Picture books: character books

Book SynopsisA comic visual exploration of opposites, from prize-winning, internationally best-selling picture book maker, Oliver Jeffers.In this 4th title in the series, the Hueys explore the concept of opposites in their characteristically quirky way. Starting out with some easy ones like up' and down', they move on to ever more wildy imaginative examples, guaranteed to raise a smile! Packed full of visual humour, this book will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.Trade ReviewPraise 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 Praise for The Heart and the Bottle:‘Profoundly moving’ The Irish Times

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Book SynopsisDuggee and the Squirrels are off on a camping adventure!Will they be able to find the perfect place to pitch their tents and who will they meet along the way? Lift the flaps to find out.Join Duggee and the Squirrels on this fun adventure outside the clubhouse!Want more Duggee? Also available:Hey Duggee: Treasure Hunt A lift-the-flap bookHey Duggee: Dinosaurs: A lift-the-flap bookHey Duggee: Spooky Fun: A lift-the-flap bookHey Duggee: Hide and Seek: A lift-the-flap book

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Book SynopsisAsterix and Obelix come to life in this exquisitely engineered 3D pop-up book from Asterix creators Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo and paper engineer, Jose Pons. Chaos erupts in the camp as Gaul turns on Gaul. Asterix and Obelix take on pirates on the perilous open seas. And the heroes come head-to-head with the troublesome Romans in an epic 3D battle. Fantastically funny with high-quality paper-engineering throughout, this is the perfect addition to any Asterix collection.

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Book SynopsisMeet the Hueys - a fabulously quirky group of characters from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found.The sequel to The Hueys - The New Jumper, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, 2012A fight has broken out amongst The Hueys. It was not me! It was him! But no one can remember what they're fighting about. If only they could find an interesting distractionTrade ReviewPraise for Oliver Jeffers:‘Mouth-wateringly irresistible’ The Guardian ‘If only all picture books could be this good.’ The Bookseller ‘Full of heart’ Irish Times

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Book SynopsisHere comes the fearless granny gang,The youngest eighty-two.They leap down from their granny van,And there's nothing they can't do!A gleeful celebration of why grannies are great!Through wonderfully rhythmical writing and exquisite illustrations, Judith Kerr OBE shows us that there is a lot more to this grang of grey-haired grannies than meets the eye! Full of charm and laugh-out-loud fun, this is a must for every child's bookshelf.Trade ReviewPraise for My Henry: “My Henry is as charming as her other works… For all the depth of underlying emotion, there's a celebratory feel to it.” Cassandra Jardine, The Telegraph “It bears all her trademarks, lively illustration, a cheerful blend of the everyday and the fantastic… A deeply poignant yet ultimately uplifting tale…” Giulia Rhode, Sunday Express Praise for ‘One Night in the Zoo’:“Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.” Daily Telegraph " A magical rhyming tale" The Times Praise for ‘Twinkles, Arthur and Puss’:“A very engaging take on feline behaviour” The Bookseller Praise for ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea’:“Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying.” Dorothy Butler, Babies Need Books. “A modern classic.” The Independent. “This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.” Junior Magazine Praise for ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’:“Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!” Choice Magazine Praise for ‘Goodbye Mog’:“Kerr’s warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic.” Financial Times “Believable, amusing and moving.” Nursery World “A supremely sensitive story.” The Times

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Using magic to help people is Little Miss Magic''s favourite thing! But what happens when someone outsmarts her?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 Mr Men and Little Miss on a very fun camping trip!There's nothing Mr Strong enjoys more than a camping trip: fresh air, exercise, camp fires and good company. But when a very grumbly Mr Grumble, a terrified Mr Jelly and a very demanding Little Miss Splendid join the party, he might just have to change his mind!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 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 SynopsisFind-the-hat is a delightful new sticker activity book featuring everybody''s favourite pig, Peppa, and her friends.It''s time to find the hat! Peppa and George and their friends wear lots of different hats for different occasions. Choose from your super cool hat stickers and have some fun dressing your favourite Peppa Pig characters for a moon trip, a party, a bike ride or just for splashing in mud on a rainy day! Oink! Oink!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: The Story of Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig and the Tooth Fairy, Peppa Goes Swimming and Peppa''s Space Trip.

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Book SynopsisLearning colours is fun in this entertaining book from the creators of the #1 New York Times Bestsellers, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.It's Duncan's birthday, and the crayons all want to make him a card! With their fun and quirky illustrations of fire engines, dragons, even wheat, the creative crayons each have something special to contribute. But when they come together, they can create a truly spectactular celebration!From the creative minds behind the The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home comes a colourful board book introducing young readers to numbers.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

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Somersault is very acrobatic! When she wants to get somewhere she doesn''t walk she does cartwheels instead.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 SynopsisAnother exciting tale in the Mr Men Magic series!Little Miss Lucky is the luckiest person in the world, until strange things happen to her. Can she discover what is behind her sudden bad luck?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 SynopsisMini Rabbit is back in another adventure from leading new talent John Bond!Mini Rabbit is making a camp in the garden.He can't wait. It's going to be the BEST DAY ever!But there are still a few last things he needs to get, and it looks like it might rain. Will Mini Rabbit ever manage to get everything home in time?Another hilarious adventure featuring the irrepressibly enthusiastic Mini Rabbit. Wittily told and beautifully illustrated from dynamic author/illustrator talent John BondTrade ReviewPraise for Mini Rabbit Not Lost: “Mixes silliness with a Jon Klassen-like note of piquant peril . . . and an unexpected final twist make(s) for great appeal.”The Guardian ‘John Bond brilliantly captures the single-mindedness of small children…little readers will certainly want seconds.’The Observer “Adorable . . . a really sweet story with absolutely stunning illustrations” BookTrust Praise for Mini Rabbit Must Help: “Lively colourful illustrations . . . A Charming and witty book” BookTrust

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Book SynopsisA stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers.In an age of exquisite picture books, this is possibly the most beautiful of the yearImogen Carter / The Observer New ReviewVisually stunning and originalDaily MailThere was once a man who believed he owned everything and set out to survey what was his.You are mine, Fausto said to the flower, the sheep and the mountain, and they bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a boat and set out to seaWorking for the first time in traditional lithography, world-renowned talent, Oliver Jeffers, combines spectacular art with powerful prose, hand set using traditional lead type, to create a poignant modern-day fable to touch the hearts of adults and children alike.Trade ReviewPraise for The Fate of Fausto: “In an age of exquisite picture books, this is possibly the most beautiful of the year…” Imogen Carter / The Observer New Review “Visually stunning and original” Daily Mail “Spacious, luminous lithographic illustrations combine with stark hand-set text in this powerful, beautiful fable.” The Guardian / Best Children’s Books of 2019 “Striking … a resounding interplay of images and words” Time / Best Children’s Books of 2019

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Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed creator of Superbat, Spyder and Rhinocorn Rules comes an epic adventures series that proves that superheroes come in ALL shapes and sizes.WINNER! Children''s Literature Festival Book Awards 2024Originating from the trunk of the magical everlasting oak tree, Captain Looroll is super strong, endlessly long, and brimming with courage.However, stuck in the deadly dull surrounds of the downstairs toilet, heroic adventures could not be further away. All that changes, though, when along comes a very stinky villain named ToileTROLL.Together with her band of trusty sidekicks, Captain Looroll must use her 3-ply powers to save the world from imminent and extremely messy destruction Perfect for fans of Superpoop, Supertato, The Dragon With the Blazing Bottom and I Need a New Bum!Trade Review“This is a brilliant book to read out loud, with puns-a-plenty and all the hilariously named bathroom items coming alive before your eyes.” – BookTrust “A hilarious read aloud that will have children wriggling on their bottoms in delight” – Jill Bennett, RedReadingHub blog

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Christmas with Clifford the Big Red Dog in this beautiful hardcover edition of a holiday classic -- featuring red fur and shiny foil on the cover!Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are counting the days until their favorite holiday -- Christmas! They build snowmen, decorate a Christmas tree, and hang their stockings. When Christmas Eve arrives, will Clifford get to meet Santa Claus?This hardcover edition has a fresh new cover and big, colorful pages. The perfect holiday gift for Clifford fans of all ages!

