Picture storybooks
Walker Books Ltd Its Time to Hush and Say Good Night
Book SynopsisA dream-ride of a bedtime book, inspired by ancient Indian lullabies.Travel a lush dreamscape world as a father lulls his toddler towards sleep, weaving a quilt of dreams across the roaring seas and through the inky night - and dealing with some big toddler emotions en route. Sumptuously illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, and infused with the spirit and flora and fauna of India.
£7.59
Walker Books Ltd Dawn
Book SynopsisWith gorgeous artwork and a spare text, an award-winning picture-book creator gently celebrates the natural world through the lens of a sunrise.As the sun slowly rises, many things happen in a small window of time. The world comes alive with the actions of animals, plants, clouds and sky. A deer drinks, an owl wakes, a dandelion shimmers in the light. A ladybird climbs, a fish jumps, birds call in a chorus. Geese fly away in formation. A flower blooms. Beautifully illustrated with glowing imagery and written with a charming simplicity holding appeal for new readers, Marc Martin's ode to the slow-blooming beauty of a sunrise, and the life that unfolds in its radiance, narrows the lens to show the wonder of time passing.
£11.69
Five Mile When I'm Feeling Angry
Book SynopsisFeeling angry can make you feel like you're going to explode! What do parents do when their child feels angry? Helping young children develop skills to identify and manage their feelings leads to an increase in confidence, self-esteem, and an optimistic and hopeful state of mind—creating a healthy emotional foundation. Each book features a page of parents' notes written by a child psychologist.
£8.96
Wombat Books Little Horses
Book Synopsis?Out in the bay where sailboats glide,little horses drift and hide...''Beneath the waters of a calm bay, seahorses hide from predators, feed on shrimp and raise their young in gardens of sponge, coral, and grass. But when a storm destroys their habitat, they are left with nothing to eat and nowhere to hide. That is, until a Marine Biologist comes up with a clever invention to provide them with shelter and food while the natural environment recovers. The little horses have a new home where they can thrive! Soon, tiny horses are swimming and the hotel is overgrown with coral and grass. Inspired by true events and including information about seahorses and the Seahorse Hotels Project, Little Horses is a conservation success story certain to inspire children to love and care for the natural world. ?Out in the bay where sailboats glide,little horses drift and hide...''Beneath the waters of a calm bay, seahorses hide from predators, feed on shrimp and raise their young in gardens of sponge, coral, and grass. But when a storm destroys their habitat, they are left with nothing to eat and nowhere to hide. That is, until a Marine Biologist comes up with a clever invention to provide them with shelter and food while the natural environment recovers. The little horses have a new home where they can thrive! Soon, tiny horses are swimming and the hotel is overgrown with coral and grass. Inspired by true events and including information about seahorses and the Seahorse Hotels Project, Little Horses is a conservation success story certain to inspire children to love and care for the natural world.
£14.24
Sweet Cherry Publishing Mula and the Snooty Monkey: A Fun Yoga Story
Book SynopsisAfter the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, they're back to help Svadi, a very snooty monkey, stop worrying about what others think! Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends! Svadi is a very snooty monkey. But when he hears the jungle beat, Svadi stops worrying about how he looks. He is ready to move his hips and sing the song inside his heart! Book 2 in the Mula and Friends series: Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.
£11.69
Floris Books Astrid Lindgren's Tomten Tales: The Tomten and
Book SynopsisOn small silent feet, the Tomten tiptoes through the snow, keeping watch over the farm on chilly winter nights.One night, a cunning fox comes by. How will the Tomten guard the chickens, and help the hungry fox?These classic stories are a delight for young children, depicting the traditional Swedish character of the house elf, or tomten.This is a beautiful collector's combined edition of Astrid Lindgren's two classic Tomten tales, The Tomten & The Tomten and the Fox.Trade Review'Astrid Lindgren's Tomten Tales have been delighting children for decades through soft and simple prose paired with gentle watercolor illustrations... Readers and listeners will be able to understand the message of kindness and appreciate the story of the Tomten, even without knowing its origins... This is a great story for quiet storytimes (either in groups or one-on-one) for early elementary students.-- Youth Services Book Review'Worthy as a gift.'-- Kirkus Reviews'Two classic stories by Sweden's acclaimed children's author have been created into this charming edition with the original soft, enchanting illustrations by Harald Wilberg allowing the world of the Tomten to be vividly brought to life. '-- Outside in World'Children love these stories!'-- KindlingPraise for The Tomten:'Astrid Lindgren writes evocatively of long cold winters and the benevolent guardianship of the Tomten. A lovely, feelgood picture book with traditionally styled illustrations that show the Tomten as a genial gnome-like figure. Delightful! Families Rating: 5 out of 6'-- Families South West magazine'It would be hard to find a nicer bedtime story. Beautifully painted, quiet moonlit scenes and poetic words tell of the Tomten, a small elf-like person who lives on a farm. It is a beautiful cosy tale of winter bedtimes, very comforting and definitely one of our favourites.'-- Hilary Woolf with Isaac (age 4), Education Otherwise
£13.49
Floris Books The Fairy Song
