Meg's Christmas

Oh no! A flood means that Christmas is looking doomed! 
 
Enter a spell, a surprise stay in a castle and a party to plan for - will Meg, Mog and Owl make it home for a very special Christmas Day? 
 
Packed with playful illustrations from Jan Pienkowski, Meg's Christmas is the perfect read for Christmas Eve. 
 
Can't get enough of Meg and Mog? Discover their other adventures: 
Meg's Mummy 
Meg Goes To Bed 
Meg &amp; Mog: Three Terrific Tales 
Meg Comes To School

David Walser (Author) 
 David Walser was born in 1937 in Singapore, where his father was serving in the R.A.F. Trapped in Indo-China by the outbreak of World War II, David Walser and his mother made a perilous escape back to England. He is a writer, translator, artist, and musician, and lives in London. 
 
Jan Pienkowski (Illustrator) 
 Jan Pienkowski was born in Warsaw in 1936. After creating his first book at the age of eight, Jan went on to excel in his chosen field of design, working in such diverse areas as television, theatre and greetings cards. Published in 1968, A Necklace of Raindrops was the first of several wonderful collaborations between Jan and Joan Aiken - and it was also the very first book Jan illustrated. For over forty years, he has also worked on the Meg and Mog books. He has since twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration, and has created many instantly recognizable classics.

Oh no! A flood means that Christmas is looking doomed! Enter a spell, a surprise stay in a castle and a party to plan for - will Meg, Mog and Owl make it home for a very special Christmas Day? 
 
Jan Pienkowski's bold, colourful artwork and instantly recognisable characters make this festive adventure for our favourite witch into a fun and satisfying read for the very young onwards.

Meg in the Jungle

In this new adventure, Meg, Mog and Owl explore the jungle, meet a friendly elephant, a sinister snake - and a tiger without any stripes! But can Meg's spell help or might things get a little more tricky for our hapless heroes? 
 
The Meg and Mog books have been entertaining children for over 40 years; with their vibrant and unique artwork - they are perfect for sharing together, reading alone, and exploring the colours, shapes and characters in the pictures.

David Walser (Author) David Walser was born in 1937 in Singapore, where his father was serving in the R.A.F. Trapped in Indo-China by the outbreak of World War II, David Walser and his mother made a perilous escape back to England. He is a writer, translator, artist, and musician, and lives in London. Jan Pienkowski (Illustrator) Jan Pienkowski was born in Warsaw in 1936. After creating his first book at the age of eight, Jan went on to excel in his chosen field of design, working in such diverse areas as television, theatre and greetings cards. Published in 1968, A Necklace of Raindrops was the first of several wonderful collaborations between Jan and Joan Aiken - and it was also the very first book Jan illustrated. For over forty years, he has also worked on the Meg and Mog books. He has since twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration, and has created many instantly recognizable classics.

Meg and the Dragon

It's Halloween! 
 
And Meg is throwing a party to celebrate, but disaster strikes when she breaks her teapot! Can Meg and Mog come up with a spell to fix it in time for the party? 
 
Packed with playful illustrations from Jan Pienkowski, Meg and the Dragon makes the perfect bedtime read. 
 
Can't get enough of Meg and Mog? Discover their other adventures: 
Meg's Mummy 
Meg Goes To Bed 
Meg &amp; Mog: Three Terrific Tales 
Meg Comes To School

Meg is getting ready for her Halloween tea when disaster strikes and her teapot breaks! Meg uses her spells to magic a new teapot, but as usual, all does not go to plan...! 
 
The bestselling Meg and Mog stories have entertained generations of children for over forty years. They are perfect for sharing or reading alone and children love exploring the shapes and colours.

Meg and the Pirate

Step on board a pirate adventure with Meg and Mog, another magical story in the classic Meg and Mog series! 
 
When Meg the witch and her cat Mog go on an adventure to a treasure island, they soon meet a pirate who is hunting for treasure. Meg casts a magic spell... but as usual, things don't go according to plan! 
 
The Meg and Mog stories have been casting their spell over readers for over 50 years. With Jan Pienkowski’s award-winning illustrations and David Walser's easy-to-read text, the Meg and Mog books have earnt their place as timeless classics, beloved over generations. 
 
More magical Meg and Mog stories: 
 
Meg and Mog 
Meg Goes to Bed 
Meg's Veg 
Meg's Eggs 
Meg on the Moon 
Mog at the Zoo 
Meg Comes to School 
Meg and Mog: Three Favourite Stories 
Meg and Mog: Three Terrific Tales 
 
 
“Bold and irresistible” - GUARDIAN

David Walser (Author) 
David Walser was born in 1937 in Singapore, where his father was serving in the R.A.F. Trapped in Indo-China by the outbreak of World War II, David Walser and his mother made a perilous escape back to England. He is a writer, translator, artist, and musician, and lives in London. 
 
Jan Pienkowski (Illustrator) 
Jan Pienkowski was born in Warsaw in 1936. After creating his first book at the age of eight, Jan went on to excel in his chosen field of design, working in such diverse areas as television, theatre and greetings cards. Published in 1968, A Necklace of Raindrops was the first of several wonderful collaborations between Jan and Joan Aiken - and it was also the very first book Jan illustrated. For over forty years, he has also worked on the Meg and Mog books. He has since twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration, and has created many instantly recognizable classics.

David Walser

Jan Pienkowski

There are brightly collaged monsters aplenty in Jan Pienkowski and David Walser's condensed, powerful retelling of The Odyssey. Featuring a cocky Odysseus, colossal cut-paper gods and strong episodic storytelling, with each new adventure headed by a teasing couplet, it is bold and intensely satisfying for children and adults alike.

"Bold and intensely satisfying for children and adults alike" The Guardian 
 
The ultimate adventure retold for children! Odysseus must battle his way home from war with the Greek Gods pitted against him. But what will he find when he gets there? 
 
From the gory tale of the Cyclops to the trickery of the Trojan Horse, Homer's classic, The Odyssey, is filled with stories of bravery, cleverness and heroism. This picture-book retelling of Odysseus's epic journey is the perfect introduction to this essential story. 
 
"Pienkowski is a genius" Independent

David Walser

Praise for The Odyssey

There are brightly collaged monsters aplenty in Jan Pienkowski and David Walser's condensed, powerful retelling of The Odyssey. Featuring a cocky Odysseus, colossal cut-paper gods and strong episodic storytelling, w ...

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