The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton.

History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events. It presents the what and when, but it rarely asks why.

Why is it that we had kings and queens at all?

Why then all of a sudden did we abandon them and shift to democracies?

Why did the world's religions rise around the same time?

Why is society dominated by men?

The answers all come down to the same thing: information. The striving to share information, and - at the same time - the striving to undermine it, explains so much of today's world and connects so many seemingly unconnected things: the rise of religions, states, science, democracy, the west, militarism, racism, fascism, consumerism, big tech, polarization, and AI.

This history of information is closely connected to the history of visual communication - and as these two are largely the same - it makes sense to tell this story visually: a history of graphics told through graphics. The History of Information, through a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, clearly breaks down and explains each concept for children and adults alike.

The History of Information includes:

• A beautiful look at the story of information; from the first languages and cave paintings, through to how we communicate and record information today.
• Content written and illustrated by world famous and multi-award winning author and illustrator, Chris Haughton.
• A global journey throughout history from the origination of language, how information has been passed on and recorded, and how this affected humanity.

Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they're going for a dip in the big ocean. This is going to be so great, says Little Crab, splish-splashing and squelch-squelching along, all the way to the very edge. Then comes a first glance down at the waves. WHOOSH! Maybe it's better if they don't go in? With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton shows that sometimes a gentle don't worry, I'm here can keep tentative little crabs sidestepping ahead -- and help them discover the brilliant worlds that await when they take the plunge.

George is a dog with all the best intentions, and his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But it's so hard to be a good dog when there are cats to chase and flowers to dig up Chris Haughton's fetchingly funny story and vibrant, retro illustrations are sure to lure dog lovers of all ages--and anyone who has ever met a temptation too good to resist.

Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree Hello birdie, waves one. Shh We have a plan, hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea.

Three little monkeys and their big monkey are sitting high on a branch in the forest canopy. OK, monkeys! I'm off, says the big monkey. Remember . . . Whatever you do, do NOT go down to the mango tree. There are tigers down there. Mmm . . . mangoes! think the little monkeys. They LOVE mangoes. Hmm . . . Maybe . . . Maybe they could just look at the mangoes. That would be OK, right? With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton, creator of Don't Worry, Little Crab, crafts a deliciously suspenseful cautionary tale about pushing boundaries--and indulging your impish side (when nobody is looking).

Uh-oh Little Owl has fallen from his nest, and his mommy is nowhere to be seen With the earnest help of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl goes in search of animals that fit his description of Mommy Owl. But while some are big (like a bear) or have pointy ears (like a bunny), none of them have all the features that make up his mommy. A cast of adorable forest critters in retro, neon-bright hues will engage little readers right up to the story's comforting conclusion.

Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree Hello birdie, waves one. Shh We have a plan, hush the others. They stealthily make their advance, nets in the air. Ready one, ready two, ready three, and go But as one comically foiled plan follows another, it soon becomes clear that their quiet, observant companion, hand outstretched, has a far better idea. Award-winning author-illustrator Chris Haughton is back with another simple, satisfying story whose visual humor plays out in boldly graphic, vibrantly colorful illustrations.

She'll be back soon, won't she?
She sure will, says Daddy Penguin.

The sky may be dark over icy waters, but Mommy Penguin is off to catch some fish for dinner. As Daddy and Little Penguin watch in suspense, Mommy swims, jumps, and climbs up a slippery slope, barely avoiding a plunge back into the sea. Well done! There's just one more hurdle to overcome, past some grumpy, just-awakened seals, before she returns to her anxiously waiting family. With a nod to the fascinating nature of penguin parenting, this boldly illustrated adventure from the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George! will have little ones happily on the edge of their seat as they root for Mommy Penguin.

George is a dog with all the best intentions. And his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But when George spies a delicious cake sitting on the kitchen table, his resolve starts to waver. You see, George loves cake. . . . Uh-oh. What to do now? It's so hard to be a good dog when there are cats to chase and flowers to dig up! What ever will Harry say when he gets back? Chris Haughton's fetchingly funny story and vibrant, retro illustrations are sure to lure dog lovers of all ages -- and anyone who has ever met a temptation too good to resist.

Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they're going for a dip in the big ocean. This is going to be so great, says Little Crab, splish-splashing and squelch-squelching along, all the way to the very edge. Then comes a first glance down at the waves. WHOOSH Maybe it's better if they don't go in? With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton shows that sometimes a gentle don't worry, I'm here can keep tentative little crabs sidestepping ahead -- and help them discover the brilliant worlds that await when they take the plunge.

