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Laura has written more than 60 books for children, with more to come. She writes picture books, board, activity, non-fiction, early readers, audiobooks and more.
After working briefly as a technical writer and marketing copywriter, Laura spent over seven years in house as a children’s editor, responsible for a number of award-winning picture and board books. She holds a BA in English: Rhetoric and Professional Writing and an MA in Creative Writing and now works full time as a freelance author and editor. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have appeared on various recommended reading lists.
Laura grew up in Canada but now lives in a lovely coastal town in South Wales with her husband, two sons and one small sausage dog pup.
All That Glimmers (2026)
An Amazon Best Book of the Month for Ages 6–8
Search with your eyes, keep your heart open too,
and look for the glimmers that shine their way through.
You can find a glimmer anywhere: a flower growing out of the sidewalk, a rainbow after a storm, a whiff of something delicious-even a puppy licking your nose. When you’re feeling anxious or gloomy, spotting a glimmer can calm racing thoughts or put a smile on your face. And once you begin looking, you’ll find more and more glimmers, and start sharing their magic with friends! This lyrical ode to making time for tiny moments of tranquility is a gentle introduction to mindfulness for young readers, or the perfect gift to brighten anyone’s day.
“The gradual addition of color reflects the tale’s optimistic nature, while Baker’s rhymes soothe and sway…. A lovely reminder to look and listen.”―Kirkus Reviews
“Cheering rhymes infuse a gray day with color in this ebullient picture book about managing big emotions by focusing on mindful awareness in the present moment.”―Publishers Weekly
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Longlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize
Jump up off your bottom and get in the groove!
Wiggle your body, let’s see how you MOVE!
We’ll start nice and simple, just lift up your feet.
STOMP STOMP STOMP and feel the beat.
This playful book inspires ALL children to find their own wonderful way of moving. From an energetic warm up, to a wacky freestyle section and a calming cool down, this is the perfect book to encourage little ones to get active.
Meet Squirrel. Squirrel is LOUD.
Meet Bird. Bird is quiet.
They are complete opposites.
And that’s all you need to know.
The end.
Or is it . . . ?
A picture book that’s full of fun and silliness, The Full Stop That Got Away brings together Laura Baker and Nathan Reed for the very first time – and the results are hilarious!
This is Frank.
Frank is a full stop.
He’s round and small and things quietly stop when he’s around.
Frank is a full stop, and he acts exactly like a full stop should.
He splits up sentences that get too long . . .
“It’s true. I do.”
He never shouts . . .
“Ouch. Ouch. Help.”
And he never asks questions.
“That’s right.”
But what if Frank decides to stop acting like a full stop? What would happen then?
Tall monsters, small monsters, monsters here and there. Hairy monsters, scary monsters… in TRUCKS everywhere.
Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters in incredible trucks! Follow the monsters as they build a city and watch out for a monster thief on the loose!
There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork and lots of amusing mishaps.
Dive into the ocean to join a young turtle on a game of hide-and-seek, and learn about sea creatures and their habitat, with this beautiful, “touch and feel” layered board book. The perfect introduction for preschool children to sea creatures and their habitats, this simple, charming story, which unfolds across a series of layered pages that increase in size, is about a turtle playing hide-and-seek with his friends, and shows different animal families as they go about their daily lives. With gently rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, the book encourages children to interact with the book and turn each page, delighting in the increasingly expansive ocean spreads.
