Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Dan McKay Books My Teacher is a Snake the Letter D
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£6.74
Quarto Publishing PLC Unicorn
Book SynopsisJoin Amelia in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps as she searches for traces of a unicorn in her house. Amelia is totally, completely, 100 percent certain that a unicorn is living in her house. But where is it?This beautifully illustrated fun interactive book follows Amelia around throughout her house on her search. She follows a trail of sparkles and other clues, and on each page readers can spot glimpses of the unicorn hiding behind doors, in cupboards and under washing piles. Lift the flaps, pull the sliding tabs and open the pop-ups to help Amelia find her, as the clever interactive features bring this book to life!Hide and Peek: Unicorn is a playful, interactive board book with a fun peekaboo element which young children will love!
£7.59
Gill The Presidents Surprise
Book SynopsisToday is a very special day. It is the President's birthday and everyone is preparing a birthday surprise for him.So while the President is sent out to the Phoenix Park to walk the dogs, preparations get underway. The pigeon helpfully puts up the bunting, the postmistress delivers the birthday cards, Mrs Mullins dusts down the pictures and the cheeky cat tastes the freshly whipped cream!Meanwhile, the President enjoys tea and scones at Farmleigh House and even does a spot of yoga on the fifteen acres. But will our forgetful President enjoy his day out in the park too much to remember his own birthday party? Or will it be his turn to surprise everyone instead?
£14.39
Gill The Presidents Surprise
Book SynopsisA very special surprise has been planned for the President's birthday and he is sent out to walk the dogs in the Phoenix Park so preparations can get underway.But will the President enjoy his day out in the park so much that he forgets his own birthday party?A witty and stylish celebration of the birthdays, the President and one very funny surprise.Praise for The President's GlassesA lovely story' Ryan TubridyDestined to be a modern classic' OffsetPraise for The President's CatCharming, witty and stylish' Primary TimesA love story to Ireland' Children's Books Ireland
£8.54
Gill The Presidents Surprise
Book SynopsisThe third book in Peter Donnelly’s award-winning, number-one bestselling picture book series about the adventures of a very forgetful President.
£8.07
Gill The Dead Zoo
Book SynopsisA timeless story of fun and friendship from the much-loved author of the President books, now in board book format!
£10.79
Nosy Crow Ltd The Baby that Roared
Book SynopsisMr. and Mrs. Deer would love a baby, and one day they find a little antlered bundle on the doorstep. Mrs. Deer thinks their wish has come true; Mr. Deer thinks the baby is very peculiar. When the baby won't stop roaring, Granny Bear spots the problem: the baby's not a baby - it's a little monster.
£6.99
FriesenPress Blanket Fort
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£21.84
Andrews McMeel Publishing Today Candy Will Be a Princess
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£9.74
Andrews McMeel Publishing Today Macy Will Be a Princess
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£9.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sonny Says, NO!
Book SynopsisMeet Sonny and his friends Honey, Meemo and Boo! Sonny is having a great time playing with his new paints. In fact, he's having SUCH a good time that he doesn't want them to help. Sonny says, 'NO!' And once he starts saying 'NO', it's hard to stop . . . When the others get upset, can Sonny find a way to make it up to them? Join Sonny and friends in this bright and funny series that's perfect for pre-schoolers and great for reading aloud. Fans of Pip and Posy will adore this stylish board book, ideal for little ones learning how to play with friends.Trade ReviewThis hilarious story is a fantastic tale of friendship with some subtle learning thrown in, and the rhyming text and super-cute illustrations make it ideal to read aloud * The Scotsman on SONNY SAYS SORRY *
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Love Our Earth: A Colourful Counting Story
Book SynopsisLove Our Earth is a young and playful picture book about caring for our Earth. With lots to spot and count, and a fold-out surprise at the end!Meet planet Earth and come on a colourful adventure across mountains, rivers, jungles and oceans. Spot and count the friendly animals along the way. And say hello to the smiling flowers, trees and hills.Includes a surprise fold-out ending, with simple tips on how to look after our amazing planet.With warm, playful illustrations from Jane Cabrera and a gentle read-aloud text, this is the perfect introduction to the wonders of life on Earth. Created in collaboration with EarthDay.org.Trade ReviewThis will be an excellent addition to your bookshelf and would be great to see in schools and libraries too * GeekMom *Ideal for sharing with EYFS, there’s much to discuss when sharing. Whether it’s simply seeking out what the Sun sees in the pictures or talking about what we can see out of the window. The Earth needs celebrating and cheering about. In fact, I’m going to go for a walk to celebrate what I can see and love about our planet right now! * Just Imagine Story Centre *A delightful introduction to our planet and caring for it, this jolly and colourful non-fiction book will provide hours of entertainment with spotting and counting fun and a surprise fold-out ending. Happy faces beam from every page making this a fun-filled and educational reading adventure. * ReadingZone *
£7.99
Pan Macmillan Stegosaurus: A Push Pull Slide Dinosaur Book
Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the scenes to meet Stegosaurus, one of the spikiest dinosaurs to walk the Earth! Follow her on her search for a leafy lunch, as the other hungry dinos race ahead, leaving her behind.Bright, bold illustrations by David Partington bring Stegosaurus and her dinosaur friends to life. With lots to talk about on every page and fun facts to share too, this is the perfect introduction for inquisitive toddlers to a much-loved dinosaur.Discover more incredible dinosaurs in this series with Tyrannosaurus rex, Diplodocus and Triceratops.
