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This funny and quirky picture book celebrates children's imagination. The narrator of this book knows exactly what monsters are like: they never brush their hair or go to the dentist; they don’t wear glasses or play the piano or put on their shoes . . . Monsters don’t know they are monsters. They don’t do this and they don’t do that, and do you know why? Because monsters don’t exist!

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Are you one of those people who feel that over the last few years we have had more than our fair share of bad news? This fabulous gift book is a perfect antidote to bad news stories. Filled with happiness and positivity, this celebrates the good things in life, and puts a smile on any reader's face!

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My First Book of Veggies is a large, colourful board book exploring 10 wonderful vegetables, from Parisian carrots to Pablo beets, in rich colours and bold shapes. Each veggie has a simple fact that educates and delights.

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In rollicking rhyme, an adventurous kitty invites his friends for a nighttime romp in the busy city. We'll swoon to the moon If the moon is out. We'll have a night To sing about. City cats like city lights - so when the night falls and the moon rises, it's time for them to walk about and creep about and sneak about! Prowl with them down dark streets and up walls, watching weaving cars, moving people, and maybe even a hooting owl. This fabulous and fun rhyming story features wonderful graphic illustrations by popular new artist Matt Hunt! AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Sam Williams has created, written, and illustrated numerous titles for children, selling in many languages all over the world. His titles include Cold Little Duck, Duck, Duck by Lisa Westberg-Peters, The No-More series with Bernette Ford, Little Red by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and Baby Cakes by Karma Wilson. His new series Noah's Park has just been published in the USA by Simon and Schuster. Matt Hunt is a freelance illustrator living and working in Worcestershire, UK.

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Sweet dreams with this beautifully illustrated bedtime book that explores what we see when we shut our eyes to sleep. It's time for bed. It's time to close your eyes. What do you see if you close them tight? Do you see colours, bright and light? It's time for bed, and a group of adorable toddlers are getting ready to settle down for the night. But what happens when they close their eyes? What do they see - pictures flickering by? Maybe a cuddly bear, or stars in the sky? And will they drift back home in their dreams to their warm bed? Newcomer Robyn Wilson-Owen has created a lovely, lyrical picture book to lull little ones to sleep. AGES: 1 to 3 AUTHOR: Robyn Wilson-Owen has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin and has also worked as a set costume and puppet designer for the theatre.

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Panda and Penguin from The Perfect Sofa are back in this endearing picture book. Penguin and Panda are going camping. But they both fall ill. They stay at home and take care of each other instead. And Panda plans a little surprise for Penguin when he is finally better... AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Fifi Kuo is originally from Taiwan, where she earned a BA in landscape architecture design. She went on to complete an MA in illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, where she discovered her own unique style of drawing. She hopes to deliver a meaningful message through her drawings. Her previous books include Everyone Can Draw, The Magic Hug, The Perfect Sofa, and I Can Fly. SELLING POINTS: . Features the adorable characters, Panda and Penguin, from The Perfect Sofa (Little Bee Books) . Fifi's first book, I Can Fly (Little Bee Books), was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2019 and shortlisted for Read It Again! 2019, the Cambridgeshire Libraries' Picture Book Award . Great story, teaching you to make the most of what you have

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There's nothing like a hug to make your anger go away. It's MAGIC! What happens when a little dragon gets angry? She FLAMES red-hot... and things get burnt. Then she feels sad and lonely. Through this adorable character, Magic Hug explores the powerful feeling of anger, showing how it affects us and everyone we love. But it also offers a loving and simple solution: hug your anger away! Fifi Kuo's unique illustrations deliver a meaningful message to younger children trying to understand their emotions. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Fifi Kuo is originally from Taiwan where she earned a BA in Landscape Architecture Design. She just completed an MA in illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, and, since graduating, has won Bronze in the Macmillan Prize and merit in the iJungle Illustration Awards. She was also short listed for the AOI World Illustration Award, short listed for the Read It Again! Cambridgeshire Libraries' Children's Picture Book Award, and long listed for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2019 for I Can Fly.

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Ollie doesn't like eating different types of food it might be too crunchy, too squishy, or too close together. One day, when Ollie lacks energy for his favourite game of rounders, he realises that there is a link between food and energy, and being healty and strong. If he is going to dream of becoming a world class ball player, he might need to change his eating habits!

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A brilliant reimagining of the song Jingle Bells. This is a perfect Christmas and winter gift.

