Books by Lauren Child

Portrait of Lauren Child

Lauren Child is one of Britain's most inventive storytellers, renowned for her distinctive collage artwork and sharp, witty prose. From the irrepressible Lola and her patient brother Charlie to the stylish young detective Ruby Redfort, her characters brim with humour and individuality, captivating readers of all ages.

Combining clever observation with a playful visual style, Child's books celebrate curiosity, creativity and the small triumphs of everyday life. Her award-winning work continues to inspire a generation of children to look at the world differently and to find their own voices through stories and imagination.

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97 products


  • Slightly Invisible

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Slightly Invisible

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Ruby Redfort Catch Your Death 3

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Catch Your Death 3

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere’s more to most things than meets the eye—or nose—as code-cracking, wisecracking girl detective Ruby Redfort discovers in her third adventure.Wild animals roaming around Twinford? Ruby Redfort has heard the rumors, but she doesn’t quite believe them. She’s got enough on her mind doing wilderness survival training with the secret agency Spectrum, and her bad eyesight isn’t helping. But as high society buzzes with news of a very exclusive perfume formula coming to town, and some priceless jewelry goes missing, Ruby begins to sense a sinister plot in the works. Can our favorite action hero sniff out the clues in time to keep Twinford safe from evil scents? Well, let’s say this is one of those times when you gotta forget the rules and follow your nose to survive.

    10 in stock

    £16.19

  • Ruby Redfort Blink and You Die

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Blink and You Die

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisGot a sixth sense for trouble? Read on, buster. Our favorite girl detective calls on her gut instincts in an exciting grand finale of the Ruby Redfort series.Ruby Redfort: you can count on her when the ice starts to crack. Falling through the air at 120 miles per hour? Just relax and think fast. But now even Ruby Redfort is running scared. A bunch of people want her dead, and worst of all, one of them is on her team. When your name is first on a mastermind’s hit list, do you lock the doors, switch off the lights, and wait for someone else to do something? Or do you get out there and save yourself? If you’re Ruby Redfort, genius code breaker and undercover agent, the choice is clear: death or glory. In a satisfying series finale, surprises are in store and Spectrum’s backstory comes to light as fans bid good-bye to Ruby Redfort, every smart kid’s smart kid.

    10 in stock

    £17.09

  • Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £8.05

  • Clarice Bean Dont Look Now

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Clarice Bean Dont Look Now

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £8.21

  • Maude the NotSoNoticeable Shrimpton

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maude the NotSoNoticeable Shrimpton

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisLauren Child teams up with a debut illustrator to tell a cautionary tale about the surprising perils of craving constant attention.Meet the Shrimpton family — so talented, so eccentric, so larger than life, you couldn’t miss them if you wanted to. Mrs. Shrimpton wears flamboyant hats, and Mr. Shrimpton’s moustache makes quite a statement. The youngsters each have a stand-out quality: beauty, dancing, singing, a sense of humor that’s a laugh a minute. Indeed, the Shrimptons live to be noticed — all that is, except Maude, who prefers to blend into the wallpaper. But when Maude receives a ferocious tiger for her birthday instead of the goldfish she asked for, might her talent for blending in come in handy? With stylized artwork evoking both Vogue magazine and Edward Gorey, here is a story to bring a smile to all the quiet stars among us.

    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • Absolutely One Thing Featuring Charlie and Lola

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Absolutely One Thing Featuring Charlie and Lola

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCount on Absolutely One Thing for a singularly funny look at simple math as encountered by Charlie and Lola.Sometimes, as a treat, Mom takes Charlie and Lola to the store and says they may choose one thing. “One thing to share?” Lola asks. No, it’s one thing each, explains Charlie, or two actual things between two. Lola is nine minutes late getting ready, and on the way, there are ladybugs and birds to count and maybe a squillion leaves on a tree. At the store, Lola says she’ll choose three things, or possibly two. “How about no things?” asks Mom. With Lola hilariously bending everyday numbers to her will, the math goes down easy in this charming picture book loaded with visual appeal.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Ruby Redfort Catch Your Death

