Picture books: character books
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press What Could it be?
Book SynopsisIf we look around us, we will find many shapes, some that we know and get to know the others. So, the sun is circular, tent is triangular, while the door is rectangular, and when we search well, we will find the square, hexagon, oval and octagon too. Unleash your imagination, and enjoy exploring the shapes in the house, nature, and wherever you go!
£7.46
HarperCollins Publishers The Octonauts and The Growing Goldfish
Book SynopsisHello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts! Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world!
£8.51
HarperCollins Publishers The Octonauts Explore The Great Big Ocean
Book SynopsisAn exciting adventure featuring global sensations The Octonauts. With glow in the dark ink, a surprise page to fold out – and lots of exciting detail – this is the ultimate gift book for Octonauts-crazy children! Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world!
£9.82
HarperCollins Publishers The Treasure Hunt A Percy the Park Keeper Story
Book SynopsisA hilarious story in the 9-million-copy best-selling classic series from highly regarded author Nick Butterworth!Trade ReviewOne Snowy Night‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps The Rescue Party:‘…it’s good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves.’ The Independent on Sunday After the Storm:‘…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.’ Susan Hill, The Sunday Times Percy’s Bumpy Ride:‘Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.’ Practical Parenting
£8.80
HarperCollins Publishers Little Monsters Book CD A funny illustrated
Book SynopsisHowl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously funny picture book and audio CD from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! Performed by David Walliams perfect for sharing at Halloween!Howler is a SMALL werewolf with a BIG problem.He is just not SCARY! And that makes him the odd one out at Monster SchoolBut when Howler finds some new friends, he discovers that being the ODD one out might just make him the COOLEST one of allWith giggles on every page, this hilarious new picture book is perfect for ALL little monsters.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Crayons Love our Planet
Book SynopsisThe crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate our planet!The Crayons love our planet and are proud of their contributions. White ice caps, Green trees, Blue oceans and skies, Brown soil . . . and more! Even Beige is proud of his contribution: Wheat!This funny book shows the beauty of our planet and why it needs our help. Perfect for Earth Day!Trade ReviewPraise for The Day the Crayons Quit: “Hilarious picture book brilliance…” Books for Keeps “It’s funny, clever and pushes kids’ creativity.” The Telegraph “…stunning illustrations” Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian Praise for This Moose Belongs to Me: ‘As ever, Jeffers’s illustrations delight, inspire and surprise with their variety and ingenuity.’ The Guardian
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The My First Letters Book
Book SynopsisLearn your alphabet with Paddington Bear!Toddlers will love learning their first letters with the bear from Peru. With simple words, bright colourful images from the animated preschool TV series, The Adventures of Paddington, and sturdy board pages this book is a great introduction to the alphabet for preschoolers.
£8.43
HarperCollins Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity
Book SynopsisMr Swizzle has a surprise for everyone in town - a brand-new cupcake machine! But when the cupcakes don't come out, Pinkalicious sneaks inside the machine to see what's going on. She ends up with an even bigger treat than she imagined.
£6.86
HarperCollins Pete the Cat Out of This World
Book SynopsisHouston, ready to rock out with Pete the Cat!Don't miss Pete's other storybook adventures, including Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction, Pete the Cat: Cave-cat Pete, Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map, Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete, and more!
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Biscuits Neighborhood
Book SynopsisBiscuit, everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy, stars in a five-book I Can Read box-set with a handle and Velcro closure—perfect for fans of Clifford and Spot.
£19.77
HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas A Christmas
Book SynopsisNow available in paper-over-board, a beautiful Christmas picture book featuring Fancy Nancy!What could be fancier than Christmas? Ooh la la!This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree.
