This lift-the-flap fun and joyous story celebrates all things silly. This is the perfect way to teach children their first ten numbers, whilst also allowing for some fun along the way with its interactive flap-out page design and Jon Lander's charming original illustrative style.
A funny, fashion-forward picture book with a subtle feminist undertone that celebrates the joy of pockets and the inquisitive, adventurous spirit of all young girls.
A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel tells the charming story of aspiring detective Matilda, who goes on the hunt for the thief who stole her friend Stefan's precious baking recipe!
A rich and glorious celebration of humanity's connection to the natural world from two of today's best-loved, multi award-winning picture book creators.
A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round! From rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and is perfect for reading aloud to share even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends.
All Spider wants is to be a family pet. But, the family, whose house he lives in, are terrified of him. Whenever he tries to show them what a great pet he would make, they simply cry: "aaaarrgghh, spider!"
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Ada Lovelace tells the inspiring story of the British mathematician and daughter of poet Lord Byron who became the world's first computer programmer.
A funny, vibrant story following Albert through his day as he pretends to be a host of exciting characters from outlaw to adventurer. But is there anything better than being a boy called Albert?
John Burningham brings us this poetic tale about a special friendship between a lonely girl and her secret friend, Aldo. With Aldo around, sunshine and laughter fill the little girl's life and she forgets her everyday fears.
Meet best friends Alex and Lulu. Everyone says how different they are, but they always have fun together. Alex loves doing noisy exciting things, whereas Lulu likes observing and painting. To win the school art competition Lulu needs to find the dazzling colours she has imagined. Can Alex mix up a spectacular solution?
Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander the real mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he could be a wind-up mouse too. In this gentle fable about a real mouse and a mechanical mouse, Leo Lionni explores the magic of friendship.
Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures. Whether it's saving the day and finding a lost pet, or exploring indoors and out, Alfie loves being with his grandma. This is a collection of stories that celebrates grandmas and grandchildren.
Alfie and Bernard are very best friends and together they have lots of adventures. Join them as they go to the library, take part in scooter races and make a very special club with only two special members!A heart-warming tale of friendship by the award-winning Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.
Alfie's Nursery School is right next door to the Big School. Alfie wishes that he could be friends with the most popular big boy, Ian Barger, but Ian never takes any notice of the little kids. One morning, Mum takes Alfie to a Plant Pot Sale. Alfie hasn't been there long when he spots Ian Barger screaming and yelling, 'I want my mummy'.
Birthday parties always make people happy and Alfie's neighbour, Mr MacNally, really does need cheering up because his beloved cat, Smoky, has died. Alfie thinks a party might just help, and there's an extra special surprise in store for Bob MacNally... Join Alfie as he tries to keep a secret in this celebration of pets old and new.
Alfie and his mum and baby sister, Annie Rose, arrive home after shopping. While his mum struggles with the pushchair outside, Alfie rushes inside and slams the door behind him. So now Alfie's stuck inside and his mum and Annie Rose are stuck outside without a key.
Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernard's birthday party, although he feels a bit nervous about going on his own. But Alfie has such a great time, he finds he doesn't even need his special blanket - and he makes a new friend too! Join Alfie as he overcomes his shyness and becomes the most helpful guest at the party.
Alfie is heading off to the seaside with his grandma, and makes a new friend on the beach! But unfortunately all's not fair in love and friendship, and Alfie - with a little help from Grandma and Bernard - has to discover what a true friend looks like.
Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious book about growing, playing and sharing. Seeds are planted; the carrots are going to be a gift for a special friend of Alfie's. But there are suprises in store... Shirley Hughes is the creator of the bestselling, best-loved, Dogger.
Alfie's painting 'Motorbike Man' has been entered in the children's painting competition at the Harvest Fair. His friends have done paintings too, but when the winners are announced, not everyone is happy with their prize... Join Alfie on an exciting day at the fair as he comes up with a brilliant solution!
Join Alfie and Annie Rose for Christmas! Alfie opens his advent calendar and makes cards and presents. He sings carols and decorates the tree. And he writes a special letter to Father Christmas... But what will Father Christmas bring on Christmas Day? It's going to be such an exciting day!
Splish, splash, splosh! Alfie has new yellow boots that are perfect for walking through puddles and stamping in mud. There's something not quite right about them, though - they're making Alfie's feet turn outwards... Join Alfie as he works out what's wrong with his boots in this wonderfully splashy adventure.
Why do aliens visit Earth? Have they come to destroy the world? Or are they just here on a package holiday? Follow Captain Zorb Zork's diary and use the Spotter' s Guide to find out what makes an alien tick.