£6.99
Princeton Architectural Press My Island
Book SynopsisA young girl imagines a lovely island populated by thousands of birds, where she picnics with her animals, plays games, reads, and collects flowers. You too are welcome on this island, if you know how to dream. Gorgeous, colorful illustrations accompany this gentle yet impactful story that celebrates the imagination of young readers.
£11.39
Levine Querido You Are the Loveliest
Book SynopsisSometimes our feelings are so big, our dreams and our worries so wide, that we can’t find the words to express them. How MUCH love we feel; what a new sibling will bring; exactly what it’s like to take a hard tumble, or to want the sun to shine on a rainy day. These thoughts and questions are explored by Hans and Monique Hagen in poems pitched perfectly to the children who wonder. Marit Törnqvist is their brilliant partner, spreading gorgeous color and heartfelt imagery across these pages. If you want a sneak peek at what we mean, turn to the sunflower spread on page thirty, and feel…yourself smile.
£12.99
Sourcebooks, Inc So Much Snow
Book SynopsisThe magic and wonder of deep winter snow will delight and entertain everyone in this beautiful and intriguing, mostly wordless, picture book that is soon to become a classic!It snowed all night long. It snowed so much that when two children awake in the morning and want to go outside to play, a shovel isn't even close to being enough. It's SO MUCH SNOW!
£12.59
Online Adventurer Grace and Dean Stop Halloween
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£7.19
Katherine Gigliotti Wander World
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£12.79
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa Loves Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisLet’s find out which toys Rosa and her friends are playing with today! An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Hide and Seek
Book SynopsisA group of friends wanders out into the meadow to play a game of hide-and-seek on a beautiful summer’s afternoon. Children will delight in spotting the hidden creatures on each page as the little girl tries to find them. But it’s not always clear who is hunting whom, or who is actually playing. A charming, richly illustrated book, with a gentle hint of suspense and a satisfying twist at the end.
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Keith Among the Pigeons
Keith is a cat, but he’d rather be a pigeon. He loves to watch them and learn their ways, but they won’t let him get too close. Will Keith ever make friends with the pigeons and learn how it feels to be one? Will he ever find out who he really is and feel comfortable just being Keith?
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Sand Between My Toes
Book SynopsisA family spends a day at the seaside, enjoying the smells and sensations that are unique to the coast. Evocative rhyming text immerses the reader in the experience of visiting a beach. Part of CLPE's 'Corebooks' Selection.
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Milo and Monty
Book SynopsisMilo and Monty are very different dogs. Monty enjoys hugs and noisy playtimes, but Milo prefers to avoid people and hide in a cosy, quiet space. One day, during a family reunion, Milo finds cousin Henry is hiding in his special space. Like Milo, Henry finds hugs uncomfortable, dislikes loud noises, and has a favourite toy that he takes everywhere. A heartwarming story about family and the small changes we can make to accommodate the needs of others.
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa's Big Bird Feeder Experiment
Book SynopsisRosa and friends return! A simple story in each book shows this diverse group of children making exciting discoveries about their world. Ideal for STEM enrichment.
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa's Big Shadow Puppet Experiment
Book SynopsisRosa and friends return! A simple story in each book shows this diverse group of children making exciting discoveries about their world. Ideal for STEM enrichment.
£6.99
Bonnier Books Ltd The Secret of Me: A celebration of the power of
Book SynopsisA celebration of the power of imagination, written by Amy Sparkes and illustrated by Sandra de la Prada."I have a question, a question for me:when I am BIGGER, what will I be?"This uplifting picture book follows several children as they dream about what they might become when they are older. Some imagine themselves as writers, others as pirates or explorers. And the secret? The only limit to what our futures hold is the power of our imagination.Readers will meet fairies, giants, unicorns, dragons and a whole host of fascinating characters as they journey across the desert, over the ocean, into space, through an enchanted forests and deep underground.
