Billy's Mini Monsters really want to go to school with him. But Billy really doesn't want them to. He's got enough trouble with the school bully, Basil Brown. But perhaps having MONSTERS around will be more helpful than Billy imagines... 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!

Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. This is the perfect book to reassure any new school-starter. What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go? Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they'll need to know before starting school. Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it's like? Illustrated with charming characters by Carolina Rabei, this is the perfect introduction to joining a new class.

A laugh-out-loud tale about never wanting to do the BORING things in life! Why brush your teeth when you could go snorkelling with a crocodile? Or ride a tiger! Or fly with an eagle! Small Panda doesn't understand why grown-ups like doing the MOST boring things. Especially when there's always something more exciting to do. Join Small Panda as they discover that the 'exciting' things in life aren't always as important as the little ones. And that grown-ups might not be as boring as they seem... Written and illustrated in Lorna Scobie's wonderfully witty and warm style, perfect for fans of Chris Haughton and Jim Field Children and parents alike will love following Small Panda and her patient parent's antics in this funny, vibrant celebration of the everyday Look out for Lorna's other books: Collecting Cats, Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit! and Duck, Duck Dad?

Christmas is. . . sharing with others . . . giving gifts with love . . . enjoying the magic of the season Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of Christmas and all the ways to wish the ones you love a Very Merry Christmas. This delightful board book features Eric Carle's bright and distinctive artwork from sparkling stars and snowy scenes - and you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar on every page. With it's festive artwork and gentle rhyming text, this is the perfect gift for Christmas!

Little Lion needs a haircut! Follow along as he and his dad go to the barber shop in this lighthearted board book - a must-read for toddlers.

Who's home for dinner? What shall we cook? What do we need to buy? And don't forget the washing-up! Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.

Using the toilet can be a scary time. Go to the bathroom with Suzie and see how she uses the toilet all by herself. A story to help any child who may be anxious about going to the bathroom. If Suzie can do it, then so can you.

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go to the Dentist children can find out how to keep their teeth healthy and discover that going to the dentist isn't such a scary experience after all. A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans, these wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.

Have fun with Spot and discover new experiences together!

Spot is going to the swimming pool with Mum and his smart new rubber ring. At first he feels a little nervous, but with a bit of support from Mum and friends soon Spot is splashing about and having a whale of a time!

The Susie & Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie & Sam At the Hospital, Susie falls and hurts her arm. The family goes to the casualty department where they find out that Susie needs an X-ray. The doctors and nurses are kind to both twins. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright, fun pictures.

Potty training doesn't have to be the long, frustrating process it's frequently made out to be. Inside this gender-appropriate kit, expert child psychologist and mother of two, Dr. Janet Hall offers parents a wealth of guidance for getting little boys potty trained in six easy steps Kit includes: An easy-to-follow 16-page instructional guide for parents
A charming 14-page board book designed to encourage children as they learn
Two reward charts featuring engaging characters
48 reward stickers to motivate children and positively reinforce success. By providing tools for parents--such as readiness checklists, Dos and Don'ts, and insight into how children develop--as well as rewards and encouragement for children, this adorable kit will help make potty training a positive and rewarding experience for the whole family.

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 good-bye 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.

Jude and Di, creators of award winning potty training product, Dry Like Me, bring all their experience and expertise together in this essential toolkit for potty training. This book is the definitive potty training guide, uniquely aimed at both parents and children. How to Potty Train offers parents helpful advice, tips and resources to guide them through each stage of potty training, from identifying the signs that their child is ready to begin training, through to the final stage of night time potty training. The colourful 'read together' sections help introduce potty training to young children in a fun way with beautiful illustrations to capture their attention and motivate them to make the leap into grown up pants. How to Potty Train makes potty training simple and enjoyable for parents and children and promotes success at this key milestone.

"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

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.

Madeleine L'Engle's novel A Wrinkle in Time is one of the most beloved children's books of our time, and is the first book in her famed Time Quintet. But there's still more to the Murry family story! Intergalactic P.S. 3, originally published as a short story in 1970, is the story of Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace on Charles Wallace's first day of school - in another galaxy. Written with L'Engle's signature elegance, and with illustrations from renowned graphic novelist Hope Larson (A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel), Intergalactic P.S. 3 is perfect for any fan of A Wrinkle in Time.

What can we recycle? Who can sort the waste? What can we re-use? Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.