With a wipe-clean pen included, this Pixar book features 40 pages of games, puzzles and more to enjoy again and again.

One kokeshi, two kokeshi, three kokeshi, four.... Anna is a Japanese-American girl whose grandparents live in Japan. They have been sending her adorable Kokeshi dolls made of painted wood each year for her birthday since she was very small. The dolls, like people, are all different-- and beautiful! In this charming children's book by award-winning author Tracy Gallup, we watch Anna grow up as her Kokeshi collection grows bigger, and we see how these dolls bring Anna and her grandparents closer together as the years pass. Part counting book, part visual narrative, this beautifully-illustrated bilingual picture book shows how simple objects can serve as a bridge between people and cultures on opposite sides of the globe. It also introduces these beautiful dolls and the ways in which they are formed and painted. The story is in Japanese and English, with a free audio recording available online. A note at the end gently explains the history of Kokeshi dolls and why they are made the way they are.

Find out about all things British in this unusual alphabet picture book. A is for Arthur, B is for Beatles... this innovative new picture book delight looks at some of the things that give the UK its vibrant and unique cultural identity.

Ali is afraid of spiders. They are scary and no use to anyone. Or so he thought. Join Ali and find out how a spider saved the Prophet Muhammad's life, why they are so important to life, and other facts that will surprise you. Ali overcomes his fear of spiders and discovers their usefulness in today's world, as well as the Prophet Muhammad's time.

The classic story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington. Now available in board book format – perfect for tiny paws!

Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station – Paddington Station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and a label reading ‘Please look after this bear’. Without further ado, Mr and Mrs Brown welcomed the adventurous bear into their family, and in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington.

The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear, for ordinary things – like having a bath – become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around!

Join Jacqui Lovesey, artist and co-creator of the Matlock the Hare trilogy, on an unforgettable journey deep into Winchett Dale. This wondrous series of exquisite illustrations brings the true flavour of Matlock's enchanting homeland to 'majickal' life.Using her influences and insights into her working life, alongside some of her favourite illustrations from the trilogy, Jacqui offers a tantalising glimpse into an immersive fantasy world of 'tzorkly' witches, 'clottabussed' creatures and 'crumlush' places that linger long in the imagination.

Big Bad Biteasaurus is the biggest baddest bully. He frightens all the other dinosaurs with his big, bad bite. Until one day the other dinosaurs have had enough. Big Bad Biteasaurus is going to have to be nice - even if it means a trip to the dentist!

This roaringly funny story from award-winning author Malachy Doyle is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from David Creighton-Pester and quirky 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. They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for activities related to the stories.

Book Band: Purple
Ideal for ages 6+

On Smelly Fish Island, a young girl named Tipti Mara tells her story about stepping in fish pies, riding in a boat to the hospital, reading books, getting in trouble, and helping to save her island from some bad men.

Tipti also adds a story for big kids and adults to read at the end of the book about a latrine cleaner.

Smelly Fish Island is a STEPi storybook designed, imagined, printed, illustrated and edited in Africa, especially for Africa’s children.

Well, open up the book and see what´s inside…

'And when everyone saw that only tiny Billy Was holding the balloons, they were really scared SILLY! "Hold Tight, Billy!" his worried daddy cried. So Billy held tight and had a magic ride.' Billy is a young boy who finds himself floating away through the clouds when he holds a bunch of balloons. Different characters, human and animal, scramble to save Billy, but soon find themselves along for the ride. Will Billy be able to return to Earth and will he be able to use the balloons to help Santa Claus and his tired reindeer to deliver their presents on Christmas Eve? Billy and the Balloons is a festive treat with serious re-readability that children and adults can enjoy together.