Picture books: character books

Book SynopsisJean Adamson is the creator of more than 100 much-loved children's books spanning five decades.She studied Illustration at Goldsmiths where she met her future husband and writing partner Gareth Adamson (1925-1982). They worked on children's books together, with Gareth producing the storylines and Jean the illustration, including Topsy and Tim. More than 140 Topsy and Tim titles have been published, selling upwards of 21 million copies around the world. Since 1998, over a million copies have been sold in the UK alone. Sixty episodes of an animated TV series followed, and three seasons of a live-action version have broadcast on CBeebies, which won the BAFTA Pre-school Live Action award in 2016.In 1999 Jean Adamson was awarded an MBE for her services to children's literature.

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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 homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures 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) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsPeter Rabbit: Goes to the Island, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. Old Brown has Peter Rabbit's dad's book. Peter, Benjamin and Lily want it back. The three friends must go to Old Brown's island!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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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 homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures 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) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsPeter Rabbit: Goes to the Treehouse, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. Mr. Tod wanted to eat Peter Rabbit, Lily, and Benjamin. They needed Squirrel Nutkin's help!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming rhyming book for children. Love From Peter Rabbit is a beautiful bedtime book for sleepy bunnies everywhere. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This lovely book from the world of Peter Rabbit helps readers tell the person they love from the bottom of their heart exactly how they feel. The sweet rhyme will touch everyone''s heart, and express the loving feelings in the cutest way. With clean design and contemporary styling will appeal to existing Peter Rabbit fans. It''s the perfect way to say ''I love you''!

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Book SynopsisPeppa and George are visiting Digger World - where all your digging dreams come true! Everyone loves digging holes, building things up and then knocking them down. It''s all part of the fun with diggers!This shaped board storybook has real wheels!

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Book SynopsisThis cute Peppa-shaped board book is the perfect introduction to Peppa Pig. Meet Peppa''s family and friends and find out all about her favourite things!

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Book SynopsisIt''s almost Christmas, and Peter Rabbit cannot contain his excitement!Perhaps Peter is a little too excited, as he keeps hopping under Mrs Rabbit''s feet... So he is sent on some very important Christmas errands and bumps into his cousin, Benjamin Bunny.But as we all know, when Peter and Benjamin get together, trouble always follows! When they meet a feathered friend who makes an alarming announcement, it''s a race against time to save him from the scary McGregors!Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson and illustrator Eleanor Taylor continue the adventures of Peter Rabbit in this board book edition of Peter Rabbit''s Christmas Tale.Look out for more Christmas adventures with Peter:Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit Christmas Sticker FunPeter Rabbit Christmas is Coming

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Christmas with Peter Rabbit and his friends with this festive sticker book.Join Peter and his woodland friends as they get up to all sorts of Christmas adventures in this jam-packed sticker and activity book.The festive fun includes:- Completing a word-search- Finding the sticker jigsaw pieces- Playing spot the difference- Colouring Peter and his friendsBased on the classic tales by Beatrix Potter, this festive sticker book makes the perfect Christmas gift for little readers, featuring beautiful winter puzzles and over 250 stickers.Look out for more Christmas adventures with Peter:Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit Tales: A Christmas WishPeter Rabbit Christmas is Coming

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Book SynopsisGet ready for bed with this gorgeous set which includes a Peter Rabbit snuggle toy, bath book and bedtime board book.The bath book is padded, lightweight and fully immersible with all your favourite Peter Rabbit characters. Then snuggle up with the adorable Peter Rabbit toy and read all about Peter''s bedtime in this charming book.This beautiful set combines contemporary design with a classic story and character to create the perfect present.

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Book SynopsisPeter is excited to be going to forest school with Benjamin Bunny, they can''t wait to learn all about the woodland they live in.But when he learns that his sisters won''t be there, the little bunny gets nervous. Luckily Mrs. Rabbit is there to reassure him and hold his paw on the first day.With new, humorous illustrations of Beatrix Potter''s well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children''s early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare for their first days at school or nursery.

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Book SynopsisPeppa and her Mandy Mouse are having a sleepover, and it''s going to be the best one ever!Mummy and Daddy Pig help them build a den, put on a puppet show and eat a massive feast. Get ready for bed with this lovely, full-colour board book!

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Book SynopsisPablo''s friends meet their families at the zoo - but Noasaurus the dinosaur can''t find his family. Pablo and the book animals help Noasaurus realise even though he might feel lost, family is where you find it.All Pablo books are written by writers on the autistic spectrum and are grounded in the real-life experiences of autistic children. These books help all children understand the world and face the world with confidence.

