Picture books: character books
HarperCollins Publishers Four Seasons with Bing A collection of four new
Book SynopsisA gorgeous new collection of four Bing picture book stories that introduce toddlers to the changing seasons of the year. Children will love reading Bing's adventures with his friends and learning about the different seasons.It features the following stories: Bing's Yellow Wellies for spring, Bing's Ice Lollies for summer, Bing's Acorn Hunt for autumn and Dragon Breath for winter. With a Bing picture book story set in each season, this fantastic hardback collection will be one to treasure throughout the year.
£999.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Raya & The Last Dragon: 1001 Stickers
Book SynopsisComplete activities, solve puzzles, and have fun with stickers in this amazing activity book featuring characters from the new Disney film, Raya and the Last Dragon.
£7.44
ProQuest LLC Dreamworks The Bad Guys A Very Bad Holiday
Book SynopsisJoin The Bad Guys on their next escapade, coming to Netflix in 2023!In this novelization of the events of The Bad Guys holiday special, there's nothing The Bad Guys love more than Christmas morning because while everyone is home opening presents, it''s the perfect time to execute a city-wide holiday heist. It's the crew's favorite yearly tradition! But when Christmas is unexpectedly canceled, The Bad Guys must do the unthinkable: reignite the city''s holiday spirit by giving instead of taking. Based on the bestselling series by Aaron Blabey!
£7.12
Scholastic US Pokemon Comictivity Book 1
Book SynopsisHave fun with comics and Pokémon in this amazing activity book! Includes stickers, stencils, and an exclusive Pikachu pencil topper.Join your Pokémon pals and get creative! Dive into action-packed comics and use stickers and stencils as you solve puzzles, challenges, mazes, and many more fun activities! Featuring Pokémon from the latest Nintendo Switch games, Pokémon Sword & Shield.Includes stickers and stencils, plus an exclusive Pikachu pencil topper!
£8.99
Letterland International ABC Phonics Flashcards
Book SynopsisThese 62 double-sided flashcards will give you a childfriendlyway of introducing phonics concepts to yourchild with the help of the Letterland characters. Juststart to say a character name and that's the soundthey make in words!
£8.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Peppa Meets the Queen
Book SynopsisJoin your favourite pig and find out what happened when Peppa met the Queen. A perfect storybook to remember Queen Elizabeth II.
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Paddingtons Christmas Post
Book SynopsisBased on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy!This funny interactive picture book follows Paddington as he does his best to help the Brown family get ready for a very special Christmas. Open the five envelopes inside and find an Advent calendar, Paddington's home-made Christmas card to Aunt Lucy, a bear-shaped Christmas tree decoration . . . and more!Paddington is looking forward to Christmas, and from making cards to writing to Santa there is certainly a lot to keep him busy!Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for more than sixty-five years.Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: 'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Summer Story Introduce children to the seasons in
Book SynopsisCelebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!It was such a hot summer. They sky was deep blue and the sun never faltered. All along Brambly Hedge, the mice did their best to keep cool. Poppy Eyebright sought refuge in the mossy shadows of the mill wheel; Dusty Dogwood took to walking by the banks of the cooling stream. Dusty and Poppy spent more and more time together, so no one was at all surprised when they announced their engagement. They decided on a very unusual setting for the wedding ceremony, but even they didn't realise just how unusual it was prove to be!Also look out for Spring Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story!Trade Review“…the most researched-crammed fantasy ever set before small children…” Sunday Times Magazine “Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” The Sun (Natasha Harding “Incredible illustrations…” @father_of_daughters, Instagram “If I [were] a mouse, this is where I’d wanna live” @britneyspears, Instagram “Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” The Sun (Natasha Harding
£6.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Storytime Collection
Book SynopsisGive the ultimate gift of Disney with this deluxe, 15-book special edition slipcase set featuring some of Disney and Pixar''s most treasured characters.Pull back the shimmering silver doors to find a magical Disney scene waiting for you within! Then join Belle, Woody, Olaf, Simba and many more familiar faces in a collection of enchanting tales full of love, friendship and adventure that can be enjoyed over and over again.This incredible collection is the perfect addition to any child''s Disney library. Slipcase features a magnetic closure and 15 beautifully illustrated storybooks brought together for the first time. Set includes: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Tinkerbell and the Secret of the Wings, Lady and the Tramp, The Jungle Book, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Finding Nemo, Toy Story 4, Tangled, The Incredibles 2, Frozen, Cars 3 and Frozen 2.
