Picture books: character books

Book SynopsisThe Three Little Pigs is part of the enduringly popular Well-Loved Tales fairy tales series from Ladybird. Even today, Well-Loved Tales are still beloved by adults and children alike.First published in 1965, this beautiful book has been specially re-released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ladybird Books in 2015. Complete with stunning dust jacket, this facsimile copy of the original book written by Vera Southgate and illustrated by Robert Lumley has all the beautiful, memorable pictures that people remember, now available for a new generation to fall in love with.

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in unicorns?Little Miss Stubborn certainly doesn''t! But when her friends say that they have met one, she is determined to meet this strange horse.The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA wonderful retelling of the Princess and the Pea with your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss!When poor Little Miss Princess gets caught in a storm and her coach is stuck in the mud, she is very pleased to see the lights of a house in the distance. Unfortunately the house belongs to Mr Snooty, one of the rudest men in the world, and he's not at all convinced that Little Miss Princess is really a princess.Will Little Miss Princess be able to prove that she is indeed a princess? Perhaps the only way to prove it once and for all will be the famous pea under the mattresses.The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.

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Book Synopsis A picture book edition of Us Two and other favourite A.A.Milne poems. Wherever I am, there's always Pooh There's always Pooh and Me.Whatever I do, he wants to do. 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

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Tiny is quite the tiniest person you''ll ever meet. She''s even smaller than Mr Small! But being tiny doesn''t mean you can''t have a big heart!The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisJoin the naughtiest unicorn for magic and mayhem in this hilarious series for 6+ fans of Pamela Butchart, Rabbit and Bear, The Worst Witch and UNICORNS!Everyone at Unicorn School is SUPER excited about the end-of-term school disco the pupils and their unicorns can''t wait to put on their party outfits and hit the dance floor! Bu when Darcy hijacks the quest trying to find a special giant disco ball, it''s up to Mira and Dave to put things right. Will Class Red make it out of the Crystal Maze Mine? And will Mira and Dave get to show everyone their awesome disco moves?!The Naughtiest Unicorn series:The Naughtiest UnicornThe Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports DayThe Naughtiest Unicorn and the School DiscoThe Naughtiest Unicorn at Christmas

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Book SynopsisDuggee and the Squirrels love exploring all the exciting ways to travel!Join them on the bus, on the train and even in a rocket ship! This exciting tabbed board book is perfect for vehicle loving Duggee fans. Pick a tab and come along for the ride!One more thing. . . DUGGEE HUG!LOVE Duggee? Try:Hey Duggee: The Rainbow BadgeHey Duggee: The Dressing Up Badge: A Lift-the-Flap BookHey Duggee: Dinosaurs: A Touch-and-Feel Playbook

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Book SynopsisIt's Duggee's birthday! Join the Squirrels as they prepare a surprise party for Duggee. Follow the tabs as they plan party invitations, decorations, and a cake all by themselves! This chunky eight tabbed board book is full of party fun. Happy Birthday Duggee!Don't miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Getting Ready for Bed: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee: Vehicles: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee: Duggee's Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. 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. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around!

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Book SynopsisBased on the number one pre-school and BAFTA winning TV animation, Peppa Pig, this wonderful story picture book is perfect for reading at bedtime, playtime and over and over again! Once upon a time, there was a loveable, slightly bossy little piggy, named Peppa. She loved jumping up and down in muddy puddles. Peppa Pig and her little brother George don''t mind rain, because rain means muddy puddles to jump in! But what happens when the rain is so heavy, torrential and even biblical? The result is a flood, and Granny and Grandpa Pig come to the rescue with their boat. And when the water disappears, it creates Peppa''s dream come true - the world''s biggest, muddiest puddle ever!This beautiful picture book is full of Peppa Pig humour and charm and will no doubt become a classic.

