Anita Mangan is a celebrated graphic designer and illustrator who has designed over 60 books including for Leon Restaurants, Gizzi Erskine and Fearne Cotton. She illustrated the best-selling Be a Unicorn series. Her first children’s book was the bestselling Escape the Rooms . Scholastic has snapped up another “unforgettable adventure” from actor Stephen Mangan, illustrated by his sister Anita Mangan. LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.

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Stephen Mangan said: “My favourite thing about writing for children is that their imaginations will go anywhere with you – which is handy as my imagination runs wild. As well as excitement, danger and ridiculousness, I like stories to have a heart. In The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge, I want to show that you should never underestimate the underdog. I can’t wait for readers to witness the Crown Duels, meet the outrageous contenders and root for Harry Sponge!”

Farts, games, fun and drawing with author-illustrator brother-sister duo Stephen Mangan and Anita Mangan ! Expect games to play along with, live drawing, storytelling and silly sibling stories. Look out for kids competing for the crown in The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge, a small act with BIG consequences in The Fart that Changed the World and a first look at their new hilarious festive adventure The Great Reindeer Rescue. Guaranteed laughter and fun for all the family – perfect for ages 8 -108! Bath Festivals Book of the Week is our weekly recommended book from our upcoming Children’s Literature Festival. More news Related

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Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Anita Mangan added: “Every book by Stephen is an exciting challenge to illustrate and The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge is a real treat. I love bringing Stephen’s characters to life while adding my own twist and surprising details for children to spot. Making children laugh is a great way into reading and it is such a thrill to see children enjoying our books.” The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge will be launched with national PR and marketing, as well as one of Scholastic UK’s biggest schools campaigns yet, to reach millions, the publisher said. Grumpy old King Chisel has a problem. He needs an heir to his kingdom – fast! So he challenges the best kids from across the country to compete in the Crown Duels, with the ultimate winner becoming king or queen. Step forward: GLORIA SQUAT-FURTHER: champion athlete HUXLEY BEELINE: mathematical genius JONNY MOULD: artistic ace GOSSAMER FOUNTAIN: empathy expert HARRY SPONGE: ordinary boy. Not to be underestimated…Stephen Mangan is an author, script-writer and actor with huge range across TV, radio, film and theatre. A star of classic comedies such as Green Wing, Episodes and I’m Alan Partridge and acclaimed dramas such as The Split , Stephen also presents Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year and regularly appears on stage, most recently as a highly praised Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol . Stephen also voiced the title role in Postman Pat: The Movie . He has been a member of the judging panels for the Costa Book of the Year prize and The Laugh-Out-Loud Awards (The Lollies). His children’s books include the bestselling Escape the Rooms and The Fart that Changed the World . Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments This story is about a boy called Harry Sponge whose family is bullied and are really poor. One day, there's a contest to see which child could become king or queen and an envelope reaches him. He opens it, and finds out that he is invited to the tournament and eventually becomes king.