Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Fairy Caravan
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Wind in the Willows
Book SynopsisOne of the most famous animal stories of all time, The Wind in the Willows is a classic that has been entertaining children and adults alike for over a hundred years.One of Junior Magazine's 100 best children's books of all time! The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until one day he pokes his nose out of his burrow and finds it's full of friends. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger and the rascally Mr Toad, and together they go adventuring but the Wild Wood doesn''t just contain friends, there are also the sinister weasels and stoats, and they capture Toad Hall when Mr Toad is in jail. How will he escape? And can the friends fight together to save Toad Hall?Kenneth Grahame''s The Wind in the Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthrals. This hardback edition contains the original full-colour illustrations by E H Shepard, a partnership that has never been bettered. A perfect gift for children aged 9 and above.Trade Review‘It thrills me still to read it’ – Shirley Hughes', Shirley Hughes
£13.49
Pan Macmillan The Woolly Bear Caterpillar
Book SynopsisFrom Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer, comes a charming minibeast Cinderella story.Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become. Bonny and bright, stunning and smart, but not kind, the other caterpillars laugh at the small, plain Woolly Bear. There is one thing that they are sure of: Woolly Bear could never be as dramatic and beautiful as them! But could one little caterpillar be about to undergo a truly terrific transformation?Brilliantly written and stunningly illustrated this engaging picture book comes complete with a non-fiction mini book about caterpillars and moths written by a nature specialist.Trade ReviewGentle lessons in habitat destruction, self-acceptance and snobbery linger under the beautiful, fairy-like illustrations that will enchant three to five year olds. -- Prudence Wade * The Independent *A stunningly illustrated shoutout of individuality and transformation with joyful songs to sing. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd My Life as a Cat
Book SynopsisA wise, funny and moving story of what it means to find a family, from the best-selling author of I, Cosmo. Leonard has never had a name. Or a body. Or a best friend. But he is excited to try being a human. On their three-hundredth-birthday, every alien from Leonard's home galaxy gets to spend a month in the body of an Earth Creature. Leonard was supposed to become a forest ranger in Yellowstone National Park - but there was a mix-up. And now he's stuck as a stray cat. Luckily for Leonard, he meets a young human called Olive - and together they set out on a journey to find home.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Very Busy Spider
Book SynopsisAlongside the visual excitement of the author's vibrant collages of familiar animals, this title offers children the tactile experience of feeling the spider's web as it grows from a simple line into a complex and beautiful creation. It is suitable for reading aloud and sharing.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Little Gems – The Ghost Cat Who Saved My Life
Book SynopsisMysterious miaowing from the empty flat upstairs sets Liam and Sav on a quest to find the ghost cat in this charming gem from award-winning author Pamela Butchart. The flat upstairs from Sav is empty, so who or what is making the strange yowling noises she can hear at night? Could it be a ghost cat?! Sav and her best friend Liam decide to investigate, but their ghost hunt takes a very strange turn when Liam gets stuck in the stinky bin room of the flat and it’s a new feline friend who helps to get him out. Nothing is quite as it seems in this brilliant new addition to the Little Gems list.Trade Review"Simple, light-hearted, Scooby-Dooesque tale … perfect for emerging readers." – The Times “Pamela Butchart is a brilliant writer who imbues her stories with action and a huge amount of laughter. The small format of the book, together with the limited text and full colour illustrations make this an absolute pleasure to find in the KS1 classroom." – The English Association
£6.99
Lark Books,U.S. Big Book of Feelings
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£12.34
Pan Macmillan The Go-Away Bird
Book SynopsisFrom a star picture-book partnership, Julia Donaldson and the award-winning Catherine Rayner comes a gorgeous story about friendship and working together.‘The Go-Away bird sat up in her nest,With her fine grey wings and her fine grey crest.’One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the Go-Away bird just shakes her head and sends them all away. But then the dangerous Get-You bird comes along, and she soon realizes that she might need some friends after all . . .The Go-Away Bird combines brilliant rhyming verse from much-loved children’s author Julia Donaldson, creator of the bestselling picture books The Gruffalo and What the Ladybird Heard, with stunning illustrations from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner. A charming story about the power of friendship from a thrilling creative partnership, this beautiful book is perfect for reading together.Trade ReviewA charming story about the power of friendship… combines brilliant rhyming verse with stunning pictures * Eastern Daily Press *
£7.99
Bonnier Books Ltd The Wild Robot Series Boxset
Book SynopsisDive into the complete New York Times bestselling series The Wild Robot with this beautiful boxset Can a robot survive in the wilderness?When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed series about what happens when nature and technology collide. This gorgeous boxset includes The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes and The Wild Robot Protects.