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Catch Your Death

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis“The latest Ruby Redfort adventure features Child’s trademark wit, with clever allusions to popular culture, gentle digs at out-of-it parents, and a complex yet accessible plot.” — BooklistWild animals roaming around Twinford? Wisecracking Ruby Redfort has heard the rumors, though she doesn’t quite believe them. But as high society buzzes with news of a very exclusive perfume formula coming to town and some priceless jewelry goes missing, Ruby begins to sense a sinister plot in the works. Can our favorite action hero sniff out the clues in time to keep Twinford safe from evil scents? Well, let’s just say this is one of those times when you gotta forget the rules and follow your nose to survive.

    2 in stock

    £9.66

  • The New Small Person

    Candlewick Press,U.S. The New Small Person

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Charlie and Lola But Excuse Me That Is My Book

    Penguin Putnam Inc Charlie and Lola But Excuse Me That Is My Book

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers Charlie and

    5 in stock

    £17.09

  • I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas

    Simon & Schuster Ltd I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £11.69

  • What Planet Are You From Clarice Bean?

    Hachette Children's Group What Planet Are You From Clarice Bean?

    Out of stock

    A quirky, humorous picture book about climate change and caring for the environment, from Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.Clarice Bean is learning about the environment at school. She needs to come up with a Big Project about Saving the Planet. ASAP. But when she discovers that the tree on their street is about to be chopped to pieces, she soon realises that it's the little things that can make a big difference ... Enter, Clarice Bean, Eco-Warrior!The third picture book in the award-winning, bestselling Clarice Bean series!Packed with quirky details and humour, this is perfect for children who are ready to start making the transition from younger picture books to independent reading. Sparking conversations about climate change, eco-activism and making a difference.

    Out of stock

    £6.99

  • Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Book

    Hachette Children's Group Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Book

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe story of a boy who fell into a book . . . with a guest appearance from the Little Bad Wolf. From Children''s Laureate Lauren Child.Now if you were going to fall into a book, a book of fairy tales would probably not be your first choice. Because in every story there is always a wicked this, an evil that or a hungry somebody. It could only happen to Herb, child star of that thrilling tale, Beware of the Storybook Wolves. Equally loved by children young and old, this brilliantly original picture book is perfect for sharing together. From the creator of the award-winning, bestselling Charlie and Lola series. Open it if you dare!''A thrilling story to scare your socks off.'' The Bookseller''Wonderfully imaginative... Absorbing and with fantastical, zany pictures.'' The Observer''Very, very funny and definitely not to be missed!'' Books for KeepsTrade ReviewChild's comedy romp confounds the expectations of young readers to hilarious effect. * Time Out *Child's book is so unusual, it's impossible not to get drawn into it ... as with all Child's books, her wonderfully quirky illustrations bring the story to life * The List *Lauren Child pushes the boundaries of design in a book crammed with a wealth of comic detail * Child Education *Each page is still a surprise and a delight * Books For Keeps *A book children will come to again and again * School Librarian *Lauren Child's individual style is shown to perfection in this funny, subversive story * Bookwise *Brilliantly observed with heaps of irreverent (but good natured) humour) * Junior *