Book SynopsisRose lives with her parents in a small cottage in the forest. Her family are poor and hardworking, and Rose yearns for fun, friendship and flowers. One Midsummer's Day, walking wearily home, Rose hears beautiful singing and follows the joyful sound deep into the trees. As she listens, a flurry of fairies bursts out of a tiny door in the side of a hill! One of the fairies invites Rose to join their party. Entering the fairy world, Rose is enchanted with her new friends and gladly joins in with their Midsummer song. Will she ever want to leave? Inspired by traditional Scottish stories of fairy folk, celebrated storyteller Janis Mackay weaves a magical tale that will capture any child's imagination. Ruchi Mhasane's delightful illustrations sparkle with joy and vitality. The Fairy Song is a delightful new book from the creators of much-loved traditional Scottish tale The Selkie Girl.Trade Review'This is a lovely story with themes from Scottish folklore. The exquisite pencil and watercolor art uses pastel colors and many beautiful images of flowers, along with the adorable fairies flitting around, to create a gentle, magical feel to the story. It's wonderful that the fairies have a variety of skin colors and genders, and that Rose herself has brown skin. There aren't many western folktales that have any but white skinned characters, so this is a welcome addition to the canon, and will delight young fairy lovers of any race.'-- Youth Services Book Review'The Fairy Song is an ever enchanting children's fairy tale with ancient roots that seem to stretch both backward and forward into time The Fairy Song is a tale with old sources in Scottish tales, enhanced immeasurably by delicate, dancing flower fairy illustrations, with characters including the fairies of multi-colored skin and beautiful blendings of the races. A magical and enchanting tale, rich with meaning and gifts for all.'-- Midwest Book Review
£7.59
Floris Books All Our Families Are Awesome
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£11.69
Templar Publishing The Last Chip
Book SynopsisPercy is a little pigeon, and he's very hungry. Life on the streets is tough, and every time he tries to get hold of a scrap of food, bigger, beefier birds bat him away. He's about to give up when someone offers him her very last chip.A moving and uplifting story about struggle against adversity and the kindness of strangers.10% of the profits from the sale of the book go to The Trussell Trust, supporting a network of 435 foodbanks across the UK.
£6.99
Bonnier Books Ltd The Doric Gruffalo
Book SynopsisEverybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Doric Scots! Translated by Sheena Blackhall and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike."A moose tuik a dander ben the wid.A tod saw the moose, and the moose luiked guid."Come a wee bit farrer intae thon deep mirk wid, an fin oot fit happens fin the sleekit moose faas in wi a hoolet, a snake an a hungry gruffalo . . .
£6.99
Oneworld Publications Islandborn
Book SynopsisA powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination Every kid in Lola's school was from somewhere else. Hers was a school of faraway places. When Lola's teacher asks the students to draw a picture of where their families immigrated from, all the kids are excited. Except Lola. She can't remember the Island – she left when she was just a baby. But with the help of her family and friends, and their memories – joyous, fantastical, heartbreaking, and frightening – Lola's imagination takes her on an extraordinary journey back to The Island. As she draws closer to the heart of her family's story, Lola comes to understand the truth of her abuela's words: 'just because you don't remember a place doesn't mean it's not in you.' Gloriously illustrated and lyrically written, Islandborn is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and our imagination's boundless ability to connect us – to our families, to our past and to ourselves.Trade Review‘Islandborn engages with many of the same themes that Mr. Díaz has wrestled with in his fiction: immigration and identity, the weight of collective memory, and feelings of displacement and belonging.’ New York Times‘Beautiful and joyous.’ Press Association'With his tenacious, curious heroine and a voice that’s chatty, passionate, wise, and loving, Díaz entices readers to think about a fundamental human question: what does it mean to belong?' Publishers Weekly, starred review‘A sensitive and beautiful story of culture, identity, and belonging — a superb picture book outing for Díaz and one to be shared broadly in a variety of settings.’ School Library Journal‘The exuberant, brightly coloured illustrations are filled with a child’s interpretation of the memories and fill the double-page spreads with details to pore over. This important title will be enjoyed by young children and may spark many significant discussions.’ Booklist'This is an amazing book. It celebrates diversity, tolerance. and belonging. It's a powerful story. A great way to start talking about family backgrounds and belonging. You will ADORE this story.' Liz Gaydon, Waterstones bookseller‘Timely and relevant.’ School Librarian
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group Always Your Stepdad
Book SynopsisA heartfelt celebration of the unconditional love between a stepparent and their child, written by Stephanie Stansbie and illustrated by Tatiana Kamshilina. All those times . . . dressing up, playing cards, watching films, how I cheered you up when you felt sad. And that beautiful moment, I'll never forget,When I truly felt I was your . . . DAD!This lyrical love letter of a book explores the unique challenges, joys and experiences of becoming a blended family. Designed in a beautiful scrapbook style, this is the perfect gift for a stepparent to give to their child. Just like A Handful of Buttons by Carmen Parets Luque, The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith, and The Perfect Fit by Naomi Jones and James Jones, every type of family will love sharing Always Your Stepdad.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Slide and See Unicorns
Book SynopsisJoin the unicorns and their fairy friends as they fly over a rainbow, explore and enchanted forest and splash in a magical pond. Move the chunky sliders to reveal lots of little surprises. The eye-catching illustrations are designed for very young children, and the sliders, cut-outs and fingertrails are brilliant for developing essential early learning skills.