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Book SynopsisIt''s Spot''s first time going to hospital, as he visits his poorly friend Tom. What will it be like?In this new lift-the-flap story, Spot and Mum head to the hospital to see his friend Tom, who has hurt his leg. But on their way to the Children''s Ward, Spot disappears! Where did he go?Toddlers will enjoy joining Spot as he is introduced to the different areas of a hospital for the first time - as well as the doctors and nurses that they he meets on his visit. This new story is full of the unexpected surprises and gentle humour that makes the original Where''s Spot? a children''s classic. An added early learning spread at the end of the book also teaches children key hospital-themed vocabulary from the story.With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills, and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Find Spot at the Hospital is perfect for early learning and play.Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first e

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Book SynopsisMummy Pig is worried they''re going to be late for lunch at Granny and Grandpa Pig''s house. Daddy Pig is worried that it might rain. And George is worried about driving his little car downhill in case it goes too fast. But Peppa isn''t sure she can tell everyone about her little worry . . .Find out how sharing your worries can help them to disappear in this brand new story.

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Book SynopsisImagine you could choose any story for Peppa! What would she do? Who would she meet? What would she wear?There''s everything in Peppa''s world here, so readers can pick different things for Peppa on every page.This is a brilliant book that children will return to again and again - there''s a new story with every read!

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Book SynopsisPeppa is zooming into space, and you can join in the fun! This amazing book is packed full of stickers, activities and colouring, and is guaranteed to keep any Peppa fan busy for ages.Help Peppa colour, stick and draw all the way to the moon. Over 40 stickers inside!

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Book SynopsisCatch the bus with Peppa and her friends as you practise counting 1 to 5!Recognize first numbers and practise counting to 5 in this interactive count-and-slide book. Move a character counter each time someone gets on the bus and count how many friends are aboard each time. What else can children spot and count on the pages? Learn with Peppa: Peppa''s Count and Slide introduces numbers 1 to 5 in a fun, interactive way, with sliding character counters and plenty of gentle maths vocabulary.- Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of interactive learning board books- Sliding counters build understanding of numbers and counting through movement and touch- Simple questions on every spread encourage early maths skills - Each Learn with Peppa interactive board book has been developed by educational experts- Access additional resources and guidance

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Book SynopsisPeppa is so excited! Granny Pig''s chickens laid some eggs and now there are new chicks!Granny Pig is teaching Peppa and George all about the lifecycle of a chicken! From how eggs stay warm to what newborn chicks are called, there are plenty of fascinating facts and new words for curious children to explore.Learn with Peppa: Peppa''s New Chicks helps to introduce children to the natural world and the living things within it by exploring the different stages of a life cycle.- Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of interactive learning board books- Full of fascinating facts and useful information for budding scientists - Every life cycle stage is clearly explained using simple language and clear labels - Each Learn with Peppa interactive board book has been developed by educational experts- Access additional resources and guidance on

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Book SynopsisPeppa travels to playgroup on her scooter in this travel-tastic new story!Madame Gazelle has asked Peppa and her friends to travel to playgroup in their favourite way. Peppa loves her scooter . . . But which way will everyone else like best?Ride along with Peppa and friends and learn how to stay safe on the road!Everybody loves Scooters! Also Available:Peppa Pig: Peppa Plays RugbyPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Camper VanPeppa Pig: Peppa Loves YogaPeppa Pig: Peppa and the Big Train

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Book SynopsisPeppa and George are going to a dinosaur party at Granny and Grandpa Pig''s house.Everyone is dressing up as different dinosaurs - what fun!There''s dinosaur fun for everyone with Peppa!Everybody loves Dinosaurs! Also Available:Peppa Pig: George and the DinosaurPeppa Pig: Where''s George''s Dinosaur?: A Lift The Flap BookPeppa Pig: Dinosaurs! Sticker Book

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Book SynopsisPeppa, George and Grandpa Pig are visiting the zoo and discovering all the wonderful animals!Stroke Mr Lion''s fluffy mane, poke the penguin''s squashy tummy and touch a very bumpy tortoise shell in this lovely touch-and-feel book.Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Where''s George''s Dinosaur?: A Lift The Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Pop-Up UnicornsPeppa Pig: Peppa and the New Baby

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Book SynopsisSun''s out, crumbs out - Greg the Sausage Roll is SO EXCITED to be jetting off on his first-ever holiday! He''s ready to hop on a plane to paradise for some FUN IN THE SUN! Karaoke, splashing in the pool, ice cream - Greg''s ready to try it all and have the BEST HOLIDAY EVER!But will he miss his sausage-roll sweetheart, Gloria, and all his friends back at the bakery?Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestseller Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa''s Little Helper.

