Books by Sandra Boynton

Portrait of Sandra Boynton

Sandra Boynton is a beloved American author and illustrator celebrated for her witty, rhythmical picture books that bring joy to readers of all ages. Her distinctive animal characters and playful humour have made her board books a staple in nurseries and classrooms alike, encouraging early learning through laughter and lively design.

From bedtime tales to singalong stories, Boynton's work blends clever wordplay with irresistible charm, making each title a delight to share aloud. Her instantly recognisable style continues to inspire affection and nostalgia, proving that simple stories told with warmth and wit can stand the test of time.

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  • The Going To Bed Book

    Simon & Schuster The Going To Bed Book

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisBigger is better for Boynton! One of Sandra Boynton's best selling titles now available in this large format board book - perfect for reading aloud!

    20 in stock

    £6.99

  • Boynton Bookworks Ive Got a Dog

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.99

  • Hippos Go Berserk

    Simon & Schuster Hippos Go Berserk

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisOne hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone. So begins this counting story, in which exuberant hippopotamus guests show up in ever-increasing numbers, until an all night party is inevitable.

    7 in stock

    £7.44

  • Boyntons Greatest Hits The Big Yellow Box Boxed

    Simon & Schuster Boyntons Greatest Hits The Big Yellow Box Boxed

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £17.09

  • Pajama Time!

    Simon & Schuster Pajama Time!

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this irrepressible good-night board book from the bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton, it’s time to head to bed to the beat!A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A moose in striped pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. In sing-along nuttiness reminiscent of Barnyard Dance!, it’s time for the animals to put on their jammies and get ready for bed. Pull on the bottoms. Put on the top. Get yourself set to pajama-dee-bop. It’s PAJAMA TIME!Trade Review“‘Pajammy to the left. Pajammy to the right.—Everybody's wearing them for dancing tonight.’ Everyone finally settles down, the lights are turned out, and wishes are shared for a hushed good night. Boynton's characters are as lovable as ever, all with expressions sure to win over toddlers.” * School Library Journal *

    15 in stock

    £8.38

  • Barnyard Dance!

    Simon & Schuster Barnyard Dance!

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisGet ready to do-si-do in the barnyard with bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton’s animal crew in this lively board book!Join twirling pigs, fiddle-playing cows, and other unforgettable animals in their barnyard dance! With rhythmic rhyming text, this book is guaranteed to get kids and adults spinning, swinging, and prancing with the high-spirited cast of characters! Stomp your feet! Clap your hands! Everybody ready for a BARNYARD DANCE! Trade Review“Sandra Boynton has a knack for creating baby books with bounce. Her Barnyard Dance! is a true romp of a board book, with cartoon farm animals that are wacky enough to make you laugh out loud, and rhymes clever enough to sustain those nearly infinite re-readings…” * Parents *“The popular illustrator and greeting-card artist brings oddball humor and plenty of sassy energy to Boynton on Board… In Barnyard (Dance), farm animals dance a boisterous, breathless, knee-slapping reel called, with great panache, by a fiddle-playing cow: ‘Bow to the horse. / Bow to the cow. / Twirl with the pig if you know how.’…Fresh and buoyant, these books are good, clean fun.” * Publishers Weekly *

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Simon & Schuster The Going to Bed Book Sound Book

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBoynton Bookworks Spring 2025 list features a new Seriously Silly board book, a sound book, a book & CD set, and a boxed set! Sandra Boynton's classic bedtime story, THE GOING TO BED BOOK, is now available in a board book with sound module format!

    3 in stock

    £8.65

  • Your Personal Penguin

    Simon & Schuster Your Personal Penguin

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA musical penguin serenades a potential new friend in this irrepressible rhyming board book from the bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton.A slightly bewildered hippo and the loyal penguin who wants nothing more than to be his pal develop an unusual friendship in this sweet and silly story. Fun to hold, this read-aloud, listen-along story is a favorite for young children and the grown-ups who read to them. Now, lots of other penguins seem to be fine in a universe of nothing but ice. But if I could be yours and you could be mine, our cozy little world would be twice as nice. I want to be Your Personal Penguin.

    2 in stock

    £8.65

  • Tickle Time!

    Simon & Schuster Tickle Time!