Alfie and his best friend Bernard have a day out full of surprises when they go to meet a very great person indeed. What's more there are secret dens to explore, snowy skies, birthday fun and a very unexpected visitor on a special night-time trip! Join our little hero and his friends and family in a celebration of all things Alfie...
A wonderful celebration of the diversity of family life that is perfect for pre-schoolers, from award-winning author/illustrator Sophy Henn - the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Lifesize series.
A beautiful picture book about the ways in which animals sleep in the Serengeti, written by award-winning author Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by the winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Jenny Lovlie. On the dry, grassy plains of the Serengeti, a little mongoose makes his way home to his burrow.
It's nearly bedtime, but Baby Bear and friends are having too much fun to even think about going to bed! In fact, there's so much playing to be done that Baby Bear has to make sure that everyone is included! This brilliant rhythmic romp will encourage every little one to settle down for a sound night's sleep.
The alphabet is gloriously brought to life by international best-selling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers. This beautiful paperback edition is based on Once Upon an Alphabet which won the CBI Book of the Year Award.
When Fox dies the rest of his family are absolutely distraught. How will Mole, Otter and Hare go on without their beloved friend? But, months later, Squirrel reminds them all of how funny Fox used to be, and they realise that Fox is still there in their hearts and memories.
Mrs Pepperpot has a problem - a huge problem - she shrinks! And when she shrinks she finds herself in all sorts of trouble... Poor Mrs Pepperpot has shrunk again and she's set her heart on going to the bazaar. But with a clever disguise and a cunning plan, she's soon dancing rings around the ladies at the fair.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Amelia Earhart tells the inspiring story of the fearless female flier.
An Away Day is the new title in the fantastic new The Dad With 10 Children series: a series of charming picture story books about a single father's fun and frantic daily life.
While looking for her lost father at the airport, Angela ends up in the front of the plane. She decides to push just one button, and then another ...and another ...
Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them... Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!
Once there was a boy called Arthur, who wanted to stay up and watch TV, but his mother wouldn't let him. "I'll get angry," said Arthur, and he did. Very, very angry...
Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But if Annie Rose is ever sad or cross there is only one person who can make her feel better, and that's her big brother.
The car trip to Grandma's house is taking forever. This book explores the amazing possibilities of imagination on a long, boring car journey, as time slows down so much that it starts going backwards. Featuring dinosaurs, ancient Egyptians, knights and pirates, it is a journey through the imagination.
Max and Arthur are best friends who both want to make art. Arthur is an accomplished painter; Max is a beginner. Max's first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind adventure with paints, pastels and pencils, which turn out to have unexpected pitfalls.
Meet Astro, the robot dog with a big heart, in this brand new picture book by the author of ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS. When Astro is sent from Planet Xog to find out what life is like on Earth, he discovers the true meaning of friendship. An out-of-this-world adventure that will melt hearts across the galaxy.
This giftable picture book, based on the beloved series, will delight long time fans as well as newcomers to the iconic world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The Hargraves want their new baby to grow up big and strong. But the puny mite will hardly eat a thing. One day Mrs Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl and the baby gobbles it up. Soon, the strangest things start to happen...
Uh-oh! Baby's got the Zapper. ZAP! She ZAPS the television channels. She ZAPS her toys into a band. She ZAPS up a real aeroplane. Then she ZAPS the moon into a giant biscuit. Maybe that's one ZAP too many.
With the arrival of baby Gloria in the house Frances feels that living with her parents is not as much fun as it used to be, so after dinner she packs her bag and runs away to under the dining room table. But when she overhears her parents talking about how much they all miss her, she decides that she should go back home.
By the author of "The Bear under the Stairs" and "Little Monster Did It!". This is a story about a little boy who won't go to bed. At first it's fun staying up, but gradually the drowsy world nods off all around him, and the baby finds himself alone. But there is someone who is not asleep.
Badger is so old that he knows he will soon die. He tries to prepare his friends for this event, but when he does die, they are still grief-stricken. Gradually they come to terms with their grief by remembering all the practical things Badger taught them, and so Badger lives on in his friends' memories of him.
Bambert lives alone in his attic home. He feels out of place in the world and finds solace in the characters he creates in his stories. One day, he decides to send his eleven stories out into the world, to find their own (true) setting. He attaches them to paper balloons and sends them out on a windy night. The eleventh story is blank.
Getting what you want can be tricky, especially if you don't ask in quite the right way. Using only two words, this book gives an introduction to the value of manners and compromise for young children. It is filled with humour, colour and exuberance, and offers an observation of toddler behaviour.
Barbara has a lot to learn about the ways of wobblers in this laugh-out-loud story from Nadia Shireen. A brilliantly funny and sensitive way to understand and deal with tantrums. "These are the most brilliant, beautiful and silly picture-books out there at the moment.