£20.37
Nosy Crow Ltd A Sheepdog Called Sky The Jasmine Green Series
Book SynopsisThe third in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. A sick puppy abandoned on Jasmine's farm urgently needs her help to survive.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep
Book SynopsisPerfect for bedtime, Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep is a beautifully illustrated story with a gentle mindfulness message from award-wining author-illustrator Catherine Rayner.Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, it's especially helpful for little ones who have trouble going to sleep.Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can't drop off, no matter what he tries. It's either too hot, or too cold; too loud or too quiet. But then he meets Owl. She can sleep through the day, which isn't easy when most other animals are awake! Will Arlo ever get any rest?Perhaps his new friend has some special tricks she can teach him to help him sleep . . .
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Bluey My Dad Is Awesome
Book SynopsisBluey knows her dad is the best - and she's going to tell you why!Find out what makes Bandit so awesome according to Bluey and Bingo!This hilarious and heartwarming board book will make a perfect gift for Father's Day.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Six Dinner Sid
Book SynopsisSid is a cat who is addicted to having six meals a day and glories in this lifestyle. Manipulative, persuasive and a charmer he has wrapped everybody round his little paw - each owner believes that Sid belongs to them only . . . until the day he is found out!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Peppas Muddy Puddle Walk Save the
Book Synopsis10% of the RRP of Peppa''s Muddy Puddle Walk will be donated to Save the Children. It''s Muddy Puddle Walk day at Peppa''s playgroup, and she''s very excited. Peppa''s favourite thing in the world is jumping in muddy puddles!Will Peppa and her family be able to jump in enough muddy puddles to raise money for a good cause
£5.99
Walker Books Ltd The Appletree Animal Agency Collie Chaos
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Little Red Hen
Book SynopsisThe Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat! Who will help her grow and harvest them? A faithful retelling of the popular European tale, showing the stages from wheat to flour to freshly-baked bread. With free online audio.
£5.99
Epic Tales Bullies vs the Bold
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£7.59
Lawley Enterprises LLC The Cactus Dance/ La Danza del Cactus
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£10.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Whale Friends
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£10.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Hodgeheg
Book SynopsisThe 35th anniversary of The Hodgeheg - a timeless classic tale for young children from the master of animal stories, Dick King-Smith. Includes an author profile and interview, and fun facts.''Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith''s trademarks'' - Books for Your ChildrenMax is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but it''s on the wrong side of the road from the Park where there''s a beautiful lily pond and plenty of juicy slugs, worms and snails!The busy road is dangerous but Max is determined to make his way across. If humans can do it, why can''t hedgehogs? His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head and, when Max tries to speak, he realises his words are all mixed up. He is no longer a hedgehog but a hodgeheg! Still determined to fulfil his mission, Max discovers the best way to cross the road - with the help of the lollipop lady and some careful detective work . . .
