Books published by Otter-Barry Books Ltd

A very funny story celebrating acceptance, friendship - and courage

From the acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Words, a personal selection of over 40 traditional nursery rhymes, superbly illustrated in watercolour

This delightful story brings space travel up close for young children, and has a special surprise ending!

A spellbinding novel told in poems, blending the ancient legend of the Minotaur with the quest of a modern-day teenage boy to find his biological father by the new Waterstones Children's Laureate

A poignant and unforgettable story about homelessness and enduring friendship from an internationally renowned picture book creator

How can Taro and Yuko help to protect the sea turtles? This new edition of a classic, pioneering story about turtle conservation is needed today more than ever. Taro and Yuko help old Jiro San to clean up the beach, and one amazing evening they discover why their work is so important. Now the beach is safe, sea turtles come out of the ocean to lay their eggs in the clean sand. And a few weeks later, the children watch the miracle of. baby turtles hatching and scurrying down to the sea.

A new edition of the classic Roger McGough collection of animal verse, with the author's own illustrations Ever see an anaconda drive through town on a brand new Honda? Don't ask him for a ride. You might end up inside. From the Allivator to the Zonk, here are seventy-two gloriously witty poems that young readers will love and return to again and again. Real and imaginary animals, from newts with flutes to boisterous baboons in hot-air balloons, crowd Roger McGough's celebrated collection, now in a new edition for a new generation. Rich in invention, wordplay, and humor, with Roger's own delightful, quirky illustrations.

A beautiful new picture book in the bestselling Mrs Noah series, in which Mrs Noah brings song back into the world and shows the children how to listen - and sing

Explore the hidden forces of sight, sound, touch and smell that lie beyond human senses but which animals use in amazing ways

Humorous, tender and captivating, this is a joyful celebration of the bond between a father and son

."..retells nine stories of the miracles Jesus worked, when he overturned the laws of nature, life and death to show God's great love for humanity. With beautiful, atmospheric illustrations by Jackie Morris, this is a perfect introduction to the miracles of Jesus."--

A story celebrating mindfulness and quiet moments in a noisy world

A heartwarming story about identity and being proud of who you are

An exciting debut collection full of magic, adventure, humour and empathy

A touching love story with an important message about ocean pollution through plastics

A perfect book for sharing with fussy eaters

33 fantastic space creatures roam freely through this unique poetry collection

All the best and most frequently requested poems from one of the UK's most popular poets

A picture book full of inspiration and empowerment - real children contribute their hopes and dreams for the future

"Rhymes that make you want to clap your hands and laugh out loud." - Michael Morpurgo

With a sure touch, this beautiful book shows every young child its special place in the world, and how everyone and everything is both itself and part of the whole.

Six wonderful stories that inspired world-famous music, accompanied by brilliant illustrations

Bold, bright colours, a witty text and lots of noises to shout out make this a first transport book with a difference

Early readers from all backgrounds will love these four lively stories about two young brothers in a British Asian family

A diverse and inclusive collection of original poems for younger children by a top performance poet