PICK A PICTURE BOOK
A selection of the best of the Anholts' many picture books
   
"Catherine and Laurence Anholt are practised hands at creating satisfying picture books." The Children's Bookseller
"One of the most successful and popular partnerships in the publishing world." Ilkley Gazette
 
"Uncomplicated picture books radiating human warmth and faith in living." Netherlands, Trouw
 
"English authors and illustrators Catherine and Laurence Anholt sure know what makes kids tick...extraordinary humor, exuberant drawings and rhythmic verse." The Boston Parents' Paper

CHUNKY BABY BOARD BOOKS

BABY'S THINGS

FIRST WORDS

CLOTHES

COLOURS

UK Walker Books / US Candlewick Press

TODDLER BOOKS...NEW!

ANIMAL FRIENDS


BUSY DAY

GOOD NIGHT

PLAYTIME

UK only Orchard Books

"Although each little watercolour has a wealth of detail, the books retain the feeling of uncluttered simplicity that is so desirable in books for babies." Baby Magazine

"These books will last from babyhood right up until first reading skills are acquired." The Good Book Guide.



Picture Books by Laurence Anholt with illustrations by Catherine Anholt:

"When you pick up these books by husband and wife team, catherine and Laurence Anholt, you can tell that they've enjoyed creating every page! That's because they've put so much of their own experience into these lively - yet honest - portrayals of family life." Books For Children

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CATHERINE AND LAURENCE ANHOLT'S BIG BOOK OF FAMILIES
UK Walker Books h/b ISBN:0744549590
US Candlewick Press h/b ISBN:0763603236

"Makes reading aloud a joy." The Bookseller

"From the British author-illustrator team comes this cheeky, lyrical tribute to the ties and traditions that bind us together." US Smithsonian Magazine

"My four year old son is absolutely convinced that the Big Book of Families was written exclusively for him...the only drawback (from an exhausted parent's point of view), is that it was requested at least five times before sleep was even considered." Morning Star

"Bursting with the boisterous business of family life, this volume from the Anholts is 'big' on activity. A celebration of families of all sizes and configurations." US Kirkus Review

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WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY?
UK Walker Books h/b ISBN: 0744561906
US Candlewick Press h/b ISBN:1564028283

"This lovely book explores children's different emotions through their own eyes." Practical Parenting

"Catherine and Laurence Anholt are adept in capturing the experiences of early childhood and skilful in their artistry and book design." US Horn Book Magazine

"A great book." Time Out

"The book is filled with starting points for discussions...All in all a delightful resource." Nursery World

"A delightful picture book." New Englander

"Their are stories to talk about on every page..." Sesame Street Kids

"A warm happy book for sharing closely." Australian Reading Time

"The Anholts once again dramatize the small child's daily life." US Booklist
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WHAT I LIKE
UK Walker Books h/b ISBN: 0744561892
US Candlewick Press h/b ISBN:0763605859

"Beautifully presented, this charming book offers an engaging child's eye view of many familiar likes and dislikes" Practical Parenting

"Sure to be a winner..." Child Education Best Books

"Children's likes and dislikes...with a universality which makes them appealing to all." Young Book Trust Children's Books of the Year.
 

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HERE COME THE BABIES
UK Walker Books h/b ISBN: 0744561876
US Candlewick Press h/b ISBN:1564022099

"...explodes with exuberance and the joy of words and babies." US Teaching K-8

"A whole new generation of parents will find lots to share." Young Book Trust CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR

"A book positively bursting with babies of all shapes and sizes. Look at the exuberant drawings and you will want to smile - and so will your baby." Our Baby

"The fall lists of children's books are among the best I can remember...Here Come The Babies demonstrates that there are times when babies are more delightful than anything else in the world." US Horn Book Magazine

"Over 70 warm and funny pictures to amuse and entertain." "Spot-on illustrations - very bright and funny." Practical Parenting Magazine
"...exuberant, funny, down-to-earth.." The Boston Globe

