Picture books: character books

Book SynopsisA lift-the-flap tale in which Spot's mum searches everywhere for little Spot.Trade ReviewNo childhood is complete without at least one Spot book on the bookshelf * The Sun online *

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Book SynopsisDelightful chaos ensues when a young boy gets his kite stuck in a tree in this laugh-out-loud new picture book from award-winning, internationally best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers!Trade Review"Stuck is perhaps the most impressive picture book published this year… Brilliantly silly." Daily Telegraph Praise for The Incredible Book Eating Boy: ‘Mouth-wateringly irresistible’ The Guardian ‘This is a book that children will devour’ The Observer Praise for Lost and Found: ‘A heart-warming story’ The Guardian Praise for How to Catch a Star: ‘The best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding.’ Telegraph ‘Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good.’ The Bookseller Praise for The Heart and the Bottle: ‘Profoundly moving’ The Irish Times

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Book SynopsisSoar into space with a glorious story of alien folk that's literallyout of this world! The Smeds (who are red) nevermix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoofall in love, their families don't approve. But peace is restoredand love conquers all in this irresistible tale from the creatorsof STICK MAN.

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own. The beautifully illustrated, original debut picture book from shining talent Oliver Jeffers.Trade Review“…the best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph “A story about possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending, all of which Jeffers captures through the beautifully expressive changing moods of his little boy.” Guardian “This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams… Adults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait – alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations.” Mail on Sunday “Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good" The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisBluey and Bingo love Easter, and they love arts and crafts! Join in the fun with Bluey and Bingo and use your amazing imagination to get cracking with these egg-cellent Easter activities!The whole family can get crafty together to make a Bob Bilby mask, play dot-to-dot and get colouring. Plus all your favourite Bluey characters will be there to help you along the way. Want more Bluey? Also available: Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring Book Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: Bluey and Friends Sticker Activity Book

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Book SynopsisPrincess Polly I''m a New Big Sister is part of Ladybird''s successful Pirate Pete and Princess Polly range - introducing children to key milestones in a fun and reassuring way. This Ladybird sound book describes the excitement and fun of having a new sibling. The simple text and colourful illustrations will help little ones understand what happens when a new baby joins the family and how lovely it is to be an older sibling.Pressing the sound button each time to hear the baby giggle is also a great way to encourage young children to help out and play with the new baby, and reward their good behaviour.Other titles in the series include Pirate Pete''s Potty, Princess Polly''s Potty and Pirate Pete and Princess Polly Please and Thank You.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wise and wonderful world of everyone's favourite bear.Paddington Bear is a beacon of happiness well meaning, funny and always kind.Explore Paddington's unique and universal take on life in this very special collection of warm words about friendship, family, love, laughter and everything in between.Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisHip hip hooray! It''s Miffy''s birthday and her friends have all bought her lovely presents. Grandpa and Grandma Bunny give her a very special present. Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna''s Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books'' original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.

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Book SynopsisWhen two naughty little mice discover the door to the beautiful dolls'' house ajar, they just have to tiptoe inside and have a look. The temptation to try the delicious looking food in the dining room proves too great however, and chaos ensues when they discover that it will not come off the plates! The Tale of Two Bad Mice is number five in Beatrix Potter''s series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows:1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patt

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Book SynopsisDive into your favourite Disney worlds with this beautiful atlas of 25 official maps.Welcome to the most magical atlas of them all! Discover the dangers of the Pride Lands, dive under the sea with Ariel, try to make sense of Wonderland with Alice, fly to Neverland with Peter and hitch a ride onto the East Australian Current with Marlin and Dory.With stories retold and characters to meet along the way, there is something here for all Disney fans, from nostalgic classics to modern favourites.Includes maps from the following feature films: Peter Pan, Dumbo, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Finding Nemo, Monsters University, Coco, Inside Out, Cars, Up, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Frozen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, The Lion King, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, 101 Dalmatians, Moana, Brave, Toy Story, Finding Dory, and A Bug's Life.

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Book SynopsisA special anniversary edition of the first book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club series - featuring a BRAND NEW comic!

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Book SynopsisA stylish picture book adaptation celebrating over 90 years of E. H. Shepard's iconic original illustrations!A stylish picture book adaptation celebrating over 90 years of E. H. Shepard's iconic original illustrations!Don't you know? grinned Rat. Oh, Mole! There is nothing half so much fun as simply messing about in boats!A world of wonders awaits Mole as he emerges from his little underground home one spring day. He discovers the sights and delights of the river aboard Rat's rowing boat. He ventures into the Wild Wood, home to kindly Badger. In the company of fun-loving Toad, he feels the thrill of the open road.But Mole soon learns that where there is Toad, there is trouble. Toad has a dangerous new hobby, and Mole and his friends must use all their wits and courage to keep him from disaster!Kenneth Grahame's delightful characters, Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad, have entertained generations of children. This stunning picture book, adapted by bestselling author Timothy Knapman, introduces their famous adventures to readers aged 4+, with timeless illustrations from E. H. Shepard, the artist who created the world-famous images of Winnie-the-Pooh.

