A beautiful anniversary edition of the classic bedtime story with shiny gold cover flourishes - the perfect gift for christenings and birthdays. Featuring a look at the fascinating story behind the creation of one of the most famous children's books in the world, beloved by Michelle Obama and Neil Gaiman alike, as well as tips on how to get your child to sleep. In a great green room a little bunny is tucked up snugly and safely in bed and is getting ready to say goodnight to all the familiar things in his room, one by one. Margaret Wise Brown's comforting, rhythmic text accompanied by the warmth of Clement Hurd's classic mid-century illustrations make Goodnight Moon a timeless picture book, which is known and loved around the world.

An Alien Stole My Planet is the laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure by Pooja Puri brilliantly illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the third in the A Dinosaur Ate My Sister series. Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know: 1. I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire. 2. I like lists. 3. I did not mean to open up an inter-galactic portal. Some things just can't be helped. Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his secretly cunning pet tortoise are on their third wacky adventure - this time it's an inter-galactic mission through outer-space to stop an alien abducting their planet! When Esha invents the Invis-Whiz, a device designed to make the user invisible, she does not expect it to open a portal to outer space. Esha and her friends are immediately kidnapped by an alien called Goospa who wants to present the planet Earth as a golden wedding anniversary gift to his parents. Esha, Broccoli and Archibald the tortoise have to race back to Earth before Goospa can complete his teleportation of the planet, and stop his evil plan once and for all!

The latest pet-themed picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise. A fun-filled look into the hilarious and heroic world of hamsters, as they battle their greatest enemies, the guinea-pigs! From the award-winning author and illustrator duo behind Dogs in Disguise and Cats in Chaos, Peter Bently and John Bond now turn their attention to the smallest – but mightiest – of all pets – the hamster! Filled with unexpected animal antics, high-octane drama and endless humour, this overlooked little creature is taking centre stage as never before in the greatest pet showdown yet. This jaunty rhyming text from hugely popular author Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books, will have children laughing out loud!

This funny, witty and whimsical title is the latest installment from the Blue Badger series, following the lovable badger and his sometimes awkward attempts to navigate life. Life is good for Badger, bumbling about and eating berries day and night. His friends accept him, Dog's favourite ball has been recovered, and he is finally master of his own destiny. Until another badger turns up and takes a liking to his berries... Can Badger learn to share? Is there more to life than berries? Every new friend is a new adventure... This fun, colourfully illustrated and witty picture book will delight children and adults alike with its charmingly-told story. This is the third book in the Blur Badger series, following on from Blue Badger and Blue Badger and the Big Breakfast.

From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal, comes a heartbreaking and heart-warming story about sisterhood, found family and accepting love in the most unusual and unknown places. Fen and Rey were found curled up small and tight in the fiery fur of the foxes at the very edge of the wildlands. Fen is loud and fierce and free. She feels a connection to foxes and a calling from the wild that she's desperate to return to. Rey is quiet and shy and an expert on nature. She reads about the birds, feeds the lands and nurtures the world around her. They are twin sisters. Different and the same. Separate and connected. They will always have each other, even if they don't have a mother and don't know their beginning. But they do want answers. Answers to who their mother is and where she might be. What their story is and how it began. So when a fox appears late one night at the house, Fen and Rey see it as a sign - it's here to lead them to their truth, find their real family and fill the missing piece they have felt since they were born. But the wildlands are exactly that: wild. They are wicked and cruel and brutal and this journey will be harder and more life changing than either Fen or Rey ever imagined ...

A stylish foiled picture book adaptation - celebrating 90 years of E. H. Shepard's iconic original illustrations! A stylish foiled picture book adaptation - celebrating 90 years of E. H. Shepard's iconic original illustrations! "Don't you know?" grinned Rat. "Oh, Mole! There is nothing half so much fun as simply messing about in boats!" A world of wonders awaits Mole as he emerges from his little underground home one spring day. He discovers the sights and delights of the river aboard Rat's rowing boat. He ventures into the Wild Wood, home to kindly Badger. In the company of fun-loving Toad, he feels the thrill of the open road. But Mole soon learns that where there is Toad, there is trouble. Toad has a dangerous new hobby, and Mole and his friends must use all their wits and courage to keep him from disaster! Kenneth Grahame's delightful characters, Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad, have entertained generations of children. This stunning anniversary picture book, adapted by bestselling author Timothy Knapman, introduces their famous adventures to readers aged 4+, with timeless illustrations from E. H. Shepard, the artist who created the world-famous images of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Bestselling follow-up to the international hit picture book, The Wonky Donkey! The Wonky Donkey has a daughter in this hilarious picture book sequel to the runaway hit. Wonky Donkey had a child, it was a little girl. Hee Haw! Readers will love the antics of this stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinky pinky funky blinky dinky donkey! Lyrical, laugh-out-loud story and beautiful illustrations A fantastic gift for newborns and young children THE WONKY DONKEY FAMILY - COLLECT THEM ALL The Wonky Donkey Picture book paperback Picture book and CD Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set Sound book eBook The Dinky Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook The Grinny Granny Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook COMING SOON: Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise Picture book paperback eBook

Ontmoet vir Krok en Dil. Dil hou van grappies vertel … maar hy hou nie van pizza met pynappel nie. Krok hou van kosmaak … maar hy hou nie daarvan as iemand vir hom lag nie. Dil hou van Krok. En Krok hou van Dil. Krok en Dil is beste maats … en hulle sal jou laat skater van die lag!

Die boek bevat drie skreeusnaakse strokies wat perfek is vir beginnerlesers: Krok die kok, Vandag gaan ek nie lag nie; en Krok in ’n rok.

The Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!

