Picture storybooks
Walker Books Ltd The Fabric of Us
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£7.59
O'Brien Press Ltd Mimi the Dancing Bee
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£9.49
Cranthorpe Millner Publishers Spinach Explores London
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£7.59
Pan Macmillan Be Kind
Book SynopsisEach act, big or small, can make a difference – or at least help a friend. What does it mean to be kind? When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind.With award-winning author Pat Zietlow Miller's gentle text and Jen Hill's irresistible art, Be Kind is an unforgettable story for young children, about how simple acts can change the world.Trade Review[A] lovely exploration of empathy and thoughtfulness. * Publishers Weekly *These days, it seems more important than ever for books to show young people how to act with thoughtfulness, civility, and kindness. * The New York Times Book Review *The precisely worded, hopeful text offers ideas to ponder, while the artwork places them within kidfriendly contexts, such as a multiracial classroom and a neighborhood park. Nicely designed for drawing out children’s ideas and opening a discussion on kindness, this picture book works well one-on-one or read aloud in a classroom, for the expressive pictures are still effective from a distance. A thoughtful picture book. * Booklist *The book presents the powerful message that small acts of kindness matter, and that they can build with other acts of kindness to make a difference . . . A valuable addition on this topic [that] will promote conversation about what it means to be kind. * School Library Journal *Here’s a thoughtful and thought-provoking look at what it means to be kind and how kindness can spread.Throughout the author leaves space for readers/listeners to reflect on the narrator’s words, which never once become preachy. Jen Hill’s illustrations are enormously appealing capturing so well the feelings of Tanisha, the narrator, their classmates and the wider community. -- Jill Bennett * https://redreadinghub.blog/2020/07/22/be-kind/ *This thoughtful story explores what children can do to be kind. * Red *This is such a thoughtful and reflective book that children and adults can both learn a lot from * Stories for Little Ones *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Giant Jam Sandwich
Book SynopsisOne hot summer in Itching Down, Four million wasps flew into town. What are the villagers going to do about this noisy, nasty nuisance of a swarm? Make a giant jam sandwich - that's what!Trade ReviewThe word classic is often overused, but in this case I feel that it is thoroughly deserved * Bookzone 4 Boys *One of the great charms of this book is in the depiction of the characters and following them through the story * Books for Keeps *
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Walker Books Ltd The Tunnel
Book SynopsisAnthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at once, dismissing his sister''s fears. When he doesn''t return his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too. She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone...Trade ReviewBrowne’s softly illustrated and reassuringly lilting narratives certainly suit small children, but his books’ life themes are relevant to all. * Time Out *
£6.79
Walker Books Ltd Can Bears Ski
Book SynopsisThe debut children''s book from Ted Hughes award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus that tracks a father-and-son journey into the discovery and management of deafness.This new paperback edition includes an illustrated BSL alphabet.Boy Bear cannot hear Dad Bear coming to wake him up in the morning but he can feel the floor vibrate with his heavy footsteps. He can only grasp little bits of what his teacher says to him at school. He cannot catch what his friends are laughing at. And, all the time, Boy Bear keeps hearing the question, Can Bears ski? What does it mean? With the support of Dad Bear, Boy Bear visits an audiologist and, eventually, he gets hearing aids. Suddenly, he understands the question everyone has been asking him: CAN YOU HEAR ME? Raymond Antrobus, the award-winning poet of The Perseverance, draws on his own experience to show how isolating it can be for a deaf child in a hearing world. But through his lyrical andTrade ReviewThis multi-layered, skilfully woven story provides a brilliant insight into how children make sense of their experience when they don’t have the words to describe it. * The Scotsman *The detail of how Little Bear can feel the vibration of Dad’s feet on the floor rather than hear his voice in the morning, and how he can feel the crunch of the snow under his feet when he walks to school, as well as the experience of visiting an audiologist, bring an authenticity to the depiction of being deaf or hard of hearing in childhood alongside a lovely story told in a relatable child voice. * BookTrust *This is a powerful and beautifully created book. * Able *The story is direct and straight-forward without ignoring either the best times or the challenging times for those who are lip reading and/or have hearing loss. Colourful full-page illustrations will capture the attention of both children and their families. This is a book which should certainly have a place in every primary school for children, teachers, parents and staff. * The School Librarian *Drawing on Antrobus’ childhood experience with undiagnosed deafness, this new paperback edition comes with a BSL alphabet, as well as Dunbar’s cuddly illustrations. * Guardian *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Monsters Love Underpants: the perfect pant-tastic
Book SynopsisThere are prowly monsters howling loudly and drooling monsters from the steamy swamp. There are wild, woolly mountain monsters and spiky, spooky monsters from outer space. And they all have one thing in common - they LOVE underpants! This new title from the bestselling Claire Freedman and Ben Cort is full of pantastic fun!