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Book SynopsisMeet the Marvellous Little Misses!The Little Misses are all amazing in their own different ways, though Little Miss Princess is often too busy to spend time with her friends. She doesn't have much time to just have fun. But Little Miss Sunshine and Little Miss Naughty have a plan to rectify that with the help of the marvellous Little Misses!A fun story about friendship and believing in yourself. The perfect book to celebrate our differences and give young girls confidence to be themselves.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 heartwarming winter story, exploring big emotions from the award-winning author of The Night BoxEd is at his happiest when winter comes and Green turns to White. White means snow and playing on his fast, sleek, shiny sled.But one day, some other sleds whizz by faster, sleeker, shinier making Ed''s sled seem old and dull and slow.There is only one thing to do Ed must build a new sled, so spectacular, it will stop everyone in their tracks.But while he is busy working, competing to be the best, things around Ed are changing. White is disappearing and Green is returningPerfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone's The Snow Dragon, Benji Davies' The Snowflake and Lu Fraser's The Littlest Yak.A lyrical and reassuring introduction to the big emotion of envy and companion title tothe Greenaway-nominated Sweep.Hannah Peck has been shortlisted for The Alligator's Mouth Award 2022 and the V&A Illustration Awards 2022.Trade Review"Greig is creating books that make me wish I still had a pre-schooler to lull to sleep with her stories, and to initiate into the world of poetry with her words"', The Herald, on The Night Box

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Book SynopsisWith the anticipation around the latest Captain America movie reaching fever pitch, this tie-in picture book which focuses on bravery and how everyone can be a hero will be sure to appeal to Super Hero fans the world over

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Book SynopsisA cat on a tree, an apple for mewhat else can you see, on this tree?

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Book SynopsisThe Berenstain Bears go on an adventure all small children will find attractive: Small Bear watches his 'smart old Dad' escape one danger after another in THE BIG HONEY HUNT. 'I can read it all by myself' is the Beginner Books motto, and behind it is an understanding of how important it is for children to take pride and pleasure in their early reading. Beginner Books have been designed to appeal directly to children through the use of humour, rhyme, and bright pictures that can be 'read' even by the non-reading child. Some Beginner Books are simple stories, others are hilarious nonsense: both types have been designed to give children confidence and make them want to go on reading.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!Percy the park keeper is having a day off. It is a perfect day for doing nothing. But Percy's peaceful picnic is disturbed when a little rabbit takes an unexpected tumble and needs helpIncludes a surprise fold-out page!More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!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

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Book SynopsisThe Hueys have an important question about counting in this hilarious new book from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found and illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit.The thing about the Hueys was that they loved numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3Wait! 0? Is ''none'' a number?Join the Hueys for a counting conundrum!This witty and lively pictorial debate makes numbers interesting and fun!Trade ReviewPraise for the Incredible Book Eating Boy:‘Mouth-wateringly irresistible’ The Guardian Praise for How to Catch a Star:‘If only all picture books could be this good.’ The Bookseller Praise for The Heart and the Bottle:‘Full of heart’ Irish Times