£56.14
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Frozen: Giant Colour Me Pad
Book SynopsisIndulge in hours of colouring fun with the Frozen characters in this gigantic bumper colouring book!
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Star Wars Meet the Villains Darth Vader
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£6.83
Scholastic Bunting L Another book about bears.
Book SynopsisThe bears are fed up. Just when they are in the middle of something really good - like sleeping - they have to stop what they're doing to be part of a story. Every story. Well, the bears have had enough. They are going on strike. But can anyone take the place of a bear? A laugh-out-loud tale by Philip and Laura Bunting.
£9.79
Penguin Books Ltd Time for Bed Spot
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£4.37
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Winnie the Pooh 7 Days of Winnie the Pooh
Book SynopsisJoin Winnie the Pooh and friends for seven sweet tales in this wonderful storybook.Whether it''s helping a friend caught in the rain, solving a winter mystery or bouncing with friends on a hot summer''s day, there''s something for everyone to enjoy in this collection of fun-filled stories.- Perfect for bedtime stories. Little ones will go to sleep dreaming of Hundred Acre Wood!- Children will love developing their reading skills with Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and the whole gang!- Packed full of gorgeous illustrations, and in a beautiful hardback format, this storybook makes a wonderful gift for any child.
£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Marvel Spider-Man Story Collection
Book SynopsisA selection of stories to shareMultiple finishes offer classic, high-quality lookExperience the adventures of Spider-Man in this collection of exciting stores
£12.34
Hardie Grant Egmont Abigail Fig: The Secret Agent Pig: World of
Book SynopsisJoin Abigail on her new mission to become a secret agent!Abigail Fig is a very curious pig. She’s full of questions, which can sometimes be a little annoying. But one day, her observation skills come in handy when she witnesses a pignapping – can she follow the clues to find her friends?Abigail Fig: The Secret Agent Pig is destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages.Discover all the World of Claris adventures from beloved children’s author Megan Hess.From age 3 and up.
£11.04
Scholastic US Harry Potter Hogwarts Magic Book with Pencil
Book SynopsisComplete tons of fun activity prompts and draw pictures of your favorite characters in this Harry Potter activity book with a collectible Harry pen/pencil topper!Explore Hogwarts like a student in this enchanting Harry Potter activity book! Imagine you''re taking a Potions classes, record what your Amortentia smells like, draw what kind of day you''d have after guzzling down Felix Felicis, and even transform different characters by drawing different spells! Inspired by the Harry Potter films, this incredible activity book comes with tons of stickers, stencils, and hours of fun. Plus, it includes an exclusive Harry pen/pencil topper!
£11.17
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Princess I Can Be a Princess
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Opposites
Book SynopsisLearn about opposites with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, award-winning author/illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night.Learning all about opposites is much easier when you do it with friends, and in this book children will find all their favourite characters from Percy's Park!Based on the bestselling picture books by Nick Butterworth, including After the Storm and 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
£7.19
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington at the Tower
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£9.82
Random House USA Inc If I Were Saint Nickby the Cat in the Hat
Book SynopsisThe Cat imagines how HE would fill-in for Santa Claus in this hilarious new Beginner Book—a sequel to If I Had Your Vote by the Cat in the Hat—that''s perfect for Christmas celebrations and gift giving!After receiving a letter from Santa Claus, the Cat in the Hat contemplates how HE would run Christmas differently if put in charge of the Whole North Pole Show. Among the things he''d change: dressing his elves—Thing One and Thing Two—in Toy Making Sweaters with real tricks up their sleeves; wrapping presents in singing gift wrap; using Cane Cranes to lift giant candy canes up into four-story tall stockings; and designing a new expandable Santa Suit to store all the cookies and snacks people leave him! A perfect cheerful choice for seasonal read-alouds and holiday gift-giving, this rhymed easy-reader will delight Dr. Seuss fans and Cat fanciers young and old! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Begin
£9.99
Kids Can Press Franklin Has a Sleepover
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£8.61
Phoenix International Publications, Inc. My First Library Frozen
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£16.14
Walker Books Ltd Maisys Surprise Birthday Party
Book SynopsisAn extra-special First Experiences book to celebrate 30 years of Maisy!Today is Maisy''s birthday, hip-hip-hooray! She dresses up in her favourite outfit and eats a yummy breakfast ... but there are no cards from any of her friends. Have they all forgotten about her birthday?Of course not! Her friends are throwing her a very special surprise party. Join the birthday mouse as she plays party games, eats a scrumptious feast, opens her cards and presents and makes a special wish as she blows out the candles on her cake!The perfect book for teaching little ones all about birthday traditions, from party games to blowing out candles, this is an extra-special addition to the bestselling First Experiences range, celebrating 30 years of Maisy!