The Burpee Bears are always ready, steady for a fun family adventure – especially at Christmas time! While they count down the days until Granny Bear visits, the little bears enjoy building a snow bear, making snow angels and going ice skating together. But on Christmas Day, there is so much snow that Granny Bear can’t get to their house. It won’t be a proper Christmas without her – so, with the help of their sledge, the Burpee Bears are soon ready, steady with a plan to take Christmas to Granny’s house!

With fabulous exercises and festive recipes, this fun and feel-good book is bursting with Joe Wicks energy and is perfect for all the family to enjoy together!

Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.

Join Chase and the PAW Patrol as they hunt for Chickaletta and fill their Easter baskets in this adorable Easter Basket book. How many eggs can you help the pups find? The Adventure Bay Easter egg hunt can't go ahead until the PAW Patrol pups help find Chickaletta. Can the PAW Patrol find their friend and have some Easter fun along the way? Enjoy finding the special eggs on each page and help the pups find Chickaletta. With a handy carry handle, this Easter Basket book will delight young PAW Patrol fans everywhere!

Everyone's favourite greedy and selfish pug is sent to obedience school in this hilarious picture book from bestselling author-illustrator, Aaron Blabey! Pig was a pug and I'm sorry to say, after years of his antics it was now time to pay. Pig's bad behaviour has finally caught up with him - it's time for obedience school! Can this terrible pug ever be tamed? Not if he can help it... Filled with Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations! Perfect for fans of the previous books in the series: Pig the Pug, Pig the Winner, Pig the Elf, Pig the Star, Pig the Fibber, Pig the Stinker, Pig the Tourist, Pig the Slob and Pig the Monster

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Impulsive Isla isn't afraid of breaking a few rules to win the school treasure hunt and her dolphin, Bubble, is always up for a dare. But the seas surrounding the academy are swirling with magic, and soon Isla and Bubble find themselves in very deep water... Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow

Axel Scheffler's On the Farm Sticker Activity Book is a perfect first sticker book for fans of noisy farm animals! Young children will have fun completing matching games, mazes, colouring-in and much more. With over 400 stickers, they will love decorating the pages with lots of fun characters! With illustrations from Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, this sticker book is filled with lots of things to do and spot, keeping little ones occupied for hours.

Hansie is bang. Die wêreld daar buite is vol gevare. Maar sy beste maatjie is weg en hy moet haar gaan soek. As hy net ’n bietjie dapper kan wees . . . Net ’n bietjie dapper is ’n inspirerende storie wys dat ons almal veel dapperder is as wat ons dink.

With a cast of wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of seaside fun, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's hair and sell it to a famous star. Luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has a clever plan to stop the thieves ... The fourth title in the Number One bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series from the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Enjoy other stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and The Rhyming Rabbit

'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans ‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas   'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas A boy, a dog, and a magical body-swap adventure! Enter a world of wonder in the brand-new classic adventure from top-ten bestselling children's author, Ben Miller.  George has always wondered what it's like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up with an enchanted fountain means he swaps places with Midnight, a huge and loveable hound!  Becoming a dog is an amazing adventure, until George uncovers a plan that could threaten Midnight's home. Can the two friends save the day before the clock strikes twelve and leaves them stuck in each other's bodies forever? A magical race-against-time for a boy and his dog best friend – discover the funny and heartwarming classic storytelling from bestselling author and beloved actor, Ben Miller. *The Night We Got Stuck in a Story – a brand-new, magical adventure from bestselling author, Ben Miller – is out now!* Praise for Ben Miller: 'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear 'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine  

Die geheimenisse van die kinderkamer is vol towerkrag, en net speelgoed wat oud en wys en ervare is soos die hobbelperd, verstaan alles daarvan. Wanneer die fluweelhasie in die kinderkamer kom woon, kyk die ander speelgoed neer op hom. Maar die hobbelperd verduidelik hoe 'n speelding "Rêrigwaar" kan word as iemand hulle genoeg liefhet. En toe die kind op 'n dag baie siek raak en die hasie verlaat, vind hy uit wat dit beteken om Rêrigwaar te wees.

"Gorgeous... a sunlit heat rises off the page, while the story addresses the changing climate with openness and hope." - Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian In this follow-up to Winter Sleep and Busy Spring, Wild Summer explores nature in summer. The beautifully-told story follows a young girl and her naturalist grandpa as they walk down a wild path towards the coast. They spot amazing plants and animals. She is enchanted by the vibrancy of life around her, but asks: "Do plants and animals want summer to last forever?" Young curiosity is combined with old wisdom in a nature-filled adventure showing a touching relationship between grandfather and grandchild. He teaches her about challenges facing the natural world around her, as we explore a meadow, stream, heathland, fire-charred pine wood, fossil rich cliffs, rocky cove and ocean life. Filled with fascinating facts and stunning illustrations, the books in this series encourage children to discover more about nature and the seasons. Also available from this series are Winter Sleep and Busy Spring,

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers! Pick a book. Grow a reader! Acorn is part of Scholastic's early reader line, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour, and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Dragon tries to make Christmas special each year. He picks the perfect tree and buys the perfect presents. But Dragon just can't bring himself to cut down a tree, and as he walks home from his shopping trip, he gives away his gifts to needier creatures. Using his trademark humour and heart, Dav Pilkey's bright illustrations will warm readers' hearts as they laugh out loud. The perfect Christmas story to be read each year.

I See a Buffalo tells the tale of a young buffalo who is distressed by her size.

She wants to join the other animals at play, but her bulk and ungainliness make her self-conscious. When the animals turn her away, Buffalo decides to keep to herself and accept her loneliness. But when a huge storm creates a sudden flood, Buffalo realises she can save the day.

Time and again, she wades into the floodwaters to save the smaller animals. By the end of the day, everyone understands that it is not the shape of your body that counts, but the size of your heart.