Walker Books

Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, this is a glorious retelling of Jane Austen's most famous novel from the point of view of Lizzy Bennet, its feisty heroine. This is the story of Pride and Prejudice, told through Lizzy Bennet's secret diary. It is a beautifully detailed and completely fresh take on one of the best-loved stories in English literature. Readers will feel as though they've stepped into Austen's world: the book is packed with Lizzy's drawings, pressed flowers, ribbons from her bonnet, hand-written notes to fold out and read, dance cards, invitations, and even a letter from Mr Darcy... 2013 is the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice. It is a beautifully illustrated retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel. Featuring flaps and fold-out letters, readers will really feel they are looking at Lizzy Bennet's diary. It is the ideal introduction to Jane Austen for those who aren't yet ready to read her novels. It is the perfect gift. Fans of movie and television adaptations of Austen's novels will love this book.

This is a quirky, off-beat comedy about a boy scribe, a kick-ass granny and a primate with a vendetta... Eccentric young wordsmith Samuel Johnson finds himself home alone while his diplomat uncle is off diverting a crisis in Azerbajan. As Samuel sits penning his memoirs and wondering how to divert the crisis in his own life — namely the big, hairy brute that is Boris Hissocks — he spots the little old lady next door acting very strangely. Is she actually chopping wood with her bare hands? Then the Monkey King comes knocking, and suddenly Samuel's whole world is turned on its head...

Remember Prague for ever with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide. This cut-paper guide unfolds to a length of 1.5-metres and features the most important sites in Prague, including Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Petrin Hill, Wallenstein Palace, Charles Bridge, Old-New Synagogue, Golden Lane, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, National Theatre and Dancing House. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this is the perfect gift or souvenir for anyone wishing to remember a trip to Prague. It can be sold in gift, novelty or travel sections. Great for counter displays as it makes the perfect impulse purchase. Presented in a stylish slipcase, it would make a great alternative to a postcard.

This is a beautifully illustrated cut-paper souvenir, featuring San Francisco's most important sights. Bring San Francisco to life with this amazing three-dimensional expanding city skyline. This cut-paper guide unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres and features the most important sights in San Francisco, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, the AT&T Park and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this is the perfect souvenir or gift for anyone wishing to remember a trip to this fantastic city. The skyline is presented in a beautiful slipcase and unfolds to a length of 1.5-metres. Featuring the most important sights in San Francisco and a map showing their locations around the city, this is the perfect alternative to a postcard. It is an ideal gift, souvenir or impulse purchase. It is part of a series of city skylines. Previous titles include New York, Washington, D.C., London, Paris, Rome and Berlin.

Of all the tales of the Knights of the Round Table, the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is surely the most magical. Here are thrills and enchantment, chivalry and courage, a challenge and a quest. Its hero is the greatest of all King Arthur's knights, Sir Gawain. His adversary is the fearsome Green Knight, who rides into Camelot one New Year's Eve with a challenge that strikes dread into Arthur's court. For Gawain, it is the start of an extraordinary adventure.

In fifth-century Denmark, a murderous monster stalks the night, and only the great prince of the Geats has the strength and courage to defeat him. Beowulf's terrifying quest to destroy Grendel, the foul fiend, a hideous sea-hag and a monstrous fire-dragon is the oldest surviving epic in British literature. Artfully retold and magnificently illustrated, this companion volume to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is made instantly accessible to children by a formidable children's book partnership.

Danger and betrayal, secrets and enchantment in the breathtaking conclusion to the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy, a prequel series to The Mortal Instruments. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is in cinemas August 2013. If the only way to save the world was to destroy what you loved most, would you do it? The clock is ticking. Everyone must choose. Passion. Power. Secrets. Enchantment. Danger closes in around the Shadowhunters in the third and final instalment of the bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy. Also don't miss The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, in cinemas August 2013! This book will be subject to a strict global embargo. Don't miss The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, soon to be a major motion picture, in cinemas August 2013. The Infernal Devices and its sequel series, The Mortal Instruments, have been sold in more than thirty countries. The books have also appeared internationally on bestseller lists, including in the UK, USA, Germany, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The first book in The Infernal Devices series, Clockwork Angel, debuted at number one on the New York Times Bestseller list and spent ten weeks in the charts.

