There was once a cheeky little rabbit. You might know him already. When his mother told him, "Simon, tomorrow is your first day of school!" he replied,"I'm not going."

Another spellbinding tale in the Mr Men Magic series! When Little Miss Naughty steals the Good Fairy's wand she plans to work some real mischief upon the other Mr Men. But however hard she tries, things keeping turning out for the best. Has Little Miss Naughty finally met her match? The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.

Slinky Malinki slips out of the catflap for a moonlight adventure - but Scarface Claw is on the prowl ...

Children will learn about rhythm and rhyme as they follow the hilarious antics of Slinky Malinki - the loveable rascal cat who is always making mischief.

After a terrible storm, the Kingdom of Birds is looking for a leader. Will it be the bird with the loveliest song, or the brightest plumage? The fastest in the air, or underwater? The bird who flies highest, or those who stick together and work as a team? All across the sky, birds are flocking together. Nightingales and robins, barn owls and blackbirds. The eagle, the flamingo, the birds of the moor. Curlews and cuckoos and herons and hoopoes. And Wee Jenny Wren. Let the contest begin!

When Paloma goes to visit her family in Trinidad, she doesn't feel that she fits in. But Tante Janet has a story to tell her: An ancient story of warrior queens and talking drums, of treasures and tales that span thousands of years... a story that Paloma shares in, because her story starts in Africa, too.. Join Tante and her inquisitive niece as they share the story of how her family came to the Caribbean, through the dark days of colonization and slavery, to the emergence of a thriving, contemporary community of many faces, places and successes.

_______________ 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.

Get familiar with animals from around the world who use colour as a super power! In this fact-filled and engaging book, you will read surprising stories of how animals use colour to thrive in their habitat. Colour gives them unique powers: the giant cuttlefish changes colour to hide from predators, whilst the firefly glows in the dark to choose a mate; and if the flamingo was to stop eating brine shrimp, they would no longer be pink! Learn about the venomous spiders from the jungle, how tigers use camouflage to hunt their preys or how coral and fish have learned to live in harmony with each other. Each page is vividly illustrated and is accompanied by authoritative text, providing an exploration of the animal's habitats and habits.

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Daydream is a small cloud-shaped figure. He takes children on faraway adventures without them leaving their desks. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?

The big day has almost arrived and one little puppy is very excited about his first EVER Christmas. But with three drooling Dalmatians, six sausage-snaffling Scotties and every dog in town helping out, the festive season is a shambles! Will everything be ready in time for Christmas Day? Children will love picking their favourite dogs and spotting the puppy in busy scenes. This hilarious picture book is a great way to introduce children to Christmas traditions. 'Just the thing for dog lovers, this charming picture book gives the old Christmas favourite a canine makeover, and great fun it is too' LoveReading 'Festive scenes adorn every page and there's plenty here to help children build up anticipation. But with all these dogs on the scene, will anything get done? Great fun, with vibrant illustrations by Marisa Morea.' Parents in Touch

Join Anna, Elsa and their friends for a magical adventure! A book and toy all in one, this Stuck on Stories activity kit comes complete with a brightly illustrated book, 10 well-crafted suction cup characters, and a great board game to share with friends. Children ages 36 months and up will adore learning more about their favorite characters. Children's imaginations are sure to be ignited as they complete the activities, and then use the suction cups to bring the book scenes to life or to create their own new adventures for Elsa and her friends.

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Features:

• Sturdy board book
• Window cover
• Colorful images
• Activities
• 10 toy suction cups
• Toys and board game stored in the book
• Portable
• 10 pages of fun!

Writing birthday telegrams - the Queen's favourite time of day. Bringing joy to all who opened them, both near and far away ... But wait! Oh no! Queen Liz has missed her oldest friend Nessie's birthday! A royal invitation to come to the palace is quickly sent - and the chef needs help choosing the menu. But what does a queen give a monster for tea? And what astonishing secret has Nessie been hiding all this time? A very royal story about the Loch Ness Monster.

A classic, colourfully illustrated Beginner Book which will delight and inspire early readers. When Sam's new dog learns to dig holes, he can't stop. He digs up gardens, road and buildings, and finally digs himself into a hole he can't get out of. The adventures of The Digging-est Dog will give children pride and pleasure in their early reading. Beginner Books have been designed to appeal directly to children through the use of humour, rhyme and bright pictures that can be 'read' even by the non-reading child. Some Beginner Books are simple stories, others are hilarious nonsense: both types have been designed to give children confidence and make them want to go on reading.