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How fast could a Velociraptor run? And what was the fierce dinosaur really like? This fifth book in the Wild Facts & Amazing Maths series explores a fun mystery about the intriguing prehistoric creature. Most scientists believe Velociraptor was the fastest of all dinosaurs. But how can they know exactly how quick it was, how big, or how smart? After all, no one has actually seen one! Come along and find out lots of fascinating facts in this brilliant exploration of the Velociraptor - and see how the fierce, feathered creature compares in speed to some of today's animals, vehicles, and us! This colourful book makes a great companion to the popular How Tall Was a T.rex? AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Alison Limentani has a degree in Animal Behaviour and worked as a zookeeper before training as a veterinary nurse. Her first picture book (How Much Does a Ladybug Weigh?) was published to great acclaim, making the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids list in 2016. She is also the author of How Long Is a Whale? and How Tall Was a T.rex?

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Funny split-page pictures and simple reading text make these books perfect to share with toddlers. Full of humour and fun, they aid child development as your little one learns to read visual clues and match legs to the right animals. ​

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"I love my daddy." A phrase that fills the heart of every proud dad. Sebastien Braun's celebration of fatherhood is conveyed in rich pictures and touching words.

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Cat, Dog, Pig and Duck all want to climb aboard Mr Horse for a ride. But when they get bored with the slow pace, they ask Mr Horse to go faster and faster...But will "faster" lead to disaster? A delightful rhythmical text with adorable illustrations, which will enthral every child.

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Lily loves Bear and Bear loves Lily. This enchanting tale of friendship and sharing by Lisa Stubbs garnished rave reviews for its simplicity and warmth.

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For her third volume in The Story Collector series, acclaimed author and illustrator Jane Ray ventures into forests, jungles, mountains, and even imaginary worlds. Here you will find stories about animals of all kinds: rough-skinned elephants, yellow-eyed tigers, hulking great bears, elegant springing antelope, wily rabbits, and more. The tales-which feature transformation, magic, empathy, kindness, and trickery-include: "The Singing Ringing Tree," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "How the Rhinoceros Got his Skin," and "The Leopard's Promise." AGES: 8 to 10 AUTHOR: Jane has illustrated more than 70 books for children and garnered rave reviews from the world's leading national press for her many works including The Story Collector series. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue with a new design . Beautifully illustrated traditional tales as well as some contemporary gems . Jane Ray was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018

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This wonderful anthology includes some of the best -loved stories of all time: a striking variation on Aesop's `The Goose that Laid the Golden egg ', Oscar Wilde's `The Happy Prince ' and the eponymous poem `The Owl and the Pussycat '.

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Beloved author-illustrator, Sebastien Braun introduces us to the 4th book in his internationally successful I Love My... series. Moving on from Mummy, Daddy and Baby, Sebastien explores the concept of home, and what wild spaces mean to individual animals.

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How fast could a Velociraptor run? And what was the fierce dinosaur really like? This fifth book in the Wild Facts & Amazing Maths series explores a fun mystery about the intriguing prehistoric creature. Most scientists believe Velociraptor was the fastest of all dinosaurs. But how can they know exactly how quick it was, how big, or how smart? After all, no one has actually seen one! Come along and find out lots of fascinating facts in this brilliant exploration of the Velociraptor - and see how the fierce, feathered creature compares in speed to some of today's animals, vehicles, and us! This colourful book makes a great companion to the popular How Tall Was a T.rex? AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Alison Limentani has a degree in Animal Behaviour and worked as a zookeeper before training as a veterinary nurse. Her first picture book (How Much Does a Ladybug Weigh?) was published to great acclaim, making the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids list in 2016. She is also the author of How Long Is a Whale? and How Tall Was a T.rex?

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A great new addition to a highly successful novelty series—the perfect stocking stuffer. Jo Lodge is a master of highly original, simple yet effective novelty books. Building on the success of Roar! Roar! I’m a Dinosaur!, which launched with a print run of more than 80,000 copies, this Christmas-themed title explores all the magic of Christmas—from reindeer and snowmen to elves and Christmas decorations. Simple pull-tabs and a fun fact on every page.

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This beautifully designed and illustrated baby record book by the creator of The Rainbow Snail records those precious memories from baby's first year. The book has space for photos, and notes, hand and footprints, and it covers sleeping, eating, friends, celebrations, and much more.

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Another fabulous vehicle title to add to Emma Garcia's range of ALL ABOUT SOUNDS books, full of onomatopoeia and great to read aloud.

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Santa is a Polar Bear and he’s visiting some penguins in their ice house. They’ve hung up their stockings and are awaiting their gifts. A wonderful re-imagining of the famous Christmas poem by new author-illustrator Ben Kirchner.

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Fabulous art and a lovely story make this a standout picture book that celebrates differences and being oneself! Sloths are known for being slow, but not Stanley—he’s always rushing from one thing to the next, driven on by adventure and curiosity. He’s different from the other sloths, and happy to be so—though his dad worries. One day, when there is a fire in the forest, Stanley’s speed helps to save the sloths, and he is finally accepted for who he is.

