Eighteen Summers is the perfect book as a gift for Mother's Day or to welcome a new baby! Let me tell you a tale of the stars and the sea, of adventures we’ll have as you grow, wild and free. For the days may drift past, but the years will sail by, and we’ve just eighteen summers to share, you and I …

Join the Gruffalo and all your favourite picture book characters in this search-and-find activity book. With 17 super scenes to search and over 120 things to spot!

Explore the deep dark wood with the Gruffalo, escape a hungry dragon with the witch, and journey around the world with the snail and the whale, in this colourful activity book based on all your favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

The Gruffalo and Friends Search and Find is perfect to keep little ones busy during holidays, journeys and rainy days.

Bear just loved to dance. He practised in his room every day, ballet, tap, swing, and even breakdance. There was just one problem - he didn't seem to be very good at it! But one day Bear finds his chance to shine. Who said that bears can't dance? An inspiring and uplifting story about the values of perseverance and determination that will encourage children to chase their dreams Written and illustrated by Monika Filipina, winner of the Golden Pinwheel Children's Illustration Award

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who ever lived - and a hero off the pitch, too, using his voice to help the people who need it most. This inspiring 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 King'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!

'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

See what happens when girls can be anything! From Astronaut to Musician, Teacher to Vet, Barbie continues to celebrate the belief that You Can Be Anything.

A stunning book about colours full of gorgeous, breathtaking landscapes, with amazing flaps to lift and holes to peep through. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.

Follow a little girl as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, children will delight in the rhyming text and vibrant artwork while learning about different colours.

A truly beautiful gift, Colours, Colours Everywhere is an absolute must for the family bookshelf.

Sleepy Old Bear is fast asleep, but the forest animals are not. They are playing. Will Sleepy Old Bear wake up?

Nothing ever pleases the king - he wants the cook to create more exotic dishes, he wants the gardener to plant rarer flowers and wants the tailor to sew more stylish clothes. One day, the king decides to offer his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who can bring him the most beautiful gift of all. This is a tale of a King who is so blinded by greed that he puts his desire for 'more' above his daughter's happiness. A simple shepherd boy helps the King to see the error of his ways and in doing so wins the heart and hand of the young princess. Hodgson's original story is beautifully told with lavish illustrations by Madalina Dina. This timeless book will appeal to children aged 4-8 and to all who love fairy stories. Hodgson, a former journalist, lives in south-east England. She is also author of The Robot Who Couldn't Cry, Hugh's Blue Day and The Teeny Weeny Walking Stick - all published by Hogs Back Books. Dina was born in Slatina in Romania. A graduate of the Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Bucharest, she moved to France in 2005. Working mainly in oils and acrylics, she has worked on the film sets for Modigliana, and the French saga Les Rois Maudits, starring Jeanne Moreau and Gerard Depardieu. She also illustrated The Robot Who Couldn't Cry.

Say hello to quick-witted, determined Daisy-sure to be the Junie B. Jones of the picture book set
Daisy is a sassy, know-it-all kid who likes to point out adult inconsistencies. Luckily she has a mom with a great sense of humor. These two are friends as well as parent and child, and their mutual teasing reflects a very current and common style of parenting.
In the first book in this popular UK series, "Eat Your Peas," Daisy and her mom engage in a dinnertime debate over Daisy's reluctance to eat her peas. Her mom, in humorous desperation, offers her increasingly outrageous incentives to eat the unpleasant vegetables until Daisy points out that Mom doesn't eat her brussels sprouts. This dinnertime battle of wills is sure to amuse children and parents alike, as it shows the power of vegetables to turn a meal into an epic struggle.

In this thrilling historical adventure, 18-year-old Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) and his young sidekick, Bucky Barnes, encounter a threat like none they've ever seen - a Ghost Army! The dead of this war and wars past are coming back to life, impervious to bullets, flames, or anything else the Allies can throw at them. The armies rise from the ground in the night and seem to disappear without a trace. How can Cap and Buck fight something that's already dead? And just what does the mysterious Baron Mordo, sitting in his castle atop nearby Wundagore Mountain have to do with this? Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz merges the worlds of historical fiction and comics in this one-of-a-kind graphic novel that is sure to be met with major enthusiasm from fans of all age. From New York Times' bestselling author, Alan Gratz Beautiful artwork Perfect for fans of all ages

A stunning book about colours full of gorgeous, breathtaking landscapes, with amazing flaps to lift and holes to peep through. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.

Follow a little girl as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, children will delight in the rhyming text and vibrant artwork while learning about different colours.

A truly beautiful gift, Colours, Colours Everywhere is an absolute must for the family bookshelf.