£7.59
Make Believe Ideas Squishy Friends Christmas Cuties Activity Book
£6.99
Andrews UK Limited Fishing for Condiments
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£8.54
Andersen Press Ltd Elmer and the Gift
Book SynopsisThe 30th and final Elmer storybook from BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members, featuring a reading guide and a link to online resources from Alzheimer's Research UK. Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can't remember what it is or where it is. Zelda's memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn't what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift. In his 30th storybook, Elmer's love, patience and respect for his Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo makes for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives, and deftly deals with themes relating to dementia with love and respect.Trade Review"A typically warm-hearted Elmer story which brings in how to be helpful and understanding of elderly relatives" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *"This humorous, heart-warming tale of family life with elderly relatives is about being caring and treating everyone with love, patience and respect" * Just Imagine *"A gently conveyed and strong message for young readers with elderly family members of their own. Fans of the series will be heartened." * Kirkus Reviews *"This gentle story is perfect for sharing and could spark conversations about family members who are becoming confused, or have dementia or Alzheimer’s" * BookTrust *
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd Bella the Storyteller
Book SynopsisWhat makes a great story? How are stories made? This clever and unique look at storytelling can help us to understand that great stories need more than exciting and imaginative settings... Meet Bella she's not that rabbit, nor the squirrel, she's the hills, and the trees, and everything in the background. But today, she's taking control and creating her own story. Today, she's Bella the Storyteller, and she wants her story to have dragons and dinosaurs and pirates and unicorns and aliens in space! This is going to be the best story ever...but Rabbit and Squirrel might not agree.
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd The Wild Hooboo
Book SynopsisBarry Falls grew up in rural Northern Ireland, where he spent a lot of time drawing pictures and writing stories to go with them. When he got to art college in Belfast, he discovered that he might be able to do such a thing for a living, and was very excited. Since then, he's been picking up multiple awards for the illustration work he does for such clients as The New York Times, American Airlines, The Telegraph and many more besides. His work has appeared in magazines, books, exhibitions, on textiles and homeware, and in advertising campaigns around the world. His first picture book for young children was published in 2019 and since then, his books have been published in many languages around the world. He now lives and works in Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
£11.69
Tate Publishing Who Wet The Bed
Book SynopsisA heart-warming and delightfully illustrated tale that helps dispel any shame around bedwetting for young children. Oops, another bedwetting! It''s not fun waking up to wet sheets. But who wet the bed? It can''t have been me!Follow along as Dad and Grandma Ma''a track down who the real culprit is, starting with my mischievous zebra pyjamas...
£11.69
Gecko Press Duck, Death and the Tulip
Book SynopsisA courageous, heart-warming book about death that has become a cornerstone of the Gecko Press catalogue worldwide In a strangely heart-warming and beautifully illustrated story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Duck, Death and the Tulip will intrigue, haunt, and enchant readers of all ages. Simple, warm, and witty, this book deals with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant and life-affirming.Trade Review"The most extraordinary picture book I’ve seen in many a year. A duck becomes friends with Death, and it’s the most natural thing in the world. Trust me, adults get far more weirded out by this book than children ever do. Amazing." -- Patrick Ness, Time Out London"The gold standard of picture books about death is “Duck, Death and the Tulip….” It’s hard to describe how this extraordinarily tender book manages to be both heartbreaking and comforting, but it does." -- New York Times (US)"The most moving book I’ve read this year is the German picture book Duck, Death and The Tulip by Wolf Erlbruch, about the strange, uneasy friendship." -- Meg Rosoff, The Financial Times US)Duck, Death and the Tulip by Wolf Erlbruch is a superb picture book from Germany, that tells a gentle story of the relationship between Death and a duck. Death is portrayed as a sympathetic figure in a dressing gown who is with us all the time, but who only comes into Duck’s consciousness towards the end of his life. It is warm, poignant and witty. -- Anthony Browne * The Guardian *The German children's book author and illustrator Wolf Erlbruch offers a wonderfully warm and assuring answer in Duck, Death and the Tulip - a marvelous addition to the handful of intelligent and imaginative children's books about death and loss. -- Maria Popova * Brainpickings *"a deft look at mortality." -- Literary Hub
£11.69
Owlet Press Harmony House
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Pandora and the Story Forge
Book SynopsisDiscover the magical world of storyteller Pandora, adorer of brave and beautiful words, weaver and forger of tales.Pandora is an explorer, a collector of words (even ones that misbehave). Once she has the words she needs, she watches them flower and then forges them into the most magical stories. Friend to all the story-starved children, Pandora knows a secret: once read, a story unfurls in your heart. Enter her world and you'll never see words in quite the same way again.