£6.99
Andersen Press Ltd Wolf in the Snow
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2018 Caldecott Medal A girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home? Pictures rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Here is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell. "Beautifully paced....ultimately reassuring." Wall Street Journal "Caught in a blizzard on her way home from school, a girl in a red parka discovers a wolf pup left behind by its pack. Cordell's story is wordless, but there's a soundtrack: the cub whines, and distant howls reveal the pack's presence over the next hill. The girl's story is a hero's journey, and Cordell tells it with skill and heart." Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTrade Review"Beautiful" * Daily Mail *"A clever tale of trust and friendship and a joy to share" * Irish Independent, Children's Books of the Year *"A near-wordless story of kindness repaid.... What distinguishes this book are the many feelings that Cordell's pen-and-ink-with-watercolor illustrations capture so well - cold, fear, courage, exhaustion, relief - keeping readers hooked to the end. Deeply satisfying." * Kirkus, Starred review *"Cordell’s pen-and-ink illustrations balance detail and emotion...The setting is brought to life through changing sky colors, cold breaths, and extensive snowscapes in watercolors. The handlettered, inky text, wordless except for sound effects, supports the cinematic feel created through the use of varying perspectives and loosely demarcated panels. Suspenseful page-turns and aerial views on double-page spreads keep readers worrying about the protagonist until the very end, when the family is shown by the fireside with steamy mugs and pet dog?a cozy contrast to the fraught outdoor adventure." * Horn Book, starred review *"A stunning near wordless picture book which will inspire the story teller in all of its readers... a quite different and hugely heart-warming drama about trust and friendship." * LoveReading4Kids, December 2019 Book of the Month *
£7.59
Chicken House Ltd By Rowan and Yew
Book Synopsis The breathtaking sequel to the stunning By Ash, Oak and Thorn from acclaimed nature writer and Costa Award-shortlisted novelist Melissa Harrison - perfect for cosy nights! CHOSEN AS ONE OF COUNTRYFILE'S BEST NATURE BOOKS OF 2021PRAISE FOR BY ASH, OAK AND THORN: 'Timely and magical, it will open the young reader's eyes to the wonders of the natural world.' NATASHA FARRANT 'Each page brims with the wonder of our natural world, so much to learn but all a sheer delight.' PIERS TORDAY As autumn arrives, Moss, Sorrel, Burnet and Dormer decide to return home to Ash Row to unravel a riddle that might explain why their kind are fading from the Wild World. When you're only one-hand high, it's a journey filled with both danger and delight: golden leaves, shiny conkers and the brightest of berries, but also storms and the first frost of winter. They have friendship, good sense and humour on their side, but will it be enough to secure a future for the Hidden Folk? Or will they need to go further, and find a way to work with the most unreliable of creatures ... humans? A tale of disappearing wilderness that couldn't be more relevant in today's environmental crisis, brought to life for children by three tiny, funny, eternal beings – the hidden folk. From acclaimed nature writer and literary fiction novelist, Melissa Harrison, whose work has been shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and longlisted for the Baileys Prize. Inspired by 1942 classic The Little Grey Men by BB, with shades of The Borrowers.
£7.59
Oxford University Press Kitty and the Kidnap Trap
Book SynopsisA magical adventure by the light of the moon.Kitty is supposed to be looking after her friend''s pet hamster, Marvin, for the weekend but disaster strikes when he''s kidnapped! Kitty must follow the kidnapper''s trail and return Marvin to his home safe and sound before the night is out. It''s time for Superhero Kitty to save the day!
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd A Kitten Called Holly The Jasmine Green Series
Book SynopsisWarm and realistic stories about life on a farm, a modern James Herriot for young readers.
