'Is that my cat? It can't be. My cat is a slim, sleek pussy cat.' So what is the mystery about this rather large puss? In true Jonathan Allen style, he unfolds the story little by little and keeps us guessing right until the end. Another fun title from the international best-selling author Jonathan Allen.

  • Publication date: 2nd April 2015
  • Age range: 3-5 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-910126-34-9

RRP £6.99

  • Publication date: 6th March 2014
  • Age range: 3-5 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-907967-73-3

RRP £11.99

Baby Owl is getting ready to go to playgroup – but guess what? He is not ready! Followers of the highly successful Baby Owl series will know why these tales strike such a chord with all the family and those new to Baby Owl are in for some wonderful surprises and an hilarious time.

  • Publication date: 2nd April 2015
  • Age range: 0-5 years
  • Dimensions: 180mm x 140mm 26 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-907967-07-8

RRP £5.99

  • Publication date: April 2011
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-907967-04-7

RRP £11.99

Over 200,000 copies sold by Bookstart

Baby Owl is going to read his book. Then along comes Tiny Chick who would like to be read to. Tiny Chick invites some of his friends. And those friends invite their brothers and sisters and cousins. Soon Baby Owl cannot read because he is smothered in lots of tiny chicks who all want a story. Fantastic fun with the irresistible Baby Owl.

  • Publication date: 2nd April 2015
  • Age range: 0-5 years
  • Dimensions: 180mm x 140mm 26 including cover
  • ISBN: 978-1-910126-36-3

RRP £5.99

  • Publication date: 7th March 2013
  • Age range: 3-5 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-907967-42-9

RRP £11.99

Reviews

"Allen’s latest adventure starring the endearing Baby Owl displays a nice mix of charm and mayhem..."
– Kirkus

'Don't copy me!' Every parent and carer will recognise this refrain. But how will Little Puffin manage to stop three cheeky little gulls from copying everything he does…and says? Little Puffin is patient and turns his frustration into a clever plan.

With his usual wit and flair, Jonathan Allen neatly weaves this simple tale into hugely enjoyable entertainment for all the family.

  • Publication date: 2nd April 2015
  • Age range: 3-5 years
  • Dimensions: 170mm x 170mm 26 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-910126-35-6

RRP £5.99

  • Publication date: 1st March 2012
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 248mm x 226mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 9781907967191

RRP £11.99

A one-word slapstick story, in which no-one will be able to resist joining in the refrain "Banana!". A very cheeky monkey enjoys throwing bananas from trees in the jungle and watching unfortunate animals, trip, drop and slip! But mon-key is about to get his comeuppance …

A humorous tale, great for reading aloud.

  • Publication date: 5th October 2006
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 200mm x 268mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-905417-02-5

RRP £5.99

  • Publication date: 6th April 2006
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 200mm x 268mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-905417-01-2

RRP £10.99

Baby Owl is taking a Christmas Eve stroll though the woods with his sledge, when Baby Hare mistakes him for Santa. "I'm not Santa!" Baby Owl insists, and a comic Christmas tale unfolds.

  • Publication date: 1st October 2015
  • Age range: 0-5 years
  • Dimensions: 180mm x 140mm 26 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-906250-61-4

RRP £4.99

  • Publication date: 1st October 2010
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-907152-52-8

RRP £6.99

  • Publication date: 6th November 2008
  • Age range: 3-6 Years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-906250-20-1

RRP £11.99

Reviews

‘'Absolutely hilarious"
– Kirkus

"Made me laugh out loud . . . a delight"
– The Observer

"Allen's simple but effective illustrations, with their heavily outlined characters, are a perfect match to his simple but effective story, and he has toddler sensibilities down to a T. Carry on, Baby Owl, and tell us what else you're not"
– Kirkus

"A great pre-Christmas read for the little ones."
– Bookseller

"... the simplest of stories, but one that will bear frequent retellings."
– The Financial Times

"Cleverly narrated with simple, very humorous pictures."
– The Northern Echo

Baby Owl is out for a moonlight stroll through the woods, but each animal he bumps into tells him not to be scared! Can Baby Owl convince them that owls are meant to be out at night, and, more importantly, that he is not scared?

  • Publication date: October 2008
  • Age range: 0-3 years
  • Dimensions: 180mm x 140mm 26 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-905417-87-2

RRP £6.99

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  • Publication date: January 2008
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-905417-28-5

RRP £6.99

  • Publication date: September 2007
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-905417-27-8

RRP £10.99

Reviews

"An ideal bedtime story."
– Newsday

"Delightful"
– Nursery World

Little Yak lives high up in the mountains with his mum. The cold weather is coming, and he is excited about seeing snow for the very first time. All of Little Yak's friends are busy preparing for winter – Pika gathers grass to feed him through the cold months, Blue Thrush flies away to a warmer home and Brown Bear has a long winter sleep. But what do little yaks do when the snow comes? This delightful new picture book from best selling author and illustrator Jonathan Allen is the perfect cosy, winter read.

  • Publication date: 5th October 2017
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 180mm x140mm 26 pages
  • ISBN: 9781910716335

RRP £5.99

  • Publication date: October 2011
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-907967-13-9

RRP £6.99

  • Publication date: October 2010
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-907152-53-5

RRP £11.99

Shortlisted in the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2006

Over 500,000 copies sold by Bookstart

In this million-seller, Baby Owl decides to explore the woods, but every animal he meets thinks he is so cute and so fluffy that they want to give him a hug! Baby Owl tells them all "I'm not cute!" A perfect bedtime read that all children will relate to. A real hoot

  • Publication date: 5th March 2020
  • Age range: 0-5 years
  • Dimensions: 180mm x140mm 26 pages
  • ISBN: 978-1-905417-88-9

RRP £6.99

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  • Publication date: March 2006
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-0-954737-38-2

RRP £5.99

  • Publication date: June 2005
  • Age range: 3-6 years
  • Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm 32 pages
  • ISBN: 978-0-954737-34-4

RRP £10.99

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Reviews

‘'I'm Not Cute!' is perfectly conceived and executed."
– Books for Keeps

‘I'm Not Cute!' is the simplest of stories, but one that will bear frequent retellings."
– Financial Times

‘Cleverly narrated with simple, very humorous pictures, this is a great story for those who both do and don't want to grow up."
– Northern Echo

‘Adorable... a really sweet bedtime story with a warm, fuzzy feel."
– Coventry Telegraph

‘A standard bearer for stroppy toddlers."
– Sunday Telegraph

Jonathan Allen

Author & Illustrator

Jonathan Allen has created many wonderful picture books for children, including the popular Baby Owl series and The Little Rabbit Who Liked to Say Moo (all Boxer).
His international success is based on his observant wit, appealing art, and childlike sense of fun. Jonathan lives happily in an old farmhouse in Norfolk, England, with his wife, an accomplished watercolour artist and tutor, and three cats, four geese and a chicken.