Children’s picture books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sheila Raes Peppermint Stick
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£9.33
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Easter Bunny That Overslept
Book SynopsisOne spring morning, the Easter Bunny skips merrily along to deliver his colorful, hand-painted eggs. But the children tell him that it''s Mother''s Day, which can only mean one thing: HE SLEPT THROUGH EASTER! Nobody wants eggs on Mother''s Day, or on the Fourth of July -- and especially not on Halloween. Children will sympathize with the little bunny''s plight and cheer when Santa finds the perfect gift to help!Originally published in 1957, The Easter Bunny that Overslept now returns with a fresh look, promising to delight new generations of children. What a wonderful tale to share at Easter, Mother''s Day, Christmas ... or at any time at all!
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc T. Rex TrickorTreats
Book SynopsisJoin T. Rex and his friends as they try to find the perfect scary costume for Halloween trick-or-treating. Is it a bat? Or a cat? Or maybe a jack-o''-lantern? Or maybe T. Rex should just wear his big, toothy grin.Lois G. Grambling and Jack E. Davis''s delightful, frightful tale teaches that, sometimes, what you need just might be in the last place you look—yourself.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc When Harriet Met Sojourner
Book SynopsisThe life stories of two pivotal figures in American history—Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth—are explored in this powerful text paired with spectacular artwork. A beautiful, uplifting book that is sure to inspire interest in these strong, amazing women. (School Library Journal)This powerful picture book relates the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth on alternating pages, leading up to the day they likely met in Boston in 1864. Share this book in the classroom or at home as an introduction to these two American heroes. A strong companion to such books as Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom and Henry''s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad.Compellingly told with a sure storyteller’s cadence. Both women renamed themselves, taking ownership of their lives and leading and inspiring others on the road to freedom. (School Library Journal)
£15.06
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mama and Me
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Boy Who Wouldnt Share
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lil Rabbits Kwanzaa
Book SynopsisShare this Kwanzaa story with your family or in the classroom. Very bright, playful, textured pictures capture the spirit of community that is the essence of the holiday. The two final pages about ''The Nguzo Saba--The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa'' will take kids back to the story to find the holiday message in action.*The story of Li''l Rabbit captures the true meaning of Kwanzaa—coming together to help others. Donna L. Washington''s story, with art from Shane W. Evans (Chocolate Me!), provides a fun introduction to the holiday.Li''l Rabbit is not having a very good Kwanzaa. Granna Rabbit is sick, and so his family won''t celebrate his favorite part of Kwanzaa this year: a big feast called Karamu.Li''l Rabbit knows what to do! He''ll find Granna Rabbit a special treat for Karamu so she can celebrate anyway.He looks under a pile of logs, in the field, and in the pond and along the way meets Groundhog, Momma Field Mouse, and
£9.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mary Engelbreits A Merry Little Christmas
Book SynopsisWelcome to a winter wonderland!Christmas is coming, but there''s still so much to do!In their tiny village in the woods, Gregory Mouse and his family are just as busy as Santa and his elves. They have gingerbread houses to decorate, presents to wrap, cookies to bake, and snowy hills to sled—all before the celebration begins!This playful holiday alphabet book offers children a miniature world filled with wonderful details—a treat that could only come from Mary Engelbreit, the beloved artist whose bestselling edition of The Night Before Christmas is already a classic.
£8.36
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Perros PerrosDogs Dogs Bilingual EnglishSpanish
Book SynopsisPerro grande. Perro chico.Big dog. Little dog.Perro rápido. Perro lento.Fast dog. Slow dog.¡Muchos perros!Lots of dogs!Ladrando.Barking.Brincando.Jumping.¿Adónde van?Where are they going?Come join the fun and enjoy the surprise.
