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With jingle bells and whiffy smells, this Christmassy picture book is full of festive fun! It's Christmas Eve, and everyone in the North Pole is fast asleep. Everyone, that is, except Ellie the Elf, who has snuck into the kitchen to snack on a few Christmas treats. Mmm, delicious! Except . . . soon Ellie's tummy starts aching. OUCH! Next, her bottom starts popping. POP! POP! POP! Hiding away in the back of Santa's sleigh, Ellie falls asleep. But when Santa rides off into the night and Ellie is whisked away with him, one thing is certain: Ellie and Santa are about to have a Christmas adventure like no other! A hilarious book, perfect for children who love to laugh Bestselling author Lucy Rowland and smash-hit illustrator Chris Jevons join forces for the first time! Perfect for fans of Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop, There's No Such Thing as Elves and Superpoop!

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Put the baby jungle animals to bed in Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals. The perfect bedtime book, little readers can help the sleepy baby animals settle down by turning the shaped 'blanket' pages and tucking them into bed.Night night tigers, no more roaring. Settle down, you'll soon be snoring . . .Written in gentle, engaging rhyme and with colourful, stylish illustrations, the calming, repetitive text and dreamlike illustrations will soothe and relax young children.The book has been created in partnership with The Sleep Charity – the experts in good sleep and effective bedtime routines – and features a page of tips at the back of the book to help with a calm, stress-free bedtime and a good night's sleep.Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals is a beautiful collaboration between bestselling picture book author Lucy Rowland and acclaimed pattern designer and illustrator Monika Forsberg.Packed with features to aid pre-reading skills including a gentle counting element and repetitive rhyming text, it's the perfect helping hand for a calm bedtime routine.Little fans of this book will also love Night Night Sleep Tight: Farm Animals!

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Can YOU find the dragons in this super-fun and fiery picture book? When a little boy is told there's no such thing as dragons, he doesn't believe it for a second. Dragons MUST exist - after all, they're always in books and films! But if he has any chance of proving that dragons are real, the little boy needs proof! So starts a wonderful adventure up to the tallest mountain and into the darkest caves. And DO dragons exist? There's only one way to find out... With a super-sparkly and fiery foil cover, this is the perfect gift for children who love dragons A fun rhyming text that children will love, written by bestselling author Lucy Rowland Colourful illustrations with so much to see on every page - and hidden dragons that children will love finding! Also available: There's No Such Thing as Unicorns, There's No Such Thing as Elves and There's No Such Thing as Mermaids

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A hilarious poo-themed 'whodunnit' book - the perfect gift for kids who love to laugh! My goodness! My gracious! So pongy! Oh dear! I have to know who left this yucky poo here. It wasn't YOU was it? Of course not! No, no! Perhaps you could help - could we give it a go? When a poo appears somewhere it shouldn't be, an extremely inquisitive little unicorn is left wondering who on earth could have left it there. And so begins an interrogation, as the unicorn asks everyone he knows, 'Did YOU do this POO?' With funny and rhyming text from bestselling author Lucy Rowland, and super cute and bright illustrations from Gareth Conway, the #1 bestselling illustrator of Greg the Sausage Roll Packed with loads of children's favourite animals from badgers to bears, as well as a mythical unicorn a light-hearted book to accompany potty training to reassure children EVERYONE does it Perfect for fans of Who Pooed In My Loo? and Who Did A Wee? Wait and See!

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Can YOU find the mermaids in this super-fun and sparkly picture book? When a little girl is told there's no such thing as mermaids, she doesn't believe it for a second. Mermaids MUST exist - after all, they're always in books and films! But if she has any chance of proving that mermaids are real, the little girl needs proof! So starts a wonderful journey. And DO mermaids exist? There's only one way to find out... With a super-sparkly foil cover, this is the perfect gift for children who love mermaids A fun rhyming text that children will love, written by bestselling author Lucy Rowland Colourful illustrations with so much to see on every page - and hidden mermaids that children will love finding! Also available: There's No Such Thing as Unicorns and There's No Such Thing as Elves Praise for the There's No Such Thing series "Lively rhyming text pairs well with whimsical cartoon drawings of a diverse community." Kirkus Reviews (Unicorns) "a wonderful addition to any nursery and lower primary school library and make a perfect gift." Emma Suffield (Dragons)

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Put the farm animals to bed in Night Night Sleep Tight: Farm Animals. Perfect for bedtime, little readers can help the sleepy baby animals settle down by turning the shaped 'blanket' pages and tucking them into bed. Night night lambs, it's time for bed. Snuggle down and rest your heads . . .Created in partnership with The Sleep Charity – the experts in good sleep and effective bedtime routines – this gorgeous book features a page of tips at the back of the book to help with a calm, stress-free bedtime and a good night's sleep.Written in gentle read-aloud rhymes and with colourful, stylish pictures, the calming, repetitive text and dreamlike illustrations will soothe and relax young children.This book is the first collaboration between bestselling picture book author Lucy Rowland and acclaimed pattern designer and illustrator Monika Forsberg. Packed with features to aid pre-reading skills including a gentle counting element and tips for reading together, it's the perfect preschooler bedtime book.Little fans of this book will also love Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals!

