One day, lead singer and founder of the band John Lennon, met the artist Yoko Ono and their lives changed forever. They fell madly in love, becoming the centre of each other’s universes and beginning one of history’s most iconic partnerships.

John and Yoko’s work together on art and music produced projects that made headlines and have stood the test of time, as well as their commitment to world peace and campaigning to make the world a better place.

A brand new series, Creative Partners/Team Up, celebrating the most iconic and important collaborations in history.

From painters to singers, musicians, activists, athletes and trend setters, these books will show you how magic can happen when two talents meet, with accessible, easy-to-read text telling the stories of these partnerships and the brilliant creations they produced.

This series pays tribute to sharing your talent with others, to achieving excellent together, and working as a team to create something special: behind every shining star, hides another one with potential to shine even brighter.

A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.  

Grumpy old King Chisel has a problem.

He needs an heir to his kingdom – fast! So he challenges the best kids from across the country to compete in the Crown Duels, with the ultimate winner becoming king or queen. Step forward:

GLORIA SQUAT-FURTHER: champion athlete

HUXLEY BEELINE: mathematical genius

JONNY MOULD: artistic ace

GOSSAMER FOUNTAIN: empathy expert

HARRY SPONGE: ordinary boy. Not to be underestimated.

The ridiculous prime minister, Farting Bernie, is in charge and the contest swiftly descend into chaos. Who will rise to the top and survive wild sabotaging, saggy royal pants, the most disgusting meal ever invented, and a pair of frisky goats?

The wildly funny, brilliantly silly adventure from the bestselling author and illustrator of Escape the Rooms and The Fart That Changed the World.

• Wildly funny, delightfully imaginative storytelling with a message that any kid can be a hero!
• Packed with pictures by Stephen Mangan’s sister Anita Mangan.

Escape the Rooms and The Fart That Changed the World have been huge bestsellers: Stephen and Anita are comic dynamite.

Praise for Stephen and Anita’s first book, Escape the Rooms:

“A brilliant, clever, kind of genius book” Graham Norton, Virgin Radio

‘Richly imagined and deeply heartfelt’ Hadley Freeman, Guardian

‘Manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time’ Good Housekeeping

‘A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination’ Edith Bowman

Stephen Mangan is an author, script-writer and actor with huge range across TV, radio, film and theatre. From classic comedy such as Green Wing, Episodes and I’m Alan Partridge and acclaimed drama such as The Split, Stephen also presents Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year and regularly appears on stage, most recently as a highly praised Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Stephen also voiced the title role in Postman Pat: The Movie. He has been a member of the judging panels for the Costa Book of the Year prize and The Laugh-Out-Loud Awards (The Lollies). His children’s books are the bestselling Escape the Rooms and The Fart that Changed the World.

Anita Mangan is a celebrated graphic designer and illustrator who has designed over 60 books including for Leon Restaurants, Gizzi Erskine and Fearne Cotton. She illustrated the best-selling Be a Unicorn series. Her first children’s book was the bestselling Escape the Rooms.

Hello, bonjour, Hola! It’s Eurovision calling and what better way to celebrate the flamboyant show than with this ultimate (and unofficial) guide to the biggest singing contest in the world!

How well do you know the Eurovision Song Contest? With this unofficial guide you’ll know your Conchita Wurst’s from your Alexander Rybanks, why we all love Kalush Orchestra, what made Sam Ryder the nation’s sweetheart and which band takes top of the polls – Abba vs. MÃ¥neskin – or could it even be Scooch?

This ultimate guide recaps the highs and lows of the decades old contest including its bangers and ballads, most shocking moments, photos of the worst dressed acts, top scoring countries – and those who score nil points, and plenty of games to play at your Eurovision party. Eurovision bingo anyone?

Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life.  When his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for singing, as well as a love of playing rock’n’roll songs on the piano.

After school, Farrokh knew he wanted to be a musician. After moving to London, he became the singer of a rock band called Queen… and the rest is history! Freddie became the biggest glam-rock star ever, touring the world and charming the world with his exuberant zest for life.

This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician’s life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.  