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pio Peep
Book SynopsisThisgroundbreaking bilingual collection of traditional rhymes celebrates childhood and Latin American heritage?a perfect book for those learning Spanish and fluent speakers alike!This edition comes complete with a beautiful produced CD of the text. Perfect for learning and enjoying, at home or in the classroom.Passed down from generation to generation, the twenty-nine rhymes included have been lovingly selected by distinguished authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy. English adaptations by Alice Schertle capture the spirit of each rhyme and have a charm all their own.Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Spanish artist Viví Escrivá, this collection is destined to become a beloved classic for children already familiar with the rhymes as well as those encountering them for the first time.From playing dress up to making tortillas, and from rising at daybreak to falling asleep, these joyful rhymes are sure to delight young readers.
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Love Dogs A Valentines Day Book for Kids
Book SynopsisWith lazy dogs and crazy dogs, yappy dogs and happy dogs, dogs in the park and dogs that bark, dog lovers will surely want to come back for more, and there's plenty to discover in the detailed illustrations on a second, third, or even fiftieth read.Trade Review"Simple verse and comic cartoons combine to celebrate a bounding, boundless variety of dogdom. Individual viewers will pore over this-and storytime audiences will roar! Dog-lovers rejoice!" -- ALA Booklist "Pleasing pups and a vibrant illustration style make this a cheery story for preschoolers or for children just beginning to read on their own." -- Kirkus Reviews "Staake's dynamic digital illustrations add energy and humor to the rhyming text. Each spread depicts a number of pups enjoying a romp in the park. All of the canines are bursting with unique personality and their owners are just as diverse as their pets. " -- School Library Journal Praise for Bob Staake's LOOK! A BOOK!: "From dinosaurs to flying saucers, mummies to robots, a glorious cornucopia of stuff to find hides in plain sight on the pages of this picture book. An ebullient, witty title that children will return to again and again." -- ALA Booklist Praise for Bob Staake's BLUEBIRD: "Like nothing you have seen before." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for Sue Stainton's I LOVE CATS: "More than two dozen cats to 'ooh' and 'aah' over...maximum catness." -- ALA Booklist Praise for Sue Stainton's I LOVE CATS: "This picture book has what every cat person wants. A good selection for early readers." -- School Library Journal
£13.49
HarperCollins Im Big Kate and Jim Mcmullan
£15.06
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd The Last Polar Bear
Book SynopsisBestselling duo Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor team up to show young readers the natural world. The Last Polar Bear is a poignant tale about a boy desperate to save one of the last polar bears in the rapidly changing Arctic environment. Can Tigluk and his grandmother help the young cub who lost his mother?Frequent collaborators Jean Craighead George and Wendell Minor present another beautiful and moving picture book to join their well-received books Everglades and Galapagos George.Supports the Common Core State Standards
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Halloween Play Laura Geringer Books Laura
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Little Yellow Leaf
Book SynopsisThis is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid of facing the unknown—and a celebration of the friends who help us take the leap.As all the other leaves float off and fly past, Little Yellow Leaf thinks, I'm not ready yet.As the seasons change all around, Little Yellow Leaf holds on to the tree.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ten Little PuppiesDiez Perritos Bilingual
Book SynopsisOh, I had ten little puppies, Ten little puppies had I . . .Count along in Spanish and English as each one of the ten adorable puppies disappears from the pages—it''s a bilingual bonanza! Colorful and playful illustrations by artist Ulises Wensell, a vibrant rendition of the classic Spanish nursery rhyme by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy, and a delightful English adaptation by Rosalma Zubizarreta will make this edition an instant family favorite. And you can find more information at the back of the book about the puppy breeds featured. Puppies have never been so irresistible!Yo tenía diez perritos, diez perritos tenía yo . . .Ahora puedes contar, en inglés o en español, cada uno de los diez adorables perritos mientras van desapareciendo de las páginas. ¡Una verdadera joya bilingüe! Las originales y divertidas ilustraciones del artista Ulises Wensell, la vibrante versión de la rima clásica de Alma
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Read All About It
Book SynopsisA classroom adventure that will have readers racing to the shelves, from Mrs. Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna!Tyrone rules the school! He''s king of the monkey bars, a math machine, and a science whiz.The only thing he doesn''t like about school is reading. It''s so boring! But when strange visitors start dropping by the classroom during story hour, Tyrone discovers there''s more to books than just words on pages.