A passionate nature lover and a renowned artist trace the awe-inspiring spring migration of millions of creatures to the Arctic — the greatest journey on Earth. At the top of our world is a huge wild place called the Arctic. In the winter, it is a cold and barren land, where few animals can survive. But when spring comes, it brings with it animals from every corner of the earth. Gray whales, white cranes, wolves, and caribou begin their migrations as the snow melts, gradually making the long journey north. Once they reach their destination, they will raise their young, feast on the lush Arctic tundra, and bask in the sunlight that lasts all summer. Still, this season too must pass, and by the time winter grips the Arctic once again, the visitors have gone — only to return the following year. This lushly illustrated picture book celebrates the cyclical nature of the seasons, showcasing the barren and beautiful landscapes of the Arctic Circle and reminding the reader of the hardships and harmony of life in the wild.

This is the paperback of Walker's magnificent edition of Homer's epic story. It is illustrated with lavish full colour pictures and exquisite black and white silhouettes. Homer's great story is retold with simplicity and style by award-winning children's writer Gillian Cross, and vividly brought to life in Neil Packer's stunning illustrations. It charts the ten year epic voyage of Odysseus as he returns from the Trojan War to the island of Ithaca. On his journey he encounters all manner of perils, from the man-eating Cyclops and the evil sorceress Circe, to the deadly lure of the Sirens and the wrath of the sea-god Poseidon. Neil Packer's striking imagination, and his extraordinary use of colour and dramatic silhouettes, capture the terrors of Odysseus' travels as well as the dangers faced by his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus at home. The illustrations are a perfect complement to Gillian Cross's beguiling narrative, which transports the reader effortlessly into Homer's world. It includes: one of the world's great stories retold by a Carnegie Medal-winning author; over 45 full-colour illustrations; wonderfully evocative black-and-white silhouettes; and hardback featured on publication on National Public Radio's Morning Edition — one of America's furthest reaching radio programmes.

This is a spell-binding modern retelling of a classic children's tale by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark. In the town of Hamelin, the rich and greedy live like kings and queens while the poor and sick scavenge rubbish tips for scraps. A lame orphan boy tells the classic tale of how a plague of rats take over the town and how a fantastic piper offers to rid Hamelin of its rats for a single gold coin, then lures away the town's children when the greedy mayor breaks his word. Masterfully weaving contemporary social and environmental themes into a gripping tale, and celebrating it with breathtaking illustrations, former British Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark team up to create a compelling new take on this timeless story. It is created by two of Britain's most celebrated artists: former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo and award-winning book illustrator Emma Chichester Clark.

This is a narrative history of Britain from 1066 to the end of the 20th century. It is a magnificent account that celebrates the rich diversity of the people and culture of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. All the great events in British history are here — including the signing of Magna Carta, the Fire of London, the Gunpowder Plot, the execution of Charles I, the Battle of Waterloo, the abolition of slavery and the Blitz — as well as others that are less well known but no less important. So are kings, queens, adventurers, freedom fighters, scientists, politicians and visionaries, as well as ordinary people who found themselves doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times. The six sections include maps and timelines. P.J. Lynch's fine full-colour illustrations bring history to life.

This is a sticker activity book based on the televised series of Tilly and Friends by inspired picture-book creator Polly Dunbar. Join Tilly, Doodle, Tiptoe, Tumpty, Hector and Pru for a day of fun in this activity book, packed with pictures to colour in and with more than 100 stickers featuring art from the animated television series. Tilly and Friends is currently airing on CBeebies, with 52 episodes in the series. Utterly charming artwork, delicious palette, gentle humour and winsome characters have deservedly made this a series of winners.

This title features four new Guess How Much I Love You stories in one volume — The Hiding Tree, On Cloudy Mountain, The Far Field, Coming Home — featuring adventurous Little Nutbrown Hare and wise Big Nutbrown Hare. In the stories we see Little Nutbrown Hare beginning to explore the world with the help and guidance of Big Nutbrown Hare. He climbs the Hiding Tree, escapes from the mists on Cloudy Mountain and ventures to the Far Field on his own. But after all his adventures Little Nutbrown Hare finds that Coming Home is best of all, because Big Nutbrown Hare is there.

Chris Haughton's heart-warming story of a little lost owl is now in a gorgeous board book edition! Little Owl must be more careful when he is sleeping... Uh-oh! He has fallen from his nest, and with a bump he lands on the ground. Where is his mummy? With the earnest assistance of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl sets off in search of her, and meets a sequence of other animals. Yet while one might have his mummy's BIG EYES, and another her POINTY EARS, they are simply not her. Chris Haughton's striking colour illustrations follow Little Owl on his quest. Which of his new friends will lead him back to his mummy? This is the perfect edition for little hands to hold, love and read — over and over again! A Bit Lost was the Winner of Gold in the Children's Book category at the Association of Illustrators annual awards.