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Great for any child who likes to stand out from the crowd, this is a unicorn picture book with a difference! Everyone's favourite unicorn is back, and he's got a lot to say! I do NOT love pink. Nope! No flowers or hearts. I'm not a big fan of bright unicorn farts. I really hate rainbows (I've said it before), but there are somethings I dislike EVEN MORE... Unicorn likes a lot to things. The only problem is that the things he likes aren't exactly the same as everyone else. Sparkles? He HATES them! Balloons? No, thanks! Cake? Yak! But soon it will be Unicorn's birthday, and - oh no! That means ALL of the things Unicorn hates will be smushed together and squeezed into the same day. This is a DISASTER! What on earth is Unicorn going to do? The brilliant stand-alone follow-up to the bestselling Unicorns Don't Love Rainbows Bestselling author Lucy Rowland joins forces with star illustrator Mike Byrne for this laugh-out-loud picture book with bright illustrations full of personality With themes of understanding, empathy and kindness, this picture book will resonate with children and adults alike Perfect for children who love unicorns... and perfect for children who don't, this really is a unicorn book with a difference!

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With fun by the bag-load, this is the hilarious follow-up picture book to Who Pooed in My Loo? and Who Made that Smell? Shh...Don't Tell! This morning I got in a terrible muddle. I walked in the kitchen and stepped in a puddle. A puddle quite yellow?! Oh no! Could it be?! A puddle I’m ever so certain was WEE! When a little boy steps in a puddle that's most definitely wee, he starts imagining who might have done it. Was it ... a dinosaur? A tiger? A princess? A unicorn?! With every idea more exciting than the next, he can't wait to find the culprit. But who could it be? A hilarious book for all children who love to laugh. Includes loads of children's favourite animal and magical creatures, from dinosaurs and heroes to witches, dragons and SHARKS! Bestselling author Lucy Rowland and smash-hit illustrator Mike Byrne join forces to serve up a super funny follow-up to Who Pooed in My Loo and Who Made that Smell? Shh...Don't Tell! Perfect for fans of The Wonky Donkey, Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop and I Need a New Bum A toilet training book with a difference - with brilliantly funny illustrations that will capture every child's imagination and a story that will leave them giggling with glee

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Meet Pippin: an adventurous witch's cat trying to find his place in the world. Pippin has always been a witch's cat. But he can''t stop thinking of all the alternatives. There are so many possibilities! If he could be any kind of cat, WHICH kind of cat would he be? Setting out boldly by the light of the moon, Pippin tries out the life of a pirate's cat (too much water!), a knight's cat (too many dragons!) and a pet cat (too many ribbons!). Nothing feels quite right . . . until Pippin works out that just maybe, the answer has been there all along. Can he find his way back home in time for Halloween? With illustrations by the award-winning Laura Hughes, this is a charming, delightfully rhyming story about finding where you belong - perfect for Halloween!

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Meet Pippin: an adventurous witch's cat trying to find his place in the world. Pippin has always been a witch's cat. But he can''t stop thinking of all the alternatives. There are so many possibilities! If he could be any kind of cat, WHICH kind of cat would he be? Setting out boldly by the light of the moon, Pippin tries out the life of a pirate's cat (too much water!), a knight's cat (too many dragons!) and a pet cat (too many ribbons!). Nothing feels quite right . . . until Pippin works out that just maybe, the answer has been there all along. Can he find his way back home in time for Halloween? With illustrations by the award-winning Laura Hughes, this is a charming, delightfully rhyming story about finding where you belong - perfect for Halloween!

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The sun is up, it’s a brand new day. Ten little ducklings want to play! There’s lots to see and lots to do – let’s play a game of PEEK-A-BOO! Get ready to play with ten little ducklings as they set off on an exciting adventure. There’s a busy new scene to explore with each turn of the page, from a day at the farm to a hot-air-balloon outing, and from a snowball fight to a birthday party. Can you spot which little duckling is hiding on each page? This irresistible search-and-find book is packed with details for little ones to spot – perfect for reading and sharing together!