    7 in stock

    £7.59

  • Charlie and Lola Slightly Invisible

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola Slightly Invisible

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA classic Charlie and Lola picture book from Children''s Laureate Lauren Child.Charlie and his friend Marv are in search of strange and tricky creatures. They would like to search without Charlie''s little sister Lola bothering them. But Lola wants to join in.Luckily, Lola and her invisible friend, Soren Lorensen, know exactly how to catch strange and tricky creatures. All they need is a tea set, a little cart and a rabbit. (And, of course, one or three drops of pink milk.)With a gentle message about learning to play together, this hilariously inventive tale will encourage children to go on their own make-believe adventures!''A witty book that reminds us why we fell in love with Charlie and Lola.'' JuniorTrade ReviewExuberant, imaginative whirl of a story. * Angels & Urchins *Glowing collages, complete with glitter spacesuits and stripy wool jumpers. * Book Fest Guide *Fabulous new story. * Families Magazine *Slightly Invisible will satisfy parents who've been longing for Charlie's Job-like patience with his recalcitrant younger sister to run out. * Guardian *Lauren Child at her best. * Families South West *Child is a rare creature: someone who writes as brilliantly as she illustrates. * Sunday Telegraph *A witty book that reminds us why we fell in love with C&L in the first place. * Junior *I love Lauren Child's work... Slightly Invisible perfectly captures the trials and tribulations of these two beloved characters. * Cape Town Kids *A beautiful story for kids. * Woman *a witty book that reminds us why we fell in love with Charlie and Lola in the first place. * Junior *You can't beat a Charlie and Lola. * Bournemouth Daily Echo *Funny story about the power of imagination is, as usual, complemented by Lauren Child's excellent collage illustrations. * Scotsman *As entertaining as ever. * Cork Evening Echo *

    2 in stock

    £8.82

  • That Pesky Rat

    Hachette Children's Group That Pesky Rat

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisA funny, touching picture book from Children''s Laureate, and Charlie and Lola creator, Lauren Child. Rat lives in dustbin Number 3, Grubby Alley. At night, when he''s tucked up in his crisp packet, Rat looks up at all the cosy windows and wonders what it would be like to belong to somebody. To be an actual pet. To have a home of his own . . .Gently exploring themes of homelessness and poverty, this is the perfect way to talk about this often tricky subject with young children and encourage them to empathise with others.At least 10% of the purchase price of every copy of That Pesky Rat sold will be donated to St Mungo''s Broadway, a charity providing help, support and advice to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.''Clever, rewarding and hugely enjoyable'' Guardian''Another little masterpiece from Lauren Child'' Mail on SundayWinner of the Nestle Children''s Book Prize Gold AwaTrade ReviewBrilliant. Completely brilliant * Times Educational Supplement *Another little masterpiece from Lauren Child, whose stories and quirky pictures leave you helpless with laughter * Mail on Sunday *Clever, rewarding and hugely enjoyable * Guardian *Here's a book to make you smile... wonderfully quirky * Northern Echo *Delivered with Child's customary mix of charm and wit... packed with humour and warmth * Junior *A witty, enjoyable story accompanied by Lauren Child's famously stunning collages * Waterstones Books Quarterly *A wonderfully funny, touching tale from Lauren Child * East Cumbria News and Star *Witty and affecting... children will love her winning tale * Books Magazine *Feast on the pictures and wonder at the skill with which she brings all together * Carousel *A groovy, brilliantly illustrated story * Daily Mail *Full of surprises... lively and amusing... exhilarating * School Librarian Magazine *Child is a unique talent, in that her famously arty montages of pattern, colour, cartoon and photographs are matched by equally exuberant text... three to seven-year-olds will love it almost as much as I do * Sunday Telegraph *Funny and touching * What's On In London *Full of surprises, from the word-positioning on the page to the different materials used in the illustrations, this is a charming tale of a rat that just wants to be loved * Radio Times *A wonderful story about love and loneliness in the big city -- Cressida Cowell * Junior *In every respect, Child has the knack. She engages the eye, tickles the fancy, makes jokes that resound and stand repetition * Times Educational Supplement *Another little masterpiece from Lauren Child, whose stories and quirky pictures leave you helpless with laughter * The Mail on Sunday *A good story with a message worth discussing * English 4 - 11 *

