Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Eye of Newt Books The Garden Witch
Book Synopsis Once upon a time way up high on a cliff, grew a magical garden that belonged to a witch. The Garden Witch is lonely, no one shops at her stall, no one visits her magical garden, and there is no one to talk to—except for the three evil rats she lives with. The rats will eat her if she upsets them, so she lives day in and day out the same until one evening she cries in her garden. In the morning she finds that the garden has grown her a little turnip boy, Mickey. The turnip boy with his charm and bum wiggling helps the witch refresh her stall and make friends in the community. The witch discovers her own power and with the help of Mickey, she turns the table on the rats.Trade Review"I found you the perfect halloween read!" -- The Little Free Library
£12.34
SPCK Publishing Cheeky Pandas: The Day Off: A Story about Love
Book SynopsisJoin the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo – for a fun, action-packed everyday adventure at their treehouse music studio. They have a day off from recording to do something they love. Lulu just wants some peace and quiet, but the other Cheeky Pandas have all found noisy things to do. It’s ‘panda-monium’! Lulu shows her love to the others by being patient. Will the other Cheeky Pandas show love by being kind to her? Based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas® The Day Off encourages children to think about what it means to love and how this can be shown to others. Find out more about Cheeky Pandas® at https://cheekypandas.com/
£9.49
SPCK Publishing Cheeky Pandas: The Bouncy Castle: A Story about
Book SynopsisJoin the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo - for a fun time on a bouncy castle at their treehouse studio. They all want to bounce on the bouncy castle. CJ promises the others a chance to bounce, but first she wants another turn. CJ imagines herself as queen of the castle, but can she be faithful like the best queens, kings, and rulers? How do Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo end up in the bushes? Will CJ keep her promise and look out for the other Cheeky Pandas? Based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas® The Bouncy Castle encourages children to think about faithfulness and how this can be shown to others. Find out more about Cheeky Pandas® at https://cheekypandas.com/
£6.99
Floris Books This Is My Treehouse
Book SynopsisSitting high in the branches of a tall tree in the forest, there is a den made from bits of wood, and rope, and Grandma's old parasol. But for one child it is much, much more -- it's a castle, a pirate ship, an igloo, a plane. A place to dream. Joyful and lyrical, This is My Treehouse observes the endless adventures our imaginations can take us on, and the sanctuary offered by a space to call our own. With tender text from award-winning author Guillaume Guéraud, and stunning visuals from graphic novel artist Alfred, this evocative story celebrates the playful wonder of childhood. Trade Review'It's an ode to solitary play but there is no sense of loneliness. Like the text, the stunning illustrations evoke the wonder of nature and the imagination. A quiet lyrical book.'-- JUNO'There should be more books like this.'-- Kindling 'It truly encapsulates the joy and magic of childhood. A book to share the nostalgia of your childhood and to remind us to let our children be a little wild and free in nature.'-- Busy Busy Learning (Instagram)
£11.69
Pushkin Children's Books Dim Sum Palace
Book SynopsisLiddy is too excited to sleep! Tomorrow she's going to the Dim Sum Palace with her family, so when a tempting smell wafts into her bedroom, she has no choice but to follow it... to a real palace! There are dumplings, baos, buns and more tasty treats than one girl can possibly eat. But before Liddy can take a bite, she slips and falls into a bowl of dumpling filling. The chefs are so busy making dim sum, they don't notice they've prepared a most unusual dish for the Empress - a Liddy dumpling! Worst of all, she looks good enough to eat... Inspired by childhood memories of epic dim sum feasts, X. Fang's glorious picture book is a delicious adventure with a loving helping of food, family and culture
£11.69
Barefoot Books Ltd Baby Play (Bilingual Spanish & English)
Book SynopsisInvite babies and toddlers to build social-emotional skills through interactive play activities like dancing, laughing, splashing and building. This bilingual Spanish / English board book's chic, eye-catching graphic design features high-contrast photographs of a wide variety of babies, caregivers and families. This edition features bilingual Spanish-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Daisy and the Trouble with Burglars
Book SynopsisDaisy's back, and getting into more trouble than ever - this time as a detective! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series.When three actual burglaries happen in Daisy's town, Daisy is beside herself with excitement. Two houses and the fish and chip shop have been broken into (and lots of cods and haddocks have been stolen). Anyone could be next!Daisy wants to help. Together with Gabby and Dylan, she forms her own detective agency. Armed with a notebook, a magnifying glass, a camera and a box of icing sugar, she sets out on the burglars' trail.Trouble is, detective work is hard when you're not allowed to go further than the end of the road . . .Trade ReviewDaisy turns detective following a spate of burglaries. Gray's words are perfectly judged, and Nick Sharratt's illustrations are bright and colourful * Big Issue *
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd The Stone Bird
Book SynopsisIt might look like a pebble from the beach, but Eliza knows this is an egg. And one night when she hears cracking, she discovers the Stone Bird. It might still look like a stone to her mum, but Eliza knows it's alive. Step into the magical world of one child's imagination in this stunning debut by exciting new author Jenny McCartney, illustrated by luminary of children's books Patrick Benson.Trade Review"Let your imagination soar with this charming debut book – delightfully illustrated by Patrick Benson" * Mail on Sunday, Best Books of 2017 *"Grave and reflective, it is engagingly illustrated by Patrick Benson" * Spectator *"Beautifully illustrated, this is a lyrical picture book celebrating the power of the imagination." -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4Kids, Book of the Month November 2017 *"Illustrations... evoke summery seashore scenes and frosty winter evenings as the child’s playtime reveries become, for her, real" * Kirkus *"A wonderful and evocative glimpse into a child's imagination" * Early Years Educator *
£6.99
Templar Publishing I thought I saw an... elephant!