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A feel-good, rhyming picture book, with a positive message about being the hero of your own story!Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something. . . Every book has a hero; the heroes are handsome, tough and strong; and most importantly, the heroes are never, ever wolves.But when a giant comes stomping into the library one day, can Wolf find the courage to speak up? Because maybe heroes don't have to be handsome, tough and strong. Maybe true heroes are kind and brave – just like Wolf!A Hero Called Wolf is an uplifting story set in a magical fairytale world. From Lucy Rowland and Ben Mantle, the creators of Little Red Reading Hood, and The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book.

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A feel-good, rhyming picture book, with a positive message about being the hero of your own story!Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something. . . Every book has a hero; the heroes are handsome, tough and strong; and most importantly, the heroes are never, ever wolves.But when a giant comes stomping into the library one day, can Wolf find the courage to speak up? Because maybe heroes don't have to be handsome, tough and strong. Maybe true heroes are kind and brave – just like Wolf!A Hero Called Wolf is an uplifting story set in a magical fairytale world. From Lucy Rowland and Ben Mantle, the creators of Little Red Reading Hood, and The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book.

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Erin’s daddy sees the colour in everything. Even on the greyest days, they put on their wellies and go splashing in puddles because, Daddy says, ‘We can’t see rainbows without rain!’ But what happens when the greyest day of all comes, and Daddy isn’t there any more? Can Erin learn to find colour in the world again? This deeply sensitive picture book about the loss of a parent is the ideal starting point for conversations about love, loss and learning to live again.

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Help Floppit the big-footed bunny "stop that egg" in this fun farmyard egg chase. The perfect Easter treat for fans of Rabbits Don't Lay Eggs! and Peppa's Easter Egg Hunt.Floppit's farmyard friends have had enough of his enormous bunny feet causing chaos! But his big clumsy feet might just save the day when Chicken's egg rolls away . . . With gentle rhyming, Catch That Egg! is written by Lucy Rowland, the brilliantly talented author of Pirate Pete and His Smelly Feet, and illustrated by Anna Chernyshova, the fantastic illustrator of Santa Selfie.

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"A plot to rob Santa? We'll see about that! I'll soon stop those villains!" thought Sammy the cat.A fabulously festive tale about a sleepy cat who saves Christmas!Sammy Claws, Santa's lovable, lazy cat, will sleep anywhere! Snoozing in a box on Christmas Eve, Sammy finds himself wrapped up as a Christmas parcel and bundled onto the sleigh with the other presents. How will Sammy escape? And how will he save the presents from two robbers with plans to steal them all away . . .?Sammy Claws is a purrfect swag-bag of giggles, guaranteed to get little ones excited for Christmas! Paula Bowles' fresh, contemporary artwork is full of warmth, humour, and action-packed, festive scenes, and she has created a totally adorable (and unlikely) hero in cute cat Sammy Claws. This rhyming picture book is a wonderful Christmas gift for fans of the Shifty McGifty series and Mog's Christmas.Lucy Rowland is a children's speech and language therapist has written many picture books including the highly successful Pirate Pete and His Smelly Feet and Little Red Reading Hood.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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The perfect picture book for children who have discovered the power of the word "NO"!Ned the knight ALWAYS does exactly what he's told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, he always runs inside just as he's asked.But one morning, instead of saying,"yes," he says, "NO!" He will NOT help his dad find his shield, his arrow or his bow, and he will certainly NOT let the butcher go past. That night, he refuses to go inside, and in doing so he confronts the dragon, making a very unlikely friend . . .This rambunctious, rhyming picture book is a brilliantly observed portrait of children's behaviour, with vibrant, detailed illustrations by the enormously talented Kate Hindley. Children and adults alike will fall in love with little crosspatch knight Ned and the very cute and lonely dragon he befriends.Lucy Rowland is a children's speech and language therapist has written many picture books including the highly successful Pirate Pete and His Smelly Feet and Little Red Reading Hood.Kate Hindley has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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With artwork by Laura Hughes, much-loved illustrator of the bestselling picture book, We're Going on an Egg Hunt Jack has a new book, and he's found the perfect place to read in peace - a big, beautiful tree. So when a tiger, a bear, an alligator and a whole host of unusual animals ask if they can join him, Jack says, 'NO! This tree is just for me!" But you've got to be careful what you wish for. When the animals go away, Jack begins to wonder whether keeping something to yourself is so much fun after all. Sometimes, a tree is EVEN better with friends in it too! This Tree is Just for Me is a charming and uplifting tale of friendship and sharing that will delight children and parents alike.

