Children’s picture books
Viking Books for Young Readers Nope
Book SynopsisA nurturing mama bird, a fearful baby, and a nest in a tall, tall tree. Ready, set, soar? Nope!Sweetly and humorously told, here is a sparkling debut about the joys that come from embracing new experiences, written and illustrated by nationally-syndicated cartoonist Drew Sheneman.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for NOPE by Drew Sheneman:"Sheneman makes a solid children’s book debut with this memorable parent-child pair—the baby bird’s sense of drama may remind some readers of Mo Willems’s beguilingly histrionic Pigeon—and his crisp digital illustrations and playful sense of composition never miss a comic beat." —Publishers Weekly"Full of humor and action." —Kirkus Reviews "This could serve as a broad hint to graduates at least aseffectively as it provides reassurance for young children about to start daycare or preschool."—Booklist
£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Olympig
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of When Stars Are Scattered comes a Olympics-themed picture book that brings home the bacon. This hilarious story makes a great read-aloud for the 2021 Summer Games! Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games! This encouraging and funny story is for every kid who's ever been told you can't win 'em all. A humorous romp.—Publishers WeeklyTrade Review"A humorous romp." - Publishers Weekly
£8.73
Penguin Putnam Inc Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake
Book SynopsisBetty Bunny is the youngest in her family of rabbits, and she's just discovering the important things in life, like chocolate cake. Mum values healthy eating and tells Betty Bunny she needs patience when it comes to dessert. But Betty Bunny doesn't want patience, she wants chocolate cake!Trade Review* “A spunky bunny girl, whimsical watercolor illustrations and a laugh-out-loud plot are the key ingredients for this sweet and satisfying treat of a story.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"The illustrations in this book are created as beautiful watercolors and ink drawings that vividly support the storyline and enhance the humor of the text. This is a fun book for young readers."--Children's Literature "Readers will delight in feeling older and wiser than Betty, and both Jorisch (New Year at the Pier) and debut talent Kaplan demonstrate a sure handle on feisty modern family dynamics."--Publishers Weekly
£8.67
Paw Prints Publishing We All Stir the Pot
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£10.44
Paw Prints Publishing Todos Revolvemos El Caldero We All Stir the Pot
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£10.44
Baker & Taylor Books Mighty Mara
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£18.04
PAW PRINTS PUB Mighty Mara
Book SynopsisA Children?s Book Council Summer 2024 Showcase: Imagination Celebration! PickA young girl aspires to dance despite her disability.Welcome to Sametown where everyone and everything is...well...the same. Except Mara! She''s a little different. She''s bright. She''s sunny. And, unlike her classmates who are all planning on performing a similar magic show act at the school talent show, she is going to dance, dance, dance! One problem: everyone in Sametown - her classmates, her teacher-they all think she shouldn''t do it. And it''s not just (it seems) because dancing isn''t the status quo in Sametown...It''s because they just don''t believe in Mara. Mara won''t let their dissuading and even their heckling rock her spirit, though. She''s Mighty Mara, and she''s about to shake she some new life into her muted town. In the most surprising and beautiful of ways.
£11.63
Baker & Taylor Books Cake Mix
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£18.04
PAW PRINTS PUB Marina
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£18.89
PAW PRINTS PUB Pointy Pony
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£17.09
Baker & Taylor Books Mighty Mara Spanish Edition
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£11.64
PAW PRINTS PUB Sunny Days
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£19.94
Feiwel and Friends Youre Here for a Reason
Book SynopsisYou're here for a reason is about how we all make a difference in the world. Not only are we loved, but we also matter. Once again, Nancy Tillman takes a universal truth and makes it accessible for readers young and old, as children and animals interact with acts of kindness.
£17.09
St Martin's Press You and Me and the Wishing Tree
Book SynopsisA magical tree encourages parent and child to share their wishes and brings them closer together.
£12.99
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc PoutPout Fish Undersea Alphabet The Touch and
Book SynopsisA is for algae, B is for barrier reef, C is for clam in this "fintastic" touch-and-feel board book. Babies and toddlers will love to look at the adorable artwork of Mr. Fish's undersea world as they learn their letters from A to Z. Little hands will be eager to touch, feel, and explore the many different textures on each captivating spread.
