Picture books: character books

Book SynopsisThis sturdy board book provides a funand entertaining way to introduce tinytots and toddlers to alphabet sounds. Ideal for little hands to hold as youtalk about the pictures and make theletter sounds together.

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Book SynopsisTake a trip to the world of Richard Scarry and find out about all the jobs people do. From the everyday to the not so obvious.Do you know who greets the new arrivals at a train station? Or carries the luggage onto a ship? Who saves the day when the train is going to crash? And who delivers the apples for Grandma''s apple pie?Find the answers to these questions and more with the busy residents of Busytown.

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Book SynopsisPeppa and her family enjoy a day of cycling fun in Peppa''s Big Race. Peppa and her family are going cycling. Peppa loves cycling down the hill but she''s not so keen on pedaling back up! So, when Peppa and her friends decide to race, she insists it should be downhill all the way! Will Peppa win the big race? Find out in this board storybook, that''s perfect for reading and sharing together. There are lots more Peppa Pig books from Ladybird for you to enjoy including: Peppa Goes Skiing, George''s New Dinosaur and many more.

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Book SynopsisIt is Halloween and Peppa''s family are having a Pumpkin Party! Everyone comes to play in their spookiest costumes, even Madame Gazelle!With a bright green neon cover, this storybook is perfect for reading at Halloween with little Peppa Pig fans.

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Book SynopsisChomp, chomp, chomp... who's munching on their lunch?

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Book SynopsisThis classic illustrated book version of the story behind the Oscar-nominated animated film Robin Robin, created by Aardman for Netflix is a real treat. Written by the film's directors and beautifully illustrated by Briony May Smith, this book is perfect for sharing with young children.The mouse family all love Robin, and she is so keen to fit in, she pulls her feathers into ears . . . but nothing can make a noisy, rather clumsy, bird good at sneaking crumbs for the family without disturbing the dreaded cat!Robin Robin is a warm and funny story to win the hearts of families everywhere.Trade ReviewOh crumbs… here’s a beautiful, imaginative and simply irresistible book set to become a favourite with families everywhere! * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisCheer along with Peppa and share her day of fun in this sturdy book, featuring a soft finger puppet to really bring the story to life! A great, fun read to share with young children. Lots of fun for little piggies!

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Book SynopsisDuggee and the Squirrels are exploring a spooky old castle in this new hide-and-seek lift-the-flap story!What will they discover?Lift the flaps to find out and earn your spooky badge. . . if you dare! Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!Want more Duggee? Also available: Hey Duggee: Duggee''s HalloweenHey Duggee: Hide and Seek: A Lift-the-Flap BookHey Duggee: Dinosaurs: A Lift-the-Flap Book

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Book SynopsisAn exciting new relaunch of Ted Dewan's Bing books resized and beautifully produced for the next generation of toddlers. Bing makes his TV debut in 2014!Ted Dewan has created a series that focuses on the dynamic between toddler and parent, and that speaks to them both equally. With short, repetitive texts, bold, bright artwork and appealing characters, Bing offers both parent and child an enjoyable reading experience and a simple, reassuring guiding principle that, whatever happens, it's just a Bing thing, a normal occurrence, and nothing to get upset about.Bing Bunny and Flop love to make music. Keys go jingle jingle Bing goes BINGO! BONGO! BANG!Share the ups and downs of everyday life in this playful pre-school series from award-winning picture book creator Ted Dewan.Trade ReviewCustomer reviews: “My 4 year old loved this book as a toddler and my 2 year old loves this book too. Bing is so funny and if you read it the way it’s written, it’s hilarious to kids!” “Any toddler will love these books. My thirteen month old adores them, and brings them to me so that we can read them together. Colourful, funny…an absolute must for any baby!!” “Initially I found Bing Bunny a little bizarre – but then I am an adult and not in the core target group…..my 2 year old absolutely adores it and has opened my eyes to Bing's charms.” “My 28-month-old son LOVES Bing Bunny and Flop more than any other book character!!!!! Sometimes I have to read these books over and over in one setting. They have really nurtured my son's love of books. Thank-you Ted Dewan!” “ I have been a professional child-carer for 20 years. The Ted Dewan Bing Bunny books have been a firm favourite with my under 3s. Some of their first words come from the stories.”