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisA giggle in board book form: a little Tickle Time! can take a child from grumpy, frustrated, or looking for a little extra attention to bright and sunny and giggling again!Based on the wildly popular song from Boynton’s wildly popular Rhinoceros Tap book and CD set, Tickle Time! is pure irrepressible Boynton: lively in tempo, nimble in rhyme, and filled with irresistible fuzzy cats that cavort from page to page. Plus a few birds, who aren’t the cavorting type. Here’s a book guaranteed to elicit giggles. GOTTA GITCHY-GITCHY GOO! If you’re feeling blue and you don’t know what to do, there is nothing like a TICKLE TIME to make you feel like new.

    3 in stock

    £8.65

  • Boyntons Big Barnyard Box Boxed Set

    Simon & Schuster Boyntons Big Barnyard Box Boxed Set

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWow! Have a cow! Three bestselling and beloved barnyard board books from Sandra Boynton are now available in one easy-to-gift boxed set! It’s the wonderfulest introduction to the world of Boynton! Perfect for baby showers, toddler gifts, and boisterous barnyarders everywhere! Boynton’s Big Barnyard Box includes three wildly popular books: Perfect Piggies! Fifteen Animals! Barnyard Dance!

    2 in stock

    £15.29

  • Fifteen Animals!

    Simon & Schuster Fifteen Animals!

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisMeet one animal-loving boy’s fifteen pets in this counting board book featuring the lively language and distinctive illustrations from the one and only Sandra Boynton. Who else but Sandra Boynton could imagine fifteen Bobs in one book? Actually, that’s fourteen Bobs, and one Simon James Alexander Ragsdale the Third (he’s a turtle), which gives Fifteen Animals! the added dimension of being a unique counting book—count the Bobs, count the pets, count the bunnies, count the fish. And, for the first time, a person character, an earnest little boy who loves animals and happily sings:I really like animals,I like them a lot.Fifteen animals is what I’ve got.I’ve got fifteen animals.They’re friendly and tame, andI’ve given each one a special name.Make that Bob.

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Dinosnores: Oversized Lap Board Book

    Simon & Schuster Dinosnores: Oversized Lap Board Book

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat better way to wind down at the end of the day than with this charming, rhythmic board book about getting ready for bed—featuring a pile of loudly snoozing dinosaurs—Dinosnores is now available in an oversized lap edition. Ah, all those dinosaurs look so cute in their pajamas. See them yawn and stretch and brush their teeth. Soon they’ll be sound asleep, and…OH NO! SNORING! It’s BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in the big, big size of this favorite board book. “Honk SHOOOOOO! Honk SHOOOOOO!” The snoring goes on, on and on through the night. They never stop snoring till the first morning light.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Little Love Songs

    Simon & Schuster Little Love Songs

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Hey Look at You

    Simon & Schuster Hey Look at You

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisHey! Look At You! is a play book with mirrors galore from the one and only Sandra Boynton!With mirrors and mooing and more, Hey! Look at You! invites readers to gaze into gigantic, animal-shaped mirrors to see themselves as Boynton’s fan-favorite animals! It’s a barnyard of a good time, whether kids moo like a cow, baa like a sheep, or QUACK QUACK QUACK like A VERY LOUD DUCK! Filled with silliness and heart, this reflective adventure will have readers staring at the page to play again and again. Oh, little one! Little one! Look! Look at YOU! What a fabulous face! Can you give a big MOO? (Like this: “MOOOOOOO!”)

    2 in stock

    £8.65

  • Your Nose

    Simon & Schuster Your Nose

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisShiny, sturdy, and featuring a die-cut cover, this board book from beloved and bestselling creator Sandra Boynton that is a year-round valentine from parent to child is now available in an oversized lap edition!Starring a little fox child and a big fox parent, this book is a loving ode to terrific noses of all kinds and a celebration of the love between a parent and child—and of the beautiful, BOOP-able noses they love. It’s BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in the big, big lap edition of this favorite board book. I love your nose! Oh whoa, whoa, whoa your nose! You can tell everybody I told you so. It’s the greatest little nose I know.