£7.61
Hachette Children's Group Oi Aardvark Board Book
Book SynopsisAnother brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book from the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog! Now in a sturdy board book format, for even the littlest of fans!Baboons sit on balloons, crocs sit on clocks and donkeys sit on long keys . . .Let Frog, Dog and Cat guide you through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra in this hilarious new picture book from the creators of Oi Frog!The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Praise for Oi Frog!:''An absolute treat'' - Daily Mail''Everyone will love it'' - Guardian
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd River Rescue: A Peanut, Butter & Crackers Story
Book SynopsisPeanut, Butter and Crackers are off camping. But getting lost was never part of the plan. The second hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets.Peanut, Butter and Crackers are off to the great outdoors in a camper van. But when indoor cat Butter discovers that their human forgot to pack a litter tray, he's sure there must be one in the forest - how else do cats go to the toilet?! Together with puppy Peanut, he sets out to find one ... only to get lost. And things go from bad to worse when Butter and Peanut fall into a river! Can Crackers pull off a river rescue and help his two friends get back home?Another heart-warming and hilarious story about life seen through the eyes of pets, perfect for newly independent readers, visual readers and pet owners.This edition contains lots of fun bonus extras, including how to draw, behind the scenes and a short story!"Animal-loving children cannot help but fall for Braddock's exciting and heartwarming visual storytelling" - Lancashire Evening Post
£6.99
Faber & Faber The Polar Bear Explorers Club
Book SynopsisIt sounded like a respectable and worthy enough death for an explorer tumbling from an ice bridge to be impaled upon a mammoth tusk but Stella really, really didn't want that to happen, just the same.Join Stella Starflake Pearl and her three fellow explorers as they trek across the snowy Icelands and come face-to-face with frost fairies, snow queens, outlaw hideouts, unicorns, pygmy dinosaurs and carnivorous cabbages . . . When Stella and three other junior explorers get separated from their expedition can they cross the frozen wilderness and live to tell the tale?A gorgeously imaginative middle grade fantasy adventure combining the best of Peter Pan, Lemony Snicket, Northern Lights and Alice in Wonderland.''A magical adventure of friendship, bravery and derring-do in a richly imagined world.'' The Bookseller''A fantastic frosty adventure.'' Sunday Express''Wintry, atmospheric, highly imaginative fantasy.'' Metro''The most huggable book of the year . . . An (iced) gem.'' SFX
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Rumble in the Jungle
Book SynopsisCome into the jungle for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud picture book! There's a rumble in the jungle, There's a whisper in the trees, The animals are waking up, And rustling the leaves ...Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of exciting jungle animals. Including lions, elephants, chimpanzees, zebras, hippos and more! Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance.Trade ReviewA delightfully simple book * The Sunday Times *Bright colours, jungly music and animal sound effects make this collection of animal rhyming verse an agreeable romp . Splendid narration by Hugh Laurie will keep young readers engaged and amused * Books for Keeps *
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Pan Macmillan You're Called What?
Book SynopsisIce Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?!Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names. A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue-twisting story full of weird and wonderful real creatures and facts at the end that will amaze. Written by Kes Gray, the bestselling, award-winning author of Oi Frog! and illustrated with charm and wit by dazzling new talent, Nikki Dyson.
£7.59
Happy Yak Little S Goes House Hunting
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Benjis Emerald King
Book SynopsisThe Woodland Explorers solve mysteries and protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods. A magical new series for 5-7 inspired by Forest School, by prize-shortlisted author Ewa Jozefkowicz, full of friendship, adventure, and learning through nature, with fun illustrations on every page.In Willow Wish Woods stands the ancient Emerald King. It is the tallest tree in the forest and there''s something special about it. Something magic... Benji, Shyla, Ajay, Trix, Fujiko and Eric discover its branches are damaged. Who could have hurt the tree, and why? The stream, the Tadpole Run, is full of rubbish, and there''s not a frog in sight. The friends decide to form the Woodland Explorers Club. Their mission is to solve the mystery of the Emerald King, protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods and bring the magic of the forest back to life.Join the Explorers on their next adventure, Shyla''s Wood Wide Web publishing in November 2024!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Hey Duggee Duggee and the Squirrels
Book SynopsisMeet Duggee and the Squirrels in this bright and colourful board book with 7 tabs!Duggee loves playing with the Squirrels in the clubhouse. Pick a tab, lift it up and get ready to find out about Duggee, the Squirrels and some of Duggee''s other friends too!Perfect introduction to the Hey Duggee characters for little fans.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Hey Duggee Hide and Seek
Book SynopsisDuggee and the Squirrels are playing hide-and-seek!Where are the Squirrels hiding? Join the hunt to find the Squirrels in this interactive lift-the-flap story. Duggee is coming - ready or not!Want more lift-the-flap fun? Also look out for: Hey Duggee: Treasure Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap Book Hey Duggee: Dinosaurs: A Lift-the-Flap Book
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd Bear and Bird The Stick and Other Stories Book 4
Book Synopsis"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don't always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear's bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back even her own lucky hat. Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories make up the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves. Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field's Rabbit and Bear series The illustrations are glorious. Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis's digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book
£6.99
Graffeg Limited Fletcher and the Summer Show
Book SynopsisAs summer begins, the wood comes alive with new sounds, but without a distinctive one of her own to join in with, Rabbit feels left out. With the help of his friends, Fletcher the fox decides to put on a show where everyone''s talents can shine - including Rabbit. The second of four Fletcher titles themed around the passing seasons.
