Books by Katie Daynes

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewThe illustrations are warm and appealing, and the text uses a question and answer format with lift-the-flaps to get kids interested. [...] And with STEM subjects being all the rage right now, you are giving your budding doctor or researcher a little head start. * Books With Baby blog *This is a brilliant informative fun book to teach your little ones more about medicines, illnesses and germs. There was lots of facts about different types of germs and bugs and where they come from and how you get rid of them which is very useful to learn and teach my nearly 5 year old. * Toppsta reader review *With STEM subjects being all the rage right now, you are giving your budding doctor or researcher a little head start. * Books With Baby blog *

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewBeautifully designed with eye-catching, colourful illustrations... Ideal as a learning tool for parents, nurseries and school, Why Do We Need Bees? offers a hive of fun and important facts for both children and adults. * Lancashire Evening Post *Full of brilliant questions and appealing illustrations that are sure to keep young readers engaged... a great book to share in a learning setting. * Mamma Filz *With clear, colourful, slightly comic illustration, easy-to-read text and durable flaps – inquisitive children will love poring over these titles again and again, acquiring information whilst having fun. * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisThis excellent addition to the ever popular Questions & Answers series lifts the flap on all kinds of gadgets, systems and ideas. It answers questions such as How does electricity get into our walls? Why do waves go up and down? and Where does money come from? Perfect for every inquisitive child.

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Book SynopsisKatie Daynes (Author) Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewIt would be impossible to praise this series too highly. * The Bookseller *A smart, fun, exciting, interactive introduction to what is arguably the most fascinating topic of scientific study, the human body. The flap panels encourage the reader to participate in the journey into the hidden wonders that our body has to offer, taking them deeper into the functionality and intricate detail of our tissues. With a perfect balance of scientific terminology and simplistic explanations of the various systems in our bodies, the young anatomist will find this book informative and stimulating. It’s a superb introduction to the human body! * Dr. Gemma Balmer *Two that my daughter (nearly five) adores and goes back to again and again are See Inside Your Body by Katie Daynes (£8.99) and The Flip-Flap Body Book (£7.99, both Usborne). The first is fairly detailed, and it covers eating, excreting, bones, muscles and the senses and has lift-up flaps. It’s really good for learning about food and what happens to it. You can read out the simpler bits and go into more details as she gets older. If you were to buy just one book for her that would be right for her now and last for a couple more years, this would be my recommendation. The Flip-Flap Body Book covers food and digestion, the sense and how babies are made in a very basic fashion (note: each of these topics is the subject of a separate book that goes into more detail and costs £4.99) but it’s very accessible and aimed at young children. * Annalisa Barbieri - The Guardian - Best chilren's books on the human body *This is a great book for introducing children to the inner workings of the human body. It is especially good for children with why and how questions about what happens in their bodies. The lift flaps are excellent at keeping the books and content interactive and entertaining. * Toppsta Reader Review *An entertaining book... Parents will learn a thing or two along the way, as well. * Sunday Express *Table of Contents1 Your amazing body2 Eating and excreting3 Breathing air4 Pumping blood5 Bones and muscles6 Brain power7 The senses8 Drinking and weeing9 Body words

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade Review[A] brilliant board book * Bright Horizons *

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Book SynopsisFrom what to do when you feel like exploding to top tips on staying calm, this thoughtful, carefully-written and beautifully-illustrated book is a must-have resource for children, parents and carers. Relatable scenarios and engaging characters explore why anger happens, what it means and how to cope with it. With expert advice from child psychologist Dr. Sasha Lillie Lyons.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Table of Contents1 What's the weather like today?2 Where does weather come from?3 World climates4 Water and clouds5 Sun and air6 Wild winds7 Icy extremes8 Changing climates

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisVisit a stunning stone castle and be transported back in time in this carefully curated flap book. With highly detailed illustrations, entertaining, informative text and over 50 flaps to lift, readers can lower the drawbridge, explore the keep, indulge in a feast, compete in a joust and witness a castle siege.

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Book SynopsisThe Ancient Roman world is brought to life with carefully researched and meticulously illustrated scenes. Flaps animate the action and reveal fascinating hidden details. Simply turn the pages to visit the Roman Forum, stroll the streets of Ancient Rome, attend a party in a villa, spend a day at the Roman baths, watch gladiators in action at the Colosseum, and so much more.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewA fun, hilarious and gentle way to teach your child about their bodies. * Made for Mums *

