Picture storybooks

Book SynopsisThe perfect pants are hard to find for someone shaped like me. Could Octopants be just the job? Why not dive in and see . . .? There are all-in-ones for urchins and slipper-socks for eels... but will Octopus ever find a pair of pants to fit? A hilarious rhyming romp, packed with underwater underwear!Trade Review"Few things make children laugh out loud as much as jokes about pants — and this bouncy, rhyming romp against a backdrop of gorgeously illustrated underwater scenes makes the perfect choice for your summer holiday suitcase." -- Daily Mail"The Best Children's Books Out This Summer - The word ‘pants’ makes every small person I know hoot with laughter so they’re sure to love this rhyming story about an octopus searching for the perfect pair of pants." -- Red Online"Little ones will be chuckling along as you try to choose the perfect underwater underwear for an octopus and his chums. This hilarious rhyming romp is also ideal reading if you are attempting potty training this summer." -- Baby London"This was an instant hit with the littlest Book Boy at bedtime... The bouncy rhyming text, pantstastic theme and hilarious illustrations made it a winner all round." -- Library Girl and Book Boy"Just as Aliens in Underpants and The Queen’s Knickers remain firm favourites... I have a feeling that Octopants is going to continue the underwear success. It’s anything but pants.” -- Minerva Reads"With smart rhyming text, and bright, fun artwork, Octopants will delight." -- I"a great story to include in an Ocean topic in an Early Years classroom" -- Story Snug"Rhyming romp filled with underwater underwear. Everyone loves stories about pants, especially pants for octopuses. Sweet and funny." -- Angels & Urchins"This book... will have children 3 and up laughing along and joining in! One we would highly recommend you check out! T told me, “I really love that one daddy. Underpants are very funny and colourful.” -- Father Reading Every Day"Reception children at my school are going to LOVE this cheerful story made even more fun by the exuberant illustrations!" -- The School Librarian

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Book SynopsisAlbie is a normal little boy who has extraordinary adventures. When he helps his mum in the garden by planting some seeds, he can't quite believe his eyes the next morning. The garden has grown beyond all belief and these are not just any old plants - oh, no - Albie's seeds have grown into great big jurassic jungle! He rushes outside to discover what else has grown - a fantastic mix of real live DINOSAURS! A colourful, funny follow-up to Supermarket Zoo.

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Book SynopsisScribble and Swoop are the best of friends – until the day they have a TERRIBLE QUARREL! Which friend will be the first to say sorry? And can an apology fix their precious friendship? The perfect story for teaching young children the importance of meaningful apologies.Trade ReviewIt's hard teaching children to say sorry, so this touching story - which shows an apology can mend fences, but only if it's truly meant - is a valuable weapon in any parent's armoury [...] Gentle and sensitive with big, bright bold illustrations, this is perfect for warring siblings. -- Sally Morris * The Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisAstrid has always loved the stars and space. "I want to be an astronaut!" she says. While Mama is away, Papa and Astrid have fun acting out the challenges an astronaut faces on a space mission - eating food from a tube, doing science experiments, living and sleeping in near-zero gravity. Astrid can do it all! Then it's time to meet Mama at the airbase. But where has Mama been?Trade Review"Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully paced, this empowering and heartwarming story delivers a wonderful surprise at the end." * Children's Books Ireland *"Delightful and educational." * Book Trust - Books We Love *"A diverse and aspirational picture book, radiating positivity and parental love...All the elements of this book will be sure to get Early Years children excited. A great read-aloud to the class for those looking for a bit more to discuss." * Just Imagine *"This delightful story brings space travel up close for young children, and has a special surprise ending!" * Summer Reading Challenge *"This lovely early-years picture book explores Astrid’s passion within a domestic sphere as she explores the every day with her father, thinking about how what they are doing relates to outer space – eating meals, discussing gravity, science experiments and more. There’s a neat twist at the end – the mum comes home from her job as an astronaut. Black-outlined colourful illustrations set this book firmly within preschool territory, with a lovely timeline of women in space at the back." * Minerva Reads *"A story full of tenderness and adventure...This gentle picture book with distinctive earthy illustrations is a lovely read-aloud for Reception/Year 1 with a wonderful inclusive message at its heart, supported by the mini fact-files about female and BAME astronauts at the end." * Books for Topics *"A very encouraging story, and Ken Wilson-Max’s illustrations, with their textured look, are as delightful as ever." * Books for Keeps *"Seek this book out, it's great...an enjoyable, diverse read." * Mama Filz *"Lovely story." * Parents in Touch *"This book will enable children and parents to talk with each other and build stories an pictures around all sorts of space travel." * DolphinBooks - the blog *"A delightful combination of imaginative play and inspiring role model from a much-loved author-illustrator." -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *"Lovely, big, bold illustrations." * Angels and Urchins *"With bold, strong pictures this story has a surprise for its reader...and has plenty of interesting facts... A delight to read." * Armadillo *"Simply and beautifully told...A smashing book for young space enthusiasts and perhaps to share on Father's Day." * Red Reading Hub *"A delightful and educational book for young readers interested in space travel, with colourful illustrations, large-print text, fun facts, diverse characters and heartfelt father-daughter interactions." * Booktrust Great Books of the Year 2020 *"A wonderful picture book for encouraging children to believe they can do anything. It's a beautifully tender portrait of a father-daughter relationship, with lots of playful games and activities to share - and an empowering ending." -- Jane Porter * Book Trust recommends *"Astro Girl is an incredibly lovely story, featuring a family dynamic and historical references (both to women in history but particularly to black women in history) that I’d personally love to see more of in children’s literature. A fantastic celebration of #BlackJoy #strongwomen and #supportivedads" -- The Picture Book Box * via Instagram *"A simply told but inspiring picture book for all young and aspiring astronauts. Astrid truly believes she is capable of anything an astronaut does and spends her days dreaming of what can be. With the most inspirational hero in her life, maybe her dreams will come true." * Books for Bugs *"This picture book is an exploration of a young child’s connection to space travel, enhanced by educational facts about female astronauts. Lovely use of close-ups, perspective, colour and humour conveys emotion, joy and togetherness. The honest and tender storyline is complemented by eye-catching details and bold backgrounds. It's a great book for little STEM explorers." * Inclusive Books for Children *