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK 100 Cats
Book SynopsisThe purrfect sequel to the award-winning 100 Dogs!Sitting cat, spitting cat, tangled-in-your-knitting cat, paw cat, claw cat ruining your chair!New cat, shoo cat! Living in the zoo cat, swing cat, cling cat . . . HANG IN THERE!This laugh-out-loud picture book is a brilliant read-aloud rhyming romp through a cornucopia of cats in silly scenarios. Follow the cat-and-mouse subplot and find endless funny details to delight read-after-read.Barking mad about dogs as well as cats? Check out 100 Dogs - Winner of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awards for Best Picture Book and Children''s Book of the Year!Also by Michael Whaite:DiggersaursDiggersaurs Explore
£7.59
Walker Books Ltd Frindleswylde
£8.54
Not Stated The Light Within
Book SynopsisThe Light Within is an uplifting book that teaches children everyone has something special inside of them. Inside, you'll find a sentimental rhyme scheme educating kids to have confidence in their individuality (even if they don't yet know what that means). The Light Within encourages children to celebrate their differences, to find their light within.
£8.99
Floris Books Skye the Puffling: A Baby Puffin's Adventure
Book SynopsisOne morning Skye, a cheeky baby puffin with an appetite for adventure, sneaks out of her parents' burrow, tumbles off the cliff edge and accidentally lands on a passing gannet's back! Skye's thrilling journey takes her around the Firth of Forth and finds her in a few tricky situations -- a perilous piggy-back ride, an icy dip in the sea and a host of Scottish bird life. Written in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme, this charming coming-of-age story features dynamic watercolour illustrations of Scottish sealife and a very cute puffling!The adorable sequel to the best-selling Harris the Hero is set in Scotland around the Firth of Forth, the Isle of May, North Berwick and the Bass Rock.Trade Review'A nicely told adventure story for children up to the age of four or five.'-- BBC Wildlife Magazine'I am particularly fond of the area of Scotland surrounding the Bass Rock and thought that Jon Mitchell's watercolour illustrations really did it justice, but it is in his portrayal of Scottish sea life that these delightful illustrations really stand out. I particularly liked the attention to detail given to gannets, and Skye is just adorable!'--School Library Association'This is a sweet picture book, especially for children who love puffins and birds.'--Youth Services Book Review'what could be better than one of Lynne Rickard's masterpieces.'-- Taran Baker, Sandstone Press
£6.99
Chronicle Books Say Zoop
Book SynopsisA playful celebration of sound completes the quartet of board book editions that began with Hervé Tullet's mega-bestselling Press Here.
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd Izzy Gizmo
Book SynopsisIzzy is brilliant at making inventions - she’ll try her hand at anything!