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewGetting a feel for your feelings has never been easier than with this perfectly simple and cleverly creative book. * Lancashire Evening Post *The imaginative and eye-catching flaps contain the important answers with simple, reassuring messages that help little ones to understand and handle their often conflicted feelings. Getting a feel for your feelings has never been easier than with this perfectly simple and cleverly creative book. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade Reviewa fascinating insight into what really goes on in a hospital [...] a hugely important book for any child who might be visiting ill relatives or need to go into hospital themselves. * Parent Talk *Care has been taken to include an inclusive and diverse staff and series of patients, with difficult terms explained in clear and concise language – perfect for young readers * BookTrust *The best part of this book is its ability to make the intimidating and frightening thought of going to hospital seem less threatening to children. * Books for Topics *It's beautifully engaging with so much to see on every spread and with lots of flaps to open on every page. We love it. * Okido Magazine *The book sensitively and engagingly explains how hospitals are places where ill or injured people go to get better. [...] this is a reassuring and helpful guide for both children and parents. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisWith simple, direct questions, thoughtful, compassionate answers and stunning illustrations by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Drachkovska, this book explores what it really means to be a refugee. Written with advice from the Refugee Council and drawing on conversations with refugees and aid workers from around the world, the questions cover all stages of a refugee's journey, from fleeing danger and embarking on hazardous journeys, to seeking asylum and struggling to find a new place to call home. The language and scenes have been carefully considered to be appropriate for younger children, providing an extremely useful educational tool for families and schools.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade Review...children (who have a zillion and one questions) can look through the book, and really dig into their anatomy revealing all the wonderful (and sometimes quite gross) nuggets of knowledge about their physiology. * ReadItDaddy blog *Sure to satisfy inquisitive minds. * The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2014 *This bite-sized Q&A book with informative illustrations is sure to satisfy inquisitive minds, answering the kinds of questions young children have about their bodies in a fun lift-the-flap style. * The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2014 *

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Book SynopsisIt's normal and OK to feel sad at times. It happens to everyone, for all sorts of different reasons. We might just show it in different ways. This book uses thoughtful, engaging illustrations and gentle, friendly text to help children recognise sadness, understand why they might feel that way, find ways of coping and ways to feel happy again. Drawing on expert input from child clinical psychologist Dr Sasha Lillie Lyons, this book provides children and their grown-ups with a perfect tool to help them discuss their feelings and emotions.

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Book SynopsisLouie Stowell (Author) Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and story titles for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and, now, politics. She is now Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House and is currently working on four children's fantasy novels.Katie Daynes (Author) Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewAnother brilliant education activity book by Usborne. This book is just what you need to help your children get into creative writing. * Cirencester Life *For younger writers, My First Story Writing Book gives them all the prompts they need to turn readers into writers. * The Spectator *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous animals characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as Is it ok to talk about dying? What happens when someone dies? Can I shout and cry and hide away? and How can I stop feeling sad?

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewA charming read with more than 50 flaps to lift. * The Telegraph *A fascinating insight into the prehistoric world, aimed at budding paleontologists from four plus. * The Guardian *If your dino-mad children are plaguing you with some mammoth questions about the wonderful world of Tyrannosaurus rex and his prehistoric pals, why not let this brilliant interactive flap book provide the answers? There could be no better way to open up the inside story on dazzling, dangerous dinosaurs. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisBrimming with things to find, count and talk about, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. Spot crabs in a rock pool, whales on the horizon, shoals of fish in a coral reef and sunken treasure on a deep-sea dive. Excellent for encouraging concentration and attention to detail, as well as reinforcing counting skills - all in a playful, informative way.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisHelps readers explore the furthest reaches of our universe, learning how it began and our place among the stars. This book includes double page spreads of the Big Bang, how the first suns and planets were formed and our very own solar system.Trade ReviewA colourful jaunt through the Universe, life, matter, elements and experimentation. * The Irish Times *A great introduction designed to stimulate further learning. * Publishing News *The snippets of information on each flap encourage children to delve deeper. With over 50 embedded flaps to lift, this sturdy board book will provide many hours of happy and informative browsing. * Parents in Touch *Another fantastic lift-the-flap book from Usborne. This book contains over 50 flaps for children to explore. The information is presented is both in depth and short making it engaging but not daunting. Each set of double pages contains one topic, making it a great book to dip in and out of. * Toppsta Reader Review *Fun comic-style illustrations and flaps to lift and open make this internet-linked title interactive and informative. * TBK Magazine *Helps young readers explore the furthest reaches of our universe, learning how it began and our place among the stars. * Warwick Books Newsletter *This book is a keeper and one that can be returned to time and time again. Every time we read it, I also learn something new! * Toppsta Reader Review *Table of Contents1 The Big Bang2 Making space3 What's in space?4 How do we know?5 The Milky Way6 Our solar system7 Space travel8 Stargazing