    3 in stock

    £8.82

  • Charlie and Lola One Thing

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola One Thing

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisA classic Charlie and Lola picture book all about counting and sums, from Children''s Laureate Lauren Child. Perfectly funny and perfectly formed, this hilarious picture book sees top negotiator Lola take on numbers in everyday life and bend them to her endearing and unique will. I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny. Sometimes for a treat, Mum says, We are going to the shops and you may choose one thing.One thing to share? says Lola.I say, One thing for you and one thing for me, which means two actual things.''Numeracy at its most joyful and positive ... a brilliant way to get young minds excited about maths'' Teach Early YearsTrade ReviewShe has converted this maths-hating writer into a fan of all things number. The child voices are perfectly pitched... and the illustrations are trademark Child * PublishingTalk.eu *Charlie and Lola may be 15 years old, but the sibling favourites are still as fresh, funny and relevant as ever * The Bookseller *In this, her first charlie and Lola book for five yearsm the gloriously talented Lauren Child has let her beloved sibling creations loose on the language of counting and calculations...It's numeracy at its most joyful and positive, and a brilliant way to get young minds excited about maths * Teach Early Years *A beautifully illustrated story about everyday encounters with numbers * Little London *A sure-fire hit * Huffington Post *Charlie and Lola assume central roles in an imaginative (and very funny) celebration of numbers * Irish Times *Charlie and Lola are going to the shops with their mummy. Lola asks for just one thing. The book takes you on a number journey. I counted everything on every page. The page with the giant clock is my favourite. My sister liked the page with the birds. I like numbers and I like this book, the pictures are very good and bright. I think my friends would like this book -- Reuben, aged 5 * Facebook, Toppsta *A great addition to your Lauren Child library * Mumsnet.com *Charlie and Lola make counting into a playful, free-flowing activity in this busy book that gallops through numbers from one to billions * The Guardian *The famous brother and sister duo have been around for 15 years, but they're still fresh, original and quirky * Sunday Express *Charming look at the mysteries of numbers * Metro *My favourite children's book of the year is Charlie and Lola: One Thing, by Lauren Child - it's brilliant -- Cressida Cowell * The guardian.com *It is a wonderful introduction to maths for young children but 'One Thing' is more than an educational number book. The book recognises the natural way that children see numbers everywhere and is full of discoveries for an inquisitive mind. * Rachel McClary.com *A must-buy for preschool and early elementary math collections, as well as for Charlie and Lola fans * School Library Journal *Lauren Child (with the help of Charlie and Lola) introduces math as a part of every busy day in this fresh, funny picture book. * Shelf Awareness Readers review *Lauren Child is one of the most admired and loved illustrator/authors of this generation ... This is a briliant book on learning numbers and what they actually mean in the real world ... another sure-fire winner * School Librarian *A counting book in Lauren Child's inimitable style, brilliant for reading out loud. * The School Run *Lauren Child is a star * The Guardian *An energetic and fun story ... Really clever combination of text and illustrations ... the brother and sister dynamic has universal appeal perfectly aimed at little minds * South Wales Evening Post *