£8.04
Crumps Barn Studio Stuck in the Mud: the first brilliant adventure
Book Synopsis"Edward James, or Teddy as he was known, was just like any other boy, except Teddy had a very special grandfather. Teddy's grandfather had a farm!" But when it rains, disaster strikes! The farm quad bike gets trapped in a gateway a long way from home. How will Teddy and Grampy free the quad? Can they use the tractor? Or will everyone get ... STUCK IN THE MUD? Set on real-life family farm 'Hillside Farm', there are always lots of fun adventures for Teddy and Lara with Granny and Grampy! This is the first story in the series.Trade ReviewPraise for Anna Platts: 'The artwork is gorgeous, truly beautiful. They are reminiscent of some of the artwork from Edith Holden's "The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Woman" ... I absolutely loved them' --Goodreads reviewer
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Five-Minute Stories for 3 Year Olds
Book SynopsisThree-year-olds will love this collection of seven brand-new stories, one for every day of the week
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd The Boy Who Met a Whale
Book Synopsis From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. A thrilling adventure set in fictional Sri Lanka, jam-packed with peril and kidnap and a huge blue whale! Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side... Inside is Zheng, who's escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating adventure in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all...
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Wind in the Willows
Book SynopsisFrom the English children's classic by Kenneth Grahame. One day, Mole discovers the enchanting world of the river. He makes new friends: generous Water Rat, kindly Badger and Toad, whose love of fast cars soon causes mayhem. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Watership Down
Book SynopsisAn epic story that has been beloved for generations, Watership Down has become one of the most famous animal stories ever written. Join in the adventure with this 50th anniversary edition, now with a foreword by Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles.Fiver, a young rabbit, is very worried. He senses something terrible is about to happen to the warren. His brother Hazel knows that his sixth sense is never wrong. So, there is nothing else for it.They must leave immediately.And so begins a long and perilous journey of a small band of rabbits in search of a safe home. Fiver''s vision finally leads them to Watership Down, but here they face their most difficult challenge of all . . . __________ Richard Adams originally began telling the story of Watership Down to his two daughters and they insisted he publish it as a book. It quickly became a huge success with both children and adults, and won the Guardian Children''s FictTrade ReviewA treacherous journey and quest for survival - one to pick up, time and time again * The Guardian *Beautifully evoking the Berkshire countryside in poetic language, it is an exciting, moving and powerful novel. * Book Trust *Beautifully written with some of the best characterisation you'll come across in children's literature, it tells the story of a group of rabbits and their will to survive despite human attempts to do otherwise. Full of adventure, humour, excitement and sadness it will enthral as much now as it did when it was first published * LoveReading4Kids *
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peter Rabbit Great Big Easter Egg Hunt
Book SynopsisLet''s go on an eggciting Easter egg hunt with Peter Rabbit!Can you help Peter find all his friend''s eggs in this brand-new lift the flap storybook?It''s the day of the Easter picnic and there are eggs for everyone!But when Peter knocks over the Easter basket full of eggs, he has to go on a hunt to find them all.Will he make it back in time for the picnic?Follow Peter on this new Easter adventure and lift the flaps to help him on his search.Look out for more Peter Rabbit books at Easter:Peter Rabbit: Easter SurprisePeter Rabbit: Happy Easter Peter! A Touch-and-Feel BookPeter Rabbit: A Pop-Up Easter Egg HuntPeter''s First Easter: A counting book
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Pan Macmillan Colours Colours Everywhere
Book Synopsis**Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024**'Lush illustrations with cut-out details and unfolding flaps take readers on a joyous journey through Donaldson’s rhyming text.' - GuardianA stunning book to encourage creativity, bursting with colourful landscapes to stimulate the imagination.Follow a little girl in Colours, Colours Everywhere as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, young children will delight in the rhyming story and vibrant artwork while learning about different colours.A truly beautiful gift with flaps to lift and absolute must for the family bookshelf. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers The Dog that Saved the World (Cup)