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Garden
Book SynopsisThe girl in this book grows chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that change color, and seashells in her garden.How does your garden grow? Trade Review"With its adroit look at a child's colorful imagination, My Garden is as fresh and inviting as spring after winter." -- Horn Book (starred review) "Henkes gives the young storyteller a matter-of-fact voice and a sly sense of humor, while dewy watercolors and ink picture her reveling in a magical world of plants, birds, and butterflies." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Imagination grows and spreads from the fertile pages of this book to the minds of young readers...A must for every library." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "This intimate exploration of a child's burgeoning imagination hits every note right...Just plain perfect." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
£16.15
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Tea Parties
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Something Big Has Been Here
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£10.35
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Forever Friends
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£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pinkalicious Tickled Pink I Can Read Level 1
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc We are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy
Book SynopsisWe are all in the dumpsFor diamonds are thumps The kittens are gone to St. Paul''s!The baby is bitThe moon''s in a fitAnd the houses are built Without wallsJack and GuyWent out in the RyeAnd they found a little boyWith one black eyeCome says Jack let''s knock Him on the headNo says GuyLet''s buy him some breadYou buy one loafAnd I''ll buy twoAnd we''ll bring him up As other folk doTwo traditional rhymes from Mother Goose, ingeniously joined and interpreted by Maurice Sendak.
£21.21
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Petes a Pizza
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Doctor De Soto Goes To Africa Trophy Picture
Book SynopsisDoctor De Soto, world-renowned dentist, sets off to Africa to work his wonders on Mudambo, an elephant who has an unbearable toothache. This book is the sequel to the Newbery Honour Book "Doctor De Soto".
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Amelia Bedelias First Vote
Book Synopsis Make your choice, have a voice, and stuff the ballot box with Amelia Bedelia!Trade ReviewPraise for Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of School: New York Times Bestseller “Readers will giggle over Amelia Bedelia’s mishaps, and her genuine joie de vivre may assurage first-day fears.” — Publishers Weekly “Amelia Bedelia wears her new picture-book format well…[it] works beautifully as a new way to encounter the gaffe-prone gal.” — ALA Booklist Praise for Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine: New York Times Bestseller “[Amelia Bedelia’s] ingenuous spirit will continue to capture hearts.” — Publishers Weekly
£7.71
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Butterfly
Book SynopsisLittle Butterfly is a charming and emotional wordless picture book, in the vein of acclaimed books like Suzy Lee’s Wave and Barbara Lehman’s The Red Book, by debut author-illustrator Laura Logan.This is a story of a young girl, a simple act of kindness, and a magical, once-in-a-lifetime journey.Trade Review"In her fine-lined multimedia illustrations, Logan captures the curious, imaginative mind of a child engrossed with the beauty of nature. Combining poignant facial expressions with gentle, playful illustrations on crisp white two-page spreads, Logan's tender tale is captivating and charming. -- Booklist
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dirt Water Mud
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Golden Thread A Song for Pete Seeger
Book SynopsisWith dazzling, lyrical verse in the folk revival style and stunning cut-paper illustrations, Colin Meloy and Nikki McClure pay tribute to Pete Seeger, a visionary who changed the world with song.Trade Review“[A] gorgeous, emotionally expansive book. Meloy hails his hero in emphatic, lyric-like poetry. The dynamic spreads evoke both the historic heft of vintage newspaper photography and the soaring beauty of righteous, joyous song.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Meloy honors the long career of this remarkable activist in words that sing and soar in joyful homage. Positively joyous.