£999.99
Feiwel and Friends Spirit of Christmas The
Book SynopsisBells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children everywhere dream of candy canes and presents. But the best gift of all is when we spend Christmas with those we love. Nancy Tillman has created a beautiful book that families will want to share year after year - and now it's available as a board book.
£9.80
Palgrave USA Chocolate Me
Book SynopsisThe boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is.
£8.64
Roaring Brook Press If Polar Bears Disappeared
Book SynopsisWhat would happen if polar bears disappeared from the planet? Find out in this gorgeous, accessible nonfiction picture book that imagines the consequences of a world without polar bears.
£13.99
Feiwel and Friends You and Me and the Wishing Tree
Book SynopsisNow available in board book, this gorgeous work from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Nancy Tillman encourages parent and child to share their wishes, bringing them closer together.
£9.02
St Martin's Press I Is for Immigrants
Book SynopsisThis alphabet picture book companion to the popular B Is for Brooklyn weaves together a multitude of immigrant experiences in a concise, joyful package. For readers of Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.What do African dance, samosas, and Japanese gardens have in common? They are all gifts the United States received from immigrants: the vibrant, multifaceted people who share their heritage and traditions to enrich the fabric of our daily lives. From Jewish delis to bagpipes, bodegas and Zen Buddhism, this joyful ABC journey is a celebration of immigrants: our neighbors, our friends.
£14.24
Roaring Brook Press To Dogs with Love
Book SynopsisA book for anyone who has ever loved a dog.Dear Dogs,Thank you for being there when we are sick, or hurt, or in trouble.Thank you for licks and hugs when we feel down, or just need to smile.Thank you for all that you do, for always being at our sides.This is our love letter to you!Give thanks to every human''s best friend, in this sweet and inclusive ode to dogs of all kinds - with an emphasis on service dogs - written by animal expert Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Ishaa Lobo.
£16.14
St Martin's Press Yes No
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£14.24
Henry Holt & Company Inc Randy the Badly Drawn Reindeer
Book SynopsisThe third book in the Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse series, in which Randy celebrates Christmas and finds out what all the reindeer fuss is about.It's Christmas, and Randy is decked out in his holiday best. He can't wait to see the pretty lights on all the trees and eat a candy cane or two . . . but the most exciting part of Christmas has to be Santa and his reindeer.Can a beautiful horse be a reindeer? It'll take snow, carrots, and maybe even a flying leap to see if Randy iscut out for these reindeer games!
£999.99
St Martin's Press Memory Jars
Book SynopsisMemory Jars is a perfect gift for graduation! A book about saving your favorite memories and keeping them close forever, from Vera Brosgol, creator of the Caldecott Honor book Leave Me Alone!Freda is devastated when she can't eat all the delicious blueberries she's picked. She has to wait a whole year before they're back, and she doesn't want to lose them! Then Gran reminds her that they can save blueberries in a jar, as jam. So Freda begins to save all her favorite things. But it turns out that saving everything also means she can't enjoy anything, and Freda realizes that some things are best saved as memories.Memory Jars playfully encourages children to savor life''s ephemeral and enduring moments in funny and engaging ways. An ideal read aloud for those mourning a loved one, for teachers celebrating the end of the school year with students, or any time a child's frustrated by a good thing being over too soon. -Booklist, starre
£13.49
Roaring Brook Press Listen
Book SynopsisA lyrical, inspiring picture book that promotes empathy from the creators of the New York Times bestseller Come With Me.
£13.29
Roaring Brook Press Bad Kitty Does Not Like Valentines Day
Book SynopsisIn this hilarious new installment, Kitty can't find a reason to like Valentine's Day . . . until Puppy comes along with a surprise.