Book SynopsisThis silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the elephant hiding in every scene. Is it behind the tree? Or on the slide? Just push the slider to find out!With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.
£6.64
Bonnier Books Ltd Noisy Tractor
Book SynopsisTractor is a fun story that follows a day in the life of a busy green tractor
£4.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Wish
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£13.96
Quarto Publishing PLC There's a Tiger in the Garden
Book SynopsisWhen Grandma says she’s seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn’t believe her. She’s too old to play Grandma’s silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens. So even when Nora sees butterflies with wings as big as her arm, and plants that try and eat her toy giraffe, and a polar bear that likes fishing, she knows there’s absolutely, DEFINITELY no way there could be a tiger in the garden . . . Could there? This beautiful picture book – now in board book format – about the power of imagination is the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category. ‘A journey of discovery’ – The Guardian‘A stunning testament to the power of imagination’ – Metro
£8.54
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.
£8.94
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa Plays Ball
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.
£6.93
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 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.
£18.99
Child's Play International Ltd The Things
Book SynopsisThing leads a simple life with its friends, Cactus and Moose the Shadow Puppet... until the day Thing sees Other Thing through the telescope! How will Thing react, and what will happen when Moose the Shadow Puppet suddenly disappears? A quirky story about how generosity, understanding and tolerance can lead to true friendship.
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Gently Bentley
Book SynopsisA little rhino charges around his house and school. Everyone reminds him to be more careful, but his clumsiness continues. Will he remember to be gentle when it's most important?
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd A New School for Charlie
Book SynopsisCharlie is excited about his first day at a new school, but when he gets there, he finds it full of cats! The difference is quite a shock for Charlie, who isn’t sure how to cope. How can he make new friends? He may find the answer he’s looking for in the library...
£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 The Lost Homework
Book SynopsisIn this new addition to our ‘Travellers’ Tales’ series, Sonny devotes his weekend to helping his neighbours and fellow Travellers with a variety of tasks. He uses many skills, from calculating the amount of fuel needed for a journey, to restoring a caravan. In fact, the only thing he doesn’t do over the weekend is his homework – his workbook is missing! What will his teacher say? This new picture book by Richard O’Neill champions the idea that many skills learned at home are as important as those learned at school. Shortlisted for the Teach Early Years Awards 2020 (Picture Books Category)!
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd The Lost Homework
Book SynopsisIn this new addition to our ‘Travellers’ Tales’ series, Sonny devotes his weekend to helping his neighbours and fellow Travellers with a variety of tasks. He uses many skills, from calculating the amount of fuel needed for a journey, to restoring a caravan. In fact, the only thing he doesn’t do over the weekend is his homework – his workbook is missing! What will his teacher say? This new picture book by Richard O’Neill champions the idea that many skills learned at home are as important as those learned at school.
£16.99
Child's Play International Ltd Covered in Adventures
Book SynopsisSasha's dads want to buy her a new sweater, because her old one is such a disgrace. The trouble is, all the stains, rips, stretches, and wrinkles remind Sasha of the exciting adventures and fun she's shared with her friends and family. Will she remember them once the sweater's gone? One by one, Sasha recalls the wonderful times she's had in her sweater, and lists the marks they've left. How will she keep her dads happy and make sure the adventures keep happening?
£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 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.
£16.99
Child's Play International Ltd Astrid and the Sky Calf
Book SynopsisWhen a sky calf visits the Hospital for Magical Beasts out of the blue, Dr Astrid tries to diagnose the newcomer and apply her usual treatments. But the sky calf doesn’t respond and it isn’t clear what is wrong. How can Astrid nurse the sky calf back to full health? A sensitive story about how empathy and compassion can help make a real difference.
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment
Book SynopsisFollow Rosa and her friends as they prepare pizzas! Each step involves using a skill, from measuring to observation. The activity involves lots of sensory experiences and can inspire readers to make their own pizza!
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa's Big Bridge Experiment
Book SynopsisWhat is a bridge? Rosa and her friends investigate, using critical thinking and the objects found on the beach around them. There are many kinds of bridges but not all of the ones they make are sturdy! Can they apply what they have learned when Rosa's pet dog finds himself stranded?
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa's Big Boat Experiment
Book SynopsisRosa and her friends want to build boats! But how will they keep them from sinking? Through observation, trial and error, the group of children learn about density. They predict outcomes and make notes about whether they were right! After they have finished experimenting, they use what they have learned to have an exciting boat race!
