03/03/2025

(Bishop Road School Discount)

Regular price £16.14

James Mayhew

James Mayhew

We are thrilled to announce that Bishop Road Primary School will be hosting James Mayhew on Monday 3rd March. James will be talking about his newest book A Symphony of Stories as well as some of his other books such as Gaspard the Fox, and Katie's Picture Show.

Please place your order by Friday 31st February to ensure your book is signed. Orders placed after this date, may not be signed and may need to be picked up from our shop at 47 Henleaze Road.

To purchase the book

  • Add the book to your Cart - do not use the purple Buy with Shop Pay button
  • Add your child's name and class via the Add A Note button on the Cart page (email us on info@maxminervas.co.uk  if you are unable to do this)
  • Complete your purchase
  • Orders placed by 31st Feb can be collected at the school, orders placed after this date may have to be collected from our store in Henleaze.

If you are having any questions please email us at info@maxminervas.co.uk 

ABOUT THE BOOK

A Symphony of Stories

Six world famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers feature in this superbly illustrated gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through story and illustration. James Mayhew tells the stories of six much-loved pieces of music, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations: Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns, The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, The Sunken Cathedral by Claude Debussy, The Butterfly Lovers by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao, The Planets by Gustav Holst, and The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky.

Gaspard the Fox

Meet Gaspard the Fox as he sets out one summer evening in search of adventure and something to eat. On his travels he meets Peter the cat and Finty the dog, who help him navigate the local canals, boats and people in his hunt for supper.

This charming and humorous picture book celebrates urban foxes and their relationship with the humans and animals they share the city with. It is the first in a series of urban adventures with Gaspard and his friends by broadcaster Zeb Soanes and best-selling illustrator James Mayhew.

Katie's Picture Show

Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! When Katie visits an art gallery for the first time with Grandma, she discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her. Expect a little bit of mischief, a lot of cream cakes and even a friendly tiger!

Katie and the Dinosaurs

Come on a magical dinosaur adventure with Katie in this classic picture book. When Katie visits the Natural History Museum with Grandma, she finds a mysterious door... and steps back in time to the world of the dinosaurs! Katie helps a baby dinosaur find his family, rides on the back of a Brontosaurus, and has a picnic with a Triceratops.

But just what will she feed a very hungry and fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex?Katie has been delighting children for over 25 years!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James Mayhew

Art was always my favourite subject at school. I remember when I was 10 years old and my teacher introduced me to sketching with a scratchy old dip-pen and a bottle of ink. It was love at first sight, and I still use pen and ink to this day.

My first book, Katie’s Picture Show, was published in 1989 and was inspired by a childhood trip to London with my sister Kate and our Grandma. Many more “Katie” titles have followed, introducing the great works of art to children. These books can now be found in museums and galleries all over the world. In 2015, the National Gallery, London, launched an exclusive range of Katie merchandise based on the books, followed in 2017 by a series of art activity books. All of this grew from the memory of that day out, many years ago, with my sister and Grandma, and from my love of art and artists.

Ella Bella Ballerina was inspired by the real Katie’s daughter, Eloise! so often things in real life grow into my work, as stories or pictures. I think it’s important to be inspired by the things that are important to you. In all my books there is a little bit of me hidden away somewhere.

The magic of music features again in Once Upon A Tune, inspired by the concerts I've presented with fabulous orchestras and musicians.

As well as writing most of my own books, I love collaborating with other writers and artists. I’ve been so lucky to make books with Philippa Pearce, Elisabeth Beresford, Jackie Morris,  Ian Eagleton and many others. It's been a particular joy to illustrate the Gaspard the Fox books written by Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes. Gaspard has his own website, and you can find out more about the “handsomest fox in London” right here: www.gaspardthefox.com