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Book SynopsisThere are thousands of reptiles.I'll show some to you.Your mother will notmind at all if I do.Join the Cat in the Hat as he introduces beginning readers to reptiles.This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers from four to seven year olds the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built.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 SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Small was very small. Probably the smallest person you''ve ever seen in your wholelife. Or perhaps the smallest person you''ve never seen in your whole life, becaue he was so small you probably wouldn''t see him anyway.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 SynopsisTintin''s friend Chang has been killed in a plane crash in the Himalayas. But after a strange dream, Tintin is convinced Chang is still alive. Together with Captain Haddie and Tarrie, he sets out on an impossible mission, an adventure high into the mountains. They must find Chang at all costs... but someone - or something else - has found him first!

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Book SynopsisPenguin presents the audio CD edition of The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo, inspired by the original story by Ransom Riggs, read by Richard Armitage.One December morning, James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling. He spends the whole day making his perfect snowman; he has coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose... just like the snowman from his favourite story. That night, something magical happens- the Snowman comes to life! He and James take to the skies on a magical adventure where they meet someone very special. Inspired by the timeless tale, Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have created the perfect Christmas story for the whole family.Trade ReviewIn Raymond Briggs' story, a boy's dream comes true. Somehow, Michael Morpurgo makes Briggs' story come true. It's a delightful magic track. It has all the wonder of reading the Snowman for the first time. * Colin Firth *On seeing the cover for the very first time I felt just as James might have felt as he glanced out of the window at The Snowman for the first time. The magic of The Snowman never truly melts and in this adaptation Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw have faithfully honoured the spirit of the original story whilst adding a new magical lustre to appeal to a whole new, very lucky generation. * Emma O'Donovan, The Book Sniffer blog *Just wonderful! Loyal to the first story with fresh elements that flesh it out for older readers. A timeless tale, freshly made but with the same magic at its heart - just like a real snowman. It's rare that a remake is ever as good as the original but in this case, great care has been given to ensure it is both complementary and a tribute to the book that means so much to lots of people. * Alex Lloyd, Books with Baby blog *What a magical book! The Snowman is such a lovely read (for young and old alike) and has already made me excited for Christmas. It's truly heartwarming. * Hannah Timson, First News *The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo not only brings a much-loved tale to a new audience, it brings with it an extra layer of festive magic. We predict this book will fast become as much a part of every family Christmas as snuggling down with a hot chocolate to catch the classic animation on TV. * JUNIOR Magazine *Michael Morpurgo plays homage to the classic tale of The Snowman, bringing James, his family and snowy friend beautifully to life through his words, in a story to melt your heart. All the classic elements of the original story are here, in a book which will surely be at the heart of a magical Christmas for many families, to read alongside the picture book and the film. * Jayne Gould, Ipswich Children's Book Group *

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Book SynopsisThe Squirrels love animals!The Squirrels are looking for cuddly animals to stroke, but they''re all too hard, wet, spiky and sticky! Will they ever find an animal that''s soft and furry?Touch a HARD tortoise, a SLIPPERY fish, a SPIKY hedgehog, a STICKY slug and one animal that is very FLUFFY in this fun touch-and-feel book.

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Book SynopsisFred the dinosaur spends all his time cooped up indoors, playing computer games. Can his friends drag him away from his screen and persuade him that there's just as much fun to be had outside? This addition to the Dinosaur Tales series helps children to learn the benefits of interacting with others outdoors.

