Children’s picture books
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Take Your Place You Belong
Book SynopsisTake your Place, You Belong is a rhyming picture book that tells the story of two best friends who face discrimination on the playground because they look different from one another. This book explores themes of empathy, heroism, friendship and identity.
£7.95
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Sams Smile Xhosa
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£7.11
Simon & Schuster The Class
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£17.09
Hachette Children's Group NY is for New York
Book SynopsisThe highly collectible graphic artist Paul Thurlby embarks on an alphabetical tour of New York!Trade ReviewThis is a superb series, one that gives the reader a real insight into cities... A book which will appeal to all ages - an ideal coffee table book and a perfect gift * Parents In Touch *A fabulous travel guide to New York, masquerading as an alphabet book...It's by no means limited to pre-schoolers, and has a timeless quality that means you'll want to keep it around for years to come * The Bookbag *It's one for Christmas, although there is no need to wait that long. Neither is there any need to possess a child, because you will want this book for yourself * Bookwitch *Beautiful and covetable, this book deserves a place on every coffee table, as well as in every nursery * Aldershot News & Mail *It's time to take a mini break to the Big Apple in the latest uber-cool offering from Paul Thurlby * WRD About Books *Fabulously presented with stylised drawings on deliciously matt, heavy duty paper. It would make an excellent coffee table book -- appealing equally to an adult audience as well as to a child's * School Librarian *
£9.99
Hachette Children's Group Kangaroos Cancan Cafe
Book SynopsisWhen Kangaroo visits France, he falls in love with the cancan. Back in Australia, he decides to set up his very own Cancan Cafe. But will his auditions fall flat on their face? No one seems capable of mastering the dance and so Kangaroo''s spirits start to droop, but then he hears a rumour that there is someone who really can do the cancan . . . Bright and fun, this brilliant rhyming book with its hilarious and action-packed illustrations is a delight to share and read aloud.Trade ReviewPacked with a whole troupe of hilarious animals ... beguiling ... Full of fast-paced, rhythmic rhyme * Publishing News *Fast-paced and full of fun * Junior *Beautifully vibrant * 5 to 7 Educator *Written in the sort of rhyme which children find delightful with vocabulary to stretch their imaginations and give them lots to think and laugh about * NLA Guide to Literary Resources 2005 *This cheerful picture book just cries out to be read aloud ... bright, energetic and great fun * School Librarian *The pictures are wonderful and the story is told in rhyme. It's great and bears repeating * Daily Telegraph *Set to an easy rhyming pattern, this jolly story is fast-paced and full of fun ... A fabulous (Oz) safari with delightful pastel illustrations. * Junior Education *Rhythmic text and illustrations bursting with life tell this very funny story * Bookseller Buyers Guide *This cheerful picture book just cries out to be read aloud ... Jarman's jaunty rhyming text is perfect for this sort of wacky tale. * School Librarian *
£8.50
Chronicle Books The Elephants Come Home
Book SynopsisThe amazing true story of a herd of elephants, the man who saved them, and the miracle of love that brought them home.One day in 1999, Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby hear that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home. They welcome the elephants to their wildlife sanctuary—Thula Thula—with open arms. But the elephants are much less sure they want to stay. How will Lawrence prove to them that they are safe and loved? What follows is a gorgeously illustrated real-life story of a friendship . . . and the story of the miraculous way that love given freely will return—greater and more wonderful than it began. • TOUCHING ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS: Owen and Mzee, Tarra and Bella, Rescue and Jessica . . . touching true stories of the emotional bonds possible between species are charming, and speak to the limitlessness of love. • ELEPHANT APPEAL: Elephants are one of the most fascinating and charming wild animals in
£12.59
Chronicle Books Who Was That
Book SynopsisThis fresh, visually sophisticated follow-up to Who Done It? and Who What Where? tackles the topic of memory, as each page asks the reader to remember a detail about the characters featured on the page before. With die-cuts, clever folds, and imaginative illustrations, this book requires the sharpest readers'' keen attention! The call to action on every page makes this a wonderful lap read or read-aloud, and kids of all ages will love the memory games.Trade Review"Olivier Tallec’s interactive, pencil-case-shaped picturebook Who Was That? hones memory and observation by asking children what they saw before the page was turned. It offers silly pictures of impassive kids and creatures (underpants on heads, bottoms in the air), and the chance to do better than adults. And once children have it by heart, you can invent new questions of your own." Sunday Times Culture
£11.39
Kar-Ben Copies Ltd Storks Landing Israel
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£9.30
Kar-Ben Copies Ltd Passover Scavenger Hunt
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£7.99
John Murray Press A Little Moment of Peace for Children