The sun is setting, and everyone in the forest is getting sleepy. The mice, rabbits, and deer all give great big yawns as they snuggle up with their families for the night. But someone isn't sleepy just yet. Little Bear thinks he can stay awake a bit longer. Can he do it? Chris Haughton's bold and vibrant illustrations will captivate little ones eager to stay up just a teeny bit longer, while sweet depictions of animals cozying up in their beds for the night will soon have them yawning off to a dreamland of their own.

Three little monkeys and their big monkey are sitting high on a branch in the forest canopy. OK, monkeys I'm off, says the big monkey. Remember . . . Whatever you do, do NOT go down to the mango tree. There are tigers down there. Mmm . . . mangoes think the little monkeys. They LOVE mangoes. Hmm . . . Maybe . . . maybe they could just look at the mangoes. That would be OK, right? With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton is back with a deliciously suspenseful cautionary tale about pushing boundaries--and indulging your more impish side (when nobody is looking).

Uh-oh Little Owl has fallen from his nest and landed with a whump on the ground. Now he is lost, and his mommy is nowhere to be seen With the earnest help of his new friend Squirrel, Little Owl goes in search of animals that fit his description of Mommy Owl. But while some are big (like a bear) or have pointy ears (like a bunny) or prominent eyes (like a frog), none of them have all the features that make up his mommy. Where could she be? A cast of adorable forest critters in neon-bright hues will engage little readers right up to the story's comforting, gently wry conclusion.

She'll be back soon, won't she?
She sure will, says Daddy Penguin.

The sky may be dark over icy waters, but Mommy Penguin is off to catch some fish for dinner. As Daddy and Little Penguin watch in suspense, Mommy swims, jumps, and climbs up a slippery slope, barely avoiding a plunge back into the sea. Well done! There's just one more hurdle to overcome, past some grumpy, just-awakened seals, before she returns to her anxiously waiting family. With a nod to the fascinating nature of penguin parenting, this boldly illustrated adventure from the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George! will have little ones happily on the edge of their seats as they root for Mommy Penguin.

Will Peque o B ho, with the help of his newfound friend Ardilla, find his home? Chris Haughton's beloved Little Owl Lost arrives at the US, in Spanish for the first time

Peque o B ho se ha perdido y no encuentra a su mam . Con la ayuda de Ardilla, conseguir regresar a su nido?

M s de 800.000 libros vendidos. Una peque a obra maestra. Ternura y risas a partes iguales.

3, 2, 1... GO And once again, the bird escapes. But these three friends will not cease in their endeavor to catch the bird, while the fourth one... The littlest one... has other plans. And so does the bird. Chris Haughton's acclaimed Shh We Have a Plan arrives at the US, in Spanish for the first time

A la una, a las dos y a las... TRES . Cuando estos tres amigos ven un pajarito en el bosque, empiezan a moverse, despacito y sin hacer ruido. Shhh Tenemos un plan. Pero el m s peque o tiene otro plan. Y el pajarito tambi n.

Uno de los libros m s aclamados de Chris Haughton, ganador de m ltiples premios internacionales como el Erza Jack Keats, el Cybils Award y el premio de la Asociaci n de Ilustradores. Por primera vez en espa ol en los Estados Unidos.

Sim n is a dog with all the best intentions. And his owner, Alfonso, has all the best hopes that Sim n will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But when Sim n spies a delicious cake sitting on the kitchen table, his resolve starts to waver. It's so hard to be a good dog when there are cakes to eat, cats to chase, and flowers to dig up What ever will Alfonso say when he gets back?

Sim n quiere ser el mejor perro del mundo. Va a portarse muy bien. Cuando su due o Alfonso sale a hacer un recado, Sim n ve en la mesa de la cocina un delicioso pastel y es que... es que... No puede evitarlo Despu s ve un gato Y a Sim n le encanta perseguir gatos... Ser bueno todo el rato es muy dif cil. Sobre todo para Sim n El divertid simo libro del prestigioso autor e ilustrador Chris Haughton.

Cangrejita is ecstatic to visit the ocean for the first time, but when she sees the huge, thunderous waves, she realizes the ocean is a bit scarier than she thought. A heartwarming story about facing what scares us Simultaneously released in Spanish and English, world premiere book

Hoy es el primer d a que Cangrejita va al mar, y est entusiasmada Pero cuando ve las enormes olas... Pap , no s si me gusta el mar. Podr Cangrejita afrontar sus miedos? El nuevo libro de Chris Haughton nos har sonre r y recordar la emoci n de descubrir cosas nuevas.