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Pan Macmillan The Paper Dolls
Book SynopsisThe Paper Dolls is a stunning, lyrical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Rebecca Cobb.A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens . . .The Paper Dolls is a beautiful and evocative story from Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the bestselling creators of The Everywhere Bear.Trade ReviewA picture book that seems simple but gets richer every time you look at it . . . Cobb's illustrations capture the joy of childhood; between them, she and the Children's Laureate have made a book that works like magic. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *The Paper Dolls was picked as a top summer read in the Metro. The selectors included George Hanratty from Tales on Moon Lane bookshop and Katherine Woodfine from BookTrust. * metro.co.uk *Rebecca Cobb's beautifully drawn and colourful illustrations are absolutely charming . . . I don't want to spoil the ending, but I can say that the inherent message of the story, that nothing is truly destroyed once it becomes a memory, left us both feeling surprisingly contented! * muffandteacake.co.uk *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Alexander and the terrible horrible no good very
Book SynopsisRead the inspiration behind the new major film starring Steve Carrell, Jennifer Garner and Bella Thorne. He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day... He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair... When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running... What do you do on a day like that? Well, you may think about going to Australia. You may also be glad to find that some days are like that for other people too. This funny and endearing story has delighted readers for more than forty years and is the inspiration behind the upcoming film, starring Jennifer Garner and Steve Carrell.
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Faber & Faber Richard Scarrys The Adventures of Lowly Worm
Book SynopsisLowly Worm is one of Richard Scarry''s best loved characters, and the star of this lively collection of stories, in which he takes an unexpected ride on a hot-air balloon; helps Huckle find just the right gift for Mother Cat; rides the roller coaster at the fair and builds a castle at the beach. With everything from bike crashes to a big birthday surprise, these stories show exactly why Lowly is one special worm, loved the world over. Every page has something to delight over and discuss.
£7.99
Scholastic Kind
Book SynopsisWith gorgeous pictures by a host of top illustrators, KIND is aninspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind,from sharing their toys and games to making those from other countriesfeel welcome. A donation from every copy of Kindsold goes to Three Peas, a charity which supports refugees whohave fled their homes.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Mog and Bunny
Book SynopsisMog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when her favourite toy goes missingBunny is Mog''s best thing her favourite toy. But one day Mrs Thomas says she is going to throw Bunny in the dustbin, and then Bunny and Mog go missingFrom the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat!Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys or girls, and their families!Trade ReviewPraise for Mog: ‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ 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.’ Bookbag ‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ Guardian Praise for Judith Kerr: ‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ 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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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ten Minutes to Bed Little Dragon
Book SynopsisThis is the perfect book to calm little sleepy dragons everywhere, just in time to go to bed.Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed.But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they get back in time?This bestselling bedtime series has now sold over 3 million copies in the UK!Do you have all the books in the series?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Christmas (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Where''s Little Unicorn?
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Moons Ramadan Learn about one of the worlds most
Book SynopsisJourney across the globe with the Moon during the holy month of Ramadan, and discover how Muslims and non-Muslims alike can celebrate the Islamic month, ending with Eid!This joyful and welcoming picture book captures the meaning of Ramadan, one of the world''s most important celebrations?, and explains the cultural differences across different countries by sharing the various practices from the call to prayer, to sharing home-cooked food, and the art of henna.With lyrical prose, beautiful illustrations, and a helpful fact page and glossary, this is the perfect gift book or introduction to Ramadan and Eid for all children.
£7.59
Frances Lincoln Children's Books My Friend Billy Whiskers
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd How to Count to ONE
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Exisle Publishing Get Ready, Mama!
Book SynopsisEven the most reluctant risers will find the fun in the morning routine with this lively role-reversal story about a mama who just doesn't want to get ready!Getting Mama ready for the day can be a challenge you'd better watch out that she doesn't sneak back into bed, try to distract you with cuddles, get breakfast all over her top, or wait, is Mama watching TV?! Learn how to get Mama up and ready despite her mischievous delaying tactics with this essential guide to dealing with morning mayhem!With gorgeous illustrations and playful writing, Get Ready, Mama! is the perfect way to introduce some fun into the morning routine. Little ones will delight in the cheeky role-reversal that sees a young girl doing everything she can to get her reluctant mother out of the house, while parents and carers will gain a strategy for motivating reluctant risers.Getting ready in the morning is a mission for many families with young children, but this inventive, tongue-in-cheek story provides a fun way of speeding things along. Full of heart and humour, Get Ready, Mama! is for anyone who has heard enough of 5 more minutes.
