoming an official Secret Unicorn Club member then discover a hidden handbook for only the truest friend of the unicorns.Guard the precious knowledge within these pages for the good of all horsekind...

Take time to connect with the world as you embark on 40 slow adventures. Each of these journeys are on foot, bike, boat or train, allowing you to take in the history, absorb the landscape and meet extraordinary people along the way. Whether you roam the ‘Rose City’ of Petra, feel the magic of the Great Stones Way or sail back in time on the River Nile, these journeys, illustrated step-by-step through each location and accompanied by texts from bestselling author ‘Godfather of the Slow Movement'' Carl Honoré provide young readers with a feast for the senses and food for the soul.

Here on the farm, Tractor, Combine, Baler, Teleporter and Plough have lots of work to do. Each one has their own story of courage and determination as they play their part to get the harvest in. Double-layer lift flaps and read-aloud rhyming texts make this perfect inspiration for young readers.

Here on the construction site, Bulldozer, Digger, Dump Truck, Concrete Mixer and Crane have a tough job ahead of them. Each one has their own story of resilience to tell, as they meet the challenge to get the job done! Double-layer lift flaps and read-aloud rhyming texts make this perfect inspiration for young readers.

Meet Little Bear, who doesn''t want to go to sleep. But when she goes to find a friend to play with, the other animals are too busy getting ready for the winter. As the cold wind starts to blow, Little Bear discovers her cosy den is the perfect place, after all. These adorable board books, featuring cute photographic illustrations, are perfect for bedtime or nap time, with simple stories sure to soothe your baby to sleep and give them sweet dreams.

* LEARN ABOUT SPECIAL HOLIDAYS AND FAMILY DAYS: Hear the stories, eat the food, andmake crafts from 25 diverse family celebrations to foster understand and connect to the wider world* THE ULTILMATE HOLIDAY BOOK: Packed with stories and step-by-step recipes and craft activitiies right throughout the year ¿ STEP-BY-STEP RECIPES AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES FROM ESTABLISHED NAMES: Children¿sauthors, designers, and chefs share their prized family recipes and crafts. Contributorsinclude: Marta Veludo, Juliet Sargeant, Aishani Ghosh, Silvina de Vita, Lesléa Newman,Dow Phumuruk, Joanne Chang, Thomas Straker, James Maessiah, Miquita Oliver,Queenie Chan, Sonali Shah, Erin Gleeson, Saaed Al-Rubeyi, Shikira Alleyne-Samiel,Marta Sanchez and more.

¿ POPULAR SONG: The ultimate children's board book gift edition of everyone's favourite Christmas song¿ READ-ALOUD POETRY: Matching beautifully drawn details reminiscent of days gone by with lovely read aloud poetry, this enchanting series is now in board book formats for ages 2+ ¿ SPOTTING ACTIVITY: Engaging spotting activity for young children

If all the scientists are saving the world¿ who is working on time travel? Scientists who are zooming through space, protecting the planet, singing with whales¿ and even learning how fast things travel through time. Get ready to meet more than 20 inspiring, real-life scientists, and discover how they started asking questions¿ just like YOU!

Meet kids just like you whose acts of social enterprise are raising awareness around our responsibility to people and the planet. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here¿ with you. This non-fiction picture book includes a how-to-help section, with simple steps to inspire young readers to take action at home and at school. With a foreword from crochet prodigy Jonah Larson.

Uncover five nature stories in a single tree. Watch a squirrel bury an acorn and a woodpecker drum a hole as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3!With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

"This gorgeous board book is a lovely introduction to pond life [and] a great resource for early language skills" - Dr Jess French, The Big Issue Uncover five nature stories in a single pond. Watch a tadpole grow into a frog and a fish escape a kingfisher as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3!With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

Discover how to be adored in The Birth of Venus by Boticelli;Learn how to hunt as you pore over The Night Watch by Rembrandt; Wander through Monet¿s field of poppies and relish the art of being bored;As a finale, enjoy the art of feasting atop a skyscraper as the Cats¿ next adventure takes shape...A book for art lovers, cat lovers and everyone in between, each spread features irresistible cat characters who moonlight as humans in some of the world¿s best-loved images, set to a rollicking read-aloud text from picture book maven Jenn Bailey.

¿ A book to get you outdoors and discovering the wonder of plants.¿ 15 chapters are headed by `herö plants; discover each one¿s unique characteristics, intriguing histories and surprising relatives, then follow the step-by-step instruction on how to grow them yourself. ¿ Take inspiration from the natural world as you learn about perseverance from cacti, discover the power of community from mushrooms and the historic heritage of the humble apple.

Little Sea Otter finds it hard to be brave until she discovers that a hug can make everything better. The adorable Baby Animal Tales series features cute photographic animals combined with stylish illustrations, making these simple stories perfect for the youngest reader¿s bedtime or nap time.