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About Andy Elkerton
Andy began his career in illustration in 2003, after spending fifteen years working as a graphic designer in the computer games industry.
Since then he has worked for a long list of clients in the fields of Picture Books, Magazines, Toy Design, Character Design, and Advertising.
He has illustrated several New York Times, USA Today, and Barnes and Noble bestselling titles, and can't think of a better job to have than being paid to doodle stuff all day long!
He lives in a small village on the West coast of Scotland with his wife and three children.
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Greek mythology meets cute talking animals in this first adventure in a hilarious new middle grade fiction series, starring Zeus the mighty ... king of the gods ... ruler of minions ... HAMSTER, and the crazy crew of critters of the Mount Olympus Pet Center.
Welcome to the Mount Olympus Pet Center, which sits high on a hill in Athens ... Georgia. The owner, Artie, has a soft spot for animals that need a forever home, and she has rescued a menagerie of creatures, each named after a powerful god or goddess. But these animals aren't just pets with cool names ...
Meet Zeus, a tiny hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf so he can watch the other pets from above. But being king of the gods is a tough job: You've got to issue orders and decrees, make sure to stay in tip-top shape by running on your exercise wheel, and most importantly, lead your minions on epic journeys. And Zeus the Mighty has one giant task in front of him: Find the "Golden Fleas" and solidify his position before the other gods rebel.
Get ready to laugh, cheer, and learn with this adorable and quirky cast of characters in their unforgettable first adventure -- a reimagining of the tale of the Golden Fleece.
From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new dragon story, a great Chinese New Year book for kids!
Do you have what it takes to snag a dragon? The How to Catch kids are off again, this time trying to catch a dragon as they chase him through Chinese New Year celebrations! Set in China during the Spring Festival, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, the wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red lunar envelopes, fireworks, and more!
With bonus educational content and Mandarin translations in the back to enhance your reading experience, How to Catch a Dragon is the perfect dragon book for kids ages 3-8!
Dragons are a clever bunch,
They're difficult to catch.
You'll have to set the ultimate trap-
But have you met your match?
Also in the How to Catch Series:
- How to Catch a Unicorn
- How to Catch a Mermaid
- How to Catch a Dragon
- How to Catch a Monster
- How to Catch an Elf
- and more!
The #1 New York Times bestseller! Try to catch one of the world's most elusive mythical creatures—the unicorn—in this enchanting picture book for kids!
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a dazzling new adventure! Filled with zany traps, STEAM concepts, silly rhymes, and lots of rainbow unicorn fun, parents, educators, and young readers alike will delight in this colorful story as the How to Catch Kids are off in the zoo to catch this fantastical beast. Perfect for children ages 4-10, this is the ultimate unicorn gift of the year, great for birthdays, bedtime, or any occasion!
Can you catch the unicorn? You'll have to use your brain,
So set your traps and prep your team to pet that rainbow mane!
Also in the How to Catch Series:
- How to Catch a Mermaid
- How to Catch a Dinosaur
- How to Catch the Tooth Fairy
- How to Catch a Monster
- and more!
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling team comes a new, epic winter adventure in the How to Catch series!
When our brilliant How to Catch Kids hear about the legendary Yeti, they head to the mountains to catch a glimpse and prove it really exists! Full of hilarious high jinks, bright illustrations, and clever STEM traps, this funny picture book for kids is a fun-filled ride you won't want to miss! Will our Catch Club Kids prove the Yeti exists, or will he remain a mystery to the world?
We've all heard unexplained tales of the Yeti, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and more... do YOU have what it takes to catch one? Find out in this action-packed story for children, the perfect read aloud all winter, as a Christmas gift for kids, for classroom activities, and beyond!
Legend has it there lives a beast we really want to meet.
He's extra huge with snow-white fur and giant, fuzzy feet!
I know the Yeti does exist, and I can prove it too!
And with my friends, we'll find him fast before the day is through!
Also in the How to Catch Series:
- How to Catch a Unicorn
- How to Catch a Snowman
- How to Catch a Dinosaur
- How to Catch an Elf
- How to Catch a Monster
- and more!
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How To Catch series comes an all-new tooth fairy book, the perfect back to school gift!
From losing your first tooth to waiting for the arrival of the mysterious tooth fairy, How to Catch the Tooth Fairy celebrates this special event in your child's life with a lively story of the tooth fairy's escape from some very determined kids! Get ready to laugh along with this zany story as the tooth fairy dodges traps, drool, dental floss webs, and more in this fun bedtime book for children ages 4-10 that combines silly rhymes and bright illustrations with STEAM concepts! Can you catch her?
How to catch the Tooth Fairy? It's not an easy task.
You can try to catch her, but she is just too fast!
Also in the How to Catch Series:
- How to Catch a Unicorn
- How to Catch a Mermaid
- How to Catch a Dinosaur
- How to Catch a Leprechaun
- How to Catch a Monster
- and more!
'The most important reward is a payoff of a generation of kids who grow up thinking about renewable energy' Jonathan Liu, Senior Editor, Wired Magazine
'A great, fun book.' - Zac Goldsmith, Editor, The Ecologist
'A renewable energy champion for children, which not only entertains but also seeds the idea that kids can help us build an independent energy future for our nation.' - American Council On Renewable Energy
Join Max and his trusty sheepdog Haggis for a wind-fuelled, action-packed adventure when the circus comes to town. Just as the Big Top is ready to open disaster strikes and the power goes out. Can hot porridge, artful juggling and a pair of old bagpipes save the day? "The Power Families" series is a collection of exciting stories starring the youngest members of the Power family as they capture renewable energy on three different continents.
About the Author: Suse Moore spent her early years battling the elements in Derbyshire before heading to sunny California to join the powerful force of Lucasfilm. When windy weather and rainy days beckoned she donned her wellies and returned to the British countryside where fuelled by a growing interest in renewable energies she created the Power Families. About the Illustrator: Andy Elkerton was born in the sunny and fragrant town of Birkenhead, Merseyside. After art college he worked for 15 years designing graphics and animations for computer games before moving move back to his illustrative roots and becoming a children's book illustrator. He now lives in the Scottish Borders with his partner and their two wonderful ankle biters.