"...will have both young children and parents laughing out loud." The Houston Post

"Parents will nod their heads, children will giggle with delight." The Jackson Sun

"Vigorous, poetic...Highly recommended." Australia Reading Time

"Overall message: babies are fun ." Independent on Sunday

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KIDS
UK Walker Books h/b ISBN: 0744521998
US Candlewick Press h/b ISBN:1564022692

"Nifty." US School Library Journal

"Bursting with energy, this irresistible rhyming book portrays the moods and mannerisms of children in a truly delightful way." Practical Parenting

"No sugar and spice here. These kids are real and very funny. A brilliantly illustrated guide to what kids are really like." Children's Book of the Month Club

"Kids will love KIDS." US Horn Book magazine (recommended)

"A perfect match between the readaloudable rhyming verse and the amusing illustrations, and this should be a family favourite." The Bookseller

"Thumbs up to KIDS." US Anderson Independent Mail

"A joyous compilation..." US Indy's Child

"KIDS is an absolute scream.." Morning Star

"Sprightly verse and lively pen and watercolor illustrations...dozens of entertaining details to discover." US Kirkus Review
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THE TWINS, TWO BY TWO
UK Walker Books h/b ISBN: 0744567467
US Candlewick Press h/b ISBN:0744521505

"Light and illuminating." The Independent On Sunday

"All families will be able to relate to this super book about bedtime. An irresistible end-of-the -day story just right for reading together." Practical Parenting

"The Anholts are parents of twins and as in What I Like, they create a warm sense of family play." US Horn Book Magazine

"This succinct, skilfully written book says a great deal with very few words." US Baby Talk
 
A KISS LIKE THIS
UK Hamish Hamilton h/b ISBN: 0241136938 p/b ISBN: 0140559442
US Barrons h/b ISBN: 0764150685

" The perfect bedtime story..." Sunday Telegraph

"A Kiss Like This wins favourite bedtime story." The Times

"Little lion cub is so cuddly and squishy that everybody he meets wants to kiss him... The repetition of the language is wonderful, and the book also lends itself to actions as you kiss and cuddle your child..." Junior

"This is an adorable story about a father lion and his excessively kissable cub." Baby Magazine

"A warm and affectionate tale about a little cub who is so cute that every animal in the jungle wants to kiss him...full of giggling, fun and cuddles." Mother and Baby

"A sweet cuddle of a book...totally irresistible." The Irish Times

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New! LITTLE COPY CUB
UK Hamish Hamilton h/b ISBN: 0241139694

Little Cub is back in another irresistible interactive picture book - can you copy Little Cub?

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New! HARRY'S HOME
UK Orchar
d Books h/b ISBN: 1841210331
US Farrar Straus Giroux h/b ISBN:

Harry's home is in the city but his Grandad lives far away on a farm. An enchanting story about the importance of home - wherever it is.

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BILLY AND THE BIG NEW SCHOOL
UK Orchard Books h/b ISBN: 1841213497
US Albert Whitman h/b ISBN: 0807507431

"The language and pictures in this book match perfectly. My young audience accepted the story with sighs of satisfaction." Child Education

"The Anholts offer a poignant but reassuring treatment of the anxiety a child feels facing the first day at a new school." US Publishers Weekly

"A warm and reassuring story..." Books For Keeps

"As always with the Anholts, the appeal is in the elemental situation from the child's viewpoint." US Booklist

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SOPHIE AND THE NEW BABY
UK Orchard Books h/b ISBN: 1841213454
US ISBN:9995424231

"A charming story about a child waiting for the birth of a new baby." The Bookseller

"With gentle wisdom the Anholts do not present a quick solution." Books For Keeps

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THE NEW PUPPY
UK edition only Orchard Books h/b ISBN: 1841213470

Simply bursting and barking with DOGS in every shape and size - A real tail wagger.

