Celebrate twenty-five years of Maisy with this classic novelty book reissue! Help Maisy get ready for bed in this charming and original children's book by the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins that was first published by Walker Books twenty-five years ago. Lift the flaps and pull the tabs, it's time for Maisy to go to bed! First she drinks her bedtime drink, then she has to brush her teeth, wash her hands, put on her pyjamas and read her book. There's lots to do. Visit her amazing website - www.maisyfun.com - for activities, newsletters, games and more.

The bay owls came out of their house,
and they sat on the tree and waited.
A big branch for Sarah, a small branch for Percy,
and an old piece of ivy for Bill.
When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.

A Puppy's Tale is a simple tale of a lovable puppy called Georgie who gets lost in the woods. Written by 'Mac and Bob' author Alan Windram, with strikingly beautiful illustrations by Chloe Holwill-Hunter. In this tale for two to five-year-olds, children can follow Georgie as she jumps with a frog, hops with a bunny rabbit and runs around after a squirrel. Along with this wonderful picture book, you can download the specially written 'Georgie's Jumping Song', with lots of actions, and also an audio book of the story.

See what happens when girls can be anything! From Astronaut to Musician, Teacher to Vet, Barbie continues to celebrate the belief that You Can Be Anything.

We might not know what the future holds, but the lyrical rhyming text in this beautiful book reassures readers that they have the resilience and strength to face whatever comes their way. Whimsical illustrations make for a captivating read-aloud or bedtime story. Inspired by the author's own experience with anxiety, this book offers gentle wisdom applicable to both children and adults. End matter includes a discussion guide and activity ideas for managing worries.

My Dreams For You! is an inspiring picture book for every person beginning a new journey and the perfect gift for all of life's milestones and adventures. Through heartfelt text and vibrant art, Jason Tharp pens a loving message to remind us that love always sees us through. Your Life will be full of ups and downs. I dream you find more smiles than frowns. My Dreams For You was inspired by Jason's 2021 brain cancer diagnosis. Over the course of his publishing and motivational speaking career he has been fortunate enough to interact with thousands of kids and adults. When Jason sat down to write My Dreams for You! he wondered, what would he want to tell the people who touched his life the most? He'd want to tell them that dreams come in all shapes and sizes, but that turning away from fear and finding love is the key to making your dreams come true. People of all ages will love reading and rereading this book as they discover their own dreams.

Imagine if you could have an adventure as a pirate. What if you could have MILLIONS of them? With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can create their own pirate-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to build the story. The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things for the reader to choose from, including: Visiting a pirate milkshake bar Wearing a sparkly eye patch and a beard Packing a treasure map Voyaging on a ghost ship Sailing past an island made of chocolate Facing a tentacled sea monster Once they've finished, the reader can turn back to the start and make different choices to build a completely new tale. There are millions of possible combinations and endless stories to be told! And can you find the cheeky penguin hidden on each page? Let's Tell a Story is a series of books designed to help readers dream up their very own adventures. From selecting which hero to be and where to visit, to deciding on how the story will end and choosing a reward, the reader controls the action from start to finish. Packed full of imaginative characters, thrilling places to go, hilarious random objects and extraordinary situations to choose from, these books are made to be read again and again.

Uncle Kelly is a drag performer who lives with his nephew Eli. Eli is about to start school and he has a birthmark on his face that he is afraid he will be bullied about. Uncle Kelly helps Eli find his confidence and encourages him to love himself as he is.

Eli finds a creative way of owning his insecurity and with his new confidence makes friends and inspires other children to accept their peers, and to even express their own creativity.

A book that encourages love and acceptance and embraces otherness, What’s Wrong With Glitter is a rhyming book that is filled with bright illustrations.

It's time to meet Bluey from the new hit animation! Join Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit for loads of adventures in this super jam-packed activity book with over 40 stickers! Meet Bluey! is the perfect sticker activity book for new fans of Bluey. Solve mazes, spot the differences and colour in Bluey and all her family and friends! Can't get enough of Bluey? Also available: Bluey: The Beach Bluey: Little Library

When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren't always what they're cracked up to be. Winner of the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer deep into Chinese mythology.