£11.69
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Little Matilda Goes to Hospital
Book SynopsisLittle Matilda is not feeling well. But she is worried about going to hospital for the first time. Will she be able to overcome her fears and get the care she needs? A gentle and affirming story about being brave and the magic of kindness. This gentle and affirming story deals with the very real problem of fears and worries in children. It provides opportunities to talk about these fears and allows children to recognise that they are not alone in their anxieties and worries.
£8.54
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd The Invitation: An Orange Porange Story
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£4.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Octonauts and the Only Lonely Monster Now a
Book SynopsisHello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts!Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world!The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their underwater base, the Octopod, the eight intrepid friends are always ready for fun and excitement!When the Octonauts meet a lonely sea monster looking for others of its kind, they soon find themselves on a thrilling adventure helping him search the four corners of the ocean
£7.59
Scholastic The Lighthouse Keepers Catastrophe
Book SynopsisThere's a lighthouse emergency! Hamish the cat is locked inside thelighthouse!And not just that - if Mr and Mrs Grinling can't get the door open,then who will turn on the light to warn the ships in the bay?This calls for a clever rescue plan... but will they get there intime?
£6.99
Hawthorn Press When Findus Was Little and Disappeared
Book SynopsisFarmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. "Tell me about when I disappeared," said Findus. "You haven''t disappeared," said Pettson, "you''re sitting right here." "Yes, but ? when I was little." "Oh then ...But you''ve heard the story so often before." "But tell it to me anyway!" So here is the story of when Findus was little and disappeared.
£12.34
Pan Macmillan Room on the Broom Big Book
Book SynopsisA very funny story of quick wits and friendship, The Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast!Ideal for use in the classroom, Room on the Broom Big Book is a very funny story perfect for reading aloud. Children will be captivated by Julia Donaldson's irresistible verse and Axel Scheffler's spectacular illustrations.
£22.50
Pan Macmillan The Singing Mermaid
Book SynopsisTempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home.The Singing Mermaid is a delightful tale 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 loved by children and parents alike.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 Review[A] tip-top adventurous ballad which will hold its readers captive. * Guardian *a delightful rhyming adventure. * Daily Mail *
£6.99
Scholastic A Little Bit Brave
Book SynopsisLogan is a stay-at-home bunny - but he's about to discover how brave he really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn't want to go. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can just pluck up courage to look . . . A funny, reassuring story which shows that we're all braver than we think.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Grumpy Frog
Book SynopsisGrumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn''t win, or encounters - horror of horrors - a Pink Rabbit?Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting - and getting rid of - the grumps from New York Times best-selling author, Ed Vere.Trade ReviewMy favourite yet of Vere's brilliantly irreverent picture books. One young frog loves the colour green, as well as hopping and, of course, winning. But what happens when things don't go to plan? Contrary he may be, but this wonderfully expressive little fellow will have you charmed. Infectiously funny, it's a dream to read aloud, with a positive message about friendship, compromise and saying sorry. And children will adore the snappy twist in the tail. * The Bookseller *Grumpy Frog is horribly prejudiced against anything that isn't green like him. That, along with his relentless competitiveness, means he isn't much fun to be around, but in the depths of loneliness will he learn compassion and tolerance? It's a scrappy, happy tale * Financial Times *The hilarious story of a cantankerous creature who loves hoping, winning and the colour green ... Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter at Ed Vere's witty illustrations * Daily Express *The hilarious tale of a frog who loves hopping, winning and all things green. But what happens when he doesn't win and a pink rabbit offers to be his friend? * Daily Mail Online 'Summer's Hottest Reads' *A rather neat moral tale that's brilliantly written and illustrated with a kind of frog-like frisson of energy and intensity, as you'd expect from Ed... A fabulous central character narrates his own story, with tons of opportunities for read-aloud fun. Ed has done it again! * Read it, Daddy *Frog is having "one of those days" and he's not afraid to tell everyone. As long as things are going frog's way, we'll all be ok, but when they aren't, we're all inn for it! This delightfully discombobulated frog has emotional challenges and this book is about learning to deal with them. Despite his disdainful surface demeanour, deep down Frog is nothing but charming, and little readers will be chortling with laughter as they join him in learning how to embrace difference and manage emotions * WRD About Books *Vere's signature vibrant colours and thick black lines brilliantly accompany the