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2026 Catalogue Catch a Leaf Publishing

For a Greener, Wilder Future At Catch a Leaf Publishing, we believe books can change the world. Reading and learning can and should be a joy, encouraging curiosity, as well as generating discussion and laughter. It should also be empowering, arming the reader with knowledge they can use to make the world a better place for all.

We are a small independent publisher based in London, UK, and our main focus is urban wildlife and nature-themed stories. Our books are aimed at 4-8 year olds, and are filled with humour, well crafted narratives, and beautiful engaging illustrations.

I’m Ronni the urban rat! Join me on a journey to discover what makes each animal unique! I will lead you through the pages of each book, asking questions, talking to the animals, and encouraging curiosity, with laughs along the way!

THE URBAN WILDLIFE EXPLORERS SERIES by author and illustrator Siski Kalla

ABOUT THE BOOKS: Non-fiction wildlife books tailored specifically to children growing up in towns and cities. With lighthearted humour, curriculum-linked science information, and a unique design that allows for a quick read-through or a longer more in-depth exploration.

The books explore the concept of what makes each species unique, covering behaviour, diet, habitat, and detailing actions we can take to help the animals in our neighbourhoods. Teacher guides/classroom activities are included in all hardback books, and are available for download for paperback books, too.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR OF THE URBAN WILDLIFE EXPLORERS SERIES: Siski Kalla is a passionate urban wildlife advocate and Londoner. She has fostered several hedgehogs, regularly dog and cat-sits, and is a keen amateur naturalist.

She is also the illustrator of TV naturalist and vet Dr Sean McCormack’s children’s picture book Beaver Believers.

LET’S EXPLORE HEDGEHOGS from the Urban Wildlife Explorers series

Discover how hedgehogs can smell food underground, find out how they’re like us (clue: it’s about drinking milk), as well as what to feed hogs in your neighbourhood.

Bursting with humour, fascinating science, and beautiful watercolour illustrations, this book carries readers through parks and city gardens to meet the animals living right under our noses. For budding naturalists and animal lovers, this is the perfect guide for young urban explorers!

Paperback 48 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £8.99 ISBN 9781068469459 Hardback 56 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £14.99 ISBN 9781068469466

COMING IN AUTUMN 2026 Paperback 48 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £8.99 ISBN 9781068469497 Hardback 56 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £14.99 ISBN 9781067698300

LET’S EXPLORE FOXES

from the Urban Wildlife Explorers series Discover why foxes have sensitive whiskers on their legs, why they’re similar to dogs and cats, and why foxes sometimes steal toys and shoes from our gardens!

Bursting with humour, fascinating science, and beautiful watercolour illustrations, this book carries readers through parks, streets, and city gardens to meet the animals living right under our noses.

THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

• Everything you want to know about foxes • Science notes, and activities • How to help wildlife, and a fun craft activity!

THE OLD WORDS We need to teach the children the old words, words like brabble and grubble, twitter-light and clinkerbell, words which dance, and trip and slip and drip like honey off the tongue.

Can words help us reconnect with the world around us, and give us a sense of belonging? What might happen if we lose certain words forever? These are the themes explored within The Old Words, a poem featuring 21 forgotten words, by Caroline Mellor.

An invitation to explore language, highlighting oracy, and recognition of how the words we choose to use can heal as well as harm, change viewpoints and bring us greater connection and understanding of the world around us.

THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

• Pages for teachers’ or home educators’ use • Activities based around oracy (KS1 and 2) • Activities focused on vocabulary and expression (KS2)

Paperback 48 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £8.99 ISBN 9781067698317 Hardback 48 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £14.99 ISBN 9781067698324

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

COMING IN November 2026

Caroline Mellor is a writer and educator based in

East Sussex, UK. She is the author of the poetry collection The Honey in the Bones, and The Old Words is her debut children's book. She lives with her husband, two children, a pet rabbit and a very wild garden.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Siski Kalla is a passionate advocate of wildlife

rehabilitation and conservation, Siski brings her love of wildlife to the fore in The Old Words with soft watercolour and pencil illustrations.

LET’S EXPLORE MOTHS

from the Urban Wildlife Explorers series Did you know some moths fly in the day and are just as colourful as butterflies? Packed with surprising facts, some silliness, and beautiful watercolour illustrations, Let's Explore Moths: An urban wildlife explorers book takes curious kids aged 4–8 on a journey into the world of these undervalued creatures.

With science-backed information that relates directly to KS1 and KS2 curriculums, this engaging book is perfect for classrooms, bedtime reading, or curious little bug-lovers at home.

Paperback 48 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £8.99 ISBN 9781068469411 Hardback 56 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £14.99 ISBN 9781068612299

LET’S EXPLORE PIGEONS from the Urban Wildlife Explorers series

Paperback 48 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £8.99 ISBN 9781068469435 Hardback 56 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £14.99 ISBN 9781068469442

Discover how pigeons feed their babies with milk, can find their way home from hundreds of miles away, and how they recognise faces!

Bursting with humour, fascinating science, and beautiful watercolour illustrations, this book carries readers through parks, gardens, and city streets to meet the animals living right under our noses. For budding naturalists and animal lovers, this is the perfect guide for young urban explorers!

THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

• Science notes, and activities • Everything you want to know about pigeons • How to help wildlife, and a fun craft activity!

LET’S EXPLORE SNAILS Urban Wildlife Explorers

Learn about our feathery water-loving friends in this fun, fact-filled adventure into the world of ducks! Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments, fascinating science, and beautiful watercolour illustrations, this book carries readers through gardens and city streets to meet the animals living right under our noses.

With science-backed information that relates directly to KS1 and KS2 curriculums, this engaging book is perfect for classrooms, bedtime reading, or curious little animal-lovers at home.

THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

• Science notes, and activities • Answers to all your questions about snails • How to help wildlife, and a fun craft activity!

WINNER OF THE SCWBI SPARKS HONOR AWARD 2025

Paperback 48 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £8.99 ISBN 9781068612251 Hardback 56 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £14.99 ISBN 9781068612268

“This super fun book ... is one I wish I had when I was growing up." Dr Sean McCormack, conservationist and wildlife presenter

“Filled with beautiful illustrations and an important message about how we can all help snails and other wildlife." Sally-Ann Smurthwaite, Digital Content Manager, Earthwatch

LET’S EXPLORE DUCKS

from the Urban Wildlife Explorers series

Paperback 48 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £8.99 ISBN 9781068612275 Hardback 56 pages 213mm by 213mm RRP £14.99 ISBN 9781068612282

Did you know ducks can see behind them as well as to the sides and front? That country ducks quack differently to city ducks? Learn about our feathery water-loving friends in this fun, fact-filled adventure into the world of ducks! Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments, fascinating science, and beautiful watercolour illustrations, this book carries readers through parks, ponds, and city waterways to meet the feathered friends living right under our noses.

THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

• Science notes, and activities • Everything you want to know about ducks • How to help wildlife, and a fun craft activity!

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