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa's Big Sunflower Experiment
Book SynopsisRosa's group of friends want to learn all about growing their own sunflowers! The book covers each step, from planting the seed to examining the minibeasts the fully-grown flowers attract. It provides plenty of examples for ways children can practice purposeful writing, as well as inspiring a lifelong interest in STEM subjects.
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd New Shoes, Red Shoes
Book SynopsisIt’s time to buy a new pair of shoes. There’s footwear for every occasion, but which ones should we buy? Driven by a powerful, rhythmic and rhyming text, this book celebrates the excitement of a shopping trip, and encourages discussion of the many choices available.
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Bea by the Sea
Book SynopsisBea loves lions and knows everything there is to know about them. She lives by the beach, but she doesn’t like sand one little bit! One day, her mother persuades her to visit the beach, where she meets a sand sculpture of a lion who is afraid of water. Their developing friendship helps each of them to overcome their anxieties, but the next day the lion has disappeared! How will Bea cope? A funny and tender book about the mutual support of friendship, the acceptance of loss, and the resilience needed to accept change.
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd A Rosa le encantan los carros/Rosa loves Cars
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.
£8.43
Child's Play International Ltd A Rosa le encantan los dinosaurios/Rosa loves
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.
£8.39
Child's Play International Ltd A Rosa le encanta jugar a la pelota/Rosa plays
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.
£7.81
Child's Play International Ltd A Rosa le encanta montar en su patineta/Rosa
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.
£8.43
Child's Play International Ltd Valentine's Guest House
Book SynopsisWhen a tiger comes to stay at Valentine's guest house, the human visitors all check out in a rush. Luckily, the hotel soon starts to fill again - but with a very different collection of residents, all with new and differing needs. Elsie and Valentine make lots of changes to accommodate the new guests, and a very popular, accessible and unusual guest house results! A beautiful debut picture book about diversity, inclusivity and empowerment.Trade Review"Employing a painterly aesthetic, Sharland fully imagines the changes that come of Valentine’s welcome, making for an animal-focused portrait of interspecies harmony." * Publishers Weekly *
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd The Can Caravan
Book SynopsisWhen Janie’s neighbour Mrs Tolen goes into hospital with a broken hip, it looks as though she will have to move out of her old caravan and into a house. Janie is desperate to help, but all seems lost until her school visits a local recycling plant. All it takes from there is imagination, a supportive community, and lots and lots of hard work to transform Mrs Tolen’s old caravan into a safe and secure new home! The latest picture book by renowned Romani storyteller Richard O’Neill celebrates the traditional Traveller virtues of resilience, adaptability, loyalty and independence.
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd The Can Caravan
Book SynopsisWhen Janie’s neighbor Mrs Tolen goes into hospital with a broken hip, it looks as though she will have to move out of her old caravan and into a house. Janie is desperate to help, but all seems lost until her school visits a local recycling plant. All it takes from there is imagination, a supportive community, and lots and lots of hard work to transform Mrs Tolen’s old caravan into a safe and secure new home! The latest picture book by renowned Romani storyteller Richard O’Neill celebrates the traditional Traveller virtues of resilience, adaptability, loyalty and independence.
£9.49
Child's Play International Ltd Bea by the Sea
Book SynopsisBea loves lions and knows everything there is to know about them. She lives by the beach, but she doesn’t like sand one little bit! One day, her mother persuades her to visit the beach, where she meets a sand sculpture of a lion who is afraid of water. Their developing friendship helps each of them to overcome their anxieties, but the next day the lion has disappeared! How will Bea cope? A funny and tender book about the mutual support of friendship, the acceptance of loss, and the resilience needed to accept change.
£9.99
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa Explores the Water Cycle
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 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
Child's Play International Ltd Bea by the Sea 8x8 edition
Book SynopsisBea loves lions and knows everything there is to know about them. She lives by the beach, but she doesn’t like sand one little bit! One day, her mother persuades her to visit the beach, where she meets a sand sculpture of a lion who is afraid of water. Their developing friendship helps each of them to overcome their anxieties, but the next day the lion has disappeared! How will Bea cope? A funny and tender book about the mutual support of friendship, the acceptance of loss, and the resilience needed to accept change.
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa y el experimento de la gran pizza/Rosa's Big
Book Synopsis¡Rosa y sus amigos regresan por más diversión, haciendo experimentos básicos que involucran ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y habilidades numéricas! Rosa and her friends return for more fun, conducting basic experiments involving science, technology, engineering and number skills!
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa y el experimento del gran girasol/Rosa’s Big
Book Synopsis¡Rosa y sus amigos regresan por más diversión, haciendo experimentos básicos que involucran ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y habilidades numéricas! Rosa and her friends return for more fun, conducting basic experiments involving science, technology, engineering and number skills!
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Rosa y el experimento del gran barco/Rosa’s Big
Book Synopsis¡Rosa y sus amigos regresan por más diversión, haciendo experimentos básicos que involucran ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y habilidades numéricas! Rosa and her friends return for more fun, conducting basic experiments involving science, technology, engineering and number skills!
£7.99