dynamic text, touching on some difficult themes with lightness and zeal... this is a great example of a humorous anthropomorphic picture book working perfectly as a platform to showcase some very serious issues. * Library Mice *This deftly told story shows how important it is to say sorry, and to compromise - and how that will get rid of the grumps in the best possible way. * Parents in Touch *A fabulously colourful tale of compromise, tolerance and realising your own shortcomings. It's a story that invites children to acknowledge their own emotions and embrace their own weaknesses. * Picture Books Blogger *A hilarious book with a twist in the tale about getting, and getting rid of, the grumps, Grumpy Frog subtly teaches the importance of being kind to all. * Parent Talk *Bestselling author and illustrator Ed Vere is back with a new picture book. Grumpy Frog follows the amphibian as he learns about compromise, friendship and the power of analogy. He may even manage to get rid of his grumpiness! * Baby London *The hilarious story of a cantankerous creature who loves hoping, winning and the colour green ... Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter at Ed Vere's witty illustrations * Daily Express *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Night Box
Book SynopsisNominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize, the Teach Primary Book Awards and the Klaus Flugge Prize.An enchanting bedtime story about a small boy who is the custodian of night, from talented new picture book author and poet, Louise Greig, with beautifully atmospheric illustrations by Ashling Lindsay.Max has a key and a box of midnight blue.When he turns the key in the lock WHOOSH!Day slips inside as Night sweeps out.Darkness tumbles into the air.It dances and whirls around the room.It goes under the bed, under the chair everywhere!Louise Greig''s lyrical voice and Ashling Lindsay''s warm, endearing illustrations hold a candle up to the magical nature of night-time in this soothing picture book. Perfect for cosying up to read and share before bedtime, The Night Box is an original bedtime tale that sits perfectly alongside classics such as The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark great for reassuring little ones who have a fear ofTrade Review"A lyrical, atmospheric story that's perfect for lulling excitable toddlers to sleep" – The Evening Standard "Greig is creating books that make me wish I still had a pre-schooler to lull to sleep with her stories, and to initiate into the world of poetry with her words" – The Herald "Tender and domestic, luminous and star-shot, Lindsay’s illustrations perfectly complement Greig’s soaring, unrhymed poetry, creating a sense of night’s scale, richness and enveloping magic" – Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian "Such an original bedtime story will be bound to delight its audience time and time again" – Picture Books Blogger
£7.59
Pan Macmillan The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book
Book SynopsisA wonderfully witty take on a much-loved fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book celebrates the magic of reading and storytelling, and being kind to others.When Ben's mum gets distracted halfway through his bedtime story, he decides to finish the tale himself. There's only one problem – he can't quite read yet. To Ben's surprise, the three little pigs come knocking on the door, and the big bad wolf isn't far behind ... But this time, will the story have a different ending?A playful rhyming story by Lucy Rowland, with hilarious illustrations from Ben Mantle.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Lights on Cotton Rock
Book SynopsisAn out-of-this-world picture book from David Litchfield, the best-selling author of The Bear and the Piano and Grandad’s Secret Giant.Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. ***** Stunning images with a powerful message ***** Magical, heartwarming and imaginative! ***** Another amazing story by David Litchfield Heather is a little girl who wants to go to Outer Space, where the stars sparkle with magic and wonder. When a spaceship lands at Cotton Rock, it seems that all of her dreams have come true. But soon the alien has to leave. Will the spaceship ever come back? And if it does, is Heather ready to leave everything on Earth behind? This beautiful story for ages 4–7 about family and dreams travels through space and time to show us that what we are looking for might be closer than we think. David Litchfield is the author of best-selling books including The Bear and the Piano, which won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category in 2016 and has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK. Don’t miss David's other books: The Bear and the Piano (1) The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle (2) The Bear, the Piano, and Little Bear's Concert (3)Grandad's Secret Giant
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Thats Not My Name
Book SynopsisAn uplifting picture book about loving your name, finding your voice and standing up for yourself.Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can''t wait to learn, play and make new friends. But when her classmates keep mispronouncing her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one.When Mama helps Mirha see just how special her name is, she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly. Featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations and with an empowering message at its core, this heartwarming picture book from author-illustrator Anoosha Syed reminds us all just how important our names are!