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Book SynopsisThe epic bestselling Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey - you'll howl with laughter! Now available in paperback.

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Book SynopsisFrom there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere in this hilarious exploration of simple concepts from the irrepressible Dr. Seuss.This hilarious exploration of opposites, colours, numbers and nonsense is the perfect gift for children of any age, as Dr. Seuss paints a crazy world of singing Yings, boxing Goxes and seven-hump Wumps!With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over sixty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK''s top ten favourite children''s authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisPete the cat wakes up feeling grumpy, nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some rockin magic sunglasses from Grumpy Toad, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along. Groove and move with Pete as he helps Squirrel, Turtle, and Alligator discover that the sun is shining and everything's alright!

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Book SynopsisHey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active.

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Book SynopsisThis gorgeous little gift book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say, ''I Love You, Dad!'' this Father''s Day! Dad... you''re easy to talk to... even when I am feeling prickly... you are always there... that''s why I love you, Dad!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of love and all the ways to tell your dad how much you care.This lovely little book features Eric Carle''s colourful artwork of animal dads and babies, with the Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one.The ideal gift for Father''s Day or for anytime you want to say ''I Love You, Dad''.

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Book SynopsisA board book follow-up to The Colour Monster, Anna Llenas's delightful pop-up book.One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows thim what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? A gentle exploration of feelings for young and old alike.

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Book SynopsisEnter the beautiful world of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite treasury containing all eight of the much-loved, classic picture books.Explore the natural world with the mice of Brambly Hedge, who made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were published. Ever since, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerow and meeting the families that live there.In this collection the mice have many adventures, but they always have time for fun and relaxation too. Whatever the season, and whether they are by the sea, in the hills, or simply at home by the fire, there is always someone ready to lend a helping hand.Contains: Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story, Poppy's Babies, Sea Story, The High Hills, The Secret Staircase.Trade Review“…the most researched-crammed fantasy ever set before small children…” Sunday Times Magazine “Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” The Sun (Natasha Harding “Incredible illustrations…” @father_of_daughters, Instagram “If I [were] a mouse, this is where I’d wanna live” @britneyspears, Instagram “An ideal lockdown read” The Times

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Book SynopsisIn the run-up to Moomins eightieth anniversary (2025) the spotlight is on The Moomins and The Great Flood and the first glimpse it offers of Moomin Valley. Tove Jansson wrote this first ever Moomin story in 1945, in the wake of World War II, and although a children's tale, it vividly evokes the displacement of refugees throughout Europe at the time. A global Moomin.com campaign will celebrate the eighty years of the Moomins with the slogan 'the door is always open', emphasising Jansson's timely message of kindness and inclusiveness towards those forced to flee to safety.This new format edition includes an introduction by much loved author Frank Cottrell-Boyce and a full colour fold-out 'Moomin history' poster.

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Book SynopsisWatch out! Here comes Duck in a brand new edition of the first book in the million copy bestselling series!This is the tale of a duck in a truck -a truck that was stuck in some yucky brown muck.A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bushsaw the truck stuck and gave it a push.But the truck stayed stuck!What now, can you guess?Could a goat in a boatget them out of this mess?Trade Review‘With a nod to Dr. Seuss and a wink to John Burningham, Jez Alborough deals an irresistible lesson in rhyme and rhythm as well as storytelling, which is hugely entertaining.’ Child Education Reviews for Duck in the Truck: ‘Rhyme, illustration, wit and inventiveness combine to produce outstanding quality.’ TES Primary ‘Alborough’s text is perfect for reading out loud and the mix of close-up and panoramic illustrations give an animated, live-action feel.’ Junior ‘Colourful, arresting and busting with action.’ Child Education Praise for Hit the Ball Duck:‘A really great story; the best Duck book so far.’ The Guardian