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Book SynopsisKatie Daynes (Author) Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Jordan Akpojaro (Author) After he completed childhood, Jordan spent time at Glasgow University studying philosophy, getting rained on and dreaming about eating freshly picked fruit. He has worked on books about philosophy, coding, maps and art.Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator) Sandhya Prabhat is an Independent Animator and Illustrator based in the Bay Area, California and is from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA Degree in Animation and Digital Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia, and a Bachelor's Degree in LiteratTrade ReviewExceptionally useful.... Nuanced yet succinct. * The Guardian *[An] excellent approach to a difficult subject * Primary Times *

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Book SynopsisMonsters under the bed, leaping dogs, noisy hand dryers, going to a party, being alone... We all feel worried sometimes, but where do our worries come from? Are they ever useful? And what can we do about them? This gentle and reassuring flap book provides plenty to talk about, as well as some top tips on how to deal with our worries.

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Book SynopsisWhat shape is the Moon? Has anyone been to the Moon? What's the Moon made of? Curious little ones can blast off into the night sky to take a closer look in this fascinating book, with flaps to lift, simple explanations and gorgeous illustrations on every page. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing in 1969.Trade ReviewAnother imaginatively produced book in Usborne’s Very First Lift-the-Flap Questions & Answers series and is the ideal way to help little ones share in the Moon landing anniversary celebrations. * Lancashire Evening Post *Toddlers are obsessed with lift-the-flap books, and Usborne's What Is? series is a brilliant way to satisfy - and encourage - their curiosity on a variety of factual topics. The latest in the series has a focus on the moon. Don't be surprised if you pick up a few useful tidbits yourself. * Culture Whisper *The board book is simple and playful for the very young but touches on more complex ideas like orbits too, so it's perfect to share with siblings. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisThe story of the wooden puppet that wants to be a real boy is brought to life in this classic picture book with stunning illustrations and simple text.

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Book SynopsisWhen the farmer can't pull a turnip out of the ground, he enlists his entire family to help him. In this book, the moral is that it takes everyone working together to unearth the enormous vegetable.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewA good way to intrigue children and to get them guessing even before they lift the flap... the illustrations are both entertaining and informative, and the text is written simply and clearly, with an added touch of humour. This is the age when children are constantly questioning - capitalise on it by getting them a copy of this super book. * Parents in Touch *If you’ve ever scratched your head, furrowed your brow, stroked your chin, or said “let’s Google it” in response to your young one’s query, let Questions and Answers take the brain strain and relax in the knowledge you’re never too old for a fascinating fact. * curiousmum.co.uk *Inquisitive kids and puzzled parents alike will love Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers. * curiousmum.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisThis thoughtful book explores how to be kind and why kindness is so important. A range of questions help children and their grown-ups to think, and talk, about being kind to others and ourselves, as well as nature and our planet. Beautiful illustrations by Christine Pym help young children to understand big concepts by setting them in a world of friendly bugs. Plenty to talk about and be inspired by.

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Book SynopsisDiscover what clouds are made of, why storm clouds flash and boom, how tornadoes happen and what makes a rainbow. With lots of flaps to lift, this delightful book encourages children to explore clouds for themselves, spotting shapes in the sky, looking at the simple science behind them and learning a few cloud myths along the way.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisFrom what happens when you swallow to why poo is brown, this enlightening book takes a rumbling, gurgling trip through the digestive system, meeting helpful juices, blood cells, vitamins and minerals along the way. Discover the stages of digestion, the roles your teeth, tongue, liver and pancreas play, and how different foods help our bodies to function.

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Book SynopsisWhat actually IS love? Is love always LOVELY? Does love last FOREVER? This delightful book takes a gentle look at what it means to love and be loved, from cleaning out your hamster's cage and forgiving your brother to Dad making you your favourite sandwiches. Everyday, relatable situations help young children to understand different kinds of love and to think up their own examples.

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Book SynopsisMud is so much more than squelchy brown stuff. It's why our food grows, why our forests stand tall, why our water and air are less dirty and why billions of living things have somewhere to live. This engaging new title encourages young readers and their grown-ups to delight in mud, to value it in a new way and to help protect the planet's soil for the future.

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Book SynopsisLift the flaps to discover the answers to all kinds of delightful questions, from whether hibernators get hungry and how honeybees stay warm, to which animals migrate the furthest and why they don't need maps.

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Book SynopsisA book for little children about why they can't wear pyjamas all the time. Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.

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Book SynopsisGet the lowdown on these sneaky, microscopic intruders, from how they infect us to how our bodies fight them off. Meet the germ detectives who have managed to track them down. And spare a thought for the zillions of other microbes who are perfectly harmless - or may even be super helpful. Using authentic kids' questions, carefully considered answers and quirky, characterful illustrations, this book provides an excellent introduction to our invisible enemies.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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