    4 in stock

    £8.65

  • Banana Bop

    Simon & Schuster Banana Bop

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisIntroduce little ones to their soon-to-be-favorite word with this seriously silly board book from the one and only Sandra Boynton.Banana Bop! is a book of few words—and most of them are “banana.” But we challenge you to find a better word to repeat over and over again without smiling. First food, first word, first cascade of giggles: this irresistible board book is sure to make everyone go BANANAS!

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Snuggle Puppy!: A Little Love Song

    Simon & Schuster Snuggle Puppy!: A Little Love Song

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis bright, chunky board book is the ultimate love song from parent to child featuring a die-cut cover and Sandra Boynton’s signature style!Starring a sweet and cuddly doggy cast, this delightful rhyming story is a great big hug in book form packed with charming language, engaging illustrations, and an irresistible sense of fun. OOO, Snuggle Puppy of mine! Everything about you is especially fine. I love what you are. I love what you do. Fuzzy little Snuggle Puppy, I love you.

    3 in stock

    £8.65

  • Dinosaur Dance

    Simon & Schuster Dinosaur Dance

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisA brand-new board book about dancing dinosaurs from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton!ZANG! BOP! KIDDLY POW! The DINOSAUR DANCE is starting NOW!     Join Boynton’s lively prehistoric bunch as they get everyone’s tails shaking for a feet-stomping good time. Whether they dance the Shimmy Shimmy Shake, the Quivery Quake, or just decide to Cha-Cha-Cha, young readers are sure to giggle along with these adorable creatures that are ready for a ROARING good time!Trade Review“Boynton is back with another winner. Her latest board book is all about dinosaurs. Readers are immediately told the dinosaur dance is beginning on the opening page. Each spread that follows involves rhyming couplets about dancing dinosaurs. Proper names, such as triceratops, velociraptor, and iguanodon, are used to identify each unique dinosaur. Movement possibilities are endless with the text, and this will be a great addition to storytime shelves.” * School Library Journal *“As her fans know, Boynton has a sly wit that respects the intelligence of her young fans and amuses the adults asked to ‘read it again.’ In this book she introduces nine dinosaurs, each of which dances in a way that seems totally appropriate for that particular species… This will have readers putting on their dancing shoes to do the ‘cha cha cha’ with their dino-babies.” * Kirkus Reviews *

    7 in stock

    £7.84

  • Woo Hoo Youre Doing Great

    Little, Brown & Company Woo Hoo Youre Doing Great

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBestselling, beloved author Sandra Boynton--and a very exuberant chicken!--have an important message to share in this inspiring and highly giftable all-ages picture book for every life milestone!Whether you are learning to skate, baking a cake, or even making a mistake, this hilarious and heartfelt rhyming book reminds us that trying our best is reason to celebrate. From children trying to master new skills to adults who had a hard week at work, we all get overwhelmed sometimes and need reassurance. And who better to offer it than a chicken exclaiming: WOO HOO! YOU''RE DOING GREAT! The ideal gift to cheer on kids and adults through life''s milestones--both big and small--including moving up ceremonies and graduations, birthdays, testing out a hobby, starting out somewhere new, and so much more.

    1 in stock

    £12.34

  • Smooches

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Smooches

    2 in stock

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Snow, Snow, Snow!: A Christmastime Song

    Simon & Schuster Snow, Snow, Snow!: A Christmastime Song

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate snow, snow, snow with a Christmastime song in this latest holiday classic from the one and only Sandra Boynton.When a group of winter animals see the falling snow, they know it’s a sign that Christmastime is just around the corner. And they’ve got a song to sing! Join in this cheerful, holiday classic with a link to a festive video that will have your entire family singing along as they decorate the tree. Includes glockenspiels, penguins, sunglasses, and a winter’s supply of snow…all in one sweet board book that’s sure to make a terrific stocking stuffer or Christmas read year after year. Oh there is snow (snow snow). It’s coming down (down down). And it is fall, fall, falling all around (round round). And you can tell (tell tell) what’s on its way. Oh it will soon (soon soon) be Christmas Day.Trade Review"This Christmas board book features adorable, silly animals all dressed up and singing about the holiday. A polar bear in sunglasses and a scarf kicks things off with opening lines to what will surely be a new classic: “Oh there is snow, snow, snow. It’s coming down, down, down, and it is fall, fall, falling all around, round, round./ And you can tell, tell, tell what’s on its way-ee-yay./ Yes! It will soon, soon, soon be Christmas Day!” As the song continues in amusing fashion, more of Boynton’s lovable characters join, including a penguin, moose, reindeer, and, of course, a pig. All except the penguin (who occasionally provides musical accompaniment and encouragement) sing along and decorate a tree together, before going sledding and continuing their song in the snow. Kids will enjoy the bright, happy, cartoon-style illustrations and the rhythms of the song, which caregivers will simply have to sing when reading aloud. An animation of the song will be available on Boynton’s YouTube channel." * School Library Journal *