Book SynopsisA Little Moment of Peace helps young children and their parents spend a short time of stillness and calm together in everyday life. Even at such a young age, children's lives can be full to the brim, and in this ever-changing world, the need to find five minutes of peace is as valuable as it is necessary. This beautifully illustrated book brings peace to young children who need reassurance of God's care and comfort in their lives. Each illustration is placed alongside an inspirational thought which allows room for reflection and encouragement for children. Designed to enjoy through individual reading or with an older family member, this series allow parents and grandparents to read alongside their young ones and share together in the experience of slowing-down, valuing stillness and thoughtfulness, and spending time in the company of family members and God.Trade ReviewThese beautifully illustrated books by Jenny Meldrum are designed to be read with children at bedtime or throughout the day. * Woman Alive *These beautifully illustrated books help young children to enjoy the experience of slowing down, valuing stillness and spending time in the company of family members and God. Each illustration is placed alongside an inspirational thought which allows room for reflection and encouragement. Jenny Meldrum has always encouraged her children to explore the truths and wonders of God for themselves. She believes in a loving and deeply relational God, and this is a great inspiration behind the Little Moments series. * Families First *
£8.99
John Murray Press A Little Moment of Wonder for Children
Book SynopsisA Little Moment of Wonder helps young children explore the beauty of the world and the goodness of creation. Even at such a young age, children are learning about the world around them and what life has in store. And so helping them explore their curiosity in a safe environment is as valuable as it is necessary. This beautifully illustrated book helps children think about the world around them and the wonder on offer. Each illustration is placed alongside an inspirational thought which allows room for reflection and encouragement for children. Designed to enjoy through individual reading or with an older family member, this series allow parents and grandparents to read alongside their young ones and share together in the experience of slowing-down, valuing stillness and thoughtfulness, and spending time in the company of family members and God.Trade ReviewThese beautifully illustrated books help young children to enjoy the experience of slowing down, valuing stillness and spending time in the company of family members and God. Each illustration is placed alongside an inspirational thought which allows room for reflection and encouragement. Jenny Meldrum has always encouraged her children to explore the truths and wonders of God for themselves. She believes in a loving and deeply relational God, and this is a great inspiration behind the Little Moments series. * Families First *
£8.99
John Murray Press A Little Moment of Promises for Children
Book SynopsisEven at such a young age, children are faced with times when they are upset or disappointed. And so helping them have hope in humanity and in the world around them is as valuable as it is necessary. This uplifting and beautifully illustrated book helps children think about the big themes of hope and reassurance. Each illustration is placed alongside an inspirational thought which allows room for reflection and encouragement for children. Designed to enjoy through individual reading or with an older family member, this series allow parents and grandparents to read alongside their young ones and share together in the experience of slowing-down, valuing stillness and thoughtfulness, and spending time in the company of family members and God.Trade ReviewThese beautifully illustrated books by Jenny Meldrum are designed to be read with children at bedtime or throughout the day. * Woman Alive *These beautifully illustrated books help young children to enjoy the experience of slowing down, valuing stillness and spending time in the company of family members and God. Each illustration is placed alongside an inspirational thought which allows room for reflection and encouragement. Jenny Meldrum has always encouraged her children to explore the truths and wonders of God for themselves. She believes in a loving and deeply relational God, and this is a great inspiration behind the Little Moments series. * Families First *
£8.99
Capstone Press Humpty Dumpty FlipSide Rhymes FlipSide Nursery
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£9.99
Hachette Book Group USA Alice Lucy Will Work For Bunk Beds
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£12.34
Hachette Book Group USA Templeton Gets His Wish
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£12.34
Hyperion Invasion Of The Scorplions a Monstertown Mystery
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£10.99
Hachette Book Group USA William Wakes Up
Book SynopsisWilliam and his animal friends rouse themselves after a long winter nap to get the house ready for a visitor in this whimsical celebration of spring.
£14.24
Hyperion The Scariest Book Ever
Book SynopsisA stylist-looking and laugh-inducing book narrated by a ghost who is a big scaredy-cat
£14.24
Hachette Book Group USA Mother Bruce
Book SynopsisCurmudgeonly Bruce and his devoted goslings will win readers over, especially as Bruce grows to love the geese against his better judgement.
£14.24
Hachette Book Group USA The Perfect Pillow
Book SynopsisA boy and his toy dragon search for the most comfortable bed in this dreamy nighttime adventure.
£12.34
Hachette Book Group USA Dear Substitute
Book SynopsisTold in a series of epistolary poems, this funny, relatable picturebook is a great fit for classrooms and for any child nervous about new experiences.
