A breathtaking tale of the rich, wild world and all its wonder from acclaimed nature writer and Costa Award-shortlisted novelist, Melissa Harrison - the perfect read for cosy nights! SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARDS 2021 CHOSEN AS ONE OF COUNTRYFILE'S BEST NATURE BOOKS OF 2021 'Timely and magical, it will open the young reader's eyes to the wonders of the natural world.' NATASHA FARRANT 'Each page brims with the wonder of our natural world, so much to learn but all a sheer delight.' PIERS TORDAY Three tiny, ancient beings - Moss, Burnet and Cumulus, once revered as Guardians of the Wild World - wake from winter hibernation in their beloved ash tree home. When it is destroyed, they set off on an adventure to find more of their kind, a journey which takes them first into the deep countryside and then the heart of a city. Helped along the way by birds and animals, the trio search for a way to survive and thrive in a precious yet disappearing world ... The breathtaking children's debut from acclaimed nature writer and literary fiction novelist, Melissa Harrison: shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and longlisted for the Baileys Prize Inspired by 1942 classic The Little Grey Men by BB, with shades of The Borrowers A tale of disappearing wilderness that couldn't be more relevant in today's environmental crisis, brought to life for children by three tiny, funny, eternal beings Continue the adventure in book 2, By Rowan and Yew!

'A wonderful, tender evocation of friendship and how its power can help you overcome your worst fears. A pure splash of joy.' The Daily Mail Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022 Duck is not like other ducks. Duck doesn't like water and is perfectly fine alone, thank you very much. But then, one dark and stormy night, an outgoing, water-loving, and very lost Frog turns up at Duck's door. Can this odd couple find Frog's home? And will they find friendship along the way? This endearing, gorgeously illustrated tale marks the author-illustrator debut for Steve Small, illustrator of the highly acclaimed, I'm Sticking with You by Smriti Halls (shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2021 and for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2021). 'A beautiful book, with a zen-like balance, and full of light and drama, too.' Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale

Snuggle down to sleep with this cozy lift-the-flap adventure in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Little Koala is missing... and it's almost time for bed! Search the Land of Nod for the sleepiest koala around in this magical lift-the-flap adventure! Enjoy bumping into a few familiar faces along the way such as Twinkle the Unicorn, and even Poppy the Little Fairy! With high koala-ty flaps to peek underneath, and slowly setting skies, this novelty board book will wind your little ones down in no time at all! This no. 1 bestselling bedtime series has now sold one million copies worldwide! Have you collected all the books? Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book) Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book) Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book) Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Fairy Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas (also available as a board book) Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Where's Little Unicorn?

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! While helping to clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are soon searching for the missing dog. And when they come to the new bakery, it's not just the smell of cinnamon buns that catches Timmy's attention ... Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue! and Timmy and the Treasure, illustrated by Becka Moor. Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy Afternoon George's Hair Is Too Long Well Done, Famous Five Five and a Half-Term Adventure When Timmy Chased the Cat Five Have a Puzzling Time Good Old Timmy Happy Christmas, Five! *** The Famous Five (R), Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

Serengeti safari is the second book in the popular Animal adventures in Africa series following on the release of the highly acclaimed An elephant’s tail in 2008. With the global focus on the environment and ‘going green’, this series is extremely popular with parents, educators and children alike. It is printed on 100% recycled paper and is aimed at children between 8 and 11 years old. The story follows the same five little animal friends who set out on another big adventure to see the migration of the Serengeti.

The extraordinary finale to Julie Kagawa's New York Times and internationally bestselling Iron Fey series is here … and the fate of the Nevernever and all the world hangs in the balance. Join Meghan, Ash, Puck, Grimalkin, and the entire Iron Fey cast for this final epic journey into worlds where imagination knows no boundaries… After leaping through the portal to Evenfall, Meghan and her companions find themselves in a terrifying new world where Nightmares roam and glamour is nearly nonexistent. As their magic wanes and the creatures of Evenfall rise against them, the race to find the Nightmare King grows ever more desperate. But what they discover will shake everything they thought they knew to the core. The Nightmare King stirs. A world hangs in the balance. And as twilight descends upon all the realms of Faery, Meghan and her allies must make one more impossible choice.

Hooray for Hoppy! is a bold and beautiful introduction to the senses by Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl. When Hoppy the rabbit wakes up on the first day of spring, he discovers a world full of wonderful things! But after he's sniffed the fresh air, listened to the singing birds and tasted the green grass, he starts to feel a little lonely. Will he find a way to wake up his friends so they can enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of spring too? Little ones will love joining in with the HOORAYs in this board book, and a final activity spread about how to use your senses makes this book the perfect present for preschoolers. Discover more from Tim Hopgood, the Booktrust award-winning illustrator of WOW! Said The Owl, a first book of colours, and TIP TAP Went The Crab, a first book of counting.