£9.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Wheres Spot
Book SynopsisVery young children will join in the search for Spot, with his mother Sally, as she encounters other animals along the way hidden behind the flaps. Each double spread has a door to open or a covering to lift. The large ink-and-water color illustrations abound with good humor. Publishers Weekly.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Goes to School
Book SynopsisCelebrate summer with Spot and his friends in these brand-new lift-the-flap editions! Kids can still lift the flaps and learn with Spot, but now their favorite puppy will be featured in a colorful new design. For the first time since their publication, these three lift-the-flaps will have full-color covers and spines that display the titles and author's name.Trade Review"Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood." (Parents magazine)
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Adventure According to Humphrey
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£7.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Flower Fairies of the Autumn
Book SynopsisExperience the beauty and the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's famous Flower Fairies, with a new edition of Flower Fairies of the Autumn.The magic and loveliness of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies, newly rejacketed and updated with a contemporary look, is a perfect gift for Flower Fairies fans and a new generation of readers.First published in the 1920s, Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books have been loved for generations. The book features poems and full-color illustrations of over 20 flowers and their guardian fairies.
£9.32
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Snowman A fullcolour retelling of the classic
Book SynopsisA stunning new gift edition of The Snowman, re-imagined by beloved author Michael Morpurgo for a whole new generation of readers - now with beautiful full-colour illustrations. One December morning, James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling.He spends the whole day making his perfect snowman; he has coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose... just like the snowman from his favourite story.That night, something magical happens - the Snowman comes to life!He and James take to the skies on a magical adventure where they meet someone very special.Inspired by the timeless tale, Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have created the perfect story for the whole family to share together as a new Christmas tradition. Also available for 0-6yrs:The Snowman - the classic wordless picture book by Raymond BriggsThe Snowman: Book of the Film - a picture book baseTrade ReviewIn Raymond Briggs' story, a boy's dream comes true. Somehow, Michael Morpurgo makes Briggs' story come true. It's a delightful magic track. It has all the wonder of reading the Snowman for the first time.—Colin FirthOn seeing the cover for the very first time I felt just as James might have felt as he glanced out of the window at The Snowman for the first time. The magic of The Snowman never truly melts and in this adaptation Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have faithfully honoured the spirit of the original story whilst adding a new magical lustre to appeal to a whole new, very lucky generation.—Emma O'Donovan, The Book Sniffer blogJust wonderful! Loyal to the first story with fresh elements that flesh it out for older readers. A timeless tale, freshly made but with the same magic at its heart - just like a real snowman. It's rare that a remake is ever as good as the original but in this case, great care has been given to ensure it is both complementary and a tribute to the book that means so much to lots of people.—Alex Lloyd, Books with Baby blogWhat a magical book! The Snowman is such a lovely read (for young and old alike) and has already made me excited for Christmas. It's truly heartwarming.—Hannah Timson, First NewsIf anyone was going to give words to this classic, it had to be Morpurgo. A perfect book, perfect story, perfectly told.—Angels & UrchinsThe Snowman by Michael Morpurgo not only brings a much-loved tale to a new audience, it brings with it an extra layer of festive magic. We predict this book will fast become as much a part of every family Christmas as snuggling down with a hot chocolate to catch the classic animation on TV.—JUNIOR MagazineMichael Morpurgo plays homage to the classic tale of The Snowman, bringing James, his family and snowy friend beautifully to life through his words, in a story to melt your heart. All the classic elements of the original story are here, in a book which will surely be at the heart of a magical Christmas for many families, to read alongside the picture book and the film.—Jayne Gould, Ipswich Children's Book Group
£14.24
HarperCollins Count and Clap with Curious George Finger Puppet
Book SynopsisWave hello, shake hands, count, and clap with Curious George! In this engaging interactive story, young readers can move and clap with George as he counts from one to five.The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal’s streaming platform.
£7.99
Random House USA Inc The Cat in the Hat in English and French
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£9.49
Random House USA Inc The Foot Book 48
Book SynopsisStep into a world of rhyming opposites with Dr. Seuss in this feet-tastic picture book–-perfect for young readers!Explore all different kinds of feet, from fast to slow, front to back, big and small, and learn about opposites! Dr. Seuss's rhymes will delight young readers and help them discover the world around them, starting with their own bodies! Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.