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Shhh! I’m Reading!
Book SynopsisShhh! Do not disturb! Bella is busy reading. Please come back when she has finished this UTTERLY AMAZING and TOTALLY INCREDIBLE book! A fantastically funny tale, celebrating imagination and the joy of reading.Trade Review"The joyous and energetic illustrations practically overflow from each page and perfectly capture the chaos and eclectic cast of characters. An entertaining celebration of the joy of reading..." -- South Wales Evening Post"Each page works as a standalone ‘tableau’ of the imagination – rich in detail and with enough small elements to spot something new on each reading." -- Armadillo Magazine"...A smashing read aloud that celebrates the delights of losing oneself in a good book." -- Jill Bennett / Red Reading Hub
£6.99
Flying Eye Books When I Was a Pirate
Book SynopsisWhen I was a pirate, I woke up to whale song. A chorus of humpback, beluga and blue. They waved with their tails, as we sailed along. Back when I was a pirate, before I met you. Although these days Grandpa might prefer his rocking chair to climbing the rigging or hoisting the mainsail, he was once a swashbuckling pirate! As he tells his grandchildren tales of his piratical adventures on the high seas, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Treasure maps and sailing ships come to life in this heart-warming rhyming picture book about the surprising adventures of those you love. This is not only a story about pirates, but also family bonds and building memories.Trade ReviewA touching tale of a grandparent rediscovering their sense of wonder and adventure through their grandchildren, lavishly illustrated with just the right amount of magic. -- David O'Connell, Author of The Chocolate Factory GhostSwashbuckling fun with a boatload of heart! * Becka Moor, Illustrator of Wigglesbottom Primary *Nothing short of charming. -- Raisingsmallreaders on Instagram
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever!
Book SynopsisThe speediest bedtime story you will ever read - it's only ten words long!Welcome to the quickest bedtime story ever! Your little one will be asleep in seconds. But wait! There are a couple of things you must do first. Have you plumped up the pillows? And colour-co-ordinated the teddy bears? Getting ready for a story is a very important business, I'll have you know... This hilarious and engaging bedtime story will help to settle down even the most restless readers.Ingenious, inventive, and interactive, this laugh-out-loud picture book is guaranteed to become a bedtime favourite. From debut author Louise Fitzgerald and bestselling artist Kate Hindley, winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and Oscar's Book Prize in 2021.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!
£11.69
Child's Play International Ltd All About Cats
Book SynopsisCats spend the whole day asleep in a chair. Or do they? This hilarious look at what felines might get up to when we leave the house is full of humorous and wild possibilities. You’ll never look at cats in quite the same way again!
£7.59
Maverick Arts Publishing It's a Jungle Out There
Book SynopsisPanzee is bored of nit-picking! When the hairy animals of the jungle come to her for haircuts, she thinks she's found a new passion, but the arrival of Bouffant Bill causes some creative chaos!
£7.59
Scribe Publications Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to bestselling All the Ways to be Smart by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys. Good or bad, the things you do are all a part of being you — of learning how to take your boat on stormy seas and stay afloat. From the creators of All the Ways To Be Smart comes a message of hope: hard days come and go, but love is with us always. A healing and uplifting tribute to learning and growing — to making mistakes and making amends.Trade Review‘Reassuring and exuberant.’ -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *‘Reading this is like free-falling through a rainbow: the vibrant illustrations have a vintage feel, and the well-crafted story captures the highs and lows as two best friends tackle an emotionally charged day.’ -- Frances Atkinson * The Sydney Morning Herald *‘The colour palette is bright with shades of pink, lime and aqua that perfectly match the strong emotions on display. Davina Bell’s rhyme scheme is witty, with changing meter and unusual phrasings that create a jaunty delivery for the heartfelt message. Allison Colpoys’ illustrations feature a diverse range of children and families along with beautiful details … It’s warm, playful and emotionally intelligent.’ -- Fay Helfenbaum * Books+Publishing *‘This little book with universal themes holds a valuable lesson inside that makes it a must-read for young children.’ -- Fiona Buckley * Irish Examiner *‘The book we all need right now!’ -- Leesa Lambert * The Little Bookroom *‘Scribble Kids turns the page with Tomorrow Is a Brand-New Day by Davina Bell, illus. by Allison Colpoys, delivering a hopeful and reassuring message that we all have bad days, but they do pass.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘The rhyming text is a pleasure to read and the illustrations dance with life.’ -- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent *‘I just love this book … It’s written in joyful verse, and the children in the illustrations are wildly and beautifully irreverent.’ * Juno Magazine *‘Empowering … uplifting and charming.’ * BookTrust *‘Bright, candy coloured acrylic paint and digital art carries this earnest book about overcoming big feelings. I like the diversity of the friends and their schoolmates (several wear hijabs, one wears hearing aids) and their families (one is a single parent household and the other has two dads). Rhyming text does a good job describing feelings — worry, fear, disappointment, crankiness, anger, hurt, and finally relief that families and friends will still love you. The cheerful art and positive message that things will get better could be just what a kid needs on a bad day.’ * Youth Services Book Review *‘It’s reflective, inspiring, hopeful and has the most engagingly bright and beautiful illustrations. Another poignant and uplifting story which we’re delighted to have on our bookshelf!’ -- @storiesforlittleones
