Author:Chris Chatterton,Rhiannon Fielding
Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of shimmering fish, dancing crabs, a friendly whale... and one adventurous little mermaid!
Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Splash get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Disney's The Little Mermaid and the right length for sending little ones off to sleep.
Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn 9780241348925, Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster 9780241348918, Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas 9780241414576
Coming soon: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur 9780241386736
I loved The Ship of Shadows so was waiting eagerly to escape into this beautiful world again. Once again, Maria weaves a tale of puzzle and suspense in this swashbuckling adventure of a merry band of pirate queens. One to enjoy with a bit of cake on the side.
—— Nizrana FarookOffers oodles of thrilling moments . . . interspersed with an acute understanding of heartfelt storytelling
—— Kirkus, Starred ReviewImaginative . . . Entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are conjured in transporting detail
—— The TimesA swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Magical elements, complicated plot twists and colourful characters will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans
—— KirkusA cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail
—— Fiona Noble , The BooksellerAbsolutely wonderful
—— Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the LighthouseAn engaging ode to the bonds of family and friendship, the power of teamwork, and the magic that we all have inside ourselves
—— BooklistAction-packed . . . Engaging
—— Publishers WeeklyDelightfully festive . . . Warm, imaginative, and brimming with Christmas magic
—— Carlie SorosiakThis reimagining of A Christmas Carol is simply spellbinding
—— iNewsThis is a beautiful, magical adventure
—— Tricia Adams , Lovereading4kidsA dazzling feat of imagination. Enchanting: I was bewitched
—— Saga MagazineCatherine Doyle's delightful novel moves deftly from melancholy to "jolly holly", genial all the way
—— Financial TimesAn instant Christmas classic
—— The Irish TimesAction-packed, full of imagination...uplifting
—— The Independent