£7.59
Thames & Hudson Ltd If I had a unicorn
Book SynopsisA boardbook edition of this magical book in the award-winning If I had a... series. Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a unicorn for a pet? Besides being much less angry than a troll and far more conveniently sized than a giant, unicorns only ever eat ice-cream for breakfast AND... every time you get upset they feed you candyfloss! In this humorous, energetically rhyming tale, a little girl experiences exactly what life would be like with a magical creature for a pet from sprinkling stardust on grumpy parents to sliding into football practice on a rainbow. This book celebrates the magic of unicorns in a way that will appeal to children who are allergic to pink.Trade Review'Vibrant illustrations in bold colours reflect both the real and fantasy worlds and characters of differing ethnicities, as well as the gentle humour of the text' - Book Trust'Thoroughly charming and truly magical ... a winning addition to a sparkling series' - Waterstones'Absolutely brilliant, with wonderful illustrations and the most gorgeous endpapers you’ve ever seen' - @childrensbookshoplondon'My class adored this book and it really made them giggle .. the perfect book for little ones and to make you smile' - @booksandbeyondbookclub
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd Beanie the Bansheenie
Book SynopsisEoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, and Steve McCarthy, author and illustrator of the award-winning The Wilderness, join forces to turn a familiar myth of Irish folklore into a truly powerful, unforgettable and universal story of love, perseverance and friendship against all odds.Banshees are supernatural Irish harbingers of doom, but where do they come from? The answer: they grow in pods on the prickly gorse bush. The sole job of a baby banshee, a bansheenie as they are called, is to bond with a human. Once bonded, they know everything about that person. Most importantly when they will die. Our bansheenie, named Beanie, is no ordinary herald of death. When she sees her person, a little girl called Rose, she decides to change her own and Rose's fate and instead of delivering bad news, Beanie wants to protect Rose and her family. When her banshee''s howl of doom won''t work, she must draw power and strength from the ancient secre
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Scallywag Press The Wall in the Middle of the Book
Book SynopsisSunday Times Culture Magazine Book of the Week;There's a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero-a young knight-is sure that the wall protects his side of the book from the dangers of the other side-like an angry tiger and giant rhino, and worst of all, an ogre who would gobble him up in a second! But our knight doesn't seem to notice the crocodile and growing sea of water that are emerging on his side. When he's almost over his head and calling for help, who will come to his rescue? An individual who isn't as dangerous as the knight thought-from a side of the book that might just have some positive things to offer after all! Jon Agee is brilliant in his use of the page turn, visual storytelling, and deadpan humour, and appeals to fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen.Trade Review'This picturebook from the launch list of Scallywag Press demonstrates how much can be done with few words and simple pictures. A little knight feels safe on one side of a wall, since an ogre is on the other. But when danger approaches, the ogre rescues him by pulling him over the wall, and the other side turns out to be wonderful. Dramas happen in the pictures, so pre-readers can watch the knight mending a hole in the wall, wild animals climbing on top of each other, waters rising, little fish eaten by bigger fish until a monster-sized one approaches, and finally knight, ogre and wild animals sharing an adventure. The images, using washes, texture, collage and autumnal colours, express emotion succinctly. The book also has a wider resonance: about demonising strangers, preconceived ideas and the folly of a wall.' Sunday Times Culture Magazine Book of the Week;'`Jon Agee's latest offering is one of several enchanting titles from the new children's publisher Scallywag Press ... it strikes exactly the right balance between comfort and peril, thanks not least to Agee's gentle illustrations.' Daily Telegraph;'One of the most powerful picture books of the year' Scotsman; 'The contemporary political undertones of Brexit and US borders make The Wall in the Middle of the Book a very timely publication, but Agee's illustration and his spare, unembellished text gives it an instantly classic feel. It is one of the first books from new publishing house Scallywag Press, and a promise of fine things to come in 2019.' The Irish times;'This is a tale, brimming with fun, entertainment and positive messages about freedom of movement, and one that children will want to return to time and time again.' Lancashire Post;'A very topical book that will nonetheless be of perennial interest for illustration fans and those looking for a thought-provoking, simple book about relating to others.' Book Trust, Book of the Day;'A timeless message but also one that, in 2018, will surely strike a chord with many readers. (Picture book. 3-6) Kirkus, starred review;'As ever, Agee nails pacing and punch lines. Most satisfying is his gentle reminder that preconceived notions about things and people, over a boundary or otherwise, are often distinctly wrong.' Publishers Weekls, starred review;'A wall keeping out everything on the `unsafe' other side turns out to be a terrible idea for the knight-hero of this funny, winking book. New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Books of 2018;'A little knight appreciates how a wall protects him from the big ogre on the other side - until he needs a big rescue when his side of the wall floods.' Boston Globe Best Children's Books of 2018
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Oxford University Press This Book Just Ate My Dog 1
Book SynopsisIn this wonderfully inventive book, Bella is taking her dog for a stroll across the page but halfway across, he disappears! Unable to quite believe what''s just happened Bella watches, transfixed, with changing emotions of surprise, indignation, moments of renewed hope (as the authorities arrive to take control) followed by shock (as they too succumb to the book''s inexplicable behaviour) and finally action when Bella marches toward the dangerous middle of the book . . . only to disappear herself! At this point, the book has consumed its characters and it''s down to the reader to step in to help. A note from Bella appears directly appealing for assistance and, with a rigorous shake, the characters reappear. Normality is restored and Bella is finally able to take her dog for an uninterrupted walk . . . or is she?!Trade Review'a thoroughly interactive and hilarious reading experience' * Teach Nursery *'pure genius' * Picture Books Blogger *'ingenious, funny and a simple yet insightful concept' * The Guardian *
£999.99
Walker Books Ltd Bedtime Is Boring A Cheery Street Story
Book SynopsisWelcome to Georgie Birkett's CHEERY STREET - a series about busy kids and even busier parents. This time, we meet an adorable froglet called Cosmo ... who just WON'T go to sleep!Despite sleeping soundly as a tiny tadpole, Cosmo simply won't go to bed any more. Why? BEDTIME IS BORING! he says. There's far too much to do (practising karate, writing poems about cheese) and too much to know (Mummy, why do I only have two eyes?). And if he does eventually go to sleep, he will jump into his mummy's bed at the exact same time each night, without fail, taking up all the mattress and croaking loudly until morning. Will he ever go to sleep in good time? And stay in his own bed? Will his mummy ever sleep again? A truly funny and incredibly sweet story that promises to make bedtime anything but boring!
