A little boy is alarmed when he discovers a bee in a box. At first he is frightened and reacts aggressively, but gradually he realises that the bee won't harm him and that they can be friends. I SAW A BEE is deceptively simple with the repeatability factor of the best Ruth Brown and Eric Carle, and the short and rhythmic text is perfect to learn by heart and recite as a poem. It is a timely reminder of the importance of bees in our ecosystem.

It's time for school in this Step 1 reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, Garden Day, Snow Day, and Beach Day! The start of the new school year means new friends and new experiences! It's big sister's first day of 3rd grade, but it will be a cinch for her to show little brother the ropes on his first day of kindergarten. She already knows where all the rooms are, who the teachers are, and where to go and when at their school! It's great to have a sibling to rely on when starting something new! A day with family is always a great day! Read all the Day books: Apple Picking Day Pumpkin Day Garden Day Beach Day Snow Day Grandparents Day Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Dummies, two adorable toddlers learn all about ditching the dummy and learning to find comfort through fun and play! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Toy Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, No More Dummies is a brilliant way to support the process of giving up the dummy in a fun and relatable way. For more toddler tips read No More Nappies, Let's Wash our Hands and I'm Starting Nursery. The Big Steps series has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.

Rosa and friends return! A simple story in each book shows this diverse group of children making exciting discoveries about their world. Ideal for STEM enrichment.

An adorable new board book for the littlest of foodies, from the creators of the most-watched cooking show, America's Test Kitchen, and #1 New York Times bestselling kids cookbook, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs. Help your little one experience the magic of baking without leaving the comfort of their own home. "Today is a special day because we're going to make something together!" From gathering ingredients to pouring batter to swirling on frosting, little ones will experience the magic of baking cupcakes without leaving the comfort of their bedroom in this first kids baking book. Using an interactive storytelling style, Stir Crack Whisk Bake lets the tiniest chefs be in charge! In the same vein of interactive books for toddlers including Don't Push the Button and Tap the Magic Tree, kids can "magically" crack eggs or whisk ingredients together, simply with a swirl of their fingertips! Perfect for little ones who enjoy Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert and want a more interactive board book cooking experience.

From a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator comes an inspiring picture book about the power of words. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . . . In this illustrated picture book from Peter H. Reynolds, a little boy discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, complicated words, words that stand out. But one day his carefully curated collection of words gets messy, and that's when Jerome discovers that words that connect, transform and empower. So Jerome starts using his words, and that's when they become powerful. Named an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACP The perfect gift for curious little ones learning how to spell and new words From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world. "Celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer... a liberating validation of dreaming as restorative, comforting, and powerful, while giving kids full license to be themselves" -- Publishers Weekly

Oh no, Little Rabbit has hurt his arm. And there's blood! Can you help him? Blow gently three times, try a bandage, a rhyme, but he's still crying... Let's give his ears a stroke and wipe his tears. There, all better! Off you go, Little Rabbit!

This follow-up to Tickle My Ears and Bathtime for Little Rabbitis a perfectly simple interactive board book for children who love to take care of Little Rabbit.

Sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and picking up are perfect hands-on activities for teaching toddlers to care for their environment, while also fostering independence and developing strong motor skills. Inspired by the Montessori curriculum, this colourful guide specially created for 2- to 5-year-olds, teaches practical life skills with step-by-step photos. From setting a table to washing dishes, dusting shelves, and cleaning the bedroom, toddlers and preschoolers learn the confidence and satisfaction that comes from being able to help at home. The unique book format features an interactive skills chart with sliding windows on the inside back cover, encouraging toddlers to complete the task, slide the window and proudly say, "I Did It!".

Join Bing on a toilet training adventure in this interactive sound book – perfect for encouraging young children to use the toilet with confidence.

When Bing needs to go, he stops the game and catches the toilet train! Bingsters will love pressing the sound button and joining in the fun. Choo! Choo!

Catching the toilet train. . . it’s a Bing thing!

"a rush of air
a car is there
hop, hop, hop
on the subway!"

Come along for the ride as a little girl and her mother hop on the subway. From spinning turnstiles and musicians performing on the platforms to people hopping off and on and lights flashing past in the tunnels, the sights and sounds of the subway have an energy all their own. Anastasia Suens sprightly text and Karen Katzs brightly colored patterns and lively perspectives combine for a pitch perfect celebration of an underground train ride, where the hustle and bustle is only part of the fun.

Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Say hello to the Little Seasons! After a whole year of waiting, it's finally Spring's turn to wear the Weather Crown and create her own special season. Her friends can all remember how beautiful spring was last time. But this time, as Winter places the crown on her head, Spring starts to feel anxious. Can her friends help by showing her that not everything has to be perfect? Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from debut author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience. Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return to again and again! With a sparkling foil finish! Coming soon: Hello Autumn, Hello Summer, Hello Winter

Say hello to lots of friendly faces in this gorgeous touch-and-feel buggy book! Babies will love discovering the exciting touch-and-feels, while the black-and-white images help to stimulate vision and focus their attention. There's even a surprise mirror at the end so they can see their own reflection! With durable, chunky pages and a detachable clip and strap, this book can be taken on the go or attached to a buggy or highchair, and is perfect for the littlest hands. This black-and-white buggy book: Stimulates vision Encourages sensory development Recommended for children aged 0+ Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio Also available: Baby Touch: Faces: a black-and-white book Baby Touch: Animals: a black-and-white book Baby Touch: Vehicles: a black-and-white book Baby Touch: My First Book: a black-and-white cloth book

What goes "VROOM," "BEEP" and "SCREECH"? For fans of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this is a perfect way for young children to learn all about sounds in a colourful, engaging way, with their favourite machines!

Count from 1 to 10 with this stylish Moomin tummy time book. Featuring high-contrast colours and bold patterns, each page of this beautiful fold-out concertina board book has been designed to help stimulate a baby's developing eyesight. Prop it up during tummy time and introduce baby to their very first numbers! In this beautiful range of baby books, Tove Jansson's much-loved world of the Moomins is brought to life for the littlest bookworms.