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+

After Sara and her friends had an exciting journey in a hot air balloon to see the country and find out how to say ‘hello’ in How Many Ways Can You Say Hello?, they are making a return trip across South Africa to see more sights and to drop off the friends, one by one. As they do so, they also need to find out how to say ‘goodbye’ to one another in all of the country’s 11 official languages.

But just as Sara starts to feel sad, she discovers that ‘goodbye’ can be the start of something new, something wonderful. Join her and find this out for yourself too.

This is another delightful story of rhyming verse, accompanied by charming illustrations, and a must for all young South African children. And if parents/grandparents/carers aren’t sure how to pronounce ‘goodbye’ in all 11 official languages, there is a digital link to the text, narrated by the author herself, to guide with authentic pronunciation.

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…

Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?

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 …

One cool day in late October, Georgia noticed something weird. Objects would move around the house and sometimes they even disappeared. Now, some people may have wondered (especially at this time of year), if this was the work of something spooky? But not clever Georgia here! She has all the explanations and not a single fear!

Billy Loves Birds tells the fact-filled story of a day in the life of Billy, a budding young naturalist who is wild about birds of all kinds! Billy encounters many different kinds of birds in his adventures during his day at Forest School, and this book is filled with facts about all the different species he comes across, and some that he can only dream of seeing in the wild one day. He studies a blue tits' nest with chicks about to fledge, spies a kingfisher catching a worm, and shows his friend how to peck like a woodpecker! Follow Billy as he shares his love of birds - discover how to trumpet like a crane or laugh like a kookaburra and learn what makes feathers fabulous or beaks extraordinary. With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps. The Nature Heroes series focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet! Playful text and funny relatable illustrations make this an accessible series, which provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.

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.

An essential ABC board book for your toddlers growing library.
Join Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in H is for Honey. Toddlers will love this chunky board that takes them through the alphabet with recognisable objects and characters. With simple text and gorgeous illustrations, this first concept book is perfect for curious pre-schoolers and the youngest readers of Winnie-the-Pooh.

A is for Apple

B is for Balloon

C is for Christopher Robin

And H is for honey of course!

There's a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier. There are buzzing bees, bicycle bells and a whole beachful of noisy fun. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly sounds in this book, so join in and waddle along - you've never been on a walk like it! The trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms in this cumulative story are perfect to read aloud, and Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make the bright and playful Toddle Waddle a sure winner. Just right for toddlers! Look out for: Hippo Has a Hat, Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose, One Mole Digging a Hole, Animal Music and Goat Goes to Playgroup.