Little Bear can't sleep. There is dark all around him in the Bear Cave. Not even Big Bear's biggest lantern can light up the darkness of the night outside. But then Big Bear fi nds the prefect way to reassure Little Bear and help him fall fast asleep...

Harris is off to do some shopping. Will you be good, George? he asks. George hopes he can. He really wants to... but chocolate cake is just so very delicious and he does love to chase cat... What will George do now? Chris Haughton's distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good — with hilarious results!

This is the perfect furry board book of familiar pet animals. Small children are fascinated by animals and bright colours, and multi-award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins has created a series of fun, vivid images that are just the right size for tiny hands. Published as part of the «Baby Walker» series, with a tactile furry cover that is wonderfully engaging, «Pet Animals» is perfect for babies and their parents to share. It is one of four Lucy Cousins board books in the «Baby Walker» series featuring the best quality art and design for babies.

Mix and match the monsters! It's Blue Monster's first day at Monster Academy and Little Green Monster thinks it's really funny to call him rude names. Fat face! Jelly belly! Spotty botty! So how come no one else is laughing? Little Green Monster soon learns why when he finds out that the new student is actually the new teacher! Children will learn an important lesson as to why you shouldn't call names, as well as having fun mixing and matching the monster body parts. It is a humorous novelty picture book dealing subtly with the issue of bullying. It is ideal for reading aloud, the split-page, mix-and-match format makes this hilarious storybook different every time.

Join the world's bravest explorers on some of the greatest journeys ever made in this exciting paperback edition of Into the Unknown: a highly acclaimed book. From Pytheas the Greek, who sailed to the Arctic Circle without a compass, to Neil Armstrong landing on the moon — here are 14 extraordinary journeys by land, sea and air — each remarkable for the way it was made, for the technology behind it, and for the inspiration it gave to future generations. Gripping storytelling, fantastic fold-out cross sections, detailed maps and remarkable technical drawings enable readers to experience the excitement of exploration in this newly re-formatted, larger edition of a major non-fiction title.

This is the perfect woolly board book of familiar farm animals. Small children are fascinated by animals and bright colours, and multi-award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins has created a series of fun, vivid images that are just the right size for tiny hands. Published as part of the Baby Walker series, with a tactile woolly cover that is wonderfully engaging, Farm Animals is perfect for babies and their parents to share. This is one of four Lucy Cousins board books in the Baby Walker series featuring the best quality art and design for babies.

This is the perfect shiny board book of familiar garden animals. Small children are fascinated by animals and bright colours, and multi-award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins has created a series of fun, vivid images that are just the right size for tiny hands. Published as part of the Baby Walker series, with a tactile shiny cover that is wonderfully engaging, Garden Animals is perfect for babies and their parents to share. It is one of four Lucy Cousins board books in the Baby Walker series featuring the best quality art and design for babies.

Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world's worst private-detective agency, in this Chandler-esque spoof from the creator of the Alex Rider series. When a dwarf comes into the office and leaves a package, Tim Diamond, the world's worst private-detective, is faced with his toughest case yet. The office is ransacked and the package is found to contain simply a box of Maltesers. Who was the dwarf... and why was he murdered shortly after his visit? The Diamond Brothers' exposure is at an all-time high with brand-new covers for the entire series. Part of the Diamond Brothers series that also includes The Four of Diamonds (four novellas in one book), Public Enemy Number Two and South by South East.

This title is second in the New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series set in Victorian London. Love and lies can corrupt even the purest heart... In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, while her desire for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will — the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do? As their dangerous search for the truth leads the three friends into peril, Tessa's heart is ever more torn, especially when one of their own betrays them... The first book in the series, Clockwork Angel, debuted at number one on the New York Times Bestseller list and spent ten weeks in the charts. Casting has begun for Cassandra Clare's first bestselling urban fantasy series, The Mortal Instruments, and filming is expected to begin shortly.

This is an absolute treat for both Maisy fans and those new to Maisy: busy, bold, bright, full of life and colour — just like the city. Maisy and Charley are visiting the city for the weekend — how exciting! They are met at the coach station by their friend Dotty, who shows them around... What noisy traffic! What giant buildings! So many flashing lights! And everywhere is so crowded — even the park. As Maisy and Charley explore, they go down into the underground, up an escalator in a department store — where for a moment Maisy even gets a bit lost — and see all the colourful sights in the wonderful bustling city. This is a new title in the Maisy First Experiences series! Maisy's city is bright, bustling, and tons of fun. Readers who live in the city will love seeing the details of their homes, and kids who are unfamiliar with it get to experience the excitement.