    2 in stock

    £8.65

  • Simon & Schuster Silly Lullaby

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat’s the best way to say good night? With a Silly Lullaby at bedtime from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton! This board book is now available in an oversized lap edition!Curl up with your favorite little person and this charmingly unpredictable go-to-sleep book. Whether you are a parent, child, or just another snoozing chicken in the bathtub, Silly Lullaby is truly a sweet dream surprise. The sneakers in the freezer heartily concur. It’s BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in this big, big lap edition of this favorite board book. Your pajamas are on. There’s a duck on your head. I think that this means you are ready for bed.

    1 in stock

    £8.65

  • Perfect Piggies!: A Book! A Song! A Celebration!

    Simon & Schuster Perfect Piggies!: A Book! A Song! A Celebration!

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA group of divine little swine host a delightful sing-song celebration of piggy pizzazz in this bouncy board book from the one and only Sandra Boynton.Did you ever see noses so wonderfully round? Where else could these curly tails be found? From snuffling snouts to pleasing plumpness and fine, floppy ears, this cast of pink piglets reminds us all to celebrate what makes us unique. We are all PERFECT PIGGIES and we know what we need. It’s really very simple, very simple indeed— A troughful of food. A place in the sun. And a little bit of comfort when the day is done.

    1 in stock

    £8.23

  • Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!: A Book of Opposites

    Simon & Schuster Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!: A Book of Opposites

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisDinosaurs BIG and dinosaurs TINY, dinosaurs SMOOTH and dinosaurs SPINY gather in this energetic board book that introduces the concept of opposites from the bestselling author Sandra Boynton!Some outside and some indoors—OH MY OH MY OH DINOSAURS! Sunbathing dinosaurs and artistic dinosaurs, dancing dinosaurs and volleyball-playing dinosaurs make learning opposites fun! Dinosaurs EARLY. Dinosaurs LATER. Dinosaurs crammed in an elevator. Dinosaurs PLUMP. Dinosaurs LEAN. Dinosaurs RED, BLUE, YELLOW, and GREEN.Trade Review“The popular illustrator and greeting-card artist brings oddball humor and plenty of sassy energy to Boynton on Board… silliness suffuses (Oh My Oh My Oh) Dinosaurs, which explores opposites.” * Publishers Weekly *

    1 in stock

    £8.65

  • Hey! Wake Up!

    Simon & Schuster Hey! Wake Up!

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGet young readers moving in the morning with this board book full of get-up-and-go attitude courtesy of the bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton! The perfect partner to Pajama Time!, this good-morning book tackles the day with irrepressible language, the inimitable illustrations, the irresistible cast of characters only Sandra Boynton could create.Yawn.Stretch.Touch your toes.Shimmy shimmy shimmy,Wiggle your nose.Just watch out for the broccoli stew. (Ew.)Trade Review“(Hey! Wake Up!) introduces morning activities such as yawning, stretching, breakfast, getting dressed, and playtime… Boynton's characters are as lovable as ever, all with expressions sure to win over toddlers.” * School Library Journal *

    1 in stock

    £8.65

  • Birthday Monsters!

    Simon & Schuster Birthday Monsters!

