Children’s picture books
Workman Publishing The Lion's Whisker: Sister and Brother Take On a
Book SynopsisFilled with vibrant folk art and thoughtful lessons, this picture book rooted in Ethiopian folktales reveals the power of patience, understanding, and sibling love.Courage, collaboration, patience, and sibling love prevail in this folktale with its roots in the Ethiopian tradition. The Lion's Whisker tells the story of Brother and Sister who are constantly arguing. When Grandmother sends them on a dangerous mission to pluck a lion's whisker for her magical potion, the siblings learn valuable lessons about the strength gained by working together, being brave, and showing patience and understanding for others. This classic folktale is brought to life for today's kids by Rebecca Sheir-creator and host of the award-winning Circle Round storytelling podcast-with the vibrant and modern folk art of Kenyan illustrator Nikita Abuya. Beloved for their lively storytelling and modern adaptations of values-based tales from around the world, Circle Round bring their wildly popular adaptation of Brother and Sister's story to colourful picture-book form. Once kids and families have read The Lion's Whisker, resources in the back prompt further exploration of the tale, with conversation questions and creative storytelling prompts and activities.
£12.34
Red Comet Press LLC Roll, Roll, Little Pea
Book SynopsisFind out what happens in this story of a runaway pea that goes on a perilous journey.When a little pea escapes a girl who is shelling peas, it rolls off the kitchen table, onto the floor, and an adventure begins. The runaway pea rolls passed several hungry animals. It manages to evade a mouse, a cat, a rabbit, a hen, a pig, and a wolf, finally resting in the perfect place. The girl will find it again after some time has passed for a surprise conclusion. This circular story, told with repetition, predictive vocabulary, and bright colorful art, delivers a natural history lesson about plant life for the youngest of readers. They will enjoy repeated readings as they join in the telling of this sweet pea of a tale.
£11.69
Familius LLC Boy Who Loved the Moon
Book SynopsisThis beautiful adaptation of the beloved The Boy and The Moon—winner of multiple international independent film awards—tells the story of a boy who swims the deepest seas and slays the mightiest dragons to win the Moon’s love.Trade Review"Night-black spreads lit with warm, copper-tinged light show the boy diving into the sea for an exquisite pearl, then slaying a dragon for its diamond eye . . . It’s clear that Alaimo is a polished craftsman in both mediums." —Publishers Weekly "An atmospheric version of the author's prizewinning short film, a lad woos—and ultimately wins—the Moon . . . In video and on paper, the art casts an evocative glow." —Kirkus Review"It leaves the reader breathless with delight. The Boy Who Loved the Moon is a transcending experience for children and adults." —Midwest Book Review“Each page is a wonderland of beauty. It may be classed as a children’s book, but it is something for people far beyond the age of childhood and is certainly a booklover’s and collector’s item.” —Kids’ Book Review“ . . . A touching tale about a boy and his love of the moon, a love that will not be denied, beautifully illustrated.” —Kinderlit“A magical hero’s story. Moving and inspiring.” —Rick Walton, author of over 100 published children’s books“The Boy Who Loved the Moon is a truly breath-taking story, with themes of love, perseverance and determination . . . This is certainly a book to be treasured.” —Honey Bee Books
£6.64
Familius LLC D is for Dinosaur
Book SynopsisA is for allosaurusB is for brachiosaurusC is for carnotaurus . . .Take a trip back in time to the Mesozoic Era when dinosaurs walked the earth! With G for giganotosaurus, P for pachycephalosaurus, and X for xenoceratops, the ABCs have never been so T-riffic! Every little dino lover will have a roaring good time learning dinosaur names all the way down to zalmoxes.
£7.59
Lee & Low Books Inc Bonnie's Rocket
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£17.99
Lee & Low Books Inc No Mush Today
Book SynopsisA frustrated young girl strikes out for Grandma's house.
£10.44
Lee & Low Books Inc Baby Born
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£9.49
Lee & Low Behind My Doors
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£17.99
Lee & Low Books Edie for Equality
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£17.81
Seven Stories Press,U.S. Night Shadows
Book SynopsisA lonely girl finds an unlikely friend in her elderly neighbour.
£13.29
Seven Stories Press,U.S. I Want You to Know
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£13.29
Ulysses Press Danny The Digger Saves Christmas: A Construction
Book SynopsisDiscover the heartwarming story of Danny, a young mini excavator who is about to get the most important job of all - saving Christmas.
£13.49
Ulysses Press And Off You Go to Change the World
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£11.39
Ulysses Press One Hundred Percent Me
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£15.29
Ulysses Press Heartbeats in the Woods
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£17.09
Ulysses Press Underwater Hawaii Exploring the Reef
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£13.49
Simon And Schuster Group USA Everybody Toots
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£15.29
Barefoot Books, Incorporated The Last Hazelnut
Book SynopsisWhen two woodland friends have a misunderstanding over who ate the last hazelnut, they eventually find that holding a grudge is a lot less rewarding than mending their relationship. Chic illustrations and punchy text make for a relatable and humorous conflict resolution story.
