What's Next

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A sweet, suspenseful story of a baby badger and his dad with rich, atmospheric illustrations from Jane McGuinness.

Curious Baby Badger loves exploring. He is eager to see, and know, more of the world beyond his den. So, one night, his daddy takes him on a moonlit adventure through the still, black-and-white forest up above their underground home. And that sets Baby Badger's imagination soaring. What's daytime like he wonders. What's next

A tender father and son story of adventure, discovery and the comforting pull of home, paired with rich, evocative illustrations from Jane McGuinness.

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Vivid night and daytime colours and soothing, tender text make for a delightful bedtime book. * Metro *
An utterly charming story that explores the inquisitiveness and curiosity of being a child and the nature of the parent/child bond. * Fallen Star Stories *

Author Bio

Timothy Knapman is a childrens writer, lyricist and playwright. His childrens books have been translated into fifteen languages and include Soon, illustrated by Patrick Benson, Time Now to Dream, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes, illustrated by Nikki Dyson, Can't Catch Me, illustrated by Simona Ciraolo, Follow the Track all the Way Back, illustrated by Ben Mantle, and Big Digger Little Digger, illustrated by Daron Parton. His titles are often featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. He lives in Surrey. Find him online at timothyknapman.co.uk and on Twitter and Instagram as @TimothyKnapman.

Jane McGuinness studied Illustration at Maidstone before completing an MA in Childrens Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She enjoys experimenting with styles and materials; her most recent work has involved a mixture of ink and brushwork, followed by careful digital tinkering. In 2016 Jane was awarded the Sebastian Walker Prize for Illustration, and her first picture book, Say Hi to Hedgehogs, followed soon after. Jane lives in Birmingham. Find Jane online at janemcguinness.co.uk, on Twitter as @janelikesyou, and on Instagram as @bookshelfjane.