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Book SynopsisExperience the magic of Dr. Seuss with this brand new collection of newly-discovered stories featuring old friends and new faces!Everyone loves Dr. Seuss, and this collection of four wonderful new stories will delight his fans of all ages.The collection contains four stories, originally published in magazines in the 1950s, and up till now, largely forgotten. Now collected together and with freshly-coloured artwork, and with characters from Horton the elephant to a Grinch, this really is a book to read again and again and to treasure forever.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 SynopsisSome of the Sneetches have bellies with stars, but the plain-bellied ones have none upon thars! But an unexpected visitor soon leads them to discover they’re not that different after all, in the first tale in this classic collection of stories.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 SynopsisIt's no peas please for Nancy, in this second title in the loveable Dinosaur Juniors series from the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!The second creatively cretaceous story about dinners, winners, and the first time moments that every (dinosaur) junior enjoys! From the bestselling and multi-award-winnning Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet phenomenon Draw With Rob. As seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere, and the Waterstones Book Prize-winning Blown Away!!It's dinner-time for Nancy.. but oh no PEAS! Not-so-keen-on-peas Nancy needs to come up with a way to ditch those little green balls. Luckily, she's got a peas-plot up her sleeve But is she quite as clever as she thinks?Meet Nancy, Otto, Winnie and all the other dinosaur juniors, as they traverse life's first ups and downs all in Rob's trademark rhyme filled with warmth and humour.Perfect for Rob's youngest fans, with colourful, detTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR DINOSAUR JUNIORS: HAPPY HATCHDAY ‘Biddulph conveys a dazzling array of emotions in the vivid illustrations and it’s a treat from start to finish.’ Daily Mail, April 2018 Praise for GRRRRR!: ‘Vibrant colours and characters plus rhyming text make it a delight to read aloud.’ Huffington Post ‘Joyful and uplifting. Superb.’ Daily Mail ‘Totally grrrrreat in every respect.’ The Bookbag ‘The rhyme is so skillful and pacey it could give the Gruffalo a run for its money.’ Children’s Books Ireland Praise for Blown Away: ‘Best children’s book of the year.’ Observer ‘[A] gem of a book … Beautifully illustrated and wittily written.’ Standard ‘This book is capital B Brilliant.’ The Bookbag ‘Told in captivating rhyme, with plenty of jokes sprinkled through the text and illustrations, Biddulph’s tale is a travelling adventure.’ Time Out

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Book SynopsisA hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.A fun-filled look into the chaotic world of cats and all the crazy things they get up to when their owners aren't looking!In the dark of night, as their owners sleep, the cats of the city are all headed to one place: Catsby's Great Circus! Step this way and see conjuring cats, felines that fly, Siamese that swing from above, and don't miss the mighty PURRCULES CLAW. But with so much activity, it only takes one little mouse in the wrong place to put the whole circus in chaosThis jaunty rhyming text from hugely popular, award-winning author, Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books, will have children laughing out loud!Trade ReviewPraise for Dogs in Disguise: ‘A rambunctious rhyming picture-book romp ideal for fans of the “Oi!” books, full of ingenious pooches and some truly outrageous rhymes (think schnauzers in trousers and shih-tzus doing ju-jitsu). Bond’s trademark wide, staring eyes and bright block colours perfectly complement Bently’s bouncing text.’ Guardian ‘This gleeful, absurd and beautifully drawn book should be on every Christmas list’ The Big Issue 'Laugh-out-loud funny!' The Independent ‘An extremely well-crafted and fun story time book that will have children asking for repeat reads again and again.’ BookTrust Praise for Mini Rabbit Not Lost by John Bond: “Mixes silliness with a Jon Klassen-like note of piquant peril . . . and an unexpected final twist make(s) for great appeal.” The Guardian ‘John Bond brilliantly captures the single-mindedness of small children…little readers will certainly want seconds.’The Observer “Adorable . . . a really sweet story with absolutely stunning illustrations” BookTrust Praise for Mini Rabbit Must Help by John Bond: “Lively colourful illustrations . . . A Charming and witty book” BookTrust

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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.

