Books published by Walker Books Ltd

The History of Everywhere: All the Stuff That You Never Knew Happened at the Same Time is an enlightening book penned by the gifted author, Philip Parker. Published recently on the 7th of October, 2021, this book takes you on a riveting journey through time, revealing intricate connections and fascinating events that have shaped our world. The book falls under the genre of history and is an absolute must-read for anyone with an interest in understanding the past in a new light. Published by Walker Books Ltd, this book is a testament to their commitment to delivering engaging and thought-provoking reads. The book is written in English and promises to be a captivating read that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the interconnectedness of historical events.

The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho.Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony¿s proud father boasts of her skill, who should come calling but the secretive King of all Mythica. Locking her away, he gives her three horrible tasks ¿ three impossible tasks! It¿s only then that a strange, sinister creature emerges from the shadows of the castle, offering Bryony a helping hand¿ But at what cost?Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltkin in this expertly-stitched story about a powerful king, a girl unafraid to stand up for her beliefs, and a monstrous little creature with magic ¿ and greed ¿ in his bones.

Join Little Fish as he swims through the sea saying hello to all his fish friends. Includes a delightful mirror surprise so that you can say hello too! From the wonderful imagination of the award-winning Lucy Cousins comes another deep-sea delight in the world of Hooray for Fish! Swim along with Little Fish as he says hello to all his fish friends: greet spotty fish, stripy fish, fly fish, shy fish and more! Features a mini mirror at the end of the book, so that little ones can have lots of fishy fun and enjoy creative, interactive play.

A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson.Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size ¿ from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster-trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts from author Moira Butterfield, and bright, lively pictures by rising star Bryony Clarkson, any single reading of My Big Book of Transport is sure to result in a victory lap or two!

Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed.One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued¿ Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with her two younger sisters. Together, they set out on an enchanting adventure to discover the kingdom of the queen in the cave.This is a riveting and atmospheric picture book that will surprise and enthral young readers and dreamers.

A playful story exploring the hilarious complications of first friendships, from an exciting new voice in children's literature.Ramona is having her best friend Gracie to stay the night. It¿s their first ever sleepover and she wants to make a den, read stories, dance like a wild thing, stay up all night and have a midnight feast. It'll be the BEST SLEEPOVER IN HISTORY. But nothing quite goes to plan. Will Gracie, Ramona and her little sister Ruby be able to solve their problems and still be friends in the morning?

A magnificent anthology of poems themed around different moods, collected by the bestselling creator of The Poetry Pharmacy and illustrated by Emily Sutton.This exquisite gift-book contains over a hundred poems, chosen by creator of the bestselling The Poetry Pharmacy, William Sieghart, and illustrated in sensational style by picture-book star Emily Sutton. Divided into four thoughtfully-curated sections, including Poems to Make You Smile, Poems to Move You, Poems to Give You Hope and Poems to Calm and Connect You, the poems originate from an extraordinary and diverse range of sources, from Maya Angelou to Roger McGough, Lemn Sissay, Jackie Kay, Carol Ann Duffy, Joseph Coelho, Kae Tempest, W.B. Yeats, Christina Rossetti and Emily Dickinson, among many others. Combining traditional favourites with recent gems, here are poems to delight, inspire, entertain, intrigue, console and uplift readers of all ages.

Joyful and utterly unique, this vibrant picture book celebrates the best birthday gift of all: a whole day that is yours to unwrap.What makes birthdays special? Whether you are turning three or one hundred and three, whether you are feted by others or sing yourself happy, the anticipation and surprise of the day you were born never fail to deliver ¿that shivery feeling that belongs only to a birthday.¿ An ideal gift for new and expectant parents, for children marking a birthday or attending their first party ¿ for everyone who was ever born! This exuberant celebration in words and pictures will leave you feeling a warm connection to the cycle of life and growth.

Think that being a witch is all about pointy hats, waving wands and gathering around the cauldron singing spooky songs? Well, think again.Betty's potion-making starts tonight! And potions need ingredients ¿ ingredients that can only be found in the WILD. And that is pretty treacherous. So, brave Betty, with her mum by her side, is about to come face-to-face with werewolves, trolls, sea monsters and more... A funny, edge-of-your-broomstick adventure from the spellbinding team behind Tooth Fairy in Training.

Get ready to move! Everyone is invited as Bear, Moose, and a medley of forest animals join in an impromptu dance ¿ each in their own way.¿I like your moves. But I¿m not like you. So I¿ll just do what I can do.¿ Some like to kick their feet and bend their knees to the music. Others prefer to slip and slide ... or swoop down ... or skip high and low! Whatever their style, children will be captured by David Martin¿s buoyant rhymes and Raissa Figueroäs vibrant illustrations as Bear, Moose, Snake, and other forest animals dance to their own groove in a rhythmic celebration of individuality.

