Dit is nie net hasie wat op pad is na die potjie nie, selfs ballerina olifant en kangaroe is deel van die groep! In hierdie rymende potjie-boek word almal na die potjiepartytjie uitgenooi, insluitend die leser!

lyrical story about overcoming universal childhood fears. Tom draws a tiger, inspired by his visit to the art gallery. That night, when Tom can't sleep, the tiger pads out of his drawing and purrs, "Let's go for a walk!" Tom is afraid, but the tiger's presence is reassuring as they set off into the forest. One by one, Tom's fears are allayed by the tiger, and when the journey is over, back home in his bed, Tom falls peacefully asleep.

Tom teken 'n tier na sy besoek aan die kunsgalery. Daardie nag stap die tier uit die prent teen die muur tot langs hom en spin: "Kom ons gaan stap!" Tom is bang, maar die tier stel hom gerus. Hierdie verhaal, geïnspireer deur Henri Rousseau se skildery Tier in 'n tropiese storm (Verras!) sal kinders help om vrese te oorkom, nes Tom op sy nagtelike uitstappie met 'n tier.

A flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside. Goldy wants one thing, and one thing only - to be a STAR. On the sunny island this gecko calls home, it's always THE GOLDY SHOW, morning 'til night. But when you're dazzled by the limelight, it's easy to lose sight of the world around you. And when Goldy's performance starts to go wrong, the little gecko discovers that friendship means so much more than fame. Because when you treat the world with love, then love will come echoing back. This funny and touching rhyming story is perfect for sharing, reminding us all that treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place.

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers! Pick a book. Grow a reader! Acorn is part of Scholastic's early reader series, helping children learn to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Lonely Dragon has made a friend, and he loves spending time with his new buddy! He enjoys telling scary stories, cracking funny jokes and fixing a midnight snack for them to share. But when his friend appears to be ill, Dragon demonstrates what it means to be a true friend. In this warmhearted friendship story of love and loss, Dav Pilkey has created a lovable hero that everyone will cheer for!

On a trip to the pool Bluey and Dad tease Mum about being fussy and over-prepared, but they soon realise that's what makes the fun things possible. Fans of Bluey will love this thick, 24 page board book, and is a perfect bedtime story! Also available: Bluey: At the Beach 9780241486948 Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book 9780241486924 Bluey: Little Library 9780241486900

This stunning gift book features enticing paper-cut artwork from Clover Robin, alongside simple instructions to make 13 different origami animals and objects. With 3 difficulty levels, this book will suit complete beginners as well as more experienced origami fans.

_______________ A TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK **'The year's most magnificent adventure' - Guardian** **'Fizzing with anarchic energy' - Daily Mail** **'An intoxicating adventure' - Observer** **'Utterly engaging' - Sunday Times** _______________ Mink doesn’t believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square where she lives and she finds out that his parents have been captured by the evil Mr Spit, she knows that it’s up to her to help. So begins a grand adventure to rescue a whole menagerie of animals – an adventure that will take all of Mink’s courage and determination. Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless picture book about bravery, friendship and the importance of taking action. With stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of The Detective Dog, this modern classic from bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell is an unmissable treat.

Dirkman en Dino besluit om die museum te besoek, maar hulle druk op al die verkeerde knoppies. Toe hulle weer sien is hulle op pad na die ruimte, maar hulle het hulle padkos by die huis vergeet. Dino begin alles in sig verslind, selfs hulle vuurpyl. Gelukkig kry Dino ’n poeftastiese plan om hulle weer op die aarde te kry ... Hierdie skreeusnaakse prenteboek sal tonne vermaak aan beide grootmense en kinders verskaf!

"I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency "A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird "Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy Meet Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands - a brand-new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm! For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he's not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth? Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull, Alex plots a heist to break the dragon out. And suddenly discovers the power of the ocean at his fingertips...