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Book Synopsis"The princess may try seven times to escape By changing her colour and changing her shape."But each time Princess Eliza changes – into a blue fish, a yellow chick, a red fox or a black cat – the wicked wizard finds her and sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him and escape back to the palace in time to cut her birthday cake?The Princess and the Wizard is a magical adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations this story is perfect for reading together.Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday and The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes.Trade ReviewA sparkly princess and an equally sparkly, though somewhat darker, wizard battle it out across some glorious colour spreads . . . an exceptionally pleasing replay of a familiar story. * Guardian *a winner . . . colourful, and funny, with a cosy ending * Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisElmer loves practical jokes, but so does his cousin Wilbur. Until, that is, Elmer has an idea which brings Wilbur back down to earth, in more ways than one...Trade Review"The joys of this book are as much the unpredictable storyline as the loony pictures." * Evening Standard *"Wonderful...sumptuously vivid...exquisitely expressive...will be adored by every child." * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisJulian is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest...

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Book SynopsisA reassuring story to soothe anxiety about starting school.It''s your first day at Bug School,but don''t be scared or shy. You''ll have the BEST TIME EVER!So wave mummy and daddy bye bye.Welcome to Bug School! Don''t be nervous on your first day it''s lots of fun. Learn to creep with the spiders, sing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas! A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed!Trade ReviewThis book will enchant any small reader who has just started school, as they recognise so many features of their new environment, as well as intriguing children who have been in school for some time. The amount of humour and detail in the illustrations throughout will delight all. * Books for Keeps *With bright bustling illustrations fizzing with quirky details and insect jokes, this cheery, rhyming introduction to starting school from a unique bugs-eye point of view is reassuring and fun. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback, the original book in the beloved and best-selling series about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse, from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris follows an adorable mouse who dreams of moving to Paris to follow her fashion dreams. One day, she bravely takes the leap only to find a mean little girl with a horrible-looking cat standing in the way of her perfect Parisian apartment! Can Claris use all her wit, warmth and of course style to make her dreams come true? Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris is the first picture book in a dazzling series for lovers of Eloise and Olivia. Compassion never goes out of style! Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages. Half a millionClarisbooks in print! Megan Hess has sold 2 million books in over ten languages worldwide. Shortlisted for the 2019 ABIA Picture Book of the Year Longlisted for the 2019 Indie Book Awards: Best Children's Book

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Book SynopsisThere is a world within me. No one can sum me up in small words. From your sunrise-matching serenity and rainforest-rousing loudness to your glacier-like patience and clifftop-clambering courage, this book is a celebration of all the different facets that make you . . . YOU! With intricate peek-through holes, Anna Wilson's stunning illustrations conjure a cosmos that reflects all the amazing and varied parts of your personality. Embark on a journey through the landscapes inside yourself.