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Book SynopsisA new colouring book in the fantastic Where’s Wally? activity book range. Get ready to transform black-and-white scenes into dazzling kaleidoscopic destinations – the days out of your dreams! Printed on high-quality art paper, with extra search challenges and over 100 incredible colouring-in stickers. Wow!This fantastically fun colouring book invites you to join Wally on a series of exciting days out, colouring in as you go. As you bring the jam-packed black-and-white scenes to life, don’t forget to look out for Wally in amongst the crowds. When you reach the end of the book, read the checklists for even more things to flick back and find! Not only that – Wally has mislaid his umbrella somewhere along the way. Can you seek it out for him? And there's even more: over 100 amazing colouring-in stickers!Trade ReviewYoung fans of Where’s Wally? will enjoy this latest colouring book of destinations including an art gallery, restaurant, parade, doggy day care and even a Jurassic scene. With detailed drawings in black and white, and Wally hidden on the page, there is the opportunity for the young reader to make each double page their own. There are items to search for and also black and white stickers to colour in. * ReadPlus *

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Book SynopsisHere comes trouble! A super-dooper Daisy picture book - from Kes Gray, author of the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends, and Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator of You Choose and Pants! Mum is off out, and Daisy is left with a babysitter for the first time! Will she be good, and stick to the rules? Of course not! Daisy starts telling fibs that she usually eats ICE-CREAM AND CHIPS for tea, NEVER needs a bath and watches telly until MIDNIGHT. “Really?” asks her babysitter? “Really, really” fibs Daisy. . . . But what will happen when Mum comes home? A laugh-out-loud story about a familiar family experience that will appeal to any child who likes to tell a fib every now and then.

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Book SynopsisJourney into the enchanting worlds of the Disney Princesses with 7 magical stories

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Book SynopsisA book about meltdowns and bawling bards!Bill Bear and his friends are staging a new play in their woodland theatre, The Glade, but when things go wrong, Bill throws a full-blown tantrum! Parents everywhere will identify with his friends as they try to calm him down and persuade him that the show must go on. With clever, engaging text by Louie Stowell and beautiful, detailed illustrations by Isobel Lundie, your little one will be absorbed by this gorgeous depiction of Bill the Bear and his forest home. A gentle introduction to the concept of theatre, this book is split into three acts with a list of dramatis personae and a location map. Encourage your little reader's interest in the theatre with a page of fun facts about William Shakespeare, his plays, the Globe Theatre and more!Can you relate to the drama of persuading a furious little bear that the show must go on?Don't miss the first in this series of Shakesbearean Tales: A Midsummer Night's Drama

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Book SynopsisA brand-new, fun-filled sticker activity book for fans of Pip and Posy everywhere.Come and meet Pip and Posy, best friends who love to play and laugh, and get stuck into the fun and games that bring these two together.Join Pip and Posy and their friends as you use the stickers to complete the puzzles. With spot the difference, jigsaw puzzles, sticker scenes and much more, this delightful book will keep children entertained for hours.

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Book SynopsisMrs Pepperpot has a problem - a huge problem - she shrinks! And when she shrinks she finds herself in all sorts of trouble...Poor Mrs Pepperpot has shrunk again and she's set her heart on going to the bazaar. But with a clever disguise and a cunning plan, she's soon dancing rings around the ladies at the fair!Puss can't wait for Mrs Pepperpot to shrink so she can whisk her away on an adventure. It's a hair-raising journey, but brave Mrs P is soon rewarded with some very special treasure indeed.Trade ReviewThe stories have that sense of magic which all the best children's stories have * Independent on Sunday *Alf Proysen's highly imaginative story from 1960 is still great fun and Hilda Offen's new illustrations are sure to be loved by children everywhere -- Andy Howells * South Wales Argus *

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Book SynopsisPeople have always talked to God through prayer. We use prayer to thank God, praise God and ask God to help us in times of need. How Can I Pray? invites the reader to journey through the Lord's Prayer to discover the what, why and how of prayer. This book is an excellent stepping-stone into understanding the basics of Christian prayer.

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Book SynopsisA mini edition of the classic picture book with a board game, press-out pieces and a magnifying lens.An easily-portable mini-edition of this best-selling Where''s Wally? book, which includes a fold-out board game, a press-out circus, and a magnifying lens! Find Wally and his friends, as they travel through more amazing worlds. See if you can find the tiny piece of paper which Wally drops in every scene - and there are hundreds more things to look for, too. The Where''s Wally? series has sold over 75 million books worldwide.