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Book SynopsisPerfect Christmas Present A Festive Story For Child Fans Of Milne's Classic Stories About The World's Favourite Bear!When Pooh and his friends decide to give homemade presents for Christmas, they each start to make and bake their special gifts. But will Pooh be able to think of the perfect present?This heart-warming story with beautiful illustrations full of festive touches will have readers thinking about their own Christmas traditions. Its picture book size and shiny foiled cover makes it a great present and it''s a lovely story to share with children of all ages in the cold winter months.Also look out for more Winnie-the-Pooh stories:A Song for Christmas ISBN 9781405297486A Pudding for Christmas ISBN 9781405294621A Tree for Christmas ISBN 9781405286633The Long Winter''s Sleep ISBN 9781405294591The Great Heffalump Hunt ISBN 9781405278300Trade ReviewWinnie-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

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Book SynopsisClaris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is back with a fun and fashion-filled activity book.Claris: A Très Chic Activity Book is packed with puzzles, mazes, games and interviews that will keep you entertained for hours!Collect all the Claris books and see what Claris gets up to in: Claris: Bonjour Riviera, Claris: Fashion Show Fiasco, Claris: Holiday Heist, Where is Claris in New York and Where is Claris in Paris.For ages 4 and up.

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Book SynopsisJoin best friends Melrose and Croc for a day of sunshine and laughter beside the sea! This glowing picture book from the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series is perfect for sharing with little children who are making friends.Little Green Croc is in a snappy mood, but Melrose knows that a guessing game and a trip to the seaside will soon have his favourite friend smiling again.This charming picture book is full of sunshine, brightly capturing the warmth of true friendship. Wonderfully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, it's a perfect addition to the Melrose and Croc series.A summary on pages 26 and 27 of the clues that Melrose gives Croc provides support for children in recapping the story.Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Ideas for reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Book SynopsisJoin Moomintroll, his family and their friends in beautiful Moominvalley, where everyone is welcome. Surprising things happen every day in Moominvalley - luckily the Moomin family and their friends embrace the unexpected with their characteristic humour, kindness and charm. This beautiful book contains nine exciting adventure stories - all closely based on the warm and whimsical Moomin world and characters created by the celebrated writer, artist and illustrator Tove Jansson.Presented in chronological order, each story in Adventures in Moominvalley is taken from an episode of the 3D animation series and set in the idyllic and peaceful valley where the round blue Moominhouse stands. The stories describe the adventures of Moomintroll, his parents, Moominmamma and Moominpappa and their eclectic and happy band of friends – Little My, Snufkin, Snorkmaiden, the hattifatteners and other famous characters from the classic stories.The stories in this collection will delight Moomin fans of all ages. In one story Moomintroll sails to the mysterious Hattifattener island and in another, he finds a tiny dragon. The Moomins temporarily move house, Snufkin composes a new spring tune and Moomintroll encounters the mysterious Groke.Table of ContentsChapter - 1: Little My Moves In Chapter - 2: The Spring Tune Chapter - 3: The Last Dragon Chapter - 4: Moominsummer Madness Chapter - 5: The Golden Tale Chapter - 6: Hattifattener Island Chapter - 7: Snufkin and the Park Keeper Chapter - 8: Monster Fish Chapter - 9: Night of the Groke

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Book SynopsisDive into the incredible world of the sea and all the creatures that live within it in this exciting new children's book with Dr. Seuss's beloved Lorax!With unique rhymes, spectacular information and tons of educational artwork, children will love learning about the ocean and how best to care for it!

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Book SynopsisBella's new department store is about to open. But will things run smoothly if she insists on bossing her staff around? Find out in this picture book version of the popular story from the Dinosaur Tales series. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

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Book SynopsisReturn to Adventure City and join the Mighty Pups for a super, brand new movie adventure!A magical meteor crash-lands in Adventure City, giving the PAW Patrol superpowers and transforming them into the Mighty Pups!But when Mayor Humdinger teams up with a mad scientist, they try to steal the powers It's up to Skye, the rest of the PAW Patrol, as well as the adorable Junior Patrollers, to face the mighty challenge and save Adventure City.PAW Patrol The Mighty Movie is the PAWfect film for the whole family to enjoy together releasing 13th October 2023 in the UK.Also look out for:PAW Patrol Mighty Movie Sticker Activity Book ISBN 9780008537258