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Book SynopsisCan a place exist if it's not on a map?At school, Falasteen and her classmates are tasked with finding their families' home countries on a map, but no matter how hard she looks, Falasteen can't find Palestine. Sheturns to her family for answers and each of their stories helps her understand her people's history and her own place in the world.

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Book SynopsisWhen Tom wishes winter would never end, he meets another boy who shares his love of snow and ice. Playing together every day, Tom hardly notices that spring doesn't come - until he realises the terrible effect of unending winter is having on the countryside and his sick grandma. His friend is Winter's child, and for the seasons to go on the friends must say goodbye until next year.Trade ReviewMcAllister's fairy tale is based upon an idyllic friendship between two young boys, Tom and a supernatural child who, unknown to the former, is the son of Winter. They play so well together that they wish winter will never end. Winter's Child out-stays his natural season to please Tom, but there is a near fatal price to be paid by his continuing presence. Winter's Child has to leave Tom to allow for the return of Spring. In painting, drawing and digital imaging, Baker-Smith creates a sequence of intricate glittering illustrations; viewers enter a crystalline world of cerulean and sapphire hues, with vertiginous peaks, spangles of snowflakes, and curtains of icicles. The spectacular visual climax is a double spread frame showing Winter in his sleigh pulled by silver horses with emerald eyes, being re-united with his boy. The themes, all of which are appropriate for classroom discussion, include the old advice to be careful what you wish for, of relationships between the generations, of the power of friendship, of the nature of making sacrifices, of the vulnerability of old age and the Biblical precept: to everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the sun. -- Jane Doonan * The School Librarian Journal *Angela McAllister's poignant story and Graham Baker-Smith's evocative illustrations together create a wonderful picture book in Winter's Child. Tom wishes winter would go on forever,and his new friend Winter's Child loves the ice and snow too. Tom eventually learns that he has to forego his friendship in order to allow the natural progression of the seasons. There is lots for children to discover in the pictures, and much for them to discuss in this delightful story. -- MARILYN BROCKLEHURST * The Bookseller *For an alternative Christmas gift we are recommending Winter's Child by Angela McAllister. Grahame Baker­ Smith's artwork immerses us in to the world of Tom, who loves winter and befriends Winter's Child. Together they delight in the wintry wonderland, but the cold environment is detrimental to Tom's nana's health,and seasons must change. -- VANESSA LEWIS * The Bookseller *From award-winning author and illustrator comes this haunting tale. [...]The book can lead to great discussions, such as the difference between wants and needs, and the vast array of emotions that are displayed by the characters,The detail in these magical illustrations that accompany this story bring it to life. The vivid imagery, achieved by the combination of illustration styles and the use of wintery colours invite the reader to pore over the pages and lose themselves in it. A wonderful book to cozy up to this coming winter! -- Shaheen Merali * Families London South West *

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Book SynopsisMop the puppy is accidentally left behind on the newly-restored steam train. Can Rusty the dog save the day? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

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Book SynopsisTabby McTat was a busker's catWith a miaow that was loud and strong. Fred, the busker, and his cat, Tabby McTat, are purr-fectly happy,singing together all day long. But when Fred gives chase to a thief,the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again?A heart-warming story of friendship, loyalty - and kittens!

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning creators of Percy the Park Keeper and Kipper comes a new edition of a picture book classic - perfect for children finding out about nature and how things grow. Mick Inkpen is the libraries'' ninth most borrowed author.Jasper plants a bean. He waits for it to grow into a beanstalk all week. How long will he have to wait before he can start looking for giants?''The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.'' The Guardian''Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.'' The IndependentTrade ReviewA charming tale...with a gentle moral of how everything -- including giant beanstalks -- comes to he who waits * Junior *Stunningly simple... this book will encourage first steps in reading alone. * Practical Parenting *A charming tale, with extra-large type, that touches on the topic of the cycles of nature and how things grow, with a gentle moral of how everything - including giant beanstalks - come to he who waits * Junior *On Just Like Jasper: Wondefully simple . . . delightfully drawn. * Mother *One of the most effective plot-lines of the year. * Books for Your Children *Stunningly simple... this book will encourage first steps in reading alone. * Practical Parenting *A charming tale, with extra-large type, that touches on the topic of the cycles of nature and how things grow, with a gentle moral of how everything - including giant beanstalks - come to he who waits * Junior *On Just Like Jasper: Wondefully simple . . . delightfully drawn. * Mother *One of the most effective plot-lines of the year. * Books for Your Children *Stunningly simple... this book will encourage first steps in reading alone. * Practical Parenting *A charming tale, with extra-large type, that touches on the topic of the cycles of nature and how things grow, with a gentle moral of how everything - including giant beanstalks - come to he who waits * Junior *On Just Like Jasper: Wondefully simple . . . delightfully drawn. * Mother *One of the most effective plot-lines of the year. * Books for Your Children *

