Miffy is off to the seaside - she can't wait to play in the sand, collect some pretty shells and build a castle. She might even swim in the sea! This highly desirable, collectible classic series has been updated for a new generation by award-winning poet, Tony Mitton.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world's best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking. Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies. They all came out from a magic object called a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn't stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. Accessible and easy to follow text means that this book can inspire young readers in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started reading, all those years ago. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favourite characters must join together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure. WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies? Find out in DOG MAN #11 - there's so much more than ever before - it's EPIC! Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout. Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey! Everyone Digs Dog Man! "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review "An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

One of the six political books for kids you should definitely read according to Zoe Williams in the Guardian, November 2018! Roy and Silo are just like the other penguin couples at the zoo - they bow to each other, walk together and swim together. But Roy and Silo are a little bit different - they're both boys. Then, one day, when Mr Gramzay the zookeeper finds them trying to hatch a stone, he realises that it may be time for Roy and Silo to become parents for real.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust Ben loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden. Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure! Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish

The perfect collection of lines about love, from the one and only Dr. Seuss!

One Love, Two Love, I Love, You Love!

Love, live and laugh with Dr. Seuss in this sweet selection of lovely lines and unforgettable illustrations!

Full of inspiration and love from his countless classics, this is the perfect collection for every occasion, sent to you love from Dr. Seuss…

The perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, proposals, and just bringing the love to every day!

In jou gedagtes kan jy orals wees, in die hemel sonder om eers dood te gaan, en hop-hoppetie-hop oor die Himalajas ... In jou gedagtes kan jy wees net wat jy wil, en ook alles word. Soos 'n walvis wat kan vlieg. Of 'n rob wat kan lees. In jou gedagtes kan jy doen wat jy glad nie kan doen nie. Jy kan he net wat jy wil, en begryp wat jy nie verstaan nie. En weet dat die tyd net 'n grappie van die son is. In jou gedagtes is 'n atmosferiese prenteboek oor hoe jy in jou gedagtes byna enigiets kan vermag. Jou gedagtes stel jou miskien selfs in staat om te begryp hoe 'n kindjie kan doodgaan, en 'n oupa gebore kan word. "Hierdie boekie het ek geskryf," se Van Veen, "na 'n geselsie met 'n man en 'n vrou wat my vertel het dat hul kindjie dalk nou 'n engeltjie is". 'n Prenteboek oor lewe en dood, geskik vir jonk en oud.

Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore the planets in this bright, layered board book which teaches kids all about the solar system! In this charming and innovative layered board book, Evie and her pet dog Juno visit all the planets, one by one, and tell readers what they found there. Watch them skateboard on bumpy Mercury, do a spot of hoovering on dusty Mars and hula-hoop round Saturn! Humorous text and bold, quirky illustrations introduce each of the eight colourful planets. Curved and layered board pages increase in size as you move through the book, developing a child's hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages. The final spread shows all of the planets together in order from the sun. Quirky facts coupled with engaging artwork boost pre-schoolers' imagination and spark an interest in the world around them. This bright, layered board book provides a great first introduction to the solar system. This book is from the Adventures of Evie and Juno series, which sees our two intrepid explorers travel to different places and environments in innovative layered board books which will help young readers develop hand-eye coordination and teaching them about the world. Also available is Explore Under the Sea, which sees Evie and Juno travel from the beaches to the bottom of the ocean, as they share with readers what they find!

An empowering picture book that invites us to explore and embrace our emotions from Karamo, talk show host and culture expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown, featuring illustrations by Diobelle Cerna, and expert-vetted resources. A father and son are caught in a storm and must learn to navigate the uncertainty together in this poignant picture book by talk show host and beloved Queer Eye star Karamo Brown and his son Jason "Rachel" Brown, perfect for reassuring young readers in times of stress. I Am Okay to Feel empowers children to talk about their emotions and anxieties, with the reassuring message that "I am okay to feel and heal." Paired with back matter and resources developed with psychologists, this picture book offers a loving framework for how to identify and express feelings in a healthy way, providing the tools to build emotional intelligence at a formative age.

A brilliant keepsake collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories, perfect for Dr. Seuss fans and new readers alike! Join a colourful cast of crazy characters in this fabulous collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss' best-loved stories. Filled with hilarious tales told in rollicking rhyme, get ready to experience the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss. Contains: Dr. Seuss on the Loose Marvin K Mooney, Will You Please Go Now! Hunches in Bunches The Sneetches and Other Stories If I Ran the Circus I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book Hop on Pop Horton Hears a Who! Horton Hatches the Egg Dr. Seuss' ABC The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Oh, The Places You'll Go! One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish How The Grinch Stole Christmas There's A Wocket in my Pocket! Fox in Socks The Cat in the Hat Green Eggs and Ham

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the daytime he rowed out to his lighthouse to clean and polish the light. A fancy dress party is being held to celebrate the lighthouse's 200th birthday, and the Grinlings are determined to dress up as pirates. But when a real crew of pirates appear, the Grinlings get a big surprise! Are the scurvy pirates all they seem - or is something fishy going on? The first Lighthouse Keeper story, THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S LUNCH, was published over thirty years ago and his adventures have been loved by children ever since. It is now a modern picture book classic.