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the one and only Sandra Boynton comes a celebratory board book about a madcap crew of lovable birthday party crashers. You hear the door come crashing down—those birthday monsters are in town! Featuring Boynton’s irresistible rhyming text and delightful illustrations, these creatures are going to wreak havoc in the most extraordinarily rude ways, making every celebration truly unforgettable!Five Birthday Monstersbarge right inand yell, “It’s Morning!Let’s Begin!”Trade Review“The birthday child looks very much like a hippopotamus. Her friends, the birthday monsters, arrive just after dawn, bring presents, make a wonderful mess and clean it up. Part of an appealing new board-book series.” * The New York Times Book Review *

    4 in stock

    £8.65

  • Dinosaurs Binkit

    Simon & Schuster Dinosaurs Binkit

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisFirst published in 1998, and now completely redesigned and remastered in a new, smaller format, Dinosaur’s Binkit is a bedtime novelty book with lift-the-flaps and touch-and-feels from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton.A dinosaur and his fuzzy blanket get ready for bed in this nifty, interactive play book featuring lift-the-flaps and tactile elements. Little ones (and their adults) will giggle at the routine of this sleepy dinosaur as he gets ready for bed. He may put on his jammies and brush his teeth, but he won’t go to bed without his binkit! Dinosaur O Dinosaur, stop tromping all around. The silver moon is rising. It’s time to settle down. WHERE’S MY BINKIT?

    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • Chloe and Maude

    Simon & Schuster Chloe and Maude

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFirst published in 1985, this classic Sandra Boynton storybook of three stories about two best friends has been redrawn and redesigned for a new generation of young readers!Chloë and Maude is a truly terrific children’s classic, celebrating the delights and perplexities of a close (and very kid-like) friendship. In three small stories, this fine and funny little book shows the vivid differences between two adventurous young cats, and how they bridge the space between.

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Cows and Holly

    Simon & Schuster Cows and Holly

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOh joy! Cows and Holly is a sparkling new Sandra Boynton Christmas album for everyone everywhere—plus illustrated songbook! Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett, Yo-Yo Ma, Patti LuPone, Raúl Esparza, Patrick Warburton, Fountains of Wayne’s Chris Collingwood, Linda Eder, Stuart Duncan, Viktor Krauss, and many others perform a wild variety of new new new Christmas songs, all with a Christmas classics feel to them. (Plus “Deck the Halls” with a barnyard twist…) Ranging from 60s surf rock to a cappella motet to Celtic jig to 50s Rat Pack crooner to Doo-wop to Broadway to folk/country and beyond, Cows and Holly takes you on a wild and wonderful ride through the many moods of Christmas, through the many styles and eras of its music. Grammy®-nominated for her Platinum-certified Philadelphia Chickens, Boynton’s six previous picture-book-with-CD albums have two Gold records, one Platinum, and have sold over three million

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • When Pigs Fly

    Boynton Bookworks When Pigs Fly

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £8.37

  • Eek! Halloween!

    Simon & Schuster Eek! Halloween!

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this holiday favorite, it’s time for Halloween in a board book that’s all treat and no tricks from the one and only Sandra Boynton. Strange things are happening. One chicken saw a pumpkin with flickering eyes, another spied a mouse of enormous size. They all saw a wizard and a witch, and a spooky robot, too. “WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Relax, silly chickens! It’s HALLOWEEN!”There’s a big round moonin a dark, dark sky.The chickens are nervous.Do you know why?Trade Review“With humorous rhymes and boisterous, expressive drawings, EEK! Halloween! is a treat.” * The Washington Post *“The pigs are cute, and the coloring and illustrations evoke a warmth...emphasizing all the fun Halloween has to offer. An excellent, rounded effort from a creator who knows how to deliver.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Boynton maintains a slightly eerie mood but keeps everything just gentle enough to appeal to the intended audience. VERDICT A great addition to board book collections, especially where Halloween titles are needed. Kids anticipating their first Halloween will be easily convinced....that the upcoming holiday is full of spooky fun.” * School Library Journal *

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Jungle Night

    Simon & Schuster Jungle Night

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTwo celebrated artists, Sandra Boynton and Yo-Yo Ma, come together for Jungle Night, a soothing bedtime board book. (Okay, MOSTLY soothing.) This board book guides us through the jungle to hear the distinctive, gentle snore of each animal: “Listen to the tiger: ZEEE-ZOOO-HAAA. Listen to the cheetah: CHEE-CHEE-TAAAH.” A free downloadable recording at JungleNight.com offers a narration of the book, with each and every animal snore interpreted by the expressive, playful cello of Yo-Yo Ma. He even does the elephant’s stop-the-show snore—though admittedly that took Ma’s cello PLUS the classic horn salute of the James R. Barker steamship. (Seriously.) All this fabulousness leads into the coolest lullaby ever: “Jungle Gymnopédie No. 1,” a polyrhythmic jungle-y arrangement by Boynton of Erik Satie’s renowned piece, with Yo-Yo Ma on cello, guitar played by Ron Block of Alison Krauss Union Station, and drums by Kevin MacLeod. “Yo-Yo and I chose this piece because it’s the most gorgeous and mesmerizing night song imaginable,” explains Boynton. “And there was surely nothing else that could get those animals back to sleep after that elephant blast.”

