"A remarkable book ... simple but never over-simplified." Observer "An invaluable tool for parents struggling to cope with children's changing moods. No home - or school - should be without this book." Lancashire Evening Post A warm, gentle book for young children who sometimes struggle to express what they're feeling. Amanda McCardie's supremely sensitive text explores different emotions through the eyes of two young children. Over the course of the narrative, Sam and Kate experience feeling happy, grumpy, embarrassed, shy, nervous, frightened, sad, angry and jealous - Salvatore Rubbino's beautiful pictures show the children in many different situations at home and at school, while the text explores how emotions can change over time, escalating or fading away. A book full of warmth and reassurance, and a brilliant tool for parents and carers. "As a gentle, perceptive and useful examination of feelings, this cannot be bettered." LoveReading4Kids "A warm, gentle book for young children who sometimes struggle to express what they're feeling." The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide "A carefully thought out, perceptive, sensitive and well-written book that little ones will find fun, enjoyable and nurturing ... a really useful addition to any family or classroom library." The Bookbag "An important book ... written sensitively and illustrated beautifully." Magpie That "Exquisitely illustrated, it is a book that has great purpose and that will spark interesting conversations with your little ones." Anorak "The perfect introduction to talking to your child about emotions and encouraging them to understand how others may be feeling." Made for Mums "An honest, subtle and accurate exploration of feelings into the narrative... A great way to encourage children to understand how they sometimes feel." Library Mice

Join Squirrel in the wild and find out what he does each day. From what he eats to where he lives, learn all about a squirrel's day in this bright, engaging board book. The perfect first introduction to nature for little ones, each page features bright, bold illustrations and includes a window or a flap to encourage children to read on and discover what happens next.

In the eighth title in the popular Maisy First Experiences series, Maisy and Cyril catch a train to the seaside where they enjoy a fun-filled holiday. In Maisy Goes on Holiday, Maisy enjoys packing her suitcase, meeting Cyril at a busy station and catching a train to the seaside. They have lots of fun on the beach and at the cafe, write postcards to their friends and finally sleep a peaceful night at their hotel (after bouncing on the beds, of course). Each of the First Experiences series describes a common first experience within Maisy's familar and comforting world, offering a reassuring picture of something that might be new or less familiar.

On days when your faith is shaken, remember... A seed falls to the ground. A child moves away from home. Can life bloom in a new place? With gentle storytelling and poetic language, Joanna Rowland explores what it means to have hope--hope that things will get better, hope that you are cared for even when things are hard, and hope that new growth is waiting to burst forth, just around the corner.

This endearingly illustrated book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. Narrated by 4-year-old Ama, it explains each part of the process in a reassuring way. As well as the practical aspects, the book explores the emotional highs and lows of relocating, and shows that this big change can be an exciting thing, with a little help from old friends and new ones.

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!

It's time for Piper Puppy's first swimming lesson! She's a bit worried about how it will go but ends up having a great time blowing bubbles and splashing about with her friends. This reassuring story is perfect for sharing with young children. Poor Piper is a bit nervous about her first swimming lesson, but she cheers up when she sees all her friends at the pool and realises that she can take things at her own pace. She paddles, blows bubbles with Mummy and makes big splashes before using a float to swim all the way across the little pool. The story breaks down the different aspects of learning to swim, helping with a very common childhood worry and aiming to allay the fears of all fearful little swimmers. With a picture glossary at the beginning to introduce new vocabulary and a fun activity at the end to encourage children to come back to the story time and time again. Also available: Piper Puppy Starts School, Piper Puppy Visits the Dentist

My Skin Your Skin is a powerful book to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about race and anti-racism. Most importantly, the book empowers children to be the best versions of themselves; to have self-love, self-esteem and self-worth, irrespective of their skin colour. This book was specifically written by Early Years expert and children's media creator, Laura Henry-Allain MBE, to support parents, teachers and carers to explain what racism is, why it is wrong, and what children can do if they see it or experience it. It also explores how important it is for children to celebrate their achievements and greatness. Fully-illustrated throughout by talented illustrator Onyinye Iwu, My Skin, Your Skin is aimed at children aged four and above. Containing explanations on key words and concepts written in child-friendly, accessible language, with relatable examples, this book supports children's understanding in building an anti-racist stance from an early age. It is perfect to read at home, and in classrooms, to support your child's life-long learning journey.

Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers! An engaging little story with loads of details to spot and chat about. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Farmyard Fun, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck and lots, lots more!

• Simple text and vibrant illustrations are perfect for babies and toddlers.

A perfect new potty-training book for Daniel Tiger fans--push the button and hear the potty flush
Daniel and his dad are at Music Man Stan's music shop when Daniel has to go to the potty. Will he have to wait until he gets home to use the bathroom? In this adaptation of a popular episode, Daniel learns that there are bathrooms in lots of places and that he can use the bathroom in the shop or anywhere else in the neighborhood. So remember: when you have to go potty, stop and go right away This adorable book, with a button for kids to press to make the potty's "flush" sound, is sure to be a hit with Daniel Tiger's youngest fans
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This fun lift-the-flap book helps reassure common preschool worries and encourages children to talk about their feelings. Find Out About: Worries helps curious preschoolers through common anxieties - like separation anxiety and fear of the dark - an encourages mindful thinking and empathetic behaviour. Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, they will find answers and reassurance when they are feeling worried. With fun flaps to lift and a memory game at the end, this is an excellent book for children and parents to share together. Also available: Find Out About: Feelings, Find Out About: Kindness, Find Out About: Families, Find Out About: Saving Our Planet, Find Out About: Standing Up to Racism

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents or carers) with new everyday experiences. In We Can Get Dressed, Millie and Mo get ready for a day out. This novelty book with a sweet story has fun flaps to lift and mechanisms to move, as well as practical tips for parents and carers on each page, endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr. Amanda Gummer.

With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We Can Get Dressed is the perfect book for sharing and reassuring little people.

For more toddler tips, read We're Having A Baby, I'm Not Sleepy, No More Nappies, I'm Starting Nursery, Can You Say Please?, We're Going to the Doctor and We're Going to the Dentist.

Barbara is in a very bad mood. She won't admit it, but she is. She has a problem with a sock, and at lunchtime there's a strange pea... And even though she's at the park with her friends, it all just gets a bit much. Suddenly Barbara's WOBBLER is out of control! But what if Barbara and her Wobbler can work together, so she can be cheerful again? Winner of the UKLA Award and shortlisted for the Oscar's Book Prize and the FCBG Children's Book Award, Barbara Throws A Wobbler is a brilliantly funny and sensitive way to understand and deal with tantrums. "These are the most brilliant, beautiful and silly picture-books out there at the moment. Little doorways of joy." Caitlin Moran "This book is AMAZING. It will be a modern classic!" - Richard Osman

Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy HATES swimming. It's cold and wet and horrible. And just when Billy thinks things can't get any worse, his pet Mini Monsters turn up at his swimming lesson and make one very big SPLASH... Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series! 1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark 2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School 3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming 4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane 5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party 6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House 7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip 8. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at the Seaside 9. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Halloween 10. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Go Camping 11. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Go Green 12. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Christmas

There's a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children's lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is at the farm hunting for tasty Easter eggs . . . Meet friendly farmyard animals and lift-the-flaps on every page to help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for eggs. Will you find them all? A simple, delightful new seasonal lift-the-flap adventure with big flaps that are perfect for little hands! Don't miss these other Very Hungry Caterpillar books . . . Perfect for keeping little hands busy this Easter: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Sticker and Colouring Book Other lift-the-flap stories: Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Sleep Tight, Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide and Seek

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - there's a Superhero in your book! Use the power of your imagination to unlock Superhero's super powers in this brilliantly interactive picture book from bestselling author Tom Fletcher. You'd better act quickly before the Scribbler ruins your book completely! A super fun book with a satisfying twist that celebrates the power of kindness and the true meaning of being a hero. Who's in Your Book? Interactive adventures for big imaginations Also in this series: There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and fun There's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibility There's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusion There's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviour There's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun There's a Unicorn in Your Book: learn how to soothe worries

Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy's moving house! But the Mini Monsters have got lost on the way. How will Billy ever find them again? And to add to the confusion, it turns out there's a NEW monster on the scene... Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series! 1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark 2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School 3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming 4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane 5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party 6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House 7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip 8. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at the Seaside 9. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Halloween 10. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Go Camping 11. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Go Green 12. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Christmas