Everything Bear draws becomes real. He draws a circle and it becomes a hole through which he can escape. He even draws a rope that he can swing on. And when two bear hunters are after him, his magic pencil comes in very handy.
William is scared of the place under the stairs. He is absolutely sure there's a great big and probably hungry grizzly bear lurking there. He is utterly convinced that the bear will gobble him up if he doesn't feed it. This title helps you find out what happens when a nastly smell pervades the house and Mum and William decide to investigate.
Bear finds that even when his wildest (cookie-related!) worries come true, things will be okay. Bear Worries is a funny and comforting story providing a unique take on the topic of excessive worrying.
Baby Bear, Little Bear and Young Bear are scared of the storm. So one by one they climb into bed with their mum and dad. 'What scaredy-bears you are!' says Daddy Bear. But when there's a rat-tat-tat at the door and the lights go out, Daddy Bear is not quite as brave as he seems.
The bear has organized a picnic on the river for his friends. It's the perfect day and everything is going swimmingly until they are disturbed by a loud croaking noise from among the lily pads. It's the frogs! They want to join in, but the friends don't fancy putting up with the noise, so they move on to a quieter part of the lake.
It's seven o'clock and bedtime for Frances, but she is not yet tired. She needs a glass of milk, a piggyback, goodnight kisses and a room free of tigers, spiders and giants. But she still cannot sleep till her father patiently explains why it is important for her to bright and cheerful for school the next day. Then, she finally falls asleep.
The beautiful Bee and Me by Alison Jay is now available in paperback! A bee flies in the window and a little girl is frightened. She traps the bee and then wonders what to do. This beautiful wordless picture book traces the growing friendship between girl and bee and introduces small children to the ecology of the natural world.
Beegu is not supposed to be on Earth. She is lost. She is a friendly little creature, but the Earth People don't seem very welcoming at all. However, so far she has only met the BIG ones. The little ones are a different matter ...
Albert is Frances' best friend until he starts playing a no-girls ball game. Frances retaliates with a splendid picnic outing, no boys allowed, and finds the company of her small sister, Gloria, is not so bad after all.
Bird and Frog find a strawberry on their way. There's only one strawberry and the two of them. So, only "the best" animal gets to eat the fruit. Soon others join them in a competition to find "the best" and award them with the strawberry. The competition has a lesson for all of them about being "best friends".
Meet Betsy Buglove in this magical picture book - a girl who LOVES bugs more than anything else in the world! If there's anything to know about Betsy Buglove, it's that, when she's around, no bug ever has to worry about getting in trouble. Betsy's not afraid of sticky goo, tangled webs, or even muddy boots!
When it's time for Betty to go to bed . . . Betty . . . goes . . . bananas! Both children and parents will laugh out loud at this simple, utterly hilarious picture book about the bedtime routine!
The brilliant debut from a rising star of the picture book world, tipped as 'one to watch' by The Bookseller. A heartwarming and surreal romp, packed with jokes and funny details. The look of a classic from the 1970s, but with a very modern sense of humour and sensibility.
As Pippa watches her friends express themselves through their special dance moves, she wonders if she will ever find the dance in herself. With gentle encouragement from the others, Pippa discovers that it's all about taking the first step. A story about the freedom to be yourself and the fun of joining in.
The farmer is snoozing on the hay in his barn, surrounded by his dozy animals, when the fly buzzing about lands on his nose! Of course he sneezes, which sets off a long chain of consequences, until finally the terrified donkey panics.
Pre-order your copy of Billy and the Beast now! Whilst on a lovely walk in the woods, Billy and her trusty sidekick Fatcat hear a terrible rumble... a terrible rumble coming from a Terrible Beast... He's making a Terrible Soup out of all of Billy and Fatcat's friends!
'Shireen's latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today... Uh-oh! But luckily for Fatcat, Billy won't stand for that: off she goes on a brave rescue mission... Join Billy for a fairytale adventure with a twist.
When a big black dog appears outside the Hope family's home each member hides away scared. Feeding on their the black dog gets bigger and bigger. Only Small, the yongest Hope, has the courage to face the Black Dog and shows no fear.
Come on an unexpected journey with a fearless blue penguin in the most captivating picture book debut of the year! Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
It was Boa's birthday. It was going to be the best one ever. Or so he hoped. He invited his friends round. They would all bring him wonderful presents. Or would they? A hilarious tale to encourage young children to accept presents gracefully, from the award-winning team of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.
This is the paperback edition of Bob's Moon Tree adventure by Simon Bartram. Bob is back this time trying to protect the first ever Moontree...will he succeed?
Leaving Toy School for his new home, Bob the Bear thinks he knows all there is to being loved and cuddled. But in the end it is a surprising and unusual talent that helps him most of all ...