Over 2 metres/6.5 feet of fold-out fun! Brian is a very long sausage dog. So long he's lost his bottom. Can you find Brian's bottom? Where could it be? Have you looked in the hallway? Has Pauline the parrot seen it? Maybe it's in the living room, with Alan the hamster? Or perhaps in the kitchen with hungry Dave the tortoise? In the bathroom with Derrick the duck? Oh where could it be? Search the house and help Brian find his bottom with this innovative concertina board book! It teaches young children all about the different rooms in a house, different animals and the sounds they make and encourages a sense of curiosity and searching - as well as being great fun!

**A riot of silliness - Daily Mail** **Totally absurd - in a truly lovely way - Daily Record** ------------- From the creators of Mince Spies, Santa Jaws and Jingle Smells comes a hilarious romp that's guaranteed to make you laugh this summer! This is the story of a little hot dog who longs for just one thing: to be a REAL dog. But when the Mustard Fairy makes his dreams come true, will he be accepted by the other dogs? Or will he have to fight for his place in the sun? Packed with beaches, sunshine, ice cream and seaside silliness galore, this is THE picture book of the summer!

The second story in this series of witty picture books, in this story Badger is no longer feeling blue, but now his friends are sad! Badger is feeling happy these days... ...even though he still has a blue bottom. Life is good when you're eating berries. But now Dog is sad. What can Badger do to help his friend? Badger is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast - his favourite food! But as he says good morning to his friends, he learns that Dog is very sad! He has lost the ball that he loves to play with. But will Badger be able to help? Featuring bold and characterful illustrations from award winning illustrator Ben Sanders this funny title will bring smiles to the faces of readers of any age. Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is the second story in the Blue Badger series of picture books about a befuddled, lovable Badger and his search for happiness, friends and love. Featuring wry wit and deadpan humour, Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is suitable for readers big and small.

Part of the HARVEY series, the story of Harvey the dog who is staying in a farmhouse in Cornwall with his family when two sheep are attacked. Harvey is under suspicion so he must find the Beast of Bodmin in order to prove his innocence. Illustrated by Susan Hellard. First published in hardback in 1996.

With a cast of wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of seaside fun, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.

The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are also back and they're up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's long, luscious hair and sell it to a famous star . . . luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has another cunning plan to stop the thieves!

This paperback and CD edition with features a fabulous reading of the story.

Celebrating 40 years of Whatever Next! Join in the fun and fly to the moon and back with Baby Bear in this special fortieth anniversary edition of Whatever Next! Featuring the much-loved original story plus additional bonus content. Baby Bear wants to go on one more adventure before bed – a quick trip to the moon. Mrs Bear isn't pleased, and anyway, she says, Baby Bear doesn't have a rocket. Luckily, there's one under the stairs . . . Enjoy more Bear Family stories with Peace at Last and Just One of Those Days.

A fun-filled Easter egg hunt with the PAW Patrol Pups! It's Easter in Adventure Bay and that means it's time for the Adventure Bay Easter Egg Hunt! Help Chase, Marshall, Skye and Rubble get ready for some Spring celebrations while learning to count from one to ten. With an extra spotting activity included, there are lots of fun things to find, from cute bunnies to sweet treats. Join the gang in this fun and colourful picture book, perfect for all PAW Patrol fans!

Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world. Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Pony! Baby Pony grazes, frolics, and curls up to rest in the stable when it's time for bed. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this addition to the bestselling Finger Puppet series offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

This charming and imaginative story in the bestselling If I had... series imagines life with an octopus as a pet. I really want a clever pet, a pet with many charms. The sort of pet with talents, and a large amount of arms Have you ever thought about what the best aquatic pet would be? It's an octopus, of course! Playing different ball games simultaneously and staying camouflaged when it's bedtime is eight times the fun - just watch out for the ink... With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, If I Had an Octopus is a delightful bedtime story that follows a little girl's flight of fancy as she imagines the advantages and disadvantages of having an octopus for a pet.

From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons comes a high-stakes aquatic adventure, perfect for fans of The Murderer's Ape! England, 1893, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art, Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises she can communicate with the octopus through colour and - as a gripping mystery begins to unfold - discovers what true courage really means ... The second middle-grade historical adventure by critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons A gripping Victorian mystery with a touching connection between a young girl and an octopus at its heart Strong STEM and natural history themes with an underwater twist Effortlessly blends exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical mystery and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised story' THE TELEGRAPH