Miles Kelly Popular Books

Miles Kelly Biography & Facts

Miles Kelly Publishing is an independent children's publishing company founded by Jim Miles and Gerard Kelly in 1996. It is based in the village of Bardfield End Green near Thaxted in Essex, UK, after moving from its base of 13 years in Great Bardfield in 2010. Its books are available throughout the world in over 50 languages. Miles Kelly's publishing list is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 12 years. Miles Kelly's backlist consists of over 700 titles – encyclopedias, reference series, quiz books, dictionaries, atlases, handbooks, fact books, poetry, fiction and novelty books. Since 1996 Miles Kelly has on occasion produced books for other publishers. In total it has created over 200 titles for 15 different publishing companies in the UK and US. Miles Kelly produced six of the Ripley's Believe It or Not! titles. Alongside its traditional publishing output, Miles Kelly used to run Budding Press, an imprint specialising in the production of high-end children's fiction for self-publishers, but this project has since ceased. See also UK children's book publishers References External links Miles Kelly homepage . Discover the Miles Kelly popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Miles Kelly books.

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  • Sensational 70s Quiz Book synopsis, comments

    Sensational 70s Quiz Book

    Brian Williams

    When we look at a movie or TV programme from the 70s doesn’t it all seem nearly normal, but not quite? The clothes do not enjoy the paisleys and swirls of the 60s, but they have da...

  • First Fun Animals synopsis, comments

    First Fun Animals

    Miles Kelly

    Younger children will love this new series, which provides a first fun introduction to the alphabet, animals, nursery rhymes and stories. The cheerful design engages children as th...

  • First Fun Nursery Stories synopsis, comments

    First Fun Nursery Stories

    Miles Kelly

    Younger children will love this new series, which provides a first fun introduction to the alphabet, animals, nursery rhymes and stories. The cheerful design engages children as th...

  • The Lion and the Mouse synopsis, comments

    The Lion and the Mouse

    Miles Kelly

    Time to read! Little ones will love the bright illustrations on every page of this beautiful picture book. The story of The Lion and the Mouse has been simply retold in a clear and...

  • 100 Facts Weather synopsis, comments

    100 Facts Weather

    Miles Kelly

    Battle through rain, wind and blizzards as you get to grips with wild weather! Discover everything you need to know about weather with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fanta...

  • How to Draw Cars synopsis, comments

    How to Draw Cars

    Miles Kelly

    The perfect books for aspiring young artists, the How to Draw series is a fantastic way to get kids drawing in seconds. With simple instructions and stepbystep illustrations childr...

  • First Fun Nursery Rhymes synopsis, comments

    First Fun Nursery Rhymes

    Miles Kelly

    Younger children will love this new series, which provides a first fun introduction to the alphabet, animals, nursery rhymes and stories. The cheerful design engages children as th...

  • 50 Bedtime Stories synopsis, comments

    50 Bedtime Stories

    Miles Kelly

    Children will be enthralled by tales of witches, wizards, princes, princesses and a host of magical beasts. There are stories from across the globe, which include classic tales as ...

  • Rapunzel synopsis, comments

    Rapunzel

    Miles Kelly

    Simply retold and wonderfully illustrated, this series brings together masses of delightful tales. Each title comprises a collection of stories based on a theme, such as Magic and ...

  • The Teacher synopsis, comments

    The Teacher

    Katerina Diamond

    You think you know who to trust?You think you know the difference between good and evil?You’re wrong …A LESSON YOU WILL NEVER FORGETThe body of the head teacher of an exclusive Dev...

  • The Enchanted Horse synopsis, comments

    The Enchanted Horse

    Miles Kelly

    Each book in this spellbinding collection will capture young readers’ imaginations with tales of enchanted creatures, curious folk and imaginary lands. Stories by renowned authors ...

  • 100 Facts Inventions synopsis, comments

    100 Facts Inventions

    Miles Kelly

    A fact based look at some of the world's greatest inventions and how they work from the electric lightbulb to the wind turbine. Brilliantly illustrated and with exciting quizzes, ...

  • The Hare and the Tortoise and Other Stories synopsis, comments

    The Hare and the Tortoise and Other Stories

    Miles Kelly

    Simply retold and wonderfully illustrated, this series brings together masses of delightful tales. Each title comprises a collection of stories based on a theme, such as Magic and ...