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An egg hatches, feet first and goes in search of a parent. The chick and surprise parent are revealed at the end.

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Created by award-winning card artist Ginger Betty (Tracey Colliston), this series of heartfelt picture books explores the warmth and emotions of friendship and family. The perfect gift for those you love. Love and Hugs: Spring explores and celebrates all things springlike with a whole host of delightful new characters rendered in soft watercolors. There are spring walks, new babies, flowers and fun, being with friends, and spending time together.

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Funny split-page pictures and simple reading text make these books perfect to share with toddlers. Full of humour and fun, they aid child development as your little one learns to read visual clues and match ears to the right animals. ​

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Experience the enchanting and timeless tale of expectation, anticipation, and wonder crafted by renowned children’s book author Bernette Ford. The Magical Snowflake captures the heartwarming essence of a young girl amid the frosty snow, making it more than just a children’s Christmas book; it's an inclusive holiday read-aloud book that celebrates the winter season, community, family, and friendship. Set in the midst of winter's chill, with an absence of snow, Ori and her friends yearn to play outdoors. Ori makes a heartfelt wish, and soon, a special snowflake brings joy to the entire town. Guided by the confidence of a young girl and the assured storytelling voice of author Bernette Ford, The Magical Snowflake leads readers through moments of pure delight, filled with song, dance, and seasonal cheer. For those seeking winter books or the perfect toddler books this holiday season, The Magical Snowflake promises to be the surprise of the year. Destined to become a classic among Christmas books for kids, this story's enchanting protagonist, Ori, will inspire both children and adults to partake in the merriment and sing along to "We wish you a merry winter." The vibrant illustrations by Erin K. Robinson bring these unforgettable scenes to life, ensuring that this story will be etched in your heart forever.

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Let's look in the music box and see what we can find. Join the ukulele and the maracas and the drum and see what sounds they make! Great pre-school introduction to musical instruments!

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Colourful concept book of numbers in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive art style.

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Dive under the sea with this interactive first introduction to sharks, a chunky board book with sliding tabs! Children love to learn about animals and this simple novelty book explores amazing sharks in a really fun way. Bright colours, actions to copy and simple facts about shark species, plus plenty of onomatopoeia. Great for sharing! AGES: 2 to 4 AUTHOR: Jo Lodge is an illustrator and paper engineer. She has been creating and illustrating novelty books for children since 1996, including the Mr Croc books, which have sold over a million copies worldwide. Jo lives in Sussex, England. SELLING POINTS: . Follow-up to Jo's first book in the series, Roar! Roar! I'm a Dinosaur! . Interactive and fun finger-slide book . Bright colours, fun facts, and young text perfect for toddlers . A great introduction to animals for the very young

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A curious and single-minded baby chick takes off to explore the farm. Cheeky Chick can't help being cheekyhe just wants to explore. With a dollop of luck and under the watchful eye of the farmyard animals, he learns a valuable lesson that he can pass on to the next generation of eager chicks! A funny, characterful picture book that children will want to read again and again.

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Have you ever wondered how long a whale is? What about a shark? Or a dolphin? Alison Limentani's extraordinary and original picture book introduces children to a fascinating world of numbers, length, and underwater wildlife. And the largest animal of all - the blue whale - gets a big gatefold! AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Alison Limentani has a degree in Animal Behaviour and worked as a zookeeper before training as a veterinary nurse. She is passionate about drawing animals, and sharing her knowledge about them, which led her to complete a Master's of Art in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art in England. She teaches children's art classes at London Zoo and creates images using traditional printmaking techniques. Alison lives in Cambridge, England.

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"I love my mummy." A sentiment that echoes around the world. Sebastien Braun's celebration of motherhood is conveyed in stunning art and simple words.

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This HUGE format features 40 pages of Britta Teckentrup’s fun-filled Big Noisy Book of Dinosaurs. Bursting with information, humour, and colour, this book helps kids learn about all different kinds of dinosaurs, and what happened to them!​

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Here is a unique book that celebrates the artist within each and every child - including YOU! Some people enjoy drawing characters, while other people prefer to draw scenes. Some love colour, others choose black and white. Award-winning illustrator Fifi Kuo explores the many ways all children can create art, whether they use scissors, a needle and thread, or their fingers and toes. The important thing is to find out what you love best... and just draw, draw, draw! AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Fifi Kuo is originally from Taiwan where she earned a BA in Landscape Architecture Design. She completed an MA in illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, and has won several awards, including the Macmillan Prize and iJungle illustration award.