£9.89
Scholastic The Scarecrows Wedding Early Reader
Book SynopsisThis Early Reader edition of THE SCARECROWS' WEDDING contains thecomplete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, andwith an extra-clear font and layout, to support children who aregaining confidence in reading. A fabulous love story, full of drama, humour and originality.
£6.23
Nosy Crow Ltd Pip and Posy The Snowy Day
Book SynopsisIt's a beautiful snowy day and Pip and Posy can't wait to go out and play. They have all sorts of fun, until they decide to build a snowman. Pip wants to build a snowRABBIT, but Posy wants a snowMOUSE! An argument erupts but happily the friends resolve their differences over a cosy craft session indoors.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group How Many Legs
Book SynopsisFrom the award winning creators of Oi Frog! comes an hilarious counting picture book about our four-legged - and two-legged and eight-legged - friends! How many legs would there be if a polar bear came for tea? How high would the leg count go if a squid rode in on a buffalo? As more and more animals join in the fun, count along if you can! Praise for Oi, Frog! also by Kes Gray and Jim Field: ''An absolute treat.'' - Daily MailKes Gray is a bestselling, multi award-winning author of more than 70 books for children. He eats Ideaflakes for breakfast, spreads silliness on his toast and lives in a place called Different. Jim Field is a lead-driven, pencil-pushing, 25-frames-per-second Led Zeppelin fan. He is also a hugely talented illustrator and animation director. His first picture book Cats Ahoy! won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! are a top ten bestsellTrade ReviewA chaotically funny counting rhyme with a difference. * The Bookseller *You get so distracted by the laugh-out-loud and quirky illustrations that you forget about counting * londonmumsmagazine.com *Another hilarious picture book that has just about everything you could want: great rhymes, Field's uniquely playful illustrations and counting to boot. Charming and original * huffingtonpost.co.uk *Picture book perfection * Books For Keeps *Each spread is a riot of colour and movement, with small details to be discovered on each re-reading. Children will revel in the anarchy created by the animal guests; this is a joyful story of fun and friendship, with an absorbing built-in mathematical challenge * The School Librarian *With wonderfully wacky guests splendidly attired, and scenes full of delightfully exuberant eccentricities, this...is a cracker * Red Reading Hub *Another hilarious page-turning book sure to have both adults and children in stitches * Families Bedfordshire *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Amy Gets Eaten
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Walker Books Ltd The Last Zookeeper
Book SynopsisA master of the wordless form imagines a futuristic Noah's Ark in a luminous sci-fi parable for our changing world. The Earth has flooded. The only signs of humankind are the waterlogged structures they left behind. Peeking out from the deluge are the remnants of a zoo, home to rare and endangered animals, survivors of long neglect. Tender-hearted NOA is a construction robot who's found new purpose as the caretaker of the zoo's beleaguered inhabitants. Bracing for the next storm, NOA builds an ark from the wreckage in search of new land, only to discover something even more profound. With boundless compassion and sweeping scenes of sea and sky punctuated by detailed wordless panels to pore over, Caldecott Honorwinning creator Aaron Becker delivers a timely and concrete message about the rewards of caring in even the most difficult of times that is sure to inspire the dreamers among us.
