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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Character books
Round the corner, not far away, Bing is going to the seaside today! Bing, Pando, Flop and Padget are going on a bus to the beach and they can't wait to go, go, go, go, GO! "Seaside, seaside, YAY!" But will their fun day out go as planned? Find out in this wonderful new picture book based on the award-winning CBeebies preschool show, Bing!
A gorgeous new picture book celebrating the joy of spring based on the Emmy-award winning TV series The Adventures of Paddington! Something very exciting is going on at the City Farm - three eggs are about to hatch and it's Paddington and his friends' job to watch over them. The trouble is that Paddington's egg is taking rather a long time to hatch! Will he be able to stay awake?
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Splendid thinks she is better than everyone else! She thinks she is too good to sit on a bus with the other Mr Men and Little Miss. But then one day on her way back from the shops it begins to rain... 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?
Wear your heart on your sleeve with this lovely gift book featuring
words of love from the world's best-loved bear, Winnie-the-Pooh.
A Puppy's Tale is a simple tale of a lovable puppy called Georgie who gets lost in the woods. Written by 'Mac and Bob' author Alan Windram, with strikingly beautiful illustrations by Chloe Holwill-Hunter. In this tale for two to five-year-olds, children can follow Georgie as she jumps with a frog, hops with a bunny rabbit and runs around after a squirrel. Along with this wonderful picture book, you can download the specially written 'Georgie's Jumping Song', with lots of actions, and also an audio book of the story.
Meet Bluey! Bluey Heeler loves to play, explore and use her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Learn all about Bluey in this fun shaped board book for kids of all ages. The perfect introduction to Bluey! Want more Bluey? Also available: Bluey: Where's Bluey? Search-and-Find book Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: At the Beach Look out for Bluey: Bingo - coming soon!
It's time for a very important rugby match! The Mr Men Little Miss rugby team are about to play the biggest match of their lives and Mr Strong has some good players up his sleeve: Mr Greedy, the one-man scrum, Mr Tickle with his outstanding tackles and the fastest player of them all, Mr Rush. But with Mr Forgetful forgetting which sport they are playing, Mr Jelly running away in fear when he sees the other team and Mr Bounce getting bounced out of the ground, it's not looking very hopeful. 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.
Help Thomas find the missing sheep in this lift-the-flap adventure! With big flaps for little hands! Lift all the flaps to find Thomas' missing sheep. Discover all the farm animals along the way, and meet some of Thomas' engine friends too! Little engineers will have lots of fun spotting familiar characters in this playful lift-the-flap book. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Poor Mr Worry. Whatever happened, he worried about it. He'd worry because he didn't have anything to worry about. 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?
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge! It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and windows hidden behind deep drifts. There hadn't been snow like this for years. "There's enough for a Snow Ball!" cried the mice with glee, and set to work in the time-honoured way to make an Ice Hall for the festivities. The little mice watched wide-eyed as all the preparations were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could begin... Also look out for: Spring Story, Summer Story and Autumn Story!
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Silly lived in Nonsenseland, which is a very funny place to live. You see, in Nonsenseland, everything is as silly as it can be. This year Mr Silly is determined to win the Nonsense Cup for having the silliest idea. 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?
"We should never have given Paddington a boomerang for his birthday," said Mrs Brown as she gazed down at the figure lying on the lawn. "I knew no good would come of it." Paddington let out a groan ... When the Browns find Paddington lying on the lawn, unable to remember where he is or even what the word "bun" means, they immediately realise something is seriously wrong and send for an ambulance. It's Paddington's first time in hospital and the doctors and nurses soon discover that he is rather an unusual patient! Full of the humorous misunderstandings and adventures that this lovable bear is famous for, this is a great story for the young Paddington fan who is apprehensive, or merely curious, about what goes on inside a hospital.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Whatever Mr Wrong did was absolutely. totally, completely, utterly wrong. However hard he tried, he just couldn't do anything right. 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?
Join Peppa, George and all their friends on an exciting class trip to the zoo. Madame Gazelle and the zookeepers, Mr Lion, Mrs Crocodile and Mr Giraffe, introduce the children to the fun of feeding time in this funny, chunky lift-the-flap book.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Chatterbox was one of those people who simply couldn't stop talking. He used to talk to anybody and everybody about anything and everything, going on and on and on. And on and on and on. 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?
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Impossible could do the most amazing things. For instance, Mr Impossible could jump over a house and he could make himself invisible. He can even sleep standing on his head. 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?
Your favourite Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler stories, read aloud by stars Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey. Go 'Grrrr . . .' with the Gruffalo, sing along with the Smartest Giant, help Monkey search for his mum and see if the little old lady can make some room in her house! The Gruffalo and Other Stories CD is brilliantly performed by well-known actors Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey, as well as by the author herself, Julia Donaldson. Each story also has a song and sound effects, with a total CD running time of an hour. Perfect for listening to at home or to brighten up a car journey with the much-loved creations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Stories: A Squash and a Squeeze Monkey Puzzle The Gruffalo The Smartest Giant in Town
Miffy is filled with joy - she is going to have a new baby brother or sister! She makes a few presents for the baby. When Baby Bunny is born, Miffy is speechless - she didn't realise the baby would be so tiny. 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.
Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine with these stunning new hardback editions of the original `Railway Series'. In Troublesome Engines, Henry meets an elephant, James spins like a top and a new engine called Percy comes to the rescue ... by running away! Thomas the Tank Engine has been delighting generations of children for over 70 years. 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 collected all the adventures in the Railway Series? Thomas the Tank Engine Troublesome Engines James the Red Engine Tank Engine Thomas Again The Three Railway Engines Also look out for the Railway Series Boxed Set
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Jelly was frightened of everything and anything. At the slightest little thing he would quiver and tremble and shake and turn into jelly. 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?
Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is back with a fun and fashion-filled activity book. Claris: A Tres Chic Activity Book is packed with puzzles, mazes, games and interviews that will keep you entertained for hours! Collect all the Claris books and see what Claris gets up to in: Claris: Bonjour Riviera, Claris: Fashion Show Fiasco, Claris: Holiday Heist, Where is Claris in New York and Where is Claris in Paris. For ages 4 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?
The two adorable robber dogs are back in the kitchen, but they'd better watch out when Kitty-le-Claw is about! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have swapped a life of crime for baking cakes in their cafe. But now there's a new robber in town - the infamous Kitty-le-Claw! When there's a midnight robbery at the bank, can the two baker dogs save the day? Find out in this hilarious, rhyming picture book adventure! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam is a hugely successful, action-packed series about two baker-dogs who used to be robbers, but now solve mysteries and sniff out crimes! Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini. Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently. His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along! Read all the Shifty and Sam picture book adventures: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat Burglar Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Diamond Chase Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Missing Masterpiece Have you read Shifty and Sam's two-colour early readers? Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Jingle Bells! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away! Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Spooky School Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens Are Coming!
Thomas is going on holiday! Join the little blue engine as he travels around the country visiting favourite holiday destinations in this delightful new picture book. Join Thomas as he puffs up Snowdon, zooms past Blackpool Tower, takes in the sights in London, and marvels at the seaside in Brighton! Thomas is on the trip of a lifetime and is meeting lots of new friends along the way. Enjoy the simple story and beautiful illustrations in this brand new picture book. 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. |
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