Do Dare Duck

Find out if Duck dares in this hilarious, rhythmic read!

The soft yet energetic illustrations are a perfect foil to the text and make this an altogether charming experience. Jane Massey knows how to get the best from watercolour and textures, while Joyce Dunbar knows how to be original. What better way to introduce little ones to a love of language and image?

An engaging, alliterative, tongue twisting read-aloud...the illustrations are fun, and certainly hold the attention of young readers.

Joyce Dunbar is a widely respected author of more than fifty books for children. Her MOUSE AND MOLE series has been very popularly adapted for television and her lyrical re-telling of the Nativity story, THIS IS THE STAR, received widespread critical acclaim. She has also collaborated with artist Debi Gliori for several picture books for the Doubleday/Picture Corgi list, including TELL ME SOMETHING HAPPY BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP. 
 
Jane Massey studied Graphic Design at Kingston University and went on to work for several agencies in London and Hong Kong. Since moving into illustration she has worked on numerous children's books as well as commissions for advertising, packaging and greetings cards. She lives in Brighton with her partner and young son.

Does Duck dazzle as much as the peacock? Does he dawdle like the tortoise, or does he dash like the hare? No? Well, what does Duck do? Does Duck . . . dare? 
 
A gorgeous new story from the author of TELL ME SOMETHING HAPPY BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP and the illustrator of DADDY IS MY HERO.

Knight Time

A reassuring novelty bedtime story with knights and dragons!

Jane Clarke is the talented poet and author of successful picture books including Dippy's Sleepover and G.E.M. She has also written Only Tadpoles Have Tails and Sherman Swaps Shells, in the Flying Foxes series. Jane currently lives in Kent with two big labradors and a collection of fossils, rocks and shells. 
 
Jane Massey studied Graphic Design at Kingston University and went on to work for several agencies in London and Hong Kong. Since moving into illustration she has worked on numerous children's books including Let's Play Peek-a-boo! as well as commissions for advertising, packaging and greetings cards. She lives in Brighton with her partner and young son.

Every night, when their daddies tuck them in, Little Knight dreams of fierce knight-eating dragons and Little Dragon dreams of dangerous dragon-slaying knights. 
 
But one dark, stormy night, their two worlds collide and Little Dragon and Little Knight discover that they both have teddy bears and cuddly blankets - and they're not scary at all! 
 
Simple language and powerful imagery shows up the nature of mistaken prejudices. The result is a reassuring bed-time book with a difference. 
 
Now children will be able to enjoy this wonderful tale again and again with this brilliant audio download featuring music and sound effects!

Daddy is My Hero

A wonderful celebration of dads - full of fantasy, fun and... fancy dress!

He might be a superhero to his child, but in this welcome contemporary portrait Dad also does the shopping, cooking, cleaning and bathtime routine... Bright, bold illustrations and a simple rhyme scheme make this a lovely bedtime read for even the youngest children.

Selected by the Fatherhood Institute for their 'Fathers Story Week' programme

A wonderful celebration of dads - full of fantasy, fun and...fancy dress!

This tribute to dads everywhere is the ideal story for father and child to share at bedtime - and make plans for an exciting time the next day!

Dawn Richards (Author) Dawn Richards is the author of several books for Random House Children’s Publishers UK including Daddy is My Hero, Duck’s Easter Egg Hunt, Little Duck's First Christmas and I Love You, Mummy Duck. Jane Massey (Illustrator) Jane Massey studied Graphic Design at Kingston University and went on to work for several agencies in London and Hong Kong. Since moving into illustration she has worked on numerous children's books including Let's Play Peek-a-boo! as well as commissions for advertising, packaging and greetings cards. She lives in Brighton with her partner and young son.

My daddy looks quite normal, no different from the rest ... 
But my daddy is a HERO, the greatest dad, the best! 
 
A child plays dressing up with Dad, and together they go on some amazing adventures. As if by magic, Dad becomes a cowboy and a knight, fights pirates and flies a spaceship, all in the course of one special day together. 
 
This is a tender, touching tribute to all the heroic dads out there!

Knight School

Little Knight and Little Dragon are going to different schools -- but will they be able to stay friends?

A great story, with big bold pictures and a lovely end. Read it with your little ones, I guarantee you will all enjoy it.

Jane Clarke is the talented poet and author of successful picture books including Dippy's Sleepover and G.E.M. She has also written Only Tadpoles Have Tails and Sherman Swaps Shells, in the Flying Foxes series. Jane currently lives in Kent with two big labradors and a collection of fossils, rocks and shells. 
 
Jane Massey is a successful children's designer and illustrator. She has worked on numerous children's books including Let's Play Peek-a-Boo! Knight Time and Monster Baby. She lives in Brighton with her partner and young son.

Little Knight and Little Dragon can't wait to start school. But Little Knight goes to school in the day time and Little Dragon goes to school at night... 
 
An adorably sweet story in which these very different friends with very different experiences make sure they have time for each other. With an adventure, a feisty princess and a glorious sparkly night scene, this is a wonderful follow up to the hugely successful Knight Time.

Dawn Richards

Jane Massey

Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

I think my mummy's MAGIC - I notice every day . . . 
That whenever MAGIC happens, Mummy's never far away! 
 
From a morning cuddle to a bedtime kiss, follow a mum and her little one through the day as they find magic in the simplest of things. The perfect gift to share with Mum on Mother's Day and every day. 
 
Just as the bestselling Daddy is My Hero celebrated dads, this is a celebration of mums and the magic they do every day!

Jane Massey

Praise for My Mummy is Magic

Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

Books by Jane Massey

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