A lyrical and uplifting picture book story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy called Shingai, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and beautifully illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise Shearring. Shingai's father has gone and Shingai and his mum are all alone and feeling lost. Shingai can’t contain the whirlwind inside any more. He needs to let his feelings out. A stunning story, beautifully illustrated, about the complex range of emotions a child experiences when a parent leaves, told from the perspective of a young boy. An important book about overcoming sadness with hope, love and empathy, that will help children understand their feelings . . . and ultimately help them find a way forward.

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of modern times. Little Elizabeth loved dogs and horses and dreamt of living on a farm. But, one day, she heard chants on the streets. Her uncle Edward had renounced the crown, which meant her father would be the next king, and she heiress to the throne. From that day on, she had to learn how to one day be the queen. When she was only 13, World War Two broke out across the globe. Elizabeth bravely served as an ambulance driver, and after the war ended, she fell in love with and married the charming Prince Philip. In 1952, she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, and for the next 70 years she would serve as a beacon of continuity, looking after her subjects and serving the country she reigned over. 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 monarch's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and 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. 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!

This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg - the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to raise awareness about the world's climate crisis - using allegory to make this important topic accessible to young children. Greta is a little girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by Giants. When the Giants first came to the forest, they chopped down trees to make houses. Then they chopped down more trees and made even bigger homes. The houses grew into towns and the towns grew into cities, until now there is hardly any forest left. Greta knows she has to help the animals who live in the forest, but how? Luckily, Greta has an idea... A section at the back explains that, in reality, the fight against the 'giants' isn't over and explains how you can help Greta in her fight. This book has been printed sustainably in the UK on 100% recycled paper. By buying a copy of this book, you are making a donation of 3% of the cover price to Greenpeace UK.

Eendag was daar ’n meisie wat vreeslik graag vrae gevra het. “Waarom?” “Waar?” “Wanneer?” “Hoe?” “Wat?” “Wie?”

Toe almal moeg word vir haar vrae, besluit sy om die antwoorde iewers anders te gaan soek – in boeke! En kort voor lank begin sy haar eie stories vertel …

’n Bemagtigende verhaal oor die krag van boeke en stories, en die verskil wat een meisie kan maak as sy bereid is om moeilike vrae te vra.

Ook beskikbaar in Engels en Setswana.

The magical adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man. 'Meet the Flying Doctors - a dragon, knight and girl. Their names are Gadabout the Great, and Zog, and Princess Pearl.' Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But should princesses really be doctors? Pearl's uncle, the King, doesn't think so - until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to cure him. Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers A fabulous picture book about dragons, knights and princesses from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator The sequel to the much-loved Zog is also a stand-alone story Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance are at the heart of this heartwarming story Zog and the Flying Doctors has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Sir Lenny Henry (Narrator), Hugh Skinner (Zog), Patsy Ferran (Princess Pearl) and Rob Brydon (The King). The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey). Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 'Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing' Sunday Times

This 25th birthday edition of The Gruffalo is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans, including fun bonus content! A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children over the past twenty-five years, and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, fun Gruffalo things to make and do and a special birthday song to celebrate the anniversary year.

High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise Mama that they will always stay close to home. But while cautious Popo is content to spend her days in the family's cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration.

So when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a choice: will she keep her promise to Mama, or look after her sister?

An action-packed, heart-warming tale of being true to your word and true to yourself, from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.

A #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation. This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Plus don't miss I Believe I Can-the next beautiful picture celebrating self-esteem from Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo!

A big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton live in the dark cellar of a dark house on a dark hill. The skeletons venture out one night to find someone to scare, but everyone is in bed so they amuse themselves by scaring each other and playing with the skeleton animals in the zoo.

The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers. When Sally and her brother are left alone, they think they're in for a dull day - until the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! This is the classic book that every child should have the joy of reading. The perfect book for early readers, the new style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation.

Introduce your little one to the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10), teaching them how powerful mercy, love, and hospitality can be and what it means to see others through God’s eyes.

In Clever Cub Invites Someone New, Clever Cub doesn’t want to invite Stinky the skunk to his birthday party. Mama Bear tells her cub how Jesus was friendly to a tax collector—and everything changed for good!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6 and includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

• Introduces young readers to the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10
• Helps kids ages 3 to 6 learn what it means to welcome others.
• Teaches young readers how powerful mercy, love, and hospitality can be.
• Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.
• 24 full-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Klein Beertjie nooi 'n nuwe maatjie.

Introduce your little one to praying and praising God as they join the curious bear Clever Cub as he explores God’s creation and sings psalms.

In Clever Cub Sings to God, Clever Cub takes a walk in the forest, the fields, and the mountains. He can’t help but sing praises to God for all the incredible things God has made!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6 and includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

• Shares the words of Psalm 104.
• Helps children aged 3-6 discover the joy of praising God with song.
• Is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to praying and singing the psalms.
• Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.
• 24 full-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Klein Beertjie sing vir God.