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Book SynopsisAlbie doesn't want to tidy his toys away but when a comic-book baddie snatches one away, he has to chase after them! Follow Albie into a world of flying superheroes, crazy contraptions and daring rescues in another fantastically fun adventure from the bestselling team of Caryl Hart and Ed Eaves.

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Book SynopsisA little girl stays home with Mama when Mummy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mummy. So when Mummy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch films, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mummy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl has an idea ... but when Mummy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.

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Book SynopsisMini is small, and Hardly is smaller – and neither of them are happy about it in this gorgeously illustrated, heart-warming picture book about unicorns from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner.Mini and Hardly are fed up of being small. Being grown-up would be so much better! They could eat what they want, stay up all night, and go on adventures. So . . . why wait? But it’s not long before the two little unicorns find themselves on an adventure a little bigger than they'd bargained for. Perhaps being small isn't so bad – after all, it makes you perfect for the BIGGEST cuddles.

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Book SynopsisAn exuberant new picture book from NYT bestselling author Peter Brown, inspired by his own childhood. Fred loves to be naked! He romps around his house naked and wild and free. Until he romps into his parents' bedroom and is inspired, finally, to get dressed. But there's so much in the wardrobe! What will Fred choose?

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Book SynopsisA wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout.Jeanie's Grandma is BAD. Not bad like a vampire or a gangster or anything, more like . . . up to no good. Sometimes she can be a bit embarrassing but most of the time she's REALLY fun, especially when she gets Jeanie involved in her mischievous schemes. Everyone says she's old enough to know better . . . but she doesn't seem to care one bit. In fact, Jeanie thinks she might quite like it!Bad Nana is a deliciously wicked new series for ages six and up, told through the eyes of 7 3/4-year-old Jeanie. Gorgeously illustrated throughout with vibrantly coloured spreads, Bad Nana's naughty exploits will shock and appal and make you snort with laughter!Trade Review“A delight from start to finish” Daily Express “A sense of mischief make for a fun read” The Sunday Times “Wonderfully entertaining” Daily Mail “A fizzily sweet sensation” Guardian “A riot of bright colours and laugh-out-loud moments” The BookTrust “If you do ONE THING this week, go and buy this. It’s flipping awesome!”Read It Daddy “Hilarious” Parents in Touch

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Book SynopsisA gloriously illustrated new edition of the classic story, retold for the young and young at heart.Open the door and enter a world of wonderMary Lennox has grown up in India, in a world of colour and light. So, when she is orphaned and sent back to England to live with her Uncle in his grey and gloomy mansion, it seems she will never be happy again.But a mysterious cry in the dark, and a hidden gate in an overgrown garden, may lead her to the greatest happiness she has ever known.The classic story from Frances Hodgson Burnett is here gloriously illustrated and retold for readers both young and young at heart.Open the door to the classic reborn for a new generation just in time to watch the new film.

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Book SynopsisSide by side on the sand sat two eggs. With a crack and a rip, the brothers hatch, and out comes a bird and a ... crocodile! But they can't be brothers - can they?Trade ReviewThe softly coloured pictures convey all the emotion and complement the feel of the book excellently. A wonderful heart-warming story * Parents in Touch *This stunning book follows the story of these two characters and how they teach each other their individual skills. A touching tale of how family ties aren't always so obvious to everyone but can be found right under your nose! * The Golden Treasury *This deeply emotional and moving story about love and closeness despite difference is perhaps Deacon’s best book yet.Quite superb * Books for Keeps *a charming, beautifully illustrated parable about sibling love -- Amanda Craig * The Times *This unusual, unsentimental story begins with two white eggs that look companionable and interchangeable. But out of one, a fledgling emerges and, from the other, a baby crocodile. Croc and Bird cannot hope to be brothers but, in Deacon's custody, are soul-mates who forage and huddle together, wings against scales, to keep out the cold. The bird calls its nest 'our home' – impractical for Croc but he does not grumble. A delicate, poignant, exquisitely drawn exploration of affinity with no need for a clumping moral. (2+) -- Kate Kellaway * Guardian website *

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Book SynopsisCats from many different countries may like to do all kinds of strange and exotic things like fly aeroplanes, or sing and dance, or even play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes . . .Very young children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is also just right for beginner readers. The lively illustrations by Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd are sure to appeal to cat lovers of all ages.

