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Father Bunny takes Miffy to the zoo - they see parrots, monkeys and a zebra. Miffy even gets to sit on the back of a giant tortoise! Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna's Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books' original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.
Another hilarious picture book starring everyone's favourite Unicorn Expert, Sophie Johnson! Sophie Johnson studied very hard to become a detective and it's a good thing she did - there has been a terrible crime! Someone has stolen Lion's tail. Unfortunately, this means that Sophie doesn't have time to train her new (and not very good) assistant, Bella. However, is it possible that, while Sophie is busy rounding up suspects, she doesn't see that Bella may be better than she thinks?
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Topsy-Turvy was a funny sort of fellow. Everything about him was either upside down, or inside out, or back to front - topsy-turvy in fact. 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?
Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout. Everyone Digs Dog Man! "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review "An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
The ultimate gift for fans of Thomas the Tank Engine! This elegant boxset brings together all 26 books, in hardback, from the original Railway Series. A nostalgic offering to share between generations and a real collector's item that makes a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans. Children aged 3 and up will love beloved characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby who live on The Fat Controller's railway. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. It all began as a story made up by the Reverand W. Awdry to entertain his son when he had measles. Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controller's railway. Have you met them all?
Two Captain Underpants adventures in one book - AND now in full colour!Are you ready for more adventures starring the superhero who fights for truth, justice and all things underweary? Just when you thought it was safe and underweary... the Captain will need to defeat the evil Bionic Booger Boy, plus the Wicked Wedgie Woman is on a mission to take over the world ... and she'll give a whopping wedgie to anyone who stands in her way! This book contains: Captain Underpants 5: Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie-Woman. Captain Underpants 6: Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets.
Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through London! Can you find Claris and her friends in iconic places such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and Westminster Abbey? Look inside to find out! Where is Claris in London is the third look-and-find adventure from beloved children's author Megan Hess. For ages 3 and up.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Daydream is a small cloud-shaped figure. He takes children on faraway adventures without them leaving their desks. 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?
A title in the 'Koala Brothers' series, 'Mitzi's Big Adventure' finds Mitzi in charge of the whole gang - but it's a harder job than she'd imagined
Invaluable life advice from the one and only Dr. Seuss!The one and only Dr. Seuss dispenses invaluable advice about life in this splendiferous collection of his most memorable quotes.With over sixty pages of cherished Seuss art and quotes from such classics as The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hatches the Egg, Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, and many more, this humorous and inspiring collection is the perfect gift to inspire you to live your most Seuss-ian life!
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Brave is not as strong as Mr Strong. And he is not as tall as Mr Tall. But, as you will soon see, that does not stop him being brave. 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?
An exciting adventure featuring global sensations The Octonauts. With glow in the dark ink, a surprise page to fold out - and lots of exciting detail - this is the ultimate gift book for Octonauts-crazy children! 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! The Octonauts are researching underwater habitats around the world, when Tunip the Vegimal starts to wonder where he comes from. So begins another underwater adventure full of fun and surprises as the Octonauts take Tunip and his Vegimal friends on an exciting trip around the world, on a quest for his true home. An action-packed nautical adventure with pages crammed full of additional information about each of the eight intrepid explorers - guaranteed to delight Octonauts fans all around the world!
Come out to play, Fred! Fred the dinosaur loves sitting alone indoors watching TV and playing computer games. Can his friends persuade him to come outside and join in the fun?
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! This is the story of Mr Strong. Mr Strong is the strongest person in the whole wide world. The strongest person there has ever been, and probably the strongest person there will ever be... 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?
Share the delight of a day with Zeki and his mummy! From when he wakes up in the morning, Zeki and his mummy fill their days with giggling, building dens, yoga, cycling, snacking, splashy painting and reading. At the end of the day, Mummy's hugs are the comfiest. This sweet companion to Zeki Loves Daddy is a perfect celebration of mother love for every day - as well as for special days like Mother's Day.
A brilliantly festive sticker activity book in the Pip and Posy series! Based on the animation by the award-winning production company Magic Light Pictures, this book is packed with puzzles, festive colouring, and stickers galore that will entice all children to join in the Christmas celebrations along with Pip and Posy. Four pages of stickers and bright artwork from the TV episodes bring Pip and Posy's wonderful world of play to life. The animation is inspired by the picture books from the bestselling and award-winning The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Mean lived up to his name. He is so mean that all he gave his brother for Christmas was a lump of coal. Can the wizard help to make him just a little bit nicer? 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?
A picture book edition of Us Two and other favourite A.A.Milne poems.
An interactive pop up book that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes. Pop up Peekaboo: Playtime provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive toddler book for 2 year olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity. Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you'll find: - Hands-on play that builds confident book skills - Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity - Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development - Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babys and their growing teeth! This pop up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help preschoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. Complete the Pop up book series! Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!
Celebrate Pancake Day with the Mr Men and Little Miss! Little Miss Fun is organising a Pancake Day celebration for all her friends. With pancake making classes and a pancake day race, there's plenty of messy mayhem and tasty treats to be had! But will the Mr Men and Little Miss manage the greatest feat of the day and flip the biggest pancake in the world? Children will love celebrating Pancake Day with this laugh-out-loud story book all about pancakes! Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including sports day, a visit from the tooth fairy, Halloween and Chinese New Year.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! 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?
A Christmas treat for all the family! This classic illustrated book version of the Oscar-nominated Christmas animated film Robin Robin, created by Aardman for Netflix is a real treat. Written by the film's directors and beautifully illustrated by Briony May Smith, this charming book is set to bring lots of festive joy for any young child this Christmas. The mouse family all love Robin, and she is so keen to fit in, she pulls her feathers into ears . . . but nothing can make a noisy, rather clumsy, bird good at sneaking crumbs for the family without disturbing the dreaded cat! Robin Robin is a warm and funny story to win the hearts of families everywhere.
The perfect book collection for the littlest readers! The Peppa Pig Little Library is a charming collection of six chunky mini board books, based on your favourite characters from Peppa Pig and presented in a colourful slipcase box. They are ideal for pre-school children and fans of the show, and the backs of the six books make a jigsaw! The Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, and encourage children to start to read by themselves when they're at home. Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Pig Fairy Tale Little Library, and Peppa Pig Bedtime Little Library |
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