£6.64
Hardie Grant Egmont Where is Claris in London!: Claris: A
Book SynopsisClaris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through London!Can you find Claris and her friends in iconic places such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and Westminster Abbey? Look inside to find out!Where is Claris in London is the third look-and-find adventure from beloved children’s author Megan Hess.For ages 3 and up.
£9.50
Bonnier Books Ltd Marvel Hulk: Paint Your Own Money Box
Book SynopsisGet creative as you paint this awesome Hulk money box and read the thrilling story of the origins of The Incredible Hulk!
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Chatterbox
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Oh dear, Little Miss Chatterbox just can''t stop talking! It gets her into lots of trouble, until she finds the perfect job!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
£6.23
Houghton Mifflin Curious George Apple Harvest
Book SynopsisWhile helping the Renkinses harvest their apples, George discovers a giant cider press inside the barn! As usual, George's curiosity gets the best of him, and he accidentally starts the machine. Will George be able to collect the cider and stop the machine, or will he find himself in an even stickier situation?
£7.00
Walker Books Ltd Curious George Catches a Train Curious George 1
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£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Curious George Goes to a Bookstore
Book SynopsisGeorge’s favorite author is doing a signing at the new bookstore in town. Waiting in line is hard when you’re as curious as our little monkey, especially when surrounded by so many great books! Children will love his silly antics as George explores the wonderful world that is the local bookstore. With art in the style of H. A. Rey, this latest monkey tale is for book lovers, lovers of George, and especially lovers of curiosity! Includes a storytelling activity and a reading log for kids to keep track of their reading!
£6.92
Letterland International Beyond ABC Phonics Flashcards
Book SynopsisThese 40 double-sided flashcards will enable you tointroduce phonics concepts in a child-friendly waywith the help of the Letterland characters.
£8.99
Random House USA Inc A Is for Awful A Grumpy Cat ABC Book Little
Book SynopsisGrumpy Cat has 8 million Facebook followers, her own TV movie, and now . . . a Little Golden Book! The world-famous feline stars in this hilarious storybook.
£7.05
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Wish: Giant Colour Me Pad
Book SynopsisColour in characters from Disney's magical new film, Wish, in this fantastic floor pad
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry All About Deserts
Book SynopsisIn this latest installation of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts around the world, from the hot, dry Sonoran and Mojavi to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Young readers learn why deserts are dry, and how plants and animals—including cactus, kangaroos, camels, penguins, roadrunners, and many others—have adapted to survive the unforgiving climate. Also included: how sand dunes are formed; the reason we see mirages, and how shallow water beneath the surface of the ground can create an oasis. Fans of the new PBS preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Learning Library series) won't want to miss this hot new addition to the series!