Book SynopsisA four-legged hero risks it all to make his best friend’s dream come true in this touching adventure of family, football and beating the odds. Pickles the dog and his owner Elsie love football more than anything. And they’ve just heard the most amazing news. The World Cup is coming home to England and Elsie’s team have a chance to play in a half-time match at Wembley – with some help from Pickles, of course! But life off the pitch is tough, even when Dad works hard to provide what they need. It’s their team of three against the world and right now it feels like they’re losing. So when disaster strikes and Elsie’s dreams of playing at Wembley are shattered, it’s up to Pickles to save the world (cup) …Trade Review"A real winner – a great story told with humour and heart" – Matt Oldfield “A heart-warming and inspiring tale that shows the power of football, but also shines a light on the often under-reported issue of children facing homelessness” – Homeless World Cup Foundation "There is so much to enjoy in this inspirational, uplifting and insightful story … an honest and sensitive exploration of poverty and homelessness, all crowned by Paganelli's beautifully emotive artwork" – Lancashire Evening Post "A big-hearted story of family and football" – The Bookseller "A touching adventure combining the themes of family and football … Sensitive, honest and tackling some challenging topics" – Armadillo
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Rabbit and Bear The Pest in the Nest
Book SynopsisGorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear whose friendship is tested by a very noisy woodpecker ... Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.''A perfect animal double-act.'' (The Times, Book of the Week)''PEACE AND QUIET,'' shouts Rabbit. ''THAT''S ALL I WANT.''Owch. He''s hurt his own ears again.What with Bear''s snoring, and a BANG!BANG!BANG! noise from up in the tree, Rabbit knows that Something Simply Has To Be Done.But high in the branches, perhaps Bear can show Rabbit how to see the world from a different place ...From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, wisdom, and how to be REALLY NOISY.''Rabbit''s Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children''s fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. Trade ReviewRabbit's Bad Habits should become an instant modern classic. Stands shoulder to shoulder with Pooh and Toad. Cheeky, delightful and hilarious. * Eoin Colfer *A perfect animal double-act enchants. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *It's a lovely story about friendship...something which will get handed on to younger brothers and sisters (because it's a book for boys and girls) and probably onto the next generation. It's timeless....It could be a godsend for the child with dyslexia: the clear font makes it ideal for an emerging reader and the good quality paper means that there's no bleed-through from the reverse of the page which can distract a learner or someone suffering from dyslexia * The Bookbag *Full of humour - a real joy to read * Parents In Touch *This is a laugh-out-loud, soon-to-be-your favourite story * Fallen Star Stories *The Rabbit and Bear series ... goes from strength to strength with The Pest in the Nest, in which Spring has sprung and Rabbit is out of sorts with everyone, whether they're loud and happy or sad and slow. His belligerence ("I'm angry! And I want to be calm!" So I'm angry that I'm angry!") and Bear's wry, gentle responses are illuminated by Field's radiant palette of yellow-greens and greys, creating an utterly seductive book * The Guardian *Who could fail to love this gorgeously illustrated tale? * Sunday Business Post *An utterly seductive book * The Guardian *Julian Gough's tale of acceptance is like mindfulness for young readers and Jim Field's palette of greens makes it one of the most calming illustrated books you'll see this year * Belfast Telegraph *Rabbit just wants a moment of peace -- will Bear be able to teach him to view the world from a new perspective? * Little London *A brilliant read for newly independent readers, but also a great read aloud: adults will enjoy it as much as listeners I suspect * Red Reading Hub *This is an ideal series for children progressing from picture books - there are plenty of illustrations to accompany satisfying storylines. The chunky hardback book has a classic feel and the story of friendship is one to return to over and over again. * Parents in Touch *Fabulously funny... Jim Field's rich, glorious, colour illustrations work in perfect harmony with Julian Gough's text. * The Carousel *
