Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 50 million copies worldwide! The enchanting international bestseller. This gorgeous picture book has become a modern classic. The story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare trying to express how much they love each other is one which has captivated adults and children the world over. For activities, games, newsletters and more, visit www.guesshowmuchiloveyou.com

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.

A fun picture book for children with food allergies - full of friendship and super-cute characters! Little Mo the mouse is having a birthday party. His friends have brought cheesy treats of every kind - there's even a dinosaur made of cheese! But - OH NO - Mo is ALLERGIC to dairy. Luckily his friends find a way to save the day and help Mo celebrate with a VERY special cake. Engaging rhyming story Explores themes of friendship and empathy Enticing woodland world Full of detail to explore This picture book is full of fun and friendship; the perfect gift for children with allergies, or to help children understand others' allergies.

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.

Celebrate the 10th birthday of this bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. The Lion Inside has sold over 5 million copies worldwide in 42 languages. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, Stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, Lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse. Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes . . . and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion! This special new edition features shiny gold foil on the cover and includes notes from Rachel and Jim to the reader, as well as a sneak peek at some early sketches of Mouse and Lion! The perfect gift for new and existing fans of this modern classic from award-winning and bestselling creators Rachel Bright and Jim Field.

"A beautiful, gentle, rhyming exploration of grief and mourning." - Joe Coelho, Waterstones Children's Laureate The Hare-Shaped Hole is a beautiful, touching, and poignant picture book which gently explores themes of grief and loss. Hertle and Bertle were always a pair, though one was a turtle and one was a hare. They were utterly buddies, and best friends forever and whenever you looked, you would find them together... until quite unexpectedly... the end came. When Hertle disappears for good, Bertle can only see a Hertle-shaped hole where his friend should be. He pleads with it, get angry with it, but the hole still won't bring his Hertle back. It seems like hope is lost... until Gerda the kindly bear finds him. She explains that he must fill the hole with his memories of Hertle. And slowly... Bertle begins to feel a little bit better. Powerful and moving text from children's author and poet John Dougherty is paired perfectly with warm illustrations from the wonderfully talented Thomas Docherty in a thoughtful and sensitive approach to this difficult topic. This moving picture book can be used as part of a gentle conversation about death and grief with children.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in England, where his best friends were numbers and a little boy called Christopher. When his young friend died, Alan retreated to the world of numbers and codes, where he discovered how to crack the code of the Nazi Enigma machine. 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 brilliant mathematician'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!

As Crocodile strolls along wistfully, admiring beautiful creatures, she has one question: "Why, oh why, am I a crocodile?" Just as she's at her lowest, she encounters a blind monkey who introduces her to some newfound friends. Will Monkey be able to change Crocodile's view on the world and will she learn to love herself? A fun, rhyming children's book exploring emotional issues, such as low self-esteem and negative self-image. This lovely bedtime story, for toddlers, young children (and grown-ups!), is the perfect tool for discussing these all-important, ever-increasing feelings in a child-friendly way. The vibrant illustrations, with quirky extra details, will keep kids totally engaged and they will love joining in with the repetitive element of the book. Why, oh why, am I a crocodile? is the perfect addition to any child's bookshelf.

A colourful book containing 1000 words to learn and featuring characters from the Disney universe

Flooded is the funny and beautifully illustrated tale of animals who live in a city that is ever so slowly flooding. The flood comes gradually at first. All the animals ignore the obvious and go about their busy lives, disjointed from one another and preoccupied by their own problems. Eventually, the flood water reaches a height that they can no longer ignore and they have to work together to save their city. All the animals join together in a line and pull out the plug that is drowning the city. This is an exceptionally illustrated story that teaches a message not to let problems fester and with a little team work and community spirit, no problem is insurmountable.

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Zaha Hadid tells the inspiring true story of the visionary Iraqi-British architect. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child, who designed her own modernist bedroom at nine years old. As a young woman studying at University in Beirut, she was described as the most outstanding pupil the teacher had ever met. With her spectacular vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed some of the most outstanding buildings in the world - including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre. 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 architect'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!

Join in the fun at the zoo with this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks – in What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo.

Previously published as What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.

Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use him to pinch the Queen's crown. Unfortunately for them, they don't know that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city . . . and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it!

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.

Let your child cuddle up with the curious little bear Clever Cub who loves to read the Bible and learn about God. In Clever Cub and the Easter Surprise, Papa and Mama Bear tell Clever Cub the exciting story of Easter morning when Jesus Christ rose from the dead and gave us the best surprise of all!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them about Jesus’ resurrection. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about the true meaning of Easter in the Bible.

Wil jy graag ’n gesindheid van dankbaarheid by jou kind vestig? Hierdie pragtige storie is die perfekte manier om vir kinders te wys hoeveel vreugde ons kan ervaar wanneer ons dankie sê vir God.

In Klein Beertjie sê vir God dankie vertel Mamma Beer vir Klein Beertjie die storie van Petrus en Johannes wat ’n man genees het, en hoe hierdie man op ’n wonderlike manier vir God dankie gesê het.

Dit sluit vrae oor die storie se tema in.

• Vertel die verhaal van die kreupel man wat genees is en God daarvoor geloof het in Handelinge 3.
• Help 3- tot 6-jariges om vreugde te vind daarin om vir God dankie te sê.
• Sluit vrae oor die storie se tema in.
• 24 volkleur bladsye.
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel Clever Cub Gives Thanks to God.

