My Books
Everest
The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
Foreword by Ranulph Fiennes
This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first people ever to set foot on the top of Everest.
Teaching resources for the book are available here.
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Darwin & Hooker
A story of friendship, Curiosity and discovery that changed the world.
Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
On 24th November 1859, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species was first published, selling out almost immediately. Describing the now well known theory that humans evolved through a process called natural selection, it became an instant classic and cemented Darwin as one of the greatest biologists of all time.
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Jumbo
The Most Famous Elephant Who Ever Lived
Illustrated by Emily Sutton
Roll up! Roll up! And meet the incredible, the colossal, the world-famous … JUMBO!
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This is the deeply touching story of an elephant who captured the world's imagination, brought beautifully to life with enchanting storytelling and gorgeous artwork.
We Dug Up The World
Unearth Amazing Archaeology Discoveries
Illustrated by Kitty Harris
You can find AMAZING things when you DIG. Shells, bottle tops and slimy snails. But can you imagine what would happen if one day you dug up something extra special, something that had an amazing story to tell about what life was like a long time ago . . .
Lets Fill This World With Kindness
True Tales of Goodwill in Action
Illustrated by Jake Alexander
The perfect book for troubled times, this collection of over 25 real-life stories shows how heroic acts of kindness can change our world for the better.
Cleopatra
The Woman Behind the Stories
Illustrated by Hannah Peck
Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra.
Countdown to Christmas
24 Magical Stories
Illustrated by Freya Hartas
Ride on the Snow Queen's sleigh, discover the elves secretly making shoes in the night, learn about the first ever Christmas in space and enjoy a new Christmas story every night as you count your way down to the big day.
Little Myths: Loki
How I Became The God of Mischief
Illustrated by Illustrated by Phung Nguyen Quang
​Most people know Loki for being the trickster God of Mischief. But once upon a time, Loki was just a little boy. Sure, he was best pals an almighty god, and once turned into a horse, and he may have led a charge against all that is good, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. He liked playing pranks and causing havoc. But he grew up, he grew stronger, he wielded his magic and he had all sorts of adventures. This is his story.
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​Packed with facts from the Norse mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths is the perfect series for mythology-mad kids.
Published: October 2, 2025
Race To The South Pole
A Two-Sided Story
Illustrated by Sarah Wilkins
In 1910, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and the team of the Terra Nova embarked on an intrepid journey to Antarctica. Their mission: to explore uncharted lands, carry out important scientific work and become the first to reach the South Pole.
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There was just one problem – Scott wasn’t the only one with his sights on the Pole! Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen was hot on his heels.
In this two-sided story, readers will follow one man’s journey before flipping the book to see things from the other side. This novel approach to storytelling encourages young readers to look at historic events from different perspectives, and to develop empathy and critical thinking as they face both triumph and tragedy in this remarkable true story.
Little Myths: Hercules
How I Became The Greatest Hero
Illustrated by Illustrated by Katie Kear
Most people know Hercules for being the greatest of the Greek heroes, with his super strength and monster-slaying ways. But once upon a time, Hercules was just a little boy. Sure, he defeated two venomous snakes when he was a little baby, and he completed the dangerous 12 Labours, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. He had strict parents and an annoying little brother. This is his story.
Packed with facts from the Greek mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths is the perfect series for mythology-mad kids.
Published: 29 January, 2026
Published: 18 June, 2026
Little Myths: Odysseus
How I Had The Most Epic Journey
Illustrated by Illustrated by Hannah McCaffery
Most people know Odysseus for his great intelligence and Trojan Horse trick. But once upon a time, Odysseus was just a little boy. Sure, he was the prince of Ithaca, and he grew up to go on the most epic ten-year journey in Greek mythology, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. This is his story.
Packed with facts from the Greek mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths is the perfect series for mythology-loving kids.
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