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Book SynopsisA brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator of Mini Rabbit.Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn''t have time to get lost.Luckily Mouse is on hand to help. Mouse is not busy. Mouse is not busy at all. Mouse has all the time in the world to admire and appreciate the world around him.As this unlikely duo pair up to help Pigeon find his way home, Mouse wonders if he might be able persuade Pigeon to stop and look at the world around him tooA witty and exquisitely illustrated new picture book about appreciating the little things in life from award-winning illustrator and creator of Mini Rabbit, John Bond.Trade ReviewPraise for Mini Rabbit Not Lost by John Bond: “Mixes silliness with a Jon Klassen-like note of piquant peril . . . and an unexpected final twist make(s) for great appeal.” The Guardian ‘John Bond brilliantly captures the single-mindedness of small children…little readers will certainly want seconds.’The Observer “Adorable . . . a really sweet story with absolutely stunning illustrations” BookTrust Praise for Mini Rabbit Must Help by John Bond: “Lively colourful illustrations . . . A Charming and witty book” BookTrust Praise for Dogs in Disguise by Peter Bently and John Bond ‘A rambunctious rhyming picture-book romp ideal for fans of the “Oi!” books, full of ingenious pooches and some truly outrageous rhymes (think schnauzers in trousers and shih-tzus doing ju-jitsu). Bond’s trademark wide, staring eyes and bright block colours perfectly complement Bently’s bouncing text.’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisOona is one determined little mermaid, but she faces her biggest challenge yet in trying to make friends with Stanley the shark. Whatever will she do? A fun-filled and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and perseverance.Oona loves to share her inventions with her friends. They're big and bold and loud just like her!But there's one underwater creature who doesn't seem to enjoy Oona's company, or her creations.And that's Stanley the shark!Oona's latest hopping, chopping and popping inventions just make him angry.Oona may not know what Stanley likes, but she does know what he doesn't. And maybe that's a good place to start. Because mermaids never stop trying . . . not when there's a friend out there to make.From the New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa, the dynamic partnership behind Oona.

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Book SynopsisAn empowering and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about appreciating and celebrating our differences.Little Miss Tiny wishes she was taller. But Mr Tickle loves his long arms, perfect for tickling. Do you appreciate what makes you unique? The Mr Men and Little Miss are all different, and it's time for them to realise that they're all uniquely brilliant in their own way!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 thoughtful and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about caring for others feelings and wellbeing.Little Miss Hug is very caring and always ready to hug her friends whenever they're in need of one, but empathy can be shown in many different ways. Like helping your friends when they're struggling and thinking about what would make them happy. Can Mr Tickle and Little Miss Bossy learn to be more caring?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 fun box set of four board book adventures starring Red, Blue, Green, and Purple Crayons, perfect for the youngest readers!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

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Book SynopsisA prehistoric mammoth comes dancing, swimming and SKATEBOARDING back to life in this hilarious picture book!Welcome to the Antarctic, where an intrepid bunch of explorers is making an in-depth study of penguins. Penguins. Penguins. Penguins. So many penguins . . .But one young explorer has discovered something different. Something totally wild, spectacularly cool and quite a lot . . . EXTINCT.Alex Willmore's hilariously funny picture book brings the prehistoric woolly mammoth dancing, swimming and SKATEBOARDING back to life. But will anyone believe it? Would YOU?!

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Book SynopsisA brilliant keepsake collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories, perfect for Dr. Seuss fans and new readers alike!Join a colourful cast of crazy characters in this fabulous collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories. Filled with hilarious tales told in rollicking rhyme, get ready to experience the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss with these marvellous pocket-sized editions.Contains:Dr. Seuss on the LooseMarvin K Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!Hunches in BunchesThe Sneetches and Other StoriesIf I Ran the CircusI Had Trouble in Getting to Solla SollewMr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?Dr. Seuss' Sleep BookHop on PopHorton Hears a Who!Horton Hatches the EggDr. Seuss' ABCThe Cat in the Hat Comes BackOh, The Places You'll Go!One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue FishHow The Grinch Stole ChristmasThere's A Wocket in my Pocket!Fox in SocksThe Cat in the HatGreen Eggs and Ham

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Book SynopsisA sweet and uplifting Mr Men Little Miss story about coping with change and trying something new Some people are excited about new experiences, while others are nervous about change. The Little Miss Twins may look alike, but when a new restaurant is about to open in Happyland, one twin is fizzing with excitement, while the other is anxious and doesn't want to go. Will her friends help her to feel more confident and happy about trying something new?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.

