Bøker av Alex Willan

In the next installment of The Worst! series, Gilbert is excited for his beachside vacation until mermaids come ruin it to compete in their high-stakes mermaid games--and Gilbert is never one to turn down a little competition.

Perpetually unimpressed Gilbert the Goblin explains why goblins are superior to other, overrated magical creatures in this wildly funny and imaginative picture book series—the first four books now available together in a hardcover boxed set!

In the next installment of The Worst! series, Gilbert infiltrates Santa's workshop in disguise, ready to prove once and for all that goblins are better workers than elves.

In the follow-up to Unicorns Are the Worst! and Dragons Are the Worst!, Gilbert's next adventure takes him atop a snowy mountain where he's determined to find the legendary yeti.

An uproariously funny picture book about Gilbert the Goblin.

Celebrate the wonderful (and hilarious) ways in which friends can be different in this all-new, laugh-out-loud odd-couple story.Best friends Jasper, a quick and feisty fox, and Ollie, a slow and deliberate sloth, decide to build forts in the yard. While Jasper's enormous fort goes up in minutes (complete with a rock climbing wall, bouncy, castle, and moat), it's Ollie's humble fort that has what the pair need most . . . a place that they can share.This highly visual story allows young readers to easily recognize the differences between the two pals, as Jasper's increasingly frenzied building contrasts with Ollie's more reserved and planned approach. It's a smartly paced, hugely funny celebration of our differences. Kids AND grown-ups will giggle as they decide if they're more of a "Jasper" or an "Ollie." Which one are you?Parents will also appreciate the subtle lesson of mindfulness, told with humor, as impatient Jasper comes to understand that being first and fastest isn't always best.Also available: Jasper and Ollie

Two funny, unlikely friends—a thoughtful sloth and an impatient fox—make their big debut in this hilarious new picture book celebrating friendship and the wonderful ways in which we''re all different.Best friends Jasper and Ollie decide to go to the pool. On your mark, get set . . . WAIT! As Jasper races ahead—crashing into the mailman, speeding past the ice cream truck—Ollie takes his sweet time, pausing to admire a butterfly, smell a daisy, and help the mailman pick up his letters! With a clever design that shows Jasper''s hectic rush compared with Ollie''s casual stroll, this hilarious story allows young readers to easily recognize the differences between the two pals. It''s a smartly paced, hugely funny celebration of what makes each person special. Kids AND grown-ups will giggle as they decide if they''re more of a "Jasper" or an "Ollie." It''s also a great story to share the concept of "taking time to smell the roses"—a perfect lesson in our overly scheduled world.And look for book two from this exciting new author-illustrator, coming in summer 2020: Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort.Critics love Jasper & Ollie!:"A hilarious and lively romp that sneaks in a message about the importance of patience and will have its readers hoping for some follow-up adventures of the ''odd couple'' friends."—School Library Journal“Forget the tortoise and the hare, this tale of friendship between an unhurried sloth and a wild fox is a funnier version of those famous opposites, and one that will have kids wondering whether they’re more like the deliberate Ollie or the frenetic Jasper.”—ReadBrightly.comChildren''s Book Council "Hot Off the Press" selection