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Stacey Thomas Books

A smart, funny, visually striking picture book about identity, self-expression, and refusing to be defined by just one thing.

Meet Squirrel.
Squirrel is LOUD.

Meet Bird.
Bird is quiet.

They are complete opposites.
And that’s all you need to know.

The end.

Or is it …?

This cleverly crafted story flips labels upside down, proving that nobody can be summed up in a single word.

Written with wit by Laura Baker and illustrated by debut talent Stacey Thomas, this playful, thought-provoking book will have children discovering hidden layers of meaning on every page.

A joyful celebration of self-acceptance, it encourages and empowers kids to embrace every part of themselves – loud, quiet, or somewhere in between.

Ideal for fans of Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival, Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph and You Matter by Christian Robinson, this beautifully illustrated book features a modern, limited colour palette that makes every page a work of art.

A must-have for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking inclusive, confidence-boosting picture books about being unapologetically you.

Being tiny is tough! You can’t reach the highest shelf where the cookie jar sits, and the big kids always steal your lunchtime snacks. Don’t get me started on going to theme parks, you can never get on the rides and you’re always told to have an adult present for everything you do. But what if I told you that being small didn’t suck at all? But was in fact really, really cool.

Focus your eyes on the world of micro animals and learn what it’s like to be so small. Discover how these tiny creatures stay safe, or hunt for their lunch. Zoom in on their superpowers, like having the ability to shoot microscopic darts, spring-loaded jumps which take them to incredible heights or the amazing ways in which tiny hunters defend themselves from much bigger creatures. Maybe it’s not so tough to be tiny after all!

A stylishly illustrated edition of the classic Christmas poem ‘ Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C.Moore – an essential festive favourite transformed by spectacularly talented debut illustrator Stacey Thomas.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…

Nothing captures the Christmas spirit better than Clement C. Moore’s much-loved poem, and with Stacey Thomas’s lavish illustrations, this new edition of the traditional poem is an essential advent read for Christmas lovers young and old.

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