£7.99
Barefoot Books, Incorporated Dance Like a Leaf
Book SynopsisAs her grandmother’s health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cosy shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life and a gentle introduction to the death of a loved one.Trade Review“This beautifully balanced picturebook’s rich colours dance alongside its intricately clear-eyed narrative, sensitive but never sentimental…. Certain to become a classic” – Inis magazine, Children’s Books Ireland“A paean to autumn, love, and loss.... This evocative pairing of story and art creates a tone poem and lesson, a lovely reflection on the seasons of life, and a gentle lead-in to discussion of death and renewal” – School Library Journal
£7.99
Barefoot Books, Incorporated I Like the Wind
Book SynopsisLyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the mystery of the whistling wind. Includes educational STEM endmatter about wind and how it helps humans and the earth.
£7.59
The New York Review of Books, Inc Max In Hollywood, Baby
Book SynopsisBeloved dog-poet Max is back and he''s taking on Hollywood in this funny, jazzy tale, brought to life by Kalman''s bright illustrations.Enter Max. Dreamer. Poet. Dog. In this rollicking madcap tale, Max and his dazzling Dalmation bride take off to direct a movie in Hollywood.
£16.14
Archie Comics Little Archie's Lucky Day
Book SynopsisArchie Comics presents its first ever picture book from an Eisner-award winning team!
£13.49
Fantagraphics The Life Of A Coat
Book SynopsisThe biography of a coat, as lovingly worn by each child in a family.
£12.34
Lerner Publishing Group Peek-A-Boo Passover
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£9.30
Lerner Publishing Group Tizzy the Dizzy Dreidel
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£15.19
Lerner Publishing Group Hanukkah in Little Havana
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£8.54
TRA Publishing Oliver And The Night Giants: (Bedtime Picture
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£17.09
TRA Publishing The Penguin Who Was Cold
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£16.19
TRA Publishing Pit The Giant Chick
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£15.29
SDP Publishing Solutions, LLC Please Don't Tell Cooper He's a Dog, Book 1 of
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£13.49
Ink and Pencil Publishing How To Be Me: one mimic octopus, too many personalities.
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 SEARCHLIGHT AWARDS 'BEST ILLUSTRATED PICTURE BOOK' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mimi loathes being the only mimic octopus in town and just wants to be 'normal'. She spends her days in disguise but soon discovers it's hard to make friends when you're always pretending to be someone you're not. Can Mimi dare to be different? Will she learn to love herself, tentacles and all? Or will she live her whole life in the undersea shadows, destined to hide forever? Join Mimi and her diverse community of weird and wonderful sea creature neighbours as she learns that what makes her 'different' is exactly what makes her special. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 'How To Be Me' was written to help encourage young children to talk about themselves and each other positively, to embrace their own unique qualities and celebrate difference in those around them. Share at home as an opening to discuss self-esteem, body image and body positivity or in the classroom as the perfect companion book to EYFS PSED lessons, with its focus on 'We are all different: we are all special'. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Perfect for fans of 'Octopants', 'Shocktopus Octopus' or 'Perfectly Norman'.Trade Review"Charming, witty and beautifully illustrated, this delightful rhyming story carries an important message about being true to yourself." Sarah Campbell, Founder, Parrot Street Book Club.
£9.67
Robot Books Stewbot and the Stolen Tooth Fairy Wings
£10.22
Every Moment Publishing Floss the Wobbly Flamingo: A heart-warming story about differences, disability, teamwork and self-belief.
£11.15
Starfish Bay Children's Books Sailing to America
Book SynopsisAs his doggy friends watch from the shore, too afraid to join him, brave Captain Olly embarks on a hazardous journey to America in a rubber dinghy alone. This humorous tale of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity is written in an engaging rhyming style. The story shows children that, to achieve your goals, it''s important to properly weigh the risks and plan accordingly.
£8.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd The Croc Who Rocked
Book SynopsisAll alone, in a quiet part of the jungle, Little Croc hatches. He may be small, but he has a big voice and loves to sing. But the other animals don't like his snap-snap song and send him away. As time passes, he becomes a big croc, and his song gets better and louder, but he is lonely. He asks some birds to teach him their song, hoping the other animals might accept him. All goes well until he gets carried away, snap-snaps in the middle of the song, and is sent away. As he sings sadly to himself by the river, his song attracts an unexpected crowd of admirers, who finally join in on the music.
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd The Flying Light
Book SynopsisEnter a mystical world where a man and his strange pet lizard attempt to lure luminous flying creatures to their town. Through innovative wordless storytelling and wonderfully detailed panel illustrations that invite children to use their imagination, this story will light up the lives of those in search of direction and allow each reader to interpret it according to their own unique vision of the world.Trade Review"Success! ... Readers will hope there's more wonder to come." -Publishers Weekly | "An imperfect ride, yet sure to stir the imagination nonetheless." -Kirkus Reviews | "Fans of graphic novels will be impressed by the intricate illustrations in this fantasy." -School Library Journal | "Recommended. ... The wordless picture book and accompanying intriguing illustrations invite readers to use their imaginations, to ponder over the deeper meanings, to see a moral to the story which they can understand. Within their view of the world this story can apply to understanding a concept, making friends, understanding environmental concerns, looking at the needs of animals, the list is endless." -ReadPlus
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd Footprints in the Clouds
Book SynopsisAge range 6 to 9 A magic-filled story that illustrates the power of imagination.