£13.29
Hyperion Thomas Paine And The Dangerous Word
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£14.72
Hyperion Harbor Bound
Book SynopsisSeal the hatches.Lock the boom.Looming waves.Up . . . up . . . ZOOM!Daylight is fading, so it''s time for boats of all kinds to wrap up their work and navigate back to harbor. As a tugboat and its crew of father and child steer toward home, it''s a race to get there before the storm does! Harbor Bound traces their energetic journey, finally culminating with a gentle lullaby as they reach the shore.This picturebook is a natural choice for children who love vehicle stories, and its steady, lilting rhythm makes it perfect for bedtime reading.
£12.34
Protea Boekhuis Ruwe Berg Die
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£8.95
Protea Boekhuis The Red Dress
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£9.99
1517 Media A Simple Christmas on the Farm
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£13.61
Nancy Paulsen Books A World of Love
Book SynopsisAnimal parents shower their little ones with love in so many unique ways. Doves coo and dolphins whistle, while penguins huddle with their chicks for warmth and mountain goats shield their kids’ falls. Eye-catching collage illustrations and a lyrical text invite readers to explore animal behavior around the globe and celebrate the universal nature of a caregiver’s love.Trade Review“Reid and Lyles create a colorful world of parent-child love. Each page turn reveals a different animal and environment, each done in a striking palette. . . . Stunning collages made with hand-painted paper, pencil, and crayon. . . . Easy-to-read rhyming verse. . . . Richly colored, detailed illustrations and short verses brimming with love make this book a good candidate for one-on-one reading (and snuggling). Backmatter offers additional information about each animal’s devoted parenting behavior. . . . Tailor-made for a naptime cuddle.” —Kirkus Reviews“In an ode to the universal love of parent and child, this book invites readers to explore how members of the animal realm show their love to their young. Richly colored cut-paper collages adorn spreads of various animals in their habitats. . . . Back matter includes more information about how animals care for their young. . . . Detailed illustrations along with the beautiful descriptors make this book a great option to read one-on-one with a child tucked in close. With its rhythmic lines and colorful illustrations, A World of Love is sure to be a bedtime favorite.” —School Library Journal
£11.99
Kids Can Press I Got You A Present!
Book SynopsisA clever metafiction story about perseverance and friendship!
£15.29
Kids Can Press If You Were Night
Book SynopsisA poetic and evocative exploration of the natural world at night illustrated in illuminating paper-cut dioramas.
£15.29
Kids Can Press Emmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician
Book SynopsisThe biography of a groundbreaking woman and one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century.
£16.19
Kids Can Press The Nut That Fell From The Tree
Book SynopsisA playful, lively story about one acorn's difficult path to becoming a tree.
£15.29
Kids Can Press 111 Trees: How One Village Celebrates the Birth
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£16.19
Kids Can Press My Ocean Is Blue
Book SynopsisA young girl's poetic exploration of the enchanting ocean she loves.
£17.09
Kids Can Press Aaalligator!
Book SynopsisWhen a hungry alligator moves to town, the residents want him out... until they get to know him (and learn what he's actually hungry for!)
£16.19
Kids Can Press This Is The Path The Wolf Took
Book SynopsisA boy's little sister doesn't like the way he improvises when he tells tales, in this funny and bighearted tale about what makes a story good.
£16.19
Kids Can Press The Lady With The Books: A Story Inspired by the
Book SynopsisInspired by true events, a fictionalized retelling of how one woman brought a world of books to children in Germany after WW2.
£15.29
Kids Can Press Hug?
Book SynopsisHow many hugs is too many? This girl's had enough! This humorous picture book explores compassion and the importance of setting boundaries.
£15.29
Kids Can Press The Old Man And The Penguin: A True Story of True
Book SynopsisTold in rhyming verse, this is the touching true story of an oil-soaked penguin, the man who rescues him and an unlikely friendship.
£16.19
Kids Can Press A Tree Is A Home
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£15.29
Kids Can Press Wingmaker
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£15.29
Kids Can Press Sloth And Squirrel In A Pickle
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£15.29
Kids Can Press Time For Bed's Story
Book SynopsisIn this engaging, laugh-out-loud funny picture book, a child's bed tells it like it is.
£15.29
Kids Can Press The Van Buren Sisters Vs. The Pants Police
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£15.29
Kids Can Press The Piano Recital
Book SynopsisAn enchanting new story from award-winning creator Akiko Miyakoshi, about a little girl and mouse facing their fears.
£15.29
Kids Can Press Roar-chestra!: A Wild Story of Musical Words
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£15.29
Kids Can Press My Words Flew Away Like Birds
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£15.29
Kids Can Press Benjamin's Thunderstorm
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£17.09
Kids Can Press You Might Be Special!
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£16.14