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Walker Books Ltd The Day War Came
Book SynopsisA powerful and necessary picture book the journey of a child forced to become a refugee when war destroys everything she has ever known.Imagine if, on an ordinary day, war came. Imagine it turned your town to rubble. Imagine going on a long and difficult journey all alone. Imagine finding no welcome at the end of it. Then imagine a child who gives you something small but very, very precious... When the government refused to allow 3000 child refugees to enter this country in 2016, Nicola Davies was so angry she wrote a poem. It started a campaign for which artists contributed drawings of chairs, symbolising a seat in a classroom, education, kindness, the hope of a future. The poem has become this book, movingly illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, which should prove a powerful aid for explaining the ongoing refugee crisis to younger readers.Trade Review“In a wholly different register, The Day War Came combines Nicola Davies’s simple, hard-hitting text and Rebecca Cobb’s pencil drawings to evoke the destruction of everyday reality for the youngest victims of conflict. Thought-provoking and poignant, it’s an excellent answer to the question of how to talk to children about war.” * The Guardian *“The deceptively simple narrative combined with Rebecca Cobb’s evocative illustrations make this a useful tool for explaining the refugee crisis to younger readers.” * Oldie *“[…] it ends on a powerful notes about the power of kindness and the potential for a better future.” * Surrey Advertiser *“an incredibly powerful picture book […]. Cobb’s illustrations are both beautiful and devastating.” * The Bookseller *“A tale of humanity and compassion that is worth sharing.” * South Wales Evening Post *
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Andersen Press Ltd Ten Fat Sausages
Book SynopsisTen fat sausages sizzling in the pan… decide to escape, if they can! Come on a great escape through the kitchen as we follow each sausage that decides to make a run for it. Will they succeed or will the cat, blender, plug hole or fan prove their downfall? Michelle Robinson's no-holds-barred humour is perfectly matched by Tor Freeman's mad-cap artwork. Hilarious and merciless, this tale will have you hooting out loud. 'Bright condiments, stricken-looking frankfurters and wicked comedy will appeal to the ruthless reader' GUARDIANTrade Review"Bright condiments, stricken-looking frankfurters and wicked comedy will appeal to the ruthless reader." -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *"An infectiously funny countdown book, set to be a read-aloud favourite" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Madcap, laugh-out-loud counting book" * Baby London *"A sure hit for storytime with its delicious mix of adventure, silliness and hope against the odds" * Playing by the Book *"Subversive fun aplenty awaits readers in this wacky fractured rendition of the nursery rhyme Ten Fat Sausages... Fabulous fun!" * Library Mice *
£6.79
Penguin Random House Children's UK Greg the Sausage Roll Dinosaur Adventure
Book SynopsisIt's time for a ROAR-some dinosaur adventure! Greg the Sausage Roll has been catapulted into a prehistoric world where dinosaurs rule. Greg is on a mission to get his hands on a T-Rex tooth - but the dinos are hungry for a tasty sausage-roll snack! Get ready for an action-packed jurassic sausage-roll blockbuster. Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestselling Greg the Sausage Roll picture book series.
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Scholastic Easter Bunny Needs a New Bum PB
Book SynopsisWhen one little boy spots Easter Bunny with a HUGE basket of eggs,he knows he must help - in more ways than one! Hide one egg here,one down there, a new bum over there. hang on, that's not an egg!
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Ava and the Acorn
Book SynopsisA tender, stay-with-you-forever story about one little girl's relationship with her grandad, and the hope that lies in the changing of the seasons and the circle of life; the perfect introduction to life, love and loss for little ones.
