On top of a mountain not very far from here lived a Big Scary Monster. This monster was bigger and scarier than any other creature – and he knew it. But one day, he went for a walk down the mountain...

"This is a beautiful and charming book, children will love the way the story builds, perfect for story telling and excitement as the monster comes down the mountain. Highly recommended." Hotbrandscoolplaces.com

"Bold colours for a bold monster that frightens all the smaller creatures. When he descends from his mountain, he finds he is not as huge as he thought and experiences fear himself. Naturally, on his return, he is a changed monster and he and his little neighbours become friends. Lots of animals to look at and a chance to shout Boo!" Carousel Christmas 2009 Supplement

"A cautionary tale, humorously told and beautifully illustrated with plenty of scope for noisy participation from young readers." Book Trust Best Book Guide 2010

Big Scary Monster is included in the Booktrust Best Book Guide 2010 and has been shortlisted for the 2011 Coventry Inspiration Book Awards.

Just as every young reader embarks on a discovery of the big wide world, so this little boat sets out and encounters treacherous waters, turbulent tides . . . and meets some seafaring friends along the way. After all his adventures, the little boat finds that, even though the ocean remains a big place, he is no longer such a little boat. A charming nautical adventure in Thomas Docherty’s irresistibly nostalgic style, with porthole diecut novelty cover.

Shortlisted for the 2009 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.

"Nostalgic and engaging."
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Longlisted for the Big Picture Best New Illustrators awards; shortlisted for the 'Read it Again!' Cambridgeshire Children’s Picture Book Award, the Dundee Picture Book Award and the Inspiration Book Awards 2009.

“Richly imagined”
Somerset Life