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Hippos Remain Calm

    Simon & Schuster Hippos Remain Calm

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCatch up with the party-loving hippos from Hippos Go Berserk! in this long-awaited picture book more than forty-five years in the making—from the one and only Sandra Boynton!Hippos have a reputation for wild parties that go on till dawn. People have even gone so far as to say that partying hippos “go berserk.” Nobody knows how these rumors got started. But even if it’s true (it is), it’s not the whole story. Given the deep appreciation that hippos have for water, it’s no wonder that your average hippopotamus seeks, finds, and offers a state of flow, no matter the situation. We have much to learn from their example. Accordingly, this helpful book follows two typical hippos as they calmly and mindfully go about their ordinary hippo day. “O, flare thy wild nostrils, And welcome the day! Onward! And upward! Come what will, come what may.”Trade Review"This title’s hippo protagonists are not the same wholehearted party animals Boynton portrayed more than 45 years ago in Hippos Go Berserk! But make no mistake: these hippos are living their best, totally centered lives. Now they’re inclined to read from The Big Book of Hippoetry (“O, flare thy wild nostrils, and welcome the day!”), practice mindfulness (of spring snow flurries, “We can... enjoy how it feels on our noses and eyes”), and appreciate a home where they can “settle and breathe.” And when a visit to a friend turns into a raucous hippo party as in the days of yore (a full spread reveals party hats, pink drinks, and hijinks), the protagonists are perfectly capable of hanging in ’til dawn. But their journey home via wheelbarrow now includes a song of gratitude: “Hey I-EEE! I’m a goin’ HOME now!” The creator’s ability to make googly eyes speak volumes remains unmatched, and the reprise of these simple hippo shapes in her signature colorblock hues feels like an embrace from an old friend. As for the hippos, their Middle Way should resonate with introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between." * Publishers Weekly *"Boynton’s beloved hippos grace pages once more; this time their story is a play on the author’s debut, Hippos Go Berserk (1977). A cozy day at home turns out quite unexpectedly for the titular hippos. As they wander outside “in the cool April weather,” it suddenly begins to snow. A loud group of ducks interrupts their quiet, and an evening with a friend eventually becomes an opportunity for a partying group of hippos to go…well, berserk. Through it all, the hippos greet each surprise with a positive attitude, turning something like spring snow into a sensory delight. Boynton’s fans will surely approve of this hippo revival. The illustrations are easily recognizable, and eagle-eyed readers will note that the scene with the party animals is a near-identical replica of that in the original. Readers will chuckle at the hippos’ version of poetry and a ringing telephone that demands to be answered. The rhyming text hits a familiar rhythm and read-aloud cadence. From deep breathing to displaying flexibility, the hippos demonstrate useful self-soothing techniques to little readers. Perhaps the most profound technique is that sometimes, remaining calm in a situation means joining in and letting loose with the not-so-calm crew." * Kirkus Reviews *

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Boyntons Big Box of Dinosaurs Boxed Set

    Simon & Schuster Boyntons Big Box of Dinosaurs Boxed Set

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton comes three board books featuring every child’s favorite creature—dinosaurs!—now available together in a collectible board book boxed set.Introduce the concept of opposites, play hide-and-seek, and snuggle up for bed with the incredibly cute dinosaurs in this collection of board books. Featuring Sandra Boynton’s signature rhyming text and whimsical art this giftable boxed set is DINO-mite! This exuberant board book boxed set includes: Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs! Peekaboo Rex! Dinosnores

    1 in stock

    £21.25

  • Moo Baa La La La BOYNTON

    Simon & Schuster Moo Baa La La La BOYNTON

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisChildren will love joining in and imitating the animal noises and sounds in this big, bold board book format, illustrated with Sandra Boynton''s seriously silly signature animals.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Buenas Noches A Todos Boynton Board Books

    Libros para ninos Buenas Noches A Todos Boynton Board Books

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • Moo, Baa, Fa La La La La!

