From the creators of The Night Gardener, comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about... the spot where the ocean meets the sky.It's a good day for sailing. Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it's a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float. Finn's grandfather is gone now but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He'll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe, just maybe, he'll find something he didn't know he was looking for.

Meet the wiggliest, squiggliest superhero in the world in the funny picture book by the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. "Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!" Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need. From rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road or fishing Beetle out of a well - do not fear, Superworm is here! But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow? Luckily, all of Superworm's friends have a cunning plan... Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Friendship, bravery, teamwork and everyday heroism are at the heart of this story From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films 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. Praise for Superworm 'The energetic rhyme will keep the audience squirming with pleasure' Observer 'Riotous rhyme and glorious illustrations' Irish Daily Mail 'There are lessons here about friendship and the effectiveness of joint action, but it's the sheer imaginative force of Donaldson's jaunty rhyming narrative and Scheffler's brilliantly funny illustrations that will have this book wriggling into your affections' Herald

Matt Lucas's chart-storming charity song, 'Thank You, Baked Potato', is now a laugh-out-loud picture book - perfect for self-isolation storytime! "Wash your hands! Stay indoors! Only visit grocery stores!... Stay safe, protect others AND help the NHS during lockdown & with help from one very wise Baked Potato! Created by award-winning comedian Matt Lucas to raise money for FeedNHS, Thank You, Baked Potato is now a laugh-out-loud picture book, offering important guidance for all the family & plus plenty of self-isolation fun! T hank you, Baked Potato is the UK's official number 1 bestselling picture book! All author and publisher profits from the sale of Thank You, Baked Potato go to FeedNHS, providing meals for thousands of critical care workers in NHS hospitals across the UK.

Follow Mickey as he travels across the globe with a host of friends! In each location, you'll find Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto as they cross oceans, sail down rivers, and explore mountains and cities across the world - and beyond!

Perfect for Disney fans young and old, this unique search-and-find book is a great way to celebrate the 90th birthday of a global icon.

_______________ 'A very touching and honest story ... Rico and Nick make a great team!' - Jacqueline Wilson _______________ An empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the award-winning Nick Sharratt There is a kid. Let's call him Charlie. On the outside he looks like every other football-mad boy of his age. But he isn't ... A story of hope and resilience, this gentle, inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does, just a little). But he is strong. He is tough. Strong and Tough is by the amazingly talented ten-year-old Rico Hinson-King. Rico, like Charlie, found strength and resilience along the journey to find his forever family (and played lots of football along the way!). Rico is a Junior Premier League footballer with a knack for words too, who wrote his story so that other children going through similar circumstances can feel less alone, and to encourage empathy in others. His moving and powerful words are paired with warm, friendly illustrations by the award-winning Nick Sharratt, who famously illustrated many of Jacqueline Wilson's books including the Tracy Beaker series.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest' boxer of all time. When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. 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 Greatest'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 Baby Bear as he makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon in this board book edition of Whatever Next!, a beautiful story of innocence and imagination, full of the characteristic warmth and humour of Jill Murphy, author of Peace at Last and The Worst Witch. The moon and back before bath time? Whatever next! Baby Bear wants to go on one more adventure before bed - a quick trip to the moon. Mrs Bear isn't pleased, and anyway, she says, Baby Bear doesn't have a rocket. Luckily, there's one under the stairs . . .

A joyful book that shows children how their wonderful features, traits and heritage can be lovingly passed down from biological and chosen family members. As a young girl explores the idea of her family tree, she notices all the beautiful physical features she has inherited from her black and south Asian family lines. Not only that, she realises how their love and nurture bring our shared interests, passions and personality traits. From Nanny's nose for a good recipe, to Grandpa's melanin skin, a sense of belonging and pride rings through in the most pure and joyful way.

Bennie Boekwurm woon in sy tonnelhuisie in die Wielie Walie-parkie, waar hy vir die kinders boeke lees. In hierdie pragtig-geillustreerde boek vertel Bennie nog vier heerlike stories: Miesie Muis bak 'n verjaardagkoek, Ouma kry 'n hondjie, Babet By leer dans en Tokka Kabouter maak grappies! 'n Heerlike opvolg op die eerste topverkoper ?Bennie Boekwurm vertel lekker stories? met een van Suid-Afrika se gewildste en mees ikoniese kinderkarakters.

A picture book from award-winning illustrator Shaun Tan, Tales from Outer Suburbia is a unique collection of original stories and illustrations. Shaun Tan, creator of The Arrival, The Lost Thing and The Red Tree, reveals the quiet mysteries of everyday life: homemade pets, dangerous weddings, and secret rooms filled with darkness and delight!

Award-winning author Pippa Goodhart and illustrator Augusta Kirkwood have come together again, after their wonderful 2019 collaboration Daddy Frog and the Moon , to create this beautiful picture book about empathy and love. In a time when themes of friendship, love, family and loss are a focus of conversation, this gentle story with its fabulous illustrations will help parents and children come together to uncover the meaning of empathy. Can you be happy and sad at the same time? When Toby finds a mermaid stranded in a rock pool on the beach he takes her home and tries to cheer her up with songs, stories and a paddling pool full of bubbles. For a while Toby and the mermaid have fun but the more the mermaid sees the love Toby and his family have for each other the more she misses her own family and home. A story about feelings, love, happiness and letting go.

Little Bear is curious and asks his grandmother a lot of questions. Fortunately, this is a grandma who knows a lot. While searching for food, his grandmother gives him all the answers. How does Grandma Bear know so many things? When she was small, she was curious just like Little Bear and asked a lot of questions too! I Love You, Grandma has beautiful illustrations by Kristina Stephenson and a sweet story by Jillian Harker. Share the joy and adventure of this little cub and grandma and begin creating your own family adventures! I Love You, Grandma celebrates the bond between children and their grandmothers with this wonderful story and beautifully illustrated book.Hardcover picture book perfect for special reading time together. This charming story is perfect for storytimeVibrant, colourful illustrations and easy-to-read text makes this a perfect story for young readers to practice reading aloud as they get older.Great gift to celebrate the birth of a grandchild, birthdays, or a special "thank you" and "I love you" for grandmas all year long!The "I Love You" series from Parragon is a wonderful collection of books. Look for all titles available including Mummy, Daddy, Grandma, and Grandad to share the experience.

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Fox's Socks by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Poor old Fox has lost his socks – can you help him find them? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the flaps and find out!

With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Fox's Socks: 20th Anniversary Edition.

Discover more stories in the Tales from Acorn Wood series: Rabbit's Nap, Hide-and-Seek Pig and Postman Bear.