    7 in stock

    £7.99

  • Charlie and Lola One Thing Board Book

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola One Thing Board Book

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA fantastically funny Charlie and Lola picture book all about counting and sums, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child. Now in a brilliant board book!Trade ReviewShe has converted this maths-hating writer into a fan of all things number. The child voices are perfectly pitched... and the illustrations are trademark Child * PublishingTalk.eu *Charlie and Lola may be 15 years old, but the sibling favourites are still as fresh, funny and relevant as ever * The Bookseller *In this, her first charlie and Lola book for five yearsm the gloriously talented Lauren Child has let her beloved sibling creations loose on the language of counting and calculations...It's numeracy at its most joyful and positive, and a brilliant way to get young minds excited about maths * Teach Early Years *A beautifully illustrated story about everyday encounters with numbers * Little London *A sure-fire hit * Huffington Post *Charlie and Lola assume central roles in an imaginative (and very funny) celebration of numbers * Irish Times *Charlie and Lola are going to the shops with their mummy. Lola asks for just one thing. The book takes you on a number journey. I counted everything on every page. The page with the giant clock is my favourite. My sister liked the page with the birds. I like numbers and I like this book, the pictures are very good and bright. I think my friends would like this book -- Reuben, aged 5 * Facebook, Toppsta *A great addition to your Lauren Child library * Mumsnet.com *Charlie and Lola make counting into a playful, free-flowing activity in this busy book that gallops through numbers from one to billions * The Guardian *The famous brother and sister duo have been around for 15 years, but they're still fresh, original and quirky * Sunday Express *Charming look at the mysteries of numbers * Metro *My favourite children's book of the year is Charlie and Lola: One Thing, by Lauren Child - it's brilliant -- Cressida Cowell * The guardian.com *It is a wonderful introduction to maths for young children but 'One Thing' is more than an educational number book. The book recognises the natural way that children see numbers everywhere and is full of discoveries for an inquisitive mind. * Rachel McClary.com *A must-buy for preschool and early elementary math collections, as well as for Charlie and Lola fans * School Library Journal *Lauren Child (with the help of Charlie and Lola) introduces math as a part of every busy day in this fresh, funny picture book. * Shelf Awareness Readers review *Lauren Child is one of the most admired and loved illustrator/authors of this generation ... This is a briliant book on learning numbers and what they actually mean in the real world ... another sure-fire winner * School Librarian *A counting book in Lauren Child's inimitable style, brilliant for reading out loud. * The School Run *An energetic and fun story ... Really clever combination of text and illustrations ... the brother and sister dynamic has universal appeal perfectly aimed at little minds * South Wales Evening Post *

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Charlie and Lola A Dog With Nice Ears

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola A Dog With Nice Ears

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe latest Charlie and Lola picture book from multi-award-winning author/illustrator and Children's Laureate Lauren Child.Trade ReviewChild's trademark bright, bold illustrations and changes in font and print direction make this a story to interact with and savour in Early Years classrooms. * The English Association *Lauren Child has just been announced as the 10th Waterstones Children's Laureate. * Waterstones *

    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Goody

    Hachette Children's Group The Goody

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisChirton Krauss is a good child - the very goodest. He does everything he is told, when he is told. He even does good things without being told. He eats his broccoli, he goes to bed on time and he never, ever sticks his finger up his nose.Meanwhile, Chirton''s sister, Myrtle, is NOT a good child. She stays up late, she never cleans out the rabbit''s hutch and she drops her choco puffs all over the carpet!But what will happen when Chirton Krauss decides that being THE GOODY isn''t so good after all?A charmingly funny story about the importance of kindness, and allowing children the freedom to be themselves. From Lauren Child, multi-award-winning creator of Charlie and Lola and Waterstone''s Children''s Laureate 2017-2019.Trade Review'Child's 1960s-inflected collage-style art is as appealing as ever, and her narrative...carries an unimpeach­able message, namely that people are more complicated than the labels they are assigned.' * Financial Times *The former laureate Child's insightful picture book is perceptive about an important aspect of childhood behaviour. Strikingly stylish, balancing simplicity and busy pattern, it considers the siblings Chirton and Myrtle, who are cast, respectively, as good and bad, but find a mixture of both in themselves. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *This is a charming story which encourages children to think about the importance of kindness and what sort of person they want to be. Another surefire hit from Lauren Child. * Paisley Daily Express, Press Association *Lauren Child has just been announced as the 10th Waterstones Children's Laureate. * Waterstones *

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Goody

    Hachette Children's Group The Goody

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisChirton Krauss is a good child - the very goodest. He does everything he is told, when he is told. He even does good things without being told. He eats his broccoli, he goes to bed on time and he never, ever sticks his finger up his nose.Meanwhile, Chirton''s sister, Myrtle, is NOT a good child. She stays up late, she never cleans out the rabbit''s hutch and she drops her choco puffs all over the carpet!But what will happen when Chirton Krauss decides that being THE GOODY isn''t so good after all?A charmingly funny story about the importance of kindness, and allowing children the freedom to be themselves. From Lauren Child, multi-award-winning creator of Charlie and Lola and Waterstone''s Children''s Laureate 2017-2019.