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Book SynopsisJoin Spot for some fun in the snow in this wintry finger puppet book!It''s snowing! Follow along with Spot as he goes sledging and ice skating, and makes a snowman - all before snuggling up at home with a mug of hot chocolate.This simple and sturdy board book, perfect for little hands, includes a soft Spot finger puppet stitched inside, complete with bobble hat. Each page features a different wintry scene to explore, encouraging interactive play and aiding with fine motor skills.Eric 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.Other Spot books to try:Where''s Spot?Spot''s First ChristmasSpot Visits His GrandparentsSpot Goes to the ParkFind Spot at NurseryFind Spot at the

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Book SynopsisBEWARE the swirling, storming Crossodile!Though Hayden Hill likes lots of things - like eating ice-cream, playing chess, and looking after his pet lizard - some things make him a bit, well . . . cross.And when he can''t stop himself from getting crosser and crosser, a rather strange thing happens - his little pet lizard turns into a giant snapping whirlwind of a CROSSODILE!As his out-of-control Crossodile causes destruction everywhere it goes and terrifies his friends, Hayden realises that he can''t keep letting it take over.Can he figure out how to understand his anger and tame his Crossodile once and for all?A hilarious and heartwarming rhyming tale about understanding your anger and the importance of friendship, from incredible picture book talent Rachel Morrisroe and bestselling illustrator Ella Okstad.More magical stories from Rachel Morrisroe and Ella Okstad:The Drama LlamaThe Truth about Yetic

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Book SynopsisGrow plants and expand your vocabulary with Peppa and her friends! Learn about growing flowers and vegetables and practise describing what you see in this fun, interactive board book. Encourage children to pull the tabs to see the plants grow and change the words on the page. Practise using common adjectives such as bigger, longer and taller. Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of phonics readers, wipe-clean titles, sticker activity books and interactive board books Supports vocabulary development and helps practise fine motor skills. Each Learn with Peppa book has been developed by educational experts Access additional resources and guidance on the Learn with Peppa website Let Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.

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Book SynopsisWACKADOO! It's Easter with Bluey and Bingo! Bluey and Bingo are hunting for Easter eggs! Join them on their search and colour in each picture, then decorate with stickers! An egg-cellent way to spend Easter.Don't miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Hooray, It''s Easter! A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: EasterBluey: More Easter Fun!Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children''s television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It's currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

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Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to the A Little Bit Different and A Little Bit of Courage, the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of self-awareness and respect. The Ploofers are visiting a new island and are excited to meet the residents. But when one islander singles out Little One as an adorable cutie pie, Little One isn't happy and becomes frustrated with the way he is being treated. Will Little One learn to be assertive and stand up for himself?  With simple, striking illustrations and a cutaway cover design that adds tactile interest, A Little Bit of Respect picks up right where A Little Bit of Courage left off. With a subtle yet powerful message about the importance of self-respect and respecting others, this book will resonate with children and adults alike.Trade Review“A clever and sensitive introduction to respect for little ones.” * Armadillo Magazine *

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Book SynopsisYo, what's up, Fuzznut? Sing along with the viral TikTok song Bad Hair Day in this riotous journey through the world's worst bad hair day EVER!  You won't be able to stop laughing, or dancing, along to this extraordinary tale. Have you ever woken up with hair that looks like the back end of a chicken? Well, let our hilarious chicken sidekick lead you through the WORST bad hair day, from hair that turns GREEN, to dreaded SCHOOL PHOTOS! Both hilarious and heart-warming, Bad Hair Day pairs a story everyone can enjoy with the iconic 'Bad Hair Day' song lyrics and dance moves so that you can either read, dance or sing along with this only too relatable tale! You can even scan the QR code on the back to sing and dance along with the accompanying lyric video. Mousse ain't stickin', water ain't slickin',<

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Book SynopsisCecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes is a sequel to Beatrix Potter''s first rhyme collection, Appley Dapply''s Nursery Rhymes. Like the previous book it contains material she had produced and collected over a period of many years. the Cecily Parsley sequence of illustrations, for example, were first made into a little booklet twenty-five years earlier, in 1897.Cecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes is the last of 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

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Book SynopsisPlay with Peppa is a cute and cuddly hand puppet book for young Peppa fans. Peppa is always full of energy, and no matter where she goes, she just can''t keep still. Read the simple story and join in with Peppa as she claps, waves and sneezes her way through the day. The soft plush puppet fits both little and big hands, making this interactive hand puppet book perfect for sharing between parent and child. Based on the BAFTA award-winning pre-school animation, Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five''s Milkshake and Nick Jnr.Look out for more Peppa adventures including: Peppa''s First Glasses, George Catches A Cold and Happy Birthday Peppa!

