Books by Sue Nicholson

Ocean Explorer (Earth Explorers)

by Sue Nicholson

A fascinating journey to the underwater depths and the frozen tundra of Antarctica reveals an exciting realm of whales, dolphins, deep-sea creatures, and the world's smallest plants and animals, as well as the world's biggest mammal, the blue whale. Original.

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Eyewitness Expert: Human Body (EYEWITNESS EXPERTS)

by Sue Nicholson, Anita Ganeri, Jackie Fortey

Eyewitness Experts: Human Body helps kids become experts on one of the most fascinating topics of all: themselves! With an in-depth look at individual organs and body systems, as well as the cutting-edge techniques used by medical professionals, this pack is perfect for budding doctors and nurses.

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Traffic Jamboree

by Sue Nicholson

Kids will love making the noises of a traffic jam as they count their way down through a variety of vehicles to a final lift-the-flap that reveals the one thing that has been holding them all up.

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The Big Book of Twisted Fairy Tales: Stories about kindness, responsibility, honesty, and teamwork (Fairytale Friends)

by Sue Nicholson

Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village. The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Cinderella and her fairytale friends.

The Fairytale Friends series brings fairy tales into the modern day and features scenarios that young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairy tale character, a different strength or core virtue, and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairy tale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.

Cinderella wants more than anything to have lessons at the new dance school opening in the village, but she doesn’t have any ballet shoes! Can Cinderella’s fairytale friends help make her dream come true? This story teaches children about the value of kindness.

Beauty has a lovely pony called Flick, but having a pony is hard work and Beauty can be a bit lazy sometimes. Then, one night, Flick runs away. Will he ever come back? This story teaches children about the value of responsibility.

Jack loves climbing, but he isn't allowed to climb the beanstalks in his garden. One night, Jack can resist no longer and starts to climb the tall, green beanstalks. Will Jack's Mum find out? And will he tell her the truth? This story teaches children about the value of honesty.

Snow White is one of the village football team's best players. But she wants to score all the goals herself and never passes the ball to her friends. Will she ever learn to play as part of a team? This story teaches children about the value of teamwork.

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Can You Touch a Rainbow? (Little Know-It-All)

by Sue Nicholson

Why does the sun set? How are snowflakes made? Why is the sea salty? Why do volcanoes explode? Find out the answers to the questions that have fascinated children (and adults!) for generations with this unusual and amusing question-and-answer book! A fun first introduction to the world around us and the history and functions of our planet. With hilarious, imaginative questions answered by know-it-all animal characters and funny, cartoon-style illustrations accompanying scientific facts, this book introduces children to facts about the planet in a fun, enjoyable way.

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