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Charlie and Lola Classic Gift Slipcase

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola Classic Gift Slipcase

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis beautiful box set contains two classic Charlie and Lola picture books, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child. A perfect gift to introduce this much-loved pair to new generation of fans!

    5 in stock

    £18.00

  • Charlie and Lola I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisA classic Charlie and Lola picture book about tricky bedtimes from Children's Laureate Lauren Child - now in a brilliant board book!Trade ReviewScreamingly funny and utterly brilliant * Books for Keeps *Funny, bright and very entertaining * Daily Mail *Totally delightful... every page is a visual treat * Bookbag *Child tackles a common childhood conundrum with boundless imagination and zip * Publishers Weekly *

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Charlie and Lola I Am Too Absolutely Small For

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola I Am Too Absolutely Small For

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisA classic Charlie and Lola story about starting-school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child - now in a brilliant board book edition!Trade ReviewAn imaginative and beautiful tale... Excellent * The Sun *Lauren Child is so good it's exhilarating * Independent *Child gives a simple story about starting school extra layers of complexity and humour * Books for Keeps *Exciting, funny and memorable * Child Care *Lauren Child is a star * Guardian *A unique talent * Sunday Telegraph *No first-timer should start school without this book * The Sunday Times *A must for any child...she writes about the trials of childhood with a clairvoyant eye * The Independent *Deals sympathetically with children's fears surrounding the first day of school * Teesside Evening Telegraph *An exciting, funny and memorable read for both carers and children * Child Care *Done with all Child's usual wit and idiosyncratic style * Children's Bookseller *Fresh, provocative and sharp-witted * Carousel *With the author's trademark collages, funky, curly writing and soaring leaps of imagination, this book is set to become a modern classic * Daily Mail *This is a winner either as a read-aloud or for independent perusal * School Library Journal *Go straight out and beg, borrow or steal a copy of Lauren Child's latest book * Angels & Urchins *Perfect preparation for school - not preachy or scary, just charming * Scottish Sunday Mail *An exceptional starting school book full of diversity in print, presentation and illustration * Scholastic *Child is the Tracey Emin of illustration for young children: provocative, fearless, funny but full of spirit and warmth * The Independent *An imaginative and beautiful tale * The Sun *Lauren Child is a must for any child...feels fresh and instantly consoling * The Independent *The perfect preparation for reception as it covers many of the normal fears about starting school * Mumsnet *A modern classic from Lauren Child. * The School Run *

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Charlie and Lola I Will Not Ever Never Eat A

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola I Will Not Ever Never Eat A

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA classic Charlie and Lola picture book about fussy eating from Children's Laureate Lauren Child - now in a brilliant board book! Winner of the Kate Greenaway MedalTrade ReviewBrilliant * Sunday Telegraph *So good, it's exhilarating * Independent *A superb book to make you laugh out loud * Bookseller *A fun look at the problem of fussy eating * motherandbaby.co.uk *A mischievous wit and cunning simplicity which, although it may have baffled some traditionalists, is still instantly embraced and understood by children * Books For Keeps *A paean to the early resistance years that are toddlerdom * The Guardian *One of my favourite books for children...The story is compelling and the pictures enchanting, but the typography is not what you would expect. The letters vary in shape and size, some lines are straight and others meander across the page. Young children love this; those who cannot yet read pick out the letters; those who can, love the variation and delight at being able to cope with it. -- Sue Walker * Books For Keeps *Brilliant design and a delight to share * NLA Guide to Literary Resources *A wonderful corrective for picky eaters * The Sunday Times *Your offspring will be drawn in by the off-the-wall visuals that mix line drawings and patterns with photographs, creating a world that is absolutely grounded in reality yet also wildly imaginative * The Guardian *A fresh and very funny picture book * Bookseller *A brilliantly designed book from cover, typography and illustration to endpapers and will amuse all those fussy eaters out there * Literacy & Learning *Brilliant design and a delight to share * Guide to Literary Resources *Teatime will never be the same again after this glorious book by the Smarties Prize-winning author * Daily Mail *Only Lauren Child could come up with an idea as successfully wacky as this -- Nicholas Tucker * The Independent *[Child] brings an eclecticism and freshness to her work that appeals directly to children * Financial Times *A fun look at fussy eating * Mother and baby.co.uk *Quirky imagination and wry humour make this a wonderful book * Time Out *

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Clarice Bean Thats Me

    Hachette Children's Group Clarice Bean Thats Me

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisAn utterly special 20th anniversary edition of the classic picture book, with CD featuring THREE Clarice Bean stories read by Claire Skinner, star of the BBC series Outnumbered.