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd The Wooden Fish
Book SynopsisAge range 5 to 8In the middle of a great big river stands a single wooden post. It appears useless because the lone post cannot form a bridge by itself. The wooden post yearns for freedom and friendship. Its days are brightened when a shepherd boy sits by the riverbank, keeping it company. When danger befalls its new friend, will the wooden post be able to help despite being stuck in one spot?
£8.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd The Worry Warthog
Book SynopsisWhat are some of your worries? Ralph the worried warthog has plenty of worries, and they all seem impossible to overcome. A hedgehog helps show Ralph that this is certainly not the case. The lion is scared of thunderstorms, the ground squirrel is nervous about preparing for winter and the frog is worried he can’t jump as high as his friends. Every animal has their own worries, and Ralph learns that a way to handle his worries is to talk about them! This story encourages empathy as it shows that we all have our own worries.Trade Review“This sweet piece of bibliotherapy delivers uncomplicated, commonsense advice to young readers/listeners who may occasionally find themselves beset by troubling concerns. Cute, simple cartoons depict Ralph and company in a sympathetic, gently humorous, child-appealing light.” —Kirkus Reviews
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd Hide and Seek
Book SynopsisA colourful group of children plays hide-and-seek in a black and white forest. See where each child hides and what they plan to do to stay out of sight. Enjoy this simple tale, where life is breathed into the illustrations through the intentional use of colour.
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd The Wildlife Summer Games
Book SynopsisWho do you think would win a gold medal in basketball – a team of lions, giraffes or chimpanzees? Who would swim the fastest – a tiger, a beaver or a crocodile? Who do you think could lift the heaviest weight – an elephant, gorilla or grizzly bear? You decide who wins the bronze, silver and gold medals! Readers are given simple, informative descriptions for ten sporting events. The unique skills each creature would bring to these events are described in a fun, yet factual, way.
£999.99
Starfish Bay Children's Books Have You Seen Mr. Robinson
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£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd Arturo
Book SynopsisArturo is a cheeky show-off and he loves to pull faces and be silly. He desperately wants to be the centre of everybody’s attention and even has dreams of becoming the most famous anteater in the whole wide world. Out of the blue, he gets just what he’s been wishing for and all eyes are on him! But will life in the spotlight turnout to be everything he imagined...? A hilarious, cautionary tale of a naughty, very cheeky anteater who loves to be the centre of attention.Trade Review“An anteater is antsy for world fame. ... Comical cartoons feature lots of white space; Arturo’s exaggerated facial features enhance the fun. A sly, winking acknowledgment that naughtiness is harder to root out than one might wish.” —Kirkus Reviews
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd The Last Leopard
Book SynopsisAge range 5 to 8Follow the moving journey of a lone leopard in his search to find other leopards. Along the journey, he meets other creatures, constantly questioning whether he is the last leopard in the world. His wish is, in part, granted when he finally sees another leopard but not in the way one would expect. This bittersweet tale of loneliness and extinction, along with its beautiful illustrations of the grasslands, is bound to touch readers profoundly.
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd When the Mice Family Comes to Visit
Book SynopsisAge range 5 to 9 Melvin's relatives are travelling from all over to celebrate the Mice Festival at his home! It's an exciting event for the mice, with much fun and celebration to be had. Gifts are exchanged, and games are played, but Uncle Dom still hasn't arrived. Will the whole family be able to celebrate together, or will this year's reunion dinner be one beloved family member short? This is a sweet tale about family bonds.Trade Review"Full-page illustrations, double-page spreads, spot illustrations, and one impressive three-page foldout give the story a visual animation. ... A persistently rose-colored narrative about family togetherness is buoyed by homey, cozy, copiously detailed illustrations." --Kirkus Reviews
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd Lilly's Hike
Book SynopsisLilly and Billy do everything together and can't imagine being apart. But when Billy wanders off, Lilly is left alone, distraught, to find her own path. As she listens to nature around her, she finds her way to the mountaintop where she's reunited with her friend. A whimsically illustrated tale of friendship, perseverance, and hope.
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd Just One More Second
Book SynopsisWhen you wake up in the morning, have you ever said to yourself, “Just one more second”? After Nick’s alarm goes off, he thinks about where he and his friends will play for the day. But there seems to be a downside to every idea. Some ideas later, Nick finds himself still in bed, wishing for just one more second of sleep. This is a funny story about a sleepy badger who struggles to get out of bed.
£999.99
Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd Seven Seas of Fleas
Book SynopsisBryce McFee is an ordinary boy bored with washing the flea-ridden family dog. So, he escapes to his imagination and flies across the backyard with a dandelion and seven bees. Trouble strikes when a swarm of pesky fleas gives chase, threatening to ruin his adventure. Ultimately, an unlikely friendship is formed between the flying boy and the fleas. A fun rhyming story that exercises the imagination.
£999.99