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Book SynopsisDraw your favourite Bluey characters with this easy and fun step-by-step guide! Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo and all their family and friends, even Unicorse! Discover 48 pages of drawing fun and 23 different characters to draw and colour. WAKADOO! Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Bluey's Beach A Craft Activity BookBluey: What Games Should We Play? A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: Super Stickers

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Book SynopsisBest-selling illustrator Megan Hess shines in this astonishing new collection of original fairy tales about young girls discovering their own power. Violet lived in the wintry forest with her mother, a renowned locksmith. Her mother taught her many things, but the two most important were how to pick a lock in an emergency, and to always trust your instincts – and when Violet finds a lost key belonging to the Queen, she’ll need to do both if she wants to survive her visit to the Palace ...  A mysterious, heartwarming fairy tale about trusting your gut.

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Book SynopsisClaris visits New York in this new board book edition of a very special Christmas adventure about courage, compassion and fashion, from the best-selling Claris series by acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. In New York for winter was chic little Claris. She’d travelled so far from her maison in Paris! But Claris never imagined that this Christmas would involve a thrilling dash through the city to stop a cat burglar and save the day! Now available in a chic board book edition, this beloved festive Claris story is perfect for readers aged one and up.

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous new picture book celebrating the joy of spring based on the Emmy-award winning TV series The Adventures of Paddington!Something very exciting is going on at the City Farm three eggs are about to hatch and it's Paddington and his friends' job to watch over them. The trouble is that Paddington's egg is taking rather a long time to hatch! Will he be able to stay awake?

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Book SynopsisA brilliant new picture book about making new friends based on the award-winning preschool show, Bing!Sula's little cousin, Nicky, has come to play. Sula thinks Nicky is adorable but Bing has never met him before and is not so sure! Will Bing and Nicky become friends?This vibrant new picture book shows how meeting new people and making new friends can be far from straightforward, particularly for preschoolers.

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Book SynopsisMaisy is fixing Cyril''s car, and she needs your help! With easy-to-use pull, slide and play tabs on every spread, little ones will love this interactive garage experience.Uh oh Cyril's car has broken down! Luckily Maisy and her friends know just what to do. Pull, slide and play with the tabs to jack up the car, lower in a new engine, check the lights and wipers, and finally drive out of the garage. A delightful story about teamwork with exciting, interactive spreads, ideal for imaginative play!

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Book SynopsisIn this resonant story from Joy Cowley, Cam the mountain boy follows the river from its trickling source in the snow all the way to the sea. The river leads him through forest, farms and towns to the salty wind of the sea. The dramatic landscapes are packed with detail to discover in the world of the river.Trade Review"Cowley neatly modulates Cam’s adventure, sentences that build and accrete like that rivulet taking readers on the journey. A lovely homage to nature." -- Kirkus Reviews"With graceful, rhyming poetry, Cowley articulates the connectedness of nature, while Andrews renders the rush and earnestness of the boy’s journey through striated light, city smoke, and the broad, blue sea." -- Publishers Weekly"It’s exuberant and joyful, reflected in the warm and textured illustrations which capture the natural environment and the movement of the water. An absolute treasure and brilliant read-aloud." -- Magpies Magazine

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Book SynopsisBest-selling author Megan Hess shines in The Curious Crown, a glorious original fairy tale about a legendary crown, and the girl who needs to borrow it for a festive miracle … As the snow swirls on Christmas Eve, young Ella Rose gazes out the palace window and sees a boy whose own tree is bare. Her family’s Christmas tree is laden with baubles, and she wants to share some with him – but when she goes to leave, it’s freezing outside, and the weather is fierce. However, Ella Rose dreams of being fierce, too. In her palace, under lock and key, is a magical crown that once belonged to her mother. If she borrows it – just for one night – will it give her the courage, strength and creativity she needs to help this boy? A sparkling, festive fairy tale about compassion and inner strength.The third wondrous picture book in Megan Hess's Young Queens Collection, a series of original fairytales about y