The children of the forest live in the roots of an old pine tree. Each season brings new adventures for the children -- swimming and berry picking in summer; playing with fairies and harvesting mushrooms in autumn; sledging and feeding animal friends in winter. But spring brings the best surprise of all! This is a delightful seasonal story for young children about nature through the year from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow. This wonderful new edition of Children of the Forest faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

In this modern fairy tale, a noble prince and a brave knight come together to defeat a terrible monster and in the process find true love in the most unexpected place.

The perfect book collection for the littlest readers!

Peppa and George are getting ready for bed with this sweet little library of bedtime books.

From bathtime to storytime, bedtime to dream time, this little library is the ideal gift to help little ones settle off to sleep. The back covers even make a jigsaw puzzle for busy little hands to make!

Your words are amazing! This book is about your heart. The little bit inside of you that makes you, you! A very timely book about the power of words - and how we use them. Told through the eyes of Pip and Cat, this book beautifully demonstrates the importance of what we say - both positive and negative. Thoughtful, warm-hearted and completely non-preachy, this is a book that has already resonated with large numbers of children, whose teachers report a sea of change in the culture of their classroom after reading it. A universal message, for a world that always needs a little more kindness. 'A beautiful book that tells a strong story that spans all generations' - Donna J 'Truly beautiful and effective' - Jo E 'Possibly the most beautiful present I have ever received' - Lisa W

Leer speel-speel lees saam met Tippie die olifant! Hierdie vrolik geillustreerde leesreeks stel die beginnerleser aan eenvoudige klanke bekend en is reeds baie gewild. Elke boek in die reeks bevat: 'n kort, eenvoudige en prettige storie wat gemik is op die ontwikkeling van leesvaardighede vir beginners; helder, kindervriendelik illustrasies; 'n woordeskatlys, 'n lys met die enkelvoud, meervoud en verkleinwoord, begripsvrae en 'n bladsy met voltooi die sinne gebaseer op die leesstuk. Dit stel die ouer, terapeut en onderwyser in staat om begrip en woordeskat speel-speel by die kind vas te lê. Boonop is die reeks uitstekende waarde vir geld dit is een van die mees bekostigbare Afrikaanse beginnerleesreekse wat tans op die mark is!

Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the rhythm of the rushing rain. Includes educational STEM endmatter about rain and how it helps humans and the earth.

Follow Mickey as he travels across the globe with a host of friends! In each location, you'll find Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto as they cross oceans, sail down rivers, and explore mountains and cities across the world - and beyond!

Perfect for Disney fans young and old, this unique search-and-find book is a great way to celebrate the 90th birthday of a global icon.

Erin's daddy sees the colour in everything. Even on the greyest days, they put on their wellies and go splashing in puddles because, Daddy says, 'We can't see rainbows without rain!' But what happens when the greyest day of all comes, and Daddy isn't there any more? Can Erin learn to find colour in the world again? This deeply sensitive picture book about the loss of a parent is the ideal starting point for conversations about love, loss and learning to live again.

Book Band: White (Ideal for Ages 6+) A charming story about pets, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. All Harvey wants is a pet, yet his dad says that their flat is too small. But surely it's big enough for a slimy slug, or a hairy spider, or even an ant called Teeny, right? Will Harvey ever find a pet small enough? This exciting and humorous story from well-loved author Jenny McLachlan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations by Sarah Hoyle and characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Did you know that chickens don't fly? This hilarious book is full of fun facts about all sorts of animals, from barnyard birds to deep-sea sharks
"Did you know that a dwarf lanternshark is only 8 inches long?"
"How about that some salamanders breathe through their skin?"
"Or that elephants have a great sense of smell--and can detect water that's twelve miles away?"
Colorful, humorous illustrations accompany tons of cool facts about animals of all shapes, sizes, speeds, and species in this lively book that makes nonfiction fun