Books by Abigail Wheatley

Abigail Wheatley is a British author and editor celebrated for her engaging approach to history, science, and art for young readers. With a background in history from Cambridge, she brings a scholar's precision and a storyteller's warmth to every title, turning complex subjects into lively narratives that spark curiosity.

Her books often blend factual insight with imaginative presentation, encouraging children to explore the world through hands-on discovery and creative thought. Whether introducing key historical moments or uncovering the wonders of everyday science, Wheatley's writing continues to inspire inquisitive minds and nurture a lasting love of learning.

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  • Story of Painting

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Story of Painting

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisAn history of Western Art from cave paintings through to modern times. It includes information about the artists and their lives and techniques. It is illustrated with a combination of full colour reproductions of the original works of art and line drawings.Table of Contents1 Cave Painting to Classical2 The Middle Ages3 The Renaissance4 High Drama and Quiet Lives5 Revolution6 Modern Times7 Factfile8 Index9 Acknowledgements

    Out of stock

    £14.01

  • 100 Superplanes to Fold and Fly

    Usborne Publishing Ltd 100 Superplanes to Fold and Fly

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    1 in stock

    £10.25

  • First Magic Painting Trucks and Diggers

    Usborne Publishing Ltd First Magic Painting Trucks and Diggers

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisFilled with simple, black-and white images including a dump truck, fire truck, car transporter, concrete mixer and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Fairies Little Transfer Activity Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Fairies Little Transfer Activity Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisBring the magical world of fairies to life in this gorgeous activity book. There are over 400 delightful transfers of fairies, flowers, butterflies, ladybirds and more to decorate scenes including a fairy tea party, magic academy and a starlight ball. For each scene, there is a fairy picture to colour, too.

    15 in stock

    £5.99

  • Magic Painting Advent Calendar

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Magic Painting Advent Calendar

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £16.99

  • Childrens Book of Baking Cakes

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Childrens Book of Baking Cakes

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisProvides delicious ideas for baking and decorating a huge variety of yummy cakes. This title includes recipes that are divided into three mouth-watering sections: Big cakes include coffee and walnut sandwiches, pineapple cakes; Little cakes include cupcakes, muffins and mini cheesecakes, while Tray cakes.Trade ReviewThis book is great to get children to enjoy baking, with simple, well-illustrated directions. It also provides some lovely ways to turn cakes into gifts, with jars, ribbons and decorations! * Cirencester Life *Filled with delicious but simple recipes, perfect for introducing children to baking. * Creative Steps *Perfect to get children enjoying baking with simple, well illustrated decorations. * The Cotswold Preview *The recipes are wonderfully written. An affordable and incredibly well designed baking book which is crammed full of fun, interesting and educational content to enthuse and inspire even the youngest of children to cook...the perfect excuse to make a few nice treats for the family! * First4Dads *

    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • Bugs snap

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Bugs snap

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisPack of snap cards for hours of fun playing the timeless matching game loved by generations. Children can learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing while enjoying vibrant illustrations of exotic bugs, from beetles, butterflies and bees to leafhoppers and stick insects and dragonflies.

    3 in stock

    £8.33

  • Usborne First Jigsaws and Book Trucks

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Usborne First Jigsaws and Book Trucks

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    4 in stock

    £8.73

  • Gardening for Beginners

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Gardening for Beginners

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisGardening is a great way for children to discover how plants grow - and where food comes from - by growing their own fruit and vegetables. An introduction for absolutely beginners, covering all the basics plus lots of hints, tips and ideas. No garden is required as there are lots of ways to grow plants in pots inside, on windowsills or balconies.Trade ReviewAnother gem in Usborne’s brilliant collection of educational yet appealing books. * The Guardian *Even the youngest growers in the family will enjoy digging into this beautifully illustrated and foolproof introduction to the basics of gardening. * Lancashire Evening Post *Perfect for budding green-fingered kids or indeed to get kids enthused in discovering how plants grow - and where food comes from - by growing their own fruit and vegetables. * lovereading4kids.co.uk *Perfect for budding green-fingered kids. * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • Magical Creatures Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Magical Creatures Magic Painting Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Look Inside the Stone Age

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Look Inside the Stone Age

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisA lift-the-flap book packed with information about life from the Stone Age to the start of farming, early metal working and the Iron Age. Flaps to lift on every page reveal why prehistoric people made cave paintings, how they made their tools and where they lived. A fun and informative first look at a key UK curriculum topic.

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • Slottogether Animals Book

    Usborne Publishing Slottogether Animals Book

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    2 in stock

    £9.89

  • Look Inside Living Long Ago

    Usborne Publishing Look Inside Living Long Ago

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    Out of stock

    £8.99

  • Start to Cook

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Start to Cook

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisCovers the basics of cooking. Featuring colour photographs, and step-by-step diagrams, this title shows what to do at each stage of a recipe. It includes dishes that range from simple sandwiches, salads, soups, stews and desserts through to classics such as roast chicken, homemade bread, sponge cake, chocolate chip cookies and even profiteroles.Trade ReviewA straightforward book with sophisticated illustration, and a lot of everyday recipes for children or total beginners. * The Independent *Great for absolute beginners... the clearest, most user-friendly recipe book I’ve seen. * Bookbabblers *There are so many recipes you could probably just use this book for a whole year and not repeat dishes too many times. And you would certainly become a whizz in the kitchen. * The Independent *[A] great place to start for any wannabe young chefs. * The Sun *

    Out of stock

    £13.49

  • The Amazing Discoveries of 100 Brilliant

    Usborne Publishing Ltd The Amazing Discoveries of 100 Brilliant

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom atoms and X-rays to the Big Bang and the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world. Dip inside this intriguing book to read the stories of 100 scientists and their amazing discoveries, including Marie Curie and Albert Einstein.

