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Laura Knowles

Laura Knowles

  • 5 stars across 14 books

Catell Ronca was born in Basel, Switzerland and lives and works in Lucerne. Catell graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and works for a variety of international clients in publishing, editorial and advertising. Her work is regularly recognised in Illustration Annuals. Her plant illustrations are expressive, bold, lively, and saturated in colour.

Laura Knowles has a background in children's publishing and is the author of We Travel So Far , Once Upon a Jungle , The Coral Kingdom and It Starts with a Seed , winner of the 2017 Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-fiction and shortlisted for the UKLA Book Award 2018. Her love of natural history, words and art have drawn her to work on books about animals and nature.

25th May 2017

Once Upon a Jungle

Once upon a time there lived a jungle , but that was just the beginning ... Step inside the wild and colourful jungle... MoreOnce Upon a Jungle

(4 reviews) Review
21st September 2017

We Travel So Far: Small Stories of Incredibly Giant Journeys

From the epic migration of the huge humpback whale to the unbelievable determination of the tiny hummingbird, come on a ... MoreWe Travel So Far: Small Stories of Incredibly Giant Journeys

(3 reviews) Review
15th March 2018

The Coral Kingdom

From brightly coloured corals to shimmering shoals of fish, the diversity of life on a coral reef is celebrated in this ... MoreThe Coral Kingdom

(3 reviews) Review
21st September 2016

It Starts With A Seed

With lyrical text, enchanting illustrations and a beautiful fold-out scene to complete the story, this award-winning... MoreIt Starts With A Seed

(2 reviews) Review
25th February 2020

What is Baby Going to Do?

"Baby is wearing shiny red wellies. What is Baby going to do? Splash in muddy puddles!" Babies get up to all s... MoreWhat is Baby Going to Do?

(1 review) Review
12th November 2020

What a Ship Sees: A Fold-out Journey Across the Ocean

This charming concertina book follows the journey of a little ship on a voyage across the sea. Folding out to nearly 2... MoreWhat a Ship Sees: A Fold-out Journey Across the Ocean

(1 review) Review
27th May 2021

What a Submarine Sees: A fold-out journey under the waves

This charming concertina book follows the journey of a little submersible on a voyage beneath the waves, down into the... MoreWhat a Submarine Sees: A fold-out journey under the waves

(1 review) Review
10th June 2016

Look & Learn Activity Set: Colors & Opposites

Young children will be introduced to the concepts of colors and opposites while learning about a diversity of wildlife w... MoreLook & Learn Activity Set: Colors & Opposites

(0 reviews) Review
18th October 2018

We Build Our Homes: Small Stories of Incredible Animal Architects

It's not only humans who can build incredible structures: around the world, mammals, birds and insects can be found bu... MoreWe Build Our Homes: Small Stories of Incredible Animal Architects

(0 reviews) Review
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