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Book SynopsisThe funny and fantastic new picture book from award-winning and bestselling creative star Rob Biddulph! School has never been so fun!Trade Review“From a small seed a delightful tale grows… another classic fable from Biddulph.” The Times – Children’s Book of the Week ‘No surprise who wins: the reader. We are treated to another classic fable from Biddulph, which itself show and tells with its excellent moral to take home and put in your tray marked: ‘How to save the world and make school mornings a bit less stressful’’, Children’s Book of the Week in The Times Saturday Review ‘A delightful alphabet book…. Rhyming text, vivid illustrations and a satisfying final message add up to a thoroughly pleasing package.’ Guardian “A hilarious and rhyming read.” Little London “It’s hard to put into words how much I ADORE this picture book… a picture book to be enjoyed by all ages and definitely one of my top picks of 2019!” Picture Book Perfect Blog

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Book SynopsisSecond title about adorable new toddler character, from the renowned picture creator of Percy the Park KeeperTiger the kitten has lots of friendsusually.It isn't hard for Tiger to find someone to play withusually.But one day, when everything is covered in a chilly white blanket of snow, Tiger's friends are too cold or too busy to go out and he has to play by himself.Until he finds something very unusual buried in the snowTrade ReviewPraise for ‘Tiger’: “Young readers will revel in the simple and clear, yet charming illustrations…” Irish Independent “Powerful illustrations, full of atmosphere…” Carousel “…Butterworth has hit on a winning idea with this young stripey kitten…” Write Away – online Praise for ‘Tiger in the Snow’: “…the most appealing new character to appear on the scene…” The Bookseller “…a truly cute book…” First “An ideal book to share with a class of young children at story time…” Write Away – online Praise for ‘Albert le Blanc’: ''Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.'' The Independent ‘’Triumphant’’ The Observer Praise for ‘The Whisperer’: ‘Butterworth’s best yet.’ Sunday Times ‘I welcome a book to help young people learn that our diversity is a gift – a wonderful blessing from God. Let us celebrate it.’ Desmond Tutu Archbishop Emeritus Praise for ‘After the Storm’: …look no further for the best present for any child from two to six‘Susan Hill, The Sunday Times’

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Book SynopsisA new edition of the classic Berenstain Bears story, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own.The Bears'' Holiday is a story about the fun to be had on a summer holiday, and the risks to be avoided. Papa Bear teaches Small Bear sensible rules about safety on the beach and in the water but he''s not always good at following his own rules! Children will learn along with Small Bear and laugh as they watch Papa Bear blunder into one dangerous situation after another!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 amd 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 go on reading.

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Book SynopsisI'm the Cat in the Hatand I want you to pleasetake a few momentsto look at the trees!Join the Cat in the Hat as he introduces beginning readers to trees.This title and others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers from four to seven year olds the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built.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 SynopsisHello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts!Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world!The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their underwater base, the Octopod, the eight intrepid friends are always ready for fun and excitement!It was a sunny day under the South Pacific Ocean when ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!The Octonauts meet Dunkie, a goldfish who can't stop growing. Finding an ocean big enough for him seems to be an impossible mission for the intrepid crew until they discover a prehistoric, deep sea world. Is Dunkie really a goldfish after all?An action-packed underwater adventure to delight Octonauts fans!The Ugly Duckling meets Journey to the Centre of the Earth in this hugely exciting nautical adventure!

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Book SynopsisA rich and greedy sultan meets his match in a VERY cheeky little red roosterHilariously wacky tale by bestselling author of War Horse.The rich and greedy sultan loves his jewels more than anything, so when he loses a diamond button he is furious!Especially as a naughty little red rooster seems determined to keep itA marvellously funny tale by master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.Trade ReviewPraise for Michael Morpurgo:“Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” – Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” – Daily Express “Morpurgo’s gift is to make this long-ago world of danger and heartbreak accessible without ever patronising his young readers.” – Sunday Mercury “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skillful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly – British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” -The Guardian.