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Meloy’s ode to Pete Seeger celebrates his life as a performer, songwriter, union organizer, civil rights advocate, ship builder, sailor, carpenter, and environmentalist. This makes a good introduction to Seeger and his many contributions to American music.” — Booklist “In this unique picture book biography of the late folk musician and activist, the text is written as lyrics to a ballad. McClure’s artwork complements the subject with her signature style of impeccable and fluid cut paper. [A] thoughtful and exquisitely-illustrated tribute to Pete Seeger.” — School Library Journal Praise for THE WILDWOOD CHRONICLES: “A richly satisfying weave of reality and fantasy.” — New York Times Book Review Praise for THE WILDWOOD CHRONICLES: “Meloy’s debut is the kind of delicate, elaborate fantasy that is so well versed in classic Narnian tropes that it is destined to be enthusiastically embraced.” — ALA Booklist *starred review* Praise for THE WILDWOOD CHRONICLES: “Meloy has an immediately recognizable verbal style and creates a fully realized fantasy world. Ellis’s illustrations perfectly capture the original world and contribute to the feel of an instant timeless classic.” — School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for THE WILDWOOD CHRONICLES: “Meloy’s storytelling skills, honed on his epic ballads for The Decemberists, translate well to prose. Ellis’s precise, detailed style evokes a folksy charm that is just right for the overgrown natural world of Wildwood and its inhabitants.” — The Atlantic Praise for THE WILDWOOD CHRONICLES: “This book is like the wild, strange forest it describes. It is full of suspense and danger and frightening things the world has never seen, and once I stepped inside I never wanted to leave.” — Lemony Snicket Praise for THE WILDWOOD CHRONICLES: “Wildwood is an irresistible, atmospheric adventure - richly imagined and richly rewarding.” — Trenton Lee Stewart Praise for THE WILDWOOD CHRONICLES: “Dark and whimsical, with a true and uncanny sense of otherworldliness, Wildwood is the heir to a great tradition of stories of wild childhood adventure. It snatched me up and carried me off into a world I didn’t want to leave.” — Michael Chabon Praise for THE WILDWOOD CHRONICLES: “Wildwood is a beautiful object and a beautiful read. One part fairy tale, one part coming of age story, one part unrepentantly gorgeous work of art, this book is overflowing with gifts.” — Jonathan Safran Foer
£15.15
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Grand Jeté and Me A Christmas Holiday Book for
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Grand Jeté is the elegant ballerina grandmother of every young aspiring dance student’s Christmas Eve dreams. Having been a dancer herself, she is an example of the powerful effect of seeing the world through eyes trained to create and appreciate beauty, and she turns the act of attending The Nutcracker into a performance itself. As it should be." — Gregory Victor, of the Jerome Robbins Foundation "Glasser’s years of ballet training are evident in the book’s illustrations, which depict the dancers exhibiting perfect technique. They’re also a beautiful testament to Balanchine’s choreography and Karinska’s beloved costumes, drawn here in exquisite detail. The character of Grand Jeté, with her long neck and upswept gray hair, also brings Kent’s delicate grace to the page." — Pointe Magazine "This charming tale of the annual holiday tradition of a grandmother and granddaughter in the heart of New York City is sure to warm your hearts and trigger memories of your experiences seeing The Nutcracker." — The Ballet Herald "The grandmother in the story...is pure delight for her young granddaughter, imparting ideas from her years as a ballerina herself. This is a wonderful picture book for children." — Dance Teacher "A little girl’s visit with her grandmother is filled with dancing from the moment the door opens at her New York City apartment…The detailed illustrations, featuring the New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker costumes and sets, are joyous and bubbly." — Kirkus Reviews “An easy addition to holiday collections, certain to appeal to Nutcracker fans and balletomanes.” — School Library Journal “Numerous engaging pictures will entice readers to take the time to pour over…this charming story.” — Booklist Online “Glasser’s kinetic, wispy artwork…warmly pays homage to ballet form onstage and off, capturing the text’s free-spirited, memory-centered vibe.” — Publishers Weekly “When the little girl visits her grandmother…dance infuses their ordinary moments." — Horn Book Magazine
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Animal Babies Like to Play
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Adams makes playful use of alliteration in her verse, while the nifty animal costumes may provide readers with creative inspiration.” — Publishers Weekly
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tea with Oliver
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Charming and as sweet as a tea cake." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver