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Templar Publishing Yetis Dont Exist
Book SynopsisA FUR-tastically funny rhyming adventure!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Meg Goes to Bed Meg and Mog
Book SynopsisJoin Meg the witch and her cat Mog in another story from the spellbinding Meg and Mog series!It''s nearly bedtime, and Mog and Owl are hungry. But when Meg''s spell goes wrong, they all go to bed without any supper! Will Mog and Owl find something to eat?The Meg and Mog stories have been casting their spell over readers for over 50 years. With Jan Pienkowski's award-winning illustrations and Helen Nicoll's easy-to-read text, the Meg and Mog books have earnt their place as timeless classics, beloved over generations.More magical Meg and Mog stories:Meg and MogMeg''s EggsMeg and the PirateMeg and Mog: Three Terrific TalesMeg and Mog: Three Favourite StoriesMeg Comes to SchoolMeg on the MoonA winning combination - TIME OUTA brilliant coordination of text and pictures - SUNDAY TIMES
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Penguin Random House Children's UK More Would You Rather
Book SynopsisWould you rather have breakfast with bears, lunch with a lion or dinner with ducks?Would you like to fly with the pelicans or swim with the fish?Would it be worse if an elephant made a terrible smell or you fell over in a field of cows?Ask – and answer – these questions and many more in this funny, imaginative game of a book from John Burningham.Trade ReviewLaugh-out-loud jokes... in an ingeniously constructed, interactive delight... It is irresistible and will enable adults and children to know each other better * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Theres an Elf in Your Book
Book SynopsisA festive interactive adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher - now available as a board book!GOLLY GUMDROPS . . . A LITTLE ELF HAS FOUND THEIR WAY INTO YOUR BOOK!What does Elf want?Oh! Just to see if you''ve been naughty or nice this year!Elf will ask you a few simple questions to find out. And surely there won''t be any tricks to try and get you to be naughty . . . will there?Hmmm, this could be quite a tricksy little elf. You''d better keep your wits about you if you want to make it on to Santa''s Nice List!A fantastically fun and uniquely interactive treat from the creators of There''s a Monster in Your Book. Discover a wonderful new Christmas tradition in a book to read again and again.Who''s in Your Book?Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There''s a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere''s a Dr
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Andersen Press Ltd The King's Pants: A children’s picture book to
Book SynopsisCelebrate King Charles III's coronation with this hilarious story jam-packed with royal pants from the author of the award-winning, bestselling, funny family favourite The Queen's Knickers! The King cannot rule without his Royal Pants. He has a pair for every occasion: coronation pants (he can't be crowned without them), organic pants (edible in royal emergencies) and even inflatable space-pants (because one never knows when they might come in handy). But in a boxer-shorts blunder at the Royal Mail, the King's undies have been posted to his subjects nationwide! With his Y-fronts gone wandering, how will the King possibly cope? 'A delightful tale' Guardian The Queen's Knickers has been a bestselling family favourite for 30 years, and won The Sheffield Children’s Book Award and The Coventry Inspirational Award. Praise for The Queen's Knickers: 'Made my four-year-old son hoot with laughter' Daily Telegraph 'Cheerily irreverent' Guardian 'Pure fun' The Mail on Sunday 'Naughty and charming' Evening StandardTrade Review"a delightful tale" * Guardian *"The perfect Coronation book for all the family - pure fun!" * Bella magazine *"A hilariously cheeky tale ... The whole family will chuckle at this bonkers book" * That's Life *"Completely delightful and silly" * The School Librarian *"exuberantly irreverent... a whimsically comic caper" * LoveReading4Kids *
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Floris Books The Dog Walk
Book SynopsisIt's time for Grandma's dog to go for a walk. The eager pooch tugs the boy's hand, excited to get going. But where will they end up?This is a dog walk like no other, through amazing fairy-tale worlds, paintings come to life, Escher-esque castles, an intricately cluttered antique shop, and past countless delights: walking teapots, miniature steamboats, giant hedgehogs and islands with sails.This fantastical story of a dog and a boy is told simply through weird, whimsical and often hilarious illustrations. Children will pore over each page, delighting in the incredible details. Each reading will bring fresh discoveries and new twists to the tale.Beloved Swedish children's illustrator Sven Nordqvist unleashes his endlessly inventive talent in this funny and satisfying