Books

The Magic Faraway Tree: Let’s Have A Picnic

The World of Enid Blyton, Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

Hachette, 2024

High up in the branches of the Faraway Tree . . . lives Moonface – hello, Moonface!

Moonface is feeling hungry and wants to have a picnic with all of his forest friends! Can you lift the flaps to help him find some tasty treats and pack his basket in time for lunch?

A charming lift-the-flap picnic tale inspired by Enid Blyton’s Magic Faraway Tree Tales.

More in the series: Goodnight, Fairy

 

Daddy’s Rainbow

Written by Lucy Rowland, Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

Bloomsbury, 2022

Erin's daddy sees the colour in everything. Even on the greyest days, they put on their wellies and go splashing in puddles because, Daddy says, 'We can't see rainbows without rain!'

But what happens when the greyest day of all comes, and Daddy isn't there any more? Can Erin learn to find colour in the world again?

This deeply sensitive picture book about the loss of a parent is the ideal starting point for conversations about love, loss and learning to live again.

 

Bunny’s first christmas

Written by Enid Blyton, Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

Hodder, 2022

An adorable Christmas picture book about a very special friendship

With Christmas approaching the toys in the toyshop are excited. They are looking forward to parties, presents and new owners. But Bunny is worried - will he find a friend in his forever home?

The ideal way to introduce younger readers to the writing of Enid Blyton, a storyteller loved by many generations.

 

Rectangle Time

Written by Pamela Paul, Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

Philomel, 2021

This spunky, self-assured cat has always loved Rectangle Time--when the boy and the man he lives with curl up with their rectangle and read aloud from it. The cat knows how helpful he is during Rectangle Time, of course--his presence is vital to the very ritual! But when the rectangle starts to get smaller, the stories start to get quieter, and worst of all, the boy no longer needs the cat's "help," the cat must find a way to reclaim his part in Rectangle Time, even if slightly different from before.

In this fun, funny, and ultimately sweet story about growing up, embracing change, and the hilarity of misread social cues, we see the power of stories to bring everyone together--there's always room for everyone at story time.

 
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Monet’s Cat

Written by Lily Murray, Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

LOM Art, 2020

Monet's Cat tells the story of a magical pottery cat, Chika, who comes alive to explore Monet's paintings from within. Join her as she visits four famous works of art - causing chaos at a picturesque picnic lunch, getting lost in the smog at a train station, running riot at the beach and making a splash at the water lily pond. But can her famous owner keep up with her exploits?

Featuring illustrations inspired by Monet's paintings, as well as gallery pages showcasing reproductions of his work, this charming story encourages even the youngest children to engage with, explore and enjoy Monet's art.

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Midge and Mo

Written by Lara Williamson, Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

Stripes, 2020

Midge doesn’t want to go to a new school. He wants everything to go back to the way it was – with his old school, his old friends and his parents back together. Mo is Midge’s buddy at his new school. She’s super smiley and can’t wait to be his friend, but the more Mo tries to make friends the more Midge retreats. It’s like there’s an invisible raincloud hanging above his head – drip-drip-drip.


Then Mo remembers how she felt when she was new and it makes her even more determined to help Midge feel happy and to show him that the sun will come out for him again soon…

A poignant and heart-warming story about new beginnings.

 
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Enid Blyton Stories for Every Season

Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

Hodder Children's, 2019

Step into a world of magic and nature, where elfin tailors make clothes from autumn leaves and a spring lamb remembers a kind little girl. Join a fawn as it shelters from a summer storm, learn how to help birds keep warm in cold weather and share the wonder of the seaside, where you might just meet a fairy in a seashell . . .

Divided into four sections to reflect the seasons, this treasury contains 28 timeless stories from Enid Blyton's archives - plus a bonus extra story for Christmas.

 
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Enid Blyton Treasury of Bedtime Stories

Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

Hodder Children's, 2018

This glorious hardback contains over 300 pages of beautifully illustrated short stories to read and share at bedtime. Each short story stands alone and takes the reader on a brand-new adventure. From the pixie seamstress who makes dresses for the Fairy Queen, to the little boy who turns into a steam engine, meet a host of magic and memorable characters, brought to life by Becky Cameron's charming illustrations.

The stories appeared in magazines and anthologies published between 1920-1960 and some are collected here in book form for the first time!

 
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Wishing for a dragon

Written and illustrated by Becky Cameron

Hodder Children's, Hardback 2018, Paperback 2019

Longlisted for 2019 Waterstones Children’s Prize

The sun has almost set, but Olive, Barney and Ella are wide awake and ready for adventure! Ella wants to go to the jungle, Barney wants to be a pirate, but Ella has a secret wish . . . to see a dragon!

So off they clamber into a hot-air balloon and are whisked away to magical lands. They see pirate teddybears and unicorns and tigers, but will they ever see a dragon?

 
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Say Goodnight

Written by Emily Manning, Illustrations by Becky Cameron.

Templar, 2018

A novelty book that turns the typical lift-the-flap book on its head! This close-the-flap book is the perfect nighttime story for parents to share with their pre-schoolers to help with bedtime and signify that it's time to go to sleep. A soothing story of a child preparing for bed, putting books back on the shelf and toys back in their box.

 
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Paddington and the Christmas Visitor

Written by Timothy Knapman, Illustrations by Becky Cameron

Harper Collins, 2017

The picture book to accompany the 2017 M&S Christmas advert with Paddington Bear. Based on the M&S Christmas advert, this is an enchanting tale of magic, marmalade and the true meaning of Christmas.

Available only for one Christmas, the book was so popular that the first print run completely sold out. The book was produced for Marks & Spencer by HarperCollins Children’s Books and sold 212,402 copies in 3 months, raising over £400,000 for Childline.

Available from Marks and Spencer in the UK, Christmas 2017.