£9.23
HarperCollins Where is Curious George Around the Town A
Book SynopsisFeatures Curious George who is on an adventure around town.
£11.65
HarperCollins Happy Birthday Curious George
Book SynopsisIt's George's birthday, and he is so excited! He loves everything about his birthday. Follow George through his birthday adventures with the short poems in this board book. The fun tabbed pages are perfect for little fingers.
£9.52
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Curious George 75th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisIn this anniversary edition of the original book, George meets the man in the yellow hat in the jungle and goes to live in a new home, but - oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons.
£12.99
Scholasticnc Cliffords Manners
Book SynopsisThe circus is in town, but everything is going wrong. Emily Elizabeth and Clifford offer to help. Clifford and the circus acts work together to save the show-and the day!
£7.16
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Curious George Stories to Share
Book SynopsisFeatures eight stories about Curious George. This title includes: "Curious George and the Firefighters"; "Curious George at the Aquarium"; "Curious George's Dinosaur Discovery"; "Curious George at the Baseball Game"; "Curious George's First Day of School"; "Curious George and the Pizza Party"; and, "Curious George Plants a Tree".
£16.14
HarperCollins Where is Curious George A Look and Find Book
Book SynopsisLets you join Curious George as he snoops around a wide variety of houses and homes. In this title, twelve full-to-bursting spreads represent home interiors from lighthouses to castles.
£11.65
Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. The Big Book of Paw Patrol Paw Patrol
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£10.44
Avalanche Design Company The Adventures of the Cousin Crew
£22.52
Penguin Putnam Inc Bluey Fathers Day Fun
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£7.99
Random House USA Inc ScoobyDoo 5Minute Stories ScoobyDoo
Book SynopsisA collection of Scooby-Doo stories that can each be read aloud in 5 minutes!Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 who love Scooby-Doo will enjoy this hardcover 5-Minute Story Collection of tales. Featuring Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, and the rest of Mystery Inc. chasing monsters and solving mysteries, each exciting story can be read in five minutes or less, making it perfect for bedtime-or anytime!
£14.24
Penguin Putnam Inc Bluey At Home with the Heelers
Book SynopsisMeet Bluey and the Heeler family in this adorable shaped board book!Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Spend the day with Bluey, Bingo, and their parents in their home! Play Hairdresser with Bluey, Rug Island with Bingo, and more in this colorful shaped board book.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Bluey Big Book of Games
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£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Bluey Mum School
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£6.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Madeline at the White House
Book SynopsisBestselling and beloved Madeline visits the Oval Office!Readers will see Washington, D.C., as never before, when Madeline takes a midnight sightseeing tour on a magic carpet of cherry blossoms. Invited to the White House by Candle, the president''s lonely only daughter, for the annual Easter Egg hunt and roll, Madeline and the other little girls have a rollicking good time, and introduce Candle to the joys of occasionally breaking the rules. With a bouncy read-aloud text and gorgeous watercolor pictures, Madeline at the White House is in the best tradition of the beloved Madeline books.
£17.09
DK Ultimate Sticker Book Disney Princess Enchanted
Book SynopsisMake all your fairy-tale dreams come true with more than 60 full- color reusable stickers featuring nine magical Disney Princesses. (c) 2010 Disney Enterprises, Inc.
£6.99
NGK Media Harry the Happy Mouse
£12.39
Matthew C Wingate Emma the MEDEVAC Pilot
£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Good Night Curious George
Book SynopsisAfter a day of play and mischief, Curious George enjoys his calming bedtime routine. Now sleepy kids can put away toys, take a bath, and snuggle up in soft pajamas with everyone's favorite monkey! With its soft, padded covers and rounded corners this is the perfect book to take to bed!
£10.47
Scholastic US Dog Man 3 A Tale of Two Kitties HB NE
Book SynopsisA cute kitten disrupts Petey''s plans in the third Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man hasn''t always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the Cat''s dragged in a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a kitten clone. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!Dav Pilkey''s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one''s self.