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Book SynopsisReady? Get Set! Go! Join the Pups on a revved-up adventure at the race track in this 32 page picture bookChildren love reading with the PAW Patrol Pups!The PAW Patrol are revved up and ready for race day at the Adventure Bay 500!All the top racers are getting ready for the Adventure Bay 500. When a sneaky racer called The Cheetah stops Marshall's hero The Whoosh from competing, it's up to Marshall to take the wheel! Can he save the trophy before it's too late?Join Chase, Marshall and the rest of the pit-crew pups as they work together to try and keep the cars on track.Meet you at the finish line! Ready, race, rescue!

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Book SynopsisJoin Meg and Mog in another classic story from the bestselling series from Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski.Meg and Mog are hungry, so Meg casts a spell to make some eggs. But when the eggs start to crack, Meg gets a dinosaur-shaped surprise!The Meg and Mog stories have been casting their spell over readers for over 50 years. With Jan Pienkowski's award-winning illustrations and Helen Nicoll's easy-to-read text, the Meg and Mog books have earned their place as timeless classics, beloved over generations.More magical Meg and Mog stories:Meg and MogMeg''s CarMeg Goes to BedMeg and the PirateMeg and Mog: Three Terrific TalesMog at the ZooMeg Comes to SchoolMeg on the MoonBold and irresistible - GUARDIAN

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Book SynopsisIn her latest adventure, Olivia, everyone's favourite little pig, is off the Venice, the place of fine art, carnival and gondolas for a family holiday to remember. With her very own discerning eye for style, Olivia takes the beautiful city of Venice by storm. From dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, to eating an abundance of the most delicious Italian gelato at Carneval, and barelystaying afloat in a gondola, Olivia uncovers the wonderful delights of Venice with that very special 'Olivia' style and flair!

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Book SynopsisA funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru. When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington? Join Paddington on his festive adventure as he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyone's Christmas so special.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 SynopsisPeppa Goes Swimming is a colourful and engaging story book based on the delightful children''s series.Peppa and George are going swimming, but George is a bit scared. How will Mummy and Daddy Pig ever convince him to get in the pool? Read this fun children''s story to find out.The Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, ideal for encouraging children to start to read by themselves. Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Goes Camping, Peppa and George''s Shiny Sticker Book, Peppa''s Bubble Fun and Peppa''s Super Noisy Sound Book.

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Book SynopsisJoin in the most Grinchy festive fun with this amazing activity book and stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas! Filled with Christmas joy on every page, this is a must-have for every Dr. Seuss fan at Christmas time.Toys, sleighs, Christmas trees and festive feasts!Join the Grinch and the Whos and celebrate a very merry Christmas in Who-ville with this fantastically festive activity book!Stuffed with puzzles and crafts, code-breakers, wordsearches, colouring-in AND MORE, re-live the hilarity of Dr. Seuss's classic story How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and enjoy a feast of activities perfect for children and families this winter season!

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about self-esteem and resilience.Little Miss Brave approaches life head on, bravely facing any challenge. Mr Bump finds that he bumps and trips his way through life, but he always bounces back. Do you try again if things go wrong? It can be hard to be resilient when times are tough, but being able to adapt and recover from change or misfortune is as important for us as it is for the Mr Men and Little Miss.Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover YouThe Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.Trade Review“Sensitive and engaging, full of bright, gorgeous illustrations, these books are a wonderful tool to read with your child at any time, in particular if they are struggling with these emotions or behaviours.” – Mini Travellers “Perfect additions to any home, nursery or school” –Lancashire Newspaper Group “The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.” –The Independent “The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.” –The Telegraph “The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.” –The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads everywhere!Amazing dads are all around! Dads can be busy, whizzy, caring, sharing and so much more. But there's just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it is?This super-cute new book from brilliantly talented picture book creator Alison Brown is the ULTIMATE inclusive, joyful celebration of dads and care-givers and the love they give us every day. Explore the adorable rhyming text, illustrated with a whole host of irresistible, relatable and hilarious animal characters.Perfect to share with YOUR amazing dad on Father''s Day, or at any time of year!Also available from Alison Brown:Amazing MumAmazing SisterAmazing BrotherBillie's BuzzTrade Review‘The simple rhyming text is bouncy and engaging, and the illustrations very appealing, the dads – animals all – very recognisable. A lovely book to share.’ – LoveReading4Kids Praise for Amazing Mum: ‘The perfect picture book to share on Mother’s Day… and any day you just want to celebrate your mum!’ – Lancashire Newspaper Group ‘A wonderful book to share with children for Mother’s Day and all year round.’ – Picture Book Perfect blog ‘Inclusive and a delight to share with the very young: little ones will enjoy Alison’s simple rhyming text and find plenty to giggle at in her mum portrayals. There’s lots to talk about and with just the right amount of quirky detail.’ – Red Reading Hub ‘Mums and carers all over the world will most definitely recognise themselves in these adorable anamorphic illustrations.’ – Much To Do About Writing blog ‘A charming and beautiful celebration of mums! Simple, rhyming text show all the amazing ways that Mums step up to the challenge of raising children.’ – My Shelves Are Full blog ‘A wonderfully inclusive celebration of mums in all their guises . . . Alison Brown’s illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. Every child will recognise aspects of their mum.’ – V’s View From the Bookshelves blog