Book SynopsisThe inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behindMuhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born.When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own.Here, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots through harsh winters, so plants could be reborn in the spring. He trimmed flowers, spread soil, studied life cycles. And it was in this very place that George?s love of nature sprouted into something so much more?his future.Gene Barretta?s moving words and Frank Morrison?s beautiful paintings tell the inspiring life and history of George Washington Carver, from a baby born into slavery to celebrated botanist, scientist, and inventor. His passion and determination are the seeds to this lasting story about triumph over hardship?a tale that begins in a secret garden.* A Texas Bluebonnet Award Book of the Year *
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Cats
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£9.85
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Trashy Town
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc When a Tiger Comes to Dinner
Book SynopsisA funny interactive picture book that's great for reading aloud. Like to play a rousing game of Go Fish? Prefer peanut butter and jelly? Enjoy wearing party hats? Whatever you do, be sure to practice your ROAR!Trade Review“Olien’s cartoon illustrations create a playfully realistic portrait of pre-dinner-party jitters, making the event’s eventual success all the more winning.” — Publishers Weekly “A prime choice for a light-hearted readaloud.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for ADRIFT: “[With a] tongue-in-cheek text…[this is] an offbeat selection for Valentine’s Day...sneak this one into a primary-grade science unit.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for ADRIFT: “The simple storyline and art complement each other as readers are gently guided to comprehend the folly of judging a book by its cover.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for THE BLOBFISH BOOK: “Delivers big laughs.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Delightful…the story is strangely inspirational...Many readers will demand further adventures-or imagine them for themselves.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Nothing slows the determination of chip-munching Shark in this lively romp through the mean streets. He’s one cool sleuth.” — School Library Journal Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Shark is an endearing goofball worth rooting for.” — Publishers Weekly
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Curious Menagerie Of Herds Flocks Leaps Gaggles
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Collective nouns are the singular focus of this straightforward picture book. . . .Lovely collage illustrations, featuring playful use of shapes and patterns in sophisticated color palettes.” — Kirkus Reviews “The lighthearted, layered illustrations and alliterative text make studying grammar almost as much fun as that barrel of monkeys depicted in the final spread!” — Booklist
£12.99
HarperCollins In the Middle of Fall
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Harry and the Guinea Pig
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£15.84
HarperCollins Horse Meets Dog
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ho Ho Homework A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
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£15.48
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bubbles . . . UP
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A swimming pool and a young swimmer create watery magic together. Davies’ lighthearted, lively poetry describes the singular joy of an afternoon at the neighborhood pool in this celebration of underwater swimming and splashing. Sánchez’s illustrations capture the way sunlight ripples through water and convey the blissful freedom of weightlessness, diving to the bottom of an imaginary ocean world and rocketing to the top amid bubbles. The exuberant sense of being purely in the moment is delightful." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Davies’ cascading lines of verse text read aloud beautifully, rewarding listeners with wordplay [and leave] space for Sánchez’s effervescent illustrations to work their magic. The imaginative underwater scenes are particularly fine. This high-spirited picture book celebrates the joy in swimming. A mesmerizing book that conjures up a summer day." — Booklist (starred review) "Descriptive verse text with a scribble of clouds capture a bubble-filled watery world. It’s easy for swimmers to dream and imagine the pool filled with saltwater depths of treasure. VERDICT A recommended first purchase for all libraries, this title will interest readers who love the world underwater, or those who recognize the freedom and confidence borne of immersive play." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Every turquoise-covered page evokes the sound of splashes, excited squeals, and squeaky inflatables familiar to frequent swimmers. An ebullient ode to a simple summertime joy that will surely encourage both novice and adventurous swimmers to make a splash of their own." — Horn Book Magazine