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Book SynopsisShare in fifty years of a really remarkable catMog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this delightful collection of three favourite adventures, full of her warm-hearted and funny escapadesFrom the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes three delightful family adventures about a really remarkable cat!The stories included are:Mog and BunnyMog and the V.E.T.Mog and the GrannyMog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere!Trade ReviewPraise for Mog:‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ The Telegraph ‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ The Bookbag ‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ The Guardian Praise for Judith Kerr:‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ The Times “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman

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Book SynopsisPete the Cat is back and this time he's at school! But wherever Pete is, he's always singing his song because it's all good.Pete the Cat is rocking along, singing his song and this time he's at school!No matter where he goes, and even when he's in brand new places in a brand new school, Pete the Cat just keeps on singing. And what happens when he has to do it all again tomorrow? It's all goodPete the Cat is a NYT bestselling character guaranteed to keep you feeling good, and with a free song, you can sing along too!

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Book Synopsis“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go” In this delightful book, Dr. Seuss celebrates the joys of reading, encouraging young children to take pride in their budding reading abilities.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 SynopsisParp through the past with giggles galore in this third fart-tastic tale from the hilarious Olaf Falafel!Old MacDonald is off on his most hilarious adventure yet, on a parp-powered journey through the fart-filled past!Join him in riotous rhyme as he meets dinosaurs, Vikings and queens, and laugh out loud as they parp their way through history in this third side-splitting offering from the comic genius Olaf Falafel.

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Book SynopsisAs our hero struggles to reach the city of Solla Sollew, where they never have troubles, at least very few, we realise that it's better to face up to life's problems than to try to run away from them!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 SynopsisLearn to count with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, award-winning author/illustrator Nick Butterworth.Learning to count is much easier when you do it with friends, and in this book children will find all their favourite characters from Percy's Park! From one to ten, the pages are packed full with beautiful illustrations, also introducing toddlers to the natural world as they go along.Based on the bestselling picture books by Nick Butterworth, including One Snowy Night, this simple and fun first concept book is perfect for nature lovers and the very youngest of Percy's fans!Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!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 SynopsisAn exciting new collaboration between the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond!Dogs come in all kinds of colours and sizesBut when no one's looking they put on DISGUISES.A joyful peek into the crazy antics of all sorts of dogs in disguise! Dressing up in clothing they find at home, these adventurous pooches blend into the crowd at all the places dogs aren't allowed, like the store, the cinema and the swimming pool! But not all of their disguises go quite to plan, with hilarious results . . .From schnauzers in trousers to cosmonaut cockapoos, this 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 howling with laughter!Trade Review‘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: “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 SynopsisThe crayons are back in this funny, festive book from the creators of the #1New York TimesbestsellingThe Day Crayons QuitandThe Day the Crayons Came Home!In this Christmas story starring the crayons from The Day The Crayons Quit, Green Crayon is certain that he is the only Christmas colour in the box. Of course, Red, White, Silver and even Brown have something to say about thatWhen Green Crayon claims that green is the only colour for Christmas, other crayons let him know that there would be no Christmas without them either. No candy canes or Santa without Red, no snow without White, no bells or stars without Silver and no cookies or reindeer without Brown! The crayons agree that they all need to come together to make Christmas special!This humorous Christmas story is the perfect stocking filler for fans ofThe Day The Crayons Quit.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 SynopsisA super fun sing-along board book from the number 1 kids channel in the world!JJ and his friends are all dressed up and ready to learn about dinosaurs!Stomp and stomp and ROAR! JJ and his friends are at school singing all about Triceratops, T.rex and Pterosaurs!Join in at home naming your favourite dinosaurs. Singing along to The Dinosaur Song is a great way to share a first learning experience with young children.

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Book SynopsisMeet a brave little mermaid searching for a very special treasure in this heart-warming and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and digging deep for determination!Meet Oona.She's a little mermaid who loves special treasure and big adventures and often ends up in big trouble!But with her best friend Otto by her side, Oona is on the hunt for the grandest treasure of all and she's about to find out it's not what she thought it wasA wonderfully watery tale of friendship, creativity and digging deep for determination, Oona is about to be your new best friend! From the New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa.

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