    Simon & Schuster Moo, Baa, Fa La La La La!

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA brand-new Christmas board book from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton that will have everyone singing FA LA LA LA LA!The cast from the bestselling Moo, Baa, La La La! has returned with a silly holiday twist! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, so sing along with caroling sheep, giggling pigs, and dancing cows as they celebrate Christmas with this merry tune. Deck the halls with cows and holly while the little sheep sing BAA, BAA, BAA! Close the day with something mild. Maybe go a little wild: FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA!Trade Review"The familiar farmyard gang celebrates Christmas Eve in Boynton’s latest holiday-themed board book. After “deck[ing] the halls with cows and holly,” singing, trimming the tree, and making merry (“All the happy pigs go HA HA HA!”), it’s time to settle down and go to bed. Chickens and other animal friends offer quiet sounds...until (classic Boynton) a rowdy bunch goes “a little wild.” Excited little ones will love the implicit invitation." * Horn Book Magazine *"A fun twist on the traditional Christmas carol “Deck the Halls.” Any attempt to merely read this delightfully silly board book will be futile. The sparse text, which surrounds a cast of animal friends throughout, floats right off the page, begging to be sung in the tune of carol. Whether the youngest listeners and readers are familiar with “Deck the Halls” or not, they won’t be able to resist the pure joy and lightheartedness of cows, sheep, pigs, and others making rhymes from their natural sounds. Boynton uses similar artistic techniques and a playful palette that longtime readers know and love from her extensive body of work. VERDICT In the appropriate setting for a Christmas-themed title, the interactive engagement of this title will be undeniable." * School Library Journal *

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Little Night Songs

    Simon & Schuster Little Night Songs

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisRead and sing along with this adorable sound book that plays FIVE quick little night songs for sleepy kids, by the one and only Sandra Boynton!Each page turn in this nighttime book prompts a different song to play with the press of a button. Five songs in all, the ditties include hits like “Pajama Time,” “Dog Train,” and “Silly Lullaby”—perfect for your little sleepyhead.

    5 in stock

    £11.63

  • Are You a Cow

    Simon & Schuster Are You a Cow

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    5 in stock

    £6.99

  • Blue Hat Green Hat

    Simon & Schuster Blue Hat Green Hat

    Book SynopsisHumorous animal characters introduce the basic colors and familiar items of clothing. On board pages.

    £7.90

  • But Not the Armadillo

    Simon & Schuster But Not the Armadillo

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review“It might sound strange to call a board book “long awaited,” but for those who have puzzled and perhaps even argued over the message of the great Sandra Boynton’s 1982 But Not the Hippopotamus, the arrival of a follow-up called But Not the Armadillo is exciting news… I am here to tell you that Boynton has settled the question: The armadillo, ‘with his armadillo nose,’ really likes to wander around by himself, following that sausage-shaped schnoz ‘where it goes.’…He hears music from far away. A hippo (ahem) rushes busily by — ‘she wants to run and play.’ But, you guessed it, ‘not the armadillo.’ And that’s O.K., we’re helped to see: ‘He doesn’t like to hurry.’ There’s one more beat, a moment of parting grace that shows why Boynton is the absolute master of board books. ‘Please scratch his armadillo nose and tell him not to worry.’ To each creature his or her own.” * The New York Times Book Review *