Grumpy George doesn't want friends - until he meets a funny little seal called Pebble . . . George the dog loves living alone on his island. He likes to do everything his own way, and friends would just ruin things. But one day a cheerful little seal wiggles up to him. Her name is Pebble, and she's determined to be George's friend, whether he likes it or not. George is quiet and grumpy. Pebble is lively and funny. Can this odd couple ever become friends? This wonderfully funny story about making friends and overcoming differences will strike a chord with children and grown-ups alike. Full of warmth, humour and wonderful illustrations, it's guaranteed to become a storytime favourite! Nicola Kinnear's previous picture books, A Little Bit Brave, Dragons Don't Share and Shhh! Quiet! have won her many fans all round the world. Her gorgeously illustrated books are full of fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindness Nicola Kinnear is one of the brightest new stars in children's books. Her debut picture book, A Little Bit Brave, has been shortlisted for several awards and translated into 20 languages Praise for A Little Bit Brave: "a new talent to look out for" Bookseller "funny and reassuring . . . superbly illustrated" Parents in Touch "a glorious picture book debut...stunningly illustrated" BookLoverJo "an utter delight" WeAreTheMotherside

Travel the globe this Christmas, on an inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today's most celebrated children's book creators. From a blackbird in a Devon garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernating bears and chimpanzees high in the forest canopy, A Song of Gladness reminds us all of our connection with nature, and with each other, and the urgent need for us to join together in caring for the planet and every creature in it. Former Children's Laureate and CILIP Carnegie Medal winner Sir Michael Morpurgo's beautiful story is both moving and full of hope; the illustrations from twice CILIP Kate Greenaway-winning Emily Gravett are breathtaking. This gorgeous book is a classic in the making and the perfect Christmas gift for any animal and nature lover.

Meet Steve, a rather - hot - cross bunny and his more positive pal, Nugget, a cute chick. Steve has failed to make any chocolate eggs for the Easter egg hunt. What is he going to do? Egged on by Nugget he decides to make an egg his own way. Not only is Steve's attempt egg-normous but it hatches a... dragon! Chaos and drama unfold as the baby dragon rampages though town, gobbling up Easter eggs as it goes with unegg-spected results! Fun, rhyming text makes this is a wonderful Easter story with a twist, packed with laughter and super silly escapades. Who needs cute bunnies when you have hot-cross Steve and a dragon baby who poos chocolate... but can they save Easter?

Maisie’s head is full of animal facts! She desperately wants a pet of her own, but Mum says their flat is too small. Luckily a packet of animal crackers is about to grant Maisie’s wish. But as a whole zoo-full of animals come to stay there are some unexpected results. (Well… Mum expected them.) This exciting debut mixes fantasy and wish fulfilment with the reality of modern children's lives.

Peppa and George are at Mrs Badger's petting farm to visit the animals. But where are they all hiding? Could they be behind the door, in the bush or in the hutch? Lift the flaps to find out! Featuring a large interactive flap on every spread, join Peppa and George as they find the animals around the farm.

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to bring the story to life in this brilliant board book based on the classic picture book A Squash and a Squeeze by the creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. What happens when a little old lady invites a crowd of farmyard animals into her house? Move the clever push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in the fun and find out. With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, A Squash and a Squeeze: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Celebrate thirty years of the much-loved classic story with this fun novelty book – a great gift for fans of the original picture book. Enjoy more books in the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler push, pull and slide range with titles based on all your favourite picture books including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town and The Snail and the Whale.

Ben Smith has the perfect family, but in the sixteenth year of his life, everything changes. Ben's world is pulled inside out, his love-life turned upside down. Three things happen: A truck collides with a bus. A plane lands in Dubai, one passenger short. There is a vicious dog fight. Ben's family circle suddenly grows by one, then by two and then by another. The sum of all these new family members should be three, right? Except everyone knows that two plus one relatives don't make three, they make trouble. It's a year of relative madness.

For nearly seventy years, readers have been delighted by the adventures of Christopher Robin and his lovable friends. Paired with the perfectly suited drawings of Ernest H. Shepard, A.A. Milne's classic story continues to captivate children of all ages.