    Out of stock

    £9.93

  • Turtleback Books My Wobbly Tooth Must Not Ever Never Fall Out

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    £16.65

  • A Dog With Nice Ears: Featuring Charlie and Lola

    Candlewick Press,U.S. A Dog With Nice Ears: Featuring Charlie and Lola

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    Out of stock

    £15.29

  • Absolutely One Thing: Featuring Charlie and Lola

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Absolutely One Thing: Featuring Charlie and Lola

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £8.99

  • Ruby Redfort Take Your Last Breath

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Take Your Last Breath

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Ruby Redfort Pick Your Poison

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Pick Your Poison

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    Out of stock

    £9.45

  • Ruby Redfort Blink and You Die

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Blink and You Die

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Clarice Bean, Think Like an Elf

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Clarice Bean, Think Like an Elf

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.99

  • Candlewick Press,U.S. Clarice Bean, Scram!: The Story of How We Got Our

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Clarice Bean Scram

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Clarice Bean Scram

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £8.11

  • Clarice Bean Think Like an Elf

    Candlewick Press (MA) Clarice Bean Think Like an Elf

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £10.88

  • Clarice Bean Utterly Me

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Clarice Bean Utterly Me

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £8.05

  • Clarice Bean, Utterly Me

    Hachette Children's Group Clarice Bean, Utterly Me

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean, Utterly Me, the very first novel by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.Clarice Bean loves reading the adventures of Ruby Redfort, ace girl detective and secret undercover agent. Ruby is always going on exciting missions, but the most Clarice gets to do is go to the local shop on her own . . . But when Clarice and her best friend, Betty Moody, decide to do their school project on the Ruby Redfort books, they suddenly start finding mysteries everywhere. Like why are all the coats on the wrong hooks at school? Where has Granddad disappeared to? And just what is going on in the garden shed?'An utterly fantastic book.'The Sunday TimesTrade ReviewA lively illustrated read * We Love This Book *"The delightfully wacky Clarice Bean is the star of this absorbing story bubbling with exuberance and vitality." * Good Book Guide *Child can make you laugh and cry at virtually every page. * Big Issue (Giles Andreae) *Lauren Child's earlier creation - schoolgirl Clarice Bean - is arguably her greatest. * Sunday Express *Essential reading for all savvy girls... great fun. * Angels & Urchins *Quirky, funny and brilliantly illustrated. (tBk's Top 40 Children's Books) * tBk Magazine *

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

    Hachette Children's Group Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisA new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.There are so many things in life you can't explain. Like why isn't YOU spelt U? Why isn't WHY spelt Y? And why can just opening your mouth get you into some very BIG trouble?Clarice Bean is in non-stop trouble these days - almost as much as Karl Wrenbury, and he is the naughtiest boy in school. Clarice just wants to star in the school play and impress Mrs Wilberton in the spelling bee, but things aren't quite going to plan . . .'Witty and charming. We can't get enough of Clarice Bean.'The Sunday TimesTrade ReviewWe can't get enough Clarice Bean * The Sunday Times *Oodles of comic charm * Evening Standard *I love this book. It really is great - in fact, the Clarice Bean books are probably the best books I've ever read!! -- Guardian children's books young reviewer * Guardian.com *We can't get enough Clarice Bean * The Sunday Times *Oodles of comic charm * Evening Standard *What Bridget Jones is to thirtysomethings, Clarice Bean is to pre-teens: full of funny one-liners, doing her best to overcome her shortcomings, prone to embarrassing mistakes and good at heart ... The story, like Child's doodles, is witty and charming and crams a lot of meaning into apparent simplicity ... We can't get enough of Clarice Bean. * Sunday Times *