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed book, celebrating the power of the imagination to transform even the most ordinary of objects into something magical.A box is just a box unless it''s not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows.Inspired by the memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her brother, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes reality. Her simple, spare text and illustrations show that seeing truly depends on the ability to believe in the possibilities.Trade Review“Dedicated ‘to children everywhere sitting cardboard boxes’, this wonderful little book perfectly captures the amazing capacity of a child’s imagination to create endless possibilities out of a humble box. Brilliantly illustrated with a cute bunny (bearing a passing homage to the graphic minimalism of Duck Bruna’s Miffy), the box becomes all manner of wonderful things, from a rocketship to a hot-air balloon – anything but a plain old cardboard box. A super book that’s as close to perfection as a picture book can get!” Junior “Simple and appealing… Nicely packaged in a cardboard cover, it looks like a kids’ classic in the making.” Time Out “A stylish paean to the imagination for two- to four-year-olds.” Financial Times Magazine “This fashionably simple book has Rabbit encouraging young children to explore imaginary worlds whilst sitting in a cardboard box – on land or water or up into space. Great fun.” Carousel “The adorable story of Rabbit and imaginative world within a simple cardboard box.” Practical Parenting

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Book SynopsisIn a wonderful celebration of Mother's Day, the hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit love their mums and the mother figures in their lives so much, that they wrote a book about it!

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Book SynopsisWhen a King bans the dark completely, installing an artificial sun, and enforcing “anti-dark” laws, it seems like a good idea. The citizens don't need to worry about monsters, crime, or any of the other scary things that might live in the dark. But what happens when nobody can sleep? Will the citizens revolt? Waterstones' Children's Book Prize 2019, Klaus Flugge Prize 2019 and Independent Bookshop Week Awards 2019 There was once a little boy who was afraid of the dark. There's nothing unusual about that. Most children are afraid of the dark at one time of another. But this little boy was a Prince, and he decided that when he became King, he would do something about the dark. He would ban it. The King Who Banned the Dark is a beautiful and thought-provoking story about how we need the dark in order to enjoy the light.Trade Review'A powerful modern fable, The King who banned the dark is sure to become a classic, which, with its political undertones, will be read, shared and loved on many levels' -- It's All About Stories'A timeless tale of courage, consequences and unexpected wonder with quirky, lively illustrations. An illuminating tale of power, rebellion, darkness and light' -- Children's Books Ireland'The illustrations and words by Emily Haworth-Booth are exquisite and it isn’t a surprise it has been nominated for so many prizes. This is a really clever, imaginative and nuanced book that you will definitely be able to use across the primary age range' -- The Values Bookshelf'This is sophisticated and compelling storytelling about the machinations of politics and manipulating the populace … The illustrations provide a feast for the eyes complementing the story with comical and delightful touches' * Armadillo Magazine *'What’s beautiful about this modern fable is not just the atmospheric black, white and yellow artwork by Emily Haworth-Booth, but the many levels at which the story operates. There’s the obvious topic of a fear of the dark, but it also sends a subtle message about power, revolution and the balance and light and shade in life.' * Books with Baby *'Definitely a book 'de nos jours!' -- Ann Lazim * Centre for Literacy in Primary Education *'A beautifully illustrated fable for our times' * Daily Express *'It’s not often that you get a children’s picture book that perfectly sums up prevailing social and political attitudes, how power works to corrupt, and how easy it is to get worked up over nothing. This is a brilliant book, which does not need to be read as political satire' * Early Years Educator Magazine *'A timeless tale of courage, consequences and unexpected wonder with quirky, lively illustrations' * INIS 2018-19 Reading Guide *'A really thought-provoking book with clever use of colour' * Toppsta Reading Record *'This is a gorgeous picture book and its only possible downside is that your kids, like mine, might start banning things willy-nilly' -- Robyn Wilder * The Pool *'A truly ingenious and unique tale on the manipulation of power, revolution and how we need the dark to appreciate the light' * The Little Book Society *'A thought-provoking picture book … Haworth-Booth’s pencil-shaded artwork is pleasing, while her text warns gently but firmly against responding too readily to fear' -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *'An engaging read for young readers …The predominantly yellow, black and white colour palette is perfect for spotlighting the messages of the story, whether literal or figurative, and given the depth of the story, one that spans many age groups' * The Bottom Shelf *'A truly delightful new picture book talent brings us a sweet fairy tale, in charming, retro black-and-yellow drawings…' -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *'A modern fairy-tale, akin to The Emperor's New Clothes, told with sophistication and paired with extraordinary beautiful illustrations in monotones, juxtaposed with vibrant yellow' * Space on the Bookshelf *'Talented writer-illustrator Emily Haworth-Booth uses just three colours to paint this powerful picture of fear and hope, and the moral of the story will stay with you long after the lights get switched back on' -- Nancy Groves * HuffPost UK *'A clever and beautiful story' * Parents in Touch *'An up-to-the-minute picture book that deals with an age-old fear in a very modern way' * Minerva Reads *'A clever, engaging story which encourages readers to think about the importance of nighttime in our lives and also how power might be used, abused or resisted.' * Love my Books *'A witty picture-book with a lot of contemporary relevance, which skewers government propaganda and the misuse of power' * Little Rebels Children’s Book Award *'This book works on two levels: first of all, as a great story, and secondly, as an interesting modern fable' * Juno Magazine *'A charming modern fable' * Absolutely Mama *'This debut is wonderfully political thought-provoking…A brilliant story of the abuse of power the strength of protest. Perfect for schools' * Rhino Reads *'A truly fresh and formidable debut by Emily Haworth-Booth. This is an outstanding first offering from the multi-faceted author/illustrator, undoubtedly a new name to keep an eye on' * Picture Books Blogger *