£8.65
Five Mile Julius Squeezer
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Walker Books Ltd Triangle
Book SynopsisMulti-award-winning, bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen conspire again on a slyly funny tale about some very sneaky shapes.Picture book lovers will find much to like in Triangle GuardianFrom the award-winning team behind Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, and illustrated by Jon Klassen, the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat and I Want My Hat Back, comes the first tale in an exciting new trilogy. Meet Triangle. He is going to play a sneaky trick on his friend, Square. Or so Triangle thinks... Visually stunning and full of wry humour, here is a perfectly-paced treat that flips the traditional concept book, and approaches it from a whole new angle.Trade ReviewIt’s what you would expect from this pairing and then just a touch more genius. If you’re not already aware of their work, we suggest you rectify that immediately. Filled with original storylines, uncomplicated but meaningful text, a discernible humour and instantly recognisable artwork, there’s everything to appreciate about their work.[…] A story with a perfectly simple premise executed to perfection in the only way Barnett and Klassen know how.” * Picture Books Blogger *“Klassen’s restrained earthy palette and minimalist scenes (those eloquent eyes again), are in perfect harmony with Barnett’s even sparer, deadpan text allowing readers to step into the narrative landscape and fill for themselves, the host of gaps left by the book’s genius creators. Prankish play or something more sinister? I come down on the side of the former. This book is the first of a planned trilogy from this formidable team: I eagerly anticipate the next one … and the next.” * Red Reading Hub *“Mac Barnett’s wily story and Jon Klassen’s eyes-tell-all illustrations make Triangle a really fun read-aloud for preschoolers, early elementary kids, and their adults.” * Boing Boing *“The images are deceptively simple; the characters inhabit a world of triangles, squares and the “shapes with no names”. Each is rendered beautifully. As with Klassen’s solo work, the eyes reveal everything about the characters, bring two basic shapes-on-legs to life.” * Irish Times Weekend *“Brilliant and hilarious, award-winning Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett’s Triangle is the gem of a book.” * Julia Eccleshare LoveReading, Book of the Month *
£999.99
Quarto Publishing PLC If All the World Were…
Book SynopsisA moving, lyrical picture book about a young girl's love for her granddad and how she copes when he’s gone, written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. This beautifully illustrated, powerful and ultimately uplifting text is the ideal way to introduce children to the concept of death and dying, particularly children who have lost a grandparent. With Allison Colpoys’ gorgeous artwork spilling from each page, accompany a girl and her grandad over spring, summer and autumn. See how he teaches her to imagine, to create, and to enjoy the small things in life, and how, when winter comes, he lives on in her heart. The perfect way into talking about a difficult subject with children, showing that sadness is as necessary to happiness as winter is to spring. If All the World Were… is a soothing, reassuring approach to loss and how to live without someone you loved, and a beautiful story, beautifully told.Trade Review'This beautiful, moving picture book tells the story of the treasured memories that a child has of her grandfather... The poetic language that Coelho uses is perfectly complemented by wonderful illustrations in the text by Alison Colpoys' * Reading Zone *'illustrated with exuberant, floral richness … (the) focus on memories as something visible, almost tangible, ready to be preserved and collated, may offer some consolation to the bereft child who feels powerless in the aftermath of loss.' * Times Literary Supplement *Ten of the Best: books starring children from BAME backgrounds: 'Coelho masterfully manages to strike the delicate balance between mourning the passing of a loved one and celebrating the gift of the life they lived and its legacy with moving sensitivity and care. Colpoy’s illustrations enrich and deepen our connection with the weight of sadness and height of celebration. An important title to support readers coming to terms with the loss of an elderly relative.' * Books for Keeps *'This poignant and thought-provoking collaboration between acclaimed poet Joseph Coelho and award-winning artist Allison Colpoys is more than just a meditation on loss. It is a profound and deeply moving exploration of how we miss the people who are gone, and of how memories resonate within our lives.' * INIS *
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Walker Books Ltd Monster Post