‘Just read the title… that will draw them in. It’s a bit naughty, a bit silly, a bit funny but you start reading and it’s an adventure Holly Willoughby

A sure-fire way for kids to entertain themselves. What’s more, it’s also excellent for reading aloud LoveReading4Kids

‘Laugh-out-loud stuff’ Ray D’Arcy

It’s the most important day of the year for King Fabian as he is hosting all the neighbouring rulers. Everything simply must go perfectly.

King Fabian wakes up, stretches, and…

farts.

His wife’s fury is so huge that he panics and blames the butler, who is carted off to the dungeons. Leaving behind a big problem: Fabian isn’t really the brains behind the crown: it is the butler… how will dithery Fabian manage to pull off this high-pressure event alone? His small and smelly fart looks like it will kick off a crisis…

Frank – a kitchen boy with a big imagination – is drafted in as an emergency butler. As the banquet descends into a food fight and processions catapult out of control, Frank finds himself in an all-out farty farce. Can he save the day?

• Wildly funny and endlessly surprising, this is delightfully imaginative, surreal storytelling with a message that small events can trigger big change, and children can be heroes!
• Packed with pictures by Stephen Mangan’s sister Anita Mangan.
• Escape the Rooms is one of the most loved and bestselling children’s debuts of 2021.

Praise for Stephen Anita’s first book, Escape the Rooms:

“A brilliant, clever, kind of genius book” Graham Norton, Virgin Radio

‘Richly imagined and deeply heartfelt’ Hadley Freeman, Guardian

‘Manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time’ Good Housekeeping

‘A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination’ Edith Bowman

Stephen Mangan is an author, script-writer and actor with huge range across TV, radio, film and theatre. From classic comedy such as Green Wing, Episodes and I’m Alan Partridge and acclaimed drama such as The Split, Stephen also presents Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year and regularly appears on stage, most recently as a highly praised Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Stephen also voiced the title role in Postman Pat: The Movie. He has been a member of the judging panels for the Costa Book of the Year prize and The Laugh-Out-Loud Awards (The Lollies). His first children’s book was the bestselling Escape the Rooms.

Anita Mangan is a celebrated graphic designer and illustrator who has designed over 60 books including for Leon Restaurants, Gizzi Erskine and Fearne Cotton. She illustrated the best-selling Be a Unicorn series. Her first children’s book was the bestselling Escape the Rooms.

A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.

“[Escape the Rooms] is richly imagined and deeply heartfelt, and Anita Mangan’s cartoonish and poignant illustrations capture the tone perfectly ? It reminded me a little of The Wizard of Oz, with the children on a quest through different lands to get home.” Hadley Freeman, Guardian

“It’s been described as a cross between  Alice in Wonderland  and  The Crystal Maze  and it manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time.”  Good Housekeeping  

“A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination” Edith Bowman

“A brilliant, clever, kind of genius book” Graham Norton, Virgin Radio

The  last  thing Jack expected when he  bungee-jumped  at the fairground was to go plummeting right through the ground into the  weird, wonderful Rooms…

There he must face a  series of puzzles and traps  alongside a mysterious girl called Cally, in order for them to  find their way home.

Throw in a murderous polar bear, hundreds of tiny yet ferocious lions, some mind-blowing riddles, and get ready for a hilarious, helter-skelter  adventure like no other!

• Escape the Rooms follows two children dealing with loss on an amazing adventure.
• Wildly funny and endlessly surprising, Escape the Rooms is also a story about friendship, overcoming fears and being kind to yourself.
• Packed with fantastic pictures created by Stephen Mangan’s sister, Anita

Billie Eilish is a phenomenon. With distinctive visual flair and darkly poignant lyrics that are unparalleled among music icons of the 21st century, Billie is a musician who stands out from the crowd. Between her record-shattering, award-winning music and her uncompromising and unapologetic attitude, it’s no surprise that her fanbase continues to grow by millions, month after month. She is that rare combination of both wildly popular and highly respected for her prodigious talent, a once-in-a-generation superstar.

Now in this stunning visual narrative journey through her life, she is ready to share more with her devoted audience for the first time, including hundreds of never-before-seen photos. This gorgeous book captures the essence of Billie inside and out, offering readers glimpses into her childhood, her life on tour, and more. A must-have for any fan.

Recommended for ages 14 and over.