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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Character books
Moomintroll and all his family and friends are back in Return to Moominvalley, based on the stunning award-winning 3D animation. Join the Moomins as they journey to a mysterious island, meet the Hobgoblin and his extraordinary hat, and encounter a magical mural. Meanwhile, Snufkin, Mrs Fillyjonk, Mymble and the others gather in the Moominhouse to wait for the family to come back to Moominvalley . . . Illustrated throughout with gorgeous full-colour art from the acclaimed animation, Return to Moominvalley is the third storybook in the collection, based on episodes from Moominvalley series 2. The eight stories introduce beloved characters including Thingumy & Bob, Toffle, and the Lighthouse Keeper, and retell some of Tove Jansson's most popular Moomin tales including Finn Family Moomintroll, Moominpappa at Sea and the masterfully poignant Moominvalley in November. Bursting with adventure and full of the Moomins' trademark humour, kindness and tolerance, this beautiful collection of stories captures all the wit and whimsy of Tove Jansson's original Moomin stories and is sure to be treasured by Moomin fans old and new.
In this anniversary edition of the original book, George meets the man in the yellow hat in the jungle and goes to live in a new home, but - oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons. Foil cover and an anniversary burst make this edition a must have for any children's book collection. Includes bonus downloadable audio read by the actor, producer, and director John Krasinski.
Join the PAW Patrol for some busy missions in Adventure Bay and learn new words! From the Lookout to the airport, the farm to the hospital, follow the PAW Patrol as they race to the rescue around Adventure Bay. With exciting stories to read and lots of labelled pictures to look at, children will have fun building their vocabulary. This book is packed with hundreds of names for objects found in every day life. From vegetables to animals, this entertaining book is the perfect way to expand your child's knowledge of the world. The PAW Patrol are here to help!
Celebrate Valentine's Day with this heart-warming picture book based on the animated TV series, The Adventures of Paddington. It's Love Day! Mr Brown has forgotten to book a table for the Browns' special Love Day dinner and Paddington is on a mission to deliver Love Day cards to all his friends.
The Mr Men are celebrating Chinese New Year. Little Miss Neat is having a party with traditional decorations and a New Year's Eve feast and the next day there will even be a dragon dance. What could possibly go wrong?! Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter and now Chinese New Year. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience. Have you collected all the Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations?
Spend Christmas with everyone's favourite Snowman! This special edition comes with a sparkly glitter cover, and introduction by Raymond Briggs. One winter's night, a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins. Raymond Briggs' classic is a true piece of Christmas magic - narrated entirely through pictures, it captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and is recognised throughout the world. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! For little ones: The Snowman board book For younger readers: The Snowman and Snowdog (a picture books with words) For readers aged 7+: The Snowman - re-imagined by Michael Morpurgo
Having your second birthday is a big deal . . . so send more than a card with this tremendous book that is suitable to post. Numbear and his pet bird are the main characters who, along with other unique animals and sea creatures, bring these creative, colourful books to life. With 28 pages full of fun facts and quirky information, they help every child to be even more excited about their birthday by getting them reading and involved in this story - discovering everything that is awesome about their new age. Did you know that by their second birthday a child has spent over one year asleep, or that two is `dos' in Spanish; that lions can't roar until they are 2 years old and the moon had gone around the sun 26 times . . . Each WOW! book comes with a decorated envelope so that this gift could be easily posted and it will stand proudly as a birthday card or stand neatly on a bookshelf to be shared time and time again. This innovative book by post reminds someone that their birthday matters and shows that you care about them. These magical birthday books are a superb gift to read with any child or for them to share with close friends and family. Also available for ages up to 6.
Mr Good is very good. He always makes his bed. He always cleans his teeth. And he always wipes his feet. However Mr Good lives in a place called Badlands. A place where nobody is like Mr Good. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all? It all started with a tickle. Roger Hargreaves' son Adam asked him what a tickle looked like. In response, Roger drew a small orange man with extraordinarily long arms that could reach anywhere and tickle anyone. Mr Tickle, the first of the Mr Men, was born. Mr Tickle was soon joined by Mr Greedy, Mr Happy, Mr Nosey, Mr Sneeze and Mr Bump. The books were an instant hit and Roger went on to create many more Mr Men and Little Miss characters. What Roger really wanted was to make children laugh, which is probably why his own favourite character is Mr Silly.
Colour in over 50 magical, fantastic Harry Potter characters and patterns in this gorgeous new OFFICIAL colouring book! Grab your favourite colouring pencils and crayons! This magical Harry Potter colouring book is not to be missed. It features gorgeous, eye-catching moments from throughout the films in an all-new art style. Colour in fantastical scenes from the magnificent Yule Ball; decorate Luna Lovegood's most iconic (and zany!) outfits and doodle all over Hogwarts castle in this absolutely stunning official colouring book. This is the official Harry Potter colouring book Features characters from the beloved series and moments from the films Perfect for fans new and old!