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc How Women Won the Vote Alice Paul Lucy Burns and
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Baby Botanist
Book SynopsisBaby Scientist is an adorable board book series that brings fun, accessible science concepts to baby’s world using simple language, recognizable settings, and vibrant art.Trade Review“Adorable entry in the Baby Scientist board book series.” — Booklist “The illustrations are colorful, uncluttered, and humorously engaging…A nice addition to this baby-attuned series.” — Kirkus Reviews
£9.55
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Night Before Christmas
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long presents a fresh, modern take on the classic Christmas poem about a visit from Santa Claus in this gorgeous new edition.Trade Review"A visual treatment of an old poem that’s both nostalgic and fresh...Bring this one ho-ho-home. " — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Readers see a diverse quartet of families asleep in their beds on Christmas Eve and view Santa soaring through the sky to deliver presents to each abode. The eclectic architecture, décor, holiday decorations, family configurations, and pet menageries shape a welcoming and inclusive portrait of Christmas Eve peace, wonder, and anticipation. — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Long’s inclusive take on Moore’s poem focuses on four different families in four diverse dwellings....Details in the warm and expansive acrylic and colored-pencil illustrations clearly delineate each setting as well as draw viewers in and keep them riveted. — Horn Book (starred review)
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Girl Named Rosita
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bear Is a Bear
Book SynopsisA gorgeous, classic gift book about the enduring love between a little girl and her childhood friend, Bear, from popular author Jonathan Stutzman and Caldecott Medal–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Dan Santat.Bear is .Trade Review“A special story about a beautiful friendship between a girl and her teddy bear…. Caldecott winner Santat’s digitally rendered illustrations in watercolor pencil explode with character and warmth.... Enthusiastic children will want to share stories about their own favorite cuddles with this sure winner.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) “This has the vintage sweetness of The Velveteen Rabbit and the contemporary heart of Toy Story, and it would make a gentle read in a teddy bear storytime or as a gift—accompanied, of course, by a stuffie for the recipient. ” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “In this ode to the timelessness of cherished playthings, a toy bear accompanies a child through myriad experiences…. Will have adults and young readers alike reflecting on the indispensable natures of their own favorite stuffies.” — Kirkus Reviews “Stutzman’s declarative sentences are packed with meaning, which Santat explores through the loving relationship between the characters in his expressive watercolor, pencil, and Photoshop illustrations. The spare text allows for visual creativity… [which] makes the impact of the final surprise reveal all the sweeter, and upon rereading reinforces an appreciation for the larger-than-life presence favorite toys can have in our lives.” — Horn Book Magazine “There’s real poetry in the declamatory, rhythmic text and a lovely, everyday magic in Bear and the child’s easygoing, unconditional connection.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for THE NIGHT IS FOR DARKNESS: “A beautiful bedtime story with a lilting text to lull little ones to sleep.” — School Library Journal “Lovely lilting language [and] soothing reassurances render the night magical and moving home an adventure in this sweetheart of a bedtime tale.” — Kirkus Reviews “Stutzman’s rhyming tribute to the magic of nighttime… feel[s] like a lullaby, delivering a hypnotic effect that will engage young readers while lulling them to sleep.” — ALA Booklist “This offering is couched in reassurance and comfort.” — Publishers Weekly
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Baby Loves Halloween
Book SynopsisThe perfect Halloween gift for your baby or toddler! With My Baby Loves Halloween, celebrate all the lovely things that Baby discovers about Halloween:Baby loves the crisp autumn air. Baby loves candy...Celebrate all the sweet things that Baby discovers about Halloween.
£8.54