£9.74
Roaring Brook Press Real Princesses Change the World
Book SynopsisReal Princesses Change the World is an inspirational and diverse picture book profiling 11 contemporary real-life princesses and 4 heirs apparent from all around the world.There are so many ideas of what princesses are: Princesses are sweet, beautiful, and gracious. Princesses wear poofy dresses and strut about their castle. Princesses are just missing a handsome prince. But what message does that send to the children who look up to them? This picture book compiles biographies of 11 different princesses, highlighting who they truly are: diplomats, engineers, activists, athletes, and so much more. It focuses on their achievements and contributions, situating them as active members in the global and local community. From Nigeria to Japan, Saudi Arabia to Sweden, and Thailand to Tonga. This picture book takes readers on a trip that spans the whole world. With stunning portraits done by bestselling illustrator Dung Ho (Eyes that Kiss in th
£15.19
St Martin's Press A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
Book SynopsisPacked with information, hilariously but accurately (well...except for the chickens) illustrated, Hannah Holt and Korwin Briggs'' A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken is sure to wedge its way into the annals of history-based picture books.From Paleolithic loincloths to Henry VIII''s wives wearing underwear on their heads to Mary Walker, a civil war surgeon who was arrested for wearing men''s underwear and clothing to better work on patients, this book surveys the vast and fascinating history of our most private clothing.Modeled by chickens, we trace the history of underwear from the very first discovery- a paleolithic nomad whose body was found completely preserved in ice. From there, we look across time and culture in this completely accessible, new take on boring old nonfiction picture books.
£14.24
Roaring Brook Press Simple Thanks
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Deborah Wiles and illustrator Bao Luu comes an exuberant and heartwarming picture book tribute to the things that connect us allnature, love, and gratitude. I hear the song that nature singsthat links each heart to mine.The ocean blue, the sky abovethe forest with its pine.For a young brother and sister, every day spent in nature is an adventure, and every natural marvel they encounter is a gift. Together, they run through fields of tall grass and say thank you for the rain; they greet fish in babbling brooks and say thank you for the clear blue waters. At the end of each adventure, they say thank you for the new friends they collected along the way.When given a chance to do more than say thank you, the siblings gather their toolstheir friends, their shovels, and their watering cansand plant the seeds of gratitude.
£15.19
Roaring Brook Press The Coquies Still Sing
Book SynopsisPura Belpré Honor Book for Children''s TextPura Belpré Honor Book for Children''s IllustrationChicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2022Bank Street College of Education Children''s Book Committee''s Best Children''s Books of the Year 2023New York Public Library 2023 New Vibrant Voices Titles for Kids: New Books from Authors of ColorThis book is more than beautiful. - Yuyi Morales, Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator of DreamersA powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, created by Pura Belpré honor-winning author Karina González and illustrator Krystal Quiles. Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family's beloved mango treetheir calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, You are home, you are safe. But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens
£14.24
Feiwel and Friends Old Friends
Book SynopsisA heartwarming debut picture book about a girl whose search for friends after the loss of her grandmother inspires her to go undercover and join the local senior citizens group.
£14.24
St Martin's Press Time to Eat
Book SynopsisSparse text and bright illustrations help readers learn the names of all of their favorite dishes in both English and Mandarin. From spare ribs to spring pea shoots there''s something for everyone in this timeless story about dinner time.
£9.71
Feiwel and Friends Celebrate
Book SynopsisOur first words, our first steps, these and so much more are things we celebrate!But when a bird flaps its wings for the first time, or a kitten makes its first climbdo they also celebrate?Celebrate! is a sweet and joyous rhyming picture book about life's milestones, how we celebrate, and wondering what else we might accomplish in our lives as we grow!
£14.24
Roaring Brook Press When You Have to Wait
Book SynopsisA mindful, gentle picture book about patience and learning to find beauty in the act of waiting.Sometimes, you have to wait.For the line at the public pool on a hot summer day.For mom to come home after being away.For your legs to grow just a bit longer to ride a new big kid bike.The seconds drag on... each one feels like forever. Why can't you have it now?But while you wait, you might notice things: a possible new friend who is also in line, why homecoming hugs are extra special, and how beautiful the world is when you're not racing by.Sometimes, when you have to wait, you find the good in the moments between now and later.
£15.19
Roaring Brook Press Dive
Book SynopsisDIVE! is a fascinating introduction to the comprehensive world history of diving by award-winning artist Chris Gall.How do you breathe underwater? What tools can we use to go deeper and deeper into the oceans? And...what''s down there?Two-thirds of our Earth is covered in ocean, yet only 5% of it has been explored. DIVE deep into our long history of sea exploration to learn why, how, and when humans have dived, and uncover our biggest questions about what hides in the Earth''s deepest waters.Perfect for STEM-oriented minds and young and old readers fascinated by the sea, Dive! is a must-have to add to any nonfiction shelf.