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    £7.59

  • Charlie and Lola: Opposites: Board Book

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola: Opposites: Board Book

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp your toddler learn about opposites with Charlie and Lola! Lola says, "I am absolutely not big. I am still really quite small."With delightfully quirky artwork from Children's Laureate Lauren Child (tigers, pink milk, ladybirds and peas all feature!) this brilliant board book introduces a key early learning concept in true Charlie and Lola style.Also available: Shapes, Opposites and ThingsAs seen on Cbeebies!Trade ReviewA stylish book that will be enjoyed by children and parents alike * Mad About Books *A stylish book that will be enjoyed by children and parents alike * Mad About Books *Lauren Child's genius shines through even in the simplest board book * The Sunday Telegraph *Lauren Child's genius shines through even in the simplest board book * The Sunday Telegraph *Lauren Child is so good it's exhilerating * The Times. Independent, Financial Times *

    2 in stock

    £6.30

  • Charlie and Lola: Things: Board Book

    Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola: Things: Board Book

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA first concepts board book with a delightfully quirky Charlie and Lola twist, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child.Lola says, "I like twirly things and furry things and finding things. I am not keen on ouchy things but mostly I nearly like almost everything.'Little ones will love following Lola as she explores and makes sense of the world around her, grouping everyday objects into categories - such as 'furry things', 'ouchy things' and 'twirly things'.Created with classic Charlie and Lola style, this brilliant board book will encourage children to look creatively at the world around them.Also available: Shapes, Opposites and NumbersAs seen on Cbeebies!

    2 in stock

    £6.30

  • charlieandlolasshapes

    Hachette Children's Group charlieandlolasshapes

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp your toddler learn about shapes with Charlie and Lola! From Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.

    15 in stock

    £6.50

  • Tiny Feet: A Treasury for Parents: An Anthology

    Notting Hill Editions Tiny Feet: A Treasury for Parents: An Anthology

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis'It was the most liberating thing that ever happened to me, having children. The children's demands on me were things that nobody else ever asked me to do.' -Toni Morrison Children are a miracle, and everyone has an opinion on how we should raise them. From novelists to paediatricians; from Enlightenment philosophers to experimental psychologists; from parenting 'experts' to people whose expertise is simply - and powerfully - being a parent, Tiny Feet is the first anthology of its kind, showcasing a range of influential writing about children over the past four hundred years. Introduced by Lauren Child, and with contributions from Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Maria Montessori, Dr Spock, D. W. Winnicott, Toni Morrison and many more, this ideal gift book for soon-to-be parents shows the extent to which some of our attitudes have changed while others remain absolute, and reminds us of the joy that children bring to our lives.Trade Review"For parents in the throes of babydom: Tiny Feet is a slim miscellany of historical and literary extracts about how children see the world and how adults see children. Introduced with humor and charm by author and illustrator Lauren Child, this collection offers perspectives that are sometimes captivating, sometimes amusingly anachronistic....Small enough to fit in a Christmas stocking, Tiny Feet is ideal for browsing in fugitive moments of calm amid the squalls." —Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal "Showcasing a range of the most influential writing about children over the past four hundred years. . . . the extracts featured in this delightful compendium show the extent to which some of our attitudes have changed while others remain absolute, and remind us of the joy that children have always brought to our lives." —Motherwell

    2 in stock

    £15.19

  • Carl Hanser Verlag Bleibt der jetzt für immer

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £14.40

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    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £10.45

  • FISCHER Sauerländer Ruby Redfort Dunkler als die Nacht

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    £9.49

  • FISCHER Sauerländer Ruby Redfort Tödlicher als Verrat

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    £14.40

  • Lata de Sal Nunca Jamás Comeré Tomates

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    1 in stock

    £16.21

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