  • Little Miss Muffet synopsis, comments

    Little Miss Muffet

    Miles Kelly

    This collection of bestloved nursery rhymes also includes fairytales and first poems. Children will love reading about Little Miss Muffet, Lucy Locket and The Muffin Man. Accompani...

  • Three Little Kittens and Friends synopsis, comments

    Three Little Kittens and Friends

    Miles Kelly

    This collection of bestloved nursery rhymes also includes fairytales and first poems. Children will love reading about the Three Little Kittens, Jumping Joan and Diddle, Diddle, Du...

  • Humpty Dumpty synopsis, comments

    Humpty Dumpty

    Miles Kelly

    This collection of bestloved nursery rhymes also includes fairytales and first poems. Children will love reading about Humpty Dumpty, Yankee Doodle and Little Robin Redbreast. Acco...

  • The Stars in the Sky synopsis, comments

    The Stars in the Sky

    Miles Kelly

    Each book in this spellbinding collection will capture young readers’ imaginations with tales of enchanted creatures, curious folk and imaginary lands. Stories by renowned authors ...

  • Life and Times Quizzes synopsis, comments

    Life and Times Quizzes

    Christopher Rigby

    This quiz book contains 90 quizzes on a variety of subjects. Each quiz builds up a mini biography of the subject in the spotlight. Here is an example:Born Cassius Clay in 1942, Muh...

  • 50 Fairy Stories synopsis, comments

    50 Fairy Stories

    Miles Kelly

    Open this book and fly on fairy wings to a world full of mischief and wonder. Magical classic stories sit alongside lesserknown tales of fairy fun, and all are brought to life with...

  • Wordplay Quizzes synopsis, comments

    Wordplay Quizzes

    Christopher Rigby

    This quiz book contains 90 quizzes of ten questions. Each set of ten questions are linked by key words or letters. Here is an example:THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING TEN QUESTIONS ALL...

  • Old King Cole and Friends synopsis, comments

    Old King Cole and Friends

    Miles Kelly

    This collection of bestloved nursery rhymes also includes fairytales and first poems. Children will love reading about Old King Cole, Mary’s Lamb and Little Tommy Tucker. Accompani...

  • I Love Space synopsis, comments

    I Love Space

    Miles Kelly

    This highly visual series provides younger children with first facts and pictures about their favourite subjects. Each spread presents a new topic and is accompanied by simple text...

  • Wee Willie Winkie and Friends synopsis, comments

    Wee Willie Winkie and Friends

    Miles Kelly

    This collection of bestloved nursery rhymes also includes fairytales and first poems. Children will love reading about Wee Willie Winkie, Little Polly Flinders and Jack Sprat. Acco...

  • How to Draw Bugs synopsis, comments

    How to Draw Bugs

    Miles Kelly

    The perfect books for aspiring young artists, the How to Draw series is a fantastic way to get kids drawing in seconds. With simple instructions and stepbystep illustrations childr...

  • 100 Facts World Wonders synopsis, comments

    100 Facts World Wonders

    Miles Kelly

    Discover everything you need to know about World Wonders with this brilliant book! One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations and hilarious cartoons give you the inside story on th...

  • 100 Facts Human Body synopsis, comments

    100 Facts Human Body

    Miles Kelly

    Begin a fantastic journey through your amazing body systems! Discover everything you need to know about your body with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustratio...

  • Classic Ghost Stories synopsis, comments

    Classic Ghost Stories

    Miles Kelly

    Classic Ghost Stories is a creepy collection of tales from beyond the grave, ideal for readers of all ages. Notes on the authors and ghoulish illustrations provide a powerful intro...

  • How to Draw Scary Dinosaurs synopsis, comments

    How to Draw Scary Dinosaurs

    Miles Kelly

    The perfect books for aspiring young artists, the How to Draw series is a fantastic way to get kids drawing in seconds. With simple instructions and stepbystep illustrations childr...

  • The Owl and the Pussycat synopsis, comments

    The Owl and the Pussycat

    Miles Kelly

    Discover a host of delightful poems about a naughty fairy, a beautiful rose, singing goblins and a dozing dormouse. This book is brimming with enchanting illustrations and also fea...

  • How to Draw Awesome Animals synopsis, comments

    How to Draw Awesome Animals

    Miles Kelly

    The perfect books for aspiring young artists, the How to Draw series is a fantastic way to get kids drawing in seconds. With simple instructions and stepbystep illustrations childr...