£16.14
Feiwel and Friends The Unwelcome Surprise
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Something''s Wrong! and Can I Be Your Dog?, The Unwelcome Surprise is a charming new baby story full of debut author-illustrator Olga Herrera''s incredibly humorous art, and that explores the fears and joys that come with change. Every morning, Bongo walks downstairs to get his food, passing his dried-up potted plant, his old stained chair, and his stinky stained carpet. Until one morning...something is different! Something monstrous is in his way! Bongo is beside himself with worry; will it take his walks? What if it eats his food? Or even worse...what if it takes his family?!
£15.19
Roaring Brook Press Monster Baker
Book SynopsisIn this punny picture book with bright and colorful illustrations an adorable monster learns about determination after a series of baking disasters, perfect for fans of Marigold Bakes a Cake. Tomorrow is Grandmonster's 247th birthday, and Tillie has a boo-rilliant idea. She's going to bake a birthday cake! But when Uncle Hairy gobbles up Tillie's near-Pierrefect Squirmin' Chocolate Cake, she rushes to bake another. SPLAT!And another. MY CAKE!And another. SHRIEK!Baking on her own isn't easy, and Tillie makes many mistakes, learning that with a little patience, care, and determination, she can do just about anything. After all, like star chef Pierre du Monstère says, A baker always rises to the occasion!Monster Baker includes a recipe of Tillie''s favorite cookies: Chocolate Cherry Scaries!
£15.19
Roaring Brook Press Until Someone Listens
Book SynopsisWhen Estela Juarez''s mom is deported to Mexico, Estela knows she has to speak up for her family. Told in Estela''s own words, Until Someone Listens is a true story about a young girl finding her voice and using it to make change.Estela's family lives together in a happy home full of love. Or, at least, they used to until their home was torn apart.My mom had to go back,to the other side of the river,because she wasn't born in this country.For years her family fought and fought for permission for her to stay in the U.S. But no one listened. When Estela was eight, her mother was deported to Mexico.Estela knew she had to do something. So she wrote letters: to local newspapers, Congress, the President, and anyone else who could help. She wrote and wrote and wrote until, finally someone listened.In this heart wrenching, autobiographical story, Estela Juarez''s letters take her from the local news al
£14.24
Henry Holt & Company Inc The Very Merry Poop Christmas
Book SynopsisFrom Samantha Berger and illustrator Manny Galán, creators of The Great Big Poop Party, comes a hilarious holiday picture book that follows Santa Claus as he reluctantly accepts that Christmas could use a little poop.It''s December, and you know what that means: Christmas is coming! But this year, the North Pole is in for a surprise. Never in the history of this most joyous of holidays has poop been so popular . . . and children from all over have poop-ified their wish lists.When the news reaches Santa Claus, he declares Christmas has officially gone down the toilet! But with a bit of convincingand a strategically placed whoopie cushionfrom Mrs. Claus and the rest of the North Pole crew, maybe Santa will understand that Christmas is a time for peace, joy, and love, but also for laughter.The Very Merry Poop Christmas is the pitch-perfect, potty-humor-filled follow-up to kid favorite The Great Big Poop Party, just in ti
£999.99
Feiwel and Friends Everybody Has a Body
Book SynopsisIn this body neutral picture book, debut author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Lorian Tu show us all of the different ways bodies can look and all of the things they can do.
£15.19
Henry Holt & Company Inc Santa Jaws
Book SynopsisWhile kids write notes to Santa Claus, / Sharks line up for Santa Jaws. / They tell him all their Christmas wishes. / Santa thinks they sound delicious!With bouncy, delightful rhymes, Bridget Heos'' Santa Jaws celebrates Christmas under the sea. Every year, Santa Jaws delivers presents to his fellow sharks, spreading cheer wherever he goes. Elfin sharks make toys, horn sharks trim the Christmas kelp, and cookiecutter sharks make sure Santa doesn''t go hungry. Get ready for a ride on Santa''s sled (pulled, of course, by hammerheads) in this joyful holiday tale!
£9.34
Roaring Brook Press Bad Kitty Does Not Like Easter
Book SynopsisAre you ready to find some Easter eggs, Kitty?Kitty doesn't want an Easter egg. Kitty wants the Easter egg. Kitty wantsthe GOLDEN EGG!So she goes on the hunt.There! A blue egg! But Kitty doesn't want a blue egg.Or there! A purple egg! But Kitty doesn't want a purple egg.But thenKitty sees something! Something roundand sparklyWill Kitty find the GOLDEN EGG?Find out in this uproarious new addition to the New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series.
