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FROZEN
PLANET
II
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Kim Smith
Published by Puffin
Released 6 October 2022
Dive under the ice ceiling and learn to swim with the seal pups, take to the skies with frozen flamingos, and settle in for a snooze with a windy walrus . . . welcome to our frozen planet! Wrap up warm and read true stories from Earth's ice kingdoms, in this new companion book to the ground-breaking new BBC Earth series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
THE
BEASTLY
BUNCH
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Pippa Curnick
Published by Puffin
Released August 2022
Flamingo Flo is throwing a PERFECT pool party, and her spitty, smelly, bitey neighbours the Beastly Bunch are definitely NOT invited. But when Flo's true colours shine through, her guests leave and her perfect party is . . . a flop. Will Flo realise what friendship is REALLY all about before it's too late? A picture book that celebrates the importance of kindness and inclusivity.
THE GREEN
PLANET
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Kim Smith
Published by Puffin
Released January 2022
This is our Green Planet: a hidden world where plants care for other plants and can smell, taste, touch, hear and even . . . 'talk'. Illustrated non-fiction in collaboration with BBC Earth, capturing the intrigue, drama, and beauty of the groundbreaking new BBC TV series: The Green Planet, presented by David Attenborough.
HISTORICAL
NON FICTION
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by SHHHH
Published by (sorry can't say)
Released 2025
More exciting children's illustrated non-fiction and picture books on the way from me very, VERY soon.
WILD
LIFE
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Helen Shoesmith
Published by Wren & Rook
Released May 2022
Journey through the jungle and coral reefs, across the African plains and icy poles, and even to the Galapagos Islands, as you discover all there is to know about the world's best-known and best-loved naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book.
WHAT A
WONDERFUL WORLD
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Lydia Hill
Published by Templar
Released August 2021
A journey around our wonderful world, with 35 stories from Earth Shakers standing up for nature, as well as practical tips on how to tread more lightly on the planet. Includes a special foreword from Lee Durrell MBE, of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
MORE EXCITING
NON FICTION
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by SHHHH
Published by (sorry can't say)
Released June 2025
More exciting children's illustrated non-fiction and picture books on the way from me very, VERY soon.
WIDER THAN
THE SKY
A poetry anthology
Illustrated by Sabina Radeva
Published by Puffin Books
Released April 2025
An inspiring collection of poetry that serve as a call to action and a celebration of our planet.
PLANET
EARTH
III
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Kim Smith
Published by Puffin
Released Autumn 2023
Meet the incredible wildlife that call this planet home: from a plucky Columbus crab hitching a ride on the back of a turtle, to a black bear hunting for its dinner . . . in a local corner shop. Uncover these and more incredible stories from the new BBC TV series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
HOW DOES
CHOCOLATE TASTE ON EVEREST?
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
Published by Wren & Rook
Released December 2021
Head off on the expedition of a lifetime to experience the sights, sounds, smells, feelings and tastes of the world's most extreme places! From every heart-bursting sight to tummy-lurching bite, this is a truly immersive round-the-world adventure, where YOU are the explorer.
BLUE
PLANET
II
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Emily Dove
Published by Puffin Books
Released November 2020
Dive into these incredible stories from the landmark BBC Earth series Blue Planet II, reimagined with breath-taking illustration and beautiful storytelling. Includes a foreword from Sir David Attenborough.
SPOOKY
NON FICTION
Written by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by SHHHH
Published by (sorry can't say)
Released 2025
More exciting children's illustrated non-fiction and picture books on the way from me very, VERY soon.