£11.69
Welbeck Publishing Group Dance Like a Flamingo: Move and Groove like the
Book SynopsisLearn how to move and groove like the animals do with this bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them in movement! Scuttle sideways like a crab, leap like a lemur, and waggle dance like a bumble bee. Meet a collection of animals from around the world and discover how they move, and why. The book features a different creature on each spread, along with step-by-step actions to help the kids move just like the animal. The perfect book to read aloud one-to-one, or as a fun activity to engage a group of young children and get them stretching, hopping, wriggling and jumping!
£6.99
Boxer Books Limited Monsters Never Get Haircuts
Book SynopsisThis funny and quirky picture book celebrates children's imagination. The narrator of this book knows exactly what monsters are like: they never brush their hair or go to the dentist; they don’t wear glasses or play the piano or put on their shoes . . . Monsters don’t know they are monsters. They don’t do this and they don’t do that, and do you know why? Because monsters don’t exist!
£13.29
Black Rose Writing You've Got Gifts!
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£8.96
Launchcrate Publishing Mari and Mommy Move It!
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£13.29
Cameron & Company Inc Bus Stop
Book SynopsisIn the spirit of The Snowy Day, a group of kids from A to Z arrive at the bus stop only to discover that the bus is a no-show—snow day!It’s time for school, and all the neighborhood kids, from Antoine to Mahmoud to Zoey, gather one by one in the frosty dawn to wait for the school bus. But something more thrilling arrives first. Snowflakes fall, transforming the bus stop into a winter wonderland—and an official snow day. No school!Trade Review"Together, the text and illustrations create an energetic and idealized urban landscape that readers would love to visit. . .Simple, snowy fun with a vocabulary-building boost. * Kirkus Reviews *
£10.79
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream Sweet Dreams & Moonbeams
Book SynopsisBeautiful kids'' bed book about the magic of imagination It''s time for bed. As you lay cozy and snug, you''ll start to drift away to the dreams above. You''ll have several adventures surrounded by pink candy clouds and down icy pathways of snow cones. What will you dream of tonight? Sweet Dreams & Moonbeams encourages kids to open their imagination and helps spark creativity for all the vivid and beautiful dreams they can have. Believe in your magic power to create a fun and bright world in this nighttime adventure There are no limits to what adventures you will go on when you fall asleep, so reach for the stars and dream big, for your dreams can take you anywhere! Sweet Dreams & Moonbeams helps kids believe in their magic and reminds them how special they are. Every little one has the magic to create bright, fun, and awesome happy dreams.Paint your canvas with the infinite possibilities that your imagination will take youCharting adventures across chocolate seas, with wind in your sails, blowing wild and free. Waking up big bears from their cozy napping, and sharing gooey honey, with tongues loudly lapping. Anything is possible when dreams are boundless with infinite possibilities. Sweet Dreams & Moonbeams will encourage kids to believe in the beautiful wonders of the world.Collect other books by Heather LeanHeather Lean has taught thousands of children inspiring lessons of love, friendship, and family with books like Angel Grandma, Angel Grandpa, Brave Boy, Brave Boy: You Were Meant To Be, Everything You Give Comes Back, Strong Girl, Strong Girl: You Were Meant To Be and Little Hands.
£10.46
Prestel An Atlas of Imaginary Places
Book SynopsisNow in paperback, this dreamy, gorgeously detailed picture book leads children on a journey to impossible but wonderfully imagined places.Upside-down mountains, volcanoes that spew bubble gum, a gentle humpback whale keeping an entire city afloat. These and other wonderful worlds may not exist on Earth, but elsewhere--who knows? Each spread of this captivating book invites readers on a fantastic voyage. Ana de Lima's whimsical, softly colored illustrations are filled with surprising details that reward close examination, while Mia Cassany's soothing narrator is a nameless fellow traveler. A jungle where the animals exchange stripes, spots, and markings each time they sneeze, an archipelago made up of dessert-shaped islands, and a lighthouse so tall you can draw a new galaxy with your finger are just some of the wild places to visit. Perfect for before-bed reading, or daytime dreaming, this stunningly illustrated book will delight young readers and encourage them to conjure their own imaginary places.