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Book SynopsisLearn phonics and get active with Actiphons!Actiphons is an energetic phonics series for children who are learning to read. These lively stories practise 70 letter sounds in the order they are taught in school - each with its own fun character and action. By reading the stories in order, children will build their phonics skills and become active, lifelong readers!Every book contains a unique code which unlocks a collection of free online resources, including a song, audiobook and animation for each story.Visit the Ladybird Education website and use the Get Set! reading check to find the perfect Actiphons book for every child.Netball Nelly wants to rest after winning a big match. Where will she be able to relax?Netball Nelly is Book 6 of 23 in Actiphons Level 1, and is designed for an adult and child to read together. This story is also available as part of Actiphons Level 1 Box 1.

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Book SynopsisPeppa has a new ball! It''s bouncy and so much fun to play with. All of her friends want to join in, too. It''s time for a big game of football! Can Daddy Pig teach Peppa and her friends how to play fairly?

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Book SynopsisMeet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit - and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality.The charming characters of Magenta Fox, whose work is evocative of Raymond Briggs and Janet Ahlberg, perfectly offset Zadie and Nick''s warm, wry prose.Weirdo is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers, and introduces an exciting debut illustrator. Together they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.

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Book SynopsisThe classic story, reimagined as a fully illustrated, beautiful picture book, perfect to share with a new generation.I am Toad of Toad Hall. Motor car-snatching, prison-breaking Toad!Enter the mischievous world of Toad of Toad Hall, and join Moly and Ratty on their riverside adventures. When Moly gets lost in the Wild Wood, Ratty and kind old Badger are there to rescue him. But when Mr Toad is sent to prison and his beloved Toad Hall is taken over by stoats and weasels, will his friends be able to save the day?A story of friendship and making amends, this classic children''s book is one of the most famous animal stories of all time. Now beautifully abridged, fully illustrated and retold for a younger, modern audience, this edition will delight children from age 5 years and above.

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Book SynopsisIn a beautiful, green, wild wild wood lives a gentle mole. But then a SOLD sign appears in the wood one morning, and Mole decides to write a firmly worded letter to Barry Bristlethwaite of Burnum Buildem Real Estate: their home is not for sale! But when diggers arrive the next morning, Mole and his friends must activate Plan B! Will they be able to save their wood?Wild Wild Wood is an empowering, rhyming tale about the power of using your voice.

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Book SynopsisBoots come off. Pyjamas on. Uh-oh, Niko!Your slipper's gone. Help little Niko change into pyjamas and get tucked into bed in this sturdy, interactive board book packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps. Niko is a little bear who sometimes gets things a little wrong. Whatever happens, he always tries again and learns new skills along the way. With durable pages and interactive elements to help little ones develop their fine motor skills, this colourful, illustrated board book is the perfect way to help toddlers with their bedtime routines. Children will love joining in with the fun-filled rhyming text which will inspire imaginative play within the story.. Want more fun with Niko? Check out the other books in the series:Uh-Oh, Niko: BathtimeUh-Oh, Niko: NurseryUh-Oh, Niko: The ParkUh-Oh, Niko: Birthday PartyUh-Oh, Niko: The Beach

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Book SynopsisWhat's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce themto super cute unicorns, of course! And with cuddly, laughing andmagical unicorns on every page, and a fun story showing childrenhow to count from one to twenty, this second book in a brand-newseries is set to become every child's new favourite.

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Book SynopsisHank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one morning, when a single, crisp, brown leaf falls to theground... Hank definitely does not like winter. But Hoog loves winter. Will these two friends learn to put their differences aside?

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Book SynopsisA hilariously smelly 'whodunnit' book - the perfect gift forkids who love to laugh!When a very stinky smell will not leave a little dinosaur alone,he follows his nose to find out who it could be coming from... SNIFF, SNIFF!Can this dinosaur detective uncover that WHIFF?