    3 in stock

    £6.99

  • HAPPY HIPPO ANGRY DUCK

    Simon & Schuster HAPPY HIPPO ANGRY DUCK

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £7.61

  • Simon & Schuster One, Two, Three!: A Happy Counting Book

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisFilled with Sandra Boynton’s humorous, colorful drawings and lively text, this counting board book featuring a menagerie of energetic animals is an adventure with numbers that kids and their parents will love. How many animals will you see? A whole lot more than ONE, TWO, THREE! A wacky crew of hippos, cats, pigs, and cows lead kids from a quiet One to a “LOUD LOUD LOUD” Ten and back to quiet One again.ONE is good for a quiet walk. TWO is right for a quiet talk. THREE is nice for having tea or for counting ONE, TWO, THREE!Trade Review“Amusing as ever, Boynton has created a counting book that shares the joys of friends (hippos, cats, pigs, cows and more) in groups as well as the pleasure of a solitary walk by one. The pictures are funny and the scenes are quite different from those found in the usual counting books. A treat for all.” * Children's Literature *“The popular illustrator and greeting-card artist brings oddball humor and plenty of sassy energy to Boynton on Board…A zany sensibility gives an extra bounce to the otherwise conventional counting book One, Two, Three!” * Publishers Weekly *

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Boynton's Big Box of Snuggles (Boxed Set):

    Simon & Schuster Boynton's Big Box of Snuggles (Boxed Set):

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the one and only Sandra Boynton, three snuggly board books are now available together in a giftable boxed set! It’s the wonderfulest introduction to the world of Boynton! A sweet and cuddly doggy cast shares sweet embraces. Hippos show off their belly buttons. A fox parent dotes on a fox child and their boop-able nose. Big, bold, humorous, rhyming verses, and those ever-whimsical illustrations that have made Sandra Boynton one of America’s best-loved artists. A box of pure read-aloud pleasure. Together in a bold, happy slipcase:Snuggle Puppy!Belly Button Book!Your Nose!

    3 in stock

    £18.04

  • Bath Time!

    Simon & Schuster Bath Time!

    Book SynopsisFrom the one and only Sandra Boynton, it’s bath time for pig in this waterproof storybook that features a squeak-able snout finale! It’s a classic tale of pig meets paint. Spattered with colors from a long day at the easel, pig takes to the tub, washcloth in hoof, determined to get all pink and clean. On the last page of this bath book, readers can push on the snout to make a squeaky squeal. Get it? Squeaky clean!Hey! Hey!What do you say!It’s time totake a bath today.

    £8.92

  • Simon & Schuster Peekaboo Rex!

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin a T. rex who loves playing peekaboo in this surprising board book from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton!Follow a lovable T. rex throughout its day as it plays peekaboo with a tiny dinosaur friend. A story only Sandra Boynton could dream up, featuring two adorable dinos and every toddler’s favorite hide-and-seek activity, the ending showcases the ultimate game of peekaboo! Do you like games? Come look inside. PEEKABOO REX will try to hide…Trade Review"A large dinosaur tries to outsmart a smaller companion when the duo play peekaboo together. The big dino naively believes they won’t be noticed behind or under sundry hiding places, but the little pal always finds their playmate. Young listeners will giggle as the large dino attempts to outwit the little one, but in vain; in every instance, the diminutive, overalls-clad dino calls out a triumphant “Peekaboo!” ...In a display of good sportsmanship, the big dino concedes at the end the game was fun. The youngest audiences, all of whom will have likely engaged in marathon peekaboo sessions themselves, will undoubtedly scramble to play again...The illustrations are sweetly engaging; the round cutout on the front cover invites youngsters to play peekaboo games with adult partners and others." -- Kirkus Reviews

    7 in stock

    £8.36

  • Sombrero Azul, Sombrero Verde (Blue Hat, Green

    Boynton Bookworks Sombrero Azul, Sombrero Verde (Blue Hat, Green

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Ooo Baby Baby

    Little, Brown & Company Ooo Baby Baby

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis uplifting board book from New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton beautifully captures the wonder of being a new parent.From the moment I saw you and whispered your name, nothing, no nothing, has been quite the same. Welcoming a baby transforms life in many ways, including the wondrous opportunity to see the world through a child's eyes. In Ooo Baby, Baby! the precious baby bunny marvels at the changing seasons, happily watches the clouds, and plays with everyday objects in unexpected ways—all while the adoring big bunny looks on with delight.    With its warm and cozy illustrations—and a heart-shaped window in its front cover—this lilting Boynton board book is the ideal present for young children and new parents. It's also terrific for grandparents, baby showers, welcome baskets, or even Valentine's Day or Easter. Or just because. OOO! A Spanish edition, ¡Ooh, niñita pequeñita!, is also available for purchase.

    5 in stock

    £8.46

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