Ten Whizzy Racers: Chaos at Crackling Creek

The award-winning racing themed countdown picture book, from bestselling author Timothy Knapman and illustration ‘whizz’ Richard Merritt 
 
We’re ready and waiting, the countdown's begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Zoom through Fairytale Forest with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Beanstalk cup! 
 
Watch out as racers avoid the temptation of gingerbread forests, pass through the scarily named Troll booth and dodge angry fairies on their quest to be number one! Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy reading along with the bouncy rhyming text. 
 
With vibrant illustrations from Richard Merritt, the illustrator of Dinos Don't Give Up, this countdown racing picture book adventure will bring the fun to children who love cars and counting. 
 
Winner of the Bizziebaby Gold Award 2025! 
 
Coming soon to a racetrack near you: 
Ten Whizzy Racers: Frosty Falls Frenzy!

Timothy Knapman (Author) 
Timothy Knapman is both writer and playwright and was cast adrift on a boat made of books when he was small, but finally made his way to Surrey where he now lives. 
 
Richard Merritt (Illustrator) 
Richard is a London born illustrator with 20 years experience as both an artist and former agent, helping to nurture the careers of many other talented illustrators. From his first commercial commission with The Times newspaper many moons ago he hasn't looked back, working with some of the biggest names in the business! His body of work spans a broad section of the illustration world, from editorial, packaging design, games and education, to children's publishing, cover design, fashion and costume drawing for Hollywood blockbuster films such as Barbie, Indiana Jones, Jurassic World and Disney's Pinocchio. His work has been published in over 50 books and in more than 30 countries worldwide.

We’re ready and waiting, the countdown's begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! 
 
Zoom through Fairytale Forest with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Beanstalk cup! 
 
Watch out as racers avoid the temptation of gingerbread forests, pass through the scarily named Troll booth and dodge angry fairies on their quest to be number one! 
 
With a bouncy rhyming text and vibrant illustrations from Richard Merritt, this countdown racing picture book adventure will bring the fun to children who love cars and counting. 
 
Winner of the Bizziebaby Gold Award 2025!

Happy Birthday in Dragon Wood

If you go down to Dragon Wood today, you're in for a big surprise. With cakes and candles, fearsome dragons and best friends too, there's nothing quite like a birthday in Dragon Wood... 
 
A curious little Dragon has a very important football match, and it's his best friend, the Benjamin's birthday too. Will his team win the match? And what exactly is a birthday party? Find out in this new picture book, the magical sequel to the much-loved Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood.

Timothy Knapman

Richard Merritt

We’re ready and waiting, the countdown's begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! 
 
Skid down Frosty Falls with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Fish-Finger cup! 
 
Watch out as racers swerve snowballs, slip on choccy fondue and finally take the plunge into the icy lake on their quest to be number one! 
 
With a bouncy rhyming text and vibrant illustrations from Richard Merritt, this countdown racing picture book adventure will bring the fun to children who love vehicles and counting.

Ten Whizzy Racers: Frosty Falls Frenzy

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