While his friends Billy and Sam are off visiting a pet show on Pluto, Bob is bored and needs a new friend to help him with intergalactic missions and jigsaw puzzles. This follow-up to "Man on the Moon (a day in the life of Bob)" includes a glow-in-the-dark poster. Full color. Consumable.
When two small sisters go fishing to the magic pond, they find something much better than a frog or a newt. They find a bog baby. Small and blue with wings like a dragon, the girls decide to make him their secret. I won't tell if you won't. But the bog baby is a wild thing, and when he becomes poorly, the girls decide they must tell their mum.
A book, in which everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say ...Blork. Or Blurf. And even if the words include things like Blaggity Blaggity and My Head Is Made Of Blueberry Pizza! That's the rule. That's the deal.
For the very young, books can be anything from a chair to a hat, but the best thing they can be is . . . a book . . . The simple text, written by debut author Jane Blatt, is brought to life by Sarah Massini's delightful and nostalgic illustrations of babies and toddlers discovering the magical new world of books.
Bald Borka is different to all the other birds. She needs a woolly jumper to keep warm and she isn't very good at flying. Then one day she finds a new home, and suddenly Borka's no longer the ugly duckling
There was once a big mountain with two villages on either side. One side was rich and the other was poor. One day a young boy decides to cross the mountain to visit the marketplace but what can a poor boy trade? Find out if it is possible to bottle and share happiness in this timeless fable, exquisitely illustrated in eye-opening and unusual style.
When a lonely little boy receives an invitation to play written on a paper boat, it seems that he has found the best friend he's been longing for - at last! As autumn passes and the first winter snowflakes start to fall, the boy is left alone, and only then does he truly realise what he has lost .
The Beast is back and this time it's up to him to help restore peace to an island, which is being threatened by a scary monster. Determined to face his fears, the Beast sets out to find the monster. But, perhaps, the island monster isn't so scary after all ... Visit The Lonely Beast website at: www.thelonelybeast.com
Frances is a fussy eater, she hates eggs, swaps her chicken salad sandwiches and refuses her boring veal cutlet. She wants to eat bread and jam for ever. Until Mother Badger devises a cunning plan to make her change her mind.
Far below the waves a little fish called Stanley lived with the rest of his shoal. They were the brightest, sparkliest fish in the whole of the deep, dark sea. One morning Stanley woke up rather late. "Coo-ee! It's me-ee!" he called to his friends as usual. But the reef was strangely quiet...
Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family and a magical fold-out village to display.
Driving positive mental health for young children, from Welsh-Mauritian author Tarah Gear, this book teaches young readers self-acceptance and to believe in their strengths. A picture book about pets to help parents build self-esteem and self-pride in their children, by helping them identify the unique qualities which make them special.
A lost little budgie brings together a young boy and his seemingly grumpy older neighbour in this touching Little Gem from award-winner and Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho.
Grandma grabbed the boy, raising him high above the rooftiles on her head. She was alive! The boy's grandma was a famous architect. Her garden is still full of old building materials. Unwilling to accept she has gone, the boy builds a giant structure from the bricks and girders he finds. And then ...Grandma comes to life...
This bumper book is a must for fans of the Blue Peter Award-winning series and will draw in those who have yet to meet The Man on the Moon. Bursting with puzzles, facts and activities it includes over 80 reuseable stickers and a brand new mini Lunar Adventure adventure story.
Dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes gather in the latest edition of a much-loved book. Dino-fans everywhere will enjoy this rhyming Jurassic romp - brought to life by the illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance.
The Witch is alone again on her birthday, so she bakes a Cake Girl to sing, dance, and do all the housework for her. The Witch tells Cake Girl she is going to eat her, but clever Cake Girl turns the tables on her captor and shows her instead how it is possible and even fun to be a nice person.
Duck wants to join a club. But he needs to be able to ROAR to join Lion Club, or TRUMPET to join Elephant Club. And all he can do is QUACK! What's a Duck to do? Why, set up his own club of course... where everyone is welcome to join!
Flinn is at school looking in the art cupboard for some coloured pens to finish off his dinosaur drawing when he stumbles upon Captain Stubble, a real live Pirate Captain! He tells Flinn that his ship, the Acorn, has been stolen and that he needs Flinn to help him rescue it back.
Take one book jam-packed with things on wheels, add to that a text to read aloud to the tune of 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep', and you have the perfect preschool combination from the bestselling Nick Sharratt and talented newcomer Katrina Charman
Carlo, the endearing, gangly young giraffe who featured in "Carlo Likes Reading" and "Carlo Likes Counting", is back! And this time, he's discovering colours. The book should be suitable for young children who are just starting to explore the world around them.