£9.49
Palgrave USA Between Us and Abuela
Book Synopsis A unique holiday story about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States from a National Book Award nominee. This must-read classic for Christmas is now available in paperback!It''s almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico to celebrate Las Posadas. For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven''t seen in years. But when Juan''s gift is too big to fit through the slats in the fence, Maria has a brilliant idea. She makes it into a kite that soars over the top of the iron bars. This heartwarming tale of multi-cultural families and the miracle of love was award-winning author Mitali Perkins''s debut picture book.
£8.54
HarperCollins Here and Now
Book SynopsisExplore identity and connection, inspire curiosity, and prompt engaging discussions about the here and now.Trade Review? "Readers will find themselves returning for a thoughtful moment again and again." —Kirkus, STARRED review ? "Evocative.... robust.... playful.... a kid-centered take on mindfulness that should encourage budding philosophers, scientists, and questioners."—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books?, STARRED review ? "Meditation meets noticing in this contemplative picture book....A well-considered work about taking in the present moment."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "A unique glimpse of what can be appreciated separate from what we see in front of us, and a topic worthy of a follow-up lesson."—School Library Journal —
£13.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company The Friendship Book
Book SynopsisWith charming art and poetry, this honest primer on friendship, and companion to The Thank You Book, captures the many ways friendships are formed and what it means to be a friend. Perfect for fans of I Like You and A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You. Sometimes being friends begins all at onceAnd sometimes it takes a while to get acquaintedBut then, as some small knowing grows, You start feeling that feelingThat comes with having a friend— Exploring the many shapes friendships take and how being a friend can be a gift in itself, this thoughtful and authentic primer on friendship invites readers to celebrate the wonders of companionship.
£11.39
Houghton Mifflin Ultrabots First Playdate
Book SynopsisBoy + Bot meets School's First Day of School in this hilarious and reassuring take on first experiences and making new friends, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner.Ultrabot is a big robot with a big problem. Its professor is planning a playdate with Becky Tingle, the little girl from next door. But Ultrabot has never been on a playdate, and it doesn’t know Becky. What if she’s mean? What if she breaks all of Ultrabot’s toys? What if she won’t share? Packed with loads of fun details and visual humor, this reassuring friendship story speaks to the shy giant robot in all of us.
£13.29
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company When My Brother Gets Home
Book Synopsis★ '[An] endearing tribute to sibling interactions and affection.'—Kirkus, STARRED reviewFrom the New York Times best-selling illustrator of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Stick and Stone comes a sweetly humorous celebration of the love between siblings and the power of imagination. In this warm, funny story from beloved creator Tom Lichtenheld, a younger sister impatiently awaits her older brother's return from school. As his bus draws closer, she imagines all the fantastical adventures that await them. From climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in the playground to building a cardboard castle, every adventure, large or small, is more fun . . . when my brother gets home. Siblings of all sorts will cherish this imaginative reminder that the greatest thrill of all is simply being with the people we love.
£16.57
HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Loves Ewe Yam and Donkey Book
Book SynopsisA side-splittingly funny picture book about a silly donkey, a cranky yam, and an irresistible ewe, packed with hilarious homonyms and the distinctive humour of Newbery Honoree Cece Bell. For fans of P is for Pterodactyl.Trade Review"Ah, the English language: Learning its quirks is a challenge for little readers and almost-readers, but Bell (“El Deafo”) brings irresistible humor to the task...with shades of Abbott and Costello, the comedy really lifts off." — New York Times Book Review "Ewe will love it! (You will too.)....the combination of language and images will have young readers in fits of giggles. The artwork beautifully conveys the zany hijinks....Hilarious. How will Yam and Donkey top this?" — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[Bell] finds endless ways to prompt laughs through Donkey’s aggressively clueless expressions....bringing hilarity to a topic that often 'can bee confusing.'"—Booklist "[C]risply drawn, tightly cropped, and gleefully in-your-face—a narrative dynamic that the target age should eat right up." — Publishers Weekly ""[E]nticingly bright, cartoon illustrations." — School Library Journal
£16.51
