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.
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!
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.