wordless book. Walking the dog will never feel the same again.Trade Review'This wordless book is so lavishly detailed, so exuberantly trippy, a kid can spend hours getting lost in its pages. The Swedish author/illustrator Nordqvist's narrative follows a boy taking his grandmother's shaggy white dog out for a walk. But this is no ordinary stroll around the block: The twosome travel through fantastical landscapes and interiors that feel straight out of a Hayao Miyazaki film or a G-rated Hieronymus Bosch painting. There's a garden where goats pull 18th-century aristocrats on dollies, and a town square where gnomes drink beer and a ginormous rat plays the accordion. There's an over-the-top antique shop stacked with weaponry and taxidermy, and a looping, Escher-esque train line. It's the kind of densely illustrated book (like one of Mitsumasa Anno's classic "Journey" books) where you can always find a new mischievously hidden detail. Kids will love using the spreads to play "I Spy." (Find the car shaped like a baguette! Find the man eating the plate!) Grown-ups will appreciate Nordqvist's sly visual jokes, like the stick figures who seem to have wandered in from another book entirely and the regular appearance of cranky businessmen -- a reminder that wonder is where you find it.'-- The New York Times'The unpredictable sense of scale unsettling, but the ink, watercolor, and acrylic drawings have the genteel elegance and wide-ranging imagination of classic fairy tale illustration and will reward multiple readings.'-- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review'Amusement abounds in the mixture of modern and historical aesthetic elements, Alice in Wonderland variety in proportions of the fantastical beasts and people, and tiny, expressive faces.The perfect choice for a rainy day for readers and nonreaders alike.'-- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review'It begins straightforwardly enough: a child takes grandma's dog for a walk. Suddenly, everything changes - it's like Alice in Wonderland and M.C. Escher teamed up to make a wordless picture book. An incredibly intricate and dreamlike journey.'-- School Library Journal's list of The Most Astonishingly Unconventional Books of 2021'Descriptions for each page of this wordless story could merit a full-page review. Sven Nordqvist of Findus and Pettson fame has created a book that could be pored over and examined many, many times, each time discovering something new. (I used a magnifying glass to view the tiny, tiny figures)... Really you have to see this book; it defies description as the little girl and the dog travel to every imaginable fantasy world and back home to the old lady.'-- Youth Services Book Review, 5 stars'A boy takes a dog for a walk through magical realms in this wordless seek-and-find book. The illustrations are an intricate delight for both children and their helpers, while finding the boy -- in his red baseball cap -- and his fluffy white dog remains an age-appropriate challenge. In the spirit of scavenger-hunt books, the illustrations are busy -- a cluttered curio shop; an underwater playroom -- but a fantastical twist makes this title a unique addition to the genre.'-- Foreword Reviews'The Dog Walk is an intriguing picture book that tells a whimsical story without words. The book features many detailed and intricate designs.'-- YA Books Central, STARRED REVIEW'Kids will enjoy the croquet game, a town made up entirely of cats, the Alice-in-Wonderland atmosphere, and the marvelously detailed scenes of castles, knights, playrooms, cities, islands, dungeons, and forests on 21 detailed pages.'-- The Children's Hour'A beautiful wordless story following a dog walk through an incredible array of settings.'-- RaisingSmallReaders (Instagram)
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Pan Macmillan Little Red Reading Hood
Book SynopsisWhilst leaving footpaths should never be done, Straying from stories is all sorts of fun!Little Red Reading Hood loves reading books and making up stories of her own. When she meets a cunning wolf while on her way to the library, he convinces her to stray from the path and read for a little while. But hasn’t she read this in a story before? Perhaps it’s time she came up with a new ending . . . This is a contemporary and fun take on the classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood, created by an incredible picture book partnership. With a playful rhyming story by Lucy Rowland and Ben Mantle's entertaining illustrations, Little Red Reading Hood will inspire children, and adults, about the magic of books and reading.
£7.99
Scholastic My Bum is SO NOISY PB
Book SynopsisThe new book from the bestselling duo behind the phenomenal I NEEDA NEW BUM!What would you do if your bum was SO NOISY? Would you try to hidethe noise, or would you be proud of your parps? For this littleboy, a noisy bum is just the start of an ENORMOUS adventure.
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