£6.99
Bonbini Books Curupira, Brinca Comigo?
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£17.00
Chronicle Books Tap! Tap! Tap!: Dance! Dance! Dance!
Book SynopsisRead, play, and DANCE on the pages of this interactive and definitely out-of-the box picture book! New from the New York Times bestselling creator, Herve Tullet! Harnessing his love of dance, the passion of his illustrations and the generous trim size of this book, Herve invites you to a very special dance: your hand becoming the dancer and the book the dance floor. Starting with a gentle glide, growing in complexity and animation, finally building to a crescendo of color, action, and movement - here's a book perfect for kids bursting with energy. A celebration not only of releasing emotion but also of carefully controlling motion and dexterity: the perfect book for getting your ya-yas out and a welcome boon for parents, gift-givers, and teachers looking for an ultra-creative way of channeling energy.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tys Travels Beach Day
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£5.62
April Fool Publishing With Just An Empty Shoebox
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£10.21
PC Kids Tippaley Toe
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£12.00
FriesenPress In My Magical Bubble
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£13.29
Crabtree Publishing Co,US If I Was A Rock Star
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£8.54
Pan Macmillan Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals
Book SynopsisPut the baby jungle animals to bed in Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals. The perfect bedtime book, little readers can help the sleepy baby animals settle down by turning the shaped 'blanket' pages and tucking them into bed.Night night tigers, no more roaring. Settle down, you'll soon be snoring . . .Written in gentle, engaging rhyme and with colourful, stylish illustrations, the calming, repetitive text and dreamlike illustrations will soothe and relax young children.The book has been created in partnership with The Sleep Charity – the experts in good sleep and effective bedtime routines – and features a page of tips at the back of the book to help with a calm, stress-free bedtime and a good night's sleep.Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals is a beautiful collaboration between bestselling picture book author Lucy Rowland and acclaimed pattern designer and illustrator Monika Forsberg.Packed with features to aid pre-reading skills including a gentle counting element and repetitive rhyming text, it's the perfect helping hand for a calm bedtime routine.Little fans of this book will also love Night Night Sleep Tight: Farm Animals!
£7.59
Clavis Publishing What Really Happens at Night?
Book SynopsisSilver Medal Winner of the 2022 Key Colors Competition, the two-yearly national contest for illustrators of children’s books.This is a classic “I don’t want to go to bed” quirky bedtime story about curiosity, imagination, and creative solutions. It’s bedtime already? But I don’t feel like going to sleep. There’s so much to think about. I have so many questions! What happened to my other sock? Why is dad losing his hair? What does the sun do at night? And most of all: why am I so sleepy? The everyday questions of a little girl are visualized in the pictures with a lot of imagination."Delightful bedtime fare, and, ironically, a potential get-to-sleep tool." -Kirkus ReviewsTrade ReviewSilver Medal Winner of the 2022 Key Colors Competition, the two-yearly national contest for illustrators of children’s books."A book of bedtime questions big and small. “What are you thinking about?” Mom asks their child at the foot of the bed in a cozy room scattered with socks and books. The child is resisting sleep because of a racing mind—relatable content sure to hook caregivers and children alike. Each spread contains a single question in chunky black text, with the “Why,” “Where,” or “What” enlarged for emphasis. Some of the questions are simple on the surface (like “Where’s the last piece of cake?”), but a closer look at the illustrated scene suggests mischief in the form of ants devouring the cake, crumb by crumb. Other scenes cheerfully introduce magical realism, as a fish watches TV with the child, a lost clicker dropped in their bowl, to wordlessly answer the question, “Where’s the TV remote?” Attention to the quietly improbable possibilities behind each question encourages imagination, and reading can be scaled for a wide age range. Plenty of negative space balances the thoughtful art, which is based in pinks, blues, and earthy grays and browns. The human characters have light skin tones; names and gender identities are not shared. Those who have had mundane and existential queries zip through their minds while they’re trying to sleep will revel in the innocently blunt tone of this brief, gratifyingly inconclusive story of inquiry. Delightful bedtime fare, and, ironically, a potential get-to-sleep tool." -Kirkus Reviews
£13.29