Can you help create Peppa and George's amazing adventures in this marvellous magnet book?

A super-fun and interactive magnet book that lets little piglets use their imagination and storytelling skills with everyone's favourite pig!

Peppa and her little brother George are having fun doing their favourite things. They're going to the museum, a birthday party and having a sunny summer holiday, and much more!

But, they need you to help them finish their adventures! Choose the right magnets to finish the pictures, so you can be sure Peppa and George have a lovely time.

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The Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, ideal for encouraging children to start to read by themselves. Titles available from Ladybird include: The Story of Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig and the Tooth Fairy, Find-the-hat Sticker Book and many more!

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname 'Skeeter' (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Elmer, die kleurvolle olifant, is ’n kleutergunsteling sedert sy skepping in 1989. Die reeks is bekend aan miljoene, en het al meer as 4 miljoen kopieë verkoop regoor die wêreld, in meer as 40 tale. Die subtiele boodskap, dat dit aanvaarbaar is om anders te wees, word gekombineer met die lewendige kleur en astrante humor van die hoofkarakter.

Die jagters is op pad en die olifante is bekommerd. Elmer, die lappieskombers-olifant, dink hoe hy die jagters kan uitoorlê, maar dinge verloop nie soos wat hy beplan het nie …

Beware of the Highway Rat. He'll steal your food ... and your heart! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling story is now available in a gorgeous gift book format, perfect for celebrating a special occasion. The Highway Rat rides along the highway stealing all the travellers' food. But a crafty duck and her mysterious sister soon put an end to his crooked ways!

Everything in Burglar Bill's life is stolen, from the toast, marmalade and coffee he has for breakfast to the bed he sleeps in. One night when he is out burgling, he comes across a box with holes in the lid on a doorstep. He picks it up of course and when he gets home he discovers, to his horror, that he has stolen a baby. He and the baby muddle along together until one night he is disturbed by a burglar - Burglar Betty. She is the mother of Burglar Bill's baby. Bill and Betty decide to reform and live honest lives; they return all the stolen goods, get married and live happily ever after!

**Illustrated by the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar** A paperback edition of this much-loved classic. A sequel to the bestselling Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Bill Martin's playful story combining animals, colours and sounds, is beautifully illustrated by Eric Carle. A simple rhymthic text introduces the reader to a menagerie of wild animals from a roaring lion to a fluting flamingo and a trumpeting elephant.

A hilarious story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!

When Paddington visits the Tower of London he makes sure he has enough marmalade sandwiches to sustain him – a whole suitcase in fact!

Unfortunately, it is not only bears who like sandwiches as Paddington is soon to discover…

Annie M.G. Schmidt se verhaaltjies oor Jip en Janneke het oorspronklik in die 1950’s in die Nederlandse koerant Het Parool verskyn, in kombinasie met Fiep Westendorp se ikoniese swart en wit illustrasies. Met verloop van tyd het die twee karaktertjies se avonture sinoniem geword met die Nederlandse lewenswyse en word Jip en Janneke vandag as een van Nederland se mees geliefde uitvoerprodukte beskou. Jip en Janneke is beste maats. Hulle woon langs mekaar en speel elke dag van vroeg tot laat. Saam-saam het Jip en Janneke die wonderlikste avonture. Hulle speel skool-skool, verken die solder, spring in reenplasse en hou 'n kompetisie om te sien wie die meeste pannekoeke kan eet. Hulle word selfs die eienaars van die oulikste brakkie met die naam Takkie! Partykeer is hulle lekker stout – soos wanneer hulle prentjies uit Pappa se boeke knip – en partykeer kan hulle lekker baklei. Maar oor een ding stem hulle saam: Met 'n maatjie aan die ander kant van die heining kan die lewe nooit vervelig wees nie!

Baby Owl decides to explore the woods but all the animals he meets think that he is so cute and so fluffy that they all want to give him a hug! But Baby Owl tells them "I'm not cute!" A perfect bedroom read that all children will relate to. A real hoot!

'The Flying Penguin' finds Maxwell well-established in his new home and feeling full of positive Spring spirit! He decides that if the ducks and birds can fly, then so can he! And the more the ducks laugh at him, the more determined he is to succeed. Maxwell consults his friend Doris the Donkey and works out that all he needs are bigger wings! So he makes himself a splendid new pair and climbs up the window cleaner's ladder to the top of the Big House ready for take-off. But a huge gust of wind sweeps him off and gives the little penguin the flight of his life!