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Book SynopsisAn activity book extravaganza based on Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, complete with puzzles, mazes and LOTS of stickers!Join the Lorax in a brilliant activity book adventure through the land of the Brown Bar-ba-loots and Truffula Trees!Based on Dr. Seuss's classic story, The Lorax, puzzle your way from beginning to end with all the characters and memorable moments from the original book! Filled with mazes, dot-to-dot, counting, colouring and clue-solving, discover a world of amazing activities and splendid sticker scenes in this companion activity book to Dr. Seuss's best-loved eco-tale.

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Book SynopsisOver 5 million copies sold across the world!Harry and his bucketful of dinosaurs are going on holiday to Australia and can''t wait.But everything is very different down under. There are lots of new sights, sounds and experiences and, without Nan there to comfort them, Harry AND Tyrannosaurus begin to feel a bit homesick.Luckily, a surprise gift makes all the difference and they soon all have a raaah-tastic time!Depicted through colourful artwork and gentle humour. - The Guardian

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Book Synopsis"In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf."The classic children's story, now in in a unique miniature pop-up version. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of the most beloved children's stories of all time and is the essential first book for babies. This bright and beautiful fold-out pop-up book follows the Very Hungry Caterpillar's journey from tiny caterpillar to beautiful butterfly. The perfect gift for little readers.

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Book SynopsisMeg, Mog and Owl are on another adventure! This time, they''re exploring the WILD JUNGLE.They meet all kinds of new friends, including a friendly elephant, a sinister snake - and a tiger without any stripes!Luckily Meg has a spell up her sleeve to help - but will it work?Packed with playful illustrations from Jan Pienkowski, Meg in the Jungle is perfect for reading aloud or alone.Can''t get enough of Meg and Mog? Discover their other adventures:Meg''s MummyMeg Goes To Bed Meg & Mog: Three Terrific TalesMeg Comes To School

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Book SynopsisOne of the classic Happy Families stories written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Faith Jaques.Mr Tick loves teaching his six children at their little school. But then they hear news that all small schools must close, so Mr Tick starts teaching some rather unusual lessons - in how to trick stern school inspectors.Based on the classic ''Happy Families'' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg.''The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss'' Children''s Rights Workshop.

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Book SynopsisIntroduce your child to new situations through these entertaining and sensitively written stories, which are perfect for reading together. Each story is packed with facts and humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience. In Going to the Dentist, Kipper learns all about looking after his teeth. First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child, talk about shared feelings and emotions, and build vocabulary through the fun activities included in every book. Each book also includes advice on how to get the most out of reading together and practical tips on navigating new experiences. Biff, Chip & Kipper are characters from the Oxford Reading Tree series, which is used in 80% of primary schools, and now appear in a popular new CBeebies series. This story has been written by Roderick Hunt, author of the original Oxford Reading Tree stories, and Annemarie Young; superb storytellers

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Book SynopsisWell-known twins Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: First Sleepover the twins are spending the night at their friend Tony''s house. It''s a lot of fun but it can be tricky being away from Mummy and Dad as well. How will they get on staying away from home for the first time?A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through ''first experiences'', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy and Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans.Topsy and Tim is now also a popular live-action TV series on CBeebies!

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Book SynopsisTopsy and Tim are having a very busy day! Follow the twins from morning to night as they wake up, go to school, play games, have dinner, get ready for bed and more, and move the real clock hands as you go along to show the time of day for each of their fun activities.Being able to tell the time on an analogue clock face is a key early learning skill for children starting school and beyond, and this fun, interactive book is perfect for extra practice and support.

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