Polly Lawson

"A grumpy ghost spends long nights swooping up and down and round and round in his dark and dusty attic. He likes being inside, alone. But maybe he's also a little frightened of anything else. Then a curious girl arrives in his attic. The little ghost sulks: why won't this annoying and slightly scary child go away?"--Provided by publisher.

"Fox and Mole live alone on a headland, in two houses, side by side. Mole is carefree and self-centred. Fox is responsible and self-sacrificing. As autumn draws in, the friends read a spooky story together (that Mole keeps interrupting) about a racoon who transforms into a scuffling monster (a slightly spooky bit) while Mole eats Fox's cookies (all of them). Fox's anger with Mole's lack of consideration builds, and when Mole forgets Fox's birthday,...

There's a big mystery in little Cesar's life. Every night he falls asleep in his own bed but every morning he wakes up at his aunty's house. Could he be sleepwalking? Is his bed a magic portal? What if aliens are involved?! One night, Cesar tries his very hardest to stay awake. Will he finally discover why he sleeps here and wakes there? Full of bold, humorous illustrations, Sleep Here, Wake There offers an insightful glimpse into a working single-parent...

"Grandma loves to play hide and seek, and she's very good at not being seen, just like her pet chameleons. Ari loves searching for Grandma while exploring her fascinating house. Could Grandma be hiding among the surprising outfits in her closet, or the curious objects in her study? Or is she in the junk room among the exotic souvenirs from her adventures? Eagle-eyed young readers will spot Grandma peeking out from clever hiding places. They can also...

Sam wakes up in a strange fairytale land of small folk and talking animals, with no idea where he is. How will he get home? "Take the yellow road" says The-One-Who-Knows-Everything. Equipped with a very useful backpack and an optimistic attitude, Sam travels through fantastical landscapes, encountering giggly giraffes, fearsome trolls, a gruff submarine captain and a magical painting. Sometimes the yellow road disappears entirely. Will Sam ever find...

"Mama opened our bedroom door. 'Wake up, you two,' she whispered. 'Let's go, so we get there on time.' Excited, the sleepy family step outside into a beautiful summer night. The world is quiet and shadowy, filled with fresh smells and amazing sights. Is this what they miss when they're asleep? Together, they walk out of their sleeping village. What will they find in the dark landscape? This beautiful and evocative book movingly recalls family trips...

A hands-on picture book about falling asleep, with evening rituals, a lot of humor and poetic pictures. Today there was a flight lesson with Mama Eul and her 10 owl children. But when everyone flutters back into the tree in the evening ... there is suddenly a child too many. The dashy owl mom accidentally killed a small bat and now has to bring it home quickly. It is past bedtime. Who is now putting the little owls to bed? The children slip into the...

Emma can't wait for Christmas - the tree, the presents, the delicious dinner! Dad and Susan want Christmas to be perfect but things aren't going to plan - and then their turkey disappears! Will Christmas be ruined? As Emma encourages her parents to appreciate what they have, their neighbours come knocking to help the family have a very merry Christmas.

"Little Owl and Little Rabbit live in the same oak tree, but they have never met. How can the two animals play together when Little Owl wakes up just as Little Rabbit goes to sleep? This heart-warming story is a celebration of embracing difference and making new friends."--Back cover.

Come now little one, it's time to go to sleep. All the little children are tucked up in bed. Everyone is going to sleep, now that night is near.