It's a sunny afternoon and the Rabbit family are having a picnic.

The pond is sparkling in the sunshine and Peter wants to build a raft - all by himself. He soon finds it's quite tricky without some help. Luckily his sisters are there to lend him a hand.

This charming summer tale has a reassuring message about learning to ask for help. Eleanor Taylor's humorousillustrations of Beatrix Potter's well-loved characters mirror young children's early experiences.

Living in a small town, Toto wishes to escape the inevitable life in front of him. He will never become a porter, he will become an astronaut instead! He bravely packs his bags, kisses his parents goodbye and sets off for the bright lights of the big city. Even when all his money for astronaut school is stolen by thieves, his hard work and stubborn determination sees him through. The small town villagers are awoken in the night by a huge roar - and are delighted to see Toto has come back to them on a rocket - his dreams finally a reality!

This quirky, original story by the highly-acclaimed artist Ximo Abadía has an important message - never give up on your dreams. An endearing tale illustrated with vivid surrealist artwork, this story is as imaginative as it is bold.

Whoever heard of a sh-urtle? Or how about a wal-ish? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on learning about ocean creatures - but watch out, these animals bite! With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana these books are sure to raise a few giggles.

This title introduces readers to the first days, early changes, and growth of chicks. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on baby chickens.

In her first escapade in three years, Olivia takes her discerning eye for style to beautiful Venice on a family vacation that involves dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, gorging on gelato, and barely staying afloat in a gondola. This is sure to be a trip to remember