Kingfisher Children's Books

Did you know that a grasshopper makes its distinctive sound by rubbing its bristly hind legs together? Amazing discoveries abound in Backyard Books: Are You a Grasshopper? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, an intriguing tale of a day in the life of a grasshopper.

This affordable paperback is a perfect introduction to the topic, as well as a wonderful choice for home, classroom, or library shelves. Beginning readers will race to flip these pages! (Children’s Literature)

In today’s wired world, robots are everywhere: in the movies, on TV, in space, in computer games. This fact-filled book introduces the concept of a robot, and examines the many uses of robots in science, entertainment and industry. Definitions of vocabulary words are provided on each page, as well…

This hilarious collection of 365 jokes will keep readers in stitches all year long. There are special seasonal jokes for holidays, as well as silly (but real) observances such as Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19). The funny line drawings illustrating each joke are guaranteed to start each day…

Now available in a sleek paperback format, this acclaimed collection of gloriously illustrated retellings of Aesop's Fables brings ancient Greece back to life.Saviour Pirotta lends his warm and lively style to a mixture of familiar and lesser-known fables that are perfect for reading aloud to young…

Explore an underwater world with Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse in this marine adventure all about submarines. Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must have for bookshelves everywhere. Available for the first time in paperback, this book is filled with lively rhyming…

These giant books of projects and experiments take a hands-on approach to science concepts. Hundreds of simple and easy experiments explore various scientific principles behind natural phenomena like friction, centrifugal force, and the underlying laws of physics that help make machines work. These…

This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is…

It is hard for kids to imagine that everything they see and use was once invented by someone. From computer games to ball point pens, Teddy bears to drinking straws, I “Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth” clues kids into the behind-the-scenes people and stories behind many objects they use every day.…

My Best Book of Sharks looks at the life cycles, habitats, and amazing diversity of these deadly predators. From the frilly-mouthed wobbegong that hides on the seabed, to the whale shark—a gentle giant who eats the tiniest prey. This book has everything a shark fan would ever want to know!

If readers could crawl through the grass on six legs or float overhead on gossamer wings, the views this radiantly illustrated book provides might well reflect their world. This introduction to insects covers the basic bugs children discover: beetles, butterflies, ants, bees, and dragonflies, as…

This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is…

Come along on a tour of all the interesting things people do as a job. From the farm to the city, and from the office to the stage, this book explores both the familiar jobs kids see every day like teachers and grocers, as well as more unusual jobs like astronaut and dancer. New words are…

Climate change can be a difficult discussion to have with children without overwhelming or scaring them. “I Wonder Why There’s a Hole in the Sky” takes a look at our planet, how we are damaging it, and what we can do to protect it, all with an accessible and child-friendly approach, appropriate…

Spectacular Ships tells you everything you want to know about ships, from the early wooden ships such as triremes and galleons, to the massive cruise liners and cargo ships used today. Learn about life at sea, shipwrecks, submarines, and so much more.Spectacular Ships is part of a great new…

This delightfully illustrated book contains more than seventy-five of the best-loved rhymes and songs of childhood, from soothing lullabies to schoolyard chants. Popular classics such as “Pat a Cake,” “Humpty Dumpty,” and “Jack and Jill” are joined by lesser-known rhymes and ditties from many…

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than 20 internationally best-selling books for children including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series. Based in London, Basher specialises in "graphic surrealism" and his characters fill the gap between edgy manga and the cuteness of…

White Rabbit finds three pots of paint—and discovers the magic of color!Young children will enjoy following Alan Baker’s inquisitive LITTLE RABBITS as they make new discoveries. Simple storylines and playful artwork offer a fresh approach to learning early concepts.

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally bestselling books for children including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series. Based in London, Basher specialises in "graphic surrealism" and his original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK,…

Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally bestselling books for children including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series. Based in London, Basher specialises in "graphic surrealism" and his original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK,…