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Book SynopsisJoin Leora and her family as they come together to put the finishingtouches on their Hanukkah preparations and get ready to celebrate. For Leora, her main wish this year is that she will be allowed tolight the candles.

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Book SynopsisPoop is EVERYWHERE. It's on the street, at the zoo, and even in thesea. So next time you're out walking make sure to check underyour feet!This bright and bold picture book is your DUNG DIRECTORY of stinkypoop!

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Book SynopsisJenny Løvlie grew up in Northern Norway on Ekkerøy, a tiny peninsula sticking out into the Barents Sea, where she was the first child to be born in twelve years. Jenny studied Illustration and Animation at Kingston University in London, and graduated with a BA Hons in 2014. She draws inspiration from the wild landscapes of Scandinavia, nordic folklore and Scandinavian design. In 2019, Jenny won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for best illustrated book for The Girls, written by Lauren Ace. Her favourite things are going on adventures in her van, camping, bird-watching, cooking and reading.Lily Murray grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere, spending much of her time making up stories. She has continued to do this in her adult life, and now writes both fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her titles include: Dinosaur Department Store, Hello Hotdog and Dinosaurium. For Macmillan she has collaborated with Julia Woolf to create Mr

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins'' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love. When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there''s no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins''s big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There''s a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There''s Nothing Faster than a Cheetah.

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Book SynopsisQuentin Blake is one of the world's foremost illustrators, whose work includes self-penned picture book classics as well as collaborations with other writers, most notably Roald Dahl, with whom his drawings became synonymous. The winner of numerous awards including the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award and the international Bologna Ragazzi Prize, in 2002 he won the 2002 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the highest international recognition given to creators of children's books. In 2004 Quentin Blake was awarded the 'Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres' by the French Government for services to literature and in 2007 he was made Officier in the same order. In 2014 he was admitted to the Legion d'Honneur, an honour accorded to few people who are not French nationals. In 1999 he was appointed the first ever Children's Laureate, and was appointed Companion of Honour in Queen Elizabeth II's birthday honours list in 2022.Emma Chichester Clark, a student at the Royal College of Art during Quentin Blake's tenure as Head of Illustration, is a celebrated illustrator of extraordinary talent. Her warm and charming picture books feature long-running characters including Blue Kangaroo, Melrose and Croc, and her very own dog, Plum. She has also collaborated with many writers, including Michael Morpurgo, Ben Manley (The Misadventures of Frederick; Constance in Peril) and Sir Quentin Blake on the Three Little Monkeys series and Liliana the Strong.

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Book SynopsisAliens love underpants,  It's lucky that they do,  For pants helped save our universe,  Sounds crazy but it's true! When a meteor threatens to destroy the world, the aliens hatch a master plan to save it. But they're going to need a LOT of underpants to make it happen! Will the manage to stop the meteor in time? Find out in this thrilling new edition of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort's bestselling picture book. 

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Book SynopsisAn Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a haunting, beautifully illustrated tale of kindness, music and longing.Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk from the Abbey of Bangor was collecting driftwood along the shore when he found a boy washed up amid a circle of seals. At first the boy could barely move or speak. But when he regained his strength, he recalled being brought ashore by a lady with long golden hair who sang him to safety and gave him a silver ring. The monks knew the legend of a mermaid who had wandered the coast for three hundred years. Could it possibly have been her?Inspired by a story told in medieval chronicles of Irish history, debut author Marianne McShane weaves a captivating tale, while Jordi Solano captures the legend's spare but welcoming abbey on the rocky shore setting that makes you believe that if you listen hard enough, you too can hear the mermaid's song.Trade ReviewWith the lyrical style of an expert storyteller, a picture is painted of long ago Ireland, its' legends, its' magic and its' wonder. The graceful language itself weaves a spell full of atmosphere, whisking the reader back in time. The gorgeous illustrations gracing the pages of this picture book give exacting imagery and a genuine sense of time and place, rich in detail, symbolism and a feel of the old; the magical. Evocative, exquisite and beautiful; this one truly brings the legend home. Simply wonderful. * Fallen Star Stories Blog *Marianne read an extract and was interviewed on the BBC radio show Your Place and Mine. * Your Place and Mine *A contemporary Irish seanchaí, or storyteller, uses a bit of historical text from 558 C.E.—the Annals of the Four Masters—to fashion a story about a wondrous creature from the sea. [...] With this ode to music and mermaids, McShane deftly uses old stories to create a lyrical, satisfying new one. * Kirkus review *Featured in an interview with Marianne McShane in The Irish Echo. * The Irish Echo *Featured in a piece by Marianne McShane in Books Ireland Magazine. * Books Ireland *