Join the most adorable penguin world explorer on a gastronomic jaunt around the planet in Plume: Global Nibbler, the second book in Tania McCartney's series for little ones, celebrating the cultures and diversity of the world around us! Plume loves to cook - and to eat. He loves a bit of spice and he's on a mission to fire up the tastebuds of his fussy-eater penguin friends. With the help of his dear friend Ava (of the Albatross Express), he leaves Antarctica in search of the world's most delicious local dishes and treats. From Iranian kebabs and Swedish cinnamon pastries, to Ethiopian injera flatbread and the chewy crispiness of Italian pizza... can these delightful dishes tempt Plume's friends away from krill in favour of a truly global smorgasbord? This delightful picture book is perfect for introducing children (ages 4 and up) to new foods as Plume seeks out tasty dishes, tempting snacks and truly authentic local fare from countries around the world.
Little Miss Inventor has the ideal inventions to help the Mr Men and Little Miss learn to reduce, reuse and recycle. Some of the Mr Men and Little Miss have a few things to learn about being environmentally friendly. Mr Perfect likes his lawn to look absolutely perfect, so he waters it morning, noon and night. Mr Lazy is too lazy to bother turning his lights off and Mr Skinny regularly buys more food than he can eat, so he throws most of it away. Maybe they could learn a thing or two from Mr Mean who doesn't like to waste anything or spend more than he needs to? Little Miss inventor has some brilliant ideas to help them out! The perfect book to help young children understand what they can do to help their planet. Printed with vegetable inks on FSC paper just as Little Miss Inventor would want it! The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves’ beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a ‘Where’s Walter’ feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged 2 years and up.
Little Miss Christmas lives in an igloo at the North Pole, next door to her uncle, Father Christmas, a long, long way from her brother, Mr Christmas. Little Miss Christmas works for Father Christmas. There are an awful lot of presents to wrap. Who will finish the wrapping when Little Miss Christmas decides she needs a holiday? Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events ... and even a trip to the moon. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience. Have you collected all the Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations? Mr Birthday Little Miss Birthday Mr Christmas Little Miss Christmas Mr Men A Christmas Carol Mr Men The Night Before Christmas Mr Men 12 Days of Christmas Mr Men A Christmas Pantomine Mr Men A White Christmas Mr Men Meet Father Christmas Mr Men The Christmas Tree Mr Men The Christmas Party Little Miss Princess and the Very Special Party Mr Men Sports Day Mr Tickle and the Scary Halloween Mr Men The Big Match Mr Men and the Tooth Fairy Mr Men Trip to the Moon Mr Impossible and the Easter Egg Hunt Mr Mischief and the Leprechaun Mr Men: The Rugby Match
A festive romp for Claude and Sir Bobblysock in the ninth volume of the hit series, which is due to hit TV screens in 2017.Claude and Sir Bobblysock think they've caught a burglar coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. They clap on the handcuffs and turn on the lights. Oh no! It isn't a burglar - it's none other than Santa Claus! Now the key for the handcuffs is lost and it's up to our two heros to deliver all the presents before midnight...Claude Going for Gold won the fiction 5-9 category in the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. Claude has also been selected for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and the Richard and Judy Book Club. Claude is soon to be a TV star on Disney Junior with 52 episodes airing in 2017. Alex T. Smith was the World Book Day Illustrator 2014.Praise for Claude: '...illustrated with humour and elegance...' The TimesFollow the author at http://www.alextsmith.com/ and http://twitter.com/Alex_T_Smith
Dive into the magical world of Encanto in this exciting colouring book, which features over 30 awesome tear-off pages
It's George's first trip to the library and he can't wait to hear the book the librarian chose for story hour! But it's hard for a little monkey to be patient, even when the librarian is reading a story about bunnies. George likes bunnies, but when he spies a dinosaur book on the table near the story circle, he has to have it! Now he sees a cart he can push along and he adds a book about elephants. And one about boats, and kites, and baking cakes...! Will this book-happy monkey turn the library upside down to find the perfect story? This edition features library tips, a library maze, a colour-your-own bookmark, and downloadable audio!
Peter is excited to be going to forest school with Benjamin Bunny, they can't wait to learn all about the woodland they live in. But when he learns that his sisters won't be there, the little bunny gets nervous. Luckily Mrs. Rabbit is there to reassure him and hold his paw on the first day. With new, humorous illustrations of Beatrix Potter's well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children's early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare for their first days at school or nursery.
Building on the great success of the first edition, this new Ultimate Sticker Collection adds the adored new Princess Moana to its colorful and entertaining pages, along with stunning new movie stills and dazzling facts. More than 1,000 stickers feature characters, locations, and special moments from all of the Disney Princess movies. DK's Disney Princess Ultimate Sticker Collection contains more than 1,000 beautiful stickers of all your favorite Disney Princesses and the much-loved Disney characters from the magical movies. Meet your favorite princesses from Snow White and Cinderella to Mulan and the latest Disney Princess: Moana. Wannabe princesses will adore exploring the Disney Princesses' enchanting worlds, and be inspired by their curiosity, their courage, and their kindness.
Arrrrr me hearties! Peppa and her friends are having lots of fun playing pirates at Danny Dog's house, especially when Grandad Dog takes them on a special pirate mission. Grandpa Pig's taken his golden treasure, can Peppa and her pirate pals find it? This new Peppa Pig adventure is perfect for little pirates everywhere!
Peppa Pig, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy pig are off in their red car to
enjoy a picnic in the countryside. But what's that noise? With all of
the noisy traffic blocking up the roads, will Peppa and her family ever
get to have their picnic?
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