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • First Magic Painting Garden

    Usborne Publishing Ltd First Magic Painting Garden

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Rainbows Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Rainbows Magic Painting Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Love, Hearts and Flowers Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Love, Hearts and Flowers Magic Painting Book

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisLose yourself in an enchanting world of love and friendship perfect for Valentine's Day, as magical animals distribute love-tokens and frolic in fields of flowers. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • First Sticker Book Dolls House

    Usborne Publishing Ltd First Sticker Book Dolls House

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA delightful doll's house sticker book to fill with over 180 stickers of beautiful furniture and accessories. Children can fill the colourful playroom with toys, books and games, stock the kitchen with delicious food to eat and find a spot for Zippy the cuddly monkey in the bedroom. A fun way to practise fine motor skills.

    15 in stock

    £5.99

  • Space Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Space Magic Painting Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Book of Face Painting

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Book of Face Painting

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Garden Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Garden Magic Painting Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Slottogether Dinosaurs Book

    Usborne Publishing Slottogether Dinosaurs Book

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    1 in stock

    £9.98

  • Usborne Verlag Familienrezepte aus aller Welt kinderleicht

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £16.20

  • Usborne Verlag Mein erstes Stickerbuch Puppenhaus

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £8.16

  • Usborne Verlag Mein FarbenzauberMalbuch Adventskalender

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £7.95

  • Usborne Verlag Zusammenstecken und Entdecken Bauernhoftiere

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £14.25

  • Castles Sticker Book Information Sticker Books

    Usborne Publishing Castles Sticker Book Information Sticker Books

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.Rachel Firth (Author) Rachel spent 11 years studying and teaching philosophy at the universities of London and Oxford before joining Usborne. Since then she has written books on subjects ranging from knights, to food, to philosophy, as well as retelling folk stories, and writing children's versions of numerous novels.

    Out of stock

    £6.99

  • Little First Stickers Shops

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Little First Stickers Shops

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisEnjoy all the fun of a trip to your favourite shops in this charming sticker book. Fill a bakery with delicious treats, decorate a florists with beautiful flowers, fill a department store with clothes and lots more. There are over 300 reusable stickers, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

    Out of stock

    £6.93

  • Greek Myths Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Greek Myths Magic Painting Book

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    Out of stock

    £6.93

  • Step Inside Long Ago Ancient Rome

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Step Inside Long Ago Ancient Rome

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisPeep through the beautifully laser-cut pages to find out all about life in Ancient Rome. See Roman soldiers holding a victory parade, citizens visiting a bath house, and gladiators preparing for battle. Lift the flaps to find tigers lurking under trapdoors in the Colosseum, and to see inside a Roman apartment building.

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • Poppy and Sams Baking Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Poppy and Sams Baking Book

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Poppy and Sam on Apple Tree Farm as they share their favourite recipes in this children's baking book. From brownies to pizzas, every recipe is vegetarian, with instructions for vegan, gluten-free and peanut-free alternatives. Illustrated step-by-step instructions make cakes, cookies, bread and tarts simple and safe for young children to cook with adult supervision. Plus you can find the little yellow duck on each page!

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Butterflies Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Butterflies Magic Painting Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Bugs Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Bugs Magic Painting Book

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    5 in stock

    £6.99

  • Easy Origami

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Easy Origami

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    4 in stock

    £10.25

  • Castle Sticker Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Castle Sticker Book

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    Out of stock

    £7.59

  • Usborne Publishing Ltd Australian Animals Snap

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisYoung children can learn gentle lessons of turn-taking, rules and winning and losing while enjoying the delightfully illustrated antipodean wildlife on these snap cards. From kangaroos and koalas to emus, possums and even quokkas, you'll find all the iconic Australian animals here.

    2 in stock

    £8.32

  • Coral Reef Magic Painting Book

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Coral Reef Magic Painting Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Magic Paint Yourself Calm

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Magic Paint Yourself Calm

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • First Magic Painting Farm

    Usborne Publishing Ltd First Magic Painting Farm

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Countdown to Christmas

    Usborne Publishing Ltd Countdown to Christmas

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisPacked with simple craft and cooking activities with a Christmassy theme, using things you'll easily find to hand about the house. Make everything from garlands and gift tags to reindeer snacks and wrapping paper.Trade ReviewThis Christmas countdown guarantees hours of fun for busy little hands. * Lancashire Evening Post *

    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Usborne Verlag Mein RubbelbilderKreativbuch Feen

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £8.09

  • Usborne Verlag Mein ImmerwiederStickerbuch Wir gehen einkaufen

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £8.10

  • Usborne Verlag Mein Stickerbuch Im Kunstmuseum

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £9.01

  • Usborne Verlag Mein Stickerbuch Ausflug zur Burg

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £8.32

  • Usborne Verlag Mein FarbenzauberMalbuch Ostern

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.95

  • Usborne Verlag Allererster Farbenzauber Zootiere

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    Out of stock

    £8.05

  • Usborne Verlag Mein FarbenzauberMalbuch Die bunte Welt der

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.95

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