"Fitting in can be difficult when you are different, and Ladybird Lou knows this well. She is a ladybird with no spots amongst a school class of confident little critters. But a friendship with a fierce, kind little bumble bee could change everything. A gentle rhyming book that shows the importance of kindness and tolerance whilst expressing the value of standing up for what is right"

Benjamin Hall presents a touching and educational story to Partnership Publishing, about the continuous deforestation of the Amazon. This children's books dives into the affect deforestation has on our wildlife, and their loss of habitats. "From the depths of the Amazon Rainforest, a creature emerges... Unknown to humans, George, the Rainforestness Monster, is the last of his kind. With his best friend, Sam the monkey in tow, George must avoid the loggers sent to clear the rainforest if he is to survive." This is a great story to educate and inspire children about the treatment of animals and nature!

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

When Paddington and Mr Gruber visit Hampton Court they are joined by a group of tourists who all expect to come back home with them for tea! Luckily, Paddington finds an a-mazing way out of the situation.

Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for more than sixty years.

From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob. Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob. In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Don’t miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now streaming on Disney+!

Gertie is a prime example of a goose who thinks she knows best but soon realises the consequences of her actions. However, by this point, it is too late and she has to use her initiative to get herself out of a sticky situation. For ages 3-8 years old. This sweet, entertaining story with beautiful hand drawn illustrations, helps to reinforce the idea that children's parents or guardians often know what is best for them, and when asking their children to do something, it's usually for good reason! This book helps promote the idea of the wisdom of elders, whilst growing independence and confidence in one's own abilities, in a bedtime story that everyone can enjoy.

Twee uiteenlopende nagdiere leer mekaar ken en besluit om saam 'n hotel oop te maak. Erdvark is impulsief en vol planne, heeltemal anders as Ietermagô, wat eers alles wil oorweeg en die rustigheid vanself is! Hierdie storie vol humor en avontuur ondersoek die elemente wat ware vriendskap laat ontstaan. Uiteindelik is dit die vreemde klein geskenkies wat die "hotelgaste" agterlaat wat Erdvark en Ietermagô laat besef wat vriendskap werklik beteken. In Afrikaans vertaal deur Elsa Silke.

Christmas magic, delivered! The brilliant festive blockbuster from Ben Miller - the perfect stocking-filler for all the family. It's business as usual in the run up to Christmas at Santa's Workshop - and toy elves Holly and Tog are busy making gifts for children all around the world. But Father Christmas isn't feeling well, and Holly is worried that things won't be finished on time. Inventing a robot to help out with festive duties seems like a fantastic idea, until Father Christmas is KIDNAPPED and a race against time to save him and the big day begins. Funny and heartwarming, this beautifully illustrated pocket-sized story shows the importance of family at Christmas, and all year round. Discover more festive adventures from Hollie and Tog in Diary of a Christmas Elf. Praise for Ben Miller: 'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear 'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Each of [Ben's] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine 'A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight

The beautiful sequel to Bears Don't Read! from renowned author/illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Blue Kangaroo. The crowd went quiet. Then somebody whispered, "Bears don't cry, do they?" George is no ordinary bear. He lives with a little girl called Clementine and her mother, who have taught him to read! One day, when George finishes his book early and knows it will be a long time before Clementine and her mother return home, he decides to go the library by himself. At first it's exciting to stroll along the sunny street. But poor George's trip soon ends in disaster and, to make things worse, his library book is ruined. Can anyone help George to feel better when his feelings are hurt? A heart-warming, feel-good story about friendship, with a powerful and highly relevant message that even big bears can cry.

'A wonderful, tender evocation of friendship and how its power can help you overcome your worst fears. A pure splash of joy.' The Daily Mail Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022 Duck is not like other ducks. Duck doesn't like water and is perfectly fine alone, thank you very much. But then, one dark and stormy night, an outgoing, water-loving, and very lost Frog turns up at Duck's door. Can this odd couple find Frog's home? And will they find friendship along the way? This endearing, gorgeously illustrated tale marks the author-illustrator debut for Steve Small, illustrator of the highly acclaimed, I'm Sticking with You by Smriti Halls (shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2021 and for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2021). 'A beautiful book, with a zen-like balance, and full of light and drama, too.' Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale