Little Owl doesn’t want to have a bath. He wants to finish building his moon rocket. He wants to stomp around in his dinosaur suit. Besides, bathtimes are boring – aren’t they? But what if this bathtime involves a giant invisible penguin, a bunch of slurping towelly-gators and a trip to Bubble Mountain? It looks like Little Owl is about to have the best bathtime EVER! From the creators of Little Owl's Egg, Little Owl's First Day and Little Owl's Bedtime comes another gloriously reassuring and imaginative story for little ones.

Cheetah Gets Lost offers a gentle introduction to the experience of getting lost for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of getting lost. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. When Cheetah gets lost on a day out with his friends and Uncle Hippo, he must try to keep calm and remember what to do to stay safe and find help. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

_______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes another story about Little Owl... and this time he does NOT want to make new friends! Little Owl doesn't want to play with Small Squirrel. No, no, NO! He wants to play with his bestest best toy, Hedge. Besides, friends are no fun, right? Small Squirrel talks too much and eats all the cinnamon buns too. But what if this new friendship involves adventures with bears and ghosts and all sorts of exciting things? It looks like Little Owl is in for the most fun day EVER! From the creators of Little Owl's Egg, Little Owl's First Day, Little Owl's Bedtime and Little Owl's Bathtime comes another gloriously heart-warming and imaginative story. Filled with Alison Brown's beautiful artwork, it's perfect for any little ones worried about making friends.

JoJo and Gran Gran are taking a trip to the beach to build a sandcastle. But when JoJo's sandcastle gets trodden on, she feels sad. Can Gran Gran show JoJo that even if their sandcastle doesn't last forever, making memories together is what matters most? About the show JoJo & Gran Gran is the first British-made animated show to feature a black family at its centre. It is based on characters created by Laura Henry Allain, whose own grandmother inspired the character of Gran Gran. Each episode shows a loving relationship a grandmother has with her granddaughter, a celebration of their shared world heritage and wonderful introduction to key preschool first experiences. JoJo adores her grandma, Gran Gran, and they love to spend time together while JoJo's Mummy and Daddy are at work. Gran Gran always has something exciting planned when JoJo comes to visit. Each picture book will retell the story of a well-loved TV episode, followed by a picture glossary and activity spread to encourage readers to take the themes from the book into their everyday.

#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017. Audio Production Awards, Audio Performer of the Year - Gold Winner, 2018 This book and CD edition of the exquisite and thought-provoking Here We Are comes with heartfelt, award-winning audio, read by the internationally best-selling creator himself, Oliver Jeffers! Well, hello. And welcome to this Planet. We call it Earth. Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you'll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else... Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you've just got to be kind. Here We Are is the utterly heartfelt new book from Oliver Jeffers. We're glad you found it. "An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic" The Guardian

Push, pull and slide the tabs to enjoy a day of Busy Swimming! Help the children get changed into their swimming costumes, whizz down the water slide and race across the indoor pool. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme, lots to spot and talk about, and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Swimming has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Zoo, Busy Party and Busy Farm.

I Like To Be Kind is a fun introduction to the benefits of being kind to others. Young children can lift the flaps, slide the tabs and turn the wheel as they explore what kindness is, the emotional effect of being kind and ways in which they can show kindness. With delightful illustrations from Marie Paruit on every page, this is the perfect book for parents and carers to share with young children to develop their emotional intelligence. Explanations, hints and tips from Early Years expert Dr Janet Rose will provide parents with all the extra guidance they need. Learn more about sharing emotions in the Little Big Feelings series: Sometimes I Am Worried

This book gently introduces young children to the idea of going to school for the first time. The simple, reassuring text explains what to expect, and the charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together.