Highly Commended Right Start Best Toy and Book Award 1997

"A warm and delightfully funny story about the good times and the bad times when you are a dog owner." Red House Books

"The Anholts really know their audience." Books for Keeps

"An affectionate look at just how irresistible and enjoyable puppies can be." US Bulletin/ Centre For Children's books

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GOING TO PLAYGROUP
UK edition only Orchard Books h/b ISBN: 1841213438

Highly Commended Right Start Best Toy and Book Award 1997

"Covers all the things (your child) will need to know with warmth and humour." Parents Magazine

"...certain to reassure"parents and children facing similar anxieties about a new phase in their lives." Books For Keeps

"Going To Playgroup is bound to have an eager audience. Bursting with busy illustrations...a captivating book." Practical Parenting

"A charming book from one of our most successful author/illustrator teams." Books For Children

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GOOD DAYS BAD DAYS
UK edition only Orchard Books h/b ISBN:1841210595

Highly Commended Right Start Best Toy and Book Award 1997

"This easily wins my prize for the year's best book for babies" Susan Hill ,The Sunday Times

"It is difficult to define the 'magic' of particular books but 'Good Days, Bad Days positively shines...obtain a copy. You will never regret it." Child Education Best Books

"You're never too young for philosophy..." The Independent on Sunday

"...such a brilliant title for a picture book...striking in its simplicity and fascination." Tony Bradman, Parents Magazine

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AREN'T YOU LUCKY!
UK p/b edition only Red Fox ISBN:009992160X

"This book has the feel of real experience. It's all there: moodiness, tiredness, jealousy and a happy ending." Parents Magazine BOOK OF THE MONTH

"The familiar problem of the arrival of a new baby...so much to see and talk about." Child Education
 

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CAN YOU GUESS?
UK Frances Lincoln ISBN:0711207240

A party game book full of funny riddles - lift the flap to see if you're right.

"Bright breezy illustrations add to the fun...this is very jolly." Practical Parenting

 

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ANIMALS, ANIMALS ALL AROUND
UK Mammoth ISBN:0749730242

If you like animals youšll LOVE this warm and funny book, bursting with creatures of every shape and size.

"The highly successful team of Catherine and Laurence Anholt's new concept book." The Bookseller

 

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LOOK WHAT I CAN DO
UK Mammoth ISBN:074973423X

A fantastic, funny checklist of more than fifty essential skills, to make every child feel confident about their abilities.

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SUN, SNOW, STARS, SKY
UK Mammoth ISBN:0749722916

Learn all about the weather in this colourful romp through the seasons.

Edinburgh Book Festival Smarties Choice
"The book dances through the seasons with rhymes and observations in a riot of colour and images." Janet Porter

 

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ONE, TWO, THREE, COUNT WITH ME
UK Mammoth ISBN:0749719230

"Another book of evocative pictures and delightful text from the ever-popular Anholts." Nursery World

"Once children learn to count they count everything in sight. There are no end of things in this imaginative counting book - fingers and toes, days of the week, big things and little things." Good Book Guide.

"A counting book which offers more than most." The Bookseller

"A book to delight all children who have just discovered numbers." Red House Books

"A source of great fun." The Good book Guide

"Counting and words are presented in every imaginable way." The Oxford Times

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ALL ABOUT YOU

Over a hundred warm and funny pictures and questions to stimulate confidence and self-awareness.

"Even the shyest class member was clamouring to contribute...The Anholts have produced another quality book which must neither be missed nor rushed over." Books For Keeps

 

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THE SNOW FAIRY AND THE SPACEMAN
UK Mammoth ISBN:

A fancy dress party, a snowy day and a game of hide and seek all contribute towards an unlikely friendship between a shy boy and a boisterous girl.

 

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TOM'S RAINBOW WALK
UK Mammoth ISBN:0749705663

A magical, simple story about Tom and his search for the perfect colour

 

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WHEN I WAS A BABY
UK Mammoth ISBN:0749703164
US ISBN:0316042625

"Young children love hearing about when they were babies" US Booklist
 

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