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh The World of WinniethePooh
Book Synopsis Rediscover A.A.Milne’s delightful tales in this classic story collection containing Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. The adventures of Pooh and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood are brought to life in this beautiful edition containing E.H.Shepard’s original line decorations.Trade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine ‘… a masterpiece in children’s literature … reflects the power of a child’s imagination like no other.’, The Independent ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent
£19.00
Chronicle Books Tiny T. Rex and the Grand TaDa
Book SynopsisIn the newest picture book in the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series, lovable friends Tiny and Pointy challenge themselves when they enter the school talent show.
£12.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated DreamWorks Trolls Me Reader Electronic Reader and
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£24.76
Stephen Dixon The Gingerbread Man 2: What Happened Later?
£14.11
Simon & Schuster Oscar the Octopus: A Book About the Months of the
Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling novelty creator Matthew Van Fleet comes an exciting book that teaches little ones the months of the year!Join Oscar as he introduces preschoolers to the months of the year, texture, colors, and fascinating sea creatures. The cleverly textured pages will tickle fingertips and funny bones while revealing clues to what Oscar will catch next from a shiny friend to a surprise pop-up ending!
£16.19
Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc Why is Blue Dog Blue?: A Tale of Colors
Book SynopsisPaintings of Blue Dog in many different colors, including salmon, cherry, and moss green, explain why Blue Dog had to be blue.
£15.80
Brown Books Publishing Group Holidays All Year with Pomp Snow and
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£16.19
Brown Books Publishing Group The Twelve Days of Christmas
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£14.06
Mighty Books, LLC Mighty Mila
Book SynopsisCelebrate the power of believing in yourself with this multi-award winning, heartwarming and hilarious tale of a spunky deaf girl who''s determined to prove she can be a big kid!Mila may be a kid, but she can act pretty grown up...at least that''s what she thinks. The trouble is, Mila''s parents still treat her like she''s little, so she''s decided to prove once and for all that she can do things "all on her own!" But when it turns out that being a big kid isn''t as easy as she thought, will Mila admit defeat, or will she find a way to prove just how big and mighty she really is?Readers of all ages will love Mila''s spitfire personality and imaginative approach to overcoming obstacles, and will cheer her on as she uses her creativity, her willpower, and even her new cochlear implant hearing devices to face down challenges.Mighty Mila is now a multi-award winning book: Gold Winner of the Readers'' Favorite Award (Children - Coming of Age category) Gold Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award (Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book: Children''s / Young Adult) Gold Winner of the Wishing Shelf Awards (Books for 6-8 Year Olds) Gold Winner of the Eric Hoffer Award (Children''s Books) Winner of the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award (for superior work by debut authors) Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize Finalist Readers Favorite 5-Star Review Recipient ? Laugh-out-loud fun: Simultaneously precocious and charming, Mila''s antics will leave kids cracking up. After all, who hasn''t wanted to tie their shoes with tape or help themselves to the perfect breakfast of pizza and cupcakes?? Representation & empowerment: A book that provides much needed representation for deaf/hard of hearing children through a fun story portraying a deaf main character as a "regular kid", where her hearing loss is NOT the focus of the story. Also enables typical hearing children to see that deaf/hard of hearing children think, feel and act just the same way as they do!? Social-emotional learning (SEL): The perfect inclusive book to teach children about acceptance, empathy, and respect for all types of people through an inspiring, engaging story.? Problem solving & perseverance: A great way to encourage creative thinking and show children that they can achieve anything they set their mind and hearts to-even if that sometimes means asking for help from others.? Fun, educational supplemental activities: "I-spy" style learning activities at the end of the story further explore the book''s bright, whimsical illustrations while also building vocabulary and listening skills! 34 additional activities are also available for free download at mightymila.com. An excellent resource for educators, therapists and parents!
£13.62
£13.62