Where have the Smeds and Smoos gone? Can you find them? Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until you find the Smeds and Smoos! This board book will keep your toddler entertained while also helping to increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Based on the bestselling book The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo - Julia's Zog, and it's sequel Zog and the Flying Doctors, have also been made into animated films which first screened on BBC1 on Christmas Day Superworm will debut on BBC1 December 2021

From bestselling author and illustrator duo, Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney comes the fifth in the Bright Brown Baby series! Baby boy. Precious boy. Yes! You're a STAR! A joyful celebration and ode to all bright brown baby boys. With bouncing and rhythmic text and charming illustrations this is the perfect way to teach your child that they truly are a star! This board book is part of the Bright Brown Baby series, a celebration of Black and brown joy, babies and families A lovely book to read out loud, this is perfect for newborn and young babies, baby showers, birthdays and more Perfect for fans of the Count to LOVE! board book and the beautiful picture book treasury, Bright Brown Baby

Lulu is the perfect character to introduce preschoolers to first experiences. Join her as she spends a fun day at the zoo and meets a whole host of noisy animals. With an accessible tone, warm and reassuring text and interactive flaps to lift on every page, Lulu at the Zoo is the perfect introduction to exciting visits out and about.

Popular, trusted and reassuring, the Lulu picture, novelty and board books make the perfect companion for inquisitive little minds.

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!

Starting nursery is a big step, so most children will feel nervous at first. This charming book explains what the day will look like, from saying goodbye to parents to meeting other children and learning new things. It shows children what exciting activities might be on offer, like dressing up in fabulous outfits or playing outdoors on tricycles.

With simple-to-read text and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four, Time to Go to Nursery helps children feel confident about going to nursery and reminds them that someone will always be there to help if they're unsure.

From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way.

'Twas the night before kindergarten, and as they prepared,
kids were excited,
and a little bit scared.

It's the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all-saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to join in with the Busy Easter celebrations! Bake delicious hot cross buns, follow the Easter bunny in an egg hunt, then celebrate with all your friends.

Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Jill Howarth, which is part of the popular Busy Book series.

Discover more seasonal Busy Book titles such as Busy Chinese New Year, Busy Halloween and Busy Christmas.

Help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for minibeasts! Look up, look down, look closely - which bugs can you find? A brilliant new lift-and-learn board book filled with beautiful wildlife scenes to explore and fascinating creatures to discover. This is a must-have for little hungry minds everywhere. Discover other Very Hungry Caterpillar books: - The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide and Seek - The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book - The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring

This charming book explains the dos and don'ts for a good night's sleep. Discover what siestas are for, how sea otters sleep and why the dark doesn't need to be scary.

Join Bear as he celebrates his birthday with a party for all his friends. Learn about birthday activities as the bears hunt for presents, play party games and blow out the candles on a bear-size birthday cake.

What's the cure for digital fatigue? It's a Book.

A wry exchange between an IT-savvy donkey, a book-loving ape and a mouse forms this very funny picture book that's perfect for both digital natives and book lovers. With a subversive and signature Lane Smith twist, this satisfying and perfectly executed picture book has something to say to children and adults alike about the importance and joy of reading.

It's a Book is another bold and funny story from the creator of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning There Is a Tribe of Kids, Lane Smith.

Little piglet needs a bath after a muddy day at the farm! Meet her and her farmyard friends in this charming, interactive board book, as Mama Pig looks for her daughter throughout the farmyard, so she can give her a bath. Featuring ribbon pull tabs and sliders which reveal extended scenes, Bathtime, Little Piglet introduces children to the daily routine of bathtime. Fun animal illustrations will make this a story to treasure that can be read together by children and parents again and again. This new board book series is designed to improve childrens' hand-eye coordination and to encourage a safe and loving bond between parent and child.

Katie Crocodile is having a tea party, when in storm three naughty tigers. "They gurgled and they guzzled and chortled till they spat! They drank straight from the milk jug... Then used it as a hat." It's time the tigers visited Miss Molly's School of Manners or they'll never be invited out to tea again... A perfect introduction to table manners with humour, rhyme and a lively cast of animal characters. With online audio to listen to the story.

"Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and bright."
"I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast, "
"I feel as if I could take off into the sky."
"This is when my heart is happy."
Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant." In My Heart" explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside. With language that is lyrical but also direct, toddlers will be empowered by this new vocabulary and able to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this unique feelings book is gorgeously packaged.