Nicola Davies

A touching picture book for children about a young boy and his family overcoming the loss of his father. This colorful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, centering on a small pond in the garden, and will teach children not only about death and loss, but the importance of the natural world.

This is How the Change Begins is a collection of six illuminating poems inspired by the growing threat of climate change. From a consideration of our carbon footprints by way of Islamic mathematician Alhazen, the impact shifting weather conditions are having and will continue to have on our events and celebrations and the choices we have to make to turn the tide, these remarkable poems brilliantly confront the recognisable realities of the climate...

Maxy is upset when her parents' farm is left without animals after a health scare, but she keeps their memory alive looking after her own herd of 'pretend cows'. With her mother having fallen ill during pregnancy, her father starts to keep chickens and Maxy comes to terms with the challenges of the new birth as she encourages a stubborn hen to lay eggs. Written by Nicola Davies with illustrations by Cathy Fisher.

Azin and his nomadic family rely upon the Moonflowers to keep them alive. When his elders are taken ill, young Azin is left to guide the bees to these rare flowers and return with their precious honey, but he is not the only one seeking out their magic... The fifth in a series of six illustrated folk tales for children which explore the supernatural world, inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic,...

Think of an invertebrate, Are you thinking of a spider? Well, you're not wrong, but invertebrates are so much more! They include worms, snails, slugs, beetles and butterflies, and they can also be found deep in the sea as octopus, squid and more, Explore this world of bugs, mini-beasts and sea creatures in Nicola Davies's latest Animal Surprises book,

In a land where people flow between ocean and land, a seal and a fisherman sing together under a flowing moon. One in a series of tales that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine. - Lyrical text is enhanced by evocative watercolour illustrations in this heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and trust. Inspired by Selkie legends from...

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children's book author, Nicola Davies. Follow her young adventurer as she treks through the jungle, dives deep down into the sea and climbs high up into the trees. The Word Bird features birds of all shapes, sizes and colors. Fully illustrated in color by exciting new illustrator Abbie Cameron. Full educational notes on all of the animals featured in Animal Surprises are available to download...

Colin lives with his mum and big brother and is in a hurry to grow up. But when his brother gives him an air rifle for his birthday and he shoots a hawk, he soon learns that shooting live creatures is very different to shooting cans on the wall. A powerful tale of growing up and gaining responsibility. Flying Free is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children's author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.

Do you love animals? Would you like to know more about them? If your answer is yes, then this book is for you. "Did you know" is a bilingual book (Spanish/English) that is specially created for children, teens, and animal lovers. You will have interesting facts right at your fingertips!

When Lolly discovers a tiny orphaned lamb lost on the moor, she convinces her grandfather to let her take responsibility for raising it. As Lolly grows into this new challenge, her experience with the lamb helps her to be brave following the death of her own mother. The Mountain Lamb is one in a series of Country Tales, written by award-winning children's author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Cathy Fisher.