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Book SynopsisJoin Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! When Katie visits an art gallery for the first time with Grandma, she discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her . . . Expect a little bit of mischief, a lot of cream cakes and even a friendly tiger! ''A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling'' - Parents in TouchThis first introduction to art, features five great masterpieces: The Hay Wain by John Constable, Madame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Les Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Tropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri Rousseau and Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich.Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?Katie and theTrade ReviewMy daughter was entranced. She demanded endless readings. * Katie Derham, The Times *A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and great storytelling. * Parents in Touch *Can there be a better way of bringing the world of art and the classic masterpieces alive for children than the charming Katie series? A simply brilliant way of encouraging children to use their imaginations and to gain the confidence to explore art themselves. * Bookbag *The Katie stories are a great way of introducing children to artists... a modern classic. * Manchester Evening News *James Mayhew's Katie's Picture Show series has been introducing children to great works of art for 25 years. * The School Librarian *This book will enchant Katie fans, new and old * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisA stunning picture book for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, from Shaun Tan, Academy Award winner and winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020. Cicada work in tall building.Data entry clerk. Seventeen year.No sick day. No mistake.Tok Tok Tok!Cicada works in an office, dutifully working day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his co-workers. But one day, something truly extraordinary happens . . . A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, overlooked or overworked but dreams of magic, from Australia''s most acclaimed picture book creator, and first BAME winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. This is Shaun Tan''s first author-illustrator book in five years, and his most important and moving fable since The Arrival.Trade ReviewCicada by Shaun Tan is another picture book for older readers. Cicada toils in a cold grey office: he's segregated, dismissed and ignored despite his diligence....and after putting in years of thankless work, he is packed off without a pension. When can the future offer him? The story's stark simplicity overlays great depths, exploring themes of acceptance, self-worth and meaningfulness of work, all culminating in escape to a forest world of extraordinary lushness. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *A different kind of worker comes in the form of Cicada, an unhappy data-entry clerk abused by his human bosses and co-workers. The latest from the Australian author Shaun Tan, who won an Academy award for the 2011 film adaptation of his picture book The Lost Thing, Cicada (Hachette Children's, £14.99) is an unusual picture book with an almost entirely grey palette (apart from the green of the insect), and it features a distinct rhythm: "Cicada work in tall building. /Data entry clerk. Seventeen year./ No sick day. No mistake./ Tok Tok Tok!" It's a timely book, given its theme of worker exploitation, and as such is perhaps best suited to readers aged six and up, for whom it could be a starting point for discussing human rights. It's not all bleak though; it has a wild and surprising ending, with the cicada having the last laugh. * The Observer *

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Book SynopsisJourney backwards from Z to A to find out where Apple has disappeared to! A quirky, laugh-out-loud reinvention of the classic alphabet book, with bold, bright illustrations from artist, Paul Friedrich.

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Book SynopsisA reissue edition of the hilarious picture book about one big cat and one VERY big BLAST-OFF! From Sue Hendra, the creator of SUPERTATO and Liz Pichon, the creator of THE BRILLIANT WORLD OF TOM GATES.

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Book SynopsisA stunning new picture book from Onjali Q. Raúf and Pippa Curnick, the creative duo behind the bestselling and award-winning The Boy at the Back of the Class.There''s a new girl in my class. She has eyes as wide and as golden as a tiger''s, a face as pale as a glass of milk, and hair as shiny as a mirror. I''d like to be her friend. But she never wants to play with me in the playground or make sandcastles in the sandpit.The cleverest people I know say that the new girl is sad because she had to leave her home, her family, her school, her toys, her books and all her friends too. But I''ve got a plan! There''s something I can do to make her feel better when she''s missing everything she''s left behind . . .With bold, beautiful artwork by Pippa Curnick, this heartfelt story about the power of friendship and kindness shows young readers what steps they can take to make refugee children feel welcome.

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Book SynopsisTake a stroll in the deep dark wood with this amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo, with the full, original story – plus flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a pop-up surprise!Walk further into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry gruffalo! Read the original much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life. This stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story is perfect for little paws and is sure to delight parents and children alike.Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 17.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come.

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