Book SynopsisA hilarious novelty book about a quick-thinking child and a soft-hearted beast, with funny letters and comically disgusting recipes to open.Beast has found a tasty dinner, and he''s written to all his friends to invite them to a feast. Unfortunately, Dinner is a child who very much does not want to be eaten. As Beast''s friends send their instructions for cooking Dinner, is there any way Dinner can convince Beast to change his menu? A vibrant and charming interactive book with hilarious letters to open.PRAISE FOR BEAST FEASTLetter-flaps to lift, delicious and disgusting dishes, and the development of an unlikely friendship combine to create a riotous picture book party. The Guardian ReviewThis contribution to the genre, with RSVPs from Sir Gutguzzler and co, is a hoot. Independent readers should also enjoy the gruesome recipes on the endsheets. The ObserverThose dreading seasonal overindulgence can
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Pan Macmillan The Woolly Bear Caterpillar
Book SynopsisFrom Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer, comes a charming minibeast Cinderella story.Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become. Bonny and bright, stunning and smart, but not kind, the other caterpillars laugh at the small, plain Woolly Bear. There is one thing that they are sure of: Woolly Bear could never be as dramatic and beautiful as them! But could one little caterpillar be about to undergo a truly terrific transformation?Brilliantly written and stunningly illustrated this engaging picture book comes complete with a non-fiction mini book about caterpillars and moths written by a nature specialist.Trade ReviewGentle lessons in habitat destruction, self-acceptance and snobbery linger under the beautiful, fairy-like illustrations that will enchant three to five year olds. -- Prudence Wade * The Independent *A stunningly illustrated shoutout of individuality and transformation with joyful songs to sing. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
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Floris Books The Christmas Snow Globe
Book SynopsisA special snow globe brings Lucy and Noah a magical Christmas Eve surprise in this cosy picture book about festive excitement and the power of imagination. Timeless illustrations in a limited colour palette will make this a new Christmas classic.
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Hachette Children's Group Ten Little Dinosaurs Board Book
Book SynopsisCount along with the Ten Little Dinosaurs in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! In a sturdy board book, perfect for little hands to hold. Ten Little Dinosaurs set off in search of adventure ... But what will the Ten Little Dinosaurs do when they meet a grumpy triceratops? And a stomping diplodocus? And a HUNGRY T-REX?Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Dinosaurs is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story.Count from ten to one and back again, as the Little Dinosaurs disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page. And join in with all the great sound-words!The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day pick.''Count along with these adventurous dinosaurs in roaringly funny rhymes.''The Independent''Brilliant to help teach children recognise numbers.''Trade ReviewCount along with these adventurous dinosaurs in roaringly funny rhymes * The Independent *Brilliant to help teach children recognise numbers * Huffington Post *Riotous fun... Sure to raise a roar of approval -- Amanda Craig * New Statesman *A fun and appealing counting book that children won't want to put down * the Bookbag *With Simon Rickerty's charming and bold illustrations and Mike Brownlow's noisy rhyming text, this book is perfect to be read time and time again by all young dinosaur lovers * Surrey Advertiser *A raucous riot of colour and fun * Dad.Info *
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Hachette Children's Group Zebracadabra
Book SynopsisMeet Zebracadabra, master of magic. Watch as he transforms his animal friends before your very eyes!ZEBRACADABRA!Pink flamingos turn into... black-and-white stripy flamingos!ZEBRACADABRA!A green alligator turns into... a black-and-white stripy alligator!ZEBRACADABRA!Colourful chameleons turn into... you guessed it - black-and-white stripy chameleons!How does Zebracadabra do it? By being the best magician in the world, of course! Or he would be, if only he knew how to turn the animals back to their original colours...A laugh-out-loud picture book from Kes Gray, author of Oi Frog, with gloriously silly illustrations by Fred Blunt.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group The Magic Pet Shop Pugicorn and the Lovebug
Book SynopsisPugicorn, everyone''s favourite magical pet, is back with an adorable new sidekick: the Lovebug!It''s the season of Leaps and Love Hearts and Princess Ava dreams of going to The Lovebug Ball with her pet, Pugicorn. But the invitations are strictly for unicorns only . . .Could it be time for new traditions in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk? A sparkling tale of love and friendship, that shows it''s ALWAYS more fun when everyone''s included! The perfect Valentine''s Day gift for loved ones and little ones alike! Pay another visit to the Magic Pet Shop . . .PugicornPugicorn and HugicornKitticorn