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Book SynopsisPeppa loves colours! Learn all your colours with Peppa. A first concept book perfect for the very youngest Peppa Pig fan!With simple text and pictures this chunky board book is ideal for little hands who are learning at home.

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Book SynopsisPeppa just can''t imagine being a little baby. But when Suzy Sheep arrives with a picture from the olden days, Peppa wonders what she was like before she grew big and clever! She soon finds out that little Peppa laughed, cried and played with her best friend Suzy Sheep, but her favourite thing to do was . . . jump in a muddy puddle! Available in paperback, this is the perfect gift for Peppa fans.

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Book SynopsisAnother spellbinding tale in the Mr Men Magic series.There''s a wicked witch in town causing lots of trouble. Little Miss Sunshine must go in search of help before it''s too late. Can Little Miss Magic save the day?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 SynopsisThis magic-filled book has 12 enchanting search and find scenes to keep you entertained!Travel through each world discovering many fantastical friends. Includes:- Candyland a colourful place filled with lollipops and candyfloss- An enchanted forest where the fairies play- A city in the clouds full of mythical creaturesAnd many more!Five cheeky imposters have disguised themselves as unicorns in order to infiltrate each magical world. Can you find the catacorn, the unipanda, the narwhal, the rhinocorn and the unifox in every scene as well as spotting the real life unicorn?

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Book SynopsisMy daddy looks quite normal, no different from the rest ... But my daddy is a HERO, the greatest dad, the best!A child plays dressing up with Dad, and together they go on some amazing adventures. As if by magic, Dad becomes a cowboy and a knight, fights pirates and flies a spaceship, all in the course of one special day together.This is a tender, touching tribute to all the heroic dads out there!Trade ReviewHe might be a superhero to his child, but in this welcome contemporary portrait Dad also does the shopping, cooking, cleaning and bathtime routine... Bright, bold illustrations and a simple rhyme scheme make this a lovely bedtime read for even the youngest children. * The Daily Mail *Selected by the Fatherhood Institute for their 'Fathers Story Week' programme * The Fatherhood Institute *A wonderful celebration of dads - full of fantasy, fun and...fancy dress! * South Wales Evening Post *This tribute to dads everywhere is the ideal story for father and child to share at bedtime - and make plans for an exciting time the next day! * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisWhen Posy goes to stay at Pip's house, she realises she's forgotten her favourite frog toy. Desperate to help his friend, Pip offers her a range of different toys, but none of them will do. It is only when Pip gives Posy his own, very favourite, pig toy that Posy is comforted.

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Book SynopsisMeet Ginger the Tricarrotops and the mighty Vegesaurs in this picture book adventure, based on the hit CBeebies animated TV seriesGinger the Tricarrotops is on the run from a herd of hungry Pea-Rexes – but what happens when three mischievous baby Peas decide they want to be her friend?Based on the preschool animated series, Vegesaurs: Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes! is a funny picture book that captures all the adventure and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of friendship, play and healthy eating. Read the exciting story and then enjoy the extra content, including character facts and reading tips.Also available: Pea-Rex Rollercoaster, Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes, and Baby Bok's Flying Lesson

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Book SynopsisClifford the small red puppy is going to school in this board book edition of a storybook classic!This sturdy board book edition of Clifford''s School Day follows Emily Elizabeth as she brings her puppy, Clifford, to school for show-and-tell. Together with the rest of the class, Clifford tries to fingerpaint, bake cookies, and play in water and sand. But the small red puppy always makes a mess! Luckily, Emily Elizabeth is there to make sure they have a fun day at school!This board book edition has a fresh, updated cover and a big, chunky trim with durable pages, perfect for Clifford''s youngest fans.

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Book SynopsisLittle Miss Christmas lives in an igloo at the North Pole, next door to her uncle, Father Christmas, a long, long way from her brother, Mr Christmas. Little Miss Christmas works for Father Christmas. There are an awful lot of presents to wrap. Who will finish the wrapping when Little Miss Christmas decides she needs a holiday?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.Have you collected all the Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations?Mr BirthdayLittle Miss BirthdayMr ChristmasLittle Miss ChristmasMr Men A Christmas CarolMr Men The Night Before ChristmasMr Men 12 Days of ChristmasMr Men A Christmas PantomineMr Men A White ChristmasMr Men Meet Father ChristmasMr MTrade 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 Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!This is the story of Mr Strong. Mr Strong is the strongest person in the whole wide world. The strongest person there has ever been, and probably the strongest person there will ever beThe 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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