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Hachette Children's Group Rabbit and Bear A Bad King is a Sad Thing
Book SynopsisGorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how to defeat an icebear who wants to be king. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.''A perfect animal double-act.'' The Times, Book of the Week Icebear has arrived in Rabbit and Bear''s valley, and he wants to be king. He''s big and scary, and the more kind and understanding the animals are, the meaner he becomes. Rabbit is confused: Bear has always been able to fix their problems in the past - but maybe this time he needs to ask for help from someone else. Does Wolf have the answer to the bad king''s demands ... or will Rabbit and the other animals find the solution within themselves? From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a story of friends, enemies, and how to avoid being pooped on by an icebear.''Rabbit''s Bad Habits is a br
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Nosy Crow Ltd Doggy School: A Peanut, Butter & Crackers Story
Book SynopsisPeanut, Butter and Crackers are back and off to doggy school in the third hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets.Crackers and floppy-eared puppy Peanut are off to doggy school! But when the two dogs are separated, Peanut is left to fend for himself against canine bullies. Determined to help him, Butter sneaks in and sets off a cat commotion! Can Peanut, Butter and Crackers find a way to make doggy school cool again?A sweet and hilarious story about life seen through the eyes of pets, perfect for newly independent readers, visual readers and pet owners.This edition contains lots of fun bonus extras, including how to draw, behind the scenes and a short story!"Animal-loving children cannot help but fall for Braddock's exciting and heartwarming visual storytelling" - Lancashire Evening Post
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Bonnier Books Ltd Hotel Flamingo: Fabulous Feast
Book SynopsisThe final story in the delightful HOTEL FLAMINGO series, featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends!On Animal Boulevard the snow is finally melting after a long, quiet winter and Hotel Flamingo is ready to embrace the new season and new guests. Anna knows she needs to come up with a plan to get the hotel buzzing again! And what does Hotel Flamingo have that no one else has? One of the best chefs in town - Madame Le Pig!In a stroke of inspiration Anna decides that the hotel will put on a Battle of the Chefs. Madame Le Pig will go head to head with prestigious Animal Boulevard chefs Peston Crumbletart and Laurence Toot-Toot in a thrilling live cooking show - and there will be an accompanying feast for all who attend. But as ever Anna has a lot to contend with - not just grumpy, demanding chefs but a host of new guests with ever-changing needs, from Simon Suckerlot the flamboyant octopus to Alfonso Fastbeak the stunt pigeon. And when taking centre stage proves harder than expected for Madame Le Pig, the whole team must pull together to buoy her up and pull off the most Fabulous Feast that Hotel Flamingo has ever seen.If you love Hotel Flamingo, try BIG SKY MOUNTAIN, the newest series of animal adventures from Alex Milway!PRAISE FOR HOTEL FLAMINGO'Crammed full of characterful animal illustrations with accents of zinging pink, this flamboyant early chapter book is a splendid, unpreachy testament to the power of hard work' - The Guardian'Truly heartwarming and uplifting' - Philip Ardagh'Bursting with charm, friendship and fabulous characters!' - Laura Ellen Anderson
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Tale of Tom Kitten
Book SynopsisThis original, authorised version has been lovingly recreated electronically for the first time, with reproductions of Potter's unmistakeable artwork optimised for use on colour devices such as the iPad. The Tale of Tom Kitten is set in the cottage garden Beatrix created herself at Hill Top, the farm she owned near the village of Sawrey. Tom and his sisters look so smart in their new clothes. When their mother sends them outside while she waits for her visitors, she couldnâ??t possibly guess what kind of mess they are going to get themselves into! The Tale of Tom Kitten is number eight in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows: 1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 3 The Tailor of Gloucester 4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny 5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice 6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher 8 The Tale of Tom Kitten 9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck 10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies 11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemo
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