£7.59
Pan Macmillan The Go-Away Bird
Book SynopsisFrom a star picture-book partnership, Julia Donaldson and the award-winning Catherine Rayner comes a gorgeous story about friendship and working together.‘The Go-Away bird sat up in her nest,With her fine grey wings and her fine grey crest.’One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the Go-Away bird just shakes her head and sends them all away. But then the dangerous Get-You bird comes along, and she soon realizes that she might need some friends after all . . .The Go-Away Bird combines brilliant rhyming verse from much-loved children’s author Julia Donaldson, creator of the bestselling picture books The Gruffalo and What the Ladybird Heard, with stunning illustrations from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner. A charming story about the power of friendship from a thrilling creative partnership, this beautiful book is perfect for reading together.Trade ReviewA charming story about the power of friendship… combines brilliant rhyming verse with stunning pictures * Eastern Daily Press *
£7.99
Andersen Press Ltd Godfather Death
Book SynopsisSally Nicholls (Author) Sally Nicholls grew up in Stockton-on-Tees, and after school, travelled the world, working for a period at a Red Cross hospital in Japan. Sally's first novel, Ways to Live Forever, won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and she has been shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Costa Children's Book Award, and the Carnegie Medal, twice. She lives in Liverpool with her husband and two sons.Júlia Sardà (Illustrator) Júlia Sardà is an illustrator from Barcelona. After her studies, Júlia started working as colorist in a studio which made the editorial merchandising for Disney/Pixar and then moved on to freelancing two years later. Now focusing on children's illustration, Júlia has had the chance to illustrate some incredible debut fiction and everlasting classics.
£8.54
Walker Books Ltd Pick a Perfect Egg
Book SynopsisPick a perfect egg with care – choose a white one nestled there. Lay in cartons, row by row. Pay the farmer. Off you go!There’s excitement in the air as a little girl and her mother carefully collect speckled eggs at the farm. These are no ordinary eggs – they will be dyed, decorated, bejeweled and nestled in a basket. And then, when Sunday morning arrives, the little girl will wear her best bunny ears and head out to meet friends and neighbours. It's time to search for eggs of a different kind, filled with chocolate, toys and sweeties... It's time for a spectacular, springtime egg hunt!This happy and gloriously illustrated Easter read-aloud captures all the excitement of the season, and is from the creators of the perennially popular Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin.Trade ReviewPerfect for the Easter season. * The best new children’s books to read this Easter, Irish Independent *Featured in The Bookseller's Children's Previews for March 2023 * The Bookseller *A stunning story celebrating all things Easter. * Little Blog of Library Treasures *Patricia’s rhyming narrative and Jarvis’s brightly coloured illustrations capture so well that mounting excitement and the fun of those Easter rituals that most children love so much. With a gorgeous cover, this is a really fun book to share in the run up to Easter. * Red Reading Hub *The illustrations accompanying the words really make this such a fun and magical read and each double page is so colourful throughout. * The Strawberry Post *
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep
Book SynopsisPerfect for bedtime, Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep is a beautifully illustrated story with a gentle mindfulness message from award-wining author-illustrator Catherine Rayner.Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, it's especially helpful for little ones who have trouble going to sleep.Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can't drop off, no matter what he tries. It's either too hot, or too cold; too loud or too quiet. But then he meets Owl. She can sleep through the day, which isn't easy when most other animals are awake! Will Arlo ever get any rest?Perhaps his new friend has some special tricks she can teach him to help him sleep . . .
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group When the Crocodiles Came to Town
Book SynopsisAn exhilaratingly fresh, funny picture book with a strong message about rejecting prejudice and welcoming new arrivals from brilliantly talented debut author-illustrator Magda Brol.Trade ReviewA fabulous book with a strong moral message about celebrating 'differences' with a subtle but beautifully delivered punchline or two - Read It Daddy
£11.69