Kom leer jou kleinding van Paasfees met Klein Beertjie, wat graag Bybel lees en daarvan hou om van God te leer.

In Klein Beertjie leer van Paasfees vertel Pappa en Mamma Beer vir Klein Beertjie van die opwindende verrassing daardie eerste Paasfees toe Jesus opgestaan het uit die dood.

Hierdie pragtige volkleur-boekie vertel kinders tussen 3 en 6 van Jesus se opstanding en die ware betekenis van Paasfees. Die vrae agter in die boekie wat aansluit by die tema sal kinders help om die waarheid hul eie te maak.

Dit is vir baie kinders moeilik om die waarheid te praat, veral wanneer dit makliker is om te jok en daarmee weg te kom. Tog is dit baie belangrik om kinders te leer om altyd die waarheid te praat, maak nie saak hoe moeilik dit is nie.

Klein Beertjie praat die waarheid is ’n baie goeie manier om die kwessie van eerlikheid met 3- tot 6-jariges te bespreek. In hierdie avontuur is Klein Beertjie se maatjie baie kwaad vir hom toe hy vir hom jok. Mamma Beer vertel vir Klein Beertjie die verhaal van koningin Ester en hoe dit altyd beter is om die waarheid te praat – maak nie saak hoe moeilik dit is nie.

Hierdie boek leer kinders om eerlik te wees en om ’n goeie vriend te wees. Dit bevat ook vrae aan die einde oor die verhaal en idees oor hoe ’n mens meer hieroor in die Bybel kan leer.

• Bevat vrae oor die tema van die boek en idees oor hoe ’n mens meer hieroor in die Bybel kan leer.
• 24 volkleur bladsye.
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel Clever Cub Tells the Truth.

With Me Always is a beautifully illustrated children's book about a little girl who finds God when she is scared and lost. Children will love the story. The book offers children the opportunity of seeing God in their experiences and realizing that God is always with them.

Features include:

• Hardcover with beautiful full-colour illustrations by Jake Waldron
• Exceptional content for young children who may feel scared or insecure
• Concept of God always being with us brought home simply
• For ages 3 - 6

Little ones can sometimes have bad dreams and a fear of the dark. At such times they need the reassurance that they are safe and that God is always by their side.

Clever Cub Trusts God will help little hearts face their fears in the night as they learn about two brave spies in the Bible called Joshua and Caleb. They trusted God to keep them safe and He did.

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them to trust God knowing that He is always with them. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

This year, begin a new festive tradition, discovering the true meaning of Christmas and creating precious memories your family will cherish for years to come. Sit down together as you read and count down the days to Christmas and remember how much we need a Rescuer—and how amazing it is that He came!
Beginning with Creation, Why Jesus Came: 25 Bible Stories Showing Why God Sent His Son invites your family on a beautiful, chronological journey through ancient stories, tracing God’s faithful promise to send a Rescuer—Jesus. Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question, helping you and your children, especially 6–10-year-olds, think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth.

• Perfect for children aged 6-10.
• 25 Bible stories that follow God’s precious promise to send a Rescuer, including the story of Creation, God’s promise to Abram, Moses and the plagues, the good news brought by the angel Gabriel and the promised Son, Jesus.
• Each Bible story begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question to help families talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
• 64 full-color pages.
• Paperback.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Hoekom Jesus gekom het.

Kinders kry soms nagmerries en word bang vir die donker. Dan het hulle die versekering nodig dat hulle veilig is omdat God altyd by hulle is.

Klein Beertjie vertrou op God sal kleingoed help om hulle vrees in die nag te oorkom wanneer hulle leer van Josua en Kaleb, twee dapper spioene in die Bybel. Hulle het God vertrou om hulle veilig te hou – en Hy het.

Dié pragtige volkleurboek is perfek vir 3- tot 6-jariges en leer hulle om te vertrou dat God altyd by hulle is. Daar is ook vrae oor die temas in die boek en voorstelle om meer daaroor in die Bybel te leer.

Leer jou kleinding hoe om God te loof saam met die dierbare Klein Beertjie wat vir God ’n lied sing terwyl hy God se wonderlike skepping bewonder!

In Klein Beertjie sing vir God loop Klein Beertjie in die bos, in die veld en in die berge, en hy kan nie anders as om te sing wanneer hy na alles kyk wat God gemaak het nie.

Hierdie boek is ideaal vir 3- tot 6-jariges, en sal van jongs af ’n liefde vir God en sy skepping in hulle harte aanwakker.

• Help 3- tot 6-jariges om die vreugde van lof aan God te ontdek.
• 24 volkleur-bladsye.
• Ook beskikbaar in Engels onder die titel Clever Cub Sings to God.

Telling the truth is something children battle with, especially when it is easier to lie and get away with it. But it is vital to teach children that it is always better to tell the truth, no matter how difficult or scary it is.

Clever Cub Tells the Truth is a great way to discuss the issue of honesty with children aged 3-6. In this adventure, Clever Cub makes a big mistake when he lies and makes his friend mad! But Mama Bear teaches him the story of Queen Esther and how telling the truth is always the right thing to do—even when it’s hard.

This engaging picture book teaches children how to be an honest and loving friend. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

• Tells the story of how Queen Esther saved her people (Esther 1-10).
• 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 praat die waarheid.