Laura Baker

  • 5 stars across 55 books
Laura grew up in Canada with a passion for stories. She followed this passion to attain an Honours BA in English and then moved abroad to Wales for an MA in Creative Writing and an adventure - and she never left! She now lives in a lovely coastal town in South Wales with her husband, two sons and big basset hound. She has been writing and editing award-winning books for adults and children for the last ten years and loves finding special stories to tell in the everyday, relatable world of a child (or dog).
2nd March 2023

All the Wonderful Ways to Read

A delightful story by Laura Baker, illustrated with warmth and humour by Sandra de la Prada, that celebrates reading in ... MoreAll the Wonderful Ways to Read

(15 reviews) Review
10th January 2019

The Colour of Happy

A beautiful exploration of feelings shown through colour as one little boy navigates a range of emotions - from happ... MoreThe Colour of Happy

(11 reviews) Review
1st May 2025

All the Wonderful Ways to Move

A bouncing rhyming story by Laura Baker, illustrated with warmth and humour by Sandra de la Prada, that celebrates the j... MoreAll the Wonderful Ways to Move

(11 reviews) Review
1st October 2018

Lonely Planet Kids Cardboard Box Creations

What can you do with a cardboard box? Plenty! No longer destined for the recycling bin, turn your spare scraps into amaz... MoreLonely Planet Kids Cardboard Box Creations

(8 reviews) Review
5th September 2005

Into the Forest

A shortcut through the forest to Grandma's house produces some eerie moments – and some oddly familiar characters – in a... MoreInto the Forest

(6 reviews) Review
6th April 2023

Monsters in Trucks

Tall monsters, small monsters, monsters here and there. Hairy monsters, scary monsters... in TRUCKS everywhere. Childre... MoreMonsters in Trucks

(3 reviews) Review
13th February 2025

The Full Stop That Got Away (PB)

  A picture book that's full of fun and silliness, The Full Stop That Got Away brings together Laura ... MoreThe Full Stop That Got Away (PB)

(2 reviews) Review
13th June 2019

Dengineers: Build Your Dream Den

Build your own dream den with CBBC's The Dengineers!Create brilliant dens at home with this fantastic handbook. With adv... MoreDengineers: Build Your Dream Den

(1 review) Review
17th September 2019

Into The Land Of Dinosaurs

Into the Land of Dinosaurs is a layered, touch-and-feel board book for pre-school children that introduces them to dinos... MoreInto The Land Of Dinosaurs

(1 review) Review
25th June 2020

Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks: Level 5: Too Much Pie!

The pie shop's mixer won't stop mixing! Pip and Kit have to find their way through the pie-filling to stop it. Using th... MoreOxford Reading Tree Word Sparks: Level 5: Too Much Pie!

(1 review) Review
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