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Book SynopsisOnce there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling... Mr Grinling LOVES his food, but - oh no! - he's not the only one who likes a snack and the local seagulls have started stealing Mrs Grinling's tasty treats...! Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a cunning plan to keep those pesky seagulls away?

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed Spider-Man search-and-find book with original illustrations, to celebrate Spidey's 60th anniversary!Spidey is missing!New York City is under attack. A horde of villains is causing mayhem across the city, and there's only one person who can stop them - Spider-Man! But where is he? Search for Spidey among the crowds around NYC before the whole city falls to chaos!From Green Goblin attacking a bridge to strange experiments in Doctor Octopus' lab, Spidey fans will love hunting down the villains and spotting lots of hidden details along the way.© 2022 MARVELAlso available- Where's Mickey?- Where's Minnie?- Disney Princess Magical Worlds Search and Find

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Book SynopsisPush the button on every page of this Peter Rabbit story book to hear the sounds of the countryside!Peter Rabbit and his family are learning all about nature! From dawn to dusk, the rabbits discover fascinating facts about the great outdoors, including the different types of insects and trees and the importance of pollination and hibernation.With ten different sounds to press - from buzzing bees to singing birds - this interactive picture book adventure brings the sounds and wonder of nature to life for little explorers!

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Book SynopsisPeppa and George are at Mrs Badger's petting farm to visit the animals. But where are they all hiding? Could they be behind the door, in the bush or in the hutch? Lift the flaps to find out!Featuring a large interactive flap on every spread, join Peppa and George as they find the animals around the farm.

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Book Synopsis"It's expedition o'clock!" cries Mac, putting down his French book. "Expedition Supervisor ready!" replies his sister, Meli. Adventure isn't far away when they stumble across a lost flamingo who speaks French. Can they help Freddie find his way to the flamingo festival of the year? Join Meli and Mac for some flamingo fun in Serendipity Forest - and use the translation guide to learn a little French along the way! Get ready for an expedition of a lifetime with the first book in the Meli & Mac series! This fully illustrated children's picture book is packed with magic gadgets, adventure and entertaining characters. The book is written in English but includes a basic introduction to French words and phrases. No background in French is required. It can be read to younger children following along with the beautiful illustrations and can later be used as a first reader once the child starts reading. The book encourages children to learn new things and embrace people from different backgrounds.

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Book SynopsisIn this new series, based on real-life animal tales, discover that not all heroes wear capes – some have four legs, a wet nose, and a brave heart, like Sterling, the moose who fell in love. Read about Sterling, the silly moose, who loved cows. It was the time of disco and flower crowns. The heartbeat of the era reached Sterling, the 1,000 pound moose in his woodsy marsh in Canada. His marsh stood by a dairy farm, which was lucky, as Sterling was obsessed with cows. He broke the farmer's fence, ran with them in the paddock, andmade new friends – he didn't want to leave! But the farmer wasn't so happy with Sterling... Would he find his way back to his beloved cows? This heartwarming story has a fact section at the back, so you can learn more about moose and how you can help them. Stunning nature scenes from Laivi Poder will make you want to dive into the

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Book SynopsisPaddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Now four of the best-loved classic London picture books are brought together in one volume.Paddington is now a major movie star!Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.This fun-filled treasury brings together four of Paddington hilarious London-based picture-book adventures.Paddington at the ZooPaddington at the PalacePaddington and the Marmalade MazePaddngton and the Grand TourTrade Review'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisEric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Join the hunt to find lovable Spot in Eric Hill''s first ever lift-the-flap tale! Lift each flap to find all sorts of funny animal surprises, before discovering where cheeky Spot has been hiding. This is the perfect first book for little ones - the playful text is a wonderful spur to read and respond together, and the hide-and-seek flaps encourage curiosity and interactivity.This is a special anniversary edition of this much-loved classic to celebrate 40 years since the first publication of Where''s Spot?.

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