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A magic-filled rhyming picture book, perfect for any child who feels anxious about talking. Wanda the witch is so shy she can't talk! No matter how hard she tries, the words won't come out. But when another nervous little witch called Flo joins her class, it seems that Wanda's not the only one who worries about speaking. Then disaster strikes at the magic contest . . . will Wanda have the courage to shout out the magic words and save her new friend Flo from a dangerous dragon?This heart-warming adventure about finding confidence through friendship is filled with potions, spells and magical animals! Children will fall in love with brave Wanda the witch, especially those who have difficulties with speech, anxiety about talking, or lack confidence in front of others.Lucy is a children's speech and language therapist whose books include Pirate Pete and His Smelly Feet, illustrated by Mark Chambers and Sammy Claws the Christmas Cat, also illustrated by Paula Bowles.

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Someone's taken Princess Alice's super-snuggly blankie, and she MUST get it back!Where could Alice's special blanket be? Her brother doesn't have it and neither does the giant OR the witch. Finally Alice finds her special snuggly in the arms of a sleepy dragon, but he looks so sad when she takes it back. She knows she must find him something just as cosy, soft and warm to cuddle. But what could that be . . .?All children know the importance of that VERY special snuggly toy or blanket for bedtime, and will adore this fabulous, rhyming tale by Lucy Rowland, featuring a princess protagonist, an adorable dragon and a cast of favourite fairy tale characters. With a 'there and back again' journey narrative, this picture book is perfect for fans of The Gruffalo. Super-talented Paula Metcalf's characterful and friendly artwork bring this funny adventure to life.Lucy Rowland is a children's speech and language therapist has written many picture books including the highly successful Pirate Pete and His Smelly Feet and Little Red Reading Hood.Paula Metcalf has been illustrator-in-Residence at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, and has created many books for children, including Nothing Can Frighten a Bear, Rabbits Don't Lay Eggs! and Mabel's Magical Garden.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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A 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.

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Whilst 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.

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“The pages are brimming with hope and joy” - Armadillo Magazine A joyfully uplifting picture book that celebrates YOU - and all the wonderful things that you'll bring to the world. Sometimes in the mornings when I'm looking down at you, I stop and watch and ponder all the things that you will do. This beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated picture book is full of all the hope and joy that comes with new beginnings. With an inspiring and encouraging message to help children through life's ups and downs, it's the perfect gift for all children! Ideal for little ones starting nursery or school, as well as new and expectant parents, baby showers and birthdays Lucy Rowland's lyrical text makes this a joy-filled reading experience, perfect to share with all the family Paired with Neely Daggett's bright and beautiful illustrations, each page is bursting with warmth and love

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A FCBG CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD PICK OF THE YEAR!There once was a dot, who was really quite small,walking along and not minding at allthat it wasn't that big or that bold or that tough,for this dot was KINDNESS and that was enough.Kindness comes in all shapes and sizes and in this uplifting and inspiring book, it starts out as a dot and morphs into all sorts of different forms as it spreads joy wherever it goes. The power of kindness is explored in a distinctive and deceptively simple way as we witness kindness overcoming anger and sadness.A beautiful book with a strong and important message.

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A magic-filled rhyming picture book, perfect for any child who feels anxious about talking. Wanda the witch is so shy she can't talk! No matter how hard she tries, the words won't come out. But when another nervous little witch called Flo joins her class, it seems that Wanda's not the only one who worries about speaking. Then disaster strikes at the magic contest . . . will Wanda have the courage to shout out the magic words and save her new friend Flo from a dangerous dragon?This heart-warming adventure about finding confidence through friendship is filled with potions, spells and magical animals! Children will fall in love with brave Wanda the witch, especially those who have difficulties with speech, anxiety about talking, or lack confidence in front of others.Lucy is a children's speech and language therapist whose books include Pirate Pete and His Smelly Feet, illustrated by Mark Chambers and Sammy Claws the Christmas Cat, also illustrated by Paula Bowles.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

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With a search-and-find element, this picture book is perfect for all unicorn fans! When a little girl is told there's no such thing as unicorns, she doesn't believe it for a second. Surely unicorns exist? After all, they're always in books and films! But if she's has any chance of proving that unicorns are real, the little girl needs proof! Super bright and shiny foiled cover makes this book THE perfect gift for little ones Spot the hidden unicorn on each page Inside illustrations are as special, fun and bright as the front cover, children will pour over each page! And so starts a wonderful journey. Do unicorns exist? There's only one way to find out...

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A joyfully uplifting picture book that celebrates YOU - and all the wonderful things that you'll bring to the world. This beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated picture book is full of all the hope and joy that comes with new beginnings. With an inspiring and encouraging message to help children through life's ups and downs, it's the perfect gift for all children!

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