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Book SynopsisIt's a snow day! Join Maisy and her friends for a flurry of fun in this festive Maisy First Experiences book. Wrap up warm to throw snowballs and catch snowflakes, build a snow mouse, set off on a sledge race and drink a delicious mug of hot chocolate. Now available in paperback!

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about the joy of sharing.Little Miss Sunshine and Mr Cool love sharing, but sometimes it can be difficult to share. Mr Grumpy and Little Miss Stubborn find it particularly hard. Will they learn to enjoy sharing too with some help from their friends?Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover YouThe Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.Trade Review“Sensitive and engaging, full of bright, gorgeous illustrations, these books are a wonderful tool to read with your child at any time, in particular if they are struggling with these emotions or behaviours.” – Mini Travellers “Perfect additions to any home, nursery or school” –Lancashire Newspaper Group “The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.” –The Independent “The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.” –The Telegraph “The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.” –The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio,

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Book SynopsisA hilarious story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington now a major movie star!With his suitcase packed full of marmalade sandwiches and Mrs Bird's umbrella (in case it rains), Paddington sets out for a day of sightseeing with his friend, Mr Gruber. How can he know that the tourists will think he's their tour guide? And how is he to guess that they will follow him everywhere?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 SynopsisThis, along with The Tale of Miss Moppet, was intended for very young children. It is a simple tale of what befalls a rude little rabbit that doesn''t say''please'' before he takes something that belongs to someone else.The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit is number 20 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 Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of

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Book SynopsisWhen Mrs Duck steals Peppa''s special golden wellies, Peppa and her friends head on a magical adventure to get them back! Poor Peppa can''t participate in the puddle jumping competition without her golden wellies! With the help of her friends and Mummy and Daddy Pig, they head off on a extraordinary adventure to find them. Will she get her boots back in time to take part in the puddle jumping competition? This delightful picture book is based on the Peppa Pig film, The Golden Boots.

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Book SynopsisFrom Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes a hilarious and heartwarming picture book, brilliantly illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.Up at the North Pole, a big furry polar bear is swimming, fishing and eating. But when she nods off and finds herself far from home, she thinks things can't get any worse.But they canMuch worse!An outrageously funny picture book with an incredibly heartwarming message about celebrating difference in all its forms.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisPeppa Pig''s Family Computer is a colourful and entertaining storybook, based on the award-winning Nick Jr. television character Peppa Pig.Mummy Pig is working at home on the family computer but Peppa and George want to play ''Happy Mrs Chicken''. Can Daddy Pig come to the rescue and fix the frozen computer?Read more in this charming piggy tale.Peppa Pig is the most popular pre-school licensed character; the Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, ideal for encouraging children to start to read by themselves. Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Goes Camping, Peppa and George''s Shiny Stickerbook, Peppa''s Space Trip and Peppa''s Super Noisy Soundbook. You can star in your own Peppa Pig book at www.peppapigandme.com.

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Book SynopsisWhen the Mr Men and Little Miss decide to stage their own version of the World Cup, Mr Small is desperate to join in but will he be just too small to make it into the team?With legendary saves from Mr Tickle, plenty of injury time from Mr Bump and Mr Noisy as the loudest referee around, this game of football is like no other!Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Greedy liked to eat! In fact Mr Greedy loved to eat! But when heeats the dinner of a real live giant, his greediness might have taken him too far.The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisA mer-tastic tale in the Mr Men Magic series!When Little Miss Trouble catches a mermaid with her fishing rod she finds herself at the beginning of a watery adventure that will teach her an important lesson.This colourful adventure, with a sparkly glittery cover, has been adapted to an upsized picture book format which will delight children of two years and upwards.The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others.

