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.

Let's play out in the wind! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!

A brand new picture book inspired by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake It's rotten when you're very small, You hardly get a say at all. It's "No!" and "Quiet!" and "That's enough!" By golly, life - it can be tough . . . Inspired by the work of the world's number 1 storyteller, this picture book is a guide to growing up the Roald Dahl way, with gloriumptious illustrations by Quentin Blake. A celebration of all the tremendous things children have in store - from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo - along with a reminder that the very best grown ups are those who hold on tight to the chiddler inside.

Billy's scared of the dark, so he's trying hard to stay awake ALL night. But then he hears a squeaky little voice and notices some tiny purple footprints. Not only that, SOMETHING has ATTACKED his cheese sandwich. What could it be? Does Billy dare find out? Meet Billy and the Mini Monsters in this laugh-out-loud adventure series for young readers, with colourful illustrations throughout. Perfect for reluctant and newly independent readers growing in confidence, Billy and the Mini Monsters are back in paperback! Look out for awesome new editions of old favourites and exciting new adventures in 2020 and 2021!

Change each Magic Window and watch the world transform... Magic Windows is the new novelty non-fiction series from Ladybird Books. Perfect for curious toddlers, this new series explores the wonderful transformations found in nature. Little ones will love to pull the sliding mechanism on each spread and change what appears in each Magic Window. They will learn how their body moves, why food is so important and why we need to sleep at the end of the day. With Magic Windows: My Body, toddlers will not only learn more about the human body, they will interact and play too! Introduces the world Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 2+ Also available in the Ladybird Magic Windows series: Weather

Brilliant board books for toddlers based around the senses. Exploring the concept of taste, this title features familiar scenes and fun words to encourage lively chatter.

Encourage your baby to play, explore and make their first noises with this bright, interactive playbook. Have fun with your baby exploring the colourful, high-contrast touch-and-feel pages and making different noises, from 'beep, beep' and 'ding-dong' to learning to say 'hello'. With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with flaps to lift and a surprise mirror ending will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play. A perfect first words book for all babies and toddlers. Sensory development Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+ Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio Also available: Baby Touch: Playbook Baby Touch: Peekaboo Baby Touch: Vehicles Baby Touch: Animals Baby Touch: Tummy Time Baby Touch: Night Night Baby Touch: Seasons Baby Touch: Get Dressed

From eyes to ears and legs to toes, there's a lot for baby to discover, and even more for a family to love. Bright, buoyant art, a catchy rhythm and rhyme, and a roly-poly little baby are sure to inspire plenty of giggling and grabbing and feet-in-the-air-ing. Already a hit in hardcover, this is the perfect first board book for every baby-and for every parent who loves that baby to bits.

The award-winning, best-selling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design.

In the first few years of life, babies' vision is still developing. They see first of all in black and white, and in bright, high contrast colours such as yellow and red. Designed to develop babies' eyesight, this book of friendly farm animals will stimulate vision from birth. With clearly-defined simple images that even the youngest children will respond to, it provides a fun multi-sensory experience.

Includes black and white patterns throughout to help focus a baby's attention and concentration.

Introduce your baby to all kinds of vehicles with this beautiful black-and-white book! Designed to develop babies' eyesight from birth, this high-contrast book will engage your child's senses as they discover all sorts of vehicles, from boats and diggers, to buses and bicycles. Clearly-defined images will help focus a young child's attention and concentration, and simple text will help build their vocabulary so they can begin to spot vehicles on the go. Say hello to the friendly faces in the car, train and aeroplane - and look out for the surprise touch-and-feel on the final page! This black-and-white 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: My First Book: a black-and-white cloth book Baby Touch: A black-and-white buggy book

An uplifting picture book about loving your name, finding your voice and standing up for yourself. Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play and make new friends. But when her classmates keep mispronouncing her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. When Mama helps Mirha see just how special her name is, she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly. Featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations and with an empowering message at its core, this heartwarming picture book from author-illustrator Anoosha Syed reminds us all just how important our names are!

Peppa and George are going on a nature walk, and you can touch and feel all the amazing things they find along the way! It's a lovely day, so Mummy and Daddy Pig are taking Peppa and George on an exciting nature walk. This book is perfect for young readers. Little hands will love to feel the fluffy bee, the bumpy tree trunk, the shimmery butterfly, the soft grass and the shiny snail's shell!

Motivated by new undies and Daddy's support, a relatable toddler adorably navigates the excitement and challenges of learning to use the potty. Age-appropriate language and engaging illustrations make this simple and sweet story a perfect potty training support for little ones.

From prima ballerina and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland comes the story of a young Misty, who discovers her love of dance through the ballet Coppelia - a story about a toymaker who devises a villainous plan to bring a doll to life. Misty is so captivated by the tale and its heroine, Swanilda, she decides to audition for the role. But she's never danced ballet before; in fact, this is the very first day of her very first dance class! Though Misty is excited, she's also nervous. But as she learns from her fellow bunheads, she makes wonderful friends who encourage her to do her very best. Misty's nerves quickly fall away, and with a little teamwork, the bunheads put on a show to remember.

Join the busy athlete as he goes for gold in this playful, interactive flap book! Ready, set, go! Can you win the gold medal? Join in and use the flaps to help the athlete to warm up, jump over the pole, dive into the pool and much, much more. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Original concept and illustration by Dan Green. The Busy Day series: Introduces the world Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 2+ Also available in the Busy Day series: Builder Vet Chef Astronaut Farmer Firefighter Train Driver

Touch, read, and discover all about our amazing solar system with your toddler and Smithsonian Kids! Featuring special embossing to highlight fun facts about the wonders of space and the universe, this book engages both verbal and tactile learning skills. Embossed textures and bright, detailed photographs and renderings from Smithsonian are sure to engage, entertain, and educate your curious toddler.

" Look! The sun is rising at baby's house."

In this delightful follow-up to "Look, Look!" and "Look at the Animals!," a baby's day unfolds. Bold, blackand- white illustrations and a warm, simple text are perfect for sharing with little ones just beginning to look and learn. An ideal shower gift!

Ideal for toddlers and young children who are beginning to discover the joy of the eight days of Chanukah, this board book not only shows children the wonder of Chanukah, but also stresses the meaning of this special time of year. Full color.

Everybody Feels explores our emotions - the good and the not so good. Whether we are happy, sad, angry, worried or confused, all of our emotions are important. This bright book helps toddlers to understand their feelings and gives some easy tips for feeling better. This is a simple introduction to an important topic for curious toddlers and pre-schoolers, with easily explained text and bright, bold illustrations throughout.

What different sounds do you hear throughout the day? How about a phone ringing, a bee buzzing or even your heartbeat? We live in a world bombarded by noise and we don't always think too much about the sounds we hear or enjoy listening to. This is a book of colourful and creative imagery highlighting some of the different sounds that fill our day. There is plenty to discuss in this simple yet deceptively clever book.

Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon is back with a third original board book that features the star of the bestselling No, David books as a troublemaking toddler and introduces the five senses.
Hey What's that smell? Join David as he discovers the five senses: touch, hear, see, smell, and taste. From petting the dog to banging on a drum, David knows how to have a good time. But he also knows that there's nothing better than playing a game with Mama at the end of a busy and exciting day. With the same irresistible humor and vibrant style as his award-winning No, David books, David Shannon takes us back to the "early years" of his most beloved character. Perfect for beginning readers as well as for the youngest children

What's your favourite smell? What smells don't you like? How do insects smell? This book provides a gentle introduction to our sense of smell, something young children don't often think about. There is plenty to discuss in this simple yet deceptively clever book.