Get inspired to reach the top of your game with 50 incredible true stories of sporting legends.Award-winning journalist Rick Broadbent has interviewed some of the greatest sporting legends of our time. In this gripping collection of 50 true stories, he shares the most exciting and jaw-dropping accounts of success, failure, injury and bravery in sport, which will in turn inspire kids to find the confidence and resilience they need to reach the top of their game. An ideal book for any young sports fan who enjoys reading about their favourite heroes, such as Lionel Messi, Usain Bolt and Serena Williams.

From Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and former professional footballer, Seth Burkett, comes an exciting new book for young football stars in the making. In bite-size chapters, learn the secrets of 20 footballing legends, including how to dribble like Messi, overcome adversity like Harry Kane and set and score goals like Vivianne Miedema. With top tips on how to train, play, think and live smart, as well as challenges for the reader, this inspiring and interactive guide will inspire football-mad kids to play just like their heroes.

A completely updated 20th anniversary edition of the definitive book on childrens' sexual health.

Everyone knows that Stink is bonkers about most scientific things. But there¿s one exception: dangle a spider in front of him and he goes berserk! Stink is so freaked out by spiders that he can¿t read about them. He can¿t look at them. He can¿t think about them. But when a hairy backyard emergency arises, Stink is forced to face his fear ¿ and eight beady eyes ¿ head-on.

¿A whip-smart tale that asks big, bold questions of how we can save the planet.¿ Laura Lam¿A smart, brilliantly realized call to arms.¿ The Observer¿Frighteningly clever and richly imagined.¿ Laura Wood, author of A Sky Painted GoldIn a climate catastrophe ... resistance is taking root.Gabrielle is a climate-change activist who shoots to fame when she becomes the first teenager to display a supernatural ability to grow plants from her skin. Hester is the millionaire daughter of an oil tycoon and the face of the family business. Theo comes from a long line of fishermen, but his parents are struggling to make ends meet.On the face of it, the three have very little in common. Yet when Hester and Theo join Gabrielle and legions of other teenagers around the world in developing the strange new "Greenfingers" power, it becomes clear that to use their ability for good, they'll need to learn to work together. As they navigate first love and family expectations, can the three teenagers pull off the ultimate heist and bring about a green rising? PRAISE FOR GREEN RISING¿Smart and sharp and witty and fun.¿ Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart¿Creatively confronts the doomsday narrative so often associated with climate change and offers hope through the message that young people can work together to find solutions.¿ The School Librarian¿Inventive, gripping, and ultimately hopeful¿ [A] fantastic tale bursting with a diverse range of intrepid teenagers, coming-of-age themes.¿ BookTrust¿Effortlessly mixes magic and science with strong, likeable characters and a smart plot.¿ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

The perfect gift for any young bird-watcher, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to garden birds.Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to the most common garden birds from the tiny goldcrest to the magnificent magpie, taking in such favourites as the robin, the wren, the sparrowhawk and the colourful starling. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts ¿ everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify birds. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each bird and tips to help you spot them in your own park or garden. There is even a special, "Did you know?" section on each bird, which all young ornithologists will love!

An extra-special First Experiences book to celebrate 30 years of Maisy!Today is Maisy's birthday, hip-hip-hooray! She dresses up in her favourite outfit and eats a yummy breakfast ... but there are no cards from any of her friends. Have they all forgotten about her birthday?Of course not! Her friends are throwing her a very special surprise party. Join the birthday mouse as she plays party games, eats a scrumptious feast, opens her cards and presents and makes a special wish as she blows out the candles on her cake!The perfect book for teaching little ones all about birthday traditions, from party games to blowing out candles, this is an extra-special addition to the bestselling First Experiences range, celebrating 30 years of Maisy!

Abby is anxious to host the perfect tea party for a friend she idolizes, but life serves up a sweet taste of the fun to be had when perfection is off the table.Have you met Phoebe ¿ Miss Phoebe Dupree?Phoebe¿s as perfect as perfect can be.To Abby, her friend Phoebe can do no wrong. Phoebe is speedy. Phoebe is smart. She¿s equally brilliant at science and art. So when the budding hostess invites Phoebe over for a tea party, everything from the sugary treats on the menu to Abby¿s dog, Louie, must be, well ... perfect. But when life ¿ and possibly Louie ¿ send a clear message to let loose, the girls indulge in a perfectly imperfect playdate. Linda Ashman¿s vivacious rhyme and Alea Marley¿s inviting illustrations serve up a classic tale of enduring friendship at a tea party that will leave readers wanting to pull up a chair.