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This HUGE format features 40 pages of Britta Teckentrup’s fun-filled Big Noisy Book of Animals. Bursting with information, humor, and colour, this book helps kids learn about what animals eat, how they move, and what makes an animal an animal!

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Valentine's Day is for love - and Little Darling knows all about that! See how he brings happiness on that special holiday. Little Darling knows the scent of love (sweet-smelling roses), the taste of love (yummy chocolates), and the sound of love (poetry). But what is the best way for him to share that wonderful feeling on Valentine's Day? This snuggly, cuddly, adorable book is the perfect way for kids to celebrate the holiday. AGES: 0 to 5 AUTHOR: Algy Craig Hall earned an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. His previous titles include Dino Bites! and Fine As We Are (both Boxer Books). Algy lives in London.

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Join in the fun as your child interacts with adorable chicks and explores the beauty of springtime with Chirp! Chirp! I'm a Chick! by Jo Lodge, an interactive board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the wonders of spring through colourful illustrations, surprising sound words, and engaging interactive features. Children slide the sturdy tabs on every page to reveal whimsical surprises and ignite the imagination. Sensory books promote discovery and play and strengthen kids' motor skills. Chirp! Chirp! I'm a Chick! uses bright colours, fun facts, and plenty of onomatopoeiasound words that help young children develop their speech. An adorable Easter book for toddlers or spring newborn gift to kick-start a child's love of books. Dive into the entire Little Hands Big Fun series from Boxer Books, where each page comes to life with vibrant colours and captivating interactive features. Authored by the talented Jo Lodge, this series is a delightful blend of education and enter

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A heartwarming tale of friendship and dance, as Ballet Kitty and her friend Princess Pussycat spend the day dancing and having fun. A touching and charming tale for young readers and ballet lovers! Ballet Kitty cannot find her ballet slippers, and she thinks that it will ruin her day. She soon finds out that she can still have fun without them. She and Princess Pussycat have fun all day, and by the end she finds her beloved slippers.

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My First Book of Fruit explores favourite fruits, presenting them in a new light, showing the inside and out. Your child might learn a few surprising facts.

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A heartwarming celebration of the fun friends have together in the winter. Join Bobble and Pom Pom as they sled, ski, and play with snowballs. Winter has never been so much fun! AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Oili Tanninen is a celebrated Finnish illustrator and author with more than twenty children's books to her name. She has received several major awards and is a three-time winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Certificate of Honor. She lives in Helsinki. SELLING POINTS: . A European bestselling classic from 1970 written by one of Finland's most treasured creators of children's literature . The simple, yet bold illustrations in graphic colours make the artwork feel as fresh today as when the book was first published . A celebration of snow and winter without being limited to holiday sales

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Call Me Gorgeous is a fun, stylish book about a very, very strange creature. It has a porcupine's spines and a crocodile's teeth, a chameleon's tail, and a cockerel's feet. What on earth could it be? Uncover this mysterious and fabulous beast through Alexandra Milton's stunning collage art. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Giles Milton has contributed articles for many newspapers and specialises in the history of travel and exploration. Giles is the author of several history books for adults, including the best-selling Nathaniel's Nutmeg. Alexandra Milton studied art and English in Paris and then moved to England, where she worked as a primary school teacher before becoming a full-time illustrator. Alexandra draws inspiration from her father and grandfather, both distinguished artists from Germany. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue (2009) in a smaller format and with a new cover design . Stunning collage art . Wonderful way to learn about animals

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Colourful concept book of first words in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive style.

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A book that encourages a positive mindset - everyone can draw - they just have to discover their own special way of doing so. Many people draw in different ways - with colour, black and white, or with needle and thread. A celebration of children and their creativity.

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Baby Owl is out for a moonlight stroll through the woods but each animal he bumps into tells him not to be scared! Can Baby Owl convince them that this is what owls are meant to do and more importantly, that he is not scared!

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Freya doesn't like going to bed! Eventually with a bit of creativity, she learns a good bedtime routine, and is able to wind down and go to bed, ready for tomorrow's adventures.

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Mix and match the farm animals to make your own favourite creature!

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The sea is full of mystery and enchantment-and this extraordinary second volume in The Story Collector series captures every drop of its magic. Retold and illustrated by the renowned picture-book artist Jane Ray, The Little Mermaid and Other Fishy Tales features an international selection of captivating stories and poems: "The Fisherman and His Wife," "Whalesong," "Lobster Quadrille," "The Ballad of John Silver," and many more. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Jane has illustrated more than 70 books for children and garnered rave reviews from the world's leading national press for her many works including The Story Collector series. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue with a new design . Beautifully illustrated traditional tales as well as some contemporary gems . Jane Ray was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018

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