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Book SynopsisIt''s time for a game of football! Duggee is teaching the Squirrels how to play, but the ball keeps going in the wrong direction. How will they ever score a goal?Featuring all of your favourite characters from the triple BAFTA-winning CBeebies show, this new board book story is perfect for reading at storytime with little Hey Duggee fans.

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Book SynopsisJoin Spot and his family as they grow a pumpkin in the garden - and use it to bake an autumnal surprise!Spot and Dad love gardening together. In the spring, Spot plants a pumpkin seed. After lots of waiting and watering, it''s autumn - and the pumpkin is ready! But what will they make with it? It''s a pumpkin surprise!Toddlers will love this pumpkin-shaped board book for little hands that can be played with or read for twice the fun!Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with.If you loved this, why not try:Where''s Spot?Spot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes to the BeachSpot''s Birthday PartySpot Says GoodnightFind Spot at HalloweenFind Spot at Nursery

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Book SynopsisJoin in the fun with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this entertaining activity book from the creator of One Snowy Night.Percy and his animal friends have made a list of fifty things to make and do in the summer time. Come and join the fun!Make finger-puppet mice, refreshing fruity ice lollies, sandcastles and much, much more!Including craft projects, baking and drawing activities to keep young nature lovers busy, plus over one hundred stickers!Bursting with indoor and outdoor fun for all the family!Trade ReviewPraise for One Springy Day: ‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail ‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone ‘A timeless classic’ Story Kids Praise for One 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

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Book SynopsisA thoughtful and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about recognising and coping with sadness.Little Miss Curious approaches life with many questions and some confusion, while Mr Jelly is scared to engage with much of what life has to offer. They both feel sad sometimes, but with help from their friends, they'll understand more about their different emotions.Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover YouThe Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.Trade Review“Sensitive and engaging, full of bright, gorgeous illustrations, these books are a wonderful tool to read with your child at any time, in particular if they are struggling with these emotions or behaviours.” – Mini Travellers “Perfect additions to any home, nursery or school” –Lancashire Newspaper Group “The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.” –The Independent “The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.” –The Telegraph “The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.” –The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA visit to the cafe has never been so much fun in this hilarious illustrated story!Join Little Miss Chatterbox and her friends at Chatterbox Cafe where there will be food, fun and chatter! Little Miss Bossy is in charge in the kitchen and Mr Happy brings service with a smile, but who will pop in today and what will they choose?The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a Where's Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged 2 years and up.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. – The Independent The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. – The Telegraph The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. – The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA wonderful new picture book about Bing catching a cold and not being able to go out and play based on the award-winning animated series Bing!Bing can't wait to go over to Sula's to play today but there's just one problem he can't stop sneezing . . .ATCHOO! ATCHOO! ATCHOO!Flop says he can't go or he'll give his snotty germs to his best friend. But Bing really really wants to see Sula and play at Amma's house! What will Bing do?A wonderful new picture book about not sharing germs, dealing with disappointment and the uplifting power of friendship.

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Book SynopsisBing plays with autumn leaves in this lovely, bright picture book based on the award-winning CBeebies series Bing!Amma has taken Bing and his friends to Howly Woods to make pictures from autumn leaves. When the wind blows Coco's leaf away . . .WHOOOOOOOSH!Bing tries to catch it but it doesn't go quite to plan.A picture book that helps young children understand their emotions, recognise other people's feelings, and build emotional resilience to cope when things go wrong.

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Book SynopsisHelp little ones understand big emotions in this mirror book for pre-schoolers.Thomas & Friends: Feelings helps children to explore and understand their emotions with familiar characters from their favourite show.Turn to the last page for an extra mirror surprise!Featuring common emotions that children can relate to, this early learning board book will help children to start discussions about how they are feeling.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Look out for other young Thomas publishing including:Thomas & Friends Pocket LibraryThomas & Friends Little Learners Pocket LibraryThomas & Friends FeelingsThomas & Friends Peep! Peep! Potty StarThomas & Friends Potty Star! Sticker ActivityThomas & Friends 12 Engines of ChristmasThomas & Friends Puzzle PalsThomas & Friends Magnet BookThomas & Fri

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