£10.95
Little, Brown & Company Dinotrux go to School
Book SynopsisDinotrux - the incredible dinosaur-truck mashups - are about to take the leveled reader category by storm! Launching simultaneously in hardcover!Trade ReviewGall's dinosaur/machine mash-ups are, once again, the star of the show, commanding attention (and generating laughs) in every action-filled, rust-toned scene - Publishers Weekly, starred review"Young fans of all things big and noisy will make trax for this dynamic dino-diversion." - Kirkus ReviewsDramatic, full-page illustrations brim with the energy of these fierce machines.... A fun follow-up, appealing to old and new fans alike. - School Library JournalChock full of personality.... This is sure to be a winner with elementary readers. - Library Media Connection
£7.26
Penguin Random House Children's UK Charlie and Lola This is Actually My Party
Book SynopsisLauren Child is one of today's most talented and innovative children's author/illustrators. Winner of the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Kate Greenaway Medal, she is best known for creating the characters Clarice Bean and the BAFTA-award-winning Charlie and Lola. She is also co-creator of The Princess and the Pea and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Charlie and Lola is now a top-rated BBC children's television show and a huge international hit produced by Tiger Aspect Productions, one of the UK's most successful and prolific independent television producers.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Curious George Discovers the Stars
Book SynopsisGeorge is determined to count all the stars in the sky, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Along the way he learns all about stars, constellations, and the night sky. This adventure is packed to the brim with additional science facts, real photos, experiments, activities, and more.
£9.03
Ediciones Beascoa Serie Beatrix Potter: Cuentos Completos (All
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£59.02
Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Watch Your Step Mr. Rabbit
Book SynopsisIn a delightful, cautionary tale, Mr. Rabbit''s friends try a number of hilarious hijinks in an attempt to get his feet out of the cement in which he accidentally and carelessly got them stuck. Simultaneous.
£6.52
Haynes Publishing Dan Dare Spacefleet Operations Manual Owners
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£999.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Curious George Farm to Table CGTV 8x8
Book SynopsisGeorge's friend Marco wants to make his famous tortillas for his abuela's birthday, and George is happy to help! But when George knocks over the bag of masa and the grocery store has run out, George and Marco are worried that the birthday surprise will be ruined.
£6.96
Random House Children's Books Now You See Me... Dr. SeussCat in the Hat
Book SynopsisHide-and-seek is a great game, but Nick always finds where Sally is hiding. And that's no fun! Enter the Cat in the Hat. His friend Gecko is an expert at hiding. Maybe Gecko can share some tips with the kids? So off they go to the jungle, where Gecko teaches them how to hide in plain sightusing camouflage! Kids won't be able to hide their delight in this rhymed Step 2, Step into Reading book based on an episode from the new PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (Step 2 is for children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with aural and visual cues. Step 2 titles have simple stories, basic vocabulary, and short sentences.)
£999.99
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Moomins LifttheFlap Hide and Seek
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£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Curious George and the Pizza Party
Book SynopsisGeorge is going to a pizza party!George promises to be on his best monkey behavior, but when he gets to the party and sees all of that pizza dough, George has a big idea...With rolling pin in hand, George rolls and rolls and rolls until his big idea lands him in big trouble.
£8.20
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas Friends Gordon
Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine!Gordon the Big Engine always thought that he knew best. But when his whistle wouldn't stop blowing one day, the other engines teased him. Gordon didn't feel quite so grand, after that!Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.Trade ReviewTop 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019
£6.23
Scholastic Inc. Sparks A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisSparks is a hero and man's best friend, but nobody suspects he's two cats! August is a brilliant inventor and Charlie is a crack pilot. These pals must band together to save humanity from Princess, an evil alien bent on enslaving mankind! And they need to do it while piloting a powerful, mechanical dog suit!
£11.83
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Encanto: Book of the Film
Book SynopsisA storybook retelling of Disney's new animated movie, Encanto: the tale of an extraordinary family who live hidden in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia
£7.59
Walker Books Ltd Wheres Wally Dragons and Dreams Colouring Book
Book SynopsisA new title in the fantastic Where's Wally? activity book range. Wally is on an incredible adventure through the pages of a magical story book. Grab your pencils, get creative and bring every scene alive with colour. Includes extra things to find and over 100 incredible stickers. Wow!Join Wally as he steps into the pages of a magical story book. Grab your colouring pencils, get creative and bring the adventure to life! Navigate through a land of dragons, a paradise filled with flowers and fruit, a world of toys and games, a murky mysterious swamp and (if you're feeling brave enough) be drawn into a land of fearsome monsters to find some valuable treasure. It's a colourful caper!
£6.99