A beautiful book for children and their families, Milky Moments celebrates the joy of childhood and mothering, and normalises breastfeeding as a part of day-to-day life. Delightfully illustrated scenes are complemented by lyrical rhyming text that gently draws the reader into the lives of the families depicted. The hand-painted illustrations are set in a variety of locations including a playgroup, a shopping trip, parks, hospital and at home. The children's ages range from newborn to 5 years old, baby and child breastfeeding positioning is accurate and realistic, and the love and attention to detail in the book were inspired by the guiding principles of the La Leche League and the author's own personal experience. Inspirational, intimate and fun, Milky Moments is not only a book to treasure, but also a book that will educate and inform on the importance and normality of breastfeeding - however old you are.

The popular story about Little Miss Princess and a very special party is now available in a bigger, deluxe edition in honour of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee! Little Miss Helpful is organising a very special party. A street party with Little Miss Princess as the guest of honour, no less! But Little Miss Helpful isn't as good at organising things as her name would suggest and so it isn't long before things start to go wrong especially once Little Miss Naughty gets involved! Packed full with all your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss characters this book is a right royal giggle from start to finish! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?

A humorous and heartwarming picture book from legendary musician Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges about the special bond between father and daughter. Karma and her daddy love to make music together! Karma sets up the rhyme and daddy finishes it. Together, they're the perfect team! But when it's time for Karma to write her daddy a rap for his birthday all on her own, she can't quite make it perfect. What rhymes with banana anyway? Told with heart and humour, Karma soon realises that she never has to do anything alone as long as she has daddy by her side. A lovely story about the bond between father and daughter by Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges Full-colour illustrations throughout Perfect for fans of the show!

Welcome to the Bug Hotel, a homemade habitat where creepy crawlies of all shapes and sizes can find a place to stay! Discover how a bug hotel can create a sustainable, safe environment for insects and mini-beasts by exploring each section, lifting the flaps and finding out facts about your favourite garden insects.

Meet kids - just like you - whose small acts of kindness are changing the lives of others. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here... with you. Features a how-to-help section, with simple steps to inspire young readers to take action at home and at school.

From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes an epic tale of bravery and Viking adventure. Wilma belongs to a family of fearsome Viking warriors. She has BIG plans. She wants to sail the seven seas, slay the Monster of the Deep . . . and still be home in time to read a bedtime saga. Her older brothers all laugh. 'You're just a GIRL,' they say. 'Real adventures are for boys.' But when Wilma's baby brother Harald escapes to sea on a Viking longboat, it's up to her to rescue him - and prove that adventures are for EVERYONE! Heart-warming, inspiring and wonderfully feminist, Wilma's story shows that strength and courage belong to ALL of us. 'The literary equivalent of a big hug' - The Times on NO MATTER WHAT 'An instant childhood classic' - Independent on Sunday on NO MATTER WHAT 'Simply delightful, utterly heart-warming and brimful of hope' - Library Mice on DRAGON LOVES PENGUIN

'Lara is a llama. Nothing will alarm her Whatever the drama, Lara just gets calmer!' This charming board book features a simple story about a fabulous llama called Lara. The brightly coloured, cheerful artwork and simple, rhyming text will mesmerise young children and stimulate their early literacy development.

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Brainy knows the answer to almost everything. She loves going to Cleverland where everyone is just as clever as she is! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?

**A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection** Families, feasts and fireworks--Chinese Celebrations for Children showcases the rich cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and more. The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative texts of Susan Nunes conjure up the pageantry and symbolism of China's traditional celebrations--from birthdays and anniversaries to harvest festivals and public holidays. It's a year filled with celebrations on this festive trip to China! Meet the Three Lucky Gods! Make a fresh start at the Spring Festival! Create some bold strokes with calligraphy! Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Learn about the lion dance and the legend of Nian! And many more holidays, stories, recipes, events and activities! Experience these traditions and more in this fascinating book, which features exciting activities and stories-- from money-filled red envelopes given during the Lunar New Year to making mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival! Chinese Celebrations for Children explains why in China there's always a good reason to celebrate!

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Scatterbrain is always in a muddle! So, when she decides to go on holiday, will everything go to plan? The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?