  • 100 Facts Ancient Egypt synopsis, comments

    100 Facts Ancient Egypt

    Miles Kelly

    Be pharaoh for a day and visit the land of the pyramids and the mummies! Discover everything you need to know about ancient Egypt with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fanta...

  • Joseph the Dreamer and Other Bible Stories synopsis, comments

    Joseph the Dreamer and Other Bible Stories

    Miles Kelly

    A selection of Bible stories for children, simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about twin brothers Jacob and Esau, Joseph’s strange dreams and how he became the ruler o...

  • 100 Facts Bugs synopsis, comments

    100 Facts Bugs

    Miles Kelly

    Explore the creepycrawly world of insects, spiders and bugs!Discover everything you need to know about bugs with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic images and fun ca...

  • Historical Heroes synopsis, comments

    Historical Heroes

    Miles Kelly

    Delve into the lives of six of history’s most celebrated personalities with these outrageously funny biographies. Discover the secret inspiration for Shakespeare’s plays, how Caesa...

  • First Fun ABC synopsis, comments

    First Fun ABC

    Miles Kelly

    Younger children will love this new series, which provides a first fun introduction to the alphabet, animals, nursery rhymes and stories. The cheerful design engages children as th...

  • Incy Wincy Spider and Friends synopsis, comments

    Incy Wincy Spider and Friends

    Miles Kelly

    This collection of bestloved nursery rhymes also includes fairytales and first poems. Children will love reading about Incy Wincy Spider, Old Mother Hubbard and Simple Simon. Accom...

  • The Boy Who Cried Wolf synopsis, comments

    The Boy Who Cried Wolf

    Miles Kelly

    Time to read! Little ones will love the bright illustrations on every page of this beautiful picture book. The story of The Boy who Cried Wolf has been simply retold in a clear and...

  • I Love Planes synopsis, comments

    I Love Planes

    Miles Kelly

    This highly visual series provides younger children with first facts and pictures about their favourite subjects. Each spread presents a new topic and is accompanied by simple text...

  • The Body in the Clouds synopsis, comments

    The Body in the Clouds

    Ashley Hay

    “Exquisite…a rich, meditative novel that explores the connectivity of people living in the same geographical space across the distance of time.” New York Times Book Review From the...

  • Montana Sky synopsis, comments

    Montana Sky

    Kelly Miles

    Lauren is leaving and running for her life...literally. She is trying to escape her husband, who is also a New York City Police Officer. With the help of her best friend, she escap...

  • Sensational 60s Quiz Book synopsis, comments

    Sensational 60s Quiz Book

    Brian Williams

    Those who remember the 60s – and for many they are just a smoky blur – will summon up images, as they tackle these quizzes, of flared hipsters, Cuban heels, cheesecloth shirts, Zap...

  • The Parting of the Red Sea and Other Bible Stories synopsis, comments

    The Parting of the Red Sea and Other Bible Stories

    Miles Kelly

    A selection of Bible stories for children, simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about Moses, the nine plagues of Egypt and God’s Ten Commandments.

  • How to Draw Baby Animals synopsis, comments

    How to Draw Baby Animals

    Miles Kelly

    The perfect books for aspiring young artists, the How to Draw series is a fantastic way to get kids drawing in seconds. With simple instructions and stepbystep illustrations childr...

  • David and Goliath and Other Bible Stories synopsis, comments

    David and Goliath and Other Bible Stories

    Miles Kelly

    A selection of Bible stories for children, simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about the battle of Jericho, Samson and Delilah and King Solomon’s magnificent temple.

  • How to Draw Fairies synopsis, comments

    How to Draw Fairies

    Miles Kelly

    The perfect books for aspiring young artists, the How to Draw series is a fantastic way to get kids drawing in seconds. With simple instructions and stepbystep illustrations childr...

  • Sensational 80s Quiz Book synopsis, comments

    Sensational 80s Quiz Book

    Brian Williams

    Think back two decades if you can and where are you? Here are some reminders. You’re in the Reagan era, the Thatcher years, perestroika. John Lennon was assassinated in 1980, Princ...

  • Animals synopsis, comments

    Animals

    Miles Kelly

    Have you ever wondered how kangaroos can leap so far? Or why jackrabbits have such long ears? Or if flies have a sense of smell? Get ready to find out the answers to these quest...

  • 100 Facts Birds synopsis, comments

    100 Facts Birds

    Miles Kelly

    Get ready to fly through the amazing world of birds! Discover everything you need to know about birds with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations and hilar...