Emily Dodd

Emily Dodd

  • 5 stars across 18 books
Emily Dodd is passionate about science, wildlife and storytelling. She is a screenwriter for CBeebies science programme Nina and the Neurons and has written and presented science shows for the Edinburgh International Science Festival, the Scottish Seabird Centre, Edinburgh University, National Museums Scotland and Our Dynamic Earth. Emily was the 2012/2013 Scottish Book Trust Reader in Residence at Leith Library, Edinburgh. Among other fiction and non-fiction books for children, she is the author of Can't Dance Cameron, also in the Picture Kelpies range. Kirsteen Harris-Jones completed a BA in children's illustration for publishing, and has worked in advertising, graphic design and animation. She's now a freelance artist living in Shropshire with her husband and three children. She is also the illustrator of another Picture Kelpie, No Such Thing As Nessie!
21st September 2015

Volcanoes: Band 15/Emerald

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Everything you could ever want to ... MoreVolcanoes: Band 15/Emerald

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2nd February 2023

Tell Me About: Plants

Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore plants. Did you know that plants make th... MoreTell Me About: Plants

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21st August 2014

Can't-Dance-Cameron: A Scottish Capercaillie Story

Cameron is a capercaillie and capercaillies LOVE to dance -- well, all except Cameron!Cameron is the worst dancer in th... MoreCan't-Dance-Cameron: A Scottish Capercaillie Story

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16th July 2015

The Grouse and the Mouse: A Scottish Highland Story

Bagpipe the Black Grouse loves admiring his glorious red eyebrows and his magnificent straight tail feathers. He feels s... MoreThe Grouse and the Mouse: A Scottish Highland Story

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16th March 2017

Ollie and the Otter: A Scottish Osprey Story

Ollie the osprey loves to swoop into the water and catch fish. But once he's caught them, he's useless at throwing them!... MoreOllie and the Otter: A Scottish Osprey Story

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22nd May 2017

Tsunamis: Band 12/Copper

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level What is a tsunami? How do they hap... MoreTsunamis: Band 12/Copper

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22nd May 2017

Wind Power: Band 13/Topaz

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Wind power is used more and more a... MoreWind Power: Band 13/Topaz

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3rd November 2016

Tell Me About The Human Body

Ever wondered why some people are left handed? Or how it is that we always awaken from sleep? This book contains hundred... MoreTell Me About The Human Body

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1st September 2016

Light: Band 17/Diamond

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level What is light and how does it work... MoreLight: Band 17/Diamond

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1st May 2019

Crime Squirrel Investigators: The Naughty Nut Thief

Best-selling children’s author Emily Dodd brings her scientific background to this quirky, fun investigative tale. With ... MoreCrime Squirrel Investigators: The Naughty Nut Thief

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